Oakland Urban Paths – Parklet Walk

When:  Saturday, April 13th

What: Oakland’s three parklets and learn about their history and benefits from the folks who brought them from concept to reality.  The walk includes  stairways along the course of Glen Echo Creek and Piedmont Avenue.

• This mostly flat urban 4-mile walk includes stairs. Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and water.
• Meet in front of Farley’s East at 10:00am. We will return to Farley’s by 12:30. There will be an option to return to our starting point via AC Transit.
• Heavy rain cancels, light rain doesn’t.
• Dogs OK! (please only bring dogs that can make the entire walk)
• Here’s our route map

More info? See the Oakland Urban Paths website: http://www.oaklandurbanpaths.org/

 

Tartan Day – April 6th

Get your Scottish on and celebrate Tartan Day!

Saturday, April 6th 1o:00-5:00pm

Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont, CA

Pipers, dancers, clan tents, food, highland games, music, and Scottish ale are just some of the attractions. See http://tartanday.eastbayscots.org for more details.

Tartan Day, as currently celebrated it every April 6th , started in New York City in 1982 as a celebration of contributions by Scottish Americans to the United States throughout its history.

This marks the date a declaration of Scottish independence against Edward I’s English rule, known the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed in 1320 and submitted to Pope John XXII.

The declaration intended to confirm Scotland’s status as an independent, sovereign state, defending Scotland’s right to use military action when unjustly attacked and which was an influence on the American Declaration of Independence.

Oakland Urban Paths – Oakmore Walk

Join the Oakland Urban Paths group this Saturday, March 9th to Explore Oakmore (and the Bridgeview Trail above Sausal Creek).

From the OAP email news:

A bridge, a redwood tree, a stair, a view, a creek, great people…it’s another walk with Oakland Urban Paths. This walk will reprise our successful jaunt from last year and we’ll also get to check out a restoration work party hosted by the Friends of Sausal Creek.

• This strenuous 5-mile walk includes stairs and hills. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water and snacks.
• Meet in front of Rocky’s Market at 10:00am. We will return to Rocky’s by 12:30, in time to grab lunch at nearby Red Boy Pizza or head off to your next engagement.
• Heavy rain cancels, light rain doesn’t.
• Dogs OK! (please only bring dogs that can make the entire walk)

As usual, we’ll have a variety of cool Oakland walking goods for sale including Walk Oakland Maps, the Secret Stairs of the East Bay book and authentic OUP shirts.

Thanks to all who joined us for our February Lakeshore to Park Boulevard walk. Check out a write-up, pics and route map on our website

 

 

Bruce Valentine on Youth Sports & Lifelong Wellness

Bruce Valentine on Youth Sports & Lifelong Wellness: Thursday, January 31

Concussions and knee injuries affecting professional athletes dominate the headlines, but do you know which sports cause the most injuries in young athletes? The answers may surprise you. Male and female athletes of all ages are equally vulnerable to injury, and more than half of youth sports injuries are caused by overuse.

Parents and coaches are invited to hear from — and ask questions of – Bruce Valentine from the Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes at Children’s Hospital on Thursday, January 31 at 7:00 pm in Ellen Driscoll Theater, 325 Highland Ave.(Note venue change.) Valentine, a parent himself and the Program Manager for Athletic Training Services at Children’s, will address what parents need to know about raising healthy student athletes and viewing athletics as part of lifelong wellness. This is a free event.

Piedmont Center for the Arts Jan-Feb Calendar

Calendar of Events Hello Friends of Piedmont Center for the Arts- Happy New Year!  A great line up of fun upcoming events are planned at the Center. Starting January 18 is the watercolor art show of Julie Cohn.  Enjoy a special cello and piano recital on Saturday evening January 26 by Ting Chin and Lori Lack.  Then on Sunday afternoon January 27 the Community Women’s Orchestra will hold a Chamber Concert Soiree.   On February 1-24, the Modern Stitch Guild returns with more than 20 quilt artists showing their creations.  The evening of February 1 is the madcap sounds of the BiRdS oF PlaY. The sounds of harpsichord music will be heard on February 9 with the international artist Alexander Sung playing a program of Mozart.  The unique sounds of Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble will enchant us on February 10.  If you ever wanted to try your hand at acting, thePiedmont Repertory Theater Group will be holding a casting call for two Thornton Wilder Plays the evening of Thursday, February 14. January 18-29, Julie Cohn Watercolor Painting Art Exhibit.  The watercolor painting show of Julie Cohn entitled Contemplation/C e l e b r a t i o n will be on view January 18-27.  Friday 1/18, Saturday 1/19, Sunday 1/20, Friday 1/25, Saturday, 1/26 and Sunday, 1/27.  Gallery Hours are 12 noon – 3:00 pm. Saturday, January 26, 8:00,  Ting Chin, Lori Lack Cello/Piano Recital Cellist Ting Chin and pianist Lori Lack to performs works of Vivaldi, Schumann and Beethoven. Admission free. Dessert reception to follow. Sunday, January 27, 4 p.m., Community Women’s Orchestra  Chamber Concert Soiree, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Chamber music. Fine wines and hors d’oeuvres. Silent & live auction. Tickets $25 before Jan. 27;  $30 at the door. Children under 12 no admission. Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com, call 800-838-3006, or at the door. Friday, February 1-24, Modern Stitch Quilt Show   An exhibit of works by more than 20 quilt artists. Saturday, February 2, 6:00-8:00 -  Opening reception. Friday, February 1, 7:30 p.m., Birdz of Play BiRdZ oF PlaY quartet is a madcap group of veteran rockers and pickers with deep roots in the Bay Area, including singer/songwriter Donnalou Stevens, percussionist Susan Jette,  singer/guitarist Woody Trevorrow and guitarist Barry Silverblatt.  Plenty of refreshments and a unique blend of folk, country and rock!  Tickets $15 at the door. Saturday, February 9, 4 p.m., Alexander Sung, A Celebration of Keyboard Music:  A Harpsichord Recital International harpsichord competition award winner Alexander Sung plays a program of Mozart.  Tickets $20 General, $15 Seniors and students. Call 415-392-4400 or visit www.cityboxoffice.com. Sunday, February 10, 4 p.m. , Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble-The Song is You, A Musical Valentine Treat. An intimate afternoon of  amorous vocal music – a fundraiser for Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble. Wine and light appetizers served. $45 donation. Advance purchase advised. Tickets available online at http://www.vocisings.com or at the door. Thursday, February 14, 12-4 p.m., Casting Call for two Thornton Wilder 1-act plays produced by Piedmont Repertory Company, directed by Michael French. Auditions for both “Christmas Dinner” and “Queens of France” will be held Thursday, February 14th, 7 – 8:30pm. To book an audition slot and to receive an audition scene please contact Michael French at french4beginners@yahoo.com.  Hope you can join us at the Center soon. Thank you for your interest and support of the Piedmont Center for the Arts.  Galleries open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon-3 pm Please Visit Us Online at www.PiedmontCenterfortheArts.org