Posts Tagged ‘Calendar’

Moved by Earth Day

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
and Arbor Day… My Bubba used to give me saplings as gifts in the spring, and I don’t remember for what occasion, but I came to believe it was a totally normal gift. She believed, and passed the idea on to me, that planting a tree was a mitzah, or a good deed. Give a [...]
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Anti-Violence Event in Oakland Tonight

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Come to the Women of Color Resource Center tonight, Monday, November 9th, for “Catalyst for Change” a community gathering facilitated by Nancy Kahn, to process through the tragic events last week in Richmond around female violence. This will be a chance to talk to peers about both the individual and global effects of rape and [...]
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Yes, Yes, Yes

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Here’s the full list for the four stages of music at tomorrow’s Uptown Unveiled Event, I just couldn’t resist… June 18, 2009 from 5-10 p.m. Uptown Oakland, CA Free Admission Uptown Stage Telegraph Avenue near 20th Street Sponsored by The Uptown Apartments 5:00 – 5:20 Youth Movement Records (Various Genres) 5:20 – 5:40 Nu Dekades [...]
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Newsy Notes

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
OK folks, time to get up and out for the long awaited “unveiling” of Uptown – this event will rock your socks off – historic architecture and new green buildings, rockin’ music and swinging salsa, great food from fabulous restaurants, community love and last but not least, skating lessons on Oakland’s solar-powered skate rink. And [...]
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EarthExpo in Oakland Today!

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Hey all you downtown Oakland worker bees – head over to Frank Ogawa Plaza between 11 and 2 today and you’ll be met with a slew of info on how to live sustainably. Get a free tote to use at the grocers if you take the Earth Expo pledge! More info: http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page291.aspx
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Deep Fried Vegans

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Hey all you Bay Area Vegans! Looking for a non-conformist way to celebrate slipping your tax returns in the post office drop box? Tomorrow is your day! SF Food Not Bombs presents an allpout fried cookout at UN Plaza April 15, starting at 5:30pm. Bring your own fry-able food (as long as it is vegan) [...]
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Really Really Free in the East Bay!

Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Ever find the perfect venue, shop, resource or event in a city where you travel and wish it would come home with you? Its a little like not having a GrassRoutes Guide for a city you’ll soon be traveling to, you just want it! I feel that way about a few things I’ve discovered on [...]
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A Message from Oakland’s City Slicker Farms

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Ferment Change, an annual celebration of fermented foods and urban agriculture is TOMORROW Friday April 3rd from 7:00-10:30 p.m.  The event is bound to be loads of fun, and it benefits City Slicker Farms.  Please come out to eat, dance, learn, hang out, and support us! Location: Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 [...]
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Oakland EarthExpo – Plan to be There!

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Join GrassRoutes Travel at Oakland’s 2009 EarthExpo, April 15th from 10a to 2p in Frank Ogawa Plaza right near the 12th Street/City Center BART Station. It’ll be a blast!
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California Olive Oil and The Den

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
The ideal Friday night in Oakland is a no-brainer this coming Friday, the 27th. Start on College Ave. at Market Hall (5:30-7pm) to meet author Fran Gage in person as she takes your taste buds on a tour of The New American Olive Oil, her new book featuring the most interesting stories of California olive [...]
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