Teen Center Key Part Of Club’s Teen Education Program By Ana, 13 As a thirteen year old member of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, I have had the good fortune to have a place with my friends to finish our homework and collaborate on class projects. But there is also more learning to be had for us teens. We are able to chat with friends for real, face to face personal connecting and get advice and guidance from the… [READ MORE].
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Fall Into Gardening By Kelly, Your Local Nursery Expert The hard right turn into autumn brings unmistakable shifts. It’s not like the stutter-start into false spring or the mild summer that never really felt like it began this year. The autumn signals are clear: squirrels join the cause to plant a million trees, cross orb weavers tack up perfect webs, brisk mornings are followed by hot afternoon sweater regret, and fresh eyes see long shadows in softening light on the… [READ MORE].
Ms. Henry Recaps Major Policy Decisions Considered or Enacted By Council And Tells How You Can Have Your Voice Heard By The City Council Listen To Her Recap Here: —————— SUMMARY OF COUNCIL MATTERS COVERED IN THIS AUDIO SEGMENT (in order of presentation): All members of the public are welcome to speak at Council Meetings, especially Alameda Youth. Procedures On How to Speak before The Council. A brief look at City Council protocols and rules of order. Various Council Proclamations… [READ MORE].
Take advantage of ANN’S Free Journalism Education Program ANN is proud to offer members of the general public a free Journalism Education lesson series, and we encourage you to become a self-guided learner as part of our rich, professionally developed program with the opportunity to become an ANN Certified Content Contributor, or just for the purposes of self enrichment by learning core basics of news based Journalism and reporting. FREE JOURNALISM EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the world of news based… [READ MORE].
5th Annual Gala Event To Help Fund Alameda Boys and Girl’s Club By Kari Barnes A signature community fundraising event, replete with fine food, great wine, top tier brews, major mingling and high energy music, will be back in town as the Alameda Boys & Girls Club hosts the festivity in the scenic open space of Alameda Point on Saturday, October 7 from 12-4pm. The fifth rendition of Corks, Forks Rhythm & Brews features purveyors among California’s best wineries, spirits,… [READ MORE].
by Chris Rummell, PPM Program Manager & Michael Schiess, PPM Executive Director If you stayed until the last part of the Alameda Fourth of July Parade you may have seen a time traveling mobile celebration of a beloved local nonprofit organization. The Pacific Pinball Museum’s lift gate truck was on full tilt, bringing out the latest tool in their chest to help spread their pinball passion and take part in the nation’s longest July 4th parade. The 14 foot box… [READ MORE].
Scrappy, Tight Knit Team Kept Eyes On The Prize Despite Setbacks By Dan Hurst The Alameda Yankees 2023 Little League majors baseball team carved out a magical season, ignited by a mid-season loss that paradoxically propelled them into a winning streak that culminated in a spectacular performance in the League playoffs and throughout the Tournament of Champions. In the run up to the League playoffs, the Yankees dropped a critical game to the Alameda Giants and dipped to third place. … [READ MORE].
Hello ANN Community Showcase visitor! We are 96.1 KJTZ, the Bay Area’s #1 student-led radio station. Our programming connects the community by informing and entertaining the public with creative content. We aim to provide students a platform to voice their perspectives to a local audience. KJTZ broadcasts live, on the air, from the 180 school days from fall to spring. Our air-time is from 7 AM to 11 AM. KJTZ is a living, breathing example of one of the career… [READ MORE].
By Christopher Rummel Silver pinballs, mirroring electrons in frozen orbit above an atom’s nucleus, appear to hover in the air instead of flying madly around on a pinball machine’s playfield as they are supposed to. The gleaming orbs, beneath which lies an old school pinball machine score reel reading “104”, are encased by plexiglass, all part of a remarkable trophy recently acquired by Alameda’s renowned Pacific Pinball Museum. Originally presented to legendary pinball community figure Wayne Neyens in 2018, the… [READ MORE].
Full, Year-Long Access for Alameda Youths, Free for Teens and Just $100 for 12 and under By Kari Barnes, ABGC Director of Resource Development and Marketing More than just recreation awaits youngsters from 6-18 years old at the Alameda Boys and Girls Club. Life enrichment and experiences that come from being a part of the Club pay enduring dividends for young people in our community. The Club’s sustained attention to the changing needs of today’s youth enriches the quality of… [READ MORE].