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By Michelle Bilensky

Dancing was a popular way to pass the time last year, and there will again be a live DJ all day and a cake walk hourly. Remember to bring your best Halloween costume: Also back by popular demand, the kids’ costume contest will be held at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Chabot Elemen- tary PTA to fund enrichment programs like music, art, computers, the library and the garden; to coordinate numerous after-school programs; and to hel...

designs. To contact us, please email: yourgreengardeners@gmail.com Check us out at yourgreengardeners.com For Adults Adult Crafting Series: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. – Sashiko Stitching. Back by popular demand! Carla is coming back to teach us new techniques in this popular form of mending and decorative stitching. Drop ins welcome. Meet the Author—Shonda Scott: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Entrepreneur and civic leader, Shonda Scott will ...

.... and Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come with your devices and technology questions and our volunteer tech guru will help you get sorted. Signup recommended. Adult Crafting Series: Tues. Jan. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Shibori Snowflake Garlands. Back by popular demand! Create a winter wonderland using a simple technique of dying folded & cut snowflakes. Drop ins welcome. Chair Yoga: Monday Jan. 1 and Jan. 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn from certified instructor Bett Bollhoefer, drop ins welcome. ● TheKey-Tr...

By Danny Beagle

in Oakland and Berkeley for over 35 years. Sutorik & Company; www.sutorikandco.com; Lic #397149; 510/655-3677. n Back by Popular Demand: The Rockridge Trio by Danny Beagle “Yard Sale for Democracy” on Thomas Avenue If you missed the performance of the Rockridge Trio last month, here’s your chance. They’re sched- uled for a return performance at the Rockridge Library, Satur...

...ss or drawing of lots, instead of a runoff election. Voters must be at least 18 years of age and must present documentation (e.g., CA driver license) showing primary residence within RCPC boundaries. Learn more at www.rockridge.org. ack by popular demand, the second annual Epic Cheese Fest returns to Rockridge Market Hall

...Ascension Community Center, 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Guests can mix and mingle followed by a seated dinner and Live Auction, where they c bid on one-of-a-kind cakes to share with their table mates. And, back by popular demand, we will close the night with dancing... Dj Tamara in the house.

By Lyn Hikida

...e community event kicking off the school year. Each year, new families with school-age children enter the school and are greeted by this fun-filled day. Little brothers and sisters enjoy participating; there are games for all ages. Back by popular demand are the rock climbing wall and dunking booth. Come dunk Principal Mayer or your favorite (or not-so-favorite) teacher.

participating; there are games for all ages. The carnival is enhanced this year with the addition of a rock climbing wall and dunking booth – come dunk Principal Mayer or your favorite (or not so favorite) teacher! Back by popular demand is the petting zoo, with live animals! Critters include goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, pot belly pig, sheep and turkeys. They are put in child-sized pens to be pet, loved and adored. As always, entrance is free, with games for chi...

...ers gather around the prize booth to claim their winnings in this photo from the 2009 Chabot Fall Carnival. Photo: Chabot PTA There will again be a live DJ all day and a cake walk hourly. Bring out your best Halloween costume: also back by popular demand, the kid’s costume contest at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Chabot Elemen- tary PTA to fund enrichment programs like music, art, computers, the library and the garden; coordinate numerous after-school programs; help in the classrooms; an...

By Ortrun Niesar

of Rockridge life. His first reading took place at Cody’s on Telegraph (sadly, soon to be gone) last month. There Rockridge Annual by Ortrun Niesar Photo Exhibition The show will go on after all, due to popular demand and many new photographers coming out of the dark room or Photoshop and craving an audience. Scheduled for October at the Community Gallery in the Rockridge Library, the loosely juried show is open to all ages and levels of experience. Par...

...ther. “The number of books that look newer and fresher is notable.” OPL has purchased new titles from trending authors including M.C. Beaton, Ibram X. Kendi, Sue Monk Kidd, Marie Kondo, and Cormac McCarthy. Replacement copies have included popular titles such as Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Using the donation, OPL will be able to make more large type book purchases over the coming year to keep titles current and to replace volumes that are in poor condition. “The donatio...

By Ortrun Niesar

...d said they found it easier, cheaper and often faster to buy online. Book venues are changing, as well. Gift shops have become pseudo-book sellers by offering free fancy wrapping and attractive displays of their wares. Audio books are also popular; they can be borrowed from the library and returned. And then, there is Kindle, Amazon’s digital book, with its updated version on the way and other brands to follow. It can hold 200 books, numerous newspapers and blogs; a perfect tool for BART c...