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August/September 2009 Volume 2, Number 4

From The Harbor Bay Club

May It Please the Courts Alameda’s Rich History Rowing to Adulthood Crew Team Learns Teamwork It Takes a Village New Effort Helps Seniors LISA’S LETTER This Issue Of The Buzz

can’t believe summer is already exciting month for the Harbor Bay half over. It’s such a fun and Club within the community. We busy time of year at the Club— kicked off the month with participation it’s easy to lose track of the in the Mayor’s Annual Fourth of July time. The enthusiasm on the Parade (see photo on right) and ended tennisI courts is peaking, the aquatics July with a fun-filled weekend at the programs are in full bloom, the kids Park Street Business Association’s camps are brimming with activity, and Art & Wine Faire. Throughout the the motivational levels in the fitness month, the club continued to increase center seem to always pick up this its membership, adding many new time of year. The energy at the club members to club’s bustling energy. during the summer is just awesome! It’s Next month, the Club hosts especially great to see everyone taking what promises to be two exciting advantage of the warmer weather and community events. On September longer daylight hours, whether it’s 9, the Club and the Spa at Harbor barbecuing by the pool, watching some Bay host the “Women in Business” courtside action from the café deck, or Chamber of Commerce Mixer and taking in the Bay sunsets over a glass of Spa Faire, which will provide fun wine from the Clubhouse balcony. socializing and complimentary access Photo by Kirk Cowan July was a particularly busy and to a bevy of sample spa treatments, Harbor Bay Club staff and friends have fun while exercising on top of its flat bed trailer during last month’s annual Mayor’s 4th of July Parade.

products, professional consultations service designed to provide seniors THE ALAMEDA CIVIC LIGHT OPERA and promotions. Then, on September in our community an alternative to ANNOUNCES “HOPE FOR TOMMOROW” 11, the Club is partnering with the institutionalized elder care by providing City of Alameda Recreation and Parks the household and transportation help Department to host the 96th Annual they need to stay in their own homes Alameda Tennis Tournament for three and neighborhoods longer. days of fun competition with city- As always, we’d love to hear your wide bragging rights at stake. When feedback on The Buzz. Feel free to email OF ALAMEDA we started working with the City to me with your comments and suggestions promote this event and reflected on at [email protected]. the rich in Alameda, we felt it made for a great story, so we’ve included the history of the tournament—and tennis in Alameda Lisa Franzel in general—as the feature story for this has been with issue. Many of our younger readers H a r b o r B a y might be surprised to learn that so Club for over 13 ACLO wants to provde 1000 tickets to underprivileged children and their years, serving families to attend our production of Annie in 2009. With a generous many tennis legends and world-ranked contribution from Perforce, we have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club players such as , Brad as Membership of Alameda, Alameda Family Services and Alameda Midway Shelter to extend Gilbert and have strong Representative, this gift to families in need but we need your help to make it possible. ties or played in Alameda. Marketing Director, and Assistant Manager before taking over the GREAT THEATER CAN INSPIRE, EXCITE AND EDUCATE Also in this issue of The Buzz, General Manager position in YOUNG CHILDREN AND REALLY GREAT THEATER we’re pleased to spotlight two local 1999. Her philosophy is to live CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES. non-profits: the Oakland Strokes, which introduces to many of Alameda’s life, including your passions, in LOG ONTO WWW.ACLO.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION youth the wonderful benefits of rowing as much balance as possible and has helped boost the academic while making an effort each day opportunities for several of our local to contribute to your mental, high school kids; and Avalon Village, physical, emotional and spiritual a new and ambitious concierge health.

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Content

PEOPLE Features SPOTLIGHTS Rowing Up Fast 04 Phil Gardner 06 Alameda teens learn teamwork and leadership as part of the 05 Irene Nohra Oakland Strokes Crew Team 08 Paul Alway 10 Tennis Anyone? 6 With history in mind, HBC 09 Hermie Golfo to host 96th Annual Alameda Tennis Tournament 12 Tommy Sanchez Club Pages

August/September 2009 Volume 2, Number 4 04 Fitness Published by Strength Equipment Refreshers Harbor Bay Club 05 Aquatics 12 General Manager, Lisa Franzel Swimming’s Important Benefits Marketing Manager, Kerri Lonergan Managing Editor, Joel Williams Editor, Patrick Runkle 08 The Spa Graphics & Production, Our Estheticians Francisco Arreola 16 HBC Team News STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 09 Tennis 17 Club Events Kerri Lonergan The Final Slam

STAFF WRITERS Mike Bauer Erin Brown Julie Craig Columns Linda Gilchrist Kerri Lonergan Leslie McGraw 02 Lisa’s Letter 14 Real Estate Update Paulette Staats Kids Corner Mortgage Matters FEATURED WRITERS 12 15 Debra Costner 13 Nonprofit Profile 19 Community Events Peter Holmes Avalon Village Dennis Pagones Michelle Trippi

PEOPLE SPOTLIGHTS On the Cover Kirk Cowan Ready for the Alameda Tennis Tournament Lisa Franzel The Harbor Bay Club and its newly resurfaced 19 lighted tennis courts stands ready to host the City of Alameda’s 96th Annual Alameda Tennis Tournament Harbor Bay Club 200 Packet Landing Road on Sept. 11-13. For the first time ever, this historic tournament, a symbol of Alameda, CA 94502 Alameda’s rich tennis heritage and amongst the longest running events of its kind (510) 521-5414 in the United States, will be hosted at the Harbor Bay Club in partnership with the www.harborbayclub.com Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Cover Photo by Kerri Lonergan

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MIND - BODY / FITNESS

Fitness Center News Group Exercise Noel takes on Tuesdays at 5:30 • Classes begin promptly. Try to arrive p.m. for Balletone, an energizing ballet- at least five minutes before start time We offer free strength equipment Cardio Blast and Balletone are in full based fitness workout. More low-impact to allow yourself time to find a space, refreshers: If it’s been a while since you’ve swing exercise that combines a unique blend organize your props and settle in. Do used the strength equipment, and you’ve Come join Amy on Mondays at 6:30 of strength and flexibility movements, not enter class after the curtains have forgotten what to push and where to p.m. for Cardio Blast. This is a cardio leaving no muscle untouched. been drawn. Instructors have the right pull, these sessions are for you! A certified class involving multiple segments using Dance Boogie Remix is back with to refuse admittance to late arrivals. personal trainer will guide you through different pieces of equipment. It’s a little Nicole on Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. the equipment and show you how to bit of everything—from balls and discs - 10:15 a.m. The class is a cardio dance • Inform the instructor about any set the seat and back adjustments. You’ll to kickboxing and high-impact aerobics. extravaganza with multiple routines— injuries, illnesses or concerns before also learn what to look for in proper You’ll have a blast! from salsa and hip-hop to Afro-Latino class begins. alignment settings for your body. Sessions and country. Simple steps, high energy, are scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 new songs and lots of variety! • Please do not wear excessive perfumes and Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m. in or oils. the fitness center. These sessions are very Mind-Body popular and are filled on a first-come, • Please do not leave class early. If you first-serve basis. Sign up at the front desk Department know that you need to leave early, please or contact Leslie McGraw at ext. 119 for position yourself near the door and exit more information. New Yoga and Pilates Class Etiquette with as little noise as possible. Leave Travel the world with Harbor Bay Guidelines: your mat and props behind rather then Club’s “Passport to Fitness” game in the make noise putting them away. If you fitness center. Walk, run or pedal your way Our goal at Harbor Bay Club is to must leave a Yoga class early, please leave around the world. At each location stop, create an environment that will result before everyone gets into the relaxation you will complete a fitness and nutrition in a positive experience for everyone position. challenge and then be able to move in our Mind-Body classes. Please help along to the next exotic locale. Complete us achieve this goal by following the • Keep variations appropriate. Keep all challenges and you’ll be entered to suggestions below: in mind the level of the class you are win the grand prize—a Jack LaLanne attending. If you find a movement or Juicer! This is just the tool you’ll need • Set all electronic equipment to pose too difficult, you may want to stick to continue a healthy lifestyle with fresh silent mode. A ringing, beeping or with a more basic variation. If you are vibrating phone is very distracting to the attending a basic class, please stick with fruits and vegetables. The game will run Photo by Kerri Lonergan from August 1 to September 30 and you instructor and other students. If you are the version of the movement or pose can join anytime. Check the information Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor expecting an important call and cannot being given by the instructor so as not Suzanne Fong demonstrates proper form while be away from your phone, it is best to to confuse newer or less experienced board for details and information. using the Cybex machine. skip class. students.

People Spotlight

Phil Gardner perform surgeries for the local residents. While Gardner is quick to point out that Nuevo Gardner joins a group of 40-50 U.S. surgeons, Progresso is neither new nor progressive, he If you want to feel inspired medical specialists, nurses and medical is profoundly thankful for the opportunity to and get a first-hand glimpse technicians who team up on a volunteer basis provide life-changing treatment and surgery of how sharing your skills and travel four times a year for two weeks at to so many needy and grateful people, many can change a community, a time to Nueva Progreso, an impoverished of whom walk for days from surrounding look no further than Phil village of 2,500 in the mountains of southern villages to get to the hospital. Gardner, a Harbor Bay Club Guatemala, eight hours from Guatemala City. Over the years, when he hasn’t been member, humanitarian and Together, these volunteer professionals join a working, Gardner has enjoyed staying prominent ophthalmologist staff of over 60 full-time employees at Hospital healthy and fit through tennis, swimming, in Alameda for over 38 years. Since 1994, in De La Familia (www.hospitaldelafamilia.com), Pilates and yoga at the Club; these days, addition to locally performing a full slate of where together they annually treat 15,000 while his wife continues a regular tennis surgeries and treating his innumerable Alameda patients and perform 1,600 major surgeries. routine, you’ll usually find Phil in a group patients for glaucoma, cataracts and other These volunteers contribute their time, pay their spin class or the fitness room. Phil’s also an diseases, Gardner travels every year to a small own expenses and help to secure donations of avid boat racer and is currently racing with village in Guatemala to volunteer his time and medical supplies, which they bring with them. his son Bill.

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AQUATICS

Swimming’s Important People Spotlight Benefits Irene Nohra Teaching your child to swim is more than just a good idea for the summertime; it I r e n e N o h r a can have year-round safety, health and is a delightful social benefits as well. person to sit and Whatever the season, there are many chat with, and opportunities for children to have fun she has quite in the water. Swimming lessons can give Photo by Kerri Lonergan a story. Born them the basic skills they need to have HBC Swim Instructor Jeff Raimondi teaches a semi-private lesson to Caroline and Isabelle. in Jerusalem, their fun—safely. Lessons can also prepare she and her family had to flee them to take advantage of all the health because of the unstable political benefits swimming has to offer. And from the little ones: The Harbor Bay Club still has some environment there when she Many athletes and health professionals openings for group lessons and, as always, agree that swimming is one of the best • I like backstroke. It’s fun. It our private lessons are available all year was 10 years old. They went to workouts you can give your body, because involves water which is cool and long. Our instructors are experienced Bethlehem, where they lived with it works almost all of your major muscle enjoyable. – Ava, 6 and caring, and really work to help your nuns, and eventually on to Lebanon, groups at the same time. The workout in • I like going under water. You can children improve their skills and become where they attended school at St. swimming comes because you’re moving see everyone in the pool but they can’t safe and proficient swimmers. We have Joseph’s of Apparition. Nohra against the resistance of the water, which see you. – Samantha, 7 small classes in a warm pool and pride stayed in Lebanon for a number is more than ten times the resistance of • Liam and Nico, ages 8 and 9, like ourselves on our nurturing yet progressive of years until July 1975, when she air. Therefore, you are getting a cardio swimming under water and diving for skill instruction. For more information, and her three children came to workout like you’d get with running or things. They said it also helps them call the Aquatics Department at (510) visit her sister, who had married an doing aerobics alongside a resistance hold their breath longer. 521-5416 ext. 113. American living in Alameda. workout like you’d get with weight Their hastily-planned visit turned training. Additionally, because you are into a permanent stay. The Lebanese floating in the water, you are less likely to Civil War had made the situation at suffer injuries than in other kinds of sports. home too dangerous to return, so Swimming regularly can also help build Nohra’s husband, John, came to muscle mass and reduce body fat. Alameda to join his family. Nohra In terms of more intangible benefits, swimming can provide your child with a liked Alameda because it was so vehicle to learn about establishing goals quaint, the people were friendly, and testing themselves to try to attain those and the speed limit was 25 mph. goals. How fast or how far they can swim She and her husband both worked can be a challenge they work toward. hard, bought a house and put all three children through college. We asked some of our swim students Thirty-three years after her what swimming means to them: “visit” to her sister, Nohra still enjoys Alameda for the same • It’s refreshing and works every muscle reasons as when she first arrived. in your body. – Hannah, 13 She now spends quite a bit • I used to only swim in the summer of time babysitting her seven when it was hot out, but now I go to the grandchildren, whom she adores. Club and swim every week, even in the Three years ago, Nohra received winter. I’m going to try out for a swim a terrific gift from her daughter team soon. – Bill, 12 Maureen—a membership to • I’ve been told swimming is an easy Harbor Bay Club. Three times a sport, but we don’t get time outs and we can’t stop to catch our breath. It’s tough week, the stylish Nohra can be but fun. – Allison, 13 found at the Harbor Bay Club pool • The best part about swimming is attending Aqua Aerobic classes. when you beat your time. It doesn’t matter Photo by Kerri Lonergan She also recommends the yoga if you lose the race as long as you tried The Harbor Bay Club pool at dusk: This is a popular time for squeezing in some laps and stretch classes. your best. – Steven, 11 before the end of the day.

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Alameda Teens Row Their Way to Success

Michelle Trippi link,” Beth Anderson, Executive Director of the Oakland Strokes, tells us. “Everyone must pull together to make the boat row hen most people fast.” think of a rowing In the process of becoming this well- crew, a picture oiled machine, the kids become very comes to mind of close friends. “You treat your crewmates an autumn scene on like gold,” says Catherine Bierwith, an theW east coast. Graceful crew teams row Alameda mom of twin boys, one of whom their way down a river of glass, framed rows for the Oakland Strokes and the other by the golden leaves of fall and the towers for a crew on the east coast. “You would of Ivy League universities in the shadows. walk on water for any one of your team However, if you have been around the members.” waters of the Alameda Oakland Estuary in In addition to the physical and social the wee hours of the morning, a different aspects of rowing for a crew, there are picture may have emerged—a picture of academic perks also. “Schools look for the Oakland Strokes Crew Team practicing recruits that can pull together and be Photo by C Lawrence Migdale hard for its next competition. part of a team,” Anderson tells us. “In my opinion that makes rowing the ultimate The Oakland Strokes men’s team show how it’s done at the recent Southwest Regional These amazing teenagers—of whom Championship. approximately half are Alamedans—are sport, because there is no other sport where extremely dedicated to their sport and you must work this closely as a team.” their crew. The Strokes crewmates not Impressively, Strokes alumni are to get a second look by schools that or a sorority that has no exclusivity.” only train to be in top physical condition currently attending Yale, Princeton, ordinarily wouldn’t have taken them. An Because they believe so much in offering for competitions, they must also learn to Dartmouth, Cornell, University of example of a rower getting a second look everyone a chance to experience rowing, budget their time, be completely focused, Washington, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, is when a female crew member with a 2.9 the Oakland Strokes offers scholarships to and learn to work in perfect synchronization Penn, Trinity College, Boston University GPA was recruited by UCLA. Why was any kids who otherwise could not afford as one well-oiled machine. In other team and Bates College. If rowers do not qualify she given a second look by the university? to join, and no one is ever turned away. sports such as baseball, soccer and football, for a full-ride scholarship—and many “She was admitted because these schools Anderson encourages parents to get their know that it takes lots of dedication teens to try rowing. Her motto, which and focus to be a crew member of a row she jokingly told us she wants to put on team,” Bierwith explains. “It is all about a T-shirt, is “We turn couch potatoes into the dedication and team work of the sport athletes!” itself,” says Anderson. The families involved in the club are Alameda student and team member as dedicated as the kids; family members Kristin Oyen tells us one of the many often become good friends as there can things she likes about being a member be many hours spent waiting together for of the Strokes crew is the really intense races. There is at least one practice per day workout: “I used to be heavy and now and, at the height of the season, there are I am in shape!” Oyen also tells us that two practices per day. Most crew members because there are so many team members, become experts at helping their parents; she gets to meet a lot of new people and for instance, team members can use the make new friends. When asked how she club’s website to find rides and connect feels about getting up to make practice with carpools so parents do not have to by 4 a.m., she said, “Getting up in the wake up with them every day. morning is the hardest part, but once you Anderson encourages parents to stop Photo by C Lawrence Migdale are there on the water and see the sun by and meet the team to see what rowing The Oakland Strokes women’s team, led by coach Ian Simpson, take 3rd place at the recent come up, it is beautiful.” is all about. For more information on the Southwest Regional Championship. Bierwith adds that, as a parent who Oakland Strokes, or how your Alameda has spent many hours watching rowers teen can participate, visit the team on the game still goes on if one teammate goes do—there are schools that recruit rowers and the teams, she has witnessed a the web at www.oaklandstrokes.org. You out. In a rowing crew, however, there is no and pay for part of their education or phenomenon that makes participation in will also find information on the Strokes’ second string. If someone does not show will simply admit them because of their this sport more special than any other she October 16th fundraiser that will help up, the team cannot row. “In this sport, backgrounds in a rowing crew. has seen. “There are no cliques—everyone finance their new High Street Bridge you are only as strong as your weakest Some team members have been able is treated equally. It is like a fraternity boathouse, due to open in spring 2010.

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his issue, we would like to take Carrie client can dictate what issues she wants to external things in our lives. Give me this space to introduce you to I enjoy being part focus on during the service. Sometimes it the privilege to help maintain your own Tour estheticians, who are also of the Harbor might be dry skin or congestion, but it can individual beauty! referred to as our “skin therapists.” Bay Club team also be a request for me to focus a little on They are here seven days a week, as an esthetician. sore feet or a stiff neck. I enjoy having the offering facials, waxing, threading, teeth T h e r e a r e freedom to give clients what they need to whitening, mud wraps, body scrubs, and many things I look and feel better, and I love that my Skin Care Tip: makeup application. They are available like about my job is one where I get to help people look Throw in the Towel from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. during job, the most and feel better! You cleanse. You condition. You the week and 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on important being moisturize. You’re the poster the weekends. the experience of working with each guest Gabriela child for healthy skin! Or are one-on-one, knowing that I can make a I never forget you? Your skin care regimen Lisa difference in the health and beauty of that receiving my is only as good as your towel is I believe that guest’s skin. My favorite service I offer is f i r s t f a c i a l . clean. A towel’s porous nature, when you look our Classic European Facial, because it It was with combined with the damp and good, you feel allows me to customize the facial for each a n a m a z i n g dark conditions of the average good—and vice client’s skincare needs and goals. During esthetician who bathroom, make for a relative versa! I enjoy my facials, I specialize in a relaxing touch worked for an bacterial paradise. In fact, f a c i l i t a t i n g and make sure the overall experience is exclusive spa in depending on the climate in that process for enjoyable, which leaves each client wanting San Francisco. your house, bacteria can reach c l i e n t s . O n e to come back for more. I hope you too will She made me relatively high levels in only a of my favorite be able to come in and experience our facial realize that receiving a skin treatment is few days, making your cleansing services is the back treatment; many services here at The Spa at Harbor Bay, and not just skin-deep, but also should include routine anything but clean! people take great care in their face but I look forward to seeing you soon. an array of techniques that make clients Changing your towels every neglect caring for the rest of their skin. feel as though they are in heaven. That few days, as well as allowing Some people who have a significant Felicia experience has stuck with me over the your towels to air-dry in a well- other get an occasional back scrub, but O u r m o s t years, and I always do my best to include ventilated place, can help keep the truth is most of us neglect what we popular facial, the latest skin-care techniques to help bacteria at bay. (If your skin can’t reach or see. The back treatment t h e C l a s s i c with various conditions such as rosacea, is sensitized, be sure to avoid includes a deep cleansing, exfoliation, European, is my acne and premature aging, along with a scented detergents and fabric extractions and moisturization—when favorite service beautiful touch that both helps to de- softeners!) This will also help is the last time your back had all that to give—we stress the body and to rebalance the body’s reduce the amount of shampoo attention? have such an systems to begin a healing process from and hair-styling product that Summer is here, so get your skin extensive back the inside out. I am a strong believer that reaches your skin, which can be ready for back-bearing clothing with a bar that I am able beauty comes from the inside out, and an invaluable benefit for sensitive back treatment! to customize the achieving this includes being balanced or break-out prone skin. treatment to my clients’ skin care needs. A with our decisions. We all maintain

People Spotlight

Paul Alway have the opportunity to help raise awareness semi-permanent gig at Alameda’s Rooster’s for preventative wellness after years of Roadhouse the second Saturday of every M e e t P a u l A l w a y : participating in surgeries resulting from health month. The band’s next gig at Rooster’s is long time Alamedan, and fitness neglect. Saturday, August 8, from 8 p.m. to midnight. anesthesiologist, resident While his day job might bring fulfillment, The club is located at 1700 Clement (corner gym rat and guitar player. Alway’s true passion seems to be as guitarist of Grand & Clement). After a successful career for the quartet cover band Pavlov’s Kats To ensure he stays fit for his regular in medicine—including (www.pavlovskats.com), which plays an concert gigs, Alway is a self-described “gym service as a Navy doctor impressive catalog of danceable rock, blues, rat” at the Harbor Bay Club and calls the and a 15-year stint as swing, island, and Latin standards, at a variety sauna his “house.” Alway also likes to take an anesthesiologist at of local venues. Alway beams when discussing the edge off his hectic schedule with regular Alameda Hospital— the joy he gets from continuing to rock out massages at the Club’s spa. Along with his Always is now teaching for a private local firm. with his bandmates at this stage of his life; wife, Alway loves Alameda, his routine at the In his teaching capacity, Alway is thrilled to he’s also excited to announce the band’s new club, and life after kids.

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Two quick weeks later, the tour Mike Bauer or Tennis Coordinator Andy The Final Tennis Slam goes to England for the oldest of the Tupman for further information. slams, which is held at Wimbledon. By Mike Bauer This was by far the most intimate of Harbor Bay Club is hosting the 96th Annual events, and the crowds are very tennis- City of Alameda Tennis Tournament The mong all of the professional educated. Effort and sportsmanship tournament will be held September 11 – 13 tennis tournaments played are revered and supported with quiet and is open to anyone, so you do not have to Ain the world, the four Grand applause; it is as if I had gone back 200 live or work in Alameda to get on the courts. Slams are considered major events by years and played where tennis was first All entries must be received by the ARPD the ATP and WTA players. In January, invented. by Friday, August 21. Entry fees are $25 for Melbourne hosts the ; The final tennis slam is in New York singles players and $40 for a doubles team. in May, the is in Paris; in and is called the U.S. Open. I would For more information, contact Trini Sanchez- June, London hosts Wimbledon and, arrive at the JFK Airport and instantly Blumpkin at A.R.P.D. at (510) 747-7529. at the end of August, the U.S. Open is be bombarded with a multitude of held in New York City. smells, sounds and sights like no others. The U.S. Open is steadily approaching, and When I played professionally, I A few miles away, at the Billie Jean Harbor Bay Club wants to celebrate the start would travel to play in the Australian King National Tennis Center, I could of America’s with you. We will

Open in January. The event had an expect barbeque smoke, taxi exhaust Photo by Kerri Lonergan be holding the U.S. Open at Harbor Bay Club easy-going, barbeque-style atmosphere and departing airplanes to challenge Tennis Director Mike Bauer gives Lucas some one- on Sunday, August 23rd from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with hot weather. The spectators my match concentration. I had to on-one coaching during a session of Tennis Camp. For this special members-only event, we are enjoyed seeing players play from all overcome the opponent as well as the asking participants to wear red, white and/or the countries, and I always enjoyed the trash talker who walked over from a Summer Tennis Camp is still here! We blue tennis attire while playing on the courts. tournament no matter what my results Mets game at Shea Stadium. I was have three more weeks of exciting kids’ After the dust has settled, we will have a BBQ were. Besides, if I did lose, there were a exposed and vulnerable to the elements tennis camp to look forward to in August. lunch for participants. Entry is $5. Please see lot of locals who could help me forget and, if I let them get under my skin, it It has been an enjoyable summer of tennis the Tennis board for sign-ups, or contact Mike my loss! was over—fast. and healthy exercise, and you can still get Bauer for more information. The French Open—three months As an ATP player and coach of in on the fun. The camp will involve kids later—was a solemn, reserved affair, tour players, I have participated in in drills, games and activities. Emphasis The USTA Adult League districts are but I always felt respected. The French all four majors. I enjoyed all of them will be on fundamentals, including rules, quickly approaching. Harbor Bay Club will thought that it was an accomplishment and looked forward to being a part of sportsmanship, etiquette, proper technique be hosting the Adult Districts the weekend of to participate in a tournament where the unique charisma and energy each and consistency in hitting the ball. Students August 14 – 16. Teams from all over the Bay greats such as Bjorn Borg, Yannick presented. However, to paraphrase will further develop each of the major tennis Area will be competing at the club to see Noah and have played. I Frank Sinatra: If you can make it in strokes and play tennis matches. Players will who will continue on to the USTA Adult felt as if I had been placed on a pedestal New York, you can make it anywhere. be divided by ability. Multiple sibling signup League sectionals. For further information in their history books just by qualifying He surely must have been talking about specials are available. Camp continues weekly on USTA districts and sectionals, visit for the tournament. the Final Slam! until August 21. Contact Tennis Director www.ustanorcal.com.

People Spotlight

Hermie Golfo global leader in engineering, construction has been volunteering for the Alameda and project management—for 25 years. Recreation and Park Department in tennis Hermie Golfo has been During his tenure, Golfo worked on a number ever since. He is a 4.0 player and says, “I in Alameda since 1974, of projects with international significance: have to be sure my body can handle the when he moved here He was a member of the design teams for strength and endurance needed to play from Manila. While living the Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia and the tennis.” Golfo is a member of the Harbor in the Philippines, Golfo Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Bay Club and emphasizes how using the taught architecture, math, Emirates—both noted for their spectacular Fitness Center, running and playing tennis and design. The Marcos architecture. Another top assignment for Golfo throughout the years has not only kept regime motivated him was the design of the Cape Canaveral Air him fit, but has also helped tremendously to leave: “Even though I wasn’t excited about Force Station Space Launch Complex. The in coping with the stress associated with moving at the time, I’m really glad I did.” Golfo design required 21 stories to be right next his career. Golfo also says, “I have made found Alameda to be different from all the other to the Atlantic Ocean so that the foundation many friends at HBC and the people are so cities in the Bay Area. “When I saw Alameda, I would not melt from the heat of the space professional.” loved the small community,” he said. shuttle. It’s hard to believe Golfo is 76—one might After settling here, Golfo worked for Bechtel—a Golfo retired from Bechtel in 1998 and have guessed maybe 60!

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FEATURE ARTICLE Tennis Anyone? Alameda’s Rich Tennis History Includes 96 Year-Old Tournament

By Debra Costner said Coughlan. Wilson eventually was ranked as one of the top became Oakland’s first black mayor, ten players in the United n May 21, 1881, a elected in 1978 and serving three terms States from 1957 to 1962, small group of tennis until 1990. reaching the top slot in enthusiasts met at the Black players had their own national 1961. During his career, he Fifth Avenue Hotel association as well, called the American had wins over many tennis in New York City to Tennis Association, which held its own legends, including Rod Oform the United States National tournaments,” explained Coughlan. Laver, , Neale Lawn Tennis Association, the world’s “But they also played the Alameda Fraser, Chuck McKinley, first national governing body for tournament,” he said. “I remember , tennis. The United States Tennis Harold Mitchell—he had a beautiful and —all of Association (USTA), as it is called game.” In fact, ATA champion Althea whom are enshrined in the today, has undergone almost 130 years Gibson was the first black player to International Tennis Hall of evolution, fostering competition participate in a nationally ranked of Fame. All except Reed, and encouraging the development of tournament, at a white club in New that is, until just this year sportsmanship and character of those York in 1950. Many years later, in the when he was sponsored by involved in the sport. early 1970’s, tennis legend Arthur Ashe, tennis legend . Alameda has some serious tennis the most influential black player of all Reed is now scheduled for history of its own. One of the longest- time, played right here in Alameda at induction into the Hall of running active tennis tournaments a promotional exhibition at the Naval Fame in 2010. in the country, the 96th Annual City Air Station. Reed was so good and so of Alameda Tennis Tournament will highly ranked for so many be held at Harbor Bay Club this year years that he was disqualified from September 11 to 13. An annual from participating in the event since 1913, the tournament has “Over the years tennis increasingly popular Alameda long been sponsored by the Alameda has been really big in Tennis Tournament and could Unflappable: The Life and Times of Whitney Reed chronicles Recreation & Park Department. only play other local events in Reed’s legendary tennis prowess and off-court escapades. Alameda under handicapping Ineligible to participate in the Alameda Tennis Tournament Alameda and there due to his high ranking Reed is nonetheless inextricably tied to Remembering the Scene conditions which included Alameda’s rich tennis heritage. Don Coughlan was involved in was always somebody tying balloons to Reed’s arms Alameda’s tennis scene for over fifty who kept it afloat” to restrict his form. years and remembers many excellent These were the days before there money and celebrity management took players. “Back in the 50s, we had — Madelyn Murphy was any money in tennis, and those it over. Mike Sheridan, Whitney Reed, Shirley who played did so only for the love Madelyn Murphy remembers that Fry and Connie Catton—some of of the game. Stories of hitchhiking to the entire Reed family was involved in the major players that were here in games, or trading a trophy for a ride, the Alameda tennis scene. She met her Alameda,” recalls Coughlan. “Many are not uncommon. Reed became husband, Ed Murphy, in 1959 and they of them nationally and internationally known for his two-martini luncheons, were immersed in Alameda tennis for ranked.” Whitney Reed: A Legendary Figure, running around with the jet-set crowd, many years. “Ed won the tournament The Alameda Tournament was On and Off the Courts and a love of gambling and women. He many times,” recalls Murphy. “In fact, unique for another reason as well. Of all the people to come out of the lived a life of luxury without actually Whitney Reed’s sister, Susan, was Ed’s According to Coughlan, “It was a place Alameda tennis scene, Whitney Reed having a real job or means to support doubles partner. They were the couple where black players could play, at a time was one of the most famous and his lifestyle. The book Unflappable: to beat for several years.” when black players were excluded from colorful. Born in Oakland in 1932, The Life and Times of Whitney Reed This was back before the Alameda tennis.” Back then the tennis clubs Reed started playing when he was ($19.95, Sorrento Publishing 2006), Recreation & Park Department took were completely segregated. “There only seven at a time when “only girls authored by C.F. Stewart, is a fantastic over running the tournament. “It was was a very active black club—I think play tennis” as he was often told by accounting of Reed’s tennis and originally run by the Alameda Tennis it was called the Rainbow club—that his teasing buddies then went on to personal life, as well as the history Club for many, many years,” said included people like Lionel Wilson,” become legendary in tennis circles. He of the tennis world before big-time Murphy. “And then maybe around the

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mid-70s, it was taken over by the Parks Wimbledon and the French Open. of the tournament, who has worked see no reason why we wouldn’t.” The and Rec department.” He now uses his passion for the game for the Department for six years as best news is that you do not have to live She recalled that over the years Ed to teach everyone from beginners to well. “The tournament brings a sense or work in Alameda to compete in the trained many top players who came professionals. Leslie Rose, a past pro of community,” says Blumkin, noting tournament—the only qualification is out of Alameda. “He trained some of who recently regained her form and also that it is the “longest running that you must be 18 years of age or older. the best, like Brad Gilbert and Brenda passion for the game, says of Bauer: “I community special event” in Alameda. According to Blumkin, to encourage Segal,” she said. Born in Oakland in live in Orinda but come to the Harbor The venue has been changed to more participation, “the tournament 1961, Gilbert was ranked as one of the Bay Club four times a week because the newly resurfaced tennis courts at was opened up to all in 2000.” top ten U.S. players from 1983 through Mike is awesome. He’s very patient the Harbor Bay Club. “We have 19 The tournament includes play in Class 1991. He reached the height of his and a great teacher. His knowledge is courts with fabulous viewing areas that Divisions 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 for singles, career in 1989 when he won five singles amazing. I mean, the guy beat Jimmy should really enhance the experience of doubles and mixed doubles. Registrations titles including Cincinnati, where he Connors!” spectators at the event,” said Bauer. are due by Friday, August 21. For more beat key players including And in just a few more years they’ll information, contact the Alameda County and . Gilbert then moved Building Community Support be celebrating the 100th anniversary. Recreation and Park Department at on to coaching tennis, with a roster of A long-time avid tennis player, John “We’d love to continue to host the www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd/ or call excellent players: from Curliano started teaching tennis in tournament here,” said Bauer, “and I (510) 747-7529. 1994 until 2002, and Alameda in 1987 after retiring from 30 from 2003 to 2004. years of work for Del Monte. “Over a “Over the years tennis has been period of 15 years, I gradually moved really big in Alameda,” Murphy said. from the kids to teaching adults and “And there was always somebody who intermediate players,” he said. Employed kept it afloat—like Ed did.” by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department, Curliano has worked at The Scene Today the tournament for many years. “In fact, These days, there are several noteworthy we were expected to work with the City Alamedans helping to carry that torch. Tournament,” he said, “and I was able 96th Annual City of Alameda The men’s tennis coach at Alameda to umpire many times.” High School, Hein Tu, has been playing But Curliano has been disappointed that role, even coaching his younger to see the interest in the tournament Tennis Tournament brother, Thai Tu, to a championship. slow down in recent years. “At one “He’s a real good guy from what I time we used to have a two-weekend Presented by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department understand, very kind-hearted, and tournament,” he explained. “The second Co-Sponsored by the Harbor Bay Club he’s taught his younger brothers to play weekend especially, it would be packed Fund-raiser for the Alameda Recreation and Park Department too,” noted Murphy. “He’s brought with people watching—with hundreds back interest in tennis to this town—it’s of people coming to watch. Of course FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, in great shape!” now it’s down to just one weekend.” He Mike Bauer, the tennis director also noted that they’ve cut back on the SEPTEMBER 11, 12 & 13, 2009 at the Harbor Bay Club, has also class divisions offered, and no longer been a significant contributor to the have a beginner level of play. N.T.R.P. LEVELS resurgence of tennis in Alameda, This year will likely bring a new level ❖ 5.0 +

passionately and patiently working of enthusiasm. For the first time ever, the ❖ 4.0 - 4.5 with players of all ages and skill levels. Harbor Bay Club has joined together With an impressive professional resume with the Alameda County Recreation ❖ 3.5 & below spanning four decades, Mike also has & Park Department to sponsor the some serious street cred within the tournament. Bauer exclaims: “We ENTRY DEADLINE: tennis community: earning a world are absolutely delighted that we’ve singles ranking of 29, playing in 25 connected with the department to Friday, August 21, 2009 Grand Slam events, and reaching sponsor the event!” His enthusiasm is the quarter- and semi-final stages of matched by Trini Blumkin, director For more information call (510) 747-7529

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our heads. I love that this book transcends generations People Spotlight Back to the Books and spoke to both my son and me. If you or your kids By Erin Brown have not read it, get to the library immediately and do so! Tommy Sanchez It may seem like a long time until school starts, but it is Alameda Free Library information: actually right around the corner. Now is the perfect time www.ci.alameda.ca.us/library/ Multitalented Alamedan to get your child in the habit of reading, and I found some Reading is Fundamental Website: www.rif.org/ great tips on the Reading Is Fundamental website to do Tommy Sanchez is just that. My favorite tip involved making a “Book Graffiti the former captain Wall”: Put up a large piece of paper and have the kids make Top Selling Children’s of a California State a pattern of bricks so that it looks like a real wall. After they Champion Ultimate read a book, have them draw pictures about what they have Books of All Time 1. The Poky Little Puppy, Janette Sebring Lowrey (1942) Frisbee team. As good read, or have them write a couple of things they loved about 2. Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White (1974) a player as he is, he’s also a great the book on the wall. At the end, the wall will be full of 3. The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton (1968) coach. By helping his former and great book memories! 4. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter (1903) present teammates and guiding the kids 5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. at Harbor Bay Club’s Summer Camp, Rowling(2000) Sanchez does all he can to advance the 6. Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Suess (1960) sport of Ultimate Frisbee far and wide. 7. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Judy Blume (1976) Currently, he plays in Palo Alto on a 8. Love You Forever, Robert Munsch (1986) competitive team. Teammate Shane Where the Red Fern Grows 9. , Wilson Rawls (1973) Harris says, “On the ultimate field Tommy 10. The Indian in the Cupboard, Lynn Reid Banks (1982) Source- Publisher’s Weekly is a natural leader. His real talent is being able to control the flow of the game while Photo by Kerri Lonergan he’s on the field, stopping any opposition Big brothers Thomas (far left) and Sam (far right) show their sisters 20 Ways to Tell Your Child and bringing his team the goal.” Sophie (second from left) and Sadie (second from right) the ropes Sanchez moved to Alameda when he during a day at HBC Sport Camp. “I Love You” 1. Spend a little time each day playing entirely at was 10 years old and attended Franklin If you haven’t yet cultivated a love of reading in your your child’s direction. Elementary, Wood Middle School and child, use the rest of the summer as a jumping off point 2. Cuddle up under a blanket and watch what she the Alameda Community Learning Center to get started. Reading aloud to a child can be incredibly wants to watch on TV. (ACLC). “It’s easy to get around here, and gratifying. When you read aloud to a child, you are 3. Give a chocolate kiss along with a real one. I always feel safe,” he says. creating little pathways in their brains for successful 4. Find something about your child’s appearance In addition to his other activities, reading experiences. More than anything else, reading to compliment. Sanchez likes to build. After graduating to children gives them the desire to read. 5. Find something about your child’s music from ACLC in 2007, he traveled around to compliment. Why take some time this summer to introduce your the United States looking for opportunities children to your favorite childhood books? Many times 6. Do one of your child’s chores for him. to hone his carpentry skills. He found a children’s books may go out of fashion, but they can 7. Send an encouraging note with your child’s lunch. resonate with children for their timeless appeal. Asking 8. Cook something together. perfect fit in New Orleans with Common around the Harbor Bay Club, I found many people 9. Talk in the car on the way to school instead of Grounds, a grass-roots community clearly remembered their favorite books as a child, and listening to the radio. organization. He worked, for room and were happy to share them. Genie in our Accounting 10. Give a foot massage. board, on a six-month assignment to help Department loved Dr. Seuss books, admiring his 11. Take a long walk together, at your child’s pace. rebuild homes after the devastation of ability to write a story that was both morally and orally 12. Read the funny pages together. Hurricane Katrina. Sanchez describes the interesting. Leslie McGraw, our Fitness Director, was a 13. Do a jigsaw puzzle together. time as “a real growing experience which fan of Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McClosky, and 14. Use magnetic letters to put loving messages on brought me a lot of self-awareness.” noted that her adventure with real life pet ducklings was the fridge. Sanchez is now happily back in Alameda, 15. Send your child a card in the mail, with stickers or an adventure better left to the story books! One of our working as a Summer Camp Counselor Membership Representatives, Vester Emerson, went for a treat inside. at Harbor Bay Club for his third year. the classic Margaret Wise Brown story Goodnight Moon 16. Stick an encouraging note on your child’s mirror and said it was his daughter’s favorite as well. as she sleeps. “Tommy is amazing; he can put together As for me, well, I loved all things Judy Blume, 17. Find a board game you both enjoy and schedule an obstacle course for all 50 campers Beverly Cleary and Laura Ingalls growing up, but my regular tournaments. and has the whole camp engaged in a all-time favorite child’s book is The Phantom Tollbooth. 18. Develop a secret gesture only the two of you know matter of minutes,” says Youth Director Imagine my happy surprise when my son chose the the meaning of. Erin Brown. Sanchez says that his current same book as his favorite. We both loved it because it 19. Take your child out to lunch every now and then, goal is to land a carpentry apprenticeship was one of the first longer-form books where we could just the two of you. to fulfill his passion for building. utilize our imaginations and really picture the story in 20. Say it. Just say it, say it, say it, say it, say it.

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Concierge Service Provides Independence and Confidence for Alameda’s Seniors

By Michelle Trippi

lameda’s senior residents This concept has worked well in loneliness among seniors by helping All services that Avalon Village refers are very fortunate to reside other communities; in Boston, for them keep or regain their confidence. to its members are offered a discounted in an active community instance, a Beacon Hill Village member Many seniors have stated that it is easier rate. Moreover, all of the volunteers and of friends, neighbors and has stated that he and his wife wanted for them to call Avalon to perform service providers are prescreened and relatives who care and are to stay in a mixed community: “We reasonably-priced paid services than to call must pass a criminal background check, willingA to help. Sometimes, however, would have missed the children riding upon others for favors; it takes away the which helps take away the worry of who relying on a neighbor or relative may their bikes by our house and being part feeling of being a burden to neighbors or is coming into the home. become difficult or impossible. No of the younger families’ lives in our family members. As a member of Avalon In addition, Avalon Village one—regardless of age and lifestyle— neighborhood if we would have moved Village, seniors are just one phone call provides its members with networking wants to feel as if she is imposing on to an all-senior assisted living facility.” away from many services provided either opportunities for seniors who have her children’s busy schedules or her Studies by other “villages” that are by a volunteer or by a business that offers similar interests. Informal lunches, neighbor’s generosity. At times, the a discounted rate. walking groups and knitting groups are family members or neighbors who help Volunteers at just a few of the gatherings that Avalon are on vacation or need help themselves; Avalon Village help Village sets up for its members. “This also, there is simply the matter of pride with a wide variety of week some of our members are taking a and independence. common tasks such as ferry ride to Pier 39 in San Francisco to Avalon Village—a network of caring, delivering groceries, walk around and have lunch,” Cabeceiras sharing and supportive neighbors—is c o o k i n g m e a l s , tells us. The “village” is helping to right here in Alameda when that extra and giving rides facilitate groups in its network that are of help is needed by our senior friends, to appointments. interest to members and will keep them relatives and neighbors. Avalon Village “Sometimes we are active not only within the “village,” but and other “villages” across the country needed for a short also in the community of Alameda. are pioneering a trail that is leading to time for post-surgery Avalon Village’s $250-per-year senior independence. In many cases, help; other times membership fee is very reasonable, and this assistance has helped families delay we are needed on can be paid all at one time or divided the difficult decision of moving their a regular basis,” into payments if needed. There is also parents or grandparents to assisted living Cabeceiras tells us. a Membership Plus rate of $150 per facilities. I n c e r t a i n year for lower income seniors. “We “Avalon Village is not your usual cases, a weekly visit accommodate everyone we can over brick-and-mortar assisted living facility,” for companionship the age of 65,” Cabeceiras tells us. says Executive Director Jill Cabeceiras. is a much-needed “Donations are very much needed and “It is a concept.” Avalon Village is a volunteer service for gratefully accepted, as there are seniors membership program that helps seniors seniors unable to drive in our community who need the services remain in their homes by providing them or leave their homes. we provide but simply can not afford to with everything they may need—from Two Avalon Village become a member.” Avalon Village has a grocery shopping to work around the volunteers who visit “scholarship” program to help with such house. Using a concierge system, Avalon a member weekly are situations. Volunteers are always needed, Village is able to provide assistance for a a good example— especially in the area of transportation. variety of everyday needs. Photo by Kirk Cowan during the visits, For more information, contact Avalon Modeled after Beacon Hill Village, Avalon Village volunteer Nan Rideout (middle) is flanked by Program one of the volunteers Village at (510) 769-1312 or on the web Director Bobbie Bond (left) and Executive Director Jill Cabeceiras (right) which began six years ago in a neighborhood in front of Avalon’s Alameda office on Clement Avenue will vacuum and at www.avalonvillage.org. in Boston, Avalon Village is able to provide dust while the other seniors with a little extra help and services volunteer visits with that are much needed but not covered by popping up all over the country are the member. “The volunteers and the insurance. Serving Alameda for over 18 showing that seniors who are able to stay member really look forward to the months, Avalon Village, a privately funded in their own homes and have the ability weekly visits,” says Cabeceiras. nonprofit corporation, is growing at a very to stay in their mixed communities are Avalon Village also provides steady pace. “We can provide seniors with prospering—the quality of life provided traditional in-home help in the form of the assistance they need to continue living by familiar surroundings is very beneficial housekeeping, computer repair, light safely and comfortably at home,” says to many seniors. The “villages” have also electrical work, plumbing and anything Cabeceiras. helped lessen feelings of depression and that may be needed around the home.

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“Homeownership is an the tax credit provides a financial would be eliminated and they Federal Housing investment in your future; boost by replenishing the savings would also receive a tax refund however, saving for a down they use for a down payment and check for $5,000. Tax Credit Update payment and closing costs is closing costs or covering some still too great of an obstacle for of the incidental expenses that • Another area of confusion 82 percent of house hunters often come with purchasing a involves income limitations. By Dennis Pagones The survey, which measures looking to take advantage of first home. However, many first- Individuals with an adjusted how affordable housing issues the current market,” said NAR time buyers don’t have a firm gross income up to $75,000 can ost Americans still affect consumers, also found President Charles McMillan. grasp of the details of the tax qualify for the full $8,000 credit, consider having job security concerns to be “Monetizing the $8,000 first- credit. Here are some pointers: as can married couples earning enough money to the highest in seven years time buyer tax credit for down up to $150,000. The available M • Most buyers know there is a credit amount then declines as cover a down payment and of sampling. Two-thirds of payment or closing costs on closing costs to be the biggest American think job layoffs FHA-insured mortgages is a date by which they have to act in income increases and phases out obstacles to buying a home. and unemployment are a big positive first step. Our hope order to qualify for the tax credit, at $95,000 for individuals and That’s according to the 2009 problem; over 80 percent cite is that the tax credit will be but many are confused about $170,000 for couples. annual survey released recently these issues as a barrier to extended and expanded to when that was and what they by the National Association of homeownership. all home buyers, will help have to do. A home purchase For many buyers, another aspect Realtors. bring stability to the housing must be closed not later than of the tax credit that is confusing market and will enable more November 30, 2009 to qualify is the possibility of repayment. Americans to achieve the dream for the credit. An earlier version of the first- of homeownership.” time buyer tax credit did have Despite the challenges • Many buyers do not realize to be repaid, meaning that it with the economy and housing that to qualify as a first-time functioned like an interest- market, 83 percent of Americans buyer, you may have owned a free loan. The updated version still believe that buying a home home previously, as long as you of the credit approved this is a good financial decision. have not owned a home for three year eliminates the need for Three-fourths of those surveyed years before making a home repayment unless the home is also believe that now is a good purchase that qualifies for the sold within three years, in which time to buy a home, a number tax credit. case the credit must be repaid. that has increased steadily the past two years. In fact, one-third • A large percentage of buyers Today’s outstanding mortgage of renters are thinking more also are unclear about the fact rates, improved affordability and about buying a home than they that they will receive the full the federal tax credit are helping were a year ago. benefit of the tax credit to which to make the word “turnaround” While Americans are seeing they are entitled even if they look very real and meaningful more stability in the real-estate don’t pay that amount in income for the housing market. If you market, uncertainty persists. taxes for 2009. For example, if an are interested in additional The number of those who feel individual or couple qualified for information on our local real buying and selling activity has the full $8,000 credit but owe estate market, contact a Harbor stabilized or stayed nearly the only $3,000 in income taxes Bay Realty professional or visit same has grown significantly for the year, their entire tax bill our website at HBRinfo.com. from 18 percent last year to 26 percent this year. The federal tax credit for Dennis Pagones first-time home buyers is now halfway to its December 1, Dennis Pagones is president of Harbor 2009 expiration date. The tax Bay Realty. Since 1984, Harbor Bay Realty credit was a key part of the has served the residential, commercial, economic stimulus package and relocation real estate needs of approved by Congress and the entire East Bay as well as leasing, signed by President Obama rentals and property management. As in February. Designed to a full-service company with over seventy dedicated encourage home purchases, it professionals, Harbor Bay Realty knows and covers can be worth as much as much the market like no other firm. Over the years they have as $8,000 in reduced taxes or acquired unparalleled expertise in dealing with real added income. estate matters unique to our area. For many qualified buyers,

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MORTGAGE MATTERS

Fed Stimulus Continues Low Rates and Mortgage Solutions (for Now!)

By Peter Holmes Translation: All of the manipulation There have been numerous recent required on these programs. that the Fed has done so far was with the developments on the refinancing side of The “FHA Streamline Refinance” is n his recent testimony to intention to stave off a major systemic the Stimulus package, including Fannie offered to those clients who currently Congress in late July, Federal event that aggressively threatened to Mae’s Refi Plus Program and the FHA have an FHA loan on their principal Open Market Committee implode our financial system—credit Streamline Refinancing. residence and are seeking lower interest Chairman Ben Bernanke laid swaps, Lehman’s collapse, widespread Fannie Mae’s “Refi Plus” program rates. The program is considered out the current landscape for economic uncertainty around mortgage- is for homeowners who: (a) originally “streamlined” with very little needed theI economy and the housing market. backed securities and more. Rates were put 20 percent down on the purchase from the borrower if their FHA loan Simultaneously with the Fed chairman’s lowered and new loan programs created. of their primary residences; (b) are is current: FHA does not require any speech, the Wall Street Journal published As things are stabilizing economically, the currently without a 20 percent equity updated income or asset information a Bernanke-authored column. And, as Fed will work to keep interest rates low position in their homes as a result of from the borrower on these loans, we have learned, when Bernanke speaks, for a continued period of time, probably declining home values; and (c) their nor is there an appraisal required in the markets listen. through the balance of this year. mortgage is currently held by Fannie some instances. This program is really During his testimony, the market For Alameda homeowners, this all Mae. Highlights of this program designed for FHA borrowers who absorbed statements like: “tentative signs means that the optimal time to act on include acceptable loan amounts of are seeking a quick lowering on their of stabilization,” “keeping rates low for refinancing, move up home buying and $729,000 or less in Alameda County, existing rate. an extended period of time,” “financial loan modifications is right now—when and loans can go up to 105 percent of Keep in mind that these programs conditions remained stressed,” “housing rates are low and home values lower, but the property’s current values. Interest are available through select mortgage decline appears to have moderated,” are showing signs of stabilizing. Generally rates are typically at current market brokers and lenders, and additional “record budget deficits may soon pose a speaking, the interest rate markets see no pricing, with 30-, 20-, 15- and 10-year conditions can apply depending upon threat to the economy” and “doubt on substantial change from the Fed’s current fully amortizing fixed-rate programs the borrower’s current situation. As fiscal sustainability may hurt recovery.” policies as they “stay the course” for now. available along with 5-, 7-, and 10- always, look for a reputable lender with Remember that confidence and trust This could be a great time for those with year adjustable rate loans also offered. a good local history for closing loans on are critical to any recovery. Bernanke’s the foresight (and wherewithal) to make Acceptable credit scores are as low as time and on budget. Journal piece also discussed “the Fed’s a move in real estate. 620, and no mortgage insurance is exit strategy,” which immediately drew criticism from analysts who still feel that it is too early to discuss an exit strategy. CA. Dept. of Corp. Peter Holmes / Mortgage Specialist A more important and telling passage License #4150025. from the piece read as follows: “The 510-749-7772 Credit on Approval depth and breadth of the global recession Fax 510-749-7749 Pholmes@ sterlinghomeloan.com has required a highly accommodative www.sterlinghomeloan.com monetary policy … The Federal Reserve Rates as of has reduced the interest-rate target for 510-749-7772 Integrity EXperience Va l u e July 30, 2009 overnight lending between banks (the Loan Program Rate APR Program Notes Federal Funds rate) nearly to zero, greatly expanded the size of the Fed’s balance Conforming 30 yr fixed 5.125 5.27 Loan amounts up to $417,000 sheet through purchases of longer-term “High Cost Area” Conforming 30 yr fixed 5.5 5.62 Loan amounts up to $729,750 securities and through targeted lending Conforming 30 yr fixed, 10 yr interest only 5.5 5.62 Loan amounts up to $417,000 programs aimed at restarting the flow “High Cost Area” Conforming 30 yr fixed, 10 yr interest only 6 6.24 Loan amounts up to $729,750 of credit. These actions have softened Conforming 5 yr fixed ARM 4.625 4.87 Loan amounts up to $417,000 the economic impact of the financial crisis … My colleagues and I believe Conforming FHA 30 yr fixed 5.5 5.59 3.5% down loan amounts to $417K that accommodative policies will likely Conforming FHA 5 yr ARM 5 5.23 3.5% down loan amounts to $417K be warranted for an extended period. Jumbo FHA 30yr fixed 5.75 5.79 3.5% down loan amounts to $729,750 At some point, however, as economic Prime Jumbo 30 yr fixed 6.5 6.76 loan amounts up to $2M recovery takes hold, we will need to Prime Jumbo 30 yr fixed Interest Only 7.125 7.129 loan amounts up to $2M tighten monetary policy to prevent the emergence of an inflation problem down Prime Jumbo 5/1 ARM 5.875 5.98 loan amounts up to $2M the road…” All pricing shown above with 1 point cost Call for 0 point financing rates!

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HBC TEAM NEWS

The Harbor Bay Club considers its most treasured amenity to be its people. We take tremendous pride in the commitment by our entire Harbor Bay Club staff to ensure that the attention and care provided to our members and guests is second to none. It's the dedication to personalized Leadership Team customer service that makes the member and guest experience at HBC so special. Every month HBC likes to recognize and reward an individual member of our staff whose performance stands out and represents the Lisa Franzel highest marks in professional service, attitude, appearance, punctuality & team spirit. The award includes a framed certificate, $100 General Manager club cash, lunch, celebration, special parking space and entry into a year-end grand prize. Please join us in acknowledging the following HBC team members whose exemplary performance over the past months helps us continue to set and maintain the highest levels of Mike Bauer service in the industry. Director of Tennis May 2009 Associate of the Month Erin Brown Maddie Rotger - Children’s Center Youth Director Alameda native Maddie Rotger was surprised to receive Harbor Bay Club’s May 2009 Associate of the Month award, but HBC Joanne Connell members and the children that come into the Children’s Center were not surprised at all. Youth Director Erin Brown nominated Membership Accounts Manager Maddie for her positive attitude and her dedication to her job. Brown says, “Maddie came to the Club in September 2006 and has never called in sick. She has been one of the most hard-working Children’s Center employees whom I have had the pleasure to Vester Emerson hire. She does not just show up to work, but looks for additional jobs and projects to do while she is here. Maddie has that special Membership something when it comes to working with kids; babies just love her and parents know they can trust that their children are well cared for when she is on the job. I am so proud and thrilled that the management team saw fit to present Maddie with the Associate of Linda Gilchrist the Month award—she deserves it!” Patti Popovich Maddie was born and raised in Alameda. She attended Washington Elementary and Chipman Middle School, and graduated Aquatics from Encinal High School in 2004. Maddie lives on the West End with her family and enjoys living and working on our fair Island. She spends her free time with her family, loves to see movies at the restored Alameda Theatre and is an avid reader. You can also find Camille Lingley Maddie working out at the Club in her free time. She started her fitness program last year and has had impressive results. Bar Manager Maddie usually works in the Children’s Center during the busy morning/early afternoon shift. She loves working with children and says, “There is never a dull moment in the Children’s Center!” She is close to her co-workers and enjoys the team atmosphere the Club provides. Maddie is one of our most popular employees; staff and members alike know that when Maddie is working, their children are in great hands! Kerri Lonergan Marketing Director June 2009 Associate of the Month Leslie McGraw Katja Rivera - Spa at Harbor Bay Fitness Director Katja Rivera, massage therapist and June 2009 Associate of the Month, has a long history as a Harbor Bay Club employee. She started working here in 1983, stayed on until 1987, and then came back again in 1998. Katja has many loyal clients Vince Piro who can attest to her years of professional experience and her commitment to helping her clients feel better. She also enjoys Facilities Manager helping clients relieve pain and stress through massage. Spa Director Paulette Staats didn’t hesitate when asked what makes Katja such an outstanding employee, saying, “For an Paulette Staats employee who has been with the club so many years, it is wonderful to see Katja’s willingness to go above and beyond what Spa Director is expected in her job. Katja has become her own mini-marketing person, as she builds up her clientele and continues to be a great massage therapist.” Manyee Wong Li A California native, Katja came to Alameda years ago and was impressed by the community spirit and family atmosphere. Accounting Manager Her daughters attended local schools: Otis, Lincoln and Alameda High. An avid baseball fan, Katja does root for our local baseball team, the Oakland Athletics, but she is a Los Angeles Dodger fan at heart. Lisa Young In her time away from the Club, Katja puts her creative energy to work! An actor-director, she is a member of the esteemed Shotgun Players in Berkeley. She also Director of Customer Service practices yoga regularly. Finally, she loves being a mom and spending time with her daughters; she considers her role as a mother to be her most important job.

Lorena Atilano Cafe Supervisor Hungry For Summer Bill Doyle Membership It’s summertime. A time for crisp salads, refreshing beverages, good friends and a great view. It’s also a great time, if you have not already done so, to come up to the Clubhouse Grill. Upstairs in the Clubhouse Jennifer Kennedy building of the Harbor Bay Club, the Clubhouse Grill offers a refreshing array of summer fare…and then some. Front Desk Supervisor A fabulous selection of cool, crisp salads, including a house favorite, the Mediterranean, will surely please and satisfy on a warm summer evening. Pair it with a refreshing Chardonnay or a cold Iced-tea while sitting on the Christine Naish Clubhouse Grill’s patio, and the summer heat starts to fade away . The Clubhouse Grill’s patio has a summertime Mind-Body Coordinator view that rivals any outdoor dining in our city by the bay. If you have not enjoyed a summer sunset from the Clubhouse patio, come see what you are missing! Audrey Owens Hungry for more? The Clubhouse Grill’s menu also includes a substantial selection of sandwiches and pastas, Photo by Camille Lingley Housekeeping Supervisor from a Turkey Club to flavorful Chicken Pesto pasta. And, for family dining, the little ones and the not-so little A beautiful summer sunset on the balcony anymore can order from the kids menu and parents can also enjoy 15% off the kids menu on Thursday evenings. of the Clubhouse Grill. The Bay Bridge is Andy Tupman All items on the menu can also be conveniently ordered to-go for those hot summer nights when you just don’t visible in the distance. Tennis/Activities Coordinator want to cook in your own hot kitchen. Thirsty? The Clubhouse Grill will quench your summer thirst. With a specialty drink menu, full bar, happy Nicole Will hour specials Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm and a great non-alcoholic drink selection, your body temperature is sure to drop several degrees, as you Group Exercise enjoy the breeze that blows in from atop the cool bay waters. Coordinator Any evening, Monday through Friday, at the Clubhouse Grill, you are sure to find a diverse mix of patrons. From families dining to old tennis buddies comparing their backhands, to new friends and members being greeted with a warm smile by the courteous and helpful staff, there is something for everyone to enjoy. It’s summertime. What time can be better to enjoy good food, good friends and a great view? We welcome you to take it all in at the Clubhouse Grill. Alex Wolfe You’ll leave refreshed, satisfied and maybe just a little bit cooler. Webmaster

16 August/September 2009 www.HarborBayClub.com (510) 521-5414 EVENTS CALENDAR Harbor Bay Club Membership Calendar

August 2009 club hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mon- Fri. 1 5:00AM- 10:00PM Intro to Step – Sat.& Sun. Signature Studio 7:00AM-8:00PM 12:00-1:00pm Children’s Center 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mon.- Fri. Bodyworx/Core – Pilates Mat 1 Fitness Walkers – Stretch N’Tone – Group Cycle – Hi/Low Aerobics Intro to Cycling 8:30AM- 8:30PM Signature Studio Sky Studio Meet outside Sky Studio Signature Studio Signature Studio 12:00-1:00pm. Bring Sat.- Sun. 10:30am 6:30pm Clubhouse 12:05pm 8:00am 9:15am water bottle and towel. 8:00AM- 3:00PM 8:30am 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Courtside cafe Mon-Fri Make an appointment Tai Chi Chih Power Tone – Aqua Challenge – Pilates with Props Group Cycle – Intro to Yoga – 9:00am - 7:00pm today to get a Facial! Sky Studio Signature Studio Meet at the Pool Sky Studio Signature Studio Sky Studio 11:35am 12:15pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 12:15-1:15pm starting 8/31 Mon-Fri. 6:30pm 10:00am - 6:00pm Sat. & Sun. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:00am - 5:00pm Fundamentals of Pilates Kickboxing Core Control Balletone – Pilates Mat 1 & 2 Group Cycle – Pilates Mat 1& 2 – Sky Studio Signature Studio Signature Studio Signature Studio Sky Studio Signature Studio Sky Studio Clubhouse Grill 12:15-1:45pm. 9:15am 12:15pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 8:00am 10:45am Mon.- Fri. Sign up in Pro Shop. 5:00PM-10:00PM 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Alcoholic beverages are available to members and Bodyworx/Core Cardio Blast Step Aerobics – Aqua Challenge – Gentle Stretch – Call the Spa Shoppe their guests. Signature Studio Signature Studio Signature Studio Meet at the Pool Sky Studio today for a Mani/Pedi 10:30am 6:30pm 9:00am 6:30pm 12:05pm appointment! Weekly Happy Hour 30 31 Specials Kickboxing – Sunrise Yoga – Margarita Monday’s Signature Studio Sky Studio $4 House Margarita’s 9:15am 6:00am $2 off all other Margarita’s ½ price Appetizers The featured classes are just a small sample of what Harbor Bay Club has to offer. We now have over 270 classes a month! 5-8 pm Classes are free to Members unless otherwise noted. 2 for 1 Tuesday’s To view the full schedule of club member activities, visit www.harborbayclub.com. Buy any well drink, draft beer or house wine and get the next one free. September 2009 ½ price Appetizers Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5-8 pm 1 2 3 4 5 Ladies Night Every Power Tone – Hi/Low Aerobics – Don’t forget to book Hi/Low Aerobics Intro to Step – Wednesday Signature Studio Signature Studio your appointment for Signature Studio Signature Studio $6 Appletini’s, Lemondrop’s 12:15pm 6:30pm a massage! 9:15am 12:00-1:00pm & Cosmo’s ½ price Appetizers 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5-8 pm Kickboxing Happy Labor Day! Fitness Walkers Group Cycle Pilates w/Props Aqua Aerobics Intro to Cycling Family Night Every Signature Studio Club Hours: Meet outside Signature Studio Sky Studio Meet at the Pool 12:00-1:00pm. Bring 9:15am 7am – 8pm Clubhouse 5:45am 5:30pm 10:30am water bottle and towel Thursday 8:30am 15% off all kid’s meals $3 Draft Beers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5-8 pm Your skin will thank Sunrise Yoga Balletone – Aqua Challenge – Group Cycle Adv. Pilates Mat Intro to Yoga you for calling the Spa Sky Studio Signature Studio Meet at the Pool Signature Studio Sky Studio Sky Studio Events Shoppe to book a 6:00am 5:30pm 6:30pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:15-1:15pm Karaoke with Frank & Facial! Gloria 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Friday, August 28th Friday, September 19th Bodyworx/Core Group Cycle Fitness Walkers Hi/Low Aerobics Fitness Walkers Pilates Mat 1& 2 Fundamentals of Pilates Signature Studio Signature Studio Meet outside Signature Studio Meet outside Sky Studio – Sky Studio 10:30am 10:30am Clubhouse 6:30pm Clubhouse 10:45am 12:15-1:45pm. Summer BBQ Series 8:30am 8:30am Sign up in Pro Shop. Friday August 28th, 5-8 pm Friday, September 25th, 27 28 29 30 5-8 pm Kickboxing Cardio Blast – Power Tone Aqua Challenge Happy Hour BBQ, food and Signature Studio Signature Studio Signature Studio Meet at the Pool drink specials 9:15am 6:30pm 12:15pm 6:30pm

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ESTUARY ART ATTACK 21st Invitational Golf Tournament 2nd Fridays Every Month • 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2009 Visit amazing local galleries, rub shoulders with other artists and art lovers! Dine and wine at the wonderful Estuary restaurants, clubs and cafes! Chuck Corica Golf Course – Alameda, CA Galleries and Studios 13. Alameda Art Association 2242 South Shore Center Rd. Benefiting the “Boys & Girls Club of Alameda” Alameda 14. 3D Gardens www.wecanbuildthis.org 1. Lucky Ju Ju Pinball Gallery 2510 Blanding Ave. Studio C Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Tax ID #94-1312299 713 Santa Clara Ave. 2. Frank Bette Center for the Arts Oakland (Jingle Town) DATE: Friday, September 18, 2009 1601 Paru St. @ Lincoln 3. 4:20 Gallery 6. K Gallery at Rhythmix Cultural Works 420 Petersen St. TEE TIMES: Starting at 11:00 AM. 2513 Blanding Ave. 4. Institute of Mosaic Art Alameda North & South (Your choice; most want 7. BridgeHead Studio 3001 Chapman St. WHERE: 2516 Blanding Ave. 5. Ford Street Studios North) (Reserve early to secure your location) 8. Autobody Fine Art 2934 Ford St. SCORING: Scramble Format 1517 Park St. Hue Yang Studio #6 10. Bridgland Studios Gallery Fernando Reyes Studio #26 WHAT’S 18 holes golf with Cart; Player Gifts (includes a collared 22541/2 Santa Clara Ave. Jason Dunn Studio #6 INCLUDED: golf shirt) Dinner, and Silent Auction. 11. Forrealism Studios 9. Float Art Gallery 2527 Clement Ave. Studio D 1091 Calcot Place #116 COST: Player - $150 donation. Dinner for partners is $30. Guerrero Glass Studio 12. Inferno Gallery EARLY BIRD Sign up for a FOURSOME and pay by August 14th, 2527 Clement Ave. Studio C 4401 San Leandro St. SPECIAL: 2009 and take $25.00 off entry fee for each player. CUT OFF August 14th, 2009 or your collared shirts will not be

FORD STREET STUDIOS 5 3 4:20 2934 DATE: available at tourney time.

Peterson 29th Ave Chapman E 7th

Ford Derby Great prizes for great golfers and us not so great golfers too!

9 Glascock Webster TubePosey Tube Regatta Fill up a foursome, or we can place you in one.

Constitution Fruitvale Ave. Lancaster For more player information:

Calcot Pl. Call Marzolf Brothers Construction at Way Miller Ave. / Pl 4 510.532.2344 and ask for Cheryl or Julie Please arrive ONE HOUR prior to your tee time . E 11th to register and participate in our PUTTING CONTEST! Jingle Town 1 23rd Ave. Clement Avenue E 14th St. 29th Ave.

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2 Fruitvale Ave. 6 (See Above) B Park St Bridge Lincoln Avenue E Central Avenue Blanding Ave. 12 Join Alameda Natural Grocery Central Avenue Fruitvale Bridge Encinal Avenue 14 P for Saturdays with Ploughshares Nursery Otis Drive G A J Tilden Way 7 High St Bridge Grand Avenue C 11 K to Help End Homelessness** 10 N I F L 13 H Santa Clara Ave. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm M

Oak Street S Shore Center Rd. 8 Park St. Shoreline High St. side Blvd. Free Gardening Workshops Broadway Fern Saturdays Otis Drive Mini-Nursery August 8, 15, 22, 29 Come shop for plants from Bay Farm Bridge Ploughshares at Weekly Raffles Restaurants & Bars (including gift certificates, fruit Alameda Natural Dining:  Cocktails:Wine: Bar: Cafe: trees, and potted arrangements) Grocery A Speisekammer I Asena Restaurant 2424 Lincoln Ave.  2508 Santa Clara  Grand Prize Raffle B New Zealander J Zen Restaurant Drought-Tolerant Pollinator Garden 2315 Santa Clara  1400 Webster St.  (includes a selection of 20 plants, general placement diagram, C Alameda Wine Co. K Pappo and a free in-home consultation.) 2315 Cental Ave. 2320 Central Ave.  Valued at $225.00 D Acquacotta L C'era Una Volta 1544 Webster St.  1332 Park St.  Alameda Natural Grocery **All proceeds to benefit Alameda Point Collaborative E Aroma M Julie's Co ee & Tea located at (APC), the largest provider of supportive housing for  1223 Park Street  1650 Park Street #L, Alameda, CA 94501 formerly homeless families in Alameda County. APC’s 2337 Blanding Ave. mission is working to end homelessness by providing F Lucky 13 N Tucker's Ice Cream Contact: Tully (510) 865-1500 housing and services to create communities where 1301 Park Street  1349 Park St. APC Contact: Aimee (510) 898-7845 formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish. G McGee’s O Forbidden Island Alameda Natural Grocery is a socialy responsible, 1645 Park Street  1304 Lincoln Ave. certified green business committed to bringing you the finest all-natural and organic foods, supplements, H Dragon Rouge P Ching Hua personal care products, household goods, and more. 2304 Encinal Ave.  1650 Park Street  Visit our websites: www.apcollaborative.org Production: Promotional Concepts (510) 373-5454 | Graphics/Illustration: Solomon Russell | WEB: Erik Dolqueist www.alamedanaturalgrocery.com

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Upcoming Community Service Volunteer Opportunities & Fundraising Events

August – 7 Dates “Annie” – Alameda Civic Light Opera – Kofman Theater Evening Shows (8:00 pm) Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, “Annie” is a rags to riches story set during the Great Depression. A family favorite, the story of orphan C Aug 8, 15, 21 & 22 Annie’s adoption by millionaire Daddy Warbucks warms our hearts with the irrepressible joy of a child finding love in an unusual new family. Matinee Shows (2:00 pm) A great theater experience for the entire family. All performances will be held at the historic Kofman Theater. This production is rated G. Aug 9, 16 & 23 For more information please call (510) 864-2256 or visit www.aclo.com.

Aug 14, 2009 “Caitlin & Will” - Concerts at the Cove (West Alameda Business Association) – Crab Cove C 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy the recording artist duo Caitlin Fisher and Will Snyder blend their sweet Nashville sounds presented by 95.7 The Wolf. Food, wine, beer & soft drinks for sale in designated area. Concerts at the Cove have become an Alameda summer tradition, with people spread- ing blankets on the lawn to picnic and listen to the music and dance when the spirit moves them. Free, secure valet bicycle parking pro- vided by Bike Alameda. For more information call (510) 523-5955 or online at www.WestAlamedaBusiness.com .

C Aug 22, 2009 Chuck Rhodes’ Annual Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner – Alameda High School Football F 10:00 a.m. Support Alameda Football! This important fundraising tournament starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Alameda Golf Complex South Course. Afterward the fun shifts to the Alameda Eagles Hall at 2305 Alameda Avenue where the no-host bar begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 (golf & dinner) or $40 (dinner only). For more information call Jenna Lowe at 593-5447 or online at: www.hornetfootball.org.

Aug 31, 2009 “Community Service Hours Opportunity for Harbor Bay Students” Alameda Food Bank V School Starts! With the new school year soon here Alameda families may be looking for places for their youngsters to volunteer to fufill those all-important community service hours required by Alameda schools. The Alameda Food Bank has weekly, monthly and one-time volunteer slots available. Contact Samantha at 510-523-5850 or e-mail her at [email protected] or visit - www.alamedafoodbank.org/index.html

September – 7 Dates “Hair” – Alameda Civic Light Opera – Kofman Theater Evening Shows (8:00 pm) America’s first and most revolutionary rock musical, “Hair” opened on Broadway in 1968 at the height of the Vietnam War, exploring the C Sept 12, 19, 25 & 26 counter-culture and anti-war movement prevalent at the time through exciting rock music. This show explores the forces that shaped Matinee Shows (2:00 pm) America in the 1960’s including equal rights, sexual freedom and environmental activism. This production contains strong language, Sept 13, 20 & 27 adult themes and nudity. This production is rated R. For more information please call (510) 864-2256 or visit www.aclo.com.

Sept 9, 2009 “Women in Business” Alameda Chamber of Commerce Mixer & Spa Faire – Harbor Bay Club C 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. To honor the women who keep Alameda business strong, the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and the Harbor Bay Club will co-host this very special event. Adding to the festivities, the Spa at Harbor Bay will be providing a Spa Faire and provide complimentary sample spa treatments, products and expert consultation from a variety of skin and therapy professionals. Snacks and beverages will be provided. This event takes place at the Harbor Bay Clubhouse at 200 Packet Landing Road. For more information, please contact Renee Kellog at 522-0414 or the Harbor Bay Club at 521-5414.

Sept 12, 2009 Annual “Webster Street Jam” – West Alameda Business Association 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Join the fun in September for this popular community-wide event, a special weekend of music, wine, international food and art, plus a C Sept 13, 2009 fun-filled area for the kids. Don’t miss it. For more information, call Kathy Moehring at 523-5955 or online at: www.westalamedabusiness.com. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

C Sept 12, 2009 “All That Jazz” Annual Fall Gala – Alameda Hospital Foundation – Grandview Pavilion F 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The community is invited to join the Alameda Hospital Foundation at the Grandview Pavilion on Saturday, September 12, 2009 for a unique evening of great food, dancing, and The Grand Casino. Special recognition of Robert I. Deutsch, M.D., the 2009 recipient of the Kate Creedon Award, will be a highlight of the evening. The event will begin a 6:30 and is black tie optional. Tickets are $175 per person and can be purchased on-line at www.alamedahospital.org/foundation.htm or by calling 814-4600.

C Sept 18, 2009 21st Annual Marzolf Brothers’ Invitational Golf Tournament – Boys & Girls Club of Alameda F 11:00 a.m. This fun-filled and popular scramble-format tournament starts at the Chuck Corica Golf Course (your choice of South or North) at 11:00 a.m. Tournament includes 18 holes of golf with cart, player gifts (incl. a collared golf shirt), dinner, raffle and silent auction. Fill up a foursome or we can place you in one. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Alameda. Tickets are $150 per player and $30 for non-golfing partners. For more information, call Marzolf Brothers Construction at 532-2344 and ask for Cheryl or Julie. More on the fundraising needs of the Boys & Girls Club of Alameda online at: www.wecanbuildthis.org

C Sept 26, 2009 Harbor Bay Picnic & Softball Game – Midway Shelter of Alameda – Alameda Library – Tillman Park F 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The next fund raiser for Alameda’s Midway Shelter for abused and homeless women and children will be on September 26th at 12 noon at Tillman Park, corner of Robert Davies and Aughinbaugh, Harbor Bay Isle. Tons of food, tons of games, and prizes for kids and adults! Music will be provided by local musical sensation COLLAGE. There will be a petting zoo and a party jumper. An annual softball game between the Harbor Bay home owners and the Harbor bay Business Park will start at 2 o’clock. For additional information call Tony at 521-9394.

C Sept 26, 2009 Inaugural Fall Concert Series Kick-Off – Alameda Library Friends and Foundation – Alameda Library F 7:30 p.m. Join Alameda Library Friends and Foundation in celebrating its first season of “Live@theLibrary 2009” with the sounds of Kelly Park, Kathy Moehring & Alameda Friends, the first of three benefit concerts for the Alameda Free Library. Tickets for all three concerts: $60; single concerts: $25. Tickets available after September 1st at Books, Inc., Wescafe, Dewey’s Friends Café or online at www.alamedalibraryfoundation.org. Light refreshments available. For more information call Luzanne Engh at 521-2094.

Event Code Key: V = Volunteer Opportunity, F = Fundraising Event, C = Community Event To have your nonprofit event considered for inclusion in The Buzz Community Events Calendar, please send your information or a press release to: [email protected]

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