Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir: a Strong MacArthur Presence
Judith Offer

Neighbors of Imani Church at 3344 MacArthur must particularly enjoy Monday evenings, when the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir uses Imani Community Church to rehearse. About 50 of the 55 Choir members are bound to be at rehearsal, so their del.

Horace Mann School
Madeline Smith Moore

My recent visit to Horace Mann Elementary School (5222 Ygnacio Ave.) was not only a pleasant surprise, it was uplifting. It gave me great hope for the future of the children of Oakland. With all the negative news in the papers about the dire .

Dan Kinkead, Founder of the Laurel Reporter
Meredith Florian

Used to picking up that crisp monthly Metro at The Food Mill or Farmer Joe's? Well, 20 years ago you could get your organic peanut butter but no Metro. Not until 1988 did we have an outlet for discussing our neighborhood concerns or sharing our experiences.

Summer in the Libraries
Marilyn Green, Coordinator

Melrose Branch Library, Foothill and 48th Ave., 535-5623
Easy English Class: Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. For adults.
Latin American Music with Colibri: Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Guest Opinion
Grace Boone
We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Our Response to Crime in Our City
There is nothing new about crime and violence in the city of Oakland. We live in a city with an underfunded police force, an underfunded school system, and an overs.

Guest Opinion
Diane Stone
Get Active with the OPD
After retiring from 38 years teaching high school, I looked for activities that would use my skills and keep me engaged in the world. One of my volunteer activities is as an assessor for the Oakland Police Department.

Summer Swim Schedule
R.A. Rodgers

Lions Pool and Fremont Pool are both part of the Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation. Their summer hours begin June 16 and end August 24. The voicemails for these pools can become full, so we recommend calling them only during pool hours w.

More Summer Activities in the Metro Area
Dimond, Brookdale, Allendale, and Redwood Heights Rec Centers, www.oaklandnet.com/parks Boys & Girls Club, 3300 High St., 535-9461 Eastlake YMCA, 1612 45th Ave., 534-7441 Dojos, exercise, and a children's dance studio along MacArthur F.

Daniel Camacho's Roots of My Heart Show'
By'Robin'Lovell''''
For over 20 years, internationally renowned mural artist (and Mawell Park resident) Daniel Camacho has devoted his life to public art, capturing people's experiences and creating images that empower them in their work for social change. Las Raices de.