Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Oakland marks Dr. King’s 79th Birthday. The event will feature a keynote address by U.S. Rep.
Art enthusiasts gather at the Arts Benicia Center Gallery for last year’s Welcoming Party for The Art of a Community. Photo Courtesy of Arts Benicia
Published: January, 2008
Oakland Celebrates the Dream Opening Ceremony
Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and live entertainment as well as a resource fair with information on volunteer opportunities, community events and celebrations commemorating Dr. King, his life and his vision. The free event takes place January 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza, in front of Oakland’s historic City Hall on 14th Street and Broadway. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to the Elihu M. Harris State Building at 1515 Clay Street. For additional information, call (510) 444-CITY or visit www.oaklandnet.com/celebrations.
The Art of a Community at Arts Benicia
Arts Benicia is hosting The Art of a Community from January 19th through February 24th. The Art of a Community is Arts Benicia’s annual open group show, featuring the work of Arts Benicia artist members. A few of the artists included in this exhibition are William Harsh, Hedi B. Desuyo, Gregg Renfrow, and Carol Dalton. A reception and welcoming party with live music will be held Saturday, January 26th at 7:30 p.m. Arts Benicia Center Gallery is located at 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114 in Benicia’s Arsenal district. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., or by arrangement. Admission is free. For more information contact Erika Von Zoog at (707) 747-0131.
PIER 39 Celebrates Anniversary of Sea Lions’ Arrival
PIER 39 commemorates the eighteenth anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival. Through the years, these playful pinnipeds have taken up residence to the delight of thousands of spectators. Each January, their numbers soar as hundreds of marine mammals return for the plentiful herring supply in San Francisco Bay. In addition to enjoying hundreds of sea lions in close proximity, visitors can talk with knowledgeable Marine Mammal Center docents and stop by the Whale Bus for a thorough educational experience.PIER 39’s K-Dock has been declared a Watchable Wildlife viewing area by the California Watchable Wildlife Project.
MarinMOCA Van Gogh Award Exhibition
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art will present The Van Gogh Award Exhibition from January 5th through 27th. The Van Gogh Award Exhibition is produced by the Board of Directors of MarinMOCA. The Award is given to those Art league of Northern California members who have consistently risen to the occasion when needed and have done more than the required volunteer hours. The show will be held at MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Avenue in Novato. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11a.m. to 4p.m. Reception: January 5th from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. Closed Mondays. For more information, visit www.marinmoca.org or call (415) 506-0137.
Become a Steward of the Bay! Below are several shoreline stewardship events scheduled for January. If you have the time, pitch in and help keep the Bay a beautiful place for generations to come.
Sat., Jan. 5, 10 a.m. - noon: New Year on the waterfront: Susan Schwartz, president of Friends of Five Creeks, leads a Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. walk exploring the Bay’s past, the waterfront’s revitalization, and new opportunities for involvement. Walk is level but not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or dogs. Meet at Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley (south side of University west of Adventure Playground; AC Transit 9). Free; all welcome. Information: www.berkeleypaths.org, (510) 848-9358.Fri., Jan. 11: Help Save the Bay: Monitor native-oyster settlement on different surfaces to learn how to restore these native shellfish, important in clarifying water and establishing reefs where other creatures live. Information: (510) 452-9261 x119, bayevents@savesfbay.org.
Thu. and Fri., Jan. 10-11, 9 a.m. - noon. Bay Interpretive Training (Bay IT): Fun hands-on activities train volunteer docents who can commit to 14 hours per month learning and helping naturalists lead environmental-education programs for school-age children at Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley. No experience necessary – just love of outdoors and ability to work with kids. January’s focus is on birds. Information: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/marina/marinaexp/volunteer.html, (510) 981-6720.
Sat., January 26, 3 p.m.: Celebrate the Bay: Join in a thank-you get-together for everyone who helped after the November oil spill. We will see pictures from the spill, celebrate wildlife that was rescued, chat and hear about what others did, remember and reflect on plans to make it better next time. Short bird program/walk follows. Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley (south side of University west of Adventure Playground; AC Transit 9). Information: (510) 981-6720.
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