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To download a copy of this edition of the City Administrators Weekly Report, please visit:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046706

MEMORANDUM

TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & FROM: Fred Blackwell

CITY COUNCIL

SUBJECT: City Administrators Weekly Report DATE: April 18, 2014

INFORMATION
Following are the key activities to be highlighted this week:

City To Host Two Public Workshops On Coliseum Area Specific Plan On Thursday, April 24 & Saturday,
April 26, the City of Oakland will host two public workshops on the Coliseum Area Specific Plan. The
Coliseum Area Specific Plan (CASP) serves as a roadmap for the transformation of the Coliseum district and
surrounding area into a dynamic sports, entertainment, residential and job-generating neighborhood. The Plan
will provide a strong vision for the area, linked to a comprehensive public-private development approach to
growth and change. The Plan is one of a number of City efforts to retain Oaklands three sports franchises.
Before the City of Oakland begins the formal public hearings associated with the CASP, two information
workshops will be held. The two meetings are scheduled for:

Thursday, April 24, 3 - 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 150 Hegenberger Road
Saturday, April 26, 3 - 5 p.m., Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

At the workshops, City staff will provide details to the public on the Citys vision for the Coliseum district and
surrounding area and solicit feedback and suggestions from the public. The input gathered at the two
workshops will be incorporated into a draft Specific Plan and draft Environmental Impact Report. Public
hearings at the Planning Commission and Oakland City Council will then be held in the next few months, and
a public comment period will begin, to review both the draft Plan and the Draft EIR. The final adoption of the
Plan and certification of the EIR is expected in fall/winter 2014. For members of the public who are unable to
make either meeting, there are three additional ways to share comments and concerns:

Email suggestions to strategicplanning@oaklandnet.com

Leave a message on the Strategic Planning division phone line at (510) 238-7299
Mail comments to Devan Reiff, City of Oakland Strategic Planning Division, 250 Frank H. Ogawa
Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland CA 94612

For Plan documents, meeting schedules and more information on the CASP, please visit
www.oaklandnet.com/coliseumcity. For more information on the upcoming workshops, please contact Devan

Reiff, Planner III, at dreiff@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3550.

Latham Square Community Meeting On Thursday, May 8, the Oakland Public Works Department will host
the fourth community meeting on the Latham Square project. The meeting will be held at the AIA East Bay
offices, 1405 Clay Street, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At this meeting, the current design plan for Latham Square
will be reviewed. The project landscape architect will also present the options for seating, lighting, landscape,
paving materials and other elements. Other discussion topics will include fountain renovations and public art.
For more information on the Latham Square project, please visit www.oaklandnet.com/LathamSquare. For
more information, please contact Nick Cartagena, Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning and Funding, at
ncartagena@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2139.

Police Arrest, DA Charges Sexual Battery Suspect On Thursday, April 10, at 9:20 a.m., in the area of West
MacArthur Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Way a sexual battery occurred. The victim, a 22-year-old
woman, was approached by a stranger from behind. The stranger grabbed her and began inappropriately
touching her before fleeing. Witnesses and the victim provided a description of the suspect to the police.
During a search of the area, officers located the suspect and arrested him in connection with the crime. On
Friday, April 11, the Alameda County District Attorneys Office charged Carlos Contrerasanguian, 24, in
connection with sexual battery. Detailed descriptions provided by the victim and witness assisted the police in
capturing and removing a predator from our community. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly
Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

Dog Friendly Parks In Oakland On Tuesday, April 1, the Oakland City Council approved a change to the
Oakland Municipal Code expanding the number of parks that allow dogs both on-leash and off-leash. This
community driven change was spearheaded by the local non-profit ODOG and facilitated by the Oakland
Parks and Recreation Department. Selected parks were identified after several years of gathering community
input through focus groups, community meetings and surveys. For a list of dog friendly parks, dog park rules
and more visit www.oaklandnet.com/parks. For more information, please contact Dana Riley, Assistant to the
Director, at driley@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6495.

Oaklands First Female Fire Chief On Tuesday, April 29, the Downtown Oakland Senior Center will
welcome Teresa Deloach Reed, Oaklands first female Fire Chief. Throughout an impressive twenty-five
year career in fire services, Reed has overcome challenges on her way to becoming the first African American
woman to head a major metropolitan fire department. During this first ever Coffee and Conversation with
Chief Reed, attendees will learn about her rise to the top in challenging, historically male-dominated field.
R.S.V.P. to (510) 238-3284. The senior center is located at 200 Grand Avenue. For more information, please
contact Jennifer King, Senior Center Director, at jking@oaklandnet.com. Take The Oakland Public
Librarys Survey Through Saturday, May 31, the Oakland Public Library is soliciting input from the public
through an easy-to-complete online survey at http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/survey2014. Paper copies of the
survey can be obtained at all library locations. For more information, please contact Sharon McKellar,
Community Relations Librarian, at smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3513.
Witness Provides Descriptions Of Robbery Suspects, Police Make Arrest On Saturday, April 12, at 2:15
a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of 84th Avenue on a report of an armed robbery and assault. When
officers arrived on scene, the victim informed them that he had been robbed at gunpoint and assaulted by
three suspects who took his property. A witness helped to provide a description of all three suspects. The
preliminary investigation led officers to the 6800 block of Arthur Street where officers located and arrested
two of the suspects in connection with the robbery. Police are searching for the third suspect. A key part of
the Oakland Police Departments crime reduction strategy is to share information with the community. As a
result, the communitys informed participation has assisted OPD in making arrests. For more information,
please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

Economic Empowerment Tour for LGBT Communities of Color Comes To Oakland On Monday, April 21
and Tuesday, April 22, an economic empowerment tour for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
communities of color entitled Many Faces. One Dream. comes to the Oakland Marriott City Center. The
event brings a focus on the communities economic power, innovation and creativity in the small business
sphere. Workshops, one-on-one and small group counseling, and a Business Resources Expo with local
community partners are on the agenda, along with seminars on strategic planning, access to capital, social
media and more. A partnership between the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) and the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA), Many Faces. One Dream. (MFOD) is an innovative approach to creating

sustainable economic opportunities in the LGBT community by spurring entrepreneurial ventures.

Participants at MFOD will be grouped into two tracks: Starting Your Business and Taking Your Business
to the Next Level. In the first track, training will be provided on the key elements of a business plan, loans,
marketing and SBAs programs and services. The second track will be geared toward LGBT firms that are
currently in business but want to expand and grow. The Business Resource Marketplace will run from Noon
to 7:00 p.m. on Monday and 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and will be a venue for LGBT-owned
businesses of color to have access to the resources and tools needed to grow and sustain their enterprise.
Counseling organizations that will be on hand include the Procurement Technology Assistance Center,
SCORE, Small Business Development Center, U.S. Export Assistance Center, SBA and Women Business
Center. To register for the event, please visit www.manyfacesonedream.com/oaklandsan-francisco. To read
the media release, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046634. For more information, please
contact Aliza Gallo, Economic Development Manager, at agallo@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-7405.
OPD Search Warrant Results In Arrest, Narcotics And Narcotics Manufacturing Equipment Recovery
On Thursday, April 13, at 6:12 p.m., the Oakland Police Departments Area 5 Crime Reduction Team (CRT
5), along with patrol officers, served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 8700 block of Plymouth
Street. The warrant was obtained in response to community input, officers proactive investigations,
intelligence-based policing that uses crime data to identify crime trends and patterns and hot-spot policing
(targeted enforcement). The search resulted in the arrest of one male adult, who was in possession of narcotics
and narcotics manufacturing equipment. The Oakland Police Department continues to identify criminals
neighborhood by neighborhood. Building community trust is absolutely essential to reducing crime and
making our city safer. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at
hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

World Book Night 2014: Free Books For Teens At Six Oakland Public Library Locations On Wednesday,
April 23, the Oakland Public Library will be passing out free books to teens in six library branches from 1:30
to 8:00 p.m.:

Main Library, 125 14th Street

81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Avenue
Asian Branch Library, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190
Csar E. Chvez Branch Library, 3301 East 12th Street
Eastmont Branch Library, 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211
Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue

World Book Night is a national celebration that happens at bookstores and libraries across the country one
night every year and the entire purpose of this event is to hand out free books to the public. Supplies are
limited, so make your way to one of the six TeenZones after 1:30 p.m. on April 23 and receive a copy of a
book to take home. For more information, please contact Lana Adlawan, Teen Services Librarian, at
ladlawan@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-7613.

9th Annual Citywide Disaster Response Exercise On Saturday, April 26, CORE (Communities of Oakland
Respond to Emergencies), a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency Management Services
Division (EMSD), will host the 9th annual Citywide Disaster Response Exercise. This year, in addition to the
citywide exercise, CORE staff and lead instructors are hosting a neighborhood simulation exercise for
individuals from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Oakland Fire Department Training Division, 250 Victory Court.
This component of the event is designed to give those without a CORE neighborhood group the opportunity
to participate in the Citywide Exercise. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. The exercise for
CORE neighborhood groups will also run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For more information on the Citywide
Exercise, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/OFD/s/CORE/OAK026269. CORE
provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based
organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish response
teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until professional help arrives. For more information or
to register for the CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 238-6351.
2014 Oakland Earth Day Help clean, green and beautifyOakland at sites throughout the Citysparks,
streets, creeks and waterways from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26. Featured sites include Arroyo
Viejo Park, Cesar Chavez Park, deFremery Park, Dimond Park, the East Oakland Boxing Association, FROG

Park, the Lake Merritt Sailboat House and the Morcom Rose Garden. Volunteers work in rugged terrain with
varying disability access. For accessibility information or to request ASL disability accommodations, call
TTY (510) 238-3254 or email adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com. While supplies last, volunteers will receive a free
reusable bag and giveaways from Chinook Book, Numi Tea and Clif Bar. To read the media release, please
visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/OAK046659. For a complete list of sites citywide, please visit
www.oaklandearthday.org or call (510) 238-7611.

National Safe Boating Week Free Boating Open House On Saturday, May 17, the Lake Merritt Boating
Center at 568 Bellevue Avenue will host an Open House offering free boating and activities from 11:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy free boat rides and rentals, along with water safety games for youth. This
event is free to all ages and is provided to you in partnership with California State Parks Division of Boating
and Waterways. Funding is provided through the Aquatic Center Grants program to promote safe boating
education. For more information, please visit www.sailoakland.com or contact Sarah Herbelin, Recreation
Supervisor, at (510) 238-2196.

Movies In The Park At Redwood Heights Recreation Center Beginning Friday, April 25, the Redwood
Heights Recreation Center will be hosting Movies in the Park through October. Center staff thanks the 3,000
residents who attended one of the 13 movies during the 2013 season. The inaugural movie for the 2014 season
is Despicable Me (PG - 95 minutes). Field activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:45 p.m.
Please note that as the days get longer and shorter throughout the season, start times will change. Movie
screenings will begin when it is dark enough to project onto the screen. Be sure to dress warm and bring a
lawn chair and/or blanket as the grass starts to get a little damp in the evening. Popcorn, hot chocolate, drinks
and hot dogs will be available for purchase this year with proceeds supporting the scholarship fund for
summer day camp and afterschool Rockets program. New this year, the center has partnered with the
Alameda County Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item to drop in the donation bin. Donors will
receive one free small popcorn. For a roster of the most needed food donations, please visit the food banks
website at http://www.accfb.org. Please do not bring alcohol, drugs or dogs; None of these items are allowed
in the park. Smoking is also not allowed in the park. The center is located at located 3883 Aliso Avenue. To
view the tentative roster for the 2014 season, please visit www.oaklandnet.com/parks. If you have questions
or a suggestion for a future movie, please contact the center. Please check the site often as new titles and dates
will be added throughout the season. If inclement weather leads to cancellations, notices will be posted on the
website. For more information, please contact Breht Clark, Recreation Center Director, at (510) 482-7827.

Celebrate The Season With OPR Spring Egg Hunts Continuing through April, the Oakland Parks &
Recreation Department (OPR) is hosting various Spring Egg Hunt events at participating recreation centers.
Participants will enjoy candy, jellybeans, chocolate eggs and egg hunting fun. For more information, please
contact the recreation center of your choice directly.

Saturday, April 19
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Sheffield Village Recreation Center, 247 Marlow Drive, (510) 638-7190
11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Carmen Flores Recreation Center, 1637 Fruitvale Avenue, (510) 535-5631
Noon - 2:00 p.m., Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, 7701 Krause Avenue, (510) 615-5755
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, (510) 615-5555
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Avenue, (510) 615-5764
1:00 - 4:00 p.m., San Antonio Recreation Center, 1701 East 19th Street, (510) 535-5608
5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Mosswood Recreation Center, 3612 Webster Street, (510) 597-5038

Sunday, April 20
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Franklin Recreation Center, 1010 E 15th Street, (510) 238-7741
9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Avenue, (510) 482-0422

For more information, please visit http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks.

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

Mexica Dance Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Center for History and Community, 2488
Coolidge Avenue. Discover Mexica culture during ceremony and dance classes open to the public. For more
information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org.

Board Game Days Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hall 2, Downtown Oakland Senior Center, 200
Grand Avenue. Join others in rousing board games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle and many more.
For more information, please contact Jennifer King, Senior Center Director, at jking@oaklandnet.com or
(510) 238-3284.

First Thursday Art Walk First Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Grand Avenue from LakePark to Piedmont
border. The Grand Avenue Business District hosts a monthly art event with special discounts from merchants
and galleries. For more information, please visit http://piedmont.patch.com/groups/events/p/ev--firstthursday-art-walk-down-grand-avenue.

Embrace The Dimond District Third Thursdays, 5:00 p.m., Dimond Avenue & MacArthur Boulevard. Join
friends, family and neighbors to experience the Dimond District. This monthly event, organized by the
Dimond Business and Professional Association, has a different theme each month. Enjoy local artists, a fun
Kids Zone and merchant specials. For more information, please visit www.shopdimond.com.
Friday Nights @ OMCA Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street. Join
the Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night
market. Enjoy blues, jazz and bluegrass with DJs and live bands, free dance lessons and extended museum
hours. For more information, please visit www.museumca.org or call (510) 318-8400.

Dinner, A Movie And The Universe Friday & Saturday evenings year-round, Various Times, Chabot Space
and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard. The perfect date night experience is back by popular demand.
Enjoy a full-course dinner in the Skyline Bistro, the live-narrated Planetarium show Cosmos 360 and view the
night sky through the telescopes (weather permitting). Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged.
For more information, please visit http://www.chabotspace.org/dinner-movie-universe.htm.

Free Telescope Viewing Fridays & Saturdays year-round, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Chabot Space & Science Center,
10000 Skyline Boulevard. Visitors experience spectacular night sky viewing weather permitting through
one of the centers telescopes thanks to the volunteers of the East Bay Astronomical Society. Use the outside
gate around the back of the center and follow the signs to the observatory entrance gate. For more
information, please visit, www.chabotspace.org/observatories.htm.

Mindful Drumming For Mishe Happiness Last Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Attitudinal Healing Connection, 3278
West Street. Experience an once-in-a-lifetime drumming gathering for happiness for the entire family.
Cultivate mishe happiness through mindfulness, synchronistic rhythms and community building. Mindful
drumming offers an authentic path to happiness and unleashes the human potential. For more information,
please visit www.ahc-oakland.org or call (510) 652-5530.

Saturday Morning Bike Ride Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., Warehouse416, 416 26th Street. Enjoy a flat, short ride
designed to provide new or returning riders with a way of getting started. Guides adjust the ride based on
participants needs. Rain cancels ride. For more information, please contact Ron Scrivani at
scrivanir@aol.com or visit www.warehouse416.com.

Oakland Re-Create 2014 Art Contest Travelling Exhibition March & April, Various Hours, Five Branch
Library locations. Select artwork pieces created during Oakland Re-Create, an annual recycled art
competition, will be displayed at the 81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Avenue; Asian Branch Library,
388 9th Street, Suite 190; Cesar Chavez Branch Library, 3301 East 12th Street; Elmhurst Branch Library,
1427 88th Avenue and Lakeview Branch Library, 550 El Embarcadero. Oakland K-12 students made the
artwork from discarded and reused materials, in a creative application of the 4Rs reduce, reuse, recycle and
rot. The Oakland Re-Create 2014 Art Contest and Travelling Exhibition is sponsored by the Oakland Public
Works Department and produced by Pro Arts. For additional details on the art contest and the schedule for the
travelling exhibition, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/FE/s/GAR/OAK024607. For more information, please
contact Ferial Mosley, Recycling Specialist, at fmosley@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-7433.

10th Annual CubaCaribe Festival Through Saturday, April 19, 8:00 p.m., Laney College Theater, 900
Fallon Street. This festival of dance and music will feature contemporary, popular and folkloric Caribbean
dance and music. This year marks a major milestone for the CubaCaribe Festival which naturally inspired the
theme, Moving Forward, as they honor the roots of the Caribbean and its Diaspora but also look to the

future and to creating new cultural experiences for their audiences. The festival has been highly acclaimed for
being the only festival to present both contemporary and folkloric cultural expression, religion, history,
folklorica and politics of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora. For more information, please visit
www.cubacaribe.org.

Allendale Recreation Soccer Explosion Saturdays through April 19, Various Game Times, Allendale
Recreation Center, 3711 Suter Street. Designed for recreational players, the youth soccer program invites
boys and girls to join in the fun. Age divisions will be Kindergarten to 2nd Grade, 3rd to 5th grades and 6th to
8th grades. For more information, please contact George Henderson, Program Director, at
ghenderson@oaklandnet.com or (510) 535-5635.

Exit From Anonymous Through Saturday, April 26, Various Hours, Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th Street.
In celebration of International Womens Month, this group exhibition of seven women artists marches out of
the silence of anonymous creator to major contributors to the arts. For more information, please visit
www.joycegordongallery.com.

National Poetry Month Building-Wide Display Through April, Various Hours, Main Library, 125 14th
Street. The Oakland Public Library (OPL) will celebrate National Poetry Month with an exciting buildingwide display. Climbing the buildings stairs will generate a new experience, as poems will be displayed on all
of the staircases, giving visitors a chance to experience poetry as they move from floor to floor. Posters of
concrete poetry, where the shape or design of the poem is informed by the content, will also be on display.
Folks are invited to immerse themselves in poetry from the librarys top floor to the basement level.The
featured poems include those by Oakland Youth Poet Laureates (www.oaklandlibrary.org/youth-poetlaureates). Other featured poets include celebrated childrens poets and California poets including California
Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. To read the media release on National Poetry Month, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/oak046338. For more information, please contact Sharon McKellar,
Community Relations Director, at smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3513.

Spring Dance Session Through Saturday, May 3, Various Hours, East Oakland Sports Center, 9161 Edes
Avenue. The Introductory School of Dance will hold classes on Mondays to Saturdays during the Spring
Dance Session. All Classes meet once a week for five weeks. All ages, from three to Adult, are encouraged to
register for Movement Classes, which includes dance, gymnastics and martial arts. For more information,
please contact Martha L. Zepeda, Recreation Program Director of Cultural Arts, at mzepeda@oaklandnet.com
or (510) 615-5838.

Tumbling/Tot Play Saturdays through May 3, 10:40 - 11:30 a.m., Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, 9175 Edes
Avenue. The weekly Tumbling/Tot Play is designed for children, ages 3 to 5. This course will be based upon
pre-gymnastics skills. Students will learn basic tumbling in the midst of singing, gross motor activities and
game play. For more information, please contact Donte Watson, Recreation Center Director, at (510) 6155959.

Exhibit, Reception Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of The San Francisco Bay Trail Weekdays through
Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The photographic
exhibition Walking the Bay Trail: A Photo Journal features photojournalist and avid San Francisco Bay Trail
trekker Kurt Schwabe. Schwabe captured the colorful images during an historic walk on more than 300 miles
of the San Francisco Bay Trail in 30 days. On Tuesday, April 22, the City of Oakland and MTC will host a
reception to celebrate the exhibition and Earth Day. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., will be
held in Hearing Room 3 on the ground floor of City Hall. Photojournalist Schwabe will be on hand. The
reception will also feature Blue Trail: Imagination + Innovation for Ocean + Bay Sustainability, a
presentation about Blue Trail, a visionary art-tech-science initiative and include highly imaginative designs
for interactive installations from Blue Trails design competition. For more information on the photographic
exhibit, please visit http://mtc.ca.gov/about_mtc/art_gallery/schwabe/2014.htm. To read the media release,
please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046527.

Ready, Set, Connect! Free Computer Help Available At Six Library Locations Through May, Various
Times, Main Library, Asian Branch, Csar E. Chvez Branch, Dimond Branch, Eastmont Branch and
Rockridge Branch. Patrons will be able to get free computer help at scheduled times. Thanks to a partnership
with Community Technology Network, the Oakland Public Library has trained young adults to provide free

computer help at these six library locations. Ready, Set, Connect! is a professional development program
designed to help Oakland youth between the ages of 16 and 24 discover the professional skills necessary for
technology-focused careers. For a schedule and other details, please visit http://bit.ly/GAczwU. For more
information, please contact Lana Adlawan, Supervising Librarian, at ladlawan@oaklandlibrary.org or (510)
238-7613.

Youth Club Saturdays through May 31, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465 34th
Avenue. For ages 5 to 15, this free youth club includes activities like organic cooking & gardening, hands-on
history activities, arts & crafts and environmental education. For more information, please visit
www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

Healthy Living For Seniors First Tuesdays through June 3, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, North Oakland
Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.The UC Cooperative Extension will provide
information about nutrition, exercise and health at these events held the first Tuesday of each month. There
will be healthy cooking demonstrations, low-cost recipes and gifts including measuring spoons and reusable
grocery bags. For more information, please contact Mary Norton, Center Director, at
mnorton@oaklandnet.com or (510) 597-5085.

Pre-K Play: Parent-Toddler Playgroups Wednesdays and Fridays through June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,
Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Avenue and Willie Keyes Recreation Center, 3131 Union Street.
Toddlers up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to come out and participate in arts & crafts,
music, story time with the Oakland Public Library, gardening, Magic Movement Company, parent support &
education, field trips to favorite local destinations and other fun-filled activities. Free healthy snacks will be
provided. For more information, please contact Erin Burton, ADA/Inclusion Services, at
eburton@oaklandnet.com or (510) 615-5980/(510) 867-0732 (Habla Espanol).

What I Hear, I Keep: Stories from Oaklands Griots Wednesdays to Saturdays through 2014, 2:30 - 5:30
p.m., Peralta House Museum of History and Community, 2465 34th Avenue. A visual and audio art exhibit
featuring the voices of African American Oaklanders who recorded the stories of their lives through the Griot
Initiative of StoryCorps, a national nonprofit oral history project. Their voices emanate from a gigantic horse,
designed and built by Walter Hood, an African American sculptor and landscape architect. For more
information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 18, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church, 988 85th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are continuing
neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in Operation
Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused.
Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The
purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please
call (510) 639-1440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Homebuyer Education Workshop Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fruitvale - San Antonio Senior
Center, 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 201. Come and learn at this day-long workshop that will cover topics
ranging from basic financial planning to mortgage assistance programs and working with real estate agents to
taxes and insurance. For more information or to register, please visit http://theunitycouncilhoc.eventbrite.com.

Party For The Planet: Oakland Zoo Action For Wildlife Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road. Celebrate Earth Day at the Oakland Zoo with a Party for the Planet.
Explore a wide variety of hand-on Earth Stations, visit with local environmental organizations, get your face
painted, observe beautiful animals and enjoy a day of education and fun. Marvel at a show by Trapeze Arts of
West Oakland. Play with the gigantic earth ball. See live animal presentations. When people and animals
learn to live together sustainably, it is a true party for the planet. For more information, please visit
www.oaklandzoo.org.

Celebrate Oaklands Dog Friendly Parks Saturday, April 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Estuary Park, 5
Embarcadero. Celebrate the newly passed ordinance that allows dogs in more parks. Enjoy refreshments and
bring a new or gently used item to donate to the Oakland Animal Services. For more information, please visit
www.odogparks.org.


Oakland Drop Beats Music Crawl Saturday, April 19, 2:00 - 11:30 p.m., Various Locations. This free, allage event features 25 live acts from the Bay Area at 10 venues throughout downtown. For more information,
please visit www.oaklanddropsbeats.com.

Bunny Weekend Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Childrens Fairyland, 699
Bellevue Avenue. Come meet Fairylands own bunny stars and spend time with Critters By The Bays walk
around bunny characters. Special performances include The Tap Dancing Easter Bunnies, The Pied Piper of
Hamelin puppet show and Mother Goose. For more information, please visit www.fairyland.org.

Stacks n Sausages Easter Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 20, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Lincoln Square
Recreation Center, 250 10th Street. The Wa Sung Community Service Clubs hosts the 58th annual Stacks n
Sausages Easter Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy entertainment, community booths, games and giveaways. For
more information, please contact Roland with Wa Sung Community Service Club at
wasungserviceclub@gmail.com or (510) 334-2986.

Lake Chabot Golf Course Easter Brunch Sunday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Lake Chabot Golf
Course, 11450 Golf Links Road. The Easter Brunch buffet will feature a variety of tasty food, ranging from
pancakes, eggs benedict, bacon, fresh fruit, prime rib, sliced roast, turkey breast, sliced ham, crab cakes and
more. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Rob Lopez, Director of Food and
Beverage, at rlopez@lakechabotgolf.com or (510) 351-5812.

Oakland Veg Week Monday, April 21 - Sunday, April 27, Various Hours and Locations. This week of
empowerment encourages Oaklanders to pledge to be vegetarian for the week. Oakland Veg Week consists of
events to help community members learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet to their health, to the
environment and for animals. Participating restaurants are adding menu options or offering specials. For more
information, please visit www.oaklandveg.com/veg-week.

Urban Homesteading Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Avenue.
Rachel Kaplan, lead author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living, will give a talk
about the urban homestead in general, using examples from her urban homestead in particular. She will
discuss food growing, animal tending, bee keeping, seed saving, water and energy conservation, kitchen
skilling, medicine making, urban permaculture and the work that goes into building a resilient community.
For more information, please contact Sarah Hodgson, Branch Manager, at shodgson@oaklandlibrary.org or
(510) 482-7844.

Poetry Reading And Open Mic Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., Montclair Branch Library, 1687 Mountain
Boulevard. Come celebrate National Poetry Month. Five local poets will read their poetry, followed by an
open mic. Poets reading include Grace Marie Grafton, Stewart Florsheim, Barbara Joan Tiger Bass, Heather
Angier and Cyrus Armajani. Linda Brown, past president of the California Writers Club, will emcee. For
more information, please contact Lynne Cutler, Branch Manager, at lcutler@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 4827810.

Montclair Restaurant Walk Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Montclair Village, between Thornhill
Drive and Park Boulevard. Stroll through Montclair Village for tastings at numerous locations. All proceeds
benefit the Montclair Lions Club Charities and local nonprofits. Many of the areas fine retailers, bars and
eateries will be open during and after the event. For more information, please call (510) 339-0233.

Rockin Kids Sing-Along And Instrument Petting Zoo Wednesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m., Asian Branch
Library, 388 9th Street, Suite 190. Rockin Kids Sing-Along is a musical playgroup featuring live, original
childrens music and old time favorites. Dance, movement, musical instruments, petting zoo, stories and allround fun for infants to age 5. For more information, please contact Dayni Kuo, Childrens Librarian, at
dkuo@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3400.

Getting EveryoneOn: Creating An Inclusive Digital Society Wednesday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,
Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 4, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The Internet has dramatically transformed our
lives, yet one in four households is without Internet access at home. Lack of access impacts some of our most
vulnerable populations, including minorities, seniors and low-income households. EveryoneOn is a national
nonprofit aiming to close the digital divide. To register for the session, please visit

www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-everyoneon-creating-an-inclusive-digital-society-tickets-10943439121. For
more information, please visit www.everyoneon.org.

Adult Sports Bowling League Wednesdays from April 23 through May 28, AMF South Shore Lanes, 300
Park Street, Alameda. Oakland Parks & Recreation hosts this fun league. Registration rates include
registration fees, shoes and bowling balls. For more information, please contact Renee Tucker, Recreation
Leader II, at (510) 238-2952.

Oakland Small Business Banking Forum Thursday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Washington Inn, 495
10th Street. Participate in small business banking discussions with bankers experienced in small business
lending and other technical advisors. Improve your understanding of how banks evaluate business loan
requests and hear advisors communicate realistic solutions to barriers. R.S.V.P. by April 22 to
SFCommunityAffairs@FDIC.gov is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Space is limited. For
more information, please call (415) 808-8241 or email jgordon@fdic.gov.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Open House Thursday, April 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Beebe
Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph Avenue. Telegraph Avenue from 20th to 57th streets is undergoing a
joint City and community planning effort. Complete Streets could include blub outs, bike lanes and improved
pedestrian crossings. The project team will be working hard over the next few weeks to translate what they
learned from the technical analysis, stakeholder meetings and the public survey into specific design concepts
for the open houses. Three open houses will be held to solicit feedback on the initial options. For more
information, please contact Jamie Parks, Complete Streets Program Manager, at jparks@oaklandnet.com or
(510) 238-6613.

Bridges To Health Medical & Dental Clinic Friday, April 25, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Oakland Arena East
Side Club, 7000 Coliseum Way. Free medical and dental services will be offered on a first-come, first served
basis. Eye exams, dental cleanings, STD/HIV screenings, medical care, womens health and more. Meal and
childcare will be provided. For more information, please visit www.bridgestohealth.info.

Film Screening Friday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., The Forum, Laney College, 900 Fallon Street. The Alameda
County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) will host a special screening of Inequality for
All, a documentary on the widening economic gap from Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, that
won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The film begins at 6:00 p.m. There will
be a discussion following the screening. This free event commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the War on
Poverty and is a pre-event for the March to End Poverty on May 17. For tickets and more information, please
visit https://inequalityforallacocap.eventbrite.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 25, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., At Thy Word,
8915 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are continuing
neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in Operation
Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused.
Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The
purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please
call (510) 639-1440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Pickin On The Potomac Bluegrass Series Friday, April 25, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Presidential Yacht USS
Potomac, 540 Water Street. Enjoy the foot-stompin good sounds from the popular bluegrass band Blue &
Lonesome during this dockside event. Beverages and bar nibbles will be available for purchase. For more
information or to purchase tickets, please call (510) 627-1215.
Earth Day Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Various Oakland Locations. Help clean, green and
beautifyOakland at sites throughout the Citysparks, streets, creeks and waterways. While supplies last,
volunteers will receive a free reusable bag and giveaways from Chinook Book, Numi Tea and Clif Bar. For
more information, please visit www.oaklandearthday.org, email the EarthDay Coordinatorat
adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com orcall the Public Works Events Hotline at (510) 238-7611.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Open House Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Faith
Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street. Telegraph Avenue from 20th to 57th streets is undergoing a joint City
and community planning effort. Complete Streets could include blub outs, bike lanes and improved pedestrian

crossings. The project team will be working hard over the next few weeks to translate what they learned from
the technical analysis, stakeholder meetings and the public survey into specific design concepts for the open
houses. Three open houses will be held to solicit feedback on the initial options. For more information, please
contact Jamie Parks, Complete Streets Program Manager, at jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.

Play Around With Shakespeare Saturday, April 26, 2:00 p.m., Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College
Avenue. Celebrate Shakespeares 450th birthday in this participatory workshop with Jane Courant.
Participants will play theater games and have fun experimenting with his wonderful dramatic language:
insults, compliments, spells and charms. This event is for ages 9 and up. For more information, please contact
Pat Lichter, Branch Manager, at plichter@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 597-5017.

Zoovie Night Saturday, April 26, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Zimmer Auditorium, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links
Road. Put on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family. Bring your pillows,
blankets and chairs to snuggle up in the auditorium for a specially selected animal- or nature-themed movie.
Meet some of the zoos nocturnal animals brought to you by Roosevelt, the Oakland Zoos costumed alligator
mascot. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own treats and
traditional family movie fare. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please visit
www.oaklandzoo.org or call (510) 632-9525, ext. 220.

The Rhythms Of Cuba Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m., Main Library, Bradley Walters Community Room, 125
14th Street. It will be getting a little loud at the Main Library when members of the Tumbao Quartet give a
special presentation of the authentic rhythms of Cuba. Come find out what makes Cuban rhythm tick, whether
it is in the form of the mambo, cha cha cha, rumba or bolero. Attendees will also learn about the enticing
connection Cuban rhythm has with American jazz. Members of the Tumbao Quartet will discuss the origins
of the music and life on the island. The lineup includes esteemed Cuban percussionist Carlos Caro, bassist
Rob Fisher and pianist Murray Low. Fronting the band is sax/flutist Paul Vornhagen co-leader of the award
winning Cuban jazz combo and recording artists, Tumbao Bravo. Paul has also visited Cuba, where he
performed with members of the Buena Vista Social Club. For more information, please contact Catherine
Jennings, Librarian I, at cjennings@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3138.

Author Talk With Sonia Korn-Grimani Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Piedmont Gardens, Sky Room, 110
41st Street, 11th Floor. The Piedmont Avenue Branch Library is sponsoring a very special author talk with
Sonia Korn-Grimani, a Holocaust survivor who relates an inspirational story in her memoir, Sonias Song.
Ms. Korn-Grimanis family fled Nazi Germany when she was a young girl. She was protected in a Catholic
orphanage in France, which was a mixed blessing, and migrated to Australia after World War II. She
developed talents in music and in languages, and has worked in radio, television and film, as well as for the
United Nations. Come meet this extraordinary woman and learn more about her life story. For more
information, please contact Jenera Burton, Piedmont Branch Manager, at jburton@oaklandlibrary.org or (510)
597-5011.

My Mental Health Recovery: Stories of Strength And Hope Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m., Lakeview
Branch Library, 550 El Embarcadero. One in five Californians lives with a mental health issue and
experiences unfair treatment. Lift Every Voice and Speak is a speakers bureau of individuals who have lived
with mental health challenges. Based in Alameda County, the diverse group of real people with real stories
focuses on educating and enlightening the public about mental health. For more information, please contact
Mary Farrell, Branch Manager, at mfarrell@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-7344.

CHP Free Teen Driver Safety Class Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Oakland CHP Office, 3601 Telegraph
Avenue. In partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has
created the Start Smart Program that teaches teens and their parents about safe driving habits and informs
them of the responsibilities and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle. At least one parent or
guardian should attend with their teen driver. To attend the free class, please call (510) 450-3821.

Main Library Travel Series: Touring Vs. Independent Travel Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 p.m., Main
Library, Bradley Walters Community Room, 125 14th Street. The Main Librarys Spring Travel Series is
back. Join avid travelers Debby Sommer and Ron Heckart as they share their tour group and independent
travel experiences. Highlights will include costs, itinerary planning, packing tips and facing the fear of
traveling with strangers. A slideshow will accompany this presentation. For more information, contact
Dorothy Lazard, Librarian II, at dlazard@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-6571.


Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Open House Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Humanist Hall,
390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street). Telegraph Avenue from 20th to 57th streets is
undergoing a joint City and community planning effort. Complete Streets could include bulb outs, bike lanes
and improved pedestrian crossings. The project team will be working hard over the next few weeks to
translate what they learned from the technical analysis, stakeholder meetings and the public survey into
specific design concepts for the open houses. Three open houses will be held to solicit feedback on the initial
options. For more information, please contact Jamie Parks, Complete Streets Program Manager, at
jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.

Oakland Dance Festival Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street at Broadway.
This outdoor dance event will feature performances by the Prescott Circus Theatre, Bay Area Flash Mob,
Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Dance-A-Vision, The Dancing Shadows and DJ O Aces. Join the dance party
and see your city in motion. For more information, please call (510) 763-5180.

Jacks Night Market Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of Broadway. Enjoy a
captivating evening filled with merriment and verve at this event, which is held in conjunction with First
Fridays. There will be an eclectic mix of local artisans, local designers, fine crafts, food and drinks. From
quirky street performers to local fruit purveyors, this vibrant outdoor bazaar offers something for everyone.
For more information, please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Allen Temple
Baptist Church, 8501 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are
continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in
Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is
focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the
walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more
information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Vintage Car And Truck Show Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of
Broadway. From car buffs to two-wheeled enthusiasts, this celebration of vintage vehicles will fill the
waterfront with rare models for all to enjoy, along with live music from Hot Rod Jukebox and a tasty
barbeque with the Oakland firefighters. The event will showcase dozen of pre-1980s cars, trucks and
motorcycles. For more information, please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.

TwoDay Tech Startup Competition & Conference Shines Spotlight On Oaklands Emerging Role As Tech
Hub Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7, Various Hours, Jack London Market, 55 Harrison Street. The
Vator Splash conference promises to shine a spotlight on Oaklands increasing attraction as a tech hub.
Participants will follow two tracks of content designed to educate startup tech entrepreneurs as well as venture
capital (VC) and angel investors. Speakers include luminaries in the venture capital world as well as civic and
business leaders who will talk about how to start and scale successful companies and trends that are shaping
future tech investment. Another highlight of Vator Splash Oakland will be on-stage presentations from
finalists in two, concurrent tech startup competitions that launched in January: the Vator Splash competition,
open to any US-based tech startup, and the Oaktown Tech competition, sponsored by Oakland Forward, for
Oakland and neighboring East Bay startups. For more information, please visit http://vator.tv/events/splashoak-may-2014.

CORE I Training Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Patten University, 2433 Coolidge Avenue. CORE
(Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies) provides free emergency preparedness training for
individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches selfreliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a
disaster until professional help arrives. CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency
Management Services Division (EMSD).
For more information or to register for the CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 2386351.

21st Annual Bike To Work Day 2014 Thursday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m., Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street at
Broadway. Oakland rings in Bike to Work Day with a pancake breakfast, prizes and all-day valet bike

parking. Win a Torker T29 bicycle or one of many other prizes. For more information, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/BicycleandPedestrianProgram/OAK024651#current.

11th Annual Taste Of Spring Thursday, May 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Rotunda Building, 300 Frank H. Ogawa
Plaza. The Friends of Oakland Parks & Recreation host this fundraiser. Proceeds support youth scholarships
for swimming, boating, art and camp programs offered by the Oakland Parks & Recreation Department
(OPR) as well as other special projects to support and enhance Oakland's parks and recreation programs and
services. The event will feature an aerial acrobatics act, fine wines, gourmet fare, silent and live auctions and
the opportunity to learn first-hand about programs offered throughout Oakland. For more information and to
purchase tickets, please visit www.oaklandparks.org.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 9, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., First Mt. Sinai, 1970
86th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are continuing neighborhood Night
Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are
organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance
and are accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to
reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email
fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Mayors Town Hall Meeting In Police Area 3 Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bret Harte
Middle School, 3700 Coolidge Avenue. Join Mayor Jean Quan, Interim Police Chief Sean Whent and OUSD
Superintendent Gary Yee in a conversation on Public Safety in Oakland. Over the last year, Oakland has been
transforming its police services by creating neighborhood-level geographic accountability, implementing
Ceasefire and hiring more officers. The next phase of Public Safety planning begins now with a series of town
hall meetings in each Police Area to gather community feedback and work together to grow policecommunity collaboration. Key topics will include how we strengthen community policing, how we can work
with our schools and how we can improve employment opportunities. The town hall meetings are open to all
members of our community, regardless of which Police Area they reside or work in. Free childcare will be
provided. To view a flyer with all of the meeting dates, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK045751. For more information, please contact Joe DeVries, Assistant to
the City Administrator, at jdevries@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3083.

Oakland Internet Cat Festival Saturday, May 10, 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., West Grand Avenue between
Broadway and Telegraph Avenue. A celebration of cats, art and technology, the event will include free art
projects, bands, food trucks and vendors. The screenings will begin at sundown when cat videos are projected
on to the Great Wall of Oakland. Proceeds benefit the Oakland-East Bay SPCA. For more information, please
visit www.oaklandcatvidfest.com.

OMCA NEXT: Reflect, Refract, Reveal Saturday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. - Midnight, Oakland Museum of
California, 1000 Oak Street. Enjoy this dazzling celebration of the museums new vision to inspire
Californias future and foster the next generation of the states stewards, citizens, innovators and creators.
This special evening benefits the Museums renowned school tours and education programs. For more
information, please visit http://museumca.org/next.

Art + Industry 2014 Open Studios Saturday, May 10, Noon - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 11, Noon - 5:00
p.m., 1960 Mandela Parkway. This interactive exhibit of art and innovations from more than 45 artists,
makers and entrepreneurs features everything from painting, illustration and photography to large-scale
sculpture, furniture, glass, art cars and fire. More than just open studios, Art + Industry offers a behind-thescenes look at the East Bays largest home to artists and innovators. Enjoy live demonstrations, artist talks,
studio tours, performances and more. For more information, please visit
www.americanstudios.com/openstudios.

CORE II Training Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Patten University, 2433 Coolidge Avenue. CORE
(Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies) provides free emergency preparedness training for
individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches selfreliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a
disaster until professional help arrives. CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency
Management Services Division (EMSD).
Prerequisite: Completion of CORE I training. For more information or to register for the CORE classes, please

visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 238-6351.

National Safe Boating Week Open House Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Lake Merritt Boating
Center, 568 Bellevue Avenue. Free boat rentals and free boat rides plus boating safety information and water
safety games for youth. For more information, please visit www.sailoakland.com.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/
FRED BLACKWELL
City Administrator

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To download a copy of this edition of the City Administrators Weekly Report, please visit:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046804

MEMORANDUM

TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & FROM: Fred Blackwell

CITY COUNCIL

SUBJECT: City Administrators Weekly Report DATE: April 25, 2014

INFORMATION
Following are the key activities to be highlighted this week:

City Of Oakland Announces Partnership With Nextdoor On Thursday, April 24, Interim Chief
Sean Whent, Mayor Jean Quan, Lt. Christopher Bolton and OPDs five area captains joined Nirav
Tolia, co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor, Nextdoor employees, and neighborhood representatives to
announce a partnership between the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and Nextdoor. OPD will use
Nextdoor to post crime alerts, updates and emergency notifications to Oakland neighborhoods.
Nextdoor, the free and private social network for neighborhoods, helps residents build stronger, safer
communities. With Nextdoor, Oakland residents can share information about neighborhood public
safety issues, community events and activities, local services and even lost pets. Nextdoor has already
proven to be an essential and well-adapted tool for Oakland residents. More than 140 neighborhoods,
representing 84% of the Citys neighborhoods, have started Nextdoor websites. OPDs goal is to have
90% of the Citys neighborhoods using Nextdoor by the end of June. To join Nextdoor in your
neighborhood, please visit www.nextdoor.com and create your account. To view a video showing the
four easy steps to setting up the Nextdoor mobile app on your smartphone, please visit
www.oaklandpolice.com. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff,
at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

2014 Oakland Earth Day On Saturday, April 26, help clean, green and beautifyOakland at sites
throughout the Citysparks, streets, creeks and waterways from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Featured sites
include Arroyo Viejo Park, Cesar Chavez Park, deFremery Park, Dimond Park, the East Oakland
Boxing Association, FROG Park, the Lake Merritt Sailboat House and the Morcom Rose Garden.

Volunteers work in rugged terrain with varying disability access. For accessibility information or to
request ASL disability accommodations, call TTY (510) 238-3254 or email
adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com. While supplies last, volunteers will receive a free reusable bag and
giveaways from Chinook Book, Numi Tea and Clif Bar. To read the media release, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/OAK046659. For a complete list of sites citywide, please visit
www.oaklandearthday.org or call (510) 238-7611.
Take The Oakland Public Librarys Survey Through Saturday, May 31, the Oakland Public Library
is soliciting input from the public through an easy-to-complete online survey at
http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/survey2014. Paper copies of the survey are available all library
locations. For more information, please contact Sharon McKellar, Community Relations Librarian, at
smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3513.

Inaugural Meeting of the Citys Privacy and Data Retention Ad Hoc Advisory Committee On
Thursday, May 1, the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee overseeing the development
of the Citys Privacy and Data Retention Policy will be meeting in Council Chambers, Oakland City
Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The meeting will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This committee was
created by City Council action during the discussions earlier in the year about the Port Domain
Awareness Center (DAC). The goal of the DAC is to improve readiness to prevent, respond to and
recover from major emergencies in the Oakland region and ensure better multi-agency coordination
across the larger San Francisco Bay Area. The goal of the Privacy and Data Retention Policy is to
ensure there are safeguards to protect against potential misuse of the data or violations of individuals
privacy rights and civil liberties. The meeting is open to the public. For questions about the Ad Hoc
Committee, please contact Joe DeVries, Assistant to the City Administrator, at
jdevries@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3083.

OPD Homicide Investigators Work With DAs Office: Suspects Charged In Judy Salamon Case
On Wednesday, April 23, the Alameda County District Attorneys Office charged homicide suspects
Stephon Lee and Mario Floyd with the murder of Judy Salamon, which occurred on July 24, 2013.
Lee, 22, is a resident of Richmond and Floyd, 23, is a resident of Oakland. The arrests and filed
charges came after investigators worked extensively with officers assigned to the area and members
of the community. As background, at 1:24 p.m. on July 24, the Oakland Police Department received a
report of a ShotSpotter activation and calls from residents regarding a shooting on the 2400 block of
Fern Street. When officers arrived on scene, they located Judy Salamon, who had suffered a fatal
gunshot wound. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at
hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.
Homicide Suspect Arrested And Charged On Monday, April 21, the Alameda County District
Attorneys Office charged Prince Tsetse, 40, of Oakland with the murder of Kimberly Robertson.
Investigators, working with patrol officers and the community, developed information that led to the
arrest of Prince Tsetse on April 17. As background, at 6:39 a.m. on April 5, the Oakland Police
Departments (OPD) Communications Center received a call from a member of the community
reporting a woman lying unresponsive in the 1900 block of Third Avenue. Responding Oakland
Police officers found Kimberly Robertson suffering from obvious injuries to her head. The Oakland
Fire Department and Paramedics Plus attempted life saving measures. However, Robertson was
declared deceased on scene. Investigators developed information that Tsetse was the suspect and a
warrant was obtained for Prince Tsetse. He was arrested for the homicide of Kimberly Robertson on
April 17. OPD shares the public's concern regarding homicides and violent crimes. OPD continues to
work diligently with our community to identify criminal offenders and arrest those responsible for
violent crime.For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at
hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.
OPD Public Safety Dispatchers Honored On Friday, April 18, the Oakland Police Department
celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with an appreciation ceremony held at

OPDs Communications Center to recognize and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all
dispatch staff. Interim Chief Sean Whent praised the Communications Section staff for their stellar
service, and a proclamation by Mayor Jean Quan declaring the week as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week was read. OPD is proud to have such a talented team of public safety
dispatchers. To honor Communications Section staff, OPD hosted various events throughout the
week of April 13 thanking the unsung heroes of the department. To read more on OPD dispatchers,
please visit www.oaklandpolice.com. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD
Chief of Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

9th Annual Citywide Disaster Response Exercise On Saturday, April 26, CORE (Communities of
Oakland Respond to Emergencies), a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency
Management Services Division (EMSD), will host the 9th annual Citywide Disaster Response
Exercise. The exercise for CORE neighborhood groups will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For more
information on the Citywide Exercise, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/OFD/s/CORE/OAK026269. CORE provides free
emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based
organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish
response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until professional help arrives. For
more information or to register for CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510)
238-6351.

National Bike Month At The Library Throughout May, the Oakland Public Library is getting into
the spirit of National Bike Month with several fun and informative events. Sponsored by the League
of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month was established in 1956 to showcase the many benefits
of bicycling and encourage more folks to give biking a try.

Meet and Ride with Author Elly Blue - Saturday, May 10, 10:15 a.m., Csar E. Chvez Branch
Library, 3301 E. 12th Street
The Man Who Biked Across America - Saturday, May 3, 3:00 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr.
Branch Library, 6833 International Boulevard
The Man Who Biked Across America - Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m., Temescal Branch Library,
5205 Telegraph Avenue
The Man Who Biked Across America - Saturday, May 17, 1:00 p.m., Main Library, 125 14th
Street
One-Hour Bike Mechanics Workshop - Saturday, May 17, 1:00 p.m., 81st Avenue Branch
Library, 1021 81st Avenue
Energizer Stations for Bike to Work Day - Thursday, May 8, various locations
Bike Drive with Cycles of Change - Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m., Main Library, 125 14th
Street
Kamishibai Stories on the Back of a Bicycle - Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m., Rockridge Branch
Library, 5366 College Avenue
Kamishibai Stories on the Back of a Bicycle - Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m., Frog Park, 5500
Claremont Avenue
Kamishibai Stories on the Back of a Bicycle - Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m., Rockridge Branch
Library, 5366 College Avenue
Decorate Your Bike with Baybe Champ - Saturday, May 31, 11:00 a.m.., Main Library, 125
14th Street

To read the media release, please visit http://oaklandlibrary.org/news/2014/04/may-national-bikemonth-get-involved-oakland-public-library. For details on the individual activities, please visit
www.oaklandlibrary.org/biketoaction. For more information, please contact Sharon McKellar,
Community Relations Director, at smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3513.

Oakland Youth Enjoy Sailing On Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11, 47 youth from

Mosswood Recreation Center and Lincoln Square Recreation Center participated in the Strictly Sail
Pacific Boat Show in Jack London Square. These Oakland youth, ranging in age from 9 to 12, were
provided an opportunity to visit the show and either tour and participate in educational sessions on
the tall-ship Seaward or go sailing on the Oakland Estuary. Afterguard Sailing Academy, a local
Oakland sailing school provided boats and crew. Call of the Sea provided tours and educational
sessions on the tall-ship Seaward. SailSFBay, a consortium of San Francisco Bay sailing
organizations, and Sail Americas Discover Sailing program provided organization and dock space.
For more information, please contact Sarah Herbelin, Recreation Supervisor, at
sherbelin@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2196.

Upcoming City Of Oakland Job Announcement During the week of April 28, the Department of
Human Resources Management (DHRM) anticipates posting job announcements for the following
positions:

Intake Technician
Payroll Personnel Clerk I
Payroll Personnel Clerk II

For updated information on City jobs, please visit the DHRM website at
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. This Employment Information page also
contains information on minimum qualifications of specific job classifications, how to apply for a job
online and how to submit a job interest card for positions not currently posted. For more information,
please contact the Department of Human Resources Management Receptionist at (510) 238-3112.

Information Memorandums:

The following Information Memorandum was issued in the last week:

Midcycle Budget Questions The purpose of this information memo to relay that all questions from
all interested parties regarding budget revenues, expenditures and the development of policy
proposals for the FY 2014-15 Mid-Cycle Policy Budget will need to be submitted in writing,
effective immediately. http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046728

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

Mexica Dance Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Center for History and Community,
2488 Coolidge Avenue. Discover Mexica culture during ceremony and dance classes open to the
public. For more information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org.

Board Game Days Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hall 2, Downtown Oakland Senior Center,
200 Grand Avenue. Join others in rousing board games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle and
many more. For more information, please contact Jennifer King, Senior Center Director, at
jking@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3284.

First Thursday Art Walk First Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Grand Avenue from LakePark to
Piedmont border. The Grand Avenue Business District hosts a monthly art event with special
discounts from merchants and galleries. For more information, please visit
http://piedmont.patch.com/groups/events/p/ev--first-thursday-art-walk-down-grand-avenue.

Embrace The Dimond District Third Thursdays, 5:00 p.m., Dimond Avenue & MacArthur
Boulevard. Join friends, family and neighbors to experience the Dimond District. This monthly event,
organized by the Dimond Business and Professional Association, has a different theme each month.

Enjoy local artists, a fun Kids Zone and merchant specials. For more information, please visit
www.shopdimond.com.
Friday Nights @ OMCA Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak
Street. Join the Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid every Friday for a family-friendly
take on a festive night market. Enjoy blues, jazz and bluegrass with DJs and live bands, free dance
lessons and extended museum hours. For more information, please visit www.museumca.org or call
(510) 318-8400.

Dinner, A Movie And The Universe Friday & Saturday evenings year-round, Various Times,
Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard. The perfect date night experience is
back by popular demand. Enjoy a full-course dinner in the Skyline Bistro, the live-narrated
Planetarium show Cosmos 360 and view the night sky through the telescopes (weather permitting).
Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged. For more information, please visit
http://www.chabotspace.org/dinner-movie-universe.htm.

Free Telescope Viewing Fridays & Saturdays year-round, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Chabot Space &
Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard. Visitors experience spectacular night sky viewing
weather permitting through one of the centers telescopes thanks to the volunteers of the East Bay
Astronomical Society. Use the outside gate around the back of the center and follow the signs to the
observatory entrance gate. For more information, please visit,
www.chabotspace.org/observatories.htm.

Mindful Drumming For Mishe Happiness Last Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Attitudinal Healing
Connection, 3278 West Street. Experience an once-in-a-lifetime drumming gathering for happiness
for the entire family. Cultivate mishe happiness through mindfulness, synchronistic rhythms and
community building. Mindful drumming offers an authentic path to happiness and unleashes the
human potential. For more information, please visit www.ahc-oakland.org or call (510) 652-5530.

Saturday Morning Bike Ride Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., Warehouse416, 416 26th Street. Enjoy a flat,
short ride designed to provide new or returning riders with a way of getting started. Guides adjust the
ride based on participants needs. Rain cancels ride. For more information, please contact Ron
Scrivani at scrivanir@aol.com or visit www.warehouse416.com.

Exit From Anonymous Through Saturday, April 26, Various Hours, Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406
14th Street. In celebration of International Womens Month, this group exhibition of seven women
artists marches out of the silence of anonymous creator to major contributors to the arts. For more
information, please visit www.joycegordongallery.com.

National Poetry Month Building-Wide Display Through April, Various Hours, Main Library, 125
14th Street. The Oakland Public Library (OPL) will celebrate National Poetry Month with an exciting
building-wide display. Climbing the buildings stairs will generate a new experience, as poems will
be displayed on all of the staircases, giving visitors a chance to experience poetry as they move from
floor to floor. Posters of concrete poetry, where the shape or design of the poem is informed by the
content, will also be on display. Folks are invited to immerse themselves in poetry from the librarys
top floor to the basement level.The featured poems include those by Oakland Youth Poet Laureates
(www.oaklandlibrary.org/youth-poet-laureates). Other featured poets include celebrated childrens
poets and California poets including California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. To read the media
release on National Poetry Month, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/oak046338. For more
information, please contact Sharon McKellar, Community Relations Director, at
smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3513.

Spring Dance Session Through Saturday, May 3, Various Hours, East Oakland Sports Center, 9161
Edes Avenue. The Introductory School of Dance will hold classes on Mondays to Saturdays during

the Spring Dance Session. All Classes meet once a week for five weeks. All ages, from three to
Adult, are encouraged to register for Movement Classes, which includes dance, gymnastics and
martial arts. For more information, please contact Martha L. Zepeda, Recreation Program Director of
Cultural Arts, at mzepeda@oaklandnet.com or (510) 615-5838.

Tumbling/Tot Play Saturdays through May 3, 10:40 - 11:30 a.m., Ira Jinkins Recreation Center,
9175 Edes Avenue. The weekly Tumbling/Tot Play is designed for children, ages 3 to 5. This course
will be based upon pre-gymnastics skills. Students will learn basic tumbling in the midst of singing,
gross motor activities and game play. For more information, please contact Donte Watson,
Recreation Center Director, at (510) 615-5959.

Spring Outdoor Adventures Session Tuesdays & Thursdays through May 8, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.,
Various Locations. The Manzanita Recreation Center will be hosting this session that strives to get
youth engaged in the outdoors with a focus on water and boating safety using the curriculum from
California Boating and Waterways and the Red Cross. The first two sessions, held in a City pool,
teaching youth about personal floatation device (PFD) safety and how to kayak and prepare for
situations like capsizing. The next two sessions focus on utilizing the kayaking skills they learned
on Lake Merritt and the last two sessions focus on putting all of the skills together out on the
Oakland Estuary. Youth engage in educational and active outdoor experiences followed by handson tasks and important boating and water safety curriculum. The session is free to youth, ages 9 to
16, if enrolled in a Recreation Center camp. For more information, please contact Megan Seccombe,
Recreation Leader II/Outdoor Adventures Coordinator, at (510) 238-2196.

Exhibit, Reception Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of The San Francisco Bay Trail Weekdays
through Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The
photographic exhibition Walking the Bay Trail: A Photo Journal features photojournalist and avid
San Francisco Bay Trail trekker Kurt Schwabe. Schwabe captured the colorful images during an
historic walk on more than 300 miles of the San Francisco Bay Trail in 30 days. For more
information on the photographic exhibit, please visit
http://mtc.ca.gov/about_mtc/art_gallery/schwabe/2014.htm. To read the media release, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046527.

Adult Sports Bowling League Wednesdays through May 28, AMF South Shore Lanes, 300 Park
Street, Alameda. Oakland Parks & Recreation hosts this fun league. Registration rates include
bowling fees, shoes and bowling balls. For more information, please contact Renee Tucker,
Recreation Leader II, at (510) 238-2952.

Ready, Set, Connect! Free Computer Help Available At Six Library Locations Through May,
Various Times, Main Library, Asian Branch, Csar E. Chvez Branch, Dimond Branch, Eastmont
Branch and Rockridge Branch. Patrons will be able to get free computer help at scheduled times.
Thanks to a partnership with Community Technology Network, the Oakland Public Library has
trained young adults to provide free computer help at these six library locations. Ready, Set, Connect!
is a professional development program designed to help Oakland youth between the ages of 16 and
24 discover the professional skills necessary for technology-focused careers. For a schedule and other
details, please visit http://bit.ly/GAczwU. For more information, please contact Lana Adlawan,
Supervising Librarian, at ladlawan@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-7613.

Youth Club Saturdays through May 31, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465
34th Avenue. For ages 5 to 15, this free youth club includes activities like organic cooking &
gardening, hands-on history activities, arts & crafts and environmental education. For more
information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

Healthy Living For Seniors First Tuesdays through June 3, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, North
Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.The UC Cooperative Extension will

provide information about nutrition, exercise and health at these events held the first Tuesday of each
month. There will be healthy cooking demonstrations, low-cost recipes and gifts including measuring
spoons and reusable grocery bags. For more information, please contact Mary Norton, Center
Director, at mnorton@oaklandnet.com or (510) 597-5085.

Pre-K Play: Parent-Toddler Playgroups Wednesdays and Fridays through June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m., Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Avenue and Willie Keyes Recreation Center, 3131
Union Street. Toddlers up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to come out and participate
in arts & crafts, music, story time with the Oakland Public Library, gardening, Magic Movement
Company, parent support & education, field trips to favorite local destinations and other fun-filled
activities. Free healthy snacks will be provided. For more information, please contact Erin Burton,
ADA/Inclusion Services, at eburton@oaklandnet.com or (510) 615-5980/(510) 867-0732 (Habla
Espanol).

National Public Parks Tennis Championship Registration Through Wednesday, August 6, tennis
players can register for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Public Parks Tennis
Championship. The championship will be held on August 16 to 24 at Oaklands Davie Tennis
Stadium, 198 Oak Road. The City of Oakland and the Davie Tennis Stadium are the first Northern
California site selected to host this prestigious event in its 88-year history. The championship
includes multiple divisions including NTRP, Open, Senior, Family, Junior and Wheelchair.
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities for the event are available. For additional details and to
register, please visit www.npptc2014.com. For more information, please contact Marc Weistein,
Program Director, at (510) 444-5663.

What I Hear, I Keep: Stories From Oaklands Griots Wednesdays to Saturdays through 2014,
2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peralta House Museum of History and Community, 2465 34th Avenue. A visual and
audio art exhibit featuring the voices of African American Oaklanders who recorded the stories of
their lives through the Griot Initiative of StoryCorps, a national nonprofit oral history project. Their
voices emanate from a gigantic horse, designed and built by Walter Hood, an African American
sculptor and landscape architect. For more information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org or call
(510) 532-9142.
Film Screening Friday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., The Forum, Laney College, 900 Fallon Street. The
Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) will host a special screening
of Inequality for All, a documentary on the widening economic gap from Robert Reich, former US
Secretary of Labor, that won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The
film begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be a discussion following the screening. This free event
commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty and is a pre-event for the March to End
Poverty on May 17. For tickets and more information, please visit
https://inequalityforallacocap.eventbrite.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 25, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., At Thy
Word, 8915 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are
continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in
Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where
Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other volunteers for
the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities affected by
violence. For more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email
fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Movies In The Park Friday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso
Avenue. The inaugural movie for the 2014 season is Despicable Me (PG - 95 minutes). Field
activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:45 p.m. Be sure to dress warm and bring a lawn
chair and/or blanket. Popcorn, hot chocolate, drinks and hot dogs will be available for purchase.

Donors who bring a non-perishable food item to drop in the donation bin for the Alameda County
Food Bank will receive one free small popcorn. For the full 2014 season roster, please visit
www.oaklandnet.com/parks. For more information, please contact Breht Clark, Recreation Center
Director, at (510) 482-7827.

Earth Day Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Various Oakland Locations. Help clean, green and
beautifyOakland at sites throughout the Citysparks, streets, creeks and waterways. While supplies
last, volunteers will receive a free reusable bag and giveaways from Chinook Book, Numi Tea and
Clif Bar. For more information, please visit www.oaklandearthday.org, email the EarthDay
Coordinatorat adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com orcall the Public Works Events Hotline at (510) 2387611.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Open House Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon,
Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street. Telegraph Avenue from 20th to 57th streets is
undergoing a joint City and community planning effort. Complete Streets could include blub outs,
bike lanes and improved pedestrian crossings. The project team will be working hard over the next
few weeks to translate what they learned from the technical analysis, stakeholder meetings and the
public survey into specific design concepts for the open houses. Three open houses will be held to
solicit feedback on the initial options. For more information, please contact Jamie Parks, Complete
Streets Program Manager, at jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.

Earth Day Activities Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, FM Smith Recreation Center, 1969
Park Boulevard. All ages are invited to participate in this community event. The community will be
coming together to work on beautifying the area by cleaning up in and around the park. Participants
will also re-plant a butterfly garden with beautiful and colorful flowers.For more information, please
contact Lois Gomes, Center Director, or Carmen Medina, Recreation Leader, at (510) 238-7742.

Play Around With Shakespeare Saturday, April 26, 2:00 p.m., Rockridge Branch Library, 5366
College Avenue. Celebrate Shakespeares 450th birthday in this participatory workshop with Jane
Courant. Participants will play theater games and have fun experimenting with his wonderful
dramatic language: insults, compliments, spells and charms. This event is for ages 9 and up. For more
information, please contact Pat Lichter, Branch Manager, at plichter@oaklandlibrary.org or (510)
597-5017.

Annual Praise Dance Concert Saturday, April 26, 3:00 p.m., Malonga Casquelourd Center for the
Arts, 1428 Alice Street. Carla Services Dance-A-Vision School of Dance will present this
performance entitled Inspire Them. Concert begins at 3:00 P.M. For more information, please
contact Mercedes Ervin, Recreation Program Coordinator, at (510) 238-7721.

Coliseum Area Specific Plan Public Workshop Saturday, April 26, 3:00 5:00 p.m., Oakland City
Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The Coliseum Area Specific Plan (CASP) serves
as a roadmap for the transformation of the Coliseum district and surrounding area into a dynamic
sports, entertainment, residential and job-generating neighborhood. At the workshop, City staff will
provide details to the public on the Citys vision for the Coliseum district and surrounding area and
solicit feedback and suggestions from the public. The input gathered will be incorporated into a draft
Specific Plan and draft Environmental Impact Report. For Plan documents, meeting schedules and
more information on the CASP, please visit www.oaklandnet.com/coliseumcity. For more
information on the workshop, please contact Devan Reiff, Planner III, at dreiff@oaklandnet.com or
(510) 238-3550.

Zoovie Night Saturday, April 26, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Zimmer Auditorium, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf
Links Road. Put on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family.
Bring your pillows, blankets and chairs to snuggle up in the auditorium for a specially selected
animal- or nature-themed movie. Meet some of the zoos nocturnal animals brought to you by

Roosevelt, the Oakland Zoos costumed alligator mascot. While hot chocolate and popcorn will be
provided, you are welcome to bring your own treats and traditional family movie fare. Preregistration is required. For more information, please visit www.oaklandzoo.org or call (510) 6329525, ext. 220.

The Rhythms Of Cuba Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m., Main Library, Bradley Walters Community
Room, 125 14th Street. It will be getting a little loud at the Main Library when members of the
Tumbao Quartet give a special presentation of the authentic rhythms of Cuba. Come find out what
makes Cuban rhythm tick, whether it is in the form of the mambo, cha cha cha, rumba or bolero.
Attendees will also learn about the enticing connection Cuban rhythm has with American jazz.
Members of the Tumbao Quartet will discuss the origins of the music and life on the island. The
lineup includes esteemed Cuban percussionist Carlos Caro, bassist Rob Fisher and pianist Murray
Low. Fronting the band is sax/flutist Paul Vornhagen co-leader of the award winning Cuban jazz
combo and recording artists, Tumbao Bravo. Paul has also visited Cuba, where he performed with
members of the Buena Vista Social Club. For more information, please contact Catherine Jennings,
Librarian I, at cjennings@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3138.

Author Talk With Sonia Korn-Grimani Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Piedmont Gardens, Sky
Room, 110 41st Street, 11th Floor. The Piedmont Avenue Branch Library is sponsoring a very
special author talk with Sonia Korn-Grimani, a Holocaust survivor who relates an inspirational story
in her memoir, Sonias Song. Ms. Korn-Grimanis family fled Nazi Germany when she was a young
girl. She was protected in a Catholic orphanage in France, which was a mixed blessing, and migrated
to Australia after World War II. She developed talents in music and in languages, and has worked in
radio, television and film, as well as for the United Nations. Come meet this extraordinary woman
and learn more about her life story. For more information, please contact Jenera Burton, Piedmont
Branch Manager, at jburton@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 597-5011.

Hail to Oaklands First Female Fire Chief Tuesday, April 29, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Downtown
Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Avenue. Teresa Deloach Reed, Oaklands first female Fire Chief
will speak on her impressive twenty-five year career in fire services. Reed has overcome challenges
on her way to becoming the first African American woman to head a major metropolitan fire
department. During this first ever Coffee and Conversation with Chief Reed, attendees will learn
about her rise to the top in challenging, historically male-dominated field. R.S.V.P. to (510) 2383284. For more information, please contact Jennifer King, Senior Center Director, at
jking@oaklandnet.com.

World Dance Day Tuesday, April 29, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465 34th
Street. Celebrate World Dance Day with Aztec Friendship Dance, Salsa, Soul and the Electric Slide.
Come out and show your moves and enter the contests. For more information, please visit
www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

My Mental Health Recovery: Stories of Strength And Hope Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.,
Lakeview Branch Library, 550 El Embarcadero. One in five Californians lives with a mental health
issue and experiences unfair treatment. Lift Every Voice and Speak is a speakers bureau of
individuals who have lived with mental health challenges. Based in Alameda County, the diverse
group of real people with real stories focuses on educating and enlightening the public about mental
health. For more information, please contact Mary Farrell, Branch Manager, at
mfarrell@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-7344.

CHP Free Teen Driver Safety Class Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Oakland CHP Office, 3601
Telegraph Avenue. In partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) has created the Start Smart Program that teaches teens and their parents
about safe driving habits and informs them of the responsibilities and dangers associated with
operating a motor vehicle. At least one parent or guardian should attend with their teen driver. To

attend the free class, please call (510) 450-3821.

Main Library Travel Series: Touring Vs. Independent Travel Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 p.m.,
Main Library, Bradley Walters Community Room, 125 14th Street. The Main Librarys Spring
Travel Series is back. Join avid travelers Debby Sommer and Ron Heckart as they share their tour
group and independent travel experiences. Highlights will include costs, itinerary planning, packing
tips and facing the fear of traveling with strangers. A slideshow will accompany this presentation. For
more information, contact Dorothy Lazard, Librarian II, at dlazard@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 2386571.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Open House Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street). Telegraph Avenue from 20th
to 57th streets is undergoing a joint City and community planning effort. Complete Streets could
include blub outs, bike lanes and improved pedestrian crossings. The project team will be working
hard over the next few weeks to translate what they learned from the technical analysis, stakeholder
meetings and the public survey into specific design concepts for the open houses. Three open houses
will be held to solicit feedback on the initial options. For more information, please contact Jamie
Parks, Complete Streets Program Manager, at jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.

Oakland Dance Festival Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street at
Broadway. This outdoor dance event will feature performances by the Prescott Circus Theatre, Bay
Area Flash Mob, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Dance-A-Vision, The Dancing Shadows and DJ O
Aces. Join the dance party and see your city in motion. For more information, please call (510) 7635180.

Jacks Night Market Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of Broadway.
Enjoy a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve at this event, which is held in
conjunction with First Fridays. There will be an eclectic mix of local artisans, local designers, fine
crafts, food and drinks. From quirky street performers to local fruit purveyors, this vibrant outdoor
bazaar offers something for everyone. For more information, please visit
www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Allen
Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faith-based
organizations are continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members
can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in
areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other
volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities
affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email
fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Vintage Car And Truck Show Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot
of Broadway. From car buffs to two-wheeled enthusiasts, this celebration of vintage vehicles will fill
the waterfront with rare models for all to enjoy, along with live music from Hot Rod Jukebox and a
tasty barbeque with the Oakland firefighters. The event will showcase dozen of pre-1980s cars, trucks
and motorcycles. For more information, please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Adult Sailing Classes On Lake Merritt Weekends from Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, August
17, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Lake Merritt Boating Center, 568 Bellevue Avenue. For ages 16 and up,
the Basic, Solo, and Advanced Small Boat Sailing classes cover everything from how to get into the
boat to racing techniques and dry capsize skills. Graduates can return to rent boats on their own on
Lake Merritt. Visit www.sailoakland.com for the detailed schedule. For more information, please
contact Sarah Herbelin, Recreation Supervisor, at sherbelin@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2196.

Vator Splash Oakland Tech Startup Competition & Conference Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday,
May 7, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Jack London Market, 55 Harrison Street. The Vator Splash conference
promises to shine a spotlight on Oaklands increasing attraction as a tech hub. Participants will follow
two tracks of content designed to educate startup tech entrepreneurs as well as venture capital (VC)
and angel investors. Speakers include luminaries in the venture capital world as well as civic and
business leaders who will talk about how to start and scale successful companies and trends that are
shaping future tech investment. Another highlight of Vator Splash Oakland will be on-stage
presentations from finalists in two, concurrent tech startup competitions that launched in January: the
Vator Splash competition, open to any US-based tech startup, and the Oaktown Tech competition,
sponsored by Oakland Forward, for Oakland and neighboring East Bay startups. For more
information, please visit http://vator.tv/events/splash-oak-may-2014.

CORE I Home And Family Preparedness Training Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Patten
University, 2433 Coolidge Avenue. CORE (Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies)
provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and communitybased organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish
response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until professional help arrives. CORE
is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency Management Services Division (EMSD).
For more information or to register for the CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call
(510) 238-6351.

21st Anniversary Bike To Work Day Thursday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m., Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
14th Street at Broadway. Oakland rings in Bike To Work Day with a pancake breakfast. Pancakes,
prizes and all-day valet bike parking. Win a Torker T29 bicycle or one of many other prizes. Visit
your nearest Energizer Station on your way to work and enjoy free coffee, snacks and get a free
canvas tote bag. For more information, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/BicycleandPedestrianProgram/OAK024651.

Bike To Work Day Thursday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:15 a.m., Jack London Square, foot of Clay Street.
This event promotes bicycling as an option for commuting to work, a healthy alternative to driving.
Free beverages. For more information, please visit www.ebbc.org/btwd.

11th Annual Taste Of Spring Thursday, May 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Rotunda Building, 300 Frank H.
Ogawa Plaza. The Friends of Oakland Parks & Recreation host this fundraiser. Proceeds support
youth scholarships for swimming, boating, art and camp programs offered by the Oakland Parks &
Recreation Department (OPR) as well as other special projects to support and enhance Oaklands
parks and recreation programs and services. The event will feature an aerial acrobatics act, fine
wines, gourmet fare, silent and live auctions and the opportunity to learn first-hand about programs
offered throughout Oakland. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit
www.oaklandparks.org.

Latham Square Community Meeting Thursday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., AIA East Bay offices,
1405 Clay Street. The Oakland Public Works Department will host this fourth community meeting on
the Latham Square project. At this meeting, the current design plan for Latham Square will be
reviewed. The project landscape architect will also present the options for seating, lighting,
landscape, paving materials and other elements. Other discussion topics will include fountain
renovations and public art. For more information on the Latham Square project, please visit
www.oaklandnet.com/LathamSquare. For more information, please contact Nick Cartagena, Civil
Engineer - Transportation Planning and Funding, at ncartagena@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2139.

CORE I Home And Family Preparedness Training Thursday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Childrens
Hospital Oakland, 744 52nd Street. CORE (Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies)
provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and communitybased organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps neighborhoods establish

response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until professional help arrives. CORE
is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency Management Services Division (EMSD).
For more information or to register for the CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call
(510) 238-6351.

Oakland Community Orchestra Concert Friday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Malonga Casquelourd Center
for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street. The Oakland Community Orchestra was established in 1962 as a part
of the City of Oakland Park and Recreation. More than 40 members play major symphonic music of
many genres. For more information, please contact Darrin Hodges, Center Director, at (510) 2387219.

Pickin On The Potomac Bluegrass Series Friday, May 9, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Presidential Yacht USS
Potomac, 540 Water Street. Enjoy the foot-stompin good sounds from the popular bluegrass band
Shepherd Canyon Band during this dockside event. Beverages and bar nibbles will be available for
purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (510) 627-1215.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 9, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., First Mt.
Sinai, 1970 86th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are continuing
neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get involved in Operation
Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is
focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other volunteers for the duration
of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities affected by violence. For
more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Local Hersheys Track And Field Games Meet Saturday, May 10, Various Times, Castlemont
High School, 8601 MacArthur Boulevard. Oakland Parks and Recreation hosts this event full of track
events for boys and girls in different divisions. Registration is free by visiting www.coachO.com
prior to midnight on May 7. Onsite registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. with games
beginning at 9:00 a.m. Youth ages dictate the number of events they may participate in during the
meet. The top two winners in each event at this meet will participate in the NORCAL Hersheys State
Track Meet to be held at Mt. Pleasant High School in San Jose on Saturday, June 14. Additional
details are available at www.oaklandnet.com/parks. For more information, please contact Willie
White, Track and Field Coordinator, at (510) 238-3897.

Mayors Town Hall Meeting In Police Area 3 Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bret
Harte Middle School, 3700 Coolidge Avenue. Join Mayor Jean Quan, Interim Police Chief Sean
Whent and OUSD Superintendent Gary Yee in a conversation on Public Safety in Oakland. Over the
last year, Oakland has been transforming its police services by creating neighborhood-level
geographic accountability, implementing Ceasefire and hiring more officers. The next phase of
Public Safety planning begins now with a series of town hall meetings in each Police Area to gather
community feedback and work together to grow police-community collaboration. Key topics will
include how we strengthen community policing, how we can work with our schools and how we can
improve employment opportunities. The town hall meetings are open to all members of our
community, regardless of which Police Area they reside or work in. Free childcare will be provided.
To view a flyer with all of the meeting dates, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK045751. For more information, please contact Joe DeVries,
Assistant to the City Administrator, at jdevries@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3083.

Jack of All Trades Market Saturday, May 10, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of
Broadway. A curated mix of local makers, indie designers, antiquers, collectors, artists, start-ups and
more participate in this eclectic market featuring one-of-a-kind items, live music and several free
DIY workshops for all ages. For more information, please visit www.jackofalltradesoakland.com.

Oakland Internet Cat Festival Saturday, May 10, 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., West Grand Avenue between

Broadway and Telegraph Avenue. A celebration of cats, art and technology, the event will include
free art projects, bands, food trucks and vendors. The screenings will begin at sundown when cat
videos are projected on to the Great Wall of Oakland. Proceeds benefit the Oakland-East Bay SPCA.
For more information, please visit www.oaklandcatvidfest.com.

OMCA NEXT: Reflect, Refract, Reveal Saturday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. - Midnight, Oakland Museum
of California, 1000 Oak Street. Enjoy this dazzling celebration of the museums new vision to inspire
Californias future and foster the next generation of the states stewards, citizens, innovators and
creators. This special evening benefits the Museums renowned school tours and education programs.
For more information, please visit http://museumca.org/next.

Art + Industry 2014 Open Studios Saturday, May 10, Noon - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 11,
Noon - 5:00 p.m., 1960 Mandela Parkway. This interactive exhibit of art and innovations from more
than 45 artists, makers and entrepreneurs features everything from painting, illustration and
photography to large-scale sculpture, furniture, glass, art cars and fire. More than just open studios,
Art + Industry offers a behind-the-scenes look at the East Bays largest home to artists and
innovators. Enjoy live demonstrations, artist talks, studio tours, performances and more. For more
information, please visit www.americanstudios.com/openstudios.

Patchwork Indie Art & Craft Festival Sunday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Jack London
Square, 55 Harrison Street. Celebrate Mothers Day at this festival showcasing more than 140 local
artists, crafters and designers of handmade goods. Find clothing, art, paper goods, accessories,
housewares and more. For more information, please visit www.patchworkshow.com.
CORE II Neighborhood Preparedness And Response Training Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 - 8:30
p.m., Patten University, 2433 Coolidge Avenue. CORE (Communities of Oakland Respond to
Emergencies) provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups
and community-based organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps
neighborhoods establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until
professional help arrives. CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency
Management Services Division (EMSD). For more information or to register for the CORE classes,
please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 238-6351.

CORE II Neighborhood Preparedness And Response Training Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:30
p.m., Childrens Hospital Oakland, 744 52nd Street. CORE (Communities of Oakland Respond to
Emergencies) provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups
and community-based organizations in Oakland. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and helps
neighborhoods establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster until
professional help arrives. CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments Emergency
Management Services Division (EMSD). For more information or to register for the CORE classes,
please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 238-6351.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 16, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.,
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 988 85th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based
organizations are continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members
can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in
areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by other
volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to communities
affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email
fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Oakland-esque: A Portrait In Dance Friday, May 16, 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2:00 & 8:00
p.m., Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street. The Oakland Ballet Companys
exciting program will feature four world premieres celebrating the richness, diversity and beauty

present in the East Bay community. Departing from the classical world of ballet, Oakland-esque
showcases the companys contemporary side stripping away the elements of more formal ballet
productions for a more hip, urban program celebrating dance and Oakland. This program features
Oakland Ballet Companys dynamic dancers with guest performers from Oaklands groundbreaking
AXIS Dance Company and the popular Oakland street dance crew Turffeinz. For more information,
please visit www.oaklandballet.org or call (510) 893-3132.

42nd Annual Oakland Greek Festival Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00
p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension,
4700 Lincoln Avenue. Music, food and live entertainment welcome revelers to this annual festival.
For more information, please visit www.oaklandgreekfestival.com.

Homebuyer Workshop Saturday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Unity Council, 3301 East 12th
Street, Suite 201. Prospective homebuyers can learn about the home-buying process, including
mortgage financing, working with realtors, property selection and the responsibilities of ownership.
There is a special emphasis on Oakland area housing assistance programs designed to assist low- and
moderate-income homebuyers. For more information or to register, please visit
http://theunitycouncilhoc.eventbrite.com.

March To End Poverty Saturday, May17, 9:00 a.m., Edell Bandstand, 666 Bellevue Avenue. The
Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership hosts this important fundraiser.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the March & Rally steps off at 10:00 a.m. The first 400
participants who bring a non-perishable food item for the Alameda County Community Food Bank
will receive a free t-shirt. The Community Fair includes free boating, entertainment and a Kids
Zone. For more information and to register, please visit www.AC-OCAP.com or call (510) 238-2362.

Annual Meeting & Picnic Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Joaquin Miller Park, Baywood
Picnic Area, 3590 Sanborn Drive. Come celebrate five years of the Friends of Joaquin Miller Park
with a talk on The Great Redwood Grab by historian Dennis Evanosky and a potluck picnic. For
more information, please visit www.fojmp.org.

National Safe Boating Week Open House Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Lake Merritt
Boating Center, 568 Bellevue Avenue. Free boat rentals and free boat rides plus boating safety
information and water safety games for youth. For more information, please visit
www.sailoakland.com.

Session Fest Saturday, May 17, Noon - 4:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of Broadway. Join
more than 30 local craft brewers as they flex their brewing skills with a variety of session beers.
Enjoy live music and food plus beer education from local brewers. For more information, please visit
www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Jazz at the Chimes Sunday, May 18, 2:00 p.m., Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue.
Veteran jazz vocalist Kellye Gray performs with the stunning Chapel of the Chimes as a backdrop.
For more information, please visit www.jazzatthechimes.com or call (510) 654-0123.

Adult Recess Thursday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street at
Broadway. Oakland Parks and Recreation invites adults to come out and relive their youth by
participating in various fun games and activities. At this free event, adults can enjoy volleyball, hula
hooping, ping pong, Zumba, relay competitions, arts & crafts, rock climbing, double dutch, fitness
fun, face painting, badminton, giant chess, a camping demonstration, bumper bellies, a video game
truck, basketball, miniature golf, the Zen Zone with chair massages, yoga and more. This is an
opportunity for the adults to play; leave the kids at home. Get your competition teams together now.
For more information, please contact Tiffany Millinder, Assistant to the Director, at (510) 238-3791.

Upper Broadway Pedestrian/Bike/Roadway Improvement Project Thursday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.,
Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue. The City of Oaklands Public Works Department
will present the proposed project, which is envisioned to improve roadway safety, improve pedestrian
crossing access and include bike facilities on-street (lanes). For more information, please contact
Victoria Eisen, the Citys Caldecott projects consultant, at victoria@eisenletunic.com or (510) 5250220.
Respectfully submitted,

/s/
FRED BLACKWELL
City Administrator

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Oakland Unite Street Outreach Worker Training From Tuesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 3,
Oakland Unite hosted a three-day training for Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers. The
street outreach workers were trained on best practices for street outreach, stress management and
public speaking. They also had the opportunity to strengthen their collaboration with the Crisis
Response Support Network and Reentry Employment providers funded by Oakland Unite. The
training included presentations about Oakland Unite programs and Ceasefire as part of the City
of Oaklands overall violence prevention efforts. The training highlighted important evaluation
information for Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers that shows that 85% of participants
touched by outreach programs did not get rearrested for violence. Josie Halpern-Finnerty,
Oakland Unite Program Planner, and Kevin Grant, Oakland Unite Violence Prevention Network
Coordinator, were instrumental in coordinating and running the training and for its great success.
Thank you to all City of Oakland staff and community agencies and partners who were able to
attend the training and support the Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers. For more
information, please contact Josie Halpern-Finnerty, Program Planner, at jhalpernfinnerty@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2350.

To download a copy of this weeks version of the City Administrators Weekly Report, please
visit: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046585

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To download a copy of this weeks version of the City Administrators Weekly Report, please
visit: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046585

MEMORANDUM

TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & FROM: Fred Blackwell

CITY COUNCIL

SUBJECT: City Administrators Weekly Report DATE: April 11, 2014

INFORMATION
Following are the key activities to be highlighted this week:
Oaklanders Show Support For A Public Safety Measure That Reduces Gun Violence,
Supports At-Risk Youth On Wednesday, April 9, the City of Oakland announced efforts to
renew a special tax for public safety (known as Measure Y) in consultation with community
organizations like Oakland Community Organizations (OCO) and Make Oakland Better Now
(MOBN). This renewal would extend funding but change the policy framework of the measure
to focus on proven crime reduction strategies. Voter research commissioned by the City with
the input of community groups indicates that voters support the idea of a renewal of the parcel
tax with no increase in rate. Voters also indicated support for the key elements of this targeted
measure: reduction of gun violence and support for at-risk youth. To view a summary of poll
results, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046498. To read the media release,
please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046525.

Oaklanders Show Support For A Public Safety Measure That Reduces Gun Violence,
Supports At-Risk Youth From Tuesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 3, Oakland Unite hosted a
three-day training for Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers. The street outreach workers were
trained on best practices for street outreach, stress management and public speaking. They also
had the opportunity to strengthen their collaboration with the Crisis Response Support Network
and Reentry Employment providers funded by Oakland Unite. The training included
presentations about Oakland Unite programs and Ceasefire as part of the City of Oaklands
overall violence prevention efforts. The training highlighted important evaluation information
for Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers that shows that 85% of participants touched by
outreach programs did not get rearrested for violence. Josie Halpern-Finnerty, Oakland Unite
Program Planner, and Kevin Grant, Oakland Unite Violence Prevention Network Coordinator,
were instrumental in coordinating and running the training and for its great success. Thank you
to all City of Oakland staff and community agencies and partners who were able to attend the
training and support the Oakland Unite Street Outreach Workers. For more information, please
contact Josie Halpern-Finnerty, Program Planner, at jhalpern-finnerty@oaklandnet.com or (510)
238-2350.

OPD Command Staff At Public Safety Meeting On Tuesday, April 8, Interim Chief Sean
Whent and the Oakland Police Departments five area commanders spoke at the Oakland City
Council Public Safety Committee meeting held at Oakland Tech High School. In an overview,
the chief stated that year-to-date, Part 1 crimes (murder, assault with a firearm, sexual assault,
robbery and burglary) are down 15% compared to last year. Most significantly, non-fatal
shootings are down 31% and robberies are down 36%. Area commanders reported on crime
trends in their areas and how they are being addressed. OPD continues to focus on reducing
crime and partnering with neighborhood groups to increase public safety. For more information,
please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 2383131.

TwoDay Tech Startup Competition & Conference Shines Spotlight On Oaklands Emerging
Role As Tech Hub On Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7, the Vator Splash conference

promises to shine a spotlight on Oaklands increasing attraction as a tech hub. As many as 1,000
attendees are anticipated to attend presentations, panels and fireside chats at the Jack London
Market building at 55 Harrison Street in Jack London Square. Participants will follow two tracks
of content designed to educate startup tech entrepreneurs as well as venture capital (VC) and
angel investors. Speakers include luminaries in the venture capital world as well as civic and
business leaders who will talk about how to start and scale successful companies and trends that
are shaping future tech investment. The extensive speaker slate includes Mitch Kapor, founder
of Lotus Corporation and Kapor Center for Social Impact; Sungevity co-founder Danny
Kennedy; Blue Bottle Coffee founder & CEO James Freeman and Brian Wong, of Kiip. Wong,
at 18, is the youngest CEO to receive venture funding. Among many venture capital leaders
speaking or leading workshops are Tim Draper, DFJ founder; Sharon Wienbar of ScaleVenture
Partners; Jeff Clavier of SoftTechVC; Tony Conrad, founder of True Ventures and Jed Katz,
founder of Javelin Venture Partners. The growing agenda and speaker list are available on the
event website. Vator, the 6-year old online business publication and social network that produces
the event, has held successful, smaller Splash events, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York
and London. Vators founder, award-winning journalist Bambi Francisco, picked Oakland quite
intentionally as the launch pad for the inaugural two-day expanded conference. Another
highlight of Vator Splash Oakland will be on-stage presentations from finalists in two,
concurrent tech startup competitions that launched in January: the Vator Splash competition,
open to any US-based tech startup, and the Oaktown Tech competition, sponsored by Oakland
Forward, for Oakland and neighboring East Bay startups. Finalists must survive two rounds of
judging, competing for recognition and an estimated $40,000 in in-kind services and sit down
meetings with major VCs and angel investors. Past Vator Splash competition participants have
gone on to receive upward of $140 million in follow-on funding. To qualify for the competition,
startups must be under 3 years old and have under $2 million in outside funding. The City of
Oakland is among the growing list of major sponsors for the event. For more information, please
visit http://vator.tv/events/splash-oak-may-2014.

OPD Makes Arrest, Recovers Illegally Possessed Weapons On Monday, April 10, Oakland
Police officers responded to the 600 block of 26th Street on a report of a man with a gun. During
the preliminary investigation, the officers arrested a man matching the description provided by
the witness and recovered two illegally possessed loaded firearms. For more information, please
contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

Murder Suspect Charged On Thursday, April 3, the Alameda County District Attorneys
Office charged Harold Thomas Smith, 22, of Oakland with murder and attempted murder for a
shooting near Highland Hospital that took place on February 22. Smith is accused of killing
Innocent Okoronkwo, Jr., 24, and injuring a 26-year-old man in the shooting. Smith was arrested
for murder on April 1. For more information, please contact Sgt. Holly Joshi, OPD Chief of
Staff, at hjoshi@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3131.

City Of Oakland Hosted National Association Of City Transportation Officials On Thursday,

April 10 and Friday, April 11, experts from New York, Chicago and Boston were in Oakland to
relay their experience with creating accelerated bike programs on minimal budgets. The first day
was technical training for City staff in the Oakland Public Works and Planning & Building
departments. The second day was a presentation and discussion with senior management and
elected officials. For more information, please contact Jamie Parks, Senior Transportation
Planner, at jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.
2014 Oakland Earth Day Help clean, green and beautifyOakland at sites throughout the
Citysparks, streets, creeks and waterways from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26.
Featured sites include Arroyo Viejo Park, Cesar Chavez Park, deFremery Park, Dimond Park,

the East Oakland Boxing Association, FROG Park, the Lake Merritt Sailboat House and the
Morcom Rose Garden. Volunteers work in rugged terrain with varying disability access. For
accessibility information or to request ASL disability accommodations, call TTY (510) 2383254 or email adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com. While supplies last, volunteers will receive a free
reusable bag and giveaways from Chinook Book, Numi Tea and Clif Bar. For a complete list of
sites citywide, please visit www.oaklandearthday.org or call (510) 238-7611.

Week Of The Young Child Celebration On Friday, April 11, Childrens Fairyland, a storybook
theme park, partnered with national and local agencies to host Head Starts Week of the Young
Child Celebration. Every Oakland Head Start and Early Head Start child and their
parents/caregivers enjoyed the imaginative, stimulating fun that Childrens Fairyland has offered
its visitors for over 60 years, thanks to the support of the Rogers Family Foundation, the
Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Raising a Reader, the City of Oakland Head Start/Early Head Start
Program and BART. Now in its fifth year, the daylong event attracted more than 2,000 children
and their families to Fairyland, where they enjoyed a free day in the park and engaged in readalouds, puppet shows, interactive workshops, multicultural performances and activities geared
toward increasing childrens literacy. Oakland Head Start/Early Head Starts vision is to increase
awareness of available resources to maximize early literacy outcomes and opportunities for
Oaklands most vulnerable children and is looking to partner with community based
organizations that support this vision. For more information, please contact Veronica Martinez,
Family & Community Services Coordinator, at vmartinez@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2379.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Plan Progress In late April and early May, the Oakland
Public Works Department will host free open houses on the Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets
Plan. Telegraph Avenue from 20th to 57th streets is undergoing a joint City and community
planning effort. Complete Streets could include blub outs, bike lanes and improved pedestrian
crossings. Thanks to the over 1,100 survey respondents, the City of Oakland now has a much
richer understanding of community concerns and desires that will inform the development of
design options. To view the results of the online survey, please visit the Telegraph Avenue
Complete Streets website at www.oaklandnet.com/TelegraphAvenue. To view the summary
report for the survey, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046218. Three public
open houses will be held to solicit feedback on the initial options. Each open house will cover
the same material. In planning the open houses, City staff wanted to offer a range of times and
locations to provide an opportunity for everyone to participate. The project team will be working
hard over the next few weeks to translate what they learned from the technical analysis,
stakeholder meetings and the public survey into specific design concepts for the open houses.
Open houses are scheduled for:

Thursday, April 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph Avenue

Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street

Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411
28th Street)

For more information, please contact Jamie Parks, Complete Streets Program Manager, at
jparks@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-6613.

Exhibit, Reception Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of The San Francisco Bay Trail Through
Thursday, May 15, a photographic exhibition entitled Walking the Bay Trail: A Photo Journal
will be on display on the third floor of Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Featured

photojournalist and avid San Francisco Bay Trail trekker Kurt Schwabe captured the images
during an historic walk on more than 300 miles of the San Francisco Bay Trail in 30 days. The
photographic exhibit celebrates the 25th anniversary of the kick-off of the Bay Trail Project, and
is sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Trail, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments. On Tuesday, April 22, the City of
Oakland and MTC will host a reception to celebrate the exhibition and Earth Day. The event,
which runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., will be held in Hearing Room 3 on the ground floor of City
Hall. Photojournalist Schwabe will be on hand. The reception will also feature Blue Trail:
Imagination + Innovation for Ocean + Bay Sustainability, a presentation about Blue Trail, a
visionary art-tech-science initiative and include highly imaginative designs for interactive
installations from Blue Trails design competition. For more information on the photographic
exhibit, please visit http://mtc.ca.gov/about_mtc/art_gallery/schwabe/2014.htm. To read the
media release, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK046527. For more information,
please contact Margot Lederer Prado, Senior Economic Specialist, at mprado@oaklandnet.com
or (510) 238-6766.

Teen Inclusion Dance On Saturday, April 5, the Inclusive Recreation Center hosted a teen
inclusion dance open to all teens at Studio One Art Center from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. With more
than 13 families in attendance, the dance was a hit with a night of fun, friends, refreshments and
a DJ. Parents and older siblings were encouraged to assist with special needs and to party along.
For more information, please contact Erin Burton, Recreation Specialist II, at (510) 615-5980.

OAK Offers Free Parking This Summer For Travelers To Europe Or Hawaii From
Thursday, May 1 to Thursday, July 31, Oakland International Airport (OAK) will offer up to
five days of free parking in OAKs Daily Lot to passengers flying nonstop to Europe on
Norwegian Air and to all four major Hawaiian Islands on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
To take advantage of these promotions, travelers must visit www.oaklandairport.com/parkfree to
register and download a printable coupon. In addition to this promotion for Europe- and Hawaiibound customers, OAK recently announced a separate Park Free promotion for travelers flying
nonstop to Seattle now through June 30. For more information, please visit
www.oaklandairport.com.

AC-OCAP Offers Free Tax Help, Do-It-Yourself Tax Website Through Tuesday, April 15,
Oakland employees and residents earning $52,000 or less in 2013 can take advantage of the
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and receive free tax preparation services (a $150 value).
Since the April 15 deadline is just days away, get started now by visiting
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK045641 for the Do-It-Yourself tax preparation website. For
a roster of sites where the free tax assistance is provided, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK045380. The free tax preparation program is a service of
the Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP). For more
information, please call (510) 238-2362 or contact Kristian Ongoco, Program Analyst, at
kongoco@oaklandnet.com.

Celebrate The Season With OPR Spring Egg Hunts Continuing through April, the Oakland
Parks & Recreation Department (OPR) is hosting various Spring Egg Hunt events at
participating recreation centers. Participants will enjoy candy, jellybeans, chocolate eggs and egg
hunting fun. For more information, please contact the recreation center of your choice directly.

Saturday, April 12
Noon - 5:00 p.m., Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, 9175 Edes Avenue, (510) 615-5959

Friday, April 18

 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Willie Keyes Recreation Center, 3131 Union Street, (510) 597-5042
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Golden Gate Recreation Center, 1075 62nd Street, (510) 597-5032
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Manzanita Recreation Center, 2701 22nd Avenue, (510) 535-5625

Saturday, April 19
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Sheffield Village Recreation Center, 247 Marlow Drive, (510) 6387190
11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Carmen Flores Recreation Center, 1637 Fruitvale Avenue, (510) 5355631
Noon 2:00 p.m., Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, 7701 Krause Avenue, (510) 6155755
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, (510) 6155555
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Avenue, (510) 615-5764
1:00 4:00 p.m., San Antonio Recreation Center, 1701 East 19th Street, (510) 535-5608
5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Mosswood Recreation Center, 3612 Webster Street, (510) 597-5038

Sunday, April 20
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Franklin Recreation Center, 1010 E 15th Street, (510) 238-7741
9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Avenue, (510) 482-0422

For more information, please visit http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks.

Learn, Lead, Lift Kick-Off On Saturday, April 12, Allen Temple Baptist Church will host the
Learn, Lead, Lift Kick-Off-Emergency Preparedness Forum in collaboration with the Oakland
Fire Departments Emergency Management Service Division. Opening ceremonies will feature
the Golden State Warriors Alvin Attles, Councilmember Larry Reid and Fire Chief Teresa
DeLoach Reed. Faith- and community-based organizations within the districts of Elmhurst,
Havenscourt and Sobrante Park are invited and will be convening to learn about available,
practical preparedness techniques and resources presented by CARD-Collaborating Agencies
Responding to Disasters, Alameda County Public Health Department, CORE-Communities of
Oakland Respond to Emergencies and the American Red Cross. The event, which will run from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will be held at Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International
Boulevard. For more information, please contact Genevieve Pastor-Cohen, Senior Emergency
Planning Coordinator, at gpastor-cohen@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2326.

CORE Emergency Preparedness Training In April, CORE (Communities of Oakland

Respond to Emergencies) will provide free emergency preparedness training for individuals,
neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland. No one knows when the
next major disaster will occur here in the Bay Area. The series of recent earthquakes in Southern
California and Chile are a serious reminder that we all need to be more aware and get better
prepared now. The next one could occur here. When it does, we all will have to rely on our
neighborhoods to respond in a safe and proper manner. CORE teaches self-reliance skills and
helps neighborhoods establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood after a disaster
until professional help arrives. CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Departments
Emergency Management Services Division (EMSD).

CORE Advanced Radio Communications Workshop Thursday, April 17, 6:30 - 8:30
p.m., EMSD Media Room, 1605 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
COREs 9th Annual Citywide Response Exercise will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00
a.m. to Noon at 250 Victory Court. Space is limited. Pre-registration at www.oaklandcore.org is

required. The exercise is designed for organized neighborhood CORE groups. However,
individuals and anyone who is part of a neighborhood CORE group that will not be participating
in this years exercise are invited to the neighborhood simulation exercise at the Oakland Fire
Department Training Division. For more information on the Citywide Exercise, please visit

http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/OFD/s/CORE/OAK026269. For more information

or to register for the CORE classes, please visit www.oaklandcore.org or call (510) 238-6351.

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

Mexica Dance Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Center for History and
Community, 2488 Coolidge Avenue. Discover Mexica culture during ceremony and dance
classes open to the public. For more information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org.

Board Game Days Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hall 2, Downtown Oakland Senior
Center, 200 Grand Avenue. Join others in rousing board games including Monopoly, Scrabble,
Boggle and many more. For more information, please contact Jennifer King, Senior Center
Director, at jking@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3284.

First Thursday Art Walk First Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Grand Avenue from LakePark to
Piedmont border. The Grand Avenue Business District hosts a monthly art event with special
discounts from merchants and galleries. For more information, please visit
http://piedmont.patch.com/groups/events/p/ev--first-thursday-art-walk-down-grand-avenue.

Embrace the Dimond District Third Thursdays, 5:00 p.m., Dimond Avenue & MacArthur
Boulevard. Join friends, family and neighbors to experience the Dimond District. This monthly
event, organized by the Dimond Business and Professional Association, has a different theme
each month. Enjoy local artists, a fun Kids Zone and merchant specials. For more information,
please visit www.shopdimond.com.

Friday Nights @ OMCA Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak
Street. Join the Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid every Friday for a familyfriendly take on a festive night market. Enjoy blues, jazz and bluegrass with DJs and live bands,
free dance lessons and extended museum hours. For more information, please visit
www.museumca.org or call (510) 318-8400.

Dinner, a Movie and the Universe Friday & Saturday evenings year-round, Various Times,
Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard. The perfect date night experience
is back by popular demand. Enjoy a full-course dinner in the Skyline Bistro, the live-narrated
Planetarium show Cosmos 360 and view the night sky through the telescopes (weather
permitting). Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged. For more information,
please visit http://www.chabotspace.org/dinner-movie-universe.htm.

Free Telescope Viewing Fridays & Saturdays year-round, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Chabot Space &
Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard. Visitors experience spectacular night sky viewing
weather permitting through one of the centers telescopes thanks to the volunteers of the East
Bay Astronomical Society. Use the outside gate around the back of the center and follow the
signs to the observatory entrance gate. For more information, please visit,
www.chabotspace.org/observatories.htm.

Mindful Drumming for Mishe Happiness Last Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Attitudinal Healing
Connection, 3278 West Street. Experience an once-in-a-lifetime drumming gathering for
happiness for the entire family. Cultivate mishe happiness through mindfulness, synchronistic
rhythms and community building. Mindful drumming offers an authentic path to happiness and
unleashes the human potential. For more information, please visit www.ahc-oakland.org or call
(510) 652-5530.

Saturday Morning Bike Ride Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., Warehouse 416, 416 26th Street. Enjoy a
flat, short ride designed to provide new or returning riders with a way of getting started. Guides
adjust the ride based on participants needs. Rain cancels ride. For more information, please
contact Ron Scrivani at scrivanir@aol.com or visit www.warehouse416.com.

Oakland Re-Create 2014 Art Contest Travelling Exhibition March & April, Various Hours,
Five Branch Library locations. Select artwork pieces created during Oakland Re-Create, an
annual recycled art competition, will be displayed at the 81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st
Avenue; Asian Branch Library, 388 9th Street, Suite 190; Cesar Chavez Branch Library, 3301
East 12th Street; Elmhurst Branch Library, 1427 88th Avenue and Lakeview Branch Library,
550 El Embarcadero. Oakland K-12 students made the artwork from discarded and reused
materials, in a creative application of the 4Rs reduce, reuse, recycle and rot. The Oakland ReCreate 2014 Art Contest and Travelling Exhibition is sponsored by the Oakland Public Works
Department and produced by Pro Arts. For additional details on the art contest and the schedule
for the travelling exhibition, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/FE/s/GAR/OAK024607. For more
information, please contact Ferial Mosley, Recycling Specialist, at fmosley@oaklandnet.com or
(510) 238-7433.

Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show Through Sunday, April 13, Various Hours, Jack London
Square, foot of Broadway. From boating newbies to seasoned sailors, participants immerse
themselves at the West Coasts largest all-sail boat show. In addition to checking out the new
sailboats, folks can talk to experts, participate in hands-on seminars and get out on the water. For
more information, please visit www.strictlysailpacific.com.

Spring Book Sale At The Bookmark Through Sunday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
Bookmark Bookstore, 721 Washington Street. The Friends of the Oakland Public Librarys
(FOPL) bookstore is having its semi-annual sale in April. Shoppers receive 30 percent off all
purchases on Friday, and the discount increases by 10 percent each day, up to 50 percent off on
Sunday. The discount applies to the already low prices of $3 to $6 for most of the 17,000 books
in the store. FOPL members are eligible for the members first choice discount of 50 percent
on Thursday, April 10. Anyone may join FOPL in person at the store to receive the member
discount. In addition to that good feeling that comes from supporting the Oakland Public
Library, FOPL members receive 20 percent off their Bookmark Bookstore purchases for a full
year. To become a member, visit www.fopl.org or pick up an application at the store. For more
information, please contact Winifred Walters, Community Relations, Grants & Development
Manager, at wwalters@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-6932.

2014 Home Season Dance Performance Through Sunday, April 13, Various Performance
Times, Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street. AXIS Dance Companys
tradition of staging challenging and thought provoking work continues in its upcoming 2014
season, which will see the restaging of Yvonne Rainers iconic Trio A. Also on the bill will be
the debut of Divide from Guest Artistic Director Marc Brew, as well as a solo performance of
his 2008 piece, Remember When, which will feature music from the film In the Mood for Love.
Alex Ketleys much anticipated film about AXIS, The Gift (of Impermanence) will see its

premiere during the April home season run. For more information, please visit
http://axisdance.org/performance/performance-calendar/#sthash.mBF1Z36U.dpuf.

Allendale Recreation Soccer Explosion Saturdays through April 19, Various Game Times,
Allendale Recreation Center, 3711 Suter Street. Designed for recreational players, the youth
soccer program invites boys and girls to join in the fun. Age divisions will be Kindergarten to
2nd Grade, 3rd to 5th grades and 6th to 8th grades. For more information, please contact George
Henderson, Program Director, at ghenderson@oaklandnet.com or (510) 535-5635.

Exit From Anonymous Through Saturday, April 26, Various Hours, Joyce Gordon Gallery,
406 14th Street. In celebration of International Womens Month, this group exhibition of seven
women artists marches out of the silence of anonymous creator to major contributors to the arts.
For more information, please visit www.joycegordongallery.com.

National Poetry Month Building-Wide Display Through April, Various Hours, Main Library,
125 14th Street. The Oakland Public Library (OPL) will celebrate National Poetry Month with
an exciting building-wide display. Climbing the buildings stairs will generate a new experience,
as poems will be displayed on all of the staircases, giving visitors a chance to experience poetry
as they move from floor to floor. Posters of concrete poetry, where the shape or design of the
poem is informed by the content, will also be on display. Folks are invited to immerse
themselves in poetry from the librarys top floor to the basement level.The featured poems
include those by Oakland Youth Poet Laureates (www.oaklandlibrary.org/youth-poet-laureates).
Other featured poets include celebrated childrens poets and California poets including
California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. To read the media release on National Poetry
Month, please visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/oak046338. For more information, please
contact Sharon McKellar, Community Relations Director, at smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org or
(510) 238-3513.

Spring Dance Session Through Saturday, May 3, Various Hours, East Oakland Sports Center,
9161 Edes Avenue. The Introductory School of Dance will hold classes on Mondays to
Saturdays during the Spring Dance Session. All Classes meet once a week for five weeks. All
ages, from three to Adult, are encouraged to register for Movement Classes, which includes
dance, gymnastics and martial arts. For more information, please contact Martha L. Zepeda,
Recreation Program Director of Cultural Arts, at mzepeda@oaklandnet.com or (510) 615-5838.

Tumbling/Tot Play Saturdays through May 3, 10:40 - 11:30 a.m., Ira Jinkins Recreation
Center, 9175 Edes Avenue. The weekly Tumbling/Tot Play is designed for children, ages 3 to 5.
This course will be based upon pre-gymnastics skills. Students will learn basic tumbling in the
midst of singing, gross motor activities and game play. For more information, please contact
Donte Watson, Recreation Center Director, at (510) 615-5959.

Ready, Set, Connect! Free Computer Help Available at Six Library Locations Through May,
Various Times, Main Library, Asian Branch, Csar E. Chvez Branch, Dimond Branch,
Eastmont Branch and Rockridge Branch. Patrons will be able to get free computer help at
scheduled times. Thanks to a partnership with Community Technology Network, the Oakland
Public Library has trained young adults to provide free computer help at these six library
locations. Ready, Set, Connect! is a professional development program designed to help Oakland
youth between the ages of 16 and 24 discover the professional skills necessary for technologyfocused careers. For a schedule and other details, please visit http://bit.ly/GAczwU. For more
information, please contact Lana Adlawan, Supervising Librarian, at
ladlawan@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-7613.

Youth Club Saturdays through May 31, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peralta Hacienda Historical Park,
2465 34th Avenue. For ages 5 to 15, this free youth club includes activities like organic cooking
& gardening, hands-on history activities, arts & crafts and environmental education. For more
information, please visit www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

Healthy Living For Seniors First Tuesdays through June 3, 10:30 a.m. to Noon,
North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. The UC Cooperative
Extension will provide information about nutrition, exercise and health at these events held the
first Tuesday of each month. There will be healthy cooking demonstrations, low-cost recipes and
gifts including measuring spoons and reusable grocery bags. For more information, please
contact Mary Norton, Center Director, at mnorton@oaklandnet.com or (510) 597-5085.

Pre-K Play: Parent-Toddler Playgroups Wednesdays and Fridays through June 6, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Avenue and Willie Keyes Recreation
Center, 3131 Union Street. Toddlers up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to come
out and participate in arts & crafts, music, story time with the Oakland Public Library,
gardening, Magic Movement Company, parent support & education, field trips to favorite local
destinations and other fun-filled activities. Free healthy snacks will be provided. For more
information, please contact Erin Burton, ADA/Inclusion Services, at eburton@oaklandnet.com
or (510) 615-5980/(510) 867-0732 (Habla Espanol).

What I Hear, I Keep: Stories from Oaklands Griots Wednesdays to Saturdays through
2014, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peralta House Museum of History and Community, 2465 34th Avenue.
A visual and audio art exhibit featuring the voices of African American Oaklanders who
recorded the stories of their lives through the Griot Initiative of StoryCorps, a national nonprofit
oral history project. Their voices emanate from a gigantic horse, designed and built by Walter
Hood, an African American sculptor and landscape architect. For more information, please visit
www.peraltahacienda.org or call (510) 532-9142.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 11, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., First
Mt. Sinai, 1970 86th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based organizations are
continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community members can get
involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and faith leaders in
areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are accompanied by
other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is to reach out to
communities affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 639-1440 or email
fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

The Science Of Art Spring Open House Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., The
Crucible, 1260 7th Street. Getting creative in industrial arts means developing a scientific
understanding of the temperatures, physics, processes and forces necessary to shape metal, glass,
stone, wood and other material. At the open house, Crucible faculty, staff, artists and partner
organizations will highlight the scientific principles, inquiry and exploration behind the fine and
industrial arts methods taught and practiced here. This free, family-friendly event is a great
chance to visit The Crucible and connect with Oaklands creative community. Enjoy live studio
demonstrations, performances, exhibits and a gallery show. For more information, please visit
http://thecrucible.org/events/2014-science-art/.

Jack of All Trades Market Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Jack London Square,
foot of Broadway. A curated mix of local makers, indie designers, antiquers, collectors, artists,
start-ups and more participate in this eclectic market featuring one-of-a-kind items, live music
and several free DIY workshops for all ages. For more information, please visit

www.jacklondonsquare.com or call (510) 645-9292.

Book Talk with Anthony Marra Saturday, April 12, 1:00 p.m., Dimond Branch Library, 3565
Fruitvale Avenue. Anthony Marras New York Times bestselling debut novel, A Constellation of
Vital Phenomena, is about the transcendent power of love in wartime. The story is set in
Chechnya in the turbulent years immediately following the dissolution of the USSR. From these
bleak circumstances, Mr. Marra conjures a stirring tapestry of compassion, betrayal and
forgiveness. The Washington Post called the novel ... a flash in the heavens that makes you
look up and believe in miracles. Join Mr. Marra for a reading and discussion of A Constellation
of Vital Phenomena, which was long-listed for the National Book Award, won the National
Book Critics Circles John Leonard Prize and made numerous Top Ten lists in 2013. Books will
be available for purchase from Laurel Bookstore. For more information, please contact Sarah
Hodgson, Branch Manager, at shodgson@oaklandlibrary.org or 482-7844.

Oakland Wiki: Recent Immigrant Communities Saturday, April 12, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.,
Temescal Branch Library, 5205 Telegraph Avenue. In this session, participants will provide
Oakland Wiki with information about recent immigrant communities in the city. If you are part
of an immigrant group or have first-hand familiarity or experience with one, please come and
share your knowledge. For more information, please contact Steve Lavoie, Branch Manager, at
slavoie@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 597-5049.

Handels Easter Messiah Sunday, April 13, 5:30 p.m., Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121
Harrison Street. Oakland Symphony Chorus Music Director Lynne Morrow will lead the
Chorus, guest artists and members of the Oakland East Bay Symphony in a performance of
Handels iconic oratorio. Audience members will be invited to sing along with the Hallelujah
Chorus. For more information, please visit www.oaklandsymphonychorus.org.

2014 Illuminating Ideas: 2014 Energy & Sustainability Summit Wednesday, April 16, 7:00
a.m. - Noon, Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway. Hosted by the Oakland
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the summit will explore how energy, sustainability and
green technology are contributing the economic growth in the East Bay. Jon Wellinghoff,
Immediate Past Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission, will be the keynote speaker.
To register for the summit, please visit
http://business.oaklandchamber.com/events/details/economic-development-summit-2823.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 18, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.,
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 988 85th Avenue. The City of Oakland and local faith-based
organizations are continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community
members can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and
faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are
accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is
to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 6391440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Homebuyer Education Workshop Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fruitvale - San
Antonio Senior Center, 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 201. Come and learn at this day-long
workshop that will cover topics ranging from basic financial planning to mortgage assistance
programs and working with real estate agents to taxes and insurance. For more information or to
register, please visit http://theunitycouncilhoc.eventbrite.com.

Party for the Planet: Oakland Zoo Action for Wildlife Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road. Celebrate Earth Day at the Oakland Zoo with a Party

for the Planet. Explore a wide variety of hand-on Earth Stations, visit with local environmental
organizations, get your face painted, observe beautiful animals and enjoy a day of education and
fun. Marvel at a show by Trapeze Arts of West Oakland. Play with the gigantic earth ball. See
live animal presentations. When people and animals learn to live together sustainably, it is a true
party for the planet. For more information, please visit www.oaklandzoo.org.

Oakland Drop Beats Music Crawl Saturday, April 19, 2:00 - 11:30 p.m., Various Locations.
This free, all-age event features 25 live acts from the Bay Area at 10 venues throughout
downtown. For more information, please visit www.oaklanddropsbeats.com.

Stacks n Sausages Easter Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 20, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Lincoln
Square Recreation Center, 250 10th Street. The Wa Sung Community Service Clubs hosts the
58th annual Stacks n Sausages Easter Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy entertainment, community
booths, games and giveaways. For more information, please contact Roland with Wa Sung
Community Service Club at wasungserviceclub@gmail.com or (510) 334-2986.

Lake Chabot Golf Course Easter Brunch Sunday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Lake
Chabot Golf Course, 11450 Golf Links Road. The Easter Brunch buffet will feature a variety of
tasty food, ranging from pancakes, eggs benedict, bacon, fresh fruit, prime rib, sliced roast,
turkey breast, sliced ham, crab cakes and more. For a discount of $3 per person, please R.S.V.P.
by April 14. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Rob Lopez, Director
of Food and Beverage, at rlopez@lakechabotgolf.com or (510) 351-5812.

Oakland Veg Week Monday, April 21 - Sunday, April 27, Various Hours and Locations. This
week of empowerment encourages Oaklanders to pledge to be vegetarian for the week. Oakland
Veg Week consists of events to help community members learn about the benefits of a plantbased diet to their health, to the environment and for animals. Participating restaurants are adding
menu options or offering specials. For more information, please visit www.oaklandveg.com/vegweek.

Urban Homesteading Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale
Avenue. Rachel Kaplan, lead author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable
Living, will give a talk about the urban homestead in general, using examples from her urban
homestead in particular. She will discuss food growing, animal tending, bee keeping, seed
saving, water and energy conservation, kitchen skilling, medicine making, urban permaculture
and the work that goes into building a resilient community. For more information, please contact
Sarah Hodgson, Branch Manager, at shodgson@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 482-7844.

Poetry Reading and Open Mic Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., Montclair Branch Library, 1687
Mountain Boulevard. Come celebrate National Poetry Month at Montclair Branch. Five local
poets will read their poetry, followed by an open mic. Poets reading include Grace Marie
Grafton, Stewart Florsheim, Barbara Joan Tiger Bass, Heather Angier and Cyrus Armajani.
Linda Brown, past president of the California Writers Club, will emcee. For more information,
please contact Lynne Cutler, Branch Manager, at lcutler@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 482-7810.

Montclair Restaurant Walk Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Montclair Village, between
Thornhill Drive and Park Boulevard. Stroll through Montclair Village for tastings at numerous
locations. All proceeds benefit the Montclair Lions Club Charities and local nonprofits. Many of
the areas fine retailers, bars and eateries will be open during and after the event. For more
information, please call (510) 339-0233.
Getting EveryoneOn: Creating An Inclusive Digital Society Wednesday, April 23, 11:00 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m., Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 4, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The Internet has
dramatically transformed our lives, yet one in four households is without Internet access at
home. Lack of access impacts some of our most vulnerable populations, including minorities,
seniors and low-income households. EveryoneOn is a national nonprofit aiming to close the
digital divide. To register for the session, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gettingeveryoneon-creating-an-inclusive-digital-society-tickets-10943439121. For more information,
please visit www.everyoneon.org.

Adult Sports Bowling League Wednesdays from April 23 through May 28, AMF South Shore
Lanes, 300 Park Street, Alameda. Oakland Parks & Recreation hosts this fun league.
Registration rates include registration fees, shoes and bowling balls. For more information,
please contact Renee Tucker, Recreation Leader II, at (510) 2382952.

Oakland Small Business Banking Forum Thursday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.,
Washington Inn, 495 10th Street. Participate in small business banking discussions with bankers
experienced in small business lending and other technical advisors. Improve your understanding
of how banks evaluate business loan requests and hear advisors communicate realistic solutions
to barriers. R.S.V.P. by April 22 to SFCommunityAffairs@FDIC.gov is required. Breakfast and
lunch will be provided. Space is limited. For more information, please call (415) 808-8241 or
email jgordon@fdic.gov.

Film Screening Friday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., The Forum, Laney College, 900 Fallon Street. The
Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) will host a special
screening of Inequality for All, a documentary on the widening economic gap from Robert
Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, that won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. and the film begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be a discussion following the
screening. This free event commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty and is a
pre-event for the March to End Poverty on May 17. For tickets and more information, please
visit https://inequalityforallacocap.eventbrite.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, April 25, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., At
Thy Word, 8915 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faith-based
organizations are continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community
members can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and
faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are
accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is
to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 6391440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Pickin On The Potomac Bluegrass Series Friday, April 25, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Presidential
Yacht USS Potomac, 540 Water Street. Enjoy the foot-stompin good sounds from the popular
bluegrass band Blue & Lonesome during this dockside event. Beverages and bar nibbles will be
available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (510) 627-1215.
Earth Day Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Various Oakland Locations. Help clean, green
and beautifyOakland at sites throughout the Citysparks, streets, creeks and waterways. While
supplies last, volunteers will receive a free reusable bag and giveaways from Chinook Book,
Numi Tea and Clif Bar. For more information, please visit www.oaklandearthday.org, email the
EarthDay Coordinatorat adoptaspot@oaklandnet.com orcall the Public Works Events Hotline
at (510) 238-7611.

Zoovie Night Saturday, April 26, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Zimmer Auditorium, Oakland Zoo, 9777
Golf Links Road. Put on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole
family. Bring your pillows, blankets and chairs to snuggle up in the auditorium for a specially
selected animal- or nature-themed movie. Meet some of the zoos nocturnal animals brought to
you by Roosevelt, the Oakland Zoos costumed alligator mascot. Hot chocolate and popcorn will
be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own treats and traditional family movie fare.
Pre-registration is required. For more information, please visit www.oaklandzoo.org or call
(510) 632-9525, ext. 220.

The Rhythms of Cuba Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m., Main Library, Bradley Walters
Community Room, 125 14th Street. It will be getting a little loud at the Main Library when
members of the Tumbao Quartet give a special presentation of the authentic rhythms of Cuba.
Come find out what makes Cuban rhythm tick, whether it is in the form of the mambo, cha cha
cha, rumba or bolero. Attendees will also learn about the enticing connection Cuban rhythm has
with American jazz. Members of the Tumbao Quartet will discuss the origins of the music and
life on the island. The lineup includes esteemed Cuban percussionist Carlos Caro, bassist Rob
Fisher and pianist Murray Low. Fronting the band is sax/flutist Paul Vornhagen, co-leader of
Tumbao Bravo, the award winning Cuban jazz combo. Paul has also visited Cuba, where he
performed with members of the Buena Vista Social Club. For more information, please contact
Catherine Jennings, Librarian I, at cjennings@oaklandlibrary.org or (510) 238-3138.
CHP Free Teen Driver Safety Class Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Oakland CHP Office, 3601
Telegraph Avenue. In partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) has created the Start Smart Program that teaches teens and their
parents about safe driving habits and informs them of the responsibilities and dangers associated
with operating a motor vehicle. At least one parent or guardian should attend with their teen
driver. To attend the free class, please call (510) 450-3821.

Jacks Night Market Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Jack London Square, foot of Broadway.
Enjoy a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve at this event, which is held in
conjunction with First Fridays. There will be an eclectic mix of local artisans, local designers,
fine crafts, food and drinks. From quirky street performers to local fruit purveyors, this vibrant
outdoor bazaar offers something for everyone. For more information, please visit
www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Ceasefire Oakland/LifeLines To Healing Night Walk Friday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Allen
Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Boulevard. The City of Oakland and local faithbased organizations are continuing neighborhood Night Walks on Fridays as a way community
members can get involved in Operation Ceasefire. These walks are organized by residents and
faith leaders in areas where Ceasefire is focused. Volunteers are trained in advance and are
accompanied by other volunteers for the duration of the walk. The purpose of the Night Walk is
to reach out to communities affected by violence. For more information, please call (510) 6391440 or email fridaycommunitynightwalks@gmail.com.

Vintage Car And Truck Show Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Jack London Square,
foot of Broadway. From car buffs to two-wheeled enthusiasts, this celebration of vintage
vehicles will fill the waterfront with rare models for all to enjoy, along with live music from Hot
Rod Jukebox and a tasty barbeque with the Oakland firefighters. The event will showcase dozen
of pre-1980s cars, trucks and motorcycles. For more information, please visit
www.jacklondonsquare.com.

Mayors Town Hall Meeting In Police Area 3 Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bret

Harte Middle School, 3700 Coolidge Avenue. Join Mayor Jean Quan, Interim Police Chief Sean
Whent and OUSD Superintendent Gary Yee in a conversation on Public Safety in Oakland. Over
the last year, Oakland has been transforming its police services by creating neighborhood-level
geographic accountability, implementing Ceasefire and hiring more officers. The next phase of
Public Safety planning begins now with a series of town hall meetings in each Police Area to
gather community feedback and work together to grow police-community collaboration. Key
topics will include how we strengthen community policing, how we can work with our schools
and how we can improve employment opportunities. The town hall meetings are open to all
members of our community, regardless of which Police Area they reside or work in. Free
childcare will be provided. To view a flyer with all of the meeting dates, please visit
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/w/OAK045751. For more information, please contact Joe DeVries,
Assistant to the City Administrator, at jdevries@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3083.

Oakland Internet Cat Festival Saturday, May 10, 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., West Grand Avenue
between Broadway and Telegraph Avenue. A celebration of cats, art and technology, the event
will include free art projects, bands, food trucks and vendors. The screenings will begin at
sundown when cat videos are projected on to the Great Wall of Oakland. Proceeds benefit the
Oakland-East Bay SPCA. For more information, please visit www.oaklandcatvidfest.com.
Respectfully submitted,

/s/
FRED BLACKWELL
City Administrator

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Rose, Patricia
Rose, Patricia
FW: Announcement: Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Open House Coming Up
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:19:54 AM
Telegraph Public Open House Flyer-Final.pdf
onewaycycletrack_planters.jpg

Greetings Leaders,

Please see email below from Dave Campbell including attachment regarding
Telegraph Avenue project and feel free to share with neighbors, listservs, etc.

For further information, contact Dave Campbell, Advocacy Director, Bike East B
ay and he can be reached at dave@bikeeastbay.org. More information can be found at
:www.BikeEastBay.org/Telegraph.

Respectfully,

Patricia Rose
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Neighborhood Services Division
City of Oakland
Oakland Police Department
(510) 238-6822
From: dave.campbell62@gmail.com [mailto:dave.campbell62@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Dave Campbell
Neighborhood Leaders:

Please spread the word to your friends and groups that our moment in history to build great bikeways on
Telegraph Avenue is upon us. Three public open houses have been scheduled for April 24, April 26 and
May 1 for initial input on design options for new bikeways and pedestrian safety improvements for
Telegraph Ave. Here is an announcement you can blast out there. Also, I'm including three Facebook
events we have created for each public open house--please 'Like' and share:

Facebook Events:
Open House #1 April 24:https://www.facebook.com/events/1428112957437039/?
ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Open House #2 April 26:https://www.facebook.com/events/818801104814676/?

ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Open House #3 May 1:https://www.facebook.com/events/633908003329112/?

ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Attached is the City of Oakland's official flyer for the open houses, and a graphic you can use to promote
our goal of parking-protected bikeways on Telegraph Ave. Thanks for spreading the word and I hope you
can make it to one of these upcoming open houses and show your support for completing the Telegraph
Avenue bikeway. Food trucks on site 30 minutes prior to fuel your support!

Let me know if you have any questions, thanks and hopefully see you April 20 for our 'Telegraph Walk.'
2pm at Mixing Bowl meet up.

--
Dave Campbell

Advocacy Director
Bike East Bay
**************************
Office: 495 Embarcadero at Jack London Square in Oakland
Mail: PO Box 1736, Oakland, CA 94604
Telephone: (510) 845-RIDE
BikeEastBay.org
Bike East Baywelcomes everyone to be a part of our people-powered movement. After four exciting,
successful decades as the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, we are reintroducing ourselves with a new name
and identity.Click hereto learn more about our name change.
*******************************************************
Help Build the Telegraph Avenue Bikeway
Oakland is planning bicycling, walking and transit improvements for Telegraph Avenue and now is our
best opportunity to date to build a great bikeway on Telegraph Ave. Please come to an upcoming public
open house to find out what design options are being considered, provide your feedback, and help our
partners at Bike East Bay build a great bikeway for you to ride on Telegraph Avenue.
What you can do:
Attend an upcoming public open house where you can review initial design options for a better, safer
Telegraph that works for all users.
April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph [Pre-Meet Up 5:00pm out front
of the Church to prepare. Annakoot Indian food truck on site to feed you]
April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street [Pre-Meet Up 9:30am out
front to prepare. Food trucks on site with coffee, pastries]
May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street) [PreMeet Up 5:30pm out front to prepare. Go Streatery food truck on site to fuel your support!]
Volunteer: contact Dave Campbell atdave@bikeeastbay.orgif you want to help talk bikes with
businesses on Telegraph Ave, or distribute flyers for the upcoming open houses.
Oakland is ready to show you their first protected bikeway designs (cycle tracks), as shown is the Figure
above. Imagine being separated from moving traffic by a row of parked cars. You can make it happen by
attending a workshop and volunteering.

More information at:www.BikeEastBay.org/Telegraph

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Harris, Monica on behalf of Kalb, Dan

Cook, Brigitte
FW: Humanist Hall and Women Against Rape fines
Monday, October 05, 2015 3:05:00 PM

This is in your district.

Monica Harris

Community Liaison
District 1, Councilmember Dan Kalb
City Council | City of Oakland
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Ste. 234 | Oakland, CA 94612
510-238-7014
Click this link to subscribe to Council Member Kalb's newsletter.

From: Matthew Hornyak [mailto:matth@funtruth.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9:18 PM
To: Minor, Gregory; Kalb, Dan
Subject: Humanist Hall and Women Against Rape fines

Hi,
I'm an Oakland homeowner in Longfellow.
http://m.eastbayexpress.com/CultureSpyBlog/archives/2015/07/21/oaklands-humanist-halldeclared-a-nuisance
If this story is true, it sure seems extreme to fine a church for having a ceremony for Women
Against Rape councilors.
I would hope that there were other solutions offered and that fines were not the first resort.
Thanks,
Matt

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Parks, Jamie
Bolotina, Olga
Luby, Oliver
FW: Telegraph Avenue Open House Flyer
Thursday, April 03, 2014 3:16:44 PM
Telegraph Public Open House Flyer-Final.pdf

Hi Olga - Good to see you walking to work this morning! As discussed, we'd love to have D1
distribute information about the Telegraph Avenue open houses through whatever communication
channels you think appropriate (eg, Twitter, website, email lists, etc.). I've attached a flyer you can
use if desired.

Also, please let me know if you need any information about the project in advance of the open
houses.

Best,
Jamie

From: Parks, Jamie

Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 3:11 PM
Subject: Telegraph Avenue Open House Flyer

All,

This is a quick reminder that the first of our 3 Telegraph Avenue open houses is only 3 weeks away.
The open houses will be an important opportunity to get feedback on our initial design concepts for
the corridor and I hope you are able to attend. The open houses will be held at the following
locations:

April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph

April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street
May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street)

We'll be distributing flyers throughout the corridor over the next week and doing other outreach as
well, but we'd also appreciate you passing this information to any email lists, groups, or others who
you think would be interested. I've attached a flyer that you can send, which is also posted on our
website at:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/pwa/documents/marketingmaterial/oak046382.pdf

In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions about the project. Thank you for your
continued interest in a better Telegraph Avenue!

Best,
Jamie

Jamie Parks, AICP

Complete Streets Program Manager

Transportation Planning and Funding Division

City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4344 | Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.6613| 510.318.1425 Mobile

Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566

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Loakal
Kalb, Dan
News from Loakal/Leo"s Music Club/Destiny Arts/Telegraph Complete Streets Open Houses
Friday, March 28, 2014 5:54:04 PM

loakalgraphicwithhead

Dear Folks,

karenanddad

My dad was in town

recently to watch me
receive an award for
being a "a do-gooder"
and it was good timing
since the San Francisco
Chronicle published a
cover story about Scenic
East Bay's epic struggle
to stop the proposed 5
additional Bay Bridge
billboards.
My attempts to start a
The original Hester the Pester with #2 daughter
new food pod called
Bites in Uptown was
Bitten by Downtown,
meaning that it was squashed. But look for Bites Off Broadway starting May 9th.
I was interviewed about what makes a Temescal hipster by British radio station Monocle. (start at
minute 27 to hear the Oakland segment)
Hope to see you at some of these exciting events around town below.
Karen Hester
Hesternet.net
The Square
showing at The New Parkway

Unknown
Sunday, March 30, 8:50pm
Thurs, April 3, 7pm
I was in Egypt in 2012 (you can read my blog here)
and this film is heartbreaking and inspiring and
deserves a wide audience.
The Egyptian Revolution has been an ongoing
rollercoaster over the past two and a half years.
Through the news, we only get a glimpse of the
bloodiest battle, an election, or a million man march.
At the beginning of July 2013, we witnessed the
second president deposed within the space of three
years. This film is an immersive experience,
transporting the viewer deeply into the intense
emotional drama and personal stories behind the
news. It is the inspirational story of young people
claiming their rights, struggling through multiple
forces, in the fight to create a society of conscience.

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IMPACT
Destiny Arts Youth Performance
Company
April 4 April 13, 2014
Laney College Odell Johnson Theater 900
Fallon Street, Oakland, CA
Friday, April 4 7:30pm
Saturday, April 5 7:30pm
Friday, April 11 7:30pm

Saturday, April 12 2pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, April 13 5pm
PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!
The Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company breaks it all down in their latest show entitled
Impact. This provocative look into the lives of teenagers forging common ground across personal,
social and political challenges features fresh hip hop, modern and aerial dance, and moving
theatrical performances. Guest artists include Amelia Rudolph of the internationally acclaimed
vertical dance company, BANDALOOP, world renowned choreographer, Evelyn Thomas, from the
original Broadway cast of The Wiz and artistic director of Nuba Dance Theater, Marc Bamuthi
Joseph, formerly of Youth Speaks and currently the Performing Arts Director at the Yerba Buena
Center for the Arts in San Francisco, and a fabulous array of talented Destiny instructors and
alumni.
City of Oakland EarthEXPO
Wednesday, April 9, 10 am 2 pm
I'm coordinating the mobile food with
Ebbett's To Go, Liba Falafel, Annakoot,

oak046079

Stroopie's Gourmet and Beulah's Beans

Leo's Music Club in the

Temescal
At Planning Commission on
Wed, April 16th, 6pm, City Hall,
Room 1

leos

Please support a live music

venue (something the
Temescal desperately needs).
If you can't make the meeting
and speak, do write the
Planning Commission:
Read my blog here for more
details

Wanna See Complete Streets along

Telegraph?
Telegraph Complete Streets Open
Houses Coming Up:
Thurs, April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe
Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph
Saturday, April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith
Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street
with coffee/tea/pastries by GetGoes
Thurs, May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist

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Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible

entrance at 411 28th Street)
Go Streatery Food Truck starting at
5:30pm
And because no street is complete without street food, food trucks will be available at least 30
minutes before each event.
You can find the fascinating summary report here based on over 1100 surveys. A strong consensus
that it currently serves motorists well, but not so much transit riders, bicyclists and walkers along
with a similar consensus of what the issues are.

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Haleh Zandi, Planting Justice

Lambert, Dannette
Planting Justice celebrates four years!
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:40:33 PM
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We are happy to
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Planting Justice
team - we've now
grown to 20 staff
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he's deeply
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Friendly Aquaponics is leading an intensive
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Our new Urban Farm and Training Center will use

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at Keller
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The mission of the Indigenous Farming

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Cook, Brigitte
Kalb, Dan
RE: Humanist Hall and Women Against Rape fines
Monday, October 05, 2015 3:45:36 PM

Thanks Monica, we are working on this one.

__________________________________________________

Brigitte Cook, Community Liaison

From: Harris, Monica On Behalf Of Kalb, Dan

Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 3:06 PM
To: Cook, Brigitte
Subject: FW: Humanist Hall and Women Against Rape fines

This is in your district.

Monica Harris

Community Liaison
District 1, Councilmember Dan Kalb
City Council | City of Oakland
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Ste. 234 | Oakland, CA 94612
510-238-7014
Click this link to subscribe to Council Member Kalb's newsletter.

From: Matthew Hornyak [mailto:matth@funtruth.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9:18 PM
To: Minor, Gregory; Kalb, Dan
Subject: Humanist Hall and Women Against Rape fines

Hi,
I'm an Oakland homeowner in Longfellow.
http://m.eastbayexpress.com/CultureSpyBlog/archives/2015/07/21/oaklands-humanist-halldeclared-a-nuisance
If this story is true, it sure seems extreme to fine a church for having a ceremony for Women
Against Rape councilors.
I would hope that there were other solutions offered and that fines were not the first resort.
Thanks,
Matt

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McElhaney, Lynette
Susan Shawl
Kaplan, Rebecca; Kalb, Dan; Farmer, Casey
Re: Humanist Hall
Friday, July 17, 2015 6:36:54 AM

Susan,
Thank you for your message. I just learned of this yesterday and reached out to Humanist Hall to find out precisely
what's going on. While they started an online petition, no one had previously reached out to our office for help. In
response to my inquiry I received an email from Florence yesterday and will begin to investigate the situation.
I too share your appreciation for Humanist Hall. We will look into the situation and work on a solution that honors
the legacy and purpose of this Oakland institution.
Kind regards, Lynette
Sent by Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney from my iPad. Please excuse any typos or errors.
> On Jul 17, 2015, at 12:43 AM, Susan Shawl <jazzfan1@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Hello Lynette, Rebecca and Dan,
>
> I've just learned that Humanist Hall is in jeopardy of being closed due to it being labeled a public nuisance of
some sort.
>
> This building is so very needed in Oakland. There are very few places where non-profit groups can meet for a
reasonable amount of money. The Wellstone Democratic Club has held their monthly meetings there since before I
joined in 2005. I've also attended retreats there held by Jewish Voice for Peace, meetings organized by Mayor
Quan etc. Library's and churches are either always booked, don't have a large enough space, or no kitchen facility
available.
>
> Oakland badly needs meeting spaces that are handicap accessible, have kitchens and provide space for a variety of
uses; having seating arranged in a circle and/or seating arranged "auditorium" style, or with tables and chairs, for
either classroom style or banquet room style.
>
> I ask that you strongly consider the downside of loosing this valuable community asset.
>
> Thanks
> Susan Shawl
> District 1.

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Bolotina, Olga
Parks, Jamie; Luby, Oliver
RE: NACTO Road Show/Telegraph Avenue Update
Monday, March 17, 2014 9:17:27 PM

Hello Jamie,

Sorry for the delay. And thank you for keeping us in a loop!

April 10 is already on our schedules. Thank you!

Im sure that Dan and/or one of us will be attending on April 11th. Thank you!

Warmly,

Olga

Olga A. Bolotina
Community Outreach Director
Office of District One City Councilmember Dan Kalb
City of Oakland
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 230, Oakland, CA 94612
Direct: 510-238-7240
obolotina@oaklandnet.com

From: Parks, Jamie

Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 4:20 PM
To: Luby, Oliver; Bolotina, Olga
Subject: NACTO Road Show/Telegraph Avenue Update

Olga and Oliver,

I'm trying to cover 3 items in a single email.

First, I wanted to follow-up on the invite Iris sent a couple weeks for our April 11 Oakland bike
program forum (attached). We're bringing a great set of national experts to town and I'm hoping for
an informative and engaging discussion on the future of bicycling in Oakland. Can you please
confirm whether you and/or CM Kalb are able to attend? Note that there is also a separate but
related event on the evening of April 10 that Bike East Bay is organizing. I'm happy to answer any
questions you may have about either event (e.g., what it is, why we feel it is important, etc.).

Second, I wanted to provide a quick update on Telegraph Avenue. We will have 3 public open houses
in late April/early May to collect feedback on preliminary design options:

April 24, Beebe Memorial, 3900 Telegraph (Thursday evening)

April 26, Faith Presbyterian, 49th/Webster (Saturday afternoon) - Pending confirmation from

venue
May 1, Humanist Hall, 27th St (Thursday evening)

Our survey got 1100 responses, and we saw overwhelming support for better bicycle and pedestrian
facilities even from current drivers (see attached graph). As discussed with Oliver a couple weeks
ago, we are looking at several options which we will present at these meetings. Please let me know
if you need any more information in advance of the open houses.

Finally, we are working to install a 1-day, 1-block demonstration protected bikeway (i.e., cycle track)
on Telegraph Avenue for Bike to Work Day (May 8). It will be located from 27th to Sycamore in the
southbound direction and will showcase some of the open house concepts in real life. We are
working with Bike East Bay on the logistics.

I'm happy to discuss more and provide additional information if it would be helpful. I'll also let you
know when the open house announcement is ready, and hopefully your office can help spread the
word.

Best,
Jamie

Jamie Parks, AICP

Complete Streets Program Manager
Transportation Planning and Funding Division
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4344 | Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.6613| 510.318.1425 Mobile

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Farmer, Casey
"Dave Campbell"; Cook, Brigitte; Bolotina, Olga; Kalb, Dan
Parks, Jamie
RE: Telegraph Avenue Open House Flyer
Friday, April 04, 2014 5:00:23 PM

Thanks Dave! Were spreading the word!

From: dave.campbell62@gmail.com [mailto:dave.campbell62@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Dave Campbell

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 4:12 PM
To: Cook, Brigitte; Bolotina, Olga; Kalb, Dan; Farmer, Casey
Cc: Parks, Jamie
Subject: Fwd: Telegraph Avenue Open House Flyer

Councilmembers Kalb and McElhaney:

Our two most favorite Councilmembers, would you be able to send out to your email lists the
official announcements of upcoming Telegraph Avenue Complete Street Project Open
Houses April 24, April 26 and May 1, attached from Jamie Parks' email. Jamie has previously
sent similar information to you. So, I am giving you this friendly reminder. We are also
reaching out to all the businesses on Telegraph Ave to let them know about the open houses.
We plan to inform more people about this project than any other project we have ever worked
on.
In connection with this, we are setting up a 'protected bikeway' demo on Telegraph Ave at
27th St on Bike to Work Day Thursday May 8 to show the public what the preferred design
option is for a new Telegraph Avenue bikeway, from our perspective. We would love for you
to hop on your bikes and ride down Telegraph Ave, through our protected bikeway. The
location for the demo is Telegraph Ave & 27th St, on the in-bound side of Telegraph, in front
of the Telegraph Lofts. Save the date and plan to stop by. This will be a great media
opportunity for you as well.
Let me know if you have any questions and thanks again for your support.
Dave Campbell
Advocacy Director
Bike East Bay
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Parks, Jamie <JParks@oaklandnet.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 3:11 PM
Subject: Telegraph Avenue Open House Flyer
To:
All,
This is a quick reminder that the first of our 3 Telegraph Avenue open houses is only 3 weeks
away. The open houses will be an important opportunity to get feedback on our initial design
concepts for the corridor and I hope you are able to attend. The open houses will be held at
the following locations:

April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph

April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street

May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th
Street)
We'll be distributing flyers throughout the corridor over the next week and doing other
outreach as well, but we'd also appreciate you passing this information to any email lists,
groups, or others who you think would be interested. I've attached a flyer that you can send,
which is also posted on our website at:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/pwa/documents/marketingmaterial/oak046382.pdf
In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions about the project. Thank you for
your continued interest in a better Telegraph Avenue!
Best,
Jamie
Jamie Parks, AICP
Complete Streets Program Manager
Transportation Planning and Funding Division
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4344 | Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.6613| 510.318.1425 Mobile

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-Dave Campbell
Advocacy Director
Bike East Bay
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Office: 419 Water St. at Jack London Square in Oakland
Mail: PO Box 1736, Oakland, CA 94604
Telephone: (510) 845-RIDE
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successful decades as the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, we are reintroducing ourselves with a new name
and identity.Click hereto learn more about our name change.

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Parks, Jamie
Bolotina, Olga
RE: Telegraph Avenue Preliminary Design Options Report
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 11:03:21 AM

Olga - Thanks for the heads up. Just so you know, we're planning an open house format with no
formal presentations. Did CM Kalb want to say anything? I don't have a preference, but if it's
something you want to do we could figure out a time toward to middle of event for him to make
remarks.

Jamie

From: Bolotina, Olga

Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 4:20 PM
To: Parks, Jamie
Subject: RE: Telegraph Avenue Preliminary Design Options Report

Hello Jamie,

Hope this message finds you great! J

Thank you for always keeping our office in the loop! Councilmember Kalb is going to attend April
24th and Oliver May 1st meetings.

Unfortunately, April 26th falls on the Earth Day and our office is going to be working at multiple
locations for that event. It would be great if you could mention to the attendees that we regret to
miss that meeting. Thank you!

All the very best,

Olga

Olga A. Bolotina
Community Outreach Director
Office of District One City Councilmember Dan Kalb
City of Oakland
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 230, Oakland, CA 94612
Direct: 510-238-7240
obolotina@oaklandnet.com

From: Parks, Jamie

Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:38 AM
Subject: Telegraph Avenue Preliminary Design Options Report

All,

In advance of our public open houses over the next 2 weeks, we have completed our initial analysis

of potential design options: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/n/OAK046665. Be warned that it's a large

file (20MB). The report provides a preliminary technical review of many options, but does NOT make
any recommendations. The upcoming open houses will cover the material in the options report in
detail. Based on the feedback we hear as well as technical feasibility, we will develop preliminary
recommendations to share through a subsequent set of public meetings in summer 2014.

Also, we are only one week away from our first open house, and we need your help letting people
know. Please forward to friends, family, and any other groups you can think of who may be
interested. The meeting times/dates are listed below and the event flyer is here
(http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/TelegraphAvenue/OAK046382).

April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph

April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street
May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street)

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the project. Thank you for
your continued interest in a better Telegraph!

Best,
Jamie

Jamie Parks, AICP

Complete Streets Program Manager
Transportation Planning and Funding Division
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4344 | Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.6613| 510.318.1425 Mobile

Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566

www.oaklandpw.com | pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com | Mobile app: SeeClickFix

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Carlo Busby
Telegraph Avenue Redesign - Open Houses
Friday, April 18, 2014 10:01:22 AM

Hello Temescal Merchants.

Here is the latest on City planning for Telegraph Avenue. If you did not send in a survey
or attend the TMA meeting on this topic and would like to voice your concerns make
sure to attend one of the meetings listed below.
Regards,
Carlo
BEGIN FORWARDED MESSAGE:
All,

In advance of our public open houses over the next 2 weeks, we have completed our initial analysis
of potential design options:http://www2.oaklandnet.com/n/OAK046665. Be warned that it's a large
file (20MB). The report provides a preliminary technical review of many options, but does NOT make
any recommendations. The upcoming open houses will cover the material in the options report in
detail. Based on the feedback we hear as well as technical feasibility, we will develop preliminary
recommendations to share through a subsequent set of public meetings in summer 2014.

Also, we are only one week away from our first open house, and we need your help letting people
know. Please forward to friends, family, and any other groups you can think of who may be
interested. The meeting times/dates are listed below and the event flyer is here
(http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/TelegraphAvenue/OAK046382).

April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph

April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street
May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street)

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the project. Thank you for
your continued interest in a better Telegraph!

Best,
Jamie

Jamie Parks, AICP

Complete Streets Program Manager
Transportation Planning and Funding Division
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4344 | Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.6613|510.318.1425 Mobile

Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566

www.oaklandpw.com|pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com |Mobile app:SeeClickFix

Carlo Busby
Temescal Merchants Association
c/o SAGRADA
4926 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
510-653-7196
carlo@sagrada.com

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Carlo Busby
Temescal Merchants - April Meetings
Tuesday, April 08, 2014 2:12:31 PM

TEMESCAL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

There will be no regular meeting in April.

This month please try to attend one of the community meetings where proposals for the redesign of Telegraph
Avenue will be presented by City staff.
More information here:(www.oaklandnet.com/TelegraphAvenue)
April 24, 6pm - 8pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph
April 26, 10am - 12pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th Street
May 1, 6pm - 8pm, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (accessible entrance at 411 28th Street)

Carlo Busby
Temescal Merchants Association
c/o SAGRADA
4926 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
510-653-7196
carlo@sagrada.com

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Monday, September 08, 2014 11:56:02 AM

Friends,
If you didn't check in with the Oakland Elects website last week
(http://www.oaklandelects.com/), these are the stories you may have missed concerning the
Oakland mayoral election...and you may have missed quite a bit.
* Oakland blogger Zennie Abraham is reporting a new poll out that shows Kaplan, Quan, and
Tuman leading the mayoral race. Abraham released no details about the poll, other than that it
was commissioned by the Jobs and Housing Coalition, and that more information on the poll
is supposed to be released later this week.
* There were multiple stories on the proposed Coliseum City project, which Mayor Jean Quan
is hoping will be the solution to building a new stadium for the Raiders and keeping them in
Oakland.
* "Urban Shield" held its annual police training conference and police equipment vendor show
in Oakland, with several mayoral candidates taking positions on the controversial program.
* Bryan Parker released a lengthy statement criticizing the mayor and the City Council for not
responding to his call for an emergency meeting to address what Mr. Parker calls Oakland's
"current safety crisis."
* KQED released audiotapes of the opening statements of the seven candidates who
participated in the John George Democratic Club endorsement forum at Humanist Hall last
week.
* Dan Siegel announced he was starting a pro bono lawyers support group for undocumented
immigrant children, and challenged Oakland city officials to also provide assistance
* The campaign of Ken Houston complained about the way their candidate was portrayed in
the San Francisco Chronicle's roundup of Oakland mayoral candidates, in which Mr. Houston
was quoted as saying he liked Tequila, motorcycles, and women.
* The Oakland Public Ethics Commission released a new online tool to analyze campaign
contributions in the Oakland mayoral race
* Waste Management began a drive to collect signatures to put a referendum on the ballot in
an attempt to win back the new Oakland garbage disposal contract they recently lost in a vote
by City Council. The issue is important to the mayoral race because two candidates voted on
the contract when it came before the Council.
* Oakland Magazine published a new article analyzing the affect of ranked choice voting on
the Oakland mayoral race
* Rebecca Kaplan announced a proposal to require the city to recruit more Oakland residents

as police officers
* Oakland Local online newspaper looked at the affect of twitter on the Oakland mayoral race
* The East Bay Express reported on the candidate debate sponsored by the Alameda County
Democratic Party
* A new local website, Oakland Mayor 2014, released candidate responses regarding support
for the Oakland minimum wage ballot measure (Measure FF) on the November ballot
We urge you to check into the Oakland Elects website often, as stories change daily. But as
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:58:33 AM
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Please see invitation below and attached for next Nor. Cal climate mobilization planning meeting. Feel free to pass
this on!

Northern California Climate Mobilization

Join us to plan for amass march and rally

leading up to the Paris COP21* UN climate talks.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

7 pm 9 pm

at the Humanist Hall

390 27th Street, Oakland
(between Telegraph and Broadway on 27th Street)

Please join us for this fourth planning meeting aimedto coordinate a mass
march and rally in Oakland from the Lake Merritt Amphitheater to Oakland City
Hall on November 21st as a lead up to the Paris UN COP21 climate meeting
(Nov 30 Dec 11).We are a network that has grown and expanded from the
groups who organized the Northern California People's Climate Rally in
Oakland on September 21, 2014, in solidarity with the People's Climate March

in New York.Our point of unity are on the reverse side.We need activists to
join our committees:outreach, media/messaging, and logistics.And please
reach out to your networks and invite other groups to this meeting to help
build for climate action.
Contact us atinfo@norcalclimatemob.net.

*COP21 is the 21st "Conference of the Parties" held by the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change.The conference objective is to
achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, from all the
nations of the world.

Challenging climate catastrophe

the Northern California ClimateMobilization demands

A global agreement to implement

dramatic and rapid reduction in
global warming pollution

Keep fossil fuels in the ground!

100% clean, safe, renewable energy!

End all fracking, tar sands mining and pipelines, offshore drilling, arctic
drilling.

Stop expansion of the extractiveeconomy. Wind, solar, geothermal

power now.
No coal exports or crude-by-rail bomb trains in Northern California.

These conditions are necessary to create:

A world united to repair the ravages of climate

change
Industrial countries and polluting corporations of the global north need to
pay their ecological debt to society and to the global south by providing
funding for developing countries and vulnerable communities worldwide
to adapt to the impacts of climate change and convert to sustainable
economies.

A world with an economy that works for people and

the planet
Billions of dollars for energy efficiency and conservation. We need a just
transition to a sustainable, demilitarized economy based on renewable
energy, clean transportation, and jobs for all at union wages. Convert
water-wasting, polluting factory farms to sustainable organic agriculture.
End corporate personhood; end "money equals free speech"; end
billionaire purchase of elections.

A demilitarized world with peace and social justice

for everyone; where Black Lives Matter; where good

jobs, clean air and water, and healthy communities
belong to all
End all forms of oppression and discrimination. No to environmental racism and

pollution of indigenous, low income, and frontline nations and communities.

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Dan Kalb District One Oakland City Council

Kalb, Dan
Upcoming Community Events for Oakland District One Residents
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 12:55:22 PM

Dan Kalb Oakland City Council

Dear Friend,
Greetings. My staff and I are busy working to improve public safety in our
neighborhoods, protect tenants from exorbitant rent increases, craft and
institute strong government ethics reforms, grow in an environmentallyresponsible manner, and address specific neighborhood needs.
We also want to make sure you are aware of some exciting events that have

been organized for residents in North Oakland and beyond.

Hope to see you at some of these gatherings.
Dan

Upcoming Community Events in

Oakland District One
Redistricting Community Engagement gathering
When: Wednesday, April 30th, 5:45 8:00pm
Where: East Bay Community Foundation, 200 Frank Ogawa Plaza

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Currently, the City Council draws its own district lines (and lines for the
school board) every 10 years. There is a proposal in the works to give this
power of redistricting to an independent commission of Oakland residents.
Join us for an engaging evening to learn more and for you to share your
thoughts on how it would work and how commissioners could be selected.

Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Community

Workshop
When: Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 8:00pm
Where: Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (near Broadway)
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/TelegraphAvenue/
The City of Oakland is working on a better design for Telegraph Avenue to
promote safety and improved community access. There have been two
information open houses to take in public input. Come to the third Public
Open House to provide your feedback on options for improving
transportation safety and comfort.

Dans Community Office Hours

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am 12:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Bagels & Deli, 6000 College Avenue
Councilmember Kalb has Community Office hours generally the first
Saturday morning of each month. Any District One resident can sign up for
a 15-minute slot by sending an e-mail to obolotina@oaklandnet.com. The
last half-hour, from 12-12:30, is for drop-ins for 5-10 minutes per person on
a first come, first serve basis. Feel free to include the topic of your inquiry
or issue when you reserve a spot.
If you cant make the May office hours, Dans June Community Office Hours
will be Sat., June 7th at Barkada Bakery Caf on Telegraph Avenue.

Oakland Bike-to-Work Day

When: Thursday, May 8th, 7:10am
Where: Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue
North Oakland Pedal Pool starts this year at the Actual Cafe, 6334 San
Pablo Avenue. Meet at 7:10am. We'll pedal down to Frank Ogawa Plaza
together for the annual pancake breakfast.

East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) 30th

Anniversary Celebration and Affordable Housing
Week Kickoff
When: Friday, May 9th, 6:00 8:30pm
Where: Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive

http://ebho.org/our-work/affordable-housing-week

Studio One Art Center Community Advisory

Council Open House
When: Friday, May 9th, 5:30 8:00pm
Where: Studio One Art Center at 365 45th Street
Studio One Art Center is the City of Oakland's Regional Art Facility in
North Oakland, and it provides a variety of classes and programs for
children and adults. Studio One's Advisory Council is a group of Oakland
community members whose role is to assist with advising, promoting and
fundraising for this citywide art facility. On Friday evening, May 9, you will
have an opportunity to explore Studio One's programs and facilities and
learn about serving on the Advisory Council.Come find out how you can
help Studio One continue to be a vibrant arts and cultural hub for the
residents of Oakland. Light refreshments will be served and Bites Off
Broadway food trucks will be on hand.

PLACE for Sustainable Living Creating Commons

Festival and 3-year Anniversary Celebration
When: Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am 4:00pm
Where: 1121 64th Street
PLACE for Sustainable Living is hosting a Creating Commons Festival for
their 3rd year anniversary. This street festival features educational
skillshares, crop swaps, garden installations, public art, local art, music,

and placemaking projects that re-imagine and re-energize the creation of

the public commons throughout the Golden Gate neighborhood in North
Oakland. Part of the Golden Gate Second Saturdays.
http://aplaceforsustainableliving.org/ai1ec_event/creating-commons-festival3-year-anniversary-celebration

Alameda County Community Food Bank Empty

Bowls fun(d) event
When: Thursday, May 29th, 6:00 8:00pm
Where: 7900 Edgewater Drive
This is a fun, family-friendly, low-cost fundraising event to help those in our
community who struggle to put food on the table for themselves and their
children. More info: http://www.accfb.org/empty-bowls/

June Primary ELECTION DAY

When: Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:00am 8:00pm
Where: Look up your polling location here
Dont forget to vote!

Dans Officeholder Fund event

When: Wednesday, June 4th, 5:30 7:00pm (Save the Date)
Where: OMI Gallery, 2323 Broadway
This event will help support Councilmember Kalbs Officeholder Fund so
that he may enhance his work on behalf of and for North Oakland
residents, and the citys top priority issues.

Semi-annual Temescal First Friday ART HOP

When: Friday, June 6th, 6:00 9:00pm
Where: Telegraph (between 42nd and 52nd streets) and along

Temescal Alley
Check out the art, shops and restaurants on Telegraph (between 42nd and
52nd streets) and along Temescal Alley

Community YARD SALE for Longfellow and

Santa Fe neighborhoods
When: Saturday, June 7th, 8:00am 2:00pm
Where: Helen McGregor Park, 5210 West Street (nr. MLK jr Way and
52nd Street)
Benefits the Longfellow Community Association (LCA) and the Santa Fe
Community Association of Neighbors (Santa Fe CAN)

North Oakland Town Hall on Public Safety

When: Saturday, June 14th, 10:00am 12:30pm
Where: North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 MLK jr. Way
Town Hall with Mayor Jean Quan, OPD Interim Chief Sean Whent, OUSD
officials, Councilmember Kalb, and you.
Residents, city staff, educators and community organizations will work
together for comprehensive public safety, better opportunities for young
people, and meaningful local jobs. Come also meet Captain Anthony
Toribio,and your beat and problem-solving officers to deepen community
partnerships for stronger neighborhoods. This event will include your input
on strengthening community policing, and how the city can be a more
effective partner with our public schools.

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Thank you!
Dan Kalb
District One, Oakland City Council

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