2024 July
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Working to strengthen the Grand Lake neighborhood
Two groups that normally work behind the scenes to support our neighborhood are profiled here. GABA and LABID bring together business and property owners to make our community more inviting.
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Grand Avenue Updates: July 2024
The merchants on Grand Avenue are planning for the biggest and best Art Walk yet — on July 11. Get a preview and also find the latest news at the shops.
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June Brings a Flurry of Activity to Lakeshore Avenue
June was a busy month for Lakeshore, with a big Meals on Wheels fundraiser at Bardo, the opening of Philz Coffee, and a huge crowd gathered to meet Kehlani, who was raised in Oakland and is now an international star.
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Meet new and/or seasonal vendors at the Farmers’ Market
This month, we meet three new or seasonal farmers’ market vendors. From Texas-style smoked meats to corn to blueberries, the market’s foods are the best way to celebrate summer.
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Miscellaneous Important Things
Guns and sideshows are not a good combination, and we saw the results on Juneteenth just up the road. Good answers are hard to come by, but we have to raise the questions.
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First Rainbow Fair celebrates pride in Oakland
Oakland’s first Rainbow Fair to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride was held at the Splashpad Park on June 9, 2024—starting Pride Month off right. Get a taste of what happened there.
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Roosevelt Washington: Portrait of a Portrait Artist
If you go to Peets, most mornings, you’ll see artist Roosevelt Washington with his easel and pencils creating something gorgeous. Learn about how art enabled him to overcome difficult times.
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July 2024 Calendar of interesting events
This month, in addition to lots of author talks, movies, and plays, Sheila has found events hosted by museums that we’re sure will be new to most readers. Check it out!
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