From Finances to Faith – the Journey of Chaplain Maggie Dorsey
Meredith Florian
Self-described as “a searcher “ for her whole life, Maggie Dorsey found her way when she returned to the Laurel after raising her children in Orinda. Thrilled to return to the city of her childhood, she discovered The Oakland Center for Spiritual Living (OCSL).

Editorial
Sheila D’Amico
Remember that scene in the movie Casablanca, when Claude Raines’ character has to close down Rick’s Cafe? He utters one of the movie’s memorable quotes, “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.” Before the word.

Help Oakland Teens Succeed—Become a Writing Coach
Lynn Mueller
Writer Coach Connection (WCC) is coming to Oakland this fall. Following eight years of success in Berkeley and Albany schools, WCC will bring teams of trained community volunteers to The Media Academy, one of the Fremont Federated High Schools on.

Girl Scout Brownies Learn to Juggle
Sheryl Graab
The newly formed Girl Scout Brownie troop of Redwood Heights Elementary School is learning how to juggle. It is early evening at RH Recreation Center.  The girls from the new troop, and other girls, are working with ChelseaZephyr Rustigian to learn the fine arts of juggling and clowning.