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Are you a local author or creator of book-related art? Apply to be part of the Alameda Book Con 2026 at the Alameda Free Library on July 11! Applications must be filed by Sunday, May 17, at 5 p.m. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-book-con-2026-to-feature-local-authors-applications-now-open/
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Broaden your mind with fun learning opportunities this weekend! Join a discussion of short fiction stories, visit a hands-on retro gaming museum, try a Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery called tatreez, dance like your favorite Jane Austen characters, and grab your kids for pinball lessons. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scholarly-saturday/
#alameda #AlamedaElksLodge_1015 #AlamedaFreeLibrary #CaliforniaHistoricalRadioSociety #DanceClasses #FamilyFriendlyEvents #PacificPinballMuseum #VideoGames
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Temperatures are back down into the normal range this weekend, so you can get out and about—without dripping sweat. Check out local performances, artwork, whisky, and a free, family-friendly bash. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-local-arts-more/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaStrolls #AltarenaPlayhouse #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #FrankBettePleinAirPaintout #music #painting #theater
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This week in Alameda, join the Alameda Free Library for Women's History Month events, stop by two local art galleries for receptions, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Faction Brewing, and participate in some cathartic creativity at the inaugural "Cussing Crafts." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-learn-create-play/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #art #FactionBrewing #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WomensHistoryMonth
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This week in Alameda, join the Alameda Free Library for Women's History Month events, stop by two local art galleries for receptions, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Faction Brewing, and participate in some cathartic creativity at the inaugural "Cussing Crafts." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-learn-create-play/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #art #FactionBrewing #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WomensHistoryMonth
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This week in Alameda, join the Alameda Free Library for Women's History Month events, stop by two local art galleries for receptions, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Faction Brewing, and participate in some cathartic creativity at the inaugural "Cussing Crafts." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-learn-create-play/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #art #FactionBrewing #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WomensHistoryMonth
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This week in Alameda, join the Alameda Free Library for Women's History Month events, stop by two local art galleries for receptions, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Faction Brewing, and participate in some cathartic creativity at the inaugural "Cussing Crafts." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-learn-create-play/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #art #FactionBrewing #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WomensHistoryMonth
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This week in Alameda, join the Alameda Free Library for Women's History Month events, stop by two local art galleries for receptions, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Faction Brewing, and participate in some cathartic creativity at the inaugural "Cussing Crafts." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-learn-create-play/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #art #FactionBrewing #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WomensHistoryMonth
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The Alameda Free Library invites Peep-le of all ages to bring their imagination to life by designing and constructing a Peep-tastic diorama featuring Peeps marshmallow characters. Need supplies to get started? Starting Friday, March 6, you can pick up a Peeps diorama kit from the Main Library. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-free-librarys-annual-peeps-diorama-contest/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #FriendsOfTheAlamedaFreeLibrary #peeps #PeepsDioramaContest
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During the lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving, take a moment to check out some fun local events! Shop the Queer Canvas Night Market, tour the Meyers House and Garden, do some holiday crafts, paint a masterpiece, and check out Native American Heritage Month events at the Alameda Free Library. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-arts-culture-history/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AllAroundAlameda #crafting #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #MeyersHouseAndGarden
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On November 4, City Council held an in-depth workshop on library and parks infrastructure needs. Karin K. Jensen writes, "The workshop underscored the City’s looming $800 million infrastructure deficit, with staff noting aging recreation facilities operating beyond their intended lifespans." https://alamedapost.com/news/council-puts-spotlight-urgent-library-parks-infrastructure-needs/
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater #WalkingTour
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater #WalkingTour
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater #WalkingTour
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater #WalkingTour
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #HealingGarden #RadiumRunway #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater #WalkingTour
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spring has sprung, so now is a great time to plant vegetables from seed. Karin K. Jensen shares, "With help from Alameda’s free seed libraries, you can experience the joy and miracle of watching edible plants sprout from tiny seeds, save money, and develop food independence."
https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/check-out-some-veggies-at-the-free-alameda-seed-libraries/
#alameda #AlamedaBackyardGrowers #AlamedaFreeLibrary #gardening #PloughsharesNursery #SeedLibrary
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Alameda Education Foundation's middle school volleyball season is off to a great start, and this year's Art Across the Island program marks 4,000 student work displays since the program's conception in 2016. Stop by Alameda Point Gym to catch a volleyball game, and look out for art across these Alameda locations.
#alameda #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPointGym #arpd #ArtAcrossTheIsland #MiddleSchool
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Alameda Pride 2023 is only one week away! Get ready for festivities all weekend long surrounding the main event, Pride in the Park at Chochenyo Park on Saturday October 14. Adam Gillitt has the latest details on events and opportunities to volunteer to help keep the party going.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-pride-2023-love-one-another/
#5k #alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPride #AlamedaPride_2023 #AlamedaPrideFoundation #AlamedaPrideInThePark #AlmanacBrewing #ChochenyoPark #DragBrunch
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Award-winning journalist and essayist Julia Park Tracey will discuss her latest book, "The Bereaved," this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Author Lauren Hough describes the book as “heartbreaking, heartwarming, and absolutely beautiful… a story that captures the devastation of loss and the power of enduring hope.”
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPoetLaureate #books #BooksInc #FriendsOfTheAlamedaFreeLibrary #JuliaParkTracey #poetry
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Alameda’s guaranteed income pilot program, Rise Up Alameda, will begin accepting applications for eligible households at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 8. The new program will provide 150 randomly selected low-income households with $1,000 per month for 24 months.
https://alamedapost.com/news/guaranteed-income-pilot-program-applications-open-sept-8/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaPointCollaborative #AreaMedianIncome #GuaranteedBasicIncome #MastickSeniorCenter #OperationDignity #RiseUpAlameda
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Mayor Ashcraft shares remarks from her address at the recent Memorial Day commemoration and encourages Alamedans to visit the 'Overflowing With Hope' exhibit at the Main Library about Alameda's Japanese community and their forced internment during World War II. Photo Maurice Ramirez.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/mayor-ashcraft-time-to-remember/
#alameda #holiday #japantown #MemorialDay #AlamedaPoint #CorsairFlats #AlamedaFreeLibrary #OverflowingWithHope #VeteransMemorialPark #AlamedaNavalAirStation #AlamedaMayorMarilynEzzyAshcraft
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It's time to play with your food! The Alameda Free Library is once again hosting its annual Peeps Diorama Contest, and all ages are invited to participate. Submissions are due April 16, and voting for the Peep-le's Choice Award will take place April 19-25.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/build-a-peeps-terpiece-librarys-contest-returns/
#Peeps #Alameda #Contest #Diorama #EasterCandy #AlamedaFreeLibrary #PeepsDioramaContest #Peep-le'sChoiceAward