1 | Play about traveling doctor is next Masquers’ show, March 13
The Masquers theater group in Point Richmond will debut the play “Doctor Voynich and Her Children” on Fri., March 13. The story centers on a futuristic United States in which a doctor and her apprentice travel the American heartland dispensing herbal medications. “Doctor Voynich and Her Children” premiere, Fri., March 13, 8 p.m., Masquers Playhouse, 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. $15 general admission; free for season ticket holders/Masquers members
2 | Learn about bioswales while helping clean up Baxter Creek, March 14
Members of The Watershed Project will educate the public about bioswales as part of a cleanup of Baxter Creek. Learn how the bioswale channel near Baxter Creek is designed and how it works to prevent pollution and reduce flooding in the creek near the Richmond-El Cerrito border that flows into San Francisco Bay. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and a hat. Baxter Creek cleanup, Sat., March 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Booker T. Anderson Community Center, 960 S. 47thSt., Richmond. Free
3 | Waiting list started for adult basketball league, March 14
The Adult Basketball Drop-In pilot program, which begins on Sat., March 14, and continues through May 23, has started a waiting list for interested players. Games are played on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richmond Recreation Complex gym, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Adult Basketball Drop-In, $15 for three months for Richmond residents, $18 per month for non-residents. Visit the website to be added to the waiting list.
4 | See the lesser-known works of artist John Wehrle, March 15
An exhibit displaying some smaller-scale works of Richmond muralist John Wehrle is opening this weekend. “Wehrle’s World” will feature Wehrle’s smaller paintings, sculptures and photographs. “Wehrle’s World” opening reception, Sun., March 15, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Point Richmond Gallery, 145 W. Richmond Ave. Free
5 | Library presenting stories about strong women and girls, March 17
Given that March is International Women’s Month, it’s fitting that the Richmond library is presenting some empowerment stories for girls and women. Storyteller Hanna Takashige will recount folk tales from various cultures about strong women and girls. Takashige has worked in early childhood, pediatric, special needs, memory care, skilled nursing and hospice settings. Stories for Strong Women & Girls, Tue., March 17, 10 a.m. to noon, West Side Branch Library, 235 Washington Ave., Richmond. Free
6 | Bird walk featuring hawks and woodpeckers planned for Alvarado Park, March 17
The Golden Gate Bird Alliance is hosting a bird watching hike in Alvarado Park. The free hike will consist of a relatively flat half-mile loop on graded paths. Organizers say hikers can expect to see birds such as the acorn woodpecker, the Steller’s jay, the red-shouldered hawks and brown creepers. Golden Gate Bird Alliance hike, Tue., March 17, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Alvarado Park staging area, 5755 McBryde Ave., Richmond. Free but limited to 15 so must register by 11 p.m. March 16.
Also check out our list of ongoing things to do (many of which are free). And add your events to our free community calendar.
