Remembering Our Children, Safety in Numbers, Concert Series: Today in Oakdale

Here are five items to take note of today in Oakdale.

Remembering Our Children

Those who have lost a son or daughter are invited to the fifth annual Remembering Our Children Picnic.

It’s set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Richard Walton Park.

From an event listing on Oakdale Patch:

This is the 5th Annual Picnic for anyone who has lost a child. All are welcome to come share memories of their child. Bring a dish to pass (hot dogs, bottled water and chips are provide). RSVP is asked so we have enough food: 651-335-0311 to Kristi or kmschaut@hotmail.com or visit our website at http://rochildren.webs.com. We also will do a balloon release at 2 p.m.; one balloon provided per family if you RSVP, donated by Gene and Sheryl Staples Food served from noon until 1:30 p.m. (snacks available for the duration).

Same-Sex Marriage

As the state began to recognize same-sex marriages last week, Sen. Chuck Wiger was part of a video congratulating the GLBT community.

“Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet,” he says in the video.

It sparked a bit of a discussion on the site.

See: Sen. Wiger in Video on Same-Sex Marriage: ‘Wedding Bells Are Ringing’

House Numbers

On its Facebook page, the city of Oakdale reminded people on Monday to make sure their house numbers are visible:

Next time you are driving on your street, take a moment to see how easily you can read the numbers on your house. Are the numbers at least 4" in height? A color/finish that contrasts with the siding? Near the primary entrance? Visible from the street? In this world of computerized maps, nothing beats the simplicity of having your house numbers easy to spot — especially when emergency personnel are rushing to that location.

Night to Unite

Is your block having a party Tuesday, Aug. 6, for Night to Unite?

Want to see it on Patch? Email kris.janisch@patch.com with the info.

Live Music

Live music at Richard Walton Park in Oakdale continues Wednesday, Aug. 7, with the Blues Drifters.

Part of Oakdale’s summer concert series, the group will perform in the band shell at the park from 7-8:30 p.m.