Simone Spotlight | Home Buyer Purchase Power

Home Buyer Purchase Power

Aug 7th

You may be wondering how a buyer’s purchase power influences home prices and the real estate market.

For today’s blog, we sourced an article from First Tuesday Journal that explains the importance of understanding your purchase power and how interest rates can affect your purchase power.

The driving force in real estate pricing

Firstly, a buyer’s purchasing power determines home prices — always. It’s the buyer’s purchasing power that drives real estate pricing.

On one side of the pricing scale sits the buyer with some down payment money. On the other is the seller with a property. Between them sits the all-powerful lender with the funds necessary to close the transaction. The lender’s mortgage rate moves the pricing up and down.

This chart displays the Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI). This index measures the year-over-year change in the amount of mortgage money available to a buyer based on average gross income. It varies based on the interest rate charged for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM).

An index number of zero translates to no year-over-year change in the amount a buyer can borrow. A positive index number, say 5, means the buyer can borrow 5% more money this year than one year earlier. The index is based on today’s incomes.

Finally, a negative index number translates to a reduced amount of mortgage funds available to a buyer compared to one year earlier.

At the end of 2022, the BPPI was -31. This figure tells us a homebuyer with the same income today is able to borrow 31% less purchase-assist mortgage money than a year ago when mortgage interest rates were still near historic lows.

Mortgage funds ARE available, but limited by rates and THE buyer’s income

This chart contrasts the average 30-year FRM rate with the corresponding mortgage funds available, in today’s dollars. From the 1980s through 2012, interest rates generally decreased, resulting in more funds available to buyers each year. Since 2012, mortgage rates have generally increased.

The mortgage funds available to a buyer from year to year are depicted by the solid line on the chart above. These amounts are in today’s dollars and are based on the mortgage amount an average income earner in California qualifies to borrow.

Payments are set at 31% of gross income (before withholdings), as required for qualified consumer mortgages.

What appears is a purchasing power drop of roughly $150,000 in the amount an average buyer can borrow with the same income over the past year — due solely to 2022’s interest rate jump.

The yearly change in available mortgage funds (shaded bars) depicts the percentage change in mortgage funds available to a buyer compared to one year earlier. Mortgage funding changes in lockstep amount as interest rates rise and fall. The higher the shaded bar, the higher the mortgage amount a buyer will qualify for compared to the previous year using today’s pay.

In the coming decade, the annual BPPI figure will generally remain negative due to continually rising interest rates, a turnaround of long-term interest rate movement which began in 2012. The impact to homebuyer mortgage funding has been devastating — and the inevitable shockwave to home prices arrived in the second half of 2022, pushing prices to rapidly implode.

However, this decrease will be slightly offset by an annual increase in the wages of homebuyers.

The lender determines the buyer’s mortgage amount

Each buyer has a maximum price they can pay to purchase property. This maximum price depends on:

• the buyer’s down payment; and

• the mortgage funds they qualify to borrow from a lender.

The amount of mortgage funds a buyer can borrow is based on two factors:

• the buyer’s income, which adjusts annually at the rate of inflation; and

• current mortgage rates, which change constantly.

Lenders know buyers are less likely to default if they allocate no more than 31% of their monthly gross income to their monthly mortgage payment. Accordingly, mortgage lenders refuse (as mandated) to lend more money than the buyer can repay at that 31% gross income ratio, amortized over 30 years.

The buyer’s income and mortgage control the seller’s price

On the other hand, sellers seek the highest possible sales price they can get from a buyer whose standard of living is typical for the location. The sales price of all homes sold within each pricing tier cannot on average exceed the purchasing power of buyers shopping in that tier.

When all sellers within a tier hold out for above-market prices, buyers for that tier of property will eventually be unable to buy. Thus, buyers control the price sellers will receive, based primarily on mortgage funds available at current interest rates.

Sellers of any type of asset have received greater and greater prices over the past 20 years driven primarily by a continuous drop in interest rates (a Fed activity historically called the Greenspan put).

However, the pricing trend has reversed, moving out of the zero lower bound interest rate regime we left in 2012. And the downward pressure on prices will continue for a long time as interest rates are unlikely to drop for the next couple of decades — except temporarily during Fed-engineered business recessions.

Rates hovered near zero from 2009-2015 and again in 2020 — and while a rate of zero was too high to stimulate the economy, the Fed (unlike some countries) was unwilling to go negative. Expect rates to trend upward over the next 20 years (except during recessions).

As mortgage rates rise, the maximum price a buyer can pay for a home declines since the amount they are able to borrow declines.

The static 31% debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is set for buyers needing a mortgage. Going forward, buyer income will rise annually based on consumer inflation of around 2%. This inflation figure has been typical for nearly two decades — with the rapid inflation of 2022 the big exception. However, wages have not kept up with consumer inflation, much less asset inflation (think homes) over the past 15 years.

Source | https://journal.firsttuesday.us/buyer-purchasing-power-determines-home-prices-always/88493/

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

AUGUST 04- AUGUST 10

Experience the power and resilience of the Black community at the Black Futures Ball.

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below. ⬇️

Friday 08/04

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11am FunCheap “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

3pm The Mercury News FoodieLand Night Market

4pm The Mercury News Coco Noir Wine Shop and Bar

4pm The Mercury News Tap Takeover Fridays at Tipsy Putt East Bay

5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA: THE ROOTS OF HIP HOP CULTURE

5pm 510families Oakland First Fridays: Family-friendly Street Party

5pm Visit Oakland First Fridays 10th Anniversary

5pm FunCheap “50 Years of Hip Hop – A Cultural Celebration in California” at OMCA (August 2023)

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Fo'show Friday

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: COLORFUL CONSTELLATIONS  

6pm FunCheap Redwood City Music on the Square 2023

6:30pm FunCheap “Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey” Live Puppet Theater (Alameda)

7pm Jack London Square LIVE MUSIC SERIES - JAZZAHOLICS 

7pm FunCheap “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)

7pm FunCheap SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

7:30pm FunCheap SF Symphony’s “Maxwell Night: The Trilogy Show” Summer Concert (2023)

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - August 2023

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm FunCheap “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)

9pm FunCheap Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 2023 “Free Movies on the Beach”

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - August 2023

Saturday 08/05

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

10am 510families Fremont Festival of the Arts

11am 510families Summer Science Fundays: Bug Bonanza

11am Oakland Public Library OPL Summer Party

11am FunCheap SF’s 2023 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 5-6)

11am Berkeley Public Library Village Rhythms @George Florence Park

11am Oakland Public Library End of Summer Party Bike Ride

12pm Oakland Public Library Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club @ Chávez

12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO

1pm Fourth Street  OUT & ABOUT WITH EDGARDO & CANDELA 2023

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR

1pm FunCheap SF’s AfroSolo Arts Festival 2023 (Yerba Buena Gardens)

1:30pm Berkeley Public Library Ice Cream Party @North

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm Oakland Public Library Black August Film Series presented by Black Cultural Zone

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes

3pm Berkeley Public Library Puzzle Swap @North

4pm FunCheap Ounces Outdoors’ Summer Beats Festival (2023)

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)

7pm FunCheap Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 Watch Party | SF

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - August 2023

7pm FunCheap “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Eventbrite Black Futures Ball 2023

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

9:30pm Comedy Oakland MR. JAZZIQ (LIVE IN OAKLAND) 8/5 

9:30pm Visit Oakland Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday August 5, 2023 Late Show

10pm Eventbrite Afrobeats Oakland presents AFRO RAVE

10pm Eventbrite ISSA VIBE

Sunday 08/06

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Alameda County Fair NORCAL BARBER EXPO GENERAL PARKING

10am Alameda County Fair EXOTIC BIRD MART GENERAL PARKING

11am Oakland Museum of California FIRST SUNDAYS

11am FunCheap “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET

11am Black Cultural Zone AKOMA GRAND MARKET & MELON JUBILEE

12pm Eventbrite Jack London Brewing District Block Party 2023

12pm Eventbrite Vibrant Brunch Party

12:30pm Black Cultural Zone BENEFIT SCREENING! “A RISING TIDE” A Look At Homelessness In Alameda County, CA

1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch

1pm FunCheap Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

2pm Chabot Space & Science Center NATIVE SKIES STAR STORIES

2pm Oakland Public Library Sunday Puzzle Competition

3pm Eventbrite PENT ROOFTOP PARTY hosted by Afropolitan

3pm 510families Fish Feeding Viewing

3pm 510families Slammin’ Sunday Skate

4pm Visit Oakland Sunset Sundays: Soulful & Eclectic Concerts on the Oakland Waterfront

4pm Eventbrite SUNDAZE OAKLAND

4pm The Mercury News AfterGlow Chorus Concert: Love Is Stronger Than Hate

4pm The Mercury News Hawaii: Celebrating Cultural Food Traditions

7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.

9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters

Monday 08/07

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

7pm Comedy Oakland Oakland HellaFunny Comedy Show + 1/2 Off Oyster Night

Tuesday 08/08

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia

5pm 510families Hacienda Nights Food Truck Event

7pm The Mercury News Tipsy Tuesday Trivia at Tipsy Putt Emeryville

8pm FunCheap Secret Summer Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Night (Aug. 8)

8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Wednesday 08/09

9 am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk 

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Peace Day Commemoration featuring Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto @North

5pm Oakland Public Library Mix It Up: Family & Friends Game Night

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Frances Ha @Claremont

7pm The Mercury News Salsa Nite at Temescal Brewing

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

Thursday 08/10

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

3:30pm Oakland Public Library Lakeview Knitters!

6pm Berkeley Public Library Jazz Tribute to Muziki Roberson @THPS

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP: THE GREAT CARINA NEBULA

6pm FunCheap Free “Movies on the Square” Elvis (Redwood City)

6:30pm 510families Music & Market Concert Series

7pm FunCheap East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2023 (Live at Bay Street)

7pm FunCheap “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy

Simone Spotlight | Getting Ready for Back to School

Getting Ready for Back to School

JULY 31

Getting ready for back to school can be an exciting and busy time for both parents and children. Here are some tips to help parents prepare for the upcoming school year:

1. Establish a Routine: Before school starts, gradually adjust your child's sleeping and waking schedule to match their school routine. This will make the transition to early mornings much easier.

2. School Supplies: Check the school's supply list and make sure your child has all the necessary supplies. Involve your child in shopping for supplies to make it a fun experience.

3. Organize School Paperwork: Create a designated area for school paperwork and important documents, such as school calendars, permission slips, and contact information for teachers and school staff.

4. Check School Policies: Familiarize yourself with the school's policies, such as drop-off and pick-up procedures, dress code, and lunch policies.

5. Arrange Transportation: If your child will be using school transportation, confirm the schedule and pick-up/drop-off points in advance.

6. Meet the Teachers: Attend any "Meet the Teacher" events or orientation sessions offered by the school. It's an excellent opportunity to meet the teachers and get familiar with the school environment.

7. Re-establish Homework Routines: Get back into the habit of doing daily reading or other educational activities to prepare your child for homework during the school year.

8. Healthy Meals and Snacks: Plan nutritious meals and snacks that will fuel your child's energy and help them stay focused during the school day.

9. Address Health Concerns: Ensure your child is up-to-date on vaccinations and schedule any necessary medical check-ups before school starts.

10. Talk About Expectations: Have an open conversation with your child about what to expect in the new school year. Discuss their feelings and concerns, and offer reassurance and support.

11. Prepare for Emergencies: Review emergency contact information and ensure your child knows who to contact in case of an emergency.

12. Update Clothing: Check your child's wardrobe and make sure they have appropriate clothing for the upcoming season and any school dress code requirements.

13. Set Goals: Help your child set academic and personal goals for the new school year. This can motivate them to work towards achievements.

14. Foster Independence: Encourage your child to take on age-appropriate responsibilities, such as packing their backpack or preparing their lunch. This fosters independence and prepares them for the school routine.

Remember, back-to-school preparation can be a fun and bonding experience for you and your child. Stay positive and supportive, and be prepared for a successful start to the new school year!

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JULY 28- AUGUST 03

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉

Get ready to experience an astounding night of music and dancing at our Afro Caribbean Fridays event.

Your weekly list of fun local events is here.

Check this out 👀⬇️

Friday 07/28

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

2pm Berkeley Public Library Summer Movies @ THPS

3pm Black Cultural Zone DAY OF ACTION! Dist. 7 Community Safety Force

3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix

3pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market

3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Germar the Magician @West

4pm Berkeley Public Library Charged Particles Music Performance @Central

5pm The Mercury News  Berkeley Food Network June Open House

5pm Oakland Museum of California Friday Nights at OMCA: Afrobeats Oakland Friday Night Takeover featuring emcee Christina Alexandria, live music by Seyi Sax and Matias, dance lessons with  Danaite, DJs  Juan G, Koko and TieDye Trippin

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SUNSET SCIENCE: STARLIGHT ASTRONOMY 

6pm FunCheap Redwood City Music on the Square 2023

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

6:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center SUNSET SCIENCE

7pm Jack London Square LIVE MUSIC SERIES - MIRAGE BAND

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 28, 2023 Early Show

8:30pm 510families Movies in the Park: DC League of Super Pets

9pm Eventbrite Afro Caribbean Fridays | Bay Area Reggae, Soca, Afrobeat, Dancehall

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 28, 2023 Late Show

Saturday 07/29

All day Oakland Public Library Visions Toward Tomorrow Exhibition

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

10am The Mercury News Alameda Art & Wine Faire

10:30am Oakland Public Library Intermediate Computer Skills Classes

11am Berkeley Public Library James Chan Magician @North

12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO

12pm Black Cultural Zone ROOTS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER – BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR

1pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market

1pm Visit Oakland Jazz on 9th in July

2pm Eventbrite Oakland Jollof Festival - 2023

3pm Oakland Public Library Teens - Asian Culture Club

5:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 29, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Visit Oakland "Challenge Tonight" Improv Comedy Show

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

9pm Eventbrite Afro Caribbean Fridays | Bay Area Reggae, Soca, Afrobeat, Dancehall

9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 29, 2023 Late Show

Sunday 07/30

9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Oakland Public Library Mam Language & Culture Workshops

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET

1pm Eventbrite Sunday BLISS 8yr Anniversary w/ Master Kev & David Harness

1pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market

2pm Chabot Space & Science Center NATIVE SKIES STAR STORIES

3:30pm The Mercury News Gallery Install

4pm Visit Oakland Sunset Sundays: Soulful & Eclectic Concerts on the Oakland Waterfront

Monday 07/31

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5:45pm Oakland Public Library Library Advisory Commission Meeting

7pm The Mercury News "LA RUMBA ME LLAMA": Clases de Música Rumba Cubana

Tuesday 08/01

All day Oakland Public Library Demolition in Emeryville: A decade of destruction 1990-2000

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

10:45am Oakland Public Library Summer Stay & Play

11am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates 

12pm Black Cultural Zone LEND A HAND FOUNDATION (LAHF) 24TH ANNUAL STAY-IN-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SUPPLY KIT DISTRIBUTION EVENT

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

4pm Berkeley Public Library In The Stax Music Series @THPS

4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia

4pm Oakland Public Library Intergenerational Origami Workshop Series

5pm Berkeley Public Library National Night Out @ THPS

5pm Berkeley Public Library National Night Out @Claremont

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Film Club @West: Birdman

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Walk the Lake

6pm The Mercury News Trivia Night

8pm The Mercury News Lime Cordiale

Wednesday 08/02

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk 

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

12pm Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga

12pm  The Mercury News Summer Sounds Concert Series

1pm Oakland Public Library Utility Assistance with Spectrum Community Services

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

4pm Oakland Public Library City Team Food Giveaway

4pm Berkeley Public Library  Family Yoga Storytime @THP South

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Sing Street @Claremont

6pm Oakland Public Library Basic Computer Skills Course

7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

Thursday 08/03

12am The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas 

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10am The Good Life Stress Busters! 

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time @Freight & Salvage

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking 

11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @West

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge” (6pm Show)

7pm Montclair Village  Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting

Simone Spotlight | Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide

Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide

JULY 24th

How to keep your family safe from Carbon Monoxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in people in the United States. It is estimated that unintentional, non-fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning is the reason for 15,000 emergency department visits and nearly 500 deaths annually in the U.S. 

While similar statistics may not be available regarding how many pets are affected every year, we do know that over one third of U.S. households have either a dog or cat in the home—meaning that pets are likely included in many of these poisoning cases. 

What is carbon monoxide and why is it harmful? 

Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer because it is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas—but still highly toxic.  CO impairs the oxygen-carrying capacity of the body’s red blood cells. Organs that require high amounts of oxygen, such as the heart and brain, are most affected.  

Carbon monoxide is roughly the same density as room air, so animals close to the ground are at no more risk than taller animals.  However, birds, due to their unique respiratory system are more sensitive to the effects of carbon monoxide than other animals are. 

Symptoms of poisoning may range from mild or moderate to severe and can include:

• Depression

• Vomiting

• Weakness

• Coma

• Seizures

• Dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing)

• Cardiac Arrhythmias

• Acute lung injury

• Acute Respiratory Disease (ARDS)

• Death

• Permanent deafness and blindness are also possible 

For animals who recover from carbon monoxide poisoning, monitoring should continue for at least another three to six days (or longer), for sudden worsening or return of neurological signs. Delayed neurologic effects have been reported in animals, and may have a poor prognosis.   

How do you protect your animals from carbon monoxide poisoning? 

First, it is good to know what time of the year comes with the highest risk of CO poisoning, and where carbon monoxide most commonly comes from. 

Winter is the time of the year for carbon monoxide. Since home furnaces are one of the most common sources of CO, winter can increase CO emissions for many parts of the country.

Other common sources of carbon monoxide include:

• Vehicle exhaust

• Household fires

• Stoves

• Water heaters.  

The best way to keep yourself and your pets safe is by making sure you’re armed with the facts, and by taking preventive measures.

• You’ll want to ensure that your home is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and that it is regularly maintained.

• Never run engines in a closed area

• Keep fireplaces clean and well ventilated

• Schedule regular maintenance on your water heater or furnace on a regular basis. 

If you suspect your pet may have been poisoned by carbon monoxide, you should not waste any time, and take them to a local emergency veterinarian immediately. While this “silent killer” may sound scary, the above steps could potentially save your pet’s life. As winter approaches for many of us, it’s critical to ensure that your home is safe and sound for you and your fur family.

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JULY 21- JUly 27

Join us for a hilarious comedy night at HellaSecret Comedy in Oakland.

Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!

Friday 07/21 

12am Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema Suggests

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

8:30am The Mercury News Creekside Farmers' Market

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9:30am The Mercury News Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Funcheap “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

12pm Oakland Public Library Volunteer Computer Help

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

2pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Symphony Petting Zoo

3pm The Mercury News Community Day at the J! Free Pool Party

4pm 510families Blankets & Blockbusters: Stephen Curry: Underrated

4:30pm The Mercury News Water Lantern Festival Returning to

5pm Black Cultural Zone Salsa ‘N’ Skate

5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP

5pm Oakland Museum of California Friday Nights at OMCA: Let’s Lab with mayx/maya, JUJU, Dj Jerry Ross, and Lorenzo on Keys, and DJ Durt

5pm Visit Oakland Hike & Sip at Chabot Space & Science Center

5:30pm The Mercury News San Jose, CA Water Lantern Festival

6pm The Mercury News Music on the Square 2023

6pm FunCheap Women’s World Cup: USA vs. Vietnam Outdoor Watch Party | SF

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

6:30pm 510families Starlight Movies in the Park: Lightyear

6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Astros (Italian Heritage Night)

7pm FunCheap  “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show + Dim Sum: Live in Chinatown (SF)

7pm Visit Oakland Live Music Series - Pure Ecstasy at Jack London Square

7pm The Mercury News Family Movie Night

7pm Jack London Square LIVE MUSIC SERIES - PURE ECSTASY

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 21, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Eventbrite SF Ghost Hunting Tour in Chinatown with a Paranormal Investigator

8:27pm FunCheap SF’s Free Film Night in the Park “Moana” (Crane Cove Park)

8:30pm 510families Movies in the Park: The Croods 2: A New Age

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 21, 2023 Late Show

Saturday 07/22

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

8am The Mercury News Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market

8am The Mercury News Neighborhood Cleanup and Planting Event

9am The Mercury News Bair Island Volunteer Workday

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10am Chabot Space & Science Center BUBBLEFEST WEEKEND

10:30am Oakland Public Library Firelight Shadow Theater

11am Berkeley Public Library Mindful Making @THPS

11am FunCheap SF’s 2023 Chinatown Lion Dance Festival

11:30am Oakland Public Library East Bay Vivarium

12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO

12:30pm The Mercury News Koret Young Performers Concert I

12pm Eventbrite JJ Pfister Distilling Co 6th Anniversary Carnival Celebration

1pm Visit Oakland Jazz on 9th in July

1pm Oakland Museum of California Gallery Activation Hour

1pm  Oakland Public Library Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Out of Character

2pm Berkeley Public Library International Chess Day Tournament @North

3pm Berkeley Public Library Gamelan Sekar Jaya @Claremont

3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Graffiti Workshop at Chávez

4pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Poets at Beast Crawl Literary Festival

4pm Eventbrite Summer Social at Beau SF

6:07pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Astros (Country-Themed Fireworks Show)

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 22, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Visit Oakland "Challenge Tonight" Improv Comedy Show

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 22, 2023 Late Show

Sunday 07/23

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

5:15am FunCheap San Francisco Marathon 2023

9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

9am FunCheap Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

9:30am The Mercury News Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival

10am Oakland Public Library Mam Language & Culture Workshops

10am Chabot Space & Science Center BUBBLEFEST WEEKEND

11am The Mercury News Sunday FSunday Funday - Taylor Swift Sing-A-Long Trivia!nday - Taylor Swift Sing-A-Long Trivia!

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET

11am FunCheap “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

12pm Oakland Public Library East Bay Games Day 

1pm FunCheap SF’s 2023 “Bon Odori” Street Dance Festival (Japantown)

1pm FunCheap Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

2pm FunCheap “San Francisco Symphony” 2023 Stern Grove Festival Free Concert in the Park

2pm Oakland Public Library Volunteer Computer Help

2:07pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Astros

4:30pm The Mercury News Water Lantern Festival Returning to

5pm The Mercury News Sounds of the Shores- RJae Haas Band

Monday 07/24

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10:30am Oakland Public Library Oakland Symphony Petting Zoo

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves 

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm FunCheap Monday Movie Nights on the Square “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” | Santa Rosa

7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)

11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day

Tuesday 07/25

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

8:15am The Mercury News Meditation & Awareness Practice

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9:30am The Mercury News Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival

10am Oakland Public Library Mobile Medical/Dental Clinic

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates 

1pm Berkeley Public Library Line Dancing at the Library @Central

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

7pm Visit Oakland Tuesday Improv Jam

8pm FunCheap FREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)

8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Wednesday 07/26

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9:30am The Mercury News Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival

10am FunCheap “Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10am The Mercury News Mobile Recreation- Red Morton Park (Valota Rd. Side)

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

12:30pm The Good Life Mind, Body & Spirit: Consumer Fraud

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Symphony Petting Zoo

2pm Oakland Public Library Breathe A Minute

2:30pm Oakland Public Library Little Explorers Petting Zoo

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

4pm Oakland Public Library Chess Club at Rockridge

5pm Black Cultural Zone BLACK CULTURAL ZONES’ HEALING HUB TEAM PRESENTS WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Ball of Fire @Claremont

6pm FunCheap Women’s World Cup: USA vs. Netherlands Outdoor Watch Party | SF

6pm FunCheap Theatre Rhino’s “Pericles” at Yerba Buena Gardens (May 26 – 27)

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

Thursday 07/27

12am The Mercury News PACIFIC COMMONS TO HOST ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9:30am  The Mercury News Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11am The Mercury News 4th Annual Inclusion Festival

11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Eventbrite Summer Event

12:30pm Oakland Public Library Discovery Museum Try It Truck

1:30pm Berkeley Public Library Unique Derique @Central

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm FunCheap Free “Movies on the Square” Indie Film Fest + Black Panther (Redwood City)

Simone Spotlight | Security Measures to take when on Vacation

Simone Spotlight | Security Measures to take when on Vacation

JULY 17th

Going on vacation is super exciting. Now that it is all booked up and paid for, your bags are packed, and you are headed to the airport, can you be sure that you have taken enough steps to protect your home while you are away?

Putting in place a few extra security measures while your house is empty will give you extra peace of mind and allow you to fully enjoy your long-awaited break.

Invest in a Monitored Security System

This should be your first line of defense for your home security. Many homeowners choose to invest in smart security systems. These are entirely effective when you have access to your cell phone, but if you are heading somewhere remote or want to leave your phone at home, monitored home security systems offer an extra layer of protection.

By installing sensors in your home, the security system will be able to detect movement or if your doors or windows are opened. This will activate an alarm that not only notifies neighbors but will also send a message to your alarm company which will alert the police if there is a breach.

Put a Pause on Your Mail Deliveries

An overflowing doormat is a sure sign of an empty property. While you are away, you could have a trusted friend or neighbor pop in to pick up your letters and any junk mail.

You can stop your mail carrier from coming for a short period of time by simply visiting the USPS website and filling in a short form online. They will stop mail from being delivered to your address and hold it for you until you get back.

Have Someone Keep an Eye on Your Empty Home

If you have a friend, family member, or neighbor that you trust, ask them to drop into your home on a regular basis to ensure that everything is in order. They should be able to attend every few days or so, and be able to go inside to check back doors, windows, and any other entrances.

Set a Timer for Your Electronics

You can keep your house looking lived in, no matter how far away you are, by setting a timer for your lights, lamps, TV, and radios. You can order timers online or pick them up in your local hardware or grocery store. By placing them in your regular sockets, you simply need to plug in your electronics and set the timer to tell each appliance when to come on.

Keep Your Lawn Mowed

If you have a front yard, easily accessible backyard, or other outside space, it may well be worth asking a friend or neighbor to mow your lawn for you. Unkempt, overgrown gardens, yards, and lawn areas are a tell-tale sign of an empty house.

Keep Tools and Ladders Locked Away

Make sure you tuck everything out of sight before you travel. Ladders are an invitation for would-be burglars to attempt access via upper floors, while other tools can be used to pick locks, break windows, or gain entry to your property in some other nefarious way.

Leave Your Car in the Driveway

Obviously, this only works if you aren’t using it for your vacation. If you are a 2-car family, or maybe even more, be sure to park a vehicle on your driveway while you are away. If you are not able to leave your own car at home, maybe ask a neighbor to use your driveway for themselves while you are away.

Keep Your Vacation Plans Away From Social Media

Posting pictures of you and your family sunning themselves hundreds of miles from home is an open invitation to would-be burglars and those who intend to do you no good.

Checking in at the airport may seem like a cool way to flex on Facebook, but in reality, it’s just telling people your home will be empty for the next week or so. Keep your photos and memories to share privately.

Lock up Your Valuables

You should always ensure that your expensive or sentimental items are locked away in a safe, hidden lockbox, or other secure space before you leave for your vacation.

Keep Your Regular Cleaner Schedule

If you are fortunate enough to have some help around the home, you should ask them to continue coming while you are away. House cleaners, gardeners, and even the pool guy should all still arrive as per their regular schedule even if you aren’t there.

Keep It on the Down-Low

Vacations are exciting, and it can be tempting to tell the whole world that it’s your turn to take time off. You will need to tell work and close family, of course, but there is probably no need to tell your hairdresser, the checkout guy at the store, all the moms at the school gate, and everyone else you see.

This may sound a little mean, but when you return, you can tell them all about how awesome your vacation was instead.

Tell Your Neighbors

Giving your neighbors the heads up that you are off on vacation is a useful way of making sure that someone is keeping an eye on your home for you

Consider Your Curtains

If you usually leave your shutters half-open, or blinds rolled up, suddenly shutting them all gives your house a locked-down look that will scream “vacant” to anyone who is interested. As much as possible, keep your curtains, blinds, and shutters in a similar position to how they usually would be.

Don’t Stash Your Key

For many of us living in relatively safe communities, surrounded by trusted friends and neighbors, it can be tempting to leave a key hidden outside your property just in case someone needs to pop in for you. Don’t do this — and especially don’t do this when you are going away for an extended period of time.

Have Someone Take the Trash Out for You

Most people will empty their trash cans before they head off on vacation, but even if you are good enough to do that, remember it still needs to be collected. Ask a neighbor to take your trash can into the street on collection day to ensure that they are removed.

Install a Sensor Light

These cheap and easy-to-install light fittings are super useful for alerting your neighbors when someone is approaching your house. 

Disconnect the Garage Door

If you have an electric garage door that is opened by using a remote, disconnect it before you go. Most garages have direct access to your home, and if a thief can hack the electronic signal, they can be in your home quickly as a flash. 

Tell Your Local Police Department

While it is not national news that you are off on vacation, if you live in a small community, it might be worth mentioning to your local police department that your home will be unoccupied for a short period of time. 

Install a Video Doorbell

These fun little gadgets are also really useful for adding an extra layer of home security. Smart video doorbells allow you to see who is ringing your bell no matter where you are in the world.

Check Your Security Devices Before You Leave

Plan to have a quick once over of all of your security systems and devices a few days before you plan to head off, giving you enough time to replace batteries or repair broken parts for when they will be needed.

Check Your Household Insurance Policy

Before you flee for your month of fun and frolics, check that your home insurance is valid and in date. Should something happen while you are away, you will want to be able to call on your insurers to help rectify the problem on your return.

Hire a House Sitter

Finally, if you are really concerned about leaving your house empty while you are away, consider hiring a house sitter. This might just be a trusted friend or family member, or you could reach out to a company or agency that offers professional house sitting services. 

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JULY 14 - JUly 20

Join us for a Sunday funday with True Crime, Cheese & Wine Bingo, solving mysteries, and enjoying delicious cheeses and wines.

Here is the list of fun local events, Eastbay!

Friday 07/14

All day Jack London Square BASTILLE DAY 2023

10am Oakland Museum of California MEMBER BONUS RECIPROCITY WEEKEND AT SFMOMA

10am Oakland Zoo CLOSING EARLY for Friends of the Wild Exclusive Afternoon

12pm Oakland Public Library Volunteer Computer Help

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

2pm Berkeley Public Library Summer Movies @ THPS

3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Hip-Hop and Fashion Workshop at Lakeview

3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Graffiti Workshop at Melrose

5pm Visit Oakland Hike & Sip at Chabot Space & Science Center

5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA: MUSICIAN JAKE ZIMMA, DEBAJO SOUND SYSTEM COLLECTIVE, AND DJ MAI GIRL

5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

6:15pm FunCheap Free Moonlight Movies “Emperor’s New Groove” | Danville (2023)

6:30pm 510families Dive-In Movie: Princess & The Frog (RSVP)

6:30pm 510families Moonlight Movies: Emperor’s New Groove

6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Twins (African American Heritage Night presented by Chevron)

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 14, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm 510families Summer Movies in the Park: Night at the Museum

8pm Eventbrite SF Ghost Hunting Tour in Chinatown with a Paranormal Investigator

8:30pm 510families Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots – The Last Wish

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 14, 2023 Late Show

Saturday 07/15

All day Jack London Square BASTILLE DAY 2023

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

9am City of Oakland Physical Ability Test (PAT) Workshop

10am FunCheap Downtown Martinez Makers Market w/ 100+ Vendors

10:30am Oakland Public Library Insect Discovery Lab

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11:30am Oakland Public Library East Bay Regional Parks

12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO

1pm Visit Oakland Jazz on 9th in July

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR

4:07pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Twins

5:30pm Visit Oakland Hike & Sip at Chabot Space & Science Center

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 15, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm 510families Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8:30pm Jack London Square WATERFRONT FLICKS - MINIONS THE RISE OF GRU (PG)

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

 9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 15, 2023 Late Show

Sunday 07/16

All day Jack London Square BASTILLE DAY 2023

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am City of Oakland Oral Exam Workshop - Prepare for the Police Officer Trainee Oral Exam

10am Eventbrite Sofra: A High-Tea Brunch Affair

11am Visit Oakland Weekly Water St. Makers

11am Eventbrite Sunday Funday - True Crime, Cheese & Wine Bingo Time!

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET

1pm Oakland Museum of California SUMMER OF JOY MARKETPLACE

1pm Visit Oakland VIBEZ with OakCali: Celebrating Juneteenth & Fathers' Day

1pm FunCheap Concert at the Lake: Oakland Municipal Band | Lake Merritt

1:07pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Twins

2pm Chabot Space & Science Center NATIVE SKIES STAR STORIES

4pm FunCheap “A Room with a View” Berkeley Summer Outdoor Theater in the Park

4pm Visit Oakland Sunset Sundays: Soulful & Eclectic Concerts on the Oakland Waterfront

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show

11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day

Monday 07/17

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi

9am Visit Oakland Summer ZooCamp at the Oakland Zoo

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

3pm Visit Oakland Discount AfterZOOns at the Oakland Zoo

6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Red Sox

7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)

Tuesday 07/18

9am Visit Oakland Summer ZooCamp at the Oakland Zoo

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

10:45am Oakland Public Library Summer Stay & Play

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

3pm Eventbrite Father's Day

3pm Visit Oakland Discount AfterZOOns at the Oakland Zoo

3:30pm Berkeley Public Library The Traveling Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @THPS

6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Red Sox

8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Wednesday 07/19

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk

9am Visit Oakland Summer ZooCamp at the Oakland Zoo

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

3pm Visit Oakland Discount AfterZOOns at the Oakland Zoo

5pm Visit Oakland Wellness Wednesday by TogetherWell

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Charade @Claremont

6pm City of Oakland Personal Emergency Preparedness [PEP] Class

7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)

7:30pm FunCheap Win Tix: Jason Mraz and His SuperBand Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Trivia Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

12:37pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Red Sox (Camp Day)

Thursday 07/20

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9am Visit Oakland Summer ZooCamp at the Oakland Zoo

5:30 pm Visit Oakland 90's Trivia Night

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

12:30pm Oakland Public Library Discovery Museum Try It Truck

3pm Visit Oakland Discount AfterZOOns at the Oakland Zoo

4:30pm Oakland Public Library  Teens: Radial Relief Origami at Temescal

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge” (6pm Show)

6:30pm Berkeley Public Library Intro to US Citizenship Process

6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Astros (Portuguese Heritage Night)

7pm FunCheap Karaoke by Mixterious at Bay Break Thursdays (Emeryville)

7:30pm Visit Oakland An Evening of Flamenco at the Sound Room

July 2023 | Market Report

SKG Pending OAKLAND 4400 St Andrews Road 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,649 SF | $1,295,000 SKG Just Solds OAKLAND 823 45th Street 2 BD | 1 BA | 1,220 SF | $960,000 OAKLAND 373 40th Street, Unit 6 1 BD | 1 BA | 848 SF | $650,000 The Simone Koga Group

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Simone Spotlight | Selling versus Remodeling

Simone Spotlight | Selling versus Remodeling

JULY 10th

At some point, you will ask yourself should I stay or should I go? Should I invest in remodeling or should I buy a new house?

If you’re asking yourself if you should remodel your home or just move on to a new one, there are probably a few things about your home you don’t love — and that’s no surprise.

No home is perfect! But when you’re asking yourself that question, you’re really asking: Can my dislikes be changed with a remodel? Would that make financial sense? Is remodeling worth the hassle? 

Everyone’s home, budget, real estate market, and priorities are different. So, settling the remodel-versus-sell debate always varies, depending on who you ask. But, if you’re trying to make the decision for yourself, follow these five key steps.

1. Determine whether remodeling or moving is more cost-effective

You’ll incur costs no matter which path you decide to take, and what makes sense for you might not make sense for another homeowner. For some homeowners, moving is cheaper. For others, it makes more financial sense to renovate the house they already have. To find out the more affordable option for you, make sure to consider all possible expenses in order to make an accurate side-by-side comparison.

Costs of selling

Most sellers are focused on the profit they’ll make when they sell, and they sometimes overlook all of the expenses related to selling. Keep in mind the following common expenses.

Agent Commissions

If you’re selling with a full-service listing agent, and if your buyer is using their own agent, be prepared to pay 6 percent of your sale price in agent commission. You can cut back on some of these expenses by using a discount broker, but you’ll have to do much more of the work yourself.

Moving Costs

Whether you’re doing a DIY move (and paying for boxes, storage, and a rental truck) or a full-service, cross-country move with a professional moving company, everyone pays moving costs in one way or another.

Minor Repairs

Even if you’re not planning on making any sweeping changes to your home to get it ready for listing, there are always touch-ups and minor repairs that need to be done so your home can attract buyers that will pay your desired asking price. According to Zillow research, U.S. homeowners spent an average of $6,570 getting their homes prepped for selling. This includes things like carpet cleaning, painting, lawn care, staging, and cleaning.

Cost of a New Home

Unless you’re deliberately downsizing, you may be considering trading up to a more expensive home. If you decide to sell instead of remodel, and if you want to stay in your same neighborhood or a comparable one, you may find yourself spending more money when you factor in the down payment, monthly mortgage payment, and taxes. 

Upsizing Cost

Another often overlooked factor to trading up is the cost of both utilities and maintenance, compared to your old home. More square footage? Expect to spend more money heating and cooling your home. Moving from a condo to a single-family home? You’ll probably spend more on lawn care and exterior home maintenance.

Costs of remodeling

Compared to selling, the costs associated with remodeling are a bit more straightforward. It’s all about how much the renovation is going to cost you when all is said and done. And speaking of costs, you’ll want to make sure you set a budget and avoid overspending on the room you’re remodeling. Here’s an example: If your home is worth $200,000 and your kitchen is 10-15 percent of your square footage, you shouldn’t spend more than $20,000-$30,000 remodeling it. 

The first step in figuring out how much your renovations will cost is to get an estimate (or three) from a contractor. Make sure you have a specific estimate for each of the following items.

Permits

Depending on regulations where you live, you won’t usually need a permit for interior cosmetic fixes, like painting or refinishing floors. But you probably will need a permit if you’re making structural changes, adding square footage, or making updates that involve plumbing or electrical. Also, if you live in a community that regulates the look of your home’s exterior — like paint colors — you’ll need to check into permits and restrictions. In general, your contractor should know which permits are required based on the work you’re requesting.

Architectural Plans

When you do a project that requires a permit, you’re often also required to submit architectural plans to the city, so make sure to account for these costs. And if an HOA board is reviewing your renovation plans (say, if you live in a condo), you may need to submit plans to the board, even if the city doesn’t require them.

Materials

The materials you choose for your renovation project can dramatically increase the cost of your renovation. Dreaming of an upscale kitchen with quartz countertops and custom cabinetry? It’s going to cost a lot more than laminate countertops and builder-grade cabinets. And make sure you decide on exactly what you want before construction starts. If you change your mind mid-project, it’ll cost you.

Labor

If your upgrade is anything more than a small DIY project, you’ll probably hire a professional, whether that’s a plumber, electrician, landscaper or general contractor. Labor costs can add up quickly, so keep an eye out for costs you haven’t planned for, like demolition, or time-intensive requests, like intricate tile work.

Additional Expenses

You’ll want to plan ahead for other renovation-related expenses, like a hotel room if you need to temporarily vacate the home for major work, off-site storage space if you’re refinishing the floors, or dining out if your kitchen is unusable. 

Financial Costs

You should also decide how you’re going to pay for the remodel. If you’re not paying in cash, calculate how much you’ll pay in interest and how it will affect your finances in the long term. Some of the most common ways people pay for renovations are:

• Refinancing: Depending on your current interest rate, you may be able to refinance at a lower rate, which could help you save for renovations. 

• Cash–out refinancing: If you have enough equity, you could consider doing a cash-out refinance, which lets you refinance at an amount higher than what you owe, essentially giving you access to some of the equity in your home without selling. 

• HELOC: A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving line of credit secured by the equity in your home. You are charged interest on the amount you use, much like a credit card. 

• Home equity loan: A bit different than a HELOC, a home equity loan (also called a second mortgage) is a loan you take out on your home, in addition to your existing mortgage. 

Hidden Coasts

No home renovation project is without hiccups, so always factor in a cushion of between 10 and 20 percent, just in case you uncover unexpected issues along the way.

2. Research your real estate market

Your local real estate market, and even your specific neighborhood, can make a difference when it comes to deciding whether to sell or renovate. If you live in a hot real estate market, it may make more sense to sell. Here are a few ways to gauge the state of your market: 

• Research the area: Recent comps should help shed light on what you can expect to sell your house for. 

• Assess your home’s marketability or appeal to buyers: Does your home need a lot of work before listing? A home in good condition usually sells faster than a fixer-upper, even in a sellers market. 

• Speak with an agent: An experienced local agent can give you an expert opinion on what your home would sell for.

• Consider the neighborhood you’re moving into: If your home has gained lots of value but you want to move to a new house in the same neighborhood, keep in mind that those homes have gone up in value, too, so your equity might not go as far as you think.

3. Evaluate your emotional attachment to the community

There’s more to your sell-versus-renovate decision than just money. If you’ve put down roots in your current neighborhood, moving might not be the best idea. Consider these factors:

• Kids: You’re in a desirable school district, and your kids have friends and activities nearby. 

• Sense of community: You like your neighbors and have a good rapport with the community — that can be hard to find. 

• Distance to work: Your commute time is low, and a move might require a longer commute.

• Activities and fun: Your favorite restaurants, shops, parks, and activities are nearby. 

• Family: You have family nearby, especially if you count on them for child care or if you have an elderly relative to care for.

4. Consider your timeline needs, whether you want to move or improve

When you decide to move and once you get an offer, the timeline is pretty much set, with the exception of an unexpected change to the close date. Get a feel for the average time it takes to sell a house by observing your local real estate market. The biggest question mark is typically how long it’ll take to get an offer. Once your home is under contract, you should be able to predict the time to close with relative certainty. 

But remodeling requires more patience and flexibility. Your contractor might tell you the renovation will take eight weeks, but could then end up extending it if they run into changes, issues, or delays. 

5. Be realistic about what a renovation will solve

It’s easy to think that a remodel will solve everything you don’t like about your home, but in reality, it’s not a magic bullet. There are some things that a renovation just can’t fix. 

• Neighbors: If you have loud or inconsiderate neighbors, no renovation project can make them move away. 

• Unfavorable school district: If your kids go to public school, you’ll have to send them to their neighborhood school, unless private school is an option. 

• Home type: If you’re living in a condo but what you really need is a single-family home with a yard and a garage, that’s not something that can be fixed with a renovation. 

• Square footage: Here’s one more piece of home renovation advice. Adding square footage to a home can be really expensive — and that’s if the city will permit it and if your lot is big enough. If you need a home much bigger than the one you’re living in now, moving may be more cost-effective. 

6. Calculate your remodeling return on investment (ROI)

Of course, you’re renovating your home so you can enjoy living in it, but someday you’ll probably want to sell, so factoring in how much of your remodeling budget you’ll recoup at resale is important to decide if you should remodel or sell.

One helpful tool in calculating which renovations will give you the most bang for your buck is the 2018 Cost vs. Value Report, which can be filtered by region. Search through 21 common home improvements to find the ones that will be the most worthwhile in terms of resale value. In the tables below, we’ve chosen mid-range improvements — renovations with middle-of-the-road materials, not luxury finishes.

Most cost-effective mid-range home improvements

Project Cost | Resale | ROI

Manufactured stone veneer

$8,221 | $7,986 | 97.10%

Entry door replacement (steel)

$1,471 | $1,344| 91.30%

Deck addition (wood)

$10,950 | $9,065 | 82.80%

Minor kitchen remodel

$21,198 | $17,193 | 81.10%

Siding replacement

$15,072 | $11,554 | 76.70%

Least cost-effective mid-range home improvements

Project Cost | Resale | ROI

Backyard patio

$54,130 | $25,769 | 47.60%

Master suite addition

$123,420 | $69,807 | 56.60%

Major kitchen remodel

$63,829 | $37,637 | 59.00%

Bathroom addition

$44,717 | $26,769 | 59.90%

Deck addition (composite)

$17,668 | $11,239 | 63.60%

When to prioritize personal needs

Your ROI is important, but so is your happiness, so keep that in mind when deciding on your renovation project. If you love to garden and would get endless hours of enjoyment out of a backyard greenhouse, but it’s not likely to be a feature that appeals to the majority of buyers down the road, that’s OK — you should enjoy your home while you’re living in it.

7. Understand the risks of over-improving

If your tastes have outgrown your local market, it might be time to consider a move. There are financial risks in creating an extravagant luxury home in a mid-priced neighborhood — when it comes time to sell, you’re unlikely to recoup very much of the money you put into the project. 

Should I remodel or move to a luxury home?

If a top-of-the-line, luxury or custom home is what you’re dreaming of, you might think twice before renovating your existing home, because there’s a financial risk in over-improving your area. 

Unless you live in a pricey neighborhood already, you can easily over-improve your home, which means that when you go to sell it, you’re unlikely to recoup much of your cost. If you want that high-end home and you can afford it, you might be better off moving into a luxury home in a neighborhood where the market can support the price.

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JULY 07 - JUly 13

Hello there, East Bay!

Indulge in Latin flavors at our sizzling food festival!

Here are the local events that you can attend this week.

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Friday 07/07

All Day Alameda County Fair

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Free Bike Repair @North

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

2pm Oakland Public Library Festival of Knowledge: The Health Connection

2:30pm Oakland Public Library Little Explorers Petting Zoo

3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Graffiti Workshop at Lakeview 

3pm Berkeley Public Library Perry Yan Magic @Claremont

5pm Oakland Museum of California Friday Nights at OMCA: Cool Down for Summer and Celebrate East Bay Creeks and Waterways

5pm The Mercury News Pre screening of new Hollywood movie "Sight"

5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 7, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Eventbrite SF Ghost Hunting Tour in Chinatown with a Paranormal Investigator

8pm Eventbrite Tuesday People presents: Christmas in July

8pm 510families Summer Movies in the Park: Minions: The Rise of Gru

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday July 7, 2023 Late Show

Saturday 07/08

All Day Alameda County Fair

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

10:30am Oakland Public Library Firelight Shadow Theater

11am Oakland Public Library Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

1pm Oakland Museum of California Gallery Activation Hour

1:30pm Berkeley Public Library Death Cafe @West

2pm Berkeley Public Library Berkeley Walks @North

4pm 510families Blankets & Blockbusters: DC League of Super-Pets

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 8, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

1pm Prima Materia Wine Tasting

8:30pm 510families Waterfront Flicks – Back To The Future

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Jack London Square WATERFRONT FLICKS - BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG)

 9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 8, 2023 Late Show

Sunday 07/09

All Day Alameda County Fair

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Oakland Public Library Mam Language & Culture Workshops

10am The Mercury News Tech Topple: Watch The Dominos Fall

11am Oakland Public Library Community Skateboarding Meetup

2pm Oakland Public Library Sunday Puzzle Competition

3pm Jack London Square OAKTOWN JAZZ WORKSHOPS PRESENTS AIDAN MCCARTHY'S MANZANITA GROUP

6pm FunCheap Sazon Latin-American Food Festival (Alameda)

11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day

12pm FunCheap 2023 Alameda County Fair Final Day

Monday 07/10

All Day Alameda County Fair

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves 

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day

Tuesday 07/11

All Day Alameda County Fair

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

11am Jack London Square BLOOD DRIVE

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Insect Discovery Lab

2pm Oakland Public Library East Bay Regional Parks

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm Montclair Village Lawyers in the Library

6:30pm Oakland Public Library Coventry & Kaluza

8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Wednesday 07/12

All Day Alameda County Fair

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours 

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm Oakland Public Library Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Out of Character

6:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Ludwig's Biergarten - Mountain View

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk 

Thursday 07/13

All Day Alameda County Fair

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

10am The Good Life Stress Busters! 

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking  

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5pm The Mercury News History Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library

5pm Visit Oakland Lincoln Summer Nights Carnival with Circus Bella

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center MAKE & SIP

6pm Berkeley Public Library Collage to Coltrane @THPS

7:30pm Visit Oakland The Remy Le Boeuf / Alan Ferber Jazz Orchestra at the Sound Room

8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy

Simone Spotlight | Reasons to Hire a Home Stager

Reasons to hire a Home Stager

JUly 3rd

Home staging can be an excellent way to show off a home to prospective buyers. It creates a mood, and a feeling, and allows the buyers to actually see themselves in the home.

Home staging is meant to highlight your home’s most impressive assets and helps buyers imagine themselves living there. 

Staging your property effectively can make a world of difference in its selling process. On the other hand, if you don’t do it correctly, the whole thing can backfire. That’s why you should consider working with a professional home stager.

Here are a few reasons why hiring a home stager is a great idea.

They’ll Have a Different Perspective

You may love or hate the property you’re selling. Your perspective on it is attached to the feelings you have about it, and you may be unable to be objective. Working with a home stager will bring a new pair of eyes, and their objectivity will allow them to work on staging the property in a more effective manner.

They’ll Explore the Property’s Potential

The home stager will be able to see your property for what it is and what it has to offer. Since they have experience, they know what will work for it, and they will arrange everything in a way that will allow you to show off the property’s potential and its best features.

It Will Help Sell Your Place Fast

Having a house sit “on-sale” can be dangerous. Many suitors see a property with a long selling history as a “risky” business investment. Hiring a home stager will help you avoid having an empty property for a long time. Not only will you be selling the place faster, but you will also be selling it much better. 

They Have a Network

To stage a property, you need furniture, paint, new lighting, and other jobs to get the place looking fabulous. All of this can add up and cost a small fortune. Home stagers work with contractors, painters, and more on a regular basis, and they can have a network they can get special deals from.

They’re Experienced

A home stager has the necessary experience to get your property to stand out in the market. This is valuable since the real estate industry can be tricky to get through, and you’ll need an expert who can help you navigate it in a successful manner.

It Gives You an Edge

Do you know how many properties are on the market? Do you know how many are looking to buy real estate? Needless to say, it is a highly competitive market. For that reason, you should do what’s in your power to get a leg up on the other places that are up for sale. A home stager can provide that edge for you, as they know exactly how to present your place to make it as appealing as possible.

After all of the stress that comes with putting a property up for sale, it is a good idea to let someone else do the job for once. Plus, you’ll be able to rest assured that they have the expertise to help your place sell better and faster.

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JUNE 30 - JUly 06

Join us under the East Bay sun for a weekly BBQ feast.

It's the highlight of the week!

Friday 06/30

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

1pm Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL HOURS

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

1pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market

2pm Oakland Public Library East Bay Vivarium

5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING SKIP THE NEEDLE

5:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP

5:45pm Black Cultural Zone BLACK CULTURAL ZONE’S COMMUNITY BBQ DINNER FOR LEGACY RESIDENTS OF OAKLAND

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SUNSET SCIENCE: ASTEROID DAY

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

6:30 510families Moonlight Movies: Lightyear

6:40 Visit Oakland Athletics vs. White Sox (History of Hip-Hop Fireworks Show)

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

Saturday 07/01

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

9pm Eventbrite Firecracker @Lux Oak Pre 4th Of July Party

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

10am FunCheap 2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival

10:30am Oakland Public Library Per Sia's Drag Queen Storytime

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS\

11:30am Oakland Public Library Germar the Magician

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1pm Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL HOURS

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR 

1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting 

2pm Oakland Public Library Belly Dance Performance with Nicole Maria!

2pm Berkeley Public Library Learn to Play Ukulele @THPSouth

5:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 1, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

8:30pm Jack London Square WATERFRONT FLICKS - FINDING DORY (PG)

9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday July 1, 2023 Late Show

10pm FunCheap Stanford’s San Jose Earthquakes Fireworks Show | 2023

Sunday 07/02

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am FunCheap 2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1pm Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL HOURS

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

9pm Eventbrite Firecracker @Lux Oak Pre 4th Of July Party

Monday 07/03

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

Tuesday 07/04

10am FunCheap Sausalito’s 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Celebration (2023)

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

4pm Eventbrite San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest

4pm Eventbrite San Francisco Independence Day Pub Crawl

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

7pm Eventbrite July 4th Fireworks Dinner Cruise

7:30pm Eventbrite San Francisco 4th of July Party Cruise - Pier Pressure

7:30pm Eventbrite Rock the Yacht: 4th of July Fireworks Party Cruise Aboard Empress Yacht

Wednesday 07/05

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1pm Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL HOURS

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Firelight Shadow Theater

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5pm Berkeley Public Library Knitting Circle @North

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Monsieur Hulot's Holiday @Claremont

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

Thursday 07/06

10:15am Oakland Public Library East Bay Vivarium

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair FAIR HOURS

1pm Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL HOURS

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @West

6pm Berkeley Public Library Teamwork Thursdays @Claremont

6pm Alameda County Fair MOVIE HOURS

7pm Montclair Village Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting

8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Thursday June 29, 2023

8pm Alameda County Fair CONCERT HOURS

Simone Spotlight | Where to Celebrate 4h of July in the East Bay

Happy 4th of July! Celebrating 4th of July in the East Bay

Hey East Bay, 4th of July is almost here and here are some local events that you can enjoy with your family!

Fireworks

Marina Bay Park 4th of July Annual Third of July Celebration Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about.  Celebrate with your fellow community members at Marina Bay Park, enjoy live blues music and the youth play area (for a fee) until the night sky explodes with color. Location | Marina Bay Park Date | July 3rd, 2023 Time | 6 pm - 10 pm Fireworks | 9:15 pm

Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration with a 5k run, parade, park event and fireworks. After the parade walk over to Pleasant Hill Park for food, kid’s games and activities. National Anthem after 11:30 AM. Location | 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11:30 am Fireworks | 8:45 pm July 4th Stars & Stripes Run, Parade, Festival & Fireworks Celebration with a pancake breakfast, 5k run, parade, park event, music and fireworks. Begins at Todos Santos Plaza for pancakes, kid’s run and parade. Festivities continue at Mt. Diablo High School at 4 pm for live entertainment and then fireworks. Location | 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA & 2450 Grant St., Concord, CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Fireworks | 9 pm

4th of July in Moraga Park Celebrate with the city of Moraga in Commons Park with an all-day festival, culminating in a fireworks display. The festivities include a dog parade, community booths, jumpy houses Food, Wine & Beer Booths and other family activities. The evening festivities on stage at the bandshell start at 6:45pm. Location | 1425 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am - 10 pm Fireworks | 9:30 pm

Parades Alameda's 4th of July Parade Alameda's Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles.  The Parade draws over 60,000 spectators from the region and entries include a full spectrum of Bay Area residents, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, transported and marching bands from both the community and local schools. Check out the parade route here. Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Fremont 4th of July Parade National Anthem, celebrity Grand Marshal, and flyover performed by the "Beech Boys", a private squadron... and possibly a special guest plane! Around 70 parade entries with everything from local groups to historic military vehicles, Fire and Police entries, helium filled parade balloons and marching bands! Read more here. Location | 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Orinda 4th of July Parade The parade begins in Orinda’s Theatre District and continues under the freeway to Orinda’s Village District, culminating at the Orinda Community Center. Favorite bands have returned to march in the parade including St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, MJ Brass Boppers and the Orinda All-Volunteer Marching Band. The popular stilt walkers will also be on hand. More parade details here. Location | Starts at Orinda’s Theatre District Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Piedmont 4th of July Parade There is a pancake breakfast in the morning starting at 8am. The parade starts at 11 am should be about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. The parade is followed by a free concert by the Big Bang Beat in the park from 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Boy Scouts are BBQing and selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Location | Parkway Piedmont Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am Moraga Dog Parade The registration for the dog parade is at the bandshell. The parade will be followed by festivities that include community booths, inflatable jumpies, food, wine, beer booths and family activities. The National Anthem will play at the bandshell and a concert with the house rockers followed by fireworks. More parade details here. Location | 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am Community Events

4th of July Luxe Cruise Bring your family and friends aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht, to enjoy dinner, dancing, and first class seats to San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks show. Music, dining and dancing aboard a Luxury Yacht while watching an elaborate fireworks display, over the Bay. Plenty of free parking is provided at our home port in Alameda. Buy tickets here. Location | 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am

The Simone Koga Group Realtor® | DRE #: 01897985 | www.SimoneKoga.com M: 415.706.1586 @ThatEastBayLife Simone@SimoneKoga.com

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The East Bay Summer Camps with Available Sessions

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Camps with Available Sessions in the East Bay

Galileo Summer Camps Check their website for available sessions. VIEW WEBSITE KidzToPros Only a few spots left. Availability on the website. VIEW WEBSITE 24/7 UK Soccer Academy Check the website for available sessions. VIEW WEBSITE Little Theater Company Check the website for available sessions. VIEW WEBSITE Dancing Paintbrush Studio Check the website for available sessions. VIEW WEBSITE And Sew We Grow! 1 spot left! Sign up for the last session on the website. VIEW WEBSITE Jumpin' Gymsters! Only a few spots left. Sign up on the website. VIEW WEBSITE One Generation Camp A few sessions left! Check the website. VIEW WEBSITE Yoga of Cooking Camp at Bliss Belly Kitchen Check availability on the website. VIEW WEBSITE CAMP BLADIUM POWERED BY NIKE KIDS CAMPS Check availability on the website VIEW WEBSITE iD Tech Online and in person summer camps available. Check the website. VIEW WEBSITE Fire Cracker Math Half days and full days available. Check the website. VIEW WEBSITE

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East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JUNE 23 - JUNE 29

Join the excitement of the East Bay’s weekly events!

Discover captivating activities, indulge in local food, and create unforgettable memories.

Here are some highlights to look forward to:

Friday 06/23

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

2pm FunCheap Stern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2p: San Francisco Symphony (7/23)

5pm FunCheap Road Trip: Sacramento’s Free Summer 2023 Concerts (June 23)

5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

5pm Oakland Museum of California Friday Nights at OMCA Featuring Barry Hollins Presents Let’s Lab! Performances

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 23, 2023 Early Show

8pm Alameda County Fair Live Summer Concerts

8pm The Mercury News Tech Flicks: Come See JAWS in the Dome

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 23, 2023 Late Show

Saturday 06/24

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

10am 510families Martinez Beaver Festival

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am Black Cultural Zone Oakland 16th Annual Juneteenth Bay Area Close Out Celebration

11am Visit Oakland LakeFest 2023

11am FunCheap Oakland 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival, Freedom Day

12pm Black Cultural Zone Interfaith in the Park

1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting 

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

2pm Alameda County Fair Tasting Fests AT THE STELLA ARTOIS GRANDSTAND

3pm Visit Oakland Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance

5pm Eventbrite Sizzling Summer Showcase 

5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP

6pm Visit Oakland Club Y2k ON THE BAY

7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday June 24, 2023 Early Show

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Alameda County Fair Live Summer Concerts

8:30pm Jack London Square WATERFRONT FLICKS - MEAN GIRLS (PG-13)

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

9:30pm Eventbrite  Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday June 24, 2023 Late Show

Sunday 06/25

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am FunCheap Thrive City Weekly Fitness Class (SF)

10am 510families Electrify Expo

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12:30pm Alameda County Fair Fiesta at the Fair

1:45pm Alameda County Fair HORSE RACING

3pm Black Cultural Zone Shop & Skate

4pm Visit Oakland Sunset Sundays: Soulful & Eclectic Concerts on the Oakland Waterfront

4pm Eventbrite WINECLASS: Loire Valley

5pm Eventbrite Sizzling Summer Showcase

8pm Alameda County Fair Live Summer Concerts

11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day

Monday 06/26

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

Tuesday 06/27

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates 

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

8pm FunCheap SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List

Wednesday 06/28

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

All Day Visit Oakland Oakland Roots Soccer Home Game

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm Eventbrite The Mom Walk Co. El Dorado Hills Sip & Shop

Thursday 06/29

All Day Alameda County Fair CARNIVAL

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas 

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

1pm Alameda County Fair Fair Food Bites

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

4pm 510families Love Wins: An All-Ages Variety Show

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center PLANT & SIP

6pm Oakland Museum of California Gathering in the Garden

6pm FunCheap Free “Movies on the Square” Top Gun Maverick (Redwood City)

6:30pm 510families Music & Market Concert Series

8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Thursday June 29, 2023

Simone Spotlight | Summer Movies in the Park

Summer Movies in the Park

JUNE 19th

Summer is here and the 2023 summer movies lineup has begun!

Here are the East Bay Outdoor Movies:

Saturday, June 24, 2023

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Mean Girls @ Jack London Square, Oakland

Friday, June 30, 2023

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Lightyear @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Minions The Rise of Gru @ Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley

Saturday, July 1, 2023

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Back To The Future @ Jack London Square, Oakland

Friday, July 7, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda

Saturday, July 8, 2023

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Finding Dory @ Jack London Square, Oakland

Friday, July 14, 2023

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dive-In Movie: Princess & The Frog (RSVP) @ Encinal Swim Center, Alameda

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Emperor's New Groove @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Night at the Museum @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley

Saturday, July 15, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch @ Alameda Landing, Alameda

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Jack London Square, Oakland

Friday, July 21, 2023

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Lightyear @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: The Croods 2: A New Age @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont

Friday, July 28, 2023

8:30 pm - 10:15 pm: Movies in the Park: DC League of Super Pets @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley

Friday, August 11, 2023

8:15 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley

Friday, August 18, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda

Saturday, August 19, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Shrek 2 @ Alameda Landing, Alameda

Friday, August 25, 2023

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Space Jame: A New Legacy @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Strange World @ Willard Park, Berkeley

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Encanto @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda

Friday, September 8, 2023

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Vivo @ Glendale La Loma Park, Berkeley

Friday, September 15, 2023

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Top Gun: Maverick @ Leydecker Park, Alameda

Saturday, September 16, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Matilda @ Alameda Landing, Alameda

Friday, September 22, 2023

7:15 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Matilda @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont

7:15 pm - 9:00 pm: Movies in the Park: The War with Grandpa @ Codornices Park, Berkeley

Saturday, September 30, 2023

7:00 pm - 8:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Disney Nature - Wings of Life @ Shorebird Park Nature Center, Berkeley

Friday, October 6, 2023

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros Movie @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda

East Bay Weekly Events

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JUNE 16 - JUNE 22

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of music, food, and goods vendors, health classes, and art displays that will make sure to be fun for the whole family.

Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!

Friday 06/16

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

10am FunCheap Disney and Pixar’s Pop-up “Elemental Experience” in San Mateo

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

1pm Berkeley Public Library Drag Queen Loteria @CCR

2pm Oakland Public Library Coventry & Kaluza

4pm Black Cultural Zone ADAMIKA VILLAGE PRESENTS SISTERHOOD OF ELDERS “Pamper Healing Circle”

5pm Black Cultural Zone Salsa ‘N’ Skate Juneteenth Fusion Celebration During Liberation Month

5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING ODUN AYO: A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WITH OUSD

5:30pm Visit Oakland The 4th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee "A Cultural Experience"

6:30pm 510families Moonlight Movies: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

6:40pm A’s 2023 Fireworks and Drone Light Shows

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 16, 2023 Early Show

8:30pm 510families Movies in the Park: From the Rough

9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 16, 2023 Late Show

9:40pm FunCheap Free A’s Post-Game Pixar Themed Drone Show | Oakland

Saturday 06/17

Visit Oakland 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival presented by Afrocentric Oakland

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

10am FunCheap Disney and Pixar’s Pop-up “Elemental Experience” in San Mateo

10:30am Oakland Public Library Ricky Roo Puppets

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am Fun Cheap Angel Island “Family Day” 2023 Festival (RT Ferry Ride + Lunch Included)

11am Fun Cheap SF’s 2023 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

12pm Eventbrite FAM BAM! Oakland's 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival!

12pm Montclair Village Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival

12pm Black Cultural Zone FAM BAM Oakland’s 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival

1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting 

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR

2pm Berkeley Public Library Juneteenth Celebration with the California Bluerunners Zydeco Music from Southwest Louisiana @THP South

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY SLUMBER WITH THE STARS

6pm Oakland Museum of California WADE IN THE WATER: A JOURNEY INTO BLACK SURFING AND AQUATIC CULTURE

7pm Oakland Zoo Night at Oakland Roots Oakland Roots SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Cal State University, East Bay

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

Sunday 06/18

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House 

10am FunCheap Disney and Pixar’s Pop-up “Elemental Experience” in San Mateo

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am Eventbrite Happy Father's Day Brunch

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

12pm Fourth Street FATHER'S DAY COOKIES, MUSIC & PLANT REPOTTING

1pm Eventbrite Bakermat / Summertime Radness

8pm 510families Movie Nights: Are We There Yet?

Monday 06/19

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

Tuesday 06/20

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates 

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Afro-Punk Film Screening and Q&A w/ James Spooner @Central

Wednesday 06/21

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours Take your next Zoo visit to a whole new level!

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

12pm Alameda County Fair Food Drive | 2023 Alameda County Fair

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

7pm Camron-Stanford House Summer SOULstice (Yoga in the Garden)

Thursday 06/22

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas 

9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp 2023

11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

12pm Alameda County Fair Returns for 2023 w/ Fireworks & Drone Show

12pm Alameda County Fair 2023 Alameda County Fair’s $3 “Fair Bites” Thursday

5pm Oakland Zoo Walk in the Wild 2023 Oakland Zoo’s 29th Annual Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade!

3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SPACE SPRAY PAINT & SIP 

8pm Comedy Oakland Live Black Creatives Matter Presents: Dick Gregory Taught Me

Celebrate 4th of July in the East Bay

Happy 4th of July! Celebrating 4th of July in the East Bay

Hey East Bay, 4th of July is almost here and here are some local events that you can enjoy with your family!

Fireworks

Marina Bay Park 4th of July Annual Third of July Celebration Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about.  Celebrate with your fellow community members at Marina Bay Park, enjoy live blues music and the youth play area (for a fee) until the night sky explodes with color. Location | Marina Bay Park Date | July 3rd, 2023 Time | 6 pm - 10 pm Fireworks | 9:15 pm

Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration with a 5k run, parade, park event and fireworks. After the parade walk over to Pleasant Hill Park for food, kid’s games and activities. National Anthem after 11:30 AM. Location | 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11:30 am Fireworks | 8:45 pm July 4th Stars & Stripes Run, Parade, Festival & Fireworks Celebration with a pancake breakfast, 5k run, parade, park event, music and fireworks. Begins at Todos Santos Plaza for pancakes, kid’s run and parade. Festivities continue at Mt. Diablo High School at 4 pm for live entertainment and then fireworks. Location | 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA & 2450 Grant St., Concord, CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Fireworks | 9 pm

4th of July in Moraga Park Celebrate with the city of Moraga in Commons Park with an all-day festival, culminating in a fireworks display. The festivities include a dog parade, community booths, jumpy houses Food, Wine & Beer Booths and other family activities. The evening festivities on stage at the bandshell start at 6:45pm. Location | 1425 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am - 10 pm Fireworks | 9:30 pm

Parades Alameda's 4th of July Parade Alameda's Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles.  The Parade draws over 60,000 spectators from the region and entries include a full spectrum of Bay Area residents, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, transported and marching bands from both the community and local schools. Check out the parade route here. Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Fremont 4th of July Parade National Anthem, celebrity Grand Marshal, and flyover performed by the "Beech Boys", a private squadron... and possibly a special guest plane! Around 70 parade entries with everything from local groups to historic military vehicles, Fire and Police entries, helium filled parade balloons and marching bands! Read more here. Location | 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Orinda 4th of July Parade The parade begins in Orinda’s Theatre District and continues under the freeway to Orinda’s Village District, culminating at the Orinda Community Center. Favorite bands have returned to march in the parade including St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, MJ Brass Boppers and the Orinda All-Volunteer Marching Band. The popular stilt walkers will also be on hand. More parade details here. Location | Starts at Orinda’s Theatre District Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 10 am Piedmont 4th of July Parade There is a pancake breakfast in the morning starting at 8am. The parade starts at 11 am should be about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. The parade is followed by a free concert by the Big Bang Beat in the park from 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Boy Scouts are BBQing and selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Location | Parkway Piedmont Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am Moraga Dog Parade The registration for the dog parade is at the bandshell. The parade will be followed by festivities that include community booths, inflatable jumpies, food, wine, beer booths and family activities. The National Anthem will play at the bandshell and a concert with the house rockers followed by fireworks. More parade details here. Location | 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am Community Events

4th of July Luxe Cruise Bring your family and friends aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht, to enjoy dinner, dancing, and first class seats to San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks show. Music, dining and dancing aboard a Luxury Yacht while watching an elaborate fireworks display, over the Bay. Plenty of free parking is provided at our home port in Alameda. Buy tickets here. Location | 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA Date | July 4th, 2023 Time | 11 am

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