Dig the 55th Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday
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Post Staff Reporting,
See dazzling sea creatures, medieval castles, and whatever else our local sculptors can imagine—all made of sand—at the 55th Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday at Crown Beach.
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›› Ken Der,
May 26, 2023
The Estuary Water Shuttle summertime pilot between West Alameda and Jack London Square has been cancelled after "a lack of clear communication," but the program will run in 2024. Ken Der also reports on proposed upgrades to Park and Webster streets following COVID-19 reorganizations.
Upcoming Alameda Events
Thursday,
June 8
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holistic Happy Hour
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alameda Women Leaders with Drs. Jannett Jackson & Chris Wachira
Friday,
June 9
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
By the Sea
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Golden Coast, paintings by Steven McDonald
8:00 pm
A Solider’s Play
Saturday,
June 10
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Alameda Farmer’s Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
55th Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest
12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
WPBA Basketball Games
8:00 pm
A Solider’s Play
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Twilight Zone Reunion and 80’s New Wave Dance Party
Sunday,
June 11
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring Pollinators to Your Yard!
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alameda Juneteenth Celebration
2:00 pm
A Solider’s Play
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Alameda Features
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›› Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft,
June 2, 2023
Mayor Ashcraft shares remarks from her address at the recent Memorial Day commemoration and encourages Alamedans to visit the 'Overflowing With Hope' exhibit at the Main Library about Alameda's Japanese community and their forced internment during World War II.
Alameda History
›› Steve Gorman,
June 8, 2023
1240 St. Charles Street has housed many residents, including famous artists, a physician, a pilot, an Oakland Raiders football coach, and owners passionate about historically accurate renovations. Current owner Jeannie Graham welcomes Steve Gorman into the home for a closer look and tales of former residents.
›› Dennis Evanosky,
June 8, 2023
Was there really an airport on Webster Street? Why couldn’t residents take a bath at home? Was there a Palace on Palace Street? Join Dennis Evanosky to tour the West End to answer these questions and more, and learn how to identify features of Victorian-era architectural styles along the way.