#chochenyopark — Public Fediverse posts

Unity Fest gave the community a joyful chance to celebrate cultural diversity in the Bay Area. "There was something for everyone, thanks to the thoughtful details like great audiovisual set-up, delicious food, and skillful performers and artists," shares Vivian Delchamps Wolf. Photos by Ritch Hazel. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/unity-fest-fun-in-chochenyo-park/

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Grab your chairs and blankets, and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community at Rhythmix in the Parks. Kick things off with Unity Fest, a free festival on June 13 celebrating the vibrant cultures and performing arts traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/rhythmix-summer-parks-celebrates-unity-diversity-fun/

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Organizers of Alameda's “No Kings” rally delivered on a promise to provide a "family-friendly, action-oriented" event as police kept watch from a respectful distance. Matt Carter shares the proceedings. Photo by Hans Siebert, with additional photos by Maurice Ramirez and Matt Carter. https://alamedapost.com/news/in-alameda-march-28-no-kings-was-a-low-key-family-affair/

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Alameda will join more than 2,500 locations across the nation this Saturday, October 18, with a peaceful “No Kings!” rally and march. The march from Chochenyo Park to Alameda City Hall is set to start at 10 a.m. with a “Family Fun Pre-Rally,” and the rally at City Hall is scheduled for noon. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-to-join-national-no-kings-protest-this-saturday/

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Amongst a sea of 3,000 people, Giuliana Means chats with organizers and attendees at the No Kings protest. Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi told the Post, "We're here to make sure that people are able to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech, and so I plan on marching up with them.” https://alamedapost.com/news/no-kings-anti-trump-protest-draws-3000-to-alameda-city-hall/

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This Saturday, June 14, Alamedans will join other cities across the nation in the “No Kings" protest to emphasize that “a president is not a king and democracy is not for sale.” https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedans-join-nationwide-no-kings-protest-saturday-june-14/

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An estimated $10,000 was raised by the Alameda Pride Foundation during their third Alameda Pride celebration on Saturday, October 5. "The majority of the money will be used to help fund staffing and physical materials needed for the new LGBTQ+ teen center opening this Friday," reports Vicky Nguyen.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-pride-raises-funds-for-new-lgbtq-teen-center/

#alameda #AlamedaPride #BarbaraLee #ChochenyoPark #LenaTam #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MiaBonta #NancySkinner #RobBonta

Who's ready for some festival hopping this Saturday? Grab your crew and a car, and party with Alameda Pride, Witchfest, and the inaugural Filipino Island Fest!

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-many-festivals/

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It's almost here! The third annual Alameda Pride, celebrating Alameda’s LGBTQIA+ community and supporters, will take place on October 5. Adam Gillitt outlines the day's festivities including the Pride Fun Run/Walk, Pride in the Park, and a block party at the end of the day. Photo by José Lim.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/pride-park-returns-chochenyo-park-october-5/

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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/

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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/

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Cooper's hawks have been in Alameda news recently, after APD animal control officer Alaina Onesko rescued a young Cooper's hawk that had become stuck in sap. Rick Lewis highlights these birds of prey and gives tips for how to spot them.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/keep-an-eye-out-coopers-hawks-around-alameda/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birdwatching #ChochenyoPark #CoricaPark #CrabCove #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve

Dennis Evanosky explains how Chochenyo Park was the name chosen by a committee in 2020, and the former Jackson Park was renamed in 2021 to honor the Lisjan Ohlone people.

https://alamedapost.com/history/whats-in-a-name-chochenyo-park/

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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/

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Maurice Ramirez photographed everyone dancing at Alameda’s Chochenyo Park last Saturday during Rhythmix Cultural Works' Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/bailando-en-el-parque/

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Seagull, Goose, and Old Coot visit an infamous Chochenyo Park bench in this installment of our weekly cartoon drawn by Alameda native, Brice.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-09-21-2023/

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