5th Annual New Year’s Eve Progressive House Party

We have 4 homes for our 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Progressive House Party...go to all houses or go to a few.  Bring your loved ones, something to share at one or all the houses (see themes).   Kids are welcome – there have been kids every year (especially at the first house).  

RSVP to Sasha ; lakenews@lakeneighbors.org

A URL to the map/route of the houses is below. :)

6 to 8pm            House #1:  Hosted by Ruby!

                           2001 - 5^th Avenue (on corner @ 20th St.)

                           Theme: Mexican Food Appetizers 

                           Bring: Appetizers to theme or Drinks

   Walk five blocks together to…

8 to 9:30pm:     House #2:  Hosted by Mary T!
                          1615 - 4th Ave.  (between E. 17th St. & Foothill)
                          Theme:  Stuff You Stick with A Pick
                          Bring:  Appetizers or Drinks
                          Walk around the corner to...

9:30-11:00pm:  House #3: Hosted by Jessica & Rich!
                           319 E. 17th St. (between 3rd & 4th Aves)           
                           Theme:  Comfort Food
                           Bring:  Comfort food or Drinks that you like

                         Walk about a half block to... 

11pm - midnight:   House #4: Hosted by Sasha & Hector!
1704 Third Ave (@ corner of E. 17^th Street)
Theme:  Desserts for a sweet New Year &Champagne/Martinelli’s     

Bring:  Champagne or Martinelli's (any sparkling non-alcohol beverage)

Here is the Link so you can see our route map: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218023384357983653930.0004cee023467ef268b38&msa=0&ll=37.799679,-122.251546&spn=0.006782,0.013797

Happy Almost New Year! 

MUCH Friendship & see you on New Year’s Eve!!

Meet / Talk with our Beat Patrol Officers

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We have a day and time to have a Coffee & Tea "Meet / Talk with our Beat Patrol Officers"

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2013

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: On the street in front of Woody's Cafe.

Purpose: A chance to Meet / Talk with our Beat Patrol Officers. To discuss the recent crime spike in the 15X neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Our week days Beat Patrol Officers will be there.

We are awaiting the weekend Beat Patrol Unit to respond and to confirm.

We hope to see all of you there.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Steve Ma

Volleyball Rocks!

Here's some fun pix from the action at recent neighborhood picnic!

400+ members!! End of Summer Picnic & Volleyball party at FM Smith Park - 9/15/13

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, Sept 15th 1pm

FM Smith Park

Bring something to share~ We'll be grilling!

BBQ - Volleyball - Games - Kids - FUN!

Updated note:

For those of you planning to get there...
We're glad you're coming to the pot luck picnic next Sunday.  It starts at 1. We'll be grilling chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers. Please bring something to share: a side dish, dessert or drinks.  Also bring lawn chairs and/or a picnic blanket for seating.  And if you're so inclined, wear your volleyball shoes.  

See you there!

Susan, Jeff, Michael, Brittany and Sasha

Can you believe it?! - lakepeeps mailing list has more than 400 members! Let's celebrate this incredible milestone by getting together and meeting each other. COME OUT to the park and introduce yourself!

Nextdoor App

Are you on your smart phone all day? or at least during the commute?
Stay connected to your neighborhood via the new Nextdoor app. There's a link for each sub-neighborhood - Ivy Hill, East Lake - Bella Vista, Cleveland, Crocker Highliands, Etc. and we're all connected.
Check it out and sign-up: http://.www.nextdoor.com
Cheers,
brittany

Outdoor Movie night - Sept 6th

It is coming up!  The next outdoor movie ON the Parkway...Coraline!

This time is is the FIRST Friday of the month.  Friday September 6th beginning at 7:15pm with live music over at the pop-up parklet in front of Woody's Cafe @ 1841 Park Blvd.  Flyer attached.
Remember & FYI the last one of this series will be on 9/28.

Okay...see attached & see you in the neighborhood & see you on 9/6 at the movie!   

Love our Lake! Come out on Sunday to celebrate the beautiful new Lake Merritt!

Watch the new overpass and Lake inlet expansion timelapse!

Love Our Lake Day

Sunday, June 9

Lake Merritt, Lakeside Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

 Enjoy a fun-packed Sunday around Lake Merrittas Love Our Lake Day celebrates Oakland's investment through Measure DD that has transformed the lake.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., pedal or stroll around the lake and explore in a family-friendly setting at Oaklavía -  Oakland Sunday Streets. The free, festive event will  enrich three miles of car-free streets with recreational and cultural activities.

At 2 p.m., join Mayor Jean Quan and the Measure DD Community Coalition on the south end of the lake for the Lake Merritt Boulevard Grand Opening Celebration showcasing a beautiful new amphitheater and four-acre park.

www.loveourlakeday.com