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‘Happy Birthday’: PRD campers and staff bid farewell to David Hopkins with Hampton Field party

By Photos by Julie Reichle | Exedra Staff | July 28, 2023

Hopkins' departure marks the end of an era for PRD.

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Dress Best for Less Bag Sale this Saturday

By Dress Best for Less | July 25, 2023

Fill a paper grocery bag and pay just $10 per bag -- July 29 from 10 a.m. until noon at the new donation center at 27th and Harrison streets in Oakland.

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PRD Fall Activity Guide | Registration opens Aug. 1

By Exedra Staff | July 25, 2023

It's not just for kids -- PRD offers classes for older adults and seniors, too.

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Space available in PRD STEAM camps next week

By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 25, 2023

It's not too late to enroll for the final summer session that runs July 31 - Aug. 4.

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Piedmont Turkey Trot partners with Dress Best for Less

By Sydney Proctor | July 25, 2023

The local resale nonprofit will be a shirt sponsor for the Thanksgiving Day 5K race. More sponsorships available until Aug 5.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Ayumi Beeler | July 18, 2023

Inca the Chiweenie does not lack for best friends.

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Movie in the Park | ‘The Croods 2’ showing July 21

By Exedra Staff | July 14, 2023

The annual Rec Department summer tradition returns this Friday night.

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Four new Eagle Scouts honored by Troop 11

By Reader submission | July 14, 2023

Oliver Amen, George Stein, Will Sprague, and Everett Villiger received the award on June 11.

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Mulberry’s bids a fond farewell to a longtime team member

By Piedmont Exedra | July 14, 2023

Frank Dufay is headed for his next adventure after 15 years at Piedmont's local gourmet grocery store.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Claire Reichle | July 11, 2023

Muggsy was a big city pup until moving to the burbs.