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Learn how you can take advantage of City services, events and resources through our most information-rich channel, our email newsletter: bit.ly/berk-newsletter
On social media, stay connected through:
📢 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/berkeleyca.…
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/cityofberkeley
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The regular #berkmtg is about to begin. Tune in.
📝 March 25, 6pm agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-…
To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.…
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Today's 4:00 PM City Council Worksession #berkmtg is starting soon.
📋 Agenda & details: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-…
đź“Ť Location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St
🎦 Zoom Access: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.…
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Don't miss two chances on April 3 or April 26 to take one of our new classes: Six Critical Steps to Disaster Preparedness.
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
📝 Prepare for emergencies by planning and 🎒 gathering supplies to help you stay safe and recover after disasters.
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The next City Council #berkmtg is March 25 at 6 PM. Stay informed and engaged.
📝 Agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-…
đź“Ť In-person: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St
💻 Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.…
💻 Watch live: berkeley.granicus.com/MediaP….
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💼 Dads, Let’s Build Workplace Skills! 🚀 Join us at the Fatherhood Initiative Support Group to learn career skills, connect with dads & enjoy free lunch! 🍽️
đź“…Â Sat, March 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
đź“ŤÂ Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St
berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Our next City Council Special Worksession #berkmtg is tomorrow, March 25 at 4 pm.
📝 Read the agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-…
🎦 Join on Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.…
Physical location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St
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Berkeley homeowners have multiple funding options for seismic upgrades, including Earthquake Brace + Bolt ($3,000), Earthquake Soft Story Program, and Retrofit Grants: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
➡️ Apply by March 26, 2025, for Earthquake Brace + Bolt: californiaresidentialmitigat…
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Hundreds of Berkeley homeowners have used rebates to strengthen their homes and improve community resilience. You can too!
Apply for up to $3,000 through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program before March 26, 2025: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Join us tomorrow to create your own Household Fire Weather plan before fire weather starts. Learn more and register for Saturday's class: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Register now: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet…
đź“… Sat., March 22
đź“Ť Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue
⏰ 3–4pm
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Teach swimming & ensure pool safety as a Lifeguard/Instructor this summer in Berkeley.
🏊 Lead swim lessons for kids & adults
đźš‘ Develop valuable water safety skills
🤽 Work in a fun environment
Apply: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Lifeguard training course: rec.berkeleyca.gov/CA/berkel…
ALT Lifeguard Rescue Tube sits on a table. Text: Apply for seasonal aquatics positions. Aquatics Specialist I (Lifeguard, 15+). Aquatics Specialist II (Lifeguard/Instructor, 16+). Senior Aquatics Specialist (Senior Lifeguard, 16+).
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🏫 Dads, Let’s Talk Education at our Fatherhood Support Group 🎓 Be an active part of your child's success--bring your kid and enjoy lunch on us!
đź“… Sat, March 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
đź“Ť Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St
berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Berkeley’s family camps offer all-inclusive experiences with meals, activities, and adventure built in. Create lasting memories this summer in the Sierras.
Register today: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Be part of the Berkeley camp family.
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Own a single-family home or small multifamily building (1-4 units) in Berkeley? You may qualify for up to $3,000 for seismic retrofits—or full cost coverage if your income is below $89,040.
Sign up for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt rebate by March 26: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Do you have a Household Fire Weather Plan? The City can help you make one before fire weather starts.
Learn more and register for the upcoming class: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Join us this weekend:
đź“… Sat., March 22
đź“Ť Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue
⏰ 3–4pm
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Dads, join us this Saturday for our weekly Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Learn how to be a supportive part of your child's education!
đź“…Â Sat, March 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
đź“Ť Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St
berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Bracing and bolting protect not just your home during an earthquake, but the entire Berkeley community. Eligible homeowners can get up to $3,000 for seismic upgrades—or full cost coverage for low-income applicants.
Apply by March 26: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. Create a Household Fire Weather Plan before fire weather starts: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Register for next week's class: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet…
đź“Ť Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave
⏰ 3–4pm
đź“… Sat, 3/22
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Help clean Berkeley’s waterfront! Meet at 9am at Shorebird Park Nature Center on third Saturdays through August to get started: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
Cleanup Dates
đź—“ March 15
đź—“ April 19 (Earth Day Cleanup): 1:45-4pm
đź—“ May 17
đź—“ June 21
đź—“ July 19
đź—“ August 16
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Picture your 7-14 yr old child hiking under towering trees, roasting marshmallows, & making friendships that last a lifetime.
Echo Lake Youth Camp is a six-day adventure where kids unplug, explore, & grow.
📅 Sessions in June, July, & August. Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-rec…
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