SEPTEMBER 23rd: District 8 City Council Candidates Forum
We invite you to take part in the upcoming forum for the District 8 candidates running for City Council.
District 8 City Council Candidates Forum
September 23, 2026
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Sanctuary, St John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Avenue, Berkeley
The Willard Neighborhood Association will join our fellow Southeast Berkeley neighborhood associations in hosting the candidate forum for the District 8 council race.
Southeast Berkeley Neighborhood Associations:
- Willard Neighborhood Association
- Bateman Neighborhood Association
- Claremont-Elmwood Neighborhood Association
- Panoramic Hill Association
- La Conte Neighborhood Association
- Halcyon Neighborhood Association
Please note: We are not hosting a forum for the Berkeley School Board election this year.
There are three candidates running for the Berkeley School Board this year, and there are three open seats. Since all of the candidates will be elected, it did not seem productive to organize a forum.
We do plan to sponsor a forum for School Board in 2028.
The SF Mime Troupe Performs in Willard Park AUG 22nd and 23rd!
SF Mime Troupe — NEVER SILENT, ALWAYS REVOLUTIONARY
"America's Foremost Theatre of Political Satire."
Join us in Willard Park for WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy performed by the SF Mime Troupe!
—Free Admission—
August 22nd & 23rd
1:30 PM Live Music
2:00 PM Performance
Willard Park
Hillegass Ave. and Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
No reservation required. Hope to see you there!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS AUG 4th!
Show up at Willard Park on August 4th! Join neighborhoods across the nation celebrating CommUNITY-building this summer!
August 4, 2026
6 PM to 8 PM
Willard Park - Hillegass Ave. & Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
Willard Neighborhood Association is once again hosting National Night Out in Willard Park, and everyone is welcome.
It’s high summer in Berkeley and the Willard Neighborhood Association wants to join with neighborhoods across Berkeley and the Nation. This is an annual CommUNITY-building campaign to promote better communication between first responders. Look for ice cream and cookies for all to enjoy.
We hope to see you there!
August 5, 2025: National Night Out
Join neighborhoods across the nation to celebrate CommUNITY-building this summer!
August 5, 2025
5:30 - 7PM
Willard Park - Hillegass Ave. & Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
Learn about National Night Out.
It’s high summer in Berkeley and the Willard Neighborhood Association wants to join with neighborhoods across Berkeley and the Nation. This is an annual CommUNITY-building campaign to promote better communication between first responders.
Look for ice cream and cookies for all to enjoy.
October 16, 2024: Forum for the School Board & Other Measures
Take part in a forum for the Berkeley School Board and other measures to be announced.
When: October 16th
Time: 7 - 9 p.m. (Forum starts at 7:15 p.m. and doors close at 9:30.)
Location: St. John's Presbyterian Church
St. John's Presbyterian Church
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Southeast Berkeley Neighborhood Associations:
-Willard Neighborhood Association
-Bateman Neighborhood Association
-Claremont-Elmwood Neighborhood Association
-Panoramic Hill Association
-La Conte Neighborhood Association
-Halcyon Neighborhood Association
We plan to work with existing and newly elected School Board candidates on the reopening of Willard Pool.
Stay tuned for more information as we get it.
September 25, 2024: Forum for the Mayoral Election
Take part in the Southeast Berkeley forum for the Mayoral candidates.
When: September 25th
Time: 7 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m., forum starts at 7:15 p.m.)
Location: St. John's Presbyterian Church
St. John's Presbyterian Church
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Southeast Berkeley Neighborhood Associations:
-Willard Neighborhood Association
-Bateman Neighborhood Association
-Claremont-Elmwood Neighborhood Association
-Panoramic Hill Association
-La Conte Neighborhood Association
-Halcyon Neighborhood Association
Stay tuned for more information as we get it.
Image credit: Kelly Sullivan
August 6, 2024: National Night Out
Join neighborhoods across the nation celto ebrate CommUNITY-building this summer!
August 6, 2024
5:30 - 7PM
Willard Park - Hillegass Ave. & Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
It’s high summer in Berkeley and the Willard Neighborhood Association wants to join with neighborhoods across Berkeley and the Nation. This is an annual CommUNITY-building campaign to promote better communication between first responders.
Look for ice cream and cookies for all to enjoy.
August 26 & 27, 2023: The SF Mime Troupe Performs in Willard Park
BREAKDOWN: A New Musical - SF Mime Troupe in Willard Park!
August 26th & 27th
1:30 PM Live Music
2:00 PM Performance
Willard Park
Hillegass Ave. and Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
—Free Admission—
Learn more about the production (Note: The link will take you away from this website and to the SF Mime Troupe site).
August 25 , 2023: Friday Night - Movie in the Park
Join us for Movie Night! The City of Berkeley presents, "Strange World," in Willard Park.
Friday, August 25
8 PM - 9:30 PM
Please arrive by 7:30 PM.
Willard Park (Hillegass Ave. & Derby St.)
Berkeley, CA
Free Admission. Alcohol-free event.
Limited street parking is available, so please arrive at least 30 minutes before the movie begins. Bring blankets and/or low chairs. Please note: Low chairs cannot exceed 9 inches off the ground to prevent blocking others' view of the movie. A flashlight or headlamp makes walking out at the end of the night easier. Check out the "Strange World" movie trailer (Note: The link will take you away from this website to YouTube).
March 30, 2023: City of Berkeley's Proposed Road "Diet"
COMMUNITY FORUM: City of Berkeley's Proposed Road "Diet"
March 30, 2023
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
(Doors Open @ 7:00)
St. John’s Presbyterian Church,
2727 College Avenue, Fireside Room
Berkeley, CA
July 9, 2022: Meet City Council Candidate Mary-Lee Smith
MEET CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE MARY-LEE SMITH
Meet City Council Candidate
Come, ask questions, and learn about city council candidate.
July 9, 2022
2 PM to 4 PM
Willard Park, corner of Derby Street and Hillegass
Berkeley, CA
February 12, 2022: Membership Meeting + Garden Plant Exchange
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING + GARDEN PLANT EXCHANGE
February 12, 2022
10 AM to 11:30 PM
Willard Park
Corner of Derby Street and Hillegass
Berkeley, CA
DETAILS: Come Meet Your Neighbors! Attend the Garden Plant Exchange! The WNA General Membership will be gathering for the first time since early December. Bring a garden plant to exchange! Meeting Agenda: the WNA Steering Committee will share the latest developments in regard to Berkeley's Parking Permit Program, our efforts to save Willard Park and our need to grow our membership.