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X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland · free · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Are you with me NOW? - Jeanne Lorenz DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260730T033314Z UID:10005630-1786752000-1789862399@oaklandartmurmur.org CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Manna Gallery is pleased to present Are you with me NOW?\, a s olo exhibition by Jeanne Lorenz\, featuring new abstract paintings that em erge from an expansive daily drawing practice. Guided by the belief that a rt can metabolize the emotional and ecological turbulence of our time\, Lo renz transforms accumulated gestures into luminous vertical paintings that balance vulnerability with resilience. She embraces painting as an act of participation rather than escape\, one that holds grief\, humor\, light\, and hope in dynamic tension. Lorenz invites viewers into a contemplative space where attention itself becomes a form of repair\, and where abstract ion offers a language for imagining what might grow from uncertainty. \nAu gust 15 – September 19\, 2026\nArtist’s reception: Saturday\, August 2 2\, 2-4 pm\nOakland Art Murmur First Friday: September 4\, 5-8 pm\nArtist talk/Closing reception: Saturday\, September 19\, 3-5 pm\nGallery Hours: S aturdays\, 12-5 pm & First Fridays\, 5-8 pm\nAll events and entrance to th e gallery are free of charge LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T033314Z LOCATION:Manna Gallery\, 473 25th St.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United Stat es URL:https://oaklandartmurmur.org/event/are-you-with-me-now-jeanne-lorenz/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Oakland Art Murmur X-SOURCE-URL:https://oaklandartmurmur.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Leandro: Bye Bye Mattress - Recycle Mattress for Free DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T033317Z UID:2ils4oqr9vi91dortq6bg79q1e@google.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Call (510) 638-2303 for details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T033317Z LOCATION:Davis Street Transfer Station\, 2615 Davis St\, San Leandro\, CA 94577\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:0. AC All Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://district3.alamedacountyca.gov/community-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Admission Hours DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180803Z UID:89688@510families.com CATEGORIES:community,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Enter the San Francisco Botanical Gardens between 7:30 - 9 am every day for free admission.\n\nExplore the grounds\, including the Child ren's Garden. Dig\, water\, pick\, build\, explore and investigate in the Botanical Garden's "yes space" for kids! Grab some tools at the welcome st ation or bring your own to work and play in the Garden. Or\, join a Bean S prouts family-friendly event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180803Z LOCATION:San Francisco Botanical Garden\, 1199 9th Avenue\, San Francisco\ , CA\, United States URL:https://www.510families.com/calendar/free-admission-3-2026-08-03-2026- 08-06-2026-08-10-2026-08-13-2026-08-17-2026-08-20-2026-08-24-2026-08-27-20 26-08-31-2026-09-03-2026-09-07-2026-09-10-2026-09-14-2026-09-17/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.510families.com/free-museum-days-bay-area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alameda: Mercy Brown Bag - Free Food and Groceries to Seniors DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T061516Z UID:3goov6sehd5ipvlamd64h40gdm@google.com CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T061516Z LOCATION:Alameda Mastick Senior Center\, 1155 Santa Clara Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:0. AC All Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://district3.alamedacountyca.gov/community-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Entrance Day at National Parks DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T224500Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180803Z UID:88778@510families.com CATEGORIES:community,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Come experience the national parks\, including nearby Muir Woo ds National Monument! All National Park Service sites that charge an entra nce fee will offer free admission to everyone*. See the list of participat ing site here >\n\nRead our picks of 5 National Parks To Visit With Bay A rea Kids Before They Grow Up >\n\nMark your calendar for these entrance fe e–free dates in 2025:\n\n February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Bir thday)\n May 25: Memorial Day\n June 14: Flag Day\n July 3–5: Indepe ndence Day weekend\n August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Ser vice\n September 17: Constitution Day\n October 27: Theodore Roosevelt' s birthday\n November 11: Veterans Day\n\n*Beginning in 2026\, free entr ance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresident s will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.\n \nKeep in mind that some National Parks and National Monuments (including Muir Woods) may required advance parking reservations. *Please plan accord ingly*\n\nFourth Graders can receive free admission to National Parks and State Parks — Learn more > LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180803Z LOCATION:Muir Woods\, 1 Muir Woods Rd\, Mill Valley\, United States URL:https://www.510families.com/calendar/free-entrance-day-at-national-par ks-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.510families.com/free-museum-days-bay-area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oakland: Bye Bye Mattress - Recycle Mattress for Free DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T033317Z UID:0e48fi7g4ei64fjaqs9vsmujsk@google.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Call (408) 715-5104 for details.\n*$5 in-store credit\, or $3 cash per unit is offered at this location. Unit limits apply. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T033317Z LOCATION:Habitat For Humanity ReStore Oakland\, 9235 San Leandro St\, Oakl and\, CA 94603\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:0. AC All Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://district3.alamedacountyca.gov/community-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Condom Distribution DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T120218Z UID:10005650-1789639200-1789664400@www.nativehealth.org CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120218Z LOCATION:160 Capp St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 160 Capp St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States URL:https://www.nativehealth.org/event/free-condom-distribution/2026-09-17 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Native American Health Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.nativehealth.org/series/beading-group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bananas Playgroup DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T011834Z UID:90561@510families.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,free DESCRIPTION:Join BANANAS for a free\, welcoming playgroup for children age s 0–5 and their parents or caregivers. Families can enjoy hands-on art\, sensory\, building\, pretend-play\, and early-learning activities in a su pportive community setting. Each playgroup includes approximately one hour of free play\, followed by group clean-up\, movement or a structured acti vity\, snack\, and a closing song. Activities and materials change regular ly to introduce children to new topics while supporting creativity\, socia l-emotional development\, and learning through play.\n\n \n\nLocation: Ha venscourt Community Room\nAddress: 6865 Leona Creek Dr. Suite#102\, Oaklan d CA 94621\nDays: Tuesdays and Thursdays\nTime: 10:30 am - 12 PM\nAges: Ch ildren ages 0–5 with a parent or caregiver\nCost: Free LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T011834Z LOCATION:BANANAS - Havenscourt Cub House\, 6818 Lion Creek Way\, Oakland\, California\, 94621\, California\, United States URL:https://www.510families.com/calendar/bananas-playgroup-3-2026-09-17/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.510families.com/free-museum-days-bay-area END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR