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Berkeley Partners for Parks Board Meeting

As usual, the time is 7:30-9:00pm, place is Live Oak Park Community Center.

Agenda:
1. Minutes of previous meeting—18 September 2006

2. Treasurer’s report, fundraising report (John C,Shelagh)

3. New layout for Web site home page–questions, comments?

4. Presentation of North Shattuck Plaza plans (David Stoloff)

5. What about tabling at Richmond “Making Waves” event Oct 21?

6. Discuss newsletter: contents, authors, deadline
A. How to arrange for using sub-groups mailing lists?
B. How much do we want to spend on mailing to sub-groups lists?
C. What’s the story with the bulk-mail permit?
D. Identify groups/persons who will provide article+photo

7. Reports on events and sub-group news:
A. Halcyon Common events (John S)
B. SFROW status (Beebo, John S)
C. “Sustainability Summit” Oct 6, 9am-3pm (did anyone go?)
D. Other: BRING YOUR NEWS TO SHARE

8. Date for holiday party?

9. Reminder of January 9 Board retreat
A. Start thinking about what BP4P should focus on in 2007-2008

10. Follow-up actions: summary and confirmation

Our meetings are open to the public.

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Open House at James Kenny Recreation Center

Open House
Lights on Afterschool

City of Berkeley Parks Recreation and Waterfront
James Kenny Recreation Center

Thursday, October 12, 2006
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
1720 8th Street, Berkeley
(510) 981-6650

Please join us to:

  • Enjoy refreshments
  • Meet recreation staff
  • Learn about programs for children with special needs
  • Hear about new adult evening classes ~ Cooking, Ceramics, Capoiera
  • Tour the facility ~ weight room, kitchen, gym, art room, community room, outdoor courts, playgrounds, and more
  • See the After School Program in action (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

We create communities through people, parks and programs

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Halcyon Commons Rejuvenation Project Design Charrette

Halcyon Commons Rejuvenation Project
Design Charrette Open to the Community
Sunday, October 8, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Refreshments donated by Whole Foods Market.
Planning for features funded by the UC Chancellor’s Community Partnership Grant to Halcyon Neighborhood Association (fiscal sponsor: Berkeley Partners for Parks), including Animal Cutout Entry Arbor at north end of park, Redesign/Replanting of south end of Park, and Halcyon Bird Sculpture.

* If you would like to participate in planning or facilitating the Design Charrette, or wish to cover the Rejuvenation Project as part of a class project, please contact Nancy Carleton ahead of time. Students welcome!