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 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 3330
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-PARK
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| Meditation & Movement In Nature | | April 25 ~ May 23 | | Enjoy a rejuvenating and inspirational blend of gentle movement and meditation: blending T'ai Chi Chih, earth-based visualizations, improvisational movement, and Earth art—all in the beauty of a redwood grove. Learn ways to decrease stress, feel more energy and find your creative spirit in nature! All levels of experience welcome. Over the past 20 years Ariana Candell, MA, MFT has been leading groups in conscious movement and the expressive arts. She has taught T'ai Chi Chih, NIA, Authentic Movement and Dance/Movement Therapy. Ariana is currently teaching at John F. Kennedy University and offers her specialty of bodycentered psychotherapy to adults and couples at her office in Berkeley. | | | › › › | | | Good Manners Training Course | | May 3 ~ June 14 | | Have you adopted a dog in need of some basic obedience? Does your faithful companion need a refresher course ( sit, stay, come, down, walk nice on a leash)? Bring your dog on a 6 foot leash, and a collar or harness-as well as lots of treats-plus proof of DHLPP and Rabies vaccination to the first class. Your Instructor, Toni Lee Hage, CTC, CPDT, (SF SPCA Academy Graduate) brings scientifically proven, dog-friendly behavior modification and training techniques to this fun and informative class. Cost: Resident $95.50 / Non-resident $100.50 Bring your Dog
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Join the Fun! | | | › › › | | | Oakland Greek Festival | | May 16 ~ 18 | | Enjoy Greek food, music, fashion and art. Located at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, the festival is open from 10 am to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 am to 9 pm on Sunday. Admission is $6, children 12 and under are free. Free entrance on Friday (May 16) before 4pm and Sunday (May 18) after 6pm. | | | › › › | | | Oakland City Championship and Senior Championship | | May 17 ~ 18 | | Lake Chabot Golf Course Oakland City Championship and Senior Championship | | | › › › | | | Youth In Motion - 1st Annual Dance Competition | | Saturday, May 17 |  Do you know a group of youth or young adults, ages 14 - 21, who would love to "bring it" in the dance forms of Stomp, Crump, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Cheer or Step? We are looking for the best in the Bay Area to participate in our 1st Annual Youth In Motion Dance Competition.Auditions will be held at deFremery Recreation Center in the Social Hall Room on Saturday, April 26 from 9am-5pm. | | | › › › | | | "Parks For Peace" Project at Golden Gate Recreation Center | | Saturday, May 17 | | In response to the increase of street violence in Oakland, the City of Oakland's Office of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with various community groups, have developed The Community of Spirit Program, a consortium designed to develop constructive, creative ways to address the violence plaguing communities throughout Oakland. | | | › › › | | | National Safe Boating Week Open House | | Saturday, May 17 | | Free boat rentals, giveaways, drawings for free boating classes and more! | | | › › › | | | "Parks For Peace" Project at Mosswood Recreation Center | | Saturday, May 24 | | In response to the increase of street violence in Oakland, the City of Oakland's Office of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with various community groups, have developed The Community of Spirit Program, a consortium designed to develop constructive, creative ways to address the violence plaguing communities throughout Oakland. | | | › › › | | | Yoga by the Lake | | May 26 ~ June 30 | | Yoga by the Lake is a community driven Hatha Yoga class, suitable for those new to yoga and for long time practitioners. Class will include asana (postures), mediation and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat, towel and sense of humor! Class is held outdoors at beautiful Lake Merritt, near Grand Avenue and El Embarcadero. Meet under the Roman Pillars! Mondays, 6:00 ~ 7:15 pm
Tuesdays, 6:00 ~ 7:15 am
Saturdays, 10:00 ~ 11:15 am (pre-farmers market) | | | › › › | | | Self-Defense for Women, Mosswood | | June 7 ~ 28 | | The Self-Defense course is designed to empower women to feel confident by teaching them specific skills and techniques to defend themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Participants must attend all four of the three-hour sessions to successfully complete the course. | | | › › › | | | The Great American Backyard Campout | | Saturday, June 28 |  Experience family fun in the great outdoors! The Office of Parks and Recreation and the National Wildlife Federation invite Oakland families to campout overnight in Joaquin Miller Park at the Great American Backyard Campout! The Campout is a national, one-night event encouraging families, youth and individuals to camp out in their backyards or local parks and discover the fun of being in the great outdoors! | | | › › › | | | 2008 U.S. Youth Games - Hosted by the City of Oakland | | July 16 ~ 19 | | The City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is proud to host the 42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games! Thousands of youth from across the nation will descend upon Oakland to participate in Olympic-style competitions in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Double Dutch Jump Rope, Tennis, Chess and Academic Bowl. The Games also features Boating and Table Tennis exhibitions! Contact us today for more information or to register your team! | | | › › › | |
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