Local News, Events and Activities

January 2009 - Posts

• Farmstead Cheeses & Wines - Weekly Tastings!

  Maybe you recognize the logo above and not the name? Farmestead has two locations, one in Alameda, and their latest store opened in Montclair Village. Thei r Motto: "Relax, It's Just Food" Alameda Marketplace 1650 Park St Alameda CA 94501 Read More... Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:48 PM by Elisa Uribe | 1 Comments Filed under: Locally owned wine shop, Weekly tastings, Farmstead Cheeses and Wines

• Join the Indie Revoltion by 1/31/09 ! I did and you can too! Win $5800 in local gift ceritificates!

  Can a New Year’s Indie Resolution Change the World? The Folks from the East Bay Express think it can! The Resolution: “I resolve to increase my support of independent businesses and artists, and I will put my thoughts, actions and dollars Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:15 PM by Elisa Uribe | 1 Comments Filed under: Shop Oakland, Indie revolution, sustainable business alliance, east bay express

• Great New Spot on Telegraph! It's called the Marc 49 Wine Bar

  Hip Joints for Hanging Out –that is what the Oakland Magazine called Marc 49 Wine Bar on Telegraph Ave in Oakland and guess what- they’re right! We had some friends meet us for drinks after work and the place is just great! For a Tuesday night, Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:13 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Wine Bar in Oakland, Marc 49 Wine Bar, Temescal Wine Bar

• Dance and Be Entertained at the Oakland Fox Grand Opening February 5, 2009

  The Friends of the Oakland Fox have been working on this labor of love since 2007 and the theatre renovation grand opening red carpet party is Feb 5th. Complete details can be found on their website www.foxoakland.org Vintage Cars! Hollywood Glam! Oaktown Read More... Posted Friday, January 23, 2009 10:42 AM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Fox Oakland, Oakland Fox Fundraiser, Fox Theatre Grand Opening

• On January 25th you can take a Sneak Preview of the Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

  Looking for a treasure? This preview sale is your chance to find a great treasure while benefiting the Oakland Museum. Every year the Oakland Museum has a White Elephant Sale where choice vintage pieces raise more than one million dollars for programming Read More... Posted Friday, January 23, 2009 10:07 AM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: white elephant sale, oakland museum white elephant sale

• Non-Profits Looking for a Fundraiser? I highly recommend the Eco-Friendly Eco-Metro Guide

  Last year I walked 60 miles in the Susan G Komen 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk and one of our fundraisers was selling the Eco Metro Guide. If you're looking for a value based fundraiser, I would give Jennifer Hallstrom a call at 510-550-8280 today. Let Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:01 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Oakland Eco Friendly, Shop Oakland, Environmentally Friendly Businesses, Eco Metro Guide

• Volunteer Your Time- Join a Rockridge District Association Committtee- Great Fun! Great People!

  Today I joined the Marketing and PR Committee and it’s a great group! If you are looking to give back to the community and live in the Rockridge area maybe you would like to participate or join one of their committees. They are quite an organized Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:15 PM by Elisa Uribe | 1 Comments Filed under: Oakland Volunteer, Events in Rockridge, Rockridge Volunteer

• Do you want to buy a house? Have you been shying away from FHA finanicing?

  FHA Program Highlights · Lower down payment (currently 3.5% as of 1/9/2009) · Down payment can be all gift from eligible source · Seller may pay all closing costs up to 6% of the sales price · Cash reserves not required for Read More... Posted Friday, January 9, 2009 12:53 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: approved mortgage brokers, FHA program, down payment, les than perfect credit, FHA financing

• Have you ever heard of Angie's List? Sign up before January 11th and get a discount.

  It's not uncommon for a Realtor to recommend a painter, or other service provider to clients who have relocated but when it comes to a good orthodontist, veterinarian, or any other service provider outside the world of real estate, I'd like to Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 9:41 AM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: electrician, painter, service provider, roofer, Angie's List, angie's list discount