Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir: a Strong MacArthur Presence
Judith Offer
Neighbors of Imani Church at 3344 MacArthur must particularly enjoy Monday evenings, when the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir uses Imani Community Church to rehearse.

Horace Mann School
Madeline Smith Moore
My recent visit to Horace Mann Elementary School (5222 Ygnacio Ave.) was not only a pleasant surprise, it was uplifting.

Dan Kinkead, Founder of the Laurel Reporter
Meredith Florian
Used to picking up that crisp monthly Metro at The Food Mill or Farmer Joe's? Well, 20 years ago you could get your organic peanut butter but no Metro.

Summer in the Libraries
Marilyn Green, Coordinator
Melrose Branch Library, Foothill and 48th Ave., 535-5623Easy English Class: Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. For adults.Latin American Music with Colibri: Wednesday,

Guest Opinion
Grace Boone
We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Our Response to Crime in Our CityThere is nothing new about crime and violence in the city of Oakland.

Guest Opinion
Diane Stone
Get Active with the OPDAfter retiring from 38 years teaching high school, I looked for activities that would use my skills and keep me engaged in the world.

Summer Swim Schedule
R.A. Rodgers
Lions Pool and Fremont Pool are both part of the Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation. Their summer hours begin June 16 and end August 24.

More Summer Activities in the Metro Area
Dimond, Brookdale, Allendale, and Redwood Heights Rec Centers, www.oaklandnet.com/parksBoys & Girls Club, 3300 High St.

Daniel Camacho's Roots of My Heart Show'
By'Robin'Lovell''''

For over 20 years, internationally renowned mural artist (and Mawell Park resident) Daniel Camacho has devoted his life to public art, capturing people's