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Vote for Starlight Movies in the Park: “Space Jam” or “Angry Birds”? “Cars 3” or “Sing”? “Coco” or “A Dog’s Purpose”? Now is your chance to help choose the 2018 Starlight Movies in the Park. Voting ends Jan. 19; www.alamedaca.org.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed: Alameda Meals on Wheels needs weekend volunteers to deliver meals to neighbors. One person drives the vehicle, the other brings the meal to the door. Takes about an hour. Start around 9 a.m. 510-865-6131, www.alamedamealsonwheels.org.

Alameda Infrastructure Survey: Repairing streets and sidewalks, sprucing up parks, retrofitting city buildings — Alameda has a backlog of millions in repairs and maintenance. What is important to you? Share your feedback by taking a community online survey; alamedaca.gov.

Jean Sweeney Park Volunteers: The Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Fund needs volunteers to help with work days. Email to add your name to the volunteer list; volunteer@sweeneyopenspacepark.org.

Human Billboard Vigil: Everyone belongs here. Make your solidarity visible in Alameda and stand for racial justice, inclusion in our city, our schools, our country, our planet by participating in a human billboard. Bring a sign. Ongoing weekly. Noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 30. Corner of Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue.

Jump Start New Year’s Hike: Get 2018 started on the right foot a little early with a 5-mile hilly challenge Jump Start Your New Year’s Resolution Hike hosted by the Crab Cove Visitor Center and East Bay Regional Park District. Kid-friendly. 9 a.m. to noon. Dec. 30. Skyline Serpentine Prairie, Redwood Regional Park, 11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Free. 510-544-3187, www.ebparks.org.

New Year’s Eve Weed Warriors: Resolve to help Crab Cove’s native plant and butterfly gardens by pulling out noxious weeds and beautifying the landscape. Bring a friend. Snacks, hot cider, and tools provided. Constant rain would cancel it. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Crab Cove Visitors Center, 1252 McKay Ave. Free. 510-544-3187, www.ebparks.org.

New Year’s Eve Bash: USS Hornet’s New Year’s Eve Special Big Band Dance Fundraising Gala benefits the museum’s education department. The event features the 18-piece big band 3 O’Clock, free dance lessons with former Fred Astaire instructor Jim Truesdale, silent auction, midnight countdown with the band and viewing San Francisco fireworks, and more. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan 1. USS Hornet, 707 W Hornet Ave., Alameda Point. $60 to $99. 510-521-8448, www.uss-hornet.org.

New Year Events: The Home of Truth holds two events to celebrate the New Year; a New Year’s Eve celebration with music, snacks and games. 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. New Year’s day shamanic drumming and visioning circle. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 1. The Home of Truth, 1300 Grand Ave. Free. 510-522-3366, thehomeoftruth.org.

Lawyers in the Library: Talk one-on-one with a volunteer attorney on how to solve a legal issue. Sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 3. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. Free. 510-747-7713, alamedaca.gov.

Winter Beach Cleanup: Winter storms wash up unusual items, including trash, on Alameda’s beautiful shores. Get out of the house and help clean the beach. Bring buckets and gloves. No registration required. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 5. Crab Cove Visitors Center, 1252 McKay Ave. Free. 510-544-3187, www.ebparks.org.

USS Hornet New Volunteer Orientation: Folks interested in helping with airplanes, restoration, security, tours, events or administrative assistance at the USS Hornet can attend a new volunteer orientation workshop. Sign up in advance. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 6. USS Hornet, 707 W Hornet Ave., Alameda Point. 510-521-8448, www.uss-hornet.org, volunteers@uss-hornet.org.

Shelter Volunteer Class: Take the first step in becoming a volunteer at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter by attending an orientation class. Registration required. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way. Free. 510-337-8565, www.alamedaanimalshelter.org.