Terry Taplin
@taplinterry.bsky.social
Berkeley D2 Councilmember. Poet. Classicist. Cyclist. Urbanist. Go Gaels!
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Did you know that the District 2 Office has a monthly newsletter? Our November 2025 edition went out today! You can view it on our website below and sign up to receive future editions through email.
More Info: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
More Info: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
Check out what is happening @thefreight.bsky.social (2020 Addison Street) in December! 🎸 🪕 🎻 🎷 🎺 🪘 🪇 🎹 🎶
Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/
Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs (Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22)
Open Mic with Jamey Williams (Dec 1)
The Story Time Band (Dec 4)
Yasmin Williams (Dec 5)
Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/
Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs (Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22)
Open Mic with Jamey Williams (Dec 1)
The Story Time Band (Dec 4)
Yasmin Williams (Dec 5)
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Check out what is happening @thefreight.bsky.social (2020 Addison Street) in December! 🎸 🪕 🎻 🎷 🎺 🪘 🪇 🎹 🎶
Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/
Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs (Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22)
Open Mic with Jamey Williams (Dec 1)
The Story Time Band (Dec 4)
Yasmin Williams (Dec 5)
Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/
Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs (Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22)
Open Mic with Jamey Williams (Dec 1)
The Story Time Band (Dec 4)
Yasmin Williams (Dec 5)
Join the Ecology Center at "Learners to Leaders: A Youth Development Fundraiser" to meet their remarkable youth—scholars, program assistants, and emerging staff—who will host interactive stations that showcase their unique experiences!
Tuesday, December 2 | 6 - 8 pm
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Tuesday, December 2 | 6 - 8 pm
2530 San Pablo Avenue
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Join the Ecology Center at "Learners to Leaders: A Youth Development Fundraiser" to meet their remarkable youth—scholars, program assistants, and emerging staff—who will host interactive stations that showcase their unique experiences!
Tuesday, December 2 | 6 - 8 pm
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Tuesday, December 2 | 6 - 8 pm
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Help @berkeleypoliceca.bsky.social spread joy this season through their Holiday Toy Drive from 4 to 8 pm at the dates and locations below! 🎁
More Info: 510-981-5806
Tuesday, December 2
Target | 1414 University Avenue
Thursday, December 4
2100 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, December 9
1795 4th Street
More Info: 510-981-5806
Tuesday, December 2
Target | 1414 University Avenue
Thursday, December 4
2100 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, December 9
1795 4th Street
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Help @berkeleypoliceca.bsky.social spread joy this season through their Holiday Toy Drive from 4 to 8 pm at the dates and locations below! 🎁
More Info: 510-981-5806
Tuesday, December 2
Target | 1414 University Avenue
Thursday, December 4
2100 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, December 9
1795 4th Street
More Info: 510-981-5806
Tuesday, December 2
Target | 1414 University Avenue
Thursday, December 4
2100 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, December 9
1795 4th Street
Plan ahead to reduce waste this Thanksgiving and place your compost, recycling, and trash carts curbside a day later if you have Thursday and Friday collections! 🦃 ♻️ 🗑️
More Info (@berkeleyca.gov): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info (@berkeleyca.gov): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Plan ahead to reduce waste this Thanksgiving and place your compost, recycling, and trash carts curbside a day later if you have Thursday and Friday collections! 🦃 ♻️ 🗑️
More Info (@berkeleyca.gov): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info (@berkeleyca.gov): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Check out Girls Garage’s Holiday Auction from December 1 to 11, featuring items contributed by them and the community, such as art, furniture and home goods, experiences and services, food and drink, apparel and accessories, and tools! 🎁
More Info: girlsgarage.betterworld.org/auctions/hol...
More Info: girlsgarage.betterworld.org/auctions/hol...
November 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Check out Girls Garage’s Holiday Auction from December 1 to 11, featuring items contributed by them and the community, such as art, furniture and home goods, experiences and services, food and drink, apparel and accessories, and tools! 🎁
More Info: girlsgarage.betterworld.org/auctions/hol...
More Info: girlsgarage.betterworld.org/auctions/hol...
In the summer, @berkeleyca.gov's Office of Economic Development featured District 2's Ciel Creative Space, a dynamic hub for immersive events, culinary experiences, and major brand activations!
View Article: www.discoveredinberkeley.com/2024/11/18/c...
View Article: www.discoveredinberkeley.com/2024/11/18/c...
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In the summer, @berkeleyca.gov's Office of Economic Development featured District 2's Ciel Creative Space, a dynamic hub for immersive events, culinary experiences, and major brand activations!
View Article: www.discoveredinberkeley.com/2024/11/18/c...
View Article: www.discoveredinberkeley.com/2024/11/18/c...
The Berkeley Holidays Community Giving Guide is your one-stop destination for spreading joy and giving back this holiday season!
View Guide: berkeleyholidays.com
Hosts: @berkeleyca.gov, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Berkeley, and business districts citywide
View Guide: berkeleyholidays.com
Hosts: @berkeleyca.gov, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Berkeley, and business districts citywide
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Berkeley Holidays Community Giving Guide is your one-stop destination for spreading joy and giving back this holiday season!
View Guide: berkeleyholidays.com
Hosts: @berkeleyca.gov, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Berkeley, and business districts citywide
View Guide: berkeleyholidays.com
Hosts: @berkeleyca.gov, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Berkeley, and business districts citywide
Apply for @airdistrict.bsky.social's Clean Cars for All program, which provides grants up to $12,000 for income-qualified residents to replace their car with an electric vehicle or a pre-paid card to use for public transit and purchase e-bikes! 🚗 🚲 🚌 🚇
More Info: www.baaqmd.gov/en/funding-a...
More Info: www.baaqmd.gov/en/funding-a...
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Apply for @airdistrict.bsky.social's Clean Cars for All program, which provides grants up to $12,000 for income-qualified residents to replace their car with an electric vehicle or a pre-paid card to use for public transit and purchase e-bikes! 🚗 🚲 🚌 🚇
More Info: www.baaqmd.gov/en/funding-a...
More Info: www.baaqmd.gov/en/funding-a...
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, let us honor the memories of those whose lives were lost in acts of violence and reaffirm our commitment to ongoing efforts to promote full inclusion of transgender individuals in Berkeley and beyond 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, let us honor the memories of those whose lives were lost in acts of violence and reaffirm our commitment to ongoing efforts to promote full inclusion of transgender individuals in Berkeley and beyond 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️
Apply for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network's Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Home Program, which helps income-eligible residents make energy upgrades that improve health and home comfort!
More Info: www.bayren.org/ease-home
More Info: www.bayren.org/ease-home
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Apply for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network's Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Home Program, which helps income-eligible residents make energy upgrades that improve health and home comfort!
More Info: www.bayren.org/ease-home
More Info: www.bayren.org/ease-home
Apply by November 30 for Creative West's Artist Fund, which provides no-strings-attached funding ($5,000) and a four-month coaching and community care series to help artists strengthen their practice, deepen networks, and nurture abundance!
More Info: wearecreativewest.org/grant-award/...
More Info: wearecreativewest.org/grant-award/...
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Apply by November 30 for Creative West's Artist Fund, which provides no-strings-attached funding ($5,000) and a four-month coaching and community care series to help artists strengthen their practice, deepen networks, and nurture abundance!
More Info: wearecreativewest.org/grant-award/...
More Info: wearecreativewest.org/grant-award/...
Vote now for the 2025 East Bay Nosh Awards to support your favorite restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars! 🥘 🥞 ☕️ 🥧 🥃 🍺 🍷
Vote (By Sunday): www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/11/e...
Berkeley Nominees ⬇️
Best Restaurant Overall
Roses on Adeline
Best Restaurant for Special Occasions
Chez Panisse
Vote (By Sunday): www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/11/e...
Berkeley Nominees ⬇️
Best Restaurant Overall
Roses on Adeline
Best Restaurant for Special Occasions
Chez Panisse
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Vote now for the 2025 East Bay Nosh Awards to support your favorite restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars! 🥘 🥞 ☕️ 🥧 🥃 🍺 🍷
Vote (By Sunday): www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/11/e...
Berkeley Nominees ⬇️
Best Restaurant Overall
Roses on Adeline
Best Restaurant for Special Occasions
Chez Panisse
Vote (By Sunday): www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/11/e...
Berkeley Nominees ⬇️
Best Restaurant Overall
Roses on Adeline
Best Restaurant for Special Occasions
Chez Panisse
Join ACCI Gallery at their Demo Days to watch expert creators at work, ask questions, and, in some cases, try out their techniques for yourself!
Saturday, November 22 | 1 - 4 pm
1652 Shattuck Avenue
Register: www.accigallery.com/demo-days.html
Questions: 510-843-2527 or [email protected]
Saturday, November 22 | 1 - 4 pm
1652 Shattuck Avenue
Register: www.accigallery.com/demo-days.html
Questions: 510-843-2527 or [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Join ACCI Gallery at their Demo Days to watch expert creators at work, ask questions, and, in some cases, try out their techniques for yourself!
Saturday, November 22 | 1 - 4 pm
1652 Shattuck Avenue
Register: www.accigallery.com/demo-days.html
Questions: 510-843-2527 or [email protected]
Saturday, November 22 | 1 - 4 pm
1652 Shattuck Avenue
Register: www.accigallery.com/demo-days.html
Questions: 510-843-2527 or [email protected]
Check out the Kala Art Institute and The CODEX Foundation's upcoming exhibition, “Bookness”, exploring the book as a dynamic medium for artistic and cultural inquiry! 📖 🖼
November 22 - February 11
Opening Reception | 12 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.kala.org/exhibition/b...
November 22 - February 11
Opening Reception | 12 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.kala.org/exhibition/b...
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Check out the Kala Art Institute and The CODEX Foundation's upcoming exhibition, “Bookness”, exploring the book as a dynamic medium for artistic and cultural inquiry! 📖 🖼
November 22 - February 11
Opening Reception | 12 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.kala.org/exhibition/b...
November 22 - February 11
Opening Reception | 12 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.kala.org/exhibition/b...
Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Nature Journaling Club to develop closer connections with nature while sketching and water coloring the wildlife at the waterfront! 🌳 📒
Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Nature Journaling Club to develop closer connections with nature while sketching and water coloring the wildlife at the waterfront! 🌳 📒
Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Do you live in Berkeley and can’t afford to pay for kids’ recreation programs or a High Sierras camp for your family? @berkeleyca.gov has scholarships to get half or all of the fees waived and they will also help you apply!
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Do you live in Berkeley and can’t afford to pay for kids’ recreation programs or a High Sierras camp for your family? @berkeleyca.gov has scholarships to get half or all of the fees waived and they will also help you apply!
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Earlier this year, our office finally tried out District 2’s El Manantial Tacos and as expected, were not disappointed. We tried out the asada, pastor, and pescado tacos - time to try out the rest! 🌮 🥤
Community Website: el-manantial-tacos.res-menu.com
Community Website: el-manantial-tacos.res-menu.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Earlier this year, our office finally tried out District 2’s El Manantial Tacos and as expected, were not disappointed. We tried out the asada, pastor, and pescado tacos - time to try out the rest! 🌮 🥤
Community Website: el-manantial-tacos.res-menu.com
Community Website: el-manantial-tacos.res-menu.com
Congratulations to Your Rose Garden - a musical short film celebrating the Berkeley Rose Garden - for winning the Best of Fest and Best Short Film awards at the Better Cities Film Festival! 🌹 🎥 🎶
Watch Movie: www.yourrosegarden.com
Festival Info: www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com
Watch Movie: www.yourrosegarden.com
Festival Info: www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations to Your Rose Garden - a musical short film celebrating the Berkeley Rose Garden - for winning the Best of Fest and Best Short Film awards at the Better Cities Film Festival! 🌹 🎥 🎶
Watch Movie: www.yourrosegarden.com
Festival Info: www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com
Watch Movie: www.yourrosegarden.com
Festival Info: www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com
Check out the Holiday Market in The Elmwood, featuring artisan booths, local vendors, holiday music, and festive community fun! 🎁 🎶
Sunday, November 16 | 1 - 4 pm
Vendor Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sunday, November 16 | 1 - 4 pm
Vendor Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Check out the Holiday Market in The Elmwood, featuring artisan booths, local vendors, holiday music, and festive community fun! 🎁 🎶
Sunday, November 16 | 1 - 4 pm
Vendor Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sunday, November 16 | 1 - 4 pm
Vendor Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
People traveling through @berkeleyca.gov on the morning of Sunday, November 16, should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon - good luck to all racers! 👟 🏅
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
People traveling through @berkeleyca.gov on the morning of Sunday, November 16, should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon - good luck to all racers! 👟 🏅
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Celebrate @amoebamusic.bsky.social at their 35th Anniversary Party, featuring DJ sets, goody bags & posters with purchase, raffle tickets, used vinyls & other fun party favors! 🎶 🛍 🎟
Saturday, November 15
@amoebaberkeley.bsky.social
2455 Telegraph Avenue
More Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...
Saturday, November 15
@amoebaberkeley.bsky.social
2455 Telegraph Avenue
More Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Celebrate @amoebamusic.bsky.social at their 35th Anniversary Party, featuring DJ sets, goody bags & posters with purchase, raffle tickets, used vinyls & other fun party favors! 🎶 🛍 🎟
Saturday, November 15
@amoebaberkeley.bsky.social
2455 Telegraph Avenue
More Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...
Saturday, November 15
@amoebaberkeley.bsky.social
2455 Telegraph Avenue
More Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...
Check out what is happening with the Ecology Center the rest of the year! ♻️ 🎁 🧶
Register / More Info: www.eventbrite.com/o/ecology-ce...
Berkeley Recycling Center Tour
Saturday, November 15
8 am and 10 am
1231 Second Street
Green Giving Sale
November 19 - 22
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Register / More Info: www.eventbrite.com/o/ecology-ce...
Berkeley Recycling Center Tour
Saturday, November 15
8 am and 10 am
1231 Second Street
Green Giving Sale
November 19 - 22
2530 San Pablo Avenue
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Check out what is happening with the Ecology Center the rest of the year! ♻️ 🎁 🧶
Register / More Info: www.eventbrite.com/o/ecology-ce...
Berkeley Recycling Center Tour
Saturday, November 15
8 am and 10 am
1231 Second Street
Green Giving Sale
November 19 - 22
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Register / More Info: www.eventbrite.com/o/ecology-ce...
Berkeley Recycling Center Tour
Saturday, November 15
8 am and 10 am
1231 Second Street
Green Giving Sale
November 19 - 22
2530 San Pablo Avenue
Join the Pacific Center for Human Growth at their community workshops - this month's is Time Management for Clinicians! ⏰ 🕰 ⏳
Thursday, November 13 | 1 - 3 pm
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/pacific-ce...
Thursday, November 13 | 1 - 3 pm
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/pacific-ce...
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join the Pacific Center for Human Growth at their community workshops - this month's is Time Management for Clinicians! ⏰ 🕰 ⏳
Thursday, November 13 | 1 - 3 pm
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/pacific-ce...
Thursday, November 13 | 1 - 3 pm
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/pacific-ce...
Today, and every Veterans Day, we honor all who served. We appreciate you and your service to our country 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today, and every Veterans Day, we honor all who served. We appreciate you and your service to our country 🇺🇸
Tickets are still on sale for the Berkeley Symphony’s upcoming performance, "Worlds Beyond" - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🥁 🎹 🎼
Sunday, November 16 | 4 pm
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/worlds/
Sunday, November 16 | 4 pm
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/worlds/
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Tickets are still on sale for the Berkeley Symphony’s upcoming performance, "Worlds Beyond" - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🥁 🎹 🎼
Sunday, November 16 | 4 pm
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/worlds/
Sunday, November 16 | 4 pm
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/worlds/