Wednesday, August 5
Berkeley Path Wanderers: Self-Guided Walk – Thousand Oaks, 10 a.m.
Recommended route – Pat Devito’s August 2000 walk. Meet: Indian Rock Park, 950 Indian Rock Ave
Info: 510-520-3876 www.berkeleypaths.org
Free Opera at John Hinkel Park
From Nina Davis, comes news of two Open Opera performances of The Marriage of Figaro on July 25 and 26 at John Hinkel Park, in North Berkeley. “Charming, lighthearted and endlessly enjoyable, The Marriage of Figaro is Mozart’s most popular opera. Vivid characters, glowing wit, dizzying ensembles, mistaken identities, and carefully constructed intrigue make for a miraculous marriage of music and drama in this sublime comedy of manners as touching as it is funny. Gourmet food, great setting and grand music at John Hinkel Park – be there!â€
Two great weekend events: Chavez Solar Calendar and Labyrith
Cesar Chavez Solar Calendar Summer Solstice Gathering
About 40 people turned out for the Summer Solstice gathering at the Solar Calendar at the Berkeley Marina. You can see photos of the event here.
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East Bay Labyrinth Project Solstice/Fathers Day
The East Bay Layrinth Project created a temporary 11-circuit labyrith in the location approved by Berkeley to house the permanent labyrinth. You can see a map of the location below, and photos of this weekend’s event here.
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Summer Solstice Gathering (11th Annual) Interim Solar Calendar César Chávez Park
Saturday, June 20th
7:45 pm to 8:45 pm
Sunset @ 8:30 pm
Led by Tory Brady, Exploratorium Teacher Institute, or Alan Gould Lawrence Hall of Science
Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
Celebrating the Chavez virtue:  “Determinationâ€
Culture & Season
Dress warmly – The weather is part of the experience.
Note:
Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash.  The Memorial Solar Calendar site is located in the “on-leash†section of the park.  This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle.  It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance.  You are some of our biggest supporters.
Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions. Â Tolerance is also one of those virtues. Â And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.
Father’s Day/Summer Solstice Ceremony and Labyrinth Walk
Sunday, June 21, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
You are warmly invited to join the East Bay Labyrinth Project (EBLP) in celebrating the Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and the creation of an 11-Circuit Labyrinth at the Berkeley Marina on the site approved by the City. This FREE event is open to all to cultivate a sense of place, of building community while building a new labyrinth, and of recognizing mystery in our midst. The program will consist of a brief ritual to honor the Solstice and Father’s Day, followed by a walk around a temporary labyrinth marking the dimensions of a permanent one for which EBLP is fundraising. Come celebrate this time, this place, and its new-founded purpose!
What/When
Music, community, ceremony, and labyrinth peace walk, with refreshments catered by La Mediterranee (courtesy of Jen Viegas):
- 2 to 4 p.m. program: Ritual invocation and drop-in labyrinth walk. The program will be opened by renowned world musician Alan Tower playing the huaca–a triple-chambered earthen clay flute with split mouthpiece, a modern hybrid instrument of resonance based on ancient Peruvian whistling vessel–and with an invocation led by poet/artist Rafael Jesús González, followed by a labyrinth peace walk introduced and facilitated by singer/songwriter Margie Adam.
- 3:50-4 p.m.: Closing ritual
Where
East Lawn of the Berkeley Marina to the east of the Cal Sailing Club parking lot, facing back toward the bicycle/pedestrian bridge with a lovely view of the water and the East Bay hills.
Directions
While heading west, stay on the left side of University shortly after it bears left at its intersection with Marina Boulevard, and look for the temporary sign pointing to the location. Easily accessible by bus, bike, or car.
Why?
For community, for "sacred fun," for mystery, and for bringing our lives into deeper relationship to one another – and because it’s an opportunity to create a more conscious relationship with our bioregion by invoking the spirit of the 11-circuit labyrinth at this power spot.
See eblp.bpfp.org for more information about the project. Email eastbaylabyrinthproject@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming to the program (2-4 p.m.) (this will help us plan for refreshments), or just show up on the 21st – with your friends and family! Join our EBLP Facebook Group !