Longfellow Community Association
August 2022 Newsletter
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A New Look for LCA!
Just like our neighborhood, Longfellow Community Association has evolved over the past 12 years. What started as a group of neighbors who came together to clean-up the median down 40th Street has grown to become much more.
Following the broader mission and vision statement the LCA Board adopted in 2019, we recognized it was time for a new logo that better reflects the scope of our programs and activities. Our new logo retains LCA's signature green, but shifts the focus from what we do to who (and where) we are.
Special shout out to our talented neighbor Saree Rice who designed this new visual identity for our neighborhood association.
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National Night Out
Block Party this Tuesday
 We're coming to you a bit early this month so we can include the latest details on National Night Out this Tuesday, August 2, from 6-8 p.m.
This year, LCA is proud to partner with Black Cowboy Coalition and Regulars Only to host a block party on the 900 block of Apgar Street. Come join neighbors Tuesday evening for some entertainment, food and fun. This event will be especially great for kids, because Black Cowboy Coalition will be offering free horseback rides!
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out (NNO) is America's night out and a time for neighbors to get together to build neighborhood spirit and unity. Research shows that when neighbors know each other, neighborhoods are safer.
For a full list of NNO events registered in our area and around Oakland, visit the City's NNO page.
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Future of Transit
Link21 Seeks Nominations for Equity Advisory Council
The Link21 Program, sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), is seeking members to serve on its newly formed Equity Advisory Council (EAC). Link21 is working with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and other transportation partners to transform Northern California's passenger rail network into a faster, more integrated system that provides safe, efficient, equitable, and affordable travel for everyone.
Applications are due August 26, 2022. For more details and to submit an application, visit the Link21 website.
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Connect with LCA on Slack!
 Join the LCA Workspace on Slack, where you can collaborate with the LCA Board and other neighbors to keep our organization's community-building initiatives and resources going! (If the link above expires before you click it, contact us for an updated invite.)
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Community Calendar
LCA is pleased to provide notice of upcoming events happening in and around Longfellow as a resource to neighbors. These events are neither hosted nor endorsed by LCA.
Have an event to add to an upcoming newsletter? Send us a link to where event details are posted and we'll include it if the timing is right.
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LCA: For Neighbors, By Neighbors
 Longfellow Community Association is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that's run entirely by volunteers from our neighborhood. Our community programs and events are only possible because so many of you give your time, talent and resources to make our neighborhood great.
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As always, the LCA Board welcomes your thoughts, ideas and input. Email us anytime at board@longfellowoakland.org.
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