West Alameda gets more internet access

 A free community computer lab has opened at the Alameda Multicultural Community Center to give Westside residents greater access to the internet.

Established through a partnership with the Alameda Unified School District, the lab is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday in Room 6 of the Longfellow Education Center, 500 Pacific Ave.An open house will be held at the lab from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11. Enter from the Lincoln Avenue parking lot. The Multicultural Center is also hosting a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. February 3 at the Alameda Free Library to celebrate the opening of its art exhibit featuring Native American artist Michael Horse. The exhibit runs through February 20.

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The Alameda RotaryClub is conducting a community grants fund raiser at the new RockWall Wine CompanyGeoDome at 2301 Monarch on Alameda Point from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,February 11 to raise funds for non-profit organizations serving Alameda residents.Tickets are $50 for an evening of wine, music, auction, fun and food provided by Freshta Catering.  Tickets are available at Abigail, 930CentralAve., West Alameda Business Assn.,1509½WebsterSt., or online at www.AlamedaRotary.org

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Gail King is hosting an event called “Romance, Inside & Out” on Thursday, February 11 at her women’s clothing boutique, Abigail. Stop by at 5:30 p.m. for a glass of R&B Cellars wine, some nibbles and a few good tips on how to spend a romantic Valentine’s Day. She’ll also be showing off her new spring collection. RSVP: g_l_king@yahoo.com.

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Cardinal Point at Mariner Square took second place for the People’s Choice Award in the Annual Kiwanis Chili Cook Off held at the O’Club. Cardinal Point’s Executive Chef Doug Leeman won the award for his entry, Cardinal Point Quayside Chili, that proved to be a big hit with the judges as well as the popular vote as well. Next year, 1st place!

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The Alameda One Stop Business and Career Center is offering a free workshop called Read to Succeed. Jud Walsh, the Director of Business Development for the San Francisco Business Times, will discuss key strategies that generate leads and grow your business. Theworkshop will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, February 18 at the center, 555 Atlantic Ave. Bldg P. To register, contact Aram Attarian, Business Services Alameda One Stop Career Center, (510) 748-5215.

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“Pinball Art: Fine Art,” an overview of exhibitions and artworks about pinball from 1972 to 2010, opens at the Pacific Pinball Museum at 1510 Webster St. with a special event from 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, February 5. Special event tickets are $15 for adults and for $7.50 children, providing admission to the art gallery, unlimited play on the vintage pinball machines, flipper finger food and punch. A no host bar will be available.The art exhibit continues through March 2.