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Contact:
Cisco DeVries (Mayor’s Office), 510-981-7103
Linda Keilch (Committee Chair),
510-643-2494
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2003
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)
(Check back for more information.
Revised 3/19.)
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