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Annual update of 2007 Activities

Lee Trampleasure — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:02:45 +0000

Our annual Update highlights activities of BPFP and our affiliate groups from 2007:

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From the Board introduction:

We are hopeful the energizing power of partnerships will become a theme of the 21st century. Around the world individuals are organizing in their local areas to improve their lives, and Berkeley Partners for Parks is a leader in those efforts in our community.

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Take the Berkely Pools Survey

Web Weaver — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:45:11 +0000

Tell us (Pools for Berkeley) how you use Berkeley’s public pools and how you’d like to see Berkeley’s pools and programming improved. Online at http://poolsforberkeley.org/survey.aspx.

This survey will run throughout the summer. Results will be announced later in the year. Open to all Berkeley residents and users of Berkeley’s public pools.

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Pools of Berkeley programs and facilities

Web Weaver — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:00:31 +0000

Come to the Pools for Berkeley meeting Monday, June 25, 7PM, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst at MLK.

We will be be holding a public workshop on improving Berkeley’s pools. Come with your ideas.

See what kind of programming and facilities other communities have at http://www.poolsforberkeley.org/aquaticcenters.aspx

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Willard Pool Party

Web Weaver — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:00:41 +0000

Willard Pool Party
July 30th
3-5:30pm

at Willard Pool, corner of Derby and Telegraph

Dear Willardians and all swimmers and all those who love to party,

We are planning a splendid Pool Party at Willard Pool, one of the best kept secrets in Berkeley. This pool may look a little worn out on the outside, but come inside and you’re in Alice-in-Wonderland’s Garden.

We invite you to come as our guest, free of charge, and take a tour of the facilities and swim if you like.

Tasty goodies will be provided, as well amazing Swimmers’ Punch.

The WilLARDian Ladies Synchronized Swim Team will perform; Swim-master and musician, Yassir Chadry, will entertain us with his exotic Moroccan music as well as tunes from the 30′s.

If you have been hiding your own performing talent under a bushel, this is your time to shine! Please add your talent to the event.

All additions in talent and food are welcome. And, of course, bring your swim suit and try the waters.

Come one, Come All!!!! See you on the 30th!!

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IN CELEBRATION OF SWIMMING

UPC — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 03:00:42 +0000

United Pool Council presents IN CELEBRATION OF SWIMMING ,concert and reception featuring the AGUA STRING QUARTET.
Live Oak Park Community Center, 1301 Shattuck Ave. near Eunice, in Berkeley.

July 23rd, 2006
7:00 pm – 9:00pm

A unique opportunity to hear rare string quartets led by award winning chamber music stylist and publisher, Ron Erickson. Guests artists include Summer Brenner, novelist, Charles Lucke, photographer, Gael Alcock, Sue Draheim, Rachel Durling, and Madeline Prager, strings. Music composed by Larry London, Gabriel Faure, and Eduardo Rovira.

$10 donation benefits city pool passes for
YEAH, a homeless shelter for transitional age youth.
contact 510-548-9050

gael at glotrans dot com

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In Celebration of Swimming 2006 Pool Party & Open House

Web Weaver — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 01:30:52 +0000

On Sunday, July 16, The United Pool Council and City of Berkeley present In Celebration of Swimming 2006 Pool Party Open House at King Pool,on Hopkins Street near Colusa, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Free Swimming, live music by “Mark of Choro” and “Lua”, Demos of diving, synchronized swimming, swim techniques, and pot luck barbeque.

For more infomation call 510-548-9050.

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United Pool Council: November 2005

Web Weaver — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:39:19 +0000

The United Pool Council (UPC) was formed with the help of BPFP to support Berkeley�s community swimming pools. BPFP and UPC have worked to expand swimming opportunities for citizens of all ages, physical abilities and income levels throughout the city. UPC has focused on private-public collaborations to offset cutbacks in local government funding. For example, UPC oversaw a successful full-day renovation of one of the older city pools in conjunction with the City of Berkeley�s Aquatic Department and the local chapter of Rebuilding Together. Similarly, UPC has worked to retain swimming as a vital life skill in local schools through an innovative �Schools to Pools� program. Solar panels to attract the sun and conserve energy, as well as colorful marketing pieces to attract swimmers and preserve the pools, are additional ways UPC strives to keep these unique resources available to all. To take a splash and get involved, contact Charlie Banks-Altekruse at 510-913-3669.

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