[VIDEO] Inspire Oakland 2013 x Mayor Jean Quan

INSPIRE is Oakland Digital’s workforce development program that provides professional development for community college and state-level students pursuing a career in the competitive graphic design job market.

Each year, Oakland Digital asks graphic design students to create a billboard design that conveys the question, “What about your city inspires you?” Three talented students will see their design featured on commercial billboards throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, receive paid internship opportunities, and learn the career-related tools needed to find appropriate employment.

FIRST (1st) PLACE: Ambrosia Shapiro – INSPIRE Oakland 2013

”For me, Oakland has been on a long winning streak in the contest for the best place to live in the Bay. The diversity and history of Oakland, not to mention the amazing architecture and huge artist population, inspire me everyday. Oakland is rich with culture: Over 100 dialects and languages are spoken in the city, and it’s the birthplace of the Black Panther movement.

I wanted to create a design that nods to that very important past while at the same time shows the fresh, new, and exciting place Oakland is today. Children’s Fairyland, Art Murmur, gondola rides on Lake Merritt, swimming in Lake Temescal, and farmer’s markets almost everyday of the week are just a few reasons why Oakland is the place to be.”

FIRST (1st) PLACE: Marilia Lobo – INSPIRE Berkeley 2013

”For my billboard art I tried to embrace all the elements that represent Berkeley to me; the bear is the California symbol, and also it’s the UC Berkeley mascot, he is with a megaphone because UC Berkeley was the stage where very important movements such as women rights and free speech took place in the 60’s.

The background’s boldness is to represent the present and retro kind of look for the past. It is colorful, because I have never seen a place that holds so much diversity in a positive way as Berkeley has. Berkeley is a colorful, creative and engaged melting pot; people who live there tend to make the difference in the society.

I’m studying animation (at Berkeley City College), but I graduated in Industrial Design, Visual Programming in Brazil, and I would be sooooo happy to get an internship with ODALC!”

View the Top 10 INSPIRE Oakland 2013 Student Designs

View the Top 5 INSPIRE Berkeley 2013 Student Designs

Learn more about Oakland Digital’s INSPIRE Program

Featuring fine furniture handmade in polished hardwoods, and Asian antiques rivaling the collections you have to pay to see in Asian Art museums, you should stop in just to soak in the fineness of the exquisitely curated collection.

A warm message from its founder, welcoming you and your friends and family to check in.

Rosewood House 44th Anniversary Sale
May 18th through June 16th, hours: 12pm to 6pm.
2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-7373

(original story at LoveOakland.com)

Linden Travel is a travel agent in Oakland, CA, located at 936A Clay Street between 9th St & 10th St. Linden Travel arranges travel for business or pleasure, among other services including flight / train / bus / hotel / resort reservations, discounts and travel packages. For more details about Linden Travel call (510) 763-7957.

Customer testimonial: “Excellent service! Mr. Lam tends to give very direct and personalized service. No matter what the time of day, Mr. Lam takes his time and helps to find the best prices. I tend to travel in and out of the country on a very regular basis, since re-locating to the States. I research the internet before going to see Mr. Lam… and he still finds me the best prices around. The other thing I would like to share is that he is so warm, open and caring about you as an individual, and that isn’t often come by these days!”

Located in Oakland Chinatown, Oakland City Trading Co is a wonderful family-owned business where you can purchase everything from Chinese newspapers, to hard-to-find movies & music, and even lotto tickets!

Oakland City Trading Co
321 9th St
Oakland, CA 94607
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown
(510) 893-5266

 OAKLAND HEAD START: The Department of Human Services builds strong communities by enriching the quality of life for individuals and families in Oakland.

We value diverse views and engage in open communication with our community partners. These communications are collaborative and creative, resulting in services that address the changing and emerging needs of the community.

 We look forward to hearing from you so we can better serve Oakland residents.

The Head Start Advisory Panel was created to assist the Oakland City Council in its governance role for the Head Start program and is composed of at least six members appointed by the City Council’s Life Enrichment Committee.

The Head Start Advisory Panel advises and provides recommendations to the City Council in key program areas such as:

• Program planning
• Needs of Head Start eligible families and how those needs can be addressed within the mandates of the program
• Program philosophy, multi-year goals and annual objectives
• Selection of new delegate agencies to operate part of the program

 Learn more about OAKLAND HEAD START:

Oakland Head Start
505 14^th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
510-238-3165

www.oaklandhumanservices.org

BeWell Chiropractic Clinic
Neurology • Orthopaedic • Clinical Nutrition

 Chiropractic is an overall way of looking at the human body. It’s based on the idea that the body is self-sustaining and self-healing. The body is in essence completely controlled by the brain through its connection via the spinal cord and the vast networks of nerves that make up the body. When this system is not functioning at its peak, the overall performance of the human body is lacking.

 NON-SURGICAL / NON-DRUGSPINE, JOINT & NEUROLOGY CARE FOR:

• Auto/Car Accident Injury (Whiplash) Care
• Sports Injury Care
• Work Injury Care
• Neck / Back / Joint Pain Care
• Disc Herniation/Bulge Care
• Pediatric / Geriatric Patient Care
• Acute Care
• Neurology Care

For a FREE consultation from BeWell Chiropractic Clinic, Call our 24-HOUR LINES at (510) 565-0226 and visit http://www.drwonyoo.com/.

Visit Oakland Medical Supply, LLC for Medical Supplies, Surgical, Lab, Diagnostic & Medical Specialty Products.

They are located in Oakland Chinatown:

Oakland Medical Supply, LLC.
823 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Serving the Bay Area for over 30 years — New Arts Carpet Co. does all carpeting and flooring projects for residential and commercial properties. As a family owned business we pride ourselves on good customer service and fair prices. Please call (510) 839-6688 today for a free estimate!

We feature premium quality brands you know and trust.  We offer all your flooring needs including carpet, tile, hardwood, marble, vinyl, laminate and more.

Whether it’s a small project or a complete renovation, we provide the removal and disposal of your old carpeting/flooring and will even move your furniture.

“New Arts Carpet Co was originally opened by my father Samuel. I took over the business in 1996 and having continued to run it with my wife. It is our mission to always provide quality flooring services through our professional customer service and affordable prices.”

At Pacific Dental we offer the highest quality preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care. Our dentists have years of experience in everything from routine dental checkups, fillings, and teeth cleaning to treating more complex dental problems.

A healthy smile is not only a wonderful asset, it’s also a key to your overall good health.

Call now for an appointment at (510) 873-0876. Don’t hesitate to contact Pacific Dental if you have any questions. We are here to help, and look forward to speaking with you!

Pacific Dental
801 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94607

Asian Network Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation specializes in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Home Care, Private Attendant Care, and Professional Staffing.

Physical therapy is a very important in enhancing primary health care & improving the quality of life.

Visit Asian Network Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation today at:

821 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 268-0222

Lake Pharmacy has been serving the Oakland Chinatown Community since 1974. Some of their services/specialties include Prescription Consultation, Medicare, Medi-Cal, All Major Prescription Plans, Bi-lingual Labels, and providing Durable Medical Equipment.

Their kind staff speaks English, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin. Visit Lake Pharmacy at:

287 13th St
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-1804

Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30 am – 5 pm

Personal Service, Your Way with Meilian’s

For 50 years, Mary Kay has led the way in giving women what they crave: advanced skin care that delivers results; modern makeup in on-trend colors and advanced formulations; and fresh, unforgettable fragrances. Believing in the power and importance of social responsibility, Mary Kay has led the way in showing that beauty can enrich women’s lives – one woman at a time.

Shopping with Meilian’s is an opportunity to shop your way. She’s focused on you and all your beauty needs to help you find Your Way to Beautiful™. She’ll help you try products before you buy them, and all products are backed by the Mary Kay® Satisfaction Guarantee. With Meilian’s, you always have someone to help when and if you need it.

Visit Meilian’s at:

1238 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 839-0309

Located in Swan’s Marketplace, the historic downtown landmark turned gourmet hub of Old Oakland, Rosamunde is a natural fit to this East Bay spot. Add to that, Taylor’s sausages, who has been making sausage in the hood for over 40 years is our new neighbor!

Rosamunde is proud to feature Taylor’s sausages on the menu alongside the Rosamunde favorites. Rosamunde Downtown Oakland features 16 craft beers on tap, plenty of outdoor seating, and catering available to the local community. Join us for happy beer hour everyday 4-7pm, $1 off all taps!

Check out Rosamunde’s official website and like them on Facebook. Visit Rosamunde the next time you are in Oakland:

Swan’s Marketplace
911 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 338-3108

HOURS:
Sun – Tues 11am to 10pm
Wed – Sat 11am to 11pm

What would a fish market be without fish?

Sincere Seafood Company features a wide variety of fish. Their selection ranges from the popular tuna, salmon, and halibut, to less common selections such as octopus and swordfish.

In addition to their fish, they also carry oysters, clams, mussels, and shrimp. The pictures shown here are only a small sample of what they carry. If you’d like to see it all, come down and have a look!

Sincere Seafood Company
907 Washington St.
Oakland, CA 94620
(510) 832-3866

MOCHA provides hands-on arts learning experiences for children and their families in our museum, in schools and preschools, and in public venues.

MOCHA prepares educators to teach art and integrate arts learning across academic subject areas.

MOCHA advocates for the arts as an essential part of a strong, vital and diverse community.

MOCHA emphasizes outreach to children in low-income communities that do not typically have wide access to the arts.

MOCHA serves more than 30,000 children each year, in five program areas:

• Museum Programs
• Artists in the Schools
• Early Childhood Programs
• Professional Development Programs
• Community Programs

MOCHA ‘s work draws on research and best practices in the fields of the arts, education and youth development. We have been recognized both locally and nationally for our program excellence and have established a reputation for quality, sustainability and dedication. MOCHA’s work is supported by generous funders in the Bay Area and beyond. Learn more by visiting www.mocha.org.

Tien Tran, D.C. practices at 542-9th street, Oakland, CA 94607. Chiropractors diagnose and treat common spinal misalignments that can occur from lifestyle or injuries causing pain, discomfort and degenerative conditions.

Tien Tran, D.C. may be able to treat; back pain, sciatica, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, sports injuries, and auto accident injuries.

To learn more, or to make an appointment with Tien Tran, D.C. in Oakland, CA, please call (510) 839-3393 for more information.

The climate of Hickman Community Charter District is one of caring, involved teamwork with a common goal of success for all children.  We take pride in teaching the whole child through a commitment to academics, the arts, and physical fitness.

The Hickman Community Charter District, recognizing the value of each child, shall strive to inspire students to learn and grow to their potential by: 

• Providing a quality education through a positive learning experience.
• Working in partnership with the home and community to meet the individual needs of the student, and by
• Developing the learning and social skills necessary for maximizing lifelong learning potential.

Learn more by visiting http://www.hickman.k12.ca.us or calling (510) 893-1011. 

“Since her days at Oakland’s Hibiscus, and even further back at Front Porch in San Francisco, chef Sarah Kirnon has infused the Caribbean flavors of her youth into creative dishes exhibiting the heart of soul food with a modern vision. Kirnon’s fried chicken, a recipe she learned from her grandmother while growing up in Barbados, is a bit of a cult classic that follows her around from restaurant to restaurant.

Once Kirnon left Hibiscus, she put her efforts into opening Miss Ollie’s, which made its debut on Dec. 4. Named after, and in tribute to, her grandmother the restaurant occupies a roomy, corner location of Swan’s Market in Old Oakland. There a friendly crew serves lunch only, Tuesdays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.”

Read more at Miss Ollie’s: Hits the spot for Caribbean soul food. Check out Miss Ollie’s at their official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MissOllies. 

Technology Leader: Mary Grove of Google

Artistic Creativity Leader: Brely Evans

Business Leader: Doug Leeds of Ask.com

“Inspire Oakland” performed by Glam.I.Rock

Luminary: Andreas Weigend of Social Data Lab

Luminary: MC Hammer, Honorary Advisor at Oakland Digital

Discover the Classic Beauty of Preservation Park

Wedding Site, Meeting Facilities and Lovely Gardens… Take a step back in time and witness the charming beauty of Preservation Park’s Victorian neighborhood. The lush gardens, period park benches, ornate wrought iron fences, old fashioned street lamps and Parisian fountain will surround you and your guests at your next celebration, whether for an intimate garden wedding, civic function or holiday gala.

More @ http://preservationpark.com

[VOTE] Please support Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC) and EBALDC friends at All about the DOGue Salon and Spa by giving thanks to all your favorite Dog People, Places and Things by Nominating them for the 2013 Beast of the Bay!

Be sure to get your nominations in soon to make sure your faves make it on the final ballot by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BoBa2013

‎Japan Pacific Resource Network (JPRN)

Programs: Long-term Internship Program — Interns from Japan are sent to various nonprofits in Bay Area for first hand experience.

Non-profit Management — For people from Japan who are interested in learning about US non-profit organizations and their managerial methods.

Event: Seminar Introducing Nonprofits in the US Long-term seminars, supported by NPO Support-Center with a grant from the Center for Global Partnership.

Books: New Book is Teaching about American Homecare (written in Japanese)

Learn more by visiting www.jprn.org and the JPRN Facebook group page. 

David’s Hair Salon is located at 825 Harrison Street in Oakland Chinatown.

What are customers saying?

“I always get an haircut here… I’ve been going here for years. She changes her cut styles on me sometimes. One month it may be with scissors, next month can be a shaver. Anyways, it gets the job done quick and easy.”

“They offer reasonable prices, about 17 dollars for a haircut. They do a good job cutting Asian hair… it’s a nice mom and pop shop!

Learn more by giving David’s Hair Salon a call today, (510) 208-3322!

SweetHeart Company, or SweetHeart Cafe, is located at 315 9th Street in Oakland Chinatown.

What are customers saying?

“The boba here just keeps getting better and better !! MM LOVE IT !”

“Easily accessible location that attracts many school people. Love most of their drinks and their tapioca is delicious – soft, chewy, and sweet. I prefer this over Quickly anytime. I usually order either a regular bubble milk tea, taro milk tea, passion fruit green tea, or chrysanthemum, always with tapioca. I also love their selection of small appetizer type foods – the popcorn chicken and fried calamari are my favorite. And their retail snacks are nice too.”

Learn more by visiting their storefront at 315 9th Street or call them at (510) 835-8136!

Showers of Flowers is located at 3850 San Pablo Avenue Suite 100 in Emeryville, CA.

What are customers saying?

“I’ve used A LOT of floral shops/delivery services, and this is the most positive experience I’ve ever had. The name of the guy who served me is Tony, and he was incredibly helpful. I told him that my girlfriend loves gerbera daisies, and even though he didn’t have them in stock at the time I called in, he went out of his way to get some to include in the arrangement for my girlfriend. He texted me a picture of the arrangement before sending the flowers off to make sure that I was satisfied with them and to ensure that all the details of the message, etc. were correct. The flowers were delivered in a very timely manner, and Tony informed me as soon as the flowers had been received at my girlfriend’s office. Very professional, very nice and friendly service, and the arrangement looked beautiful.”

“This shop is a blessing. I’m new to the Emeryville/Oakland area and I needed a florist… The owner took me in and made my wife the most beautiful arrangement I had ever seen. He asked what the flowers were for and I said “my wife’s not feeling so good,” and he responded compassionately with “I hear you, brother” and went straight to work on the worlds greatest basket. He explained every single flower name and let me chose my own vase, got me a card and was very quick and confident in his work. Thanks a lot, showers of flowers I’ll never forget what you’ve done for my wife and I.”

Learn more by visiting Showers of Flowers at 3850 San Pablo Avenue Suite 100 in Emeryville, CA, or call them at (510) 652-3458.

You are cordially invited to attend Oakland Digital’s Third Annual Inspiration Awards 2012 gala on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Preservation Park as we honor Mary Grove, Head of Global Entrepreneurship Outreach at Google and Doug Leeds, CEO at Ask.com. World-renown Oakland entrepreneur, MC Hammer is kicking-off the ceremony.

Join Oakland Digital, as we highlight their outstanding achievements in a ceremonial manner and thank them for their positive impact upon the Bay Area and beyond.

Learn more by visiting www.inspiration-awards.com.