The Dept. of Make Believe: Fantastical “Bureaucracy” Experience | Oakland

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Come see what Chapter 510 is up to in their new home in Uptown during Oakland’s famous First Friday celebration in October. The Dept. of Make Believe will be open for business, so come get your very own Permit to Make Believe. Be prepared for number taking, line standing, and form filling, but in the most fantastic way…

Plus, there will be book making, mask making, and general merrymaking, in addition to costume wearing, plenty of high fiving, and, of course, an officially sanctioned amount of make-believing.

About the organization:

Chapter 510 provides in-school tutoring, creative writing workshops, and publishing opportunities for K-12 students in Oakland. It was founded by a group of Oakland residents who, inspired by 826 Valencia, wanted to create Oakland’s own literacy project focused on supporting teachers and developing creative and expository writing skills for students. In the next two years, they will open a writing center, retail store, and community space: a dynamic resource for all students, families, teachers and volunteers.

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