HNA News: Disaster Prep, Free CERT classes June schedule, & Other Neighborhood News

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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter*

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Items appearing in the HNA E-Newsletter are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The Editor's introductory comments express her own personal viewpoint.

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Items in This E-Newsletter

1. Disaster Prep Report on Supply Cache Drill and Barrel Delivery

2. Free Community Emergency Response Training Classes for June

3. Field Trip Planned to Mike Vaughn's Play, "Sergeant Musgrave's Dance,"  Thursday, May 24th Evening Show

4. ZAB to Consider Demolition Permit for Abandoned Gas Station at 3001 Telegraph (at Ashby) Tonight, Thursday, 7 p.m.

5. Sign Up Now to Participate in Huge Multi-Block Yard Sale, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

6. Hearings Set for Bus Rapid Transit Plan (Berkeley Hearing June 14)

7. Inkworks Releases Visions of Peace and Justice Poster Book

8. Crime Watch Report: Car Break-in on Deakin Street

9. Pools for Berkeley Discussion, Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m., North Berkeley Senior Center

10. City of Berkeley's Budget Process: Community Meeting, Tuesday, May 29, 7 p.m., North Berkeley Senior Center

11. Berkeley Climate Action Kick-Off, Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to Noon, Ashby Stage

* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Editor's Introductory Note:

Tracking 84 water barrels and getting them delivered had its chaotic moments, but last evening, with the help of over a dozen volunteers, we managed to make the deliveries in just a little over two hours (see item 1). And our Disaster Supply Cache Drill last weekend went really well too! We're taking important strides forward as a neighborhood. Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved, on whatever level makes sense for you! There will be many more opportunities as the year goes on!

Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-Newsletter Editor

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1. Disaster Prep Report on Supply Cache Drill and Barrel Delivery

Supply Cache Drill

The Supply Cache Drill last Sunday was attended by 26 neighbors and City Firefighter Sam Hoffman (thanks for coming, Sam!). It was a great success, and some of us even had fun in the process! On a hot day, we took a giant leap forward in our preparedness. We practiced dividing into an Incident Command System structure and Teams for Communications, Support/Logistics, Disaster First Aid, Light Search & Rescue, and Fire Suppression. We successfully set up an Incident Command Center in Halcyon Commons Park, tested all the walkie-talkies and practiced using them, and successfully ran the generator and set up a canopy and light in the park. We learned that getting organized takes time and patience and a certain amount of waiting around! As our Supply Cache Coordinator, Nancy Carleton took in both observational and verbal feedback so we can improve our plan for the next drill. Special thanks to all who attended, and to those who showed up early to inventory supplies! The next drill will be in the fall, and will include role-playing for each of the teams, as well as a "fire drill" using hoses, presuming we can work out the logistics with the city. Watch the E-News for the debriefing Disaster Prep Committee meeting we'll be scheduling in June, and email Nancy at <ngc2@mindspring.com> if you'd like to be on the Disaster Prep Committee list.

Supply Cache Wish List

Please see the WIsh List at the end of each HNA E-Newsletter for items you can donate in-kind to fill out our Disaster Supply Cache contents, which will help the neighborhood get organized and save life in the event of a major quake. Picking up an extra item the next time you're at Orchard Supply, Ashby Lumber, or Costco is a relatively easy and painless way to do your part for neighborhood preparedness. One  generous (and anonymous) donor has already left big packages of C and D batteries  to add to the cache! Thank you!

Water Barrel Delivery

Despite some logistical hurdles, including a trucking company that couldn't quite "get" the needs of a neighborhood as opposed to a business, we have successfully received and distributed 84 water barrels and pumps for disaster preparedness, thanks to the organizing efforts of Susan Hunter and Nancy Carleton. Much gratitude to neighbor and landscape contractor Scott Parker, who brought his flatbed truck enabling us to deliver 20-plus of the barrels as well move stock to Halcyon for hand deliveries by push cart (and who waited patiently so I could sort out what still needed to be delivered after first sending out orders with others), and to Bob and Christina, who both took two trips with their smaller trucks, and to Dawn, Pam, Susan, Will, Irene, Leah, Lisa, Scott Mace,  Bruce, Bob, Peg, and a couple of folks whose names we're probably forgetting to mention who also helped with offloading and/or making deliveries by foot or car. Thanks as well to the folks who had signed up for Tuesday but couldn't make Wednesday. It was great to see how people were flexible and pitched in! A few people also came by to pick up their own orders, and waited patiently for us to make sure we were keeping track of everything. We're still working out some logistical issues regarding removing the buttress caps, many of which were on quite tight, but overall everything went incredibly smoothly given the complexity, last-minute change in delivery time from Tuesday to Wednesday, and the learning curve of doing this for the first time. If all goes well, we'll place another in the fall, hopefully in combination with other neighborhood groups in South Berkeley. We've learned a lot from this experience and are making notes so we can improve our system for the fall order. So if you missed out this time, you'll get another opportunity to get a barrel and pump!

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2. Free Community Emergency Response Training Classes for June

The City Office of Emergency Services has announced its free trainings for the month of June. As we're getting organized around the Disaster Supply Cache and Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Plan, it would be great to have some more folks with training! These fill up fast, so register soon if you're interested!

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire/cert.html

Community Emergency Response Training
June 2007 Schedule

All classes are free and take place at the Fire Department Training Center,  

997 Cedar Street (between 8th/9th Streets)

Light Search & Rescue:

Saturday, June 16, 9:00-1:00 OR   

Saturday,  June 30, 9:00-1:00

 

Disaster First Aid:

Saturday, June 23, 9:00-12:00 OR

Saturday, June 23, 1:30 - 4:30

 

Fire Suppression:            

Saturday, June 9, 9:00-12:00

Saturday, June 9, 1:30 - 4:30

To register, please fill out form available online and mail to:

OES, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 or fax to 510-981-5579

Or email: Dory Ehrlich

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3. Field Trip Planned to Mike Vaughn's Play, "Sergeant Musgrave's Dance,"  Thursday, May 24th Evening Show

Halcyon neighbors Nancy Carleton and Susan Hunter would like to invite interested neighbors to join us in attending "Sergeant Musgrave's Dance," which Webster Street neighbor Mike Vaughn is appearing in at TheatreFIRST. We plan to go to the Thursday, May 24th evening show, taking BART to downtown Oakland (box office opens for will-call pick ups at 7:15). If you're interested in ordering tickets to join us, please call the box office at 436-5085 at your earliest convenience (it's the final Thursday show, so tickets may sell out if you wait too long). Thursday tickets are $21, with a $3 discount for students, seniors, and TBA members;  there's no service charge. It's open seating, so we plan to get there a little after 7 to pick up tickets, and get in line for the doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Let us know if you'd like to join us at BART to attend together as a neighborhood contingent. Contact Nancy at <ngc2@mindspring.com> if so.

The play was recently reviewed in:

The Berkeley Daily Planet: "TheatreFIRST Presents Bold Sergeant Musgrave"

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article.cfm?issue=05-08-07&storyID=27023

The Chronicle "Ardin's anti-war 'Musgrave' well worth reviving"

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/08/DDG1FPLSNM1.DTL&hw=Robert+Hurwitt&sn=001&sc=1000

(with nice photo of Mike!) http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2007/05/08/DDG1FPLSNM1.DTL&o=0

From the announcement:

SERJEANT MUSGRAVE's DANCE

John Arden's anti-war masterpiece is a modern classic. Four soldiers arrive in a mining town in the grip of a strike, and in the dead of winter. Their apparent mission - to recruit more soldiers for an unpopular foreign war - masks their actual intent: to confront its people with the realities of warfare. This is powerful theatre, laced with wit and passion.

SERJEANT MUSGRAVE's DANCE

TheatreFIRST

May 3 - May 27

Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

Preview Thursday, May 3

Opening Friday, May 4

Pay-what-you-can Thursday, May 10

at the Old Oakland Theatre, 481 Ninth Street (at Broadway)

Box Office and Information: 510 436-5085 or http://www.theatrefirst.com

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4. ZAB to Consider Demolition Permit for Abandoned Gas Station at 3001 Telegraph (at Ashby) Tonight, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Thursday May 10 at the Zoning Adjustments Board meeting starting at 7 p.m. the ZAB has the vacant gas station at Ashby/Telegraph on the agenda (3001 Telegraph): Hearing to consider request by:  Mr. Harry Pollack, 1604 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 for Use Permit #07-10000029 to demolish an approximately 3,625-square foot two-story abandoned service station building and two dispenser pads, to allow for further testing and site remediation (General Commercial (C-1) District, CW). Staff's recommendation is approval.

This has long been a blighted corner. While the demolition itself isn't controversial -- so far as we've heard -- neighbors may want to pay attention to see what gets proposed for the site, as it will be an anchor building in our neighborhood.   

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5. Sign Up Now to Participate in Huge Multi-Block Yard Sale, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

HNA Multi-Block Yard Sale

Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

(set up by 9 a.m. recommended; when multiblock yard sales are advertised, dealers come early)

In years past, HNA sponsored several hugely successful multi-block yard sales. Several neighbors have said it's time to do it again! The date is set, but to move forward we need to have at least 20 households signed up in advance (so far, around 14 have); based on hands raised at the Neighborhood Watch meeting and potluck, there are that many of you out there, so please follow through with your $5 sign-up check (see  below). The reward for early sign-ups is . . . the satisfaction of knowing you helped your neighbors who are working hard to organize this event on everyone's behalf.

* Sale will be advertised widely in locals newspapers and on the web, and we expect a huge turnout.

* Sign up now - $5 checks to HNA required to participate (goes toward ads and flyers). Mail your check (or drop off) to: HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044-A Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705.

* In addition to being a chance to clear out your closets and garages, this event is a fundraiser for the HNA Disaster Preparedness Fund; on the day of the event, HNA representatives will ask you to contribute 5-10% of your proceeds (or more, if you're feeling generous); all of these funds will go directly toward purchasing supplies for the Halcyon Disaster Supply Cache, which contains materials to support neighborhood-wide Disaster First Aid, Light Search & Rescue, and a Command Center in Halcyon Commons Park following a major disaster (if you wish your contribution to be tax-deductible, you can make your check payable to BPFP -  Berkeley Partners for Parks -  earmarked for Halcyon disaster prep).

* Volunteers are needed to help post flyers and to set up signs at major intersections on the day of the event. Volunteers will also be needed the evening of Friday, June 8 to make the big signs to post at major intersections. Please call or email Susan Hunter <suze208@earthlink.net> or 517-0241 if you're willing to help.

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6. Hearings Set for Bus Rapid Transit Plan (Berkeley Hearing, June 14)

The following brief article from the SF Chronicle is excerpted in full:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/06/BAGUKPLT7U1.DTL&hw=Hearings+Set+for+%27Bus+Rapid+Transit%27+plan&sn=001&sc=1000

AC Transit has scheduled a series of public hearings on a proposed "Bus Rapid Transit'' corridor along a 17-mile stretch linking Berkeley, downtown Oakland, and San Leandro. The project is intended to speed up bus travel between the East Bay cities and increase capacity.

Bus Rapid Transit systems, which are gaining in popularity nationally, call for creating dedicated bus lanes and giving buses priority at signalized intersections. They also may include special boarding platforms and new payment systems to speed boarding.

AC Transit, working with the Federal Transit Administration, recently released a draft environmental impact statement/report on the proposed project. More information can be found at www.actransit.org.

The public meetings will be held in June, between the hours of 5:30 and 9 p.m. at the following locations:

June 7: MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 Eighth St., Oakland.

June 12: San Leandro Library lecture hall, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro.

June 13: Fruitvale/San Antonio Senior Center, Fruitvale Transit Village, 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 201.

June 14: North Berkeley Senior Center multipurpose room, 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley.

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7. Inkworks Releases Visions of Peace and Justice Poster Book

A neighbor forwarded the following announcement of a book published by a longtime Berkeley printer:

Friends and neighbors,

I'm very happy to announce that Inkworks' long awaited poster book is out! It's called Visions of Peace and Justice, and includes full color images of over 30 years of political posters printed at Inkworks plus several articles. 150 pages total. For us at Inkworks, it is really a celebration of collaboration with many marvelous poster artists and organizers in the Bay Area, from 1974 to the present.

It costs $30 plus tax and is available at Inkworks, online at AK Press, and soon at bookstores. If you can, please buy it directly at Inkworks so that can recover a little more of our production costs.

Online visit this link,

http://akpress.org/2007/items/visionsofpeaceandjustice

Thanks,

Erica

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8. Crime Watch Report: Car Break-in on Deakin Street

Some Deakin Street neighbors report:

"We, alas, have a car break-in (and radio theft) to report - probably the night of the 29th.  This was a car radio ripped from the dash - so last century. . . . They left CDs, took change from the ashtray, didn't take anything else we candetermine.  The police are right:  Leave nothing in sight.  But, you know, catching these folks might also be nice. (And if someone keeps digging up and taking the flowers in front of our house, we are going to go to a security camera and guardhouse, or at least a watch raccoon.)"

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9. Pools for Berkeley Discussion, Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m., North Berkeley Senior Center

A neighbor sent the following announcement:

Pools for Berkeley is a group of Berkeley residents - parents, lap swimmers, and pool lovers - dedicated to improving Berkeley's public pools. Come hear and discuss the possibilities for improving Berkeley's public pools and swim programs, including the idea of an aquatic center.  Tuesday, May 15, 7 PM, North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst at MLK.  Free. Wheelchair accessible.

More info at http://www.poolsforberkeley.org

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10. City of Berkeley's Budget Process: Community Meeting, Tuesday, May 29, 7 p.m., North Berkeley Senior Center

The City Manager's Office sent the following announcement concerning the City's budget process.

Dear Community Leaders:

We need to hear from you!

On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, the Berkeley City Council received the proposed budget for the next two fiscal years (covering July 1, 2007- June 30, 2009).

The Council now has two months to study the budget, listen to residents' concerns, and make changes before it votes on Tuesday, June 26. Residents are an incredibly important part of this process, and we need you to be involved.

A great way for you and your organization to learn about the budget is to attend our community information meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center.

At the meeting, you'll get to see a presentation about this year's budget from Budget Manager Tracy Vesely. Tracy and other City staff will also answer your questions, whether they're general ones about how budgets are written, or more specific ones about specific project areas. Comments collected during that meeting will be shared with the City Council, and of course you're invited to speak at one of the Council's public hearings.

The public may download a budget summary or a copy of the proposed budget from http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/budget/. In addition, the budget can be purchased for its printing cost, which is $25. Contact Tracy Vesely at (510) 981-7024 or via email at tvesely@ci.berkeley.ca.us.

In addition to the meeting schedule below, the public is invited to write, call, email and visit their representatives on the City Council during the budget process.

Budget Schedule

(All meetings are Tuesday evenings)

May 8, 5 p.m.:  Council receives proposed budget from City Manager (Council Chambers)
May 22, 7 p.m.:  Public Hearing #1 (Council Chambers)
May 29, 7 p.m.: Community Meeting at the North Berkeley Senior Center (Hearst and MLK, Jr.)
June 12, 5 p.m.:  Council Workshop (Council Chambers; no public comment)
June 19, 7 p.m.:  Public Hearing #2 (Council Chambers)
June 26, 7 p.m.:  Council to vote on proposed tax rates and budget (Council Chambers)

Please feel free to forward this message to friends and neighbors. If you have any questions about the community meeting, please call Mary Kay Clunies-Ross in the City Manager's office. Her phone number is (510) 981-7008 and her email is

mclunies-ross@ci.berkeley.ca.us <mailto:mclunies-ross@ci.berkeley.ca.us>.

Thank you and see you there!

Mary Kay Clunies-Ross
Public Information Officer
City of Berkeley
MLK Civic Center Building
2180 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7008- office

(510) 867-1622- cell

(510) 981-7099- fax

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11. Berkeley Climate Action Kick-Off, Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to Noon, Ashby Stage

The Berkeley Mayor's Office sent out the following announcement:

Berkeley Climate Action Kick-Off
Saturday, May 19, 2007

 

Berkeley's own Josh Kornbluth will serve as Master of Ceremonies

 ** As our space is somewhat limited, please RSVP by emailing mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us **

 

What:  Berkeley Measure G Climate Action Kick-Off

 

Purpose:  Hear concrete ideas and resources for reducing your emissions, take a pledge to do your part to meet our community's emissions reduction goals, brainstorm ideas on how we can meet our Measure G greenhouse gas reduction targets, and take home free stuff like energy-efficient light bulbs and gift certificates!

 

When: Saturday, May 19, 2007, 10am - Noon (with a light lunch afterwards)

 

Where:  Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley

 

Directions:  The Ashby Stage is directly across the street from the Ashby BART station at Ashby and Martin Luther King. For directions, please visit: http://www.shotgunplayers.org/directions/directions.cfm

(We encourage you to ride your bike, walk or take public transportation to the event, if possible.)

 

Who:   All are welcomeŠ it's free, open to the public, and ADA accessible. The event's co-sponsors include: Mayor Tom Bates and the City of Berkeley, KyotoUSA, The Sierra Club, Sustainable Berkeley, Shotgun Players, The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, The Ecology Center, Community Energy Services Corporation, StopWaste.org, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition and othersŠ

 

For more info: Visit the Measure G website at www.cityofberkeley.info/mayor/GHG/index.htm

Background: Last year, Berkeley residents issued a call to action on global warming by voting overwhelmingly in support of Measure G. Measure G sets an aggressive goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Berkeley by 80 percent by 2050 and directs the Mayor to develop a community-based climate action plan by year-end 2007.  Join us on Saturday, May 19th to get ideas, get motivated, and get involved!

 

Please refrain from wearing scented products.  To request communication accommodations please call 981-6342 (voice), 981-6340 (fax), or 981-6345 (TDD). At least one week's notice will ensure availability.

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* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

Dates set as of May 2007 (verify a few weeks before event by checking HNA E-Newsletter):

Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Work Party in Halcyon Commons Park

Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Giant Multi-Block Yard Sale, throughout the neighborhood

Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck, location TBD

Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Work Party in Halcyon Commons Park

Tuesday, August 7, 6-8:30 p.m., National Night Out Against Crime, Potluck in Park 6-7:30 p.m., walk through larger neighborhood 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 30, 4:00-5:55 p.m., Disaster Supply Cache Drill, including Fire Drill, driveway of 3044-B Halcyon and Halcyon Commons Park

Sunday, September 30, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck, location TBD

Saturday, October 27, Fall Mulching in Park with help from Cal volunteers of Berkeley Project

Sunday, October 28, 4-6 p.m., Big Neighborhood Watch Community Meeting, Chochmat HaLev (location to be confirmed)

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 5-8:30, Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, four locations TBD

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* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA's Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster. You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a tax-deductible financial contribution to Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor), earmarked Halcyon Disaster Prep, which will go toward purchasing additional supplies, and mail or drop off to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705. (2) Contribute any of the following items in-kind (supplies MUST be new or in GOOD condition):

Batteries (AA, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, D; Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios); Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats; Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights; Bullhorn; Laptop Computer with rechargeable power supply & USB port; Basic Printer (for producing flyers) with Ink Cartridges; Flashcard (for storing neighborhood database to transfer to laptop);  Sheets (freshly laundered or new; good for first aid); Blankets; First Aid Supplies; Gas Siphon (for extracting gas from cars to run generator); 5-Gallon Drums for long-term gas storage; Work Gloves; Large Camping Tents (with all parts!); Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove; Shelving for Shed.

Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at <ngc2@mindspring.com> or 644-0172 to contribute supplies.

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* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Police

Police Emergency Number:  911 (from landline); 981-5911(from cell; preprogram with this number)

Police Nonemergency Number: 981-5900

Link to beat maps and a list of beat officers:

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/department/beatinfo/beatlineup.html

In Halcyon neighborhood, west of Fulton is Beat 10, east of Fulton is Beat 9.

Other City Departments:

Neighborhood Services Liaison Jim Hynes <jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us> 981-2493

Public Works Customer Service: 644-6620 (streets, sidewalks, graffiti, sewers, litter, storm drains, street lights)

Tree Trimming/Planting (Forestry): 644-6566

Written Communication with City Council:

To comment to City Council, cut and paste the following email addresses:

City Clerk <clerk@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Mayor Tom Bates <Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Linda Maio <LMaio@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Darryl Moore <DMoore@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Max Anderson <MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Dona Spring <DSpring@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Laurie Capitelli <LCapitelli@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Betty Olds <BOlds@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Kriss Worthington <KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Gordon Wozniak <GWozniak@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

Representatives for Our Neighborhood:

Councilmember Max Anderson (District 3) 981-7130

West side of Wheeler Street to west (except for Woolsey between Wheeler and Shattuck)

Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170

East side of Wheeler to east (includes block of Woolsey from Wheeler to Shattuck)

Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100

Zoning Adjustments Board:

To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:

Zoning Adjustments Board <zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

(best to submit your comments 10 days prior to meeting for inclusion in the advance packet to board members, but late submissions will be distributed the evening of the meeting)

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The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter:  The HNA E-Newsletter forwards occasional crime-watch notices as well as items of general interest to neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area of south Berkeley (HNA's borders), including announcements about community-building potlucks, greening projects, disaster preparedness meetings, and work parties in Halcyon Commons Park. If you're receiving this email, you probably either signed up at a neighborhood event or a neighbor forwarded it to you. Please note that to prevent spam, HNA always uses bcc and does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Feel free to pass the HNA E-Newsletter on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

To submit items for the newsletter:   Email unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments) to HNA E-Newsletter Editor Nancy Carleton <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors is especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-Newsletter does not typically include "letters to the editor" or "commentary," but will gladly include links to such items written by neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area and published elsewhere (the Berkeley Daily Planet has a large section devoted to opinion).

HNA Listserve:  If you would like to receive messages (and participate in discussions) on the HNA Listserve, please reply to Halcyon Neighborhood Association <ngc2@mindspring.com> indicating your interest, and you will receive an invitation to join. [The HNA Listserve is currently inactive but can be revived if enough neighbors show interest.]

HNA Blog:  If you would like to view previous newsletters online (and comment via a blog format, though this is a low-activity blog), please visit http://halcyoncourt.blogspot.com/

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