The RHNA annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Redwood Heights School Auditorium. This year’s meeting is dedicated to two issues that have received a great deal of attention in the neighborhood: traffic safety and the Oakland Unified School District’s School Options program.
Representatives of the Oakland Transportation Services Division of the Public Works Agency will discuss proposed traffic-calming actions for 35th Ave./Redwood Rd. Earlier this year, several neighbors attended a meeting with these representatives at Councilmember Quan’s office. Several options were proposed for consideration. The representatives will give a progress report on the traffic-calming measures and will participate in an open forum.
Gary Yee, Oakland Unified School Board Member for the district, will discuss community concerns regarding OUSD’s school options program and the school admissions process. The RHNA, together with interested parents and the Redwood Heights School PTA, are trying to work with OUSD officials and school board members to ensure that children who live in the Redwood Heights neighborhood are admitted to Redwood Heights School. All are invited to attend the meeting.
Fall Carnival: Saturday, Oct. 20
Join the fun at this year’s Redwood Heights School Carnival. Dozens of games and activities will fill the playground. Win home-baked goodies in an old fashioned cakewalk. Enjoy chili, nachos, drinks, and freshly grilled sausages for lunch and don’t miss the snow cones and cotton candy!
All are welcome. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Redwood Heights School playground.
Annual Daffodil Project: Saturday, Nov. 3
Love the springtime daffodils along Redwood Road and at the Recreation Center? Join Redwood Heights neighbors for the Fourth Annual Daffodil Planting on Saturday, November 3. 9 a.m. to noon.
Dress for gardening, and bring your favorite tools. Flower lovers of all ages are welcome!
For details, contact Randy by phone or email at 531-4160 or RCFenton\@pacbell.net
Creek To Bay Success: Peralta Creek
A big thank you goes to all of the Laurel and Redwood Heights neighbors who helped to remove invasive plants and restore the creek banks of Peralta Creek Park at Rettig Ave. and Wisconsin St. The Native Environment Watershed Transformation (NEWT) project, an all-volunteer team of neighbors, adopted Peralta Creek Park two years ago and has been sponsoring community-based, environmentally friendly events at the site ever since.
NEWT was just awarded its third grant to fund public education projects and activities at the park. The team looks forward to another year of working with local school children to promote creek awareness and environmental preservation. All are welcome to join and participate in NEWT upcoming activities at Peralta Creek Park. Look for announcements via the Laurel Village and Redwood Heights neighborhood e-mail listservs. Call 531-3930.
Denise Davila can be reached at d2davila\@yahoo.com.
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