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VHS, Hi8, MiniDVD, HDV digitization to DVD/AVI or MOV

10% off Video Cassette Transfers to DVD orders today through then end of April 2014. Digital Roots Studio is a family run business in Oakland that is your one stop shop for analog to digital needs, for more information on all our services please visit http://www.digitalrootsstudio.com/services.html VHS to DVD is $14 per tape up to one hour and $18 per tape that is between one and two hours. VHS to editable AVI or MOV is $18 per hour of footage transferred to your external hard-drive

Broadway Bound (for Ages 7-17)!

Oakland Public Conservatory of Music and Studio 1924 join forces for offer Broadway Bound, starting Thursday, April 24th! This class contains all of the fun of a musical theater show. Your child will sing, dance, and act in scenes from the Wiz. Be amazed as your child performs some of the classic scenes and songs from this lively show! Enrollment limited to 15 students. Sign up today! This five-week series will be held at Studio 1924 on Thursdays, from 4:45-5:45pm. For more information, see http://opcmusic.org/Preparatory-Program.php or email info@opcmusic.org.

Spring Picnic New Taste Marketplace- Foodie Family Fun

On Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., New Taste Marketplace returns with its unique community market and fundraising event. Now in its fourth year, the New Taste Marketplace is the perfect place for curious eaters to experience new food and flavors by local food artisans on the rise---all while listening to music, enjoying local beer and wine and supporting a great cause! New Taste is known to feature up-and-coming entrepreneurs, helping them launch into the foodie scene. For example, theowners of Frozen Kuhsterd and Sugar & Spun will be premiering their new dessert business. Bandit Cafe will also be presenting two new products. Stop by New Taste to uncover the next big culinary artist! Vendors include Erica Davie of Bandit Café selling her organic, freshly baked goods; Jessica Vera and her partner in crime Jason Ramirez of The Munchie Stop with their mouth-watering oxtail soup; Linda Lo of Simply Mochi with her bacon mochi; Viktoria Daute of Little Red Riding Truck serving up delicious Deutschland food and many more great artisans. There really is something for every palate! Proceeds from New Taste Marketplace go to The Food Pantry at St. Gregory’s of Nyssa Episcopal Church, which provides free, fresh groceries to up to 400 hungry families each week. The marketplace unites the community, connects neighbors to budding food businesses and increases awareness of hunger issues in our city. For more information visit us on Facebook, Twitter or at www.newtastemarketplace.org.

Free Ayurveda Health Talk at Oakland Floats (4/14 at 7:30)

Curious about Ayurvedic medicine and how it can help you? Join us Monday, April 14 at 7:30 pm for our latest free health talk at Oakland Floats (344 40th St in Oakland). Eden Tosch from Eden Ayurveda will be presenting “Ancient Ills: What Ayurveda says About Stress (and what to do about it).” Eden will cover: a mini-intro to Classical Indian Medicine (Ayurveda) Ayurveda as the medicine of the ‘modern world’ (and why!) Stress and the modern world; it’s immediate and long-term effects What Ayurveda says about managing stress with food, lifestyle and herbs a show and tell with healing herbs Participants at the talk can receive discounts on float 3-packs and memberships.

Mental-emotional health and botanical interventions

Join us for a weekend seminar on mental emotional health and botanical interventions with Dr. Jillian Stansbury, ND. Topics include traditional and modern scientific perspectives on herbs and supplements in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health disorders. An additional day of seeing patients in clinic with Dr. Stansbury will provide practical experience for students and clinicians. 6-18 CEUs pending for NDs. Click here to register. Email fiveflavorsherbs@gmail.com for more informaton.

Magnificent You, Women's Consciousness Oasis Feb 1st & 8th

A Return to the Wild & Natural Self Learn, expand, transform... Who am I, What do I want, How do I get it? The truth is, you already are all that you need. We will return to the True Self through: Sharing ~ the Breath ~ Movement ~ Art & Writing ~ Quiet & Stillness ~ Joy & Celebration and much more! Get ready for Clarity, Honest Expression, Joyfulness, Vibrancy Begins February 1st and 8th, 2014 Two groups, two locations, see our website for details or call us with your questions or concerns. Enroll now! $20.00 discount offer http://www.magnificentyou.co/ https://www.brownpapertickets.com/user/manageevent/552905 Cia and Barbara invite you to begin today. 510-853-5323 and 510-917-0299

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PDMA members receive 15% off with Events by Collette

Ask us to plan your next event and receive 15% off with Events by Collette as a PDMA member Remember... We do all genres of events and parties, however I specialize inCorporate (such as Grand Opening and Launch events), Fundraisers, and in-home events. Yes, we do weddings and all of the above Tell me what you need and I reach out to my expansive network throughout the Bay Area to plan the event. Pricing depends on your needs and the amount of planning involved. Looking forward to working with you, your colleagues, and friends! www.eventsbycollette.com

Pork Tour with history and food in Old Oakland and Chinatown

Taste distinct pork dishes from a handful of cultures who make up Oakland's oldest communities Taste the best slow-roasted carnitas paired perfectly with sangria Try mouth-watering tamales, handmade dumplings, wild boar sausage and more Meet 3rd and 4th generation owners of Oakland's oldest businesses Stories of Oakland's early residents In the last century, there’s been a lot of passionate pork lovers living on these blocks, and the cohabitation of people from all different backgrounds meant sausages, ham hocks, roasts, and ribs were part of what bonded them all. Come acquaint yourself with the history and food of these storied blocks. The tastes are sublime – including the bacon desserts – but this Pork Tour is about much more than food. Neighborhoods: Old Oakland, and Chinatown in Oakland Pork Tour runs every Saturday from 2 to 4:30pm. We’ll send you the meet up location and further details when you book! Cost: $65

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Join us for Locally Inspired: our monthly local social
business leader and mixer series!

Tuesday, April 22, 6pm
Featuring: Michael Kieschnick, Founder & CEO,

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