Get your tickets for Oakland Grown Day at the Raiders on September 19, 2010 for Raiders vs. Rams Want to sit in the OG section that day? Order tickets for section 131 or 231 on Opening Day.

Oakland Grown and The Oakland Raiders have teamed up in 2010 to offer tickets to all Raider home games through a special fundraising opportunity. *Oakland Grown is a non-profit (tax exempt) organization.

For more information about available games, pricing, seating locations, and how to support this fundraiser, please contact Tina “Tamale” Ramos with Oakland Grown at 510/839.3854 or email oaklandgrown@omlf.org subject line “Raiders”.

Click here to download ticket order form, fill it out, and fax it in. Payment can be made by filling out the credit card info or you can mail a check or pay on-line here and scroll down to the blue Donate button and enter the correct amount for the number of tickets you are ordering. We will arrange for you to receive your tickets.

Option 1:
Oakland Grown Day @ The Raiders - Sept 19
We are hosting an Oakland Grown Day at the Raiders on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
We encourage everyone to come party with us that day.  Game starts at 1:05pm. Oakland Raiders vs. St Louis Rams. Order section 131 or 231 to sit in the OG seats!

Option 2:
Get Discounted Tickets for ANY Home Game Through OG
We can sell discounted tickets to ANY Raiders game.  Anyone who purchases tickets through us not only saves money, but also helps raise funds to support Oakland Grown.

Photo by Paula Wirth ~ Oakland Legend Player Linebacker Jeff Barnes with the OG Crew

Limited Edition Silver & Black Oakland Grown T-shirts also available in both uni-sex and woman’s cut for $20 each. Join us to celebrate Oakland Independent Businesses & Artists while enjoying the Raiders play opening day!

Oakland Grown is a movement celebrating and supporting Oakland’s locally-owned, independent businesses and artists. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further here at home, creating a sustainable economy, and helping to preserve the unique Oakland you love. Individuals, businesses, artists and organizations can all join the movement. Step out of the box. Be Oakland Grown.

Invite friends & family on Facebook here
Link to this post on http://TinaTamale.com here

August 28 & 29, 2010, 10:00-5:30 pm

On Franklin Street (7th to 11th St.) and 8th & 9th Streets (Broadway to Harrison St.)

Free Admission

Arts & Crafts - Ethnic Food - Kids Carnival - Community Organizations - Great Wall Youth Orchestra - Continuous Live Entertainment on 2 stages - Cultural Activities by Oakland Asian Cultural Center - Iconic Stars Tribute: Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, James Brown & Tina Turner - Fun for the Whole Family.

http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com/

Click here to view the November 18, 2009 2 page advertorial on Oakland Grown, including Oakland’s dining scene, why you should step out of the box this holiday season, Plaid Friday, Jack London Holiday Buy Night, Citywide Holiday Open House, and over 20 other Holiday Happenings this year, all in Oakland.

Citywide Zoning Update

Meeting Date and Location:
JULY 22, 2009
Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 4 (2nd fl)
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, at 12th Street BART

Please join us at a workshop to discuss zoning issues in the City’s commercial corridors and districts. The meeting will be held following the Oakland Merchants’ Leadership Forum.

The City of Oakland is updating its zoning regulations, which govern the physical development of land. Zoning regulations affect many people doing business and shopping in Oakland.

Here is your chance to learn how the zoning update process might help your business!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Zoning Update Website
www.oaklandnet.com/zoningupdate

Zoning Update Telephone Message Line
(510) 238-7299

Zoning Update Email
zoningupdate@oaklandnet.com
Click here for flyer.

Please alert other merchants in your district.

Mayor Ronald V. Dellums” 3rd Annual Oakland Partnership

Economic Summit.

Oakland on the road to economic recovery: key projects and investments to get our region moving again.

Join us as we explore:

• Best practices for accessing capital and surviving the downturn
• The impact of current international and national trends on our local economy.
• The inside track on the federal stimulus package and related state, regional and local initiatives
• Oakland Partnership economic development strategy - year in review.

Friday, May 1, 2009
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Click here to download flyer.

April 2009

Avenue Merchants hosting  local Artists all month long.

Take a stroll through the Tulips at Mountain View Cemetery.

SPRING ON THE PLAZA
music, dance fun, food, artisans & merchants

Saturday - April 25

11 am - 3 pm
Key route plaza - 41st and Piedmont

Performances by students from
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School

Music by
Casacada de Flores

 Click here for poster

August 15 & 16, 2009

9th Annual Art & Soul Festival Oakland

Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza/City Center/14th & Broadway, Downtown Oakland

Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and youth ages 13-17. 12 and under free.
New for 2009! Art & Soul Oakland will be held in mid-August. With the possible closure of the Bay Bridge by Caltrans over Labor Day weekend, organizers chose to move the event up.

A new date, but the same great entertainment value condensed into two music-packed days with Jazz, Rock, Gospel, Latin, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Blues. Youngsters will love the kid-friendly carnival rides, interactive art projects, face painting and roaming costumed characters. Stroll through the Artisan Marketplace, sample exotic foods and tasty treats from a multicultural menu, watch exciting dance performances, and view and create art. Art & Soul is Northern California’s most accessible festival with direct transit access and free parking for thousands of cars.

www.artandsouloakland.com or (510) 444-CITY.

When: 8:30 am until 10:00 am

Where: Mills College, Faculty Lounge, 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakalnd

Sustaining and Investing in the District 6 Heartlands Community

Please come. Share and learn ideas and strategies for the revitalization of the Heartlands commercial district and discuss concerns related to our businesses and neighborhood.

Key Note Speaker: Jeffery Wood, Sergeant of Oakland Police Patrol Division

The Aftermath: Going Forward on MacArthur Blvd.

Cookie Robles-Wong, Senior Specialist, Department of Facilities and Environment.

Earth Day 2009

Public Safety up-date: Oakland Police Department, Merchant Watch Coordinator Eddie Simlin.

Next meeting May 13, 2009

To view flyer, click here. 

OMLF’s Shop Oakland Kick-off Party was a complete success. The turn out was approximately 100-150 people. There was a silent auction, food(provided by La Borinquena, Cock-a-Doodle Cafe and The Washington Inn), drinks, promotioal gifts and much more!

For only $100.00 you can get your businesses logo and website link on the ShopOakland.com and the OMLF websites. (ShopOakland.com will be advertised on all campaign materials, including buses, bus shelters, emails, invitations and bags)

For only $500.00 you can have your Businesses Banner at November Kick-off / VIP Reception for the merchants as well as your logo and website link on ShopOakland.com and OMLF website. (ShopOakland.com will be advertised on all campaign materials, including buses, bus shelters, emails, invitations and bags).

For $1,000 you can have the above benefits plus a Table at the Shop Oakland Holiday Kick-off / VIP Reception.

For $2,500.00 you can get your business logo on 800 AC Transit Bus Cards inside Bay Area Buses as well as all the above benefits.

For more details call Shari at (510) 663-0653 or email: shari@omlf.org.

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