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Pop-Up Cafe Brings Neighbors Together to Do Good — by Rachel Hollowgrass On a cool Saturday morning in February, neighbors aged 4- months to 91-years old dropped in at a tiny outdoor popup cafe on Dana Street called “Bring Your Own Cup.” More than simply saying “hi” in passing, yet less than a neighborhood meet...

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Bring Your Own Party: Neighbors Get Together to Stay Connected by Rachel Hollowgrass When neighborhood residents find unique ways to interact with each other, it’s wonderful. When we have opportunities to share, receive, as well as give back, it allows us to feel safe, seen, and emotionally attached. In Rockridge, neighbor...

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Local Kids Join Together to Stop Global Warming by Rachel Hollowgrass minds. Eight-year-old Aya Osler- Cahn shared the themes of the day. “One night I was getting in bed and I told my mom I wanted to start a club to stop global warming. I put a flier in the mailboxes of kids’ houses in the neighborhood. Ever...

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A Tree for The Neighborhood by Rachel Hollowgrass Friends and neighbors Vladimir (left) and Evan (right) planted trees on Dana St. H He approached the landowner, St. Augustine’s Church, where the priest formally gave his blessing to the project. Over a dozen neighbors stepped up to donate...

...-7840 or email harmonytaiji@yahoo.com. Photovoltaic Open House Neighbors keep stopping by to ask about our solar electric panels. Bring your ques- tions to our photovoltaic open house, 10 am Saturday, June 14, Dana Street. RSVP by June 10: Rachel Hollowgrass rachelhollowgrass@ gmail.com. Home Services I offer carpentry, electrical work and electro- magnetic field consultation. For information about EMF and my 34 years of home service experience in the East Bay visit www.danmatt- son.net or cal...

...at way to know your neighbors, celebrate good times, and be prepared for emergen- cies. If you’re in a neighbors’ association, please send a contact person’s name, group or individual e-mail address, and the streets of your association to: Rachel Hollowgrass, at rachelsh@earthlink.net. Kimberly Lang Draperies Roman Shades Cushions and Pillows Fabric and Style Advice 5418 College Ave. (510) 420-1928 510.540.6864 www.kimberlylang.com

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... per month than shoppers who arrive in their cars. To test out a scramble at College and Claremont, we could employ meth- ods from tactical urbanism such as temporary restriping and signaling. Let’s make Rockridge safer and more welcoming! Rachel Hollowgrass Dana Street Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the new se- nior living property proposed on Cla- remont Ave., which follows California laws to fit in an impressive 203 units. I was born and raised in Rockridge. Right after college, I move...

....oaklandca.gov/topics/ oaklandcert U.S. CERT https://www.ready.gov/cert CDC: Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/ emergency/creating-storing-emergency- water-supply.html The Blue Water Barrels by Rachel Hollowgrass steps two, three and four on our own, which took each of us about two hours. After five years, the inside of each barrel remained pristine. The water treatment had done its job well. I would happily drink water from either barrel. The proc...

Thanks again for highlighting this inspiring Rockridge resident. —Rachel Hollowgrass

...le’s health (increased physical activity) and global health (reduced greenhouse gases) but would also significantly increase merchant and ultimately city revenue. I don’t see a downside to making Rockridge more of a people-centered place. —Rachel Hollowgrass Love Your Dog: Leash Your Dog Editor: I’d first like to acknowledge and applaud responsible dog owners who ensure their dogs and their neighborhoods are well looked after. But mainly I’ve written this letter for the woman on my street bitt...

...ears, a coffee truck has been coming to Maxwell Park on Fridays — it’s like an ice cream truck for adults. How about you? How does your neighborhood stay connected? Share your anecdotes and we will include them in future articles. Write to Rachel at rachelhollowgrass@gmail.com. n CollegePrep A private high school in Oakland