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Calendar of Events for October 2009
10,000 Steps
Sep 8 ~ Oct 10, 2009, 11:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
10,000 Steps: An anthropological multimedia installation about downtown Oakland’s four historic parks, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lincoln and Madison Squares, exploring the city within the city.
Event InformationDowntown Oakland
Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza (entrance on Kahn' s Alley)
(510) 763-4361
www.10000stepsoakland.org
36th Annual Black Cowboy Parade
Oct 3, 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West with a parade of cowboys and cowgirls in traditional attire. Downtown Oakland
Event Information(510) 541-2763
www.blackcowboyassociation.org
Sundays in the Redwoods
Oct 4, 2:00 ~ 6:00 pm
Free Outdoor Concert Series at Woodminster Amphitheater

Sept. 20th. John Santos Sextet
Sept. 27th. Oakland East Bay Symphony
Oct. 4th. Jon Jang & James Newton
Oct. 11th. Ledisi & Blayze

Join the Office of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Jean Quan in the beautiful Redwoods for four free concert series. Gates Open at 1:30p.m. Concerts begin at 2:00p.m.

Event InformationWoodminster Amphitheater
3300 Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, Ca 94602

Table Reservation (510) 238-4720
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Sundays in the Redwoods
Oct 11, 2:00 ~ 6:00 pm
Free Outdoor Concert Series at Woodminster Amphitheater

Sept. 20th. John Santos Sextet
Sept. 27th. Oakland East Bay Symphony
Oct. 4th. Jon Jang & James Newton
Oct. 11th. Ledisi & Blayze

Join the Office of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Jean Quan in the beautiful Redwoods for four free concert series. Gates Open at 1:30p.m. Concerts begin at 2:00p.m.

Event InformationWoodminster Amphitheater
3300 Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, Ca 94602

Table Reservation (510) 238-4720
More Information

COPA
Oct 15, 4:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm
Celebrating 15 Years of Crime Prevention, Fire Prevention and Bicycle Safety with a special tribute to Officer Miguel Soto and all OPD fallen officers. Fire & Police Lowrider vehicles.
Event InformationCarmen Flores Recreation Center & Josie De La Cruz Park
1637 Fruitvale Avenue
(510) 535-5631
View Flyer
Tomas Melero-Smith Park for Peace & Unity
Oct 17, 1:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
Celebrate the dedication of the Park. Music, Food, Games, Raffle, Fire & Police Lowriders and more.
Event Information65th Avenue between 1453 & 1601
View Flyer
CORE I Home and Family Preparedness Class
Oct 19, 7:00pm
Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies is offering FREE disaster preparedness classes at Manzanita Recreation Center.
Event Information

Manzanita Rec. Center
2701 22nd Avenue
Oakland, CA

RSVP Contact: Edith Guillen
(510) 238-7159
eguillen@oaklandnet.com

Oktoberfest & Pumpkin Patch
Oct 24, 11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
A family event with old-fashioned games, crafts, hay rides, pumpkin carving, cider and doughnuts. There will be some suds and sausages for the grown up crowd and Oompah music. The event will be held in and around the Carriage House at Covington Gate.
Event Information(510) 632-9525
www.dunsmuir.org
Jack O'Lantern Jamboree
Oct 24 ~ 25
Join us the weekend before Halloween as we celebrate the holiday with fun and games that are much more delightful than frightful! Come in costume and enjoy a spooktacular extravaganza with:
  • Unlimited rides
  • Parades
  • Goody bags for kids
  • Free treats for all (popcorn, apples, and more!)
  • Two jumpers, one for little kids and one for bigger kids
  • Do-it-yourself pumpkin decorating
  • Pirate school
  • Face painting or balloon twisting
  • Costumed fairytale characters
  • Clowns and magicians
And don't miss our special presentations by our Children's Theater Program and Storybook Puppet Theater!
Event InformationAdmission $10
www.fairyland.org
Oktoberfest & Pumpkin Patch Outdoors Kids
Oct 24, 11:00 am
A family event with old-fashioned games, crafts, hay rides, pumpkin carving, cider and doughnuts. There will be some suds and sausages for the grown up crowd and Oompah music.
Event Information(510) 615-5555
www.dunsmuir.org
Boo at the Zoo
Oct 24 ~ 25, 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Stroll the Zoo in costume and collect yummy treats. Ride the spooky boo train, then be part of the costume parade! Plus, you'll get to see how the animals at the Oakland Zoo celebrate Halloween!
Event Information
www.oaklandzoo.org
CORE II Neighborhood Preparedness and Response Class
Oct 26, 7:00pm
Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies is offering FREE disaster preparedness classes at Manzanita Recreation Center.
Event Information

Manzanita Rec. Center
2701 22nd Avenue
Oakland, CA

RSVP Contact: Edith Guillen
(510) 238-7159
eguillen@oaklandnet.com
Must First complete CORE 1

Boo at the Zoo
Oct 31, 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Stroll the Zoo in costume and collect yummy treats. Ride the spooky boo train, then be part of the costume parade! Plus, you'll get to see how the animals at the Oakland Zoo celebrate Halloween!
Event Information
www.oaklandzoo.org



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