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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

June 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

SFAF presents Introduction to DIY

IMPORTANT: You will need to register for this event by May 22, 2024 as we'll need to ship the PCB board and electronics to you. Plus, you'll need your own soldering station and basic multimeter. Introduction to DIY - safety…

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June 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Tube-a-thon

We need about 10 volunteers to help us with the backlog of tubes.  We are going to be testing, sorting, organizing and setting up boxes in the tube vault.  This will be a fun get together to possibly learn something…

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May 25, 2024 @ 3:29 pm - 4:00 pm

3:29 Saturday Music Experience with Keith Scott

Ever since the beginning of (my) time music has been present. Starting with the kitchen AM radio and then branching into the world of FM and high-end audio systems.  I knew the sound was better and I loved to watch…

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May 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

CHRS Antique TV Event

CHRS Annual TV Event is scheduled as follows: Date:  Saturday, May 18, 2024   Time:  9:30 AM - 4:30 PM   Place:  CHRS “Radio Central” 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA Admission is free; lunch will be provided for a modest…

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