SAVE-THE DATE: Thursday, March 3rd

SAVE-THE DATE: Thursday, March 3rd Celebrating 10 Years of Help, Hope & Healing with the Khadafy Foundation for Non-Violence.

The Khadafy Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary Thursday with a gala fundraising dinner at Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar in Jack London Square, featuring Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts as the keynote speaker. He will be joined by special guests California's Attorney General Kamala Harris, and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan.

WHAT: 10th anniversary gala fundraiser dinner

WHEN: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar, 2 Broadway, Oakland, in Jack London Square

TICKETS: $50; purchase in advance at http://www.khadafyfoundation.org/ or at the door

KHADAFY FOUNDATION for Non-Violence

Based in Oakland, California, the Khadafy Foundation provides support services to anyone who has lost a child or other loved one to violence. At this time of greatest crisis, we reach out with immediate support.

If your friend or family member was recently killed, please call Khadafy Foundation at (510) 839-1706 so they can assist you through this difficult time.

Click links to learn more about Khadafy Foundation programs and history, or to make a donation.

Community Meeting

 

Monday, February 28, 2011; 7:00 - 8:00 pm

1199 Pine Street (Pacific Cannery Lofts Sales Office)

Please join us to hear about the status of the Wood Project and surrounding neighborhood:

How traffic patterns and local circulation are changing and options to improve them.

The current zoning proposal to allow the Icehouse to be used for a broader set of uses like research and development, broadcasting and media activities or light manufacturing uses

Train Station Update

How do I get there?

From West Grand:

Turn left onto Frontage Road (Follow Central Station Signs);

Follow signs to turn left into Central Station;

Make immediate right towards Pacific Cannery Lofts; Look for “Sales Office Sign”

From 7th Street:

Turn right onto Frontage Road (Follow Central Station Signs)

Follow signs to turn right into Central Station

Make immediate right towards Pacific Cannery Lofts; Look for “Sales Office Sign”

SURVEYS: East Bay Regional Park District and AC Transit

The East Bay Regional Park District is updating its Master Plan and welcomes your input via an online survey. It will take about 15 - 20 minutes to complete it.

Your input is very valuable.

Click HERE to participate in East Bay Regional Park District 2011 Master Plan Community Survey.

The Middle Harbor Park is located in our neighborhood and can be reached by going northwest (past Post Office) on 7th Street to the stoplight at Middle Harbor Road. Proceed through the intersection and take the first right turn into the Middle Harbor Shoreline parking lot.

Public Transit (AC Transit Bus Line 13) no longer services the middle harbor area. Port Staff are seeking alternative solutions through grants and partnerships.

Closed for some time, "Room with a View" is once again available to the public. The train switching tower at Port View Park, adjacent to Middle Harbor Shoreline, is now open Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM. 

This historic building was moved to the park site and converted to a marvelous informational exhibit about the rail and maritime history of the area. 

AC Transit wants to hear from you! The bus district is developing a comprehensive fare policy and is seeking input from the public before a formal proposal is made. Topics under discussion include goals, principles, pass pricing, transfer rules, timing and level of fare changes, and more.

For information, visit http://www.actransit.org/ and read the homepage article, “Have Something to Say About Fares?” Then complete the online form or give feedback in a number of other ways.

AC Transit will also hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at AC Transit General Offices, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland.

Point of Clarity

Active EBMUD project on Wood Street

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Mayor's Quan Town Hall Meeting this Saturday