EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
Read more...Chabot Cosmic Update December 2, 2008
from:Chabot Space And Science CenterSpecial Closures- Chabot will be closed for a private holiday event on Saturday, December 6 at 3pm. On Saturday, December 13, Chabot will close at 3pm for a private holiday event....
Read more...Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Oakland, California
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Exhibition - National Institute Of Art And Disabilities - 25th Anniversary
from:Pro Arts GalleryThe National Institute of Art & Disabilities (NIAD) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition at Pro Arts, in Oakland, CA. Since 1983, NIAD has...
Read more...Looking to hit the ski slopes in California this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter activities...
Oakland, California holiday events and holiday shopping guide
'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...
An Invitation to our Oakland Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Oakland, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Oakland area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...Make a difference in Oakland! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Oakland area and around the...
Read more...EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
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