Santa is coming to Webster Street; Shop local arts and crafts; New therapy center; Reasons to Shop Local this holiday season!

Dear WABA Members & Friends,

Local Handmade Arts and Crafts
Saturday, Dec. 9 (10am-3pm)
The Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street
Webster Street’s local Maker’s Market features Bay Area artists selling their handmade goods. You can find a variety of products like jewelry, candles, and more that make excellent holiday gifts or just to pamper yourself. Before or after shopping, enjoy a delicious meal from one of the many restaurants on Webster Street. More info.  

Midwinter Open Air Market and Santa!
Saturday, Dec. 16 (11am-6pm)
The Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street
The West Alameda Business Association will be hosting a fun zone for the kids with hot chocolate, games, entertainment, and a visit from Santa! The Feathered Outlaw's Yule Market invites you to explore vendors, healers, and tarot readers while you sip on a cozy warm beverage. You will discover unique gifts and experience the community vibe while you explore all things magickal.

Reminder from Doug Biggs, McKay Respite Center
Construction has started and a construction hotline has be set-up for any complaints, questions, or concerns anyone might have about the work being done. Please call 510-227-5484 and leave a message. The staff will receive and respond in a timely manner.  

New to Webster Street:  Little Seedlings Therapy Center
1505 Webster Street
A new opportunity for children and families seeking mental health services is now here. This practitioner's  expertise encompasses pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, as well as support for infants, children, and families. They offer in person as well as virtual sessions. Their therapeutic approach is rooted in harnessing the body's wisdom, allowing patient and practitioner to explore and affect change. They guide you in understanding body signals and collaboratively develop strategies to facilitate the desired transformations.
aditi@littleseedlingstherapycenter.com
Phone: 510-761-7550
 

Look for the opening of other Webster Street businesses, more information to follow:
Rose's Sandwich, 1552 Webster Street
Mango and Mint Vietnamese Eatery, 1606 Webster Street, mangoandmint.com


Enjoy the Holiday Lights and Flags — and Happy Holidays to All!

Spread the Word! Reasons to Support Alameda Businesses this Holiday Season:

  • Keep My Sales Tax Dollars Here in Alameda
    Keeping sales tax dollars in Alameda helps to provide for needed City services. Part of the sales tax on goods and services bought in Alameda goes to the City’s General Fund, which pays for police and fire protection, street repairs, parks and recreation, libraries, and other City services. 

  • Contribute to a Healthy Environment by Minimizing Car Travel
    Because Alameda merchants are right here in vibrant, compact, walkable shopping districts, residents save on gas and reduce their carbon footprint.

  • Support Local Jobs and Local Merchants
    Many Alameda merchants are self-employed and hire primarily local residents. Local businessowners often live in our community and are invested in our community’s future. They need our continued support as they regain their footing post-pandemic.

  • Strengthen Our Sense of Community
    Local businesses build strong neighborhoods and contribute more to community projects, nonprofit organizations, fundraising efforts, and local causes. Many locally owned businesseshave become favorite gathering places or destinations in the community with broad and loyal customer base. Their success helps to attract other quality businesses to Alameda.

  • Keep Alameda’s Small Town Atmosphere
    Our independent, locally owned stores offer a distinctive shopping experience, stock unique products, and create a genuine sense of place. Our local merchants provide better, personalized customer service and have a higher level of knowledge about their products and services.

  • Shopping in Alameda is Fun
    We are fortunate to have beautiful, historic buildings lining our main streets, with many well-known and well-loved locally owned restaurants and stores. Shopping locally means you are supporting local businesses as well as the larger community. Be proud to shop local!

Please say hello to our Webster Street Ambassadors, Thursdays-Sundays, 4pm-9pm. And as always, it's a pleasure to advocate and represent West Alameda, a neighborhood I personally call home. WABA - creating community through business!  

Jody Colley Designs