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Former Emeryville Coffeehouse owner seeks your help!

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Chris Hillyard and wife Amy were fervent coffeehouse owners on 65th in Emeryville and wonderful community members until 2016. We still remember them for their great community spirit and support.

And now we want to return the support. His wife Amy has been missing since March 25, 2026.

Amy was last seen on Wednesday, March 25, sometime after 2pm in the vicinity of the 500 block of Radnor Road in Oakland. Amy is 5’4”, approximately 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, light-colored jeans, and white sneakers with black stripes. She is considered at risk due to a medical condition. OPD found a video about a week later showing that on the day of her disappearance she was at Oakland’s Diamond Park. No further information.

Chris and his two girls are desperate for information that will lead to her return. If you can help, please visit their website for more information. Thank you from the SF on the Bay team and our Emeryville business community.

Oakland Police Dept Missing Persons Unit: (510) 238-3641

BringAmyHome.com

By |2026-05-04T09:33:43-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Dress up for the Meow + Howl-O-Ween Drive-Thru!

Halloween at East Bay SPCA! Free for all. Say HOWL-O to East Bay SPCA shelter dogs. Masks required.

Dogs and Cats most welcome! How often do you hear that? Free prizes and treats for the kids – 2 and 4 legged. Wear your costumes and mask. You’ll remain in your vehicle and take a tour through the event, visiting with staff and adoptable critters.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-3pm

East Bay SPCA: 8323 Baldwin in Oakland

Drive thru and enjoy!

  • Costumed kids (and pups!) can drive by for a fun pupstop and say Howl-O to East Bay SPCA animals
  • Candy and non-food treats will be available for kids
  • Fun East Bay SPCA activity book to take home
  • Plus, optional treats to take home for dogs and cats
  • Pet costumes available for suggested donation

Can’t make it to Howl-O-Ween? You can help the EBSPCA out with a donation. Whether you are fostering one litter of kittens, buying a bed to keep a shelter dog off the ground or making a donation matched by your employer, your action counts! It takes all of us to keep East Bay dogs and cats healthy and in good homes. Find out how to play your part today. And to keep their pantry full! You can donate, volunteer or foster. Details here.

Did you know? The East Bay SPCA has helped injured, lost and abandoned animals since 1874! They serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties at sites in Dublin and Oakland.

Images courtesy of EBSPCA website and FB. Ginger’s World drawing by her friend Peter Hobbs Di Grazia.

Ginger approves of this event! She once was a shelter dog.

By |2020-10-28T17:14:57-07:00October 28th, 2020|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Shoppers Get Ready! Oakland Museum Opens its Fantastic 2020 White Elephant PREVIEW Sale on Sunday!

Are  You a Serious Shopper? The Biggest & Best 2nd-Hand Sale Returns to Oakland!

WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 10am – 4pm

WHERE: In a 96,000 sq ft warehouse at 333 Lancaster Street in Oakland (map and directions)

WHAT:

  • An early chance for you to discover great finds, from clothing, jewelry, books, and tools to art, sports equipment, furniture, household items  and more
  • You get first dibs before the public sale on March 7 and 8!
  • A shopping hub for you as OMCA celebrates 61 years of generous volunteers, donors and shoppers
  • All sale proceeds benefit the Oakland Museum of California

The 2020 White Elephant PREVIEW Sale is organized and presented by the Oakland Museum of California’s Women’s Board. According to White Elephant volunteer Julie Henshaw, “All the departments look awesome! We have a lot of amazing, beautiful and unusual merchandise – more than ever before. Lots of cool collectables – something for everyone whether you need it or just have to have it!”

Buy your tickets online for $18 until midnight January 24, 2020. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20. Children under 12 are free.

More details.

 

 

 

By |2020-07-08T20:53:09-07:00January 24th, 2020|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Listen to Live Bands. Drink Beer & Wine. Help Build a Plaza

Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival 

WHEN: Saturday, June 15th 12noon – 6pm

WHERE: Mountain Blvd. @ La Salle in the open air of Montclair Village (2000 Mountain Blvd. between Medau Pl. and La Salle Ave.) in Oakland

WHAT: 7th Annual Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival

  • Live performances by local bands on the Mister Beever’s Paws & Claws stage
  • Music Lineup
  • Pedal powered music by Rock the Bike – riders are festival volunteers
  • Play Palooza Fun Zone provided by Toni Mikulka of Giant Puppets Save the World (interactive performance art)
  • Unlimited tasting packages featuring over 40 craft beers and artisan wine ($30 in advance; $40 at the entrance day of). Purchase your tickets at MontclairVillage.com 
and take home your commemorative glass!
  • Wine & Beer tastings include Alameda Island Brewing, Altamont Beerworks, Dr Hops Hard Kombucha, Drake’s Brewing, Farmstead Wine & Cheese’s international varietals, Gowan’s Cider, Old Kan, Rock Wall Wines and more!
  • The best part is that proceeds from the festival directly support the Village Plaza Capital Campaign, a $750,000 fundraiser to create a public plaza for community engagement, public events, cultural arts and youth enrichment by rebuilding Antioch Court. Donor Bricks directly support the Plaza and can be purchased at MontclairVillage.com where you can find more event details.

Montclair Village is a charming and vibrant community, nestled in the beautiful, tree-covered Oakland Hills.

THANK YOU PRESENTING SPONSORS for making this FREE Community event possible!

Photos courtesy of Winter Williams Presents.

By |2020-07-08T21:00:56-07:00June 13th, 2019|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Get the Oakland Vibe at the 18th Annual Art + Soul Festival!

WHEN: Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 12noon – 6pm

WHERE: Downtown Oakland adjacent to the 12th St./City Center BART station

Entrances at: 
  • 14th St. & Broadway 
  • 16th St. & San Pablo Avenue
  • Promenade beside City Center West Garage (off MLK Jr. Way between 12th & 14th St.)
  • 11th St. & Jefferson

WHAT: 18th Annual Community Art + Soul Festival

  • National Recording Artists
  • Hot Local Bands
  • Blues & Gospel Showcases
  • Urban Dance Stage
  • Turf Dance Battle
  • Salsa Dance Stage & free lessons
  • Oaktown Jams Stage
  • Artisan Marketplace
  • Local Craft Beer + Wine + Food
  • Street Performers
  • Johns Brothers Piano Co.
  • Family Fun Zone
  • Kinetic Arts Circus Stage – 14th & Jefferson
  • Four music stages: Lineup
    • Art + Soul Main Stage -11th & Jefferson
    • Clay St. Stage – 14th & Clay
    • Oaktown Jams Stage – 12th & Clay
    • Plaza Stage – in front of Oakland City Hall

Experience the Oakland vibe!

The Pointer Sisters will be honored and given a key to the City of Oakland.

As Art + Soul celebrates its 18th birthday, Oakland will present its rich musical heritage, culinary cultural diversity and bluesy spirit. This  fun, friendly community festival showcases famed musicians, art mural paintings, a Fun Zone for kids, food, beer, wine and arts and crafts.The festival continues its annual tradition of hosting a live Gospel Showcase on the Clay Street Stage on Saturday and the West Coast Blues Society on the Clay Street Stage on Sunday.

Catch a special homecoming concert by The Pointer Sisters plus Grammy nominees Alphabet Rockers, Lyrics Born, Jazz Mafia, a full-throttle lineup from the West Coast Blues Society, a salsa stage, urban dance showcase, Turf dance battle along with the artisan marketplace and family fun.

The Artisan Marketplace is full of hand made creations – jewelry, paintings, clothing, art magnets, stationery, clocks and more. Local nonprofits will also have booths, giving you the opportunity to ask questions about their organizations and causes.

Art + Soul is conveniently located in downtown Oakland adjacent to the 12th Street/City Center BART station.
 

 

 

 

By |2018-07-27T11:34:56-07:00July 27th, 2018|0 Comments
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