Yearly Archives: 2016


Living Healthy Challenge

Dear Oakland Community Member: Whether you call Oakland your “home” or just your “work home” and if you are at least 18 years of age, the Oakland Mayor’s Campaign, in conjunction with the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County (CHIP), invite you to take an exciting journey to wellness […]


Team Up to Clean Up

The Oakland Environmental Commission invites all residents and groups to the “Team Up to Clean Up” Oakland’s Parks event on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Volunteers should assemble at Valley Middle School (located at 71 Oak Street) in the cafeteria beginning at 9:00am. From there, we will team up into six […]


“Once There Was Indians All Over This Place” 2

“Once There Was Indians All Over This Place” By Kevin Heffernan That wonderful and memorable quote is directly from a sign that was once proudly displayed from the flag pole for generations in Bush Plaza. The quote and depiction of an Indian of an unknown origin form a tearful lament, […]


April, 2016 at the Library

April Special Events at the Oakland Public Library (Children’s Dept.) The Oakland Garden Club will visit the Library on Thursday, April 21 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.   Oakland children, ages 5 & up, will be making a Spring Craft, which includes a Bird Bath!  The program will be held in […]


3 Great Programs at the Library

Cent’ Anni – The Sinatra Legend with Author Richard Muti, Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 PM Former Navy pilot, Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor and Ramsey Mayor Richard Muti, offers a comprehensive look at Frank Sinatra on Thursday, March 31, 7:00 PM at the Oakland Library. Autographed copies of Cent’Anni – […]