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Upcoming Events

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

David Louie Speaking Event

Join us at 2152 Central Ave. on May 16, from 6-8 to hear from business and tech reporter David Louie. TV reporters get at most a couple of minutes to tell a news story, but for every one of them,…

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May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

2025 CHRS TV Event

📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 31, 2025 10:00 AM and join us for a day of fascinating presentations, vintage television history, and great company! As usual, this will be a morning and afternoon event,…

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June 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

BARHOF Presents the 2025 Legendary Station

Celebrate the Legacy of Radio KEEN! Radio KEEN first hit the airwaves at 1370 AM from its studio at the historic De Anza Hotel in San Jose on June 21, 1947, and for 45 years, it was a beloved voice…

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June 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sam Van Zandt Speaking Event

Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on June 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to hear from Sam Van Zandt. For over 50 years, Sam Van Zandt lived his dream of playing music and…

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June 16, 2025 @ 9:00 am - June 20, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

CHRS Broadcasting Camp

Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and vintage recording equipment. Develop your skills in crafting engaging segments tailored to specific audiences and distribution platforms. Learn more

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July 4, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

4th of July Parade

CHRS will be participating in the Alameda 4th of July parade.  Come help us set up the float and also walk in the parade.  Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to sign up!

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July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda

Radio Day by the Bay 2025 Radio Day by the Bay is back, and bigger than ever!  Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…

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July 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Reserve Your Booth for Radio Day By the Bay 2025

Thank you for your interest in participating in Radio Day by the Bay 2025— the California Historical Radio Society’s signature annual event. Event Details 📍 CHRS Radio Central – 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 🗓️ Event Date: July 19, 2025…

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July 28, 2025 @ 9:00 am - August 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

CHRS Electronics & Wireless Communications Camp

This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and projects. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills that will spark your curiosity and creativity. Learn more

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August 2, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Swap Meet and Electronics Sale

Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM

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August 31, 2025 @ 4:00 am - 3:00 pm

Niles Antique Faire

Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire.  We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and…

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October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Swap Meet and Electronics Sale

Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM

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October 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

BARHOF Induction Event

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December 7, 2025 @ 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

Alameda Point Antiques Faire

Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire.  We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and…

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December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

CHRS Holiday Party

More details to come.

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Past Events

January 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mastic Center Tour

Come help docent while the Mastic Seniors take a tour of CHRS.  There will be about 40 visitors touring CHRS.  Reach out to Rachel,  [email protected] or Kim Brickman, [email protected] to begin training as a docent or to take a group…

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January 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SFAF Presents: Linkwitz Audio & Playback Design Presentation

Join us at the California Historical Radio Society building in Alameda, CA, to hear a presentation with Andreas Koch, DSD pioneer and renowned founder of Playback Designs, and Dr. Frank Brenner of Linkwitz Lab. Andreas and Frank will assemble a…

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January 11, 2025 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

3D Printing Demonstration

Discover the exciting possibilities of 3D printing in this introductory demonstration. Perfect for beginners, this session will explore the basics of 3D printing technology, including how digital designs are transformed into physical objects. This class will demonstrate a 3D printer,…

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December 14, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

CHRS Holiday Party

Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on December 14, 2024. The annual CHRS Members Holiday Party is scheduled for December 14.  This potluck event will include great food, community, and a general membership update from…

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December 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

San Francisco Audiophile Foundation Holiday Party

CHRS reserved for the SFAF Holiday Party. More information to come.    

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November 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

CHRS hosts El Cerrito High School

CHRS will be hosting the students of El Cerrito High School for a tour and to record on our equipment!  If you would like to volunteer to help give tours please contact Kim Brickman.  Time is TBD.   [email protected]

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