HNA E-News: Live Music and Potluck in Park, Sun. 9/13, 4-6; crime watch reports; Whole Foods meeting; and 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 personal viewpoint.

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1. Neighborhood Potluck/Celebration with Live Music, Sunday, September 13, 4-6 p.m.

2. Halcyon Commons Play Dates for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Next Dates: Saturdays, September 12 & 26, 4-5:30 p.m.)

3. Halcyon Book Club: Next Steps?

4. The Controversy over Whole Foods Market's CEO John Mackey's Op-Ed on Healthcare Reform (including a note from our local store)

5. Input Sought for Next Week's Quarterly Meeting with Whole Foods Market

6. Save the Date: Meeting on BRT "Locally Preferred Alternative," Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Willard Cafetorium

7. Update on the Laudromat Plans from the Southside Lofts Home Owners Association

8. Crime Watch Report: Burglary on Wheeler through Second-Story Window

9. City of Berkeley Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

10. City of Berkeley Offering Energy Improvement "Start at Home Workshops"

11. City of Berkeley Offering Free Emergency Preparedness (CERT) Courses

12. Message from Community Health Commission Chair regarding Alta Bates Cardiac Catherization Lab  & Possible Hospital Closure

* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2009

* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

* Halcyon Neighborhood Association's Guiding Principles

Editor's Introductory Note:

A lot of news, but this note will be brief: Please mark your calendars for our upcoming neighborhood party, potluck, and celebration (with live music from Evelie Posch & Friends!) in the park, scheduled for Sunday, September 13 (see item 1). And thanks to all for well wishes for the full recovery of our dog, Ginger (she's making great progress after a scary bout with vestibular syndrome).

Happy Labor Day weekend to all!

 

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

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1. Neighborhood Potluck/Celebration with Live Music, Sunday, September 13, 4-6 p.m.

Neighborhood Celebration with Live Music and Community Potluck in the Park!

Lively Acoustic Folk and Torch Songs by the talented singer/songwriter Evelie Posch & Friends

Sunday, September 13, 4-6 p.m. (music starts at 4:30)

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

 

Come enjoy the spirit of your community and the park that our neighborhood made through good music and food in Halcyon!

Please bring quality food and/or drink to share for at least 8 (including serving utensils).

Potluck suggestions: Appetizer: G-K * Main Dish: L-S * Salad: T-Z * Dessert A-F

 

(If not obvious, kindly attach a label with ingredients for your dish to alert those with vegetarian and other diets.If so inspired, it's really helpful if you can also bring a beverage to share.) Children welcome!

 

No charge to attend, but donations for the musicians will be gratefully accepted. HNA will be supplying the plates/napkins/cups; thanks to Whole Foods Market for the donation of delicious cake. Please join us for this annual celebration in the park.

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2. Halcyon Commons Play Dates for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Next Dates: Saturdays, September 12 & 26, 4-5:30 p.m.)

Editor's note: I'm told that four families participated in the first play date, and eight families in the second. To keep this wonderful project growing, please contact Rose Lynn and Susan even if you can't make the scheduled dates; that way, you'll be on the list for future play dates.

Neighbor Families:

Halcyon Commons Play Dates for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Saturdays Sept. 12th & Sept. 26th, 4-5:30 p.m.

Come to Halcyon Commons park (Halcyon Court at Prince) to play with the neighbors. We'll have impromptu games for small people and their grown-ups. Communal toys and  snacks are a welcome addition to the good time!  Questions?  Contact Rose Lynn & Susan at <halcyonplaydate@gmail.com>

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3. Halcyon Book Club: Next Steps?

Editor's Note: Is the Halcyon Book Club dream fading? Or was summer just a difficult time for folks to make a meeting? The neighbors who got the ball rolling on the book club would like to continue if others are interested in helping make a Halcyon Book Club happen. A starting point may be setting up a listserv to share titles of books you love, as well as to kick around ideas about timing for book club meetings. Please email Laura West at <lauragortonwest@yahoo.com> if you'd like to be included as part of a listserv to share ideas about good books you've read or possibly to schedule an in-person book-club meeting.

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4. The Controversy over Whole Foods Market's CEO John Mackey's Op-Ed on Healthcare Reform (including a note from our local store)

Editor's Note: As many of you are no doubt aware, the CEO of Whole Foods Market, John Mackey, published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal giving a view of healthcare reform that has proven to be quite controversial. Some advocates for a strong public option as a crucial element of meaningful healthcare reform have called for a boycott of Whole Foods Market in response. Many neighbors have expressed their upset over, and profound disagreement with, the Mackey editorial, and I've yet to hear from a neighbor who agrees with Mackey's point of view. On a personal level, as a self-employed person with a serious autoimmune disorder who has seen my insurance premiums raised to absurd levels, I share these concerns, and I have expressed them directly to Whole Foods Market, including to our local store's team leaders. That said, as co-chair of Halcyon Neighborhood Association and as the editor of the HNA E-News, I wear a different hat. As I've pointed out many times, HNA does not take stands on controversial issues unless there is near unanimity among neighbors (see our Guiding Principles published toward the end of each E-News). While following this principle can be challenging at times, it has allowed a greater range of neighbors to feel comfortable participating in our efforts to improve our neighborhood and build community than would otherwise be the case. My communication to date on the Whole Foods issue with several dozen neighbors suggests that almost all neighbors probably do share a disagreement with Mackey's point of view on healthcare reform, but also suggests that there is a range of viewpoints among these same neighbors concerning whether a boycott of our local store is the appropriate response. And regardless of how the national issue is resolved, the local Whole Foods store remains our neighbor;  most local team members have done their best over the years to be good neighbors (and even though many of them personally disagree with their CEO,  they are the ones who are bearing the brunt of the outrage over Mackey's editorial, especially in a city like Berkeley). In addition, HNA's Guiding Principles call on us to work in partnership with neighboring businesses on nonpartisan issues such as crime watch, disaster prep, and neighborhood cleanup. So the bottom line is that it's up to each of you to determine whether or not you personally feel called upon to spend your food dollars elsewhere in light of the Mackey editorial, but HNA will not be taking a formal position on the boycott. In this section, I've provided some links to articles with a range of viewpoints to help inform your decisions (and you can obviously Google to find even more). You're also free to send your comments to <halcyon92@gmail.com>, and we will pass them on to the local store's representatives (see item 4 regarding our upcoming quarterly meeting with Whole Foods Market). Even better, be sure to send them directly to Whole Foods itself (see http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ for contact information)!

The John Mackey editorial:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html

In favor of the boycott:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-wyskida/why-im-done-with-whole-fo_b_259716.html

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119099537379

Against the boycott:

http://www.newmajority.com/a-reply-from-michael-pollan

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-murphy/so-you-want-health-care-r_b_270615.htmls

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And a note from our local Whole Foods Market Community Relations Team Leader:

Dear Friends,

 

As you are probably aware, our CEO John Mackey recently authored an Op/Ed piece that was published in the Wall Street Journal on the topic of healthcare reform.  The article, in which John shared his personal views, clearly disappointed and angered many of you.

 

Please accept our apologies. Health Care is an emotional, and for many, a very personal issue in our country right now. As in our society overall, there are many opinions inside the Whole Foods Market family on what is the best course of action. John, however, expressed his views publicly. We understand that his leadership role at Whole Foods Market means our company is, by default, connected to his personal writings. We also understand that you, our customers and friends, have high expectations of us and are right to voice your concerns when it appears we may have strayed from our mission. We welcome that feedback and all of our team members take it to heart.

 

I have been and am continuing to send your and other local customers' (as well as our own Team Members') comments to our central office, so rest assured your feedback is being heard directly by our senior leadership. The Berkeley store's connection to our neighborhood is important to us, and it is our sincere hope that you will continue not only to make Whole Foods Market your preferred place to shop for your family, but also to think of us as a vital part and partner in the community.

 

Thank you very much for your support and understanding.  We treasure being part of such a wonderfully diverse and passionate community.

 

Sincerely,

 

Nick Heustis

Marketing and Community Relations Team Leader

Whole Foods Market / 3000 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley CA 94705

(510)649-1333 ext 261

Nick.Heustis@wholefoods.com

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5. Input Sought for Next Week's Quarterly Meeting with Whole Foods Market

Editor's Note: Several members of HNA's Steering Committee, along with a couple of neighbors who live very close to Whole Foods, have been meeting on a quarterly basis with Whole Foods Market representatives to address issues of mutual interest. The week before each meeting, I publish a notice in the E-News so that neighbors can pass on concerns -- or report on progress made -- on issues such as parking, litter, noise, crime, graffiti, etc. Through these regular meetings, we have been able to make progress on some issues that were frustrating nearby residents. If you have a concern you'd like us to pass on, please email <halcyon92@gmail.com> by midday on Tuesday, September 8. Please make it clear whether it's okay to pass on your contact information with your comments or if you'd prefer to remain anonymous. (In light of the Mackey editorial discussed in item 4, feel free to weigh in on that topic as well, and we will pass your comments on.)

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6. Save the Date: Meeting on BRT "Locally Preferred Alternative," Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Willard Cafetorium

George Beier, the president of Willard Neighborhood Association, forwarded the following save-the-date announcement:

"The City of Berkeley has asked the Willard Neighborhood Association to host a BRT meeting on 9/24 at 7 p.m. at the Willard Cafetorium.  The City has come up with a "Locally Preferred Alternative" and wants input as to the bus route, where the stops are, and neighborhood concerns and suggestions for the implementation of the BRT, particularly in regards to our respective neighborhoods.  At the end of this process, the City may decide not to implement the BRT at all.  This meeting, however, is designed to answer the question - "if this BRT is to be implemented, what do you think of this plan to do it?" Beth Green is organizing it from the City's end and she's asked us to invite people from Halcyon, Le Conte, Willard, CENA, and Bateman. "

More details to follow . . .

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7. Update on the Laudromat Plans from the Southside Lofts Home Owners Association

Editor's Note: Earlier in the summer, HNA declined to take a positive in favor of or against the addition of a laundromat in the mixed-use building at Telegraph and Dowling since some neighbors strongly favored the return of a laundromat, but there wasn't "near-unanimity" pro or con (remember those Guiding Principles!). However, now that the laundromat project is moving forward, there may be public safety issues (such as hours of operation and whether it would be desirable to have a staff person on premises in evening hours) that HNA may choose to address. If you have strong feelings about this issue, please email <halcyon92@gmail.com> so we can gauge neighborhood sentiment. The following letter was received recently from the president of the building's home owners' association.

Dear Neighbors:

I am the president of the Southside Lofts Home Owners Association. We are the condo complex where Cafe Mokka is located. I'm writing about the laundromat which is presently being developed in our complex.

Normal procedures were not observed when the permits were granted for this build-out, so it occurred to me that neighborhood input may never have been solicited about this project. I wanted to ask if you had any questions about this commercial development. Has the laundromat developer been in contact with you? If not, and if you have questions, please let me know. I would be happy to bring you and the HNA up-to-speed.

As currently proposed, the laundomat will be unstaffed, and open until 10 p.m. every night. As you may know, there were two armed robberies in our complex in the last month (the cell phone store), so it is only prudent to posit how an unstaffed, late-night facility may impact crime, litter, vandalism, parking and the general "livability" of the neighborhood.

Do let me know if I can be of assistance.

Steven Rossen

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8. Crime Watch Report: Burglary on Wheeler through Second-Story Window

A Wheeler near Woolsey neighbor submitted the following report:

"Just thought I would let you pass on that my house was robbed on August 10th at about 9 p.m. The robber climbed up a brand new trellis and arbor I had built on the back wall of my house and through a second-story window. He spent quite a bit of time inside the house collecting items to take, pulling a sheet off the bed and spreading it on the floor to fill before he tripped the alarm and ran out of the house and down the street with a backpack on with several of our things. He got away with some silver rings, a camera, a TV remote and cord, and who knows what else. Luckily, way less than he was hoping to get. We had been away for several days. He may have noticed us packing the car to leave. Anyway, beware."

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9. City of Berkeley Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Editor's Note: Katherine Brown with the City of Berkeley submitted the following announcement.

My name is Katherine Brown and I am the program coordinator for the City of Berkeley Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. I just wanted to share a bit about our program and offer lead poisoning prevention resources that may be helpful to you. We are located to 1947 Center St. 2nd Floor and Berkeley and can be reached at 510-981-5289. We provides services to Berkeley residents as they relate to reducing lead exposure in children. Services range from case management for children with blood lead levels above 10 ug/dL and health education for children with levels between 5-9.5 ug/dL.

We also provide information and linkages to resources for property owners on lead-safe practices that are offered through the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (such as free lead-testing kits  and In-Home Consultations for property owners, HEPA-Vac lending service, free lead-safe painting/remodeling classes, etc.). Lead poisoning prevention presentations and trainings for your group are available upon request. For more information on our program, or to refer a client to our services, please feel free to contact us or visit our website at http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=11244

Katherine Brown, MPH
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Coordinator
City of Berkeley Public Health Division
Tel: 510-981-5289

E-mail:  kbrown@ci.berkeley.ca.us 

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10. City of Berkeley Offering Energy Improvement "Start at Home Workshops"

Editor's Note: The City of Berkeley is circulating the following information.

START AT HOME WORKSHOPS:

Berkeley Plans to Use Stimulus Funds for Home Energy Improvements

Do you live in a drafty Berkeley home? Not only is your leaky home letting all your warm air out, it may also be letting dust and contaminants in!  City of Berkeley is sponsoring FREE workshops to teach you about how to protect and insulate your home to save energy, money, and improve the overall health, comfort and performance of your home.

Learn about how to:

·       Improve Comfort

·       Save Energy & Money

·       Improve Indoor Air Quality

·       Finance Energy Efficiency Retrofits

·       Take Advantage of Incentives and Rebates

Meet local home performance contractors and energy specialists. Presentations by City Staff, PG&E, The Ecology Center, and SmartSolar. Free Snacks and Giveaways!

Come to one of the following three FREE workshops in your neighborhood:

Thursday Sept 17th      St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal  2024 Ashby Ave.,   7- 8:30 p.m.

Thursday October 8th    St. Johns Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave., 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday October 22nd   Epworth Unified Methodist Church 1953 Hopkins St.,  7-8:30 p.m.

To RSVP, call 510-981-7473 or email <mschwartz@cityofberkeley.info>  or for more information, visit the City of Berkeley's website at http://www.cityofberkeley.info.sustainable

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11. City of Berkeley Offering Free Emergency Preparedness (CERT) Courses

Editor's Note: Be sure to sign up early if you'd like to help strengthen our neighborhood's emergency preparedness by taking one of the free City courses being offered.

A schedule of CERT classes for September and October and enrollment instructions can be found on the Office of Emergency Services website.  Note that, in addition to Saturday classes, we have added weekday daytime as well as evening classes to accommodate the varying schedules of participants.  We may be adding to this schedule as resources permit.

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=3920

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12. Message from Community Health Commission Chair regarding Alta Bates Cardiac Catherization Lab & Possible Hospital Closure

Editor's Note: The following message was forwarded by a Bateman neighbor.

I am currently chair of the Berkeley Health Commission and am planning a special community meeting to discuss the implications of the decision to close the cardiac catherization lab at Alta Bates rather than replace the aging equipment. Our concern goes beyond this closure in that this may the first step of many to close Alta Bates. The CEO of the hospital has recently told employees that the closure is part of their (Sutter) 30 year plan.

The meeting is planned for September 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center (Ashby and Ellis) and we would like to let as many residents of Berkeley as possible know about the meeting.

I am hoping that you can send this information out to your listserv of neighborhood residents and possibly lead me in the right direction to other neighborhood leaders and groups in Berkeley.

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. During the day, I can be reached at 567-5715, and in the evening at 540-7085. We are still lining up speakers. Once that is solidified I will develop a flyer that can be distributed in the neighborhood.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing this issue and its effects on the Berkeley community.

Sincerely,
Susan Bergman, M.Ed.

Chair, Berkeley Community Health Commission

510-540-7085

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* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2009

Dates set as of  September 2009 (verify a couple weeks before event by checking HNA E-News):

Sunday, September 13, 4-6 p.m., Neighborhood Celebration with Live Music (Evelie Posch & Friends) and Potluck in Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

Saturday, October 10,  9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Big Work Party in Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince) and surrounding neighborhood in coordination with Cal student volunteers from the Berkeley Project

Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m., SNCPC Annual Meeting (elect sector representatives to Crime Prevention Council), North Oakland Sr. Center, 58th St. and MLK Jr. Way (with HNA's participation)

Sunday, December 6, 4-5:30 p.m., HNA Steering Committee meeting to set dates for 2010, John Steere's house, 2329 Webster

Sunday, January 24, 2010, 5:00-8:45 p.m., 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;  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); Work Gloves; Large Camping Tents (with all parts!); Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove;  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 to reach Berkeley emergency from a cell)

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

Link to police bulletins:

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

Other City Departments:

City Manager's Office: Jim Hynes <jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us> 981-2493

Public Works Customer Service:  981-6620 (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 Jesse Arreguin <JArreguin@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

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

Councilmember Susan Wengraf <SWengraf@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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* Halcyon Neighborhood Association's Guiding Principles

HNA is a community group dedicated to stewardship of the Halcyon Neighborhood in South Berkeley (bounded by Telegraph, Ashby, Adeline, and Woolsey). We encourage positive, proactive, partnership-oriented approaches to improving the well-being of our neighborhood, with an emphasis on the following goals:

• Community building (such as regular potlucks, special events in the park, mutual support among neighbors, and multiblock yard sales);
• Ongoing care of Halcyon Commons (a park conceived of and created by the neighbors who founded HNA) under the nonprofit umbrella provided by Berkeley Partners for Parks and in partnership with the City of Berkeley;
• Continued greening and care of the neighborhood (planting trees, cleaning litter off streets, graffiti removal, and helping maintain public landscaped features);
• Strengthening neighborhood watch (crime watch, community safety walks, emergency preparedness, and disaster supply cache);
• Networking with the larger Berkeley community (nearby neighborhood groups, neighborhood businesses, City staff, and elected officials);
• Sharing information and empowering residents to become proactive in addressing neighborhood needs and in expressing individual viewpoints regarding civic affairs (spreading news through meetings, flyers, and the HNA E-Newsletter, and providing contact information).

        To fulfill these goals, HNA provides a sanctuary from partisan politics so that neighbors with diverse viewpoints feel welcome to participate. Thus, HNA only takes stands on larger issues when there is near-unanimity among neighbors. By focusing on immediate local concerns, we find we can have a greater impact and get better results from the time we invest.

       Guided by these principles, HNA invites neighbors who are willing to work together in a spirit of partnership to participate at whatever level makes sense for them. Opportunities for serving on our volunteer Steering Committee and project-oriented committees are available to neighbors who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work together in a nonpartisan spirit. Neighbors are invited to step forward into leadership positions defined by the work they do in accordance with HNA's primary goals and guiding principles.

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The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter:  The HNA E-Newsletter forwards 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, crime watch, 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 at <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 please!) to HNA E-Newsletter Editor Nancy Carleton at <halcyon92@gmail.com>. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements about home businesses or creative projects) is especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-News 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). Also, please note that the E-News is published as items accumulate and as the editor's time permits rather than on a regular schedule; submit your item early if it relates to a future event, and there's a greater chance it will be included.

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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