Jack London District turns out in force out to celebrate National Neighborhood Day

The Jack London District celebrated National Neighborhood Day on Sunday with a community sidewalk sale in the morning, and barbecue and street party in the afternoon.

Inspite of a chilly start due to our traditional Bay Area morning fog, the sidewalk sale was judged a great success with early risers snapping up many bargins. Some sellers finished the morning with virtually nothing left to sell and look forward to returning for the next sidewalk sale.

After the sidewalk sale over fifty people gathered for the barbecue on Alice Street outside of the Egghouse building. The morning fog obligingly lifted and the sun shone while the community enjoyed the feast of burgers, hotdog, baked beans, fruit and cake with a keg of beer thrown in for good measure. Master Chef for the day was Joanna Adler who slaved over a very hot party sized grill to keep the food coming throughout the afternoon.

Before cutting the cake, Wendy Tinsley and Joanna Adler announced the newly formed Jack London District Association and encouraged attendees to suggest and participate in future community activities and events.

The Jack London District Neighborhood Day events were organized by Joanna Adler of Tower Lofts, Wendy Tinsley from Fourth Street Lofts, Gary Knecht of The Egghouse with assistance from many others, donations of fruit by Bay Cities Produce, refreshments from Adison and Gerry Garzon and cakes from an unknown donor. Many other people made donations to help pay for the days festivities and joined in the cleanup activities. The event was underwritten with funding from Jack London Mail.


Posted 9/12/2004