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Upcoming Events The Historical Society regularly hosts events that are open to ACHS members and the public. These include quarterly dinners featuring guest speakers on aspects of Alameda County history, and field trips to historically significant sites within Alameda County. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dinners and excursions! Note: Advance reservations are required for all events. For more information, call the Society at (510) 569-7023. Thursday, October 23, 2008 ACHS Dinner Meeting and Presentation Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto Restaurant (110-year-old historical building) 1919-4th St., Berkeley (validated parking across the street) Social hour: 6:00 pm. Dinner: 7:00 pm. Presentation: 8:00 pm. Subject of Presentation: Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats of Old Alameda County. Speaker: Richard Schwartz, author of Berkeley 1900; Earthquake Exodus, 1906; and his recently published Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley (www.richardschwartz.info). Catered dinner. Entree choices: Atlantic Salmon; Grilled London Broil; Asian Teriyaki Vegetable Stir-fry. Cost: $35 ACHS members; $40 non-members. Reservations and checks are due by: Friday, October 17, 2008. To make your reservations: Print this Event Registration Form, fill out, and send with your check (payable to ACHS) to: Alameda County Historical Society 484 Lake Park Ave., #307 Oakland, CA 94610 Directions to Event: I-80 to the University Ave. (east) exit in Berkeley. Turn left at 6th St. Turn left at Hearst Ave. Turn left at 4th St. Questions? Please call Anne Woodell at (510) 339-2818, or e-mail ACHS. |
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