Spring is in full swing, and our community calendar is overflowing with fun! Check out these highlights from Saturday, April 19, including three completely free and family-friendly events, a history walking tour, and a unique production of "The Comedy of Errors." Enjoy! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-saturday-shenanigans/
Alameda Sings! will present Broadway and Beach Boys ballads at their Spring Concert “Let’s Be the Music” on Saturday, April 26. Swing by the Alameda Veterans Memorial Building to take in the free show. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/alameda-sings-presents-free-concert-lets-be-the-music/
Mark your calendars! Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with live music, dance, food and family art activities at the Rhythmix Cultural Works Asian & Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival on Saturday, April 26, noon to 5 p.m., at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/the-asian-pacific-islander-arts-culture-festival-returns-april-26/
On Saturday, March 29, the Alameda community came together to make a lasting impact by planting 50 trees at Linear Park on Main Street. Organized by 100K Trees for Humanity and ARPD, the event drew approximately 60 volunteers from across the city, all eager to contribute to a greener future. https://alamedapost.com/news/community-unites-plant-50-trees-linear-park/
Looking for something to do this weekend? The Alameda Post Community Events Calendar has you covered. Shop local goods at markets, shoot some hoops, enjoy a night of storytelling, or take a unique fishing excursion! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-adventures-big-small/
On March 10, the debate surrounding parking spaces at the Alameda Aquatic Center continued during a Planning Board public workshop. The new designs have eliminated 27 parking stalls. Karin K. Jensen also relays updates on the Housing Element, a transportation report, and CARP. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-provides-feedback-updated-aquatic-center-design/
It's time to plant some trees! Joyce Mercado invites the community to join 100k Trees for Humanity and ARPD on March 29, 9 a.m. to noon, at Linear Park on Main Street. Just bring your closed-toe shoes, water bottle, and gloves. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/100k-trees-for-humanity-arpd-host-community-tree-planting/
On February 10, the basement of the Veteran’s Building was packed for the Queer Teen Alameda Center's (QTAC) Open House. Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam also presented a $10,000 check to Alameda Pride! Jean Chen chats with attendees about the exciting programs. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/community-gathers-celebrate-queer-teen-alameda-center/
Alameda’s acorn revival is reconnecting the community with the harvest, processing, and culinary celebration of this local nut. Gabriel Duncan, founder and principal researcher of the Alameda Native History Project, invites the community to participate in a variety of ways over the coming months. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/experience-alamedas-acorn-revival-alameda-native-history-project/
On December 3, City Council approved the Social Service Human Relations Board’s housing and community development needs statement for the coming fiscal year’s Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains how Block Grant funding serves community needs.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-community-development-needs-statement/
Seriously? It’s a softball diamond covered in red dirt. What maintenance could possibly take over two months (this was up last week).
The most they do is cover it with new dirt. More commonly, they just rake it.
At this point, if they’re planning to close all the fields for two months, perhaps we should cut their budget by 17%. After all, they’re only providing service for 10 out of 12 months…
Alameda Sings! will lift holiday spirits with their Winter Concert “The Light of the Season” on Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Alameda Veterans Memorial Building. The family friendly performance is free, although donations are appreciated.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-sings-shines-light-season/
Alameda’s LGBTQ+ youth are getting a new drop-in teen center where they can hang out and socialize in a safe space. Adam Gillitt reports on the innovative launch coinciding with National Coming Out Day, Friday, October 11—the first of its kind in the city.
https://alamedapost.com/news/drop-in-center-opens-alamedas-lgbtq-youth/
Fall festivities have begun! This week in Alameda, shop artisan wares and eat delicious food at Faction Brewing's Fall Market, see two free outdoor performances, take your pick of three history and architecture tours, and grab a seat at the 2024 General Election Alameda Candidate Forum.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-fall/
After robust public comment on the designs for the new Aquatic Center, City Council voted for a 30-meter pool and an activity pool, rather than a single 50-meter pool. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council voted to keep most Slow Street barricades until later Neighborhood Greenway development.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-30-meter-activity-pools-aquatic-center/
This week in All Around Alameda: Get involved at local job fairs, learn something new, catch a film, take a stroll, and experience delicious eats and great music at not one, but TWO festivals!
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-work-hard-play-hard/
As the City draws up plans for the new aquatic facility at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, Drew Swartz writes a Letter to the Editor espousing a 50-meter pool.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-support-for-50-meter-pool-at-jean-sweeney-open-space/
Driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork, and flavorful cuisines will highlight the ’Round the World Festival, a free celebration of music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions happening Saturday, September 21, at Chochenyo Park.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/round-the-world-festival-at-chochenyo-park/
Get out of the house this week with Alameda favorites—like the annual Legacy Home Tour! The whole family is invited to the 2024 Family Fun Ride Around Alameda, and barbecue lovers may rejoice, thanks to AEF's Back 2 School BBQ. All this and more in our weekly events roundup, All Around Alameda.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-homegrown-fun/
Joe Restagno invites Alamedans of all ages to the 7-mile, 2024 Family Fun Ride through Alameda's parks on September 14. Register online to join the fun!
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/2024-family-fun-ride-with-alameda-friends-of-the-parks/
