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December 2009 Latitude 37◦46.73 North – Longitude 122◦15.13 West Harbormaster's Corner Wow. After years of waiting, who would have thought so much could get done so quickly? The Grand Marina Village project has hit the ground running. The construction schedule calls for the two models to be finished on the exterior in the first week of January. They are scheduled to be open for viewing the first week of March. Meanwhile, the street improvements on Grand Street and Fortmann Way will be mostly completed shortly after you read this. Final paving, striping and signage will appear around the end of February. Yay! No more fence in the road! We haven’t seen the last of it, though. Around the middle of December the fence in the parking lot will be moved further in. We will only have parallel parking along the fence while the new curb, gutter and sidewalk is installed. Please keep an eye open for notices regarding this as we will have to have all the vehicles removed from this area when that day comes. When that’s done, our parking will be restored and the fence will be out of the lot for good. ( Please drive cautiously; there are a lot of people walking around and working in the parking lot. Merry Christmas, everyone. Please have a happy and safe holiday! Andy   Holiday Lighted Boat Caroling Our 4th annual Lighted boat caroling contest will be on December 12th from 7pm to 9pm. We will have plenty of coffee and hot chocolate for all who wish to join us as we walk the docks and rum for those who will actually sing Christmas carols with us. As always, there will be prizes awarded to 1st – 3rd place of the best decorated boats and first prize is 1 months berth rent free! We will have goodie bags for all who participate. Judging will be done by an outside party. Have fun and show your holiday spirit!   Around Town Mayor’s Hometown Holiday Weekend Visit Santa at the Farmer's Market!Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Farmer's Market is located on Webster Street & Haight Avenue Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 5th - City Hall (2263 Santa Clara Ave) Arrive early to get a seat for you, your family and friends to enjoy seasonal entertainment and sleigh rides that will begin at 4:45 p.m. in front of City Hall. Enjoy entertainment from the Community Band, The Mistletones, The Dancing Christmas Trees, and Juggler and Magician. Souvenirs for children and a visit from Santa are just some of the scheduled activities for the evening Live Reindeer and Carolers Sunday, December 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities will take place on the corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Oak Street (across the street from City Hall) Don't forget to bring your camera to take a holiday photo of family and friends on the sleigh! Join the Lighted Yacht Parade The 33rd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 5 on the Estuary. The parade will begin just after sunset, around 5:30 p.m., with the theme "Christmas Carols." Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place for the Best Decorated Power Boat and the Best Decorated Sail Boat. The first-place winners in each category will receive dinner for two at an Oakland firehouse. This unique day includes a wonderful dinner prepared by the Oakland firefighters and a tour of their station. A grand prize will also be awarded for the Best Overall Decorated Boat. This year's grand-prize winner will receive $500. Judges will evaluate boats based on: representation of this year's theme, the number of lights and creative use of decorations, costumes, and music. Watch as they go by the marina and pick who you think will win! Here's last year's winner:   Calendar of Events December 5 – 33rd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade on the Alameda/Oakland Estuary. Starts at 5:30pm December 12 – Holiday Celebration @ Hyde St. Pier with live music, activities and a visit from Santa 3-4:45pm. Historic vessel tours from, 6-9pm $5 for big kids and little kids 15 an under are FREE 415-477-5000 for more info.   Office Hours: 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 911 NON EMERGENCY POLICE ASSISTANCE:                         (510) 337-8340 A.P.D                         (510) 337-2100 A.F.D U.S.C.G 24 Hour Local #: (510) 437-3073 Grand Marina Security: (415) 499-5777

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