"At 94.1 on the FM dial, you’ll find one of America’s most historic broadcasting outlets: KPFA," writes Scott Piehler. "In 1949, they began their broadcast journey as America’s first listener-supported radio station." Celebrate their history on April 18, starting at the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrate-77-years-94-1-kpfa/
Broaden your mind with fun learning opportunities this weekend! Join a discussion of short fiction stories, visit a hands-on retro gaming museum, try a Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery called tatreez, dance like your favorite Jane Austen characters, and grab your kids for pinball lessons. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scholarly-saturday/
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Bring some sunshine to the middle of a dreary February with fun, local Alameda events. Take a dance class, watch a roller derby, paint, and more! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-beat-february-blues/
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This week in Alameda, you can bowl for free, celebrate radio legends, grab a beer, shop used books, and play mahjong for a great cause! Check out our Community Events Calendar for more fun, and post your events for free. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrating-old-new/
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The California Radio Historical Society had a blast at their Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 13, with lots of live performances, including a 30-minute onstage rendition of an entire “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” radio show episode. Larry Freeman shares the fun. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/radio-museum-caps-2025-blast-past-eye-future/
Halloween is on a Friday this year! Children will be off from school that day, and some trick-or-treating begins just after noon. Check out these local Halloween events to join the fun, plus more highlights from the Alameda Post Community Events Calendar. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-halloween-more/
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The California Historical Radio Society held Radio Day by the Bay on July 19, featuring history, music, and community. Gene Kahane took it all in and left with a deeper appreciation for the human touch in this age of AI. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-the-voices-of-radio/
Alameda’s social calendar is packed with regular favorites and exciting special events this week. Run as much—or as little—as you'd like at Beer City Festival, check out Radio Day by the Bay, take a stroll at two history walking tours, and celebrate four local businesses with ribbon cuttings! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-whats-buzz/
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There’s plenty of good news for Public Art this week. The City of Alameda Public Art Commission has decided to award 10 grants—four $10,000 grants and six $5,000 grants—for a total of $70,000. At least two other community art funding opportunities are available, with proposal deadlines this month. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/2025-cultural-art-arts-programming-grant-awards-funding-opportunities/
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Calling all aspiring podcasters, producers, and storytellers! This summer, the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) is offering summer camps for sixth through 10th graders. Kelly Flynt learns more about the camps, the CHRS, and an upcoming community event—Radio Day by the Bay on July 19. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/california-historical-radio-society-offers-summer-programming/
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