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Things to do in Alameda April 6, 2012

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Things to do in Alameda



Pcific Pinball Museum logoThings to do in Alameda:  Adventures in Development of Pinball Artists Reception  and art and tech show on April 6 from 6 to 10pm at the Pacific Pinball Museum, 1510 Webster Street.



 

Alameda Community Emergency Response Team LogoThings to do in Alameda:   Are you prepared for the next earthquake?  Alameda Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) is offering classes free to Alameda residents and employees of Alameda businesses to teach you to be prepared for the next big one.  Classes start on April 10 at  at the Fire Deparment Training Classroom at 431 Stardust Place, Alameda Point. There are six class sessions covering personal preparedness, disaster medical, fire surpression, hazardous materials, terrorism response and disaster search.  To register call the Disaster Preparedness Office at 510-337-2129.

Things to do in Alameda:  Virago Theatre Company will present their final performance of Madama Butterfly Saturday, April 8 at 8 pm at Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue. www.virago thetre.org.



Alameda Trader Joe's LogoThings to do in Alameda:  Trader Joe’s is offering a chance for kids 10 and under on Saturday, April 7 at 8 am at the South Shore store.  Children can bring their own baskets. Trader Joe’s is also sponsoring an Easter Bunny coloring contest now through Friday, April 6.  For more information , please call the store at 510-769-5450.



Things to do in Alameda:  The Frank Bette Center for the Arts is hosting it’s First Friday featuring Alameda on Camera art this Friday, April 6th from 6 to 8 pm.  Come meet the artists and enjoy a snack.


Things to do in Alameda:  Agatha Christie was a very prolific author of popular mysteries and plays.  The Altarena Playhouse will be presenting The Mousetrap, the Christie play which has been performed continuously since 1952 in London, England.  The play runs through April 22.  The cast includes Sarah Birdsall, Magenta Brooks, Scott Bryan, Ross Neuenfeldt, Jacquie Duckworth, Bruce Kaplan,  Linsay Rousseau Burnett, Damien Seperian Paul Stout. Please visit Altarena Playhouse’s website to order your tickets for this sure to be great play.



Things to do in Alameda:  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public every Saturday and Tuesday morning from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine.  It is best to arrive early to find the best choice of delectable fruits and vegetables.  There are activities for kids and grownups alike.  The market is at Webster Street and Haight Avenue

Things to do in Alameda:  Make do!  A recycle and Up-cycle art and fashion show at Rhythmix CulturalWorks on March 9 at 8 pm.  This fashion show is for those who cherish recycling, repurposing and reusing things and who hesitate to throw anything away.  Sounds like me.  According to Rhythmix, “Rhythmix Cultural Works, Julie’s Coffee and Tea, Sewing guru Jennifer Serr, Upcycle Clothes and artists from Redux have teamed up to create a show that will inspire the “Make Do” in all of us!”  The show runs through May 4.

Mark your calendars for these great events:  

Celebrate Earth day at Washington Park on April 21 from 10 to 3, with fun activities and learn how to live a sustainable eco-friendly life.

Alameda Meals on Wheels 16th Annual Community Faire & Wine TastingFundraiser on Sunday, July 15 from 1 to 5 pm at Rock Wall Wine Company at 2301 Monarch Street at Alameda Point.


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Matt Brady
Watermark Capital - Del Mar, CA
One of San Diego's Best Equity Advisors

I have to admit, your title caught my I. I have driven through but never stopped in Alemeda. Love pinball!!

Apr 06, 2012 03:30 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Matt:

I am going to the opening tonight and will blog about it later.  So come back at some point.  The pinball museum is so cool.  I don't play pinball, but the machines and stuff at the museum are fascinating.  Next time you come to Alameda drop by the museum.  I think you will enjoy it.

Apr 06, 2012 08:55 AM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Evelyn

Looking forward to your report on the Pinball Museum.

Hoep you had fun!

Apr 06, 2012 03:42 PM