"Hundreds turned out for the first night of the Autumn Lights Festival at the Gardens at Lake Merritt on Thursday evening. The festival, which features more than 70 locally-produced illuminated art displays, is presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt, (FGLM) and is a fundraiser for them. FGLM is a volunteer organization which formed in 2004. The FGLM partners with the City of Oakland to enhance the seven-acre collection of themed gardens in the heart of Oakland."
"The themed gardens were established more than a half century ago and require lots of upkeep. Volunteers provide much needed maintenance assistance as the City of Oakland's gardening staff has been dramatically reduced over time. The gardens are a tranquil oasis in the heart of downtown Oakland and provide enriching public programs. The soldout festival began on Thursday and runs three nights from Oct. 16-18. See their website for more info."
Hundreds attended the sold-out Autumn Lights Festival at the Gardens at Lake Merritt from Oct. 16-18, featuring more than 70 locally produced illuminated art displays. The event served as a fundraiser for Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt (FGLM), a volunteer organization formed in 2004 that partners with the City of Oakland to maintain and enhance the seven-acre themed gardens. The themed gardens date back over half a century and require significant upkeep. Volunteers supply maintenance support as City gardening staff levels have declined. The gardens offer a tranquil downtown oasis and host enriching public programs.
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