Congratulations to Dimond business Natural Home Cleaning Professionals named ninth Senate District's "2009 Small Business of the Year" by Senator Loni Hancock. Natural Home Cleaning provides eco-friendly house-cleaning services using the least toxic cleaning products, protecting the health of clients and workers, as well as the environment. A worker cooperative business, Natural Home Cleaning provides employment and worker-ownership opportunities to low-income immigrant women. For more information go to www.naturalhomecleaning.com or call 532-6645.'
Dimond Post Office
Federal agencies are reviewing potential post office closures but there was not a list of closures at the time this issue of MacArthur Metro went to press. The Dimond post office, 2226 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602, serves several residential areas along with an active senior population. Residents are encouraged to write letters voicing concern about this possible closure to: U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, 1301 Clay St. #1000-N, Oakland, CA 94612; and City of Oakland Postmaster Gooch, U.S. Post Office, 201 13th St. #212, Oakland, CA 94612-9998. Area residents and organizations are working on a plan to support the Dimond post office prior to finalization of closures. Email krussell\@russell-gordon.com or call 842-3200, to be added to the committee list, or watch for postings on Dimond email list. Appreciation to Richard Cowan, Chief of Staff, Councilmember Jean Quan's office, for researching the current status.
Water-Saving Program
Dimond Improvement Association (DIA) presented an water-saving program on July 1. The program, moderated by Victoria Wake, featured water-saving tips from Dimond neighbors. Katy Foulkes, EBMUD, presented a brief history and geography of the watershed of the Mokelumne River and discussed water quality. For information and resources, go to www.ebmud.com. Laura Allen, Greywater Guerrillas, presented a slide show and explained how to re-use greywater from sinks, showers, and washing machines, and ways to filtrate water into on-site mulch, trees, and shrubs. For information, education and workshops at www.greywaterguerrillas.com.'
Welcome to Dimond
Welcome to Fernseed, a new business. "At Fernseed, everything discarded is suddenly remade and new again", says Kristine Dang. "We renew and remake with design imagination, a fresh coat of paint, and some good, old- fashioned, blue-collar elbow-grease." This rehab business founded by Kristine Dang and operated by her and her support team, Chad Sloane and Jeremiah Bal, is at 3436 Dimond Ave., 566-3229, www.fernseed.com. Hours are Friday"Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dimond Calendar
Cleanup Walks: Even half an hour helps. Sponsored by La Farine Bakery, Dimond. Summer hours: Every Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 9 a.m. (meet in front of McDonald's); Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. (see Dimond email list); contact krussell\@russell-gordon.com.'
Mondays 11 a.m. to noon: Dimond Park: meet at Scout Hut (Cañon and Wellington park entrance). Leader: Michelle Doppelt, email: mdoppelt\@oaklandnet.com.
Saturday, August 15: Dimond Cleanup Walk: meet at Dimond Gateway Garden, MacArthur and Lincoln (30 minute and 45 minute walks).
Wednesday, September 2: Dimond Improvement Association (DIA) General Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave. Topics: Dimond area zoning and Oaktoberfest.
Saturday, October 10: Oaktoberfest in the Dimond, "Oakland's Family Friendly Craft Beer Festival!", www.oaktoberfest.org. Event Organizers: Earp Events; Daniel Swafford, and Stan Dodson of La Farine Bakery. To volunteer email volunteer\@oaktoberfest.org.
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