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Melrose is a neighborhood in East Oakland.
It takes inclusion, unity, and teamwork from the neighborhood to thrive! https://linktr.ee/melrose27xnc
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway TODAY— Hosted by Councilmember Kevin Jenkins! 💚🦃

Neighbors, if you or someone you know could use a little extra support this season, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins (District 6) is hosting a Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway — see flyer for more details 🤓!
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
TODAY 🌱 Sat. Nov 22 | 8:30–10:30 AM

Join Melanie and Marisa at the Melrose Community Garden (Vicksburg & Ygnacio) for a morning of gardening and community clean-up! 👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾❤️🌎

Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member — can’t wait to garden with you! 🌿🥕💪🏽
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚨 Urgent: Two Beloved Dogs Need New Homes 💚

Neighbors, we received heartbreaking news — a friend of one of our neighbors has recently passed away, and their two sweet dogs are now in need of loving homes. 💔🐾

Learn more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRVktrnksS...
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨 HAPPENING TODAY: Message from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office 🚨

ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
TO CONDUCT DUI CHECKPOINT

Unincorporated Alameda County, CA - The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint on...

Read more 👉🏽
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🔥 Oakland Fire Department is Hiring! 🔥

Looking to serve your community and build a meaningful career? OFD is recruiting Entry-Level Firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics! 🚒

Scan the QR code or use the Zoom link in the flyer to join! Questions? Email ofdrecruit@oaklandca.gov🔥
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
TOMORROW 🌱 Sat. Nov 22 | 8:30–10:30 AM

Join Melanie & Marisa at the Melrose Community Garden (Vicksburg & Ygnacio) for a morning of gardening & community clean-up! 👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾❤️🌎

Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member — can’t wait to garden with you! 🌿🥕💪🏽

Note: If it rains, the event will be canceled.☔
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📣 Oakland Police Commission Meeting — Tonight! 💚

Neighbors, the Police Commission is hosting a special meeting and this is an important moment for our community to stay informed and engaged.

🗓️ TODAY, November 20th
🕠 5:30 PM

See flyer for more details 🤓!
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More happy news... something beautiful is unfolding in the heart of Melrose… ✨

The Courtland Creek Park mural for our Fairy Circle is coming to life, brushstroke by brushstroke, thanks to the incredible talent of mural artist Amanda Lynn...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DRSdF7l...
Melrose Neighborhood, East Oakland on Instagram: "More happy news... Something beautiful is unfolding in the heart of Melrose… ✨🌿 The Courtland Creek Park mural for our Fairy Circle is coming to life...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Melrose, we’ve got fresh goodness at the Community Fridge right now! 💚✨

Chris has just restocked the Melrose Community Fridge at Cole & Foothill with delicious meals from Mom's Meals — plus she brought ranch, tortillas with all the taco...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRScWs8En-...
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🚨 TBT: Have you read this article? 🚨

CBS News: Bay Area property investor sued for alleged harassment www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...

If Veronica looks familiar, it’s because many of you know her from her time working at The Romo Café — and...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRSHjmzkXJ...
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
TBT: Yesterday’s Daffodil Planting Was a Success! ✨🌼

We planted 60 daffodil bulbs at the Home of Peace Cemetery in the Melrose neighborhood — and we’re excited to keep planting more throughout this historic space next year.

But that’s...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRSGW77ERV...
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
TBT: Big Melrose Shout-Out to Two Incredible Mural Artists! ✨

Earlier this month we met Malisa and Bethany during the Night of Art event at Dear John Shop in the Laurel — and after hearing about everything happening in Melrose, they had...

Read more👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRSFPI_kRH...
November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
💬 ARE YOU READY! 🎉

Join the Alameda County Measure W / Home Together Community Meeting for District 4 with County Supervisor Miley! 💚🏘️

🗓️ TODAY, Wednesday, November 19th
🕔 5 PM – 6:30 PM

👉🏽 Register today: homelessness.acgov.org/events.page
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
ARE YOU READY OAKLAND SENIORS?! 💻📱

Join the Senior Technology Day: Lifelong Learning & Digital Inclusion at Northeastern University—a hands-on event designed to help bridge the digital divide through intergenerational learning.

📅 TODAY, Wednesday, November 19th
🕑 2 PM–5 PM
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌼 ARE YOU READY?? 🌼

Join us TODAY for a community planting daffodil bulbs day, at Home of Peace Cemetery in the Melrose neighborhood!

Let’s come together to bring new life and color to this historic space.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 1:15 PM
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🌼 Daffodil Bulb Planting Event 🌼

Join us TOMORROW for a community planting day at Home of Peace Cemetery, located in the Melrose neighborhood!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 1:15 PM

Let’s come together to bring new life and color to this historic space.
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Need help with your energy or water bill? 💡

TODAY, join Bill Assistance Day and connect directly with PG&E and EBMUD to review your bill, enroll in assistance programs, and get extra support from CalFresh, Xfinity, 211.org, and more! 💚

See flyer for all details!💪🏽💧⚡️
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Big news for Oakland! 🚀✨

TODAY... The City is rolling out Economic Activation Zones, including Entertainment Zones and AI Activation Zones — all focused on boosting innovation, creativity, and opportunity across our community.

Join...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRM7LuqEcy...
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE! 🥬🍊

When: TODAY, Tuesday, November 18th
TIME: 2–3 PM
Where: Melrose Community Garden (corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio, across from Horace Mann Elementary)

Stop by for some delightful goodies—it's first come, first served! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

PS. Yum but not garden-grown🤗
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Melrose, the little magic in the making continues — we can almost feel it drifting in like a dream. ✨🌙

The incredible Amanda Lynn is sprinkling her magic on our new Courtland Creek Park mural, coming VERY SOON to the Fairy Circle area...

Read more 👉🏽
www.instagram.com/reel/DRL9QAR...
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Need help with your energy or water bill? 💡

TOMORROW, join Bill Assistance Day and connect directly with PG&E and EBMUD to review your bill, enroll in assistance programs, and get extra support from CalFresh, Xfinity, 211.org, and more! 💚

See flyer for all details!💪🏽💧⚡️
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💬 Oakland wants to hear from YOU TODAY! 🎉

Join the Oakland Public Safety Planning and Oversight Commission TODAY, Monday, November 17th from 6–9 PM at City Hall, Hearing Room 2.

🌐 Learn more: oaklandca.gov
📧 Questions? FVerdin@oaklandca.gov
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
PRAYERS UP FOR SUPER MIGHTY DAVE 💚🙏🏽

Melrose family, our beloved Super Mighty Dave — the heart, the strength, and the unstoppable spirit behind so many of our neighborhood projects — is heading back to the hospital. ✨

Let’s lift him...

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November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Big news for Oakland! 🚀✨

The City is rolling out Economic Activation Zones, including Entertainment Zones and AI Activation Zones — all focused on boosting innovation, creativity, and opportunity across our community.

Join CM Rowena Brown on...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRH3gZACen...
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A little magic is in the making — and it’s coming to Melrose VERY SOON! ✨🌳🎨

The first strokes of our newest mural are officially happening — and it’s headed straight to Courtland Creek Park, right in front of our Fairy Circle (near...

Read more 👉🏽
www.instagram.com/p/DRH2cfbEWD...
November 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM