Spend your weekend in an Oakland park--OL tells you great free spots to visit
Blog entry by CB Smith-Dahl.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Jul at 7:08am.

After all the fireworks of the last two weeks, you might find yourself craving some sun, sky and quiet.

Thankfully, July is National Recreation and Parks month. The East Bay is home to some amazing parks - courtesy of the city, county/regional and state parks systems - and several of them are celebrating important anniversaries this year.

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Healthy Living Festival for Seniors Moves to Oakland Zoo -Friday, July 9
Article by Pamela Drake.
Last updated at Wed, 7 Jul at 6:49am.

The United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County - an Oakland-based nonprofit since 1991 - is holding its Seventh Annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, July 9, in Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road.

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Phat Beets kicks off improved farmer's market at Oakland Children's Hospital today
Article by Emilie Raguso.
Last updated at Tue, 13 Apr at 2:48pm.

A local food justice group is ramping up its farmer's market at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland with more stands, vouchers for some hospital patients, an innovative produce box program and a demonstration booth by People's Grocery, as well as plans for a nearby community garden in the coming months.

The market will offer two produce stands, J&P Organics and J and J Farms, along with goodies from an Oakland Mediterranean market called Med Food and Berkeley's Vital Vittles Breads and Bakery.

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