9/20 International Coastal Cleanup & Student Voices Program
Join us at Alameda Seaplane Lagoon for a day of service, community, and student leadership awaits!
Location: The Seaplane Lagoon
2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501
Program Schedule
9:30–10:00 AM → Coffee Social & volunteer check-in
Teens pick up wristbands (required for lunch participation)
Club presenters pick up name badges
Coffee & pastries sponsored by Almanac Beer Co., with pastries from Firebrand Bread
Almanac table with brand showcase
Student clubs may display flyers
Group photo with all club banners together
10:00–12:00 PM → Beach Cleanup
Collect and sort trash.
Group photo with collected debris
Wrap up tools and bring debris to the dumpster.
12:10–12:40 PM → Pizza lunch (sponsored by Almanac Beer Co.)
Free for all students (with wristbands)
Adults cover their own lunch
Everyone receives 2 drink tickets (valid for all beverages, including non-alcoholic options for under 21)
12:40–1:40 PM → VOICES OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP Presentations
Special Welcome Message → Almanac
Guest Speaker → Liz Taylor, President of DOER Marine and renowned deep-ocean scientist, conservation advocate
Club Presentations:
AquaMeridian — 3 Years of Action + My Journey of Growth at AquaMeridian
ACSEF Student Leadership Board — STEM leadership & community building
How student leadership builds responsibility, communication, and confidence
How teamwork connects students across schools into a stronger STEM community
Kindness Matters (KMI) AI Storytelling — Cross Media Education and AI
A nonprofit inspiring students through creative writing and AI technology
From in-person classes to an online storybook platform
Shine4Love Teens Club → Student-run & volunteer projects
Students lead the club’s growth through community service initiatives and vibrant multicultural events.
How these experiences foster youth communication, leadership skills, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Shine4Love Art Department – Making Waves
Why small acts of care can create a huge impact.
How entrepreneurial projects help youth grow and support their community.
Alameda High School → CASA & Me: Local community collaboration & personal growth
How individual students create impact in their community.
What they’ve learned and how they’ve grown through service.
Faye (AquaMeridian founder, ACSEF alumni) → Beyond high school: Summer internship reflection, how a service mindset shaped her career vision and inspired her to contribute back to the community.
1:45–1:55 PM → Closing Remarks & Group Photo, taken outside the event room. All club invited to raise their banner.
A heartfelt thank you to Almanac Beer Co. for opening your space to us and fueling the day with coffee, pastries, pizza, and drinks. Your generosity doesn’t just keep us going, it helps lift up student voices and brings our community together.
