I had a great time hosting my baby shower here. I do however wish that the larger room was…read moreavailable, but unfortunately it was closed due to renovations. But room B worked out.

This location is very spacious highly recommended for venues and or meeting …read more Staff is helpful and pleasant .

First time here and I was invited to attend a dance where my friend was performing. Large free…read moreparking lol, spacious room where the dance was held. Bathrooms are clean. Nice layout with refreshments served. There is a fee to cover the costs of dj and space. The dance floor is spacious, so there's plenty of room for dancing.

San Leandro Senior Community Center was a destination but didn't find them until after the covid…read morepandemic happened. it's nearby the S.L. hospital. the architecture threw me off. thought it was a car dealership. it wasn't until i saw the name on the building that it dawn on me. parking is by the side. there's a low cost lunch program seniors can subsribe for (has to be order days in advance). unknown if it's has the same programs Mastick in alameda has.. will find out someday.

We recently attended a Quinceañera here. Bright and large…read morecommunity room with lots of supporting rooms. held about 150 - love location in the woods. if you are think about hosting an event, this is a winner

Community centers remind me of the elderly, let's be real here, it's not always the sexiest place…read moreto throw a party. But, when done right, it's not a bad place to celebrate an occasion. I came here for my friend's baby's first birthday. In Korean culture, a baby's 1-year-old birthday is a HUUUUUGE deal. It's called a Doljanchi or a "DOL"--where the baby wears a hanbok (traditional dress) and there's a ritual (sort of a fortune telling) where a bunch of innocuous objects are placed in front of the baby, ex. a string, a gavel, a coin, a brush, etc. And when the baby picks up the object, say a gavel, then s/he will become a judge...something like that. It's all in good fun. Ironically, the baby did in fact pick up the gavel, which is rare, usually babies pick up the coin or a string since it's lighter and easier to grab. I've seen pictures of my DOL and it's off the hook. There is a bunch of food, especially Korean duk and tons of fruit-- to represent prosperity and long-life. My grandparents (on my dad's side) were so proud to hold me in the photo-- I looked kinda miserable. In fact, I looked like a boy. The reason why DOLs are such a big deal is because traditionally in Korea, most babies didn't survive past their first year of life. Apparently, my mom told me that when I was 3 months old, I got really really sick, and was sick for another 3 months afterward and she was afraid that I wouldn't make it. Dramatic, right? So, when I turned one, she threw a huge party-- "a thankful relief," she said. That's why when I get sick as an adult, I get really sick because my immune system is basically shot. And it's really cute, even today, my mom freaks out when I get sick, because she remembers back to when I was a baby. And always gives me the motherly speech about sleeping more and drinking fluids..and it's one of the rare times I actually allow her to "take care of me." Heck, I think it's the only time I let anyone take care of me. Either way, the celebration was beautiful. So proud of my friend for being such an amazing mother/woman-- and she's really blessed to have such a beautiful child, who will forever love and adore her. Babies are the best, they need you like no other, and I absolutely love taking care of them.

I began my journey into family history began in 2002 while obtaining my Masters. I was required to…read moretake Anthro units for graduation and I took a Geneaolgy class to to fill the requirement. My professor, Dr. George Miller, was instrumental on guiding me on what would be a lifelong journey into DNA and family history (science + art). But it was the Family History Center volunteers who provided the resources, investigatory approaches, understanding of pedigree charts & African-American specific resources. In addition, they are continuously upgrading their software, hardware and resources to ensure that everyone has access - regardless of ethnic or racial make-up. They offer classes, interactive screens and an amazing view of the Oakland skyline. They are also open until 9 p.m. most nights.

I like to do research at this spacious library. They subscribe to all the top commercial geneology…read moresites and have an easy to use index for their vast holdings. There are always PCs available, the price of copies is reasonable, the volunteers are very helpful and they do not try to convert patrons. On my recent visit I knew what I wanted to find and where to find the information. I heard a volunteer act on a hunch for someone they were helping and lo and behold, the person found what they were looking for. They also took the time to show them how to analyze records. Add to this a spotless bathroom and the most comfortable desk chair I've ever sat on. They even researched the name of the chair so I could order one.

My BF & I saw a comedian here. The sound was echoing in the beginning but was fixed later on. It…read moreholds about 250 people & there's a park & parking lot on the back side of the building. There's an accessible bathroom & a small two stall bathroom as well. Even though they were running late, this was a decent spot to see a comedian. It is close to the freeway as well.

Positives: plenty of street parking right in front of this building on Saturday. Observed guests…read moreand the bride for a midday Saturday wedding in December. Interesting, I didn't know this building could be used for that. There were 2 security guard roaming the exterior and interior too, so that's a plus. Negatives: not applicable, was only observing.

Most preschool have parents pay even for when children are absent, you are paying for the spot to…read morebe held. The # 1 most important thing to look for in a childcare program is how the children are treated. Children are treated very well at this center, it is a SAFE and Fun enviroment! I hope anyone who is considering a childcare will disregard the other review and check this site out!

I am a public school teacher so I believe that I have a bit of an insider perspective on rating…read morechildcare. Absolutely every single time I have either picked up my child or dropped him off, the facility is running like a well oiled machine. I trust Brian with my kid. He has excellent communication with parents and his staff. He is very good with the kids, and mine always finishes his homework there. I would not trust most places to pick my child up and drive him to an off site facility. I was a stay at home mom for a bit and watched, horrified, to see how irresponsible many of these off site facility staffers are around the logistics of picking up and driving kids to their facilities. I went to Davis street because they are on site and I did not need to fret about at least that one aspect of my son's care. I soon realized that Davis street is an all around good deal for a family on a budget too. I realize that there are a lot of kids at Davis Street, and that they rely upon donations a lot of the time for their supplies, but it is at least as good and in some cases better than pricier options. Davis Street as an entire organization does a lot of good for our community. I can think of only one other secular, non extra-curricular based child care program around, and it has a long waitlist. Davis Street doesn't force your kid into an extra curricular (I already have mine in two which are near and dear to us, thank you very much!) and doesn't have a religious agenda either. That is rare to find at an affordable price with such stellar over all care The negative reviewer here seems to be thinking of the low cost childcare options available at some underserved/low socioeconomic schools. Long gone are the low cost on site childcare options for all for school aged children. Its sad to see someone leave such a negative review for a place where folks are working very hard for very little. Do your homework before you leave a one star rating at the safest, most affordable childcare option in town. No matter, they are running a wait list themselves because of their stellar reputation despite that ignorant review.

Very nice bazaar, homemade teriyaki chicken ribs, chicken salad, curry rice and or curry udon…read morenoodles, silent auction and wonderful Japanese sake, tea items.

Horrible customer service. I have called and email the chamber multiple times over the past week…read moreand they have not returned my calls. Then when they email back, they refuse to tell me the cost of membership. They ask. me to fill out a lengthly application to the chamber. Be aware of companies that refuse to tell you the price of their product. I am not filling out an application until you tell me the price.

Update 4/20: The trip to China was fantastic. The group I was with is top notch. I was so happy to…read morehave this experience. We got our money's worth and more! ____________________________________________________ The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is filled with a great group of people who want to support the community. Tomorrow morning, I leave on a trip to China that the Oakland Chamber arranged for our group of 40 people. I am really excited to see how it turns out. So far they have been really organized. Friends of mine that went on this trip last year said they had a blast. I have been happy with the choices so far. The Oakland Chamber sure knows how to throw a party. Each month look on their web site and see where the next event will be. I am sure you will be pleased to join in the fun.