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June 1, 2012
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Take A Fresh Look
at Oakland
News from
Mayor Jean Quan
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Greetings!
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Taking guns off the streets of Oakland has been one of my priorities since I became Mayor. What I learned is that it is too easy to buy a gun in this City even though we have no gun shops. Many of guns come from over the border, both Nevada and Mexico. Working with Chief Jordan he talked about past joint work with federal agents including the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau) and the FBI and together we pursued help from local agencies and the federal government.
Working with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, we asked at every level of government for help from the White House to the Attorney General. I personally met with two ATF directors. As a result Oakland is only the third city to have a Gideon style operation. For nearly 4 months agents from many parts of the country have been working in Oakland to investigate major crimes, especially involving guns and violence. An enhanced federal group will continue to work with the City. The initial results included over 90 federal and state indictments; additional charges are expected.
We need to thank Congresswoman Lee for her tenacious advocacy and US Attorney Melinda Haag for her focus. All of the local enforcement agencies and OPD have grown stronger in coordination as a result.
PLEASE HELP 100 WOMEN AGAINST THE VIOLENCE
The number of shootings and murders continue to trend down.
But an equally important part of community policing is the community organizing that is also increasing. Since the beginning of the year I have participated in about a dozen large community marches and meetings to take back our neighborhoods block by block. The Oakland Community Organizations has joined me at least once a month to knock on doors and to organize our summer jobs fairs.
Talking with West Oakland youth at a recent job fair.
Tomorrow Saturday is one of the most meaningful community efforts that I have seen for a long time. 100 Oakland mothers, 100 Women Against the Violence, are organizing a peace march (see below #1). That is not unique, but what is different is that they are organizing a gun buy back that they have raised money for themselves. They are not wealthy, but they are taking action and have raised just over half of what they need to buy back 100 guns at $100 each. They still need $2500.
This is not like the attempts organized by the police or certain politicians in the past. Only local residents are welcome. Bring a gun, no questions asked and you will get a $100 gift card to spend locally. Let's help them. I donated $100 but what if we all donated or raised $100 just imagine what the outcome might be. I am told the kids would also be interested in lap tops. The Oakland Tech Exchange will clean your data and put in updated software if you can donate a reasonable current lap top. Let's keep this program going.
In recent weeks more people have come forward to tell us about guns that are in the hands of youth or illegally in the possession of youth people on probation. If you know the young people in this situation, this is a good opportunity to turn in the gun with no questions asked.
IT IS THE WEEKEND FOR ART Art is not only a critical part of our economy but is the inspiration for our lives. You have many options this weekend: - Art Murmur tonight
- Saturday Stroll Saturday
- Open Studios the whole weekend and next
- Free First Sundady at the Oakland Museum
Check them out below in #1. 
Hope to see you on the Peace March or in the art studios and galleries this weekend!
Mayor Jean Quan
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE, NEXT TUESDAY, JUNE 5TH!!!
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This publication is not produced at public expense.
Want to follow events as they happen?
During the week, I also post to my Facebook page: Facebook.com/jeanquan.
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| Discover Oakland | 
June 2 - 3 and 9 - 10, 11am - 6pm
The art scene in Oakland is vast and innovative. There is no better way to get a glimpse of the range of talent and the studios of some of our best.
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STATE OF THE CITY REPORT
Good snapshot of economic growth, accomplishments and challenges.
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or for some other time. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Barack Obama |
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1. Discover Oakland This Week
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Art Murmur Tonight!!! See you there!
Dancing Under the Stars at Jack London, Every Friday, 8:30-10 pm, during the summer starting tonight with Salsa lessons. Enjoy an evening of FREE dance lessons provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio. And enjoy a dance party to follow. Come back again and again on Friday evenings and learn something new each time.
 100% Strong Peace Walk & Resource Fair, Saturday, June 2, 10 am - 4 pm: 100 Women Against Violence and Mesengers4Change sponsor a peace walk starting in East and West Oakland at 10 am and ending at the Fruitvale BART plaza where there will be entertainment, and a resource fair. From the East side, meet at 100th Avenue/International Blvd. before 10 am. From the West Side, meet at Oakland City Hall before 10 am. First 100 Oakland residents participating in the Gun Buy Back will receive a $100 gift card! No questions asked. For more information, contact Jennifer Argueta at 238-2056 or visit www.messengers4change.org
(Above) Young dancers at he 100 Women Buy Back fundraiser at Otaez.
 East Bay Open Studios, June 2-3, 11 am - 6 pm and June 9 & 10, 11 am- 6 pm: During the first two weekends in June, and throughout the year by appointment, East Bay Open Studios connects the public with over 400 artists in 14 cities in the East Bay. Since 1979, this event remains the largest art event in the region and draws an annual audience over 50,000! Download your Directory with maps here.
Saturday Stroll, 18 galleries and 7 mixed use art venues open every Saturday, 1-5 pm. If you don't like crowds or going out at night. You can enjoy the a smaller version of the Art Murmur.
2-4 pm Vessel Gallery - Jewelry from the Sea, Artist Talk | Trunk Show "Vessel 8: Charting the Waters"
3:-6 pm Manna Gallery - Elaine Maute will host a reception for her new exhibition "Mandalas Reconsidered: Paintings/Columns". Elaine will be available to talk about the development of her recent work.
11-6 pm Warehouse 416 is hosting Pro Arts' 2012 East Bay Open Studios for the 6th year in a row, and will be featuring the following Pro Arts Artists: Marsha Balian, Kate Buckelew, Diane Dunwoodie, Jana Grover, Jody Medich, Sally Landis, and Susan Tuttle as well as several of Warehouse 416's artists including: Aswad Aarif, Gillian Campbell, Jody Medich, Lisa Pisa, Maria Fatima Urbi, Melanin aka Deadeyes, Monica Lundy, and Sita Rupe.
First Sunday , Free Day at the Oakland Museum of California, June 3, 11:30 am-5 pm: Visit one of the region's treasures for free!
LGBT History Tour this Sunday, 1 pm at the Oakland Museum: Celebrate Pride Month with History Docent Tours of the Gallery of California History, held every Sunday in June. Discover historic LGBT artifacts and explore the stories behind California's vibrant, diverse LGBT culture. Take a trip through LGBT history, including the rise of sexual identity questioning in the early 20th century, and the gay liberation movement during San Francisco's Beat and hippie eras. Hear stories from LGBT lives, and share your own experiences and anecdotes!
The College Bound Brotherhood Graduation Celebration Honoring High School Graduating Black Males, Sunday, June 3, 5 pm, The Kaiser Center: Special guest speakers, awards and entertainment honoring all high school graduating Black males enrolling in college next fall. Sponsored by the Mitchel Kapor Foundation.Contact jdavis@mkf.org for more information.
 Moon Eclipse, Monday, June 4, 2am - 5am, Chabot Space Science Center, Observatory Deck Entrance, Suggested Donation: $3 View this partial lunar eclipse from our Observatory Deck in the wee hours of Monday morning. The eclipse will be most visible from 2:59am to 4:03am. Engage in conversation with our astronomers and knowledgeable volunteers as you witness the Moon's passing behind the Earth. This is one obstruction where the view is actually clear.
Montclair Village Food Tour, Monday, June 4, 11 am - 12:30 pm: Join food author Serena Bartlett on a food-centric walking tour through Montclair Village.$45. Sign up here.
 Monkeying Around to Save the Cotton-top Tamarin, Monday, June 4 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Zimmer Auditorium, Oakland Zoo: Known as "South America's cutest monkey," the cotton-top tamarin is one of the most endangered primates in the world. The rapid destruction of habitat by deforestation represents the greatest threat to its survival. Learn about Proyecto Tití (Project Tamarin), an organization that combines field research with education initiatives and community programs.
Transit of Venus, Chabot Space and Science Center, Tuesday, June 5 , 3pm - 10pm: Truly the last chance in a lifetime! Venus will pass in front of the Sun for the last time until December 2117. Join us in celebration of this celestial event with hands-on activities, live broadcasts from NASA, floor demonstrations and, of course, viewing through our special solar scopes and sun spotters. Transit most visible from our area from 3:06pm to 9:50pm. Free with General Admission
Dimond Night Out, Tuesday, June 5, 6-8:30 pm, Dimond District: Neighbors and visitors are invited to take a leisurelystroll around the Dimond Business District to taste their way through a selection of treats offered by participating restaurants and merchants. This is the first "Dimond Night Out" and promises to be a pleasant evening that will include tasty food samples, music, a jumpy-house for children, and even goody bags for pets.A Dimond Night Out Passport can be purchased for $20. This Passport is the evening's guide, with a map of all participating merchants, and the ticket to the special treats each merchant is providing. For more information, call Kelly's Corner at (510) 531-6810 or stop by one of the local merchants. Check out www.shopdimond.com.
 Once Upon A Time--adults only costume party at Children's Fairyland, Thursday, June 7, 6:30-9:30 pm: Last year Children's Fairyland welcomed over 500 guests, and raised over $67,000 for their renowned storybook theme park, which celebrates imagination and literacy. With a theme of "Pure Imagination," guests came dressed in fairytale and storybook attire, and were treated to performances, food and drink from local restaurants and wineries, and a silent auction. You don't want to miss out on this magical experience! Details and tickets at
fairyland.org/support_fairyland/annual_gala_dinner.htm  Chicken Little, Movies in the Park at Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso Avenue at Dusk: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for these great family favorites.Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale, proceeds support the Redwood Heights Recreation Center scholarship fund. |
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2. More City News
| Unusual Airplane Noise This Weekend: Oakland International Airport (OAK) must conduct a temporary closure of Runway 11/29 for a taxiway reconstruction project to be conducted this weekend, June 2 to June 4, 2012. Runway 11/29 will be restricted on Saturday, June 2 at 8 pm and will be returned to full service on Sunday morning, June 3, at 6 am. Runway 11/29 will be restricted again on Sunday, June 3rd at 8 pm and will be returned to full service on Monday morning, June 4, at 6 am. The North Field runways will need to be used during this time period as follows:
- Air carrier landings from Saturday evening, 8 pm to Sunday morning, 6 am.
- Normally 28 landings scheduled, of which 24 are before 11 pm
- Air Carrier landings from Sunday evening, 8 pm to Monday morning, 6 am
- Normally 46 landing scheduled, of which 40 are before 11 pm.
Aircraft may overfly residential areas and residents may experience unusual aircraft noise. Aircraft noise concerns may be directed to OAK's Noise Hotline at (510) 563-6463.
 Judge Temporarily Shuts Down Two Motels as Public Nuisances: For years the community around the twenties along International Blvd have been fighting prostitution, especially the sexual exploitation of minors. OCO (Oakland Community Organizations) and EBAYC (East Bay Asian Youth Council) have led much of the community organizing (left). This week, an Alameda County Superior Court judge issued tentative rulings shutting down two hotels that have been centers of prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors in Oakland. The City first sued the Economy Inn and the National Lodge in December 2010. After the court issued preliminary injunctions in October 2011, the City Attorney's Office went back to court to seek closure for one year - the maximum amount of time allowed by state law. Community members, police officers and neighborhood advocates testified that the hotels had long histories of allowing and profiting from prostitution, including child prostitution. The court's May 29 rulings find that the hotels present a severe nuisance to the community, and that the nuisance likely would continue absent closure. The tentative ruling states the following: The hotels are to close no later than July 31; the three named defendants in each case are ordered to pay $15,000 each in civil penalties - a total of $45,000 per hotel; the defendants are permanently enjoined from maintaining the property as a public nuisance, and; the defendants must pay the City's costs for legal work and police investigations related to the cases. The defendants also must pay for a court-appointed receiver to oversee the closed properties and make sure they do not become blighted. More information can be found on the City Attorney's web site: www.oaklandcityattorney.org.
Support Calls for Kids (AB2015-Mitchell):
Forward Together and California Latinas for Reproductive Justice are co-sponsoring Calls for Kids (AB 2015 - Mitchell), which gives parents in California the ability to make arrangements for their child at the moment of arrest. Once separated, bringing families back together and avoiding legal separation becomes more difficult. It is more expensive for state and local governments when children are unnecessarily placed in the custody of Child Protective Services or foster care. Please let your representatives know how important this small step can be - for children, families, and all of us.
Vote for DeFremery Park in the National Sprite Spark Park Project: Please visit www.SpriteSparkParks.com and use the FREE code SPRITEPARKSVOTE every day to help DeFremery receive new basketball courts. Unless you sign in with your Facebook account (then you can share it with all your Facebook/Twitter friends), you'll need to register, but it only takes a few seconds. Please share this link and code with anyone else you come in contact with to help increase the votes!
 Voter Registration at Oakland Main Library, Saturday June 16, 9:30-1 pm: Update your Voter Registration status and get ready for the November election. Trained Alameda County Voter Registration Volunteers will be available Saturday June 16th to help with registration forms, answer questions and provide Voter Registration forms in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. Register if you've:
* moved recently
* changed your name
* want to change your party
* voting for the first time
* off parole for felony conviction If you would like Voter Registration Volunteers to visit your local neighborhood library email: Carolyn at BurdCarolyn@hotmail.com. Public Works Annual Pothole Blitz, Through June 22: To catch up on potholes after the winter, the Public Works Agency is conducting an 8-week Pothole Blitz, extending the effort by four weeks more than last year. Each week, the Blitz will relocate to another Council district in the City moving to District 4 and 5 this upcoming week. Last year, the City filled 3,230 potholes citywide during the Blitz. Crews expect to repair more than 3,500 this year. The focus will be on traffic corridors, schools, hospitals, high traffic pedestrian areas and problem streets. Where necessary and feasible, the repairs will focus on long-lasting solutions to recurring potholes instead of short-term patches. Potholes are a never ending battle because repairing them is just a Band Aid fix to our City's old streets. Oakland's finances are so limited that roadways that should be repaved very 30 years are now scheduled to be repaved every 80 years. Click here for a list of locations under contract or already completed. Call 510-615-5566 to report your least favorite pothole, or use the online form at www.OaklandPW.com or SeeClickFix, the new mobile app. You can also email pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.
Second Community Meeting on Management and Programming at West Oakland Teen Center, Saturday, June 9, 10 am - Noon, St. Mary's Center, 925 Brockhurst Street: Help plan programing for Oakland's newest teen center. In preparation, please review the information and materials from the first meeting at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityCouncil/o/District3/District3/TownHalls/index.htm and come prepared with ideas/questions/concerns to ensure sufficient time to move forward with planning for management and programming at the Center. Details, contact Carletta Starks in Council Member Nancy Nadel's office, (510) 238-7032.
1000 Summer Jobs for Oakland Youth: Last year with only two months' notice Congress cut the Mayors Summer Jobs Programs. For decades Oakland received funding to employ about 500 low income youth each summer. The President allowed us to double the number in 2010 because of the recession, then Congress brought it to zero in 2011. We scrambled last year and between the City and County came up with about 400 internships focusing on foster youth and private employers answered my call with about 200 more. This year we are aiming for 1000 jobs. I hope to hire at least half from the 100 block area. We need your help. A summer internship costs $1500-2000 per student to underwrite. If you can hire a student or are willing to take a student for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program, contact John Bailey, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board, at (510) 238-6440.
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3. The 25% Shopping Solution--Farmers' Markets
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Oakland's food policy supports the local food movement and we boast 12 official farmer's markets. Additionally many of our schools are sponsoring mini-markets to improve nutrition for our youngest citizens, especially in those neighborhoods where we are still trying to attract major grocery stores. This time of the year we have the best selections including my favorite--cherries! Additionally, Chinatown on any day sells some of the freshest vegetables and fruits, including many Asian varieties not easily found in other parts of town. There's nothing like planning your menu around local fresh produce. Explore the unique personalities that each of Oakland's many Farmers' Markets have:
Every Sunday Oakland Jack London Come for a morning stroll along the water front, some light tunes, some prepared foods, and some yummy farm fresh veggies.
Jack London Square
1 Broadway
at Jack London Sq
Oakland, CA 94607
Sun. 10 am - 2 pm
800-949-FARM
Jack London Square Farmers Market
 Not only is the food fresh and vast, but you can also buy local artists wares. There is a large cooked food section where folks hang out and enjoy the day.
Fruitvale Bart Station
34th Ave. and E.12th St.
Sundays, 10 am-3 pm
510 535-6926
Oakland Montclair Farmers Market Very fresh produce with friendly vendors keep you coming back every week, miyagi oysters from the Monterey coast and prepared foods for Sunday brunch.
LaSalle Ave. & Moraga Ave.
Sundays, 9 am- 1 pm
510-745-7100
Montclair Farmers Market
Temescal Farmers Market You'll find your basic organic fruits and veggies, reasonably priced and in addition to crafts, prepared foods, and yummy snacks of all varieties.
North Oakland
5300 Claremont Ave. DMV Parking Lot
Oakland, CA 94609
Sundays, 9 am-1 pm
510-745-7100
Temescal Farmers Market
Every Wednesday E. Oakland Senior Center Farmers Market Oakland, 9255 Edes Ave at Jones Ave
Every Thursday Oakland Fruitvale Farmers Market A great selection from a variety of booths.
Oakland, 34th Ave. and 12th St.
510 535-6926
Thursdays, 2-7 pm
Fruitvale Farmers Market
Every Friday Old Oakland Farmers Market Great, local produce, super fresh and all at good prices. Come at lunch time when the vendors are cooking up pizza, falafels and more!
Old Oakland,
9th St & Broadway
from Broadway to Clay
Oakland, CA 94620
510 745-7100
8:00am to 2:00pm
Old Oakland Farmers Market
East Oakland Farmers Market It's small, but super sweet and a nice little oasis in the middle of the city. Organic fruit sellers, organic vegetable sellers, big BBQ grills and big blowup houses that kids jump around in.
East Oakland
73rd and International Blvd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM , May - November
510 638-1742
East Oakland Farmers Market
Kaiser Hospital Farmer's Market Promoting healthy eating as a key element of health education and health maintenance programs. Fantastic produce, locally grown and organic fruits, organic eggs, and super delicious pecan pies.
3801 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94620
10 am-2 pm
Kaiser Hospital Farmer's Market
Every Saturday Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market Probably our largest farmers market. Many different vendors, with samples of everything!...Tons of fruits and veggies to choose from. They also have vendors that sell prepared food such as Cuban empanadas and organic chile cheese tamale.
Grand Lake, Lower Hills
Grand Ave & Lake Park Ave
9am - 2pm
415 472-6100
Grand Lake Farmers Market
The Mo' Better Food Market This market provides organic fruits, veggies, herbs, cooking classes, starter plants, gardening info and more.
7th Street Bart and Mandela Parkway,
Oakland, CA, 94607
Email: info@mobetterfood.com
Mo' Better Food Market
 Phat Beets Featuring over 10 different vendors, including J&J Farms, Firme Farms, etc.
5175 Market Street
Oakland, CA 94608
Phat Beets Produce
 If everyone in Oakland bought about 25% more from local stores, the city would raise millions more for community services and help our local economy. Each dollar spent locally with a independently owned business circulates about 7 times in the community. This year's balanced budget came partially from increased sales taxes!
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4. Safe and Healthy Oakland
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Police and Fire Department to Form LGBT Advisory Group: Councilmember Kaplan and I organized a meeting with Police Chief Jordan, Deputy Fire Chief Mark Hoffman, and community stakeholders to assess the inclusiveness of the LGBTQ community in both departments. Additionally, we asked for strategies to recruit in the LGBTQ community as well as to specifically include LGBTQ issues in future cultural diversity trainings. We were also pleased to gain the commitment of both the Fire Department and Police Department to forming a joint LGBTQ advisory group and to publicize their respective LGBTQ liaisons. Officer Johnna Watson at JAWatson@oaklandnet.com will be the liaison/
 Protect Your Children. Report Illegal Fireworks Before July 4 at 9510) 777-8814: Selling, possessing or lighting fireworks is illegal in Oakland. Those caught with fireworks, even "Safe and Sane Fireworks," will be fined up to $1000. Possession of large quantities of fireworkds carries a $5,000 to $10,000 fine. Drop off fireworks in collection barrels at the following locations: - Fire Station 1: 1603 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
- Fire Station 3: 1445 14th Street
- Fire Station 4: 1235 E-14th Street
- Fire Station 5: 934 34th Street
- Fire Station 18: 1700 50th Avenue
- Fire Station 20: 1401 98th Avenue
City Launches Gun Tip Hotline (510) 517-8739. All Calls Considered Confidential if Caller Wishes to Remain Anonymous: In collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Oakland Police Department has established a gun tip line. Citizens are asked to place calls to address the illegal possession and use of firearms within our community. Calls made to the tip line will be considered confidential if the caller wishes to remain anonymous. ATF will make available up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for firearm related homicides or other violence.
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5. Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events
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JUNE
 Rhythm 'N View on the Cathedral Plaza, Free Outdoor Exercise Classes Every Tuesday in June, 5:30-6:45 pm: Open to the public. Must be 18 or older. June 5: Gentle Flow Yoga; June 12: Feel Good Fitness: June 19: Tai Chi; June 26: Circuit Training. Sponsored by The Cathedral of Christ the Light and the Downtown YMCA. Registration required at www.ctlcathedral.org. Must be 18 or older. Weather permitting. 2121 Harrison Street (at Grand Ave), Oakland, 94612.
DADS & JAZZ, Father's Day, June 7, 2-6 pm, Dunsmuir Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court: Dads & Jazz Series will feature some of Oakland's most talented and versatile jazz artists performing on the lawn of the Estate. This year, Dads and Jazz will feature George Freeman and Band; Destiny Trio; and Daria Nile and Band. This program is held in partnership with the East Oakland Sports Center; Lake Chabot Golf Course; and the Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFAAS). Tickets are $20 and available by visiting www.dunsmuir-hellman.com or calling 510-615-5555.
 Blues Benefit Concert at Yoshi's In Support of the East Oakland Boxing Association, Tuesday, June 12, 8 pm, 510 Embarcadero West at Jack London Square: On June 12 2012 at Yoshi's Oakland an extraordinary event will take place for an extraordinary organization- The East Oakland Boxing Assn. or EOBA.ORG-a vital community resource mainly reliant on our contributions, that is constantly giving back to a neighborhood in need of assistance. EOBA has been a non-profit in East Oakland for over 25 years and is more pressed to the limit now for a struggling community then any time in recent years. This is our way to give back by supporting their cause. $30. For details, click here. (Above left: Mark Hummel, Nick Gravenities and Steve Freund are among the artists performing at the benefit concert.)
3rd Annual Oakland Rising's Young Progressive's Party and Townie Awards, Wednesday, June 20, 5:30-8 pm, Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Drive: Nearly 4 years ago, Oakland Rising emerged into Oakland's social justice and electoral organizing landscape to align leaders and organizations for a broader vision of Oakland's progressive future. Attend their annual "Young Progressives Party" to learn more about social justice victories for Oakland communities, meet the leaders behind them , and hear about the most progressive fights for Oakland in 2012. For details and to purchase tickets, go to www.firstgiving/oaklandrising/young-progressives-p
arty-2012.
Movies in the Park at Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso Avenue, at Dusk, Friday, June 22: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for these great family favorites: Friday, June 22, Puss In Boots.
Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale, proceeds support the Redwood Heights Recreation Center scholarship fund.
Auditions for Sobrante's Got Talent, Saturday, June 23, 3 - 5 pm, Madison Middle School Auditorium: The Sobrante Park Resident Action Council and the Alameda County Public Health Department present the 2nd Annual Sobrante's Got Talent on June 23. $200 grant prize in each of four categories: Singing, Dancing, Other and Family. Contact Allen at (510) 636-4111 or email sobranteparktalentshow@gmail.com.
 Oakland marches together in the SF Pride Parade, Sunday, June 24, 10:30am-1pm: Join me and fellow Oaklanders as we march in the SF Pride Parade again this year. I am looking forward to celebrating this year's theme, Global Equality, with you.
Making Public Service Meaningful, Merritt College, June 27-29: A two-day seminar sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and California State University Department of Public. Administration. This seminar will inspire and prepare employees to see themselves as servants of the public, and for them to see the public as essential partners in their interactions with the agency and, to see the public as advocates for the mission of the agency. Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 28, 9 am - 3 pm; Friday, June 29, 9 am to Noon. Open to public employees and the public. $150. Register here. Or call (510) 434-3988.
JULYMovies in the Park at Redwood Heights: The Sand Lot on Friday, July 14; Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler on Friday, July 27, 3883 Aliso Avenue: All movies being at dusk. Please note that the times change in the Spring, summer and fall, Be sure to dress warm, bring a lawn chair, and/or blanket. Red Boy Pizza Fundraiser-- Eat in or take out dinners to raise money for the Center. Present the Red Boy Flyer and the Center will receive 15%. Call (510) 482-7827.  CORE Boot Camp--July 21, 28 and 29: Too busy during the week to take part in the typical five-week series? CORE basic training is now available in a condensed three-day weekend format.CORE classes educate and empower citizens through lessons on personal preparedness, neighborhood organization and by providing hands-on tools for emergency response. CORE Boot Camp participants receive a certificate of completion, CORE ID card, hardhat and vest. Each session takes place at the Oakland Fire Department Training Division at 250 Victory Court. Saturday, July 21, 9 am-2:30 pm, CORE I and CORE II; Saturday, July 28 9 am-5 pm; CORE III (Emergency Response Hands-on Training- Day 1); Sunday, July 29, 9 am-5 pm, Emergency Response Hands-on Training - Day 2). Advance registration is required. Sign up early--class size is limited. Contact core@oaklandnet.com or call (510) 238-6351. 50th Reunion, Oakland Tech/Skyline High, July 27-29:The details of the Oakland Technical High School / Skyline High School dual 50th class reunions for the Classes of 1962 are now available. The date is July 27-29th, 2012 and the location is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 200 Marina Blvd in Berkeley (where the phone number is 1-510-548-7920). A link to the reunion Web site is: http://oaklandtech.com/staff/blog/2012/02/28/class-of-1962-50th-reunion More information and an online registration packet are available from Kathy (White) Ryan at email address: jkryan15@comcast.net or from Cindi (Schloming) Wolfe at email address: mtnviewoma@aol.com
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6. Celebrate Oakland--Spring/Summer/Fall Street Fairs
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 Got Fruit? Call PUEBLO's Urban Youth Harvest Program: If you have more fruit, vegetables or herbs in your garden than you can handle, consider letting local youth from the PUEBLO Urban youth Harvest Program harvest your excess produce and share it with Oakland neighbors less fortunate. Call (510) 535-2525 or email pueblo@peopleunited.org. JUNE
Pacific Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival, Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24, Montclair Village, 10 am - 6 pm: More than 80 artists from the Bay Area and beyond will be displaying their wares against the scenic backdrop of Montclair and the Oakland Hills. Details at www.pacificfinearts.com.
Voices of Peace, Opening Festival for The Summer of Peace 2012, Scottish Rite Temple, June 22 and June 23: The Friday evening concert will feature Maria Muldaur and Friends, the Vukani Mawethu Choir, Emmit Powell and the Gospel Elites, and others. The all-day Saturday conference will feature keynote speakers such as Marianne Williamson, Barbara Marx Hubbard, James O'Dea as well as other prominent world-renowned, local Oakland, and Bay Area peacebuilders. The conference will address such themes as Inner Peace, Forgiveness, Communicating Peace, Urban Peace, Healing Cultural Wounds, and more. Oakland peace-building organizations will be highlighted at the conference and the exhibition hall. The Shift Network has created a tiered pricing structure to encourage the participation of community leaders, activists, students, and all Bay Area residents committed to peace. The purchase of full price tickets will help support the benefit aspect of this event. All profits from the concert and conference go the Urban Peace Movement, one of Oakland's premier peace-building organizations.
For more information and to register, go to www.summerofpeace.net/attend-an-event.html.
Walk to Talk, Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10 am: Walkathon sponsored by the Aphasia Center of California, a local community based organization providing services for people with aphasia, a communication disorder caused by stroke or other brain injury. In June, National Aphasia Awareness Month, our "Walk to Talk" around Lake Merritt increases public awareness and funding for aphasia, which affects more than 1,000,000 people in the United States. For more information, please click here.
100 yea rs of Alameda County Fair, Centennial Parade, Saturday, June 23, 9:30 am, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton:
On Saturday, June 23, thousands of people from throughout Alameda County and the Bay Area will watch the fun, color and excitement of the Centennial Parade, to honor the second 100 years of the annual Alameda County Fair. The 2012 Alameda County Fair runs from Wednesday, June 20 through Sunday, July 8. There's always lots to see and do--pre-engineering students from Oakland Tech are featured in the drafting contest.
4th of July Festival of Family Fun Celebration, Jack London Square, Wednesday July 4, 11 am -4 pm: Celebrate July 4th with the entire famly in a celebration of family fun and games! (No fireworks planned.) www.jacklondonsquare.com
Temescal Street Fair, Saturday, July 8, Noon - 6 pm: After last year's success, the Temescal Street Fair settles into its new July date. Details at
Waterfront Flicks We Bought a Zoo, Thursday, July 12, market Lawn, Jack London Square at sundown: Enjoy outdoor movies on the beautiful waterfront. Grab dinner at any Jack London Square restaurant or pack a picnic. Movies begin at sundown but the fun begins earlier with trivia questions and prizes as well as beer (New Belgium) with proceeds to Eat Bay Bike Coalition.
www.jacklondonsquare.com
AUGUST
Art & Soul, Saturday, August 4, 2 pm to midnight and Sunday, August 5, Noon - 6 pm: Two sensational days of music, crafts and food! Join us for the 12th annual festival featuring top national and Bay Area bands, all-new art component, tasty eats from all over the globe and expanded Family Fun Zone!
Waterfront Flicks, Moneyball, Thursday, August 9, sundown at Market Lawn, Jack London Square: Bring a picnic dinner or eat at one of the many Jack London Square restaurants. Purchase New Belgium beer, proceeds to East Bay Bike Coalition. www.jacklondonsquare.comLaurel Street Fair, Saturday, August 11, 11 am-6 pm, MacArthur Blvd. between 35th and 38th Street: Food, music and fun in the Laurel District. A family-oriented event that showcases amazing music and dance stage, huge kids land, creative crafts and merchandise, info booths, an impressive variety of food vendors and a spotlight on health and wellness. Sponsored by the Laurel District Association. www.laureldistrictassociation.org. PedalFest, Saturday, August 18, 11 am-8 pm, Jack London Square: Throughout Jack London Square in collaboration with the East Bay Bicycle Coaltion (EBBC) and Bay Area Bikes, this amazing family festival celebrates all things bicycles! Live music, bike demos, stunts, pedal powered stage, rides, art and food. www.pedalfestjacklondon.com.Waterfront Flicks, Princess Bride, Thursday, August 23, sundown, Market Lawn, Jack London Square: Bring the family and enjoy a great movie on the waterfront. www.Jacklondonsquare.comChinatown Street Fest, Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 7th to 11th Street and Broadway to Harrison: Now in its 23rd year, enjoy Chinatown's unique ambiance, many restaraunts and colorful shops. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon along 8 city blocks with continuous live entertaniment on two stages, 250 vendor booths, community information, food, kdis' carnival and hands-on crafts for the whole family. Sponsored by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/events/streetfest.html. SEPTEMBER
 3rd Annual Oakland Pride, Sunday, September 2, Uptown Oakland/20th and Franklin Street: One of the most diverse pride celebrations in the country and the second largest pride in Northern California. This year's them "It's a Celebration" celebrates the accomplishments of the community in Oakland and across the world.. www.oaklandpride.orgFall Boat Show, Thursday September 13 through Tuesday, September 18, Jack London Square: Annual Northern California Fall Boat Show features nearly 100 yachts power and sail. www.ncma.comTaste of Temescal, Tuesday, September 18, 6- 8:30 pm: The fourth annual grazefest on Telegraph Avenue between 43rd and 51st Streets. Tickets are $30, proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits. www.temescaldistrict.org. Eat Real Fest, Friday, September 21, 3- 9 pm, Saturday September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 11 am - 9 pm, Jack London Square: Eat Real combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of food food. Attendance is free, all food costs $5 and less, and all food incorporates regionally -sourced, fabulous and sustainably-produced ingredients. www.eatrealfest.com. Eighth Annual Major Motion Cycling Club, Oakland Grand Prix, Sunday September 23, 8 am - 4 pm, Snow Park, 20th & Harrison: The strongest, most dynamic criterium racing event of the year. Bringin an unprecednted level of professional and amateur cyclists, the race will reach thousands of enthusiasts at this top-caliber event, and the finish of the Northern California/Nevada Criterium for 2012. www.majormotioncyclingclubnorcal.terapad.com Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, September 23 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park,Sunday, September 30, 1-6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/
OCTOBER
 Black Cowboy Parade, Saturday, October 6, 10 am to 4 pm: Broadway to DeFremery Park. www.blackcowboyassociation.org/annualparade.html. Dia de los Muertos, Fruitvale BART Station, 10 - 5 pm. 5th Annual Oaktoberfest, Saturday, October 6, 11 am- 6 pm, in the Dimond: Oakland's family friendly craft beer festival. www.oaktoberfest.org.Out & About in Rockridge, Sunday, October 7, Noon - 6 pm: Picnic in the Street & Chef Stage, Food Courts, Oaklandish Harvest Hoedown, 57th Street Gallery Stage, Musically Minded academy stage, Wellness Area, Kids' Court and Claremont Middle School State, Artisan Alley . rockridgeoutandabout.com/ Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, October 7, 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/Pacific Fine Arts Festival, Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, 10 am - 6 pm, Montclair Village: A great place to shop for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry, art and crafts. www.pacificfinearts.comSundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, October 14, 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/
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