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The Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a public ceremony to commemorate the transfer of hundreds of acres of Alameda Point set to serve as a future clinic and columbarium site.

The ceremony will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. November 3 at the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Avenue. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP by Tuesday to Amanda Mina by phone at (916) 843-9034 or via e-mail, at PUBLICAFFAIRS21@va.gov.