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From: "Maio, Linda" <LM...@ci.berkeley.ca.us>
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Subject: October Notes from District 1

OCTOBER 2011 NOTES FROM DISTRICT 1

Councilmember Linda Maio

A few news items worth sharing follow.  As always, we appreciate your comments, ideas, and suggestions.

·       FALL HARVEST EVENT – OCTOBER 29^th

·       HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUM – NOVEMBER 2^nd

·       ANDRONICO’S UNIVERSITY AVENUE UPDATE

·       BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES – SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

Fall Harvest Event

Saturday, October 29^th

3:00 – 5:30 pm

Hopkins/Monterey

Taste and learn to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Enjoy special fare from local merchants.  Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin for judging at 4:00 pm.  Costume judging at 4:30 pm.  Prizes for kids and adults.  Local merchants include: Country Cheese Coffee Market, Gioia Pizzeria, Hopkins Street Bakery, Magnani Poultry, Monterey Fish, and Monterey Market.

Berkeley Home Energy Efficiency Forum

Information to help homeowners get up to $4,000 in rebates on a home energy efficiency upgrade

Wednesday, November 2^nd

6:30 – 8:00 pm

YMCA Teen Center

2111 MLK Jr. Way

This event is FREE and open to all Alameda County homeowners.  Snacks and coffee will be provided.  Please RSVP to this event online: http://berkeleyhomeupgrade.eventbrite.com/

or call: (510) 891-6528.

Did you know:

-       The average home loses approximately 40% of its energy through leaks

-       Indoor air quality can be 2-5 times worse that outdoor air quality, according to the EPA

-       You can potentially receive up to $4,000 and more in rebates from utilities and local governments for an energy upgrade

Update on Andronico's Closure

Regarding the University Avenue Andronico's:  Andronico's does not own the site,  but holds a lease which is currently before a bankruptcy judge.  The City office of Economic Development is working to ensure continued occupancy of the UN, Gray Panther, and League to Women Voters offices (all sub-lease from Andronico's) while the matter moves through the bankruptcy court.  Not until the bankruptcy process concludes (which should be soon) can active discussions with the owners on future uses proceed.  The staff will be exploring potential grocery candidates for the site.  Judging from the email activity I've seen, everyone wants a grocery, affordable, and of good quality.  Some ideas discussed on a neighbor e-mail tree: a cooperative food store and a Market Hall configuration.

Berkeley Animal Care Services – Special Program for Seniors: 60:6:60

A squirming young pup may be fun to watch, but it may be hard to keep up with.  If your puppy years are behind you too, you may find that an older animal might just be the perfect companion.

The City of Berkeley Animal Services wants to make it easy for you.  If you are 60 years or over, and you adopt a dog or cat that is 6 or more years old, you will get a 60% discount on the adoption fee.

To learn more, please call (510) 981-6600 or visit: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/animalservices

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Councilmember Linda Maio, District 1

2180 Milvia Street, 5^th Floor   

(510) 981-7110   |   lm...@cityofberkeley.info