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4 April 17, 2014 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun
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Filmmaker Josh Fox (right) received an Academy Award nomination for his documentary Gasland, which takes a hard look into the dangers of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” as a method of producing natural gas and oil. The follow-up, Gasland: Part II will be screened tonight at Rhythmix Cultural Works at 8 p.m.
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Thursday, April 17n 10 a.m. to noon: Dental
Consultation: Free consultation, by appointment, with Dr. Alfred Chong. Offered every third Thursday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)
n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Make a green bag to cel-ebrate Earth Day. Lunch is served at noon; April birthdays will be cel-ebrated. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.
n 10:30 a.m. New Member Orientation: Take a tour and learn about the center and the sched-ule of activities. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Pre-registration required: 747-7506)
n 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Free for seniors. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Marge Ryan, 523-4148)
n 1 p.m. Mastick Movie Matinee: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
n 1 p.m. “The Last Gift Box: A Present for Those Who Follow Me”: Tina Cole Kreitz will present a “to do” book for individuals to plan, organize and plot their exit, remov-ing the questions that arise when someone dies. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
n 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teens Teaching Technology: Teens from the Underground Teen Center will be available to assist and familiar-ize individuals with modern tech-nology, including smart phones, iPads, etc. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, regis-tration: 747-7506)
n 7 p.m. The Big Yes Society Discussion Group: Members will discuss Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)
n 7 to 9 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by an open mic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, reg-istration: 523-6957 or www.frank-bettecenter.org)
n 7:30 p.m. Alameda Women Artists: Meeting. Prospective mem-bers call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541)
n 8 p.m. Gasland Part II: Screening of the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Gasland, a docu-mentary on the dangers of frack-ing. Free to the public. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)
Friday, April 18n 10 a.m. to noon: Blood
Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby
Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4362)
n 5 p.m. Our Parents Made Us Do This Book Club: Youth ages 10 to 14 will meet. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)
n 7 p.m. Open Mic Night: Poetry, spoken word, music; in honor of National Poetry Month. Free to teens and adults. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info, preregistration: 747-7780)
n 7 to 8 p.m. “Make Your Own Kombucha”: Workshop, $20 per person. Alameda Wellness Center, 2719 Encinal Ave. Register to find what materials you need to bring; space is limited. (Info, registration: 332-9380)
n 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853)
n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)
Saturday, April 19n Noon to 1:30 p.m. “Edible
Gardening for Beginners”: Learn which vegetables are appropri-ate to each season and how to tend your soil for best production. Free to the public. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Main St. (Info: www.ploughsharesnursery.com)
n Noon to 3:30 p.m. Family Easter Celebration: Meet the Easter Bunny; pony rides and more. Neptune Court, Alameda South Shore Center, 523 South Shore Center West. (Info: 521-1515)
n 1 p.m. “A Navy Major’s Memoir of the Doolittle Raid”: Local World War II veteran, Hornet CV-8 crewmember and author Richard Nowatzki will speak, then sign cop-ies of his book Memoirs of a Navy Major. USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave. Pier 3, Alameda Point (Info, tix: 521-8448, Ext. 225 or www.hornetevents.com)
n 1 to 4 p.m. House Tour: Admission: $5. Meyers House and Gardens, 2021 Alameda Ave.
n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Birds and Butterflies.” Celebrate spring and our flying friends, then learn what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
n 2 to 4 p.m. East Bay Bariatric WLS Support Group: Peer support group for people how are consider-ing or who have had weight loss or bariatric surgery. Pre-op and new-comers invited for the 2 p.m. Q&A. Free. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: [email protected])
n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
n 4 p.m. Bay Area Steampunk Society Book Club: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld will be discussed. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)
n 6 to 11 p.m. Legacy Gala Dinner and Auction: Benefit for Alameda Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), an early-college high school. Tickets: $50; includes buffet dinner, music, dancing and auction. Tickets available at the door. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, tix: www.bpt.me/586752)
n 7 p.m. Meet the Authors: Alameda High School Inkwell Society members Ben Freck and Andrew Nguyen will share their collected works of poetry, prose and art. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)
Sunday, April 20n Noon to 1 p.m. Interfaith
Circle of Alameda: Music, spiritual teachings, sacred text readings and artifacts representing various faith traditions from around the world. Free to the public. Home of Truth, 1300 Grand St. (Info: 769-0607)
n 1:30 to 5 p.m. EBHQ Children’s Quilts: Help prepare quilts for sick and homeless children. First Christian Church, 2441 San Jose Ave. (Info: Jean Wolslegal, 521-7105)
n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
Monday, April 21n 1 to 3 p.m. Legal Assistance
for Seniors: Free for seniors 60 and older. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Appt: 747-7506)
n 5:30 p.m. Alameda Chinese Club: No-host dinner, followed by general meeting and occasionally a speaker. Chef’s Wok, 1821 Webster St. (Info: 337-9388)
n 6 to 8 p.m. Lawyers in the Library: Free legal service; signup at 5:30. West End Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 788 Santa
Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7767) n 7 p.m. “AUSD Facility Master
Plan”: Community meeting. Free to the public. Alameda High School Cafeteria, corner of Central Avenue and Walnut Street. (Info: www. alameda.k12.ca.us)
Tuesday, April 22n 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sea Squirts:
“Who’re You Calling Spineless?” Outdoor exploration and a theme-related craft for children 3 to 5 who may be accompanied by a friend or sibling aged 12 to 5 and an adult. Fee: $5. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Registration required: 544-3187)
n 1 p.m. “Cooking for One, Two or Ten”: Part of the Nutrition and Wellness Workshop series. Free for seniors; preregistration required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, regis-tration: 747-7506)
n 1 p.m. “Osteoarthritis, Reactive Arthritis, and Idiopathic Bursitis”: Dr. Ernest Bonner will speak about the signs, symptoms and current treatments of these diseases. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, preregistration: 747-7506)
n 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fundraiser: Charity night presented by the Alameda Red Cross Youth and the United Nations Association, East Bay for the benefit of NothingButNets.net, an organi-zation seeking to defeat malaria. Additional dates: April 8, 15, 22 and 29. Food, entertainment, raffle; raffle tickets $5, 3 for $10, 8 for $20. High Street Station Café, 1303 High St. (Reservations: 995-8049)
Wednesday, April 23n 10 a.m. to noon: Blood
Pressure Screening: Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
n Noon to 1:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Alameda: Weekly lunch meeting and program featuring Alameda City Manager John Russo speaking on “The State of the City.” Open to the public. Lunch is optional. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 764-1472)
n 4 to 5:15 p.m. Grief Support Group: Free. Women’s Health Center, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 582-8434)
n 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet Your Public Officials: Fundraiser of the League of Women Voters of
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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)
1590 Fortmann Way AlamedaHours: Wed. 11am-7pm,
Thurs-Sun. 11am-5pm For more info or to make donations visit
www.alamedaanimalshelter.org or call (510) 337-8565Advertising paid for by anonymous donor.
Art in the Garden
And how is Art in the Garden going to help us down at the Shelter?
It might just keep you in kitty litter.
A fundraising event for FAAS
Sunday, May 4 • 11am to 5pm1250 St. Charles Street, Alameda
HIGHLIGHTS:• Black & White Photos of Alameda priced to sell at $60 to $100• Silent Auction for Custom Pet Portrait by Mi’Chelle Frederick• Unusual Assortment of Succulents for Sale• Light refreshments will be served free!
