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 December 2025 edition went out yesterday! 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/
Happy Kwanzaa! May this week bring you blessings, abundance, and peace, and may the seven candles and principles remind us that we shine brightest when we shine together 🕯️ 🌽 🎁
December 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy Kwanzaa! May this week bring you blessings, abundance, and peace, and may the seven candles and principles remind us that we shine brightest when we shine together 🕯️ 🌽 🎁
Merry Christmas! May your heart be light, your celebrations be joyful, and your time with loved ones be filled with warmth and laughter 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Merry Christmas! May your heart be light, your celebrations be joyful, and your time with loved ones be filled with warmth and laughter 🎄
Join Diaspora Arts Connection at Third Culture Tales: Stories Beyond Borders, featuring personal, resonant & often humorous glimpses into life lived between cultures! 💬
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
December 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Join Diaspora Arts Connection at Third Culture Tales: Stories Beyond Borders, featuring personal, resonant & often humorous glimpses into life lived between cultures! 💬
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Join Diaspora Arts Connection at Third Culture Tales: Stories Beyond Borders, featuring deeply personal, often humorous, stories into life lived between cultures! 💬
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
December 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Join Diaspora Arts Connection at Third Culture Tales: Stories Beyond Borders, featuring deeply personal, often humorous, stories into life lived between cultures! 💬
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Saturday, December 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Impossible Stage | 2033 University Avenue
Get Tickets: www.thirdculturetales.org/events/berke...
Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Nature Journaling Club! 🌳 📒
Saturday, December 27 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register ($10): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Questions: 510-981-6720 or SaOrth@berkeleyca.gov
Saturday, December 27 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register ($10): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Questions: 510-981-6720 or SaOrth@berkeleyca.gov
December 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Nature Journaling Club! 🌳 📒
Saturday, December 27 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register ($10): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Questions: 510-981-6720 or SaOrth@berkeleyca.gov
Saturday, December 27 | 10 am - 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register ($10): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Questions: 510-981-6720 or SaOrth@berkeleyca.gov
Earlier this year, our office toured District 2's RACO Manufacturing & Engineering, which manufactures service notification hardware to monitor the status of essential services like sewer pumps and electrical services! 🚨 ⚠️
Company Website: www.racoman.com
Company Website: www.racoman.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Earlier this year, our office toured District 2's RACO Manufacturing & Engineering, which manufactures service notification hardware to monitor the status of essential services like sewer pumps and electrical services! 🚨 ⚠️
Company Website: www.racoman.com
Company Website: www.racoman.com
Check out City Manager Paul Buddenhagen's 2025 Annual Report highlighting some of the remarkable work @berkeleyca.gov staff accomplished over the past year! 📝
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Check out City Manager Paul Buddenhagen's 2025 Annual Report highlighting some of the remarkable work @berkeleyca.gov staff accomplished over the past year! 📝
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
@mtcbata.bsky.social launched the next generation of Clipper, featuring new benefits and features such as free and discounted transfers, contactless payment on all Bay Area transit, faster fare payment, and instant availability of added value or passes! 🚆 🚍 ⛴️
More Info: www.bart.gov/news/article...
More Info: www.bart.gov/news/article...
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@mtcbata.bsky.social launched the next generation of Clipper, featuring new benefits and features such as free and discounted transfers, contactless payment on all Bay Area transit, faster fare payment, and instant availability of added value or passes! 🚆 🚍 ⛴️
More Info: www.bart.gov/news/article...
More Info: www.bart.gov/news/article...
Getting a tree this holiday season? Reduce your waste! 🎄 ♻️
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
If you get a cut tree, know that @berkeleyca.gov only composts the tree itself. Avoid “flocked” trees.
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
If you get a cut tree, know that @berkeleyca.gov only composts the tree itself. Avoid “flocked” trees.
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Getting a tree this holiday season? Reduce your waste! 🎄 ♻️
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
If you get a cut tree, know that @berkeleyca.gov only composts the tree itself. Avoid “flocked” trees.
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
If you get a cut tree, know that @berkeleyca.gov only composts the tree itself. Avoid “flocked” trees.
Applications are now open for the Kala Art Institute's Artist-in-Residence Program, Fellowship Program, Curatorial Fellowship Program, and Veteran Artist Residency - the deadline to apply is March 1, but there are no fees if you apply by January 15! 🎨
More Info: www.kala.org/residencies/
More Info: www.kala.org/residencies/
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Applications are now open for the Kala Art Institute's Artist-in-Residence Program, Fellowship Program, Curatorial Fellowship Program, and Veteran Artist Residency - the deadline to apply is March 1, but there are no fees if you apply by January 15! 🎨
More Info: www.kala.org/residencies/
More Info: www.kala.org/residencies/
The 2026 online application for the Alameda County Arts Commission’s ARTSFUND Grants Program is now open!
Apply (By February 5): arts.acgov.org/artsfund/
Informational Webinars
Friday, December 19 | 1 pm
Friday, January 16 | 1 pm
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87243552717
Apply (By February 5): arts.acgov.org/artsfund/
Informational Webinars
Friday, December 19 | 1 pm
Friday, January 16 | 1 pm
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87243552717
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The 2026 online application for the Alameda County Arts Commission’s ARTSFUND Grants Program is now open!
Apply (By February 5): arts.acgov.org/artsfund/
Informational Webinars
Friday, December 19 | 1 pm
Friday, January 16 | 1 pm
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87243552717
Apply (By February 5): arts.acgov.org/artsfund/
Informational Webinars
Friday, December 19 | 1 pm
Friday, January 16 | 1 pm
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87243552717
Submissions are now open for the David Brower Center's upcoming exhibition, "Art/Act: Local 2026", exploring the impacts of borders on environmental issues! 🎨
Submit Artwork (By January 26, 2026): browercenter.org/submissions-...
Questions: cristina@browercenter.org
Submit Artwork (By January 26, 2026): browercenter.org/submissions-...
Questions: cristina@browercenter.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Submissions are now open for the David Brower Center's upcoming exhibition, "Art/Act: Local 2026", exploring the impacts of borders on environmental issues! 🎨
Submit Artwork (By January 26, 2026): browercenter.org/submissions-...
Questions: cristina@browercenter.org
Submit Artwork (By January 26, 2026): browercenter.org/submissions-...
Questions: cristina@browercenter.org
There is an open call for ACCI Gallery's upcoming exhibition, "Art in the Fold" - all folded artwork or work representing the fold is welcome! 🎨 📄
Submit Artwork (By January 11, 2026): www.accigallery.com/folded-art.h...
Questions: info@accigallery.com
Submit Artwork (By January 11, 2026): www.accigallery.com/folded-art.h...
Questions: info@accigallery.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
There is an open call for ACCI Gallery's upcoming exhibition, "Art in the Fold" - all folded artwork or work representing the fold is welcome! 🎨 📄
Submit Artwork (By January 11, 2026): www.accigallery.com/folded-art.h...
Questions: info@accigallery.com
Submit Artwork (By January 11, 2026): www.accigallery.com/folded-art.h...
Questions: info@accigallery.com
Help shape the future of the Telegraph District by sharing your insights and feedback on the priorities that matter most to you! 📝
Take Survey (By December 19): www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMW9DHN
Take Survey (By December 19): www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMW9DHN
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Help shape the future of the Telegraph District by sharing your insights and feedback on the priorities that matter most to you! 📝
Take Survey (By December 19): www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMW9DHN
Take Survey (By December 19): www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMW9DHN
Participate in YWCA Berkeley/Oakland's Holiday Drive by donating unwrapped toys for kids aged 1-18, wrapping paper, gently used or new coats, new school supplies, or money! 🪀 🎁 🧥 🎒 💰
Donate Until December 19
Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
2600 Bancroft Way
Donate Until December 19
Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
2600 Bancroft Way
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Participate in YWCA Berkeley/Oakland's Holiday Drive by donating unwrapped toys for kids aged 1-18, wrapping paper, gently used or new coats, new school supplies, or money! 🪀 🎁 🧥 🎒 💰
Donate Until December 19
Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
2600 Bancroft Way
Donate Until December 19
Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
2600 Bancroft Way
Join @berkeleyca.gov, Live Free, the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform & McGee Avenue Baptist Church’s Center for Food, Faith & Justice at their monthly Berkeley Community Violence Intervention Collaborative meeting!
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Register: livefreeusa.org/events/
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Register: livefreeusa.org/events/
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Join @berkeleyca.gov, Live Free, the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform & McGee Avenue Baptist Church’s Center for Food, Faith & Justice at their monthly Berkeley Community Violence Intervention Collaborative meeting!
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Register: livefreeusa.org/events/
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Register: livefreeusa.org/events/
Celebrate the holidays at the 3rd Annual Berkeley Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting - bring your own menorah and candles! 🕎
Thursday, December 18 | 5:45 pm
Cedar Rose Park | Cedar and Chestnut
Thursday, December 18 | 5:45 pm
Cedar Rose Park | Cedar and Chestnut
December 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Celebrate the holidays at the 3rd Annual Berkeley Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting - bring your own menorah and candles! 🕎
Thursday, December 18 | 5:45 pm
Cedar Rose Park | Cedar and Chestnut
Thursday, December 18 | 5:45 pm
Cedar Rose Park | Cedar and Chestnut
Do you have food, clothing, or toiletries you no longer need and are looking for a meaningful way to support survivors of human rights abuses? Participate in Partnerships for Trauma Recovery's Winter Essentials and Food Drive! 🥫 🪥 🧥 🧤 🧣
Questions: 510-467-0520 or info@traumapartners.org
Questions: 510-467-0520 or info@traumapartners.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Do you have food, clothing, or toiletries you no longer need and are looking for a meaningful way to support survivors of human rights abuses? Participate in Partnerships for Trauma Recovery's Winter Essentials and Food Drive! 🥫 🪥 🧥 🧤 🧣
Questions: 510-467-0520 or info@traumapartners.org
Questions: 510-467-0520 or info@traumapartners.org
Chag sameach! During these difficult times of adversity and division, the story of Hanukkah serves as a powerful reminder of community resilience and strength in times of vulnerability. May your menorah illuminate the darkness and spread light, positivity, hope, and renewed strength 🕎
December 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Chag sameach! During these difficult times of adversity and division, the story of Hanukkah serves as a powerful reminder of community resilience and strength in times of vulnerability. May your menorah illuminate the darkness and spread light, positivity, hope, and renewed strength 🕎
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings? Registration is now open for January through April of 2026! 🆘
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/berkeley-r...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt...
Questions: oes@berkeleyca.gov
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/berkeley-r...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt...
Questions: oes@berkeleyca.gov
December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings? Registration is now open for January through April of 2026! 🆘
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/berkeley-r...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt...
Questions: oes@berkeleyca.gov
Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/berkeley-r...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt...
Questions: oes@berkeleyca.gov
A few months ago, our office toured the Multicultural Institute to learn more about their work to empower immigrants through jobs, training, education, housing, and more. This holiday season, consider supporting them in their mission!
More Info: www.mionline.org/donate
More Info: www.mionline.org/donate
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A few months ago, our office toured the Multicultural Institute to learn more about their work to empower immigrants through jobs, training, education, housing, and more. This holiday season, consider supporting them in their mission!
More Info: www.mionline.org/donate
More Info: www.mionline.org/donate
Join the Center for Independent Living at their Holiday Market to support disabled entrepreneurs, small local businesses, and mission-aligned makers! 🎁 ♿
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 8 pm
Eb Roberts Campus | 3075 Adeline Street
More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/cil-holida...
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 8 pm
Eb Roberts Campus | 3075 Adeline Street
More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/cil-holida...
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Join the Center for Independent Living at their Holiday Market to support disabled entrepreneurs, small local businesses, and mission-aligned makers! 🎁 ♿
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 8 pm
Eb Roberts Campus | 3075 Adeline Street
More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/cil-holida...
Thursday, December 18 | 5 - 8 pm
Eb Roberts Campus | 3075 Adeline Street
More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/cil-holida...
Celebrate Shabe Yalda and the Winter Solstice with Middle East Market and Cafe and Yara the Community Project! ❄️ 🍉 🥜 🍷 📖
Wednesday, December 17 | 6 - 10 pm
2056 San Pablo Avenue
Register: partiful.com/e/z6Qjg9Niuj...
Wednesday, December 17 | 6 - 10 pm
2056 San Pablo Avenue
Register: partiful.com/e/z6Qjg9Niuj...
December 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Celebrate Shabe Yalda and the Winter Solstice with Middle East Market and Cafe and Yara the Community Project! ❄️ 🍉 🥜 🍷 📖
Wednesday, December 17 | 6 - 10 pm
2056 San Pablo Avenue
Register: partiful.com/e/z6Qjg9Niuj...
Wednesday, December 17 | 6 - 10 pm
2056 San Pablo Avenue
Register: partiful.com/e/z6Qjg9Niuj...
Join Chabad of the East Bay at their Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration and Parade, featuring live music, latkes, donuts, crafts, and games! 🕍 🕎 🎶 🥔 🍩 🎨 🎲
Sunday, December 14 | 3:30 - 6 pm
4th Street and Delaware Plaza
Register: berkeley.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/even...
Sunday, December 14 | 3:30 - 6 pm
4th Street and Delaware Plaza
Register: berkeley.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/even...
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Join Chabad of the East Bay at their Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration and Parade, featuring live music, latkes, donuts, crafts, and games! 🕍 🕎 🎶 🥔 🍩 🎨 🎲
Sunday, December 14 | 3:30 - 6 pm
4th Street and Delaware Plaza
Register: berkeley.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/even...
Sunday, December 14 | 3:30 - 6 pm
4th Street and Delaware Plaza
Register: berkeley.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/even...
Check out the Berkeley Repertory Theatre's upcoming show, "Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Told by Jefferson Mays", which runs from December 16 to 21! 🎭 🎄
Get Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/a-chri...
Get Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/a-chri...
December 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Check out the Berkeley Repertory Theatre's upcoming show, "Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Told by Jefferson Mays", which runs from December 16 to 21! 🎭 🎄
Get Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/a-chri...
Get Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/a-chri...