Greater St. Paul – Watch Night Service

Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United States

No matter what may have happened this year, the Lord has been kind to us. Bring someone along with you and join us for one of our New Year’s Eve Worship Services as we look back in appreciation of God’s grace in 2016 and look ahead with anticipation for more of His grace in 2017. Special One-Hour Service: 6PM - 7PM Watch Night Service: 10PM Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor www.gspbc.org

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Lecture and Workshop with Dr. Joy DeGruy

Varies , United States

The Samuel Merritt University Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to a Lecture and Two-Day Workshop featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Part 1: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome-America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 P.M. Location: Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 (Part 1 free and open to the public) Part 2: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- Be the Healing Friday, April 7th 6:00 PM-9:00PM Location : Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (Part 1 & 2 required for CE hours) (Part 2 is also free unless you need CE hours) CEUs are available, for a $25 dollar fee for this event. All proceeds for this event will go to the Regents Diversity Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for underrepresented student in the Health Professionals. Fees can be payed on the day of the event at registration. For more information about this event please email diversity@samuelmerritt.edu Registration required: http://bit.ly/2njLsiV

FREE

Holiday At The Temple “An Elegant Affair”

Solomon Temple International 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDmZ43dNGMw   New this year, Marcus McCauley Sessions’ take on the Holidays with a glamorous, soul stirring production “Holiday at The Temple” An Elegant Affair. Join us on the evening of December 9th & 10th for a sweeping string section, live horns, band and top notch singers. Enjoy a Winter Wonderland Bazaar full of luxurious holiday treats. Featured artists: Lena Byrd Miles Dasha Moore Victor V.S Brice Tanya Fitzgerald Victor Brice Aliya Hall Timothy Mays Sangin Sara Joshua Carter Tamara Edwards Come dressed in your best and experience your holiday favorites ….. with a twist. Gospel, Classical, and Jazz will tickle your ears and put you right in the holiday spirit. More importantly this amazing production has partnered with Hope Resources, Inc. Our goal is to bring the community together in unity. Partial proceeds will be donated Hope Resources, Toys for Tots and Shepard’s Gate Women’s Shelter.

$40

The Power of Her Brunch 2017

Mira Vista Golf Club 7901 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito, CA, United States

The Power of Her Brunch is an electric an inspiring occasion that ignites hope, connections and possibility in the lives of every attendee. Guests will enjoy a scrumptious brunch, network with like-minded women, learn from a top-notch panel of experts, hear an intimate in conversation with a power player, and be inspired by the closing keynote address from Lady Jenn. Envision a place where women can engage in stimulating dialogue, partake in great food and be inspired to understand the POWER OF HER VISION! 2017 Visionary Expert Panelists: Molly Ford, Director, Global Equality Programs, Salesforce Naseema Simpson, Financial Coach Ryan Nicole, Actress/Artist/Activist This year’s life-changing theme is “The Power of Her Vision”. This truth is found within the thought that if every woman could see the power she possess, she could change her life and the world. With plenty of time to mix and mingle and shop while admiring the breathtaking Bay Area views, capture selfies and inspire each other. This event will be like no other! Get your tickets today for The Power of Her Brunch 2017

$45 – $50
Event Series OPR: FREE Community Easter Egg Hunts

OPR: FREE Community Easter Egg Hunts

Varies , United States

City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development - FREE Community Easter Egg Hunts April 8, 2017 | 1PM - 4PM Franklin 7th Annual Springland Festival 238-7741 April 8, 2017 | 12:30PM - 3:30PM Ira Jinkins Giant Egg Hunt 615-5959 April 9, 2017 | 1PM - 3:30PM Fremont High School April 15, 2017 | 11AM - 2PM Arroyo Viejo Easter Extravaganza 615-5755 April 15, 2017 | 11:30AM Allendale Rec Center 535-5635 April 15, 2017 | Noon - 2PM Tassafaronga 615-5764 April 16, 2017 | 9AM Sharp Montclair (Ages 2-12) 482-7812

FREE

Benefit Concert Event Honoring Minister Rusty Watson

Love Center Ministries 10440 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

It's a "Sunday Afternoon Praise" @ 5 PM with Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins-Stephens, The Love Center Choir, Narada Michael Walden & The Band, Pastor Brian D Hunter & Berkeley Mt. Zion Choir, Pastor Erik Nation, Pastor Gregory Hunter & Olivet Institutional Church, Progeny, Lawrence Beamen, Jeanie Tracy, Naté Soulsanger, Stabe Wilson, Community In Praise, Peace Gospel Choir, Henrietta Davis, Brenda Roy, Kevan Peabody, and more. The event MC's are Evangelist Jacquelyn Melton, and Pastor Renee Winston. Let's all come together and show love to our brother Rusty Watson! To make a contribution to Rusty, please click here: https://www.paypal.me/TheWatsonGroup/10  

Citadel of Praise – Easter Cantata

Citadel of Praise Baptist Church 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The Music and Arts Department of Citadel of Praise presents: He Lives - An Easter Cantata Featuring: The Adult Voices of Citadel of Praise Doris Bumpus Ascend Rahsaan Ellison Pastor T.D. Newsome, Host

 

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