Laurel District Heats up with First Mural Art Walk
Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Sun, 1 Aug at 6:27am.

Saturday in the Laurel District was part art festival, block party and community farmer’s market, which featured a live Hawaiian hip-hop graffiti, South American world grooves and a Tongan pig roast.

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Oakland's Laurel District Unveils Murals at Art Walk
Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Wed, 14 Jul at 5:25pm.

In an effort to promote local artists through public art projects, the Laurel District Association will present the Laurel Mural Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Oakland Food Connection plots summer growth
Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Mon, 5 Jul at 2:33pm.

Photos courtesy of Oakland Food Connection

Jason Harvey, founder of the Oakland Food Connection is aiming for a fruitful summer. In the works are three new gardens, a revamped website, community events, food parties and a booth at the Eat Real festival.

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Two big firsts at Oakland Community Farmers Market on Saturday

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Thu, 4 Mar at 7:10am.

Nine-year-old Orion Skye Smit-Holm will be selling the first apples, cider and dried fruit ever offered at the Oakland Community Farmers Market this Saturday.

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