July 2020

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As we ease into June, we are starting to find more creative ways to support our beloved Lakeshore businesses and community. Slowly but surely, we are seeing more people walking on Lakeshore and enjoying more of our local businesses and services again. On June 19th, Alameda County Department of Public Health eased some shelter-in-place restrictions, so restaurants can now serve food outside and retail can have a limited amount of customers inside (following precautions). Many businesses are open even if they are boarded (due to vandalism a few weeks ago). You can enjoy murals on the outside of Silver Moon Kids and Good Vibrations. We will discuss the recent vandalism of the Oakland LBGTQ Community Center, the Lakeshore Love Campaign, New Business Openings and Options, and more! Read all about it:

We Stand with the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center

We are sad to report that during Pride weekend, the Oakland LBGTQ Community Center was vandalized. On the morning of June 26th, a man smashed most of the Center’s windows with a golf club and then rode away on a bicycle. The Oakand Police are actively investigating the incident.

The Lakeshore Business Improvement District strongly condemns the vandalism of the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center that occurred on June 27th. We condemn all acts of hatred directed at the LBGTQ community. This act is particularly hurtful as it comes on a weekend on which Gay Pride is celebrated around the country and in the midst of the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s Pride celebration. We stand with the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center and the LBGTQ community.

Donations to help support the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center’s important work can be made HERE.  

Love Lakeshore? Love Prizes?

Love Local Lakeshore Prizes?

Lakeshore Love is a campaign to lift our spirits and support local businesses during this challenging time. You can enter the drawing to win local prizes by supporting three or more Lakeshore businesses. Even better, you can enter the drawing for one of the grand prizes ($100 worth of local gift certificates) just by supporting six Lakeshore businesses. This campaign is a fun win-win for you and Lakeshore!

Lakeshore Love At-A- Glance:

• Find which businesses are included here and the spreadsheet of open merchants here.
• Find out how to enter the drawing(s) here. Hint: You enter by filling out a form, email or postal mail.
• The entry deadline is July 12 (so start shopping and good luck!)
• This campaign is created, administered, and funded by the Lakeshore Business Improvement District. We stand by our community and support our merchants now and for years to come!

More Open Businesses (and Options)!

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What do you miss about strolling on Lakeshore? The scrumptious breakfasts, baked goods, pizzas, and gourmet meals? Scoring cute decorations for your home, cozy socks to lounge in, fun cards, jewelry, locally made art and more just with a stroll down the avenue? Do these unprecedented times have you looking for more lovely and challenging puzzles to do at home or for cute face masks ?

If you miss any of the above, the good news is that you do not have to wait much longer! In June, more businesses were able to open and/or expand their hours and offerings. While not all businesses could open and many have limited hours, we have listed a large sample of newly open Lakeshore businesses or options below.

Most businesses have online ordering available, so you can enjoy Lakeshore businesses in person or at home. Please remember that wearing a mask is mandatory in every business, getting a pick-up order and when waiting in line. Any purchase of $10 or more is eligible for Lakeshore Love!

Some fun ideas for items or activities to pick up during unprecedented times:

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• Silver Moon Kids: A new outfit and cute facemasks for your child, now open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and for private appointments 9-10am and 4-5pm. Also offering curbside pickup and free local delivery.
• Urban Indigo: Socks to lounge in, jewelry, accessories or fun card to send to a friend now open Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm. Also has curbside pickup and online ordering.
• Adventure Toys: A lovely puzzle, new book or toy, now open for in-store shopping: 11-5 daily, also has online ordering and curbside pickup.
• Maribel: Score a gorgeous designer outfit or pair of shoes (or consign!)
• Bay-Made: Locally made gift baskets, art, or beautiful decorations at Bay-Made, which now has gift boxes and a few best-sellers available to ship. Taking phone/video call orders and walk-up window shopping for curbside pick-up is welcome. Now carrying limited amounts of locally-made hand-sanitizer too!

If you are missing scrumptious Lakeshore meals or cocktails, these wonderful Lakeshore businesses have re-opened or expanded their services and hours:

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Most have been hit hard and even if they can open, their businesses cannot fully open and are only a fraction of what they were previously. We are delighted to report that Shakewell met its Employee Relief fund goal! If you can help The Cat House, The Lakeshore Cafe, Heart and Dagger Saloon meet their goals, it will make a big difference in helping their employees weather this storm. You can contribute on the links below.

• The Cat House
• The Lakeshore Cafe
• Heart and Dagger Saloon

Keeping Lakeshore Beautiful

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All through shelter-in-place Lakeshore’s flowers have been beautifully maintained and blooming, keeping color and beauty during an unprecedented time. Abebe does so much for Lakeshore and during Shelter-in-Place, he has kept a watchful eye on the Avenue and maintained our flowers. Thank you, Abebe, for all your help!

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