Where Art Meets the Environment

There's a whole lotta art goin' on at the 5th Annual "Art in the Park." The event will take place in Jackson Park, 2430 Encinal Ave., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2004.

Sponsored by Alameda City Arts Council and Alameda Recreation and Parks, the event features more than 100 Alameda artists showcasing various art mediums. Music, entertainment, and food. For more details: 510-747-7529.

Where Alameda Power & Telecom Fits In

Alameda Power & Telecom offered residents a FREE pickup of old refrigerators and a unique opportunity for artists.

The Alameda City Arts Council and Alameda Power & Telecom joined forces to co-sponsor an innovative community art and recycling project. With the Second Refrigerator Pickup Program, Alameda residents were the chance to dispose of old refrigerators at no cost, while a select group of artists were chosen to turn the discarded appliances into works of art.

Each chosen artist was given $50 toward materials, press coverage, a certificate of participation, and other goodies.

The transformed refrigerators will be on display at the fifth annual Art in the Park, on Sunday, September 12 at Jackson Park. Artists will also be able to sell their art appliance at the event should they wish to do so.

In With the New

Old refrigerators are wasteful and expensive. With this program, Alameda Power & Telecom hoped to encourage customers to either eliminate second refrigerators or simply upgrade older models to newer, more efficient ones. Newer refrigerators aren't simply better for the environment - they're better for your pocketbook too!

In addition to saving on your monthly bill, Alameda residents who upgraded to ENERGY STAR® models were eligible for a $125 rebate. For details on this program...