n 7 to 9 p.m. Poetry at the Bette: Prose and poet-ry reading featuring guest readers and an open mic. Admission is free; dona-tions appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbettecenter.org or 523-6957)

Sunday, July 13n 10 a.m. to noon:

“Ride on 2 Wheels”: Learn to ride a 2-wheel bike. Bring your bike, helmet. All ages welcome; minors require parental support.

Alameda Bicycle, 1522 Park St. (Info: 522-0070)

n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Things That Fly.” Learn About local feathered friends, then learn what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 2 to 3:30 p.m. Beach Cleanup: Help protect the ocean environ-ment by cleaning litter off of the beach. Groups and individuals welcome to join. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Registration required: 1-888-327-2757, #2, then #3))

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 7 p.m. Concert: Featuring “Thomas Jefferson as Musician,”

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Thursday, July 10n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s

Support Group: Meeting spon-sored by the Alzheimer’s Association for families and care-givers of those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Mastick Senior Center, 11255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700)

n 10:30 a.m. New Member Orientation: Take a tour and learn about the center and the sched-ule of activities. Includes lunch. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Pre-registration required: 747-7506)

n 3 to 5 p.m. Office Hours: Staffers from Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office will be avail-able. Administrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.

n 6:30 to 9 p.m. Single Sailors Association: Dinner meeting for single people interested in sail-ing. Ballena Bay Yacht Club, 1150 Ballena Blvd., Suite 151. (Info: 332-9380 or www.singlesailors.org)

n 7 p.m. Meet the Author: Alex Tizon, author of Little Big Man: In Search of My Asian Self, in conver-sation with Sherry Hu. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Poetry Writers Workshop: Hosted by Vince Sorti and friends. Free-write exer-cises with prompts. Read your work or just listen. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbettecenter.org or 523-6957)

Friday, July 11n 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C

Testing: Free and confidential test-ing and support referrals. For infor-mation and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300.

n 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Evening Concert at the Cove: Free concert featuring the Beaufunk playing funky dance music. Co-sponsored by the Alameda Rotary Club and the East Bay Regional Park District. Family activities on the deck begin at 4:30; food and beverages will be available for purchase. Final con-cert: Aug. 8. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 6 to 9 p.m. Reception: Celebrate popUp Gallery’s second anniversary with the opening of “In Other Words,” an exhibit of visual storytelling. Free to the public. popup Gallery, 1517 Park St.

n 7 p.m. “Mad Men Night”: Featuring Reeda Joseph and DJ Tom LG sharing Joseph’s visual tribute to 1950s and ’60s fashions with Man Candy: Dishy Dudes and Mod Men. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Meet the Artists: Celebrate the opening of a solo show of work by Licita Fernandez and Jaan Carter’s Postcards from the Grid. Refreshments. Free to the public; donations appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbette-center.org or 523-6957)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Artists Reception: Celebrate the opening of “The

Place I Want to Be,” an exhibit of oil paintings and pastels by Carl Steiger. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Artist’s Reception: Opening reception for Fitz, Fish & Phil, two- and three-dimensional works by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Mark P. Fisher and Philip Hargrave. Free to the public. Rhythmix Cultural Works K Gallery, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)

n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door: $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

Saturday, July 12n 9 a.m. “Alameda Point - North”:

Explore and discuss the history of the northern portion of Alameda Point. Part of a series of walks through Alameda neighborhoods. Sponsored by the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. Led by Dennis Evanosky and Eric J. Kos. Walk lasts approxi-mately one hour, 15 minutes. Meet at City Hall West, 950 West Mall Square. (Info: 747-7529 or www.alamedaca.gov/recreation)

n 10 a.m. Alameda Point Restoration Advisory Board: Meeting. 950 W. Mall Square, Alameda Point.

n Noon to 1:30 p.m. “Succulent Gardens”: Free workshop about plants that offer year-round beau-ty and require little care. Free to the public. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Main St. (Info: www.plough-sharesnursery.com)

n 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Community Tour of Navy Environmental Program: Free to the public, but space is limited. 950 W. Mall Square, Alameda Point. (Sign-up required: Tommie Jean Valmassy, 302-6232)

n 1 to 4 p.m. House Tour: Last tour starts at 3. Admission: $5. Meyers House and Gardens, 2021 Alameda Ave.

n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Things That Fly.” Learn About local feathered friends, then learn what’s new in the Visitors

a potpourri of selections with commentary based on Jefferson’s library, his correspondence and music played in his time. Free to the public. Cardinal Point Retirement Community, 2431 Mariner Square Drive. (RSVP: 337-1033)

Monday, July 14n 7:30 p.m. Y.L.I.: Meeting.

St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette St. (Info: Helen Pacovsky, 522-2280)

n 7:30 p.m. Encinal Parlor, #156, Native Daughters of the Golden West: Meeting; discussion of envi-ronmental and restoration proj-ects and veterans’ welfare. (Info, address: M. Dodge, 523-7802 or J. McKay, jmonky333@aol.com)

Tuesday, July 15n 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sea Squirts:

“Turtle Time.” Outdoor explora-tion and a theme-related craft for children 3 to 5 and an adult. Fee: $5. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Registration required: 888-327-2757)

n 1:45 to 3 p.m. Podiatry and Blood Pressure Screening: Free con-sultation, by appointment, with Dr. Dale Wright. Offered every third Tuesday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)

Wednesday, July 16n 10:30 a.m. “Questions Mothers

Ask. Knowing What’s Normal and What’s Not”: La Leche League meeting offering information and support for nursing mothers. Babies and toddlers are welcome. Gathering time is 10 a.m. 1316 Pearl St. (Info: Virginia, 521-4867)

n 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pet Loss Support Group: Free to the public. Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way. (info: 337-8565)

n 7 p.m. Singer/Songwriter’s Open Mic Night: Open mic, followed by an original act at the end of the evening. High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: Billie, 995-8049)

Thursday, July 17n 10 a.m. to noon: Dental

Consultation: Free consultation, by appointment, with Dr. Alfred Chong. Offered every third Thursday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)

n 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Marge Ryan, 523-4148)

n 7 p.m. The Big Yes Society Discussion Group: The group will discuss The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety by Alan W. Watts. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by an open mic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info,

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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 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the Artist: Celebrate the opening of a show of summer landscape photos by Alameda photographer Francesca. Free to the public. Conscious Skin Care, 2236 Mariner Square Drive #103.

n 5 to 10 p.m. Grandpa Joe’s Pasta & Tri-Tip Dinner and Auction: Fourth annual Alameda Babe Ruth fundraiser. Tickets: $40 per person in advance; $50 at the door. Ages 21 and older. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Tix, info: 910-9457)

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“Alien Sea Monkey Dude Commuting to Work” by Andrew Fitzpatrick will be on display as part of Fitz, Fish and Phil opening tomor-row night at 7 p.m. in the Rhythmix K Gallery.

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