Kiwanis Club of Alameda

Every Saturday

Alameda Meals on Wheels

Club volunteers deliver hot meals once a week to the elderly, homebound and needy.

September 13-14

Webster Street Jam

This weekend event occurs in early September and draws upon a wide gathering of community volunteers, including many of our Kiwanis members. 

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.

Early October

Safety Town

Every 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.

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.

November

Scouting for Food

Kiwanians join together with the Boy Scouts and other community members/organizations to collect and sort food donations for the Alameda Food Bank.

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.  Special Olympians of all ages are invited to participate. Their courage is truly inspiring.

January 2009

Chili Cook-Off and Barbecue Dinner  - Fundraiser

The 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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Last weekend of July

Park Street Art & Wine Faire

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.