Father's Day BBQ, Sunday, June 17, 11 am-4 pm, Father's Day Solar Car Challenge, 1-3 pm; Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd.: Treat your Dad to a delicious BBQ lunch at the Skyline Bistro and spend the afternoon building and racing solar cars, testing dad's geek-factor, exploring our interactive exhibits, taking a hike, watching a show and looking through our telescopes. Advance Reservations: $14 Adults / $7 Children. Father's Day Walk-ins: $15 Adults / $8 Children Register: Call the Box Office at (510) 336-7373.

 

Father's Day Celebration at MOCHA, Sunday, June 17: Celebrate that special father in your life by creating wonderful gifts for dad on Father's Day at the Museum of Children's Art,  538 9th Street. (510) 465-8770. $8 per child * free to members. Celebrate Father's Day at MOCHA drop-in and make Dad a unique and special gift!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Father's Day at the Oakland Zoo, Sunday, June 17, 10 am-4 pm: To celebrate Father's Day, bring Dear Ole Dad to the Oakland Zoo! Fathers get to ride the train for free on Father's Day. Take a stroll to the Lion Deck, check out the Alligator exhibit, or see the Chimpanzees. Father's Day at the Oakland Zoo is a way to surprise Dad with a gift he will never forget. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. Call (510) 632-9525. Admission fee. Parking $7 for non-members; free for members  

 

 

DADS & JAZZ, Father's Day, June 17, 2-6 pm, Dunsmuir Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court: Dads & Jazz Series will feature some of Oakland's most talented and versatile jazz artists performing on the lawn of the Estate. This year, Dads and Jazz will feature George Freeman and Band;  Destiny Trio;  and Daria Nile and Band. This program is held in partnership with the East Oakland Sports Center; Lake Chabot Golf Course; and the Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFAAS). Tickets are $20 and available by visiting  www.dunsmuir-hellman.com or calling (510) 615-5555.     

 

TAKE A BAY CRUISE:   The range of options is as simple as taking a ferry from Jack London to SF or to Angel Island for history or a picnic.  Or arrange a more exciting, close to the water tour with Bay Voyager.  Their smaller boat will get you closer than any other method to the shore.  The USS Potomac, FDR's former presidential yacht will have a special Father's Day cruise.  

 

Less ambitious?   There are Kayak options at Jack London Square, the romantic gondola ride on the Lake, and the very inexpensive Parks and Rec boats on the lake at the Lake Merritt Boating Center. 

 

 

OAKLAND WINERY TOUR BY BIKE:   The weather is great for biking.  So you can take a guided tour by East Bay Winery Tours or you can make up you own tour by studying our Oakland Food Trail map.

 

Also, check out the wonderful new on-line bike trail maps; see #4. 

 

 

NightSchool: Electives Where Social Meets Science, Friday, June 15 7-11pm, Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd: You choose! The first-come-first-served theory usually meant that there were a few of you who missed out on some of the cooler electives. At NightSchool, there's always room for one more, no counselor signature needed. Engage in a night of eclectic electives from shop to art, music to dance. Experience a café conversation on lust, sex and love with author Susan Kuchinskas. Electives: Music, Dance, Shop, Art, Band and Foreign Language. Adults 18+ $12 General Admission/$5 Members.  

 

6th Annual East Bay AIDS Walk, Saturday, June 16, Registration 8:30 am; Walk Starts at 10:30 am, Gazebo at Lake Merritt:  With 40,000 new infections each year, that is one new infection every 13 minutes. Approximately 700,000 to 900,000 Americans are infected with AIDS. 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV infection and 1 in 5 are unaware of their infection. Help fight AIDS by supporting this year's AIDS Walk.    

 

Boy Scout Dragon Boat Regatta at Lake Merritt, Saturday, June 16, 9 am-Noon: The Lake Merritt Boating Center at 568 Bellevue Avenue will host the Regatta featuring four dragon boats racing a 500 meter-course on Lake Merritt. For more information please contact Kyle Winslow, Boating and Science Coordinator at (510) 238-2196.     

 

AAMLO Presents Free Lecture by Bill Doggett, The Underground Railroad, Saturday, June 16, 2-4 pm:  Bill Doggett, archivist and lecturer, will present a power point presentation that showcases the story of the Underground Railroad with special emphasis on the role of the Slave Song, Negro Spiritual as a coded language of resistance, motivation and as a signal device that conductors and anti-slavery abolitionists used in escape routes  from Southern plantations. 659 14th Street. Call (510) 637-0200 for details. 

 

 

 

Oakland Public Library's Summer Reading Program Begins Saturday, June 16: Dream Big - READ is the theme of the 2012 Summer Reading Program. Taking place at all branches of the Oakland Public Library, from June 16 through August 11, the Summer Reading Program encourages children to maintain their reading abilities after school is out. All library locations will feature live entertainment and fun activities to lure kids in. As added incentive, prizes will be given to all children who reach reading goals. Find out more (click here)... 

 

Teen Summer Passport Program at Oakland Public Library, Starts June 16: Teens ages 12-18 can earn passport stamps by visiting Bay Area Hot Spots - museums, farmers' markets, art galleries, skate parks, swimming pools, and more. The more stamps you earn, the better your chances of winning a great prize, such as an iPad, an iPod Touch, or a computer!  Find out more (click here)...  

 

 

Teens Hosting Culture Fest at Main Library, Saturday, June 16, Noon - 3 pm, Bradley Walters Community Room, 475 14th Street: The Youth Leadership Council is hosting the Culture Fest, June 16, 12 - 3 pm. The event will feature food from around the world, along with Junjabi folk dance, Mongolian dance, poetry, origami, and other fun programs. Click here for details.  

 

Last Chance to Vote for Pet Mayor, Sunday, June 17, 1 pm:  You thought the elections were over?  The polls for the Montclair Pet Mayor election closed at the end of the Montclair Village Sunday farmer's market.   While they will not disclose their party affiliations, it appears that the dogs always win.  Three cats and a parrot are running a good race and at least one owner promised that there would be an upset.  You don't have to shop at the farmer's market to vote, $1 per vote. You can cast your ballot online.   All of the proceeds go to the Montclair Vet Pet and Wildlife Fund to provide medical care to injured wildlife and rescued pets.  >>Dr. Gary Richter (right) at the polling booth. 

 

Oakland Zoo's Senior Summer Free Day, Monday, June 18, 10 am - 4 pm:  Oakland residents 65+ receive free admission to the Oakland Zoo. Seniors must be 65+ with valid identification and must be residents of Oakland.    

  

Oaktown Jazz Workshops Benefit Concert Honoring Khalil Shaheed, Yoshi's Oakland, Monday, June 18, 8 pm: Trumpeter Khalil Shaheed passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the age of 63 with a trajectory as a musical artist that spanned four decades. Stints included working with Buddy Miles, Woody Shaw, and other notables. Driven by his spiritual mission and musical vision, Khalil founded the Oaktown Jazz Workshops in 1994 and created a launching pad for a long list of now world class jazz artists and educators. The establishment of a home for Oaktown Jazz Workshops with the creation of Nadine's Concert Hall in Jack London Square was a dream come true. Now, OJW's longtime Educational Director Ravi Abcarian has assumed the reins as Executive Director and is committed to keeping the program and Khalil's vision alive. So to that end we gather at Yoshi's Oakland in a fundraising benefit for OJW to keep the flame lit for the next generation of young jazz musicians. Join Ravi Abcarian, Chuy Varela and other members of the OJW Board of Directors for a great night of Oaktown Jazz with the 2012 Oaktown Jazz Workshops Performance Ensemble, OJW Alumni Band, and the 57th Street Gallery All Stars, led by Calvin Keys. Special guests include jazz great John Handy. Tickets $20.      

 

3rd Annual Oakland Rising's Young Progressive's Party and Townie Awards, Wednesday, June 20, 5:30-8 pm, Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Drive: Nearly 4 years ago, Oakland Rising emerged into Oakland's social justice and electoral organizing landscape to align leaders and organizations for a broader vision of Oakland's progressive future.  Attend their annual "Young Progressives Party" to learn more about social justice victories for Oakland communities, meet the leaders behind them , and hear about the most progressive fights for Oakland in 2012. For details and to purchase tickets, go to www.firstgiving/oaklandrising/young-progressives-party-2012.     

AT & T Retail Hiring Fair, Wednesday, June 20/Thursday, June 21: Fill out an online application for Store Manager, Retail Sales Consultants and Sales Support Representatives. Go to connect.att.jobs/East-Bay/Retail.    

 

Beat 13 Residential Burglary Prevention Workshop, Thursday, June 21, 7-8:30 pm, College Prep School (CPS), 6100 Broadway: Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a panel of experts in the home security industry (ADT, Bay Alarm, Reed Brothers Security) who will share valuable information and answer your questions about locks, doors and burglar alarms. Sponsored  by Montclair Safety and Improvement Council (Beat 13Z) Greater Rockridge NCPC (Beat 13 X) North Hill Community Association (Beat 13Y). For more crime information, visit www.montclairsic.org. 

 

Dancing Under the Stars at Jack London, Every Friday, 8:30-10 pm, during the summer starting tonight with Salsa lessons.  Enjoy an evening of FREE dance lessons provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio. And enjoy a dance party to follow. Come back again and again on Friday evenings and learn something new each time.    On June 22 you can learn how to Rumba!   

 

Pacific Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival, Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24, Montclair Village, 10 am - 6 pm: More than 80 artists from the Bay Area and beyond will be displaying their wares against the scenic backdrop of Montclair and the Oakland Hills. Details at   www.pacificfinearts.com.

 

 

Movies in the Park at Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso Avenue, at Dusk, Friday, June 22: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for these great family favorites: Friday, June 22, Puss In Boots.  Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale, proceeds support the Redwood Heights Recreation Center scholarship fund.  

     

Voices of Peace, Opening Festival for The Summer of Peace 2012, Scottish Rite Temple, June 22 and June 23: The Friday evening concert will feature Maria Muldaur and Friends, the Vukani Mawethu Choir, Emmit Powell and the Gospel Elites, and others.  The all-day Saturday conference will feature keynote speakers such as Marianne Williamson, Barbara Marx Hubbard, James O'Dea as well as other prominent world-renowned, local Oakland, and Bay Area peacebuilders.  The conference will address such themes as Inner Peace, Forgiveness, Communicating Peace, Urban Peace, Healing Cultural Wounds, and more.  Oakland peace-building organizations will be highlighted at the conference and the exhibition hall. The Shift Network has created a tiered pricing structure to encourage the participation of community leaders, activists, students, and all Bay Area residents committed to peace.  The purchase of full price tickets will help support the benefit aspect of this event.  All profits from the concert and conference go the Urban Peace Movement, one of Oakland's premier peace-building organizations.   For more information and to register, go to www.summerofpeace.net/attend-an-event.html.
Walk on the Wild, Saturday, June 23, 5-10 pm:
  Some of the Bay Area's finest bakeries, breweries, caterers, restaurants, and wineries for the Oakland Zoo's largest annual fundraiser. Guests of this unique event will stroll through the Zoo and enjoy delicious cuisine, libations, fabulous entertainment, and dancing under the stars. Due to the service of alcohol, adults only please. Guests under 21 will not be admitted.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.


The Great American Backyard Campout, Joaquin Miller Park, Saturday, June 23-Sunday, June 24: Turn off televisions, iPods, video games, computers and cell phones to connect with nature, family and friends at The Great American Backyard Campout at Joaquin Miller Park. Details at www2.oaklandnet.com/
 

Oakland marches together in the SF Pride Parade, Sunday, June 24, 10:30am-1pm:  Join fellow Oaklanders as we march in the SF Pride Parade again this year. We are looking forward to celebrating this year's theme, Global Equality, with you. Contact my office to RSVP. You can call 510-238-7072 or  haguilar@oaklandnet.com for more information.    

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/16/4566228/california-state-worker-pay-cut.html#storylink=cpy

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORE Boot Camp--July 21, 28 and 29:

Too busy during the week to take part in the typical five-week series?  CORE basic training is now available in a condensed three-day weekend format.CORE classes educate and empower citizens through lessons on personal preparedness, neighborhood organization and by providing hands-on tools for emergency response. CORE Boot Camp participants receive a certificate of completion, CORE ID card, hardhat and vest. Each session takes place at the Oakland Fire Department Training Division at 250 Victory Court. Saturday, July 21, 9 am-2:30 pm, CORE I and CORE II; Saturday, July 28 9 am-5 pm; CORE III (Emergency Response Hands-on Training- Day 1); Sunday, July 29, 9 am-5 pm, Emergency Response Hands-on Training - Day 2). Advance registration is required. Sign up early--class size is limited. Contact core@oaklandnet.com 

or call (510) 238-6351.

 

More on Statistics Released by the Oakland Police Department: The police department tracks crime stats on a monthly basis.  One month's stats don't make a trend and citywide stats don't necessarily represent the situation in your neighborhood but the across the board drop last  month did grab our attention . On Wednesday, June 6, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) publicly released a 30-day crime reduction report. The report was linked to recent crime reduction in part due to enhanced community involvement and improved coordination of enforcement strategies. A summary of crime for the city and each bureau was provided for the specified 30-day period, April 7, 2012 through May 4, 2012 compared to May 5, 2012 through June 1, 2012. The new citywide statistics provided are listed below:

 

Citywide -Murders are down 56% -Burglaries are down 17% -Robberies are down 7% -Property Crimes are down 17% -Violent Crimes are down 9% -Part 1 Crimes are down 15%

BFO 1 -Murders are down 80% -Burglaries are down 15% -Robberies are up 14% -Property Crimes are down 16% -Violent Crimes are down 3% -Part 1 Crimes are down 14%

BFO 2 -Murders are down 25% -Burglaries are down 20% -Robberies are down 24% -Property Crimes are down 18% -Violent Crimes are down 14% -Part 1 Crimes are down 17%

OPD continues to have focused crime reduction operations citywide which have resulted in multiple arrests for burglary, robbery and parole violations, recovery of firearms and narcotics.  With the community's help, and ongoing strategies to reduce violent crime, OPD is hopeful that preliminary and positive crime reduction results continue. For additional information, please contact the OPD media relations office at (510) 238-7230 or  opdmedia@oaklandnet.com.

 

 

OPD Conducting DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits on Friday, June 29 between 6 pm & 2 am: Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough. Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint and looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes and other expenses that can exceed $10,000. If you see a drunk driver, call 9-1-1.   

   

Grandparents Scam : The FBI is warning citizens to be aware of the resurfacing of the "Grandparent Scam" -- a con that targets elderly people and can cost them thousands of dollars. According to the FBI field office in San Diego, Calif., a typical scam goes something like this:

You're a grandparent, and you get a phone call or an email from someone who identifies himself as your grandson. "I've been arrested in another country," he says, "and need money wired quickly to pay my bail. And, oh by the way, don't tell my mom or dad because they'll only get upset!"

If you find yourself in a situation where someone is contacting you for money, the FBI advises you resist the pressure to act quickly and try to contact the grandchild or another family member to determine whether or not the call is legitimate. And, never wire money based on a request made over the phone or in an email. Wiring money is like giving cash -- once you send it, you cannot get it back.  For more information on this and similar scams, visit the FBI's new E-Scams and Warnings webpage. 

 

Never Leave Keys in Your Car:

Earlier this week, an Oakland parent reported that young man stole the family car  from in front of the school. Mom had left the keys and her daughter in the car when she went to get her son, just inside the fence. The student got out of the car when the thief told her to. Please do not leave your keys in the car. Do not leave any visible packages or any valuables in the car. Please lock your car even when leaving it for a few minutes. Be alert when going to and from your cars.       

 

 Protect Your Children. Report Illegal Fireworks Before July 4 at 777-8814: Selling, possessing or lighting fireworks is illegal in Oakland. Those caught with fireworks, even "Safe and Sane Fireworks," will be fined up to $1000. Possession of large quantities of fireworks carries a $5,000 to $10,000 fine. Drop off fireworks in collection barrels at the following locations:

• Fire Station 1: 1603 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
• Fire Station 3: 1445 14th Street
• Fire Station 4: 1235 E-14th Street
• Fire Station 5: 934 34th Street
• Fire Station 18: 1700 50th Avenue
• Fire Station 20: 1401 98th Avenue      

 

City Launches Gun Tip Hotline (510) 517-8739.  All Calls Considered Confidential if Caller Wishes to Remain Anonymous: In collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Oakland Police Department has established a gun tip line. Citizens are asked to place calls to address the illegal possession and use of firearms within our community.  Calls made to the tip line will be considered confidential if the caller wishes to remain anonymous. ATF will make available up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for firearm related homicides or other violence.

JUNE

 

Rhythm 'N View on the Cathedral Plaza, Free Outdoor Exercise Classes Every Tuesday in June, 5:30-6:45 pm: Open to the public. June 19: Tai Chi; June 26: Circuit Training. Sponsored by The Cathedral of Christ the Light and the Downtown YMCA. Registration required at www.ctlcathedral.org. Must be 18 or older. Weather permitting. 2121 Harrison Street (at Grand Ave), Oakland, 94612.    

 

 

 

 

Making Public Service Meaningful, Merritt College, June 27-29: A two-day seminar sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and California State University Department of Public  Administration to inspire and prepare employees to see themselves as servants of the public,   to see the public as both essential partners in their interactions with the agency and as advocates for the mission of the agency.  Wednesday, June  27 and Thursday, June 28,  9 am - 3 pm; Friday, June 29, 9 am to Noon.  Open to public employees and the public. $150. Register here.  Or call 434-3988.  

 

Association of Realist Property Brokers 49th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala, Thursday, June 28, 6 pm, Holiday Inn & Suites, 77 Hegenberger Road:  Property Brokers recognize the achievements of those who have worked so hard within our community over the past year, and to help, with monetary scholarship awards for those who aspire to higher education. A monetary homebuyer grant to assist a lucky family with their purchase of a home. $45 per person, $50 if purchased after June 25. Click here for tickets. 

Fiddler on the Woof -Oakland's unique evening under the stars for dogs and the people who love them, Thursday, July 12, 6 pm, Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park:  Enjoy a  pre-performance picnic and silly party with your pup and then see the traditional Fiddler On the Roof in Full Dress Rehearsal at  Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park. Dogs are welcome at the picnic space. Thursday July 12, 6pm picnic and party / 8pm performance.  Tickets at www.odogparks.org  Adults $25  Kids $20 to help build a user friendly gate system at the dog park/ parking lot interface.   

 

 

Movies in the Park at Redwood Heights: The Sand Lot on Friday, July 13; Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler on Friday, July 27, 3883 Aliso Avenue: All movies begin at dusk. Be sure to dress warmly, bring a lawn chair, and/or blanket. Red Boy Pizza Fundraiser-- Eat in or take out dinners to raise money for the Center.  Present the Red Boy Flyer and the Center will receive 15%. Call  482-7827.   

    

Afro-Latino Presence in Early California, A National Endowment for the Humanities Workshop at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2488 Coolidge Avenue, Saturday,July 14, 6-7:30 pm: Join Peralta Hacienda Historical Park and the National Parks Anza Trail for an evening of discussion with Dr. Fisher., a professor of history at Mt. San Antonio College in Southern California. His research into the mixed ethnicity and cultures of California's settlers is supported by the National Parks Service. Fisher uncovers the great extent to which people of mixed African descent shaped our state history.  Fisher's book will both be sold to benefit Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park.    

 

FOSC's Annual Meet & Greet and Potluck, Wednesday, July 18, 6 - 8pm, Fern Ravine Restoration Area, Joaquin Miller Park: Bring a dish to share and your own reusable place setting. Meet Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) volunteers, board and staff and tour the wetlands and redwoods along Fern Ravine Creek. For more information, contact (510) 501-3672 or coordinator@sausalcreek.org. 

 

50th Reunion, Oakland Tech/Skyline High, July 27-29: The details of the Oakland Technical High School / Skyline High School dual 50th class reunions for the Classes of 1962 are now available.  The date is July 27-29th, 2012 and the location is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 200 Marina Blvd in Berkeley. http://oaklandtech.com/staff/blog/2012/02/28/class-of-1962-50th-reunion   For more info: Kathy (White) Ryan at  jkryan15@comcast.net or from Cindi (Schloming) Wolfe at  mtnviewoma@aol.com    

Got Fruit? Call PUEBLO's Urban Youth Harvest Program: If you have more fruit, vegetables or herbs in your garden than you can handle, consider letting local youth from the PUEBLO Urban youth Harvest Program harvest your excess produce and share it with Oakland neighbors less fortunate. Call (510) 535-2525 or email pueblo@peopleunited.org.

 

JULY

 

  

 

AUGUST

3rd Annual Oakland Pride, Sunday, September 2, Uptown Oakland/20th and Franklin Street: One of the most diverse pride celebrations in the country and the second largest pride in Northern California. This year's theme, "It's a Celebration," celebrates the accomplishments of the community in Oakland and across the world..  www.oaklandpride.org


Fall Boat Show, Thursday September 13 through Tuesday, September 18, Jack London Square: Annual Northern California Fall Boat Show features nearly 100 yachts, power and sail.   www.ncma.com

Taste of Temescal, Tuesday, September 18, 6- 8:30 pm: The fourth annual grazefest on Telegraph Avenue between 43rd and 51st Streets. Tickets are $30, proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits. www.temescaldistrict.org.

Eat Real Fest, Friday, September 21, 3- 9 pm, Saturday September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 11 am - 9 pm, Jack London Square: Eat Real combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of food. Attendance is free, all food costs $5 and less, and all food incorporates regionally-sourced, fabulous and sustainably-produced ingredients.   www.eatrealfest.com.

Eighth Annual Major Motion Cycling Club, Oakland Grand Prix, Sunday September 23, 8 am - 4 pm, Snow Park, 20th & Harrison: The strongest, most dynamic criterium racing event of the year. Bringing an unprecednted level of professional and amateur cyclists, the race will reach thousands of enthusiasts at this top-caliber event, and the finish of the Northern California/Nevada Criterium for 2012. www.majormotioncyclingclubnorcal.terapad.com


Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, September 23 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/

Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park,Sunday, September 30, 1-6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/


Black Cowboy Parade, Saturday, October 6, 10 am to 4 pm: Broadway to DeFremery Park. www.blackcowboyassociation.org/annualparade.html.


5th Annual Oaktoberfest, Saturday, October 6, 11 am- 6 pm, in the Dimond: Oakland's family friendly craft beer festival. www.oaktoberfest.org.


Out & About in Rockridge, Sunday, October 7, Noon - 6 pm: Picnic in the Street & Chef Stage, Food Courts, Oaklandish Harvest Hoedown, 57th Street Gallery Stage, Musically Minded academy stage, Wellness Area, Kids' Court and Claremont Middle School State, Artisan Alley. rockridgeoutandabout.com/

Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, October 7, 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/

Pacific Fine Arts Festival, Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, 10 am - 6 pm, Montclair Village: A great place to shop for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry, art and crafts. www.pacificfinearts.com

Sundays in the Redwoods, Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, Sunday, October 14, 1- 6 pm: Tickets $10. sundaysintheredwoods.com/


Dia de los Muertos, Fruitvale BART area, usually last weekend in October.  The Oakland Museum exhibit opens October 10: Days of the Dead: Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People