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BERKELEY TO CELEBRATE 125th BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 1st
City
Council open house, merchant specials, community photo, historic tours, and
other events to mark the anniversary of Berkeley’s incorporation as a city.
Berkeley,
CA – Community groups, city officials, and neighborhood merchants are joining
in a series of events to honor Berkeley’s 125th birthday. Lectures, tours, and other events are
planned throughout the month of April to celebrate Berkeley’s unique
legacy.
The
festivities will be kicked off on April 1st – the official
anniversary of the City’s incorporation – with a number of community events at
the Civic Center and at stores and restaurants throughout the City.
“I
am honored to serve as Mayor during this historic anniversary. For generations, Berkeley has been a beacon
of tolerance, freedom of expression, community involvement, and diversity,”
said Mayor Bates. “I certainly hope that the entire community will take
advantage of these events to enjoy themselves and learn a little about our
history.”
A
Birthday Committee – formed by the Berkeley Historical Society, the Berkeley
Architectural Heritage Association, merchant groups, and other members of the
community – worked to plan the events.
“For
a small city, Berkeley has had a large influence on the world,” said Linda
Keilch, the Committee Chairperson. “Our
goal has been to bring together the entire Berkeley community to celebrate this
wonderful and diverse heritage.”
April 1st
Events:
- “Time’s
Noblest Offspring” Bishop Berkeley exhibit open from 1 – 4:30 at the
Berkeley Historical Society.
(Veteran's
Memorial Building. 1931 Center Street, Berkeley. 510-848-0181 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/)
- Civic
Center Historical Tours from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(Meet on steps of Old City Hall, 2147 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, for 20
minute walking tour of the historic civic center
district.)
- Berkeley
Community Photograph at 4:30 p.m.
(All Berkeley community members and City Staff are invited to meet on the
steps of Old City Hall, 2147 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, for a group
photograph. There will be a special appearance by "Bishop
Berkeley.")
- City
Council Open House from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
(Pictorial timeline, music,
refreshments, and birthday cake in the lobby of Old City Hall, 2147 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. A brief
program will begin at 6:30 p.m.)
- Merchant
Specials all day at stores and restaurants around Berkeley.
(Many restaurants and stores will have
special offers to commemorate the birthday.)
Other Events Include:
- “‘Time’s
Noblest Offspring’ – George Berkeley and the naming of Berkeley, California.”
Exhibit at the Berkeley Historical Society. (Thursday - Saturday, 1- 4
p.m., now through beginning of May.)
(Veteran's
Memorial Building. 1931 Center Street, Berkeley. 510-848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/)
- “Focusing
on Berkeley: 125th Anniversary” citywide photo shoot. A week in the
life of Berkeley (March 31 - April 5).
Results to be displayed in storefronts and venues throughout
town. Photo entries from the community can be turned in from
4/5 - 4/19 at the Berkeley Historical Society: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/
(Sponsored by Berkeley Historical Society, Berkeley Architectural Heritage
Association, Berkeley Unified School District, City of Berkeley.)
- Berkeley A to Z coloring book for the K- 5 age group in BUSD
(open-ended)
- Berkeley
Historical Society Walking Tours (Starting Saturday, April 26)
(Call 510-848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/)
- Berkeley
Historical Society 25th Anniversary Celebration (Sunday, April 27, 3-5
p.m.)
(Veteran's
Memorial Building. 1931 Center Street, Berkeley. 510-848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/)
- Berkeley
Architectural Heritage Association House Tour (Sunday, May 11)
(510-841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com)
- “Focusing
on Berkeley: 125th Anniversary.” Berkeley Camera Club exhibit,
sponsored by the Berkeley Historical Society. May 18 –
mid-September.)
(Veteran's Memorial Building. 1931 Center Street, Berkeley. 510-848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/)
- Berkeley
Architectural Heritage Association Ocean View Tour (Fall Date To Be
Determined
(510-841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com)
For additional event information, updates, and other
details, please visit the Birthday Website at
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/mayor/125birthday.htm.
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