Monthly Archives: June 2011

“South Shore Center” is back!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Irene

Updated July 4. During the open comment period of the June 21 city council meeting, the manager for Alameda Towne Centre, Brad Wick, walked up to the podium to officially announce that the new owner, Jamestown Properties, listened to the … Continue reading →

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Oh Say, Can You Sea Scout?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Irene

Some scouts go to camp.  Others go to sea. Over Memorial Day weekend, the largest Sea Scout event in the United States took place at Alameda Point.  But I was surprised to learn that Alameda, flush with its yacht clubs, … Continue reading →

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Plan the Future of Alameda Parks

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Irene

TWO WORKSHOPS: On Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, help the city plan the future of your parks, community gardens, and urban agriculture. Share your ideas at this Community Workshop.  Meeting Location:  Recreation Center, Leydecker Park-Bay Farm Island, 3225 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502 … Continue reading →

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I Know This For CERT’n

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Irene

In one of the smallest buildings at Alameda Point I learned some big lessons. On five evenings and one Saturday in April, I signed in at the Fire Department Training Facility at 431 Stardust Place for my Community Emergency Response Team … Continue reading →

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