 San Leandro Starbucks closing...
April 9th, 2009
According to the latest news the Starbucks at 1443 E. 14th is closing along with six others in the bay area.
This is especially good fortune for Mariese and Norbert, owners of Planet Cafe, a locally owned cafe which preceded Starbucks in the area and has, thankfully, outlasted them. Their food is fantastic and we eat lunchthere often. Don't miss their crepes on the weekends!
SLCAN “First Thursdays” - April 2nd, 7pm
March 26th, 2009
The San Leandro Community Action Network invites you to our First Thursdays events focusing on topics relevant to our communities.
The first event is a screening of SiCKO at Zocalo, followed by discussions of efforts to prevent the closure of SL Hospital acute care, due this summer.
Future “First Thursdays” events are:
May 7: SLCAN Community Forum
June 4: San Leandro LGBT Pride Social
July 2: “Flow: For Love of Water” Screening, discussion of the water crisis
August 6: “Going on 13” Screening, about the uncertainties of growing up
September 3: Child Nutrition
October 1: Día de la Raza Celebration
Level 5 Salon's 4th Bi-annual Clothing Exchange
Feb 18th, 2009
Saturday, March 7 is ladies night at Zocalo (if you can believe it.) Rose and Sue of Level 5 Salon ask you to bring your best clothing, hats, coats, gloves, jewelry, purses, shoes you no longer need and would give your best girlfriend. The Davis Street Family Resource Center will take all unswapped items for distribution. Food & drinks will be provided and there's $5 cover charge.
Free Yoga classes this week only
Feb 2nd, 2009
Zack & Kyoung Miller are offering free yoga classes this week only. If you've been curious, wanted to try a class, or need incentive to get started, this is your chance.
This is a special one time event for all levels.
Check out their schedule of classes.
Closed Early this Sunday
Jan 26th, 2009
We'll be open short hours this Sunday due to the Super Bowl. We'll be open as usual at 8am and will stay open to 2pm. So, don't forget to stock up on beans, coffee, or bagels for your friends and family before 2pm!
Inauguration Event at Zocalo
Jan 15th, 2009
Local Mia Ousely is having a combination birthday party and inauguration party and you are invited! Come on by at 7pm to celebrate the dawning of new era and Mia's making it through another year!
Yoga is Back at the NEW JavaGym!
Jan 14th, 2009
Hot Body Fitness has now taken over management of the JavaGym, Zocalo's backroom gym space. The place has had a major renovation with new wood floors, beautiful hanging curtains, new paint, and all around beautification!
The same classes remain with Spinning, Kickboxing, Qigong, Lango, and Music Together classes, now along with Yoga. That's right, Yoga with Deni is returning to the JavaGym after a long absense. Right now, Yoga with Deni is free for all Monthly Spin members, so you get twice the value!
Battery Recycling at Zocalo
Jan 13th, 2009
Thanks to the City of San Leandro's Recycling Program, we now offer a drop off point for used up batteries to be taken to the city for proper recycling. Batteries contain hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel and should never be thrown in the trash. Just drop your used batteries and we'll do the rest. Includes alkaline, button batteries, and rechargeables marked NiMH, NiCad, L-ion, and Pb and includes cellphone, computer, and powertool batteries.
Happy New Year!
Jan 13th, 2009
May your year be productive, joyful, safe, and calm.
 The Price of Milk
Jan 2nd, 2009
I've noted before the increases we're seeing in our costs. I ran across a chart shows the rise in prices for just the milk we buy. It's pretty dramatic, only shows through '07, and only milk, not for everything else.
Open Christmas & New Years
Dec 29th, 2008
We'll be open from 8am to 2pm this New Year's Day. See you in 2009!
Open
Dec 16th, 2008
We'll be open Christmas Day from 10am to 2pm, open at 8 on Dec. 26th.
 Photos from Halloween 2008!
Dec 10th, 2008
Check out the photos from our Safe Streets, Safe Treats event this past Halloween! We had a blast and do did the kids!
Open Thanksgiving, 8am to 1pm
Nov 27th, 2008
We're open from 8am to 1pm so come on by, get some coffee for yourself and family, and bring home beans for the relatives!
Congratulations to San Leandro - Great Elections!
Nov 3rd, 2008
And congratulations to Morgan Mack-Rose, Hermy Almonte, and Ursula Reed for their victories in the recent San Leandro school board and city council elections. As a strong supporter of all three and am proud that my city chose such strong candidates. I believe their election to office will have a substantial impact on the direction and success of our city.
I also extend a great deal of thanks to the San Leandro Teacher's Association, SLCAN, Stephen Cassidy, and Mike Katz as well as quite literally 100s of San Leandrans who pulled together to walk the precincts, make phone calls, put out lawn signs, and, of course, vote!
Election Night Special Event!
Nov 3rd, 2008
We're having an Election Night Special Event at Zocalo on November 4th at 7pm. Come on by to share the news and results. We'll have incoming election results projected on the big screen, music, coffee, and lots of company!
Bring your spouse, bring your kids, bring a bottle of wine. You can even bring a casserole if that's what does it for you. Let's all just hang out and, with more hard work to go, celebrate!
Come on by anytime after 7pm. I can't tell you how late we'll be there, just call the shop at 569-0102 and if we're still there we'll answer!
 Safe Treats, Safe Streets this Halloween!
Oct 21th, 2008
Zocalo and the rest of the businesses at Bancroft & Dutton will once again be holding the Safe Treats, Safe Streets event on Halloween, Friday from 3-5pm.
It's the biggest Annual event in the North Area. All the businesses will be giving out candy to the under 15 crowd so come in costume and celebrate! Check out photos from prior years here!
SLCAN offers Wine & Cheese
for School Board candidate Morgan Mack-Rose
Oct 8th, 2008
SLCAN will be having a Wine Tasting Fundraiser for School Board Candidate Morgan Mack-Rose this Saturday night, Oct 10th, at 7pm at Zocalo. I'm a big fan or Morgan's and encourage you to attend and learn more about her and why she's running for school board. Whether you have children or not, the educational system of your city is one of the key components of it's success or failure.
 Check out Lego Zocalo!!
Sep 23, 2008
Thanks to friends and regulars Jason H. and Christina L. for their nearly life-like Lego recreation of Zocalo Coffeehouse. Click here to check out the full album of photos included.
Whoo Hoo! Best in the East Bay, 3rd in Entire Bay Area!
Sep 08, 2008
Hard to believe, but thanks to you all, we're now 3rd Best Coffee Shop in the Bay Area, and the only East Bay shop listed in the top 5!
Morgan's Campaign Kickoff Party!
Aug 29th, 2008
There's a campaign kick0ff party Tuesday the 9th from 6-8pm. Mark your calendars for an evening at Zocalo! Come celebrate Morgan's run for office, hear where she's coming from, where she's going, and why she's running. Plenty of opportunities to volunteer, donate, and express your support for Morgan, but it's also fine to just come by to learn more. More info here.
Hey, We're 9th! Thanks!
Aug 29th, 2008
Thanks to your votes, we're currently 9th in the running of about 60 coffee shops in the bay area. Not only that, but we've gotten five 5 star reviews! Thank you!
Go to SFGate's site to vote for us and keep us near the top. I don't expect to beat out Blue Bottle or Peets (for very different reasons), but 9th is great!
Vote Zocalo for Best Coffee Shop
Aug 26th, 2008
I'm not going to go whole hog on this because I hate the whole sham of getting me to get them readers for their new review site, but.. If you would be so kind as to go to this site and vote for Zocalo to be best coffee house in the bay area or something, according to SFGate...
Morgan is running for School Board!
Aug 26th, 2008
Did you hear? Morgan Mack-Rose, one of my favorite people, is running for San Leandro School Board. She's a parent of two, PTA president at Washington Elementary, worked hard on Measure B... the whole works. She's the real deal and I'm a huge supporter, as you can see. I'll post more as there's more to post, but expect a kick-off at Zocalo, and prepare a place on those front yards for a lawn sign!
Hiring at Zocalo - Application online!
Aug 23th, 2008
Life as a coffeehouse owner is never dull and nothing ensures that like turnover. We have the priviledge of opening up a spot or two for new baristas. I've posted the job on Craig's List, but I'd love to see candidates from the neighborhood, of course. Go there to get the application and bring it on by!
It can be a demanding job, but the folks you get to work with are great and the customers are like family. Hard to beat that.
Clothing Exchange! Aug 2nd - 7pm
July 23th, 2008
The 2nd Level 5 salon Clothing Exchange is being held at Zocalo on August 2nd from 7- 11pm. (Level 5 Salon is a locally owned San Leandro business ranked 5 stars on Yelp...).
Dive into your closets for rarely worn fashion treasures. Reduce your closet clutter, save money, and make new friends. All unswapped clothing will be donated to the Davis Street Family Resource Center.
Contact Sue McDonough (510.282.9381 cell) for more information.
Funeral Beans
June 27th, 2008
Today I'm commemorating the anniversary of my mom's passing by sharing with you one of her favorite dishes; Funeral Beans. It's other name is Aunt Becky's Baked Beans and one of my mother's good friends, Nola, introduced it to our family before my time. I suspect it's called Funeral Beans because it's one of those dishes you bring to a grieving family, but the ingredients make a better case for the name...
Aunt Becky's Baked Beans
1 lb. can pork & beans
1 lb. can kidney beans
1 lb. can butter beans
Drain or not depending on "soupiness" preference
1 lb. ground meat, browned & drained
1/4-1/2 lb. bacon, cut up, fried, and not drained
 1/4 cup catsup
1/2 cup brown sugar
add salt if needed
mix together, put in casserole, bake til bubbly at 300° f.
cook on top of stove in cast iron pot
flavor improves with age
While I'm posting on the topic of foods other than coffee, let me take this opportunity to point you to a friend of mine's blog... Obssession with Food. Derrick (seen to the right) is a passionate cook, wine fiend and writes like a demon. Enjoy!
4th Annual Paddy Film Festival
June 21th, 2008
I met Paddy Iyer, owner of Paddy's Coffee House, when we were both honored as Alameda County certified green businesses. He too left high tech to start a community coffee venture. He's a great guy and has a really nice place in Union City.
Paddy's Coffee House and Union City's Leisure Services department is holding a film festival and they are currently accepting no-fee entries for under 30 minute films. Winners will be included in the film festival.
For more info contact Paddy Iyer at 510-324-8572 or Jamie Chew at 510-675-5486.
Farmer's Market hold Family Movie Night - July 16th
June 18th, 2008
The Farmer's Market Association is holding a free family movie night at the San Leandro Main Library, showing "Two Angry Moms" a documentary about two mothers who try to change their local school lunch program. The show begins at 7:30pm.
The Farmer's Market co-sponsors this event with Bay Area Parent magazine, Shaping Youth, a media nonprofit directing healthy messages at kids, and Revolution Foods, a bay area provider of school lunches.
Pilates Classes start June 23rd
June 11th, 2008
Pilates Classes are back at the JavaGym! Instructor Marty Halland, is starting classes June 23rd and is looking for input on when classes would be desired. Contact her with your feedback for more details!
Spinning Classes now up and running!
June 10th, 2008
Spinning Classes have begun in the JavaGym. You can see their schedule in the orange column to the right, along with other classes and their schedules.
Election Night Event! - Tonight 8-9:30
June 3rd, 2008
SLCAN is having a small, informal get-together tonight at Zocalo to watch as the election returns come in, talk about what the future holds.
Special Film Series Night- High School SLAM! Film Fest!
May 29th, 2008
There's a Special Edition of the SLCAN Film Series this coming Thursday the 5th, we're featuring the San Leandro High School Academy for Multimedia's films!
This is an excellent opportunity to see what our children can create as they grow into capable, skilled adults, educated right here in San Leandro. Support this ultimate local cause just by showing up!
Hours Reversal! Open at 6am again!
May 29th, 2008
A mere few days after moving our hours later in the morning, I'm reversing the decision. The outcry has been clear that the value we provide for the few, but meaningful customers each morning is worth our effort.
I truly appreciate the comments and feedback, all of which were both constructive and complimentary. I appreciate the direction and am acting on it.
Memorial Day, Open 8-Noon
May 25th, 2008
We'll be open this Monday, Memorial day, from 8am to Noon to keep the community in touch, stop by for a cup of coffee and a visit if you can.
 Espresso Crawl in SF
May 14th, 2008
Check out a few photos of the Zocalo crew out and about in San Francisco taste testing the espresso they make. We hit Ritual Coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Cafe Trieste in North Beach. All in a great day, though we were quite buzzed the rest of the day, I can assure you.
Knitting & Zocalo in the News
April 13th, 2008
The Daily Review recently featured a new knitting class run by local parent, Kellie McKeown. They are help Thursday afternoons. Check out the article here. And here's a snippet of the beginning...
Kellie McKeown picks up a needle and loops a string of yarn around it. "In through the front door, out the back and through the window," she says, demonstrating how to cast yarn onto the needle. McKeown teaches a weekly youth knitting class held Thursday afternoons at Zocalo Coffeehouse. Classes began last week with five students, two of whom are McKeown's daughters.
On the Web at KidsCuisine.net
April 12th, 2008
KidCuisine.net has an article about places which accept the under 10 year old set. Zocalo strives to accept the broadest possible audience and that certainly includes both kids and their parents. Check out the article here!
How to Maximize your Buzz?
Feb 13th, 2008
This article on ScienceBlogs.com by Chris Chatham, a 2nd year Grad student Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder is a respectful, scientific take on all that caffeinne we're consuming. We all know it's there, we all know it affects us, but there are so many myths, abuses, and general lack of knowledge on the details.
Here's an extract:
Caffeine crosses the blood-brain barrier quickly although it can take up to 45 minutes for full ingestion through the gastro-intestinal tract. Under normal conditions, this remains stable for around 1 hour before gradually clearing in the following 3-4 hours.
Another Pajama Party this Valentine's Day
Feb 9th, 2008
 We're having a Pajama Party on Valentine's Day! Don't suffer at home, get in your pajamas, grab your kids, bring a bottle of wine, and come on down to Zocalo to watch Lady and the Tramp, the classic romantic pic that kids and adults can enjoy.
Artist Reception this Friday, 7-9pm
January 29th, 2008
 A new artist is going up this week at Zocalo and there's an artist's reception for her this Friday!
Ashley Davenport describes her work as "portraits, figures, landscape abstractions, collage, interior worlds" and I think she's got it dead on. Beautiful pieces of a wide variety of styles and moods make up this artist's oevre.
PJ Party a Big Success
January 25th, 2008
We had a great turnout for our first ever Pajama Party at Zocalo! We had about 30 kids show up (with parents in tow) with their blankets, pillows, and pajamas. Everyone had a grand time.
Hope you can make it to our next one, we'll announce it here and in an email, so sign up for the Zocalo email announcement list in the sidebar to the right.
Pajama Party
January 5th, 2008
Come see a totally kid friendly film (rumor has it, it's Toy Story) and bring your blankets, pillows and pajama'd kids, ages cradle to whatever! We'll serve free popcorn and brewed coffee for the grown-ups.
Holiday Hours!
December 9th, 2007
We're open 10-2pm on Christmas Day, December 25th & 10-6pm New Year’s Day.
Mike Katz: Blogger
September 25th, 2007
Thanks to Mike K. for mentioning Zocalo in this week’s San Leandro Times. Mike’s a regular and does a lot of his blogging here where he can concentrate and take advantage of the space and free Wi-Fi.
He’s got a great blog which publishes a lot of interesting data and news about our fair city. From who donated to which campaign, to information on upcoming developments in the city, to just about anything that needs researched and published. I’m a regular visitor!
Cowboy Jared at Cherrytown Kids
September 25th, 2007
Cherrytown Kids will have Cowboy Jared performing this Saturday the 29th from 3-4pm just up the street from Zocalo. Cowboy Jared is an energetic, smart, kid’s performer who does a great job! Stop by this locally owned store and check out their stock, they have some good stuff.
Suburban Wall - Oct 4th, 7pm
SLCAN continues film series
September 25th, 2007
If you didn’t see it the first time, don’t miss it this time! SLCAN is extending their film series and starting off with reprise showing of the 1971 and ’81 documentaries on San Leandro’s then-prevalent racial discrimination, Suburban Wall and Invisible Wall. Don’t miss these classic documentaries of this city’s history. October 4th, 7pm at Zocalo!
Monster Cock Rally - Sep 9 at 8pm
August 31st, 2007
Don’t miss the second MCR show at Zocalo. These guys do improv jazz that blows the roof off! They’ll have their CDs on sale, including some recorded at Zocalo.
Open Labor Day - 8 to 2
August 31st, 2007
We’ll be open from 8am to 2pm on Labor Day, Sep. 3rd.
SLCAN Film - Sep 6th
August 17th, 2007
Come to the San Leandro Community Action Network’s 7th film in our film series, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price.
This is particularly relevant due to the recent news that Wal-Mart will be moving into the old Target location here in San Leandro, a second store in town.
Back Online!
August 9th, 2007
Due to technical difficulties, I’ve been unable to update the site, but we’re back online now and I’ll be updating the site more overall.
In fact, check out our new Coffee News section on the left sidebar to get the latest news and tidbits on coffee. It’s just a start, but at least it’s a start!
5/20/07 - Cherry Festival Volunteers Needed!
Folks, here's your chance to tell the world what you like about Zocalo! We're having a booth and we're putting a call out to our loyalest of loyal customers!
We'll be serving brewed coffee to the ever-faithful caffeine-needy and doling out a bit of community in our recreated coffeehouse setting, under the Zocalo flag.
Contact me now to volunteer to hold court at our booth with a few other regulars on June 9th!
5/19/07 - Open Memorial Day: 8a.m. - 12 Noon
In our tradition of being open 365 days a year, we hope to see you on Memorial Day, Monday the 28th! Note the shortened hours and don't miss your coffee!
5/9/07 - Spanish Lango classes come to Zocalo
 I'm happy to say that Lango, Spanish language immersion classes to kids between the ages of 1 and 8, will be holding classes at Zocalo Coffeehouse on Tuesdays at 10am in the back room. In fact, the teacher will be none other than local mom, Daniela Leamer!
See our calendar in the sidebar to the right for other events and scheduled classes in the back room.
4/16/07 - We're Hiring!
Due to a few recent and unexpected departures from Zocalo's barista staff, I'm looking high and low for new people to work.
If you know anyone looking for a part time job (20-35 hours a week) who can work a variety of weekday and weekend shifts, please let me know (I'm afraid this eliminates high schoolers). We have applications they can fill out at Zocalo.
4/16/07 - 4H Photographers Reception
We've got a photography show up of the local 4H photography club. These kids range in age from young teen to nearly adult and will be here for a reception this Friday from 6:30-8pm.
All photographs are for sale at a reasonable price and Zocalo's cut goes to the 4H program itself, so indulge yourself, get a photo!
 3/26/07 - Zocalo in Oakland Mag
Oakland Magazine did a piece on Zocalo as part of an article on kid's cafes, Java and Jungle Gyms. The photo is of my godson Jarred (onthe right) and his best friend Timmy! The other cafes covered, PriPri Cafe, Tumble & Tea, and the Play Cafe, all focus primarily on kids, unlike Zocalo. I was glad noted Zocalo's community and political focus.
3/14/07 - Ellen Corbett event
Ellen Corbett will be holding her annual Irish Coffee gathering at Zocalo this year, Friday, March 16th at 7pm. Donations are welcome as always, but not required. Don't miss your chance to speak to your State Senator one on one, and to meet this great woman in person.
3/13/07 - Films Series a Big Success
SLCAN's film series kicked off with a big turn out on Thursday night. Brian Copeland spoke of rediscovering the films, other members of the audience included Glennie Noste who appeared in the film as one of the founders of San Leandro Fair Housing. Visit SLCAN's website for a write up of the event.
2/22/07 - Films Series Starting this Thursday, 7pm
SLCAN, The San Leandro Community Action Network, is holding a film series at Zocalo Coffeehouse starting this Thursday, March 1st. This is a free event, though, due to the subject nature of the films and discussion, not child appropriate.
The first films will be The Suburban Wall & The Invisible Wall , two nationally-aired TV documentaries on housing discrimination in San Leandro in the 1960s and 1970s. Following the film will be a facilitated discussion about San Leandro then and now and Zocalo coffee will be available.
2/9/07 - Tell it to Congressman Pete Stark!
Congressman Pete Stark is looking for your opinion! Stark is the long time congressman for District 13. Fill out his survey here. And don't forget his Town Meeting on Saturday the 17th of Feb!
1/5/07 - Help Harrison
Harrison is the two year old of one of our favorite regulars and is fighting Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). He needs a bone marrow transplant to survive and has spent most of this year fighting cancer, which went into remission in August. Unfortunately he relapshelped just before Thanksgiving.
How can you help? Harrison needs a bone marrow transplant and a donor is needed. You can see upcoming drives they are organizing right here.
 1/2/07 - Joe Holmes Showing at Zocalo
Joe Holmes, my oldest brother who lives in Brooklyn, has become quite a hit in the art world and was just selected by the Jen Bekman Gallery in Manhattan as one of their hot new artists. He'll be holding a show at their gallery soon.
In the meantime, it's my pleasure to host his ANMH series at Zocalo Coffeehouse. This is the first all seven editioned prints in the series will be shown together. While I'd love to say it's their first West-coast showing, Joe points out hes now shown his work in Seattle, Portland, San Diego, and Carmel!
12/17/06 - Merry Christmas!
My family has always celebrated Christmas in the non-denominational US cultural sense of the holiday... Gifts, family, and decorations. With that in mind, I hope you'll enjoy the 14' tree we've put up at Zocalo. We've got lights on, but no decorations on it yet. They'll come soon.
12/11/06 - New Being!
Speaking of new stuff at Zocalo. My wife Mitch and I are pleased to announce the birth of our second child! You can check out photos of the new arrival here...
Tim, Mitch, Calvin, and Malcolm11/30/06 - Stop Homework Now!
Evidence shows piles of homework is counter-productive to learning and to family life. It's starting in kindergarden and they're getting 50% more than when you were a kid.
This book not only makes the case clearly, but it explains how to get your schools to reduce the burden. I think this is an important part of building community. Community can't exist where there is no free time to associate with others.
11/29/06 - Great Local Resource - marga.org
There are a lot of restaurants in and around San Leandro, but who can tell which ones are good and which ones suck? Well, here's one woman's opinions. Check out Marga Lacabe's reviews of the local eatteries and hangouts!
11/27/06 - Girls Inc. Poetry Cafe!
Coming up December 7th, Girls Inc. is holding a Poetry Cafe at Zocalo from 6:30-9 or so. Come on by to check out these talented folks and benefit a very, very worth cause.
11/21/06 - New Beans: Holiday Blend, Jamaica Blue & more
It's that time of year... Fall! Time for new beans and family holidays. This year we've got a number of new beans and blends for your Thanksgiving enjoyment...
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Jamaica Blue Mountain
We skipped last year's mediocre crop, but this year's is in and it's a good one! Get it while it lasts, Peet's sold out of theirs at $80/lb. We offer it for only $45/lb! If you want to give something special, this is the bean. |
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2006 Holiday Blend
Fair Trade, Organically Grown, and delicious. Mitch has outdone herself, the feedback from you all has been wonderful. This is a smooth, subtle yet rich coffee perfect for company, family, and a great breakfast blend. |
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Java
Do the Java Jive! We've had Mocca-Java as a blend for a while, now you can get the two individual beans, Java and Mocca. Java is a dark roast with an earthy rich full body. It's one of Mitch's new favorites! |
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Yemen Mocca Sanani
An excellent, medium roast dessert coffee, like a good cabernet. It's very complex with hints of floral and citrus. |
11/21/06 - Open Thanksgiving Day, 8-Noon
That's right, come on down for your caffeiene and community fix on Thanksgiving day and give the relatives the slip. Thanks to my wonderful staff who are giving up their Thanksgiving mornings, we'll be open 8am to Noon, so don't miss out!
 11/01/06 - Halloween Event was a Scream!
Check out the photos of our Halloween Safe Streets, Safe Sweets. Kids had a blast as did we all. Screaming red devils included!
10/06/06 - Bancroft Art & Wine Festival
This Sunday will be the Bancroft Art & Wine Festival, an art auction, wine and coffee tasting event being held at Zocalo Coffeehouse and Paradiso restaurant. It's a fundraiser for the Davis Street Family Resource Center, and going to be a lot of fun.
9/20/06 - More Katz Events
Mike Katz is spending a lot of time talking to people as he runs for the school board and has been using Zocalo as a home base for a lot of these events. We're thrilled and there are more upcoming. See the events list to the right side of this page. Meet with him and have a coffee at Zocalo this Saturday, Sept 23, 8:30 and 10am.
9/12/06 - Morning Coffee with Mike Katz, Fri a.m.
Mike Katz, candidate for school board, will be available for in-depth discussion regarding your opinions and desires for our schools. Meet with him and have a coffee at Zocalo this Friday anytime between 8:30 and 10am.
9/12/06 - Diana Souza Campaign Event, Thurs 7pm
Diana Souza, who is running for City Council, is holding an event Thursday at Zocalo. This is an opportunity to raise issues with and ask questions of Diana. Festivities start at 7pm and coffee is compliments of Zocalo as usual.
9/12/06 - Just Back from the Pacific Northwest
Just back from a two week road trip to Victoria BC with the wife and kid+! We packed up the Prius and putted out of town destined for the Northwest and a wedding in Victoria at The Empress Hotel.
It was a really great trip and Calvin was a doll, handling the odd sleeping arrangements and times like a champ.
 8/24/06 - Signing photos
Photos of the book signing are up. Please visit them at your leisure here...
8/21/06 - Huge Book Signing
I'm happy to say the book signing for Brian Copeland's new book, Not a Genuine Black Man, was great! We had press, big crowds, both the mayoral candidates and World of Books, who sold copies onsite, ran out of their 75 copies!
8/16/06 - Zocalo in the Daily Review
Not a Genuine Black Man book signing, Thursday
We were in the Daily Review today in a story about Brian Copeland's book signing for Not a Genuine Black Man, available for sale at the event courtesy of San Leandro's own World of Books.
Margarita Lacabe, spouse of School Board candidate Mike Katz, is coordinator of the event and has been bringing some of our local drama to light... Read the article here!
A few choice quotes:
"This is a history nobody wants to consider, but it is a message of how diverse we have become. And, if anything, we need to highlight it." - M. Lacabe
"They claim that San Leandro was never racist ... There's still the ignorant few who still don't get it..." - Brian Copeland
8/4/06 - Zocalo makes the Times (the SL Times)
 Zocalo Coffeehouse was recently honored as Small Business of the Year by Distict 10 Senator Liz Figueroa and the San Leandro Times covered it here.
8/3/06 - Katz for School Board Kick-Off
Tonight, don't mi School Board candidate Mike Katz is having his kick off at Zocalo. Starting at 7pm you can talk to the man himself to see where he stands on issues you care about and don't even know it. Needless to say, I'm a supporter. (p.s. while donations are always welcome in cases of elections, a donation isn't needed to attend. That's what they call 'em donations.
7/22/06 - Ellen Corbett for Senate Fundraiser
Coming up on the 27th of July, just next Thursday, is a final fundraiser for Ellen Corbett who is running for State Senate for our district.
Come meet Ellen, express your concerns and voice your opinions directly to the elected official yourself! There's no better person to listen than Ellen and you can't complain if you don't participate!
7/17/06 - It's Hot Out There, but Zocalo has AC!
Normally I wouldn't make an entry here just to comment on the weather, but it's relevant to Zocalo as it happens...
Zocalo is Air Conditioned
Air conditioning was partly responsible for the declining sense of community as people no longer sit on their porch in hot weather. Fortunately it serves the opposite purpose at Zocalo, bringing together the varied strata of society for a little relief from the oppressive world out there... so to speak.
6/13/06 - Coffee Reduces Risk of Cirrhosis
"Coffee may counteract alcohol's poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent cirrhosis," researchers say in a new study. Just one more piece of evidence that coffee is good for you!
6/8/06 - Mayor's Race is a Run-Off
The recent Mayoral Candidate Forum at Zocalo was a big success with over 80 attendees and all of the candidates in attendance. Since both the Mayoral race as well as one councilmember race are in a runoff, look for more Candidate Forums in the future!
Here's Mike Katz-Lacabe, our moderator asking questions of the candidates. In left to right order: OB Badger, Lou Filipovich, Tony Santos, and Marcene Nardine, before Filipovich decided to exit the stage.
6/6/06 - Now Open Sundays from 7am - 6pm
In keeping with our goal of being open all the time, we're extended our hours again!
Starting Sunday, June 18th, we'll be open until 6pm seven days of the week, 365 days a year. With our new Sunday hours Zocalo will be opening an hour earlier at 7am and closing two hours later at 6pm!
5/27/06 - Open 8–2 Memorial Day, May 29th
In keeping with our goals to be there when you need us most, we'll be open from 8am to 2pm on Memorial Day this year.
We're open 365 days a year, so this should come as no surprise to you, of course.
5/25/06 - Fresh Squeezed Lemonade is Back
It's getting in the 70s and 80s again and that means it's time for fresh squeezed lemonade.
5/24/06 - Mayoral Candidate Forum, June 1st, 7pm
I'm pleased to announce a few exciting events coming up. Well, I'm excited by them, I can't speak for you of course.
This is the product of a group of which I'm a founding member, the San Leandro Community Action Network, a newly formed grassroots group working to improve San Leandro's quality of life.
I think the candidates forum will be really interesting as we hope to get in-depth on some good subjects. We've asked each of the Mayoral candidates to respond to a set of questions and we'll be delving into some of those responses live on stage! Those questions and the responses of each candidate, both for mayor and for councilmember, will be posted on our website at <www.slcan.org>
3/14/06 - Art Glass Event Sat, 29th, 7pm
Local glass artist, Chris Roscoe, will be holding an event at Zocalo to celebrate the opening of his online store, roscoeartglass.com. Food and drink are offered and you can check out his online store in person, along with examples of his work.
3/14/06 - Artists Reception Photos
Our current artist, Godfrey DiGiorgi, had his artists reception this past Sunday evening and he has been kind enough to post photos!
Not only that, but the local paper of the Isle of Man, which is the subject of the photos in his show, did an article on the show!
3/8/06 - Ellen Corbett Fundraiser, Friday, 6pm
Beloved former San Leandro Mayor and local, Ellen Corbett, is running for State Senate for our district. I'm holding an Irish Coffee event at Zocalo Coffeehouse this Friday, March 10th, from 6-8pm to help and I'd like to encourage you to help as well. We'll have roast beef sandwiches by Samm of Blue Dish Cafe, as well as some tasty treats by Zocalo regular Julie Durkee of Tonino Baking.
For more information on Ellen Corbett and her campaign, visit her website. There's not much there at the moment, but will be properly up and running in about two weeks.
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Coffeehouses Through Time
Coffeehouses
have a long tradition of being gathering places. They’ve been
the home to many a revolutionary, with caffeinated spirits rallying
themselves and their compatriots to a cause. In fact, throughout
history coffeehouses have been banned by oppressive regimes for
their fostering of free thought and discussion.
We
hope to inspire friendships, conversations, and even, perhaps, some
learning; a place where the customers, my neighbors, can talk freely,
within walking distance of their homes.
We Roast Our Own
By roasting
our own coffee we not only get to pass along lower prices, but we
can control the quality of the product we serve. We offer a wide
range of both coffee and tea, as well as whole-bean sales
Community
Focus
In
addition to a warm and inviting atmosphere we offer a number of
other amenities such as a family-friendly kids play area and a baby
changing station in the restroom, free wireless internet access,
a game table, your favorite magazines available for reading, and
of course our full line of coffee, teas, specialty teas, elixirs,
other drinks, and pastries.
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