Join us for two exciting Oakland A's games

The Chamber has reserved a section at two Oakland A's games this year that should be particularly entertaining. The first is on Saturday afternoon, April 27 at 1:05 p.m., when the A's take on the Baltimore Orioles at O.co Coliseum. The game will feature free Reggie Jackson bobbleheads to fans as the team recognizes the 30th anniversary of the 1973 Oakland A's, the World Series champions. Many members of the 1973 squad will be on hand, with a celebration taking place on the field prior to the game.

And then, just to make the game even more enticing, the Chamber has acquired Lower Box seats on the Field Level down the first base line within the first 20 rows of the field - and will be selling half-price tickets to children 14 and younger. The $34 adult tickets become $17 for the younger crowd.

The second Chamber game is the first 2013 meeting of the annual "Battle of the Bay," with the A's facing the World Series champion San Francisco Giants, also at O.co Coliseum. The Giants game will be held on Tuesday evening, May 28, with the Chamber holding a block of tickets in the Plaza Level almost directly behind home plate. The first pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for the A's-Giants showdown are just $40 per person ($50 for non-members) and the ticket price is guaranteed - even as regular ticket prices increase for this exciting game.

To reserve tickets for the A's-Orioles game on Saturday afternoon, April 27 that features a visit by the 1973 A's champions - or the game on Tuesday evening, May 28 against the San Francisco Giants, follow the links or contact Ivette Torres at itorres@oaklandchamber.com or at (510) 874-4800, ext. 319.

CHAMBER NOW SELLING FEDERAL & STATE EMPLOYMENT POSTERS

The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is now selling 2013 California and Federal Employment Posters. If you get one thing to protect your company in 2013 from liability and government fines, it should be the labor law poster (regular or laminated), which is required for all businesses. Whether you have one employee or 1,000 employees, you're required to post 16 state and federal notices. You can avoid fines in the thousands of dollars by purchasing a poster from the Chamber.

For more information or to order your 2013 posters, contact Hank Masler at (510) 874-4808 or at hmasler@oaklandchamber.com

• Ambassador Committee meeting, Wednesday, March 13, noon-1 p.m.
• Economic Development Forum, Wednesday, March 13, featuring presentation on upcoming capital projects at the Port of Oakland, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Nonprofit Committee meeting, Tuesday, March 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
• Young Professionals Mixer, Wednesday, March 20, El Gusano Restaurant, 1015 Clay St., free for members, $10 for non-members, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the fun!
• Breakfast at the Chamber, Thursday, March 21, hosted by H&R Block, an update of Chamber activities for new and long-time members, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Inside Oakland Breakfast Forum, Friday, March 22, featuring guest speaker State Assemblymember Rob Bonta, 8:30-10 a.m.
• After Five Reception, Thursday, March 28, Torrey Pines Bank, 1337 Grand Ave., free for Chamber members$15 for non-members, 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP.
• East Bay Women in Business Roundtable luncheon, Friday, April 5, featuring guest speaker and recent Oscar winner Brenda Chapman ("Brave"), $35 for members, $45 for non-members, additional $10 if paid after March 27 or at the door, Waterfront Hotel, Jack London Square, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.RSVP Today! Speker Series Packages now available.

Brown Bag it - A working lunch for small businesses at the Hyatt House, 5800 Shellmound St. in Emeryville on Thursday, March 14 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.Meet the experts and get your questions answered on small business and the Affordable Health Care Act, funding opportunities for workforce training, and California's programs in support for small business owners. For registration visit http://www.baydevco.com/brownbag. Info:  www.business.ca.gov.

Celebrating 75 Years - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a dinner and fundraising event benefiting the Kitchen of Champions Culinary Training Program on Thursday, March 14 at their dining room, 675 23rd St. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Executive chef Robert Dorsey III, previously with Bay Wolf Restaurant, will cook. Info: http://svdp-alameda1.eventbrite.com or call (510) 877-9254.

Mayor Julian Castro - The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series will present Mayor Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, Texas, at the Oakland Marriott City Center on Saturday evening, March 16 beginning at 7 p.m. Limited seating. Info: (510) 434-3988.

Small Business Workshops - Hilliard Management Group will present a Basic Bookkeeping Workshop on Thursday, March 28 at the Chamber offices (9 a.m. to noon).  This workshop will help you learn how to get timely and accurate bookkeeping information. Then from 1-5 p.m., they will present a hands-on Introduction to QuickBooks Workshop discussing data entry techniques, how to appropriately classify expenses, and more. Info: (510) 655-2041 or register at www.hmgworkshops.com/022813ac.

When was the last time you took a lazy Saturday or Sunday and discovered the beauty and attractions of Oakland? This weekend: