Alameda will join more than 2,500 locations across the nation this Saturday, October 18, with a peaceful “No Kings!” rally and march. The march from Chochenyo Park to Alameda City Hall is set to start at 10 a.m. with a “Family Fun Pre-Rally,” and the rally at City Hall is scheduled for noon. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-to-join-national-no-kings-protest-this-saturday/
#alameda #ChochenyoPark #CityHall #JeffRaz #MiaBonta #NoKings
Amongst a sea of 3,000 people, Giuliana Means chats with organizers and attendees at the No Kings protest. Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi told the Post, "We're here to make sure that people are able to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech, and so I plan on marching up with them.” https://alamedapost.com/news/no-kings-anti-trump-protest-draws-3000-to-alameda-city-hall/
This Saturday, June 14, Alamedans will join other cities across the nation in the “No Kings" protest to emphasize that “a president is not a king and democracy is not for sale.” https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedans-join-nationwide-no-kings-protest-saturday-june-14/
An estimated $10,000 was raised by the Alameda Pride Foundation during their third Alameda Pride celebration on Saturday, October 5. "The majority of the money will be used to help fund staffing and physical materials needed for the new LGBTQ+ teen center opening this Friday," reports Vicky Nguyen.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-pride-raises-funds-for-new-lgbtq-teen-center/
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Who's ready for some festival hopping this Saturday? Grab your crew and a car, and party with Alameda Pride, Witchfest, and the inaugural Filipino Island Fest!
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-many-festivals/
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It's almost here! The third annual Alameda Pride, celebrating Alameda’s LGBTQIA+ community and supporters, will take place on October 5. Adam Gillitt outlines the day's festivities including the Pride Fun Run/Walk, Pride in the Park, and a block party at the end of the day. Photo by José Lim.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/pride-park-returns-chochenyo-park-october-5/
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This week in All Around Alameda: Get involved at local job fairs, learn something new, catch a film, take a stroll, and experience delicious eats and great music at not one, but TWO festivals!
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-work-hard-play-hard/
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Driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork, and flavorful cuisines will highlight the ’Round the World Festival, a free celebration of music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions happening Saturday, September 21, at Chochenyo Park.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/round-the-world-festival-at-chochenyo-park/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #arpd #ChochenyoPark #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #RhythmixCulturalWorks
Cooper's hawks have been in Alameda news recently, after APD animal control officer Alaina Onesko rescued a young Cooper's hawk that had become stuck in sap. Rick Lewis highlights these birds of prey and gives tips for how to spot them.
https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/keep-an-eye-out-coopers-hawks-around-alameda/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birdwatching #ChochenyoPark #CoricaPark #CrabCove #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve
Dennis Evanosky explains how Chochenyo Park was the name chosen by a committee in 2020, and the former Jackson Park was renamed in 2021 to honor the Lisjan Ohlone people.
https://alamedapost.com/history/whats-in-a-name-chochenyo-park/
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