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4 March 13, 2014 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun FUR, FINS & FEATHERS PARK STREET SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE www.chowcpa.com [email protected] 2411 Santa Clara Ave., Ste. 18 Alameda, CA 94501 MAGGIE E. CHOW, CPA A Professional Corporation Income Tax Planning & Preparation: Individual, Corporation, Partnerships, LLC and Multi-State Taxation Accounting Consulting on New Businesses, Entity Structure Selection Financial Statement Preparation Former IRS Agent IRS and State Agencies Audit Representations. Evaluate and Negotiate Offer to Compromise, 510 523-6600 Jane Watson Financial Advisor . 1430 Everett St Ste A Alameda, CA 94501 510-522-1721 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Working Together for Your Financial Future. Looking for the right financial advisor? Deb Knowles, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1336 Park Street Suite D Alameda, CA 94501 510-749-0403 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 1330 PARK STREET 510-523-7500 Award- Winning Pizza! New! Homemade Pasta! Come see our new look! Now with full service din- PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.russumlaw.com To learn about our full suite of legal services available to you, including: Wills & Trusts Probate Litigation Conservatorships Family Law Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning Tax Planning Mediation Business & Real Property Diana Redding JD, MBA, LLM W. Lance Russum, JD Since 1966 522-6900 / Fax: 523-9516 2500 Santa Clara Ave. • Alameda The Law Offices of W. Lance Russum LR We care about you! Park district has taken measures to protect birds Janet Chen Joggers, picnickers and bird- watchers at Alameda’s Crown Beach will notice a recent installa- tion in the landscape: cautionary signs that instruct beachgoers to stay at least 20 feet away from the roosting snowy plovers. Late last year the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) undertook a $5.6 million rehabilita- tion project that delivered 82,600 cubic yards of sand by barge to Crown Beach. “It seems that the plovers have been especially attracted to Crown Beach since we placed new, clean sand on it,” said Matthew Graul, the park district’s chief of stewardship. “This sand may have a consistency that the plovers like.” The federal government lists snowy plovers as a threatened spe- cies. Beachfront developments and disruptive human recreation in the areas where the birds typically rest and breed have contributed to their decline. In California today, snowy Courtesy photo Golden Gate Audubon members join Alameda bird lovers and staff from the East Bay Regional Park District to display one of the signs recently installed on Crown Beach. The signs call attention to the snowy plovers roosting on the shoreline. Snowy Plovers Come to Roost plovers occupy less than half their original breeding sites. “This status requires that spe- cial measures be taken to protect the plovers from harassment or disturbance,” said bird watcher Leora Feeney of the birds’ declin- ing numbers. However, the placid envi- ronment that plover protection requires is difficult to achieve, especially with the constant threat of dogs or humans scaring off the adult birds. PLOVERS: Page 9 Mim Carlson When Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) took over responsibility for the Alameda Animal Shelter in January 2012, we took on a major financial chal- lenge to reduce operating costs and raise over $300,000 annually to keep the shelter operating at a lower cost to the city. Audited results of the 2012-13 fiscal year ending last July, the first complete fiscal year the shel- ter was under FAAS management, are now available. They demon- strate how quickly we have been able establish a firm financial foundation. During the year, we supple- mented the $300,000 contract with the City of Alameda with another $300,000 in individual, community and local business donations and corporate and foundation grants. We also gener- ated over $100,000 from fundrais- ing events and nearly as much in license and adoption fees. Along with other revenue, the total was just under $800,000. Of that, over $530,000 was spent directly on shelter operations, $42,000 on administration and just over $42,000 on fundraising expenses. A surplus of over $200,000 was put in reserve. What started off as a seem- ingly daunting task has turned out to be less onerous given the generosity of the community and the resourcefulness of our board, staff and volunteers. FAAS’ annual report, the 2014-2017 stra- tegic plan and its IRS reporting form 990 filing are all available for viewing at www.alameda animalshelter.org. Angel Fund FAAS has established the “Angel Fund” to provide the best care possible to help critically ill or injured abandoned animals. Donations from the community make this important fund possible so that we can help animals live full and pain-free lives. Please con- sider making a donation today to help save an animal’s life. To make a donation visit; www.alameda animalshelter.org/support. FAAS Meets its Financial Goals FAAS: Page 9 ALAMEDA ORTHOPEDIC FOOT CARE CENTER 2322 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda 510 523-4316 FULL SERVICE SHOE REPAIR Mens & Womens Shoes Half & Full Sole and Heels Restoration of Bags and Suitcases Dye Work for Shoes, Bags and Leather Coats We Also Make Custom Foot Orthotics MENTION THIS AD FOR A 10% DISCOUNT! Nancy Mongerson and Darleen Sherman happily introduce their newest children’s book: the adventures of dilbert the baby dragon Book Signing! Meet us at Island City Cafe 1929 Broadway Alameda this Saturday, March 15, 11am-4pm If you enjoy a gentle blend of fantasy and reality then this is the book for you. The au- thors’ first three books will also be available. These quality fun-filled books are excellent gifts for birthdays, showers, holidays, or thematic teaching units in the classroom For more info, contact: [email protected] J ulie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, located at 1223 Park St., is Alameda’s one-of-a-kind spot for organic coffee and tea, healthy eats, artisan wine and beer, unique gifts, and social occasions. The neighborhood cafe is the heart-felt expression of proprietess, Julie Baron. Julie’s pathway into the world of tea and coffee began with her love of herbs. Starting in the western hills of Sonoma County in 1990, she raised aromatic and tonic herbs and flowers which she sold at local farmers’ markets. In 1995, Julie hooked up with the folks at Taylor Maid Farms and was given the opportunity to cre- ate and develop their tea division. After spending ten years in wholesale, Julie yearned to serve her customers face-to-face and create a soothing space for people to share and learn. From a love of all things plant-made, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden was born Jan 1, 2005. Julie takes pride in stocking local or organic consumables. She carries premium organic cof- fee that is small-batch roasted by Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, Alameda’s One-of-a-Kind Cafe Taylor Maid Farms in Sebastopol; the several dozen varieties of loose- leaf teas from around the world are organic and free-trade; and the food menu consists of fresh, organic dishes, all from ingredients grown within a hundred miles. Enjoy a soothing pot of tea in the garden surrounded by aromatic plant or sink into a stuffed chair sipping on a custom brew of freshly ground organic coffee. On a warmer day, ask for one of Julie’s refreshing specialty drinks such as the ginger- lemon brew, flower power punch, rosemary-mint green tea cooler, or lavender lemonade. The food menu is also inspiring. Choose from the daily selection of locally made pastries, toasted artisan breads served with herbal jellies, seasonal veggie quiches, and daily sandwich “melts.” Other taste- ful delights include vegan pate and tea-soaked quinoa. Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden is also a specialty store that offers a selection of unique tea and coffee accessories, recycled wood furniture, plants, pots, bird feeders, fountains and trellises… just to name a few of the items. To add to the tranquil setting, Julie’s features the work of local artisans on the walls and on the shelves. The beautiful selection of paintings, ceramics, and handcrafts is always changing. After browsing the art inside Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, step into the back garden where Julie has created a green oasis using native herbs, plants, and locally made ceramic and metal garden- ware. It’s a quiet retreat just steps away from the bustle of Park Street. Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden 1223 Park St., Alameda Phone: (510) 865-2385 www.juliestea.com Special Appearance by Vida Blue! 2317 CENTRAL AVE. 510.769.FILM (3456) WWW.ALAMEDATHEATRES.COM ALAMEDA THEATRE & CINEPLEX STEP BACK IN TIME TO EXPLORE A VINTAGE EXPERIENCE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART SIGHT & SOUND Program Schedule 3/14 - 3/20 Now Playing in the Alameda Cineplex Now Playing in the Historic Theatre DIVERGENT (PG-13) Special show on Thurs. 8 pm. Tickets on sale now! FROZEN SING ALONG (PG) 12:05 2:05 THE LEGO MOVIE 2D (PG) in Historic Thur. No 6:45 Thur. 11:45a 2:05 4:25 6:45 NEED FOR SPEED 2D (PG-13) 1:15 4:10 3D No 11:55a show Tues & Wed. No 9:05 show Thurs 11:55 9:05 NON STOP(PG-13) 2:45 4:50 7:15 9:40 GRAVITY 3D(PG-13) Now shows Tues & Wed 7:15 9:55 No 7:05 show Thurs 2:45 4:55 7:05 12 YEARS A SLAVE (R) 11:15 4:25 7:15 9:20 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R) 2D 2:50 7:30 10:05 9:25 3D 12:30 5:10 9:50 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG) 2D 11 am 7:00 3D 9:50 No 9:50 show Tues - Thur SINGLE MOM’S CLUB (PG-13) 12:00 2:35 5:05 7:40 10:10 MOMMY & ME MONDAY SHOWTIMES are SINGLE MOM’S CLUB AT 12 & NEED FOR SPEED at 1:15 ALAMEDA’S GOT TALENT HOST DAVE MAY FRI & SAT EVES IN HISTORIC SPRING CLASSIC SERIES: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN TUES & WED 1:45, 4:35, 7:25. MAR 25 & 26 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN W/ GENE WILDER AND MARTY FELDMAN MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG) 2D 2:30 4:45 Fri - Mon , in Cineplex Tue - Thur Serving Real Butter At Our Concession Stand! MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG) 3D Fri - Mon Cineplex Tue - Thur 12:15 Tue & Wed 10:05 NEED FOR SPEED (PG-13) 2D Fri - Mon Cineplex Tue - Thur 7:20 10:10 GRAVITY 3D (PG-13) Tue & Wed Only! 11:35 p PLAYBALL CHARITY EVENT THURS 3/20 ONLY! DOORS OPEN AT 6! LIMITED VIP TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Advance ticket are now on sale for THE MUPPETS MOST WANTED (3/21), DIVERGENT (3/21), NOAH (3/28) & CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (4/4)
