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Celebrate Lunar New Years in the Laurel, Nominate 2009 Local Heroes !

Join us for Chinese Cultural performances, Lion dancing and honoring Local Heroes. Last year over 120 neighbors came together to honor the wonderful people who were District 4 Local Hero nominees .These are the people who define what a Good Neighbor is. Each receives free tickets to A’s or Warrior’s games. The top 5 winners were able to designate $500-$1000 towards a school, park or city capital public project. Nominate a Neighbor Today!

via JeanQuan.org

Thanks, Tim, for this suggestion. I am in favor of this action and will personally send a check to the Yue Assistance Fund today.

Below is a copy of an email from Timothy Chapman…

As a DIA board member, I am going to suggest that the Dimond Improvement Association make a contribution of $100

The following is from the 11/29/08 Oakland Tribune…

Fund set up for woman beaten in Fruitvale district.

Donations can be made to help the 80-year-old woman who was brutally beaten Nov. 20 on East 27th Street and Grande Vista Avenue.

Send checks, in care of the Yue Assistance Fund, to the Oakland Chinatown branch of Wells Fargo Bank, 901 Franklin St., Suite 88, Oakland 94607.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the attackers. Anyone with information can call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572 or 510-777-3211.

Read full article:
Reward doubled in Oakland beating of woman, 80
By Kelly Rayburn
Oakland Tribune

5th Annual Dimond Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and Costume Party to benefit BadRap

Friday Oct. 31 6 pm to 9 pm

Meet in front of Paws & Claws at 6 pm sharp and parade through the Dimond District collecting treats. Then return to Paws & Claws for an outdoor party behind the store with a campfire, food & drinks. Dress warmly! $5 Donation Benefits BadRap (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit bulls). Sign up for pet and family portraits by Joyful Dog Designs.

For more info call 510-336-0105.

Another exciting announcement from Paws & Claws.

We’re excited to introduce Hayley Vane as our professional groomer. We will be offering kennel-free grooming and bathing weekdays. We will continue to have 2 self-service baths available on the weekend and only one available tues.- thurs. Due to the drought surcharge we will be raisings our self-service rates by $2 on Nov. 1st.

Come in and meet Hayley at our Nail Trim Clinic on Sunday Nov. 2nd. We are taking appointments to get your pets nails cut.

Please call ahead to make an appointment and for grooming quotes.

We hope this service will enhance our business and meet all your pets needs.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to shopping locally.

Diane & Ruth
Paws & Claws
510-336-0105
www.pawsnclawsoakland.com

Oakland Beat 22x is a “Neighborhood Coalition for Positive Change” - A group dedicated to help promote community involvement and facilitate growth and improvement. 

The neighborhoods in 22x include:

• Dimondo
• Oakmore
• Montera
• Woodminster
• Lincoln Heights

They provide great services, such as the CORE Program, the Oakland Fire Department’s new event to prep communities on how to respond to emergencies.  More info.

Visit their website to find out more information, view upcoming events, sign up for updates, or join the social network groups.