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Calendar of Events for July 2005
July is National Parks and Recreation Month

» Play Day on the Plaza July 1
» Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
{Cancelled}
July 3
» Fourth of July at Pardee July 4
» Dragon Boating July 5 ~ 8
» Open House - San Antonio July 6
» Western Carnival July 7
» Montclair Village Fine Arts Festival July 8 ~ 10
» Woodminster Summer Musicals
Oklahoma!
July 8 ~ 10
» Basketball Tournament July 8
» Open House - Malonga Casquelourd Center July 8
» Scottish Highland Games July 9 ~ 10
» Free Swim at Fremont Pool July 9
» Open House - Joaquin Miller July 9
» Open House - Leona Lodge July 9
» Open House - Sequoia Lodge July 9
» Light Gospel Live July 10
» Free Swim at Temescal Pool July 10
» Open House - Tassafaronga July 11
» Open House - Brookdale July 12
» Open House - Ira Jinkins July 13
» Open House - Bushrod July 14
» Woodminster Summer Musicals
Oklahoma!
July 14 ~ 17
» Open House - Discovery Center July 15
» Open House - Garden Center July 16
» Open House - Lake Merritt Boating Center July 16
» Open House - Rotary Nature Center July 16
» Free Swim at Lions Pool July 17
» Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
{Cancelled}
July 17
» Open House - Golden Gate July 18
» Open House - Sheffield Village July 19
» Open House - Poplar July 20
» Open House - Campbell Village July 20
» Open House - FM Smith July 21
» Open House - Montclair July 21
» Open House - Franklin July 22
» Open House - Mosswood July 22
» Open House - Redwood Heights July 22
» Knitting & Crochet Show July 22 ~ 24
» Free Swim at deFremery Pool July 23
» Arroyo Viejo
Walk for Health
July 23
» Free Swim at Castlemont Pool July 24
» Open House - Dimond July 24
» Open House - Carmen Flores July 25
» Open House - Rainbow July 25
» Open House - Arroyo Viejo July 26
» Open House - Allendale July 28
» OFASS Exhibit & Performance July 28
» Open House - Lincoln Square July 29
» Open House - Manzanita July 29
» Free Swim at McClymonds Pool July 30
» Free Swim at Live Oak Pool July 31
» Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
July 31
Play Day on the Plaza July 1
12:00 ~ 2:00 pm
Office of Parks and Recreation is kicking off the National Parks and Recreation Month with a play day for everyone to Come Out and Play the OPR Way!
Event Information One Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-PARK
Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
{Cancelled}
July 3
4:00 ~ 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks
Event Information Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
Fourth of July at Pardee July 4
12:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
Enjoy an old fashioned, patriotic picnic at the Historic Pardee Home Museum.
Event Information Pardee Home Museum
(510) 444-2187
http://www.pardeehome.org
Dragon Boating July 5 ~ 8
1:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
Minimum age 11, maximum age 17, no experience necessary.
Event Information Jack London Aquatic Center
(510) 208-6060
http://www.waterfrontaction.org
Open House - San Antonio July 6
4:00 ~ 6:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information San Antonio Recreation Center
1701 East 19th Street
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-5608
Western Carnival July 7
1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information deFremery Recreation Center
1651 Adeline Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-7739
Montclair Village Fine Arts Festival July 8 ~ 10
Enjoy charming Montclair featuring beautiful art work by local artists.
Event Information Montclair Village
(510) 339-1000
http://www.pacificfinearts.com
Woodminster Summer Musicals
Oklahoma!
July 8 ~ 10
8:00 pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein's first musical collaboration, "Oklahoma" is considered by many their greatest. Set in a Western frontier just after the turn of the century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background for the tumultuous love story of Curly and Laurey. Some of the well-known songs from Oklahoma include, "Surrey With the Fringe on Top," "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin', " and "People Will Say We're in Love."
Event Information Woodminster Amphitheatre
(510) 531-9597 or (510) 531-0671
http://www.woodminster.com
Basketball Tournament July 8
2:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Citywide Sports 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Event Information FM Smith Recreation Center
1969 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 238-PARK
Open House - Malonga Casquelourd Center July 8
2:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street
Oakland
CA 94612
Scottish Highland Games July 9 ~ 10
12:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
In celebration of Scottish heritage; enjoy festive music, traditional foods,and arts and crafts.
Event Information Dunsmuir Historic Estates
(510) 615-5555
http://www.dunsmuir.org
Free Swim at Fremont Pool July 9
1:30 ~ 3:30 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Fremont Pool
4550 Foothill Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 238-2196
Open House - Joaquin Miller July 9
10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Joaquin Miller Community Center
3594 Sanborn Drive
Oakland, California 94602
Open House - Leona Lodge July 9
11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Leona Lodge
4444 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, California 94612
Open House - Sequoia Lodge July 9
10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Sequoia Lodge
2666 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, California 94611
Light Gospel Live July 10
11:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Minimum age 11, maximum age 17, no experience necessary.
Event Information Jack London Square, Meadow
(510) 645-5968
http://www.waterfrontaction.org
Free Swim at Temescal Pool July 10
2:45 ~ 4:45 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Temescal Pool
at Oakland Technical High School
371 45th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 238-2196
Open House - Tassafaronga July 11
1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Tassafaronga Recreation Center
975 - 85th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5764
Open House - Brookdale July 12
6:00 ~ 8:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Brookdale Recreation Center
2535 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-5632
Open House - Ira Jinkins July 13
12:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Ira Jinkins Recreation Center
9175 Edes Avenue
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 615-5959
Open House - Bushrod July 14
5:00 ~ 7:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Bushrod Recreation Center
560 - 59th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 597-5031
Woodminster Summer Musicals
Oklahoma!
July 14 ~ 17
8:00 pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein's first musical collaboration, "Oklahoma" is considered by many their greatest. Set in a Western frontier just after the turn of the century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background for the tumultuous love story of Curly and Laurey. Some of the well-known songs from Oklahoma include, "Surrey With the Fringe on Top," "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin', " and "People Will Say We're in Love."
Event Information Woodminster Amphitheatre
(510) 531-9597 or (510) 531-0671
http://www.woodminster.com
Open House - Discovery Center July 15
3:00 ~ 5:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Discovery Center
2521 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-5657
Open House - Garden Center July 16
12:00 ~ 2:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release

The Garden Center Open House will showcase OPR's Community Gardens, Friends of OPR, and the Lakeside Park Garden Center.

Event Information Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, California 94610
Open House - Lake Merritt Boating Center July 16
12:00 ~ 2:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Avenue
along Lake Merritt/Lakeside Park
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 238-2196
Open House - Rotary Nature Center July 16
12:00 ~ 2:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Rotary Nature Center
600 Bellevue Avenue
(inside Lakeside Park)
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 238-3739
Free Swim at Lions Pool July 17
2:30 ~ 4:30 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Lions Pool
at Dimond Park
3860 Hanly Road
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-7852
Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
{Cancelled}
July 17
3:00 ~ 5:30 pm
Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks
Event Information Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
Open House - Golden Gate July 18
2:00 ~ 5:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Golden Gate Recreation Center
1075 - 62nd Street
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 597-5032
Open House - Sheffield Village July 19
12:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Sheffield Village Recreation Center
247 Marlow Drive
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 638-7190
Open House - Poplar July 20
3:00 ~ 6:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Poplar Recreation Center
3131 Union Street
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 597-5042
Open House - Campbell Village July 20
11:30 am ~ 2:30 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information N/A
Open House - FM Smith July 21
12:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information FM Smith Recreation Center
1969 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 238-7742
Open House - Montclair July 21
5:00 ~ 8:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Montclair Recreation Center
6300 Moraga Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 482-7812
Open House - Franklin July 22
1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Franklin Recreation Center
1010 East 15th Street
(near Foothill)
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 238-7741
Open House - Mosswood July 22
1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Mosswood Recreation Center
3612 Webster Street
(at MacArthur)
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 597-5038
Open House - Redwood Heights July 22
12:30 ~ 4:30 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Redwood Heights Recreation Center
3883 Aliso Avenue
(at Redwood Road & Highway 13)
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-7827
Knitting & Crochet Show July 22 ~ 24
9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
Shop for specialty yarns and knitting and crochet supplies. The event is sponsored by the Crochet Guild of America and the Knitting Guild Association who will each feature a track of classes on the lateset knitting and crochet techniques. Admission is $8.00 for the first day you attend and $3.00 thereafter and includes a FREE knitting or crochet magazine. Visit the FiberArts Market Web site for your $2.00 off market admission. Market hours are Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. The Market will also feature Teach Me 2 Knit Classes on Saturday and Sunday which are FREE with market admission.(Classes begin on July 21)
Event Information Marriott/Oakland Convention Center
(740) 452-4541
http://www.fiberartsmarket.com
Free Swim at deFremery Pool July 23
1:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information deFremery Pool
1269 18th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-2196
Arroyo Viejo
Walk for Health
July 23
10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
Event Information Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
Free Swim at Castlemont Pool July 24
1:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Castlemont Pool
8601 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 238-2196
Open House - Dimond July 24
11:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Dimond Recreation Center
3860 Hanly Road
Oakland, CA 94602
Phone (510)482-7831
Open House - Carmen Flores July 25
2:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Carmen Flores Recreation Center
1637 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-5631
Open House - Rainbow July 25
4:00 ~ 7:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Rainbow Recreation Center
5800 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5751
Open House - Arroyo Viejo July 26
12:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center &
Arroyo Viejo Inclusion Center
7701 Krause Avenue
(near Bancroft)
Oakland, CA 94605
Phone (510) 615-5755
Open House - Allendale July 28
3:00 ~ 5:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Allendale Recreation Center
3711 Suter Street
(between 35th & 38th Ave, near 580)
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone (510) 535-5635
OFASS Exhibit & Performance July 28
2:30 ~ 5:30 pm
Oakland Fine Arts Summer School Afternoon Program Final Exhibit and Performance.
Event Information TBA
Open House - Lincoln Square July 29
3:00 ~ 5:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Lincoln Square Recreation Center
250 - 10th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-7738
Open House - Manzanita July 29
1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Manzanita Recreation Center
2701 - 22nd Avenue
(at East 27th Avenue)
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-5625
Free Swim at McClymonds Pool July 30
1:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information McClymonds Pool
2607 Myrtle Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-2196
Free Swim at Live Oak Pool July 31
1:00 ~ 3:00 pm
Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! View Press Release
Event Information Live Oak Pool
at Oakland High School
1055 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 238-2196
Arroyo Viejo Park
Concert on the Green
July 31
3:00 ~ 5:30 pm
Featuring Rose Royce. Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks
Event Information Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605



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