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Thursday, Sept. 1

• Noon: East Bay Retired Teachers, Division 2: Meeting and a special program. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.

• Noon to 3 p.m. Alameda Oakland Homelearners: Meet for fun and idea exchange. Lincoln Park, High Street and Santa Clara Avenue. (Info: www.aohl.net)

• 7:30 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9919: Meeting. Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave.

Friday, Sept. 2

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

Saturday, Sept. 3

• 9 a.m. Alameda Walks!: Sponsored by the Alameda Collaborative for Children Youth & Families, in partnership with the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and Pedestrian Friendly Alameda. "Leonardville/ Old South Shore/Meyer's House." Meet at Alameda Hospital, in front of the main entrance in the parking lot, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 747-7529)

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

• 2 to 4 p.m. Summer Beats: Free outdoor concert featuring the Rip Tides playing '60s music. Free to the public. Center Court, Alameda South Shore Center, Park Street and Otis Drive. (Info: 521-1515 or www. AlamedaSouthShoreCenter.com)

• 2 to 4 p.m. Ice Cream Social: Inaugural fundraiser with music, entertainment, a door prize, raffle prizes. General admission: $5; no charge for children younger than 2. Proceeds benefit older adult ministries. First Presbyterian Church of Alameda, 2001 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, tix: 522-1477 or available at the door)

• 3 p.m. Go: Learn to play the board game that originated in China more than 4,000 years ago. Free for all ages and all skill levels. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7705)

• 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 Busta Groove. Free to the public. Center Court, Alameda South Shore Center, Park Street and Otis Drive. (Info: 521-1515 or www. AlamedaSouthShoreCenter.com)

Sunday, Sept. 4

• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: Discover what's new in the 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)

Monday, Sept. 5

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Labor Day Open House: Join in a variety of games, crafts and nature-related activities for the whole family. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

Tuesday, Sept. 6

• Noon: Soroptimist International of Alameda: Luncheon meeting. Cost: $10. (Info: Carole Finnegan, 521-8381)

• 1 p.m. Mastick Book Club: Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Kevin Brunetti, 747-7512)

Wednesday, Sept. 7

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Driver Safety: First of two sessions of a program designed for motorists 50 and older. Fee: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, registration: 747-7506)

• 5:30 to 7 p.m. Navy League of Alameda: Reception/happy hour; meet the new officers and learn how you can support sea services. Members and friends are invited (no military background required). Pier 29 Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd. (Info: Nicole, 263-9339 or www.navyleaguealameda.org)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Lawyers in the Library: Free legal service. Signup at 6:30. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Island Poets: Open mic and featured readers. Books Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)

Thursday, Sept. 8

• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Opening day. An important meeting about attendance and registration at 11. Special opening day lunch served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

• 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer's Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association for 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 learn about the center and the schedule of activities. Includes lunch. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Pre-registration required: 747-7506)

• 6 to 7 p.m. Alameda Backyard Growers: Monthly meeting and a discussion of "Mushrooms." High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: www.alamedabackyardgrowers. org)

• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Public discussion of matters of civil interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St.

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

Friday, Sept. 9

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C Testing: Free and confidential testing and support referrals. For information and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300.

• 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info, appts.: 1-800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: ALAMEDA)

• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: Purchase a glass of wine for $5; proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters when you mention your support. Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

• 6 to 9 p.m. Opening Reception: Celebrate the opening of White is a Marshmallow, a an exhibit of visual art inspired by the 1961 book Hailstones and Halibut Bones by Mary O'Neill. Free to the public. Rhythmix Cultural Works, K Gallery, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)

• 8 p.m. Comedy Show: Standup comedy, music, interviews and more with Johnny Steele & Friends. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www. rhythmix.org)

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

SNEAK PEEK

• Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rummage Sale: Annual fundraiser to benefit the activities program for seniors. Open to the public. Independence Plaza, 703 Atlantic Ave.

• Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Webster Street Jam: First of two days. Live music, freebies, food and fun for the whole family. Webster Street. (Info: www.westalamedabusiness. com)

• Sept. 10, noon to 4 p.m. Alameda Urban Farm Tour and Tomato Tasting: Learn how to grow vegetables and fruit trees, raise chickens and bees, harvest rainwater, recycle greywater and sheetmulch in the city. Suggested donation: $10. For information, visit www.alamedabackyardgrowers. org/Events.html