The largest carnivorous plant show in the country is happening right here in Alameda on Saturday, June 14. Check out these other three free-to-attend local events, plus a rare Open Cockpit Day at the Oakland Aviation Museum in honor of Father's Day. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-fathers-day-free-festivities/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #gardening #OaklandAviationMuseum #pride #RhythmixCulturalWorks #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
On May 6, City Council authorized a new agreement with Alameda Family Services to continue providing clinician and case management services for the CARE Team, winner of the 2024 Alameda County EMS Program of the Year Award. Karin K. Jensen explores the CARE Team and other notes from the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-continuing-afs-services-award-winning-care-team/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaFreeLibrary #CareTeam #CityCouncil #GregBoller #homelessness #MarilynEzzyAshcraft
Bay Farm Island is becoming a pollinator haven, featuring two native plant gardens in public spaces—Bay Farm School and Bay Farm Island Library. Kristen Smeal and Mike Nettles share the flourishing spaces and how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly planting. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/bringing-pollinators-back-to-bay-farm-island-a-community-effort/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #BayFarmIsland #BayFarmSchool #FriendsOfTheAlamedaFreeLibrary #gardening
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 #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #arpd #easter #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #RadiumRunway #theater #WalkingTour
Let's expand our horizons! This week in Alameda, learn how to participate in dragon boating, try your hand at calligraphy, get the scoop on implementing a trap-neuter-release operation in your neighborhood, and more. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-lots-learn/
#alameda #AlamedaBrewing #AlamedaFreeLibrary #faas #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #KpDragons
The sun is shining, the flowers are starting to bloom, and it’s a great time to invest in your hobbies—without leaving the island! This week's community calendar offers opportunities for breadmaking, cosplay, golf, gardening, and some Alameda history. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-hobbies/
#alameda #AlamedaBackyardGrowers #AlamedaFreeLibrary #CoricaPark #FactionBrewing #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #UssHornet
Happy March, Alameda! Join the Alameda Free Library for lots of Women's History Month events, dress up for GrannyCon on Park Street, get ready for new History Walking Tours, and more. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-grab-seat-take-walk/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #history #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WalkingTour
A Polar Plunge, performances, pancakes, and… bats? Our online Community Events Calendar always has a little bit of everything, and this week is no exception! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-smorgasbord-local-events/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #fundraiser #performance #RhythmixCulturalWorks #TheFoodbankPlayers
This week in Alameda: Shop amazing sales on used books, catch two great shows, celebrate Black History Month with the Alameda Free Library, and see what animal research can teach us about love. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrating-art-science-history-love/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #FactionBrewing #FamilyFriendlyEvents #RhythmixCulturalWorks
You don't have to make a huge commitment to get out and have fun in Alameda this weekend! Here are 5 short and entertaining adventures to get you out and about—then back to snuggling your pets on the couch. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-small-weekend-adventure/
#alameda #AlamedaElksLodge_1015 #AlamedaFreeLibrary #events #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #FreeEvents #HenryMeyers #UssHornet
This week in Alameda, kids are invited to paint their own pottery, watch a sensory-friendly movie, see some amazing bubbles, and celebrate all things dinosaur at West End Library's "Dinovember."
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-just-for-kids/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #RhythmixCulturalWorks
This week in Alameda, get started on your holiday shopping lists at the Alameda Holiday Boutique and the Jewelry & More Sale benefitting FAAS! Plus, get moving with the Day of the Dead 5k, celebrate at the Diwali Festival of Lights, and get crafting with Make It: A Fiber Arts Craft Circle.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-here-come-holidays/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #faas #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #RhythmixCulturalWorks #UssHornet
This week in All Around Alameda, catch opening weekend for "King Lear," see big trucks at Big Truck Bonanza, experience a sensory-friendly movie at the Main Library, tune into the AUSD Board Candidate forum, and head to Alameda Point for a literary festival.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-sweet-heat-relief/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #ausd #AusdBoard #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #LeagueOfWomenVoters #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers
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/
#alameda #AlamedaBoysAndGirlsClub #AlamedaFreeLibrary #arpd #BoholCircleImmigrantPark #ChochenyoPark #CityOfAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #LeydeckerPark #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WestEndArtsDistrict
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/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #arpd #ChochenyoPark #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #RhythmixCulturalWorks
In response to California's more frequent and severe heat waves, Governor Gavin Newsom has launched Heat Ready CA, an awareness and education campaign designed to keep Californians safer during extreme heat.
https://alamedapost.com/news/protect-yourself-from-extreme-heat/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaMunicipalPower #amp #california #ExcessiveHeat #GavinNewsom
Amongst Alameda's dazzling Queen Anne-style dwellings and craftsman homes, modest structures can be overlooked. Steve Gorman continues the tale of 2320 Lincoln Avenue, perhaps the oldest commercial/residential building in town, which holds history and intrigue beyond the deceptively simple exterior.
https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-2320-lincoln-ave-the-encinal-saloon-part-2/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaArchitecturalPreservationSociety #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaTreasures #architecture #CityCouncil
The City hosted a public workshop and open house regarding its Climate Action and Resilience Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Zero Waste Implementation Plan. Kelsey Goeres relays the updates about how the City is addressing climate concerns in Alameda.
https://alamedapost.com/news/city-hosts-climate-action-updates-and-workshop/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #BayFarmIsland #CityOfAlameda #ClimateChange
The Alameda Free Library is leveling up digital equity with their new Laptop Lending Program. Anyone who doesn't have a computer at home can now check out a laptop for up to three days.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-free-library-introduces-laptop-lending-program/
The Alameda Free Library is welcoming new leadership. Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott appointed Michael Eitner to serve as the new Director. “Michael brings extensive experience managing innovative projects and initiatives,” Ott said.
https://alamedapost.com/news/michael-eitner-named-new-library-director/
