Solano Avenue Association is an organization of all the businesses on Solano Avenue, which is a lively strip of road that spans Berkeley and Albany. There are all kinds of restaurants, boutiques, bookstores and professional services and most of them are independently owned. The association sponsors the long-running annual Solano Stroll, which is an all-day event featuring food booths, all kinds of entertainment and a parade. You can check out the website and get on the e-mail list to find out the latest happenings and upcoming events.