Friday, Dec. 6 

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thirst Project Benefit Concert. Enjoy an evening of Christian music while learning about Thirst Project, a youth water activism organization committed to ending the global water crisis by building freshwater wells in developing communities. Free admission with opportunities to donate directly to the non-profit organization. First Baptist Church of Alameda, 1515 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-9243, www.firstbaptistalameda.com/water)

Saturday, Dec. 7

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Asante Network Fair Trade African Bazaar. Handcrafted gift items including: baskets, jewelry, clothing, tablecloths and carvings from Tanzania and Uganda for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds return to Tanzania for scholarships and to Rwanda to help build a church. Free admission. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 522-7879, kbooker817@comcast.net)
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Plant Sale. Succulents, climate-friendly gifts, dish gardens and more for sale. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter through Alameda Support Foundation. Rain or shine. 1250 St. Charles St. (Info: www.asfcharity.org)
• 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. “The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth.” The Amazing Bubble Man (aka Louis Pearl) demonstrates bubble tricks for all ages: square bubbles, giant bubbles and more. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: 865-5060, www.rhythmix.org)
• 10 a.m. to noon. “Jingle Mingle.” Mixer for families at Son-Light Preschool, Immanuel Lutheran Church. Holiday crafts and cookie decorating for kids. Free admission. 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 523-0659, www.immanuel -alameda.org)
• 4:30 p.m. “O What Joy!” Soli Deo Gloria performs Bach, Schubert and more. Featuring conductor Allen H. Simon and soloist Joshua Hughes. Tickets: $30, students grade nine and older and seniors, $25. Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, tickets: 888-734-7664, www.brownpapertickets.com)
• 4:30 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Selfies with Santa, face painting, balloon making, more. Coincides with Downtown Hot Cocoa Crawl. Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: shenry@alamedaca.gov)

Sunday, Dec. 8

• 9 a.m. to noon. Alameda Wildlife Reserve Work Party. Help prepare Alameda Point for the return of the endangered least terns in April. Volunteer tasks include: picking up trash, weeding, placing nest markers and “chick chalets.” (Info, directions: 521-4402, pg3187@gmail.com)
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Asante Network Fair Trade African Bazaar. Handcrafted gift items including: baskets, jewelry, clothing, tablecloths and carvings from Tanzania and Uganda for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds return to Tanzania for scholarships and to Rwanda to help build a church. Free admission. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 522-7879, kbooker817@comcast.net)
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Temple Israel Holiday Sale. Local artists, artisans and authors sell low-cost gifts in time for the holidays. Books by local authors, jewelry, crafts, treats and more. Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road. (Info: 522-9355, events@templeisrael.com)

Wednesday, Dec. 11

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jewelry Sale. The Mastick Thrift Shop will be selling gently-used jewelry in the Mastick Lobby. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Mastick Lobby. (Info: 747-7506, jkrause@masticksenior center.com)

Friday, Dec. 13

•  7:30 p.m. Alameda Sings! Holiday Concert. The Alameda Community Chorus will present holiday favorites. Free admission. Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave. (Info: 748-9087, jkrause@mastickseniorcenter.com)