Weclome Aboard II--Train Station Events

The Central Station Development featuring Pacific Cannery Lofts, Zephyr Gate, Ironhorse Apartments and the historic 16^th Street Train Station continues to thrive with excitement!

The weekend the historic 16th Street Train Station, located at 16^th and Wood Street will open its doors for touring while hosting music by The Blues Society; food from sustainable Oakland food trucks; and Kids activities organized by Rock, Paper and Scissors on Sunday, on November 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Come share your memories, any old pictures…

For more information and to follow the historic 16th Street Train Station and its events on Facebook facebook.com/16thStreetStation and Twitter @16thStStation and check out video www.indiegogo.com/16thStreetStation 

Also: Amtrak is celebrating 40 Years as America’s Railroad

EXCERPT--The present Amtrak station, a modern facility completed in 1994, sits at the eastern corner of the square. It was built after a 1989 earthquake damaged the old 16th Street Station (now called Central Station) designed by well-known Chicago architect Jarvis Hunt.

Opened in 1912, it originally had served as the principal facility of the Southern Pacific Railroad.

In 1868, the Central Pacific Railroad (CP) constructed the Oakland Long Wharf at Oakland Point, the site of today's port. The Long Wharf served as both the terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad and of the local CP commuter trains. At West Oakland, the railroad established one of its largest rail yards and servicing facilities, and it later operated under the successor Southern Pacific Railroad.

Transformed into an economic powerhouse during the early 20th century, Oakland boasted industries including metals, canneries, bakeries, automobiles, and shipbuilding. [More]

Meeting and Events: WOPAC, NCPC, Earthday, Vincent Academy and Air Space Workshop

Who: West Oakland Project Area Committee (WOPAC)

What: City of Oakland staff members provides updates on the Governor’s Budget Proposal and Redevelopment; West Oakland Area Plan and Housing; The WOPAC makes recommendations of funding NPI proposals

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Where: West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

For additional information, please contact: Hui-Chang Li, City Of Oakland, CEDA, Redevelopment Division at 510.238.6239 or

Who: Prescott Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council Meeting, Beats2Y & 5Y

What: PSOs provide neighborhood beat priorities updates; Meet and talk with your various neighborhood Community Policing and Problem Solving Officers.   Agencies Invited include: BART Police Department; Oakland Unified School District (OUSD); Oakland Police Department (OPD); Oakland Housing Authority (OHAPD)

Where: OHA Administration Building, 935 Union St.

When: Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Note: Community members who need to speak with PSOs and other Officers from the various agencies serving the Prescott neighborhood regarding a specific neighborhood issue will have an opportunity to do so, vis-à-vis.

For additional information, please contact: NCPC Chair: Marcus Johnson at 510.290.8300 or



Raimondi Park 18th & Wood St.

From more information contact vrocha[AT]oaklandnet.com

Activities include tree planting, cut & clean and graffiti removal

  

More Information: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/s/SO/OAK025879.

New Charter Elementary Schools serving Prescott Oakland Point

Vincent Academy intends to be a safe, joyful, academically rigorous, and community-minded elementary school where children can develop their innate talents and skills, learn about the complex world around them and receive the support necessary to truly thrive and become community leaders in a global context. Jean Driscoll, Vincent Academy Board Member

Who: Vincent Academy will be located within area consisting if park, tennis courts, Skate Park, swimming pool and public library and will offer:

• TUITION-FREE charter elementary school NOW enrolling Kindergarten and First Grade Students opening August 22, 2011.

A safe, nurturing, and joyful environment for learning

• A rigorous education with high academic standards tied to real worldexperience and learning

• Year -round program

• After-school program, to 6 pm daily

What: An informational meeting

When: Tuesday, April 19, 2011; 5:30 p.m.

Where: West Oakland Public Library, 1801 Adeline Street.

For more information, please contact Sandra Phillips 510.333.8399

Visit their website at www.vincentacademy.org

Creative Utilization of "Air Space" in West Oakland

Who: California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and City of Oakland

What: Workshop on potential uses for "air space" IN WEST OAKLAND, which will include discussion on CalTrans and City of Oakland zoning and use restrictions, photographs of the empty sites, potential lease rates, and a presentation on the leasing process.

When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where:  West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline Street

For more information, please contact Xiaojing Wang at 510.238.7031 or xwang[AT]oaklandnet.com

Spend an Evening at Jack London Square

On August 6, the East Bay Express celebrates its winners of the 2010 Best of the East Bay readers’ poll and editors’ picks all along the Jack London Square waterfront. Over 20,000 guests are expected to attend and salute the best ideas, products and services that are borne out of the East Bay region.

This year’s Best of the East Bay Party main stage (sponsored by Amoeba Music) will feature twelve local bands: The Mighty Underdogs (made up of Gift of Gab from Blackalicious, Lateef from Latyrx and Headnodic from Crown City Rockers), Everything Must Go, Finish Ticket, Zydeco Flames, The Memphis Murder Men, Belle Monroe and her Brewglass Boys, Kit & the Branded Men, Bang Data, Birds and Batteries, Stone Foxes, Cheetahs on the Moon, and Fans of Jimmy Century.

Make sure to spend some time lounging in the Blues Pavilion (sponsored by the Bay Area Blues Society and Yoshi's), where the Express pays tribute to the venerable blues history of Russell City in Hayward and 7th Street in West Oakland with performances by some of the best blues musicians in the East Bay.

The Chabot Space & Science Center’s Kids’ Party Zone (sponsored by BandWorks and Bay Area Girls Rock Camp) will feature local kid bands The Vat, Poison Apple Pie, and Room 19. Performances are by members of the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp. The Kids’ Party Zone will also offer hands-on science projects and fun activities.

A DJ Stage featuring the talents of Dyloot and the Oakland Faders will evolve into a Dance Battle into the evening (sponsored by Yak Films and The People).

A world class street art show will be found at the event, including live art demonstrations from the East Bay's best artists (sponsored by 57-33 and Montana Cans). At the Gear Head Garage, you can feast your eyes on classic cars, motorcycles, and other works of art that feature gears and grease.

Don't miss the extreme sports, indie designer villages, and local restaurant vendors. It’s sure to be the region’s best party of the year.

When: Friday, August 6, 2010

Where: Jack London Square waterfront

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Admission: Free, All Ages

Getting there: BART (Lake Merritt or 12th Street stations), AC Transit, Alameda-Oakland Ferry, Broadway Shuttle, Amtrak.

Free bike valet parking provided by the East Bay Bike Coalition.

All proceeds from the bar will benefit the local nonprofit, OneCalifornia Foundation.

Discounted fares to the event are available by Amtrak: www.EastBayExpress.com/BOEBParty/Amtrak

Discounted overnight lodging is available at the Waterfront Hotel: www.EastBayExpress.com/BOEBParty/Hotel

VIP Packages for the event are now on sale: www.EastBayExpress.com/BOEBParty/VIP

The Crucible's "Heat: A Fire Cabaret."

Scarlett & Axelrod's act is just one of many that will be seen this year at The Crucible's "Heat: A Fire Cabaret."

The evening, which includes circus performers and music by legendary Bay Area jazz singer Kim Nalley inside the 56,000-square-foot West Oakland space (on the edge of the Prescott neighborhood), is a more intimate evening than what The Crucible usually offers during the summer.

WHAT: "Heat: A Fire Cabaret" featuring Kim Nalley Band

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday with a special Fire and Light Soiree dinner at 6 tonight

WHERE: The Crucible, 1260 Seventh St., Oakland

COST: $40-$45 with a $5 discount for The Crucible members. The soiree dinner is $250 ($150 is tax-deductible).

TICKETS: (510) 444-0919, Ext. 122; www.thecrucible.org.

Thursday, May 13th, Bike to Work Day 2010

Bike to Work Day Pancakes, Prizes and All-Day Valet Bike Parking

Bicyclists at Oakland's 17th Annual (Bay Area's 16th) Bike to Work Day celebration will enjoy:

• A free pancake breakfast (7-9am), courtesy Piedmont Grocery and Tully's Coffee

• Free Club One Day Pass (for showers and more)

• Free all-day valet bike parking, courtesy East Bay Bicycle Coalition

• AC Transit bike rack loading demos

• Free bike safety checks, courtesy of Bay Area Bikes and Wheels of Justice Cyclery

• A canvas bag with goodies (including Amtrak/Capitol Corridor companion-fare coupons, Oakland's brand new 2010 Bikeways Map, and an "I [BIKE] Oakland" bike tube sticker)

• A raffle with prizes donated by local businesses including this year's Grand Prize: round-trip tickets for two to Santa Barbara on Amtrak and a Dahon folding bike!!!!

Alameda County Energizer Stations

On the morning of May 13th, over 200 Energizer Stations will be located along local bike commute routes in all nine Bay Area counties to provide free beverages, snacks and good cheer to bicyclists. We'll be mapping the locations of the energizer stations on this page so check back and plan your Bike to Work Day commute to visit one of our Energizer Stations.

[Oakland Energizer Map]

Starting at 5:30-8:30pm, On Telegraph Avenue from 16th-18th St, Oakland, plan to wrap up the excitement of Bike to Work Day with the biggest, most extravagant ever Bike Away from Work Party, which will feature The Crucible's Art Bike Program, Beyond Bikes Art Exhibit, Cyclecide Heavy Pedal Bike Rides & Show, Big Tadoo Puppet Show, music, raffle prizes, awards, food and beer from Trumer Pils Brewery in Berkeley and sponsored by the East Bay Express.

CORE Citywide Exercise Saturday, April 24th

The annual CORE Citywide Exercise is an opportunity for individuals and organized neighborhood groups to come together and practice responding to a disaster in our community. In 2010, our scenario will be based on a 7.0 magnitude quake on the Hayward Fault, centered in North Oakland.

On April 9th, Prescott Circus Theatre presents...

The average American will no longer exist...

The average American will no longer exist and the Prescott-Oakland Point neighborhood is no exception.

Since 2000, the Prescott-Oakland Point neighborhood has experience some amazing diversity. New residents from all continents - Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and other parts of North America now share the Prescott-Oakland Point neighborhood.

The 2010 census survey includes counting same sex couples, will validate what some residents already know, by providing local government a accurate accounting of the diversity we have experienced.  City services and others should take note.

Census History

The Constitution of the United States Article 1, section 2 ratified in 1789, mandated that an "actual Enumeration" of the nation's population be made at ten-year intervals anticipating geographic and demographic dynamism.

The intent of the census was to provide a snapshot of the nation and illustrate the issues most relevant.

The first census, which was more than just a head count but used to divide political representation, was taken in 1790, where enumerators asked for the name of the head of the family and number of persons in each household within specific categories.

The 1850 census included "social statistics" questions about taxes, schooling, crime, "pauperism" and also took censuses of industry, agriculture, and mortality.

The 2010 Census promises to be the shortest in history: 10 questions in 10 minutes. The questions will include: name, age, sex, date of birth, Hispanic origin, race, ethnicity, relationship (to the first name listed on the form), and housing tenure (whether a family owns or rents their home). Same-sex married couples will be counted for the first time.

The longer portion of the census was replaced by the once every five years American Community Survey which samples a small number of households across the country on a regular basis to obtain important data about the demographics of the country.

Global Positioning Systems

The Census Bureau will use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to determine the exact geographic location of each housing unit which is critical to ensure that when they publish the census results for the entire country, broken down by various geographic areas ranging from states, counties, and cities, to census blocks, they accurately represent the data for the area.

Key Census Dates:

March 2010 — Census forms are mailed or delivered to households

April 2010 — National Census Day — use this day as a point of reference for mailing in your completed forms

April - July 2010 — Census takers visit households that did not return a form via mail

December 2010 — The Census Bureau delivers population information to the President for distribution

March 2011 — The Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states

Fines

I like most probably never thought of a fines associated with the census survey. So I thought I would provide some information for those living under the radar. The U.S. Census Bureau can impose fines for failing to answer the 2010 Census questions or for intentionally providing false information. According to Title 13, Section 221 (Census, Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers) of the United States Code, persons who fail or refuse to respond to the mail-back census form, or refuse to respond to a follow-up census taker can be fined up to $100. Persons who knowingly provide false information to the census can be fined up to $500.

The rush to aid Haiti

It didn’t take long for the opportunitist and others grifter types to emerge after the initial 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, centered about 15 miles west-southwest of Port-au-Prince, the nation's capital, two weeks ago on January 12th, 2010 at 1 :53 PM (PST) 21:53:10 (UTC), immediately followed by a series of aftershocks but lessening in the last 7 days. Here’s a map of those aftershocks.

As predictable as the opportunitist, the internet was inundated with more than 400 internet addresses related to aiding Haiti using words such as "earthquake," "help," "aid," "victims" and "survivors."

New technologies are being used to help facilitate the fraud, from cell phones “text to” to emails, solicitation donations by way of credit card information. The emails are particularly treacherous since they solicit personal information and can contain some malicious software, spyware or other hazardous content.

There are legitimate and proven charities attempting to prove aid to Haiti. Donate smartly; if you are familiar with or used one in the past and you were happy with, go with them. Otherwise do your homework!

Some fundamental tips:

• Don't click on links or open any attachments including pictures contained within aid-related spam.

• Many organizations are in need; Check out the organization at sites for the Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org/); the Foundation Center (http://foundationcenter.org/), Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org/), or GuideStar (http://www.guidestar.org/).

• Be extremely cautious of Web sites and emails that ask for detailed personal information, i.e. Social Security number, birth date or bank information.

For those interested in the “Impact of 2010 Haiti Earthquake”

Here's more information on the earthquake at USGS.

The City of Oakland Mayor’s office has a link titled “Ways Oakland Residents Can Help in Wake of Haitian Earthquake”

And feel free to enjoy Benefit Concert organized by D’wayne Wiggins, who is offering proceeds from his upcoming "House Party Tour of Relief" in support of Haiti and has partnered with Corporate Development Specialist, Nina Swanson of the International American Red Cross to insure funds raised are sent directly to the American Red Cross for immediate distribution through the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, which was founded by actors Danny Glover and Harry Belafonte and social justice advocates Walter Riley, Esq.

This concert will be held this Thursday, January 28th, 2010; at the “Sweets Ballroom” 1933 Broadway in Downtown Oakland, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Hosted by Bay Area media personality Renel, Lady Ray of KMEL 106.1 and comedian Luenell, other entertainment include Oakland native Lenny Williams, Too Short, Erk Tha Jerk, the Pop Lyfe youth musical ensemble, and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

Oakland Running Festival Update:

Previously, I posted “Oakland Running Festival in the Prescott-Oakland Point." You may remember I stated the race will enter the Prescott Oakland Point neighborhood from Mandela Parkway and 7th street up Mandela Parkway to West Grand then veer right up Peralta before turning on 26th Street.

Here's the latest update provided by Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE)

Registration Surpasses 2,500 Runners for Inaugural Oakland Running Festival

Oakland, California (Jan. 7, 2010) –Sports marketing and event management company Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) announced today registration for the March 27th-28th inaugural Oakland Running Festival has surpassed 2,500 total runners. With more than two months to go until the event, the number represents 33% of the anticipated final field.

To ensure runners have the best experience possible the total field size will be limited to only 7,500 total runners. Race officials have limited the field to 1,500 participants in the marathon, 4,000 runners for the half marathon, 1,000 in the 5k and 250 four-person relay teams.

CSE President Lee Corrigan said, “Oakland and the surrounding running community have really stepped up to support this event. The first year of an event is always the most difficult in regard to recruiting runners and spreading the overall word, so we’re excited how early registration has taken off. Based on our decade of experience we anticipate registration will increase exponentially as the event draws closer. At this pace we’re anticipating a sellout, which would be an amazing accomplishment.”

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Oakland LGBT Roundtable TONIGHT

Oakland LGBT Roundtable,

Monday, December 7, 5:30-7:30 pm,

Hearing Room 3, Oakland City Hall

Topics to be discussed include Port of Oakland Commission appointment; report back on Chicago LGBT Community Center visit;

Sign up for Facebook to connect with Oakland LGBT Roundtable

Every 15 minutes… Can be a reality

Now the Prescott-Oakland Point residents will have easier access to community gardens, the Emerybay Public Market for dining, Bay Street Emeryville, Powell Street Shopping Center, East Bay Bridge Shopping Center, and IKEA for shopping and faster access to the West Oakland BART station.

If all goes as planned, according to AC Transit who presented information a couple of weeks ago, the Bus Route 26 (which replaces the current Bus Route 13) will have you at the West Oakland BART station from the Prescott-Oakland Point area in less than 5 minutes, every 15 minutes during peak hours and 30 minutes during off peak from 5:00 am to 12 midnight.

Also, the former 19 Line will change to the Bus Route 31 which would provide trips to community gardens, featured in a recent article “An oasis of fruits and vegetables” and nearby shopping at the East Bay Bridge Shopping Center at 40th Street west of San Pablo Ave. Stores include Pak n Save, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, Home Depot, Michaels, BNC Nutrition Center, Radio Shack, Baskin Robbins, Verizon Wireless, GameStop, Pacific Sales, Pet Club and Babies R Us.

Other shopping, dining and theater opportunities include:

• Powell Street Plaza houses brand name retailers, including Beverages and More, CSAA, DB Shoes, Jamba Juice, Petco, Pier 1, Ross, SleepTrain, Starbuck's Coffee, Trader Joe's, and Togo's among many others.
• The Emeryville Public Market features Borders Books and Music, the Broken Rack Billiards Club, United Artsts Emeryville Emery Bay 10, Shape City Emeryville, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Western Career College, Salon of Emery Bay, and the International Food Court known for dishes from Asia, the Caribbean, India, Mexico and the Middle East from 20 unique food retailers representing the diversity of the Bay Area.
  

Let’s make this a reality!

AC Transit is holding a Community Open House to learn more about this revised plan and talk with AC Transit planners tomorrow Tuesday, December 1st 2009 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Comments on the revisions will be accepted through December 2nd.

Those comments will be accepted in the following form of communication:

• Board of Directors:
  o Greg Harper (Ward 2) gharper@actransit.org
  o Joel b. Young (Director / At-Large) jyoung@actransit.org
  o Christian Peeples (vice President / At-Large) cpeeples@actransit.org
• By online comment form
• In person at the community open house on December 1st
• By email to planning@actransit.org
• By mail to the AC Transit Board of Directors, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
• By fax to (510) 891-4874
  

Attend the AC Transit Board of Directors meeting and speak in favor of the adoption of the Revised Service Adjustments Plan at its December 16th meeting held at 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland. As this date gets closer, I will provide updates here.

Help make these 15 minutes a reality.

AC Transit Blog

LoBot Gallery-Nov. 17th, 2009

Tuesday Nov. 17th

ladies and dobermenn

welcome to a night of universal awesomeness provided by LOBOT GALLERY show will open with:

• OPUS DISPERDI: live score for silent movie (featuring members of SECRET CHIEFS 3,TRIANGLE and CASSANOVA FRANKENSTEIN)
  
• HIGH TOWER: instrumental progressive metal from san francisco
  
• TRICLOPS: classy prog hard core (featuring members of VICTIMS FAMILY and THE FLESHIES)
  
• LOVVERS: low-fi punk from the UK
  
• AN ALBATROSS: psychedelic grind dance party from PHILLY
  

doors open at 8:30pm; show starts at 9:30pm

1800 Campbell St. - Oakland

Opera featuring Prescott Oakland Point Resident

DARK RIVER

A New Opera by Mary D. Watkins

features Prescott Oakland Point resident Marilyn Reynolds

Musical Director: Deirdre McClure

Stage Director: Darryl V. Jones

November 12-24, 2009

Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd Street Oakland, 510.763.1146

16th Street Train Station Restoration

Community Celebration Update

In one of the worst economies and in an area that has received little positive press over the past years, Central Station has seen some of the greatest success of any new development in the Bay Area.


On Thursday, Oct. 29th 2009 Central Station celebrated the completion of nearly 400 homes (currently over 200 new residents) as part of the first phase of Central Station, the largest private investment in the history of the Prescott Oakland Point neighborhood.

The block party was an opportunity that brought together new and long-time residents. The 300+ attendees of this party included the Lew Hing family, local elected officials, local businesses, out-of-towners, and represented the rich Prescott Oakland Point neighborhood of people of diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds living side by side which dates back to the early nineteenth century.

The party featured photography exhibit by award winning Katherine Westerhout, photos by Jason Mehrtens, music by Jonathan Smothers DJ, beer from Linden Street Brewery, wine from Urban Legend Cellars , foods from Brown Sugar Kitchen and Namie's Kitchen, Scream Sorbet providing dessert and Galatea Cafe provided coffee, tea and pastry. THANK YOU ALL!

For those who couldn’t make it, I hope to see you at the next community event currently in the planning stages now.

If you are a business or organization wishing to co-sponsor or participate in some other way, send me an email.

OPD Chief Anthony Batts explain public safety strategy in the Prescott…

First let me thank Jonathan Bair for his post at the SFGate Oakland Blog who saved me some work duplicating a post already written, and written quite well by Mary K. Flynn of Oakland North on the New Oakland Police Chief Batts and Mayor Dellums visit to the Prescott Oakland Point neighborhood for a town hall meeting held at Prescott Elementary School.

Read the full article here

Those wondering who is Oakland North; they’re a news project of U.C. Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Check them out!

Community Celebration-RSVP TODAY

--GOOD (LOCAL) FOODS AND DRINK--

JOIN US Thursday, Oct. 29th 2009 starting at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 14th street and Frontage Road* in celebrating 400 completed units (of the 1500 entitled) in the Central Station development project within the Prescott Oakland Point Neighborhood Area!

All Prescott Oakland Point neighbors, guest, friends, old and new are WELCOME to join us for a evening of FUN!

*Frontage road can be access from 7th St or West Grand Avenue. The entrance located approximately one half mile on Frontage Road.

For more information, go to POPna site or call Marcus Johnson; Prescott Oakland Point Co-Chair at 510.290.8300 or email at marcus_a_johnson@yahoo.com

Upcoming Events

West Oakland artist Eesuu Orundide has created a bronze sculpture to honor West Oakland community members and youth who participate in sports activities in Raimondi Park . The sculpture, entitled Ashe (a Yoruba word meaning “life force”), is six feet long by three feet tall and is located just inside the park’s main entrance on 18th Street .

Mr. Ashe (Life Force) was commissioned by the City of Oakland ’s Public Art Program for Raimondi Park , located between Campbell and Wood, 18th and 19th streets in West Oakland . Funding was generated by the Raimondi Park Sports Fields Improvement Project.

Oakland Public Art Program
For more information about this event call: 510-238-2155
http://www.oaklandculturalarts.org/

BRATS & BREW

* * * A Benefit for Oakland * * *

Saturday, October 17th, 12pm - 5pm

Linden St. Brewery, #8 Linden St. @ 3rd St.

Family Friendly, No Entry Fee

Live Blues by Rick Baskin and Friends

A Benefit for Bay Area Community Services, Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution Program and the Oakland Rotary Community Endowment. For more information, please call 812-1264

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Reminder: 8TH OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Reminder: 8TH OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Screening continues today (Schedule) until Wednesday, Oct. 14th, ending with the short film titled “Country Rose” starring local country western star Miko Marks and directed by Prescott Oakland Point resident Edward Rosenblum.

The film shows Wednesday night October 14th @ the Grand Lake theater with 2 other shorts from 9-11:30pm, here's a link to the film info: http://www.oiff.org/country.html

Other shorts include:

SABAR - life is a dance!An African American hip-hop girl resists the ancestral call of the Senegalese dance "Sabar". When she finally gives in, she discovers more than a dance - she finds herself.

Youth Jail Chronicles is a video project led by young middle school and high school students participating in the multimedia program at the Youth UpRising center in East Oakland.