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Activity GuideSpring 2010 Activity Guide

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Alameda Recreation and Park Department
Upcoming Special Events and Happenings
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BUNNY'S SPRING BREAKFAST
A Spring Egg Scramble Pre-Hunt Activity

Saturday, March 27, 2010
(In case of rain, event will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010)
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Washington Park Recreation Center
740 Central Avenue, Alameda

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – SPACES EXTREMELY LIMITED

    COST PER PERSON:
  • $10 for ages 13 years and up
  • $5 for ages 2 to 12 years
  • FREE for those under 2 years as of March 27, 2010

Start your day off with a variety of yummy breakfast treats prepared by the Bunny and his helpers. All family members attending the Breakfast MUST pre-register for quality control. Bring your camera to capture special moments of the day. WALK UP REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.

bunny enjoying breakfast treats

Click here to download "Bunny's Spring Breakfast" flyer (PDF, 342Kb)
    YOU MAY REGISTER:
  • In Person or By Mail at:
    Alameda Recreation and Park Department
    2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
  • Fax form with MasterCard or VISA to: (510)747-7566
  • By Phone with MasterCard or VISA at (510) 747-7529
  • Register Online at www.arpdeplay.com
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010
Please note: Late Registrations will be charged an additional fee

Click here to download "Bunny's Spring Breakfast" flyer (PDF, 342Kb)
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spring egg scramble
SPRING EGG SCRAMBLE
FREE... FREE... FREE... FREE

REGISTRATION IS NOT NECESSARY

Saturday, March 27, 2010
(In case of rain, event will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010)
10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Crab Cove Picnic Area
Robert Crown Beach

Otis Drive & Westline Drive, Alameda
(FREE parking available at Otis & Westline Parking Lot)

EVERYONE WELCOME! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO OUR VERY POPULAR SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT

  • PRE-EGG HUNT ACTIVITIES
    START AT 10:00 A.M.

    Enjoy Arts 'n Crafts, Games and Much, Much, More!!!
  • EGG HUNT BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 11:30 A.M.
    Be sure to bring your own basket to collect your goodies!
  • SNACKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
    Light snacks, beverages, and other spring treats will be available for purchase during the event. Food available to purchase courtesy of Alameda Youth Committee (AYC)
  • BRING YOUR CAMERA TO TAKE A PHOTO WITH THE BUNNY!
  • Click here to download "2010 Spring Egg Scramble" flyer (PDF, 330Kb)

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CITY OF ALAMEDA
2010 EARTH DAY
ZERO WASTE FESTIVAL
FREE Fun For All Ages!

Come celebrate with us at Alameda’s EARTH DAY ZERO WASTE FESTIVAL! Zero Waste is a new way of thinking about the products we consume in terms of its life cycle to minimize waste. This philosophy supports product redesign so that all products are considered a resource when it is no longer considered useful in its current life.

Enjoy FREE activities for the kids, Earth Day games and exhibits and learn about building a clean, healthy, sustainable world for generations to come.

earth day 2010
  • Saturday, April 17, 2010
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Washington Park, 740 Central Avenue (at 8th street)
  • FREE!
  • Free parking available at Robert Crown Memorial Beach parking lot (Otis Drive at Westline Drive)
  • AC Transit accessibility
  • Free valet bike parking

Summer’s coming! Stop by the ARPD SUMMER BOOTH to sign up for our fun and exciting summer programs!



    This Year's Event Will Feature:
  • Environmental Information
  • Zero Waste Film Festival
  • Activities for Kids
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Games
  • Live Music
  • Prizes
mother earth

Click here to download "2010 Earth Day" Flyer (PDF, 178Kb)


NEW THIS YEAR!!!
ZERO WASTE TEAM SCULPTING CONTEST
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Washington Park

Grab your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and enter as a team in our Zero Waste Team Sculpting Contest. You must enter as a team and all teams must have a minimum of 2 people. Supplies will be given on the day of the event. This contest is free and open to all ages. Pre-registration not required – just register on the morning of the event.

  • The contest will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Judging will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Awards will be announced and presented at 2:30 p.m.

    For more information about our 2010 Earth Day Zero Waste Festival, please contact:
  • Alameda Recreation and Park Department – (510) 747-7529
  • City of Alameda Public Works Department – (510) 749-5840

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44TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE AND SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST

sand castle hippo work in progress

Bring your shovel, bucket and creative ideas to build a unique work of art out of sand. This FREE event is co-sponsored by the Bayview Women’s Club, East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda Youth Committee, and the Alameda Recreation and Park Department.

  • Saturday, June 19, 2010
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Robert Crown Memorial State Beach
    (Westline Drive & Otis Drive, Alameda)
  • FREE!!!
  • Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. that morning at Robert Crown Beach.
  • Viewing and judging of the masterpieces begin at 12:00 noon.
  • Awards presented at 1:00 p.m.

Click here to download “OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES”, “JUDGING CRITERIA” AND "DIRECTIONS TO ROBERT CROWN MEMORIAL STATE BEACH" (PDF, 507Kb)

frogs mud castle mermaid





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