Nate is an East Bay community papers editor for the East Bay Times and Bay Area News Group.
On some days all the news seems to be negative. I don’t mean to minimize the many serious issues and conflicts happening around the world and in our own backyard, but we all need “good news” stories too, so I’m sharing these recent experiences that made me smile.Last month, the city hosted a reception to honor the 76 members of Alameda’s 14 boards and commissions and the 11 members of the Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel.
These volunteers include individuals who retired from successful careers and those in the midst of dynamic occupations or just starting out. Some are raising families, others are empty nesters. They’re longtime residents, newer arrivals, homeowners and renters. The common theme of this group is that they love their community and want to give back. I’m grateful for the advice and direction our diverse board and commission members provide to city staff and the City Council because they help us make better, more informed decisions. I thank them for their service.This past Saturday, the Alameda Recreation & Parks Department and the Bayview Women’s Club co-hosted the city’s 56th Annual Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach .
It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday, and the beach was full with an estimated 2,000 visitors, according to the ARPD. Happy, smiling kids and adults were everywhere — some working intently to complete their masterpieces, others marveling at the creativity on display, all enjoying a beautiful day at the beach.
Staff were on hand to explain and answer questions about the Enterprise District, Maritime Strategy, a future performing arts center, new planned housing and a new home for the food bank and to give tours of one of the “Big Whites,” historic former naval officer’s homes.Last month, I reflected on how much our city has accomplished at Alameda Point when I attended Alameda Point Collaborative’s “Farm to Table” Luncheon at Ploughshares Nursery.
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