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Thursday, Aug. 11

10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer's Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer's Associatiofor families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and related disorders. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700)

10:30 a.m. New Member Orientation: Take a tour and learabout the center and the schedule of activities. Includes lunch. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Pre-registratiorequired: 747-7506)

7:30 p.m. Single Sailors Association: Meeting for single people interested isailing. Ballena Bay Yacht Club, 1150 Ballena Blvd. (Info: 273-9763)

Friday, Aug. 12

9 to 11 a.m. "LearAbout the Market with a Free Cup of Coffee": Coffee and a chat about investments with Deb Knowles from Edward Jones. Julie's Coffees and Teas, 1223 Park St. (Info: 749-0403)

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: A flight of wine, $10; proceeds benefit the Frank Bette Center for the Arts wheyou mentioyour support. Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

6 to 10 p.m. Artist Reception: Celebrate the opening of Personal Science: Found Object Reconstructions, aexhibit of work by Tim Englert. Admission: $10. The Pacific Pinball Museum, 1510 Webster St. (Info: 205-6959 or www.pacificpinball.org)

8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Performances continue through Aug. 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

8:30 p.m. Blues: Featuring Mark Hummel and Sid Morris. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 LincolAve. (Info: 522-1300)

9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 522-7626 or 415-285-6285)

Saturday, Aug. 13

9 a.m. "East End" Walk: Alameda Walks! Sponsored by the Alameda Collaborative for ChildreYouth & Families, ipartnership with the Alameda Recreatioand Parks Department and PedestriaFriendly Alameda. Robert Perricone will lead this walk for 1 hour, 15 minutes. Meet at the entrance to LincolPark, High Street, betweeCentral and Santa Clara avenues. (Info: 747-7529)

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harbor Bay Isle Community Garage Sale and E-Waste Recycling: Sixth annual event. Free to the public. Community Parking Lot, corner of Island Drive and Mecartney Road. (Info: 865-3363, Ext. 346)

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Composting with Worms Workshop: Demonstratiowith some hands-oworm coddling, informatioowhere to find worms and their houses and worm composting starter kits. Free to the public. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 MaiSt. (Info: www.ploughsharesnursery.com)

1 to 3 p.m. Opening Reception: Meet the artists and celebrate the opening of the 18th annual mixed-media exhibit and silent auctioof Alameda WomeArtists. Auctioproceeds benefit the AWA Scholarship Fund supporting art educatioiAlameda. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233)

2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: Discover what's new ithe Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

5 to 7 p.m. Summer Beats: Free outdoor concert featuring A-TowHip Hop playing hip hop. Free to the public. Center Court, Alameda South Shore Center, Park Street and Otis Drive. (Info: 521-1515 or www.AlamedaSouthShoreCenter.com)

7 to 9 p.m. Second Saturdays: Prose and poetry reading. Admissiois free; donations appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbettecenter.org or 523-6957)

8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

8:30 p.m. Classic Jazz & Blues: Featuring Lavay Smith Trio with Jules Broussard. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 LincolAve. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, Aug. 14

9 a.m. Team Alameda Second Sunday Casual Ride: "Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline." The rider is a little longer, so there will be a rest and time to enjoy the view at the destination. Free to the public. Bring a helmet, snack, water and sublock. Meet at the front steps of Kaiser Permanente, 2417 Central Ave.

10 to 11:30 a.m. "Nature Detectives — Beach Prowl": Follow clues to discover who's at home othe mudflats, ithe rocks and othe beach. Meet some wild critters along the way. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

1:30 to 5 p.m. EBHQ Children's Quilts: Help prepare quilts for sick and homeless children. First ChristiaChurch, 2441 SaJose Ave. (Info: JeaWolslegal, 521-7105)

2 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: Discover what's new ithe Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behavior of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

7 to 9 p.m. "Beauty, Aging and Buddhism": Baruch Goldeof the Gay Buddhist Fellowship will be the guest speaker at the Alameda Sangha. Free to the public; donations welcome. Buena Vista United Methodist Church, 2311 Buena Vista Ave.

Monday, Aug. 15

1 to 3 p.m. Legal Assistance for Seniors: Legal assistance, by appointment, for seniors 60 and older. Offered every third Monday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 832-3040)

7 p.m. Alameda Chinese Club: General meeting. Conference Room, Alameda Hospital, 2070 ClintoAve. (Info: Gene, 521-7160 or Dolly Fong, 523-3102)

Tuesday, Aug. 16

1:45 to 3 p.m. Podiatry and Blood Pressure Screening: Free consultation, by appointment, with Dr. Dale Wright. Offered every third Tuesday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)

7 to 9 p.m. Folk-Pop: Featuring indie singer-songwriter and guitarist Katie Garibaldi. Free to the public. Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

Wednesday, Aug. 17

10:30 a.m. "Baby's Changing Needs: Nutrition, Starting Solids and Weaning": La Leche League meeting offering informatioand support for nursing mothers. Babies and toddlers are welcome. Gathering time is 10. 1316 Pearl St. (Info: Virginia, 521-4867)

Thursday, Aug. 18

10 a.m. to noon: Dental Consultation: Free consultation, by appointment, with Dr. Alfred Chong. Offered every third Thursday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)

11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-1519)

7:30 p.m. Alameda WomeArtists: Meeting. Prospective members call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel LutheraChurch, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541)

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by aopemic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, registration: 523-6957 or www.frankbettecenter.org)

Friday, Aug. 19

10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby Alameda Hospital, 2070 ClintoAve. (Info: 814-4362)

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853) 8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

8:30 p.m. Classic WesterSwing: Featuring The Saddlecats. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 LincolAve. (Info: 522-1300)

9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. 16th anniversary of the Zydeco Dance Party. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 522-7626 or 415-285-6285)

Sneak Peek

Aug. 26, nooto 6 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Red Cross Bus, 2402 Central Ave. (Info, appts.: 1-800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: TUTTIMELONALAMEDA)

Aug. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Closing Reception: Members' sales boutique and closing of the silent auctioat 2:15. Presented by Alameda WomeArtists. Auctioproceeds benefit the AWA Scholarship Fund supporting art educatioiAlameda. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233)

Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood Drive: Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, appts.: www.bloodheroes.com, click o"Donate Blood" and enter sponsor code: alamedaelks or call 522-1015)

Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Composting 101 Workshop: Leara variety of techniques and styles that cabe implemented iany type of space. Dress appropriately for hands-owork, including closed-toe shoes and gardening gloves. Bring any combinatioof kitchescraps, cardboard, newspaper, dry leaves or plant trimmings. Free to the public. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 MaiSt. (Info: www.ploughsharesnursery.com)

Sept. 23, 8 p.m. The Rocky Horror Show: Opening night. Performances continue through Oct. 30; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)