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Santa Claus at Trans Pacific National Bank, a chamber member, on December 15, 2012. Free pictures and goodies provided to the kids and parents. |
The Staff and Santa Claus |
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Art & Wine Faire Banner hanging over Park St. |
2012 Park Street Art and Wine Faire |
Kathy Woulfe and Peggy Kidd serving wine and champaign at the Alameda Chamber of Commerce booth |
Rob Ratto of Park Street Business Association |
The crowd |
Stephanie Prothero of Park Street Business Association |
Alameda Police patrolling the event |
Volunteers |
Art and Wine event staff |
William Wong proudly displaying the marketing materials of Alameda Chamber of Commerce and Localize It! |
| Ground Breaking Ceremony with Catellus : National Retailer Target to be located at the west end of Alameda in October of 2013 |
Ground Breaking with Mayor Gilmore |
Mayor Gilmore speaking |
For Kari Thompson, Mayor Gilmore and Mark Sorensen, it's time to dig! |
Alice Lai-Bitker and Vice Mayor Rob Bonta |
Dede Tabor speaking |
Two time Super Bowl winning Quarterback of the Oakland Raiders Jim Plunkett |
Councilmember Doug DeHaan |
Councilmember Lena Tam, Alice Lai-Bitker and guests |
Steve Case, Carolyn Lantz of WABA |
Executive Director of Alameda Chamber Mark Sorensen and Deputy City Manager Alex Nguyen |
Let the demolition begin |
Jeff Cambra, Sherilyn Escoto, Mark Sorensen, Mike Delucchi |
At the 2012 Trans Pacific National Bank Mixer |
TPNB, a proud member of the Chamber |
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| At the 2012 Park Street Spring Festival |
Dede Tabor and Buddy working the booth |
The crowd at the Spring Festival |
Buddy enjoying himself at the Alameda Chamber of Commerce booth |
Farmers Market
Located at Haight Ave and Webster Street every Tuesday and Saturday, all year
round, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Live entertainment on the Island
Altarena Playhouse
Altarena Playhouse is located at 1409 High Street and is the only theatre-in-theround in the San Francisco Bay area. The nonprofit organization has entertained the Island City and its surrounding communities since 1939. 510-523-1553
Alameda Ballet Academy
Alameda Ballet Academy and its performing company, Alameda Civic Ballet, were founded in 2003 by the artistic director, Abra Rudisill. Both were created to impart the best elements of the classical ballet tradition to local dance students. Rudisill draws upon 20 years of experience asa prima ballerina and ballet mistress with Oakland Ballet, and she seeks to carry on her artistic lineage through the education of Bay Area youth. Call for details ~ 510-337-1929
Kiwanis Club of Alameda Chili Cook -Off
This early in the year event includes a barbecue dinner, silent auction and dancing. All funds raised benefit Alameda charities. Call for details ~ 510-337-9740
Annual Father/Daughter Party
Held in February and co-sponsored by Alameda Recreation and Parks and Girls, Inc. Call for details ~ 510-747-7529
Annual Volunteer Fair—Have a Heart, Do Your Part
A Valentines Day event to encourage volunteerism in Alameda, sponsored by the Social Services Human Relations Board.
Alameda Boys & Girls Club Auction
This annual March benefit is a major fund-raiser for the after school programs at the Alameda Boys & Girls Club. For details call 522-4900.
Spring Egg Scramble
Crab Cove Picnic Area ~ WABA 510-523-5955
Shop with the Easter Bunny
Alameda South Shore Center 510-521-1515
Earth Day Festival
Learn about building a clean, healthy, diverse world for future generations at this free event at Washington Park. In addition enjoy Earth Day games, exhibits, kids’ activities and free entertainment. For more information call Alameda Recreation and Parks at 747-7529 or the Public Works Department at 749-5897.
Bike To The Movies Day
May, the biking community is encouraged to ride their bicycle to the theater during “Ride Your Bike Week.” Bike group discounts available in advance.
Park Street Spring Festival
May~Held to celebrate Spring and Mother’s Day, the two-day annual Park Street Spring Festival takes place in May each year and offers fun for the whole family in the Park Street Shopping District.
Summer Beats Concert Series
Alameda South Shore Center, Thursdays and Sundays, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.Call for details ~ 510-521-1515
Concerts at the Cove
Concerts at the Cove take place on the second Friday of June, July and August at 5:30 p.m. at Alameda’s Crab Cove at Crown Memorial State Beach. The free evening performances are open to the public.
Annual Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest
Held in June , 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., bring your shovel, bucket and creative ideas to build a unique work of art out of sand. Robert Crown Memorial State Beach. For more information go to www.cityofalamedaca.gov/Recreation/Sand-Castle
Starlight Movie in the Park
June , multi-purpose field.
4th of July Jumpin’ & Jivin’ Jubilee
Rittler Park, 12 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mayor’s 4th of July Parade
Every year Alameda residents join together to celebrate Independence Day with our spectacular annual Mayor’s Fourth of July Parade, one of the oldest parades in the nation. The parade starts at 10 am at Lincoln and Park Street, and concludes around noon at Washington Park (Central and 8th Street).
Meals on Wheels Annual Community Faire Food and Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Always the 3rd Sunday of July, this community event features tastings from over 20 local restaurant, 20 local wineries, a silent auction, a children's play area complete with Jumper and live entertainment with local musicians, 3 O'Clock Jump. Over 2,000 people attend this biggest event in Alameda. Come and see why!
Park Street Art & Wine Faire
July each year the Park Street Art & Wine Faire includes more vendors, musicians, kids’ rides, and fun than the previous
year (shopparkstreet.com).
Plein Air Art Exhibit and Sale
Alameda South Shore Center, 510-521-1515 summer beats concert series. Thursdays Aug - Sept 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Neptune Beach Community Celebration-Formerly the Webster Street Jam Festival
October~ the Alameda Chamber in cooperation with the West Alameda Business Association hosts the annual Community Celebration on historic Webster Street. Live music from many different genres provides entertainment for all ages. Food, wine, handcrafted art and a special kids area make the festival a fun-filled day for the whole family (westalamedaabusiness.com/events).
Coastal Clean-Up
Sept. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Crown Memorial State Beach Park
Starlight Movie in the Park
10:30 p.m., Leydecker Park Field
Wine & Dine
Oct. , Webster Street
Classic Car Show
Oct.~annual Classic Car Show on Park Street. This event features 400 of the finest hot rods, classics and muscle cars in the entire Bay Area (shopparkstreet.com).
Halloween Event
Alameda South Shore Center, Oct. 31
Webster Street Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
Holiday Kick-Off Event
A Visit from SANTA!
Santa arrival at South Shore Center in November. Visit with Santa and take photos! through Dec. 24.
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 4:30 – 6:45 p.m., each year, Alamedans gather around the city’s tree at city hall to celebrate the beginning of the holidays.
Dec.~Webster Street, Visit From Santa, Tree Trimming and Holiday Cheer
Oakland/Alameda Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade
Benefits Oakland Firefighters Random Acts and Alameda County Community Food Bank. Go to www.lightedytachtpoarade.com for more information.
The Nutcracker
Alameda Civic Ballet performance. Dates to be announed.
New Year’s Eve Aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet
Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., features live bands, three dance floors, free dance lessons, silent auction, period attire welcome, food and drink, plus much more. Tickets and information (510) 521-8448 x 282 or www.HornetEvents.com
