The Downtowner, December 2011

the Free Guide to Downtown Stockton’s Events & Happenings

Celebrate!

EVENTS

IN THIS ISSUE Crowd Funding

HAPPENINGS

December 2011 - Volume 14 - Issue 12

SPORTS

COMMERCE

REAL ESTATE

ARTS

COMMUNITY

Celebrate! DEVELOPMENT

Juice It Up! Juice Bar comes to The Metro on Weber and Sutter

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Cabral Station page 12

Business Spotlight page 6

Community Events

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The newly renovated Metro Building is on the busy corner of Weber Avenue and Sutter Street. Photo by DSA

Teal, shiny and retro, the Metro Building is a ‘57 Chevy reincarnated in Downtown Stockton’s historic district.

Beautifully restored, the Metro’s ground floor houses the San Joaquin Pride Center, a barber shop and, come January, will be home to Juice It Up! Juice Bar. Juice It Up’s CEO visited Downtown Stockton and was instantly wooed by building owners Zac and Megan Cort, putting his stamp of approval on the historic buildings redux and the owners’ strategy for success.

Zac Cort is excited to bring the Juice It Up! brand into Downtown Stockton, “This is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch and snack, all while delivering a delicious and healthy lifestyle.”

Zac’s background in finance and his successful redevelopment career paired with Megan’s experience in business management and building a successful commercial janitorial business from the ground up, primes this store as success for a flagship Juice It Up!

“Kudos for this project go 100% to the building and business owners and investors. We’re here to offer our support to any property owners who bring viable tenants into the Downtown,” explains Emily Baime, Economic Development Director of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. “The Alliance provided the Corts with marketing suggestions, traffic and pedestrian counts, tax credit information, and incentives and will provide free window decals for the Pride Center should supplies last. This is a win for Downtown which makes it a win for the Alliance.”

Steps from the bus transit center, San Joaquin County Law Library, San Joaquin County Administration and Courthouse, a 16-screen cinema and IMAX, and soon just an elevator ride from a great juice bar, the remaining office space in the Metro is sure to lease quickly.

Nicholas Hatten, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Pride Center celebrating its grand opening on December 9, expressed, “We are proud

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to be housed at the Metro Building. The Cort Group’s passion, enthusiasm and vision for a revitalized Downtown area was a key factor in our moving here.

Historically, the LGBT people have been key in transforming under developed urban areas into thriving communities and we look forward to our partnership with the Corts and working together to make Downtown Stockton a premier destination for all Stocktonians.”

Rates range from $1.15 to $1.30 for 350 square feet to 3,500 square feet.

The location offers adjacent parking and third story views of the downtown skyline.

For employment opportunities with Juice It Up! e-mail Emily Baime at ebaime@downtownstockton.org.

For more information on the Metro building, scan the tag below with your smart phone or visit downtownstockton.org, and click on Available Real Estate under Live, Work, Invest. R www.downtownstockton.org

From the President

Executive Committee: Chair Mahesh Ranchhod, Property Owner Vice-Chair Mahala Burns, Cort Companies Treasurer Jim Donaldson, JF Donaldson Automotive Secretary Benjamin Saffold, Gospel Center Rescue Mission Karl Gassner, Mark-Ease Products

Board Members: Anthony Barkett, Attorney at Law Zac Cort, The Cort Group Robert Davis, Robert Davis Construction Kevin Dougherty, First Commercial Real Estate Doug Egbert, Riverrock Properties David Gould, Vision Printing Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Damien Glick, The Record Elaine Saculla, Bank of Stockton Lisa Lee, Collegiate International Schools

Ex Officio Members: Alicia Arong, Stockton Arts Commission Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard, Port of Stockton Carl Brooking, Stockton Redevelopment Agency Susan Carson, Stockton Arts Center Alliance Bob Deis, Stockton City Manager Matt Duaime, Stockton Fire Department Susan Eggman, Stockton City Council Member Debbie Hernandez , Cultural Heritage Board Ann Johnston, Mayor City of Stockton Gabriel Karam, SJ County Facilities Management Division Dennis Lee, Central Valley Asian American Chamber of Commerce Mark Martinez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dick McClure, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Janice Miller, City of Stockton Economic Development Department Lt. Jim Pickens, Stockton Police Dept.

Paul Rapp, San Joaquin RTD Thomas Reeves, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Wes Rhea, Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau Wendy Saunders, City of Stockton, Economic Development Department Steve Stevenson, Bank of Agriculture and Commerce Doris Unsod, Filipino Center Carlos Villapudua, SJ County Supervisors

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Publisher: Tim Kerr, Editor: Emily Baime, Contributing Writers: Nick Trulsson, Chris Kotsoglou, and Sylwia Lipiec-Qualls.

Contributing Photographers: Downtown Ambassadors.

Layout and Design: Sylwia Lipiec-Qualls.

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Revival of the Downtown has been talked about for the past 20 years. In the late 1990’s Downtown business and property owners established the Downtown Stockton Alliance to spearhead renewal of the Downtown. Over the years, many noteworthy steps have been taken. A determined city government took action to rid the community of old hotels that some felt did not portray a good image of Downtown. The De Carli Plaza and Weber Point Event Center, the Banner Island Ballpark, the Stockton Arena, the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, and our unique and beautiful Joan Darrah’s Waterfront Promenade and Downtown Marina created the bedrock for a vibrant “new” city. Meanwhile, the Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) has played its part with graffiti removal, cleaning of streets and sidewalks, organizing events, and attempting to create a safer Downtown.

The time has now come, due to the economy, due to the desperate need to protect our built environment as well as the new norm – urban living - to plan more rigorously for the new Downtown.

Nudged along by the lawsuits from the Attorney General and Sierra Club, Campaign for Common Ground and SB 375 (Sustainable Communities Initiative) we now have not only the duty, but also the obligation, to embrace infill development in the Downtown. It behooves all of us to commit seriously to this, give up our individual differences, and work to make a sustainable Downtown a reality.

Earlier this year, DSA reminded all Stocktonians of what we have and what we can become when we co-hosted with the City a Summit aptly called “A New Eye on Downtown Stockton.”

Speakers with experience in urban development provided examples of

From the Executive Director On November 16, 2011, the Board of Directors adopted the 2012 Annual Budget for the Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA). In addition to providing funding for the Alliance’s core services of Administration; Economic Development; Marketing, Event and Promotions; Maintenance and Hospitality this year’s Budget marked a departure in spending patterns from prior years. First, per the direction of the Board of Directors, DSA staff presented a budget that reflected an increased emphasis on funding programs while reducing personnel costs. In 2011 personnel costs represented 57% of the DSA budget. In 2012, personnel costs represent 39% of the total budget.

By realigning personnel costs the Board was able to increase funding for Economic Development. In 2011, Economic Development spending represented 12% of the total DSA budget. In 2012, spending on Economic

Development has been increased to 23% of the total budget. Earlier this year, the Board adopted a Strategic Plan for the DSA. One of the goals contained in the Plan was to achieve a “Heightened Level of Effectiveness in Economic Development.” Increased funding for Economic Development provides the Board with the resources to accomplish this goal. In the months to come, look for the Board to approve specific new initiatives in support of enhanced Economic Development activities.

Another facet of the budget our stakeholders should appreciate is the Board’s decision to once again hold the line on assessments. Specifically, the Board has chosen not to increase property owner assessments. Also, as with last year, the Board has chosen to not levy the hospitality assessment. In 2010, business owners affected by the hospitality assessment, citing a declining economy, asked, and the Board agreed,

From the Marketing Manager Downtown Stockton was the host to many great events in 2011.

The Asparagus Festival, the Best of the West Food Fest, drew over 100,000 visitors to downtown in April. People flocked to enjoy deep fried asparagus, live music, and grab a front row seat to the ever-popular Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Contest, featuring Joey Chestnut who devoured this year over 8 pounds of asparagus in 10 minutes!

In May, the Downtown Stockton Alliance hosted the Coors Light’s Taste of San Joaquin with the Way Out West BBQ Competition, drawing over 40 competing BBQ teams from all over Northern California. We were fortunate to have scheduled this event on the one sunny weekend in a six week stretch of rain. Over 8,000 people came to Weber Point to enjoy award winning BBQ, live music, and wine and beer gardens. In

October, the DSA hosted Stocktoberfest, another annual event modeled after a German Oktoberfest celebration.

Stocktoberfest brought nearly 1,000 visitors to the Stockton Waterfront, many dressed in traditional German lederhosen, to enjoy hot bratwursts and oversized mugs of beer.

A new event to Downtown Stockton in 2011 was the Kat Country’s Listener Appreciation Concert in June. The country concert drew 11,000 people to Downtown Stockton, and with hotel packages and dining specials, kept them in downtown. The end result of all these large events was a huge increase in business for restaurants, bars and hotels in the downtown area.

Stockton’s professional sport franchises, the Thunder Hockey and the Ports Baseball, annually draw over 200,000 fans each to their home games

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Mahesh Ranchhod Chair of the Board

what we should strive for, the steps we should take, and how we could turn the dream of a vibrant Downtown into reality. The Summit gave us renewed courage to tackle what others may deem “impossible,” “uneconomic,” or “unfeasible” into a community-wide effort to attain what many other cities of similar size and with similar challenges have been able to achieve. Conway, Arkansas, and downtown Detroit are but a few examples of the turnaround that is possible, given the will and support of the entire community. The DSA recognizes that this cannot be the vision of only 1,000 property owners in the Downtown. For us to be a great City, all

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that this assessment be held in abeyance in 2011. In deference to current economic conditions, the Board has once again determined that the hospitality should not be levied in 2012.

In total, the 2012 DSA budget reflects expenses of $1,022,093, a reduction of $155,442 compared to 2011. Based upon this spending reduction and redirection of funding in support of Economic Development it is fair to say that, like many of our stakeholders, the Board of Directors plans to do more with less in 2012.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Finance Committee and DSA staff whose critical input was essential to the spending plan recently adopted by the Board of Directors. R

Chris Kotsoglou Marketing Manager every season, and this year was no different. The Stockton Thunder has always maintained one of the highest average attendance figures in the ECHL, hovering around 8,000 fans per game at the Stockton Arena. The Ports, with Banner Island Ballpark right on the water, take advantage of the great summer weather and 70 home games to give local families a chance to enjoy America’s Pastime without breaking the bank. The Thunder and the Ports both rewarded their fans with playoff seasons in 2011, and continue to mark a strong draw to Downtown Stockton. R

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Funding from Major Gifts Campaign Community Building Effort Will Help Sustain Women’s Center Inspires Local Pride “Ultimate Stockton Ambassador” Contest Through Lean Times With the help of fifteen community leaders, the Women’s Center launches its 2011 Major Gifts Campaign with the theme “Talk About It, Before It’s Too Late.” The campaign continues through the end of December, and income generated helps to maintain free, confidential services for the thousands of domestic violence and sexual assault victims the Center serves every year, according to Executive Director, Joelle Gomez.

“We want people to talk about domestic violence and sexual assault, to raise awareness, to volunteer, to donate – get involved in making our community a safer place. We continue to see the great need for our services, and we cannot do it alone. We need everyone to be a part of the solution because these types of violence affect us all,” Gomez said.

With reductions in government funding and private grants, the generosity of the community during this campaign is critical to sustaining the Women’s Center’s $2.1 million annual budget, which funds 5 sites countywide, Gomez said. The Women’s Center operates three offices and two undisclosed emergency shelters for battered women and their children, which serve a combined total of more than 24,000 women, children and men each year.

Serving as the 2011 Major Gifts Campaign Chairperson is Monsignor Harmon Skillin. Monsignor Harmon Skillin has served in many parishes in the Lodi-Stockton area, including St. Anne’s Parish in Lodi, and St. Edward’s and St. Luke’s Parishes in Stockton.

Monsignor Skillin earned a doctoral degree in Canon Law from the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Although officially retired since 2004, he still serves the Catholic Diocese of Stockton as Vicar for Priests.

This annual campaign brings education and awareness to the community, renews donor commitments and establishes new partnerships. The committee will be challenged to raise $60,000 between now and the end of the year. Funds generated by the campaign help sustain the Women’s Center’s free, confidential services and shelters for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Women’s Center’s mission is to provide a wide range of supportive, educational, and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, enabling them to regain control of their lives. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Joelle Gomez or Kate Macek by calling (209) 941-2611, or visit www.womenscentersjc.org. R

Stockton Convention and Visitors Bureau kicks off project to inspire local pride in Stockton.

Want a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes including three nights at a local hotel? Now is your chance to share “Your Great Stockton Story” and let everyone know why you love our community.

“Your Great Stockton Story” is a civic pride campaign that aims to engage Stockton residents in sharing and appreciating all that our city has to offer. We hope to hear from residents in all walks of life describing how their story has been written in Stockton.

“Nobody knows Stockton better than Stocktonians – the richness of our culture, the diversity of our people, our beautiful waterfront – the list goes on,” noted Wes Rhea, Executive Director of the Stockton Convention and Visitors Bureau, “This project allows our locals to share their positive Stockton story with their fellow citizens.”

The campaign’s website, www.

GreatStocktonStory.com, allows locals to submit their story describing why

they choose to make this community their home or what they love about our Stockton community. Once you submit your story, you can send the link to others to encourage their participation.

Deadline for submissions is December 31, 2011.

Stories will be displayed on www.

GreatStocktonStory.com throughout the contest. By submitting a genuine, thoughtful story, residents are eligible to be named the “Ultimate Stockton Ambassador” early next year. The public will be invited to vote on the finalists to determine whose story gives them the right to be named the “Ultimate Stockton Ambassador.”

Not only will the winner receive the title of “Ultimate Stockton Ambassador,” they will also win a prize package of lodging, dining and attractions (valued at over $1,000) for their friends or family to visit them here and share in their great Stockton story.

For more information visit www.

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Stakeholders Solutions Recycling Saves Money There are many good reasons why to recycle but not many business owners realize that recycling may save them money.

Separating recyclable materials like paper, glass, and plastic from waste decreases the volume of generated trash. That in turn decreases the cost of disposing of that trash which means that recycling can reduce garbage collection costs.

The City of Stockton provides information on their website at www. stocktongov.com on how to set up a business recycling program. Here are a few steps a business owner should follow.

To start, select a Recycling Coordinator. Appoint one employee to be the Recycling Coordinator. Owners or managers of a small business will probably be coordinators themselves.

The coordinator together with the waste hauler will spend anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days getting recycling program off the ground. After that, no more than a few hours a month will be needed to monitor the program.

Then contact a Waste Hauler. To select the best contractor, a business should begin with their current waste hauler.

It makes most sense to start a recycling program with an existing provider.

T h e re are two waste haulers www.downtownstockton.org

authorized to collect waste and mixed recyclables from commercial customers within the City of Stockton, Allied Waste and Waste Management. Contact them at (209) 466-5192 and (209) 946-5721, respectively, for service information and pricing.

If a business occupies a rental building or facility, a building manager should be inquired whether recycling services are already provided for the building or for the tenants. If not, the building manager might help to coordinate a building-wide recycling program.

Even small businesses that do not generate enough recyclable materials for commercial pickup service can participate in a recycling program. Source separated recyclable materials, such as cardboard, wood, and metals, may be collected by permitted Commercial Recyclable Material Collectors.

Such environmental approaches to managing waste may enhance a business image, save money, and help to meet business recycling requirements outlined in the California’s Waste Management Act of 1989, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, and Stockton Municipal Code. For more information on recycling, contact the City of Stockton’s Public Works Department at (209) 937-7848. R

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ARTANDEVENTS in Stockton. The 13th season will culminate on March 30, 2012, when the finalists will perform at the historic Bob Hope Theatre. For more information call (209) 546-1622. R

Through December, Russian Soviet Propaganda Posters Exhibition at the County Admin Building! The Tidewater Art Gallery presents a new educational exhibition featuring vintage propaganda posters from Russia and the Ukraine dating between the 1970s-1980s. Propaganda issues discussed on each poster highlight social concerns ranging from the children’s health and welfare, drug abuse, the environment, and world peace, among others. This event runs from November through December 2011. For more information call (209) 684-2199 or visit www. tidewaterartgallery.org. R

Through December, “Drawings from Nature” in the San Joaquin County Law Library! An art exhibit showcases ink drawings by Milton Bullard. In each of his works, his aim is to abstract the essential strength of the environment from the specific setting. Landscapes are drawn from his experience of the environment t h r o ughout California and the Southwest. This exhibit also includes an intimate series featuring the life cycle of a barn. For more information call (209) 468-3920. R

December 1, Apollo Night Auditions at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel! This is a closing audition for 2012 Apollo Night, the All America City Award winning talent showcase

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December 3, a Starlight Night in Downtown Stockton! A city-wide celebration will kick off the winter holiday season. Downtown will feature a Cocktail for a Claus, Lighted Boat Parade, public skating at the Stockton Arena and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. For more details, see page 14 or call Downtown Stockton Alliance at (209) 464-5246. R December 4, Our Lady of Guadalupe procession and Mass from St. Mary’s Church to Stockton Arena! This centries-old tradition came to Stockton about 30 years ago.

Every year the streets of downtown are brought to life with music, dancers in Aztec costumes, and homemade floats carrying regional Mexican bands and scenes of Our Lady of Guadalupe. For more information call (209) 466-0636 or visit www.stocktondiocese.org. R December 8, The Lost Room at Bradley’s American Bistro! The Lost Room is a monthly club night with a focus on the darkly sexy, the beautiful, and the stompy side of music. Come devour a blend of Goth, Darkwave, Industrial, Synthpop, Deathrock, Trip Hop, Shoegaze, Ethereal, EBM, Futurepop, Dark Cabaret, Dark Electro with a splash of the finest dark 80s/90s and other delights. Expect a different experience every month. For more information call (209) 464-1295. R

December 9, Ladies Night Out at the Stockton Arena! KWIN radio station presents the Ladies Night Out Concert Volume 1 featuring continued on page

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ARTANDEVENTS Ginuwine, All4One, Silk, Next and Jon B. They are also promising a surprise guest nobody should miss.

For more information, call (209) 3731700 or visit www.stocktonarena. com. R

December 18, White Christmas at the Bob Hope Theatre! Friends of the Fox present a classic film to welcome the Holiday Season. This popular song-and-dance movie is filled with Irving Berlin music, romantic comedy in Technicolor locations, and a cast headed by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. A

decorated tree and Santa Claus himself will be there at the theater to make it all official. For more information, call (209) 337-HOPE or visit www. bobhopetheatre.com. R

December 31, New Year’s Eve Celebration at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel! Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, party favors, music, and a champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight. Participants who decide to stay over night in one of the hotel’s king rooms will receive a complimentary breakfast the next morning. For more information, call (209) 944-1140 or visit www. universityplazawaterfronthotel.com.

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Holidays Are Perfect for Thunder Hockey

by Mike Benton, Stockton Thunder

With hockey season back in full swing, there’s no better way to spend a night out than at Stockton Arena for some Thunder action.

When school is out and entertaining the family might be challenging, the seven Thunder home games in December can serve as that “perfect night out,” suitable for any age group and taste.

“With seven home games during the month of December, it will be a great opportunity for many of our fans to bring relatives and friends out for a night of exciting Thunder hockey,” said the team’s President, Dan Chapman. “Our entertainment and promotional calendar appeals to fans of all ages and we look forward to seeing a lot of new faces at the Stockton Arena this holiday season.”

Following a December 2 tilt against the Ontario Reign, the Thunder host the Bakersfield Condors on December 10 and 11. Both nights will surely draw large crowds to Stockton Arena and the fans will be treated to a free Thunder fleece blanket on Saturday (first 2,000 fans ages 18 and over).

The following night treats fans to special ticket discounts on a “Family Night” event, offering tickets at $34 for a pack of four including four hot dogs, soft drinks, and a Thunder merchandise coupon.

The two games will also mark the return of former Thunder assistant coach and defenseman Matt O’Dette, who left the Thunder during the summer and took a head coaching Stockton Thunder’s mascot, Thor, with a young fan. Photo by Sean Blair position with the Condors. of Stockton Thunder The Idaho Steelheads roll into town on December 16 and 17 for two 7:30 pm games at the Arena. Always posed for a Friday and Saturday, December 30 and 31, with two games fierce rivalry, these evenings will wet the appetite of hockey against the Ontario Reign, concluding on New Year’s Eve fans looking for a holiday give-away. The first 1,000 fans with a special bash after the game. Fireworks will be lit inside (ages 12 and under) will receive a Thunder holiday stocking the Arena, giving fans the perfect setting to enjoy a game and on Friday while on the next night the first 1,500 kids (ages 12 bring in the year of 2012 to the Central Valley.

Season tickets and mini plans are on sale at www. and under) will take home a holiday themed jersey.

Fans can help ring in the New Year with the Thunder on StocktonThunder.com. R Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246

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UPS Will Use More Electric Vehicles United Parcel Service (UPS) will purchase 100 fully electric commercial delivery vehicles for deployment throughout California. This purchase marks the largest deployment of zero emission delivery vehicles in California. Next year, 100 class 6 walk-in delivery trucks with a 90-mile range will be put into service to help clean California air in the South Coast Air Basin, San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento Valley.

EVI received a $3.9 million grant in May 2011 from the California Energy Commission to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility located in Stockton. The electric vehicle modernization grant provides funding to develop a manufacturing line that will lower production costs, ultimately leading to more electric vehicles on the roads in California and nationwide.

EVI is in the process of purchasing and installing new equipment necessary for the modernization project and will be hiring up to 50 employees in the coming year. For more information about EVI and its vehicles, visit www.evi-usa.com. R CORRECTION: In November 2011 issue we published incorrect telephone number for Louie’s Market. The correct number is (209) 464-7693

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COMMERCE Business Spotlight: G-Ma’s Books

A customer is exploring a vast collection of books at G-Ma’s. Photo by DSA

Shopping here is an adventure.

Thousands of books fill tightly packed shelves, some of them stacked even on the floor. You never know what you might find.

“I look forward to seeing people’s faces light up when they see what they needed. But they may also find books they were not looking for. It’s always a surprise,” says Pauline Voller who, with her son Andrew, run G-Ma’s, a secondhand book store.

Andrew Voller bought over 40,000 books left over from Fat City Books, once a destination in Downtown Stockton.

He opened G-Ma’s in the old Day and Night Drug Store location at 134 East

Weber over 6 months ago. Previously, he had dealt books on Internet. His mother had almost 10 years experience working in retail when she joined him to supervise the store.

“Where else can you take a trip to outer space, another land or a completely imaginative place for under $5,” enthused Pauline, a writer herself. “There are still many people who like the feel of a book in their hand. I use e-readers too, but finding a rare book and turning its pages is one of a kind experience.”

The Vollers are planning to bring local writers for book signings and build a strong customer base. Visit them at the store or online at www.gmasbooks.com.

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Internet Platforms Provide a New Source of Funding

Business loans have been the most traditional source of financing a new business or providing funds to realize a creative idea. While bank loans may not be for everyone, crowd funding (or crowd financing) is quickly becoming a popular way of financing a project that might seem too risky to a bank. Crowd funding is a collective cooperation of people who network and pool their money and other resources together, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations. It may occur for any variety of purposes, from disaster relief or artists seeking support from fans, to funding a startup company or small business. There are many such platforms today, for instance ArtistShare, Funding4Learning, IndieGoGo, or Kickstarter.

Kickstarter is the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.

Every week, tens of thousands of people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of art, technology, design, food, publishing, and other creative fields. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. They post their idea and funds request on the website and in exchange

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LEASE 6 S. El Dorado Street

Use: Office

Sq. Ft.: 25,628 Amenities: On site security, covered parking, professional management company, health club.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

42 N. Sutter Street

Use: Office/Restaurant Sq. Ft.: 188-8,000 LR: Starts at $.50 psf; moving allowance with one year lease. One month free rent with one year lease Amenities: A variety of office sizes and full floors, gr. fl. renovated restaurant space; Tenant pays PG&E and janitorial; Central Parking District.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

109 N. Sutter Street

California Building

The Metro

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 180-200 LR: $1.00 psf, 1st month free with year lease Amenities: Conference room available to all tenants, PG&E and janitorial included Contact: Angie Parham, (209) 463-3569 angie_cbbuilding@yahoo.com

110 N. San Joaquin St.

Filipino Center

Belding Building

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Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 7,000 LR: $.35 psf Amenities: Great frontage visibility, mezzanine second floor.

Contact: Mike Oldham, PMZ Commercial (209) 337-0135; success@mikeoldham.com

222 N. El Dorado Street, Ste F

Use: Retail/Office Sq. Ft: 306-1,380 LR: $352-$1,725 Amenities: 2 year lease includes: 1 month free, conference room, janitorial service, breakroom, mailroom, internet & utilities, 24/7 video surveillance, secure entrance, adjacent parking garage.

Contact: Zac Cort, The Cort Group, (209) 469-2678, www.TheCortGroup.com

6 W. Main Street

Use: Restaurant/Office Sq. Ft.: 1,449-540 LR: $1 per sq. ft.

Amenities: 2-story building; 3 spaces available; ample parking, security guards, elevator.

Located on a site with 120 apartment units.

Contact: Nancy Ochoa, (209) 466-1416, filipinoplazano@hotmail.com

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Elks Building

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Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 1,200 LR: $1.50 psf, NNN ($0.33 psf) and Regal Theaters 16 screens, 3,400 seats; Close to parking structures, high traffic counts.

Contact: Andy Hodgson, Colliers International (209) 475-5129;andy.hodgson@colliers.com

445 W. Weber Avenue

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 244 - 4,000 LR: $1.15-$1.25 psf Amenities: Completely renovated. Reasonable tenant improvements included. Adjacent to two large parking garages.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 1,766 -1,119 Amenities: Ste. 124: 1,766 sq. ft., kitchen, patio with water views; Ste. 144: 1,500 sq. ft., kitchen & restrooms; Ste. 130: 1,538 sq. ft., bathroom in suite; Ste: 131: 1,296 sq. ft., bathroom in suite; Ste: 240: 1,228 sq. ft., renovated suite; Ste: 242: 1,119 sq. ft:, 4 office suites.

Free gated parking. Competitive lease rates.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

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LEASE 229 E. Weber Avenue

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 3,000 LR: Call for rates and possible sale Amenities: 1st floor has 2 offices; 2nd & 3rd floors each have 3,000 sq.ft. of office space with 1,300 sq.ft. of common area on each floor, conference room; building completely retrofitted.

Contact: Craig Moore, cmoore9004@aol.com C: (209) 639-3238, O: (209) 466-5135

235 N. San Joaquin Street

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 3,500 LR: 2nd fl $1.25 psf Amenities: Indoor private parking, tenant move-in allowance negotiable Contact: Zac Cort, The Cort Group (209) 469-2678; zcort@thecortgroup.com

322 N. California Street

Use: Social Program/Medical Rehab Sq. Ft.: 20,100 LR: Negotiable Amenities: 3 double-storied buildings; full kitchen and dining hall.

Contact: Navin Patel, navin_patel@sbcglobal.net C: (209) 481-3328, O: (209) 472-7762

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336 E. Main Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 5,952 LR: $1.25 NN PSF Amenities: Single story with basement.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

336 E. Market Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 3,650 LR: $0.60 Amenities: Two offices and reception area,new paint, new electrical, new heat /air, bathrooms are ADA, original 1921 hardwood floors refinished.

Contact: Mike Oldham, PMZ Commercial, (209) 337-0135; success@mikeoldham.com

338 E. Lafayette Street

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 5,200 LR: $2,000/mo Contact: Patricio Vicuna, Hardin Animal Hospital, (209) 464-4521

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400 E. Main Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 2,005 LR: $0.60 psf Amenities: Two separate offices; upgraded new electrical, new heat /air, ADA compliant, new paint, new carpet.

Contact: Mike Oldham, PMZ Commercial, (209) 337-0135 ; success@mikeoldham.com

340 N. California Street

Use: Retail or Office Sq. Ft: 1,500 LR: $0.50 psf Amenities: Storefront property.

Contact: Chuck Lantznester, American Commercial Brokerage, (209) 951-1888 ext 11

426 E. Lindsay Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 2,000 - 25,000 LR: Negotiable Amenities: 8 story office building with secured underground parking.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

401 N. San Joaquin Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 200 - 4,000 LR: $0.80 psf Fair Share Agreement Amenities: Utilities, security, gated parking, custodial.

Contact: Emily Barnett, (209) 468-9015, ebarnett@sjcoe.net

634 Main Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,480 LR: $2,000/mo Amenities: Tenant pays PG&E, water, garbage, sewer, outside maintenance, janitorial service and liability insurance. Newly remodeled, all new carpet and paint.

Contact: Chuck Lantznester, American Commercial Brokerage, (209) 951-1888 ext. 11

Use: Office/Program Sq. Ft.: 4,950 bottom floor and 4,925 upper floor LR: $0.50-$0.75 psf Amenities: Building in good condition, new paint Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

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500 E. Main Street

Use: Office Sq. Ft. 10,000 1st & 2nd fl LR: $1.15 MG Amenities: 24 hour on site security and camera surveillance.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

802 E. Weber Avenue

Use: Commercial/Light Industrial Sq. Ft.: 5,000 LR: $2,000/mo (as is) Amenities: Corner lot with 2,000 sq.ft. fenced office space, 3,000 storage space, adjacent gated parking. 2 entrances offer sublease opportunity.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

836 E. Weber Avenue

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,800 LR: $0.70 psf Amenities: 2 story charming Victorian converted into offices; central heat/air, full kitchen with stove and fridge; on-site parking. Commercial tenants only.

Contact: Ken Taylor, (916) 813-2283 Kjtaylor_99@hotmail.com

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Bank of America Building

110 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 3,565-4,918 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Suite with private elevator, 3 offices.

Contact: Joe Crist , Lee and Associates (209) 983-6831; jcrist@lee-associates.com

Bank of Stockton Building

311 E. Main St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 160-4,949 LR: $0.95 psf Amenities: Directly across from the courthouse, close to banks, restaurants & government offices Contact: Suzanne Stone, RT Yee and Associates (209) 473-3799; suzanne-stone@comcast.net

141 E. Weber Avenue Historic Hotel Stockton

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,323 LR: $1.50/sf modified gross Amenities: New reception area, conference room, private office, cubicle office area, server room and break room. Common area rest rooms.

Contact: Andy Hodgson, Colliers International (209) 475-5129; ahodgson@colliersparrish.com

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343 E. Main St. Historic Cort Tower

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 150-22,500 LR: $0.95 psf one month free with one year lease Amenities: Single offices from 150 sq.ft. to 22,500 sq.ft., three contiguous floors at +/7,500 sq.ft. totaling 22,500 sq.ft. Office suites can be combined for desired square footage.

Tenant pays PG&E, owner pays janitorial. moving allowance with one year lease.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

Cassidy’s Building

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520 – 534 E. Weber Avenue

Cal-Weber Building

McKeegan Building

Use: office/retail/entertain. Sq.Ft.: 1,072 gr. fl. 1,835 mezzanine, 13,000 upper floorsx2 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Parking lot behind building; New travertine tile and oak flooring throughout Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

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393 E. Market St., 2nd Fl. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 2,500 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Five offices, main reception area, two baths.

Contact: Tim Cassidy, (209) 462-7593 cas12744@aol.com

242 N. Sutter Street

555 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 10,000 LR: $1.65 psf Amenities: Large copy/project area; seminar meeting area/conference room; reception area/ break room; Contact: Wendy Coddington, Lee and Associates, (209) 983-6830, wcoddington@lee-associates.com

523 E. Main Street

Sutter Office Center

Ruhl Building

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 280-4,000 LR: $0.75psf & up Amenities: All spaces except retail include utilities Contact: Sharlene McLemore (209) 943-7308; soc242@yahoo.com

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Use: Retail/Office Sq. Ft: 2,000-2,432 LR: $0.75 psf negotiable (+ PG&E) Amenities: Four excellent ground floor suites available with new building facade.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

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Use: Retail/office/entertainment Sq. Ft: 1,800, 2,000, and 4,000.

LR: Negotiable upper, $.50 psf gr. fl., 1st year Amenities: Spanish revival architecture; open floor plan with stage ideal for entertainment, programs or church space. All ground floor spaces have back door access to City parking lot.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

509 W. Weber Avenue Waterfront Office Tower

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,400 2nd fl.

LR: $1.40 psf Amenities: High profile, 5-story office building on the waterfront, multiple private offices and ample windows. Free gated parking for employees and clients.

Contact: Wendy Coddington or Joe Crist, Lee & Associates, (209) 983-6830 ext. 220; wcoddington@lee-associates.com

Waterfront Towers

501 W. Weber Avenue Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 600-11,300 LR: $1.45-$1.65 psf full service Amenities: 600 sq.ft. high density storage space on ground floor; Contact: Jerry Butterfield, Croce and Co. (209) 460-3233; info@croceco.com

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SALE 33 N. American Street

Sq. Ft.: 2,800-5,000 Price: $550,000 Amenities: Retail on gr. fl., offices on 2nd fl.; Proximity to 2 parking lots, 4 existing tenants generating $2,850/mo in income.

Contact: Andy Hodgson, Colliers Int., (209) 475-5129, andy.hodgson@colliers.com

146 W. Weber Avenue Sperry Building

Sq. Ft.: 5,050 Price: $725,000 Amenities: One story office building with parking.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis, (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

322 N. California Street

Sq. Ft.: 20,100 Price: $ 2,500,000 Amenities: 3 double-storied buildings; full kitchen and dining room .

Contact: Navin Patel, (209) 481-3328 or (209) 472-7762; navin_patel@sbcglobal.net

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SALE 445 N. San Joaquin Street

340 E. Main Street

Sq. Ft.: 13,358 Price: $714,240 Amenities: 2 stories with basement. Adjacent to new City Hall and new retail development. Onsite basement storage available.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis, (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

346 N. California Street

Use: Retail Sq. Ft: 5,000 Price: $480,000 Amenities: Great location in entertainment district. 6 studio apartments above leased retail space and local neighborhood tavern (tavern also for sale $85,000) www.sjcrealestate.com Contact: Bryan Vargem, SJC Real Estate, (209) 808-3342 or Neilla Vargem (209) 271-3938

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Sq. Ft: 15,000 Use: Office Price: $700,000 Two level office building, can be utilized for a single occupant or as a multi-tenant property.

Elevator service available, located in the Downtown Stockton submarket Contact: Wendy Coddington, Lee & AssociatesCentral Valley, (209) 983-6830 or Joe Crist (209) 983-6831, wcoddington@lee-associates.com

515 E. Main Street

Use: Retail/Office Sq. Ft: 4,700 Price: $170,000 Amenities: 2 story with basement, needs work Bathrooms on each floor, good building for owner user retail/office Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222 mburns@cortco.com or pmassey@cortco.com

630 E. Main Street La Estrella

Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 15,000 Price: $995,000 Amenities: Retail/office; basement sprinklers; open floor space; new roof; 2nd floor ideal for ballroom; possible owner finance.

Contact: Jimmie Rishwain, (209) 747-7863

705 N. Union Street

Sq. Ft.: 1,400 Price: $595,000 Amenities: Lot size is about 10,000 sq. ft. with 2-two car garages.

Contact: Anthony M. Budhai, (209) 948-2705; ambudhai@yahoo.com

525 E. Channel Street

Use: Entertainment Sq. Ft: 7,500 Price: $199,999 Amenities: Large special use building, three rooms and large hall. Extensive remodeling has been done.

Contact: Tony Ippolito, (209) 688-3888; aixcpa@aol.com

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Renovation of Cabral Station Spearheads East Stockton Neighborhood Revitalization

Rendering of the Cabral Station Neighborhood by Opticos Design, Inc

The renovation of the historic Southern Pacific station in Downtown Stockton has planted a seed for the revitalization of the adjacent neighborhood. The station serves as the headquarters of the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) which offers daily trains between Stockton and San Jose. As part of the continued efforts, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) decided to prioritize the implementation of a prominent civic space in front of the station with a goal of improving their presence within the community and symbolizing their civic commitment to and role within the neighborhood and the city.

The $4 million dollar renovation and revitalization of the area surrounding the historic Robert J. Cabral Station has been completed in April 2011. Site improvements included a 10,000 sf park space, improved visitor and employee parking, and a signature 75-foot clock tower.

“This is an important first step in the revitalization of the surrounding East Downtown Stockton neighborhood,”

commented Thomas Reeves, Manager of Public Affairs and Community Relations at San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.

With a combination of traffic circulation and street improvements, residential infill projects, and selective redevelopment projects, the Cabral Station Neighborhood might become a dense, viable, mixed-income neighborhood that could provide a number of civic, retail, and open space amenities for its residents. Its proximity to the Stockton’s Central Business District and to the greater Bay Area via the ACE train service could be additionally attractive to investors.

The entire revitalization project is expected to be completed in 2025. The end year was selected based on the start up of High Speed Rail service through the Central Valley, currently projected for 2025.

For more information about the study and the recommendations, contact Thomas Reeves at thomas@acerail.com.

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Ranchhod (from page 2) community groups need to dream of a great Downtown and plan accordingly.

At our October Board of Directors meeting, the Board took very specific action to implement the input received at the Summit. First, the Board adopted a work plan of specific actions we will implement in support of the Summit. Second, when we learned the City retained the Urban Land Institute to develop new strategies to facilitate investment and create jobs in the Downtown, the Board voted to contribute $10,000 in support of this worthwhile endeavor. Third, the Board has scheduled a study session for December 14 to develop a strategy for our input in this new ULI study.

The previous ULI report shows that whilst many of their recommendations have been assiduously completed by the City, we have yet to answer the The Downtowner 12

question of “how” we reach the goal of affordable urban living in Downtown Stockton. Our study session will address and identify specific issues for ULI to focus upon in their new study.

We, therefore, urge every citizen group in the Community who may have ideas or suggestions to attend the December 14 study session. We accept that there will be divergent opinions, but at the end of the day, we can only succeed if we have consensus on the basic concepts. Our development community, in particular, needs to become a part of the solution since this can become a win-win for all.

Our non-profits, religious organizations, colleges, schools, our civic leaders, and all other groups with an interest in the Downtown need to come together so that we may collectively and creatively find the answers we seek. R Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246

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DOWNTOWN STOCKTON ALLIANCE SERVICES & UPDATES Staff Members

Who We Are Our Mission To develop, promote and maintain historic Downtown Stockton as a regional business, cultural and entertainment destination.

Timothy Kerr Executive Director 209.888.8624 tkerr@downtownstockton.org

Charisse Lowry Administrative Assistant 209.888.8625 clowry@downtownstockton.org

Our Goals To provide advocacy for property and business owners, we host the public policy committee and engage politicians in the interests of our stakeholders. For more information, contact Tim Kerr, Executive Director.

Emily Baime Economic Development Director 209.888.8621 ebaime@downtownstockton.org

AMBASSADORS: Shirley G. 209.888.8631 Manuel L. 209.888.8622 Johnny P. 209.888.8633 Luis V. 209.888.8635

To attract and retain businesses and investors, we provide assistance to start up/relocated businesses, promote available real estate, provide loan funds and generate micro enterprise endeavors.

For more information, contact Emily Baime, Economic Development Director.

To market the downtown, we host events and activities, provide the monthly Downtowner, and work with media to attract visitors and locals. For more information, contact Kris Kotsoglou, Marketing Manager.

To increase safety and welcome visitors, we have a staff of downtown ambassadors host historical tours, provide escort services, and reach out to the community. To maintain Downtown, we remove graffiti, power wash and provide cleaning services. For more information, contact Nick Trulsson, Operation Coordinator.

Chris Kotsoglou Marketing Manager 209.888.8627 ckotsoglou@downtownstockton.org Nick Trulsson Operations Coordinator 209.888.8630 ntrulsson@downtownstockton.org Sylwia Lipiec-Qualls Graphic Design 209.888.8626 squalls@downtownstockton.org

ambassador@downtownstockton.org Cell Phone: 209.479.8092 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS: Tracy C. Suszanne E. Efrain G. Octavio H. Gabe L. Mike M. Cecil R. Brandon T. Nick V. Paul V. Terae W.

Public Policy Updates Economic Development: Tim Kerr and Emily Baime attended multiple meetings with Alliance Board Members, Vice Mayor Kathy Miller, Save Old Stockton and other stakeholders regarding the future of downtown hotels. R Board Members, Tim Kerr, and Emily Baime met with representatives of the San Joaquin County of Governments and Altamont Commuter Express Train about future development plans. Emily Baime worked with Wendy Saunders, Economic Development Director, to show property to Spanos Companies, developers, recruit businesses and address tenants parking needs. R Emily Baime attended the Small Business Expo and Agritourism Workshops and updated the business resource library online. Downtown Ambassadors updated area pedestrian counts. Updated statistics are available at www.downtownstockton.org under Work, Live, Invest. R

On November 9 members of the Board of Directors, Alliance staff and representatives of Save Old Stockton toured the vacant Commercial and Main Hotels. The purpose of the tour was to get a first hand view of the condition of these structures as a prelude to developing a strategy for their future.

Board Member Robert Davis is to be commended for organizing this event.

R Marketing and Events: Emily Baime and Chris Kotsoglou developed partnerships with the Stockton Thunder, Port City Pirates and University Plaza Waterfront Hotel for Stockoberfest. Emily Baime recorded an interview on Comcast Newsmakers.

R Public Safety: In partnership with the Safety Committee, Emily Baime and Nick Trulsson partnered with Pacific Students to create an educational outreach effort to reduce panhandling. R

Crowd Funding (from page 6) for pledges, they offer products and experiences that are unique to their project. A project must reach its funding goal before set time runs out or no money changes hands. The pledged money is kept in an escrow account and if the goal is not reached, the funds are returned to the contributors. www.downtownstockton.org

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Crowd funding platforms like Kickstarter provide funding opportunities beyond traditional resources. They may become an alternative way for an aspiring business person to finance an enterprise but also to get the word out into the community and test the idea before it becomes reality. R 13  The Downtowner

DOWNTOWN EVENTS This event calendar is a product of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. It is not a complete listing of downtown events. To include your event in this calendar e-mail: events@downtownstockton.org or call (209) 464-5246.

December December 1 -3 Christmas Boutique St. Mary’s Church, 8 am - 6 pm For more (209) 948-0661

December 4 Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession and Mass St. Mary’s Church, 12 pm - 3:30 pm For more (209) 466-0636

December 1 Apollo Night Auditions University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 5:30 pm - 10 pm For more (209) 546-1622

December 4 St. Olaf Christmas Fesival Live Transmission Stockton City Center Stadium 16 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm For more (209) 461-0356

December 2 Sunset Dinner Cruise Downtown Stockton Marina 4:30 pm - 7 pm For more (209) 639-4808

December 8 The Lost Room, Dance Night Bradley’s American Bistro 9 pm - 1:30 am For more (209) 464-1295

December 2 Stockton Thunder Hockey Stockton Arena, 7:30 pm - 9 pm For more (209) 373-1500

December 9 Ladies Night Out Volume 1 Stockton Arena, 8 pm - 11 pm For more (800) 745-3000

December 3 Cocktail for a Claus Various Locations Downtown, 5:30 pm - 9 pm For more (209) 464-5246

December 10 Stockton Thunder Hockey Stockton Arena, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 373-1500

December 3 Boat Parade Cruise Downtown Stockton Marina 5:30 pm - 8 pm For more (916) 660-9296 December 3 A Starlight Night, Public Skating Stockton Arena, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm For more (209) 373-1700 December 3 Delta Refelctions, Lighted Boat Parade Downtown Stockton Marina 6 pm - 8 pm For more (209) 477-7653

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December 11 Stockton Thunder Hockey Stockton Arena, 4 pm - 6 pm For more (209) 373-1500 December 16 Meet the Artist Reception San Joaquin County Administration Building, 5 - 8 pm For more (209) 463-4033

December 30 & 31 Stockton Thunder Hockey Stockton Arena, 7 pm - 9 pm For more (209) 373-1500 December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 9 pm - 1 am For more (209) 944-1140

Milton Bullard’s Ink Drawings Art Exhibit San Joaquin Law Library at Kress Legal Center Open to public, 9 am - 5 pm For more (209) 468-3920 Mondays Karaoke Mondays Bradley’s American Bistro No cover, 9 pm-12 am For more (209) 464-1295

Saturdays Open-Air Asian & Farmers Market Crosstown Freeway, 6 am - 10 am For more (209) 943-1830

Monday: $1.50 coffee any size Tuesday - Friday: Grilled lemon chicken served as a sandwich, wrap, or on a salad Wednesday - Friday: Fresh BBQ’d tri-tip served as a sandwich, wrap, or on a salad

Delivery available (209) 466-3000

231 E. Weber Ave., Downtown Stockton

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Braids • Weaves • Loc’s Press n Curl Relaxers • Perms Waxing

EXPRESS ALTERATIONS Men’s Clothing Available

26 S. CALIFORNIA STREET DOWNTOWN STOCKTON

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Tuesdays 80’s Night Bradley’s American Bistro No cover, 9 pm-12 am For more (209) 464-1295

December 18 White Christmas, Classic Movie Bob Hope Theatre, 2 pm - 4 pm For more (800) 745-3000

DAILY SPECIALS

834 E. Main Street Downtown Stockton 510~229~8029

All Month Russian Soviet Propaganda Posters Art Exhibition San Joaquin County Administration Free, 8 am-5 pm For more (209) 684-2199

December 17 Stockton Thunder Hockey Stockton Arena, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 373-1500

Deli Cafe

Hair & Beauty

Ongoing Events

Thursdays Preschool Story Time Cesar Chavez Central Library Free, 10:30 am - 11:30 am For more (209) 937-8221

BAGEL EXPRESS

Brushes & Combs

NOVEMBER 1ST GRAND OPENING!

DOWN OWN American & Chinese Food Formerly Downtown Doughnuts

40 N. Sutter Street Downtown Stockton (209) 460-0866

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G -MA’S 134 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton 209-922-1400, gmas@yahoo.com www.gmasbooks.com

SPECIAL! BUY 5 BOOKS, GET 1 FREE of equal or lesser value

Bring your used books in to us, and we will give you credit to use towards 1/2 off the purchase of the used books in the store.

Excluding specials and other discounts.

Open: M-F, 9a-6p & Sat 11a-4p www.downtownstockton.org

Martinez Tailor Shop for a new look

FAMILYANDFUN All Kinds of Men’s & Women’s Alterations & Clothing

Shoe Repair Available 209.470.5347 www.martineztailorshop.com 306 E. Main Street, Ste 209 Downtown Stockton

Haggin Museum, through December, The Art of J.C. Leyendecker, a collection of more than 50 original works. Through January, The Allure of Water - On Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America, 23rd Exhibition and Sale, with more than 100 new paintings from across the country dealing with the illusion, movement and infinite moods of water.

For more information call (209) 9406300 or visit www.hagginmuseum. org. R Through December, Pacific Tigers Women’s Basketball at the University of the Pacific! For details and tickets visit www.pacifictigers. com. R

December 17, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Atherton Auditorium, Delta College! This classical ballet, first performed in Russia over a hundred years ago, has become a family holiday tradition. The only performance in Stockton is performed by dancers from the Capitol Ballet Company and the Stockton Ballet School. For more information, call (916) 484-1188 or visit www. capitolballet.com. R

Through December 11 , Stockton Civic Theatre presents “Hairspray”! The show delights audiences and sweeps them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out and change is in the air. Lovable plus-size heroine Tracy Turnblad has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV dance program to find herself transformed overnight from outsider to teen celebrity. For more information, call (209) 473-2424 or visit www.sctlivetheatre.com. R December 3 & 4, Festival of Trees at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum! This family event features more than 70 uniquely decorated Christmas trees, children’s activities, www.downtownstockton.org

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entertainment, historical exhibits and demonstrations of pioneer or handcrafted work like weaving and wood turning. A historic flair with docents dressed in Victorian and pioneer clothes make visitors feel as if they took a step back in time to celebrate the holidays. For more information, call (209) 331-2055 or visit www.sanjoaquinhistory.org. R December 8-17, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Stockton Empire Theatre! The Lodi-based Changing Faces Theater Company stages “A Live Radio Play” version of the classic Jimmy Stewart film, set in 1946. For more information call (209) 327-2754 or visit www.stocktonempiretheatre. com. R

December 10, Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus at the Central United Methodist Church! The merry men of Sacramento are presenting a jolly and nostalgic holiday show that will make you smile, chuckle, and maybe even jingle. For more information call (209) 466-5046. R December 11, “Holiday Pops” at the Stockton Symphony! This festive event features outstanding Broadway performer Doug LaBrecque who was featured in Oscar Hammerstein’s 100th Birthday Celebration on Broadway and has toured nationally with Les Misérables. Joining LaBrecque and the Symphony are the Stockton Chorale and the Stockton Youth Chorale. Guests can count on spirited sing-alongs, including a grand finale of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah,” and Santa’s cameo appearance. For more information call (209) 951-0196 or visit www.stocktonsymphony.org.

R December 10 & 15, Holiday Concert at Lincoln Center! The Brick Walk at Lincoln Center will feature an amazing holiday concert featuring among others Frank Bailey, Bill Erikson, Travis Vega, and Tony Washington.

Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols, or just enjoy a chilly evening listening to local musicians while sipping hot apple cider and munching on popcorn. For more information call (209) 477-4868 or visit www. lincolncentershops.com. R

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