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Learn how you can take advantage of City services, events and resources through our most information-rich channel, our email newsletter: https://t.co/UAQRT4mpVC

On social media, stay connected through:
📢 Bluesky: https://t.co/QpFcaKlMy2
📸 Instagram: https://t.co/ph3F46jJvC

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The regular #berkmtg is about to begin. Tune in.

📝 March 25, 6pm agenda: https://t.co/zxVfPBM8sg

To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom: https://t.co/uHuFdOQj2h

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Today's 4:00 PM City Council Worksession #berkmtg is starting soon.

📋 Agenda & details: https://t.co/bcTSCoCPGX
📍 Location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St
🎦 Zoom Access: https://t.co/uHuFdOQj2h

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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: https://t.co/WBnXqhYFKO

📝 Prepare for emergencies by planning and 🎒 gathering supplies to help you stay safe and recover after disasters.

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

The next City Council #berkmtg is March 25 at 6 PM. Stay informed and engaged.

📝 Agenda: https://t.co/zxVfPBMGhO
📍 In-person: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St
💻 Zoom: https://t.co/uHuFdOQQRP
💻 Watch live: https://t.co/kpsZhKzUBd.

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💼 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

https://t.co/k9VzL2DCeC

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

Our next City Council Special Worksession #berkmtg is tomorrow, March 25 at 4 pm.

📝 Read the agenda: https://t.co/bcTSCoCPGX

🎦 Join on Zoom: https://t.co/uHuFdOQj2h

Physical location: BUSD Boardroom, 1231 Addison St

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Berkeley homeowners have multiple funding options for seismic upgrades, including Earthquake Brace + Bolt ($3,000), Earthquake Soft Story Program, and Retrofit Grants: https://t.co/wOzLLKF2IV

➡️ Apply by March 26, 2025, for Earthquake Brace + Bolt: https://t.co/D9j6pm2wK3

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

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: https://t.co/wOzLLKF2IV

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Join us tomorrow to create your own Household Fire Weather plan before fire weather starts. Learn more and register for Saturday's class: https://t.co/WBnXqhZdAm

Register now: https://t.co/Nc3Rf7c5GA

📅 Sat., March 22
📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue
⏰ 3–4pm

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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: https://t.co/MuyL1svg3F

Lifeguard training course: https://t.co/ybCwBlkg1l

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🏫 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

https://t.co/k9VzL2Ea4a

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

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: https://t.co/NtsqtRcU3y

Be part of the Berkeley camp family.

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

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: https://t.co/wOzLLKFAyt

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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: https://t.co/WBnXqhYFKO

Join us this weekend:
📅 Sat., March 22
📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue
⏰ 3–4pm

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

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

https://t.co/k9VzL2Ea4a

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

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: https://t.co/wOzLLKF2IV

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Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. Create a Household Fire Weather Plan before fire weather starts: https://t.co/WBnXqhYFKO

Register for next week's class: https://t.co/Nc3Rf7bxR2
📍 Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave
⏰ 3–4pm
📅 Sat, 3/22

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Help clean Berkeley’s waterfront! Meet at 9am at Shorebird Park Nature Center on third Saturdays through August to get started: https://t.co/18eRBQ6jFT

Cleanup Dates
🗓 March 15
🗓 April 19 (Earth Day Cleanup): 1:45-4pm
🗓 May 17
🗓 June 21
🗓 July 19
🗓 August 16

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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: https://t.co/NtsqtRcU3y