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  • Preschool Open House — The Applegarden Montessori School's open house is held 2-4 p.m. Sept. 13, 5667 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, 510-339-9666, www.applegardenschool.org.

  • Save Dimond Post Office — Save Our Dimond Post Office meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Lincoln Court Senior Apartments, general meeting room, 2400 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. sodpo.wordpress.com.

  • Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate — Fourth Fridays Music and Movies. Grounds open 6 p.m. "Finding Neverland," Sept. 25. Movies shown after sundown, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and blankets and enjoy live music and movies on the lawn. $5 admission. 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. www.dunsmuir.org.

  • SLATE art & design — Exhibition, "Language, Image and Gesture: Multi-Media Paintings by Joanne Fox," through Sept. 26. Reception, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12. 4770 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.slateartanddesign.com.

  • Oakland Schools — Volunteer Faire, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12. Learn about school volunteer opportunities in all Oakland neighborhood
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    schools. Meet representatives from Oakland School's Volunteer Office and local nonprofits. As little as 1-2 hours a week can make a difference. Oakland Main Library's West Auditorium, 125 14th St., Oakland. www.MontclairAction.com.

  • Friends of Sausal Creek — Membership meeting featuring speaker Tim Vendlinski, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16, Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. 510-501-3672.

  • Piedmont League of Women Voters — Meeting and Health Care Reform Discussion, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16. Expert, Dr. Li-hia Wang, a retired pediatrician and family practitioner and an expert in health care policy, will discuss the pros and cons of the various alternatives and explain the underlying policy issues of no reform, a government-run program, health care co-ops, and the single-payer approach. 660 Blair Ave., Piedmont. Details: Marjorie Blackwell, 510-654-4456; e-mail: marjb@sbcglobal.net.

  • San Francisco Boys Chorus — Auditions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12. Boys ages 5 to 12 can audition for this Grammy-winning, 60-year-old chorus. No musical experience necessary to audition. Auditions held in Oakland and San Francisco; preregister. Audition appointments: Call 415-861-7464 ext. 319 or e-mail auditions@sfbc.org.

  • Montclair Lions Club and Oakland Blind Center — 6th Annual Montclair Lions Club Golf Extravaganza, Sept. 23. Charity event to benefit blind and sight-impaired citizens in the community. Prizes include $50,000 Hole-In One Shootout and cruise for two. $145 for golf registration and dinner fees; partially tax deductible. Boundary Oak Golf Course, Walnut Creek. Register: www.golfdigestplanner.com/12252.-LionsClub6thAnnualGolfExtravanga.

  • American Red Cross — Mobile Blood Drives. Children's Hospital, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 11; Outpatient Center Basement, 747 52nd St., Oakland. AC Transit Corporate Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17; American Red Cross Bus, 1600 Franklin St., Oakland. Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20; Fellowship Hall, 1188 12th St., Oakland. Appointments: www.HelpSaveALIfe.org.; 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

  • Creek to Bay Day — Volunteers needed to clean up and beautify Oakland's creeks, Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 19. For locations 510-238-2966, www.oaklandcreektobay.org.

  • Peralta Historical Park Tour — Tasty, Touchable Tours explores the historic 1870 Antonio Peralta House inside and out, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12, 2465 34th Ave., Oakland. $2 tours. 510-532-9142, peraltahacienda.org.

  • Montclair Village Jazz and Wine Festival — The 7th annual Montclair Village Jazz and Wine Festival features a wine village, beer garden, kids' town and more, free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Mountain Boulevard, Montclair Village, Oakland. montclairjazzandwine.org.

  • Brigadoon — Woodminster Amphitheater presents "Brigadoon," 8 p.m. Sept. 11, 12 and 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland. $25-$40. 510-531-9597; www.woodminster.com.

  • Johansson Projects — Exhibition, "Portraits by Jennie Ottinger," through Sept. 18. 2300 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 415-999-9140; www.johanssonprojects.com.

  • Rockridge Kitchen Tour — The Rockridge Community Planning Council present a tour of eight remodeled kitchens and the Margarido House, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 20. $30-$60. For tickets and info go to rockridge.org.

  • Christensen Heller Gallery — Exhibit, "Metal Wall Art by Robert Rickard," through Nov. 1. 5829 College Ave., Oakland. 510-655-5952; www.christensenheller.com.

  • Oakland Art Association — Group Show, through Nov. 12. Featuring paintings, drawings, photography, collage, monoprints, and etchings created by Bay Area artists. Window display; can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 54 Washington St., Jack London Square, Oakland. 510-533-3003.

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  • Alameda County Community Food Bank — Weekday Food Sorting, Monday-Friday 8-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Volunteers needed to help sort, screen, box and shelve donated food. Volunteers need to attend a 50-minute orientation, held at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Corporate, business, church, youth or other groups receive a short orientation when they arrive. 510-635-3663, ext. 308.

  • Alameda County Community Food Bank — Volunteers needed to staff Food Helpline, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese) volunteers needed. Food Helpline (800-870-3663) refers residents in need to food providers in their neighborhoods. You must be comfortable on phone and have basic computer skills. Requires minimum 3-month commitment of at least one shift per week. 510-635-3663, ext. 308.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Blood pressure screening, noon-1 p.m. fourth Thursdays monthly. Find out how to reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring. Providence Pavilion, Cafeteria Conference Room, 3011 Summit St. Free. 510-869-6737.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Chemical Dependency workshops, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Merritt Peralta Institute Treatment Services offers free workshops about alcohol and other drug dependencies. Health Education Center, Room 201, 400 Hawthorne Ave. Free. 510-652-7000.

  • Antonio Peralta House — Tours 1-3 p.m. first Saturdays monthly and every Wednesday and Friday. 1870 Italianate Victorian is a city landmark and birthplace of Oakland. 2465 34th Ave. Cost: $3, free to Fruitvale residents. 510-532-9142.

  • Boy Scout Troop 203 — Meetings 7 p.m. Mondays. Details: www.troop203.com.; E-mail: troop203@earthlink.net.

  • Building Jewish Bridges — "Welcoming Your Jewish Baby" moms group. Whether you are Jewish or not, looking for other new moms? Supportive discussion? Jewish options? $36 for five sessions. 510-845-6420, Ext. 11; www.buildingjewishbridges.org.

  • Camron-Stanford House — Public tours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. second and third Wednesdays monthly and 1-4 p.m. third Sundays monthly. 1876 Italianate Victorian residence. $5 adults; 12 and younger are free. Available to rent for weddings and parties. 1418 Lakeside Drive. 510-444-1876 or 510-874-7802; www.cshouse.org.

  • Cathedral of Christ the Light — Events. Children's Storytimes, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Docent-Led Tours, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturdays. All are welcome. Space limited; RSVP for the Storytime and/or tour to: 510-496-7280. Lower level Cathedral parking on Saturdays is $5. 2121 Harrison St., Oakland.

  • Children's Support League of the East Bay — Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays monthly. Piedmont Community Center, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont. 510-273-9109.

  • Community Advisory Committee — Meetings for anyone interested in Oakland Special Education, 7-9 p.m. first non-holiday Mondays monthly, September through June. MetWest High School building, first floor, 314 East 10th St. Details: 510-879-2708, cacoakland@comcast.net.

  • Couples counseling group — Meets with a husband-and-wife psychotherapy team, 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Montclair. Learn how to overcome negative, repetitive patterns and develop new, mutually enriching ways of communicating. 510-482-4343.

  • Distaff Singers — Rehearsals 7:15-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Established East Bay women's chorus seeks new members. No auditions required, just a love of singing. Classical, pop, sacred, Broadway. Details: Rosemary, 510-635-4575.

  • Downtown Oakland Senior Center — Tap dance classes Tuesdays. Beginners 9-10 a.m.; intermediate 10-11 a.m. 200 Grand Ave. 510-238-3284.

  • Dress Best for Less — Donations of gently used clothing, books, bric-a-brac, small appliances welcome. No computers. Proceeds benefit Piedmont schools. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 3861 Piedmont Ave. 510-658-8525.

  • East Bay Moms — Meets Friday mornings. Planned activities for parents with their infants and toddlers, including a hike or stroller walk. Featuring mom's day out, indoor play sessions, retreats, family day, Music Together classes and more. 510-653-7867, www.eastbaymoms.com.

  • Education Not Incarceration — Oakland chapter works to empower youth and stop them from being pushed from school into prison. Volunteers needed. People of color, women, migrants, LGBTQ and working class candidates encouraged to apply. 510-868-1870, www.ednotinc.org.

  • Feldenkrais® Classes — 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Feldenkrais® lessons can help one reduce pain, find movement possibilities and increase comfort. All ages/physical abilities welcome. Downtown Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Ave., second floor hall. Free. Details: 510-238-3284.

  • Friendship Circle — Meets 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A nondenominational group for older adults. Group offers day trips, holiday celebrations, entertainment and speakers. Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Ave. 510-530-1725.

  • Friends of Beaconsfield Canyon — Canyon restoration, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; last Saturdays monthly. Help reduce fire hazard and restore area by removing invasive plants and trash, planting native seedlings, extending trails. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water bottle and garden tools if you have them; wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet at end of Beaconsfield Place, second street on right on Chelton Drive from Ascot Drives in Piedmont Pines. Richard, 510-531-1237; richard@rkcommunications.com.

  • Harmony Center — Sunday Spiritual Celebration, 11 a.m.-noon, Sundays. Friendly and open-minded spiritual community that supports you your own spiritual and life path. Learn about and express spiritually oriented ideas from many traditions and enjoy socializing opportunities. Celebrations include live music by the Joyful Harmony Band, weekly talks on spiritual topics by Harmony Center Minister Daniel Neumayer, and social time afterward. Free. Oakland Veterans' Hall, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. Details: Daniel, 510-451-3009; www.joyfulharmony.org.

  • Jack London Square — Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Free Yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays. Free arts and crafts for kids, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Free cooking demonstrations by local chef, first and last Sunday of each month. Free consultations and tours with certified nutrition educator, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Sunday of each month. Jack London Plaza, Webster and Water St. www.jacklondonsquare.com.

  • Lakeview Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Improve your public speaking skills. Providence Pavilion, Cafeteria Conference Room, Summit Medical Center, 3100 Summit St. Guests welcome. Bill, 510-451-2989; lakeview2767.home.com.cast.net.

  • MOMS Club of Oakland — Moms and their babies and young children welcome for play groups, park days, special outings, moms' nights out and more. Monthly calendar offered with activities throughout the week. 510-334-8606, momsclubofoakland.itgo.com.

  • Montclair 4-H — Meets 6:30 p.m. third Mondays monthly. Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Ave. www.alamedacounty4h.org.

  • Mothers & More of the East Bay — Meets 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays monthly. Zion Lutheran Church, 5201 Park Blvd. 510-339-8563, mothersandmoreeb.tripod.com.

  • Museum of Children's Art — Drop-in Art Studio programs, with hands-on activities for all ages with revolving art themes. 528 Ninth St. 510-465-8770, www.mocha.

  • National Organization for Women — Oakland/East Bay Chapter meetings, 6 p.m. first Mondays monthly. 510-287-8948.

  • National Park Service — Volunteer opportunities. Positions include accounting technician, an experienced retired accountant can assist Contracting Division with processing invoices. Tasks include accounts payable. File Clerk: Volunteer assists Contracting Division with office and clerical functions, mainly filing and organizing. Regional Office, 1111 Jackson St. Ed, 510-817-1415; Ed_Bonsey@partner.nps.gov.

  • Nourishing the Mind-Body Connection — Workshops, 1:15-2:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Each workshop is a series of four classes; workshops repeated every two months. For cancer survivors and those touched by a cancer diagnosis. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, 450 30th St., Suite 2810. Free; donations accepted. Registration: 510-869-8833.

  • Oakland Artisan Marketplace — Weekly market featuring fine art and crafts of local artists, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street and Broadway; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at Jack London Square, Broadway at Embarcadero. Free admission. 510-238-4948, www.oaklandartisanmarketplace.org.

  • Oakland Art Murmur — Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of each month. Features local and national artists. At various art spaces in Oakland. www.oaklandartmurmur.com.

  • Oakland 88 Toastmasters — 7 a.m. Mondays. Meetings help people speak, listen and discuss their communicative skills in a supportive, friendly and nonthreatening environment. Guests welcome. Summit Medical Center, 3100 Summit St., cafeteria, first floor. 510-452-0151.

  • Oakland Coffee Club — Conversation, coffee and croissants. Social time for those who have lost loved ones. Monthly series features a guest speaker, musical performance or another activity that focuses on helping people move through difficult emotional times. Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Free. Allison, 510-228-3207.

  • Oakland Public Library — Drop-in Homework Assistance Program. Teens ages 12-18 needing help in English, mathematics, research and science can receive help from tutors. Schedule: 3-7 p.m. Mondays and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays at Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 211; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays at Main Library, West Auditorium, 125 14th St.; 5-7 p.m. Mondays at Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.; 6-8 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays at Asian Branch, 388 Ninth St. 510-238-7233, www.oaklandlibrary.org.

  • Oakland Hills Toastmasters —Meets 7-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Hosted meetings to help people improve their public speaking, critical thinking and leadership skills. East Hills Community Church, 12000 Campus Drive. 510-482-5937.

  • Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club —Weekly play days for A, B and C ladders. Piedmont residents, nonresident women invited to join. Piedmont Recreation Department tennis courts, Vista and Hillside avenues. Cecile, 510-420-1584.

  • Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Association — First Mondays and third Saturdays monthly. Restore creek area by removing invasive plants. Meet at Chelton and Ascot drives. Elaine, 510-530-6472; elaineofpew@sbcglobal.net.

  • Piedmont Recreation Department — Coed self-defense classes, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Be prepared and build self-confidence, self-control and discipline from rigorous aerobic workout. Multipurpose room, Piedmont Middle School, 740 Magnolia Ave. 510-420-3070.

  • Poetry Diversified — 7:30-10:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly. Open mic sessions and featured readers. Open mic sign-ups start at 7:15 p.m. World Ground Café, 3726 MacArthur Blvd. 510-261-6792, www.worldgrounds.com.

  • Reading Partners — Would you like to share a book with a child? Volunteer mentoring group at Piedmont Avenue Elementary School is looking for volunteers. 510-482-0862.

  • Rockridge Toastmasters — Meets at 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Hosted meetings to help people improve their public-speaking skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Guests welcome. Veterans Building, Hall Three, 200 Grand Ave. www.rockridgetoastmasters.org.

  • Symmetry Emotional Freedom Techniques — Workshops in Oakland, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays throughout the year. Learn revolutionary techniques for healing emotionally and physically. $20 donation to Feed the Children. Details: Kim, 510-632-6140.

  • Three Wishes Inc. — Free electric wheelchairs available to the elderly and permanently disabled if they qualify. 800-277-2129.

  • USS Potomac Presidential Yacht — Activities. Dockside tours, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through November. History Cruises, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Thursdays, second and fourth Saturdays. $20-$40. FDR Pier, 540 Water St., Jack London Square. Details: 510-627-1215, www.usspotomac.org.