These are announcements that are not considered an event but are important to the community!
Code Enforcement and Graffiti Hotline
840-6111
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Join us in cleaning up this city! Check out the new website for all the details.
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ConAgra Mural Competition
Submission Date: NO LATER THEN Friday, March 30, 2012 – 5 PM
EMAIL: mbrennan@ci.oakdale.ca.us
A wall mural to be designed by a local artist, artist partnership, or
artists’ group.
Who:
The applicant artist(s) must reside within the borders of Stanislaus
County or within the Escalon High School District. If a partnership,
group, or artists’ club makes the application the majority of participating
artists must reside within the above named boundaries. Any question about
artist’s eligibility shall be decided by the mural project judges and their
decision is final.
Timeline:
The final day of submission is Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5 P.M. .(PST) to
Oakdale City Hall, 280 N. Third Avenue, Oakdale.
Where:
The location of the mural project is the northern property line wall of
the Oakdale ConAgra-Hunts’ Food Production Plant running east-west along
West ‘J’ Street in Oakdale, Ca. It begins near the corner of South Yosemite
Avenue & West ‘J’ Street going west for over 300 feet. The wall is broken
up by entry driveways and gates and dips into the ConAgra property to allow
for landscaping. It will be the applicant’s decision as to how much of
this wall is to be used for the applicant’s mural piece. The mural is
recommended to be no less in length than 20 feet, but this is only a
suggestion. The mural size is to be dictated by the artist and the wall
dimensions.
Sponsor:
The Oakdale ConAgra-Hunts’ Food production plant in cooperation with the
City of Oakdale.
Award(s):
All materials needed for wall prep and materials needed in actual mural
creation will be paid (reimbursed) in full by ConAgra. No other award(s),
monetary or non-monetary, will be given out other than public recognition
for the artist(s).
Mural Design Submittal:
All mural projects submitted for consideration must include complete
drawings/sketches ‘to scale’ of completed mural. Color drawings are
recommended for those project submittals that are to be done in color as a
finished mural. MORE THEN ONE MURAL ENTRY MAY BE AWARDED FOR COMPLETION.
ARTIST(S) MAY SUBMIT AS MANY ENTRIES (UNDER SEPARATE COVER) AS THEY WOULD LIKE.
Theme:
“The World of Oakdale ConAgra-Hunts’Food”
While processing mainly tomatoes at the Oakdale plant the ConAgra food
lineup includes many different items. The judges will be looking for those
murals that include mostly foods that are processed here in Oakdale. Again
the subject matter is up to the artist(s).
The mural subject matter can include any or all of the different areas of
the food processing operation, from farm fields to the canning operation
and product delivery to stores and homes throughout the world. This vast
process includes the machinery, shipping, people, product, and landscape,
etc., involved in the field to table chain. History of the Hunts’ Oakdale
plant can also be considered viable subject matter. Let your artistic
skills and imagination be your guide. ConAgra food process questions may
be directed to Gina Schied at the following: gina.schied@conagrafoods.com.
Mural Entry Quality & Judging:
The mural entries will be judged upon accuracy in adherence to the rules
and the mural theme; AND professionalism, quality and artistic merit.
The judges may feel that an entry has many of the traits they are seeking,
but would like to see some changes to the entry in order to bring the
artist’s idea(s), drawings, and/or subject matter to the level that they,
the judges, feel necessary in order for the entry to be recommended for
“mural adoption”. The artist will be contacted and changes discussed to
see if the entry can be brought to “Adoption Status” in the judges’
opinion. Their decision is final. ANY ARTIST’S CHANGES TO ENTRY AFTER
SUBMISSION MUST BE OKAYED BY JUDGES.
Entry Information:
All entries must include artist’s name, contact information, mural
drawing(s) ‘to scale’, type of materials needed to complete the mural (i.e.
oil paint, acrylic paint, plaster, etc.) and any other pertinent
information germane to this competition. An artist’s bio may also be
included , but is not necessary. Questions about the Mural Competition
should be directed to Michael Brennan, mbrennan@ci.oakdale.ca.us or please
call (209) 847-1581.
PEASE SUBMIT ENTRY TO:
ConAgra MURAL COMPETITION
Oakdale City Hall Attention: Michael Brennan
280 N. third Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Entry submittals may be mailed or delivered in person to Oakdale City Hall
by “No Later Then” Friday, 5 PM, March 30, 2012.
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Several of the cities public benches are in need of repair. If you would like to adopt a bench, please contact oakdalevolunteer@gmail.com
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The City of Oakdale is accepting applications for the following commissions.
Traffic and Business Commission
Duties: As an advisory commission to the City Council, the Traffic and Business Commission reviews and recommends solutions regarding traffic, circulation and parking matters.
- Meeting Schedule/Location: Monthly on Third Fridays, 8:30am, City Council Chambers.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside within Oakdale city limits.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (4 openings)
Duties: Recommends to the City Council regarding programs, needed facilities, housing,recreation, plus health and nutritional needs affecting seniors in the community.
- Meeting Schedule/Location: Quarterly on Third Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m., Gladys Lemmons Senior Community Center.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside within Oakdale city limits.
Parks & Recreation Commission (3 openings)
Duties: Assist in providing for the acquisition, protection and enhancement of the city park lands and open space. Assists in developing, implementing and coordinating recreation and cultural services through advertisement of the City Council.
- Meeting Schedule/Location: Monthly on Second Tuesday, 4:30pm, City Council Chambers.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside within Oakdale city limits.
Youth Advisory Commission (9 openings)
Duties: Advises the Parks & Rec Dept. and City Council on activities, events and programs that address the needs of the Oakdale Youth/teen population including programs regarding safety, recreation, drug awareness, special interests, sports, community involvement, socialization and environmental concerns.
- Meeting Schedule/Location: Monthly on Second Tuesday, 6:00pm, City Council Chambers.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside within Oakdale city limits or student of the Oakdale Joint Unified School District and 12-18 years of age during the term.
TO APPLY FOR ANY COMMISSION: Complete an Commission Interest form or phone 845-3573 to request a form by mail. Return completed applications to City Hall.Application deadline: Open until filled.
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Ink Cartridge Recycling
Drop off your old ink cartridges at Pak Mail for the Kiwanis Club
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CIVICS Volunteer Program
Check out the new CIVICS information and get your application in.
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Candy Shopping
Of all places to find a great selection of old time candy – Tractor Supply
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Car Registration Tags Tip
To prevent the theft of your cars registration sticker simply take a razor blade and slice it several times AFTER you put it on. This will prevent them from peeling the entire tag off and re-using it on their car.
*If your tag does get stolen DMV will charge you to get another, in addition to the possibility of getting a ticket or two.
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