It's great when a local organization gets national recognition for its hard work.  It's even more exciting when it's an organization doing hard work for causes you really believe in, like promoting a more sustainable Oakland.  Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO)

As part of the process leading up to the US Social Forum various regions hold People's Movement Assemblies as a space to coordinate and cross-pollinate ideas and prepare to go to Detroit in June.

Common Circle is pleased to announce another Urban Permaculture course at Common Circle Education this Wednesday in downtown Berkeley.

Join Bay Localize for a day of planting and garden revitalization on January 20 at the EC Reems Midde School rooftop garden in East Oakland.

Have you heard the buzz about the US Social Forum but have questions about what it's all about? Want to know how to register, how to get involved, what will be happening in Detroit June 22-26?

Need a five-minute break (or less) from work?  We've got just the
thing for you: a survey which will help Walk Oakland Bike Oakland's
advocacy efforts and give you a shot at cool WOBO gear and other prizes.
 

Calling all local filmmakers and environmental justice advocates!

The queen-size event of the week (so not-so-much under-the-radar) that you should be plugging into is Thursday's Day of Action to Defend Public Education.  Oakland's main event in this action is the downtown rally from 12-4, with feed-in marches coming from Laney College, Berkeley (at Sproul Plaza entrance), and Fruitvale Bart.  For more data, see Irene Florez' round-up of Bay Area events.

Join Genesis Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2-5 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church,