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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
July 24th / Volume 4 Issue 29
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Movie in the Plaza to Feature "The Lego Movie" Tomorrow
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 The "Movie in the Plaza" series continues with The Lego Movie tomorrow, July 25th and "Big Hero 6" on August 1st. The movies take place in the Civic Center Plaza, located at 3231 Main Street. The movies begin after dusk.
Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the movies under the stars. A snack bar will be available with treats for purchase. Admission is free!
For more information, call Cindy at 625-7044 or email: Coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us
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Ebenezer Community Church will be hosting the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive on Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot located at 3231 Main St. Donors are needed every day. Do not wait to help save a life.
To schedule your appointment or for more information, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: Ebenezer or contact 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
If you have any questions in regards to your eligibility to donate blood, please contact 1-866-236-3276.
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Newest Issue of the Oak Leaf Online Now
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Be sure to look for the Oak Leaf newsletter in next week's edition of the Oakley Press.
Learn about Oakley's work to set up our own police department, some of our most recent city improvements, new businesses to visit, efforts being studied to bring more retail and jobs, upcoming events and more!
To access the Oak Leaf online, click here.
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Recycled Water Available for Free!
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 Did you know that Ironhouse Sanitary District has opened a Residential Recycled Water Fill Station offering Oakley and Bethel Island residents free access to recycled water?
Recycled water can be used for:
* Watering your trees
* Gardens
* Vegetables
* Lawn irrigation
* Washing your car
* Cleaning outdoor furniture
* Washing Hard surfaces (paths, walls, windows, etc.)
The Residential Recycled Water Fill station is located at ISD's Main Offices at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive in Oakley. (Take Main Street to the cross streets of Rose Avenue and Districts Way, then turn onto Districts Way under the railroad tracks.) The hours are Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring your own containers between 1 gallon and 300 gallons. For more info go to our website at www.ISDP2.org.
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Grocery Outlet Food Drive Close to Goal
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During the summer months, food banks typically see a drop in donations. Such has prompted Grocery Outlet to step in by hosting an annual company-wide campaign, where each of their stores (most are independently owned and operated) participates and chooses a local organization to benefit.
The new Grocery Outlet in downtown Oakley has raised over $3,500 in cash and food donations month-to-date for its annual "Independence from Hunger" local food drive during the month of July. "We expect to exceed our goal of $4,000 for the month," says local Owner/Operator, Jessalynn Greenblatt. 100% of donations go directly to Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa and will be used to ensure the Oakley Loaves and Fishes food pantry is fully stocked as well as provide gift certificates for food so families in need can receive fresh product such as produce and dairy.
Food and cash donations will be accepted through July 31st at all Grocery Outlet stores.
Read more...
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Out of the Darkness Walk Coming to Oakley
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 In the last year and half the City of Oakley has endured an unusually high number of suicides spanning a range of ages, ethnicities and gender. The reasons for suicide are often very complicated and can leave family, friends and community members wondering why or what could we have done to prevent it.
To help raise awareness in our community, Oakley City Councilmember Vanessa Perry has reached out to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and organized Oakley's first "Out of the Darkness Walk." The walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th at Cypress Grove Community Park located at 4001 Frank Hengel Way. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the walk at 10:00 a.m. To register, donate or to learn more, please click here.
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Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Family Fun!
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 SHOWCASE OAKLEY WEEK
The Recreation Division is challenging residents to see just how much they can do in Oakley! Showcase Oakley Week is an opportunity to celebrate our local businesses and organizations. Keep track of all your Oakley activities during the week of August 1st to August 9th and log your progress on the scorecard available here. The top score will be honored with a special, commemorative prize! For more information, as well as list of participating businesses and organizations who want to see you click here.
CONCERT AT THE CIVIC CENTER
The City of Oakley will be hosting a free concert in the Civic Center Plaza amphitheater on Saturday, August 8th from 6:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Floorshakers, a well-known band who has performed all over the bay area will bring their funk, soul and rock and roll.
KID'S FISHING DERBY
We hope to see you at the Oakley/Antioch Pier on Saturday, August 22nd as we hold our annuals Kid's Fishing Derby. This free catch-and-release event is for children 15 years old and younger. Prizes will be awarded for the smallest, largest and most fish caught. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The Derby runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a free lunch. Participants are encouraged to pre-register at City Hall.
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City Hall Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Fridays from 8am-5pm City Hall is closed the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
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