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By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association has a three-part cooking series begin- ning September 13. The Holy Trinity of Roman Pasta, presented by Istituto Italiano Scuola and Emilia Aiello of Cittavino & Co., explores three iconic Roman dishes: Caci...

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association and play the night away. Te fun doesn’t stop afer Monday. Te RIC keeps the energy going all week long with trivia nights on Wednesdays, drag shows on Tursdays, and karaoke on the weekends. If that’s not enou...

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Rockridge is set to come alive this May with a diverse lineup of events, workshops, and community gather­ ings, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to celebrate creativity, cuisine, and connection...

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Photos provided by respective businesses Give the gift of a quiet mind, re- duced tension and mental reset. When suspended in a skin-tempera- ture solution of Epsom salt and water, your loved one will lose t...

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Rockridge’s most thrilling day of the year returns on Sunday, October 26, from 11 am to 2pm, with tons of fun for kids of all ages. Trick-or-treating and other festivities will stretch for nearly a mile alon...

By Jody Colley

Stroll, Shop, and Savor at Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association

By Jody Colley

Where’s Waldo? In Rockridge… Of Course! by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association To participate, get your Passport at Pegasus Books, 5560 College Ave., or other retail locations that display Waldo window signs and are listed on the RDA website: www.RockridgeDistrict.com. All players are ...

By Jody Colley

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Big Sidewalk Sale in Rockridge by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association The Rockridge Sidewalk Sale, now an annual event, will take place on Saturday, May 10. It’s the perfect opportunity to pamper the moms in your life over a full weekend. In addition, it marks the end of Oakla...

By Jody Colley

Treasures and Great Deals at the Rockridge Sidewalk Sale by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association

By Jody Colley

Festive Holiday Shopping Starts In Rockridge by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association W A

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association utside the heavily used Oakland Tool Lending Library (5205 Telegraph Avenue) with its collection of over 5,000 tools is another popular tool-laden destination, a bicycle repair stand. Both of these popular r...

By Jody Colley

Embrace the Spirit of the Season: Shop Local by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Aand artisanal products, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list (for specific gift ideas, see front page article). Rockridge is also a food lover’s paradise with an abundance of local restau...

By Jody Colley

“Rock-N-Hunt” Returns to the Avenue by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association The Rockridge News was founded in March 1986 by Don Kinkead and is published monthly (except August). It is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organizati...

By Jody Colley

Rock-N-Stroll Returns to the Avenue with “Family Fest” by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Tbass, and drums — playing original tunes along with classic songs of Elton, Stevie, and other favorites. They will be performing at Yoshi’s in June, but catch them here first! Other live music includes Nilo...

By Jody Colley

by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Home Depot Drops Proposal for Shops at the Ridge Home Depot has pulled its proposal for the Shops at the Ridge project as a direct result of community action that included a rally and petition drive that gar...

By Jody Colley

The Rockridge Halloween Parade Returns this Month by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association The time-honored tradition of “trick-or-treating” along College Avenue will be kicked off with kids’ activities at the Rockridge Library parking lot (5366 College Avenue) on Sunday, October 30th. During the ...

By Jody Colley

Rock-N-Hunt Draws Hundreds of Participants by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association by Sharon Flor, Claremont PTA Auction Chair; and Carol Treadwell, Auction Volunteer Last month, the Rockridge District Association held its second annual Rock-N-Hunt — an-all ages scavenger hunt in the comme...

By Jody Colley

Rock-N-Hunt — for Scavengers of All Ages by Jody Colley The Rockridge District invites clue sleuths, trivia lovers, and anyone looking for a fun way to spend a day to join the annual Rock-N-Hunt on Saturday, September 10, from 11am to 7pm. The event is free for all ages. The scavenger hunt will...

By Jody Colley

Rock-N-Stroll Returns to College Avenue with Art, Music, and Food on July 9th RCPC Vendor Fair — ADUs & Brews by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Marketing Manager by Casey Farmer, RCPC Chair You asked — we’re answering. Earlier this year, The Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) held a town hall meeting on Zoom to hear from residents about wha...

By Jody Colley

Rock-N-Stroll Outdoor Live Music Event Returns to College Avenue by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Marketing Manager T

By Jody Colley

Make Rockridge Your Holiday Shopping Destination by Jody Colley, Marketing Director, Rockridge District Association Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays leading up to Christmas. Rockridge merchants will be extending hours, offering sales, hosting pop-ups, and throwing parties. If you are still looking for g...

By Jody Colley

Scavengers Scramble About at Rockridge’s Rock-N-Hunt by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association O

By Jody Colley

The Fairies performed on Saturday, August 14, in front of Ain’t Normal Cafe. Photo: Anna L. Marks Street Fair Puts the “Rock” In Rockridge by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Ecial offers from over 30 businesses. On August 14, the streets remained open, sidewalk sales, pop-up vendors, and musicians lined College Avenue from Cole Coffee to Germany’s Best automotive. Local bands de...

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...served (5540 College Ave) is offering hands-on classes for making sourdough bread, kimchi, bagels, ravioli, miso, and more. high-energy, rock ‘n‘ roll cover bands are your thing, head there on June 6 to catch Las Brujas performing live. by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Summer is arriving in full force in Rockridge, and the neighborhood’s June calendar contains a mix of music, community gatherings, workshops, and tasting events. Want to learn how to embroider? Bella Vita (5...

...u buy or eat; it’s about showing love to your sweetheart and your community at the same time. Explore our gift guide to sam- ple what Rockridge has to offer. For more gifting and pampering inspiration, as well as upcoming events, visit: by Jody Colley Rockridge District Association Big Dipper Beeswax Candles ROCKRIDGE DISTRICT.COM Designed for moments worth slowing down, each long-burning, pure beeswax pillar brings a soft, romantic glow to the room. Whether styled as a dining table cen...

By Carol Kasparek

...de to be a force for civic good,” with her participation in social and political organizations. “We’ve been craving a way to connect people and strengthen local Local Economy, see page 3 Supporting Local Businesses Has Never Been Easier by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association The Rockridge District Associa- tion (RDA) — a nonprofit that supports our local business commu- nity — rolled out a new website, www. RockridgeDistrict.com, to make it easier to find what you need and to su...

By Star Lightner

...ommunity Halloween Parade, see next page Tickets are Now Available Advance tickets are $50 (plus fees) and on the day of the event for $55 (plus fees.) Purchase tickets at https:// rockridgekitchentour.com or by using the QR code below. by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Assoc. Ticket holders can pick up their wristbands as of 11am on Sunday, October 13, at the Kitchen Tour table in front of Market Hall where same-day tickets may also be purchased. Planning Council, which benefits the R...

By Star Lightner

...her kitchens that you did not see during the pre- tour training. Volunteering for the Kitchen Tour is a great way to get to know more about the neighborhood as well as first-rate Rock-N-Stroll, see page 3 Saturday, August 24 11am to 6pm by Jody Colley T

...ontribute to Trees for Oakland in order to simplify the process. Prepa- ration meetings will be conducted in November/December with the aim to plant the trees early next year. Rockridge’s Halloween Parade: The Freaky Tradition Continues by Jody Colley, Marketing, Rockridge District Association Bay Area kids and Rockridge’s merchants agree, the annual Halloween Parade is the most exhili- rating day of the year to be on College Avenue. On Sunday, October 29, between 11am and 2pm, free Hal...

Rock-N-Stroll’s 2023 “Fall Fest” Features A Musical Showcase By Jody Colley, Marketing, Rockridge District Association R

...on Realtor 510.682.6644 | 510.339.9290 Anne.Brandon@corcorangl.com Yay! Rock-N-Stroll Is Here to Stay AnneDBrandon.com Lic# 01877719 © 2020 Corcoran Global Living. All rights reserved. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. by Jody Colley, RDA For over a year now, the second Sat- urday live music series has rocked and rolled our Rockridge neighborhood with bands sprin- kled along College Avenue — from Broadway to Alcatraz. The event is a program of the Rockridge District As...

By Kirk Peterson

LOOK AROUND Sequoia sempervirens by Kirk Peterson by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Marketing Manager F R The retailers, restaurants, and service providers that make up the Rockridge district invite you to explore and experience big sales, giveaways, food and wine tastings, special menus, p...

Photo: Courtesy of Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center Rockridge: Success Under Pressure — by Jody Colley, Rockridge District Association Tliaison between City services and Rockridge businesses, the RDA moni- tors public safety, roadwork, economic development opportunities, and regu- lations that may impact merchants in the area. The RDA is a ...