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Weekly eventsMonday: Lush Life

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Wednesday: Singer Songwriter open mic

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Fri & Sat: Live MusicSundays: Check Online Calendar

Local HappeningsThursday, Oct. 27

n 8:30 to 10 a.m. “It’s About MY Time”: TEDxAlamedaWomen simul-cast of the TEDWomen conference. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and related disor-ders. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700)

n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity

Seniors: Annual Halloween party at 11. Lunch served at noon for a $5 donation. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

n 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “It’s About OUR Time”: TEDxAlamedaWomen simulcast of the TEDWomen con-ference. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

n 1 p.m. Mastick Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

n 1 to 3 p.m. Satellite Office Hours: Meet with staff members of Assemblyman Rob Bonta. Free to the public. Administrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.

n 1 to 3:30 p.m. “Goblins Groove Halloween Dance”: Costumes encouraged; costume contest, refreshments. $2 for seniors; Mastick volunteers, no charge. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

n 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: William Sturm will perform a piano recital and discuss romantic

Swedish composers in “Music From Sweden.” Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, prereg-istration: 747-7506)

n 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. “It’s About EQUAL Time”: TEDxAlamedaWomen simulcast of the TEDWomen con-ference. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

n 3 to 5 p.m. Satellite Office Hours: Meet with staff members of Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Free to the public. Administrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.

n 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. “It’s About STORY Time”: TEDxAlamedaWomen simulcast of the TEDWomen con-ference. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

n 6 p.m. City of Alameda Community Service Awards: Third annual presentation hosted by the Social Services Human Relations Board. Free to the public. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Jim Franz, 747-6883)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Knitting Circle: Knitters of all levels and ages wel-come. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

Friday, Oct. 28n 5 to 9 p.m. Teen Haunted

House: Presented by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Continues Oct. 29, 30. Admission: $5, ages 5 to 17; $7, adults. Additional donations will be accepted with proceeds benefiting the Alameda Youth Committee and ARPD Teen programs. Alameda South Shore Center, 523 South Shore Center. (Info: 747-7529 or www.alamedaca.gov/recreation)

n 6:30 p.m. to midnight: “Ship of Spirits”: Lecture featuring parapsy-

chologist Dr. Loyd Auerbach and spirit medium Mariah Kunau, fol-lowed by a haunted flashlight tour of areas reported to be inhabited by spirits. Space is limited: tix, $65 per person. USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point (Info, tix: www.HornetEvents.com or 521-8448, Ext. 282)

n 7 p.m. to midnight: Haunted Hornet: USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point (Info, confirm schedule: www.HornetEvents.com or 521-8448, Ext. 282)

n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Annual Halloween Dance Party and Costume Contest; fea-turing the Zydeco Flames. Dance lessons at 8:30; costume contest for cash prizes at 10:30. Tickets sold at the door: $18. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

Saturday, Oct. 29n 10 to 11:30 a.m. “Kids Creature

Crawl”: Come in costume as a favor-ite creature, then creep and crawl around searching for smaller crit-ters inside and out. Conclude with a craft. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Halloween Carnival: Children’s costume parade at 12:30; haunted house, food, games, music. Free for the entire family. Otis Elementary School, Fillmore and High streets.

n Noon: Alameda Running Festival: Family Fun Run/Walk. Run/walk laps in the first event in the inaugural community fundraiser hosted by Bank of Marin. Participate individually or as part of a group. Proceeds benefit Alameda Meals on Wheels and Alameda schools. Entry fees: $25. Registration deadline: Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Meet at 950 W. Mall Square. (Registration: www.runal-ameda.com)

n 2 p.m. Family Game Day: Community board game program; free for youth ages 8 and older. Parents/guardians must be present. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7705)

n 2 p.m. NaNoWriMo Prep: Prepare for National Novel Writing Month (November). Free. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Halloween Animal Fun.” Wear your costume for a special treat; then discover what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 2:30 p.m. Closing Reception: Auction results and final chance to view an exhibit of work by members of Alameda Women Artists. Free to the public. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: www.alameda womenartists.org)

n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 3 to 8 p.m. Teen Haunted House: Presented by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Closes Oct. 30. Admission: $5, ages 5 to 17; $7, adults. Additional donations will be accepted with proceeds benefiting the Alameda Youth Committee and ARPD Teen programs. Alameda South Shore Center, 523 South Shore Center. (Info: 747-7529 or www.alamedaca.gov/recreation)

n 7 p.m. to midnight: Haunted Hornet: USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point (Info, confirm schedule: www.HornetEvents.com or 521-8448, Ext. 282)

n 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. “Monsters Ball”: Food and bar concessions; costume contest for a cash prize, haunted tours, music for dancing and more. Admission: $35-$70. USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point (Info, tix: www.HornetEvents.com or 521-8448, Ext. 282)

Sunday, Oct. 30n 7 a.m. Alameda Running

Festival: Half marathon. Entry fees: $65. Registration deadline: Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Run starts at 950 W. Mall Square. (Registration: www.runalameda.com)

n 8:30 a.m. Alameda Running Festival: Run a 10k; entry fee: $50. Registration deadline: Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Runs start at 950 W. Mall Square. (Registration: www.run alameda.com)

n 8:45 a.m. Alameda Running Festival: Run a 5k; entry fee: $45. Registration deadline: Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Runs start at 950 W. Mall Square. (Registration: www. runalameda.com)

n 2 p.m. Twelfth Night: Presented by Shakespeare on Tour. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7716)

n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Halloween Animal Fun.” Wear your costume for a special treat; then discover what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 3 to 7 p.m. Teen Haunted House: Final day. Alameda South Shore Center, 523 South Shore Center. (Info: 747-7529 or www.alamedaca.gov/recreation)

n 4 to 5 p.m. Piano Recital: Bring an item to donate to the Alameda Food Bank; each donation earns a chance to win a pumpkin pie. Recital is free to the public. Piano Studio of Carolyn Queener and Katy Stephan, 1215 Pacific Ave. (Info: 523-4924)

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On Sunday, Oct. 30, the first-ever Alameda Running Festival will feature a half marathon and other running-related events on both days this coming weekend.

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