The 54th Alameda Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest kicks off Saturday, June 11, at Crown Memorial state beach.

Hundreds of sand architects and sculptors have a chance to showcase their creative juices and make architectural masterpieces using just sand.

The Alameda public is invited to enjoy fun activities at the Alameda Bike Festival & Rodeo Sunday, May 22, at Bay Farm School.

The West End Arts District, Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda will host a music and dance festival to celebrate the opening of Alameda’s newest park, Waterfront Park at 2151 Ferry Point, on Saturday, April 9.

The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum will hold its CarrierCon event Saturday March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rock Wall Wine Company held its last day of on-site service on Sunday, Feb. 27, after 14 years.

Company owner and winemaker Shauna Rosenblum announced the closing of the Tasting Room Tarmac on the company’s website last month.

The fourth annual Whiskey Stroll, presented by Downtown Alameda Business Association, will be held Friday, March 4, in Downtown Alameda.

Rhythmix Cultural Works is gearing up with an exciting new season for 2022, bringing you art, culture, community and music in a mix of online, in-person and outdoor offerings. Kicking off the new year on Jan.

Here’s a list of some fun ways to ring in the New Year as a family.

1) Toast to the new year with a tasty mocktail. Create a signature cocktail and mocktail for the kids. Give it a long and important sounding name and drink it in your fanciest glassware to toast the new year.

Fred Gardner