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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22h

Let’s go, Fremont Tigers! 💚🐅🏈💪🏽

The First Annual OAL Football Classic kicks off TODAY — Saturday, October 11th at Laney College Stadium, and we’re rooting loud for our very own Fremont High School! 🙌🏽

📣 Game 2: Fremont vs. Castlemont
🕒 3:00 PM Kickoff
📍 Laney College Stadium

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22h

TODAY, Saturday, October 11th — we’ve got not one, but three community clean-ups happening across the neighborhood! 🙌🏽

❤️ 8:30 AM — Meet Haynes at Fairfax & Monticello
📚 9:00 AM — Meet Laurie at the Melrose Library
🌻 12:00 PM — Meet Julia at the Melrose Community Garden

Let’s goooo, Melrose! 🚮✨

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22h

Melrose!!! TODAY — Saturday, October 11th — is a big day for us! ☀️💚

As you all know, Melrose was selected for the Oakland Neighborhood Tours with the Oakland General Plan Team! 🥳

Read all the details 👉🏽https://www.instagram.com/p/DPq0j2UkYcK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 1d

💚🎉 Let’s gooooo, Melrose!

We’ve been approved for the Oakland Neighborhood Tours with the Oakland General Plan team! 🥳

This is our moment to take City leaders on a tour of Melrose —

👉🏽 Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DPojHq6kQf...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW, Saturday, October 11th — we’ve got not one, but three community clean-ups happening across the neighborhood! 🙌🏽

❤️ 8:30 AM — Meet Haynes at Fairfax & Monticello
📚 9:00 AM — Meet Laurie at the Melrose Library
🌻 12:00 PM — Meet Julia at the Melrose Community Garden

Let’s goooo, Melrose! 🚮✨

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s gooo, Melrose! 💚 Another amazing drop-off coming your way! 🙌🏽

TODAY, Monday, Oct 10 @ Noon!! Our friend Chris will restock the Cole & Foothill Community Fridge with fresh, ready-to-eat meals from Moms Meals! 🥗🍝🍗

Thank you, Chris, for always showing up for Melrose! 🤗💪🏽

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Last day to get prepared, Oakland!

The Oakland Fire EMSD is hosting free Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) workshops to help shape the City’s 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

👉🏽 Oct 10 | 1:30–4 PM | 81st Ave Library

Register + details: oaklandca.gov/OAKLANDHAZARDPLAN

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 2d

TBT: Big ’O shout-out to Inspector General Zurvohn Maloof and Monica Pelayo-Lock for coming out to visit Courtland Creek Park —especially Sumpter Way— in the Melrose neighborhood!! 🌳💚

We’re so grateful for leaders who take the time to...

👉🏽 Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DPmHLHoEiD...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 2d

Saw this post on our sister neighborhood’s IG profile and had to share — especially after getting so many texts about the NYT article! 🗞️💚

Let’s all do our part to Keep Oakland clean and beautiful! 🌳✨

If you see illegal dumping, help...

👉🏽 Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DPl8lq9kbs...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 2d

TODAY!! Join us for an Evening of Community Planting at Courtland Creek Park! ✨🌿

We’re gathering in front of The Little Town Library to add more life, color, and love to our park! 💚🌸

📅 Thursday, Oct 9
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Corner of Courtland Ave & Congress Ave

All ages welcome!! 🌱🪴

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 3d

Illegal dumping? Stop. Hammer time. 🛑🔨

Director Rowan’s idea to ask MC Hammer for “U Can’t Dump This” is the energy we need — we're so here for it! 😄

Oakland deserves clean streets—period. 💚

👉🏽 Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Fun Fact: MC Hammer has Melrose roots! 🎉

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Breaking News! 📢

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has submitted to the City a letter of intent to resign effective 12/5 & committed to working closely w/Mayor Lee & City Administrator Johnson to identify an interim Chief to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. na2.hubs.ly/H01tc680

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 3d

Let's gooooo!! 💚🎉

We’ve been approved for the Oakland Neighborhood Tours with the Oakland General Plan team! 🥳

That means we get to take them on a tour of Melrose — showing off what’s awesome and pointing out what still needs love!

📅 Save the Date: Sat, Oct 11 | 9–11:30 AM

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 3d

Spotted this gem on another IG profile and for funsies had to take a victory lap down memory lane! 🏎️🏁

🎵So many tears (happy tears)... Who remembers Malibu Grand Prix? 🤯

The mini race cars, the lap timer, the...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DPjUbExkXJ...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 3d

TOMORROW!! Join us for an Evening of Community Planting at Courtland Creek Park! ✨🌿

We’re gathering in front of The Little Town Library to add more life, color, and love to our park! 💚🌸

📅 Thursday, Oct 9
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Corner of Courtland Ave & Congress Ave

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 4d

Are you reeeadyy!! 💚🎉

We’ve been approved for the Oakland Neighborhood Tours with the Oakland General Plan team! 🥳

📅 Save the Date: Sat, Oct 11 | 9–11:30 AM

✨ Updates on the City’s General Plan + dreaming big for our neighborhood = YES, PLEASE! 🙌🏽

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 4d

🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE! 🥬🍊

TODAY, Tuesday, October 7th from 2–3 PM swing by the Melrose Community Garden (corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio, across from Horace Mann Elementary) for fresh, tasty goodies — it’s first come, first served!🏃🏽‍♀️💨

It’s not garden-grown, but it is yummy!!😋

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Big day for Oakland! 💚

TODAY, Tuesday, October 7th at 3:30 PM join the Oakland City Council meeting.

💻 Virtual access recommended — limited in-person seating!

👉🏽 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit tinyurl.com/OakCouncil10625
to join online.

See flyer for details 🤓!

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 5d

⚠️ WARNING: Sensitive image ahead.

As we enter spooky season, here’s a scare we never want to see again — this gnarly injury came from a dog attack linked to the old homeless encampment. 😱

No tricks here — the only things that should haunt...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DPeJx-rkdt...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 TODAY! Millsmont Seminary Mondays Food Truck Eats is rolling out their last event of the year! 🍔🌮🍦

🗓️ Oct 6 | 4–8 PM
📍 5863 MacArthur Blvd (Greater House of Prayer lot)

Be one of the first 50 guests and score a FREE tee! 👕

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DPeIb2ekYg...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for an Evening of Community Planting at Courtland Creek Park! ✨🌿

We’re gathering in front of The Little Town Library to add more life, color, and love to our park! 💚🌸

📅 Thursday, Oct 9
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Corner of Courtland Ave & Congress Ave

All ages welcome — no green thumb required! 🌱🪴

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 TODAY, let’s celebrate our hometown champs — the OAKLAND BALLERS! ⚾💚

Join the Championship Celebration happening all afternoon:
🏛️ 1 PM: Rally at City Hall
🎉 2 PM: Parade around Raimondi Park
🎶 2:30–8 PM: Party at Prescott Market

Let's gooooooo Ballers! 🙌🏽✨

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 6d

🎶 Guess who’s back, back again…
Too $hort’s favorite word — but not in Melrose! 🚫🙅🏻‍♀️

No, no, no.. We do NOT tolerate vulgar graffiti around here! 💪🏽💚

Huge shout-out to our amazing neighbor Chuck for...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DPbocPSEXF...

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 6d

🍻 TODAY IN OAKLAND! 🍂✨

It’s time for Oaktoberfest in the Dimond District! 🎉

A family-friendly celebration with 200+ craft beers, 50+ breweries, live music, food, and good vibes all around! 💚

📍 MacArthur Blvd & Fruitvale Ave
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
🗓️ Today (Sunday, Oct 5)
🎟️ Free & Fun for All Ages!

Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 7d

YAAAS!!! We get our streets and sidewalks back!!! 🙌🏽💚

We’ve fought hard for the removal of the homeless encampment at 45th & Bond — an encampment that has deeply impacted our neighbors’ peace of mind...

Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DPZC9EOkXq...