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...Gets into Full Swing Exciting Items and Unique Experiences Up for Bid Back in the Saddle, Again Pictured at the north side of the State Capitol last year are the 155 cyclists who pedaled to Sacramento and ride volunteers and supporters. by Jennifer James Alper, Chabot parent The Chabot Elementary community is readying our biggest event of the year – the Gala spring auction, a school-wide effort that is the Chabot PTA’s biggest and most important fundraiser. We are focused on meeting (or beating!...

6. FORL: Rockridge Branch Library Thrives Despite Budget Challenges Valentine Take a Valentine’s Day Evening stroll along College Avenue with your friends and neighbors. by Jennifer James Alper, Friends of the Rockridge Library board member Oakland’s Public Library system has faced many challenges recently, but our Rockridge branch remains a bustling and vital part of our community. We owe thanks to our outstanding library staff,...

January 5, 2013 6. Chabot Elementary School Prepares to Set Spring Auction in Bloom Community Support and Donations Make All the Difference by Jennifer James Alper, Chabot parent Even though we’ve barely packed away the holiday decorations, Chabot Elementary School is already hard at work putting together its best annual on-line auction and Gala ever. These are Chabot PTA’s biggest and most important...

... to infrastructure materials; from athletics to music; from lab supplies to technology, and more. This year, we hope to raise over $52,000 and surpass last year’s total. Chabot School Spring Auction: Dancing, Gambling, Bidding and Bond! by Jennifer James Alper, Chabot parent The Chabot Elementary community is

...e neighborhood and residents through our work with the Rockridge Library. Keep up with FORL’s activities on behalf of the Rockridge branch at our website (www.friendsofrockridgelibrary.org); we look forward to seeing you at the library. by Jennifer James Alper, FORL boardmember The Rockridge Library is clearly a beloved and valued institution in our neighborhood. Once again, the Friends of the Rockridge Library (FORL) are extremely grateful for the continued support the

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...n in front o f t h e s t a t e Capitol. The ride to Sacramento ended with a rally of riders, friends, family and school supporters who met with California L e g i s l a t o rs t o discuss the need f o r i n c re a s e d schools funding. by Jennifer James Alper, Chabot parent The Chabot Elementary School com- munity is gearing up for the annual Chabot auction, the school’s biggest and most exciting fundraiser of the year. “Black & White Ball… Oakland Style,” this year’s soiree, will dazzle guests...

Rockridge Library Friends Group: Raising Funds, Spreading Cheer! Trader Joe’s manager helped FORL assemble holiday gift bags for the library staff. Photo: Jane McDermott by Jennifer James Alper, Friends of Rockridge Library board member Annual fundraising efforts launched during the holidays by the Friends of the Rockridge Library (FORL) have brought strong community support. We appreciate and thank the “friends” – both new names...