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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Summer Internships at the Port of Oakland

Pass this information along if you know a college student looking for an internship this summer!



We are pleased to announce recruitment for the 2014 College Summer Internship Program.

We are currently recruiting college and graduate level students through a competitive selection process.  Up to sixteen (16) students can be hired for the 2014 College Summer Internship Program.   This 9-week Program will begin on Monday, June 16, 2014 and conclude on Friday, August 15, 2014.  The Program will offfer students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the Maritime, Aviation, Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, Communications, Corporate Administrative, Social Responsibility or other areas of Port business.  Internship assignments will be located at the Port administration building at 530 Water Street, the Oakland International Airport or in the Port maritime area.


Students can access and complete an online application at
For questions, please call (510) 627-1419 or email us at portofoaklandintern@portoakland.com.



The application must also include the submission of the student's most recent college transcript, 2-3 letters of recommendation from college professors, instructors and/or advisors, and an Internship Opportunity form with Choice Selection ranked one to three with one being the student's first choice of placement and three being the last choice. 
A courtesy a copy of the program description and list of internship job opportunities are also attached.
APPLICATION DUE DATE:  April 25, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
Please share this information with your colleagues, student job seekers and those without computer access.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Who's Headed to McNally's for St. Patrick's Day???



Top of the morning!!!

Don't forget to stop by Oakland's very own Irish pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
McNally's Traditional Irish Pub
5352 College Ave

Oakland, CA 




Other spots to celebrate the luck of the Irish


Lukas Taproom & Lounge
2221 Broadway
Guinness, Jameson and Corned Beef and Cabbage specials

Laugh City St. Patrick's Day
Spice Monkey
1628 Webster
7:30p - 10p
$15 at the door
Food and drink specials and a host of comedians on lineup for lots of laughs


 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Valentine's Day in Oakland!


Well look at that Visit Oakland made it easy for us!!! Check out their blog post on where to celebrate with your honey in Oakland!

Don't miss these hot spots as well! Add them to your calendar via the Oakland's Own Calendar

Valentine's in Paradise
2270 Telegraph
5p - 11p
Enjoy amazing Caribbean food and live music by Kimiko Joy in their beautiful new brick and mortar in Uptown

Valentine's Dinner at Miss Ollie's
901 Washington Street
7p - 11p
Valentine's cocktails, fabulous food and live performances to get you in the perfect mood

Valentine's Day Professional Singles Mixer
1721 Broadway
8p - 11p
No Valentine? No worries! You're sure to have a good time enjoying exciting Valentine's Day inspired performances with other singles in this new co-working space!

Friday, January 31, 2014

Superbowl XLVIII in Oakland!

Even though the local teams didn't make it to the big game, you can still enjoy the Super Bowl around town.

FEATURED EVENTS


George & Walt's Super Bowl Party
5445 College Ave.
2p - 5p
Free Hot Dogs and a Bloody Mary bar (for purchase)

Cana Oakland Super Bowl Party
530 Lakeside Drive
3p - 5p
Open for brunch before the game and salsa dancing after. Drink and food specials during the game shown on a large projection screen

Tribune Tavern Super Bowl Party
401 13th Street
1p - 5p
Flatscreens and sound throughout the restaurant. Drink and food specials during the game

You can also always mosey to your neighborhood sports bar and catch the game with your favorite locals. Here are some recommendations below:

Old Oakland
The GO Sports Bar
736 Washington St.

Liege Spirits and Lounge
481 9th St

Downtown
Halftime Sports Bar
316 14th St

Uptown
3000 Broadway
3000 Broadway

East Oakland
E One Entertainment
200 Hegenberger Rd

Enjoy the game!

To add the featured events to your calendar, check the Oakland's Own Calendar.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

2014 Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar - Happening Now!

Check the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce website for more info. Schedule of events below. Enjoy!!!



Entertainment Schedule: 

Stage is located in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza courtyard, 388 - 9th St.

Saturday 1/18:
 
10:30 AMLake Merrit Child Care Center (youth dance)
11:00 AMAdvance Day Care Center (youth performances)
11:30 AMMandy Cheung Chinese Classical Music
12:00 NoonBen's Shaolin Kung Fu
12:30 PMOpening Ceremonies
1:00 PMLions Club: Little Prince & Princess Contest
2:30 PMBallet et Cetera
3:00 PMSing Tao Chinese Radio (Chinese cultural performances)
4:00 PMHeiwa Taiko
  
  
Sunday 1/19: 
10:30 AMFamily Bridges Performers
11:00 AMUC Berkeley Dance Group and Yu Broz
11:30 AMGerald Joseph-Magician
12:00 NoonU.S Shaolin Kung Fu
12:30 PMGer Youth Center-Mongolian Dances
1:00 PMHai Yan Jackson Dancers
1:30 PM 
2:00 PMPatty Chu Chinese Folk Dance Troupe
2:30 PMEmeryville Taiko
3:30 PMLydia and Friends Singing Group
* entertainment schedule to change. please check back for updates.

To add this event to you calendar, visit Oakland's Own Calendar.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Oakland Restaurant Week!!! - Comprehensive Deal List

4TH ANNUAL OAKLAND RESTAURANT WEEK IS HERE! January 17th - 26th.

Looking for a comprehensive list of all of the specials and deals during Oakland Restaurant Week, look no further. I really put this list together for myself, so I could have an easy on the go reference for specials in each area. For more info on Restaurant Week check out VisitOakland.org!

JACK LONDON SQUARE


66 Franklin Street



One Broadway Street




55 Webster Street




1000 Embarcadero



247 4th Street


44 Webster Street


1 Franklin Street


510 Embarcadero West


229 Brush Street


2 Broadway Street

Lunch $20/$30
Dinner $30/$40

202 Second Street


201 Washington Street


UPTOWN


2022 Telegraph Avenue


2221 Broadway Street


2442 Webster Street


2251 Broadway Street


2295 Broadway Street


1900 Telegraph Avenue



1915 San Pablo Avenue



OLD OAKLAND


499 9th Street


444 Oak Street


827 Washington Street


460 8th Street


907 Washington Street

$20 Dinner Only
Chicken Mole Tamale; beans and avocado; chips and salsa; pint or margarita

901 Washington Street


495 10th Street


GRAND AVE


3601 Grand Avenue


3425 Grand Ave


3425 Grand Ave

Menu Changes Daily

542 Grand Avenue

Lunch Only $20

PIEDMONT


4395 Piedmont Avenue


3853 Piedmont Avenue


4293 Piedmont Avenue


TEMESCAL


5179 Telegraph Avenue


4915 Telegraph Avenue


5004 Telegraph Avenue


ROCKRIDGE


5478 College Avenue


5356 College Avenue


5900 College Avenue



GLENVIEW


4238 Park Boulevard



4214 Park Boulevard


4239 Park Boulevard


LAKE MERRITT


1000 Oak Street


1520 Lakeside Drive




1800 Madison Street


DOWNTOWN


401 13th Street


1628 Webster Street


988 Franklin Street


1001 Broadway Street


WEST OAKLAND


3303 San Pablo Avenue



MONTCLAIR


2220 Mountain Boulevard


OAKLAND HILLS


41 Tunnel Road