The “increasingly popular” Alameda Walks program will take a journey through the history of Bay Farm Island Saturday, June 1, with the help of Alameda Sun Publishers Dennis Evanosky and Eric J. Kos.
Alameda residents Lyle and Susanne La Faver traveled to Manzanar National Historic Site for the 50th Manzanar Pilgrimage.
The Alameda Island Poets will celebrate Black History Month Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St.
The Alameda Free Library will present a discussion in honor of Black History Month with local historian Rasheed Shabazz on Black Migrations: from Africa to Alameda.
A recent successful movement changed the name of a school named for a California governor who advocated slavery: Henry Huntly Haight.
Civil War veteran lived on Bay Farm Island near road that bears his name
Alameda pioneer Benajah Benedict lived on Bay Farm Island — where he cultivated crops — for almost 50 years. He invested some of his profits in real estate. He had three homes built on Jackson Street — including one currently on the market.
With less than a week before the onset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles.
The Alameda Island Poets July reading will feature Connie Post, Livermore Poet Laureate emeritus, and Carole Dwinell, Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by Nanette Deetz with an open mic following. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. Light refreshments will be served.
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