West Alameda Business District

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Located just across the bay from San Francisco, and across the estuary from the city of Oakland, West Alameda’s island location is envied by many for its old-fashioned lifestyle nestled within a sophisticated urban environment.

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Tuesdays and Saturdays
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farmers’ Market
Webster & Haight

Fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, barbeque and other specialty items straight from farmers and suppliers. Information: Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Assn.

Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Pasta Pelican , 2445 Mariner Square Drive

Margarita Mondays 4 to 9 p.m. $5. Ritas, Pizza Chips, Sicilian Salsa. Wine Tasting and live music Thursdays 4 to 9 p.m. $10. Music & Dancing Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover. All items on the menu are under $10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (510) 864-7427.

Webster Street Jam Gets a New Name

The Webster Jam has been a mainstay event on the west end of Alameda for since 2002. Neighbors come to meet on Webster Street to enjoy the arts and crafts, sample some international cuisine, and listen to great local bands. It is a truly community event.

Thanks to a collaboration between the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) and the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, the festival will continue in 2012 and residents can look forward to another rockin’ event – this time with a few twists. Alameda Chamber VP and former WABA Board Treasurer Jeff Cambra will chair this year’s event. He has formed an advisory committee made up of community volunteers and members of both business organizations.

As for the twists, Cambra said, “This festival started off as the Peanut Butter and Jam Festival in recognition of Skippy Peanut Butter, which was produced on the west end starting in 1933. We wanted to find another historic link for the event.” After much discussion, the committee decided to rename the Jam and settled on the name Neptune Beach Community Celebration in honor of the great amusement park, which was located at the foot of Webster Street.

When Neptune Beach opened in 1917, it was coined the Coney Island of the West and people from all over the bay traveled to Alameda to enjoy the rides, games, and swimming area. Olympian Johnny Weismuller (original Tarzan) and Jack LaLanne (health professional) frequented Neptune Beach, and the Popsicle was introduced at the park.

“We’re looking into having a sand sculpture contest right on Webster Street and a charity dunk tank where candidates running for office would be dunked for their favorite non-profit organization” Cambra said with a smile.

The date of this year’s celebration will be October 6 & 7. For additional information regarding sponsorship and vendor opportunities, contact Mark Sorensen at the Alameda Chamber of Commerce at (510) 522-0414 or Mark@alamedachamber.com, or WABA at (510) 523-5955 and West_Alameda@yahoo.com.

West Alameda Special Events

The Cash Mob is coming to Croll’s Pizza on Sunday, May 20 from 4 – 5 p.m. Patrons can drop by or call (510) 864-2828 to pre-order and then join the fun at Croll’s. Croll’s Pizza is located at 705 Central Ave. To get details on the poster contest or to find out more about the Shift Local movement.

Alameda Farmers’ Market at Webster St. and Haight Ave., Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm. Information: www.pcfma.com.

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