Recreation Center News
Contributed by Recreation Center Director Breht Clark
Redwood Heights Community Recreation Center has something for everyone this winter. We offer programs such as Rockets after-school program; karate for children and adults; ballet; learn-to-cook classes for children; drumming (free); and double-Dutch (free). We also offer adult/senior ballroom dancing, Aro-bo-cise, and Tai Chi.'
Registration for our winter session (January to March 2008) begins December 10, 2007, during regular office hours. Registration for adult classes is ongoing. Begin any time.
Holiday Break Camp is being offered during the Oakland Public School winter break, December 26 to January 4. Games, arts and crafts, sports, excursions, and lots of fun are on the menu. Please contact the center for more information.
If you have any questions about programs or rentals or would like to receive a class schedule, please call us at 482-7827, or stop by the center. We would love to see you!
Reception and Concert Honoring Local Artist Anthony Holdsworth: December 2
A wine and cheese reception acknowledging Holdsworth's artistic contributions to Oakland begins at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Valley Center for the Performing Arts on the Holy Names University campus in Redwood Heights. Holdsworth will discuss his painting, Market on 9th Street—July, on display in the Valley Center lobby. Free admission.
The HNU Orchestra, conducted by Steve Hofer, will perform works by Smetana, J. Strauss, Schumann, and Kessner beginning at 3 p.m. The Music Department offers a discounted ticket price of $5 to Redwood Heights residents. General admission: $10. Seniors/students: $5. 436-1405.
This event is part of the HNU 140th Anniversary Celebration.
Redwood Heights School Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale: December 8 and 15'
Get one of the best trees in town and support Redwood Heights School at the same time!
The RHS Dads' Club receives trees from a local distributor who has worked with the club for 17 years. Dads' Club volunteers pick the trees up and bring them to the school. They will gladly deliver one right to your home. All trees must be pre-ordered by the Wednesday before the delivery date. Order forms are available at the school office. The Dads' Club is very grateful for your support. Contact Steve Bittmann at 530-8751.
Online: http://rhs.ousd.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Fundraisers/Holiday+Trees.
The "Secret" Neighborhood Nutcracker Ballet: December 14, 15, and 16
The whole family will enjoy young Marie's adventures in the Land of Sweets with her beloved Nutcracker. See the Sugar Plum Fairy dance with the enchanting characters in the Kingdom of Delights. Presented by Ronn Guidi's Foundation for the Performing Arts, this family production features local artists and students of our neighborhood Oakland Ballet Academy. Holy Names University Regents Theatre in Redwood Heights. Admission: $20. Info: www.rgfpa.org or 530-7616.
Storytelling at Peralta Creek: December 22
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with family storytelling at Peralta Creek Park on Saturday, December 22 at 10 a.m.
'In the sun cycle of the year, Winter Solstice is the longest night. Celebrated during Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanza, it is the moment when the light begins to lengthen once again. Join local author and storyteller Carolyn McVickar Edwards at Peralta Creek Park (at Rettig and Wisconsin) for stories from her book Return of the Light, and solstice songs. Connect your family to the season at this cozy family event. Hot chocolate for all. 531-3930.
The Native Environment Watershed Transformation (NEWT) team, an all-volunteer group of neighbors, adopted Peralta Creek Park two years ago and has been sponsoring community-based creek-awareness events ever since.
Support creek preservation in the neighborhood.' Make a tax-deductible donation to NEWT in care of the Friends of Oakland Parks & Recreation Department. Know that 100 percent of your donation helps bring local children closer to nature. www.oaklandparks.org
Winter Crab Feast: January 26, 2008'
The 7th Annual Crab Feast will be held at the Redwood Heights Recreation Center.'
This fun adult evening features all the crab you can eat, along with a full dinner, wine and beer, live music and dancing for $35 per person. All proceeds help the Dads' Club continue their support of the facilities and fine programs at Redwood Heights School. The Crab Feast sells out every year, so order your tickets early!' Contact Andreas Lorenz at 6240lorenz\@gmail.com or 482-9502.
Denise Davila can be reached at d2davila\@yahoo.com.
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