High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
Picnic in the Park
Would you like to see a reimagined Maxwell Park “Day in the Park” community event? Join us for this potluck-style picnic to start the conversation for a May 2026 event!
Please bring a dish, dessert, or beverage to share. Questions? Email maxwellparknewsletter@gmail.com.
Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council March Community Meeting
Agenda
7:00 - Welcome & Introductions
Presenter: Chair - Jose Dorado
7:15 - Special Guest
Presenter: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
7:45 - ‘Walgreens’ Update
Presenter: Toni Bird
8:00 - May 18th Picnic
Presenter: Annemarie Henning
8:15 - City Budget & Council Updates
Presenter: CM Kevin Jenkins or Linda Handy
8:30 - Q&A
Community members with questions for MPNC can remain on the call for an open discussion on topics not part of the standing agenda.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
MacArthur Boulevard Cleanup 🗑️ (Copy)
Our focus is on cleaning up the stretch of MacArthur Boulevard I-580 from Mills College through to 55th Avenue. Together, let's make our neighborhood shine! Your participation can make a significant difference.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council March Community Meeting & Board Elections
The Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council (MPNC) board election is coming up on March 12, 2025, and we invite you to get involved and to make a difference in our community.
Agenda
6:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions
6:35 PM – Special Guest, Oakland Mayoral Candidate Loren Taylor
6:50 PM - Board elections
7:00 PM – Perspectives from Oakland District 6 & City Hall with Interim Mayor and D6 Council Member Kevin Jenkins or Linda Handy
7:15 PM – University Updates Nikki Lowy, Northeastern University
7:30 PM – Crime Statistics Update with Ofc. Sumpter, 28X Crime Stats in 2025
7:40 PM – Spring Planting Guide with neighbor Tom Vandermark
7:50 PM – Q&A
What you can expect
Loren Taylor: A short introduction to his candidacy and time for a brief Q&A
Board elections: You will be voting for the following roles: Chair, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, and Member at Large #1. Below are the nominees. You will be able to vote or abstain:
Nominated for Chair: Jose Dorado
Nominated for Membership Secretary: Toni Bird
Nominated for Treasurer: Donald Dalke
Nominated for Member at Large #1: Shilpa Duvoor
Nikki Lowy: Latest from Northeastern University
Ofc Sumpter: Crime updates in 28x
Spring Planting Guide: Neighbor Tom Vandermark will give some tips and tricks for starting the planting season right.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
MacArthur Boulevard Cleanup 🗑️
Our focus is on cleaning up the stretch of MacArthur Boulevard I-580 from Mills College through to 55th Avenue. Together, let's make our neighborhood shine! Your participation can make a significant difference.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
MacArthur Boulevard Cleanup 🗑️
Our focus is on cleaning up the stretch of MacArthur Boulevard I-580 from Mills College through to 55th Avenue. Together, let's make our neighborhood shine! Your participation can make a significant difference.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council November Community Meeting
1. Interview with Nidya Baez, Principal of Fremont High by community member Carolyn Jones. Principal Baez has improved test scores and college-going rates.
2. Council Member Kevin Jenkins
3. Community Resource Officer (CRO) Sheldon Sumpter
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
Maxwell Park Halloween Party on Camden
Come to Maxwell Park's biggest event of the year! There will be food trucks, photos, dancing, and games. Everyone welcome.
MacArthur Boulevard Cleanup 🗑️
Our focus is on cleaning up the stretch of MacArthur Boulevard I-580 from Mills College through to 55th Avenue. Together, let's make our neighborhood shine! Your participation can make a significant difference.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
MacArthur Boulevard Cleanup 🗑️
Our focus is on cleaning up the stretch of MacArthur Boulevard I-580 from Mills College through to 55th Avenue. Together, let's make our neighborhood shine! Your participation can make a significant difference.
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
High Street Coalition Cleanup 🗑️
The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors in the Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods of East Oakland. We welcome new and returning volunteers to participate. You don’t need to sign up. Just show up!
Music in Maxwell Park
Come join the music jam in Maxwell Park on Sunday, September 8
from Noon to 5 p.m