OAKLAND
Asian Health Services (AHS) on May 31 will unveil the new 4,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Dental & Wellness Clinic, the state’s first community dental clinic to integrate mental health screenings and referrals with four dental specialties — endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry.
With this new dental and wellness clinic, AHS will be able to provide dental care services to more than 6,000 low-income children, families and elders. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, state Assemblymember Rob Bonta and Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan have been confirmed to speak during the dedication ceremony. For more details, email Etom@ahschc.org or call 415-601-2627.
The unveiling will be May 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the new clinic, 109 11th St. in Oakland. Given the significant demand for its dental health care services, which resulted in a 12-month waiting list, AHS embarked on a $2 million capital campaign in 2017 to expand access to its oral health care.
Now with nine exam rooms, AHS’ new dental clinic is housed on the ground floor of a 71-unit affordable-housing complex and includes a mental health counseling room to ensure that dental patients with mental health needs have on-site access to needed care and resources. For more information about the event, visit asianhealthservices.org/weinberg-dedication.
— Asian Health Services
PIEDMONT
‘101 Dalmatians’ remake to launch free movies in park
Enjoy Piedmont Recreation Department’s first free Movie in the Park this season. Featured is the 1996 Disney remake of the 1961 classic “101 Dalmatians,” starring Glenn Close and Jeff Daniels. The evil Cruella DeVille, played by Close, has a plot to steal Dalmatian puppies to make a fur coat. Her efforts are thwarted by the puppies’ protectors.
The movie will run from 8:45 to 10:30 p.m. June 7 at Piedmont Park, 711 Highland Ave. The snack bar will open 20 minutes before the show. Bring low lawn chairs or a picnic blanket to enjoy the family-friendly movie.
Shaffer picked as city’s 2019 civic volunteer of the year
Lyman Shaffer has been named Piedmont’s 2019 civic volunteer of the year, Mayor Bob McBain announced. A longtime Piedmont resident, Shaffer served on the city’s public safety committee from 2013 to 2017 and as chair from 2014 to 2017. He has devoted countless hours to help Piedmonters prepare their neighborhoods for a disaster. A recognition ceremony will be June 4 at Piedmont Community Hall.
Council set to weigh updates to city’s design guidelines
At its June 3 meeting, the City Council will consider updates to the city’s design guidelines, which provide a framework for actions of staff and the planning commission’s decision making. This is the fifth and final phase of policy updates undertaken in response to adoption of the General Plan and the housing element. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers, 120 Vista Ave. in Piedmont. The public is welcome to attend and make comments. For questions, contact planning Director Kevin Jackson at 510-420-3039.
Book signing, exhibit, concert planned at arts center
Mike Manente will conduct a book signing at Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Ave. in Piedmont, for his exhibit, “Oakland: A Painter’s Journey” with a reception and signing from 5 to 8 p.m. May 31. The exhibit will be up from May 31 through June 2 and again on June 8. The gallery will be open from noon to 3 p.m. on those days, and proceeds from the event will go to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.
The Solstice Singers perform “Sing When Dawn is Dark” at 7:30 p.m. June 1, a concert and album release with an appearance from baritone Lark Coryell. Tickets are $25 at the door for general admission or $10 for students and seniors. The CD package is $25. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com/event/4239650.
Spanish immersion classes offered at elementary schools
Viva el Espanol is offering full-immersion Spanish classes in all the Piedmont elementary schools before or after school two to four times per week. Students will learn everyday themes, vocabulary, traditions, and useful phrases plus games, songs, stories and art projects. To learn fees or details, call Viva el Espanol, 925-962-9177 or visit vivaelespanol.org.
— Linda Davis, correspondent
