News Briefs

March for Meals on Horizon

Mar 03,2016

Alameda Meals on Wheels invites residents to a Thursday, March 10, ride along with volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in celebration of the 14th annual March for Meals Awareness month. Most deliveries take about an hour, but the smiles you’ll make will last a lifetime. 

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Knights Hold Fundraiser

Feb 26,2016

 

The Knights of Columbus is holding an e-waste fundraiser from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 5, in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St. There are no drop-off fees and donors can arrange pickups prior to the event by calling Guido at 415-806-9176. 

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Island Wildlife Photo Exhibit at the Library

Feb 23,2016

Eleven talented wildlife photographers will present their works in the Stafford Meeting Rooms at the Main Library, 1550 Oak St., starting this Sunday, Feb. 28. Their works include vivid photographs of wildlife, all taken in Alameda.

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Art Show Open at Mastick

Feb 23,2016

Mastick Senior Center is hosting a multi-media art exhibit featuring art created by members participating in the various classes offered at the center. Included in the exhibit are writings, drawings, paintings, stained glass, ceramics, jewelry, quilts and mixed-media pieces.

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Webster Tube to Close for Inspection and Maintenance

Feb 19,2016

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced recently that it will close the Webster Tube on Wednesday, Feb. 24, for inspection and maintenance.

The Webster Tube, coming into Alameda, will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning

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Patrick Kenney

Cub Scouts Support Troops, Receive Post Flag

Feb 18,2016

Alameda Cub Scout Pack 1015 (sponsored by the Alameda Elks Lodge) recently received very special recognition from U.S. troops serving in Iraq. The Cub Scouts (spearheaded by Den Leader Heather Hildreth) have been collecting and sending care packages and personal messages to U.S.

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Public Servants Wanted

Feb 09,2016

The City Council is soliciting applications from residents who would like to serve on the Commission on Disability Issues and the Rent Review Advisory Board. 

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Alameda Tweeted from Space

Feb 09,2016

The runways of the former Alameda Naval Air Station appear just peeking into the top of a photograph taken from outer space by International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly on Super Bowl Sunday. 

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