Berkeley Partners for Parks

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.

• 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
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January 16th, 2008 Lee Trampleasure

September 16, Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Musical Block Party at Peralta Community Garden – hosted by the Friends of Westbrae Commons:
(Meet at 1400 Peralta Avenue, by the corner of Hopkins)
Celebration of 3 Community Gardens. Peralta Community Garden, Karl Linn, and Northside plus Ohlone Greenway and Berkeley Eco House. Afternoon will include a workshop on traffic management at Peralta/Hopkins intersection, plus food and music. Contact: Neil Collier 510-524-2671 or nacollier AT pacbell DOT net

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September 16th, 2007 Web Weaver

Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Westbrae Neighborhood Commons. Enjoy Food, Live Music, and Tile Painting and more!
Music by: KC Jiang (harmonica), the Swing Monkeys (acoustric trio), and Michael Wilson & friends (acoustic quartet)
A brief program will be held at 2:45

Date: Sunday, September 17
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Place: Peralta Community Garden (on Peralta between Hopkins St. & Gilman St.)
Cost: Free
Wheelchair accessible

The Westbrae Neighborhood Commons includes the Peralta, Northside, and Karl Linn Community Gardens, the Ohlone Greenway Natural and Cultural History Exhibit, and the Berkeley EcoHouse. These unique community spaces feature artwork and eco-friendly technologies amidst lush vegetable gardens and native California vegetation. A network of beautiful common spaces invites visitors to enjoy nature and each other’s company. A testament to the spirit of community, these commons were created and are maintained by volunteers and neighbors.

See you there!
Nicole Becker, coordinator
Friends of the Westbrae Commons

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September 17th, 2006 Web Weaver

This year, representatives of the four projects formed a new umbrella organization, the Friends of the Westbrae Commons. The group hosted an exciting party and raffle in August and is working to raise funds to benefit the gardens and greenway. At the end of 2004, the Ohlone Natural and Cultural History Interpretive Exhibit dedicated it’s latest addition, the Ohlone People’s Exhibit. The installation features an artful bench and “Hairpin” sculpture collaboratively designed and built by local and Native American artists. A memorial bench in honor of Karl Linn has been added to the Peralta Garden, and planning is progressing on the future plaza at the corner of Gilman Street and the greenway. For more information call Nicole Becker at 510-798-8148.

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November 20th, 2005 Web Weaver