Chris just dropped off more Mom’s Meals and a few other items at the Melrose Community Fridge located on the corner of Foothill and Cole. 🥗💚 Her kindness continues to make such a difference for our neighbors, and we’re so grateful for her generosity. Please help spread the word! 💚

When Habitat for Humanity shows up… they SHOW UP. 🍦🏠 Thank you Habitat for Humanity for always supporting Melrose!! This isn’t a one-time thing—this is year-round love, and we don’t take that lightly. 💚 This time, the request came... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSNgkIhiaB...

TODAY, Saturday, December 13th, Melrose is showing UP — not 1, not 2, but 3 Community Clean-Ups in ONE day! 💚🧹✨ 👉🏽 8:30 AM — Meet Haynes at the corner of Fairfax & Monticello 👉🏽 9 AM — Meet Laurie at the Melrose Library 👉🏽 12 PM — Meet Julia at the Melrose Community Garden

TOMORROW, Saturday, December 13th, Melrose is showing UP — not 1, not 2, but 3 Community Clean-Ups in ONE day! 💚🧹✨ 👉🏽 8:30 AM — Meet Haynes at the corner of Fairfax & Monticello 👉🏽 9 AM — Meet Laurie at the Melrose Library 👉🏽 12 PM — Meet Julia at the Melrose Community Garden

✨🌹 Feliz Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe 🌹✨ Hoy celebramos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, símbolo de fe, esperanza, protección y amor para tantas familias y comunidades. 💚 Today, we honor her strength, compassion, and the light she... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSKv4j0FPD...

FREE Mom’s Meals at the Melrose Community Fridge now — all thanks to our amazing friend Chris! 💚🥗 Her generosity keeps our neighbors fed, stocked, and cared for, and we are truly grateful. 🤗 And if you read our December News Blog... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSImwpGEs1...

Oakland, it’s all about PEOPLE POWER! 💪🏽✨ Join ACCE Oakland on December 12th from 6–8 PM at 101 Broadway for an evening of community, connection, and collective strength. Scan the QR code or grab your ticket at bit.ly/ACCEOAK2025 — join to build power together! 💚

Calling all early-stage entrepreneurs in Oakland! 🚀 Northeastern University + Kapor Foundation are launching a FREE 10-week Social Innovation Accelerator to help you scale your idea, build your venture, and make real impact in our community. 🙌🏽✨ See flyer for details!💡💚

It’s the szn of magic, Melrose… and the sparkle just keeps getting BETTER! 💫✨ Amanda Lynn's creative world is coming to life piece by piece, and thanks to the incredible support of Ava Community Energy, we’re getting closer and closer to... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DSIKdM9...

Because we simply can’t stop bringing magic to Melrose… ✨💫💚 Here’s a closer look at the stunning mural in progress — a beautiful creation by the incredibly talented Amanda Lynn, whose artwork pours beauty, wonder, and soul into every... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DSGkdQo...

We're still in our happy feels from the Melrose Holiday Parade — truly living on a cloud right now. ☁️💚✨ Once we gather our thoughts, we’ll share how proud we are of every single person who hosted a Santa Stop or came out to bring joy to... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSGh2_QEgn...

Happening RIGHT NOW, Melrose! 🎉❤️ HEPPAC’s Supply Packing Party is underway — who wants to join me?! 🙋🏽‍♀️✨ Food, beverages, great people, and a whole lot of community love. Swing by the new location at 2812 Havenscourt (between Bancroft & Foothill) and let’s pack some supplies together! 💚📦

Despite our technical issues… what a MAGICAL night! ✨🎅🏽💚 Happy Holidays — and to all a goood night, Melrose! 🎄💫 Love you all soooo much! Thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and making this the most beautiful night in Melrose! Until next year! 🎅🏽🎄🦌⛄🎁❄️🛑🚓 🚒 💫💚

🎅🏽💚 BREAKING NEWS, MELROSE! 💚🎄 Santa and the Grinch have officially arrived in The Town — and before they head to Melrose, they’re squeezing in a quick photoshoot! 📸✨ They’re warming up, striking poses, and getting READY for the... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSD4iXtkp0...

TODAY!! The MOST MAGICAL NIGHT in Melrose is here — Santa is coming to THE TOWN! ✨💚 🎄 Some of our Santa Stops got extra festive and made their own invitations just for YOU! 🎄✨ They can’t wait to welcome you — so bring your family, your neighbors, your friends… everyone! 🎅🏽

MELROSE… TODAY IS THE DAY!! 🎄🎅🏽 The MOST MAGICAL NIGHT in Melrose is here — Santa is coming to THE TOWN! ✨💚 The Melrose Holiday Parade is TODAY, Tuesday, December 9th from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM, and we cannot WAIT to celebrate with YOU! 🎉... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSDBIdelG3...

🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE! 🥬🍊 👉🏽 When: TODAY, Tuesday, December 9th 👉🏽 TIME: 2–3 PM 👉🏽 Where: Melrose Community Garden (corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio, across from Horace Mann Elementary) Stop by for some delightful goodies—it's first come, first served! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨🤗

A little magic is almost here, Melrose — and no, we’re not talking about our Melrose Holiday Parade! 💫 One week from TODAY, we’ll be welcoming a gorgeous new mural to Courtland Creek Park, right in front of our Fairy Circle! 🧚‍♀️🌳 This stunning piece... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DSB_1lC...

Your Santa Stops for our Melrose Holiday Parade are ready — and we cannot WAIT to celebrate with YOU TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 9th from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM! 🎅🏽🎄🦌⛄🕯️🎁❄️🛑🚓 🚒 ✨💫💚 🎄 Find a Santa Stop near YOU 🎅🏽 Invite your neighbors 💚 Get ready for the most magical night in our neighborhood!

Officer Lopez, her sister, her friends, and Daisy Scout Troop 30867 are at it AGAIN! 💚✨ They spent their Sunday Funday morning dropping off $400 in gift cards, a Christmas tree with decorations, and tons of gifts for Génesis and Arly.... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSAajC7ESX...

✨🌳 A week from today, Melrose! 🌳✨ We’re gathering at Courtland Creek Park to celebrate something truly magical — our brand-new Fairy Circle mural by the incredible Amanda Lynn, made possible by Ava Community Energy! 💚🎨 Bring a... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DSAYukdEY_...

🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE, MELROSE… 🥁 The moment you’ve all been waiting for has officially arrived... the Melrose Holiday Parade Santa Stops! 🎅🏽🛑✨ Thank you all for your patience — as many of you know, these past few days have been... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DR_Cm0QCYw...

🎄✨ “IIIIIIIT’S TIIIIIME!” — in full Mariah holiday voice 🎶❄️ This Tuesday, December 9th from 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM, the most magical day of the year returns to Melrose! 💫 Santa heard all your requests to bring the 4th Annual Melrose... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DR-HLO7jwj...

🚨 TODAY 🚨 The Cole Street Holiday Fair is happening TODAY, Sunday, December 7th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at Cole & Ygnacio! 🎄✨ Free admission + crafts, wreaths, food, art prints, music, kid activities, and so much more. 🎁✨ 👉🏽 See the flyer for all the festive details!

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A huge shout out to Meg from HAPI for rushing over the moment we called. 💚🐶 This friendly wanderer had been trotting around Fairfax & Renwick, and Meg showed up with so much care and compassion to help us check for a microchip... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DR54XR_CSE...

Do you recognize this pup? 🐶 We’ve got a sweet little cutie who was found running freely around Fairfax & Renwick today — tail wagging, nose sniffing, and looking a little too adventurous for their own good! 🐾✨ If you know him, help reunite this wanderer with their pack. 💚✨

TOMORROW, December 5th, join Ron for our monthly Community Clean-Up — happening every first Saturday of the month! 📍 Foothill & Cole (right in front of our Community Fridge) 🕘 9 AM – 10:30 AM All supplies will be provided — just bring a neighbor, a family member, or a friend. 💚👉🏽

TODAY, December 5th, between 9:30–10:00 AM, our amazing neighbor Chris will be restocking the Melrose Community Fridge at the corner of Cole & Foothill with delicious meals from @momsmeals! 🥗🍝✨ A huge shoutout to Chris for always showing up for Melrose — help us spread the word! 💚✨

Melrose, we did THAT! 💚💪🏽🌼 Last Tuesday we had an incredible Daffodil Bulb Planting Day + Community Clean-Up at Courtland Creek Park in front of Sumpter Way! 🌱💚 Huge shoutout to the California Climate Action Fellows from Northeastern... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DR2THRUiei...

Melrose, we’ve got BIG little news! 📚💚✨ We now have a brand-new Little Free Library on Frances — bringing us to a total of 14 little libraries around the neighborhood! 😍 Every new library is another spot for kids, families, and... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DR2Q8-YiVe...

🚨 Melrose neighbors! 🚨 The Cole Street Holiday Fair is happening this Sunday, December 7th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at Cole & Ygnacio in the Melrose neighborhood! 🎄✨ 👉🏽 See the flyer for all the festive details!

Melrose, this is why we LOVE our community partners!!! 💚✨ Right after we sent out the Melrose 27X NC News Blog, the incredible owner of Laurel ACE Hardware texted us to let us know they have red cards available — so if you or someone you... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRzuHqFCQy...

Melrose family — it’s game time! 🏀💚🐯 Athletic Director Scott Alexander invites you to come out and support the Fremont High Tigers this basketball season! From home games to big tournament matchups, our Tigers are ready to show out and represent Oakland with pride. 💪🏼 See flyer!

Oakland family, 2 Claps, Ready Ready! 💚👏🏽👏🏽 Join Laney College in honoring the incredible legacy of Coach John Beam at Light the Path, Light the Field — a luminaria walk and tribute celebrating his impact on generations of students and athletes. 🏈✨ 👉🏽 See the flyer for details.

Melrose, let’s show some love to our amazing neighbor Mary Bridget Hart! 🧘🏽‍♀️💚 She’ll be teaching Yoga for Longevity this Friday, Dec 5th, at 10:30 AM at Left Coast Power Yoga – Grand Lake (Studio B). All levels welcome! 💪🏽✨ Book the class today 👉🏽 www.leftcoastpoweryoga.com

🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE! 🥬🍊 👉🏽 When: TODAY, Tuesday, December 2nd 👉🏽 TIME: 2–3 PM 👉🏽 Where: Melrose Community Garden (corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio, across from Horace Mann Elementary) Stop by for some delightful goodies—it's first come, first served! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨 🤗

Melrose, itttts tiiiiime! ✨🌼 Join us TODAY, Tuesday, December 2nd, from 12–1:30 PM for a Daffodil Bulb Planting Day + Community Clean-Up at Courtland Creek Park in front of Sumpter Way! 🌱💚 We’ll be joined by the California Climate... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRxBuYdEYd...

🌟 Holiday Safety Reminder! 🌟 Doing Cyber Monday buying or selling? Keep it safe, Melrose! OPD has Safe Exchange Zones for in-person pick-ups and drop-offs: 📍 455 7th St (OPD HQ) 📍 2651 73rd Ave (Eastmont Substation) Both spots are monitored and open during business hours.

📚✨ Melrose, have you visited our neighborhood library— THE Melrose Library — lately? It’s truly one of the most charming gems in our community — cozy, welcoming, and always filled with something fun for all ages. 💚 Check out December’s calendar and swing by the library!💚👉🏽📚

🌼✨Melrose, let’s plant some joy!✨🌼 Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 2nd, from 12–1:30 PM for a Daffodil Bulb Planting Day and a Community Clean-Up at Courtland Creek Park in front of Sumpter Way! 🌱 Huge thank you to Keep Oakland Beautiful for donating the bulbs! 🙌🏽 👉🏽 See the flyer for details!

🚨 MISSING PERSON — PLEASE SHARE 🚨 Anneliese Logue was last seen Wednesday, November 27th, wearing black scrubs and pink marble Crocs. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Jessica G at 510-978-5305. Please share this post to help bring Anneliese home safely. 🙏🏼❤️

Jaime, one of our Melrose 27X NC board members, just bought this T-shirt from Lobster.tee — and the artist is keeping it very real about Lake Merritt’s current vibes. 👀✨ Zoom in to spy with your little eyes… ⛺️ tents 🐀 a rat 🐟 a dead... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRs9hFxCQu...

🌼✨ Melrose, let’s plant some joy! ✨🌼 This Tuesday, we’re bringing a little sunshine to Courtland Creek Park with a community Daffodil Bulb Planting Day! 🌳 Come get your hands in the soil, meet neighbors, and help us add a burst of... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRr5VH9kcA...

🎤✨ Melrose Shout-Out Time! ✨🎤 Big love to Sedrick and Councilmember Rowena Brown for recognizing one of our incredible Melrose neighbors and blessing her with tickets to Chelo’s concert! 💚🙌🏽 And a huge shout out to Meisha... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRr4jejEW6...

New Community Clean-Up 💚🧹 A week from TODAY, join Ron for a monthly Community Clean-Up every first Saturday of the month starting in December! 📍 Location: Corner of Foothill & Cole (right in front of our Community Fridge) 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM All supplies will be provided 💚👉🏽

Some good news for Melrose! 💚✨ A huge THANK YOU to our neighbor Ron for adding another community refrigerator at our Community Fridge corner on Cole & Foothill! 🤗 The word is getting out that Melrose has a fridge for anyone in need — ... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRpWovNkTY...

Update: Unfortunately, our neighbor was taken back to his cell and will return for his next hearing before the immigration judge in 5 business days… the work continues. 💚🙏🏽 Given the climate in our country right now, our neighbor’s... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRpU4zVEWL...

🚨 BREAKING NEWS!! 🚨 Prayers up, Melrose. 💚🙏🏽 Many of you know we’ve been fighting day and night to bring our good neighbor home from the ICE facility in Bakersfield. Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRm0DWKCcx...

🎄✨ “IIIIIIIT’S TIIIIIME!” — in full Mariah's holiday voice 🎶❄️ Save the date, Melrose! Santa heard all your requests to bring the 4th Annual Melrose Holiday Parade BACK — and we’re bringing ALL the holly-jolly magic! 🎅🏽🎁✨ Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DRmwObJkfX...