Lunch is waiting. Children 18 and under can get free meals at Grove Park, Strawberry Creek Park, Frances Albrier Community Center, West Campus Pool, and the @berkeleypubliclibrary.org Central Library. No application. No income check.

The Community Carnival & Picnic starts today at 10am. Bring the kids to play carnival games, race through the obstacle course, test their skills in the sports zone, bounce on giant inflatables, and eat a free lunch. 10am-4pm. Grove Park. 1730 Oregon St.

Apply for affordable housing in Berkeley's Southside! Max income depends on household size: 1-person household: up to $55,950 per year 4-person household: up to $63,950 per year See full details and apply by July 15: housingbayarea.mtc.c...

Lower wildfire risk, strengthen your block 🔥🏡 Team up with your neighbors and the City to reduce wildfire risk. 🌲💪 Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Learn more:

The regular #berkmtg is about to begin. Tune in. 📝 June 30, 6pm agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-... To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom: cityofberkeley-info....#berkmtg

Register your block and even apply to shut down your street to host a neighborhood gathering for National Night Out in August. The annual event showcases gatherings around Berkeley as a way for neighbors to meet each other, get to know City staff, and build community. berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/5

Before the holiday weekend, note that City offices close Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

One hour of your time can help a senior in Berkeley stay healthy. Pack nutritious meals. Deliver to households. Drive, bike, or walk. However you choose to volunteer, you make a difference. Email MealsOnWheels@BerkeleyCA.gov to get started. Learn more:

Need a lunch plan for the kids this summer? Free lunches and snacks for everyone 18 and under are available Monday-Friday through July 31 at four Berkeley locations. Plus, the Central Library serves free lunches Tuesday–Thursday through August 6. Find mealtimes 👇🏾

Berkeley City Council meets Tuesday, June 30 at 6pm. Agenda + how to join: berkeleyca.gov/city-... #berkmtg

Safely celebrate July 4. Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads  Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents. 🔗Read our Community Newsletter: berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/5

🚗🅿️ For Berkeley residents who own a car and live in areas requiring residential parking permits, TOMORROW is the last day to quickly renew their permits or sign up for a new one online. Existing permits expire June 30, 2026, so don't procrastinate! Learn how to renew:

Current July 1 itinerary for the kids: 10:06 — Run to the obstacle course. 10:18 — Bounce with purpose. 10:37 — Win carnival game. 10:45 — Dress up for a photo booth picture. 12:00 — Eat a hot dog. Community Carnival & Picnic. July 1, 10am–4pm. Grove Park.

🏡 Get seasonal help disposing of shrubs, brush, wood, and bushes to clear your home of flammable debris. 🤝 "Nobody has to do this alone. Berkeley belongs to all of us, and together, through actions big and small, we can reduce the wildfire risk of entire neighborhoods.”

School's out. Free lunches are in. Kids 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks at parks, a community center, the pool, and the library across Berkeley this summer. No registration. No income check. Find a location 👇🏿

Last chance today for our free mpox clinic: 📅 Sat 6/27 🕓 4-7pm 📍 Steamworks Baths, 2107 4th St Berkeley More details:

Looking for a way to give back and connect with community? Volunteer with Meals on Wheels! Shifts on Tues, Wed, and Fri mornings To pack meals, arrive at 8am To deliver, arrive 10-11am An hour of your time helps nourish a homebound senior in Berkeley. Learn more:

Parents spend all summer asking, "What do you want to do today?" On July 1, we've got the answer. Free carnival games. Inflatables. Petting zoo. Sports. Lunch. Community Carnival & Picnic. July 1, 10am–4pm. Grove Park.

Free mpox vaccination today and tomorrow: 📅 Fri 6/26 and Sat 6/27 🕓 4-7pm 📍 Steamworks Baths, 2107 4th St Berkeley More details:

Turn emergency preparedness into play this Sat. at Disaster Preparedness Family Game Day! 🎮 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family for a fun morning of activities 🧯Try a digital fire extinguisher: practice responding to a fire in a safe setting, plus play other themed games

What's your #MovieInThePark essential? Blanket? Popcorn? Bug spray? Thermos of hot chocolate? The friend who always shows up 20 minutes late? Jurassic World Rebirth. June 26. #BerkeleyPOV

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk. 🤝 🏘️ 🔥Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Read our Community Newsletter to learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/7

🚗🅿️ Berkeley residents who own a car and live in areas requiring residential parking permits can quickly renew their permits or sign up for a new one online. Existing permits expire June 30, 2026. Don't wait until the last minute! Community Message:

Berkeley families: here's one less thing to think about this summer. Children 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks. Kids should just show up during meal times. There's no paperwork or registration. Find locations: berkeleyca.gov/commu... #berkelypov

Free and confidential mpox vaccinations available this weekend: 📅 Fri 6/26 and Sat 6/27 🕓 4-7pm 📍 Steamworks Baths, 2107 4th St Berkeley More details:

Berkeley summer checklist: ~ Watch a movie outdoors. ~ Sit on a blanket with friends. ~ Visit a #berkeley park. ~ Hear someone whisper protest, "How did they NOT hear that T-Rex coming?!" Jurassic World Rebirth. June 26, 8:40pm. Glendale La Loma Park. #moviesinthepark

If your child has been bouncing off the furniture... ...we have a better option. Giant inflatables. Obstacle course. Sports. Petting zoo. Free lunch. Community Carnival & Picnic. July 1, 10am–4pm. Grove Park. berkeleyca.gov/commu... #berkeley

Affordable housing alert: 1717 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley BUSD staff have priority, but anyone who meets income requirements can apply. 1-person income range: $21,576-$134,280/yr 4-person income range: $25,896-$127,840/yr See details and apply by 8/12: housingbayarea.mtc.c...

The City Council Special #berkmtg is starting soon. On the agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-...#berkmtg• Adoption of Berkeley's proposed FY 2027–2028 budget and five-year capital improvement plan • Approval of the FY 2027 spending plan

Use an hour of a weekday morning to help pack or deliver nutritious, fresh meals for Berkeley’s homebound seniors. Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/4

Kids 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks across Berkeley this summer at parks, a community center, the pool, and the Central Library. You don’t need to apply, show proof of income, or sign up.

Don't miss out on applying to an affordable apartment in a brand-new building in Berkeley's Southside neighborhood. One studio and four 3-bedroom units available. Due July 15: housingbayarea.mtc.c...

Two doses of the mpox vaccine protects you from getting sick. To get vaccinated: - Contact your healthcare provider (most insurance covers the cost) - Call a local pharmacy to see if they have in stock - Come to our free pop-up clinic at Steamworks Baths! More details:

Disaster preparedness doesn't have to start with a checklist. Start with games, activities, and hands-on experiences designed to teach practical emergency readiness skills. Disaster Preparedness Family Game Day June 27, 9am–12pm Field behind Live Oak Community Center

Last night's movie was great. If you missed it, don't worry. Next up in Berkeley's Movies in the Park series: - Jurassic World Rebirth - June 26, 8:40pm - Glendale La Loma Park berkeleyca.gov/commu...

One of our biggest family events of the summer returns July 1. #communitypicnic Bring the kids for games, inflatables, sports, animals, music, and lunch. 📍 Grove Park, Berkeley 🕙 10am–4pm

Berkeley's Cube Space Gallery in downtown Berkeley showcases contemporary artists working on timely ideas and themes. On June 20, meet BSisters and hear about the inspiration behind the current exhibition. Berkeley Art Center. 3–4:30pm.

Berkeley movie night is tonight. The Color Purple Greg Brown Park June 20, 8:40pm Arrive early for the best spots on the lawn. berkeleyca.gov/commu... #movieinthepark

We are cleaning the shoreline this morning in Berkeley. Stop by Shorebird Park Nature Center between 9-11am and spend an hour making a visible difference.

Quick question: Does your household have an emergency kit? If not, June 27 is a great place to start. Disaster Preparedness Family Game Day: berkeleyca.gov/commu... June 27, 9am–12pm Behind Live Oak Community Center #berkeley

Last call, Berkeley. Registration closes today for the Philip Harper Cotton Classic Adult 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Get your team together and see how you stack up against local competition. Saturday, June 20 9am–4pm Greg Brown Park Teams of 3–5 players. Ages 18+.

City of Berkeley offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. All garbage, compost, and recycling services will operate as scheduled.

Berkeley residents who own a car and live in a residential parking permit area can quickly renew their annual permit or apply for a new one online. Renew online, in person, or by mail before existing permits expire June 30, 2026! Community Message:

Berkeley parents: we found your July 1 plans. Free: • Giant inflatables • Petting zoo • Carnival games • Sports challenges • Lunch July 1, 10am–4pm. Grove Park, 1730 Oregon St. Preregister online by June 29:

The first of our free mpox vaccination clinics starts today at 4pm! Come down to Steamworks Baths and get vaccinated:

Looking for a free night out in Berkeley? Join us for The Color Purple (2023) at Greg Brown Park! Saturday, June 20, 8:40pm. Bring blankets or low-back chairs.

South Berkeley has a new dog park. Join us Saturday as we celebrate new landscaping, a Miyawaki forest, ADA improvements, and a new off-leash space along Adeline Street. June 20, 11am–12pm. 3333 Adeline St.

Get vaccinated for mpox at our free clinic tomorrow! Steamworks Baths, 2107 4th St. Th 6/18, 4-7pm No registration or insurance required. More details:

Apply for affordable units in a new building in Berkeley's Southside neighborhood! Single people can apply for a studio apartment. Households of 4-6 people can apply for one of four 3-bedroom units. See full details and apply by July 15: housingbayarea.mtc.c...

One court. One day. One championship. Gather 3–5 players and compete in Berkeley's Adult 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on June 20.