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Winter Solstice Gathering at Cesar Chavez Park

The Interim Solar Calendar
Sunset at Solar Calendar
Sunday, December 20th

4:05 to 5:05 pm; Sunset: 4:50

Gathering will be led by Alan Gould, Lawrence Hall of Science

  • Mini-work shop on the Reasons for the Seasons
  • Cesar Chavez & Tolerance
  • Winter Celebrations

Rain or shine, a couple of us will be there….

Dress accordingly – 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. 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. Tolerance is also one of those virtues. 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.
View Cesar Chavez Memorial Solar Calendar in a larger map

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Ideas for SFROW mural?

Join the Santa Fe Mobile Mural Project brainstorming ideas for a participatory mural, 7-8:30 PM Tues., Nov. 17, at Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St., in San Pablo Park. Neighbors and residents interested in positive open space possibilities for the city-owned Santa Fe Right of Way in South Berkeley are invited to share their vision for the green strip, as a first step generating ideas for a participatory mural.

    Space is limited — please RSVP to beebot@pacbell.net 510-527-3773.

The project in sponsored by Berkeley Partners for Parks, the Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative, and the office of Berkeley Councilmember Darryl Moore, and funded with a UC Berkeley Chancellors Community Service Grants.

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And yet another way to enjoy and appreciate Berkeley outdoors….

CHAIN REACTION Street Game, Oct. 17

It’s year 2020. Berkeley has been successfully privatized down to the very last brick. The University now only accepts students that are guaranteed to contribute directly to the global economy – that is, students of Business, Economics, Engineering and Law. The University is now a corporation.

Chain Reaction is a playful mix of street game and performance that takes place across the city of Berkeley. Players are challenged to explore the city environment, play with their surroundings and complete mystifying tasks. A series of smaller game moments lead up to a big finale in which the players must use all their creativity to help the corporation reach its goal of total world domination. The team that best helps to spread the joyful message of total corporatization gets an extremely valuable prize 🙂

The game begins on Saturday 17th at 1pm in upper Sproul Plaza in Berkeley. Bring comfortable clothes and footwear, and something to drink (in case corporate talk makes you thirsty)!

RSPV for the game on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=146727618980&index=1

Information at http://chainreactionstreetgame.wordpress.com/
Recent SF Chron article on “Pervasive Gaming” at http://www.sfchron.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/09/PKNJ1A07O3.DTL&type=entertainment

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New website with cultural activities in our open spaces and more.

510arts.com, World Culture in the East Bay, launches their new web site featuring cultural activities focusing on the 510 area code.

Berkeley’s thriving cultural scene is home to more than 130 non-profit arts organizations and hundreds more artists and performers. It’s clear why Berkeley locals and visitors “Come for the Culture, Stay for the Food” – the arts hold equal pride of place with Berkeley’s international reputation as a center for culinary and educational excellence.

Berkeley offers a comprehensive array of year-round cultural attractions. The Downtown Berkeley Arts District is a nationally recognized model as an arts destination and “arts led” downtown revitalization. The Arts District is centered on Addison Street; once lined with auto body shops, Addison Street now “rolls” with live theatre, live music, and performing arts education space.

Creative spirit infuses Berkeley with everyday discoveries ranging from vibrant street art and public art galleries, to major events such as the Berkeley Artisan Holiday Open Studios, and the renowned exhibitions and permanent collections at UC Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive.