Dimond Neighborhood News
Hoang Le Banh
A Message from the Sequoia Dads' ClubThe Dads' Club would like to thank everyone who came out to our 17th annual Pancake Breakfast.

Leona Heights Neighborhood News
Gordon Laverty
This month we start with recognition of the people who faithfully deliver the Metro in our neighborhood. We thank them, for without them many of us would not see...

High Street Neighborhood News
Adelle Foley
We'll Miss You, JaneThe Friends of Melrose Branch tried to keep to the agenda, but it was hard to absorb the news that branch manager Jane Gonzalez was leaving...

Where the Metro Is Being Read Lately
Left to right, Leslie Bialik and Gene Tucci, Leona Street residents and Money Honeys, readtheir Metro on Easter Island, Chile, in April 2004.

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Metro Calendar Coordinator Needed
Get to Know Your Community!
Volunteer as the new calendar coordinator for the Metro.All you'll need is a computer and a few hours once a month. To join the Metro team, call our voice-mail ...

The Imperfect Gardener
Adina Sara
Unraveling the Lovely VinesThere's nothing like the thrill of seeing a garden wall completely covered with scarletbougainvillea or sassy pink trumpet vine, a...

When A Landslide Is a Good Thing
Denise Davila, Friends of Peralta Creek
Rettig Avenue, the little creek road between Wisconsin St. and Jordan Rd., hasn't been thesame since El Niņo, six years ago.


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Neighborhood Artists Open Studios
Rita Sklar and Pat Patterson
Many neighborhood artists are participating in the Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios this year.On Saturdays and Sundays, June 5 and 6, and June 12 and 13, 11 a.m.

1. Native American color guard leads parade of participants to begin Powow.
2. The Mills College Powow Committee included (left to right) Kaylene Kimple, MitchDubin, and Sandra Rimkeit.

Mills College Hosts Indian Nations PowowBy Gordon LavertyThe haunting sound of distant drums grew louder as we approached an enchanting glade atMills...

Shenanigans on the Boulevard
Retrospective

Dennis Evanosky
I began writing this column 11 years ago under the moniker "Junkyard Dog." Then-Councilmember Dick Spees, now retired, bestowed this title on me after we met in...

Woodminster Summer Musicals Announces 2004 Summer Season
Bill Atkinson
The Woodminster Summer Musicals are performed under the stars at Woodminster Amphitheater, an open-air performance facility in Joaquin Miller Park high in the...

Boulevard Bites
Toni Locke and Sheila D'Amico
### A Glenview neighbor passed on some advice on how to run block parties. A holiday like the fourth of July is a great time to start. Here's a quick "to do" list.

To Your Health
Health News Update

Paulette Avery, RN, MSN
Amidst the abundance of health information I have read recently, I've chosen three topics toshare with you in this month's column.

Meea Kang, Artistic Lincoln Court Architect
Meredith Florian
What comes to mind when you think about property developers? Greedy, autocratic buildersfoisting their profitable "big box" projects on unwilling communities?

Letters to the Editor
I just want to thank Meredith Florian for her article "History Rushes Towards You at Rancho Peralta Historical Park" in the April issue. It was a great article, and it will really help the neighborhood understand what we are doing.
Holly AlonsoExecutive Director, Friends of Rancho Peralta Historical Park ...

Nominations for MTC's Awards Program
Ellen Griffin
MTC's awards program recognizes people, projects, and organizations that have worked to improve the Bay Area's transportation network.

Onions & Orchids
Peter Bond
Dear readers: This writer does search for individuals and businesses worthy of inclusion in this column, but he relies mostly on input from others.

Find Summer Fun Close to Home
Sheila D'Amico
Looking for summer fun? Find it at one of your neighborhood Park and Recreation centers:Brookdale, 2535 High St., 535-5632Discovery Center, 2521 High St.

Street Beat
Jody Berke
We asked this question of local merchants:"The corner at High St. and MacArthur Blvd. is up for development. What kind of new businesses do you think are needed ...

Creation by Brian Holmes