Survey // Stop Cop City Update // BSC Block Party // People's Park 54th Anniversary: Michael Delacour Memorial & Climate Healing Gathering // Community Meeting // Fundraiser // Ongoing Events at People's Park
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Apr 3, 2023, 12:31:04 AM4/3/23
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On behalf of the People's Park Council (PeoplesPark.org):
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SOME NEWS ITEMS:
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Do yourself a favor and visit the park this week to enjoy the explosion of Spring flowers!
*****
Please help pay for the costs of Michael's cremation, memorial and to help his son, Dusk, to get set up in a new location. Please give what you can and help spread the word. In this way, may we honor our comrades and each other.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-delacour-funeral-and-cremation-expenses
*****
We've heard that the survey about people's responses to UC's housing plans at People's Park, conducted by researchers from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands and UC Berkeley, is making the rounds again. We are not sure whether this is the same survey from last year, or if it has been changed after critical feedback from members of the community. While there are concerns about how the survey is being framed, you might want to weigh in either way in defense of the park.
Beware this is a psychology survey. Some of us have experienced such surveys, as well as public comments in Environmental Impact Report processes, being used to design campaigns to 'reeducate' people to neutralize public opposition.
Details about the study, which includes two other surveys, about North Berkeley and asjby projects, see:
https://eerlab.berkeley.edu/housingstudy/
Direct link to the People's Park the survey is here:
https://ucbpsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29rlNxEGkIWwYh8
For questions or feedback you can e-mail Dr. Jasper Eshuis at esh...@essb.eur.nl
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People's Park Council is in solidarity with activists across the U.S. who are demanding Cop City plans and destruction of the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta be halted immediately. Last year some of the Atlanta treesitters visited the Bay Area to organize with all of us, and gave presentations at Oakland's Tamarack and at People's Park.
Stop Cop City Solidarity is maintaining a continuously updated map of Cop City contractors, donors and board members of the Atlanta Police Foundation that is funding Cop City, and others who are trying to destroy the forest, and is calling for actions across the country to demand that they cut all ties with the Cop City project and the Atlanta Police Foundation. Map and links to more in-depth information about protest targets are here:
https://www.stopcopcitysolidarity.org/targets
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In other local news, progressive Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who came out to support People's Park last year, is facing a recall attempt. Consider signing the petition against the recall:
https://www.change.org/p/say-yes-to-compassionate-justice-say-no-to-harmful-knee-jerk-recall-efforts?redirect=false
Please note that some of us have gotten error messages when trying to access the link. If anyone has a more reliable link, please let us know.
*****
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*****
Solidarity Economy Block Party
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 - NOON-6PM
In front of Rochdale Apartments on Haste Street between Telegraph and Dana, Berkeley
The core purpose of this event is to promote the Solidarity Economy movement in Berkeley through a FREE, open & collaborative, recreational & educational community block party event.
This year’s event is continuing the legacy of the first Berkeley Student Cooperative-sponsored community block party hosted last year, and will focus on celebrating the BSC’s 90th anniversary as the largest North American student coop, highlighting its commitment to providing low-cost housing for students.
People's Park Council actively has supported BSC over the years, and council members will be participating at the block party, along with makers of the Disorientation Guide, and other allies.
To get involved, see https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1FEvM--0MBxZQ06MFlxr3iLrsmBS5doWN0i2kl4CaosY/edit
or contact Ninoa at vp...@bsc.coop
*****
People's Park 54th Anniversary
(in memory of Michael Delacour)
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 - 11AM-7PM (NOTE NEW START TIME)
FIRST HOUR:
Mobilize Berkeley Climate Healing Gathering (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 16)
A multigenerational effort to create an inclusive, healing space and gather in community to learn, acknowledge, and mobilize in the face of climate change.
The DAY'S LINEUP so far includes:
Yukon Hannibal and Drummers, Welcome by Eddie Monroe and talk about Michael Delacour, Jordan Huez, Hali Hammer and Randy Berge, Max Ventura, dress, and George Franklin, Marika Sage, Vixi Boo, Speakers – Aidan Hill, Cheryl Davila, others, Driftwood Dave duo, Speakers – Alan Haber, Odile Hugonot, others, Rune (Fire Dancer), Carol Denney, Afterthought, Andrea Mallis, astrologer, FiLTHMiLK, Russell Bates, Andrea Prichett group, Jazmin, Gurschach
More details: https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/peoples-park-54th-anniversary-music-speakers-green-space-gathering-sunday-april-23-2023-11-am-to-7-pm/
We dedicate this year's People's Park Anniversary to the memory of Michael Delacour
Michael Delacour Presente!
Check out the page of photos and memories of Michael, including the recent Chronicle article just added: https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/michael-delacour-a-legacy-of-helping-people-and-a-peoples-park-founder/
*****
Broad Community Meeting to Save the Park
We hope to see people from many organizations as we work toward long term stewardship and maintenance of the park in perpetuity.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 - 1-4PM
Community Meeting Room in Berkeley Central Library
2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
(one block from Downtown Berkeley BART)
*****
HOLD THE DATE
Fundraiser for the Park
SATURDAY, MAY 6 - 4-6 pm
Heyday Books
1808 San Pablo Ave Suite A, Berkeley, CA 94702
Join the People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group for a moment of refreshments and celebration of the recent appellate court victory and People's Park's placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
We want to thank the historians, writers, gardeners, everyone who came together and continues to work toward the longevity of Berkeley's most famous landmark. Tom Dalzell, author of "1969; the Struggle for People's Park", will speak, and we'll have additional speakers to clarify where we are now in our effort to educate and protect People's Park's historic national place in history.
We look forward to seeing you, but if you can't make it and wish to donate to support any legal efforts needed to defend our victory, please go to http://www.peoplesparkhxdist.org/donate-now/ - GoFundMe, Venmo and check options available.
Long Live People's Park!
*****
ONGOING EVENTS:
*****
Please check with organizers to confirm which activities are going on during the cold and stormy season.
*****
Gardening at various times throughout the week to bring back our trees and gardens, and continue fire mitigation work we've been doing since June. Contact us to get connected to the gardening group.
*****
WEEKDAY EVENINGS Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Affinity Group meetings off site (not at the Park) to protect the Park. To contact organizers, phone or text 510-646-3596 and/or email: ScotchTh...@gmail.com with your name and contact info. If you don’t know Phoebe or Pilar, please tell us who you know on the People’s Park Council.
*****
THURSDAYS 11:11am til ~1pm Open Air Temple. Join Elana and friends for a dynamic and ever fluid experience of meditation, yoga, prayer, chanting, dancing, singing+++ in the middle of People's Park. Come as you are. All are welcome! Contact: elana...@gmail.com
*****
FRIDAYS 12:30pm Garden Tours. Meet in the SW corner of the park. Contact: stgwoa...@gmail.com
*****
*** Save and Support People's Park: https://account.venmo.com/u/PeoplesParkCouncil
Donations support gardening, soil delivery, t-shirts, flyers, and other day-to-day costs. Any large influx not needed to keep the park going is passed on to legal efforts.
*** Support the legal challenges in court directly: https://www.peoplesparkhxdist.org/donate-now/
*** Text SAVETHEPARK to 41372 to join the bulldozer alarm text alert
*** "Let 1000 Parks Bloom!"
*****
SOME NEWS ITEMS:
*****
Do yourself a favor and visit the park this week to enjoy the explosion of Spring flowers!
*****
Please help pay for the costs of Michael's cremation, memorial and to help his son, Dusk, to get set up in a new location. Please give what you can and help spread the word. In this way, may we honor our comrades and each other.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-delacour-funeral-and-cremation-expenses
*****
We've heard that the survey about people's responses to UC's housing plans at People's Park, conducted by researchers from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands and UC Berkeley, is making the rounds again. We are not sure whether this is the same survey from last year, or if it has been changed after critical feedback from members of the community. While there are concerns about how the survey is being framed, you might want to weigh in either way in defense of the park.
Beware this is a psychology survey. Some of us have experienced such surveys, as well as public comments in Environmental Impact Report processes, being used to design campaigns to 'reeducate' people to neutralize public opposition.
Details about the study, which includes two other surveys, about North Berkeley and asjby projects, see:
https://eerlab.berkeley.edu/housingstudy/
Direct link to the People's Park the survey is here:
https://ucbpsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29rlNxEGkIWwYh8
For questions or feedback you can e-mail Dr. Jasper Eshuis at esh...@essb.eur.nl
*****
People's Park Council is in solidarity with activists across the U.S. who are demanding Cop City plans and destruction of the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta be halted immediately. Last year some of the Atlanta treesitters visited the Bay Area to organize with all of us, and gave presentations at Oakland's Tamarack and at People's Park.
Stop Cop City Solidarity is maintaining a continuously updated map of Cop City contractors, donors and board members of the Atlanta Police Foundation that is funding Cop City, and others who are trying to destroy the forest, and is calling for actions across the country to demand that they cut all ties with the Cop City project and the Atlanta Police Foundation. Map and links to more in-depth information about protest targets are here:
https://www.stopcopcitysolidarity.org/targets
*****
In other local news, progressive Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who came out to support People's Park last year, is facing a recall attempt. Consider signing the petition against the recall:
https://www.change.org/p/say-yes-to-compassionate-justice-say-no-to-harmful-knee-jerk-recall-efforts?redirect=false
Please note that some of us have gotten error messages when trying to access the link. If anyone has a more reliable link, please let us know.
*****
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*****
Solidarity Economy Block Party
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 - NOON-6PM
In front of Rochdale Apartments on Haste Street between Telegraph and Dana, Berkeley
The core purpose of this event is to promote the Solidarity Economy movement in Berkeley through a FREE, open & collaborative, recreational & educational community block party event.
This year’s event is continuing the legacy of the first Berkeley Student Cooperative-sponsored community block party hosted last year, and will focus on celebrating the BSC’s 90th anniversary as the largest North American student coop, highlighting its commitment to providing low-cost housing for students.
People's Park Council actively has supported BSC over the years, and council members will be participating at the block party, along with makers of the Disorientation Guide, and other allies.
To get involved, see https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1FEvM--0MBxZQ06MFlxr3iLrsmBS5doWN0i2kl4CaosY/edit
or contact Ninoa at vp...@bsc.coop
*****
People's Park 54th Anniversary
(in memory of Michael Delacour)
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 - 11AM-7PM (NOTE NEW START TIME)
FIRST HOUR:
Mobilize Berkeley Climate Healing Gathering (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 16)
A multigenerational effort to create an inclusive, healing space and gather in community to learn, acknowledge, and mobilize in the face of climate change.
The DAY'S LINEUP so far includes:
Yukon Hannibal and Drummers, Welcome by Eddie Monroe and talk about Michael Delacour, Jordan Huez, Hali Hammer and Randy Berge, Max Ventura, dress, and George Franklin, Marika Sage, Vixi Boo, Speakers – Aidan Hill, Cheryl Davila, others, Driftwood Dave duo, Speakers – Alan Haber, Odile Hugonot, others, Rune (Fire Dancer), Carol Denney, Afterthought, Andrea Mallis, astrologer, FiLTHMiLK, Russell Bates, Andrea Prichett group, Jazmin, Gurschach
More details: https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/peoples-park-54th-anniversary-music-speakers-green-space-gathering-sunday-april-23-2023-11-am-to-7-pm/
We dedicate this year's People's Park Anniversary to the memory of Michael Delacour
Michael Delacour Presente!
Check out the page of photos and memories of Michael, including the recent Chronicle article just added: https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/michael-delacour-a-legacy-of-helping-people-and-a-peoples-park-founder/
*****
Broad Community Meeting to Save the Park
We hope to see people from many organizations as we work toward long term stewardship and maintenance of the park in perpetuity.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 - 1-4PM
Community Meeting Room in Berkeley Central Library
2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
(one block from Downtown Berkeley BART)
*****
HOLD THE DATE
Fundraiser for the Park
SATURDAY, MAY 6 - 4-6 pm
Heyday Books
1808 San Pablo Ave Suite A, Berkeley, CA 94702
Join the People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group for a moment of refreshments and celebration of the recent appellate court victory and People's Park's placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
We want to thank the historians, writers, gardeners, everyone who came together and continues to work toward the longevity of Berkeley's most famous landmark. Tom Dalzell, author of "1969; the Struggle for People's Park", will speak, and we'll have additional speakers to clarify where we are now in our effort to educate and protect People's Park's historic national place in history.
We look forward to seeing you, but if you can't make it and wish to donate to support any legal efforts needed to defend our victory, please go to http://www.peoplesparkhxdist.org/donate-now/ - GoFundMe, Venmo and check options available.
Long Live People's Park!
*****
ONGOING EVENTS:
*****
Please check with organizers to confirm which activities are going on during the cold and stormy season.
*****
Gardening at various times throughout the week to bring back our trees and gardens, and continue fire mitigation work we've been doing since June. Contact us to get connected to the gardening group.
*****
WEEKDAY EVENINGS Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Affinity Group meetings off site (not at the Park) to protect the Park. To contact organizers, phone or text 510-646-3596 and/or email: ScotchTh...@gmail.com with your name and contact info. If you don’t know Phoebe or Pilar, please tell us who you know on the People’s Park Council.
*****
THURSDAYS 11:11am til ~1pm Open Air Temple. Join Elana and friends for a dynamic and ever fluid experience of meditation, yoga, prayer, chanting, dancing, singing+++ in the middle of People's Park. Come as you are. All are welcome! Contact: elana...@gmail.com
*****
FRIDAYS 12:30pm Garden Tours. Meet in the SW corner of the park. Contact: stgwoa...@gmail.com
*****
*** Save and Support People's Park: https://account.venmo.com/u/PeoplesParkCouncil
Donations support gardening, soil delivery, t-shirts, flyers, and other day-to-day costs. Any large influx not needed to keep the park going is passed on to legal efforts.
*** Support the legal challenges in court directly: https://www.peoplesparkhxdist.org/donate-now/
*** Text SAVETHEPARK to 41372 to join the bulldozer alarm text alert
*** "Let 1000 Parks Bloom!"
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