Help for Japan: What you can do
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 14 Mar at 8:10am.

 If you're looking for ways to give to help those impacted by the earthquake, tsunami and the disasters in Japan, here's a list of local and international organizations accepting funds for their work.  

Red Cross

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Last Day to Buy Tickets ONLINE is Oct. 7! One week till the 4th annual Ella Awards Gala
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Thu, 7 Oct at 8:41am.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Scottish Rite Center

1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland

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Yoshi's Oakland to host Mingus Amungus, Chinaka Hodge at fundraiser Sept. 16
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Mon, 13 Sep at 2:45am.

Looking for dinner, a great live show and a chance to give back to the community?

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Come out and celebrate with Joyce Gordon Gallery - Friday, Sept. 10
Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Sat, 11 Sep at 8:00am.

This Friday, Sept. 10, Oakland's Joyce Gordon Gallery will celebrate its anniversary with a gala and auction from from 7 to 10 p.m. at 406 14th St.

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Bike Stock 2010: Bands, bikes, brews, beats in the hot afternoon sun (Review)
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Sep at 7:12pm.

Held in the lot next to Revolution Café in West Oakland this past weekend, Bike Stock 2010 featured lots of bikes and bands, not necessarily in that order.

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OPD to hold blood drive for wounded Fremont Officer - Sept. 8 and 9
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 6 Sep at 6:46am.

On Aug. 27, Fremont police Officer Todd Young was shot multiple times while trying to serve an arrest warrant on 20-year-old Andrew Barrientos in Oakland. His injuries required multiple surgeries necessitating 60 units of blood. He is continuing to need additional surgeries and could use your help.

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Help Peoples' Grocery Meet the Challenge! (Community Voices)
Blog entry by Jonathan Darr, Pe....
Last updated at Mon, 30 Aug at 6:08am.

From August 1 through September 15th, People's Grocery is trying to raise $10,000 to match a challenge grant offered by a generous supporter. Your contribution doubles in value during this time!

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Montclair Slate Park looking for more support, money
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Sun, 29 Aug at 7:09am.

from a friend in Montclair:

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