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10 Feb. 1, 2018 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun Cary Litchford Land, Cruise and Tour Specialist www.cruiseplannersofalameda.com 510-227-5514 HASSLE-FREE VACATION PLANNING FOR GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS FST# ST39068 CST@ 2034468-50 HST# TAR-7058 WA ST# 603-399-504 La Valentine’s Special Feb. 14 Give the Gift of Love a Heart-shaped Pizza from La Val’s priced & sized the same as medium President’s Day Mon, Feb. 19 2 for 1 Two pizzas for the price of one. Good on medium large or party pizzas only. Not valid on delivery or any other offer. Two Great Upcoming Events from La Val’s 521-7711 • 891 Island Drive Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center • Visit us on the Web: www.lavalspizza.com Pet Portraits With Personality! A treasured memento or special gift Original artwork designed by hand Paintings by Alameda artist Beth Bourland Contact the artist [email protected] BethBourland.com FREE FACIAL STRETCH OR 60-MINUTE SESSION * with $ 125 in gift card purchases. Offer valid through Valentine’s Day Give the gift of wellness. Massage Envy • 2233 S. Shore Center ~ behind Safeway Tel: 510-865-3689 Disclaimer: offer ends 02/14/18. Voucher redeemable at participating massage envy franchises nationwide, by 5/15/18. Not valid online for previous purchases. Min $125 in transactions gift card purchases. Offer cannot be used same day as gift card purchase and cannot be combined with other offers. Session times include a total of ten minutes of time for consultation and dressing, which occurs pre and post-service. Additional taxes and fees may occur. Prices subject to change. Rates and services may vary by franchised location and services. For specific list of services, please check with specific franchised location, or see MassageEnvy.com. Gift cards are not redeemable or refundable for cash or credit, except where required by law. ROBERT BURKE ROOFING CRAFTSMAN IN ALL TYPES OF ROOFING & WATER PROOFING WE SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ROOFING FREE ESTIMATES AT NO CHARGE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY LEAK REPAIR “Serving the Entire Bay Area!” “Serving the Entire Bay Area!” 510.326.1367 LIC.#822709 3 Generations of Roofing Experience n Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon. Help prepare the Alameda Wildlife Reserve at Alameda Point for the return of the endangered least terns in April. Tasks include pick- ing up trash, weeding and plac- ing nest markers and “chick cha- lets.” (Info, directions: Pat Gannon, [email protected]) n Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m. Writers Group. Open to adult writers. Family Study Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713) n Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Native Daughters of the Golden West Monthly Meeting. Discussion on environmental issues, mission res- toration projects and veterans’ affairs. Prospective members wel- come. (Info, address: M. Dodge, [email protected]) n Feb. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Urban Cycling 101. Open to all ages. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: Hallie Fields, hfields@alam- edaca.gov) n Feb. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Association of University Women and Oakmont at Cardinal Point present JoAnn Smith Ainsworth in Alameda Author Series II. Talk about her novels Expect Trouble and Expect Deception and work in progress. Reservations requested at https://JoAnnSmithAinsworth- AAUW2018.eventbrite.com 2431 Mariner Square Drive. (Info: Kevis Brownson, 463-4966) n Feb. 13, Free workshop on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. Typically recurs at 2 p.m. every second Tuesday and at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month. 703 Atlantic Ave. Contact staff to confirm schedule and register. (Info: www.alameda rentprogram.org) n Feb. 13, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Pal- entine’s Day Party. For teens 13 to 18. Celebrate friends and friend- ship. Make crafts in their honor or bring them along. Decorate Palentine’s cards, taste choco- late, work on other gifts. Snacks provided. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: Hallie Fields, hfields@ alamedaca.gov) n Feb. 13, 5:30 to 8 p.m. African American History Month presen- tation. Rasheed Shabazz presents Black Tides: How World War II transformed the racial geography of Alameda in keeping with African American History Month’s theme, “African Americans in Times of War.” First of a series of presenta- tions on Alameda. Open to all ages. Main Library 1550 Oak St. (Info: Hallie Fields, hfields@alamedaca. gov) n Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 400, Monthly Meeting. Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave. (Info: 814-0522) n Feb. 13, 7 p.m. American Legion, Post 9, Monthly Meeting. Open to honorably discharged vet- erans and current personnel of any branch of the U.S. military who have served at least a day of active duty during times of war or con- flict. Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave. (Info, Larry Fukuba: 289-4043) n Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Writers West. Experienced and aspir- ing writers welcome. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 522-9028) n Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. HIV-AIDS Outreach and Education, Meeting. St. Barnabas Parish Center, 1427 Sixth St. (Info, Cath Sullivan: 865- 3051) n Feb. 14, Recurs each Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. A Course in Miracles. 10-week class on mindful thinking. First class free, then $5 per session. 2500 Santa Clara Ave., rear door. (Info: Mary Manning, 865-2695) n Feb. 14, noon. Disabled American Veterans Alameda Chapter meeting. Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave. (Info: 834-8255) n Feb. 14, Noon. Disabled American Veterans Meeting. Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave. (Info, registration: 865-6372) n Feb. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Chocolate Study Hall. Study, work on group projects, complete homework or read. Teens 13 to 18 only. Bring study materials, drinks and snacks. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Hallie Fields, [email protected]) n Feb. 14, 6 p.m. Computer Basics: Staying Safe Online. For adults and teens. Computer Lab, Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: [email protected], 747- 7709) n Feb. 15, 11 a.m. Trinity Seniors Program. Music with Dolly Fong. Lunch served noon. Free admission, $5 donation if eating lunch. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 522-5220) n Noon to 4:30 p.m. Alameda- Oakland Home Learners: Monthly West End meet-up for home- schooled children and their care- givers. See website for location. (Info: www.aohl.net) n Feb. 15, 1:15 p.m. A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book Club. Islandia Clubhouse, 1138 Island Drive. (Info: Lynda Williams, [email protected], 747- 7787) n Feb. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Satellite Office Hours. No appointment necessary. Room 224, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7777) n Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon Financial Workshop No. 1. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: Sikander Lodhi Lodhi.moneydoctor.wfg@ gmail.com, 619-889-6304) n Feb. 17, Noon. Human Billboard Vigil. Weekly demonstra- tion to express solidarity with all members of community. Bring signs or hold up pre-made signs. Intersection of Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue. (Info: Ruth Smiler, 846-2001) n Feb. 17, 6 p.m. Elks 150th Birthday Celebration. Champagne reception, five-course beef or lob- ster dinner, dancing to Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Tickets $65. (Info: alamedaelks.org/ tickets) Events: Coming up to educate, entertain everyone in the weeks ahead Continued from page 8 Courtesy photo For Black History Month, learn about the African-American experience in Alameda during World War II at a presentation titled Black Tides: How World War II trans- formed the racial geography of Alameda on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Main Library. TOMO ORGANIC MINI NAIL SPA WINTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL 40% Expires 2/28/18 510-521-8778 or 510-521-8788 1411 Park St., Alameda Happy Valentine’s Day, Alameda!
