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April 18, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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In The Neighborhood

Memorial Tabernacle, Oakland, Temescal

GOT LEMONS? Lemons are abundant and just existing on the trees in our community.

GOT BOOKS? Did you know March is National Reading Month? It is a month designated to motivate persons of all ages to read every day. And what’s better than reading together in community!

Join Sister Yolanda and the Memorial Tabernacle Church monthly for an afternoon of reading, arts & crafts, home projects, and STEM activities around lemons. Pick a few lemons off of your tree (if you have one) or ask your neighbor for some as you meet us for:

Lemons & Literacy

Reading Circles Literacy Games Home Projects STEM Activities

Third Saturdays in 2026

2:00PM – 3:30PM

April 18th ● May 16th ● June 20th ● July 18th ● August 15th ● September 19th

Sign-up for March 21st at https://LemonsandLiteracyMarch2026.eventbrite.com

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street (Corner of 58th St & Telegraph Avenue), Oakland, CA 94609

We look forward to being with you in community at the corner of 58th Street and Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland. For this launch, we will convene in the front lawn of the fellowship hall. The weather is going to be perfect. Bring your blanket or lawn chair!

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12:30 PM - Porchfest

5:00 PM - Free Community Workshop: De-Escalation & Safety Training

2:00 PM - Lemons & Literacy

9:00 AM - Temescal Earth Day 2026

6:00 PM - RachelSimone x NIGHT MOVES

5:30 PM - The Annual Taste of Temescal

Porchfest

April 4, 2026

12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

In The Neighborhood

Oakland, Porch Fest, Temescal

Porchfest returns on Saturday, April 4th from 12:30-7PM! Catch free live performances with Unresolved, Eggcorn, Slow Coast, Louiza, Fielddress & Half Moon Fever. Porchfest is...

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Free Community Workshop: De-Escalation & Safety Training

April 14, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

TTBID Events

Free Community Workshop: De-Escalation & Safety Training Tuesday, April 14th 2026 5:00-6:30PM Beebe Memorial Cathedral | 3900 Telegraph Ave De-Escalation Training: Addressing Individuals Facing Mental Health &...

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Lemons & Literacy

April 18, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

In The Neighborhood

Memorial Tabernacle, Oakland, Temescal

GOT LEMONS? Lemons are abundant and just existing on the trees in our community. GOT BOOKS? Did you know March is National Reading Month? It is...

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Temescal Earth Day 2026

April 19, 2026

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Earth Day, Oakland, Temescal

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RachelSimone x NIGHT MOVES

April 24, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In The Neighborhood

Oakland, Temescal Alley, Temescal District, untitled vl 2

RachelSimone x NIGHT MOVES- Eventbrite RSVP UNTITLED vol.2 is excited to present a special interpretation by musician, essayist and poet, RachelSimone in response to the current exhibition, Night Moves....

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The Annual Taste of Temescal

April 29, 2026

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TTBID Events

Culinary Tour, Oakland, Oakland Food, Taste of Temescal

The Annual Taste of Temescal returns! This nationally recognized and thriving district offers tremendous diversity and award winning culinary destinations. You don't want to miss...

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