OAKLAND
While supporting the Bambino Thrift Shop and in turn UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, The Bambino is celebrating 30 years in business on College Avenue in North Oakland’s Rockridge district with a raffle that has roughly 30 prizes for players to win. Tickets will be on sale May 7-18.
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Prizes include a night’s stay at Berkeley’s Claremont luxury hotel, a selection of wines, sessions with a personal trainer, a session with an acupuncturist, hair and nail care, coffee and chocolate baskets, restaurant packages and a grand prize of a 30% discount once a month for a year on any full-price item not already discounted at the shop.
The raffle drawing will take place between noon and 4 p.m. May 18, when cookies, tea and and lemonade will be served. Players needn’t be present to win, but the event will be more fun if they are.
All proceeds will support Children’s Hospital Oakland’s requests for specialized equipment to provide care for injured and ill kids throughout Northern California. The hospital never turns away families for any inability to pay. Raffle prize restrictions apply. For more information, visit bambinothriftshop.org online.
— Bambino Thrift Shop
CRUfit rowing team places second in recent world contest
During the 2024 World Erg Challenge from March 15 through April 15, 101 members of Montclair Village fitness studio CRUfit collectively rowed more than 10.25 million meters. This secured CRUfit’s position as the second-ranked team globally in the health-and-fitness category, outperforming 62 other teams.
CRUfit also clinched the 14th spot overall among all 407 teams worldwide. Team CRUfit comprises athletes of all fitness levels ranging in age from 13 to 86. For more details about CRUfit’s rowing program, visit bit.ly/3JE8jOm online.
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— MJ Broadbent
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Student awarded scholarship to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic
Piedmont High School 10th-grader Bryson Cheney has been awarded the Davis Scholarship to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic. His selection for this esteemed scholarship places him among a group of 58 U.S. students recognized for their academic merit and potential to foster international understanding.
Piedmont High School’s Bryson Cheney has been awarded the Davis Scholarship to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic. (photo courtesy of UWC-USA)
UWC operates 18 campuses globally, offering the International Baccalaureate to students ages 16 to 19. It’s dedicated to uniting cultures through education to build a peaceful and sustainable future. The diverse student body represents up to 90 countries, including many from regions of conflict.
Bryson’s commitment to debate exemplifies his dedication to the UWC mission of peace and sustainability. Through debate, he has honed skills in argument, persuasion, listening, and acknowledgment. He aspires to use these abilities to promote greater understanding and acceptance in his daily life.
His involvement with the Piedmont Community Service Crew underscores his commitment to community service, amassing more than 100 hours of volunteer work, and he is recognized within the organization for his significant contributions.
Bryson has excelled academically, maintaining a 4.0 unweighted GPA and standing out in classes such as history, chemistry and English. The son of Piedmont’s Gina Lambright and John Cheney, he is a member of Piedmont High’s Honors Society and has a deep appreciation for learning and understanding diverse global perspectives.
“I am eager to embrace the UWC education, which I believe will expand my world view and enable me to contribute effectively to global challenges,” he said.
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— UWC-USA
Mayor’s State of the City address Tuesday at Community Hall
Piedmont Mayor Jen Cavenaugh will present her 2024 State of the City address starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Piedmont Community Hall at 711 Highland Ave.
Cavenaugh what city officials, staff and resident have accomplished together in the past and what lies ahead. A reception featuring light refreshments will follow the presentation. All are welcome, and RSVP is requested online at form.jotform.com/241025995166057.
— city of Piedmont
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Library group’s bookstore moving to new spot, holding sale
After almost 30 years in its current location, The Bookmark Bookstore, a nonprofit bookstore owned and operated by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library (FOPL), will move to a new home nearby at 933 Broadway in Old Oakland. In preparation for this major event, the store will host a huge moving sale.
Last weekend, FOPL members got 50% off all purchases and first dibs on inventory. The sale is continuing now through May 12, when the general public will be eligible to receive 50% off all purchases. Inventory will be refreshed daily.
Membership ($25 per year, $15 for seniors and full-time students) can be purchased online or in the store during the sale to receive the discount during the members-only sale days.
Discounts apply to already low prices of $3 to $8 for most items in the store, including a huge inventory of gently used and donated books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, comics, puzzles and more. All proceeds benefit Oakland’s public libraries.
Donations are no longer being accepted until after the move. The Bookmark will welcome donations again in June at the new location, which will feature a dedicated donation center. More details will be announced later.
The Bookmark Bookstore, until it moves, is at 721 Washington St., also in Old Oakland. The store will be open throughout the sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit fopl.org/post/bookstore-moving-sale online.
— FOPL
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