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New Listing 752 Pacific Ave. Alameda

2012-02-11T10:03:00.000-08:00

Elegant Eastlake Victorian

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with many vintage details lovingly maintained.

Updated and painted in soft designer colors this home features a detached cottage.

Visit the virtual tour. (CLICK HERE)

East End or West End for live music on the weekends!

2012-01-13T15:56:00.000-08:00

If your a fan of live music then you should check out Speisekammer Restaurant some Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. They feature local acts with no cover charge. I have seen some very talented performers and now have a set of favorites I try and see semi regularly. It's always a great atmosphere.

Recently I ventured over to the West End to see a new group I was introduced to by friends and discovered that the The 1400 Bar and Grill which is the old "Krolls" on Webster St. also has live music on the weekends. Live music, nice vibe, no cover charge how can you beat it.

Christmas Tree's go bye bye

2012-01-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year when we put our old Christmas Tree's out on the curb to have picked up by the garbage trucks. Or recycling trucks, or composting trucks or wherever they are going.
It's a little sad a signals the end of the Holidays but I am looking forward to the new year.

Sewer work begins on Central Ave.

2011-11-21T13:44:00.000-08:00

Construction work to replace sewer mains, laterals and manholes on four Alameda streets is scheduled to start in mid-November, according to a city press release.

Affected streets are:

• Central Avenue (Grand Street to High Street)
• Lincoln Avenue (Haight Street to Eighth Street)
• Encinal Avenue (Versailles Avenue to Fountain Street)
• Page Street (Taylor Avenue to Central Avenue).

Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

Sewer work beginning on Central Ave.

Miss Alameda becomes Miss "Recycle Woman" in local film

2011-11-18T14:56:00.000-08:00

Miss Alameda Jessica Robinson is starring in her own short film produced and filmed here in Alameda - with guest appearances by Mayor Marie Gilmore and the chiefs of Police and Fire. The film promotes recycling and composting and is designed to appeal to adults and children alike. There will be two limited showings of the movie locally, so please support our hometown recycling superhero!

Saturday, November 26th at 5:45 p.m. - "Green Carpet" premiere featuring the cast and crew. Recycle Woman will be shown in the Historic Alameda Theater and your entrance ticket will allow you the choice of seeing any addition feature film being shown that day. VIP tickets available for $20.50 through Pinchit (link below). $10 of every ticket sold will be donated to three local youth non-profits: LoveLife Foundation, Kids on the Move America, and Alameda Education Foundation.

Saturday, December 3rd at 5:45 p.m. - "Green Carpet" premiere featuring the cast and crew, Recycle Woman showing, panel discussion about plastics in the ocean, and refreshments at the Michaan Auction House Theater at Alameda Point. 100% of the $20.50 admission price will be donated to three local youth non-profits: LoveLife Foundation, Kids on the Move America, and Alameda Education Foundation. Get tickets for the movie here.

All Together Now

2011-11-09T13:19:00.000-08:00

All Together Now is an evening of music, dancing, food and wine celebrating the importance of arts education. The evening is headlined by popular Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings, who will be joined by Alameda student musicians playing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in its entirety. This FABulous party begins at 6:30 pm, Thursday November 10th, at the beautiful historic Alameda Theatre, 2317 Central Avenue. Purchase tickets here

Yellow tail moves to alley off Park St.

2011-10-31T14:45:00.000-07:00

Yellowtail Japanese Bistro used to be on Park St. I thought they had gone out of business however to my delight they are still open in the little alley off Park St. near Books Inc. and next to C'era Una Volta. One of my favorite Sushi places in Alameda.

Fall is here in Alameda

2011-10-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

These leaves blanket the streets around my home in Alameda. It took me awhile to find one that wasn't too chewed up. They collect in big piles and it takes me back to my childhood of wanting to ride my bike through them.

Julies Coffee and Tea on Park St.

2011-06-14T13:27:00.001-07:00

First Concerts At The Cove of the season

2011-06-13T15:00:00.001-07:00

Bike safety class this saturday 1-4:30 1912 Central Ave.

2011-05-25T12:24:00.000-07:00

Please come with your children ages 13 and older to a free Bicycle Safety Class

BikeAlameda and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition are offering
Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 Class - Learn to Drive a Bike in Traffic

Saturday, May 28th
1:00-4:30pm
First Congregational Church
1912 Central Ave

This 3.5-hour classroom course teaches the basics of safe cycling, riding in traffic, equipment, crash avoidance, and rights and responsibilities. For adults 13 and over. No bike needed. Come for information as a driver, cyclist, parent or student.
Link to register

Sorry to see you go 3 Wishes

2011-05-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

This store was one of my favorite places to buy gifts for clients and family. The owner Chelsea cheerfully wrapped my gifts and made them a joy to give. It's always sad to see a local store go out of business. I enjoyed shopping in your store 3 wishes, bon voyage.
See also article in Alameda Patch

Alameda Schools Go Green Summit

2011-04-05T18:50:00.001-07:00

Alameda Schools Go Green* will host the second *Green Schools Summit* on
April 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Alameda Main Library.

Students, teachers, city officials and members of the community are invited
to attend this important event.
We will meet to provide new information and continue the work to help our
local schools conserve resources and reduce waste.

For more information visit the Go Green Schools page on the AUSD website:
http://www.alameda.k12.ca.us/index.php/schools/go-green-schools

Where to recycle your spent batteries.

2011-02-25T04:48:00.000-08:00

People are using more and more household batteries. The average person owns about two button batteries, ten normal (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, etc.) batteries, and throws out about eight household batteries per year. About three billion batteries are sold annually in the U.S. averaging about 32 per family or ten per person. A battery is an electrochemical device with the ability to convert chemical energy to electrical energy to provide power to electronic devices. Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of. When incinerated, certain metals might be released into the air or can concentrate in the ash produced by the combustion process.

Batteries may produce the following potential problems or hazards:

	Pollute the lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when burned.
	Contribute to heavy metals that potentially may leach from solid waste landfills.
	Expose the environment and water to lead and acid.
	Contain strong corrosive acids.
	May cause burns or danger to eyes and skin.

In landfills, heavy metals have the potential to leach slowly into soil, groundwater or surface water. Dry cell batteries contribute about 88 percent of the total mercury and 50 percent of the cadmium in the municipal solid waste stream. In the past, batteries accounted for nearly half of the mercury used in the United States and over half of the mercury and cadmium in the municipal solid waste stream. When burned, some heavy metals such as mercury may vaporize and escape into the air, and cadmium and lead may end up in the ash.

Now here is where to recycle your used batteries in Alameda.

- City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave - 1st floor at stairwell

- City Hall West, 950 W. Mall Square (Alameda Point) - 1st floor

lobby

- Main Library, 1550 Oak St - 1st floor copy room

- Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave - Main admin office

- Alameda Municipal Power, 2000 Grand St. - Lobby

- Maintenance Service Center, 1616 Fortmann Way - Front office

- Alameda County Industries (ACI), 2307 Blanding Ave, Suite B - Front

office

- Pagano's Hardware Mart, 1100 Lincoln Ave - Back of store

- Pagano's Hardware Mart, Alameda Towne Centre - Back of store

- Encinal Hardware, 2801 Encinal Ave - Near front of store, on isle

- CVS/Pharmacy (Bay Farm), 885-A Island Dr - Photo desk will take

them

1801 Central Ave. New Listing?

2011-02-04T13:56:00.000-08:00

Immaculately maintained home in Central Alameda. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1524 Sq. Ft. $549,000
Find out more CLICK HERE

Curbing closing costs.

2011-02-04T13:53:00.000-08:00

If you are home buyer this article has some tips on how to curb your closing costs.

I like help people understand the process as much as possible.

One of the best ways to utilize the information in this article is to negotiate upfront

and not wait until you are pressed for time and making an offer on a home.

If you have questions about anything in this article give me a call. 510-847-2638

To read the full article CLICK HERE

AHS Recycling day Sunday 1/9

2011-01-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Get rid of your old electronics and feel cleansed!
Where: Oak St & Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Date: January 9, 2011
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm

Did you get new electronics for Christmas? REcycle your old ones! Alameda High's Students On Skis and Snowboards is hosting an electronic recycling event to fundraise for our upcoming ski trip! Support the Ski Club and Nature~ RECYCLE your old electronics!!
FREE to recycle TVs, Moniters, Laptops, Flat Screens, Cell Phones and InkJet Cartridges!
$5 to recycle CPUs, Stereos, Telephones, Printers, Copiers, DVD players, Fax Machines, Hard Drives, VCRs, Motherboards, and Video Games.
Donations accepted! Thanks for Supporting the AHS Ski Club!

Rain rain flow away. From my house

2010-12-10T11:33:00.001-08:00

Fall Colors

2010-11-29T12:14:00.000-08:00

Each fall the colors of the Gingko trees change to a beautiful yellow gold color

The Ginkgo Tree has been described as a living fossil as it is the only surviving type relating to the Ginkgogoales, a species of plants which was found everywhere over 200 million years ago during the Mesozoic period. The only place the Ginkgo tree survived was in China in the middle of the 1700's. It was then introduced to the United States in 1784 and now the Ginkgo tree can be found in many places across the world.
The leaves on the Ginkgo Tree are formed in a fan shape with two lobes which makes the tree easy to recognize. When the fall season takes over in places, the leaves on the tree change from green to yellow and hundreds of them drop to the ground. Some of the Ginkgo trees can grow to be over 100 feet high and live for very long periods of time so when the leaves drop from the large trees, they can cover quite a large area.
The Ginkgo Tree is one which does not have many diseases, very few insects attack it and the roots go beneath the surface quite deep, making it a strong species of tree which should be around for years to come.

Haunt your house contest

2010-10-18T16:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.alamedahauntyourhouse.com/

If you have spent some time decorating your house for Halloween check out this link.

Halloween displays that catch my eye.

2010-10-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Saw this along Santa Clara Ave as I was driving to the office. These people really went out of their way for this Halloween lawn display. I love these!

Coastal Cleanup Day at Crown Beach

2010-09-30T12:10:00.001-07:00

Bike Alameda "Concerts At The Cove"

2010-09-23T15:50:00.001-07:00

Concerts At The Cove. One of my favorite events!

2010-09-23T15:49:00.000-07:00