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October 2023, Splash Pad Park · October 1, 2023

Splash Pad Park – October 2023 Update

After two straight months of doom and gloom starting with this article in the August News, we’re quite pleased to share good news. The Grand Crew’s 4th Sunday work day in the California Native garden last weekend had fifteen volunteers — the largest turnout since their Earth Day event in April thanks in large part […]

Grand Avenue Merchant News, Ken Katz, October 2023 · October 1, 2023

Grand Avenue Merchant News – October 2023

by Ken Katz We’re thrilled to report that Panorama Framing has scheduled an upcoming art exhibit curated by former owner, Patrick Cheatham. Titled Beavering Away, it will feature the artwork of two Oakland-based artists, KG Greenstein (mosaics and wireworks) and Nancy Mizuno Elliott (works on paper, stickers). The show will run through the end of the […]

Farmers Market, Ken Katz, October 2023 · October 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – October 2023

by Ken Katz Due to an oversight on my part, we failed to give a timely welcome to SunBlaze Ranch, which debuted more than a month ago. The motto of owners Nick and Kremi Petkov is “Together for a healthier, sustainable future,” and this is how they describe their farm: Located in Winters, California, SunBlaze […]

Ken Katz, October 2023, Odds and Ends · October 1, 2023

Odds and Ends – October 2023

As reported in the Minutes of the Grand Lake Neighbors October meeting, OPD has assigned two Walking Beat Officers who will be working from Noon to 10:00pm Tuesdays through Fridays One of them — Officer Cooper — will divide his time among the Montclair shopping district, College Avenue, and the Grand Lake district.” While this […]

Lakeshore - Lake Park News, October 2023 · October 1, 2023

Lakeshore Avenue Update – October 2023

If you’re not already aware of this, Soroush Ghaderi, the long-time owner of Mama’s Royal Cafe has purchased and is now operating Shakewell. We’re delighted to share his heartfelt message: It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I greet you as the new owner of Shakewell. Some of you may […]

Eric Hughes, GLN Minutes, October 2023 · September 30, 2023

Grand Lake Neighbors September 2023 Meeting Minutes

GLN Monthly meeting minutes 9/20/23 Barnett Hall, Lakeshore Baptist Church Attendance: 30, including OPD(3) and City reps(3) NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, October 18, 2023 Questions: Eric Hughes – hughesearthur@gmail.com Crime reports and project status from OPD — Not reported in writing this month. Foot patrol officers are back in the Grand Lake, Tuesday through Friday, noon […]

News, Newsletter, September 2023 · September 1, 2023

Splash Pad News – September 2023

Grand Avenue Merchant News, Ken Katz, September 2023 · August 31, 2023

Grand Avenue Merchant News – September 2023

by Ken Katz The Barbary launched a soft-opening a week ago in the space vacated by The Libertine. On Monday evening, we stopped by to introduce ourselves to the owners, Narges Gardizi and her sister, Nala Gardizi. Between them, they have two decades of experience as bartenders at Trader Vic’s. The revamped interior is gorgeous […]

Farmers Market, Ken Katz, September 2023 · August 31, 2023

Farmers Market Update – September 2023

by Ken Katz We’re starting out this month’s Farmers Market Update with what has to be the best market video we’ve seen yet. It was posted online by Jose Meza on July 8. In an August 2022 article, we reported on the debut of the Incubator Booth at three Agricultural Institute of Marin farmers markets. […]

Odds and Ends, September 2023 · August 31, 2023

Odds and Ends – September 2023

This year’s Autumn Lights Festival is scheduled for October 12-14. If you haven’t previously attended, it’s a fabulous event with all proceeds benefitting the Gardens at Lake Merritt. It’s also an event that regularly sells out — so we’d recommend purchasing early-bird tickets at a discounted price.  You can do so starting today (September 1) […]

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