Local Happenings
Thursday, May 10
• 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer's Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and related disorders. Mastick Senior Center, 11255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700)
• 6 p.m. Meet the Author: Tony Diterlizzi will share his book A Hero for Wondla. Books Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)
• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Public discussion of matters of civic interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St.
• 7 to 8:30 p.m. "Buddhism for Busy People": First of four talks in a spring lecture series featuring speaker the Rev. Dr. Shoyo Taniguchi. Free to the public. Buddhist Temple of Alameda, 2325 Pacific Ave. (Info: www.btoa.org)
• 7:30 p.m. Single Sailors Association: Meeting for single people interested in sailing. Ballena Bay Yacht Club, 1150 Ballena Blvd. (Info: 273-9763)
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Black & White Bingo: Live entertainment and "10 rounds of performance art"; cash prizes. Tickets: $25 for 10 games. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: 865-5060 or www. rhythmix.org)