September 23, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser in Aquatic Park
(At the EGRET Center/clubhouse, on Bolivar Drive just north of Ashby)
BPFP invites you to an afternoon of food, drink, music and camaraderie by the lagoon. Support the next 100 years of parks, community gardens, creeks and open space in Berkeley. Suggested donation: $30. Bring family and friends! RSVP to info@pbfp.org or call 510-540-7223.
Map and driving directions here.
East Bay Labyrinth Project –Walk the future labyrinth at the Marina
September 23, Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.
East Bay Labyrinth Project –Walk the future labyrinth at the Marina
(East Lawn just south of University Avenue past the Marina Blvd.)
East Bay Labyrinth Project will hold a facilitated walk at the future site of the Berkeley Community Peace Labyrinth on the East Lawn of the Berkeley Marina anytime 12noon to 3pm on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Location is adjacent to University Ave.-Berkeley Marina bus stop, just south of Marina Blvd. turn-off. Plenty of parking. Free to the public. Come walk the labyrinth in the sparkling beauty of a waterside location and to learn about plans for the permanent installation. Stop by on your way to the BPFP event at Aquatic Park from 3-5, just across the bicycle/pedestrian bridge from the labyrinth site. Contact: Nina Ham at nina AT eastbaylabyrinthproject DOT org or visit us at www.eastbaylabyrinthproject.org
BPFP Board meeting
Monday September 17
7:30-9:00pm
Live Oak Center
Musical Block Party at Peralta Community Garden
September 16, Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Musical Block Party at Peralta Community Garden – hosted by the Friends of Westbrae Commons:
(Meet at 1400 Peralta Avenue, by the corner of Hopkins)
Celebration of 3 Community Gardens. Peralta Community Garden, Karl Linn, and Northside plus Ohlone Greenway and Berkeley Eco House. Afternoon will include a workshop on traffic management at Peralta/Hopkins intersection, plus food and music. Contact: Neil Collier 510-524-2671 or nacollier AT pacbell DOT net
Rocks, Parks and Residential Neighborhoods of North Berkeley
September 8, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Rocks, Parks and Residential Neighborhoods of North Berkeley
Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Historical Society and Led by local historian, and author Susan Cerny.
Visit Indian Rock Park, Mortar Park, and Grotto Park in Northbrae and John Hinkel Park, all treasures of Berkeley’s public open space. They contain native oaks, winding footpaths, and large stone outcroppings. Surrounding the parks are early 20th century residential neighborhoods with picturesque homes. Contact: Reserve a space by calling (510) 848-0181, between 1 pm and 4 pm on Thursday or Friday before the tour; or go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/histsoc/#EVENTS