| September 22, 2009 |
| 6:15 pm | to | 7:15 pm |
Solar Calendar
Cesar Chavez Park
Tuesday, September 22nd
6:15pm to 7:15 pm
Sunset @ 7 pm
Led by Rabbi David Cooper
Gathering includes:
- Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
- Celebrating the Chavez virtue: Courage
- Culture & Season
Links:
http://www.solarcalendar.org
http://www.ecologycenter.org/chavez (Cesar Chavez Commemorative Activities)
http://solarcalendar.blogspot.com (Evolution of the site)
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. 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.
Thanks again to Lee Trampleasure for his photos of our gatherings, these from the June Solstice. http://www.bpfp.org/gallery/v/album_001/album/
September 3rd, 2009 Web Weaver
| June 20, 2009 |
| 7:45 pm | to | 8:45 pm |
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: “Determination”
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. 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.
June 8th, 2009 Web Weaver
| January 3, 2009 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Berkeley Path Wanderers: New Year’s waterfront walk , Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. View wintering waterfowl and discover how Berkeley beaches are rebuilding themselves. Binoculars are recommended. Walk is leisurely and level but not wheelchair accessible. Optional coffee/tea stop at Sea Breeze Deli. Meet at Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave. (South side, west of Adventure Playground). f5creeks@aol.com , 510 848 9358, www.berkeleypaths.org
December 22nd, 2008 Web Weaver
| December 21, 2008 |
| 4:15 pm | to | 5:15 pm |
Winter Solstice
Sunday, Dec 21st
Begins @ 4:10 pm
Sunset @ 4:55 pm
Ends @ 5:10 pm
Led by Alan Gould, Lawrence Hall of Science
- Mini-work shop on the Reasons for the Seasons
- Cesar Chavez & Tolerance
- Two brief introductions to Winter Celebrations:
- Kwanzaa – Michael Miller
- Yalda – Mojgan Saberi
Dress Warmly – The weather is part of the experience
While the Interim Solar Calendar site is primarily set up for citizen self inquiry and informal learning, a series of four seasonal gatherings are held at the site each year on the solstices and equinoxes.
These gatherings, led by interpretive specialists, will provide an explanation of how the site operates along with the overall educational purposes of the project. Each gathering will also include some aspect of the homage to César Chávez.
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November 12th, 2008 Web Weaver
| June 20, 2008 |
| 7:45 pm | to | 8:45 pm |
10th Annual Summer Solstice Gathering
Cesar Chavez Park
@ the Interim Solar Calendar
7:45 to 8:45 pm
Friday, June 20th
Led by Tory Brady, Exploratorium Teacher Institute
Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
Celebrating the Chavez virtue: “Determination”
Culture & Season
Dress warmly – The weather is part of the experience.
NOTE
We know that dog walkers are some of our biggest supporters. Unfortunately, a person suffered a serious dog bite recently at one of the gatherings. If you review the map of the park you will see that the solar calendar is in the on-leash part of the park. It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance. This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle. 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.
www.ecologycenter.org/chavez
www.solarcalendar.org
June 18th, 2008 Web Weaver
