Food, Art & Culture
2016 Put Your Best Foot Forward – Annual Back to School Shoe Giveaway
Oracle Arena 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Annual Back-To-School Shoe Giveaway “Put Your Best Foot Forward” returns on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Oracle Arena and Oakland Alameda Coliseum FAME, in partnership with Oracle Arena and Oakland Alameda Coliseum, will provide free new shoes to 2,500 low-income K-12th grade students across Alameda County. 5,000 attendees will receive resources from a wealth of community and non-profit organizations on healthy lifestyle, wellness programs, screening & vaccinations, prizes, music, games and lunch. Over the past 19 years, FAME has distributed over 15,000 shoes to students returning to school. Last year, 2,250 free new pairs of shoes were distributed to low- income K-12th grade students across Alameda County. 5,000 people enjoyed a safe afternoon filled with community and health resources as well as family oriented activities. This year, we plan to distribute 2,500 free new pairs of shoes and backpacks, along with other surprises to deserving students. And with your support, we will reach this goal! The free shoes are on a first come-first serve basis dependent on family income. Apply today at www.bestfoot4ward.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JWrFRRxtgs
5th Annual J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Lecture Series: Martin Luther King, Black Lives Matter, and Making The Movement Cool
Allen Temple Baptist Church - Family Life Center 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States3rd Annual Urban Beauty & Wellness Event
Impact Hub Oakland 2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin Celebrity Hair Gurus Angela Stevens and Felicia Leatherwood, as well as Celebrity Makeup Artist Meko White at this year's 3rd Annual Urban Beauty & Wellness Event! Urban Beauty Network is bringing together the best brands and beauty & wellness professionals to showcase their products and services during our 3rd Annual Beauty & Wellness Event. Our guests will enjoy an afternoon of shopping, education, entertainment, delectable hors d’oeuvres, free flowing beverages, and fantastic give-aways! Women of Color from around the SF Bay Area will connect with one another while discovering great new brands in hair care, skincare, cosmetics,fitness, wellness, and more. www.urbanbeautyevents.com
The Missionary COGIC Harvest Festival
The Missionary Church of God In Christ 1125 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesBring your kids to fellowship with Missionary COGIC during the 2016 Harvest Festival
Bay Street Boo Bash
Bay Street 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween at the Bay Street Boo Bash this Saturday with free festivities for the whole family, even the four-legged friends! Parents to children will enjoy a spooktacular fun day including pumpkin decorating, face painting, Halloween treats, spooky haunted carriage rides, festive games, a costume parade for kids, mystical magic shows, doggy costume parade, festive photo booth, Halloween raffles and dance performances from Dance-A- Vision. Boo Bash will also host a FREE pumpkin patch, with donations encouraged to benefit the Lend A Hand Foundation, an organization designed to empower youth to stay in school through various programs and services. Don’t miss this Halloween extravaganza! This is a Halloween celebration you do not want to miss!
Faith in the Bay is not responsible for event cancellations or lineup changes. To submit your event for the community calendar, please visit http://bit.ly/2P2HXqG
