Local Events

Events in Oakland


Celebrate the End of The World

An invitation to all local businesses in Oakland.  Welcome your customers and clients to celebrate, save, or just have a lot of fun between now and the End of The World. If you have a favorite retail shop, contractor, professional, or know an artist or crafter who wants to join […]


On the Job – November 28, 2012

On November 20, 2012 it was reported that a 2002 Bobcat (skid steer) was stolen from a business on Franklin Avenue.  The exact date of the theft is not certain as it was only recently discovered missing when workers were in the process of bringing equipment to various locations in […]


On the Job – November 21

On November 16, 2012 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Ptl. O’Neill and Ptl. Kern responded to a Wenonah Avenue residence on the report of a recently stolen ATV. The resident reported observing a pickup truck and trailer outside of his home and discovering that one of his three ATV’s was missing […]


VAH Grant Matched

The Oakland Public Events Committee has matched the Brotherton Grant recently awarded to the Ramapough Conservancy, and repairs to the Van Allen House roof are set to begin as soon as possible. Brought forward by committee member Caron McCormick who originally suggested a donation of $10,000 from the committee’s $100,000+ trust […]