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Thinking About Your Taxes?

If you’re in need of tax preparation services, go no farther than Dimond. We have two tax professionals that can meet all your needs:

Perpetuo Z. Tayco, CPA
2261 Mac Arthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 96402
510-482-5444
www.taycocpa.com

Dimond Tax Services
Paul Thode, Enrolled Agent
2217 Coloma St
Oakland CA 94602
510-531-0534
www.dimondtaxservices.com
call for an appointmen

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Dimond’s Newest Business – Organic Bliss Boutique Day Spa

Organic Bliss – A Boutique Day Spa
3463 Champion St
By Appointment Only
(510) 482-1742

Organic Bliss aims to be the premiere organic and eco friendly day spa in the East Bay Area. We specialize in natural and Organic skin care, Brazilian waxing as well as ancient beauty rituals such as Eyebrow Threading, and Body Sugaring.

Our day spa has been designed to target the environmentally conscience spa goer. Starting with low VOC paints, and a decorative pallet consisting of sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood, bamboo, water hyacinth and sisal to name a few. Continue reading

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Stable Core Celebrates 2 Years in Dimond!

“Thanks to our terrific trainers, dedicated clients, and the support of this great neighborhood, Stable Core Pilates is going strong. We’re so pleased to be part of the Dimond!” – Valerie Loo, Owner

Stable Core Pilates + Physical Therapy
Valerie Loo, MPT
2006 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland CA 94602
510-414-8766
www.stablecorepilates.com

Stable Core Pilates offers private and semi-private Pilates sessions, small group equipment classes, and Pilates-based Physical Therapy. We are dedicated to providing high quality, individualized instruction on the Pilates equipment in a friendly, intimate, studio environment. We give personal attention to each client, recognizing that each individual has different needs. Continue reading

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Dimond Park Connects by Trail to Joaquin Miller Park and Beyond

Did you know that you can hike from our own beautiful Dimond Park, via a beautiful single-track trail, all the way through Dimond Canyon and into Joaquin Miller Park? And from there, you can connect to hundreds of miles of East Bay Regional Parks and the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Visit the Friends of Sausal Creek to learn more about this amazing natural resource, and download their pdf map here.

And visit our local businesses for your trail-side picnic or a treat after a long hike. Dimond truly is Oakland’s gateway to nature.

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Free Parking and Great Accessibility

The Dimond Business District is easily accessed by I-580 and Hwy 13, hosts a major AC Transit hub, and is less than 2 miles from the Fruitvale BART station. The Dimond also has more than 450 free parking spaces within it’s business district.

“Many of our long-standing customers have started shopping exclusively at our Dimond location” explained Stan Dodson, Manager of La Farine Bakery, “simply because there is so much free parking available here.”

And that’s true for every corner of the district – we have markets, cafes, restaurants, gift shops, a library and a post office – all with plenty of free parking available.

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*Kelly’s Corner – A Children’s Shop New-Used-Trade*

Kelly’s Corner
A children’s shop – new-used-trade

510-531-6810
2029 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland 94602
Chris & Jackie Hunter, owners

Brand new, and slightly new to you, toys-clothes-shoes for newborns and children up to six years old. GREAT for GIFTS!

Open Tuesday through Saturday
11am until 6pm

 

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Local Pottery at bells & whistles

Don’t miss local potter Peter Gee’s work at Bells & Whistles. Peter has created some lovely bowls & pots which come with fresh plants to complement the “potted garden” from bells & whistles.

2011 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, Ca 94602
(510) 531-1484
www.bellsandwhistlesoakland.com

Paws & Claws Now Open in their New Location!

Visit Paws & Claws, a Natural Pet Food Store & Grooming Spa, in their new location:

3436 Dimond Ave (off MacArthur)
(510) 336-0105

4th Annual OAKTOBERFEST in the Dimond!


Oaktoberfest in the Dimond
returns for a 4th year of fun and festivities on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 11am-6pm and is free to the public. Highlights throughout the festival include the Bill Brand Biergarten (at Fruitvale Ave. and MacArthur Blvd.) with 20 local craft breweries pouring their finest ~ the Hop Tech Homebrew Alley ~ the Family-Friendly Rootbier Garten with music & activities for all ages ~ the Main Stage with live music & traditional dance ~ plenty of Food and Vendor Booths to more than satisfy everyone. This year the Big Lou Band returns to be our headliner along with the Golden Gate Bavarian Club teaching how to dance along to Big Lou’s polkas and other Bavarian-themed music. We’ve improved upon this festival every year, but it takes active, community support, participants, and sponsors. To get involved in this year’s event, please visit www.Oaktoberfest.org or call Earp Events & Fundraising at (510)839-3100.

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