Oakland Fam Bam Labor Day Get Down
Blog entry by Black Hour.
Last updated at Fri, 9 Sep at 1:20pm.

If you liked today's Daily Image on Oakland Local, you'll love this set of photos from the Oakland Fam Bam Labor Day Get Down held on Monday, September 6 at Mosswood Park.

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First Annual Fresh Fest brought peace, love, community and hella great music to Mosswood Park--pictures here!
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Aug at 10:43am.

What do you get when you combine sustainability-focused community organizations, talented young entrepreneurs and organizers, and a message that building sustainable community is one way to solve problems in Oakland? The First Fresh Fest in Oakland---an amazing outpouring of support from local musicians including Mistah FAB, Erk Tha Jerk, Do D.A.T.,  Phife from A Tribe Cal

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Saturday, August 13, 12-6 PM Mosswood Park--Fresh Fest! Green Hip Hop, Food justice, community
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sat, 14 Aug at 8:47am.

 For anyone and everyone with an appreciation for the green hip hop movement, Saturday's Fresh Fest is a don't miss  A packed half day of music and events to be held on August 14th from noon to 6 pm at Oakland's pretty Mosswood Park,

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Small Farmers of Color, Social Entrepreneurship, and Free Community Based Workshops July 3rd at North Oakland Pediatrics
Article by Oakland Food Poli....
Last updated at Fri, 25 Jun at 11:18am.

 Starting Saturday July 3rd, Phat Beets Produce will join North Oakland Pediatrics in opening a new Farmers' Market in North Oakland (5715 Market St) rooted not only in sustainable food, but in food justice. The grand opening will feature a variety of organic, pesticide free, and local fruit and vegetable growers, local bakers socially grounded food businesses, local crafts as well as live jazz music, live art, and free cooking demos.

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Students at Peralta Elementary celebrate Fall Festival
Blog entry by pschork.
Last updated at Wed, 4 Nov at 11:39pm.

Peralta students celebrated a day long Fall Festival on October 30.  The morning was filled with games, music, face painting, a visit from Oakland Fire Firefighters (Engine 18), and a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.  After lunch students dawned their costumes for a parade around the block led by the 4th & 5t

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