AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Oakland California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:08:05 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alameda-county-226156 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alameda-county-226156 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Oakland, CA---Attend the Oakland Zoo’s Conservation Speaker Series featuring Dr. Joyce Poole, co-founder of Elephant Voices. Learn the ways... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-zoo-learn-about-elephant-voices-225473 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-zoo-learn-about-elephant-voices-225473 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Oakland, CA – Little princesses, pirates, and pumpkins are invited to the Oakland Zoo’s frightful family friendly event. This year’s... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-zoo-presents-boo-at-the-zoo-224759 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-zoo-presents-boo-at-the-zoo-224759 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 IMAGINATION MOVERS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL THEATER TOUR “LIVE FROM THE IDEA WAREHOUSE CONCERT TOUR 2009” KICKS... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223558 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223558 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Alameda County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Alameda County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-alameda-county-220517 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-alameda-county-220517 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Alameda County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-alameda-county-221635 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-alameda-county-221635 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Oakland, CA – A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00am at the Oakland Zoo to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Baboon Cliffs... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-baboon-cliffs-exhibit-217655 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-baboon-cliffs-exhibit-217655 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Smithsonian Museum Day - Saturday, September 26 (10am-10pm) Free admission to Chabot, presented by Smithsonian Magazine. Visit... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-23-2009-216516 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-23-2009-216516 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 29 schools improve API scores by 50 points or better, more than three times statewide average of 14 points Oakland – Student achievement in... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-schools-demonstrate-some-of-california-s-fastest-growth-in-latest-state-assessment-214612 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/oakland-schools-demonstrate-some-of-california-s-fastest-growth-in-latest-state-assessment-214612 Schools and Libraries Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Come on out to the Oakland Zoo to see the Grand Opening of the new exhibit, Baboon Cliffs. The Oakland Zoo will be handing out special Top Trumps... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/baboon-cliffs-214761 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/baboon-cliffs-214761 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Scope Out Chabot’s Telescope Class- September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8 (7:00pm - 9:30pm) This four-week course for adults will introduce you... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-15-2009-214553 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-15-2009-214553 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Just as the Space Race began, Dawn of the Space Age starts with the launch of Sputnik and includes important Russian space history as well as the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/dawn-of-the-space-age-214853 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/dawn-of-the-space-age-214853 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Close to a beautiful coastline and the opportunities in and around the Monterey Bay area, this meeting at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort &... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/hormone-madness-214334 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/hormone-madness-214334 Health and Fitness Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The GGBCBR (Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bell Ringers) is back by popular request. Boys from ages 6 through high school sing a range of popular and... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/golden-gate-boys-choir-and-bell-ringers-family-friendly-concert-214009 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/golden-gate-boys-choir-and-bell-ringers-family-friendly-concert-214009 Schools and Libraries Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Authors Dawn Marie Daniels, Candace Sandy and Dr. Jarralynne Agee will read and present a workshop based on their book Tears To Triumph: Women Learn... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/tears-to-triumph-women-learn-to-live-love-and-thrive-213996 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/tears-to-triumph-women-learn-to-live-love-and-thrive-213996 Schools and Libraries Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ken Burns Documentary Preview- Saturday, September 19 (7pm - 8pm) A preview of the six-episode series directed by Ken Burns, filmed over the course... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-10-2009-213081 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-september-10-2009-213081 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Oakland Zoo Receives Amazon Milk Frogs Oakland, CA - Nearly two dozen Amazon milk frogs (Trachycephalus resinifictrix formerly Phrynohyas... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/amazon-milk-frogs-on-exhibit-at-the-oakland-zoo-212466 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/amazon-milk-frogs-on-exhibit-at-the-oakland-zoo-212466 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Oakland – Tony Smith, Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, heads back-to-school  to celebrate the beginning of the 2009-10... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/tony-smith-kicks-off-school-year-with-first-day-of-school-visits-210004 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/tony-smith-kicks-off-school-year-with-first-day-of-school-visits-210004 Schools and Libraries Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Students, families, teachers, and the community will celebrate with a ribbon cutting, performances, and a school tour Oakland - Oakland’s... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/lincoln-elementary-to-unveil-new-school-building-209375 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/lincoln-elementary-to-unveil-new-school-building-209375 Schools and Libraries Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chabot is open Labor Day- Monday, September 7 (10am-5pm) Celebrate Labor Day at Chabot Space & Science Center.. She’s Out There and She’s at... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-august-21-2009-208294 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/oakland/news/chabot-cosmic-update-august-21-2009-208294 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600