May 2010
Hello Scuttlebutt readers. The Delta weather has been wonderful over the last several days, with the exception of yesterday when we had a few sprinkles. Looks like sunshine now so come out and enjoy this wonderful Delta!We attended a fun filled mixer at Windmill Cove on May 12. About 100 people attended and music was provided by David & Barbara Torres. Chef Pierre created platters of great food and the Bass Ale and Margaruitas flowed freely. Jeff Tucker joined as a booster member and the San Joaquin Yacht Harbor joined as a business member.
Come out and join us at the next mixer on June 9, 2010, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Horny Toad Bar & Restaurant, 10438 E. Waterloo Road, Stockton, Ca, Phone: 209-931-2627.
The Driftwood Yacht Club held the Opening Day on April 3 with a parade along the Antioch waterfront. The San Joaquin Yacht Club held their Opening Day parade on April 17 going around Bethel Island and starting and ending at the club. The Pacific Interclub Yacht Association held their opening day on the bay on Sunday April 25. There were about 100 boats from numerous area yacht clubs. The same weekend was the Aspargus festival in Stockton with plenty of waterfront activity including a boat parade featuring a Bonnie & Clyde theme sponsored by the Stockton Yacht Club.
Village West Yacht Club had its "Camping on the Green" event this past weekend. A great evening with live music, smores, and members with their RV's, tents, or boats at the docks.... "We now know that our automatic lawn spinklers do indeed come on at 2 am!"
A lot is going on with the Department of Water Resources plan to divert the Sacramento River around the Delta:
The Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee discussed Assemblyperson Alyson Hubers AB 1594 that would require a full vote of the legislature before any peripheral conveyance was built. Unfortunately the bill did not get out of committee. Here is a link to the committee meeting, AB 1594 begins at about minute 40: https://www.calchannel.com/channel/viewVideo/1306
Here is a link to a discussion of the Two Gates project that will land lock the Discovery Bay area. It is about three hours long and very interesting. If you can't watch the whole thing at least watch the public comments which are about the last ten minutes: https://www.calchannel.com/channel/viewvideo/1361
There are plenty of fun things going on in the Delta this is the season to party!
- Windmill Cove is now open for Taco Tuesdays www.windmillcove.com
- Village West Yacht Club has Taco Tuesdays www.vwyc.com
- Whiskey Slough Marina's restaurant is open for the season! http://whiskeyslough.com/
Looking for something to do this weekend?? 
The Delta Loop Fest will be on Saturday, May 22 on Andrus Island. Many resorts and businesses along Brannan Island Road will have special events and and fun activities. The Lighthouse will have a 99 cent breakfast, $2.00 beer, and live music, Perry's will have the Classic Yacht Association showing antique and classic boats. Happy Harbor is having a bikini contest and a chest hair contest. B & W Resort is having a drawing for a two night vacation cabin. Delta Shores Resort is having a Jeep and Rv show along with food, and an arts & crafts show. Moore's Riverboat is having $2.00 hot dogs, $2.00 beer and live music. Delta Yacht Sales has an "open boat weekend". Korth's Pirates Lair Gift shop has a drawing for a Marty Stanley print. The restaurant is open and is having drawings for gift certificates. Spindrift has a pajama party breakfast in the morning, the general store is having drawings for gift certificates, Brannan Island KOA has a drawing for a two night stay. Rivers Edge Marina will have a Fishing Derby from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Bruno's Island is holding a flea market sale from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Owl Harbor is having dinghy races at 2:00PM along with food and live music. Discover the Delta has free T-shirts, coloring books, and popcorn. ISAGENIX will have taste testing and diet & nutrition information. Also, there will be a Loop Fest drawing for a $3,000 grand prize - tickets, $50.00 each, only 200 will be sold!
The Delta Loop Fest will be on Saturday, May 22 on Andrus Island. Many resorts and businesses along Brannan Island Road will have special events and and fun activities. The Lighthouse will have a 99 cent breakfast, $2.00 beer, and live music, Perry's will have the Classic Yacht Association showing antique and classic boats. Happy Harbor is having a bikini contest and a chest hair contest. B & W Resort is having a drawing for a two night vacation cabin. Delta Shores Resort is having a Jeep and Rv show along with food, and an arts & crafts show. Moore's Riverboat is having $2.00 hot dogs, $2.00 beer and live music. Delta Yacht Sales has an "open boat weekend". Korth's Pirates Lair Gift shop has a drawing for a Marty Stanley print. The restaurant is open and is having drawings for gift certificates. Spindrift has a pajama party breakfast in the morning, the general store is having drawings for gift certificates, Brannan Island KOA has a drawing for a two night stay. Rivers Edge Marina will have a Fishing Derby from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Bruno's Island is holding a flea market sale from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Owl Harbor is having dinghy races at 2:00PM along with food and live music. Discover the Delta has free T-shirts, coloring books, and popcorn. ISAGENIX will have taste testing and diet & nutrition information. Also, there will be a Loop Fest drawing for a $3,000 grand prize - tickets, $50.00 each, only 200 will be sold!The Stockton Downtown Marina is holding the Stephens Yacht Rendezvous in conjunction with the Classic Yacht Association on June 11, 12, and 13 at the marina. Over 25 Stephens and other classic vessels will attend, the public is invited. Contact Shawn Ball at 209-327-7334 for information.
Latitude 38 the sailing magazine out of the Bay area is holding their second annual Delta Doo Dah sailboat rally from July 31-August 6 this year. They have fifty sailboats cruising up to the Delta. If your business is interested in participating check it out at www.latitude38.com
FISH REPORTS
Weekly fishing reports are published on the California Delta Chambers & Visitor's Burea website. Apparently, there is a lot of sturgeon action going on, so get out there and fish! Click Here to view the fishing reports
Please be sure to check out the Monthly Event Calendar that is posted on the Delta Chambers website, and at the end of this newsletter. Come out to the Delta and enjoy some of the fun events.
California Delta Chambers & Visitor's Bureau
NINTH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE DELTA 
The 9th Annual Taste of the Delta will be held at Windmill Cove on July 17. Wines from outstanding area wineries and foods from great local restaurants will be featured for tasting. Also, live music and silent & live auctions! Tickets are $25.00 each until July 1 and $35.00 after. Call 916-777-4041 or visit the website: www.tasteofthedelta.com
Discover The Delta Founation News
We are moving forward on the Discovery Center and Farm Stand:
We are moving forward on the Discovery Center and Farm Stand:
- The property at the corner of Highway 160 and Highway 12 has been cleared of approximately 1000 trees to make room for the new building.
- Work is progressing on the Farm Stand to get a final on the bulilding so it can be opened in July.
- The Discovery Center Building is due to be delivered within the next couple of weeks.
- A source for fill has been found and it will be placed and compacted at the site.
- The Dutra Group will be bringing rock base up by barge to be placed over the compacted fill.
- The Tower is scheduled to be cut into sections to enable it to be placed on a barge to cross the river. Then the sections will be trucked to the site to be re-assembled and set in place.
Discover the Delta Membership offers many benefits. Individual members who support the DTDF also show their support to the future development of the Delta through preservation, protection and balanced use of the Delta resources. In order to encourage business development in the Delta Region the DTDF has introduced their new Discover the Delta Foundation Membership Rewards Card.
The Membership Rewards Card program offers card holders discounts at participating Delta region businesses. CLICK HERE for a list of those businesses. For an annual fee of $50, you can get great discounts on purchases at these businesses and help the foundation to achieve their goals. Please consider Joining the Foundation and adding your support.
California Delta Calendar of Events
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MAY
May 22: 13th Annual Delta Loop Fest. Kick off the Summer Season. This is the open house for the Delta Loop, 10 mile scenic drive, located East of Rio Vista on Hwy 12. All businesses will have special events, music, food, contests, reverse raffle, and just fun for the whole family. Reverse Drawing $3,000 Grand Prize (only 200 tickets will be sold), plus $500 for 6 others.
May 22: Owl Harbor Marina Delta Loop Fest. 8:00am – 4:00pm. We are renting a BIG TENT – we mean huge, so rain or shine we’ve got you covered! SWAP MEET 8:00 to 4:00pm. Arts and Craft Vendors 8:00 to 4:00pm. B-B-Q 11:00 to 2:00pm – Stop by for a fantastic b-b-q and refreshments, eat under the big tent at your table, kicking back listening to the music. Live Music 12:00 to 4:00pm – Enjoy this great band under the tent, or strut your stuff. Special Events: Dinghy Race 2:00pm - Feeling a little – well - Dinghy? Sign up for the Dinghy race with chances to win Dinner for two, wines, gift baskets and other great rewards – oh no power, must be rowed! Special Drawing – Purchase raffle tickets $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00 for your chance to win Free Berthing for 1 month or ½ off your berth for 1 month or an incredible gift basket full of goodies. Proceeds will benefit Isleton Elementary School. Contact Name: Devery Stockon, Phone: 916-777-6055, Email Address: info@owlharbor.com
May 22: Club Rio Sailing School Open House. Drop by our Sailing Open House - meet our Instructors, see our Teaching and Club Use Sailboat Fleet and take a short sailboat ride! Learn about the American Sailing Association training we offer here in the Delta! Find us at Dock A at Bruno's Island Marina on the Delta Loop - 1200 West Brannan Island Road between 10 am and 3 pm. Contact Name: Renae, Phone: 916-966-1855, Email Address: info@ClubRioSailing.com
May 22: 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
May 23: 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
May 23 & 30: Spindrift Restaurant. On Sundays from 3 - 7 pm come sing and dance with Jason Carmel. Line dancing at its best. Reminds us of the old country shindig. Contact: Chris Corda, Phone: 916 777 4945,
Email Address: Agedwine53@hitmail.com
May 27: Mega Mixer at The Contra Costa County Fair. 5:00-7:00 Mix & Mingle, 7:00-9:00 Music & More. Sunset Hall, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch, CA. No Cost to Members. Food, Drinks, Prizes, Music and More. Come out and network. Contact: Wendee Williamson at 925-759-4064 or wendeew@comcast.net.
May 28-31: Jazz it up...with a waterback at the Sacramento Marina. SPECIAL OFFER TO ALL BOATERS - $10.00/night overnight guest dockage weekend of May 28 - 31 for the Old Sacramento jazz festivities! Slips are covered with water and power. Restrooms, showers and lounge available to guests. Fuel dock and pumpout located in the marina. Call now to reserve your spot. Yacht clubs welcome! Contact Name: Kendra Gray, Phone: 916-808-5712, Email Address: sacmarina@cityofsacramento.org
May 28-31: Stockton Delta KOA Memorial Day Weekend. Have a memorable Memorial Day Weekend at the Stockton Delta KOA. Enjoy many of our traditional activities such as tie-dye, jumping pillow, hay wagon rides and more! We will be packed, so book your reservations early! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net
JUNE
June 5: San Joaquin Yacht Harbor. Ebony Boat Club will be hosting their Annual Jazz & Wine Festival. Junius Courtney Big BandFeaturing Ms. Dennis Perrier -Wines From Premier Cellars-Vendors with Apparel & Ware- Art & More! Donations: $40 Includes Jazz, Wine Tasting & BBQ Dinner, $25.00 Includes Jazz & Wine Tasing Only, $15.00 Jazz Only. Ticket Inforamtion contact Otis Brock 510-236-6016
June 5: San Joaquin County Parks & Rec, 26th Annual Fishing Derby at Oak Grove Regional Park, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi. 6:15 am - 3:00 pm. San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation and the Delta Fly Fishers will launch this year’s Catfish Derby by opening the competition up to adults for the first time in the event’s 26-year history. Approximately 1,500 lbs. of catfish will be planted prior to the derby, with additional poundage supplied by the California Dept. of Fish and Game. As always, kids age 15 years and younger fish for catfish FREE at Oak Grove’s 10-acre lake during the event, which begins at 6:15 a.m. There is no registration fee for the event, however, a $3 fishing permit fee and valid CA. fishing license are required for those sixteen (16) years of age or over. A $5 vehicle-parking fee will also apply. All State Fish and Game laws apply. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment. Oak Grove Regional Park is located on Eight Mile Road and Interstate 5 in Stockton. Park gates will be open at 6:15 a.m., derby registration closes at 10 a.m. and the last weigh-in is at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded shortly thereafter. For more information, call (209) 331-2050 or log onto www.mgzoo.com. Contact: parks@sjgov.org
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Spindrift Restaurant. On Sundays from 3 - 7 pm come sing and dance with Jason Carmel. Line dancing at its best. Reminds us of the old country shindig. Contact: Chris Corda, Phone: 916 777 4945, Email Address: Agedwine53@hitmail.com
June 9: Delta Chambers Mixer at the Horny Toad 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.
June 11, 12, 13: Classic Yacht Association - Stephens Yacht Rendezvous. Event Description: A gathering of Stephens and other classic yachts. Sponsored by the Classic Yacht Association in conjunction with the Stockton Downtown Marina. Contact Name: Bill Wells, Phone: 916-869-9141, Email Address: commodorewells@msn.com
June 13: Delta Traditions Wine & Art Festival at the Ryde Hotel. Featuring local wines from Bogle Vineyards, Borra Vineyards, Carvalho Family Estates, Heringer Estates, Jessie’s Grove, Oak Ridge Winery,
River Grove Vineyards, Scribner Bend, Watts Winery and 6 Hands Winery. Hors d’oeuvres from the Ryde’s New Executive Chef, Charles E. Simms, Live Jazz with the return of Grammy Nominated Musician Nat Brown, Art Show, Silent Auction, and Raffles featuring a hand-made Red-Work Quilt. Tickets are $25, or $30 at the door. Pre-order tickets by calling (916) 776-1106.
June 13: 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
June 16-20: San Joaquin County Fair. Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. The San Joaquin County Fair in Stockton is one of Northern California's premier county fairs. It features 5 days of fun for everyone with big-name concerts, a carnival, agriculture, livestock, food and exhibits. There’s something to do for everyone which makes the Fair a great event to take your family and friends. See you there! KIDS AGES 5 & UNDER ALWAYS GET IN FREE! Contact: fun@sanjoaquinfair.com, (209) 466-5041
June 18-20: Stockton Delta KOA. Infineon Raceway, Father's Day Weekend. Ready, Set.......Go! If you can't enjoy the actual event, make it happen here! Participate in a banana bike race, a great way to celebrate Father's Day Weekend! Don't forget your helmets! Enjoy a nearby event, the Isleton's Crawdad Festival! They are sure to entice your taste buds with hot crawdads, other food vendors and you get to enjoy all that while you listen to live music! Contact: (209) 369-1041, stockton@koa.net
June 19: 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
June 27: 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
