The Kiwanis Club of Alameda celebrated its New Year on October 7. The Kiwanis year of service always begins in October and ends the following September. Members welcomed a new president, a new secretary, and a new board of directors to organize the next 12 months of service, under the theme “Garden of Hope.” Beautiful bouquets of flowers decorated the tables. Photo by Emmanuel Escobal. New President Kari Thompson designated the importance of ren…