All Around Town
It was a time of celebrations and remembrance as Oakland residents turned out under summer skies to celebrate life and take time to honor sacrifice. Perhaps of all days, Memorial Day is small town America at it’s finest.
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Memorial Day
“Every year–in the full tide of spring, at the height of the symphony of flowers and love and life–there comes a pause, and through the silence we hear the lonely pipe of death. ”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Civil War Veteran
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For The Common Man 1
One of the most famous pieces of classical American music, written to inspire the troops and the public during the dark days of WWII, “Fanfare for the Common Man” carries an interesting final note of local interest….
Read About composer Aaron Copland’s time in Oakland
Mother’s Day
“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” ~Abraham Lincoln
The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men – from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls…”~Oliver Wendell Holmes
Read The Real History on Mothers’ Day, and Learn The Latest on The Oakland Mothers’ Club
Sports & Dedication
A mighty roar could be heard across the ballfields of Oakland as a parade of players marched during the Recreation Commission’s opening day ceremonies. The enthusiasm of the girl’s softball players provided an added tribute to one of their own, Lorraine Murray, who was honored during the re-dedication of Field 6. A fifty year resident of Oakland, Lorraine cheered on the crowd with her love for the sport, and a reminder of the joy earned in keeping to the spirit of the game.
