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Activities & Events
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Every
Saturday |
Club volunteers deliver hot meals once a week to the elderly, homebound and needy. |
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September 13-14 |
This weekend event occurs in early September and draws upon a wide gathering of community volunteers, including many of our Kiwanis members. |
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End of September |
Installation of New Officers Luncheon The current officers and board of the Club retire and the new officers and board are installed. Club awards are also presented at this luncheon to honor members who have distinguished themselves during the year. |
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Early October |
Safety TownEvery year the Kiwanis Club works with the Alameda Fire Department to teach over 500 kindergartners about safety issues - both at home and on the street. Safety Town is a miniature city reconstructed every year at Alameda Point to give our kids hands-on education about staying safe. |
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October |
Fire/Police Appreciation Day In alternating years the Alameda Club honors the personnel of either the Fire or Police Department with a special luncheon to recognize their service to our community. |
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November |
Kiwanians join together with the Boy Scouts and other community members/organizations to collect and sort food donations for the Alameda Food Bank. |
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Early January |
Special
Olympics Bowling Tournament
Kiwanis Club of Alameda is a major sponsor
of the annual Special Olympics Bowling Tournament held
at Mel's Bowl in Alameda. Volunteers
assist our special athletes with bowling, scoring and presentation
of awards. |
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January 2009 |
Chili Cook-Off and Barbecue Dinner - FundraiserThe
2008 Chili Cook-off will feature another spirited Chili
contest, in addition to a delicious dinner, many happy
raffle/auction bidders, and lots of delighted dancers.
Volunteer
opportunities abound with this event. Sponsorships and auction items
are especially welcome. |
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Early April |
Kiwanis
1 Day
Kiwanis 1 Day brings together the entire Kiwanis family of organizations in the California-Nevada-Hawaii District to work in service of the community every March. The Kiwanis Club of Alameda proudly participates in this spectacular service event, doing everything from reading to children to building bookshelves to planting trees and contributing to the beautification of local parks. |
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Spring |
Kiwanis/Rotary Golf Tournament Kiwanians do know how to golf - we won in 2007! This annual event is a great rivalry between the two service organizations and we enjoy lots of cordial ribbing. |
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Mid May |
Hope of America Awards Each May, the Kiwanis Club of Alameda honors a select group of Alameda eighth-grade students for their leadership, citizenship, and scholastic abilities. These children represent the future Hope of America, hence the name of the awards and our dedication to honoring them. |
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May 18, 2008 |
Pancake Breakfast - Fundraiser The Kiwanis Club of Alameda will conduct its 57th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Elks Lodge in Alameda. An all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, and more will be served with many valuable prizes to be raffled. |
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May-June |
Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships The Club funds 1 and 4-year grants to graduates of Alameda's high schools to assist in funding their college education. |
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June |
Relay for Life Kiwanis Club members and our Key Clubs participate in this 24-hour walkathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society. |
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Last weekend of July |
The Club provides personnel to staff either a beer or wine booth for the entire weekend. Over the years, several of our members have served on the committee that produces the event. |
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Kiwanis Club of
Alameda, CA
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