January 2022

 As 2021 ended with much-needed rain, Lakeshore and Lake Park merchants provided warm, cozy food, gifts, and cheer. On 12/16, we had the second annual Holiday Lakeshore Stroll featuring carolers from the Oakland School for the Arts and elves and reindeer from the Oakland Keys Club. It was wonderful community engagement and especially lovely with another challenging year coming to a close. A special thanks to Unleashed and Lakeshore Beauty for providing prizes for our raffle (all proceeds went to Alameda Community Food Bank). A big shout out to Colonial Donuts for providing donuts to carolers and volunteers. Thank you to Shakewell, Bardo Lounge and Supper Club , and Lin Jia for helping to promote the Lakeshore Holiday Stroll!

A few Lakeshore merchants took a much-needed break during the last week of December and are recharged and ready for 2022!

News and Happenings

Hipline is back in full swing! Starting this week, you can dance and shimmy in in-person classes and/or join them with online classes.

Silver Moon Kids has the perfect solution for the rain: rain gear! All Hatley Rain Gear & Appaman Jackets are 40% off for the first part of January. Stop in or use the code WINTERSALE if shopping online.

Shakewell’s happy hour is back!  From 4:30 to 6:00 Tuesday through Friday, they offer half-off small plates and $6 wines, sangria, house cava, and draft beer. Join them and see why they were voted Best Happy Hour of the East Bay 3 years in a row!

Heart and Dagger Saloon is kicking off the new year with a few announcements to keep their community happy and safe:

  • They now require proof of complete covid vaccination to enter or sit outside. (They’re trying to do their best to keep our community safer).
  • Their Pool Table is open!
  • They have delicious new additions to their draft lineup!

Bardo Lounge and Supper Club’s cocktail kits are here! Starting at $99, Bardo’s cocktail kits come complete with all the ingredients to make up to 12 cocktails. Snag one for a friend or treat yourself to a Bardo night at home!  Every kit comes with our special recipe book, complete with tips on how to master the perfect cocktail.


Gymboree has a limited edition offer for class passes on their website! The class passes include ten single-use classes that do not expire. This is the perfect option if you want to attend Gymboree without a fixed schedule! Make sure to sign up before the offer ends! 

Anniversary

True

Congratulations to TRUE on their 25th anniversary! Longtime True collaborator George Anzaldo designed this small capsule to help TRUE launch their 25th anniversary collection.  Kuya 25 launched in December and is available online at trueclothing.net & in store at True Oakland & True SF.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone, and be sure to support our beloved local merchants! We are still in challenging times, but they are working hard to keep Lakeshore vibrant and it is on us to help sustain them.

Here is to a happy and healthy 2022!