1. This Labor Day Weekend:
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Art & Soul, September 1, 2 & 3, 2007 --11am - 6pm,
14th & Clay Streets.
$10 at
door; $5 Youth
13-18; 12 & under free. Some of the 2007 headliners have been
announced including Jeffrey Osborne, Lucinda Williams, Against
Me!, Jon B., Lefty Perez, Evelyn "Champagne" King, John Handy, Tom
Rigney, Housewives on Prozac, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Pieces of a
Dream with Regina Belle and more.
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Labor Day with Latin Jazz
Great Pete Escovedo! Monday Sep 3, 2007 3 pm-6 pm: Alameda
County Central Labor Council's annual Labor Day Picnic,
MLKing
Shoreline Park, 7250 Doolittle Drive, Oakland. Free parking; $15
ticket, children under 12 free. Kids activities. Call 510-632-4242
ext 224 for more information.
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2.
Proposed Changes to City Laws Regarding Dogs to Move Forward |
 Last
night, our office and the Animal Services Department met with
about 35 residents to discuss proposed changes to the City's
Municipal Code concerning Dogs at Large and Dogs at Large in
Parks. A year ago when our office proposed adding the dog park at
Joaquin Miller Park, we recognized that the wording of the City's
ordinances concerning dogs and dogs in parks was difficult to
understand. We committed to coming back in the Fall with a
revision that would include updates to make Oakland's ordinance
consistent with new State laws as well as be easier to understand.
The lively discussion was fruitful and we'll be massaging the
wording next week in preparation for presentation to the Life
Enrichment Committee early this fall. Thank you to all who
emailed us or who attended the meeting.
Highlights of what we are proposing:
- Prohibition for leaving dogs unattended in vehicles under
conditions that endanger the health or well being of a dog
(tracking new state law, as of January 1, 2007)
- Requirement that dog guardians pick up ("pooper scooper"
requirement) after their dogs on public or private property,
other than their own private property.
- A 15 minute "grace period" for dogs left unattended and
attached to any stationary object on public property (State
law provides no grace period, and considers dogs left unattended
in these circumstances as "at large" dogs, subject to impound).
What we are not changing is the
requirement that all dogs must be leashed and under the control of
the dog handler at all times. Please forward your comments
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3. Garbage Bill Payments |
Our office, and the City, have received numerous phone calls concerning
whether or not constituents should pay their quarterly Waste
Management bills in light of reduced services during the recent lock
out. Garbage bills were sent on July 1st for the quarter
July, August, and September 2007. The bill becomes past due on
September 30th. The City has sent a letter to WMAC
insisting on an adjustment to the residential garbage bills (1-4
units) for services not provided during the month of July. It is the
City's position that the adjustment be either as a proration for those
who have not paid their bill or a credit for those residents that have
paid their bill. It has been communicated to WMAC that once we have
agreement on the adjustment, that WMAC provide residents notice of the
adjustment through mass media (newspaper, robo calls, website).
The City advises that customers pay their bill and receive the credit
on their next bill. Commercial customers should call WMAC directly and
request a fair and reasonable adjustment for service interruption or
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4. New Urban-Wildland Interface Building Codes Under Discussion |
Last Saturday, August 25, the Wildfire Prevention Assessment District
held the first of two workshops on the new building code
requiremements that the State has adopted for the urban-wildland
interface and intermix areas. Oakland has the opportunity to
strengthen the building code. In preparation for presentation to City
Council this Fall, the Fire Department and the Wildfire Prevention
Assessment Distrct is seeking public input on proposed changes.
At Saturday's meeting, a general overview of the ICC Building Code's
Urban-Wildland Interface sections was provided and participants
suggested items that they would like to see addressed. These
included:
- Requiring code compliance not
only for new construction but also for major renovations.
- Mandatory sprinkler
requirements -- water pressure issues
- Consideration of slope, fire
truck access when approving new development in the hills.
- Require submittal of a fire
plan for any new construction, not just for developments of more
than 3 units.
- Consideration of cumulative
impact of construction on an area.
- Proactive plan for turning off
gas during a major fire (as broken gas lines contributed to the
rapid spread of the 1991 fire).
The proposed changes will be available
on-line within two weeks.The public is invited to attend the
September 27 meeting of the Wildfire Prevention Assessment District (7
pm at 11500 Skyline Blvd., Richard Trudeau Center) and/or the second
public workshop on Saturday, September 29, 10-Noon at the same
location.
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5. Citizen's Survey: Proposed Second Hand Smoke Ordinance |
 City
staff has posted a
Citizen's Survey
on proposed additions to the City's smoking ordinance, focusing on
Second Hand Smoke. You can help us measure public concern by filling
it out.
When the Council returns in the Fall, the September 11, 7:30 pm,
Public Safety Committee Meeting will consider additions to Oakland's
Smoking Pollution Control Act.
Proposed new protections include:
- No smoking in outdoor service areas, such as bus stops, ATMs,
cab stands, ticket lines.
- No smoking in outdoor dining areas such as sidewalk cafes.
- No smoking in recreational areas such as parks and public
trails.
- New protections for Apartment/Condo dwellers.
- Requires all units including balconies in new multi-unit
housing complexes be designated non-smoking.
- Requires landlords/condo sellers to disclose to prospective
tenants/buyers, whether unit is smoking or non-smoking, which
units allow smoking, and the smoking policy for the complex.
- Declare second hand smoke a nuisance allowing for private
party action against the offending renter/owner.
- No smoking in common indoor and outdoor areas of apartment and
condo complexes.
- No smoking in homes that are licensed Family Childcare center,
adult care or health care facilities at any time 24/7.
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6. Plan Now for Creek to Bay Day, Saturday,
September 15 |
 Friends
of Sausal Creek seek crew leaders for Creek to Bay Day on September
15. They regularly attract 100 or more volunteers. If you would like
to volunteer as a crew leader, email
Kathren Stevenson, FOSC Restoration Coordinator. A view of
Dimond Canyon, where FOSC has made a world of difference over the past
10 years. >>
- Sign up Now for Creek to Bay Day, September 15:
Last year 1,030 volunteers participated in a range of Oakland Creek
to Bay Day
 projects
at 20 locations around the City: 5 tons of trash were removed from
Oakland's creeks and Lake Merritt; 207 cubic yards of non-native
green waste was removed from our riparian (creek) corridors to make
way for native plants to flourish; 250 storm drains were stenciled
with the message "No Dumping, Drains to Bay (or Creek)" to remind
people that our storm drains should carry only stormwater to our
creeks and the San Francisco Bay.
Oakland residents who participate in this event, which is held as
part of
International Coastal Cleanup Day, join thousands of volunteers in
all 50 states and 90 countries around the world in taking part in the
largest waterway and beach cleanup of the year.
District 4 has several major creeks
running through it: Sausal Creek, Temescal Creek, Peralta
Creek, Courtland Creek and their tributaries. If you are planning a
project in our district and would like help and support, please
contact
Jennifer Argueta in our office
and
the
Creek-to-Bay Watershed coordinator, 238-7611.
Currently, the following sites in District 4 have signed up for
Creek-to-Bay Day:
- Seeking Creek-to-Bay Cleanups
Suitable for Very Young Children: Please let our office know
if your locale would be suitable for preschoolers under parental
supervision. We've received inquiries from parents who want to
instill environmentalism early in their children's lives. Please
contact
Jennifer Argueta.
- Sausal Creek Monitoring/Aquatic
Insect Sampling, Sunday, September 16, 9:30 am-Noon: Call
Emma Brown at 527-2507 to confirm.
- Sausal Creek Quarterly Water
Quality Monitoring, Sunday, September 22, 9 am - Noon: Call
Nick Kirsh for details at 530-4490. Friends of Sausal Creek Field
and Nursery programs are on hiatus in August but restart in
September.
For details...
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7. City Issues Revisited |
- Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers and Storm Culvert in
the Easement off of Butters Drive: The City has contracted
with Andes Construction to rehabilitate sanitary sewers in this
neighborhood, as part of a citywide program to prevent sewage
overflows into City streets and waterways during wet weather
periods. Work is scheduled to begin this month and will be completed
by November 2007. Residents and visitors to the area may find
streets partially obstructed at various times during construction.
To reduce inconvenience, the contractor will notify residents at
least 48 hours prior to entering private property, when it is
necessary to do the work on the sewer easements. A city inspector
will be on site to ensure compliance with the plans and
specifications. Work should occur during normal working hours -- 7
am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Questions or issues: call Jun
Osalbo at 238-4741. In an emergency after hours, call the PWA Call
Center at 615-5566.
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8. Community Policing News: Measure Y Forum, How to File a Police
Report, NCPC's In Your Area
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- Measure Y Forum at MSIC:
As promised, a written response to the questions posed on the
Montclair Safety & Improvement Council's (MSIC) list serv in advance
of last week's Measure Y Forum, is now availalble. It may be
accessed by going to our
website or to
Montclairsic.org . Additionally, the
Measure Y website has been updated with summaries of past
meetings, and a listing of upcoming meetings. The public is always
welcome to attend these meetings.
- How to file a Police Report: Police use crime
reports to plan patrols and follow crime trends. Commanders
determine their priorities based on the number and severity of
crimes reported. You don't have to rely on the police to actually
make the report; for non-urgent crimes such as auto break-ins or
after the fact home break-ins you can
download a citizen's crime report from the City's website.
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8. New e-newsletter for City's Bicycle Enthusiasts |
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Bike Oakland is a new e-newsletter sponsored by the City of
Oakland's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program.This
newsletter provides an overview of accomplishments in the previous six
months on the implementation of Oakland's Bicycle Master Plan.
To download the newsletter (.pdf format), go to
http://www.oaklandbikes.info. The newsletter is available in
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9. Earthquake Preparedness - New Retrofit Program Clarified |
As people begin applying for the City's new retrofit reimbursement
program, there seems to be some confusion about what's involved. New
homeowners of older homes have 60 days in which to register their
interest in the program. You don't have to have completed retrofit
plans at the time you apply for the program. You just have to submit
your application before the 60-day deadline (60 days from transfer of
ownership).
To apply, bring the following to the Building Permit Counter on the
2nd floor at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza:
- Copy of your closing papers
(to establish the purchase price of the home -- which is used
to calculate the .5% reimbursement value).
- Copy of any documentation that shows
you now own the property.
- Pictures of the house from all
sides, showing all floors and roof, the slope of the land.
These provide the building officials with a visual of the type of
house you own and the surrounding conditions.
- Measurements of the foot-print --
length and width.
You will be asked to file an application for a retrofit permit
($250), following which you have 6 months in which to submit your
retrofit plans. A building official will arrange a site visit to
assess your under-the-house conditions and advise whether you can use
a prescriptive retrofit plan (the
Association of Bay Area Governments has an easy to understand Plan
Set A) or will require a custom engineered plan.
You will have one year from the date of the approved retrofit permit
to complete the retrofit.
For Frequently Asked Questions About Our Retrofit Program
- Learn More about Oakland's
NewRetrofit Program, Wednesday, October 3, from 6 to
8 pm: at the office of the Oakland Association of Realtors,
1528 Webster. Space is limited to first 75 people. Call
Sue Piper in our office at 238-7042 or email her. Please help us
spread the word to your neighbors and Oakland friends.
- Join or start a CORE group
on your block -- first step is to get to know each other and share
contact information. Learn more at the City's website for
Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (CORE). If you are
already CORE trained, consider taking
additional trainings through
CORE or the
American Red Cross. Consider the following
CORE courses (all require
advanced registration):
- CORE Refresher (required for all 2003-2004
CORE graduates) - October 13, 9 am -1pm
- Disaster First Aid - September 22, 9 am - 4
pm
- Managing Stress During Emergencies - October
27, 9 am - 1 pm
- Managing Your Neighborhood Command Center Operations
Effectively - November 10, 9 am - 3 pm
- Invest in an automatic gas shut
off or gas interrupt valve. Fires from broken gas lines are
a high risk following a major earthquake. Know where your gas meter
is located and how to shut if off manually, if you don't have an
automatic shut off valve.
- Bolt bookcases, other tall,
heavy items to the wall -- injuries following a major
earthquake are primarily due to falling and flying objects. A great
resource is
72hours.org
- Even if you have retrofitted
your home, you might want to consider a professional inspection.
Some studies suggest that as many as
two thirds of retrofitted homes in Oakland do not meet today's
standards. Some earthquake insurance companies offer
discounts to homes that have been retrofitted.
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10. Save the Date! |
- Altenheim Grand Opening
Wednesday, September 19, 3:30 pm: The Altenheim is a National
Register-listed historic landmark located in Oakland's Dimond
District. Citizens Housing Corporaiton working with the Excelsior
German Center and the City of Oakland has restored this
architectural treasure to new use as indpendent affordable housing
for seniors. The Alenheim is located at 1720 MacArthur Blvd.
- Council Office
Support to Seniors: Something for readers to note is that
along with his other duties,
Richard Cowan uses his expertise in senior issues
to informally help out in this area. He is a member of the Dimond
Senior Council which oversees the development of senior facilities
in this neighborhood, and he can also assist in personal issues from
elder abuse to paratransit. He may be reached at 238-7041.
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11. School
&Youth News: Homework Assistance at Libraries |
- Welcome Russom Mesfun, Montera's
new principal: Russom Mesfun comes to Montera with a strong
educational background. He has most recently been Principal of
Christa McAuliffe Middle School in North Stockton and, prior to
that, was a principal of Britton Middle School in Morgan Hill,
California and an Assistant Principal at our own Skyline High
School. He is currently working on his doctorate in education.
Please welcome Russom Mesfun to District 4! For your
convenience, here are the other principals of District 4 OUSD
Schools:
- Allendale -- Steve Thomasberger
- Fruitvale -- Terry Edwards
- Glenview -- Deitra Atkins
- Horace Mann -- Alanna Lim
- Laurel -- Ron Smith
- Joaquin Miller -- Ifeoma Obodozie
- Maxwell Park -- Mary Louise Newling
- Montclair -- Nancy Bloom
- Redwood Heights -- Ann Kruze
- Sequoia -- Kyla Johnson
- New Tilden -- Joslin Johnson
- Thornhill -- Sally Ann Tomlin
- Bret Harte -- TeresaWilliams
- Montera -- Russom Mesfun
- Skyline -- Heidi Green
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College
Environmental Internships for Fall at Chabot Space & Science
Center: Applications are currently being accepted for three paid
fall college internship positions at Chabot Space &
ScienceCenter in Oakland. An interview
is required. Positions must be filled by October 1st
2007, and 200 hours must be completed by February 1st
2008. This
internship focuses on waste management and recycling practices and
environmental education. Applicants must be majoring in Geography,
Environ-mental Studies/Sciences, Society and Environment,
Environmental Economics and Policy, or a related major or be
preparing to pursue a career in Environmental Law or Policy.
Highlights include the following:
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Educate students and general public visitors about
the environment and waste reduction during classes and public
demonstrations.
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Attend enrichment and training sessions focused on
current waste management practicend technology.
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Visit recycling
centers, reuse businesses, transfer stations, landfills, and
other related sites.
- Learn how to
maintain a worm compost system.
- Meet
environmental professionals and learn about careers in the field.
Questions? Contact Eric R. havel at 336-7326. For details
go to...
- Seeking Safe Walk Monitor for
Bret Harte Middle School: The City is looking for someone
to serve as a Safe Walk Monitor at Bret Harte Middle School. The
work is for three hours daily, 7:30-9 am and 2:30-4 pm. Starting pay
is $13.38 per hour. Contact
Carmela Chase at 238-7992 for details.
- Homework Assistance for Teens at Libraries:
Starting September 4th, the Oakland Public Library will launch a
free drop-in Homework Assistance Program for teens, ages 12 to 18
years old. Teens who want help in English, math, research and
science from an experienced volunteer tutors can come to one of six
Oakland libraries for assistance. No advance registration is
needed just drop in on the days you want homework help to complete
your assignment:
- Asian Branch: 388 9th Street, Suite 190,
Mondays 7pm, Tuesdays, 6 - 8pm (math only)
- Dimond Branch: 3565 Fruitvale Ave: Saturdays,
10 am - Noon
- Main Library-West Auditorium: 125 14th
Street: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
- Melrose Branch: 4805 Foothill Blvd.: Mondays,
5-7 pm
For more information and locations, please call 238-7233 or one of
the above libraries.
- Thinking Ahead -- Donate to Your
Neighborhood School through Safeway 10% Program -- Safeway is
once again doing it's 10% Back to Schools campaign for Safeway Club
Card and eScrip shoppers. Schools usually receive a 1-2% rebate, but
during this special promotion, Safeway shoppers can rebate 10% to
their favorite school by shopping at Safeway between July 18 and
September 4. If you are not enrolled in the Safeway e-scrip program,
click here. Supporters of Redwood Heights Elementary who are not
enrolled are encouraged to bring in their receipts to the school
office in the Fall. The receipt's redemption code helps the school
claim the value of the purchases.
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12. More Community News: Book readings, park clean ups, OPC Love
Your Parks Day
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 <<Pierce
Peter Brandt as Joseph in the 1998 production at Woodminster Summer
Musicals. Pierce will reprise his role for the 2007 production.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat at Woodminster Amphitheater, September 7-16: This is
the
final production of the 2007 season and a great way to celebrate
the end of summer with the family.
For ticket information....
- Joaquin Miller Dog Park
will close at 6:30 pm on Thursday,
September 6 and will reopen by 10 am on Monday, September 17.
ODOG volunteers have found that things work most smoothly to keep
the dog park closed throughout the entire run of each theater
production. Just prior to the closure on September 6,
from 5:30-6:30, ODOG is having a party to celebrate the success of
the summer pilot project in which we share the dog park with the
summer theater parking patrons. All ODOG volunteers who have worked
on the closings, attended meetings, helped with the Grand Opening
party and any other ODOG activities are invited. If you want to
party but haven't volunteered yet, the final round of closing tasks
is a great time to get involved. The party ends at 6:30pm sharp so
that we can start the closing process. Contact
ODOG for more information.
- First Friday's
Art Night -- Classic Film Accompanied by Musique
Concrète
at Great Wall of Oakland: Energy-infused new and remixed
works by local filmmakers and media artists Alfonso Alvarez, the
Cause Collective and Katherine McInnis will pierce the night sky as
the "Great Wall of Oakland" returns to downtown Oakland on
Friday, September 7, 2007,
during the First Fridays Art Night. Located on Grand Avenue just
west of Broadway, the wall will be the canvas for exciting,
experimental media art from approximately 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. The
"Great Wall of Oakland" showcases the work of Bay Area media artists
as well as classic film and video selections. The monthly First
Fridays Art Night is a festive, arts-positive event that has grown
quickly and received national attention. Gallery exhibits, openings,
music and impromptu street performances are all part of the loosely
knit spectrum of activity that characterizes Art Murmur.
For more information, ...
Starting in July, the City of Oakland launched a free shuttle
serving galleries, restaurants and nightspots that are open late on
First Fridays. The shuttle loop starts and ends across Second Street
from ProArts, 550 2nd Street, behind which a free parking lot is
available. The free shuttle will continue on September 7 and October
5, 2007.
- Grand Opening of Oakland's First Data Center at Jack
London Square: 365 Main Inc. and the City of Oakland host
an opportunity to see the Bay Area's newest data center development
project which makes it easier for local businesses or buildings to
store data safely off-site, or to connect to the world, through 365
Main's state-of-the-art co-location center. A reception and grand
opening is set for Thursday, September 13 from 5:30-8:30 pm at 720
2nd Street in Jack London Square.Space is limited to the first 150
guests, so please RSVP .
Meet the Author at
Laurel Book Store; The Laurel Book Store, 4100 McArthur Blvd,
invites you to hear: the next clean up will be Sunday,
September 16. Contact
Jan Hetheringtonfor details.
- September 18, 7:30 pm: Deborah Davis,
author of Not Like You -- a young adult novel enjoying high
praise with reviewers -- will be talking about writing for the YA
market as well as her new book. Aspiring writers, teens, and anyone
who likes good young adult fiction should come.
- October 12, 7:30: Neighborhood author
Dennis Evanosky will discuss his new book Oakland's Laurel
District. The Laurel Book Store introduced this book at the
music festival and it's great! Plenty of history and
wonderful old photos are included as well as tips for where you
can go to see many of the old sites. It's it in the window and on
the counter now so come by and take a look!
- Semi-Annual Book
Sale by Friends of Oakland Public Library, September 19:
The
Friends of the Oakland Public Library
is having its semi-annual sale from September 19 to 22. 30% off
everything in the store! Come check out 17,000 books from East Bay
estates and private libraries. Sale proceeds benefit the
Oakland Public Library! If you are
a member of the Friends, you get 30% during the Member's First
Choice Day on Tuesday, September 18.
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 Get
Outdoors. Give Back. Volunteer to Improve Joaquin Miller Park --
Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7: Volunteers
for Outdoors -California (V-O-Cal), the City of Oakland and my
office are organizing a camp out and volunteer trail stewardship
weekend in Joaquin Miller Park, as part of the ongoing work of our
Joaquin Miller Working Group. Help create safer trail connections
using hand tools, enjoy great fun, tasty food and evening
entertainment for teens and adults. Thirty-three people have already
signed up. Volunteers camp for free Friday and Saturday nights.
Camping is optional and you can participate for one day, but we
encourage you to come for the entire weekend.
Register online.
- Love Your Parks Survey Day,
October 13: The Oakland Parks Coalition (OPC) sponsors
Love Your Parks
Day on October 13, where volunteers do an annual Oakland
parks maintenance assessment. The data is pulled together into a
report that is later presented to the Council's Public Works
Committee. To volunteer for Love
Your Parks Day or more information about
OPC...
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 Daffodil
Days 2007: This year's daffodil pickup date is Sunday,
October 28. Over the past three years, Oaklanders have planted
150,000 daffodils, and another 50,000 are going to be available to
plant in medians, school gardens and other public places. Stop by
the Keep Oakland Beautiful booth at this weekend's Art & Soul
Festival for details and to order your supply, or contact
Cookie Robles- Wong at 434-5126. An on-line sign up should be
posted next week. Deadline for ordering bulbs is October 5, 2007.
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13. Save the Date: Summer Street Fairs & Festivals |
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Salud! A Celebration of Latino Art, Health & Community, Saturday,
September 8, 10 am - 2 pm -- at the WCRC Gallery, 5741
Telegraph Avenue, sponsored by the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary
Clinic, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Women's Cancer Resource
Center and The American Cancer Society. Food by La Cocina Poblana,
arts & crafts mercado, health information, entertainment and raffle.
For details, call 601-4040 x111.
- Mercury
Thermometer Exchange & Safe Medicine Disposal
Sunday, 9/9, 10am-4pm, Solano Stroll, Save the Bay/EBMUD booth, 1870
Solano Ave. (At Fresno Ave.), Berkeley.
www.saveSFbay.org.
510-452-9261x118. Free.
Visit Save The Bay and EBMUD's booth for safe, free disposal of
mercury and pharmaceuticals, two household items that can pollute
the Bay. Exchange mercury thermometers for free digital ones, and
bring expired or unused medicine for proper disposal. Bring mercury
thermometers sealed in two plastic ziplock bags and medicine in
original containers with personal information marked out.
This
event will allow residents to dispose of pharmaceuticals and
mercury, two household items that can pollute the Bay. Please
direct any questions about the event to
Athena Honore
or 452-9261 x118.
- Maxwell Park's Annual Day in the
Park, September 15 -- from Noon to 5 pm. Lots of food, fun,
entertainment and children and youth activities.
If
you've got a business and you'd like to share it with the rest of
Maxwell Park at the upcoming Day in the Park event on September 15,
for just $25 you can have a table at the event so that you can show
others what you do! Contact
Krista Gulbranson, Event Coordinator, at 304-3575.
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 Montclair
Wine & Jazz Festival 2007, Sunday, September 16, 11 am-6 pm:
Hear Jazz Legent Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, Sonando Project,
Slammin All-Body Band, Fasmania Big Band, Monk's Music, Wine Village
tasting (Noon - 5 pm), Artisan Lane, Kid's Town and more at the
annual
Montclair Village Jazz & Wine Festival.
- Allendale Park NCPC Picnic
- September 19.
- Save the Dates
--Sundays in the Redwoods: Here's the perfect way to build
community and have a great time. Organize a pot luck with friends
and neighbors at one of the upcoming free concerts at the
Woodminster Amphitheater. Gates open at 2, concerts begin at 3 pm:
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Sunday, September 23 -
"Classical Sounds" featuring the Oakland East Bay Symphony,
conducted by Michael Morgan
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Sunday, September 30 -
"World Music Fest" featuring the John Santos Quintet with Papa
Mambo
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Sunday, October 7 -
"Gospel: A Joyful Noise" featuring Sunny Hawkins
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Sunday, October 14 - "The
Jazz & Neo-Soul Experience" featuring Goapele
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