New, favorites to highlight international children's film festival this weekend
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Fri, 27 Jan at 8:03am.

In an effort to teach kids the art of film making and to celebrate family-friendly films, the Bay Area International Children's Film Festival will kick off its fourth year this Saturda and Sunday, Jan. 28-29, with a full line-up of high-quality films from around the world.

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What's Up Oakland? - Tuesday, May 17
Article by Meg Bertoni.
Last updated at Tue, 17 May at 12:55am.

For all the juicy details, please visit the Oakland Local calendar.

Today's lineup features some interesting items for some specific interests.

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Oakland Mosswood Easter egg hunt a giant conspiracy to give kids a happy Easter
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sun, 24 Apr at 11:08am.

By Meg Bertoni

Easter is a good time to reflect on the unbreakable spirit of Oakland.

Hard times and crises come and go, but Oaklanders keep planting, celebrating and sticking around, working hard to bring about better days. It’s remarkable, really, this city’s penchant for reinvention, rebirth and resurrection.

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Cute overload at Holiday Jamz - Saturday, Dec. 11
Blog entry by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Dec at 9:39am.

Get in the holiday spirit at Oakland Youth Chorus' traditional Holiday Jamz concert beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.

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Downtown Oakland Comes to Life During Oaklavia
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sat, 3 Jul at 7:38am.

Oaklavia invited Oaklanders to “come play in the streets” without cars on Sunday and come they did  - on bicycles and roller skates, in strollers and pedicabs. It was a great, sunny day to play in the streets.

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Young Artists Dream Up "Taking Action Figures" to Solve Oakland Problems
Blog entry by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Wed, 26 May at 2:08pm.

Imagine an Oakland with a Gun Control Squad. Or a Green, Clean Parks League and a superhero named Green Thumb Girl. Imagine the Gulf of Mexico once it has fallen under the spell of Clean Water Boy. Or the state of Arizona after it comes face to face with Immigration Protection Man.

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Oakland Kids' Summer Resource Guide: Your One-Stop Shop for Summer Fun
Article by CB Smith-Dahl.
Last updated at Tue, 4 May at 12:34pm.

The teacher's strike didn't have Oakland parents scrambling for child care options, but this summer certainly will. Oakland has consistently cut funding for programs that educate and care for children when public schools are closed. For parents who have not yet finalized plans for their kids, we've put together a short list of where you can start looking.

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OBUGS rummage sale Apr. 10, Monday is final day to donate
Blog entry by Emilie Raguso.
Last updated at Tue, 6 Apr at 1:46pm.

Oakland Based Urban Gardens (OBUGS) will hold a rummage sale Apr. 10, to benefit its community spring planting event. You'll find kitchenwares, working appliances and electronics, toys, CDs and DVDs, jewelry, clothing, books and crafting supplies.

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