Welcome New Businesses! (May 2012)

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street District: View Calendar

The Park Street Business Association welcomes the following new businesses to the district:

New Businesses:

Spyder-Rentals.Com

Boomtown LLC, 2413 Webb Ave #C

Campfire Sbb, 2515 Santa Clara Ave #202

Greens & Grains, 1650 Park Street

Juniper Tree Vintage, 1320 Park Street

Law Office of Steven P. McFarlane, 1516 Oak Street #216

Pho Sinh Vietnamese Cuisine, 1434 Park Street

Spyder-Rentals.Com Inc, 1825 Park Street #B

In the Works:

Tucker’s Ice Cream, Alameda — Name That Flavor!

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Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) and Tucker’s Ice Cream are partnering to create a special commemorative ice cream in recognition of AMP’s 125 years of service to the citizens and businesses of Alameda, and they are asking customers to name the flavor! The ice cream (and its ingredients) will debut at Alameda’s Earth Day Festival, on April 21. The new flavor will also be available for free tastings at Tucker’s Ice Cream (1349 Park Street) from April 21 until May 15.

After sampling the new flavor, you can suggest a name for the ice cream by submitting an entry at Tucker’s Ice Cream (or emailing AMP). The deadline is May 15.

The winner will receive a gift certificate for Tucker’s Ice Cream and a special gift from AMP. Good luck!!

More contest information: www.alamedamp.com or www.tuckersicecream.com

By the way, Tucker’s Ice Cream can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. Join the conversation!

Welcome New Businesses! (April 2012)

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street District: View Calendar

The Park Street Business Association welcomes the following new businesses to the district:

“Everything is better with a little Looney mix!!”

New Businesses:

Fink’s Automotive, 2326 Times Way

Genica Robbins, PhyD, 2416 Central Ave A-4

Looney’s Southern BBQ, 2431 Central Ave (inside Scobie’s)

On Time Services, 2515 Santa Clara Ave #208

Pet Amigos, 1342 Park Street (inside Dog Bone Alley)

Starbaby Studio, 1309 Park Street

Juniper Tree Vintage: “Upscale fabulous vintage clothing from the 1940s, to now.”

New Location:

District Footwear, 1322 Park Street

New Owners:

Affinity Medical Partners, 2433 Central Ave

Car Care Services, 1639 Park Street

The Pantry at Alameda Natural Grocery, 1650 Park Street

In the Works:

Gold Spa, 2311 Santa Clara Ave

Greens & Grains, 1650 Park Street

Juniper Tree Vintage, 1320 Park Street

Luna’s Longstockings, 1242 Park Street

Subpar Miniature Golf, 1511 Park Street

If you know of a new business that wasn’t mentioned above, please post information in the comments. Thanks!

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To learn more about what’s happening in the Park Street Business District, including this week’s calendar highlights, visit our website: www.ShopParkStreet.com/news. You can also find the “Park Street Business Association” on Facebook and Twitter.

See What Park Street Will Look Like

This week’s happenings in the Park Street Business District: View Calendar

We finally have an idea of what Park Street will look like when Phase 2 of the Streetscape is done! The City of Alameda recently installed a large rendering of the Park Street Streetscape Phase 2 Project at the northeast corner of Park Street and Central Avenue. If you are on Park Street, you can see it posted above the doorway of the old “Uniglobe building” at 1400 Park Street. The colorful drawing depicts the streetscape project as it will look in two to three years time, during the fall season.

The rendering was prepared by ignition architecture, a local Park Street architecture firm that specializes in all types of residential and commercial design.

As depicted in the rendering, Evergreen Brisbane Boxes will be planted as corner accents and Maple Trees and Lindens will be planted in an alternating pattern between the Brisbane Box. During the fall, the Maples will turn to a brilliant red while the Lindens will turn a vibrant yellow.

Most of the trees, at the time of planting, will be

Park Street Streetscape Project – March Update

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Phase 2 of the Park Street Streetscape Improvement project is moving along nicely and, according to the City, remains on schedule. Although there have been a total of five rain days, project completion is still planned for late April 2012 (unless, of course, there are additional rain delays).

The two bus shelters have already been installed near the corner of Park Street and Encinal Avenue. Construction work for Phase 2 continues in March with numerous sidewalk repairs, the installation of historic street lights, and the addition of miscellaneous signage.

In some places, parking meters have been removed and 2-hour parking signs have been placed on barricades. Parking is free along these parts of the street but be mindful that

Localize It! March Madness in the Park Street District

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street District: Calendar, February 27 – March 4

March Madness Special Offer:
Get a FREE Localize It! Rewards Card in Alameda’s downtown Park Street Business District, while supplies last.

Simply shop at any of the following Localize It! businesses during the month of March and receive a FREE Localize It! Rewards Card when you make one of the following purchases:
(don’t forget to ask for your free discount card!)

Alameda Business Machines and Computer Center – any purchase

Alameda Collision Repair – any repair over $250

Alameda Orthopedic Footcare Center – any purchase over $50

Bead Inspirations – any class sign up

Dan’s Fresh Produce – any purchase over $35

Happy Feet Children’s Shoes – any purchase over $50

Lee Auto Supply – any purchase over $50

McGee’s Bar & Grill – any food purchase over $25, Sunday thru Thursday

Get Ready for Park Street’s 2012 Special Events

Mark your calendars for Park Street’s fabulous 2012 special events!

12th Annual Park Street Spring Festival (May 12 & 13)

The Park Street Spring Festival has become a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in Alameda and the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 150 vendors on the street and plenty of unique shops in the Park Street Business District, this is a perfect place to find a gift for Mom. Or maybe you would like to treat Mom to a mimosa and lunch at one of the district’s great food establishments.

The Park Street Spring Festival is fun for the whole family! Weekend activities at the Alameda street fair include art and craft vendors, live music, kids’ area, food vendors, and beer & wine sales. The street festival runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm both days. The Park Street Spring Festival is held in May each year on Mother’s Day weekend.
www.shopparkstreet.com/springfestival
Park Street Spring Festival, Facebook page

28th Annual Park Street Art & Wine Faire (July 28 & 29)

The Park Street Art & Wine Faire is our most popular event, attracting over 100,000 people to the Park Street Business District. Enjoy the summer sun along with 300 art, craft, and food vendors; two music stages; a kids’ area with petting zoo; and four wine and beer booths. You can also take advantage of the great shopping deals within the Alameda’s vibrant downtown area. The weekend street festival runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm both days. The Park Street Art & Wine Faire is held each year on the last weekend in July.
www.shopparkstreet.com/artwine
Park Street Art & Wine Faire, Facebook page

19th Annual Park Street Classic Car Show (Saturday, October 13)

The one-day Park Street Classic Car Show revs up on Saturday from 10:00am until 4:00pm with over 400 show cars lined up along

Park Street Streetscape Project – January Update

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street Business District: Calendar

Happy New Year!

Construction for Phase 2 of the Park Street Streetscape Improvement project resumes this week. Phase 1 of the Streetscape project was completed in 2006 and included the block between Central Ave and Lincoln Ave. Phase 2 extends the improvements from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the project duration.

As mentioned earlier, the goals of the Streetscape Project are to improve the street and sidewalks for pedestrians, bicyclists, bus riders, and automobile drivers. The project consists of:

• planting new street trees
• installation of historic street lights
• new accessible curb ramps
• new bike racks
• new bus shelters
• new parking meter pay stations

Construction work for the project during the first two months

Park Street Windows Brighten the Holidays

The Park Street Business District is looking cheerful this holiday season thanks to all the businesses that have decorated their windows. Our blue ribbon committee took a stroll the other night and came up with a list of standouts. The judges’ criteria for selection included unique displays (not just trees and lights) that worked for both daytime and nighttime. We hope you will stop by each of the businesses and take a look. You might find your own favorites.

Congratulations to the following businesses for their fun displays!

Dog Bone Alley

Larger Windows

1. Dog Bone Alley, 1342 Park Street – “Cute doggies! I want to take them all home with me!”
2. Toy Safari, 1410 Park Street – “Every kid’s dream! Definitely took a lot of work to set the displays!”
3. Park Street Antiques, 1519 Park Street – “Love how items from the store were used!”

Honorable Mention: C&M Upholstery & Fabrics, Happy Feet Children’s Shoes, Ole’s Waffle Shop, Olympic Florist, Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream

Rocket Reuse

Smaller Windows

1. Rocket Reuse, 1355 Park Street - “I remember Christmases like that! There’s even milk and cookies for Santa!”
2. Silk Road, 1412 Park Street – “Adorable! Great stockings!”
3. Bead Inspirations, 1544 Park Street – “Simple yet elegant! “

Honorable Mention: Daisy’s, Dr. Daniel Chin Optometrist, Monkey Bars, Sumbody

For more photos… view the Park Street Holiday Window Contest photo gallery.

Park Street’s Newest Trees (Survey)

At the November 9th public meeting about the Park Street Streetscape Project, community members expressed a desire to have an opportunity to provide input regarding the aesthetics of the new trees to be installed on the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Park Street early next year.

In response, the City is asking the community to identify the criteria most important for selecting Park Street’s newest trees via an online survey.

What’s important to you?…