SEPTEMBER

September 3-6: Stockton Delta KOA.  Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy this Labor Day Weekend with your family and participate in many of our traditional activities! Top your own sundae's, tie-dye a cool shirt with lots of colors, go for a hay wagon ride and much more! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net

September 4: Discovery Bay Ski Boat Poker Run.  Ski boats, pontoon boats, runabouts - starts at 10:00 am.  First place, best hand $300.  Stops:  Boardwalk Grill, Union Point, Orwood Resort (Lunch), Bullfrog, DB Yacht Club, Boardwalk (Finish).  Contact Phone:  925-408-8332

September 4, 11, 18, 25:  Ryde Hotel Saturday Night Dinners. 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  Prix Fixe Menu $25 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

September 5, 12, 19, 26:  Ryde Hotel Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  $27.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

September 8:  Delta Chambers Mixer at Carvalho Winery. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Great way to meet and network with fellow Delta Chamber members. Invite your friends! Contact: 916-777-4041.

September 11-12: Pittsburg Seafood Festival.  Arts & Crafts Exposition, Business Booth Displays, Food Vendors, Great Seafood, Over 40 restaurants, Kid’s Playland, Wine Pavilion, Local Wineries, Margarita Booth, Sports Pavilion - Sponsored by Best Buy and Markstein Beverage Company, Continuous Live Entertainment, California Zinfandel Championship & Gourmet Dinner.  Park at BART or Pittsburg Unified School District on Loveridge & ride the FREE Shuttle! General Admission $8.  Contact:  (925) 432-7301

September 11:  Delta Discovery Cruises Eco-Lunch Cruise with East Bay Regional Park. Come discover what makes the Delta the Delta. Learn about the flora and fauna of this specialized river system in your own backyard. Cruise includes lunch and docent narrated cruise in cooperation with East Bay Regional Parks. Get together with your friends for an afternoon adventure! a local ecology expert from EBRP will be narrating this tour. Time:12:00-2:00 pm Price:$39 Call for reservations  925-252-9300, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 12:  Big Dog Poker Run starts at Rosa's at Tower Park.  $55 per person and this includes a Breakfast Buffet, Prime Rib Dinner, Event T-Shirt and a whole lot of fun and door prizes. This year's stops are: Rusty Porthole, Happy Harbor, Wimpy's, Moore's Riverboat, Lighthouse and Spindrift. Enjoy a day on the delta, and have a chance to win $750 for first place, $350 for second place and 3rd Place is two nights at Stockton Delta KOA's delux cabin. Live Music and a whole lot of shakin going on. Call now to reserve your tickets. They are going fast!! Limited number for sale. 209-365-4693. Credit cards accepted.

September 12:  The Point Restaurant Fundraiser for Julie Griffin.  4 pm to 7pm. Dinner tickets are $10.00 per person and The Point is donating 100% of the dinner proceeds back to Julie and Mike. Dinner will be an Italian Buffet served from 4:00-6:30pm. They will also have a potluck dessert bar and possibly a bake sale. Many folks are donating items for the silent auction including some Nancy Tillisch jewelry and some very unique hand crafted furniture made by Julie's dad Jerry. It should be a great event.  If you wish to donate directly, please send checks to the following: Bank of Rio Vista, PO Box 157, Rio Vista, Ca. 94571.  Make checks payable to: Julie Edgington Griffin fundraiser.

September 12: Delta Discovery Cruises Wine Tasting Dinner Cruise. Join us for a wine tasting dinner cruise with bogle vineyards. Three course dinner and wine tasting. Enjoy a 2.5 hour dinner cruise and lovely Delta scenery. Departs Pittsburg.  Price $49.00 pp.  All wine club members and chamber members recieve $10.00 off! Call for reservations.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 12: Delta Discovery Cruises Live Blues and BBQ Cruise. Join us for the Rockin Blues Band Mike Osbourne with delicious BBQ and 2.5 hour cruise. 12:00-2:30 pm Price $49.00 all chamber members recieve $10.00 off!  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com.

September 15:  Carvalho Family Wines "Wine, Women and Chef Dinner Series".  Dinner and Chef Demonstration start at 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm), Featuring Chef Brenda and Brian of Asante Catering.  $42.50 per person/ $32.50 per Family Wine Club Member: Family Wine Club Member may bring 2 guests at this price. Reservations and Prepayment are due 9-10-10, Limited seating ~40 dinners. Contact: Marnie Stiles, Phone: 916-744-1625, Email Address: marnie@carvalhowines.com

September 18:  Orwood Resort 4th Annual "Extreme Water & Air Show" to Benefit Royal Family Kids Camps. 12:00 to 4:00 pm.  $5 admission (6 and under Free).  Featuring world's fastest femaile barefoot water skier, trick skiing, drag boats, extreme sky diving teams, extreme wake boarding, trick jet ski exhibition and Patriot Jet Team exibition.  Please bring your own lawn chair. Contact:  Michael Temby (925) 550-0796, mtemby@kw.com

September 18 & 30: Delta Discovery Cruises Mothball Fleet World War II History Cruise.  Mothball Fleet World War II History Cruise. Enjoy a 4 hour cruise a tour of the fleet with historian and a delicious lunch. Call for reservations 925-252-9300 11:00-3:00 pm Price $55.00 pp.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 19: Delta Discovery Cruises Champagne Brunch Cruise with Live Jazz. A unique way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Relax aboard for this 2-hour fun filled event. Enjoy a delicious array of brunch items with champagne, juice, soda, coffee, tea. Departs STOCKTON 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Cruise & Brunch Price: $49.00 Adults. Call for reservations 925-252-9300 space is still available. Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 24-26:  Stockton Delta KOA.  Military Vehicle Collectors Weekend.  In case you missed them the first time, they're back! Stay with us this weekend and see a great collection of vintage military vehicles. Locate hard to find military collectables at their SWAP meet and enjoy a spaghetti dinner prepared by KOA for a nominal fee, and the proceeds go to Care Camps, a great cause! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net

September 24-26:  Steamboat Meet at B&W Resort Marina. Enjoy free of charge this annual gathering of steam engine enthusiasts from all over>  In addition to steamboats you will be able to view steampowered cars and motercycles.  Contact Name: Candy Kelp, Phone: 916-777-6161, Email Address: candy@bandwresort.com

September 26:  Delta Discovery Cruises Holistic Healing Waters Cruise.  Unwind from a hard day at the office. Meditate and Relax on the serene waters of the California Delta aboard the luxurious 83 passenger yacht the Island Serenade. Let a series of relaxing and educational activities--Qigong, Meditation, Healthy Diet, Dream Interpretation, and Motivational Talks--transport you to a state of peace and harmony on this 3-hour scenic cruise from noon to 3 PM. We are located at the Pittsburg Marina just minutes from the Bay Area. Ask about all options available for customizing your event.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 26:  Delta Discovery Cruises Wine Tasting Dinner Cruise. Join us for a wine tasting dinner cruise with bogle vineyards. Three course dinner and wine tasting. Enjoy a 2.5 hour dinner cruise and lovely Delta scenery. Departs Stockton. Price $49.00 pp.  All wine club members and chamber members recieve $10.00 off! Call for reservations.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

September 26:  Taste of Lodi.  1:00pm - 5:00pm, Location: Wine & Roses, 2505 W Turner Rd., Lodi, CA. This extraordinary event features over 40 award winning Lodi wineries along with food selections from some of the area's finest restaurants and caterers. There are wine seminars that take place throughout the day, chef demonstrations, and live music. The Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion will be a great place to pair wine with some complimentary treats.  Tickets to this event are $40 in advance and $50 at the door (if available).  For information or questions about Taste of Lodi 2008 contact us by phone: (800) 798-1810 or (209) 365-1195 between 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. Contact: info@visitlodi.com

OCTOBER

October 1-3:  Antique Classic Boat Society at B&W Resort Marina. This annual event attracts owners of classic wood boats from all over the country.  Enjoy free of charge this spectacular display of restored wood boats from years past.  Contact Name: Candy Kelp, Phone: 916-777-6161, Email Address: candy@bandwresort.com

October 1-2:  Discover The Delta - Delta Farmer's Market OPENING.  The long awaited opening of the Delta Farmer's Market will take place on October 1st. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 am on October 1st, featuring California Secretary of Agriculture, AG Kawamura, the Discover the Delta Foundation Board of Directors and Foundation President Ken Scheidegger. Also in attendance will be Supervisor Don Nottoli, Rio Vista Mayor and other local elected officials and dignitaries. The public is invited to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony. After the ribbon cutting, enjoy the live, crisp vocals & sounds of Gary's acoustic tracks. The market will be open following the ceremony. On Saturday October 2nd the Grand Opening celebration will kick off at 6:00 am with free gifts to the first 500 visitors. Our Delta's own favorite, Firestorm will be performing from 12 noon - 4pm.

October 2, 9, 17, 22, 30:  Ryde Hotel Saturday Night Dinners. 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  Prix Fixe Menu $25 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

October 2:  Make-A-Wish Foundation Fundraiser Cruise Sponsored by the Driftwood Yacht Club and Delta Discovery Cruises.  Arrive Driftwood Yacht Club to Fresh Baked Breads and Coffee in the morning,  Depart on Cruise 10:00am-12:00 pm, Cruise on Private Yachts or aboard the  83 passenger Island Serenade which includes Appetizers and Snacks & Beer (Space is limited and booked on a first come first serve basis).  Full bar available for purchase. Arrive back to Marina enjoy a delicious Hot Lunch prepared by Driftwood Yacht Club, Live Country Western Music! Live Auction Items-Big Ticket Items such as TRIPS TO HAWAII!!  Price $60.00/pp all proceeds go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Event Goes from morning until evening with dancing and fun! Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

October 3:  Lodi Chamber "Lodi Street Faire".  8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  The Lodi Street Faire is a Lodi District Chamber of Commerce sponsored event held twice annually - the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in October. About 700 vendors participate at each event, selling antiques, arts & crafts and commercial items. There are also approximately 20 to 25 food vendors who sell everything from hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, pizza, etc. Also available is Philippine and Chinese food. You can also get ice cream, soft drinks, and coffee. There are about 100 volunteers who help direct vendors where their booths are located. vendors start setting up around 2:00 a.m. and need to be in place by 7:00 a.m. The Faire goes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 3, 10, 18, 23, 31:  Ryde Hotel Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  $27.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

October 8-10:  Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival.  The oldest fishing derby on the West Coast will once again be highlighted at the Rio Vista Bass Festival. This year, anglers will be able to choose between two fishing contests on the same ticket.  Enjoy the festival with food, booths, music and fun. Contact:  (707) 374-2700

October 9:  Stockton Visitor & Conference Bureau "Stocktoberfest 2010".  Modeled after a traditional German Oktoberfest, seating is outdoors on long benches and tables under a lit tent. Participants will enjoy collectable glass beer steins, German beer and food, a variety of competitions (like keg lifting), and live entertainment ranging from polka to local rock. Last year’s event brought over 700 people.  Contact Name: Wes Rhea, Phone: 209.464.5246, Email Address: events@downtownstockton.com

October 10:  Delta Discovery Cruises Wine Tasting Dinner Cruise. A unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying local wineries. Weekend Wine-Down Cruises are set to begin on May 16th, 2010 aboard the Island Serenade. Featured Wineries will include-Viano, Watts, Hanna Nicole, Cline Winery, Carvalho, Bogle, Tomayo, J.Doran. Each Month a new winery will be feature aboard the vessel. A 3-course dinner will be prepared using local produce.Call for reservations.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

October 13:  Delta Chambers Mixer at Chitiva's Bar & Grill. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Great way to meet and network with fellow Delta Chamber members. Invite your friends! Contact: 916-777-4041.

October 17:  Delta Discovery Cruises Live Blues and BBQ Cruise. Join us for the Rockin Blues Band Mike Osbourne with delicious BBQ and 2.5 hour cruise. 12:00-2:30 pm Price $49.00 all chamber members recieve $10.00 off!  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com.

October 24:  California Delta Chambers Music & Arts Festival at The Old Sugar Mill.  Save the Date!  Details to follow.  info@californiadelta.org

October 29-31:  Stockton Delta KOA.  Halloween Hoopla.  Have a howling scary halloween! Enjoy trick or treating on the hay wagon ride, pass through our haunted house and compete in a pumpkin carving contest. Some of our traditional activities will be open this weekend so bring your family and friends and join in the fun! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net

October 30: Lodi Chamber, Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Fall Festival.  The merchants downtown invite the community to trick-or-treat at their establishments on the Saturday closest to Halloween between 12 noon and 5 p.m. The Fall Festival carries on into the evening and has many family activities which include; live music, a food court, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, face painting, costume contests, games, raffles and a pumpkin carving competition.  Contact:  (209) 369-8052

NOVEMBER

November 2-4:  39th Annual Marina Recreation Association Educational Conference and Trade Show. Pre-conference events are Tuesday, November 2, 2010, starting with the 16th Annual Golf Tournament at 10:00 am. This year we are also offering CPR/First Aid Training on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The conference officially kicks off that evening with a Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall at 5:30 pm. Opening speaker will be Rick Cronk, former President of Dreyer's Ice Cream. Keynote will be Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek's Mr. Spock. There are seminars for all levels of Marina Operations as well as Boatyards. For those of you who have the Certified Marina Management training, some of the seminars will count towards your continuing educations credits. The Certified Marina Management program is offered by the International Marina Institute, a subsidiary of Association of Marina Industries. For more information, visit www.marina.org. Contact Name: Mariann Timms, Phone: 2093340661, Email Address: timms@marina.org

November 6, 13, 20, 27:  Ryde Hotel Saturday Night Dinners. 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  Prix Fixe Menu $25 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

November 7:  Delta Discovery Cruises Wine Tasting Dinner Cruise. A unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying local wineries. Weekend Wine-Down Cruises are set to begin on May 16th, 2010 aboard the Island Serenade. Featured Wineries will include-Viano, Watts, Hanna Nicole, Cline Winery, Carvalho, Bogle, Tomayo, J.Doran. Each Month a new winery will be feature aboard the vessel. A 3-course dinner will be prepared using local produce.Call for reservations.  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com

November 7, 14, 21, 27:  Ryde Hotel Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  $27.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

November 10:  Delta Chambers Mixer the Ryde Hotel. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Great way to meet and network with fellow Delta Chamber members. Invite your friends! Contact: 916-777-4041.

November 13:  Stockton Delta KOA. Battle of the businesses, pie eating contest! Come and place your bets and cheer on your favorites, all for a great cause! The money raised will help the Toys For Tots and help get some children in need some presents for x-mas! Let's make this a great event, come cheer us on, you know we will need it! The marines will be present, so come out and say hi! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net

November 20:  Delta Discovery Cruises Live Blues and BBQ Cruise. Join us for the Rockin Blues Band Mike Osbourne with delicious BBQ and 2.5 hour cruise. 12:00-2:30 pm Price $49.00 all chamber members recieve $10.00 off!  Contact: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com.

November 20:  Delta Discovery Cruises Mothball Fleet World War II History Cruise. Enjoy a 4 hour cruise and a tour of the Mothball Fleet with a delicious lunch. Call for reservations 925-252-9300 $55.00 pp, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Departs Pittsburg.  Contact Name: Heather Ingram, Phone: 925-252-9300, Email Address: deltacruises@gmail.com.

November 25:  Ryde Hotel Thanksgiving Buffet. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  $35 per person (plus tax & gratuity).  Call for reservations: 916-776-1318.

November 25-28:  Stockton Delta KOA. Thanksgiving Weekend.  Come celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with us, and enjoy some Indian tribal music and dance! Great food, nice fire, surrounded by friends and family and a fun time had by all! Come to the delta this weekend and have a great time! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net

DECEMBER

December 2:  Lodi Chamber Parade of Lights.  The Downtown Lodi Business Partnership presents the annual Parade of Lights – a magical holiday parade that illuminates the streets of downtown Lodi. The countless lights, floats, marching bands, dance groups and themed vehicles will entertain thousands of viewers on the first Thursday in December at 6:17 p.m. along the streets of downtown. The one mile route begins on Pine Street and continues down Church Street, Lodi Avenue, School Street and Locust.  A brilliantly lit horse-drawn carriage kicks off the festivities featuring the grand marshal. The spectacular parade concludes with holiday cheer from Santa Claus riding atop a Lodi fire truck. Contact: (209) 369-8052

December 4:  Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights.  A fantastic land parade featuring floats from local schools and organizations. One of the highlights every year. Parade Director, Amanda Dove (925) 408-8332

December 8:  Delta Chambers Mixer at The Marina West Yacth Club. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Great way to meet and network with fellow Delta Chamber members. Invite your friends! Contact: 916-777-4041.

December 11:  Stockton Delta KOA. Come out this weekend! Santa will be here and take you for a haywagon, x-mas caroling ride through the campground! Have your picture taken and get a hot cup of cocoa and a candycane! Lots of lights to see! Come enjoy the wintertime on the Delta! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net