The City of Alameda, the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and the Alameda Unified School District sponsored the Alameda Bike Festival on April 26 th at Paden Elementary School from 10:30am-2:30 pm. Other service organizations joined in the activities, including the Kiwanis Club of Alameda which gave away over 100 bike helmets, fitting them to each child and explaining their safe usage to parents. The Alameda and Encinal High School Key Clubs volunteered with the Kiwanians. Free classes (with pre-registration) gave instruction in family cycling, kids ride to school and urban cycling for adults & teens. Various groups offered free bike repairs, free bike bells, helmet decorations, face painting and a simulated traffic situation with signage and lanes for cyclists to practice in a safe environment. It was a beautiful sunny day in Alameda, perfect for the crowds to enjoy the festivities.
Safety Town
Each October, Alameda public and private school kindergartners visit Safety Town during Fire Prevention Week. Safety Town is supported by the Alameda Fire Department, Alameda Police Department and volunteers from Bayview Women’s Club and Alameda Kiwanis Club. Each year the event takes place at Alameda Point. Miniature buildings are set up in a parking lot with crosswalks and a working stoplight. Firefighters, police offers and volunteers show the kindergartners how to safely cross a street, what to do in a fire or emergency, and the importance of calling 9-1-1 at the appropriate time. The children meet firefighters and police officers and tour through a fire truck and ambulance. The young students also attend a classroom session and video presentation to learn about being safe.
Relay for Life Alameda Was A Huge Success
The annual cancer research fundraiser, Relay for Life Alameda, was held on Saturday July 20th, at Leydecker Park. The day- and night-long event featured multiple commemorations of cancer survivors, patients, victims and caretakers. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). Alameda Relay for Life is one of the longest serving relays in California.
Relay for Life has been held at various venues in Alameda. Visitors to Leydecker Park this year were encouraged to join in the walk, pledge donations, and purchase luminaria to light up the night. This year’s theme was Island Dreams, represented by hourly events: from Aloha to Karaoke to Voice of Hope. The Alameda team emphasized the danger of skin cancers and provided educational materials, sunscreen and lip protection for distribution. As the relay concluded, hand-crafted luminaria, marked with the names of loved ones, lined the walking path. Alameda Red Cross youth and Alameda/Encinal Key Club youth helped during the event.
Working with the Alameda Fire Department Holiday Toy Store
Community Involvement
Successful Alameda Bike Festival
The City of Alameda, the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and the Alameda Unified
School District sponsored the Alameda Bike Festival on April 26 th at Paden Elementary School
from 10:30am-2:30 pm. Other service organizations joined in the activities, including the
Kiwanis Club of Alameda which gave away over 100 bike helmets, fitting them to each child and
explaining their safe usage to parents. The Alameda and Encinal High School Key Clubs
volunteered with the Kiwanians. Free classes (with pre-registration) gave instruction in family
cycling, kids ride to school and urban cycling for adults & teens. Various groups offered free
bike repairs, free bike bells, helmet decorations, face painting and a simulated traffic situation
with signage and lanes for cyclists to practice in a safe environment. It was a beautiful sunny
day in Alameda, perfect for the crowds to enjoy the festivities.
Safety Town
Each October, Alameda public and private school kindergartners visit Safety Town during Fire Prevention Week. Safety Town is supported by the Alameda Fire Department, Alameda Police Department and volunteers from Bayview Women’s Club and Alameda Kiwanis Club. Each year the event takes place at Alameda Point. Miniature buildings are set up in a parking lot with crosswalks and a working stoplight. Firefighters, police offers and volunteers show the kindergartners how to safely cross a street, what to do in a fire or emergency, and the importance of calling 9-1-1 at the appropriate time. The children meet firefighters and police officers and tour through a fire truck and ambulance. The young students also attend a classroom session and video presentation to learn about being safe.
Relay for Life Alameda Was A Huge Success
The annual cancer research fundraiser, Relay for Life Alameda, was held on Saturday July 20th, at Leydecker Park. The day- and night-long event featured multiple commemorations of cancer survivors, patients, victims and caretakers. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). Alameda Relay for Life is one of the longest serving relays in California.
Relay for Life has been held at various venues in Alameda. Visitors to Leydecker Park this year were encouraged to join in the walk, pledge donations, and purchase luminaria to light up the night. This year’s theme was Island Dreams, represented by hourly events: from Aloha to Karaoke to Voice of Hope. The Alameda team emphasized the danger of skin cancers and provided educational materials, sunscreen and lip protection for distribution. As the relay concluded, hand-crafted luminaria, marked with the names of loved ones, lined the walking path. Alameda Red Cross youth and Alameda/Encinal Key Club youth helped during the event.
Working with the Alameda Fire Department Holiday Toy Store
4th of July Parade City of Alameda