City of Berkeley

Learn how you can take advantage of City services, events and resources through our most information-rich channel, our email newsletter: bit.ly/berk-newsletter On social media, stay connected through: 📢 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/berkel… 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/cityofberkeley

The regular #berkmtg is about to begin. Tune in. 📝 March 25, 6pm agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-r… To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649

Today's 4:00 PM City Council Worksession #berkmtg is starting soon. 📋 Agenda & details: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-s… 📍 Location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St 🎦 Zoom Access: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649

Don't miss two chances on April 3 or April 26 to take one of our new classes: Six Critical Steps to Disaster Preparedness. Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… 📝 Prepare for emergencies by planning and 🎒 gathering supplies to help you stay safe and recover after disasters.

The next City Council #berkmtg is March 25 at 6 PM. Stay informed and engaged. 📝 Agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-r… 📍 In-person: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St 💻 Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649 💻 Watch live: berkeley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph….

💼 Dads, Let’s Build Workplace Skills! 🚀 Join us at the Fatherhood Initiative Support Group to learn career skills, connect with dads & enjoy free lunch! 🍽️ 📅 Sat, March 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Our next City Council Special Worksession #berkmtg is tomorrow, March 25 at 4 pm. 📝 Read the agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-council-s… 🎦 Join on Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649 Physical location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St

Berkeley homeowners have multiple funding options for seismic upgrades, including Earthquake Brace + Bolt ($3,000), Earthquake Soft Story Program, and Retrofit Grants: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… ➡️ Apply by March 26, 2025, for Earthquake Brace + Bolt: …orniaresidentialmitigationprogram.com/ad/ebb-retrofi…

Hundreds of Berkeley homeowners have used rebates to strengthen their homes and improve community resilience. You can too! Apply for up to $3,000 through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program before March 26, 2025: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Join us tomorrow to create your own Household Fire Weather plan before fire weather starts. Learn more and register for Saturday's class: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Register now: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/12928614 📅 Sat., March 22 📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue ⏰ 3–4pm

Teach swimming & ensure pool safety as a Lifeguard/Instructor this summer in Berkeley. 🏊 Lead swim lessons for kids & adults 🚑 Develop valuable water safety skills 🤽 Work in a fun environment Apply: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Lifeguard training course: rec.berkeleyca.gov/CA/berkeley-ca…

🏫 Dads, Let’s Talk Education at our Fatherhood Support Group 🎓 Be an active part of your child's success--bring your kid and enjoy lunch on us! 📅 Sat, March 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Berkeley’s family camps offer all-inclusive experiences with meals, activities, and adventure built in. Create lasting memories this summer in the Sierras. Register today: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Be part of the Berkeley camp family.

Own a single-family home or small multifamily building (1-4 units) in Berkeley? You may qualify for up to $3,000 for seismic retrofits—or full cost coverage if your income is below $89,040. Sign up for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt rebate by March 26: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Do you have a Household Fire Weather Plan? The City can help you make one before fire weather starts. Learn more and register for the upcoming class: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Join us this weekend: 📅 Sat., March 22 📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue ⏰ 3–4pm

Dads, join us this Saturday for our weekly Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Learn how to be a supportive part of your child's education! 📅 Sat, March 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Bracing and bolting protect not just your home during an earthquake, but the entire Berkeley community. Eligible homeowners can get up to $3,000 for seismic upgrades—or full cost coverage for low-income applicants. Apply by March 26: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. Create a Household Fire Weather Plan before fire weather starts: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Register for next week's class: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/12928614 📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave ⏰ 3–4pm 📅 Sat, 3/22

Help clean Berkeley’s waterfront! Meet at 9am at Shorebird Park Nature Center on third Saturdays through August to get started: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… Cleanup Dates 🗓 March 15 🗓 April 19 (Earth Day Cleanup): 1:45-4pm 🗓 May 17 🗓 June 21 🗓 July 19 🗓 August 16

Picture your 7-14 yr old child hiking under towering trees, roasting marshmallows, & making friendships that last a lifetime. Echo Lake Youth Camp is a six-day adventure where kids unplug, explore, & grow. 📅 Sessions in June, July, & August. Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…