🌱 DA Scam Warning + Free Gift Card For Alameda Blood Donors

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Alameda today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Alameda:

1. Bay Farm Island Home Just Listed (Alameda Patch)
2. COVID Testing Scam: DA Warns Alameda Residents (Alameda Patch)
3. Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Alameda (Alameda Patch)
4. Wet Sidewalks: Photo Of The Day (Alameda Patch)
5. Alameda: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Area Shelters (Alameda Patch)

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Today in Alameda:

• Storybook Crafts - Alameda Free Library
• Winter Dance Concert - Alameda High
• Island HS - End of Hex #3 - Alameda High

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From my notebook:

• Girls Inc. of the Island City: "According to MENTOR children with a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. We encourage all our supporters to think of ways to be a mentor in their own lives." (Facebook)
• Alameda Free Library: "Get centered on Wednesday, February 2 at 6 p.m. on zoom! Participants will have a chance to calm the body and the mind with a simple meditation technique, taught by Dr. Brian Waterloo. For more information ..." (Facebook)
• Kiwanis Club of Alameda: "Order your See's Candy Valentine treats on-line through the Kiwanis Club of Alameda. Avoid the lines, and potential exposure to COVID. Alameda Kiwanis has a storefront hosted on the See's Candy website. Order through us." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Bea Karnes