10 Sept. 19, 2013 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun HIGH STREET STATION A Shopping Destination of Distinction at Encinal Avenue & High Street Katie’s Hair Design MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN • Waxing • Highlights • Expert Hair Cutting & Styling • Color & Permanent Specialist Mon-Sat 9am-6:30pm • Closed Sunday Walk-ins Welcome In the Encinal Shopping Center 3215 Encinal Ave. #C Tel. 510.337.9816 • Cel. 510.329.7636 1307 High Street Alameda, CA 94501 510.769.0195 alamusic.org • Sign up for Day Camp Aug. 19 thru Aug. 23 • Group classes start Aug. 16 • Private lessons available now DOBBINS AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTIC 1240 High Street • 747-1600 dobbins [email protected] Mon-Thurs: 1 to 6pm - Dr. PJ Tues-Thurs 1 to 6pm - Dr. Michael Drs. Michael & PJ Dobbins Your Neighborhood Coffeehouse Family owned and operated for nearly 10 years 3215 Encinal Ave. #D • 864-7672 Homemade pastries, fruit, sandwiches, sm0othies, tea, coffee, daily bagels Come enjoy our back patio. We’re family friendly - Bring the dog! FULL KITCHEN THAI & SUSHI BAR Award-winning Thai Food and Freshest Sushi Bar in Town by Willy 20% OFF with Any $30 Order with this coupon thru 10/31/13 Only at Bluefin Sushi Thai 3211 Encinal Ave. (Corner of High Street & Encinal) Open for Lunch 11AM-3PM Dinner 4-9PM Dining / To Go / Delivery / Parking 522-1269 BluefinAlameda.com • Facebook.com/bluefinalameda 1303 HIGH STREET • 510-995-8049 PRESENTS: SPECIAL TueSDAY NIGHT CHARITY DINNER! Join us for a lovely meal at the High Street Station cafe for our Tuesday night specials! AND Benefit a Local Charity! For Next Month’s Charity Dinners, Visit www.highstreetstationcafe.com Seating for 50 / Martinis, Bloody Marys, Margaritas available Bring your own wine, $10 corkage, or choose from our great selection! CALL FOR VEGAN MENU OPTIONS Lodge 1015 Children’s Charities Fundraising Event September 21st, 2013 6pm-11pm CASINO STYLE GAMING BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: the lovely ladies of S é duction F é roce ABSINTHE & CHAMPAGNE BAR LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY 29th St. Swingtet DJ TANOA “ S AMOA B OY ” S TUART spinning great tunes to keep you dancing TICKET COST INCLUDES an evening of wild entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and “chips” Cost is $45 in advance via elkscharitynight.eventbright.com or Mahogony Room Bar or $50 at the door. EXOTIC BOUDOIR PHOTO BOOTH SAUCY GREEN FAIRY PUFF GIRLS offering snacks & misc all night LIVE & SILENT AUCTION DECADENT HORS D’OEUVRES provided by Alameda ’ s High Stree t Station Local Happenings Thursday, Sept. 19 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) 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Marge Ryan, 523-4148) 1 p.m. Mastick Movie Matinee: Amour. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506) 7 p.m. The Big Yes Society Discussion Group: Members will discuss The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226) 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, reg- istration: 523-6957 or www.frank- bettecenter.org) 7:30 p.m. Alameda Women Artists: Meeting. Prospective mem- bers call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541) Friday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4362) 5 p.m. Our Parents Made Us Do This Book Club: Youth ages 10 to 14 will meet. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226) 7 to 9 p.m. “Look to the Future”: Annual members meeting, followed by a wine and cheese social. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, registra- tion: 523-6957 or www.frankbette- center.org) 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853) 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring the Zydeco Flames. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 522-7626 or 415-285-6285) Saturday, Sept. 21 8:30 a.m. to noon: Alameda Coastal Cleanup: Part of an interna- tional cleanup event; locally hosted by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Bring a bucket; wear work gloves and shoes that can get dirty. Adults and children 6 and older. Call for meeting location. (Pre- registration required: www.EBParks.org or 1-800-327-2757) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Tonic Tasting”: Learn about products that strengthen and vitalize. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385 or www.juli- estea.com) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fair Trade African Bazaar: African art and crafts sale pre- sented by Asante Network, a member of the Fair Trade Federation, in part- nership with a sister parish in Rwanda. Admission is free to the public. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parish Fun Fair: Annual fundraiser of St. Philip Neri and St. Albert the Great churches. Games and prizes; expo and raffle; food and drink; live music; entertain- ment. Free to the public. St. Philip Neri, 1335 High St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make & Take: The first 20 customers will get free materials and instruction to make a leather necklace or brace- let. Limit one per customer. Bead Inspirations, 1544 Park St. (Info: 337-1203) 1 p.m. “Fabulous Flying Females”: As part of a celebration of women aviators, Air Force Capt. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato will share her experiences in Southern Iraq during the end of Operation Desert Storm. She will also be presented with a “Quilt of Valor” by the Quilt of Valor Foundation and Amador Valley Quilters. U.S.S. Hornet, Alameda Point. (Info, tix: 521-8448 or www.uss-hornet.org) 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Insect Investigation.” Discover what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 2 to 4 p.m. East Bay Bariatric WLS Support Group: Peer support group for people who are consider- ing or who have had weight loss or bariatric surgery. Pre-op and new- comers invited for the 2 p.m. Q&A. Free. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: [email protected]) 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Auditions: Try-outs for the Alameda Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker. Appointments scheduled accord- ing to age and skill level. Audition fee: $10. Alameda Ballet Academy, 1402 Park St. (Info, appts: 337-1929 or www.AlamedaCivicBallet.org) 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) 8 p.m. Live @ the Library: First in a series of three concerts; featur- ing Madeline Eastman and Randy Porter. Reception at 7. Tickets: $35; series of three, $90. Regina K. Stafford Rooms, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Tix: www.brownpapertickets.com) Sunday, Sept. 22 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Alameda Origins Tour 2013: Ride your bike to the three gold-rush era towns that became Alameda in 1872. Includes three history pre- sentations; pre-ordered, pre-paid lunch. Bike ride, presented by BikeWalk Alameda, is free to adults and minors accompanied by an adult. Helmets required. Meet at High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: www.bikewalkalameda.org) EVENTS: Page 11 Courtesy photo In years past, the Coastal Clean Up Day poster featured “non-native spe- cies of California” like the Cig Egret. This year, help prevent the spread of these species by joining the clean up Saturday, Sept. 21.