Oakley Outreach
  The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter 
               Sept. 2nd/ Volume 3 Issue 8      
Leadership Academy to Offer Behind the Scenes Look at City Government   
The City of Oakley is inviting residents to participate in the 2016 Leadership Academy. The Academy is a free, interactive civic education program designed to provide those who live and work in Oakley with a breadth of background and knowledge of the intricacies of City operations and processes. The purpose of the Academy is to provide an interesting perspective into the working of Oakley, to develop civic leadership, and to build a stronger community through well-informed and engaged residents.

Participants will meet for seven evening sessions, each two hours in length beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. Each session will focus on a specific element of city government through an engaging presentation and discussion facilitated by top City staff. The Academy will meet for the first time on Tuesday, October 4th and thereafter on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month through December 13th 2016.

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We're Hiring- Are you Leader Material?    
We're looking to hire a Recreation Leader. Are you the right addition to our Team?

The City of Oakley is searching for a dynamic and responsible individual. This position is a year-around, part-time position that is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year. Applicants can expect to work at the City's after school program and special events, which would include weekends and evenings. The required City application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2016. For more information visit our www.oakleyinfo.com. 
Catamaran Park Ribbon Cutting- You're Invited! 
      
The City of Oakley will formally mark the opening of one additional park in town by way of a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 13 at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome!
 
Catamaran Park is located within the Summer Lakes Development at 2695 Manresa Shore Lane on .7 of an acre along the lake. Amenities include a small, covered picnic area, benches; a combined tot lot and playground for children ages 2 to 5 and 6 to 12 years old; and an open-space turf area.
Marsh Creek Glenn Park Gets 1/2 Basketball Court 
Construction on a half-basketball court located at Marsh Creek Glenn Park was completed this week. The recreation sized ½ basketball court is a result of requests from residents for a ½ basketball court, as well as from complaints of people putting portable baskets out in the street to play. The court is located on the east side of the park and can be used for practice, pick-up games, or other recreation activities.
Fall/Winter Recreation Guide Now Available Online 
Start planning how you'll keep yourself or the little ones busy this fall and winter! The Fall/Winter Recreation Guide features community activities and classes for all ages, skill levels and interests. Don't wait to browse through the class descriptions and enroll early. To access the guide now click here. Otherwise, your hard copy will be in your mail box around September 9th.  
Save the Date!    
 
City Hall Business Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Fridays from 8am-5pm
City Hall is closed the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month