“We’re trying to stand up for other families, not just in Oakland but our nation”
This inspiring quote comes from a protestor at Lakeview Elementary School in Oakland, CA. Recently, school officials in Oakland decided to close down 5 neighborhood schools, and the parents, students, teachers, and faculty members have rallied to take a stand.
To read more about the happenings at Lakeview Elementary, check out these articles:
- From the Huffington Post: Oakland’s Lakeview Elementary School Protest: Teachers and Parents ‘Occupy’ Campus
- SF Gate: Families risk arrest in protesting school closure
- SFist (another blog): Disgruntled Oakland Parents Occupy Local Elementary School
To receive information directly from the protestors, visit saveoaklandschools.org
Beatin’ the Blues at La Peña-Every Wednesday
In case you were unaware, La Peña Cultural Center offers a variety of classes all during the week that highlight the mission of La Peña: To be a welcome-gathering place that provides opportunities for artists and performers to share cultural traditions, as well as perform and create new works.
As part of this mission, the La Peña Cultural Center Blog would love to call your attention to one of the awesome classes offered here, Beat the Blues
Here’s the details:
7-8pm class every Wednesday at La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave, in Berkeley)
8-11pm (or later) is social dancing
Price: Sliding scale, $6-16 (this includes class AND social dancing)
No partner or experience is necessary, but the instructors of this class do recommend wearing comfortable shoes (specifically with smooth soles)
To learn more about the classes offered at La Peña, visit https://lapena.org/index.php?s=20
Wanna learn about more blues dances and classes in the Bay Area? Click here.
This post is the start of a series of postings that will detail some of the classes that are offered at La Peña Cultural Center. Stay tuned for more!
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