HNA E-News: Small Dog Found; HNA 15th Anniversary 9/30; Lorin Safety Walk Tonight 9/4, etc.

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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 personal viewpoint.

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1. Small Dog with Curly Tail Found on Ashby Near Wheeler

2. Halcyon Community Potluck/Celebration with Live Music at Halcyon Commons, Sunday, September 30, 5-7:30 p.m.

3. Monthly Safety Walk in East Lorin Neighborhood Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 4,  8:30 p.m., Nomad Cafe

4. Two Labyrinth Walks: September 16 (Willard) and September 23 Marina)

5.  Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser in Aquatic Park, Sunday, Sept. 23, 3-5 p.m.

* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Editor's Introductory Note:

Despite the recent wave of crime-watch oriented reports, there are plenty of positive things happening in our neighborhood as we build community and work together to make our neighborhood safer. I hope to see you at one of these events, especially at our big September 30th 15th  Anniversary Celebration, which I've just learned will include birthday cake from HNA Treasurer (and chef) Susan Hunter to help me celebrate my fiftieth birthday - along with great music from local groups and potluck items we'll all share!

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

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1. Small Dog with Curly Tail Found on Ashby Near Wheeler

Small dog with curly tail, possibly a Chihuahua mix, on Ashby near Wheeler, male with no easily discernible other equipment.  He is in our yard, under the deck now. Contact 510- 540-8721 or <firedeer@california.com> if you know where this dog belongs.

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2. Halcyon Community Potluck/Celebration with Live Music at Halcyon Commons, Sunday, September 30, 5-7:30 p.m.

Halcyon Commons Community Potluck/Celebration with Live Music

featuring Rodeo Victory (acoustic folk) and the Zazous (Cajun-jazz fusion)

Sunday, September 30, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Halcyon Neighborhood Association and 100th Anniversary of Berkeley Parks

at Halcyon Commons park (Halcyon Court at Prince St.)

including special birthday cake to celebrate HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton's 50th Birthday

Come celebrate the life in and around the newest park in the City's park system (dedicated in 1996)  - and the only one designed and built and maintained through the partnership of  the neighborhood around it. Bring food and drink to share with others (see suggested guide below). Lively musical offerings by Rodeo Victory, an acoustic folk band, and The Zazous, a Cajun-jazz fusion group. Come share in the good vibes and vittles.

Please bring a dish to share (and also a beverage if you're able).

Appetizer:  U-Z * Salad: I-O * Main Dish: A-H * Dessert:  P-T

(If not obvious, kindly attach a label with ingredients for your dish to alert those with vegetarian and other diets.)

Volunteers needed to help set up before the event and clean up after. We also need someone willing to purchase and donate paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as plastic forks to replenish Halcyon Neighborhood Association's supplies so we're stocked for this event. Loan of additional lawn chairs also appreciated! Please see following contact information to volunteer.

Contact John Steere for more information or to volunteer: 510-849-1969 or <jsteere@igc.org>

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3. Monthly Safety Walk in East Lorin Neighborhood Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 4,  8:30 p.m., Nomad Cafe

Halcyon neighbors may be interested in joining the East Lorin Neighborhood Association's monthly walking group (East Lorin boundaries overlap with HNA's territory, and we hooked up for the National Night Against Crime Watch in early August. Contact Jeffrey Jensen (contact info below) if you'd like to be added to the ELNA walk list.

From: "Jeffrey G. Jensen" <jeffreygjensen@yahoo.com>

Subject: Monthly Walking Group

Yes, once again it is time for our monthly walking group.

 

The ELNA walking group meets at the Nomad Cafe one night per month to walk as a small group. We are endeavoring to walk the first Tuesday of each month starting at 8:30 p.m. This Tuesday, September 4, 2007, we will continue that tradition. Our walking group has been very successful, and we encourage you to join us. Not only is it good for your health, but it's a great way to learn about the neighborhood and meet your neighbors.

As we have agreed, we will only walk if at least three people are willing and ready to walk starting at the Nomad at 8:30 p.m. Otherwise, we will cancel (we want to make sure everyone is safe). If you want to get there 5 or 10 minutes early to order some tea or to chat, that would be great, but please be ready to walk at 8:30 p.m. sharp. We will end our walk at the Nomad at approximately 9:00 p.m. Several of us will commit to a rotating lead on this for the next several months in the hope of achieving a critical mass of interest. We hope to see you this coming Tuesday, September 4.

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4. Two Free Labyrinth Walks: September 16 (Willard) and September 23 Marina)

Sunday, September 16

Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m., Willard Middle School (Telegraph Ave. between Derby & Stuart, Berkeley). Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Contact  info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org, 526-7377.

Sunday, September 23

Facilitated Labyrinth Walk, 12 noon to 3 p.m., at future site of Berkeley Community Peace Labyrinth, East Lawn of Berkeley Marina (off University near Marina bus stop, just south of Marina Blvd. turnoff, across water from ped/bike bridge). Free to the public.  Stop by anytime 12-3 on your way to the BPFP fundraiser in Aquatic Park at 3 [Editor's Note: See item 5]. Contact  info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org, 526-7377 for more information.

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5.  Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser in Aquatic Park, Sunday, Sept. 23, 3-5 p.m.

[Editor's Note:  Not all neighbors may be aware that the citywide parks organization Berkeley Partners for Parks came into being to serve as a nonprofit sponsor of a range of adopt-a-park groups across Berkeley. Halcyon Neighborhood Association was the first to adopt a park not yet created - Halcyon Commons - and HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton was a founding member (and past president) of the original group incorporating BPFP as a nonprofit 501(c)3. HNA Co-Chair John Steere was also one of the early active members, even prior to incorporation, and is now serving as BPFP's  president. HNA still benefits from the nonprofit umbrella of BPFP, with which our Friends of Halcyon Commons efforts are affiliated.]

Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP Fundraiser in Aquatic Park

Sunday, Sept. 23, 3-5 p.m.

(At the EGRET Center/clubhouse, on Bolivar Drive just north of Ashby)

BPFP invites you to an afternoon of food, drink, music, and camaraderie by the lagoon. Support the next 100 years of parks, community gardens, creeks and open space in Berkeley as we celebrate the Centennial of Berkeley's park system. Suggested donation:  $30. Bring family and friends!  RSVP to info@pbfp.org or call 510-540-7223.

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For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

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

Sunday, September 30,  5:00-7:30 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck with Live Music, 15th Anniversary of Halcyon Neighborhood Association and 100th Anniversary of Berkeley Parks, Halcyon Commons park (Halcyon Court at Prince St.)

Saturday, October 27, 9 a.m. on, Fall Mulching in Park with help from Cal volunteers of Berkeley Project

Sunday, October 28,  6:30-8:30 p.m., Big Neighborhood Watch Community Meeting, Chochmat HaLev (location and date/time 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):

Duct Tape (this is a versatile supply that allows us to improvise with common household items in the event of a disaster: lots needed!); Batteries (AA, C, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, C, D; Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios); Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats; Other Tools for Search & Rescue; Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights; Bullhorn; Laptop Computer with rechargeable power supply & USB port; 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; Two-Foot Lengths of 2x4s and 4x4s (good for cribbing and creating fulcrums for removing heavy objects during search & rescue operations).

Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at <halcyon92@gmail.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.

Link to crime stats:

Berkeley:  www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police

Link to police bulletins:

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/crimestats/policebulletins.html

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/)/Parks: 981-6660

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 <halcyon92@gmail.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 <halcyon92@gmail.com>. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements re home businesses) 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 Halcyon Safety Walk Listserve: For those who'd like to participate in night-time and daytime safety "dog" walks (dogs not required) to build community and serve as eyes on the street, please reply  to Halcyon Neighborhood Association <halcyon92@gmail.com> indicating your interest, and you will receive an invitation to join. For everyone's safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

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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