OneLife – Spirit, Sound & Silence Retreat

Holy Redeemer Center 8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA, United States

Join us for a special day of healing and renewal surrounded by the beauty of nature! Facilitated by Rev. Liza Rankow, with live music by Destiny Muhammad, our beloved 'Harpist from the Hood.' Come enjoy a labyrinth walk, guided visioning process, healing meditation, opportunities for community sharing, and times of deep silence. We are particularly committed to supporting the sustainability of activists, organizers, artists, caregivers, educators, justice-makers, and others working to lift up our communities. Sliding scale tuition with scholarships available. Replenish your soul in the gentle power of intentional silence Open to inner wisdom through a guided visioning process Walk the meditation labyrinth Savor the healing properties of sound and music Share in sacred community We are particularly committed to supporting the sustainability of activists, organizers, artists, caregivers, educators, justice-makers, and others working to lift up our communities. For additional details visit: http://www.onelifeinstitute.org/retreats.html

$35 – $150

58th & Telegraph Block Party Worship 

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The 4th Sundays in July, August, and September Memorial Tabernacle Church is bringing the community together to be encouraged, fellowship, share with each other, and receive resource information.  Resources available at our Block Party Worship include: Music for the Soul Prayer Submission and Prayer Booth Words of Encouragement 1-on-1 Counseling Support for those who are Dealing with Life (Lack of Secure Housing, Hunger, Unhappiness, Weaknesses in the Body, Financial Struggles, etc) City of Oakland Aging and Adult Services Department Health Resources and Nurses on-site Youth Literacy Support and Free Books Youth Going Green Recycling Program Other Community Partners, Counselors, Businesses, & Services It is time to come together as a community. There is too much division amongst those who consider themselves to be neighbors.  Bring your love, generosity, positivity, and pledge to "Stand with Memorial Tabernacle Church in Support Community Unity, Impact, & Love!"   It is also Pastor Ulysses' Stephen King's birthday, and he asks for you to show your love for him by your presence and inviting others to be a part. Let's honor that!  If you have a brown MTC shirt, please wear it Sunday.   We are doing a new thing at MTC during our Summer Rains!

Free

Sexual Assault on College Campus Forum

Solano Events Center 601 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA, United States

The Sexual Assault on College Campus Forum is for young adults and their parents. We will be hosting a free screening of the Emmy Nominated film The Hunting Ground followed by a breakout session and a panel discussion. Our goal is to inform, educate, and empower both young adults and their parents. https://vimeo.com/226579907 *Register early as space is limited. Click here to register

Free

31st Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships

Cesar E. Chavez Park @ Berkeley Marina 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Kites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone at the Berkeley Kite Festival. From the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses, to the free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids, you don't want to miss this year’s Annual Berkeley Kite Festival. HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00 Free Candy Drops, 2:30 Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00 Free Rokkaku Battle EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Worlds Largest Octopus Kite Humongous Kites: Bigger than a house and longer than a train! Team Kite Ballet The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand! Taiko Drummers Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies Giant Kite Sales Tent Manufacturers' Demonstrations Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop! Great Food & Music! Arts & Crafts Booths Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLOj9ccpN3A  

Free

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

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

 

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