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Respite by the River
Randa Jarrar with music by Ryan Gregory Tallman
Thursday, August 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Note: Author's content includes strong/vulgar language and themes of sexuality that may be offensive to some and not suitable for children.
Our August Respite by the River will feature local writer Randa Jarrar.
Randa's work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Utne Reader, Salon.com, Guerinca, The Rumpus, The Oxford American, Ploughshares, The Sun, and others. Her first book, the Arab-American coming of age novel, A Map of Home, is now on many college syllabi. It was published in half a dozen languages and won a Hopwood Award, an Arab-American Book Award, and was named one of the best novels of 2008 by the Barnes and Noble Review. Her new book, Him, Me, Muhammad Ali, was named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2016 by The Millions. She has received fellowships from the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, the Lannan Foundation, Hedgebrook, and others, and in 2010 was named one of the most gifted writers of Arab origin under the age of 40. She runs RAWI (the Radius of Arab-American Writers) and loves coordinating events and strengthening communities.
Music for the evening will be provided by Ryan Gregory Tallman, an experimental electroacoustic composer, multi-instrumentalist, and improviser.
Bring your picnic dinner, blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music and poetry in the beautiful setting of the River Center.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Respite dates!
Thank you to our 2017 Respite by the River Sponsors
Thank you to the Respite by the River Committee:
Megan Bohigian - Coke Hallowell - Kathryn Johnson - Carolyn Murphy - Jennifer Williamson
For more information about Respite by the River
click here.
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Frank Helling as John Muir
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Thank you for a great season at River Camp!
This is the final week of the 2018 season of River Camp.
We are thrilled to say that more than 1,000 children and teens enjoyed a week of fun and exploration down by the San Joaquin this summer. Our days have been filled with nature hikes, wildlife study, games, art, and of course swimming and canoeing. Special presenters taught campers about birds of prey, reptiles, and the life of naturalist John Muir.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the families, camp staff, volunteers, and campers for making this summer so special.
Information about the 2018 season of River Camp will be available on our
camp webpage in January.
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Students look for wildlife clues on the Hidden Homes Trail. Photo Credit: Betty Wang Garcia
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Plan your classroom River Field Trip
Summer vacation is winding down and now is the time to begin planning for a River Field Trip for your class.
Give your students a unique experience along the San Joaquin River or at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies. The day will include 3 to 4 activity stations including a nature walk, educational games, and art or poetry. Students will spend 45 minutes at each activity station. All materials and supplies are provided.
Time Frame
We can be flexible and schedule your trip to work with your school bus schedule. Field trips are typically held from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Students bring lunch and eat on site.
Price
$180 per classroom
No charge for accompanying adults.
Registration
All available dates for the 2017/2018 school year are listed
here. After you complete the online registration process, a member of the Trust's Education Program team will contact you to finalize details for your trip.
For more information contact Community Programs Director, Molly Schnur-Salimbene at
[email protected] or call 559-248-8480 ext. 104.
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Wedding ceremony in the Shade Arbor at the River Center. Photo Credit: Betty Wang-Garcia
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Are you looking for a venue? Rent the River Center
Did you know the River Center is available for weddings, special events, and meetings? The spacious ranch style setting offers several venues for your event of up to 250 people.
Click here to download the new River Center Rental Brochure. Contact Executive Office Manager, Patty Pittman at
[email protected] or 559-248-8480 ext. 108 for date availability and more information.
Visit our River Center Rentals webpage for additional information on pricing and services offered. |
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Save the Date: Great Sierra River Clean Up
Saturday, September 16
Join us and thousands of volunteers statewide as we do our part to care for inland waterways. This is your opportunity to participate in the River Parkway Trust's annual San Joaquin River cleanup. Volunteers will help collect trash ranging from cigarette butts, plastic caps, fishing line, and more from Parkways lands and the river.
Complete details, site locations, and registration information is available soon on the
River Stewards webpage. If you are interested in bringing a group, please contact Project Manager, Jake Salimbene at 559-248-8480 ext. 152 or email
[email protected].
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Rent a canoe or kayak at Sycamore Island
The River Parkway Trust is now offering canoe and kayak rentals at Sycamore Island.
If you've been interested in trying out canoeing or kayaking, this is a great opportunity. Rentals are also family friendly.
Two-person canoes and one-person sit-on-top kayaks are available to rent for use on any pond that is not connected to the river.
Pricing
$20 for the first hour
$10 for each additional hour
$50 for the whole day
Rentals include boat, paddle, and life jacket.
Visit the Sycamore Island bait shop for more information and to reserve your boat!
Sycamore Island Hours
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays
6:00 am to 8:30 pm
Contact Info
559-801-8690
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Camp Pashayan is Open!
Camp Pashayan is once again open for access to the San Joaquin River.
High river flows kept much of the property underwater over the last several months. With the river flows back to normal summer levels, Camp Pashayan's river frontage, boat launch, hiking trails, and picnic shelter are all available for public enjoyment.
Hours of Operation
Saturdays and Sundays
6:00 am to 5:00 pm
August through September
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