Downtown Holiday Festival

December 12, 2018, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Richmond Main Street Initiative and East Bay Center for the Performing Arts invite the entire community to come Downtown to the historic Winters Building for an evening filled with memorable winter holiday activities for the entire family at the Downtown Holiday Festival.

Annual Candy Cane Classic Tournament

December 7, 2018, 6:30 PM - December 9, 2018, 5:00 PM

Join us for our annual Candy Cane Classic Basketball Tournament on Friday, December 7th through Sunday, December 9th! For over 40 years, the Candy Cane Classic Tournament has provided exciting recreational and competitive tournament play for Bay Area youth. The community is encouraged to come cheer for their young neighbors as they compete. There are a total of 19 teams participating: Locations: 1. Recreation Complex (RC): 3230 Macdonald Ave. Richmond, CA 94804 2. Booker T. Anderson (BTA) Community Center: 960 S. 47th St. Richmond, CA 94804 3. RPAL: 2200 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801 Schedule: Friday, December 7: 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM at RC and BTA Saturday, December 8: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at RC, BTA, RPAL Sunday, December 9: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Playoffs and Championship at RC and BTA. Spectators ages 11 and up pay a $4 entrance fee, while ages 10-and-under pay $2 and ages 5-and-under pay $1. See the flyer for more information. More info: Call Tetteh Kisseh 510-

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 13, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 14, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

21st Annual Senior Winter Ball

December 15, 2018, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center

Join seniors and (not so seniors) in an evening of dancing, dining and outstanding entertainment featuring Top Shelf Review. The Top Shelf musical singers and dancers have been dazzling the music scene for years. The cost of admission is $30. Dinner will be served from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM. The Ball affords seniors an opportunity to “dress up” in their finest, be served dinner at their tables, meet old friends, make new friends and just enjoy themselves. For additional information, please contact Chair Myrtle Braxton at 510-233-0777 or Correspondence Secretary Naomi Williams at 510-918-6955

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 20, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 21, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 27, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

Zumba at Booker T. Anderson Community Center!

December 28, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Starts September 27th, 2018!

Design Review Board Meeting - Agenda

December 12, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room, Community Services Building, Basement Level

The Design Review Board functions as the decision-making body for the design of new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. The Board also acts as an advisory body to the Planning Commission in cases also involving a land use decision. The Board's decisions can be appealed to the City Council, which can uphold the Board's decision, overturn it, or modify it. Come and join us!

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Community Meeting

December 13, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Multi-Purpose Room (Basement)

The City of Richmond Department of Planning and Building Services is considering making amendments to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (RMC 15.04.603) to create housing options for residents at various income levels. We need your input! Join us to: - Discuss the results and outcome of the Financial Feasibility Analysis - Review options for amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance - Review and respond to feedback from the public and stakeholders received to date

Recreation & Parks Commission Special /Round Table work sessions

December 11, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet to discuss and agree on all works in progress regarding the improvement of parks, facilities and programs in Richmond, CA. Commissioners report on findings related to other commissions, boards and governmental agencies and all commission work priorities for the upcoming months. This meeting is open to the public.

Economic Development Commission

December 12, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM @ City Hall

Economic Development Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor. The purpose of this Commission is to advise the City Council and City officials on proposed activities for the development of the City’s port, marina and other overall economic development of the City. The Commission shall work with the City Manager and his designees on projects which substantially affect overall economic development in the City. Staff resources necessary to facilitate economic development shall be coordinated through the City manager’s Office.

Regular Rent Board Meeting

December 19, 2018, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ City Council Chambers

City Hall Holiday Closure

December 24, 2018 - January 1, 2019

City of Richmond offices will be closed Monday, December 24, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Technical Coordinating Committee Meeting

December 20, 2018, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Contra Costa Transportation Authority