The Island Nation - Give Cole a Chance

December 2006

Taste of the Town
For the better part of two years, reports of Acquacotta’s imminent opening were like those of Mark Twain’s death, which he noted were “greatly exaggerated.”

Wine
Organized by ZAP, Zinfandel Advocates and Producers, the cruise included many shipboard seminars, great wine dinners and a boatload of camaraderie.

Cooking
Asian cuisine has given me some of the most flavorful recipes I have, and one of my favorites is for Asian roll ups.

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2008.04.21 Three 5-day Workshop Sessions for Adults at The Crucible -- Enrollment Open Now
JUNE 16th - 20th, JULY 21st - 25th, & AUGUST 4th – 8th Summer fun isn’t just for the kids at The Crucible. Spend a week getting hands-on...

2008.04.21 Youth Summer Camp Expanded to Three Sessions -- Enrollment Now Open!
build confidence, explore creativity and learn responsibility in age-appropriate classes structured for students 8-11 and 12-18. Choose from...

2008.04.23 Interactive Kinetic Art and the Pinball Machine
Before the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3, there was the pinball machine. Instructed by multimedia artist Michael Schiess, this class introduces...

Real Estate
The latest hot home properties in the Alameda Area!

Retail
Your Shopping Guide to the Alameda Area!

December 2006, Volume 5, Number 6

Alameda's Kid

In the wake of a horrific attack that sent shock waves throughout the island in 2003, Alamedans unite to make the young victim whole.

The Island Nation of Alameda

You know that feeling that starts to sink in after you've lived in Alameda for a while? It's kind of like you don't want to leave the Island?

December DEPARTMENTS

Polls	Local Sounds	Community Blog	Snapshots	Best Of

Can Alameda restaurants compete with Oakland restaurants in terms of quality and appeal? Click here to vote!	Earl J. Rivard You can't keep the good ones down. Alameda native Earl J. Rivard was hit by a car when he was four months old and then, later in life, was hit two more times. The blind and partially-paralyzed Rivard doesn't let any of this get him down, releasing Troubadour Blue. Track: "Saving Face." » Local Sounds Archive	China Earthquake Relief June 19, 2008 On May 12 a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China. One day later Family Bridges, an Oakland nonprofit, began accepting Red Cross donations for relief efforts. Donation boxes were placed... more »	View pics from: • Save our Music • Rosenblum's March Madness • Boys and Girls Club Annual Auction • Midway Shelter 17th Have a Heart Gala • Mardi Gras Masquerade Party • Alameda Civic Ballet Auction • Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off • Saint Philip Neri Crab Feed • SJND 27th Crab Feed • Slow Food Alameda • A Grand Gala • Theatre Grand Opening	Best of Alameda • Best Of Alameda Party 2007 • Best of 2007 • Best of 2006 • Best of 2005

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