Monday, September 14, 4 pm | Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers

Join Councilmember Rowena Brown and the Oakland City Council for a special ceremonial event honoring LGBTQ+ leaders whose service and advocacy have helped make Oakland a vibrant and inclusive community. The annual celebration is part of Oakland Pride’s 16th anniversary festivities, recognizing individuals selected by the Mayor and each Councilmember for their leadership and contributions to the city.

The event honors Rockridge residents James Rojas and John Kamp, urban and landscape designers and community-engagement leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on Oakland. Nominated by District 1 Councilmember Zac Unger, their local contributions include Frog Park, the Rockridge Community Vision Plan and numerous other community projects. Rojas is also the founder of Place It!, an innovative participatory urban-planning practice.

The celebration will include live performances, light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with fellow community members. Come celebrate these inspiring leaders—and enjoy one last Pride hurrah!

Rockridge Library 30th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Check it out! A party 30 years in the making is coming to the Rockridge Library. The Friends of the Rockridge Library (FORL) and branch staff are organizing a community celebration on September 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring activities for all ages, the “Check It Out!” party will be held at the library in honor of the 30th anniversary of its current location.

The Rockridge Trio of classical musicians will entertain guests while they browse historical photographs and enjoy popcorn and cake. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase prints of original artwork commissioned by FORL for the occasion. There will also be a bounce house and crafts for kids and adults alike, including stamping tote bags.

To learn more about the event and make a donation, visit https://www.rockridgefriends.org/30-years.

Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m. to noon

On Saturday, September 19, everyone is invited to join the cleanup, which starts at 9am and goes until noon. FROG will supply gloves and tools, coffee and pastries; please bring your own water. We’ll trim the ivy, clear weeds, fluff the fibar, sift the sand, pick up trash, paint graffiti, and more.

In October 2001, more than 1,300 volunteers came together over 10 days to build the two wooden, custom play structures that became the anchors of Frog Park along Temescal Creek. Today, nearly 25 years later, our community will gather for our semi-annual park cleanup and to celebrate this milestone, sponsored by FROG, the Friends of the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt.

After the cleanup, around noon, there will be refreshments, games and crafts for kids, and a recognition of those volunteers who have served the community and Frog Park over the years.

Please come celebrate this special event and celebrate this beloved community park!

The 16th biennial Rockridge Kitchen Tour is taking place on
Sunday, September 27, from 12:30-5:30 pm.

Visit 10 properties, including remodeled kitchens and new ADUs, in a wide array of styles and budgets.

Meet architects, designers, builders, and perhaps even the homeowners as you learn how they did it, what they love, what they'd do differently. Whether you’re planning a remodel or just love everything kitchen, Rockridge kitchens (and ADUs) do not disappoint.

Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 beginning September 20

Go to www.rockridgekitchentour.com

The Greater Rockridge NCPC meets on the 2nd Thursday of even numbered months: February, April, June, August, October, and December. 

Next meeting: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7pm
Rockridge Library conference room

Bi-monthly meeting of the Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council. We'll hope to have brief presentations by the local OPD officers, and a discussion of local crime and safety issues. Our speaker will be Monica Pelayo Lock, Director of Communications for the Inspector General.

In-person will meet in the library conference room, masks optional. There will be a hybrid meeting for those who don't want to attend in person. 

Here is the Zoom link for all NCPC meetings through December 2026:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82709204888?pwd=Y3pFQTlWQ3ZiLzd3d3EyK3dPYmxLdz09

Meeting ID: 827 0920 4888
Passcode: 684165

You can find the agenda for this meeting here. Email the NCPC at chair@rockridgencpc.com if you have items you'd like to add to the NCPC agenda. 

Out of the Darkness Oakland Community Walk
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Lake Merritt, Oakland, Calif.
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Oakland community for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a gathering that brings together suicide loss survivors, families, advocates and supporters to honor loved ones, raise awareness and promote suicide prevention.

Funds raised through the walk support suicide prevention research, advocacy efforts and educational programs in schools, workplaces and communities across California. Participants of all ages are invited to register, form teams and take part in a movement dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

Registration: Free and open to the public. Register today to take the first step toward helping create a future with fewer lives lost to suicide.

Website: AFSP Out of the Darkness Oakland Community Walk registration page

Our house and Cat Gallery, the home of Patti and Bruce, in Oakland near Grand Lake Theater

October 17, 2026 7pm-10pm
$20 donation all to the artists

We are a full band, drums, bass, keys and guitars, that plays and sings the Beatles, definitely in harmony and we want YOU ALL to singalong. This is a participatory show. Your voice is a part of it. Come on! It’s The Beatles.

Featuring:
Abbey Rd., Magical Mystery Tour, Revolver, and Sargent Pepper psychedelic 

Limited seating, contact Jeannine at 510-846-7631/email jeanninesingsthebeatles@gmail.com to reserve your space and get the address. Optional potluck and Halloween costumes too.