HarriOak Block Yard Sale Sat Sept 24 9am-4pm!

Please spread the word and please JOIN US at the

HarriOak Block Yard Sale, Sat. Sept. 24 9am - 4pm!


This is the 3rd year we've done this and it's a great way to get to know neighbors and get rid of the old, perhaps to make room for the new. If you'd like to participate, all you need to do is get your stuff ready this week and set up in front of your own house/apt on Sat. Sept 24 to SELL YOUR STUFF!

Make some $$, and enjoy the late summer sun with your neighbors.

If you’ve got questions, call Stefanie 510-978-2554

Even if you don't participate, please help us spread the word by forwarding this post and don’t forget to come by 360 Oakland Ave, say hi, and see what treasures you might find for CHEAP

including: nice furniture, clothes, lamps, rugs, collectible 1960’s WHITE sewing machine + fabric, books, CDs, piercing jewelry, bikes, computer supplies, framed art and so much MORE!!!

Hope to see you Saturday!

Important Conversation about Public Education

The First Christian Church at 111 Fairmount and Prepare the Future have been hosting a series of conversations around the public education crisis in Oakland. As they continue to meet, they've begun to prioritize creating a Youth Council along with internet advocacy and mobilizing faith communities to support public schools as their three key priorities. Tomorrow, May 17, will be an important conversation with key leaders in the room both talking and listening.

Basic details:
Special Guest Speakers:
Lewis Cohen, Senior Policy Advisor, Education Office or the Mayor
Jumoke Hinton‐Hodge, Oakland Unified School Board Member
& representatives of The San Francisco Foundation FAITHS Initiative

Tuesday May 17, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
FCC Oakland/Oakland Peace Center
Shelton Hall
111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland Ca , 94611
510.451.8822

Feel free to RSVP to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152726344792898

Internet Advocacy, Community Engagement, Commitment to Bay Area Youth

All are invited. This event is free to the public.
Main Contact:
Rev. Ken Chambers
Prepare for the Future California (Bay Area Organizer)
510.239.6969 / kenchambers1@yahoo.com

City Council Seeks Input on Budget from Citizens

Oakland City Council to Host Town Hall Meetings
Community Input Sought on Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget
as City Faces Significant Deficit

The Oakland City Council is hosting a series (3) of town hall-style meetings this month to solicit input from Oakland residents and businesses about how to close a $31.5 million budget deficit.

Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 - 9 p.m.
Glenview Elementary School
4215 La Cresta Avenue

Monday, June 14, 7:00 - 9 p.m. – East Oakland
Eastmont Substation
2651 73rd Avenue

Thursday, June 17, 7:00 - 9 p.m. – North Oakland
Peralta Elementary School
460 63rd Street

Open Studios This Weekend!

Hey all you art lovers out there, this is your weekend! There are almost 500 artists exhibiting their work throughout the East Bay for Open Studios. Wow!

With so much to choose from? Where to start?

Start at 204 Frisbie St. / corner of Fairmount. to pick up your Free Artist Directory to help you plan your East Bay Art adventure.



Plus we're featuring 3 artists in our space: Lanell Dike, Becky Jaffe and Scott D.S. Young. See what we've been up to!

And there are more HarriOak neighbors showing their work - check out:

Debra Jan Bibel (Map number 372)
Jane Barker (Map number 371)

Hope to see you this weekend for art + conversation from 11am to 6pm.