17th Annual West Coast Child Welfare Trainers Conference

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The conference will be
August 15-17, 2007
in Oakland, California

Bridging the Gap from Training to the Families We Serve

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Ongoing Events

Oakland A’s Baseball
April—September
McAfee Coliseum 510 7672-2255
www.oaklandatheletics.com

Port of Oakland Harbor Tour
Showcasing the Port’s history, development plans and operations. Free admission. Reservations required. Jack London Square 510 627-1188
www.waterfrontaction.org

Earl Watkins, Jazz
Sundays 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Scott’s Restaurant Jack London Square
www.oaklandjazzfoundation.org

Friday Twilight Kayaking
See Oakland from a different vantage point. Kayak around Coast Guard Island as the summer sun slips away and look back on the city’s lights. First & third Fridays of the month. Minimum age 16, no experience necessary. Equipment provided. Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
www.waterfrontaction.org

The Gondolas are Back in Oakland
You don’t have to go far for a romantic getaway with Italian flair. There’s a little piece of Venice right here in the city of Oakland...and if not for an occasional jogger, you might even forget where you are as you cruise around Lake Merritt.
www.gondolacruise.com

Dessert Cruise on the Potamac
USS Potomac, Jack London Square
www.usspotomac.org

FRIDAYS:
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
Arts & Crafts by Bay Area artisans
Frank Ogawa Plaza
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Farmers Market Old Oakland
9th & Washington Streets
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS:
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
Local artists present their handmade crafts in Jack London Square

Ongoing Events

Eli’s Mile High Club
3629 MLK Jr. Way
Reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse, this small, funky club heats up with some of the best blues in the East Bay.

Heinold’s First & Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster Street in Jack London Square
Enjoy a cool drink and top-notch people watching any time of the day at this historic pub once frequented by author Jack London.

Kimball’s Carnival
522 Second Street
A vital component of Jack London Square’s nightlife. Kimball’s specializes in salsa and swing dancing. Live music Thurs.-Sun.

Oasis Restaurant & Bar
135 12th Street
Rock to the rhythms of live entertainment, from reggae, R&B and funk to house music. Daily until midnight.

Pacific Coast Brewery
906 Washington St.
Enjoy locally made microbrews and great food while relaxing in the heated beer garden watching sporting events on four TVs.

Q’s at Everett & Jones
126 Broadway
Tasteful live music and a full bar complement the acclaimed barbeque and ribs at this local favorite. No cover before 8 p.m.

Yoshi’s
510 Embarcadero West
Sophisticates flock here for top-flight jazz by national and international headliners 363 days a year. Named one of the top “10 Great Places for a Jazzy Night Out” by USA Today.

Dining
AMERICAN
Barclays Restaurant & Pub (510) 654-1650
101 Broadway
The menu at this casual spot in Jack London Square offers more than your classic pub fare, along with a rotating beer list with hundreds of selections. Lunch and dinner daily.

Everett & Jones BBQ (510) 663-2350
126 Broadway
Rib and sausage platters are favorites here.

CALIFORNIA/MEDITERRANEAN
Jacks Bistro (510) 444-7171
1 Broadway
This fun Jack London Square restaurant serves a blend of California and Mediterranean cuisines. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

FRENCH
Soizic (510) 251-8100
300 Broadway
In the heart of the historic warehouse district near Jack London Square this stylish venue offers French and Italian-inspired cuisines.

ITALIAN
II Pescatore (510) 465-2188
31 Webster St.
Classic northern Italian fare.

SEAFOOD
Scott’s (510) 444-3456
2 Broadway
Fresh seafood tops the bill at this highly regarded restaurant overlooking the San Francisco Bay from the heart of Jack London Square.

 

 

The conference will be held at
Professional Development and
Conference Center in Downtown Oakland
1000 Broadway, Suite 109
Oakland, CA 94607   MAP