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Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2013-2014 Zabrae Valentine ����������������Chair Christopher Chin ���...

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Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2008-2009 Stuart Flashman �����������������Chair Ronnie Spitzer �����...

By Bill Kaufner

Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2008-2009 Stuart Flashman �����������������Chair Ronnie Spitzer �����...

Theresa Nelson Ends 14-year Stint on RCPC Board

By Claire Wahrhaftig-Isaacs

Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTAC...

Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTAC...

By Gary Lippman

Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

By Lydia Gans

Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTACTING THE ROCK...

Theresa Nelson, a Shafter Avenue neighborand RCPC Board Member, agrees: “So often Home Alert groups get to- gether only around fighting criminal activities. Activities like caroling par- ties and summer block parties are a great way way to get to know yo...

— Theresa Nelson (420-0539)

— by Theresa Nelson Wthe elderly, the disabled, pregnant women, people with young children, and anyone especially vulnerable to the new virus sweeping the country, minimizing the wait time was a true benefit. One reader suggested appealing to users with a don...

— by Theresa Nelson, Co-Founder, Friends of The Rockridge Greenbelt (FROG) F

­— by Theresa Nelson About a week ago, I read a post on Nextdoor from a mother in the Bushrod area asking neighbors to put a stuffed bear in their windows, for a “teddy bear hunt” she could do as a treasure hunt while out walking with her children. With shelte...

Changes Coming to Traffic Circles on Shafter — by Theresa Nelson I

Travis Crawford Laura Mytels Consulting Safeway Foundation Theresa Nelson & Barney Smits $500 - $999 Level Lucy Armentrout, Broker Associate Amy Dobras Howard and Kathryn Ferrier Margaret Hunt Dan Kalb Masonic Lodge 188 Zachariah & Megan Larson Nautilus Group, Inc Richard & Sallie Olsen Stoker Foundation Robert ...

Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2012-2013 Andrew Charman ��������������Chair Christopher Chin �������...

Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2010-2011 Stuart Flashman �����������������Chair Andrew Charman �����...

Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Merchant Susan Montauk �������������������Business Manager Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2008-2009 Stuart Flashman �����������������Chair Andrew Charman �����...

Submitted by Theresa Nelson The critically-acclaimed Christmas Revels (www.calrevels.org) has been named among the “Top 10 Theater Events of the Year,” a musical theatre holiday tradition where the audience can join in the celebration. The Christmas Revels observes t...

By Cy Gulassa

...r DMV property, the committee conceived the idea of a linear park anchored by play structures at either end. Serving as head of fundraising, she secured bond funds and raised $1.2 million for what came to be known as Phase One of FROGPark. Theresa Nelson

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfi eld, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfi eld NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Jessica Pitt, John Potis, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield

Patty Brunn, Marilyn Citron, Cy Gulassa, Theresa Nelson, Dan Pitcock, Chad Thompson

By Gay Ducey

Patty Brunn, Marilyn Citron, Cy Gulassa, Theresa Nelson, Dan Pitcock, Chad Thompson

By Cy Gulassa

Cy Gulassa, Dan Pitcock, Marilyn Citron, Theresa Nelson

Cy Gulassa, Dan Pitcock, Ronnie Spitzer, Theresa Nelson

By Mary MacDonald

Cline, Theresa Nelson with Madeline, and Mary

... years of college, including room and board, is $83,000 at Sonoma State; $120,000 at U.C. Berkeley; and $241,000 at Stanford. This ignores financial aid, Jimmy Pedersen Barney Smits and Madeleine Nelson Councilmember Deidre Martin Dan Kalb Theresa Nelson Theresa Nelson Theresa Nelson Conner fills a bag Weirdest trash find in the Green Belt, ever. Theresa Nelson Ronnie Spitzer Leonora Sea Deidre Martin Deidre Martin Photos by: Theresa Nelson, FROG Park; Leonora Sea, DMV Neighbors; and Deidr...

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Frog Park Thanks You — Our Neighbors by Theresa Nelson Café for their very generous donation of pastries, bagels and schmear, and coffee to keep our volunteers well- fueled for a busy day. Special thanks to volunteer teams from Boys Charity Team, the Rockridge Masonic Lodge (see photos below),...

By Theresa Nelson

...chael Chervenak Sandra Lessenden and Jeffrey Ghent Madeline Lilley and Eric Faurot The Liu/Young Family Mary MacDonald John Maier Liz Maxwell and Jim Clarke Roger Mendelson David & Nora Mitchell Steve Mitchell and Kate Runyan Susan Montauk Theresa Nelson, Barney Smits & Madeleine Nelson Helen Francis Neville and John R. Neville Sarah Rainey Michael Reardon Clifford L. Rechtschaffen and Karen Kramer Lucy Richardson Rhonda Righter Drew L. Robarts and Margaret Robarts Jeff and Kristal Robarts...

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by Theresa Nelson, Frog Park Co-Founder I n October 2001, more than 1,300 volunteers came together over 10 days to build two wooden, custom play struc- tures that became the anchors of Frog Park along Temescal Creek. Nearly 25 years later, our community wil...

By Theresa Nelson

...), sift the sand, pick up trash, paint graffiti, and more. After the cleanup, around noon, we’ll have refreshments, games and crafts for kids, and recognize volunteers who have served the community and Frog The playstructure at Frog Park.| Theresa Nelson Park over the years. Please join us to celebrate this spe- cial event and celebrate this beloved community park! More information available here: www.frogpark.org. ●

By Theresa Nelson

Frog Park Flourishes at Creek-to-Bay Day by Theresa Nelson, Co-Founder, Friends of the Rockridge Greenbelt T

By Theresa Nelson

Term-limited, Mayor Schaaf Plans To Continue a Life of Public Service Community Celebrates Frog Park’s 20th Year At Creek-to-Bay Day by Theresa Nelson Fby Judith Doner Berne riends of the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt (FROG) sends a hearty thank you to everyone who showed up to clean the park and celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, the 17th of September. Beautiful weather encourag...

By Theresa Nelson

Community-Built Greenspace, Frog Park, Marks 20th Anniversary Year by Theresa Nelson, Frog Park Co-Founder

By Theresa Nelson

“The Painter Guy” in Rockridge by Theresa Nelson When a woman saw a man with a small easel outside her neighbor’s house, she was curious, and walked up behind him to see what he was painting. Her neighbor came out and said, “He’s nice, he’s the painter guy.” Indeed, he is. A few years ag...

By Theresa Nelson

Dav School for their hard work, | NS 7 ay) arts A by Theresa Nelson and thev will be coming se\ eral ate n° : iS > ()' abright,sunny,end-of-the- sre times this year. _— |

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by Theresa Nelson atching the 25th annual Halloween Parade in Rockridge brought back wonderful memories of when I founded it, as the mother of a two-year-old daughter. A group of parents had been trying to get the unsafe play structure at Colby Park replace...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant by Theresa Nelson Changes on College from page 7 With its rich drama, dance, and music programs, Tech has provided generations of Technites a chance to explore their artistic side, and many have continued the passion they developed at Tech. The Showcase bri...

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the Frog Park pathway stamp and special items from the pathway. — The FROG Park Committee and Volunteers by Theresa Nelson, Ronnie Spitzer, and members of the FROG committee ■ ■August 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ■ ■September 7, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. FROG Council meeting: ■ ■Second week in July: info@frog- park.org for details. Frog Park Shuttered for Fall Maintenance Day Frog ...

By Theresa Nelson

frame on their own. Stop by, enjoy the fun yet practical designs; you’ll surely find something for almost anyone on your list, including yourself. The Neighborhood Merchant by Theresa Nelson NATHAN&CO NATHAN&CO Owner: Nathan Waldon 5636 College Avenue, Oakland 510/601-1677 www.nathanandco.com 10:30 - 7:30 M-F | S/S 10:30 - 6:30 The store NATHAN&CO bursts with color, beautiful design, and charming items – for yourself or others...

By Theresa Nelson

A Stellar Store for Women T The Neighborhood Merchant by Theresa Nelson he open, clean lines of the Stella Carakasi store echo the smooth and wearable styles of the clothing and accessories. Every woman I saw who entered the store was drawn to the flowing lines and interesting cut of the varied separates in or...

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by Theresa Nelson It was just over 10 years ago, in mid- October, 2001, that community volunteers finished building the play structures at Frog Park. Prior to 2001, it was a place of delapi- dated basketball courts under the freeway, partly fenced and overr...

By Theresa Nelson

FROG Celebrates by Theresa Nelson, FROG co-founder Please welcome Carol Behr as the new Chair of FROG. Most recently, she chaired last year’s successful FROG Fest, where more than 100 volunteers turned out to help take care of our park, and celebrated afterward with music,...

By Theresa Nelson

by Theresa Nelson, FROG Chair How best to restore the creekside area damaged by an overzealous pruning job at the Claremont Avenue DMV office building was the topic of another in a series of community meetings centered on the project. Councilmember Jane Bru...

By Theresa Nelson

Peralta Elementary Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by Theresa Nelson, FROG Chair It was only 10 years ago, in mid-October, 2011, that community volunteers finished building the two custom play structures at Frog Park. The park has become a central feature of the neighborhood, but prior to 2001, the area was...

By Theresa Nelson

by Theresa Nelson, FROG Chair Work on the new Frog Park restroom is moving ahead, now that sunnier skies are here. “It is wonderful to finally see this project come to fruition,” said FROG com- mittee member Mike McDonald. Before the 2001 Big Build at the p...

By Theresa Nelson

Our thanks to Mike McDonald, Jennifer Cooper, Ronnie Spitzer and Christie Beeman for their dedication and persistence in making the new restroom a reality. D. Kinkead Ronnie Spitzer, left, Mike McDonald and Theresa Nelson at the construction site of the new Frog Park restroom. Norman H. Burg, DDS BenvenueCourt.com Available Only 1 of 6 NEW Craftsmans left! 3BD+, 2.5BA @ $1,095,000 ________________________________________ General Dentistry (510) 652-1517 570...

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The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Most items in the store include some element of sustainability or recycled materi- als: Old restaurant dishes are transformed into new dinnerware with reglazing; hemp linens made in Transylvania in the ’30s and ’40s have been refashioned i...

By Theresa Nelson

Sarah Dunbar, ready to meet your vintage or contemporary clothing needs at Pretty Penny. Photo: Don Kinkead The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Pretty Penny | 5488 College Avenue | Oakland 510/594-9219 | www.prettypennyclothing.com Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pretty Penny is a delightful store featuring women’s and men’s vintage and new clothing and...

By Theresa Nelson

It’s Your Betty… It’s Your Kind of Place H The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson andmade, locally-designed, and utterly unique. That’s the kind of clothing, accessories and art you’ll find at It’s Your Betty Boutique, tucked into a Col- lege Avenue storefront between Shafter and Forest. It’s Your Betty Boutique offers ...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson I Recapture Vintage Bridal f you are looking for a bridal gown or special occasion dress that is truly a one-of-a-kind, look no further than Recapture Vintage Bridal, on Col- lege near the Library. The store carries an impressive variety o...

By Theresa Nelson

510/530-5828 Wednesday – Saturday noon – 6:00pm Bridal consultation by appointment only www.recapturedesigns.com Photo: Theresa Nelson with sweetheart necklines were common, but they were overlaid with layers of illusion lace on the neckline and arms for modesty. Modern brides can remove some or all of that illusion lace or add something new. Where does she find these one...

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Time to Do Yourself The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead a Favor… by Theresa Nelson Time to visit one of College Avenue’s most enticing stores: Favor. In this bright, red and white shop across from Garibaldi’s Restaurant, you will find one of the most unusual collec- tions of jewelry anywhere – because virtually everythin...

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by Theresa Nelson Afor the official opening. Many in the clutch of ready shoppers held their colorful Trader Joe’s cloth shopping bags at the ready. precisely 9 a.m. and the first wave of the throng entered between two lines of smiling, clapping employees w...

By Theresa Nelson

August The Neighborhood Merchant 5410 College Avenue, Oakland by Theresa Nelson 510/652-2711 Open Monday – Sunday 11 am – 6 pm August… for Men and Women W Owners: Louesa Roebuck and the former Naval base at Mare Island, above shelving made of wood from a 1900s-era warehouse on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. The center o...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Beautiful Bedrooms and Sweet Dreams W Berkeley Kids’ Room 6022 College Avenue, Oakland Owner Loretta Davis hen it’s time for a new bed for your child, Berkeley Kids’ Room is an important stop and a wonderful place to experience. The cozy, ...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Destination: Iniam When Lisa Raja opened Iniam in May 2005, she had two concepts in mind: to open her own women’s clothing store, something she had wanted to do for years, and to have a place where she can offer her own designs. The first ...

By Theresa Nelson

Hop to It and Save the Date! 

 
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, %+   by Theresa Nelson If you remember the excitement and sense of accomplishment from the Frog Park Big Build of 2001 — or if you missed it but want to be a part of building the next phase — then save the date of Saturday, September 17, 9 am – 4 pm and join you...

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...saacs.... Writers Barry Kaufman...................Food Jo Ellis...................................Advertising & built projects (new plaza and others)  Communications Coordinator  Gardeners and Horticultural Coordinator Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ....................Neighborhood Merchant Lydia Gans...........................Photography Susan Montauk...................Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout  Treasurer Please contact Howard Ferrier if yo...

By Theresa Nelson

FROG UPDATE by Theresa Nelson, RCPC Board Member and FROG Liaison Tthe portable toilet) for the next few years.  Seating wall and enhanced paving at Hardy Plaza  Additional trees  Additional small picnic table at With the final drawings undergoing City review and th...

By Theresa Nelson

Your December Matching Gift Helps Complete Frog Park! by Theresa Nelson, RCPC Board Member and Parks Committee Liaison Tplanting can be completed and approved in time for construction. Raising at least $2,500 from the community will bring an additional $2,500 in matching funds, which will help us reach the goa...

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by Theresa Nelson, Rockridge Park Committee

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by Theresa Nelson Winns into FORM for me was like stepping into a well-designed home or Office, circa 1960: filled with modernist furniture from the height of the period, tastefully collected and displayed, with interesting accents that foretold some of the...

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by Theresa Nelson, Member, Oakland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and RCPC Board Member

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by Theresa Nelson, Parks Committee Co-Chair