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Support Black-Owned Businesses in Temescal

The BID has created a list of black-owned businesses in Temescal. Be sure to support each business any way you can! View the list below or by visiting this link.  (more…)

Telegraph Repave Begins

Repave work on Telegraph Ave has started at 38th Street on the outside/Eastern lanes working Northbound.

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New and Expanding Businesses

Welcome these new businesses to the neighborhood along with Temescal favorites who have begun to reopen for takeout!

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Donate & Apply to Oakland Indie Alliance Repair Fund

Oakland Indie Alliance has created a repair fund for businesses whose storefronts have been damages. Donate to the repair fund to ensure the sustainability of the local small business community and apply to receive a grant.

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Repave Telegraph Construction Update

It has been determined that the Repave Telegraph construction is essential and will continue, under the extended and stricter Shelter in Place orders that were enacted starting April 1st.

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Virtual Fitness Classes Available

Support Temescal’s fitness businesses: take a virtual workout class! Many Temescal workout spots are offering virtual classes ranging from pilates to boxing! See the full list below. 

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HEAD WEST in Temescal postponed, Live + Local now streaming on IG

Live + Local Creative Chat series | Every day, Monday – Friday | 4pm & 5pm | on Instagram Live HERE

Based on current Federal, State and Local mandates to shelter in place through May, the HEAD WEST Marketplace planned for Temescal on April 11th has been cancelled. The inaugural HEAD WEST Marketplace in Temescal will therefore be Saturday, August 8th. In the meantime, HEAD WEST has announced a new At-Home Instagram Live Series, ‘LIVE + LOCAL‘, highlighting makers, designers, artists, and musicians.

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Temescal Street Fair Cancelled

In view of the public health crisis surrounding the coronavirus and in keeping with the continually evolving directives from state and local authorities, this year’s Temescal Street Fair originally scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2020 has been canceled. Please mark your calendars for our rescheduled 17th annual street fair which will take place on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

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Ways to support Temescal Businesses during COVID-19

Please support!

During these challenging times, the the Temescal Business Improvement District is asking our community to help support our local businesses, so that they can continue to offer thoughtfully-curated unique goods, services and of course delicious food for many years to come.

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HEAD WEST Marketplace at Temescal

Saturday, April 11 | 11am – 5pm | 4521 Telegraph Ave | FREE

HEAD WEST Marketplace is coming to Temescal! HEAD WEST is an outdoor marketplace of makers, merchants and mavericks. On Saturday April 11, shop from 50 local brands and small businesses with new handmade, eco-friendly, home sourced goods and found vintage.

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