Meetings & Events

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—

Want to receive a reminder about the show? Click here: Saturday the 26th or Sunday the 27th (NOTE: The links will take you away from this website and to the SF Mime Troupe site).

About the Show:

BREAKDOWN: A New Musical

Unbalanced? Unhinged? Nuts? In a country that has clearly lost its mind, what do any of those words mean anymore?

Gather in Willard park for a timely and entertaining theatrical production that is “full of genuine pathos, good laughs, and an unabashed bleeding heart.”

The SF Mime Troupe’s storytelling tackles big topics like unsheltered living, the mental health crisis, and right-wing news media.

Synopsis—

For most of the citizens of increasingly intolerant San Francisco a young woman like Yume living on the streets seems “crazy,” but maybe Yume is just ahead of the curve. As her social worker tries to navigate the Kafkaesque labyrinth of city bureaucracy, Yume is on her own quest to regain what has been taken from her. Check out the trailer for “Breakdown.”

What the Press are Saying—

"We all need to see “Breakdown.” The Mime Troupe speaks hard truths with accomplished singers, great songs, and a superb group of musicians." —Theatrius

"Yes, the Mime Troupe preaches to the choir, but it also urges its loyal audience toward activism--in the most entertaining way possible.” —SF Gate

See your neighbors there!

Learn more about the production (NOTE: The links 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.

About the Movie:

STRANGE WORLD

A likable tale of sons seeking their own identity amid their fathers' expectations, it's a superbly well-made film, with fabulous animation. So while it may feel glib, it says some important things about the interconnection of nature.

“Inspired by classic adventure stories," said director Don Hall, “‘Strange World’ is an original animated adventure/comedy about three generations of the Clade family who overcome their differences while exploring a strange, wondrous and oftentimes hostile world.”

Check out the "Strange World" movie trailer (NOTE: The links 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

—Read the complete archived event details here—

About the Forum:

Berkeley's plans for a redesigned Telegraph Avenue will improve safety for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit.

Come to the meeting, see what’s being proposed, and weigh in.

Learn and ask questions about the concept designs for Telegraph Avenue between Dwight Way and Woolsey Street. You will have the opportunity to give input on the designs in breakout rooms.

Neighbors will have a chance to learn about the city’s proposal and neighborhood’s concerns:

How to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists
Ways to make AC Transit more efficient for bus riders
Ensuring access for public safety (ambulances, fire engines and evacuation routes in case of earthquake or fire)
Consider parking needs of local business as well as truck deliveries

The Telegraph Avenue Multimodal Corridor Project will develop concept plans for transportation safety improvements on Telegraph Avenue from Dwight Way to Woolsey Street. The project will include pedestrian safety improvements, upgrading the existing bike lanes, and transit improvements.

Read the complete archived event details here.

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.

Willard Neighborhood Association
Berkeley, CA

Willard Neighborhood Association
Berkeley, CA