Oakland Magazine Blog - May 2008

May 30, 2008 Things to Do I'm on vacation next week, so here are some great events for the weekend and beyond. See you when I return June 9. • Grab the clubs and hit the links for the Principal's Cup benefiting Elmhurst Community Prep Middle School's music program. 2 p.m. May 30, $175 per golfer, 10051 Doolittle Drive, (510) 879-2021, elmhurstfundraiser@gmail.com. • Join the American Indian Child Resource Center for a memorial prayer walk to honor Native people who have passed away due to violence, alcohol or drugs. 9 a.m., May 31, starting at the corner of 47th Avenue and International Boulevard the 3-mile walk will end at... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 29, 2008 Gunshots in Alameda Two teenagers were injured by gunfire Sunday night in Alameda after a fight broke out at Chef's Wok on Webster Street, the Mercury News reported Tuesday. Police who responded to the shooting at 10:40 p.m. found hundreds of young people at the scene, but nobody could identify the shooter, according to reports. Investigators were altered by hospital staff about the victims, a 17-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, both from Oakland. The two victims were treated and released. Anyone with information should call police at (510) 337-8340. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 28, 2008 Pocket Park Dedication The City of Oakland dedicates a new pocket park on the Waterfront Trail this morning, the city of Oakland announced. The park, in a little-known corner of the Oakland Estuary, will open to walkers, bikers and nature lovers at 10:30 a.m. Councilmembers Larry Reid and Jane Brunner will attend the opening. The park is located at Oakport Street at Zhone Way and is part of the proposed 500-mile long San Francisco Bay Trail. Funds for the project came from the Oakland Trust for lean Water and Safe Parks, Measure DD, a $198 million bond measure. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 27, 2008 Fruitvale Cleanup City crews are conducting a cleanup operation on Fruitvale Avenue this morning. Activities include graffiti abatement, garbage and litter pickup, traffic operations, towing abandoned cars, filling potholes, painting curbs, trimming trees and more, according to a city-issued release. The operation is being conducted by the City of Oakland Area IV Service Delivery System Team. The staging area is on Fruitvale Avenue and International Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. and the cleanup is on Fruitvale between International Boulevard and Lynde Street. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 23, 2008 This Weekend • See guitarist Jubu Smith and his band Legally Blynd at Kimball's Carnival tonight. 9 p.m., May 23, $10, 522 Second St., (510) 444-6979. Or head to Alameda this weekend ... • Take of tour of the historic Meyers House this weekend. The event is open to the public and docents will lead tours. 1 p.m.–4 p.m., May 24, $3, 2021 Alameda Ave., Alameda. • It's the largest Sea Scout regatta west of the Mississippi! The USS Hornet hosts the 56th annual ancient mariner regatta this weekend. Pier 3, Alameda Point,... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

May 22, 2008 Go to Mars this Weekend Enjoy a free open house to celebrate the Phoenix spacecraft landing on Mars at The Crucible this Sunday. The Crucible invites the public to experience the mission via live NASA feeds, see a special Mars art show, watch fiery demonstrations and test thier skills at pinball. 1 p.m.–5 p.m., May 25, free, 1260 Seventh St., (510) 444-0919. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Music & Entertainment \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 21, 2008 Events for Youth • Science projects from Oakland Unified School District students will be on display all day today at the Chabot Space and Science Center, the OUSD announced in a release. Science projects will be on display from students in kindergarten through grade 12 and a special reception will be held for students and their parents from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. tonight. May 21, 10000 Skyline Blvd., (510) 336-7300. • The East Oakland Youth Development Center is hosting a spring youth and young adult (ages 16–26) job fair today. Wear professional attire and bring a copy of your resume. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., May 21, 8200... Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 20, 2008 Events Today • Friends of the Earth announced in a release today that they will release the results of its Killer Cribs study this morning. The study finds that a high percentage of baby products contain toxic fire retardant chemicals. A news conference will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Central Plaza in Union Square, San Francisco. California Assemblyman Mark Leno is expected to attend. • Jerome Gourdine, principal of Oakland's Frick Middle School, received the Ambassador of Education award yesterday, according to KTVU news. Gourdine has led the school for the past 2 1/2 years and received a crystal apple and a $5,000 grant. The education award is given to... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

May 19, 2008 Magazine Winners Oakland Magazine took home three awards and Alameda Magazine one at the East Bay Press Club 2007 Excellence in Print Journalism Contest, according to a recent EBPC release. Other big winners at the awards banquet, held May 9 at the Silver Dragon in Oakland, included the Contra Costa Times with 19 awards, the San Francisco Chronicle with 16 and the Oakland Tribune with 15. Two student journalists, Stephanie Lin from the University of California, Berkeley and Justin Morrison of Contra Costa College, were honored. • In the page design category, art director Debbi Murzyn took home a third-place win for Oakland Magazine’s “Read more » Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 15, 2008 Bike to Work/Spare the Air Here is a look at numerous events on this very HOT Thursday. • Choose a healthy commute during Oakland’s 15th annual bike to work day May 15, part of Bay Area bike to work day. Bicycling to work combines transportation and recreation that is both convenient and sustainable. Start your day off right and pedal to Frank Ogawa Plaza for coffee, all-day valet bike parking, mini tune-ups and other goodies. Free, Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street and Broadway, visit www.oaklandbikes.info/btwd or www.bayareabikes.org/btwd/index.php for more information. • The Bay Area... Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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May 30, 2008 Things to Do I'm on vacation next week, so here are some great events for the weekend and beyond. See you when I return June 9. • Grab the clubs and hit the links for the Principal's Cup benefiting Elmhurst Community Prep Middle School's music program. 2 p.m. May 30, $175 per golfer, 10051 Doolittle Drive, (510) 879-2021, elmhurstfundraiser@gmail.com. • Join the American Indian Child Resource Center for a memorial prayer walk to honor Native people who have passed away due to violence, alcohol or drugs. 9 a.m., May 31, starting at the corner of 47th Avenue and International Boulevard the 3-mile walk will end at... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 29, 2008 Gunshots in Alameda Two teenagers were injured by gunfire Sunday night in Alameda after a fight broke out at Chef's Wok on Webster Street, the Mercury News reported Tuesday. Police who responded to the shooting at 10:40 p.m. found hundreds of young people at the scene, but nobody could identify the shooter, according to reports. Investigators were altered by hospital staff about the victims, a 17-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, both from Oakland. The two victims were treated and released. Anyone with information should call police at (510) 337-8340. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 28, 2008 Pocket Park Dedication The City of Oakland dedicates a new pocket park on the Waterfront Trail this morning, the city of Oakland announced. The park, in a little-known corner of the Oakland Estuary, will open to walkers, bikers and nature lovers at 10:30 a.m. Councilmembers Larry Reid and Jane Brunner will attend the opening. The park is located at Oakport Street at Zhone Way and is part of the proposed 500-mile long San Francisco Bay Trail. Funds for the project came from the Oakland Trust for lean Water and Safe Parks, Measure DD, a $198 million bond measure. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 27, 2008 Fruitvale Cleanup City crews are conducting a cleanup operation on Fruitvale Avenue this morning. Activities include graffiti abatement, garbage and litter pickup, traffic operations, towing abandoned cars, filling potholes, painting curbs, trimming trees and more, according to a city-issued release. The operation is being conducted by the City of Oakland Area IV Service Delivery System Team. The staging area is on Fruitvale Avenue and International Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. and the cleanup is on Fruitvale between International Boulevard and Lynde Street. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 23, 2008 This Weekend • See guitarist Jubu Smith and his band Legally Blynd at Kimball's Carnival tonight. 9 p.m., May 23, $10, 522 Second St., (510) 444-6979. Or head to Alameda this weekend ... • Take of tour of the historic Meyers House this weekend. The event is open to the public and docents will lead tours. 1 p.m.–4 p.m., May 24, $3, 2021 Alameda Ave., Alameda. • It's the largest Sea Scout regatta west of the Mississippi! The USS Hornet hosts the 56th annual ancient mariner regatta this weekend. Pier 3, Alameda Point,... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

May 22, 2008 Go to Mars this Weekend Enjoy a free open house to celebrate the Phoenix spacecraft landing on Mars at The Crucible this Sunday. The Crucible invites the public to experience the mission via live NASA feeds, see a special Mars art show, watch fiery demonstrations and test thier skills at pinball. 1 p.m.–5 p.m., May 25, free, 1260 Seventh St., (510) 444-0919. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Music & Entertainment \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 21, 2008 Events for Youth • Science projects from Oakland Unified School District students will be on display all day today at the Chabot Space and Science Center, the OUSD announced in a release. Science projects will be on display from students in kindergarten through grade 12 and a special reception will be held for students and their parents from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. tonight. May 21, 10000 Skyline Blvd., (510) 336-7300. • The East Oakland Youth Development Center is hosting a spring youth and young adult (ages 16–26) job fair today. Wear professional attire and bring a copy of your resume. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., May 21, 8200... Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 20, 2008 Events Today • Friends of the Earth announced in a release today that they will release the results of its Killer Cribs study this morning. The study finds that a high percentage of baby products contain toxic fire retardant chemicals. A news conference will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Central Plaza in Union Square, San Francisco. California Assemblyman Mark Leno is expected to attend. • Jerome Gourdine, principal of Oakland's Frick Middle School, received the Ambassador of Education award yesterday, according to KTVU news. Gourdine has led the school for the past 2 1/2 years and received a crystal apple and a $5,000 grant. The education award is given to... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

May 19, 2008 Magazine Winners Oakland Magazine took home three awards and Alameda Magazine one at the East Bay Press Club 2007 Excellence in Print Journalism Contest, according to a recent EBPC release. Other big winners at the awards banquet, held May 9 at the Silver Dragon in Oakland, included the Contra Costa Times with 19 awards, the San Francisco Chronicle with 16 and the Oakland Tribune with 15. Two student journalists, Stephanie Lin from the University of California, Berkeley and Justin Morrison of Contra Costa College, were honored. • In the page design category, art director Debbi Murzyn took home a third-place win for Oakland Magazine’s “Read more » Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 15, 2008 Bike to Work/Spare the Air Here is a look at numerous events on this very HOT Thursday. • Choose a healthy commute during Oakland’s 15th annual bike to work day May 15, part of Bay Area bike to work day. Bicycling to work combines transportation and recreation that is both convenient and sustainable. Start your day off right and pedal to Frank Ogawa Plaza for coffee, all-day valet bike parking, mini tune-ups and other goodies. Free, Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street and Broadway, visit www.oaklandbikes.info/btwd or www.bayareabikes.org/btwd/index.php for more information. • The Bay Area... Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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