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Calendar of Events for October 2006
» "Sundays in the Redwoods"
Oakland youth & Four Flavors of Jazz
1
» Annual Moon Viewing Festival 1
» 33rd Annual Black Cowboy Parade 7
» Fleet Week 2006 Cruise 7 ~ 8
» "Sundays in the Redwoods"
Gospel On High
8
» Grand Opening!
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
A celebration of Indigenous People's Day
15
» United Nations Parade 21
» Universoul Circus October 27 ~ November 5
» High Seas Halloween
A Safe Family Adventure
27 ~ 29
» Boo at the Zoo 28 ~ 29
» Love Your Parks Day 28
» Jack O' Latern Jamboree 28 ~ 29
» 2nd Annual Haunted Harbor and Boat Parade 28
» Haunted House 29 ~ 31
"Sundays in the Redwoods"
Oakland youth & Four Flavors of Jazz

October 1, 11:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
Free concert series running for four (4) consecutive Sundays beginning September 17th, admission is FREE. VIP seating is available by advanced reservations, please call Karis Griffin at (510) 238-3052 to reserve.

Concert Schedule
October 1
11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm - Oakland youth perform jazz and hip hop ("Oakland's finest up-and-coming artists").
2:00 ~ 6:00 pm - Four Flavors of Jazz featuring influential veterans of the Bay Area's jazz scene.

October 8, 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
Gospel On High featuring some of the Bay Area's best gospel choirs.

VIP seating and picnic baskets are available for purchase. Vendors, artists, and performers will provide additional pre-show entertainment.

Parking at the amphitheater is available and shuttle services from BART are provided by AC Transit.

Directions:
Woodminster Amphitheater is located in the Oakland hills, one mile up the hill from the Joaquin Miller Road exit off Highway 13. The exits are clearly marked off Highway 13 and you should make your way UP THE HILL to the Woodminster sign on the left.

From San Leandro and points south, take 580 to Highway 13 exit (Warren Freeway). Take the Joaquin Miller Road exit and turn right to go UP THE HILL.

From San Francisco, take 580 East to Highway 24 (toward Walnut Creek). Take this to Highway 13 SOUTH toward Hayward and follow Highway 13 until you get to the Joaquin Miller Road exit. Turn left UP THE HILL.

Sponsored by the Office of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Jean Quan. Customers may call (510) 238-7275 for more info.

Event Information Woodminster Amphitheatre
3300 Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, CA
(510) 238-7275
Annual Moon Viewing Festival
October 1, 5:30 ~ 8:30 pm
The event is free and open to the public. Highlights include:
  • 5:30 pm ~ 6:30 pm - Bonsai Garden - Open House by the GOLDEN STATE BONSAI COLLECTION NORTH

  • Torii Gate
    (dedicated in memory of the late
    Oakland Council Member, Frank Ogawa)

  • Japanese "bento" box dinners
    (sushi & skewered meats/fish-vegetarian available upon request)
    * - advance order only by 9/25/06

  • 6:30 pm - Japanese Martial Arts and Koto performances
    SHIMAOKA KAZUSA KAI - Koto performance
    SHORINJI KEMPO DEMO (Martial Arts)

  • 7:30 pm - Telescopic viewing of the moon and other celestial points of interest - EASTBAY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

*To order your Japanese dinner, send a check for $15 to:
OFSCA P.O. Box 13022, Oakland, CA 94661-3022
Deadline to Reserve a Dinner: September 25, 2006

Event Information Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland,CA 94610

Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association
P.O. Box 13022
Oakland, CA 94661
(510) 482-5896
http://www.oakland-fukuoka.org

33rd Annual Black Cowboy Parade
October 7, 11:00 am
Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West , featuring nationwide cowboys, trick riders and children dressed in traditional attire.
Event Information West Oakland & Downtown
(510) 655-7309
Fleet Week 2006 Cruise
October 7 ~ 8, 1:30 pm ~ 4:30 pm
The USS Potomac is cruising during Fleet Week. Featuring The Blue Angels - Navy precision flying team. Price: $100 per person; includes gourmet box lunch. For reservations and information call, (510) 627-1215.
Event Information 540 Water Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 627-1215
http://www.usspotomac.org
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
"Sundays in the Redwoods"
Gospel On High

October 8, 3:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm
Free concert series running for four (4) consecutive Sundays beginning September 17th, admission is FREE. VIP seating is available by advanced reservations, please call Karis Griffin at (510) 238-3052 to reserve.

Concert Schedule
October 1
11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm - Oakland youth perform jazz and hip hop ("Oakland's finest up-and-coming artists").
2:00 ~ 6:00 pm - Four Flavors of Jazz featuring influential veterans of the Bay Area's jazz scene.

October 8, 3:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm
Gospel On High featuring some of the Bay Area's best gospel choirs.

VIP seating and picnic baskets are available for purchase. Vendors, artists, and performers will provide additional pre-show entertainment.

Parking at the amphitheater is available and shuttle services from BART are provided by AC Transit.

Directions:
Woodminster Amphitheater is located in the Oakland hills, one mile up the hill from the Joaquin Miller Road exit off Highway 13. The exits are clearly marked off Highway 13 and you should make your way UP THE HILL to the Woodminster sign on the left.

From San Leandro and points south, take 580 to Highway 13 exit (Warren Freeway). Take the Joaquin Miller Road exit and turn right to go UP THE HILL.

From San Francisco, take 580 East to Highway 24 (toward Walnut Creek). Take this to Highway 13 SOUTH toward Hayward and follow Highway 13 until you get to the Joaquin Miller Road exit. Turn left UP THE HILL.

Sponsored by the Office of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Jean Quan. Customers may call (510) 238-7275 for more info.

Event Information Woodminster Amphitheatre
3300 Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, CA
(510) 238-7275
Grand Opening!
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
A celebration of Indigenous People's Day

October 15, 12:00 ~ 5:00 pm
Check out the new park and enjoy family-friendly activities:
  • Native American Dance
  • New outdoor history exhibits
  • Grizzly bear play area
  • Ohlone Native Plant Garden
  • Mortar and Tile Adobe Wall!
  • Two special gallery shows
  • Kids craft activities
  • Fun with archaeology
  • Music and Food

Information
Sunday, October 15 from 12 to 5pm
In Oakland's Fruitvale at the corner of Coolidge Ave. & Hyde St.

FREE!

For more information:
(510) 532-9142
www.peraltahacienda.org

Event Information Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
2465 34th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601

Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
(510) 532-9142
Press Release
http://www.peraltahacienda.org

United Nations Parade
October 21
celebrating the birthday of the United Nations.
Event Information Jack London Square
(866) 295-9853
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
Universoul Circus
October 27 ~ November 5
View mezmerizing acts from trapesiests, Shangai Swingers from the Orient, Carribean Flava stilt walkers and Limbo Mamas, arcobatic dancing with Country and Lucky, acts by Ameera Diamond Elephant Trainer, funny and dapper Ringmaster, Shuckey Duckey and much, much more! 5601 Oakport Street, across from the Coliseum
Event Information Oakport Street
Across from the Coliseum
(800) 316-7439
http://www.universoulcircus.com
High Seas Halloween
A Safe Family Adventure

October 27 ~ 29, 6:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm, 7:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm
Pirates sighted at Lake Merritt! Join our Crew as we search for Long John's gold filled treasure chest! October 27, 28, 29, 2006

Treasure Hunt Boat Trip that encourages costumes and eatable halloween crafts. Presented in conjunction with the Rotary Nature Center

Event Information Lake Merritt Boating Center Dock
568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

Reservations Call: (510) 238-2196

$5 Adults
$3 Children (12 and under)
$50 Private Charter (capacity 15)
View Flyer

Boo at the Zoo
October 28 ~ 29
Daytime Halloween fun, costume parade and much more!
Event Information Oakland Zoo
(510) 632-9525
http://www.oaklandzoo.org
Love Your Parks Day
October 28, 9:00 am ~ Noon
As residents of Oakland, we enjoy more than 2,300 acres of parkland. Unfortunately some of our parks do not get the attention they need to keep them beautiful and inviting. On Saturday morning, October 28th from 9 am until noon, OPC is planning a city-wide survey to determine the condition of our parks.

Data from this survey will be analyzed and compiled into a report which will be presented to Mayor-elect Dellums and the City Council. We are confident that this survey will bring to the attention of city officials specific maintenance concerns that need to be addressed.

To conduct our survey we need lots and lots of volunteers. We'll all meet at the Garden Center in Lakeside Park, 666 Bellevue at 9 am. After refreshments and instructions about how to conduct the survey, we will fan out in small groups to assess several parks in a Council District.

We hope that you can spare a few hours of your time for this important undertaking and that you will refer others to us. To sign up for Love Your Parks Day please reply to: loveyourparksday@gmail.com. Please provide us with your full name, phone number and Council District and we will get back to you with parking instructions and more information about this event.

Event Information Oakland Parks Coalition
(510) 287-2693
loveyourparksday@gmail.com

Garden Center in Lakeside Park
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
http://www.oaklandparks.org

Jack O' Latern Jamboree
October 28 ~ 29
More delightful than frightful! A Halloween extravaganza for the little ones.
Event Information Children's Fairyland
(510) 452-2259
http://www.fairyland.org
2nd Annual Haunted Harbor and Boat Parade
October 28
Celebrate Halloween at Jack London Square. Join family fun with WB20 children's talent Lori & RJ as they entertain with magicians, dancers, games, prizes, giveaways, concert and a costume contests for children, adults and dogs. Kids can also have fun decorating Trick or Treat bags with the ProArts artists or be captivated by the "Mystery Machine" that transforms into a theatre for children who want to watch their favorite Halloween special. Play games and enjoy jump house fun to benefit Girls Inc. Stay till it gets dark and watch a spectacular lighted boat show as scary, haunted water vessels pass through the night carrying the spirits of pirates who were lost to the sea.

To register your own scary, haunted boat in the parade, call (510) 645-5968.

Event Information Jack London Square
(800) 645-5968
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
Haunted House
October 29 ~ 31, 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm
Redwood Heights Haunted House is only $1.00 per entry. Note that this event is not recommended for children under the age of 6 years old.
Event Information Redwood Heights Recreation Center
3883 Aliso Avenue
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-7827
View Flyer



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- Chabot Space
  & Science Center

- Henry J. Kaiser
  Convention Center

- Jack London Square
- Network Associates
  Coliseum

- Oakland Convention
  & Visitors Bureau

- Oakland Library
- Oakland Museum
- Oakland Unified
  School District

- Oakland Zoo

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