Try something new in 2025
This New Year, resolve to get out and have some fun! There’s always something local, new, and exciting to do on the Alameda Post community events calendar. This week, Corica Park Golf Course is kicking off a year of fun on Friday, January 3, with First Friday—a free, family-friendly party for golfers and nongolfers. If you’re looking to give back this year, check out the USS Hornet New Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, January 4. That evening, head over to Almanac for a special showing of Top Gun, including a photo opportunity with an authentic F-8 Crusader Jet Cockpit. On Monday, January 6, start a new musical adventure at the Alameda Sings! Bring-A-Friend Open House. If you’re hoping to get crafty in the New Year, drop by Make It – A Fiber Arts Craft Circle on Tuesday, January 7 at the library.
First Friday at Corica Park Golf Course
Friday, January 3
Start a new tradition in 2025 with First Friday at Corica Park Golf Course, 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road. They’re kicking off a year of monthly festivities with a party on January 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is free to attend, open to the public, and has on-site parking.
Corica Park First Fridays are designed for the whole family—golfers and non-golfers alike. Enjoy tamales from Preacher’s Daughter, play a variety of lawn games, and check out the cash bar stocked with Almanac beer, Maker wine, and seasonal holiday specials.
Feeling competitive? Check out the Top Tracer competition, which will open on January 1 and close at 5 p.m. on January 3, during the First Friday celebration. Similar to how you might play at the popular chain Topgolf, Corica Park’s system will track balls that you—and other competitors—hit at the Range. Beginners are encouraged to participate and are welcome to rent equipment. The cost to participate in the Top Tracer competition is included in the price of balls at the Range. Winners will receive gift cards redeemable for a variety of items at Corica Park, including a round of golf, merchandise at the Pro Shop, or time on the Range.
On the first Friday of each month, Corica Park partners with a local agency, nonprofit, or business to strengthen local community ties with their First Friday events. Net profits from this month’s First Friday will benefit the Alameda Post. Learn more about Corica Park and their mission on their website.
New Volunteer Orientation on the USS Hornet
Saturday, January 4
Are you interested in giving back to the community in 2025? Do you love the USS Hornet? Check out the New Volunteer Orientation at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum on Saturday, January 4, from noon until 2:30 p.m.
The museum relies on a dedicated team of volunteers to maintain the legacy of the USS Hornet. They offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities depending on your interest, skill set, and availability. From periodically working on special events with the Event Volunteering team to keeping up with aircraft restoration with the Air Group, there’s something for everyone.
Sign up in advance by calling (510) 775-2729 extension 243 or emailing [email protected]. New Volunteer Orientation is usually held the first Saturday of every month.
Top Gun Screening at Almanac
Saturday, January 4
Almanac is partnering with the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum to host a special showing of Top Gun on Saturday, January 4, at 7 p.m. See the fan favorite movie on the 25-foot projector screen at Barrel Hall, the private event space on Almanac’s campus at 651B West Tower Avenue.
The museum has arranged a special treat for this event. An authentic F-8 Crusader Jet Cockpit will be on display and available for photo opportunities. Be sure to arrive early for a chance to snap a picture with this piece of history.
This special movie showing and photo opportunity are free. While you’re there, remember to see what Almanac has on tap and look for food trucks out front. And for your next adventure, check out the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Alameda Sings! Bring-A-Friend Open House
Monday, January 6
Are you looking to make new friends in 2025? Interested in music? Want to try something new? Check out the Alameda Sings! Bring-A-Friend Open House on Monday, January 6, 7 to 9 p.m., at Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue.
Alameda Sings! welcomes all singers, from experienced vocalists to complete beginners, to join their upcoming season. New members do not need to know how to read music, and no audition is required. The Winter/Spring 2025 season will be spent in preparation for a concert on April 26, 2025.
Alameda Sings! is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization that “engages the community in advancing the love of choral music through education, performance, and collaboration.” Participants must be age 16 and up. Get more information on the Alameda Sings! website or register for the season with ARPD.
Make It – A Fiber Arts Craft Circle
Tuesday, January 7
The New Year is the perfect time to learn a new skill or hobby. You’ll be in good company with Make It — A Fiber Arts Craft Circle, which meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Family Study Room of Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Come work on your projects with fellow crafters in a supportive environment.
All kinds of fiber artists are welcome, and crafters should bring their own supplies and expertise. Please note that Make It is not a class. If you need a pointer, the event description notes, “Limited instruction available.”
Make It meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (510) 747-7713. Happy crafting, Alameda!
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Amanda Laird is the Content Manager and Events Editor of the Alameda Post. Reach her at [email protected].
