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Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
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Friday 11/3
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oakland Session 2
10am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
10:30am 510families Music & Movement
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm Alameda County Fair KUMU HULA - IA 'OE E KA LA GENERAL PARKING
3pm Visit Oakland Taylor Jay Happy Shopping Hour
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Día de los Muertos
5pm 510families Oakland First Fridays: Family-friendly Street Party
5pm Drake’s Brewing FIRST FRIDAY
5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Fo'show Friday
5pm Visit Oakland Hardcore Threadlore | Susie Taylor, Terri Friedman, Dance Doyle
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: SCIENCE OBSCURA
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm Visit Oakland Atif Aslam at the Oakland Arena
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Eventbrite Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
Saturday 11/4
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
10am Alameda County Fair KUMU HULA - IA 'OE E KA LA GENERAL PARKING
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am 510families Outdoor Family Storytime
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
11am 510families Family Fun on the Farm
12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
12pm Drake’s Brewing CRAFTS & DRAFTS
12pm The Mercury News 2nd Annual Fiesta Alameda
12pm Eventbrite Day Thinking Trivia Brunch
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
1:30pm Berkeley Public Library Day of the Dead Felt Embroidery @West
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
3pm Visit Oakland Social Saturday Brunch
5pm The Mercury News Dashe Cellars 13th Annual Paella Fiesta
7pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Visit Oakland Luna Mexicana
8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
10pm Eventbrite ISSA VIBE
Sunday 11/5
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am FunCheap Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
10am Alameda County Fair KUMU HULA - IA 'OE E KA LA GENERAL PARKING
11am 510families Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA
11am FunCheap Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (First Sundays)
11am 510families Sunday Storytime
11am 510families Animal Ambassadors
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market
11am Oakland Museum of California FIRST SUNDAYS
11:30am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
1pmVisit Oakland MUSA Art Pop-Ups
1pm Oakland Museum of California OMCA ARCHITECTURE WALK AND TALK
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
5pm Visit Oakland Philippines: Slow Food East Bay’s Celebrating Cultural Food Traditions
6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
6:30pm Visit Oakland Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Square
9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters
Monday 11/6
7:30am 510families Free Admission Hours
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
10:30am 510families Family Storytime
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
7pm FunCheap Monday Night Blues (Oakland)
9pm Eventbrite MONDAYS AT ZANZI - Amapiano | Afrohouse | Afrobeats
Tuesday 11/7
8am 510families Explore Blake Garden
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11:45am 510families Baby Bounce
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
12pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Series
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5:30pm 510families Try (it) Out Tuesdays: Sports Workshops for Girls+
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP
7pm FunCheap Taco Tuesday “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show (Oakland)
7pm FunCheap Trivia Night + All-Night Happy Hour at Plank (Oakland)
8pm FunCheap Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Wednesday 11/8
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9am 510families Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
2pm 510families Make and Play Lab
3pm Oakland Public Library Shrinky Dinks
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Playdate in the Park @West
5:30pm Visit Oakland BROWN ESTATE + HOUSE OF BROWN LAKESIDE WINE DINNER
5:30pm Visit Oakland Lake Chalet in Oakland to Host Brown Estate Wine Dinner
7pm Visit Oakland Karaoke
7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
7:30pm The Mercury News The Founding of the World Student Dance Performance
Thursday 11/9
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
3pm Oakland Public Library It's DiNovember Time!
4pm FunCheap Open Bike Shop Hours at The Crucible (Oakland)
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @North
6pm The Mercury News Instant Band Night 23: YOU
7pm Eventbrite The Ruckus and Rumpus Revival
7pm FunCheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy
9pm The Mercury News Anime Expo Cinema Nights
Simone Spotlight | What to do with all the Halloween Candy?
Too much Halloween candy? Don't let it go to waste! Share with friends, donate to a local charity, or get creative with fun recipes. Don't forget to save some for those sweet cravings!
What to do with all the Halloween Candy?
October 30th
Here are some great options to consider when deciding on what to do with all the Halloween candy. Below are some ways for you to use the candy that won’t affect your waistline.
Use Halloween Candy in Baking Holiday Treats
It’s not hard to end up with tons of leftover candy by the end of Halloween. We’re all about that sugar rush in October, but as the weeks after the spooky holiday go by, we get less and less interested in our candy stash.
One thing to do with leftover candy is to turn it into desserts and treats for the holidays that come after Halloween. Need a sweet treat for Thanksgiving?
Great recipes to repurpose your Halloween candy are:
Turkey Cupcakes - Are you stuck with candy corn and don’t know what to do? This recipe will use your leftover Reese's Pieces cups, Candy Corn, Malt Balls and more for a great Thanksgiving dessert.
Twix Cheesecake Pie - Have an abundance of Twixes? Here is a great recipe that will be the perfect dessert after your turkey dinner.
Butterfinger Cookies - Don’t know what to do with those Butterfingers? Here is a great recipe to turn those candy bars into an after dinner dessert for your family.
Loaded Candy Bar Popcorn - Do you have lots of different candy? Not a problem! Here is a recipe to turn all your candy into a treat that you can enjoy at any time, not just the holiday.
Donate Halloween Candy 2023
If you’re tired of candy and just want to get rid of it all, before you throw it away, check out the organizations below which will gladly accept candy donations — for a good cause!
Run by Soldier’s Angels, this program allows you to send sweets to military service members. Kids can earn buyback prizes, and you can get a tax deductible receipt for your donation.
This group partners with businesses such as dentists offices to get extra candy out of the hands of your little ones in exchange for healthy items such as toothbrushes, hygiene kits and coupons. Use the zip code search to find a buyback location in your area.
This organization is ready to receive your candy donations — they distribute candy on Halloween, Christmas and Easter to troops that are missing the festivities while away from home regardless of where they are stationed. Any candy donations can be sent to Operation Shoebox at: 8360 East Highway 25, Belleview, FL 34420.
4. Ronald McDonald House Charities
Call your local chapter to find out rules on bringing your unopened Halloween candy for severely sick children and their families to enjoy. While your kids are out trick-or-treating, these families will appreciate the taste of the holiday being delivered to them while they are in need.
Other options for candy donation include calling your local food pantry, homeless shelter or nursing home to see if they accept Halloween candy.
Freeze Your Candy
Lastly if you don’t want to bake it or donate it, a great option is to freeze your candy for a later time. Store it in your freezer, you and your family can eat it slowly throughout the year whenever a sweet tooth strikes.
The Simone Koga Group hopes you have a lovely and safe Holiday Season!
East Bay Weekly Events
Experience the spooktacular joy at Halloween Family Fest 2023! 🎃👻
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Check this out 👀⬇️
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
october 27-november 2
Experience the spooktacular joy at Halloween Family Fest 2023! 🎃👻
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Check this out 👀⬇️
Friday 10/27
9AM Oakland Chamber of Commerce Inside Oakland w/ District Attorney Pamela Y. Price
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Visit Oakland Halloween Jam at Fairyland
10am The Mercury News Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland
10am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
10am Alameda County Fair HARVEST FESTIVAL GENERAL PARKING
10am Berkeley Public Library Día de los Muertos Community Altar @THP South
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm 510families Spooktacular Stroll Trick or Treat
12pm Drake’s Brewing HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT THE BARN
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
2pm Oakland Public Library Teen Party @Main TeenZone (of Terror)
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm 510families Berkeley Halloween Hootenanny
3pm 510families Eden Night
4pm 510families Lafayette Trick or Treat Street
4pm Oakland Public Library Día de los Muertos
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA: SAMBAFUNK! WITH KING THEO OGUM
6:30pm The Mercury News Movie Night at KANNA!
7pm The Mercury News Studio 23 Halloween Blacklight Art Show
7pm 510families Haunted Train at Ardenwood
7pm The Mercury News NAKA Dance Theater Presents Y Basta Ya! The Performance of the Performance
7pm Jack London Square LATIN NIGHT
7:15pm The Mercury News Big-screen ‘Barbie’ movie night coming to Oracle Park
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Eventbrite Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
9pm Eventbrite Queer Sabor: A Queer & Trans Afro-Latin Dance Party
10pm Eventbrite Trapxart Oakland: Halloween Costume & Fashion Party
Saturday 10/28
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
10am Visit Oakland Halloween Jam at Fairyland
10am 510families Annie’s Halloween Spooktacular Garden Event
10am 510families Halloween Land: Pumpkin Patch & Parade
10am The Mercury News Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland
10am Black Cultural Zone THE TOWN HARVEST: BUILDING BLACK POWER
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Alameda County Fair HARVEST FESTIVAL GENERAL PARKING
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Eventbrite Hella Plants Halloween Market!!!
11am Oakland Public Library Original Foods of Latin America
11:30am Visit Oakland OctoBOOer 2023 QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest
12pm Jack London Square HALLOWEEN SELFIE EXPERIENCE
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
1pm 510families Halloween Family Fest
2pm Oakland Public Library Mini Pumpkin Painting
2pm Oakland Public Library Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with Author Rev Valdez
2pm Eventbrite Black Panther Party Legacy City Tour
3pm Eventbrite Oakland Rooftop FrightFest: Spooky Afrobeats/Amapiano Halloween Day Party
3pm 510families Haunted House
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HALLOWEEN FULL MOON HIKE & SIP
7pm The Mercury News 16th Annual Berkeley Community Media Horror Film Fest-Evil
7pm Eventbrite Critical Hit! Live Stand Up Comedy
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm FunCheap Win Tix: “Cypress Hill” Haunted Hill Tour: Live at the Fox Theater (Oakland)
10pm FunCheap Alameda’s Halloween BlackLight Art Show (2023)
10pm Eventbrite 6th Annual 'FreakFest' Halloween Costume Bash! - Oakland
10:30pm Eventbrite HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT COSTUME CRUISE 2023
Sunday 10/29
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Drake’s Brewing SELF CARE SUNDAYS: BOOGIE OOGIE BASH
10am Visit Oakland Halloween Jam at Fairyland
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am 510families Colusa Circle Halloween Harvest Celebration
10am 510families Dia de los Muertos Festival
10am Alameda County Fair HARVEST FESTIVAL GENERAL PARKING
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10am Montclair Village Halloween Fun for Everyone!
10am Oakland Public Library Haunted History Bike Ride
11am 510families Rockridge Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating
11am Oakland Public Library College Avenue Halloween Parade
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
1pm Jack London Square HALLOWEEN DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FAMILY FUN FEST
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
3pm Black Cultural Zone TRUNK OR TREAT
3pm Eventbrite Rooftop Costume Party Halloween
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
8pm The Mercury News Musical Cafe Fall Showcase of New Musicals
9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters
Monday 10/30
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
4pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Story Time and Costume Parade @THP South
9pm Eventbrite MONDAYS AT ZANZI - Amapiano | Afrohouse | Afrobeats
Tuesday 10/31
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
10:30am 510families Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade
10:30am 510families Hikes for Tykes: Crown Beach
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12pm Oakland Public Library Elmhurst Halloween Movie Marathon!
2pm 510families Drop-In Halloween Dance Party
3pm Fourth Street TRICK OR TREAT & HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2023
3pm Montclair Village TBD Montclair Annual Halloween Parade
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Trick-or-Treat at the Library
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Movie For Teens @North
4pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Extravaganza @ Claremont
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
4pm Oakland Public Library Halloween Parade and Trick-Or-Treating!
5:30pm Drake’s Brewing DOGTOBER
7pm Jack London Square TRIVIA NIGHT
7pm Eventbrite Dark Hallow: Circus Variety Show, Immersive Experience & After Party
9pm Eventbrite HALLOWEEN NIGHT w/ DJs MIND MOTION, SLOWPOKE and LEXX JONEZ
Wednesday 11/1
All day Oakland Public Library IGM presents: Giant Board Games
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga
12pm Oakland Museum of California SPECIAL EDITION GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes
3pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm 510families Día de Muertos Celebration
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
Thursday 11/2
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
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5:30pm The Mercury News Family Game Night
7pm FunCheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
Simone Spotlight | Halloween in the East Bay
Wondering what to do for Halloween fun in the East Bay? Here is a list of great events taking place near you to enjoy with your family and make long lasting memories.
Do you want to trick-or-treat, enjoy a parade, face painting, a buffet, or swim with floating pumpkins? You can pick and choose or do it all!
We wish you the best Halloween this holiday season!
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East Bay Weekly Events
Join us for an unforgettable day of laughter and endless bouncing at Big Bounce House America!
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
october 20-october 26
Join us for an unforgettable day of laughter and endless bouncing at Big Bounce House America!
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Friday 10/20
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oakland Session 1
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am FunCheap 2023 “Friends of the Oakland Public Library” Fall Book Sale (Oct. 20-22)
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11:30am Jack London Square CHABLIS WINE FESTIVAL 2023
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
3pm Berkeley Public Library Urban Sketching @4th Street
4pm Berkeley Public Library In The Stax Music Series: Chris Waltz @Central
4:30pm City of Oakland Oakland Love Life Day Celebration 2023
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING LIVE BEATMAKING WITH SETI X
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
5pm Visit Oakland Oakland Love Life
5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate
6:30pm The Mercury News Movie Night at KANNA!
7pm FunCheap The Bay Area’s “Haunted Railroad” 2023 (Oct. 20-29)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
8pm Eventbrite Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
8pm Eventbrite Bad Art: Creative Misery Loves Comedy
9:45pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
Saturday 10/21
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
9am The Mercury News Tic Talk Bark Walk
9am FunCheap Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2023 in North Berkeley + Fall Bake Sale
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am Eventbrite Black Liberation Walking Tour
10am 510families Animal Discovery Zone Reopening
10am Berkeley Public Library Ballet and Books @Central CMR
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am 510families Family Halloween Day
10am 510families Sunol Heritage Festival
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am 510families Berkeley Harvest Festival
11am Berkeley Public Library Mindful Making @THP South
11am Jack London Square CANINE COMPANIONS' DOGFEST BAY AREA 2023
11am Jack London Square CHABLIS WINE FESTIVAL 2023
12pm Jack London Square HALLOWEEN SELFIE EXPERIENCE
12pm 510families Richmond Fall Festival
12pm Alameda County Fair DIWALI FESTIVAL GENERAL PARKING
1pm Eventbrite Vibes On Vibes Festival
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
4pm Eventbrite P-Lo presents the Very Good Food Tour - Oakland
7pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7pm FunCheap Win Tix: “Fortune Feimster: Live Laugh Love” Comedy Tour at Fox Theater (Oakland)
7pm Eventbrite Critical Hit! Live Stand Up Comedy
7:30pm Piedmont Center for the Arts Healing Muses 2nd Annual Benefit Concert & Silent Auction
7:30pm The Mercury News Dimensions Dance Theater 50th Anniversary Continues
9:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
10pm Eventbrite SATURDAY NIGHT VYBZ
Sunday 10/22
9am Alameda County Fair BIG BOUNCE HOUSE AMERICA GENERAL PARKING
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10:30am 510families Sunday Fun Day
11am Jack London Square CHABLIS WINE FESTIVAL 2023
11am Oakland Museum of California 29TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
11am Visit Oakland Baddies Brunch at Sobre Mesa
12pm 510families Fall Picnic
12pm The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST CHALK FESTIVAL AND HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR EVENT
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2:45pm Visit Oakland BANDALOOP Vertical Dance Performance
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
4pm The Mercury News AfterGlow Chorus Concert - Stand Up: Support Ukraine & Fight Antisemitism
6pm Visit Oakland Oakland Style Week: 50 Years of Hip-Hop
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
8pm Eventbrite Butter OAK
Monday 10/23
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
Tuesday 10/24
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay
2pm Berkeley Public Library Cal-o-Ween Crafts @West
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
7pm 510families BHS Jazz – Autumn Concerts
7pm Jack London Square TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday 10/25
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12:30pm The Good Life Mind, Body & Spirit: Medication Management
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6:30pm Berkeley Public Library Bike Camping in the East Bay @North
7pm Jack London Square KARAOKE
7pm 510families BHS Jazz – Autumn Concerts
Thursday 10/26
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time in the Park
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP
6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY: SKULLS AND SUNFLOWERS
7pm The Mercury News NAKA Dance Theater Presents Y Basta Ya! The Performance of the Performance
East Bay Weekly Events
Get ready for carnival games, delicious treats, and the perfect pumpkin picking experience at Harding Carnival & Pumpkin Patch.
Here is the list of fun local events, Eastbay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
october 13-october 19
Get ready for carnival games, delicious treats, and the perfect pumpkin picking experience at Harding Carnival & Pumpkin Patch.
Here is the list of fun local events, Eastbay!
Friday 10/13
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oakland Session 1
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am 510families Music & Movement
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am City of Oakland Resource + Care Fair
11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
4:30pm Oakland Museum of California FALL TEACHER NIGHT
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING HAVANA NIGHTS SF, PRESENTED BY RUMBACHÉ AND THE CALIDANCE!
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
6pm Eventbrite 12th Annual Autumn Lights Festival
6pm FunCheap Walnut Creek’s Annual Oktoberfest
6pm 510families Kids Zone at Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
7pm Jack London Square LATIN NIGHT
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm Eventbrite Food Pop-Up by Cat Allen w/ Filipino Food
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center LASER AFTER HOURS: FRIGHT LIGHT NIGHT
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
8pm Eventbrite LVRGRL @ The White Horse
8pm FunCheap “Spooked Live” Friday the 13th Live Storytelling (Oakland)
9pm Eventbrite Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center LASER AFTER HOURS: FRIGHT NIGHT LIGHT
9:45pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
Saturday 10/14
7:30am Chabot Space & Science Center ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE
7:30am Visit Oakland Annular Solar Eclipse
8:30am 510families Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
9am The Mercury News Freedom Farmers Market - Live Talent Show
9am The Mercury News A Conversation for Black Women - Building an Economic Action Plan
9am FunCheap Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2023 in North Berkeley + Fall Bake Sale (Oct. 1-31)
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am Berkeley Public Library Ballet and Books @Central CMR
10am Visit Oakland Life is Living Festival
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time @Downtown Berkeley Farmer's Market
10:30am The Mercury News Freight Fest
11am 510families Family Time
12pm 510families Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll
12pm The Mercury News JACK LONDON SQUARE HALLOWEEN SELFIE EXPERIENCES
12pm Oakland Museum of California MEMBER GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
12pm Jack London Square HALLOWEEN SELFIE EXPERIENCE
1pm The Mercury News Oakland Comedy Festival 2023
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
1:30pm 510families Family Nature Fun Hour at Crab Cove
2pm Drake’s Brewing SCARY SUGAR COOKIE DECORATING CLASS WITH EAST BAKED
2pm Oakland Public Library Kids Costume Swap!
2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting
3pm 510families Fish Feeding Viewing
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7pm Eventbrite Critical Hit! Live Stand Up Comedy
7pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
9:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
10pm Eventbrite Toasted Life R&B Vibe Lounge
Sunday 10/15
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am 510families Berkeley Bird Festival
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
11am 510families Harding Carnival & Pumpkin Patch
12pm The Mercury News Leave Your Mark | Popping 2nd Edition Dance Battle by TURFinc
12pm 510families Chalk Fest
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm 510families Fish Feeding Viewing
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
8pm Eventbrite Butter OAK
9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters
Monday 10/16
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Bananas Playgroup @THP South
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
7pm FunCheap Monday Night Blues (Oakland)
Tuesday 10/17
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
3pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP
7pm Jack London Square TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday 10/18
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North
11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
5:30pm Oakland Museum of California OAKLAND STYLE KICK-OFF: A TASTE OF STYLE
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Oakland Public Library Father Circle
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
7pm Jack London Square KARAOKE
7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
7:30pm The Mercury News ALIXIR DANCE | ecstatic dance
Thursday 10/19
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time in the Park
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
12pm Oakland Public Library Planting Wellness/Sembrando Bienestar
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
6pm Berkeley Public Library Family Movie Night @North
7pm FunCheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
October 2023 | Market Report
This month’s latest data, numbers and statistics on the East Bay real estate market. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Simone Koga Group we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Simone Spotlight | A Step by Step Process Guide to the Home Loan Process
Navigating the home loan process may seem daunting, but with the right information and preparation, it can be a manageable and rewarding experience.
With careful planning, you can achieve your homeownership goals and enjoy the benefits of having a place to call your own.
A Step by Step Process Guide to the
Home Loan Process
october 9th
Your 8-Step Guide To The Home Loan Process
Follow these 8 steps to get a mortgage loan and become a new homeowner.
1. Figure Out What You Can Afford
Before diving into the home loan process, take a close look at your financial situation:
Calculate your credit score.
Evaluate your current debts and monthly expenses.
Determine how much you can comfortably afford as a down payment.
Having a clear understanding of your financial standing will help you set realistic expectations and select the right loan option.
Using a home affordability calculator is another great way to learn how much house you can afford, further aiding your dream home search by knowing what is within reach financially.
2. Start Choosing A Lender and Get Preapproved For A Loan
Mortgage preapproval will show you how much a mortgage lender is willing to lend you for a loan. Mortgage lenders calculate this and your interest rate by assessing your income, credit history, credit report, assets, and credit score.
Keep in mind that preapproval will make you more attractive to home sellers and real estate agents since you’re already vetted and ready for the mortgage loan process.
3. Find Your Dream Home And Put In An Offer
Now it’s time to start looking for your dream home. Look at any homes you think could be the right fit and don’t be afraid to ask your real estate agent for help with the home buying journey. Once you find the perfect home for you, you’ll need to put in an offer. Along with putting in an offer, you will also submit your earnest money deposit to secure the offer on the home.
It’s important to note that during this process your credit will be pulled twice. It’s imperative that you maintain the same income, and credit lines throughout the transaction process. A change in income or credit could change your debt-to-income ratio and derail your home buying timeline or even possibly prevent you from moving forward with your home purchase.
4. Finalize Your Choice For Your Mortgage Lender
Once your offer is accepted on a new home, you can move forward and choose a mortgage lender. It’s best practice to shop around with at least a couple of different lenders to find the best interest rates and fees for your loan.
Keep in mind that your interest rate depends on your mortgage application and the type of loan you are applying for. There are various home loan options available, including:
Conventional Loans: Typically require a 20% down payment, but some lenders accept less.
FHA Loans: Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans require lower down payments and are more accessible to borrowers with lower credit scores.
VA Loans: Exclusive to eligible veterans and military personnel, these loans often require no down payment.
USDA Loans: Designed for rural areas and offer no-down-payment options for eligible buyers.
Select the loan type that aligns with your financial situation and homeownership goals.
5. Submit Your Mortgage Application
After you’ve selected what mortgage lender you’re going to work with, it’s time to completely fill out a mortgage application. Once you’ve submitted all of the necessary documents to complete your application, you’ll get a loan estimate in a couple of days that will disclose the terms, rates, and fees of your home loan.
Lenders require specific documents to process your loan application, including:
W-2s or tax returns
Pay stubs
Bank statements
ID and social security number
Proof of assets
Employment history
Having these documents ready will speed up the loan approval process.
6. Go Through Mortgage Underwriting
Once your application is submitted, the lender will:
Verify your financial information.
Appraise the property.
Review your credit history.
This step ensures you meet all the lender's requirements and guidelines.
Once verification is complete, you’ll receive final approval on your loan application. For the borrower, this process is more of a waiting period as they are usually not needed unless the lender has any specific questions or needs any additional documents.
7. Prepare Your Down Payment And Closing Costs
Now you’re inching closer to the finish line, this is where down payments and closing costs come into play. You’ll need to provide the down payment for the property, payment for the closing costs agreed upon as well as proof of homeowners insurance. This information can be found in the closing disclosure which you will receive after mortgage underwriting has been completed. It’s important for you to understand these closing documents and be financially prepared in order to finish the mortgage loan process.
8. Close On Your New Home
The final step to complete is to attend your closing day meeting and officially become a homeowner. At your closing, you’ll sign all necessary documents and ask any questions you have regarding the sale or the property itself. This meeting will be conducted with the closing attorney or a title company usually in person, but e-closings are also available. Once everything is signed and handed over, you’ll receive the keys to your property and you’ll officially be able to move into your new home.
East Bay Weekly Events
Experience a magical night filled with stunning displays and enchanting art installations at the Autumn Lights Festival.
Here are the local events that you can attend this week.
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Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
october 6-october 12
Experience a magical night filled with stunning displays and enchanting art installations at the Autumn Lights Festival.
Here are the local events that you can attend this week.
Check this out 👀⬇️
Friday 10/6
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm Alameda County Fair CAPITAL SHOWCASE- FALL SHOW GENERAL PARKING
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm The Mercury News FoodieLand
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Galaxy Slime make and play for kids @ the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
5pm Oakland Museum of California Friday Nights at OMCA in Celebration of Por el Pueblo with Let’s Lab and AstraLogik
5pm Drake’s Brewing FIRST FRIDAY
5pm 510families Oakland First Fridays: Family-friendly Street Party
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival
5:30pm 510families 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
5:30pm The Mercury News Piedmont Center for the Arts Artisanal Beer Festival
5:30pm Visit Oakland Armenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: LIGHT & DARK
6pm Drake’s Brewing DOGTOBER
7pm The Mercury News 14th Annual Fist Up Film Festival
7pm 510families Movie Under the Stars: Puss In Boots
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:05pm Alameda County Fair PIRATES OF EMERSON GENERAL PARKING
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
8pm 510families Summer Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros Movie
9:45pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
Saturday 10/7
9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Drake’s Brewing CRAFTS & DRAFTS
10am The Mercury News Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow and Indian Market
10am Alameda County Fair CAPITAL SHOWCASE- FALL SHOW GENERAL PARKING
10am Berkeley Public Library Ballet and Books @Central CMR
10am Berkeley Public Library Woodworking Essentials For Kids: Imagine It? Build It!
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time @Downtown Berkeley Farmer's Market
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
11am FunCheap 37th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition (Oct. 7-29)
12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
12pm Oakland Public Library Lakeview Chess Club
12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO
12pm Jack London Square HALLOWEEN SELFIE EXPERIENCE
12pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Corks, Forks, Rhythm & Brews
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
1pm Eventbrite FLEET WEEK CRUISE AIR SHOW FEAT THE BLUE ANGELS
2pm Eventbrite Up In Smoke Brunch & Day Party
2pm Oakland Public Library The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show
2pm Berkeley Public Library Benvenue Beats: Ritmos Latinos
3pm Eventbrite The Art of Storytellin' - Outkast Tribute / Celebration - DAY PARTY
4pm Oakland Museum of California POR EL PUEBLO: THE LEGACY AND INFLUENCE OF MALAQUÍAS MONTOYA OPENING CELEBRATION
6:30pm 510families Movies in the Park | Monsters University
7pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7:05pm Alameda County Fair PIRATES OF EMERSON GENERAL PARKING
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
10pm Eventbrite AFRO RAVE feat Fully Focus (live from Kenya) presented by Afrobeats Oakland
Sunday 10/8
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10am Alameda County Fair CAPITAL SHOWCASE- FALL SHOW GENERAL PARKING
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
11am The Mercury News JACK LONDON SQUARE INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO A WEEKLY OPEN-AIR MARKET
1pm Oakland Public Library Rock Paper Scissors Collective’s Community Art Workshop Series
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2pm The Mercury News Tea Tasting,Blending and Cheese Pairing
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
4pm Eventbrite SUNDAZE OAKLAND
4pm Eventbrite Rooftop Day Party + 49ers vs Cowboys Watch Party
5pm The Mercury News 6th Annual Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner
7pm Comedy Oakland Thalia Comedy Tour At Comedy Oakland
7:05pm Alameda County Fair PIRATES OF EMERSON GENERAL PARKING
Monday 10/9
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Oakland Public Library Family Paths
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
7pm FunCheap Monday Night Blues (Oakland)
Tuesday 10/10
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Berkeley Public Library Need Medical Care? @Central
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
3pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
7pm Jack London Square TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday 10/11
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am Jack London Square BLOOD DRIVE
1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone
2pm Oakland Public Library Teen DJ Radio Hour
2pm Oakland Public Library Pumpkin Painting
4pm Berkeley Public Library Family Yoga Storytime @THP South
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing GATHER STUDIO & EVENTS: SUCCULENT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP
7pm Jack London Square KARAOKE
Thursday 10/12
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @North
6pm Eventbrite 12th Annual Autumn Lights Festival
8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy
Simone Spotlight | Home Buying Process
So you want to buy a house? The process may seem daunting, but the truth is that when you have clarity on how to achieve your goals, achieving them no longer seems like an insurmountable task.
Today’s blog breaks down the home buying process into simple steps to help you plan and execute it.
Home Buying Process
october 2nd
The Homebuying Process
So you want to buy a house? The process may seem daunting, but the truth is that when you have clarity on how to achieve your goals, achieving them no longer seems like an insurmountable task.
Today’s blog breaks down the home buying process into simple steps to help you plan and execute it.
Before solidifying your plan there are a few things you may want to consider.
Will you be financing or are you buying all cash? This makes a difference in the process.
If you need or want a loan, you will want to sit down with a mortgage lender to get pre approved and go over the different types of mortgage available to you.
You do not need to buy a home at the maximum amount you have been pre approved for, consider what your mortgage payments will be and the lifestyle you want to have.
Steps to buying a home:
Representation
Once you have your pre approval, you will want to meet with real estate agents and hire a buyer’s agent to represent you. Hiring a buyer’s agent costs you nothing and you want someone in your corner to help you with the process.
Priority List
It is important to have realistic expectations when buying a property. We all have a wishlist, but we may not get all of the things on our list, that is why it’s important to have a priority’s list. What features must the house have for you to buy it? What are attributes that would be nice to have, but you can live without? It’s important for you to tell your real estate agent what matters to you so they can find homes for you with those features.
Find Your Home
Once you have sat down with your real estate agent they will create an online search that will send you emails with properties that match your criteria. You can see the properties with your agent or go to the open house. The most important thing to remember is that in a seller’s market there are more buyers than properties available. Therefore you should look at the list of homes and see the ones you like best first.
Submit an offer
Once you find the home you like, have your agent write up an offer. At the stage you
want to lean in on the expertise of your agent and consider the price, and terms that
they think will best help you get the property under contract. Their knowledge of
comparable sales, negotiations and relationships with agents is an asset to you, and
is essential during the offer process.
Offers will have one of 3 results. The offer will be accepted, rejected or countered. If
your offer is accepted then you move on to the next step. If it’s rejected your agent
can find out why it’s rejected and you can try to renegotiate or move on. If your offer
is countered, have your agent negotiate on your behalf until you arrive at terms that
both you and the seller agree on.
Once your Offer is accepted and you are Under Contract
This is when the ticking clock begins. You have deadlines that you have to meet or
you will need to extend which could have an impact on your closing date.
You want your real estate agent to schedule a home inspection as soon as possible,
even though you are given an allotted time, it’s best to do it sooner rather than later.
Once you get the home inspection report back you may want to negotiate with the
seller depending on what items come up.
Purchase and Sale
Once you are happy with the negotiations after the home inspection you move on to the purchase and sale agreement. At this stage the mortgage lender will work with you to apply for the actual loan of the property. They will need financial documents from you to submit the loan to underwriting and a home appraisal will be conducted before the loan is approved. Once the home is approved you are ready for closing.
Closing
Once the loan is approved, everyone typically comes to the signing table to sign the contracts, the final payments are made and you will receive your keys.
Note that buying a home requires a team. It typically consists of you, the buyer, your real estate agent, your mortgage lender and your attorney. Other notable people in this process are home inspectors, and home insurance representatives.
If you have any questions on this process feel free to contact our team!
You can read more about Simone’s process and schedule and send her a message by clicking on this link.
East Bay Weekly Events
Raise a glass to good times and the vibrant Oakland community. Cheers to Oaktoberfest!
Here are some highlights to look forward to.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
SEPTEMBER 29- october 5
Raise a glass to good times and the vibrant Oakland community. Cheers to Oaktoberfest!
Here are some highlights to look forward to.
Friday 09/29
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW GENERAL PARKING
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library Science In September
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA WITH ESOTÉRICA TROPICAL
5pm Visit Oakland Oktoberfest with Live Music by Polkagiest West
5pm FunCheap “Alameda Point” Filipino Night Market
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
5pm FunCheap “Planktoberfest” German Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FULL MOON HIKE & SIP
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:05pm Alameda County Fair PIRATES OF EMERSON GENERAL PARKING
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
8pm Eventbrite The Walkmen at Fox Theater - Oakland
9pm The Mercury News ALL JAMMIES, NO WHAMMIES with MILES MEDINA, RCADE, AUX CORD & ANYOOWOPS
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
9:45pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
Saturday 09/30
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
9:30am Oakland Public Library Hoover Branch Feasibility Study Elementary and Middle School Workshops
10am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW GENERAL PARKING
10am Eventbrite HARAJUKU! The Bay's Cutest Marketplace
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
11am The Mercury News 8th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival
11am Eventbrite Oaktoberfest in the Dimond 2023
11am Drake’s Brewing OAKTOBERFEST
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
12pm Eventbrite Hella Plants Market Oakland !!!
2pm Fourth Street DANCE! LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
2pm Eventbrite TOWN VIBEZ OAKLAND DAY PARTY
2pm Oakland Public Library Celebrating MFEI’s 50th Anniversary -Curator’s Talk and Tour
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm 510families Movies in the Park | Lightyear
7pm 510families Movies in the Park: Disney Nature – Wings of Life
7:05pm Alameda County Fair PIRATES OF EMERSON GENERAL PARKING
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm The Mercury News African Sabar Dance Party
10pm The Mercury News PANGEA SOUND! 2 YEAR ANV TOUR w/ Falcons + More
Sunday 10/01
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW GENERAL PARKING
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10am Eventbrite Oaktoberfest in the Dimond 2023
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am Drake’s Brewing OAKTOBERFEST
11am The Mercury News Universal Drumming Series
11am Oakland Museum of California FIRST SUNDAYS
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2:30pm Eventbrite Skate the Town: Kickoff Event
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm 510families Fish Feeding Viewing
3pm Eventbrite From Pain to Purpose: Healing through Gospel Featuring Fred Hammond
8pm Visit Oakland BITE ME: Live Comedy, Cheap Drinks, Free Prizes at the Blind Tiger
9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters
Monday 10/02
All day Oakland Public Library Sister Love: Celebrating the Women of the Black Panther Party
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
Tuesday 10/03
All day Oakland Public Library Dr. Marcus Foster: Making Oakland Schools Work
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Series
1pm The Mercury News Great Art on Screen Presents: TITIAN: THE EMPIRE OF COLOR
3pm Berkeley Public Library Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Film Club @West: Train to Busan
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Loud in the Library: Queeraoke @Central TR
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP
6:15pm Oakland Public Library Tending Your Grief: Group Counseling
Wednesday 10/04
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga
12pm Oakland Museum of California SPECIAL EDITION GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
12pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
4pm Oakland Public Library City Team Food Giveaway
5pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mixer
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Oakland Public Library Father Circle
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
Thursday 10/05
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am The Good Life Stress Busters!
10am Oakland Zoo Boo at the Zoo
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Oakland Museum of California MEMBER PREVIEW: POR EL PUEBLO: THE LEGACY AND INFLUENCE OF MALAQUÍAS MONTOYA
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5:30pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oakland Orientation
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @West
6:30pm Berkeley Public Library Pajama Story Time @North
7pm Montclair Village Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting
7pm The Mercury News Celebrating Fil-Am History Month with The Sampaguitas and Friends
8pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
Simone Spotlight | Ways to Support Cancer Awareness
It only takes one person to make a difference. One kindness. One selfless act. You can be the beacon of hope in someone else’s life. During October spread Breast Cancer Awareness and support the millions of people being affected by this terrible disease!
Ways to Support Cancer Awareness
SEPTEMBER 25th
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign to increase awareness and promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a disease that affects both men and women and is among the most common cancers. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Next year, new breast cancer diagnoses are expected to number more than 200,000 for women and more than 2,000 for men.
Early detection provides the best chance of successful treatment and cure. Over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors are alive today thanks to screening, detection, and treatment advances.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Early detection is key. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), helps low-income, uninsured, and under-served women gain access to lifesaving screening services for early detection of breast and cervical cancers. This program provides clinical breast examinations, mammograms, and Pap tests for participants as well as diagnostic testing for women whose screening outcome is abnormal. Women aged 40 and above should talk to their doctors about when and how often to get a mammogram. To find free and low-cost screenings near you, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to use their interactive map.
What steps can you take to improve your chances of staying breast cancer free?
There are many steps you and your loved ones can take to improve your chances of staying healthy:
Conduct monthly self-exams. In addition to medical screenings, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and many medical professionals recommend a monthly self-exam. To learn how to do a breast self-exam, check out this self-exam guide offered by NationalBreastCancer.org.
Quit smoking. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), smoking is a significant risk factor for breast and many other types of cancer. Non-smokers are at lower risk than smokers regardless of your age or how long you have been a smoker.
Exercise more. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can also lower your risk factors.
How Can you create breast cancer awareness?
Spread the news: mammograms save lives
Remind your loved ones to get regular mammograms. These breast screenings detect issues early, when they’re easiest to treat.
According to the American Cancer Society, women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year, while those 55 and older can switch to every 2 years or continue yearly screenings. Women at higher risk of breast cancer should start getting mammograms before age 45.
Raise awareness about risk factors
Be in the know. According to the American Cancer Society, risk factors that increase your chances of breast cancer include obesity, lack of physical activity, drinking alcohol, family history of breast cancer, hormone therapy after menopause, and the presence of other breast conditions.
Share survivor stories
Honor and tell the stories of women who have fought and survived breast cancer. Have you or a family member fought this disease? Inspire others by writing a column in your local newspaper, sharing inspiring stories on Facebook or adding a photo of your Hope Journey on the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s webpage.
Become an ambassador
Sign up to be a Community Ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Spread awareness and hope in your local community.
Push local, state and federal legislators to fund breast cancer research and awareness programs. Consider becoming a Policy Advocate for Susan G. Komen.
Take part in national, regional and local fundraising events
These events raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Volunteer for, participate in or donate to a local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Support Memorial Health System’s annual celebration of “Super Survivors” at its Be Aware Women’s Fair.
Can’t find an event? Start your own fundraiser, with help from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Raise awareness of helpful resources, care services and support groups
Many local entities – everything from hospitals to churches to employee groups – offer resources and support for women fighting breast cancer. Spread the word about their presence.
Even small actions help
Post and share information about breast cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Most Importantly
Be there. Give unending love and support to friends and family members living with breast cancer. And not just this month, but every day of the year.
Want to donate?
If you would like to take action, you could make a donation to one of the following organizations:
National Breast Cancer Foundation
National Breast Cancer Coalition
East Bay Weekly Events
Join us under the stars for a magical evening with Matilda at Movies in the Park!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
SEPTEMBER 22- SEPTEMBER 28
Join us under the stars for a magical evening with Matilda at Movies in the Park!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 09/22
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Inside Oakland with the Honorable Carroll Fife
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
12pm Visit Oakland 7th Street’s Secret Sauce: Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library Science In September
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA LA MEZCLA PRESENTS CONVIVENCIA
6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Tigers
7pm Visit Oakland Latin Night
7pm 510families Dive-In Movie: Finding Nemo (RSVP)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:15pm 510families Movies in the Park: Matilda
7:15pm 510families Movies in the Park: The War with Grandpa
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
Saturday 09/23
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am Oakland Museum of California CREEK TO BAY DAY: BEAUTIFY SAUSAL CREEK
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am 510families Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Fourth Street END OF SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE & HEAD WEST MARKETPLACE 2023
10:30am 510families Outdoor Family Storytime
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
2pm Eventbrite Wine Tasting at Côte West - Oakland's Favorite Winery!
3pm Eventbrite Afrobeats Block Party
3pm 510families Fish Feeding Viewing
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
5pm 510families Roller Disco Party
7pm Jack London Square "FORGET ME NOT" ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS EVENT
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Visit Oakland B:L:E:N:D - Acoustic Oakland Concert Series
8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
10pm Eventbrite TrapSoul Saturday @ First Edition
Sunday 09/24
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
8am 510families Mare Island PedalFest: Lap of the Shipyard
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
10am 510families Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
10am Eventbrite Yoga at Almanac Beer Co.
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market
11am Visit Oakland Oakland Temescal Tastes
11am 510families Piedmont Harvest Festival
1pm Eventbrite Sunday BLISS Season Closer w/ TONY TOUCH (Funkbox)
1pm Visit Oakland Walk, Wine and Dine
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
1:07pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Tigers
2pm Eventbrite Wine Tasting at Côte West - Oakland's Favorite Winery!
6pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Monday 09/25
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
Tuesday 09/26
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Wednesday 09/27
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
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
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
12pm Visit Oakland 30 Minute: Virtual Wellness Wednesday Workshops
12:30pm The Good Life Mind, Body & Spirit: Leukemia & Lymphoma Prevention & Care
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
5:30pm Visit Oakland Stags' Leap Wine Dinner at Lake Chalet
6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7pm 510families Fall Concert Series: Vibes at The Veranda
7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays
Thursday 09/28
All day Jack London Square BEE'S KNEES WEEK 2023
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am Oakland Zoo Healthy Living Festival
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Jack London Square MEMORY PUZZLE DRIVE
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Seed Saving Workshop
6pm Drake’s Brewing KING TRIVIA
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
Simone Spotlight | What it costs to Sell a Home in the East Bay
In today’s blog, we go over the six categories of expenses when selling your home and specifically which costs are handled by the seller, in that way, you can get an idea of how much it could cost to sell your home.
What it costs to Sell a Home in the East Bay
SEPTEMBER 18th
In today’s blog, we provide an outline of the seller closing costs in California.
These costs can be broken down into six categories:
Real estate commissions
Escrow fees
Title insurance
County transfer taxes
City transfer taxes
Miscellaneous items
Some of these closing costs are based on the county and city you live in.
California real estate commission
When you sell your home, you’ll pay a commission to your agent and the buyer’s agent. These will be a chunk of your closing costs.
The average total commission most home sellers pay in California is five to six percent of the final selling price (sometimes less for higher-priced homes).
However real estate commissions are negotiable, you may decide to pay a lower real estate commission by hiring a:
Discount brokerage
Flat fee company
Selling without a Realtor
Negotiating lower real estate commissions
Note that when paying a lower commission you may sacrifice one or more of these from your agent:
Service
Experience
Marketing
Negotiating
Looking out for your best interests
As a seller it is in your best interest to hire a great agent, that should be a priority and not who will work for the lowest commission. Ultimately, you get what you pay for.
Escrow fees In California
Depending on which county you’re in, you may or may not have to pay this. Each county has a preset “standard” for determining if the buyer or seller pays for this. In Alameda the Buyer pays this cost, not the Seller.
What is title insurance?
Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects the buyer from a financial loss due to defects on the title. An example of this is someone claiming ownership of the property after it is sold.
Unlike escrow fees, there isn’t a set calculation to determine the cost of title insurance.
We’ve found that title companies in California usually charge around the same price. To get an idea of what this is, take the sale price and multiply it by .00225.
You can use this free calculator.
The Buyer not Seller pays for this cost.
California transfer tax
Part of the closing costs for a seller in California is city and county transfer taxes. These are also referred to as “documentary transfer taxes”.
County transfer taxes
Every county in California has a transfer tax.
The cost of the county transfer tax in California is $1.10 for every $1,000 of the sale price, except for San Francisco County.
In Alameda, the Seller pays the Transfer Tax, not the Buyer.
Miscellaneous Fees
You might see several miscellaneous fees itemized on your settlement statement.
Some of these include the following:
Recording fee
Notary fee
HOA fee (if the property has an HOA)
Any reports and/or inspections (including home inspection fees) that are not paid upfront
These aren’t necessarily costs, but they are itemized with your closing costs on your final settlement statement.
To Recap: How much are seller closing costs in California?
Real estate commissions = 5% (can be higher or lower)
Escrow fees = $2.00 for every $1,000 of the final sale price + $250
Title insurance = sale price x .00225%
County transfer tax = $1.10 for every $1,000 of the final sale price
City transfer tax = the costs depend on the city you live in
Miscellaneous items = varies for each transaction
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the Simone Koga Group.
East Bay Weekly Events
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of fluffy butts and adorable wiggles at Corgi Con Bay Area 2023!
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
SEPTEMBER 15- SEPTEMBER 21
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of fluffy butts and adorable wiggles at Corgi Con Bay Area 2023!
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Friday 09/15
8am Piedmont Center for the Arts 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Series II
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm The Mercury News Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ KING
3pm Oakland Public Library Science In September
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA WITH STEWIE G. & COASTAL POMO DANCERS
6pm Black Cultural Zone SALSA ‘N’ SKATE
6:30pm Eventbrite Open Mic: The Poetry Lounge
6:30 510families Starlight Movies in the Park: Top Gun: Maverick
6:40pm Visit Oakland Athletics vs. Padres (Latin Music Fireworks Show)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:30pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland Live Standup Comedy Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm The Mercury News Comedy Oakland LIVE
7:30pm The Mercury News Ed Sheeran: - Tour
Saturday 09/16
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
8am Alameda County Fair 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Series II
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am The Mercury News La Flor: A Night of Cumbia, Reggaeton & Anthems
10am Alameda County Fair CORGI CON TICKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am FunCheap “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2023 (Alameda County Fairgrounds)
12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
1pm Berkeley Public Library Cool Season Planting @North
1pm Berkeley Public Library Herencia Guantanamera Haiti @West
2pm Berkeley Public Library A Rising Tide a look at Homelessness in Alameda County, Ca @THPS South Branch
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
3pm Oakland Public Library Seed Saving Workshop
4pm Eventbrite TrapSoul Saturday - Outdoor Summer Block Party
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
6pm Oakland Museum of California GOOD MEDICINE: A NIGHT OF LIVE NATIVE STAND-UP
7pm Eventbrite Through the Looking Glass: An Evening with SPELLLING & Friends
7pm Visit Oakland A Night In with OACC: Games. Bites. Drinks. Friends.
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm The Mercury News ALAMEDA LANDING TO HOST FREE SHOWING OF ‘MATILDA’
Sunday 09/17
8am Piedmont Center for the Arts 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Series II
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET
11am Eventbrite AfroComicCon / Art & Soul Oakland 2023
12pm The Mercury News Alameda's 6th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ
1pm Oakland Museum of California VIBRATIONS OF AWESOMENESS: FILMS & FASHION
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
Monday 09/18
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
Tuesday 09/19
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Walk the Lake
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP
8:30pm FunCheap $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Wednesday 09/20
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
Thursday 09/21
9am Jack London Square LITTLE FREE PUZZLE LIBRARY
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SPACE SPRAY PAINT & SIP: SUPERNOVA
6pm Berkeley Public Library Family Movie Night @North
6:30pm Eventbrite The Oaklandside Culture Makers
7pm Funcheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
Market Report | September 2023
Check out this month’s market report for the latest data, real estate statistics, numbers and trends in the East Bay.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Simone Koga Group, we are happy to answer any of your questions!
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Simone Spotlight | Preparing to Plant Your Fall Garden
Fall starts Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the same day as the Autumn Equinox. This is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the colder months.
This Monday’s blog goes over a list of what to do to prepare your garden and what to plant in the September, October, November, and December months.
Preparing to Plant Your Fall Garden
SEPTEMBER 11th
Fall starts Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the same day as the Autumn Equinox. This is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the colder months. Here is a list of what to do to prepare your garden and what to plant in the September, October, November, and December months.
1. Shop for Bulbs
Although it won’t be time to plant bulbs until late-October through mid-December, you’ll want to order your bulbs this month to avoid missing out on the best ones that often sell out. In many Northern California climates, some bulbs such as tulips may need to be chilled. You can chill bulbs by putting them in a refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks before planting or order pre-cooled bulbs. While you’re waiting to plant, store your bulbs in a cool, dark location that doesn’t have moisture.
2. Prepare for Fall Planting
If you haven’t started planting yet and your soil needs more nutrients, prepare your planting beds by adding compost or ready-to-use soil amendment. Spread the amendment over your existing soil at a depth of 1 to 3 inches. If you’ve been adding compost consistently throughout the year, just top dress around plants. It’s also a good idea to loosen compacted soil using a broad fork. This technique preserves the plant roots and soil biology while breaking up compacted soil (allowing air and water to penetrate further into the soil).
3. Plant New Garden Beds
September through the end of fall is the best time to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Fall’s conditions provide plants with the ideal growing environment—cooler, but still warm temperatures and extra moisture from rain. It’s especially important to get flowering shrubs such as lilacs, camellias, rhododendrons, viburnums, hydrangeas, and roses off to a good start, so they should be planted in September.
Some of the best trees to plant include patio trees such as Japanese maples, crape myrtles, dogwoods, maples, redbuds, and magnolias. California natives should be planted this month and you can continue through the fall. For ideas on which natives to plant visit the California Native Plant Society for more information. As you’re thinking about fall planting, a good place to get ideas or to see the mature size of plants you like is at botanic gardens.
4. Divide Hostas
If your hostas are overgrown for their space, you just want more around your garden, or they’re beginning to look crowded (which results in the center of the plant dying), then this is the time to divide them. In most regions in Northern California, September is a good time to divide hostas. To divide them, dig up the entire plant with a clean garden shovel or spade, trying to keep as many roots as possible intact. Place the plant and root ball on a tarp near the hole. Separate clumps and replant around your garden. Be sure to water new plants well. Learn more about growing and caring for hostas.
5. Continue Planting Cool-Season Crops
Once you’ve removed your summer crops, refresh beds with fertilizer and a fresh layer of compost. Fill your garden beds with cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, kale, peas, and carrots. You can also plant lettuce, mesclun, spinach, beet, and cauliflower.
6. Plant or Refresh Your Lawn
If you are looking to add a lawn to your garden, then September is your month. In more coastal climates, early in the month is ideal. In gardens that are farther inland, you can wait until late in the month once the temperatures cool. If you need more information on planting a lawn visit Toro's YardCare website which explains the different methods. To refresh an existing lawn consider dethatching manually with a specialized thatching rake or a motorized dethatcher. It’s also a good time to aerate lawns and fertilize using either a granular fertilizer or compost.
7. Plant Garlic
Homegrown, freshly eaten garlic has especially good flavor. Try growing one of the many varieties of garlic available to add a special flair to your dishes next summer . Order garlic bulbs from suppliers and divide the bulbs into individual cloves to plant them. Plant the cloves in well-draining, rich to medium soil at a depth of about 3 to 4 inches.
8. Grow Microgreens
Microgreens are packed with nutrients and make nice additions to salads and garnishes. A small greenhouse, hoop house, or cold frame are all great spots to grow microgreens as they do better when they are grown under controlled or more consistent conditions. They also need constant watering.
9. Plant Now
Stagger plantings of early, mid- and late varieties of camellias and you can have flowers from November through April (or even May!) If the temperatures are still high, plants where they are protected from bright light or leaves may be scalded by the sun.
Providing year-round interest, crape myrtles are very resilient, love the sun, and are extremely heat tolerant. When planting, dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the container. Stake if needed and water thoroughly after planting.
Plant shrub roses in a sunny to lightly shaded site with fertile, well-draining soil that stays evenly moist for best results. You can also plant in a container, make sure the pot is at least 15 to 20 inches in diameter and 18 to 24 inches deep, with adequate drainage.
East Bay Weekly Events
Create lifelong memories in nature with the ones you love.
#FamilyNatureAdventures
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
SEPTEMBER 08- SEPTEMBER 14
Create lifelong memories in nature with the ones you love.
#FamilyNatureAdventures
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Friday 09/08
All day FunCheap “Save the Bay” Bay Day Challenge on the SF Bay Trail (Sept. 8 – Oct. 7)
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm The Mercury News Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm Eventbrite FoodieLand - San Jose
3pm Visit Oakland Taylor Jay Happy Shopping Hour
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Science In September
4pm The Mercury News Tap Takeover Fridays at Tipsy Putt East Bay
5pm The Mercury News CORONATION 45 - TWISTED MASQUERADE
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA WITH GAMBIZI & DOS FOUR
5pm Eventbrite Food Pop-Up by Cat Allen w/ Filipino Food
5:45pm 510families Movie & Music Under the Stars: Shrek
6:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
6:30pm Visit Oakland Connecting the Work: American Born Chinese Episode Screening
7pm 510families Movie Under the Stars: Super Mario Bros
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
7:30pm 510families Movies in the Park: Vivo
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm The Mercury News Comedy Oakland LIVE
Saturday 09/09
2am Berkeley Public Library Ukulele Blues - Intro to Ukulele pt. 3
9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Drake’s Brewing 7TH ANNUAL BATTLESTAR CLASSIC
10am The Mercury News Battlestar Classic 7
10:30am Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES
12pm FunCheap Oakland’s Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Family Fest 2023
12pm Drake’s Brewing YAPPY HOUR
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOURS
2pm Eventbrite We The Medicine - Bi-Weekly World Meditation
2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
6:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7pm 510families Montclair Outdoor Cinema: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Visit Oakland B:L:E:N:D - Acoustic Oakland Concert Series
8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret
Sunday 09/10
10am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET
11am Visit Oakland Oakland Temescal Tastes
11am The Mercury News Universal Drumming Series
11am The Mercury News Sunday FUNDday at Tipsy Putt East Bay with Move For Hunger
12pm The Mercury News Drag Yourself to Brunch at the Alameda Comedy Club
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm Eventbrite "Come Meet A Black Person" Anti-Racism Virtual Series
4pm Eventbrite SUNDAZE OAKLAND
6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show
Monday 09/11
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm FunCheap 19th Annual “9/11 Truth Film Festival” at Grand Lake Theater (Oakland)
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
Tuesday 09/12
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
Wednesday 09/13
All Day The Mercury News Berkeley Dance Project 2022: Two films exploring the intersection of dance and technology
9am 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 Eventbrite BAY AREA In Person (IP) Diversity Career Fair 9/13/2023
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
2pm Oakland Public Library Lakeview Arts and Crafts
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Playdate in the Park @West
4pm The Mercury News College Night at Tipsy Putt
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing GATHER STUDIO & EVENTS: FALL WREATH WORKSHOP
7pm FunCheap Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
7:30pm Drake’s Brewing BARNFLIX: REMEMBER THE TITANS
8pm The Mercury News Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays
Thursday 09/14
8am Alameda County Fair 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Series II
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections
11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing
1pm The Mercury News Free Big Screen Classics
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
6pm The Mercury News Instant Band Night 22: WILD
6pm Drake’s Brewing KING TRIVIA
7pm FunCheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
7pm FunCheap East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2023 (Live at Bay Street)
8pm The Mercury News Comedy Oakland LIVE
11pm Eventbrite Lover's Paradise
Simone Spotlight | The East Bay Pumpkin Patches
It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin fun in all its splendor. Pumpkin picking, carving, hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie and so much more!
Get ready for the fall season with our updated list of pumpkin patches in the East Bay.
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East Bay Weekly Events
Don't miss out on the Lavagem procession's timeless tradition, where streets are washed with flowers and water, embodying renewal and solidarity.
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
SEPTEMBER 01- SEPTEMBER 07
Don't miss out on the Lavagem procession's timeless tradition, where streets are washed with flowers and water, embodying renewal and solidarity.
Here's the list of fun local events in the Eastbay!
Friday 09/01
All day Drake’s Brewing FIRST FRIDAY AT THE BARN
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm The Mercury News Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy
12pm The Mercury News RUTH TABANCAY: (UN)NATURAL ORDER
12pm The Mercury News Jo Ann Biagini: Botanical Imaginary
12pm The Mercury News 2023 Juried Exhibition: Within Sight or From Imagination
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
5pm FunCheap 2023 Official “Hiero Day” Festival Kick-off Party (Oakland)
5pm FunCheap “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival
5pm FunCheap FIRST FRIDAY
5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Fo'show Friday
6pm FunCheap Redwood City Music on the Square 2023
6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAYS: STELLAR ENDING, DEATH OF STARS
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2023
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
Saturday 09/02
All day Alameda County Fair 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
12pm Oakland Public Library A Tour of AAMLO
12pm Eventbrite The Fifth Annual Afrobeats at the Lake
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm FunCheap 2023 “Hiero on the Runway” Fashion Show (Oakland)
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm Eventbrite Toasted Life Labor Day Weekend Block Party
4pm FunCheap “Faeries of the Moonlight” Berkeley’s Summer Musical Theatre in the Park
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)
7pm The Mercury News Comedy Oakland LIVE
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret
9pm The Mercury News Rhythm & Perreo: Reggaeton, R&B and Hip Hop (OtebNSolrac)
Sunday 09/03
9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am FunCheap Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (Labor Day Weekend 2023)
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET
11am The Mercury News SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem Festival 2023
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2pm Eventbrite CREAM OF BEAT OAKLAND DAY PARTY - LABOR DAY WEEKEND EDITION
2pm The Mercury News Live Music in the Cellar! at Dashe Cellars
2pm Eventbrite Salsa by the Bay Sundays Summer Concert Series ft. Local Bands
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
6:30pm Eventbrite International Labour day wkd.
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
Monday 09/04
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
11am Visit Oakland Hiero Day 2023
2pm Eventbrite Bay Area Labor Day Yacht Groove: Afrobeats Cruise
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
6pm FunCheap “Faeries of the Moonlight” Berkeley’s Summer Musical Theatre in the Park (Labor Day)
7pm Eventbrite Oakland HellaFunny Comedy Show + 1/2 Off Oyster Night
Tuesday 09/05
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Series
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
6:45pm Drake’s Brewing SUNSET YOGA SESSIONS
Wednesday 09/06
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
4pm Oakland Public Library City Team Food Giveaway
6pm City of Oakland Personal Emergency Preparedness [PEP] Class
7pm Eventbrite "Comedy & Wings" Wednesday Nights / Oakland
8pm The Mercury News Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
Thursday 09/07
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
10am The Good Life Stress Busters!
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
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
8pm Comedy Oakland 47th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition
8pm The Mercury News Comedy Oakland LIVE