One of the aspects of the East Bay that makes living here special is the focus on environment and culture. Earth Day events abound in the area this month, and we focused on a few you may be interested in participating in for park, creek, beach and street clean ups. Volunteering with family and friends is so important to the vibrancy of our community.  Berkeley Hills Realty is proud to promote these events as part of our #REKindness efforts to focus on sustainability and community responsibility. We hope you will join us!

What: FREE Berkeley Bay Festival

Where: Berkeley Marina at Shorebird Park

When: April 14th

Time: 11 am-4 pm

Enjoy hands-on educational activities and learn about organizations helping to protect the Bay and its wildlife. A variety of live music for all ages will play throughout the day and there will be an assortment of food vendors. Take a sailboat ride or paddle a Dragon Boat. Build with recycled materials in Adventure Playground. All ages are welcome.

New this year will be a Bay wildlife-themed costume contest with fun prizes for the winners.

More info on City of Berkeley website

What: 2018 Oakland Earth Day Volunteer Day

When: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Time: 9 am to noon

Where: All over Oakland

Cost: FREE

Over 3,000 volunteers will help clean and green over 90 locations throughout Oakland.

Earth Day is Oakland’s largest annual volunteer cleanup and beautification event. Volunteers will be working at approximately 100 sites across the city. Join in to clean and green Oakland’s parks, creeks and streets.

Earth Day sites include:

  • Dimond Park & Dimond Canyon
  • FROG Park
  • Jingletown
  • Marjorie Saunders Park
  • Montclair Park

Click here for a list of all clean up sites with contact information.

What: 2018 Earth Day Cleanup

Where:  Wildcat Creek in Richmond

When: Saturday, April 21, 2018

 

The Watershed Project invites you to celebrate Earth Day in Richmond’s Wildcat Creek by picking up litter and taking an inventory of the types of trash that is contributing to the pollution of the creek on Free snacks and refreshments will be provided for nourishment as you work hard to help cleanup our environment.

Free, but an RSVP is required. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP your group, please email volunteer@thewatershedproject.org

Please remember to bring a reusable water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. They will provide tools and gloves. If you have your own pair of gloves and a bucket, please bring them so everyone gets a chance to pitch in and our event can be as waste-free as possible.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minors under 18 require waiver signed by parent or legal guardian.

What: 2018 Earth Day Cleanup

Where: Albany Beach at 1 Buchanan St,, Albany, CA

When: Saturday, April 21, 2018 –

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: FREE with snacks but RSVP required.

Celebrate this Earth Day by cleaning up the Albany Waterfront, plus enjoy refreshments with fun activities for kids.

What: Oakland Dance Festival

When: April 28-29, 2018

Where: Jack London Square

Free to the public. The Dance-A-Vision Oakland Dance Festival brings the best local dancers, choreographers, studios, and teachers to Jack London Square for two days of fabulous rhythm and exciting, fun entertainment. This festival will showcase a dazzling array of dance genres including jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, folkloric dance and more. From little ones to professional adults, dancers of all ages will perform and celebrate the power of dance and culture. This event ends with a Large outdoor Public DANCE PARTY with DJ Page Hodel. Vendors, Kid Zone, Food Trucks and more. Great for the whole family. For more information: 510-763-5180.

What: Elmwood Wine Walk

When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018

Time: 1 – 5 pm

Where: Elmwood – College and Ashby Ave, Berkeley

Enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll in The Elmwood and sample over 70 wines!

Buy Tickets Online at www.ShopTheElmwood.com for a discount price of $25.

If we do not sell out, cash-only tickets will be available for $35 on April 29 at the ticket table on the lawn next to Wells Fargo Bank on Ashby Ave.

Bring your ticket and ID to one of the check-in locations: Anton Salon or the table on the lawn next to Wells Fargo. (A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the latter location on the day of the event.) Pick up your wine glass and program. The program has a map with the participating locations and information about the wines being poured.

For more information on wines, participating retailers and restaurants, transportation, parking suggestions and more, go to www.ShopTheElmwood.com.50% of net proceeds will be donated to the Berkeley Public Schools Fund.

Ongoing from April to May/June
What: “Allen Stross, Berkeley’s Master of Photography” Exhibit

Where: Berkeley Historical Society

When: April 8-May 5, Thurs-Sat. 1-4 p.m.

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

1931 Center Street, Berkeley

The exhibit will feature the art and photography of the late Allen Stross (1923-2017). Stross was well known in Berkeley as an ever-present photographer who documented the city’s diverse population, history, and architecture.

The exhibit kicks off with an opening event Sunday, April 8, 2-4pm, during which BHS President Ann Harlow will present an illustrated talk: Pioneer Berkeley Photographers from O.V. Lange to Dorothea Lange.

The event is free but seating is limited; make a reservation [https://bit.ly/2uEYQ5E] or call (510) 848-0181.

What: “Emeryville: City of Industry-1880-2000” Exhibit

When: April 1-June 30, hours vary, call (510) 238-3134

Where: Oakland Public Library

Main Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland

Emeryville emerged in the late 19th century as a major center of industry because of its strategic location, low tax rates, and access to transportation.  The Oakland History Room is hosting the Emeryville Historical Society’s new exhibit which documents with rare photographs Emeryville’s manufacturing development and decline.

Berkeley Hills Realty Realtors are experts in the lifestyle of the East Bay and we welcome you to reach out if you are considering a move to the area and have questions about living here.