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The Experience, Richmond: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Holiday

The Experience:

A fun & meaningful holiday outing!

Though this can be a busy and overwhelming time, with a “to-do” list as long as a winter’s night, the true Rosies know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle it with poise and a jolly demeanor.

Rosies and Rangers decorated the Visitor’s Center for the season and invite you to come and learn about the WWII home front heroes through stories of resilience and unity. Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss.

Plus, they want you to take a fresh look at their Gift Shop. The Rosie National Park visitor center is a great place to bring your out-of-town guests or just go visit them again, if it’s been a while.

New staff, new merchandise and stocking stuffers for the national park and Rosie the Riveter fan on your shopping list.

The views of the water are fantastic and the Bay View Trail that runs by the Visitor Center is a wonderful place to walk with family & friends. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it.

Their doors are open during the holidays except for Christmas and New Year’s days!

Open Daily: 10am – 5pm
Entrance: There is no fee to enter the park visitor center.
Parking: Available in the Ford Plant parking lot
About
The “Home Front” refers to the collective efforts of civilians in a nation at war, working to support military forces overseas. During World War II, Americans united to meet this challenge, transforming industries, communities, and lives to power the fight for freedom. President Franklin Roosevelt’s vision of “The Arsenal of Democracy” inspired unprecedented social and economic changes, fueling the Allied victory and reshaping American society.

Where:

1414 Harbour Way S #3000 in  Richmond 
https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm

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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Holidays

The Experience:

Christmas Eve Dinner without the dishes to wash!

Join the crew at The Park Street Tavern for a special three-course holiday dinner crafted with love, tradition and the flavors of the season.  There will be two seatings: 4pm and 6:15pm for you to enjoy one of these great dinners.

FIRST COURSE

  • Pomegranate Mixed Green Salad

SECOND COURSE

Choice of:

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast – Spinach & feta, mashed potatoes, carrots, lemon chicken fumet
  • Beef Wellington – Mashed potatoes, carrots, demi-glace, topped with béarnaise
  • Lamb Shank – Mashed potatoes, carrots, lamb demi
  • Swordfish – Spinach risotto, roasted red pepper beurre blanc
  • Mushroom Manicotti – With marinara & béchamel

DESSERT

Choice of:

  • Pistachio Ricotta Cake
  • Chocolate Temptation Cake

Limited seating — reserve now! (510) 671-2867

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. They look forward to seeing you! (510) 671-2867

 Featured here is their 14oz ribeye steak that comes with whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and is finished with rich truffle butter – just right for when you visit at some other time.

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By |2025-12-11T12:24:46-08:00December 11th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Cocktails + Football

The Experience:

Seasonal cocktails are back!

The holidays taste better with their seasonal cocktails. Refreshing, festive, and here at El Agave Azul for a limited time only! From bright berry mixes to cozy sips, every drink brings the holiday spirit straight to your glass

Staff invites you to celebrate, unwind, and feel the magic of the season with them. Cheers to unforgettable flavors!

And don’t forhget – you can watch the game on Sundays on 12 HD TVs as you enjoy their NFL Sundays Happy Hour specials. $6 Beers & $7 Margaritas.

What to drink. If you need a kickstart try this one – Tanteo’s Habanero infused tequila. And El Agave Azul is proud to feature Mijenta Tequila. They carry the entire series: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino.

What to eat. All your traditional Mexican Favorites! They can’t wait to see you!

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program

The Experience:

Prepare & deliver holiday meals with ECAP!

ECAP volunteers will be preparing 1500 Turkey dinners at ECCL (Emeryville High School) then delivering them to the housing insecure throughout the East Bay – homeless and senior encampments and transitional housing in the Emeryville, Oakland and Berkeley areas,.

Here is the sign-up link to volunteer for ECAP’s Annual Holiday Meal Event on Saturday, December 27.  ECAP, the Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, is Emeryville’s Food Bank.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AADA62BABF85-60852782-ecap

This year ECAP is teaming with the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California and the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland.   Volunteers will make meals at the High School and deliver them to ICCNC and MZMB where they will host sit-down dinner events for 900.

So if you are the kind of person who likes to do community service as part of your holiday activity, Please join ECAP! Contact Vickie Jo Sowell 510-459-9026

Emeryville Community Assistance Program

ECAP is a completely volunteer-run organization.  They need your support to continue their mission.  Please consider volunteering 2 hours or more with them weekly, monthly or on an ad-hoc basis. Volunteering provides valuable service to our community.  They need help passing out food, unloading deliveries, sorting food, set-up and clean-up.  For more information on registering send email to: volunteers@ecapprogram.org

ECAP is a member of ECC.

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection’s Holiday Party

The Experience:

Travel the world one bite at a time @ Merry at the Market!

Step into an electrifying evening of people, ideas & opportunity! Join us Wed, Dec 10, for ‘MERRY AT THE MARKET’ Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30pm, where business leaders, city officials, innovators, artists & hospitality pros connect over global bites, beer & wine. Enjoy seasonal appetizers & spark new partnerships in a fun, festive venue!
Join us! Register.

ECC’s partner – Emeryville Community Assistance Program(ECAP) – Needs Volunteers!

 ECAP is in their new digs and has lots of food donations to hand out and are  in need of support during this especially busy time. Thanks to support from the Alameda County Food Bank, Trader Joes, Pak ‘N’ Save, Target and others, ECAP is poised to deliver, but they need the support of the community to help distribute food.

They have openings for two-hour volunteer shifts, to sort and distribute food to those in need – whenever it fits your schedule – Mon – Sat from 10am – 4pm. Sign up:  volunteer@ecapprogram.org or contact Vickie Jo Sowell 510-459-9026. ECAP is located at 3610 San Pablo Ave in Emeryville.

More info about ECC:

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By |2025-12-04T10:41:35-08:00December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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