In preparation for the holidays, the Leisure Club of Alameda bought gifts for family and friends at the South Shore Shopping Center on Thursday Dec. 1.

In celebration of its 100th anniversary of service to the community, the Alameda Kiwanis Foundation is encouraging non-profit organizations serving Alameda to apply for its community grants, to be awarded in early February.

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda will celebrate its 100th anniversary all year long, from the beginning of the Kiwanis Year, Oct. 1, until its conclusion, Sept.30, 2023.

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda held a formal dinner for the recipients of their scholarship program on June 8 at the Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom. The scholarships were funded by the Alameda Kiwanis Foundation.

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda hosted the 24th Annual Hope of America Awards on May 4 at the Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave.

As a one-day service project, an annual event for Kiwanis clubs nationwide, the Kiwanis Club of Alameda selected the Oakland Zoo for its effort.

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to six high school seniors at a dinner ceremony on May 1. The students chosen excelled in academics, community service and leadership.

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships to six high school seniors at a dinner held at the Elks Club. Kiwanis has several scholarships named for donors that are funded annually.