April 6-9
Bay-Delta Science Conference, virtual conference. Theme: Building Resilience through Diversity in Science. Sponsored by the Delta Stewardship Council and the US Geological Survey as a forum for presenting scientific analyses and results relevant to management of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the scientists, engineers, resource managers and stakeholders working on Bay-Delta issues. The conference program will feature a range of topics relevant to the Bay-Delta science, management, and decision-making community. Free, but registration is required.

April 10
Opening Day on the Delta, Stockton Yacht Club. Parade starts at 1 p.m. Theme: Disney on the Delta. $20 registration fee; all proceeds go to charity.

April 13
Delta Pop-up virtual discussion for Sacramento County's Active Transportation Plan, 6-7:30 p.m. "Tell us how you walk and roll in Sacramento County." Discussion co-hosted with the Sacramento Farm Bureau. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win May is Bike Month gear. RSVP here. Info, (916) 875-4769.

April 14
Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program virtual workshop #1, 6-8 p.m. What Community Benefits Mean to You:
• What do you think about the community benefits concept?
• What should the program’s overall goals be?
• What categories of benefits should the program focus on?
Register here. Registration closes 4/7.

April 18
Bento Fundraiser, Walnut Grove Buddhist Church. Pre-order by April 10 and pick up April 18. Includes: Teriyaki chicken, steamed white rice, cabbage Tsukemono, Sunomono salad, orange slices. Order from volunteers: Holly, (916) 270-5312; Sharon S., (916) 600-9447; Sharon Y., (916) 530-2208; or Jean, (209) 765-5216.
Pick up at Walnut Grove Buddhist Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or Asian Community Center, 2-4 p.m.

April 24
Opening Day Parade, San Joaquin Yacht Club, Bethel Island, 12:30 p.m. Theme: Holidays. Decorate your boat as your favorite holiday. All crafts welcome, including classics, small craft, PWCs, dinghies. Cruise around Bethel Island. Blessing of the fleet. No meals at the club; SJYC is closed. Free, but register with Scott, (925) 766-3832 (text preferred).

May 4
Delta Doo Dah Kickoff & Delta Cruising Seminar, via Zoom, 6-9 p.m. Craig and Ann Perez will present their seminar to help cruisers enjoy their time in the Delta. Delta Doo Dah entries will be sent an invitation via Zoom.

May 6
Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program virtual workshop #2, 6-8 p.m. Project Ideas:
• Are there types of projects that could benefit recreation, tourism, agriculture, culture, history, economy, education, etc.?
• What would the objectives be for each type of project?
Register here. Registration closes 4/29.

May 25
Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program virtual workshop #3, 6-8 p.m. Jobs, Education, Infrastructure and Engagement:
• What do you think about opportunities for economic development, jobs, education, and multi-purpose facilities?
• What is the best way to approach community engagement to further develop the program?
Register here. Registration closes 4/18.

June 12
Delta Ditch Run, Richmond to Stockton. Race or cruise from Richmond Yacht Club to Stockton Sailing Club. 67 miles of heaven.

June 19
Summer Sailstice, everywhere in the Delta (and the Northern Hemisphere). A celebration of sailing. Free registration. Prizes.

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