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The goal is to donate over 800 bikes to a small village in Namibia. Mike’s Bikes in Berkeley is hosting an “Africa Bike Drive” that will not only ship the bikes to Namibia, but also has partnered with Varsity Painting, which will contribute $30 to the Children’s Hospital of Oakland for each bike. Why is Mike’s Bikes doing this? This is what they say: “The bicycle can help in the development of many parts of Africa by providing people with…
Happy Fourth, North Oakland! If you want to start your holiday off with some exercise and some history, the city of Oakland is leading a Jack London Waterfront walking tour beginning at 10:00 a.m. There are events and activities going on throughout the day at the Alameda County Fair and Piedmont is hosting their own Fourth of July Parade. There will be music and fireworks at Jack London Square with festivities starting at 1:00 p.m.
The weekend is almost here, North Oakland! Check out this list of fun activities planned around Oakland for the Fourth. Don’t miss the fireworks at Jack London Square on Saturday; the event starts at 1 pm with live music and fireworks begin at 9:15. If you’re wondering what to do with yourself today, the Alameda county fair continues. Read about how they’re serving up traditional Fair fare as well as some non-traditional items like deep fried peanut butter cups. (yum?)
Despite the disconcerting news that our Governor declared a fiscal emergency on Wednesday, the sky is blue and the sun is out today. Take advantage of this to head over to the Alameda county fair, which started yesterday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and there’s plenty to do and see. Also, you can head over to the Bank of the West building in Temescal to see a locally produced film tonight starting at 8:00 p.m. Bring warm blankets…
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Welcome to July, Oakland! The city council ushered in the new month by passing a new budget for the fiscal year; read about some of the changes here. Public transportation just got more expensive, as today also marks an increase in Bart and AC Transit fares. Oakland North started a new food blog, Oaktown Eats; check out our review of La Calaca Loca in Temescal and their scrumptious tacos de carnitas. Also, for an update on the Safeway redevelopment meeting…
The city council votes today on Oakland’s budget and may approve unprecedented cuts to city services. The meeting starts at 5 pm at City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and is open to the public. If you have time, attend, speak and make your voice heard. Tomorrow, the Oakland Police Department is hosting a blood drive from 9-2 p.m.; set up an appointment and find out more details here. Also, if money is tight and you’re looking for free…