ALAMEDA
On Feb. 9, the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex will roll out the red carpet for the live simulcast of the 92nd Academy Awards. The televised presentation in the historic auditorium will begin with Red Carpet Live at 4 p.m. and the awards show will start at 5.
Guests at this exclusive theater event are invited to a free champagne greeting on the theatre red carpet and a VIP ticket option for an in-theater delivery of a prix fixe meal during the show. A live movie trivia contest will offer prizes to those with Hollywood prowess as well as an online Oscar ballot contest to vote for guests’ favorite films. In the theater, a no-host bar will offer snacks, beer, wine and “Oscar Cocktails” throughout the evening.
Reserved admission is $35 or $45 with a meal (which must be chosen at the time of ticket purchase; a choice of five meals will be delivered in the theater at 5:30). Both options include a reserved seat, a welcome champagne toast, a red carpet photo opportunity, participation in the movie trivia game, an online Oscar ballot contest and, of course, viewing of the Academy Awards on the big screen. Red Carpet attire is encouraged. Reserved tickets are available at the theater’s box office, Cinema Grill or at alamedatheatres.com.
— Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
Alameda joins national stage as a clean energy leader
On Jan. 1, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) began providing 100% clean energy to all customers, placing Alameda in a select group of cities leading the nation in the transition to green power. AMP has reached this clean energy milestone decades ahead of California’s goal of 100% clean power by 2045. Alameda’s community-owned electric utility has moved past investor-owned PG&E, which is working toward the state’s requirement to provide 60% renewable power by 2030.
“Our little island has become a national trendsetter by greening its electricity mix ahead of major cities like Los Angeles, Boston and New York City,” AMP General Manager Nicolas Procos said. “We have much to be proud of this year as we come together to address climate change in our community and set an example for the nation.”
AMP’s clean power mix includes geothermal and hydroelectric sources, wind power and landfill gas. The clean energy supply goes a long way toward reaching the city of Alameda’s goal of reducing the community’s greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. AMP is a department of the city of Alameda that has served local residents and businesses for 133 years and provides power to more than 34,000 customers at rates that average 17% below neighboring communities.
— Kathleen Haley, AMP
Kiwanis Club’s chili cook-off fundraiser deemed success
The Kiwanis Club of Alameda held its 21st annual chili cook-off fundraiser Jan 25, and all proceeds will be given to community nonprofits this spring. The fundraiser featured fun activities for everyone: a chili competition and tasting, silent auction items, a barbecue buffet dinner, a raffle and live auction, entertainment by the Dance 10 boy dancers and general dancing to end the evening. The cook-off’s Peoples’ Choice and Chefs’ Choice awards went to the chili prepared by the Alameda Fire Department.
— Kiwanis Club of Alameda
Library to offer gardening class for beginners on Feb. 8
Learn how easy and fun gardening can be by joining Lori Caldwell to learn the basics of successful first-time gardening. Topics will include deciphering the terminology, healthy soil building, transplanting and plant choice by season, seeds versus starts, nontoxic pest control, reuse in the garden and tips and tricks.
This program will be Feb. 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Stafford Room at the Alameda Free Library. The library, at 1550 Oak St., is wheelchair-accessible and served by AC Transit routes 21 and 51A. For more information on this and other library programs, visit alamedafree.org/Events-directory/Calendar or call 510-747-7713.
— city of Alameda
Chapter to celebrate League of Women Voters’ 100 years
The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Alameda in celebrating the national League’s 100th birthday from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb 14. Drop in any time during those hours at Tucker’s Ice Cream, 1349 Park St. in Alameda, for cake, conversation, music, voter registration, League news and more. Visit LWVAlameda.org/calendar.html for details.
— League of Women Voters of Alameda
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