Yearly Archives: 2017


April Special Events at the Oakland Public Library

April Special Events at the Oakland Public Library (Children’s Dept.) Calling all artists! The Children’s Dept. is looking for participants for a Spring Coloring Activity on Thursday, April 13 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. in the Pat Turnier Craft Room. Children of all ages may create a bird or flower […]


Blood in the Water

Heather Ann Thompson. Blood in the Water. New York: Pantheon Books, 2016 As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Forty-five years after the bloody retaking of Attica prison by New York State Police and correctional officers, new facts are emerging, though it is clear that many questions are still unanswered. Heather Ann […]


SCOUTING FOR FOOD

SCOUTING FOR FOOD In conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America Ramapo Valley District, the Oakland Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be holding their annual food drive on Saturday, March 11 to benefit the Food Pantries. The scouts ask for you to fill the bag (left at your door […]


FLOW Follies Celebrates 31st Annual Production!

FLOW Follies, is pleased to present its’ 31st annual original musical comedy variety show and fundraising event, “PARENTING- BUY the BOOK”. This years’ fundraiser presentation, is a fun filled mélange of comedy, song and dance along with 50/50 raffles, an array of basket auctions (featuring a full SAT/ACT Course donated […]