Our annual Update highlights activities of BPFP and our affiliate groups from 2007:
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.
- Aquatic Park EGRET , Berkeley Partners for Parks , Berkeley Path Wanderers Association , East Bay Labyrinth Project , Friends of Five Creeks , Friends of Halcyon Commons , Friends of Westbrae Commons , General interest , Schoolhouse Creek Commons , Thousand Oaks Park Society , United Pool Council , Young Artists Workspace
January 16th, 2008 Lee Trampleasure
September 30, Sunday, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Halcyon Commons - Community Potluck with Live Music
(Halcyon Court at Prince St.)
Come celebrate 15th Anniversary of Halcyon Neighborhood Association, as well as the life in and around the newest park in the City’s park system (dedicated in 1996) – and the only one designed and built and maintained by the neighborhood around it. Bring food and drink to share with others. Lively musical offerings by “Rodeo Victory”, an acoustic folk band, and “Zazous”, a funky Latin Reggae group. Come share in the good vibes and vittles. Contact John Steere for more information: 510-849-1969; jsteere AT igc DOT org
September 30th, 2007 Web Weaver
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!
October 8th, 2006 Web Weaver
Halcyon Commons Tenth Anniversary
Block Party & Celebration in the Park!
Sunday, October 1, 1-4 p.m.
Music * Food * Brief Program * Fun for Kids
October 1st, 2006 Web Weaver
Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA) has been awarded a UC Chancellor’s Community Partnership grant for a three-part Halcyon Commons Rejuvenation Project (Project). The Project was conceived on occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the park’s dramatic establishment in the summer of 1996, following four years of community organizing. For complete information, visit our update page at http://bpfp.org/AdoptAParkGroups/Halcyon/2006-update.php
August 26th, 2006 Web Weaver
