General Manager
Stacey McCarthy

DON’T BE AFRAID OF ORCHID PLANTS!
PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT OR FOR YOUSELF!
• Growing Phalaenopsis orchid plants is very easy and Phalaenopsis has beautiful orchid flowers of vivid colors including white, pink, lavender and yellow. The blooms open along a long orchid flower spike sometimes two feet in length, and may produce up to 15 or more orchid flowers per spike.
• The Phalaenopsis flowers measure up to four inches, are long lasting with individual blooms, may remain open for six weeks or longer. The Phalaenopsis orchid boasts long arching sprays of flowers resembling a flight of pale moths in moonlight consequently this particular orchid plant is named the Moth Orchid. The most popular colors are the soft whites with yellow or red lips, and the glowing pinks and blushes. Other flower shades of this orchid are deep red, vibrant orange and spotted and striped.

For General Tips for Orchid Care Click Here

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CITYBLOOM, INC
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Once a quarter, Shorenstein and Able management provide a recognition luncheon/dinner for our janitorial staff.
Top performers are chosen based on the following criteria:

• Attendance
• Appearance
• Safety
• Customer Service
• Quality of Work

The 2009 First Quarter Award recipients
are Monica Galan (pictured below), 505 14th St.; Adrianna Magallanes, 1111 Broadway; Estanislada Contreras, 555 12th St.; and Rosa Dubon, 1300 Clay St. They were presented with a Certificate of Achievement at a special luncheon Friday, May 1, 2009.

If you happen to see any of the award winners above, give them a handshake and a pat on the back for the great job they do for you, tenants of Oakland City Center.

Oakland Fine Arts Summer School
June 22 ~ July 17
Oakland Fine Arts Summer School 2009 (OFASS) is a successful artistic collaboration between the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) morning arts program and the City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation (OPR) afternoon art studios sessions. OFASS offers arts programming for students currently enrolled and attending Kindergarten through 5th grade as of April 2009.

This year’s theme is "Arts Around the World in 19 Days." For a total experience of the Arts.

Visit: http://oaklandnet.com for more info

The Great American Backyard Campout
June 27 ~ 28
Experience Family Fun in the Outdoors @ The Great American Backyard Campout
Oakland Parks and Recreation and the National Wildlife Federation invite Oakland families, friends and neighbors to come campout overnight at The Great American Backyard Campout at Joaquin Miller Park! Take a hike, enjoy nature activities, sing around the campfire - experience family fun in the great outdoors! Includes dinner, camp snacks and continental breakfast.

Visit: http://oaklandnet.com for more info

Feather River Art & Jazz Camp
August 17 ~ 22
Over night camp - Jazz camp is for young artists or any youth musician interested in a week of intensive hands-on Jazz experience. Feather River Campgrounds, in Quincy, CA is located 5 hours north of Oakland. This camp exposes students to a variety of musical experiences.
Arts camp is for young artists or any young person interested in the arts or in just having fun. A weeklong experience in a natural setting encourages creativity.

Visit: http://oaklandnet.com for more info

The City of Oakland has a host of youth programs and summer camps listed in their 2009 Summer Brochure.

Wardrobe for Opportunity

Shorenstein Realty Services at Oakland City Center is a proud supporter of Wardrobe for Opportunity (WFO) , a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides professional clothing and career support to low-income job seekers through out the Bay Area. Since 1995, WFO has helped nearly 15,000 clients find jobs, keep jobs and build careers.

Through WFO's innovative programs they have grown to become a comprehensive provider of pre- and post-employment services for women and men--from interview clinics providing direct connection between employers and client to career advancement programs giving entry-level workers the skills needed to advance in the workplace. And, WFO does it all with the help of nearly 200 volunteers!

Interested in coordinating your own office suit drive?

WFO appreciate the many suit drives conducted on their behalf. If you are interested in hosting a suit or accessories drive, please contact WFO's Inventory Coordinator prior to your event to ensure they have room for your donations and to ensure that you are collecting the needed items. WFO also has materials to make it easy for you to coordinate a successful drive. Accessory drives for jewelry, handbags, or coats are a terrific option too!

For donations information please visit www.wardrobe.org/donatec.html.

Wardrobe for Opportunity is a 501c3 non profit and all donations are tax deductible. For more information on Wardrobe for Opportunity, visit our website at www.wardrobe.org.

In 2006 Rebuilding Together Oakland initiated its year-round “Safe-At-Home” program. This no-cost program targets seniors and disabled persons living in Oakland in need of minor home repairs and safety modifications. An experienced Safe-At-Home volunteer installs critical home modifications such as grab bars and handrails, door and faucet grips, shower bench assist units, safety lights, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms, and other needed similar safety items. For more information about this free program, please see our brochure, press release and Safe-at-Home Homeowner and Caregiver applications.

Famous Car Wash & Detail Now at
Oakland City Center Garage!

Ampco Parking Systems has teamed up with Famous Car Wash to bring you a unique service combining convenience with both professional care and ecologically friendly practices. The car wash is located on Level B of the City Center Garage, making it easily accessible. The car wash offers a range of cleaning options, all of which will be performed on-site, while you work. Imagine stepping into your freshly-cleaned car at the end of a long day at the office!