TOWN FUNK BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, June 5, 1-5pm
SAVE THE DATE
The Lake Neighbors are scheming with local artists and musicians to host a block party on Park, behind Woody's. Save the date and stay in town for some neighborhood fun.
Count on: Serious love for Michael Jackson's music, Local artists and musicians, Free Food
Hope for: Scraper Bikes, Dancers, a Sing Along
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
upcoming mtgs and events
May 8th - Movie Nite! ReGen parking lot on 15th at 4th.
MAYth 11th(Tuesday 6:30pm)--Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
JUNE 6th (Sunday 6:30pm)- Lake Neighbors Mtg...NEW LOCATION (formerly set to be at Jess & Rich’s) will be a BBQ on East 17th street between 3rd and 4th Avenues centered at Garden 17! More to be announced about this – the plan currently is to have a workday right there at Garden 17, but on the unlikely chance it is sold, this may change! This is just one block from Luckys.
JUNE 29th (Tuesday 6:30pm)--Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
JULY 25th (Sunday 6:30pm) @ Hector & Sasha’s 1704 3rd Ave. at E.17th (right across from Lucky’s)
AUGUST 17th (Tuesday 6:30pm) – Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
MAYth 11th(Tuesday 6:30pm)--Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
JUNE 6th (Sunday 6:30pm)- Lake Neighbors Mtg...NEW LOCATION (formerly set to be at Jess & Rich’s) will be a BBQ on East 17th street between 3rd and 4th Avenues centered at Garden 17! More to be announced about this – the plan currently is to have a workday right there at Garden 17, but on the unlikely chance it is sold, this may change! This is just one block from Luckys.
JUNE 29th (Tuesday 6:30pm)--Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
JULY 25th (Sunday 6:30pm) @ Hector & Sasha’s 1704 3rd Ave. at E.17th (right across from Lucky’s)
AUGUST 17th (Tuesday 6:30pm) – Lake Neighbors Mtg @ Regen Church on the corner of 3rd Ave & E. 15th
ITS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
TONIGHT'S MOVIE:
THE FANTASTIC MR FOX!
Join us for an open air movie tonight, Saturday May 8, at dark.
Bring your own chair and blanket.
Bring all your friends and meet new neighbors at the parking lot on the corner of E 15 and 3rd, across from Regeneration Church.
THE FANTASTIC MR FOX!
Join us for an open air movie tonight, Saturday May 8, at dark.
Bring your own chair and blanket.
Bring all your friends and meet new neighbors at the parking lot on the corner of E 15 and 3rd, across from Regeneration Church.
minimizing risk of home invasions
Hi Lake Neighbors...
I got an offer from a neighbor (Rachel B) to summarize suggestions she found for minimizing risk of home invasions on Cleveland Heights Neighborhood listserve and here it is below (Thank you, Rachel!).
These do happen around here at times (there have been several in the last year or so), this is not to create fear, but we do have to be aware. So, in the spirit of having our heads up and out of the sand and committed to making it safe and great here we also are doing SO much great positive stuff in the neighborhood which is a big part of it. Our 2010 kick-off outdoor movie went off last night without a hitch -- even though it was SUPER cold!!! -- people stuck it out and as it did last year I think the crowd will grow with each movie event. We will try this in about a month...stay tuned and make an effort to be there because it is a great way to meet eachother and it is really fun. Send movie suggestions. There are so many more things going on -- join in, check the website and also pitch your own ideas of things to make happen.
Okay...read below...
Subject: Recent Home Invasion on 600 Block of Athol Avenue
(Suggestions) Here they are....
Time: They want to move fast, so anything that slows them down (only locks keep honest men out). So search out weakness (non deadbolted doors, poorly secured windows), gates, etc. Make it tough for them to break in and then to find and remove what they might like.
Light: They don’t want to be seen. At night lights activated by photo-eye (activates when dark) on all sides of house - including porch and driveway, and timed lights insight house. As reported, it seems very typical that burglars want to get into the backyard where they are not seen, so this seems to be the most important are to double up defenses. Note: people broke into a house at night while owner gone by turning off power at circuit box, so make sure this is locked and secured as best as possible. Though a burglar could cut the lock, it will at least slow them down (Time) and make your house a less appealing target.
Noise: Alarms, etc. By making windows and doors tough to open, that leaves burglars with more drastic and more likely noise options for breaking in..busting doors, broken glass etc..
Don't rely on just one tactic for protecting your home but use layers of defense. By making burglars get past through hurdle after hurdle, you will at least slow them down and complicate their intended job.
And then combining all these redundant protections with great neighbors that keep an eye out for each others property, we have a fighting chance against burglary.
Don't leave tables, chairs, and ladders in your backyard. They can be used to access higher windows. Store them in your basement, garage, or tool shed.
Alarm System Signs might help too, even if you don't have an alarm. You can also buy realistic empty alarm boxes and mount them on your house to make it look like you do have an alarm system.
Put a deadbolt lock in one room or closet in your house, and put your valuables in there when you have workmen over to work in your house.
Put a Beware of Dog sign on front door (even if your dog is a mellow . Right before going to bed, put something in front of your doors on the inside; something that would make noise if the door banged into or something that a burglar would trip over. Always make sure there is a light on in the back of the house and front porch. Bring phone to bed, so can call 911 if you hear someone breaking in. Have pepper spray.
If you are a recent victim of residential burglary (forced or unforced entry) or home invasion robbery (indeed very rare but unnerving), you can get a free Security Inspection from Neighborhood Watch. Contact Brenda Ivey, bivey@oaklandnet. com, 238-3091
Or Eddie Simlin, esimlin@oaklandnet. com, 238-6200
I got an offer from a neighbor (Rachel B) to summarize suggestions she found for minimizing risk of home invasions on Cleveland Heights Neighborhood listserve and here it is below (Thank you, Rachel!).
These do happen around here at times (there have been several in the last year or so), this is not to create fear, but we do have to be aware. So, in the spirit of having our heads up and out of the sand and committed to making it safe and great here we also are doing SO much great positive stuff in the neighborhood which is a big part of it. Our 2010 kick-off outdoor movie went off last night without a hitch -- even though it was SUPER cold!!! -- people stuck it out and as it did last year I think the crowd will grow with each movie event. We will try this in about a month...stay tuned and make an effort to be there because it is a great way to meet eachother and it is really fun. Send movie suggestions. There are so many more things going on -- join in, check the website and also pitch your own ideas of things to make happen.
Okay...read below...
Subject: Recent Home Invasion on 600 Block of Athol Avenue
(Suggestions) Here they are....
Time: They want to move fast, so anything that slows them down (only locks keep honest men out). So search out weakness (non deadbolted doors, poorly secured windows), gates, etc. Make it tough for them to break in and then to find and remove what they might like.
Light: They don’t want to be seen. At night lights activated by photo-eye (activates when dark) on all sides of house - including porch and driveway, and timed lights insight house. As reported, it seems very typical that burglars want to get into the backyard where they are not seen, so this seems to be the most important are to double up defenses. Note: people broke into a house at night while owner gone by turning off power at circuit box, so make sure this is locked and secured as best as possible. Though a burglar could cut the lock, it will at least slow them down (Time) and make your house a less appealing target.
Noise: Alarms, etc. By making windows and doors tough to open, that leaves burglars with more drastic and more likely noise options for breaking in..busting doors, broken glass etc..
Don't rely on just one tactic for protecting your home but use layers of defense. By making burglars get past through hurdle after hurdle, you will at least slow them down and complicate their intended job.
And then combining all these redundant protections with great neighbors that keep an eye out for each others property, we have a fighting chance against burglary.
Don't leave tables, chairs, and ladders in your backyard. They can be used to access higher windows. Store them in your basement, garage, or tool shed.
Alarm System Signs might help too, even if you don't have an alarm. You can also buy realistic empty alarm boxes and mount them on your house to make it look like you do have an alarm system.
Put a deadbolt lock in one room or closet in your house, and put your valuables in there when you have workmen over to work in your house.
Put a Beware of Dog sign on front door (even if your dog is a mellow . Right before going to bed, put something in front of your doors on the inside; something that would make noise if the door banged into or something that a burglar would trip over. Always make sure there is a light on in the back of the house and front porch. Bring phone to bed, so can call 911 if you hear someone breaking in. Have pepper spray.
If you are a recent victim of residential burglary (forced or unforced entry) or home invasion robbery (indeed very rare but unnerving), you can get a free Security Inspection from Neighborhood Watch. Contact Brenda Ivey, bivey@oaklandnet. com, 238-3091
Or Eddie Simlin, esimlin@oaklandnet. com, 238-6200
Thursday, May 6, 2010
emergency numbers to remember
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Oakland Police
Emergency: (510) 777-3211
Non-Emergency: (510) 777-3333
Greetings,
I live on the 600 block of Athol Avenue. My friend and neighbor across the street asked me to let everyone know what happened this morning. Two men with knives broke into her house while she and her 7 year old son were sleeping, around 5am. One of them held her while the other took her laptop, family jewelry, and bank card -- all right in front of her son.
They managed to get in through a tiny window on the side of the house which was cracked for air. An important fact to note is they broke in on the side of the house that is next to a house that the neighbors recently moved out of -- they knew that no one would hear them because the house next door was empty.
Please be more aware of keeping your windows closed at night and your doors always locked. Also, some people may not be aware that when calling from a cell phone, 911 gets routed to the CHP somewhere else. Remember to dial the following emergency number if using a cell phone: (510) 777-3211. You may want to program it into your cell phone.
It's okay to call the non-emergency line if you see something out of the ordinary. If you see something like a person just sitting in the driver's seat of a car that isn't one of your neighbors, that is a red flag. OPD's advice is always to be aware of your surroundings, say hello to your neighbors, know who lives on your block, and look out for each other.
Thanks and take care.
Oakland Police
Emergency: (510) 777-3211
Non-Emergency: (510) 777-3333
Greetings,
I live on the 600 block of Athol Avenue. My friend and neighbor across the street asked me to let everyone know what happened this morning. Two men with knives broke into her house while she and her 7 year old son were sleeping, around 5am. One of them held her while the other took her laptop, family jewelry, and bank card -- all right in front of her son.
They managed to get in through a tiny window on the side of the house which was cracked for air. An important fact to note is they broke in on the side of the house that is next to a house that the neighbors recently moved out of -- they knew that no one would hear them because the house next door was empty.
Please be more aware of keeping your windows closed at night and your doors always locked. Also, some people may not be aware that when calling from a cell phone, 911 gets routed to the CHP somewhere else. Remember to dial the following emergency number if using a cell phone: (510) 777-3211. You may want to program it into your cell phone.
It's okay to call the non-emergency line if you see something out of the ordinary. If you see something like a person just sitting in the driver's seat of a car that isn't one of your neighbors, that is a red flag. OPD's advice is always to be aware of your surroundings, say hello to your neighbors, know who lives on your block, and look out for each other.
Thanks and take care.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Mtg Notes - April 18
The minutes from the meeting!!!!(sorry! my pile was just too high, so it took a minute to get this out to you all!)
The format we are using now in meetings (which covers everything well) is reports from present members who are leads on projects & here is what was shared. We always try to keep our meeting to a tight hour, so we were not able to get to everyone, but mostly.
ALTERNATIVE CURRENCY PROJECTDevin is planning to do a presentation about what this is and what it means and what it can be in our next meeting on May 11th. We have also put an explanation to start with on our website (YES! WE HAVE A WEBSITE! see below) He is working on a flyer to give out to local businesses for their participation...much more to report on that after next meeting! He is really motivated and has already received some specific offerings to post from some of our neighbors -- if you have not already sent him info on what you have to share or offer for trade, make sure you do soon!OUTREACHWe have a GREAT colorful postcard now, designed and printed by Carol and Brittany and it is beautiful. This has been distributed to any neighbor wanting to pass out our info and if you are interested you can contact me (Sasha) or get some at any meeting or event.
COMMUNITY GARDENS UPDATE
· Star Apple Edible Gardens is consulting with Funktown.
· We are starting neighborhood improvement project on E.17th in the abandoned house’s open garage (begun as a neighbor work crew earlier in the day prior to the meeting for Earth Day) and we are calling it G17 (garden 17!)…feel free to add plants or decorations or get on the watering list. The hardworking Earthday crew of neighbors was so much great and skilled comraderie that started off at Funktown (they even built stairs?!) and ended at Garden 17…then onto the meeting. Being outside and working right on the block is a great way to connect up and meet other neighbors passing by – we now have the postcard to hand out also.
· CSA (produce) Boxes are now available arranged by Betsy from Shooting Star CSA… About the Farm: You may have met Lily and Mat at FRESH. They donated one of those big beautiful boxes to the raffle. Check out their story at http://www.shootingstarcsa.com/About the CSA (Community Support Agriculture): A 28-week long seasonal adventure featuring the best tasting varieties of produce delivered to your neighborhood. Everything in your box is grown on Shooting Star's farm in Fairfield, and is organically grown. The 2010 season begins the week of May 24th and goes through the week of November 30th. Pick-up is expected be at Regen's Community Center, 215 E 15th, on Tuesdays, from approx. 4pm - 8pm. Membership rates are: Full Harvest Season, 28 weeks, $616 ($22/wk,Can be made in two payments of $308), Half Harvest Season, 14 weeks, $322 ($23/wk), 4 week sessions, $96 ($24/wk). Betsy is organizing a list of half-shares (split a box with someone) and CSA subs (when full time members go on vacation). Contact betsy.tyler@gmail.com or 803-566-1771 & let her know if you're interested in sharing or subbing. Visit the Farm: Shooting Star will kick of the season with an Open House and Strawberry Short Cake afternoon on Saturday, May 15, 2pm-5pm. Talk to Betsy if your interested in visiting the farm! (invite & flyer are attached to this email!)
EVENTS UPDATE
Our next OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT has been changed to May 8th! This is a Saturday and it begins at sundown. Get there early and hang out because it is a lot of fun. BRING CHAIRS AND LAYERS in case it gets cold. We are still taking ideas about which movie to show – currently in the lead is “The Fabulous Mr. Fox.” Spread the word, bring all your friends.
WEBSITE UPDATE
Yes, it is true…we have a webmaster now – Carol C. She has designed a great website (her wife Brittany gets a lot of the shared credit for the huge amount of work they have both done to make this come to fruition so rapidly). Please take a look at it and give your feedback. Deadline to really finalize it will be May 15th. Also, we are looking for translators who can give the translated words to Carol and we can create pages for other neighbors here whose primary language is not English (we already have a person able to do a Spanish version). We will figure out how to change how we give info on the website vs. email and all that, so stay tuned and give your ideas.
HEALING THE CAUSE
This team did not get time to report – but is onto some great leads and will report in the next meeting.
Hope everyone is great. Keep contacting this group in any way you are able with your thoughts and needs and ideas and really try to show up and spread the word because it is working. The efforts to make things safer here are underway but are still very much needed, so stay awake , strong and positive.
Much Friendship,
Sasha
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
UPCOMING Mtgs & Events
NEXT Mtg: Sunday, April 18 6:30pm
potluck at 1704 3rd Ave RIGHT across the street from Lucky's and RIGHT next to Walgreens on the corner of E. 17th Street
Earthday Clean-up Your Block Day! Sunday, 4/18 2-6pm at Funktown Farm & on E 17th Between 3rd & 4th.
LAKEPEEPS OUTDOOR MOVIE Sat 4/24, movie TBA (monthly after that weather permitting)
Michael Jackson Block Party in June -- More info TBA
potluck at 1704 3rd Ave RIGHT across the street from Lucky's and RIGHT next to Walgreens on the corner of E. 17th Street
Earthday Clean-up Your Block Day! Sunday, 4/18 2-6pm at Funktown Farm & on E 17th Between 3rd & 4th.LAKEPEEPS OUTDOOR MOVIE Sat 4/24, movie TBA (monthly after that weather permitting)
Michael Jackson Block Party in June -- More info TBA
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