For Immediate Release - February 6th, 2025
Press Contact
MayorsPressOffice@Oaklandca.gov
Oakland, CA - Mayor Kevin Jenkins, in partnership with the City of Oakland, PG&E, Tip Top Shape, Wiseguys Motorcycle Club, The Dragons Motorcycle Club, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), CEO, and Prayerline Ministries, will host two community cleanup events in preparation for the upcoming NBA All-Star festivities.
The cleanups will focus on beautifying the Coliseum and Hegenberger neighborhoods, ensuring that Oakland shines as it welcomes NBA fans and visitors.
Event Details:
📍 Saturday, February 8 – Wise Guys Club House, 913 77th Ave,
📍 Thursday, February 13 – East Bay Dragons Club House, 8731 International Blvd
8:30 AM – Check-in - 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Cleanup activities
"Oakland is putting its best foot forward in anticipation of the thousands of fans that will be celebrating the NBA All-Star Games," stated Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins. "As the City continues to double down on blight and beautification in East Oakland, we also know community partnerships like this are essential for the sustained health of Oakland’s communities. I am incredibly grateful for the community for reaching out to my office to help put together these events and I look forward to continuing this work long after the All-Star games are done."
"I’m excited to partner with the Office of the Mayor and incredible community and corporate partners like PG&E, Tip Top Shape, Wiseguys Motorcycle Club, The Dragons Motorcycle Club, AASEG, CEO, and Prayerline Ministries for this much-needed cleanup ahead of the NBA All-Star Games” said Samantha Wise, Founder and Executive Director of Community Enrichment Organization (CEO) “As we come together to adopt and beautify the Coliseum Corridor, we’re not just preparing for an event—we’re showing pride in our community. After all, it’s important to clean your house before welcoming guests, and that’s exactly what we intend to do. If this initiative is successful, we can keep it going and expand to other areas of Oakland, making a lasting impact beyond the All-Star weekend."
For a comprehensive list of all NBA All-Star Activities, Check Out VisitOakland.com
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