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
August 2, 2022: National Neighborhood Night Out
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT IN WILLARD PARK
Come Meet Your Neighbors and Enjoy Refreshments
August 2, 2022
Timing: Early evening
Corner of Derby Street and Hillegass
Willard Park, Berkeley, CA
April 30, 2022: Membership Meeting for Willard Neighborhood Association
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Come, Meet Your Neighbors!
April 30, 2022
10 AM to 11:30 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.
January 29, 2022: Steering Committee Meeting of the Willard Neighborhood Association
WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION'S STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
January 29, 2022
10 AM to 11:30 PM
Willard Park
Corner of Derby Street and Hillegass
Berkeley, CA
DETAILS: The WNA Steering Committee will focus on preparing for our membership drive.
January 15, 2022: Steering Committee Meeting of the Willard Neighborhood Association
WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION'S STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
January 15, 2022
10 AM to 11:30 PM
Willard Park
Corner of Derby Street and Hillegass
Berkeley, CA
DETAILS: The WNA Steering Committee will meet to discuss the latest developments in regard to Berkeley's Parking Permit Program and where we are in terms of our membership drive.