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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News November/December 2016

 

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Items appearing in the HNA E-News 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 EditorÕs introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

1. HNA Planning Meeting for 2017: Sunday, 12/4/16, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

2. HNAÕs Annual Fundraising Appeal!

3. Hosts Needed for Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, Sunday, 1/29/17

4. 20th Anniversary Thank-Yous

5. Halcyon Commons Candlelight Vigil, Thurs. 12/8, 7 p.m.

6. Link to Newsletter from Councilmember Lori Droste

7. Whole Foods Market News: Holiday Schedule & Next Drop-in Meeting Fri., 2/3/17, 8:15-9:00 a.m.

8. Halcyon Neighborhood AssociationÕs Guiding Principles

 

EditorÕs Introductory Note:

 

Like many of you, IÕm doing my best to move through shock and sadness at national election results and to continue working to create the kind of world I want to live in (see item 1 on our HNA Planning Meeting for 2017, and item 5 for information on a community candlelight vigil). IÕm glad that no matter what, we have a strong basis for continuing to nurture community here in the Halcyon neighborhood. Having a strong community is an essential ingredient for the kind of resilience weÕll need to move forward during the next four years.

 

Thanks to all who attended and helped with our 20th anniversary celebration of Halcyon Commons in October (see item 4 for a more complete thank-you to all who helped with the big event), as well as the dedication of the sculpture of our halcyon bird of peace. I also want to extend gratitude to the four neighbors who managed our work party in the park with Berkeley Project volunteers in October: Neighbor Mary Stoker, who coordinated, as well as neighbors Anitra Grisales, John Harvey, and Mary Green. Thanks as well to neighbor Lynn Richards for allowing student volunteers to use her restroom. Taking good care of our community commons, including but not limited to our neighborhood park, will be all the more important in coming times.

 

HereÕs to the season of light in the darkness! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

—Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-News Editor, halcyon92@gmail.com

 

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1. HNA Planning Meeting for 2017: Sunday, 12/4/16, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

 

EditorÕs note: Each year, the HNA Steering Committee meets in December to map out dates for neighborhood activities for the following year, including work parties to maintain Halcyon Commons, disaster preparedness drills, crime-watch meetings, and social events, such as our popular neighborhood potlucks, celebrations in the park, Halloween parade, and more. Given our great information infrastructure and willing volunteers, it doesnÕt require much time on your part to make a big difference as a lead convener (or co-lead) for an event. So much is possible in our neighborhood, but we depend on new neighbors getting involved to help keep us moving forward. The HNA Steering Committee uses a Yahoo listserv group for most of its planning to spare us from too many meetings in our already commitment-full lives (weÕll likely have just two Steering Committee meetings in all of 2017). We would very much welcome your participation!

 

Please email halcyon92@gmail.com if you want more information. All neighbors willing to work in the spirit of HNAÕs Guiding Principles (see item 8 below) are welcome to join the Steering Committee. WeÕre very much open to new projects (for example, in the past a couple of neighbors came forward to organize play dates for neighborhood children; another organized a neighborhood singalong, etc.). So if you have an aspect of the neighborhood youÕd like to see addressed, please step up! And we especially need your help if you have an interest in disaster preparedness or kid-friendly activities (most of our current Steering Committee members donÕt have children at home, so we need you to help us tune in). For a modest investment of time, you can make a big difference right here where you live.

 

HNA Planning Meeting for 2017

Sunday, December 4, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

Meeting will take place at a home on Webster Street. Email halcyon92@gmail.com for details.

 

This meeting is open to Steering Committee members plus interested members of our Crime Watch and Disaster Preparedness groups, and others who are willing to work together in the spirit of HNAÕs Guiding Principles (again, see item 8).

 

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2. HNAÕs Annual Fundraising Appeal

 

EditorÕs note: Your contributions are crucial to realizing HNAÕs 2017 priorities! Please give generously.

 

HNA doesnÕt have a formal membership structure or require annual dues because we wanted to keep participation as broad as possible. At the same time, we incur various expenses during the course of a year, including:

            * Flyer production

            * Supplies for disaster preparedness drills and other special events in park

            * Supplies for work parties

            * In-fill and replacement plants for Halcyon Commons and nearby landscaped features

            * Graffiti removal peripherals (the City provides most of the materials)

 

And in 2017 we have some special, one-time projects that require financial support:

            * Small projects in Halcyon Commons in the aftermath of the parkÕs 20th anniversary in 2016 (including refurbishing the mural on the backside of our bulletin board, plus adding some paver stones at common crossways into the park).

            * Installation of plaque to accompany the halcyon bird sculpture we installed for the parkÕs 20th anniversary.

 

We also use the funds we raise to enable us to supplement and enhance the supplies in our neighborhood disaster preparedness supply shed (these items are intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster and include first aid, search & rescue, and communications tools plus items for command center setup in Halcyon Commons park; they are not intended to substitute for individual household preparedness, but they will help us save lives and minimize disruption after a large earthquake).

 

WeÕre asking neighbors who appreciate all that HNA does to improve and beautify our neighborhood, to keep us safer (on both crime-watch and disaster-prep levels), and to facilitate communication and help create a more convivial place to live to give generously this year, and do your part.

 

(1) Make a financial contribution directly to HNA (not tax-deductible, but allows us maximum flexibility) by writing a check made out to ŅHNAÓ and mailing or dropping it off in an envelope to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705.

 

(2) Give to HNA online! Go to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QSESRB6FZAX3C to make your contribution. (Again, contributions to HNA arenÕt tax-deductible but allow us maximum flexibility.) PayPal keeps a fee of approximately 3 percent.

 

(3) Make a tax-deductible financial contribution by writing a check made out to ŅBerkeley Partners for ParksÓ (BPFP, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, which charges a 7 percent overhead fee), earmarked Halcyon, and mailing or dropping it off in an envelope to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705.

 

No contribution is too small (or too large!). Our neighborhood associationÕs health and vitality depend on your ongoing support! And in the event of a big earthquake, some of our lives may very well depend upon it. Please pitch in!

 

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3. Hosts Needed for Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, Sunday, 1/29/17

 

EditorÕs note: Hosts are needed for our popular post-holiday progressive potluck. (And please be sure to mark your calendars for this fun annual event, which will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2017!)

 

Our January Post-Holiday ŅProgressive PotluckÓ is one of our favorite events; thereÕs always a great turnout, and itÕs a great way to meet our neighbors and enjoy the community we so value in the Halcyon neighborhood. We start at 5:45 and ŅprogressÓ from house to house for four courses, ending at 8:45; some neighbors attend all four courses, some just one or two.

 

If you havenÕt hosted before or if youÕve enjoyed hosting in the past, please consider being a host for one of the courses this January. We have likely hosts for Salad and Dessert courses (though they need to confirm). We still need hosts for Appetizers and Main Course.

 

Hosts usually provide paper plates, cups, napkins, etc. They are not expected to provide food for the whole course; itÕs a potluck, with last names determining which dish neighbors bring. For hosts, course assignments are made based on the route that makes most sense; we usually start further west and move eastward to end up at Webster/Halcyon. (Please note that our city councilmembers and members of our Police Department are always on our invitation list and may show up at your home if youÕre one of the hosts.)

 

Please respond to halcyon92@gmail.com if youÕre interested in hosting one of the courses on January 29 or if you want more info. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2017!

 

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4. 20th Anniversary Thank-Yous

 

EditorÕs note: HNA Co-Chair John Steere, who coordinated the Celebration for the 20th Anniversary of Halcyon Commons sent out the following note of thanks to those who helped make it such a special occasion.

 

ŅTwenty years ago a neighborhood created a park . . . that continues to make a neighborhood.Ó

 

Dear neighbors and friends:

 

IÕm still basking in the warm light and fond memories of our parkÕs 20th anniversary celebration and dedication of the halcyon bird sculpture, which was a wonderful success thanks to your creative and conscientious efforts that made it truly memorable.

 

To recap highlights and an appreciation of who was responsible for them: In anticipation of the celebration, neighbor Mieko Swartz did a superb job doing program layout in with evocative logo/graphics, as shown in the image from the program cover. Husband Bill Swartz did an equally creative and interesting job in making a visual timeline history of our park, which now graces the bulletin board in the park. Dale LaForest, a friend visiting from Mount Shasta, made a wonderful Ņvision boardÓ to encourage sign-ups for future stewardship activities. Even before the event began, there were folks helping to cook and prepare and deliver the food and drink. A huge debt of gratitude goes to Whole Foods Market and notably Melody Mestemacher, its Team Leader aka store manager, for making several dishes for us to enjoy. A new business partner, Starbucks, was represented by Sevana Massih (East Bay District Mgr.), who brought several coffee jugs of coffee for us all. Whole Foods MarketÕs big spread was delivered to my house for preparation by neighbor Mary Stoker. Much appreciation goes to my wife, Michelle Thelen-Steere, and to Dale for cooking and preparing the various dishes.

 

The event was book-ended by lovely music: Neighbor Rob Lyons set the sweet tone of the event with his lounge jazz ensemble sound, plus the Berkeley Community Chorus regaled us with a few of their songs thanks to Hank AbronsÕs invitation, and the Trichomes, invited by Aundre Special from the CBCB, were a dynamite closing band. We had almost 150 people in the park during the course of the afternoon. They began to collect at 3 p.m., when the music began and the kidsÕ activities and bird messages were happening. A shout-out to neighbors Lynn Richards and Janice Greenberg, who did a phenomenal job in creating the clever bird feather name tags and helped greet people when they arrived and did the equally lovely bird cut-outs for offering messages to the new bird sculpture being dedicated in the park that day.

 

Another big thanks to those who helped with the kidsÕ activities: Lex Sonyx of the CBCB (who brought beads and helped participants in their stringing), and neighbor Bethena Javacheri. who led in storytelling. Friends of Lex and Kody from the CBCB also helped set up the chairs and tables, along with George from Model School. Speaking of chairs, IÕd like to thank Dr. Daisy Mantˇ, the Model SchoolÕs director, for loaning us over fifty chairs and a few tables, and the help of George in getting them out. WeÕre very grateful to Councilmembers Kriss Worthington and Lori Droste, who represented the City Council, coordinating the completion of and the signatures on the City CouncilÕs Proclamation honoring the parkÕs 20th anniversary, which that they so artfully read (and even sang) together!

 

The sculptor of our north gateway to the park and the celebrationÕs featured speaker, Amy Blackstone, gave a moving tribute to the park and our neighborhood. Then there was the dedication of our halcyon bird sculpture, which was beautifully fashioned by Nina Lyons, and of Bruce WicinasÕs Ņtree of lifeÓ pedestal and nest for it to sit on. Many thanks also to neighbors Susan Hunter and Stephen Pitcher, and friend Michelle Reddington, who helped us out in cleaning up after the event and putting away chairs, etc. And a special thanks goes to Nancy Carleton, for helping me to hold together, troubleshoot, and think through the myriad pieces of this event. She was tireless and ever so conscientious in resolving issues and helping with publicity for the event.

 

Again, my sincere appreciation to all of you for making the celebration of our beloved park, Halcyon Commons, truly sing. I canÕt tell you how thrilled I am by all of your help before, during, and after the celebration. 

 

Cheers,

John

 

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5. Halcyon Commons Candlelight Vigil, Thurs. 12/8, 7 p.m.

 

EditorÕs note: In the immediate aftermath of the election, two neighbors organized a candlelight vigil at Halcyon Commons held that Wednesday. Even though the gathering was only announced in the afternoon, over forty neighbors, including many children, attended. Given the clear need for neighbors to come together and support one another in community at this time, four neighbors are organizing a second candlelight vigil, to be held on the one-month marker of the election.

 

Neighborhood Candlelight Vigil

Holding Light in the Darkness

Thursday, December 8, 7 p.m.

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon Court at Prince Street)

 

Bring a candle if youÕre able (votive candles in containers work well); some extra candles will be available. This is a gentle nonpartisan gathering of mutual community support. Depending on the turnout, it will last 30-60 minutes, with time for each person present to share briefly, followed by a closing song. Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Rain will reschedule.

 

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6. Link to Newsletter from Councilmember Lori Droste

 

EditorÕs note: Lots of good ideas in the newsletter received from Councilmember Lori Droste (representative for the part of our neighborhood Deakin and east); follow the link to read it all!

 

Still We Rise

 

Neighbors:

 

Over the past week, many of you have shared your deep sadness. Some of you have asked how the national election will affect our community. In the face of divisive rhetoric and the reopening of old wounds, what can Berkeley residents do to find solace, open our arms, help and love as many people as possible? How can we talk to our children? How can we unite to make our community a better place?

 

After a few days of misery-soaked soul-searching, I know one thing — self-indulgence or shocked impassivity wonÕt cut it. Angry finger-pointing posts on social media sites wonÕt serve anything except for a temporary reprieve from our collective reality. Instead, letÕs finish grieving and harness this anger and fear into something beneficial. DonÕt get me wrong — we will face trying times ahead. As an LGBTQ married woman with a non-traditional family, IÕm all-too-familiar, as many of you are, with the prejudice that has always been present. There are serious times ahead, particularly for disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Now more than ever, we need to consider what can we do to make a real difference in peopleÕs lives and fight the forces of intolerance and ignorance.

 

So, what can we do? LetÕs work together to make a difference.

 

1. Volunteer or donate money at one of the many local and national organizations listed. This by no means is an exhaustive list. Starred* organizations have volunteer opportunity for kids. Email me if you have other suggestions. We will update it on our website continually . . . [rest of newsletter, including many useful links, at LoriÕs website].

 

http://www.loridroste.com/get_involved?utm_campaign=on_resistance&utm_medium=email&utm_source=berkeleydistrict8.

 

We Rise,

 Lori Droste

 

Councilmember Lori Droste į 2180 Milvia Ave, 5th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States 

 

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7. Whole Foods Market News: Holiday Schedule & Next Drop-in Meeting Fri., 2/3/17, 8:15-9:00 a.m.

 

EditorÕs note: News from Whole Foods Market, courtesy of Store Team Leader Melody Mestemacher.

 

Holiday Schedule

 

Turkey trailers delivered, 11/14 7:30 a.m., reefers to be facing Telegraph. Other major deliveries that week. Store hours 11/22: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., 11/23: 7 a.m. -11 p.m., 11/24 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12/22: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., 12/23: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., 12/24 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., 12/25: Closed, Zarah or Mel will do store check in afternoon. 12/31: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 1/1/17: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Please note that there will be additional activity/team members working at a variety of early morning and late night hours to access the trailers and get Thanksgiving orders underway!

 

Next Drop-in Progress Meeting, Friday, Feb. 3, 8:15-9:00 a.m.

Whole Foods Market (check in at Customer Service)

 

These meetings are held at the Community Table at the front of the store, and the purpose is to share our plans for ongoing changes in the store, street litter control, and progress on any of the ongoing issues we discuss [with HNA reps and nearby neighbors]. The Store Team Leader is usually present, and anyone is welcome to join us. Of course there will be complimentary coffee or tea. Our goal is to follow up immediately on any issues that we hear about, and to hear how the store can be a better neighbor.

 

As always, if there are ever any urgent issues, please call the store at 510-649-1333 and ask for the shift manager on duty. We have new shift leaders being trained, so please send an email to the group below so we can follow up appropriately. Always feel free to swing by too, if youÕd like to have a word with us.

Melody.Mestemacher@wholefoods.com

Carlisle.Crumley@wholefoods.com

Zarah.Graser@wholefoods.com

Rebecca.Breckler@wholefoods.com

 

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8. Halcyon Neighborhood AssociationÕs Guiding Principles

 

EditorÕs note: Given our upcoming Planning Meeting for 2017 (see item 1), this is another good time to highlight HNAÕs Guiding Principles (which can always be found on our website).

 

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-News, 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 HNAÕs primary goals and guiding principles.

 

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*For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2016
Dates set as of March 9, 2016 (verify before event by checking recent HNA E-News)

Sunday, January 24, 2016

5:30-8:45 p.m.

Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck (four courses at four households: see E-News for addresses).

Saturday, March 5, 2016

9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Work Party in Halcyon Commons & Surrounding Neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

7:30-9:00 p.m.

Halcyon History & 20th Anniversary Subcommittee, (email halcyon92@gmail.com for location).

Tuesday, April or May

7:30-9:00 p.m.

Halcyon Thrive-in-Place Subcommittee meeting, location TBD.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

7:30-9:00 p.m.

HNA Steering Committee Meeting to track progress & plan for second half of 2016, Webster Street

Saturday, June 4, 2016

9:30 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.

 

Work Party in Halcyon Commons & surrounding neighborhood, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Wednesday, Summer or Fall 2016 (date TBD)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Watch Community meeting (Crime Watch focus with brief Disaster Prep segment), Location TBD (hopefully Chochmat HaLev)

Friday, July 22, 2016

4:00-6:30 p.m.

Mini Work Party in Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

6:30-
8:00 p.m.

National Night Out Against Crime: Ice Cream Social in the Park!
Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Appetizer platters & cake & nondairy frozen courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Homemade ice cream courtesy of neighborhood volunteers.

Sunday, September 18, 2016


4:00-6:00 p.m.

GALA 20th Anniversary Celebration of Park
Music: Rob Lyons & band.
Special features for kids.
Refreshments & cake courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Saturday, Fall 2016 (date TBD based on citywide exercise)

9:00-10:30 a.m.

Halcyon Disaster Prep event, Emphasis TBD (placeholder; date to be set as part of citywide earthquake exercise, likely mid-October)
Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince) [committee to set up half an hour early].
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Saturday, Oct./Nov. XX, 2016 (date TBD by Berkeley Project)

9:30 a.m.-
2:30 p.m.

Big Mulching Work Party & Graffiti Removal in surrounding neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Monday, October 31, 2016

6:00-6:30ish p.m.

Costume Parade around Park for Kids, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Heavy rain cancels.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

5:00-6:30 p.m.

HNA Steering Committee Meeting to set dates for 2017, Wheeler or Webster Street (location TBC; email halcyon92@gmail.com for address).

Sunday, January 29, 2017

5:30 -
8:45 p.m.

Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck (four courses at four households: see E-News for addresses TBD).

*HNA’s Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA’s Halcyon Commons Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster (primarily first aid, search & rescue, and communications supplies plus items for command center setup in Halcyon Commons). You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a financial contribution for purchasing additional supplies to HNA (not tax deductible) or to Berkeley Partners for Parks, earmarked Halcyon (BPFP
is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, so a check through them is tax deductible); mail or drop off your check 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 EXCELLENT 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);
  • 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 to contribute supplies.

    Berkeley 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://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/0b15b20282

    In the Halcyon neighborhood: west of Fulton is Beat 10; east of Fulton is Beat 9.

    Link to crime stats, Berkeley:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/42f61d76dd

    Link to police bulletins:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/d1559b4b0f

    Other City of Berkeley Departments:

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

    Nonemergency Call Center for Public Services: Dial 311 (you will be
    directed to the appropriate department) to report problems with street
    lights (get the tag number off the pole), blocked storm drains, tree
    branches down, etc.

    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 the City Council, use 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
    MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    West side of Wheeler Street to the west (except for Woolsey between
    Wheeler and Shattuck)

    Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170
    KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    East side of Wheeler to the east (includes block of Woolsey from
    Wheeler to Shattuck)

    Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100 Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us

    Zoning Adjustments Board

    To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:
    Zoning Adjustments Board zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    (It’s best if at all possible 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.)


    * 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-News, 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.


    The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News: The HNA E-News 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, 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 does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please contact HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association at halcyon92@gmail.com. Feel free to pass the HNA E-News on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

    To submit items for the newsletter: Email brief, unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments please!) to HNA E-News Editor Nancy Carleton at halcyon92@gmail.com. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements about home businesses or creative projects) are especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-News does not 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 typically published the second week of each month; 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 & Neighborhood Watch Listserv: For those interested in getting breaking crime-watch news, discussing ways to make our neighborhood safer, and perhaps participating in night-time and daytime safety “dog” walks (dogs not required!) to build community and serve as eyes on the street, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest in this listserv, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Disaster Preparedness Listserv: If you’re interested in helping out with neighborhood disaster preparedness, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Steering Committee Listserv: If you’re interested in serving on HNA’s Steering Committee in alignment with HNA’s Guiding Principles, email halcyon92@gmail.com to indicate your interest. The Steering Committee conducts most of its business via listserv (with one or two in-person meetings annually); members agree to assist with at least one or two HNA events during the course of the year and to answer Yahoo group polls to aid in planning.

    Halcyon Neighborhood Association Facebook Group: Our HNA Facebook group (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/36acb93edf/gid=292160762499) gives neighbors fresh opportunities to network, build community, and share ideas about issues of mutual concern. Open to immediate neighbors, friends from nearby neighborhoods, and former neighbors who want to stay in touch.

    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://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/8af94d44a8.

    HNA is an adopt-a-park affiliate with the nonprofit Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP). Thanks to VerticalResponse for the donation of email services for sending the HNA E-News!

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