Last week the City of Alameda restriped Park Street from Encinal Avenue to Clinton Avenue, extending existing Park Street roadway changes to the south.

Spring has sprung and so have the weeds at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. The Alameda Kiwanis and Alameda Rotary clubs have joined forces to pick weeds and collect trash. Kiwanis funded installation of the playground structure and Rotary, the pavilion and picnic area.

Bishop O’Dowd (1-1) raced out to a 20-0 first quarter lead against Encinal (0-2) and didn’t let up until halftime. The Dragons defeated the Jets 41-7 last Friday, scoring all of their points before halftime.

Gil Michaels

For Christians, the Lenten season of asceticism honors the mythical Jesus and his great sacrifice. For me, it means trying to avoid another surreal visit from the Easter Bunny, who drops in suddenly, usually when I’m sitting outside reading.

A bicycle-themed mural on a wall of the Rodeway Inn at Webster Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway is among one of three new large artworks that now grace the Webster Street District.

The Alameda Chamber of Commerce announced last week it has established a 501(c)(3) foundation to conduct and support the Chamber’s educational and charitable programs. The programs focus on business, leadership, and community challenges and development.

Each year Girls Inc. of the Island City selects extraordinary local Women Who Dare awardees who truly exemplify the group’s motto “strong, smart, and bold” and provide powerful role models for girls. This year the organization has chosen to celebrate Rep.

Marjorie Powell

The Alameda Sun received a copy of this letter.

Dear College of Alameda family:

The Encinal Jets lost their league opener 24-6 to James Logan High School last Friday. Playing at Estuary Park, Encinal’s new temporary home field, the Jets held tough, trailing 12-6 at halftime.