Go for a run, dance your heart out, enter a pinball tournament, and check out some classic cars
The couch may be calling your name this weekend, but it will still be waiting for you after a sprinkling of local fun. On Saturday, August 9, jump start your day with the Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K along the beach. Next, head over to the Alameda Elks’ third annual Classic Car Show to check out some sweet rides. That evening, the USS Hornet invites you aboard for a night of dancing at South Seas Swing. On Sunday afternoon, the Pacific Pinball Museum is hosting an exciting Women’s Pinball Tournament to celebrate the opening of their new museum exhibit. Enter the tournament, cheer on your friends, or check out the new exhibit on your own schedule.
Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K
Saturday, August 9
Lace up your running shoes for this quintessentially Alameda foot race. On Saturday, August 9, runners will set off from Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach for the Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K. Races begin at 7 a.m.
Formerly known as the Alameda 10-Miler, the annual race has been renamed in honor of Cooper Teare. Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND) writes on their Facebook page, “A proud SJND graduate, Cooper went on to star at the University of Oregon, winning two NCAA national championships, setting school and 8K records, and earning the title of 2022 USA Outdoor 1500m Champion.” Festivities for the weekend include a Meet and Greet with the hometown hero at Corica Park, 1 Clubhouse memorial Drive, on Friday, August 8.
In addition to a new name, the races have a fresh course this year. Participants can expect lots of beautiful ocean views from Crown Memorial Beach, down Shoreline Drive, and to the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal on Bay Farm Island. After the race, runners with extra energy are invited to participate in a Crown Beach Volunteer Cleanup. Volunteers will receive free food and goodies from REI.
Registration is $48.70 for the 8K and $85.50 for the 10-Miler. Participants also have the option to participate in a “Virtual 8K” for $43.40. Get more information online.
South Seas Swing
Saturday, August 9
Let’s boogie! The USS Hornet is hosting South Seas Swing on Saturday, August 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Board the historic vessel at 707 West Hornet Avenue for a fantastic night of dancing. Feel free to come as a couple or meet new friends at the dance.
In between dances, check out the selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres from Pacific Fine Food catering available for purchase. The cash bar will be serving up delicious tiki drinks all night. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage clothes and Hawaiian shirts to complete the “WESTPAC steel beach party” theme.
Death and Taxes Swing Band will set the stage for great swing dancing—or just toe-tapping, if you’d prefer to watch. Get a sneak peak of the lively music online. Reserve your spot in advance for $44.02. Museum members get in for free. Admission to the dance includes General Admission to the museum for the day, so arrive early to tour the ship, then stay for the swing!
Classic Car Show
Saturday, August 9
The Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, presents its third annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 9. Check out all the snazzy rides and meet other car enthusiasts from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
“The big car showcase starts and ends with the best shining examples of vintage rides, hotrods, or other creative vehicular works of art,” writes the Elks Lodge. Best of all, admission to the event is completely free and open to the public.
Enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a soda for $15. Proceeds from the event benefit the Elks Charity Fund, which supports children’s programs, veterans, and more.
Women’s Pinball Tournament
Sunday, August 10
After a full week of working 9 to 5, get ready for a Women’s Pinball Tournament featuring the Dolly Parton pinball machine at the Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM), 1510 Webster Street. The tournament is set to start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 10. Signups begin at 2 p.m.
“Yes, we’re launching a game that originally came out in 1979, but who cares!” writes PPM. Dolly’s machine is currently featured in the PPM’s new “Behind the Backglass” exhibit, which celebrates women who have shaped pinball through the years.
“I hope that people appreciate and recognize not only the woman who did work in this industry and did make so many of these many iconic games, but I hope they take it into their own lives and start to recognize the many things women do…” Museum Manager Brianna Devlin told the Alameda Post.
The tournament is open to women and nonbinary players of all ages. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Tournament players will receive discounted museum admission tickets for $10. Entrance to the tournament is an additional $2.
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Amanda Laird is the Content Manager and Events Editor of the Alameda Post. Her writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Amanda-Laird. Reach her at [email protected].
