Kiwanis Club of Alameda

Weekly Luncheon

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda meets weekly at the Elks Lodge at noon.

Third Tuesday

Board of Directors Meeting

The Club's Board of Directors meets monthly in the Bank of Alameda's conference room (Otis Street Branch).

Every Saturday

Alameda Meals on Wheels

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

Towata Park Clean-Up

Kiwanis Members, friends, and other volunteers will be at Towata Park from 9:00am to 1:00pm to help beautify the park located at the base of the Bay Farm Bridge (main island side).

September 11-12, 2010

Webster Street Jam

The annual street festival is sponsored by the West Alameda Business Association (WABA). Several of our members serve on the committee and the club provides volunteers to staff a beer booth for the entire weekend.

September 22, 2010

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. In 2010, the Firefighers will be honored.

September 29, 2010

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.

Fall 2010

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.

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.

January 29, 2011

Chili Cook-Off and Barbecue Dinner  - Fundraiser

The Chili Cook-off features a spirited Chili contest, a delicious barbecue dinner, many happy raffle/auction bidders, and lots of delightful dancers. Volunteer opportunities abound with this event. Sponsorships and auction items are especially welcome.

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.

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 their communities on the nationally designated day. 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.

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 15, 2011

Pancake Breakfast - Fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda will conduct its 58th 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-year and 4-year grants to graduates of Alameda's high schools to assist in funding their college education. Applications are due before the end of May.

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 volunteers to staff either a beer or wine booth for the entire weekend. Several of our members serve on the committee that produces the event.