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.
Positions up for election
Chair: The Chair leads all MPNC meetings, including Board of Officer meetings, and makes sure decisions and resolutions are carried out. They also represent MPNC at community meetings and, when needed, sign legal documents.
Membership Secretary: The Membership Secretary keeps an up-to-date list of MPNC members and helps out with other tasks as needed.
Treasurer: The Treasurer handles MPNC’s finances, keeping accurate records and ensuring everything follows proper accounting practices. They also prepare financial reports for the community, usually every quarter but at least once a year.
Minutes Secretary: The Minutes Secretary records votes and keeps track of meeting minutes for all MPNC meetings and any other relevant gatherings.
Member at Large: Members At Large serve on the Board of Officers, helping with decision-making. The Board can elect up to three Members At Large.
The following board members’ terms are ending, are eligible for re-election, and have been nominated. However, the MPNC Board welcomes and encourages any and all nominees for these positions because we recognize the great importance of fresh leadership and new ideas. Please give this opportunity to serve our wonderful neighborhood your most serious consideration.
Jose Dorado, Chair
Toni Bird, Membership Secretary
Donald Dalke, Member at Large
Why join the council?
The Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council (MPNC) provides a platform for neighbors to voice their concerns, share ideas, and actively participate in decision-making processes that shape the future of our neighborhood. By joining the council, you can work alongside fellow neighbors to build and advocate for our community, ensure our concerns are heard by local leaders, and help create a stronger, more vibrant Maxwell Park. Learn more about the council and current board.
How to participate
If you are a member of Maxwell Park, there are three ways to participate: 1) Nominate yourself, 2) nominate a current board member, or 3) nominate a community member. Simply and an email to maxwellparknc@gmail.com or use the form below by February 10, 2024 to ensure that your nomination(s) are on the ballot.
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
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!
Lakefest Oakland
Lakefest Oakland is a family-friendly annual event bringing together the city’s vast range of artists, musicians, retailers and non-profits featuring over 100 vendors, a massive Kids Fun Zone, Tech Pavilion, Outdoor Beer Garden and, of course, Amazing Food.
Emergency Preparedness: Neighborhood Gathering Spots
Join Maxwell Park Emergency Response Team for a discussion of our neighborhood gathering spots (ICCs) and community emergency supplies.
Junior Toots
Junior Toots will be performing at Degrees Plato as part of Live in the Laurel.
Make Music Day
Make Music Oakland is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year.