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adios happy trails

2008-07-03T21:29:46Z

I walked by today and saw their last day was late July. I frickin' love that place! Goshdangit!

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Theater Propaganda

2008-07-02T20:57:43Z

Went and saw WALL-E at the Alameda Theater last night and was forced to watch a 15 minute propaganda reel. Actually it was two. One was the usual "Welcome to the new restored Alameda Theater please turn off you cell phone, no texting be quiet etc". which I didn't mind. but what followed was ARGH. It some ways it was suppose to be a history lesson, which is kind of cool, but it made it sound like (which they repeated over and over and OVER again) that unless we accept the monolith that is the megaplex the theater would have been torn down. I was getting so annoyed that I nearly walked out of the theater and demanded my money back. If it wasn't WALL-E and just some random movie (which I haven't done in a long time, being tickets at $9.50 a piece) I would have.

(and for opening night for a Pixar movie, it was quiet empty, I guess the novelty of the theater is starting to wane)

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Not Dead Yet!

2008-06-27T15:06:35Z

Central Cinema, that is. We drove past it yesterday (or saturday?) and they were open for business, showing Iron Man. The website, http://www.centralcinema.net/ , says they're open, too.

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fire up those headsets!

2008-06-27T04:39:08Z

fire up those headsets!

the Alameda Police have stated that they will have a zero tolerance for using the phones in the car without them come July 1st.

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New Italian restaurant opening on Webster

2008-06-25T21:15:59Z

Just got this notice from Jeff at Farmstead:

"Acquacotta
I am proud to announce that my friend, colleague, and ex-employee John Couacaud is finally opening his dream restaurant, Acquacotta, 1544 Webster near Lincoln (site of the old Alameda Saloon). (tel: 523-2220)

John has been working on this contemporary Italian eatery for what seems like forever, and his eclectic take on great food is sure to please. He stopped by the other day and let me sample some of his cooking. Mamma Mia, this ex-Oliveto chef can sure cook!!

I particularly loved his take on Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto San Daniele (grilled), the Arancini (fried risotto balls stuffed with Fontina val d'Aosta), and Stracotta di Manzo (a fancy name for some killer pot roast of beef braised in Nebbiolo wine!!) His all-Italian wine list tops out at $40 or so.

He opens next weekend (Friday, 28 March), so run, don't walk to what will definitely be a destination for foodies, Bay Area-wide."

Normally I'm kinda "meh" about Italian restaurants, as I don't care for pasta that much. I'm not eating any carbs at all these days, so I've got to admit the description of the pot roast and asparagus has piqued my interest. And I can walk there!

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thinking of moving to Alameda - a few ?s

2008-06-22T02:59:55Z

Hi everyone. I'm thinking of moving to Alameda, from Berkeley. Have toured around the island a bit. Wondering, though, if it's colder or warmer there than Berkeley. (I tend to run cold, and like heat.) One of my friends told me it's often windy and cool. Hard to get a sense today, when it's warm and sunny everywhere.

Also just wondering if I'll get tired of all the driving (I work in SF - not downtown - and also spend a lot of time in Berkeley). But I suppose you all can't really answer that.

The place I'm looking at is on the west side of the island, off Webster.

Thanks.

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Google FINALLY Street viewed Alameda

2008-06-20T15:10:33Z

Google finally street viewed most of Alameda...
Anyone find anyhting interesting?

I found one; if youre heading down Central towards Park St., you can see the new cineplex mostly completed, go one step further and it's gone, one step further and it's back...

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Oil Spill

2008-06-18T16:39:23Z

Anyone heard any new news about the oil found at Crown Memorial Beach?

http://www.ktvu.com/news/16637449/detail.html

It's bad enough that our environment is impacted by sea traffic, and now Bush wants to drill off our coastline? I don't think so

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being attacked on tribe

2008-06-15T08:53:59Z

Don't know what to do about this so I'll just say what's up:

today I recd an obscene rant from someone saying how much they hated me. This is the only group I really post opinion in so I have to assume it came from here, since I really don't post that much on tribe anymore.

basically it said "I think that you are the stupidest bitch on this site, and you post some really stupid shit, and you make me very angry. " What was creepy is that they copied two of my photos and created an new account [Tara Jeannine Delong], with a name similar to what I was using [Tara Umdze} enough so that, if they posted elsewhere, people might think it's me. I had to change my name and photos accordingly.

I contacted tribe to check it out since it borders on impersonation - a violation of tou. However, I just wanted to say to that person, you may not like my opinion, but at least I am not so cowardly as to hide behind brand new profiles to attack someone.

If anyone sees this person posting in a manner that they may be implying they are me, please send me a message. thanks for your help.

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Measure H not passing...

2008-06-13T01:03:23Z

Shows how much of a scumbag town you guys live in. I never thought a town could be so liberal yet not progressive. That's you guys. ALL OF YOU GUYS.
This is why I moved out of that hole you idiots are so proud of. It's not a place for progression. You idiots want to hold on to your stupid historic trinkets for the sake of...being idiots.
Sure the town I live in now is a dump as well (castro valley) but at least it has a sports and music program for my children.
You jackoffs would probably LOVE it if every family moved off your island so you morons can be all alone with your cats, your bookstores that nobody goes to and moronic whale stores.

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Cheapest gas station in Alameda?

2008-06-03T00:11:00Z

Title says it all.

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Mervyn's out, Kohl's in?

2008-05-25T19:53:21Z

I heard that the Mervyn's at South Shore (Towne Centre) is closing in July :( My friends have heard that Kohl's will be coming in. I'll miss Mervyn's even though I rarely go anymore. Not too excited about Kohl's.

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Central Cinema going down... or is it?

2008-05-19T17:33:45Z

Anyone following the strange sorta-demise of the Central Cinema?
First they said that they couldn't get first run films due to the new theater opening, which I find really sad. But now it's that they only can't get "Family" films.
I'm not sure I understand why the distributors would be so specific?

Here's the owner's most recent post. Thoughts?

"Hello Movie Lovers,

Your last day to see "The Forbidden Kingdom" at Central Cinema will be today.

Thanks to those of you who sent me emails with suggestions and support regarding the uncertain future of Central Cinema.
I started Central Cinema with the goal of creating an affordable, family friendly environment. For that reason, we usually play a kids/family movie. However, it is almost certain that we will soon be unable to get newly released kids' movies, and that's too bad because there are some big ones coming out this summer (including a new Pixar movie). We have tried to keep our ticket prices low by booking kids' movies (which simply do better, economically, than other kinds of movies). Our next (and last?) new family movie will be released on May 16. It's confirmed, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" will play at Central Cinema.!!

Therefore, starting this Friday we are raising our adult ticket to $9.00 (I'm really sorry). Our matinee, senior, and children's ticket price will stay at $7.00. Step two in the revamping of our "affordable, family friendly theater" is our booking selection for this Friday. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is an R rated comedy by the creator of "40 Year Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up". It is not appropriate for anyone under 17.

Central Cinema is a neighborhood movie house located at 842 Central Avenue, Alameda, California. The theater's phone # is 510-219-5058. Check us out on the web at www.centralcinema.net or email us at info@centralcinema.net
Mark Haskett"

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Pavlovs Kats live music in Alameda

2008-05-05T17:48:12Z

This Friday on Bay Farm Island at the Harbor Bay Club
Gomer Hendrix joins up with Pavlovs Kats live, no cover charge...
http://www.pavlovskats.com/public/html/page2.html
see you there.

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Alameda Film Event next Saturday night

2008-04-05T18:38:44Z

*Alternatives In Action & Comcast present*

The 4th Annual Project YouthView Film Screening & Awards Night

Location: Auctions By The Bay Theater
2700 Saratoga Street
Alameda, CA 94501
Date: Saturday, April 12, 7:00PM

Tickets: $7 Youth/Senior, $15 Adult, $100 VIP 2-ticket package
Purchase tickets online at: http://www.projectyouthview.org

Project YouthView, now in its fourth year, is a premier Bay Area event that celebrates the power of youth through film.
Hosted at the beautiful Auctions By The Bay Theater in Alameda, the evening will feature:

* Eight youth-created film shorts from around the Bay Area, selected by youth, community and expert judges.

* The powerful feature film Darius Goes West, winner of 25 awards.

* Intermission including wine, refreshments and a chance to meet the filmmakers. Coffee and dessert to follow the show.

* Chance to vote on an Audience Choice Awards of $500 and $100.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Alternatives in Action (AIA), a youth development organization based at Alameda Point.
AIA's three core programs are: BASE High School, a public charter school; HOME Sweet Home, a fully-licensed preschool;
and HOME Project, an afterschool and summer leadership program.

We hope to see you there!

For TICKETS and more information on the selected films: http://www.projectyouthview.org

For more information on Darius Goes West: http://www.dariusgoeswest.com

For directions to Auctions By The Bay: http://www.auctionsbythebay.com/html/directions3.htm

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Has anyone used movers to move from Alameda place to Alameda place?

2008-04-04T23:16:45Z

Once an apartment manager finally says YES, I will be moving soon.

I have friends who are willing to help, but I figure that instead of worrying about their backs and their schedules and who can rent me a truck because I don't have a car and therefore no insurance and blahblahblah, it'd be easier (and not much more expensive, because I'll be obligated to feed my friends!) to just hire movers. Then I can see my friends at a nice housewarming party, where everyone is happy and calm instead of sweaty and under duress.

Has anyone moved within the island? How much stuff did you move, how much did it cost you, would you recommend the moving company you used?

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Single Moms?

2008-04-02T03:24:26Z

Hi,
I'm looking to connect with other single moms living in Alameda. I have a 17 mo. old son and I am considering the option of co -housing
with another single mom (or dad) for sharing responsibilities and to make life a little easier! Anyone out there having the same thoughts?
Wish you could go out without hiring a babysitter? Wish someone else would make dinner or do laundry once in awhile? Want to continue to afford living in Alameda?
Connecting regardless of housing would be great too. :)

Rusty, are you still thinking of moving?

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This week: Auditions for the Devil-ettes...

2008-03-30T17:51:58Z

Alameda's own babydoe asked me to post this here:

Audition for THE DEVIl-ETTES!!!
We will be video taping 1 minute audition (your choice of music) this
Tuesday April 1st 8pm-9pm at THE QUEER BALLROOM (151 Potrero Ave, San
Francisco)! You can contact us directly for details on the taping session
at thedevilettes@hotmail.com.

Once we have reviewed everything, we will have call-backs for ten (10)
finalists! These lucky ten ladies will be invited to join us at a fun
two-day workshop. You MUST be available Thursday April 3rd 8:00-10pm and
Sunday April 6th 4pm-6pm for this two part workshop - SORRY, NO
EXCEPTIONS!

ALL audition details at: www.devilettes.com

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Prairie Home Companion 's Evie Ladin & True Vine at Crosstown Coffeehouse Saturday, March 29 @ 7pm

2008-03-28T04:26:03Z

Evie Ladin & True Vine
Saturday, March 29 @ 7pm Crosstown Coffeehouse
Original Songs in the Old-Time Tradition

You’ve Heard Her on a Prairie Home Companion ~ See Evie Ladin Live at the Crosstown Coffeehouse
1303 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501

Evie Ladin ~ vocals, guitar, banjo
(Stairwell Sisters, Crosspulse) with

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf ~ guitar
(Misisipi Rider, Country Squires,Calamity & Main)

Paul Kotapish ~ mandolin
(Wake the Dead, Euphonia, Hillbillies from Mars)

Hear Evie on a Prairie Home Companion and see video clips:
www.myspace.com/evieladin

http://www.crosstowncoffee.org

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New Italian delicatessen input requested

2008-03-18T23:13:42Z

My husband wants to open a deli on the island. We live off Webster, and have seen the recent changes. The deli next to Paganos is gone, and we're wondering, is it a good area for business, or should we focus our efforts on the west side?

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CHP lurking near Webster tubes

2008-03-17T16:38:02Z

Here's your PSA for the day:

There's been a motorcycle CHP hiding behind a bush in the mornings, radar aimed at those speeding out of the Webster tube from Oakland. It's really the perfect spot, as drivers can't see him and the 45 MPH speed limit in the tube is really just a guideline. :P

Also, there've been a couple of cars flanking the entrance to the Posey tube, later in the morning or early afternoon.

So watch that lead foot around those tubes!

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What's up with the pedestrians just running out in the middle of the street?

2008-02-27T00:45:47Z

Now I understand this town is really really conscious of pedestrians. When half your town is full of senior citizens who will fail dementia tests if they ever tried to get their driver's license again, of course those people aren't going to drive.
No I am not talking about those people.
I am talking about the other half of Alameda. The people who aren't about to die within the next 4 years. The obese mother of 4. The young Alameda High student who is wearing a "dirty blanket" jacket (I believe the youth call them "hoodies"). The guy in his mid-30's wearing a suit.
It doesn't matter who they are, you just jump out in the street.
Even the crosswalks are a funny deal in your town. The way I understood it, you look both ways and then cross. But your town, it's cross and pray to god that it isn't a senior citizen behind the wheel of that Chevette.
I am in your god forsaken dump everyday of the week and once a day, I will have to slam on my brakes because Mrs. Before (the woman in the Nutra System commercial BEFORE the diet) decided to jump into the street. She will even have the nerve to glare at me as if I did something wrong. No lady, it is you that is wrong. 1. You live in this stupid town called Alameda. 2. You're fat.
I had one incident over there near Washington Park where some guy flipped me off because I didn't stop for him at the crosswalk. Even though I was going slower than the posted speed limit of 25. Even though I was almost 5 feet away from the cross walk (too close for me to stop at the crosswalk). Even though had I stopped, I would have had to slam on my brakes since I was way too close to the crosswalk. No, he wanted me to stop and he flipped me off. Now any other city with alot less of the invincibility juice running through their blood wouldn't have cared because I was too close. But in your filthy town? Nope, he wanted me to stop.
I don't understand it either where this mentality comes from. Is it taught in your schools? Do Alameda parents shove this down their children's throats?
I'd actually like to see a statistic about pedestrian's getting hit by cars in your dump. Is it really cars driving above the speed limit or is it pedestrians thinking they're untouchable?
I'd really like to know what is up with the Alameda pedestrians...

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Got crafts to sell?

2008-02-27T00:26:36Z

We're doing a mini-craft fair for a family event on Sunday April 6th - it's a CD release party for Hank Hooper http://www.hankhooper.com/ (kids music) and we'll have some tables for family friendly craft stuff.

The event is here at Rhythmix, but call Lorrie if you're interested in selling your wares! 510 748 9455

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people we love in alameda

2008-02-20T06:04:51Z

After Troll-tastic decided to vent, I figured it was time for another round of People We Love in Alameda

-Winston, the Safeway clerk (all-time fave)
-Tony, the pharmacy clerk at Walgreens South shore
-Sue, the receptionist at Alameda Family Physicians
-Jody, the massage therapist at Harbor Bay club (I'm not a member, but know that she also works there)
-the cranky lady who runs the comic book shop
-the gals who run the front desk of the ARPD (Alameda Rec and Park Department ROCKS!)

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Video Maniacs on Park Street - out of business

2008-02-19T21:53:29Z

Looks like Video Maniacs just closed their doors on Park Street in the last few days.

I've not been there in over a month, otherwise I'd have seen the notice that they were shutting down. :(
The note on the window pretty much says the Park Street Business Association ran them out of business.

When I got home, a salesman for Alameda Power & Telecom came to my door to pitch cable sales. We ended up talking about Video Maniacs - the sales guy told me Video Maniacs is suing the city for forcing them out of their old location on Santa Clara Ave to make room for the parking garage. The guy said something about Video Maniacs had signed something that said they had two months to review how sales were going in the Park Street location.
He said that if business was good, then they couldn't sue if the business later failed, so they don't have a case.

Does anyone have any more info on this?

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repost for a friend. room to rent in alameda

2008-02-16T01:58:09Z

Room for rent to share with existing tenant. Location near Park St, Shops, Grocery and Public Transportation. Has 1 bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, washer and dryer, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED (wash/dryer, DirecTV, WiFi Internet, Gas, Electric, Water, Garbage.) Room available now. Rent Begins March 1st. $750 plus $400 moves you in. Available Month to Month.

Contact Eddie for More Info 510-719-8165

REPOST this or let your friends know who are looking to move.

THANKS!

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I can see why people don't like Alamedans

2008-02-15T21:16:50Z

Alamedans aren't very friendly to not only outsiders but people with outside ideas. I mean, look at this board for instance. You guys have one guy who has an opinion that you may or may not like troll your board. Now every loudmouth member of this board wants to show who they know in your town (as if it's some sort of "friends" list on myspace and the bigger the list, the more "leet" you are).
Ok let me play your game then. You know who I love? I love the bluecollar family of 5 that was kicked out of their apartment because they were labeled "ghetto" (aka..black). I love my neighbor on Haight ave who had her husband beat on her and the quick responsive Alameda police never showed up (I should know, I called them more than 4 times. I guess if your house is on the West side, you just aren't taken seriously). I love the kids that go to Longfellow. You see, in the town I come from (where people genuinely care about each other instead of well...frontin like they do) the money given to the school district is divided evenly so that every school has equal facilities, books and caliber of teahcers but in YOUR town, it's all in where you live. I've seen the differences all over Alameda.

Oh and moderator, I know my opinion is different so I might suggest running rigorous test to weed out people who don't you know think the way most Alamedans think. You run your tests and people like me won't be able to post on such an elite board.

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Alameda logic at work: Target

2008-02-05T19:12:48Z

Now I know some of you's weren't very welcoming to Target being built at southshore. Fine, but replacing Mervyn's with Kohls?!?!?
That is like replacing crap with shit.
From my insider sources though, once a few other stores agree to build on, Target will join up with those stores and build on the base (you guys don't have to worry, it's not on your retard, elitist part of Alameda).
Here's the rule though. I say, all of you people who didn't want target there aren't allowed to use city streets to get there. You guys are going to clog up the traffic for people who genuinely want and NEED to go to Target.
Go to pagano's and buy your stupid flower patterened hammers and stfu.

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Fire at Lincoln and Willow

2008-02-03T16:09:21Z

I think it's at willow. They have all the surrounding streets blocked off. It looks like it's near that commercial area with the store on the corner.

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"Eating for Energy" Discuss Healthy Eating with Kris Tann, Local Alameda Holistic Health Counselor Feb 5th

2008-02-03T06:24:05Z

Hello Friends!

We hope you are staying dry this wet season!! We have made have been searching for new ideas for ways the Crosstown Community Center can make our community healthy. Education is one of those ways. We are pleased to be hosting Kris Tann, a local holistic health counselor. She will be at Crosstown this week for a free discussion on healthy living. All are welcome to attend. Crosstown Community Center 1303 High Street Alameda, CA

THIS WEEK AT CROSSTOWN

"Eating for Energy"
Hosted by Kris Tann, Holistic Health Counselor
Tuesday February 5th 6:00pm - 7:00pm
What would your life be like with an abundance of energy and vitality?
Join Kris Tann at Crosstown Community Center to learn and discuss what foods are best to eat to increase your energy.
All Ages Welcome
Crosstown Community Center 1303 High Street Alameda, CA

Thursday @ 7pm ‘Open Mic’ with Dave May
Every week, we host this Open Mic to some of Alameda’s very talented artists. This is not an event to be missed. We are there until 9:00, So come early or come late, but be sure to come out to Open Mic!!

February Art Series
Crosstown Coffeehouse & Community Center presents, "Chasing the Light" by Artist Loreta Landucci.
Features paintings from her hometown of Alameda as well as recent painting trips to Taos, New Mexico, and to Florence, Italy. runs throuh the month of February
In March keep your eyes peeled for the Alameda High Photo Club

KIDS CORNER

Every Wednesday Morning @ 10am Fun Times with Little Ones at Crosstown
Join us for a story followed by a craft appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. Older sibs are welcome too. It's a great opportunity for moms and caregivers to meet and unwind while exploring your creative side with the kids.

Every Friday Morning @ 10:30 bring your kids down for Fun Time with Cowboy Jared!!!
Introduce your child to music in a fun and creative way! Songs with Cowboy Jared is 45min of musical fun with singing, movement and instrument play designed for babies and children up to 5 years of age.

WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Tuesday @ 7pm Free Knitting Group
If you are a novice or if you have been knitting for years, checkout this group! Everyone is welcome!!

Keiko performing every Wednesday and Friday @ 4.15
Our local Classical Vocalist who performs to standards on our 1890’s piano at Crosstown every Wednesday and Friday at 4:15pm. If you have never been to one of her afternoon shows, she is not to be missed!

Thursday @ 1pm Crosstown Quilters
Join this group quilters; Everyone is welcome!

Every First And Third Friday @ 6:30 -9pm
Bluegrass Concert "Circle R Boys"
The Circle R Boys are a bluegrass music band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for their vocal harmonies and solid instrumentation, with not a lot of fancy stuff—just good, clean pickin’. http://circlerboys.com

Jazz Placebos Every Second and Forth Friday Night 6-9pm!
Born in a wheat field in Iowa we were stolen by degenerate scientists and transformed by mind control drugs and operant conditioning into fingersnapping hipsters of the third degree. The Jazz Placebos...just like like jazz, without the side effects..wailing out of the blues like a hungry baby on a freight train to nowhere...Trumpet, sax, piano, upright bass and
downright drums take on the standards, substandards, modern jazz and blues we would have taken in with our mother's milk if we were not...the Jazz Placebos.

Art Show Everyday
Come and see our month long art show

Crosstown is all about building community. If you would like more information about how to get involved please stop in and talk to our staff or email Dave@crosstowncoffee.org and Bryan@crosstowncoffee.org

Crosstown is available for your group meetings or private parties. We love to host community events. If you have a suggestion or are interested in using our space, please contact Heather: events@crosstowncoffee.org

Crosstown has some great Local Music and Art for you to enjoy this month. Check our Google Calendar or stop in for coffee and see our Events Board for the most up-to-date information.

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I can see why people don't like Trolls

2008-02-03T01:48:07Z

just sayin...

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anyone know what happened to Don from the dog park?

2008-01-28T20:11:42Z

I have only been going 1-2 a month since I moved, but he usually is there all times of the day rain or shine.

Whats going on with him? I know he had some health issues (yes besides being a little loopy), I hope nothing bad has happened to him.

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Suzie Q's Closed?

2008-01-25T03:54:40Z

Huh. Suzie Q's has gone the way of the Dodo. There's a big For Lease sign out front. Did Forbidden Island eat 'em up?
What do you guys think should go there? A... DELI perhaps? :)

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Trustworthy Auto Mechanic on our fair isle?

2008-01-18T17:26:01Z

Check engine light just popped on...

anyone got a recommendation for a good mechanic in Alameda?

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How about more dance clubs in Alameda?

2008-01-17T16:19:20Z

Are any of you out there wishing that our fair little island had a more vibrant nightlife, especially for folks who love to dance?

Having Rhythmix (the new music and cultural arts center on Blanding) is a great boost to our options. Still there are very few actual nightclubs here. I figure that the police and city planners are probably discouraging and tough to deal with, as well as concerns that a new venue would have enough clientele to stay profitable.

When I look at the as-of-yet-unrented spaces available in the beautiful new "Towne Centre" I really get to wishing we could take advantage of one of the few convenient Alameda locations where a nightclub would be far enough away from the nearest residential buildings to make sound, foot traffic and parking less of an issue.

Do any of you share this dream? How could we go about creating momentum in this direction?

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Car wash/doctors

2008-01-11T04:31:06Z

Hi All,

I just moved to Alameda. Does anyone know of a good car wash (hand wash) and also the name of a good doctor (family doctor) preferably a female?? Thanks. Pam.

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Euphonia is playing in Alameda Tonight!

2008-01-05T21:47:10Z

Fans of Euphonia (the eclectic folk quartet) can enjoy a free performance this coming Saturday at the Crosstown Coffeehouse in Alameda. The historic Crosstown building, once a famous bawdy house, now houses a coffeehouse / community center and listening room. Get into the new year with some knee-slappin' dance tunes, evocative ballads and rollicking play-party songs.

*********************************
Euphonia (You-phone-ee-ya)
7-9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5
The Crosstown Community Center
1303 High Street (at Encinal)
Alameda, CA
www.crosstowncoffee.org

**********************************

Euphonia is:

Sylvia Herold, voice and guitar
Chuck Ervin, voice and bass
Paul Kotapish, voice and mandolin
Charlie Hancock, accordion

For more on upcoming shows go to: www.sylviaherold.com and click on "calendar".

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Come join us at the pinball museum tomorrow night...

2008-01-03T17:31:47Z

http://people.tribe.net/maude-dib/blog/7cd58bcf-4373-42d4-bbfd-6ba307474f16

I know it will be all stormy... all the more reason to go have some fun close to home!

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Where can I buy rosewater on the island?

2008-01-02T05:49:58Z

I will be making Kheer (Indian rice pudding, with rosewater and pistachios) for an event at my daughter's school, and I am out of rosewater. I used to get it at Beverages & More at Jack London, but I didn't see it there my last two trips, and it's a pain to get there by public transit, anyway.

This needs to be food-grade rosewater--often times essential oils are not edible!

Does the Alameda Natural Grocery have it? Are there any shops specializing in the foods of certain cultures that have it.

I'd also love to get some orange flower water, if someone knows where on the island I can get it.

Thanks in advance.

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Theater opinion

2007-12-29T20:49:47Z

I posted this in the my_island community on livejournal, so if you see it twice sorry.

I wonder...

If your opinion of the theatre project has been swayed since they started building.

ie if you were all for the theatre, and now that you see it's massiveness are you still for it...

or if you were against it and see the parking it going to create are you now for it...

or has it confirmed what ever opinion you had to begin with

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Alameda Point Discussed Civilly on KitchenDemocracy.org

2007-12-27T19:07:49Z

http://www.kitchendemocracy.org/85

a chance to put in your two cents about what should happen at the Point.

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Mele Kalikimaka fellow islanders!

2007-12-26T17:38:51Z

Merry Christmas Neighbors!
East side, West side, Bay side, Estuary side, Bay Farmians...
Happy Ho Ho Ho to you all : )
Cheers!
: D

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casual carpool?

2007-12-17T00:08:42Z

The commute into the city is exasperating. Where is the casual carpool in alameda and does anyone use it?

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Music This Month!! Sylvia Herold & Euphonia Tonight!!

2007-12-15T16:55:29Z

THIS WEEK AT CROSSTOWN

Sylvia Herold & Euphonia Returns to Crosstown
Saturday December 15th @ 7pm
Folk music and holiday sing-along
Free!
Come on our and hear a mix of traditional Irish, Appalachian, and vintage holiday music.

Shohei Kobayash Concert CD Release Party
Saturday December 22nd @ 5:30pm
Check out this amazing local emerging musician!

December Art Series

A new lighted display case has been donated to Crosstown to display local art and jewelry! Thanks Marguerite and Jenna for your generous donation! You can find the following on display:

· Alameda designer Marguerite Payne is displaying her beautiful line of Jewelry

· Alameda pottery artist Elizabeth Miller has been displaying her quality coffee mugs at Crosstown for a several months. They can now be seen and purchased in the display case.

January sneak peek
Manga from Children's Art Studio and Maria Barci's Ink Cartoon-like drawings.

KIDS CORNER

Every Wednesday Morning @ 10am Fun Times with Little Ones at Crosstown

Join us for a story followed by a craft appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. Older sibs are welcome too. It's a great opportunity for moms and caregivers to meet and unwind while exploring your creative side with the kids.

Every Friday Morning @ 10:30 bring your kids down for Fun Time with Cowboy Jared!!!

Introduce your child to music in a fun and creative way! Songs with Cowboy Jared is 45min of musical fun with singing, movement and instrument play designed for babies and children up to 5 years of age.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Every Tuesday @ 7pm Free Knitting Group

If you are a novice or if you have been knitting for years, checkout this group! Everyone is welcome!!

Keiko performing every Wednesday and Friday @ 4.15

Our local Classical Vocalist who performs to standards on our 1890’s piano at Crosstown every Wednesday and Friday at 4:15pm. If you have never been to one of her afternoon shows, she is not to be missed!

Thursday @ 7pm ‘Open Mic’ with Dave May

Every week, we host this Open Mic to some of Alameda’s very talented artists. This is not an event to be missed. We are there until 9:00, So come early or come late, but be sure to come out to Open Mic!!

Thursday @ 1pm Crosstown Quilters

Join this group quilters; Everyone is welcome!

Every First And Third Friday @ 6:30 -9pm

Bluegrass Concert "Circle R Boys"

The Circle R Boys are a bluegrass music band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for their vocal harmonies and solid instrumentation, with not a lot of fancy stuff—just good, clean pickin’. http://circlerboys.com

Jazz Placebos Every Second and Forth Friday Night 6-9pm!

Born in a wheat field in Iowa we were stolen by degenerate scientists and transformed by mind control drugs and operant conditioning into fingersnapping hipsters of the third degree. The Jazz Placebos...just like like jazz, without the side effects..wailing out of the blues like a hungry baby on a freight train to nowhere...Trumpet, sax, piano, upright bass and
downright drums take on the standards, substandards, modern jazz and blues we would have taken in with our mother's milk if we were not...the Jazz Placebos.

Art Show Everyday

Come and see our month long art show

Crosstown Community Center

1303 High St Alameda, CA 94501

510.864-8600 www.crosstowncommunitycenter.org

Open Mon- Wed; Fri 6am-8pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-8pm; Closed Sun

Email comments or questions to: info@crosstowncoffee.org

To update your email address for this e-newsletter, or to remove your name from the list altogether, please email tech@crosstowncoffee.org

Crosstown Community Center | 1303 High Street | (corner of Encinal Ave) | Alameda | CA | 94501

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any idea when the cuban place is opening up?

2007-12-14T18:12:07Z

Havana Cubana or whatnot..on Park.

I have seen the sign up for a while, but no real progress.

I am SO looking forward to another restaurant option on the island.

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open letter to all the douchebags at fit-lite

2007-12-09T02:46:44Z

...ok, I include myself....I go to the new mini-gym. It's marketed to my exact demo (women 23-45, moms, kinda wussy but trying). So sue me.

But I have to vent for a second....

It's a *circuit* training gym. The whole idea is that you spend one minute on each machine, in a specific order, so that you can get out in 30 minutes.

If you hog a certain machine for 5 minutes, jump out of order with no regard to the rest of us or let your kids play on the machines it kinda fucks up our shit. Seriously, they walk you through the whole routine before you sign the membership deal. It's designed to be simple enough for a mouth-breather to figure out.

I picked this McDonald's-of-fitness approach precisely because I need it to be brainless and quick. You're ruining it for me.

Don't be an eejit. Follow the rules so we can get it over with. Stop wasting my time.

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GYROS?

2007-11-25T07:35:11Z

any place on the island to get a real gyros? ( not the reheat in the microwve like Dmitra)

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plumber recommendations?

2007-11-24T03:57:21Z

I've got some backed up plumbing (heh heh) and could use a good plumber.
Seriously...any good recommendations? Send them my way....

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Alameda Yard Sale tribe

2007-11-22T19:07:09Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/alamedayardsale

No Yard to have a sale in? Landlord won't let you clean out your stuff on Saturday morning?

Join up and post it here.

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What is up with alameda taqueria?

2007-11-20T01:26:54Z

The one on Park. I love that place. The have been "closed for renovation" for, like, forever.

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Teenage girl shot and killed in Washington Park

2007-11-13T06:27:53Z

This is so horrible! Alameda's first homicide of the year.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/01/BA8DT4LVA.DTL&tsp=1

A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed at an Alameda park during an apparent robbery attempt, police said today.

The girl, an Alameda resident whose name was withheld, was shot at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Park, located on Central Ave near Webster Street in the island city.

She was with friends when she was shot in the playground area of the park, which is popular among sports enthusiasts and dog owners in the normally tranquil island city. No arrests have been made.

"I am personally stunned and professionally stunned," said Alameda police Lt. Art Fuentes. "I feel that it is a tragedy to lose the life of such a young lady and, as a parent, I couldn't fathom the loss and feelings that her family is going through."

The girl was with about 10 friends at the park when five or six male juveniles whom they didn't recognize approached them in a robbery attempt, Fuentes said.

One of the assailants was armed with a gun and fired five or six shots in an upward motion before firing one last shot that hit the girl in her back, Fuentes said.

"We believe she was in a defensive posture at the time of the shooting," Fuentes said.

One of her friends ran to a nearby officer issuing a traffic citation and told him about the shooting, which has devastated the girl's family and friends. "It's such a raw tragedy," Fuentes said.

The girl was taken to Highland Hospital in Oakland, where she was pronounced dead. The Alameda County coroner is scheduled to conduct an autopsy this morning.

Alameda police cordoned off the area and searched AC Transit bus stops and the 12th Street BART station in downtown Oakland in search of the assailants.

Washington Park is not known for such violence. It is popular for picnics, barbecues, baseball, basketball and its enclosed dog park and is within walking distance to the city's shoreline.

The slaying is Alameda's first homicide of the year. The city reported two killings in 2006, none in 2005 and one slaying in 2004.

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November 6th voting

2007-10-26T02:40:58Z

http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/alm/

Anyone have any thoughts/insights?

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knitting or crochet classes

2007-10-22T01:52:42Z

anyone got a good reccomendation for one here in alameda? I'm interested in taking one.

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Elderly Alameda couple arrested with 230 pot plants

2007-10-21T07:31:34Z

http://www.insidebayarea.com/search/ci_7125660
Elderly Alameda couple arrested with 230 pot plants
Police say suspected growers began operation because they were low on cash
By Peter Hegarty, STAFF WRITER
Article Last Updated: 10/09/2007 08:01:06 AM PDT

An elderly couple caught with more than 200 marijuana plants at their Alameda home mounted the pot-growing operation because they needed cash, according to police. Paul Richard Martinetti, 73, and Suzanne Roberts, 68, were taken into custody on Thursday at their residence on Garfield Avenue.

The arrests follow police securing felony warrants that accuse the couple of cultivating marijuana and possessing marijuana for sale.

Along with the 230 plants, police allegedly found about three pounds of marijuana — packaged and ready to smoke — when they initially visited the property in August after someone reported a strong smell of marijuana in the area. Narcotics officers did not immediately arrest Martinetti and Roberts, however, because they said the case remained under investigation and that they hoped to develop leads that would point them to other marijuana-growing operations.

Inside a detached garage, which was behind the single-family residence, police also said they found a heating and watering system for the plants. The plants measured from a few inches to at least four feet tall. A narcotics officer who asked that his name not be disclosed described it as a "well-organized operation," but not very sophisticated. "He told me that he had run into financial difficulties and that they decided to begin growing marijuana as a way to make cash," the officer said about Martinetti. Along with the marijuana, police said
they seized about $9,000 in cash at the couple's home in the 3200 block of Garfield Avenue, plus a .22 caliber handgun.
Police said both Martinetti and Roberts were taken into custody without incident. Bail for the warrants was set at $20,000.

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boo hoo...it's gone

2007-10-19T23:47:14Z

the barceluna...now it's just another cafe

http://barceluna.org/

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hubcaps

2007-10-15T16:10:51Z

ok grrrr

someone jacked my toyota hubcaps. (car show visitor maybe?)

anyone know of nearby place that sells used ones? I know the place in San Jo, but I's rather not drive all the way down there.

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Video of 40,000 lbs of cocaine being unloaded in Alameda

2007-10-11T07:44:45Z

whoah. That's a lot of coke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXmASAPyT-E

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Hi!

2007-10-09T06:30:36Z

Just popping in to say hello to fellow Alamedans! New here and getting orientated to everything that the TRIBE has to offer!!

If anyone is interested they are welcome to join the 'beautiful tribe' where everything related to natural beauty is open for discussion.

I look forward to getting to know everyone!

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coyotes?

2007-10-08T16:17:18Z

My friend said he saw a pack of coyotes down by the beach in the am on weds? Anybody else seen them?

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Shoreline Appartments

2007-09-25T17:54:38Z

Hi All,

I need a place to live that's closer to work. Shoreline Appartments seems to be it right now.

Unless somebody tells me otherwise?

I have 3 days to changge my mind or they keep my deposit

So go on dish the dirt

Z

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Alameda's own, IckyBob, has show on Thursday!

2007-09-24T16:34:41Z

http://people.tribe.net/maude-dib/blog/ce128b4c-3486-4256-b750-fd26dbd28b86

My hubby's got a show on Thursday in SF. Come say hi if you can!

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good mechanics?

2007-09-19T07:38:18Z

Anyone know of a good mechanic in Alameda? I have a minor problem ( I think) with my window.

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Classes Start Next Week

2007-09-17T00:52:12Z

Hey Alamedans! Most of the classes at Rhythmix start on Monday.... Come take a class!
We have kid's classes - taiko, circus, capoeira (including one for preschoolers) and lots more!
For adults there's Bellydance, Yoga, Capoeira, hoopdance and more... you can sign up online:

www.rhythmix.org/classes.html

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FREE stuff: right now!

2007-09-17T00:46:14Z

Marion Court b/t 4th and Haight/Santa Clara. Get it before goodwill does. Huge pile of stuff...everything from clothes to furniture to...random junk.

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Alameda Power and Telecom - Internet Service?

2007-09-16T20:10:38Z

Anyone using AP&T's High Speed Internet Service? It seems considerably cheaper and faster than Comcast's, but I've had service issues with AP&T's electricity service before.
Any thoughts?

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coastal clean up day

2007-09-14T18:28:47Z

September 15 is Coastal Cleanup Day

The City of Alameda’s Public Works Department announced today the City’s continued participation in one of the largest volunteer events of the year—the 23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day. On Saturday, September 15, 2007, starting at 9:00 a.m., residents will have the opportunity to improve the appearance of the Alameda coastline by assisting with the clean up of the Robert Crown Memorial State Beach and the newly opened beach near the Encinal boat ramp. Last year, more than 300 volunteers helped clean up the shoreline and removed 1,485 pounds of debris that could harm the marine ecosystem.

This special event is part of a statewide Coastal Cleanup Program. Each year, more than 40,000 volunteers statewide participate at over 400 cleanup sites. The Coastal Cleanup Project is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together, take care of our fragile marine environment, show community support for our shared natural resources, and have fun. The City of Alameda’s Public Works and Recreation and Parks Department are sponsoring this year’s event with the East Bay Regional Parks District. Come join them at one of the largest volunteer events of the year.

Registration staff, located at the Robert Crown Memorial State Beach, will assign volunteers to a start site and be able to assign community service credits to participating Alameda students. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Coastal Cleanup volunteers are also invited to stay at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach and join in the fun at the after party from noon until 1:00 p.m.

To register to volunteer, be a team captain, or for more information about this event, please call the City of Alameda Public Works Department at (510) 749-5840 or the City of Alameda Recreation and Parks Department at (510) 747-7529.

Contact: For more information, contact Laurie Stoerkel, Program Specialist, 510-749-5840, Public Works Department, Environmental Services Division

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Alterations

2007-09-13T23:28:51Z

Can you recommend a shop for alterations? I have a flow-y, layered dress that needs to be taken in at the top.

Thanks!

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searching for haunted places to investigate

2007-09-12T19:15:55Z

Hi,

I'm in a meetup for Ghost Hunting http://ghosts.meetup.com/678/ and I live in Alameda so I'm looking for haunted places in alameda to bring my group to. Does anybody know of one or does anybody have a haunting they'd like to investigate? We are really new but our organizer has been at it for awhile. I guess I'm the newest and I'm hoping to get to do something fun soon.

Thanks,

Suzie

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Logan Martian Band TONIGHT at Crosstown Coffeehouse!!!! 7-9pm

2007-09-04T01:23:36Z

Logan Martian Band TONIGHT at Crosstown Coffeehouse!!!! 7-9pm

Hey if you want to wipe away that end of the 3 day weekend blues, come on down to Crosstown tonight for a last minute blues and rock concert from 7 - 9pm

Crosstown Coffee
1303 High Street
Alameda, CA

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need last week's alameda sun

2007-09-01T14:39:11Z

HI there

I deperately need a copy of last weeks Alameda SUn - 8/24 edition. Anyone still have it?

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vegan food

2007-08-26T05:07:21Z

Any good spots on the island? I know not. A friend is coming for lunch tomorrow. Where should I go?

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Ladybug Release Party Saturday Aug 18th at Ploughshares Nursery

2007-08-17T18:39:08Z

Children of all ages are invited to participate in the first annual Ladybug Release Party on August 18th hosted by Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Main St. Alameda.

From noon to 1:30 pm more than 150,000 ladybugs will be let loose at the nursery and given to children to take back to their own garden. In addition there will be ladybug arts and crafts, ladybug poems, a talk by a ladybug expert, and a ladybug coloring contest.

Directions to the Nursery are available online at www.ploughsharesnursery.com or by calling (510)898-7811. There is no charge for the event, but donations are welcome and participants are asked to bring a small jar for transporting ladybugs back home.

Ploughshares Nursery is an environmentally sustainable business run by and for formerly homeless residents of the Alameda Point Collaborative. The nursery specializes in California native, edible, and climate appropriate plants. Many of the plants sold at Ploughshares Nursery are difficult to find at other retail nurseries. Ploughshares Nursery is open to the public every week, Wednesday though Sunday from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Alameda Point Collaborative is a supportive housing program serving 500 formerly homeless families and individuals on the converted Naval Air Station. Residents are provided with the safety and stability of a place to live combined with life skills and job skills training, advocacy to connect with services, and emotional support all with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of homelessness and getting the support needed to be able to lead a stable, productive life.

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Circus in Alameda on Sunday!

2007-08-17T08:12:50Z

We're having a family day at Rhythmix with these great circus performers - come on down!

Scotty and David's One Ring Circus Extravaganza!
These whimsical performers (Scotty Neary and David Hunt) dazzle and delight all ages with their comedy two-man circus. The show features stilt-dancing, a magical box of Kleenex, slapstick juggling, dancing on a slack rope, and more. Join in the fun with the Kids Chalk Art project in the parking lot! Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Ave in Alameda
Adults $7 Kids $5

Buy tickets online:
www.rhythmix.org/familyday.html

The Scotty and David’s One Ring Circus Extravaganza was created in New Orleans in 2005 by David Hunt and Scotty Heron as an outgrowth of the New Orleans School of Circus Arts, co-founded by Hunt. Hunt moved on to the Bay Area a year before Hurricane Katrina to pursue his circus training. He now resides in Oakland and performs and teaches with the San Francisco Circus Center, Velocity Circus, and the Prescott Circus Theatre. Scotty Heron, still residing in New Orleans, is the founder and director of the Sidearm Gallery, a renegade performance and show space in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. He is an accomplished Besse Award winning modern dancer, clown, juggler, and stilt walker. http://novometro.com/news_details.php?news_id=2256

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Watermelon photo

2007-08-17T03:44:10Z

I love this watermelon, does anyone know it's history? where did it come from? who keeps it looking so nice?

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best place for an oil change?

2007-08-16T16:00:41Z

any recommendations where to go on the island? i am looking for a place that is reasonably priced, somewhat fast, and where they won't try to sell me a lot of other services while i'm there...

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Alameda history

2007-08-08T18:03:39Z

I've uploaded an old map I found that shows Alameda before they filled in the shoreline around 1880. Enjoy

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Flags and Maps store

2007-08-08T16:03:00Z

I had the most random dream last night about that red house that was converted into a flag and map store. I never went in and hadn't thought about it for years and years. So it got me wondering what was the history of that place, who was the owner, and what ever happened to it? Its sad that its gone now that I'm in a point where I'm doing more travelling around the U.S. its a place I would have loved to frequent. I'd much rather buy maps from a local business than get them from the AAA office, anyhow.

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Anyone familiar with the dental care from Dr. Helena Caballero?

2007-08-07T22:54:36Z

Hi folks...I just made a dental appointment with Dr. Helena Caballero on Central here in Alameda.
Have any of you had previous experiences with her care? What did you think? I liked how she sounded on the phone and made an appointment based on that, but some additional info--recommendations--warnings(?) would be great.
THANKS!

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Is anyone familiar with the work at Jerry's Tire and Auto Center?

2007-08-07T22:43:26Z

Hi, specifically I am needing recommendations of an Alameda mechanic skillful (and reasonable/ethical) with brakes.
We had a thread a while back about mechanics, but most of us liked Dave's from Alameda Auto and he had retired.

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Pick up your poop!

2007-08-06T02:26:14Z

Alameda dog owners, please be responsible when walking your dog and pick up after them.

I have a dog. I have no yard, so I have to walk my dog around town so he can relieve himself, and as a responsible dog owner, I always pick up after my dog. While walking my dog, I can't help but notice pile after pile of dog poop which some irresponsible dog owner left to stink up the neighborhood and attract flies. It also makes all dog owners look bad.

Please, help keep Alameda beautiful, and be responsible for your dog's waste.

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Alameda belly dancers unite

2007-08-01T20:34:42Z

Hi all,
Are any of you into belly dancing and may wish to get together and choreograph/dance a bit? Even if it's be free-styling? Just looking to see if there is anyone else who would like to find a belly dancing community!
Shimmy on---

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watermelon rock 4 ever!

2007-08-01T02:31:39Z

from the news: http://www.baycrossings.com/news_archive_view_next.asp?id=394&mon=2&yea=2003

Just a mile or so out of Alameda, you’ll find it…..there on Doolittle Drive, just before you get to Swan Way. It’s been there for years and years, or at least for the 27 years that I’ve lived here, but its origins have always been a mystery.

My kids used to make a game of being the first to spot it on the edge of the water on the way to the Oakland Airport or coming home from Costco. Sometimes you can’t see it at all because the water line is high enough to obscure it. Most of the time though, it’s quite easy to spot. It’s currently bright pink again, with the customary black tear-drop spots and green rind. The Oakland/Alameda estuary boasts this delightful slice of concrete fruit along an otherwise desolate edge of water.

It could well be my imagination, although I seem to think that I once saw this perfect half-crescent shaped piece of concrete prior to someone delivering the watermelon baby. I thought, "Wouldn’t it look cool if someone painted it to look like a huge slice of watermelon?" Low and behold, weeks later someone did exactly that.

The watermelon has been there for years in varying stages of color. That’s a great part of this mystery, for somebody actually tends to it from time to time. A couple of years ago, the color was fading, which seemed appropriate for a real piece of fruit rotting and returning to the earth. I hadn’t quite accepted the watermelon’s demise and thought I might repaint it myself. One day, I even stopped on the apron of the road with my three kids to check it out. I discovered my foolhardiness (and someone else’s bravery) when, with traffic whizzing by alongside me, I tried to ease down the rocky slope to reach the faded fruit. Treacherous footing with the murky estuary water awaiting a wrong step sent me scurrying back to my car dragging my kids behind me. If the watermelon was to live again, somebody else would have to see to its rebirth.

Shortly thereafter, the mysterious waterfront artist returned to give the slice its life back! I remember being so happy that it was bright pink again and actually looked forward to catching a glimpse of it on my commute home from work. Imagine my surprise when just days after the "rebirth," a new entrepreneur painted ugly dark green moss all over one edge of it. I began to think that there must be dueling artists at work here. Yet, I still marvel at the feat of not only reaching the watermelon but carrying painting supplies to it as well. Jet skiers and crew teams seem to have good opportunities to reach the watermelon on high water days though I suspect that the real artist waits until the melon is entirely exposed (see photo). I must not have been alone in my dissatisfaction with the latest moss rendering as the watermelon returned to its fresh pink splendor less than a month later.

The watermelon is now signed with the dates of its repainting rather than an artist’s name. The mystery remains as to the identity of the painter(s). With the recent stormy weather, there have been days when only a green piece of rind peaks out of the water, but when the sun shines, the famous roadside fruit is there to delight and surprise all passing motorists.

(Just down the way, closer to Langley Road, the same artist(s?) painted the Swiss cheese rock. The rock was easier to get to, so I was tempted to redo its coloring as the yellow was fading fast. When I went to look for it though, I couldn’t find it. I’m afraid the cheese rock is gone, a victim of the recent widening of Doolittle Road.)

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Whats It Like To LIve In Alameda Today?

2007-07-30T19:03:25Z

I left Alameda in 1979. Worked at the LinOaks Motel for a bit. Went to AHS. I enjoyed my time in Alameda.

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Art and Wine Fest?

2007-07-29T07:33:43Z

Aloha~
Did anyone go today? How was it? I was thinking about walking over tomorrow. Looking for the low-down...
Thanks
: D

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Rugs cleaned?

2007-07-26T19:42:46Z

A coworker has a rug "in dire need of cleaning. It won’t fit in any of the washers at home. "

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced, reliable establishment that cleans rugs?

Thanks

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Accident on High Street

2007-07-24T00:40:43Z

Does any one know about an accident on High street (by Lincoln Park) on Friday about 3:45? I was driving home an all traffic was being diverted off High Street. I caught a quick sight and it looked like a white truck with a little child's bike underneath and a man detained with handcuffs. I can't be sure that is what I saw, but it did look like it. I see nothing in on the paper's websites.

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STOLEN

2007-07-18T15:40:45Z

My red Peg Perego stroller was stolen off my front porch last night.

What has happened to our Alameda!?

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Big fire

2007-07-18T07:26:02Z

The warehouses at Oak and Blanding are burning, though the fire ay be under control by now.

Maybe they could put Target there? Get Target to pay for left-turn arrows at Blanding, Clement, and Buena Vista onto Park, and that would mitigate the traffic impacts, and we wouldn't have Oaklanders driving across town to get to Target.

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Brazilian waxing on the Island??

2007-07-14T01:49:08Z

Hello Alamedans,
I am looking for a salon/waxer on the Island who can do a HIGH quality, quick, professional, yet affordable Brazilian wax. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks!

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Haunted Alameda?

2007-07-08T05:16:57Z

A post in the bookstore thread reminded me of something I've been curious of for a while. Any good stories of haunted places on the Island?

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pub crawl?

2007-07-06T00:43:44Z

any one know when the pub crawl is?

thanks!
jodi

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Lucianos Restaurant not open tonight?

2007-07-04T05:12:54Z

I went was supposed to meet family there tonight but was stunned to find it closed. The bread delivery was left at the door. I hope everything is ok. The owners and staff have been very good to myself, my family and friends over the years.

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Online fiction writing class offered this fall

2007-07-02T20:15:58Z

Viscount John Morley called creative writing the “most seductive, the most deceiving, the most dangerous of professions.”

Find out what all the fuss is about.

Writing Short Fiction: a fully ONLINE course offered through Ohlone College
begins the last week in August 2007
16 weeks of stimulating instruction for only $78!

We’ll write until our fingers are numb, taking inspiration from contemporary writers such as Lorrie Moore, George Saunders, and T.C. Boyle.

For more information, or to enroll, email the instructor at jhurley@ohlone.edu

Jennifer Hurley is an assistant professor of English at Ohlone College in Fremont, CA. Her writing has appeared in various literary journals, including The Mississippi Review, The Green Hills Literary Lantern, and Natural Bridge. She spent the month of January as a writer-in-residence at OBRAS in Portugal, where she communed with wild pigs, doused herself in red wine, and started writing her first novel. She lives in Alameda.

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Park St Parking, watch out!

2007-06-28T16:27:42Z

Last night we ate on Park St and was about to park in the BoA parking. We walked up to the pay stall ($3 flat fee after 6 PM) to find a bunch of people with parking tickets in hand trying to read the fine print on the sign.

It seems last night, despite people paying, the meter maid was on a ticketing frenzy. I feel bad for those people because they can't prove they paid.

Well we ended up parking on the street, but will NEVER try to park in BoA after seeing that.

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