What’s Happening in Emeryville

Emeryville’s 7th Annual Shortest Triathlon Ever —

HAS BEEN CHANGED UP A BIT – IT’S NOW A DUATHLON!

When: Sat., April 13, 2013  – 8:00am Race Start Time!

Where: City Hall -1333 Park Ave. at Hollis St. in Emeryville

Due to a delayed construction completion date at the Emery Secondary School pool, the Shortest Triathlon Ever is now a Duathlon. Details here.

1 MILE RUN        2.5 MILE BIKE        2.1 MILE RUN
Awards, giveaways, health and fitness fair and outdoor breakfast following the race! This race is so short – anyone can do it! Join the fun today and help out a good cause. All proceeds benefit the Emery Unified School District Health & Wellness Programs to help Emeryville’s Kids get fit and learn lifelong sports skills!

Race Registration Fees (includes an event t-shirt and post-race refreshments!):
Adults: $55 pre-registration until April 11 ($60 day-of-race)
Youth:  $40 pre-registration until April 11 ($45 day-of-race)
Register now!

• The whole family (all ages)!
• Use this to test your fitness level or set this event as a goal to get healthy!
• Seasoned duathletes…use this event to warm up for the race season and have fun doing it!

What is the Schedule of Events?
6:30am — Pre-Race Registration at City Hall

8:00am — Race Starts at City Hall with one-mile run!

8:30am — Post-Race Festivities & Awards at City Hall

Help Clean Up the Bay! Join the City of Emeryville on Earth Day

Sat., April 20
9am-12noon
Meet at Shorebird Park / Chevy’s Parking Lot (on the I-80 frontage road by the Watergate Office Towers

Earth Day

Emeryville’s Earth Day Celebration & Festival 2013

Sat., April 20
11am-3pm
Doyle Hollis Park (between Hollis/Doyle and 61st/62nd Streets)
Earth Day entertainment, food, art, community volunteerism, and more.

News from P.F. Chang’s

Lots of “new” things at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Bay Street in Emeryville! When you walk in you’ll notice new beautiful, sleek wood tables and chairs in the bar area and new dining room tables featuring “Lazy Susans” for easy sharing. Their chef is introducing a new menu and you can view it online. Don’t worry – they still have their signature appetizers – Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Crispy Green Beans!

For a limited time only, P.F. Chang’s is presenting Inspired. Culinary Creations from Southeast Asia, using vibrant spices, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables and sweet fruit.  Their Inspired. menu pairs each offering with select wines. For starters, try the Vietnamese Prawn Rolls. Have fun wrapping the crispy prawn roll in a Bibb lettuce leaf, topping it with Thai basil, mint and cilantro and then dipping it in their toasted sesame-soy sauce. Pair it with Mumm’s Napa Brut to complete your appetizer course. Other items on this menu are Thai Beef & Noodle Salad, Thai Basil Sambal Noodles and a delectable See Bass with Tropical Salsa. Open Sun.- Thurs. 11am-10pm and Fri./Sat., 11am-11pm. Stop in for Happy Hour Mon. – Fri., 3-6pm  – select cocktails, wine, beer and appetizers at a happy price.