Things to do in Alameda on April 7 and 8, 2018 The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, April 7,  and Tuesday, April 12 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good! Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.  Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, April 7, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco. Join author, artist, poet and naturalist Obi Kaufmann talk about The California Field Atlas and her other works on Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 pm.  Hear new stories of life on the trail and th... 04/06/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on March 31 and April 1, 2018 Happy Passover and Easter  Splash into Spring Egg Scramble on Saturday, at 11:00 am to 12:00 on March 31 at Crab Cove Picnic Area.  Sponsored by the ARPD, the East Bay Regions Park District, Friends of the Park, the Alameda Youth Committee, and the Alameda Rotary. The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, March 31,  and Tuesday, April 3 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good! Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Free Downtown Alameda Easter Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Hunt for Easter Egg... 03/30/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on March 24 and 25, 2018  How to Grow Awesome Tomatoes:  How to Grow Awesome Tomatoes at Ploughshares Nursery, Saturday, March 24 at 12:00 to 1:30 pm.  A quick two-part workshop with nursery manager Jeff Bridge.  Part 1 Learn how to provide perfect growing conditions for tomatoes followed by a mini-lecture about the history of this exotic berry. Part 2 Question and answer session answering all your tomato conundrums. Ploughshares is located at 2701 Main Street in Alameda.   Alameda Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting on Saturday, March 24, 9 to 11 am at the Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Avenue.  New members welcome. The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, March 24,  and Tuesday, March 2027 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  A... 03/23/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on March 17 and 18, 2018    Pitch Perfect, the Musical on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 pm, presented by the Alameda High School drama department performs at Frederick L Chacon Little Theater at the corner of Central Avenue and Walnut Street.  Tickets are $10 for students, $15 general admission at the door. Please go to www.showclick.com/event/ahs-pitch-perfect-the-musical for more information.   The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, March 17,  and Tuesday, March 20 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good! Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.... 03/16/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on March 10 and 11, 2018  Island City Opera presents La Sonnambula by Vincenzo Bellini on Friday, March 9 and Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 pm at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue.  Pre-opera lecture at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $40 at the door.  For information please call 263-8060 or boxoffice@islandcityopera.org. The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public on Saturday, March 10,  and Tuesday, March 13 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good! Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at So... 03/09/2018

 In a hot seller's market like the Bay area, what seller would agree to a two-month escrow unless they're doing a short sale? I met my clients before Christmas 2017. They are relocating from Southern California to Northern California. Their wish list: Minimum of 2800 sq ft 3-car garage Newer home in a PUD (planned unit development) 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $1M range They want to be in contract as soon as possible The wife wanted a home that is near her place of work, preferably within 15 minutes drive in Alameda. The husband is content to take public transportation to San Francisco.  BUT close escrow should be no sooner than February 28 because their bonuses are coming in separate disbursements (in other words two months escrow period!)  Poorly marketed property for saleI found a 3453 sq ft ... 03/03/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on March 3 and 4, 2018  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public on Saturday, March 3,  and Tuesday, March 6 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, March 3, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco.  Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Duck, Duck, Goose” on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, 4, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is located at 12... 03/02/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on February 24 and 25, 2018 Black History Walking Tour, West End, on Saturday, February 24, at 10 am to Noon.  Celebrate Black History month by joining Rasheed Shabazz on this walk of the West End to learn about the legacy of World War II housing and struggles by Black residents for fair housing.  Meet at Woodstock Park, 351 Cypress Street in Alameda.  Fee for the tour is $10.  Please go to rasheed@berkeley.edu for more information.  Alameda’s Amateur Radio Club Monthly meeting on Saturday, February 24 at 9 am to 11 am at Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Avenue.  Prospective members are welcome and encouraged to join.  For more information, please contact Rose at mairikennedy@aol.com.  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, February 24,  and... 02/23/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on Saturday, February 17, 2018The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, February 17,  and Tuesday, February 20 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, February 17, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco.  Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Bird Bingo” on Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, 18, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is ... 02/16/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on February 10, 2018   Black Alameda Walking Tour on Saturday, February 10, 10 am to Noon.  Tour Northside neighborhood of early Black pioneers.  Meet at Lincoln and Minturn.  The fee for this tour is $10 and free for Alameda students.  Rasheed Shabazz will lead the tour.  For more information please go to bit.ly/blackalamedawalkrasheed@berkeleyedu The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, February 10,  and Tuesday, February 13 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.   Love Tent at South Shore Center on S... 02/10/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on February 3 and 4, 2017  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, February 3,  and Tuesday, February 6 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, February 3, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco.  Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Crab Cove Campfire” on Saturday, February 3, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is located at 1252... 02/02/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on January 13, 2017  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday January 13,  and Tuesday, January 16 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.  Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, January 13, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco.  Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Wonderful Watershed” on Saturday, January 13, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is located at 1252 McKa... 01/12/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on January 6 and 7, 2018 The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday January 6,  and Tuesday, January 7 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.  Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, January 6, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco. Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Mammals” on Saturday, January 6, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is located at 1252 McKay Avenue. Ple... 01/05/2018

 Things to do in Alameda on December 23 and 24, 2017   Santa has come to Christmas Tree Lane.  See Santa every night until Christmas and enjoy the lights until New Years Eve from 5:30 to 10:00 on the 3200 Block of Thompson Avenue. The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday December 23,  and Tuesday, December 26 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.  Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting on Saturday, December 23 from 9:00  to 11:00 am at the Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Avenue.  If you're a new ham operator you are welcome to join t... 12/22/2017

 Things to do in Alameda on December 16 and 17, 2017  Santa has come to Christmas Tree Lane.  See Santa every night until Christmas and enjoy the lights until New Years Eve from 5:30 to 10:00 on the 3200 Block of Thompson Avenue.  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday December 16,  and Tuesday, December 19 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, December 16, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco... 12/15/2017

 Things to do in Alameda on December 9 and 10, 2017 The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday December 9,  and Tuesday, December 12 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine.  Alameda Holiday Home Tour is Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Alameda Family Services League presents the 47th Annual Alameda Holiday Home Tour a fundraiser to benefit Alameda Family Services. The Holiday Home Tour will feature a variety of Alameda’s architectural style homes decorated for the holidays, tea and a boutique.  Tickets are $35 be... 12/08/2017

 Things to do in Alameda on December 2 and 3, 2017 The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday December 2,  and Tuesday, December 5 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, December 2, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco. Grand Opening Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alameda Fire Station #3 and Emergency Operations Center on Saturday, December 2 from 1 to 3 pm at 1625 Buena Vista Avenue/1809... 12/01/2017

 Things to do in Alameda on November 18 and 19, 2017  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday November 18,  and Tuesday, November 21 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Haight Avenue at Webster Street and is open rain or shine. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, November 18, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot in front of Petco. Crab Cove for Family Nature Fun Hour for “Make it Rain” on Saturday, November18, at 2:00 pm then see what is going on at the Visitor’s Center.  Crab Cove is located at 1252 Mc... 11/17/2017

Monthly Market Activity for Single Family Homes in Alameda The Median Sale Price for homes in Alameda during October was  $1,100,000 with the highest number of units sold in the $1,000,000-1,490,000 price range. The bay area continues to be a popular place to call home. If you are ready to search for your next property, or are looking for your home value, visit: www.searchalleastbayhomes.com   You can also call me on my cell at 510-919-5741 for a more personal conversation. I would love the opportunity to earn your business 11/16/2017

 Things to do in Alameda on November 11 and 12, 2017 HAPPY VETERANS DAYTHANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday November 11,  and Tuesday, November 14 mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers.  The market is on Webster Street and Haight Avenue and is open rain or shine.   Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, November 11 at 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.  Barbecue follows the ceremony at 2203 Central Avenue.  Please call 865-6372 for more information and to register. Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid food trucks will be at South Shore on Saturday, Novem... 11/10/2017