Redwood Heights Neighborhood News

by Denise Davila

WOW Winter Wonderland On Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 3536 Wisconsin St., enjoy an old-fashioned holiday faire and help WOW, Why Oakland Wins, raise funds for the Sophia Project, a home in Oakland for mothers and children at risk of homelessness. Shop for artisan gifts, fine crafted jewelry, linens, candles, hand-knit sweaters, fresh wreaths, scrumptious baked goods, and much more. Get a photo with Santa, and enjoy free face painting and activities for the kids. Then relax with a chair massage and enter the raffle to win a trip to Mexico or a Stairmaster for your home workout. WOW donates to charities that serve underprivileged women and children in Oakland, and the Sophia Project will receive proceeds from the Winter Wonderland Faire. For more information, call 336-9861, ext. 4. Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale If you want a fresh and beautiful tree or wreath this year and want your money to go to a good cause, don't trek to the commercial lot. Order from the Redwood Heights School Dads' Club. Since the 1940s, Dads' Club members have personally handpicked only the best trees from a grower who has supported our school for over 50 years. You can order your tree and your evergreen wreath in a variety of sizes, and even have them delivered straight to your home. Tree sizes range from five to ten feet with Noble fir, Fraser fir, and Douglas fir available. Custom sizes and options are welcome for your business needs, too. Delivery and neighborhood pickup dates are Saturdays, December 3, 10, and 17. To receive an order form, contact Redwood Heights School, at 879-1480, or e-mail the Dads' Club representative Shel Waggener at shelw\@berkeley.edu. An order form and prices are also available online at http://rhs.ousd.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Fundraisers/Holiday+Trees. Winter Crab Feast Love a great crab dinner, live music and dancing, and a good time with friends and neighbors? Don't miss the RHS Dads' Club Crab Feast at 7 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at the Redwood Heights Recreation Center. People eagerly await this annual event for the music, dancing, and fine food served by our own local chef, Enrique Palacios. Dinner features all-you-can-eat crab accompanied by a delectable salad, garlic bread, vegetables, dessert, and, of course, beer and wine. Tickets sell fast, as seating is limited. The price is $35, including food and beverages. Contact the event coordinators, Andreas Lorenz, 482-9502 or andreas.lorenz\@schwab.com, and Ferdinand Ramos, 530-1287 or f.f.ramos\@sbcglobal.net. Neighborhood College Basketball Holy Names University women's basketball began the season ranked among the nation's elite, appearing seventh on the NAIA Div. II Women's Basketball Preseason Poll. Holy Names finished in a dead heat with Menlo College for the top spot on the Cal Pac Preseason Poll, voted on by conference coaches. By virtue of more first place votes, Holy Names garnered top conference honors. If you would like to see the Lady Hawks in action, check out the game schedule at www.hnu.edu. The community is always welcome.