Redwood Heights Neighborhood News

by Denise Davila

First Woman to Run for Mayor Visits Neighborhood On Monday evening, June 6, Nancy Nadel, Councilwoman for Downtown and West Oakland, will meet neighbors, lead a discussion about the future of our city, and answer questions from the community. For details, see Calendar. Redwood Heights Home & Garden Tour Always wanted to see how other people decorate their homes and tend their gardens in the neighborhood? Here's your chance. On Saturday, June 4, eleven distinctive homes and gardens in Redwood Heights will be showcased in the Redwood Heights Improvement Association (RHIA) Home & Garden Tour. Storybook homes from the 1920s and '30s, colonial revivals, classic ranch, and modern homes are all featured this year. Proceeds from the tour will help fund improvements to Avenue Terrace Park on Jordan Road, one of the most frequently used parks in the community. The self-guided tour begins at noon and ends at 5 p.m. Advance tickets are available: $20 for RHIA members, $25 for nonmembers. Tickets can also be purchased on June 4 from the RHIA booth at Jordan Road. For more information, contact Brian Douglas, 531-3797, or visit www.redwood-heights.org. Jordan Road Block Sale Put on your walking shoes, and get ready for the best bargain hunting of the year. Saturday, June 4, is the Jordan Road Block Sale. Over 20 families will participate in the sale, which will include the streets that circle Avenue Terrace Park (Jordan Park), Guido Street, Bennett Place, Norton Avenue, Rettig Avenue, and of course, Jordan Road. Arrive early for the best deals. For more information, contact Anna Katz, 482-5839. WOW What a Garage Sale! Starting at 7 a.m. on June 4, WOW, Why Oakland Wins, an organization cofounded by Redwood Heights resident Heidi Kistler, will open for business at 3536 Wisconsin (at McGee). After a huge success last year, WOW volunteers have been collecting high-quality garage-sale donations for months. All proceeds from the WOW sale will be used to purchase brand-new backpacks and school supplies for underprivileged Oakland children entering first grade in the fall.