Community Announcements

Out of the Closet withdraws bid. Community meeting March 2nd

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:14:50 +0000

Council member Pat Kernighan reports today that Out of the Closet has withdrawn its pursuit of the GapKids space on Lakeshore Avenue. She invites the community to a public meeting on Sunday, March 2, at 2 PM, to discuss creation of a long-term plan for the neighborhood commercial areas in District 2.

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Second Golden Age of tile?

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:42:55 +0000

Tile expert Riley Doty and historian Joe Taylor will discuss the new Golden Age of California tile this Thursday (Valentine’s Day) at 7:30 PM at Chapel of the Chimes. The lecture—open to the public—is part of Oakland Heritage Alliance’s Thursday Lecture Series.

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Oakland Heritage Alliance seeks nominations for Partners in Preservation Awards

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:18:16 +0000

Oakland Heritage Alliance seeks nominations for its 2008 Partners in Preservation Awards to honor those whose work and efforts have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Nominations must be postmarked by April 21. Awards will be given on May 8.

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Saturday events mark Iraq War’s fourth anniversary

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:46:05 +0000

A Barbara Lee Town Hall, followed by a march to and rally at City Hall this Saturday will mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq War.

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Upper Lakeshore Avenue restriping on Tuesday’s City Council agenda

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:34:54 +0000

Tuesday evening, the City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the restriping of Lakeshore Avenue between Harvard/Winsor Roads and Mandana Boulevard.

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Ribbon-cutting hoopla to mark Pergola’s renovation

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:39:06 +0000

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning at 11 AM will mark the renovation of the Lake Merritt Pergola.

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Three approaches to three historic downtown buildings

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:15:57 +0000

Noted preservation architect Alice Carey will present “Preservation ‘Round the Old Oak Tree: Three Approaches to Three Historic Downtown Buildings” on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 PM at Chapel of the Chimes.

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