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/
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/
Check out what is happening with Waterside Workshops (82 Bolivar Drive) the rest of the year! 🪴 🍳 🚲 🎁 💰
Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm
Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival
Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm
Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm
Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival
Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Check out what is happening with Waterside Workshops (82 Bolivar Drive) the rest of the year! 🪴 🍳 🚲 🎁 💰
Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm
Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival
Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm
Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm
Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival
Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm
Since their soft opening in February (and several times since), I have had delicious Nepalese and Indian food reimagined for California at District 2’s Tipsy Yeti - our office was in agreement, check them out ASAP!
More Info: tipsyeti.com
More Info: tipsyeti.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Since their soft opening in February (and several times since), I have had delicious Nepalese and Indian food reimagined for California at District 2’s Tipsy Yeti - our office was in agreement, check them out ASAP!
More Info: tipsyeti.com
More Info: tipsyeti.com
Did you know @berkeleyca.gov is establishing a Nightlife Council to support nighttime economic activity, cultural programming, and community safety in city commercial districts?
Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Did you know @berkeleyca.gov is establishing a Nightlife Council to support nighttime economic activity, cultural programming, and community safety in city commercial districts?
Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Check out Holton Studio Frame-Makers and Gallery's upcoming exhibition, “Beloved California”! 🖼
November 15 - December 30
Opening Reception | 2 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.holtonframes.com/gallery/
November 15 - December 30
Opening Reception | 2 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.holtonframes.com/gallery/
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Check out Holton Studio Frame-Makers and Gallery's upcoming exhibition, “Beloved California”! 🖼
November 15 - December 30
Opening Reception | 2 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.holtonframes.com/gallery/
November 15 - December 30
Opening Reception | 2 - 4 pm
2100 Fifth Street
More Info: www.holtonframes.com/gallery/
Volunteer every third Saturday of the month to help clean up our coastline along @berkeleyca.gov's Waterfront! ☀️ 🌊
Saturday, November 15 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, November 15 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Volunteer every third Saturday of the month to help clean up our coastline along @berkeleyca.gov's Waterfront! ☀️ 🌊
Saturday, November 15 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, November 15 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov's Zero Waste Division provides free technical help and Reusable Foodware Grants up to $2,500 to help businesses comply with local foodware rules? Complete a short form and staff will follow up with you directly! ♻️
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov's Zero Waste Division provides free technical help and Reusable Foodware Grants up to $2,500 to help businesses comply with local foodware rules? Complete a short form and staff will follow up with you directly! ♻️
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov has a free compost program? Berkeley residents can pick it up year-round on the east side of Marina Boulevard just south of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, as weather and availability allow!
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov has a free compost program? Berkeley residents can pick it up year-round on the east side of Marina Boulevard just south of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, as weather and availability allow!
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
Apply by November 21 to become a @berkeleyca.gov Civic Arts grant review panelist! Panelists are paid a stipend and attend a 1 - 2 day virtual meeting in Spring 2026.
More Info: cityofberkeleyoed.submittable.com/submit/84b5c...
More Info: cityofberkeleyoed.submittable.com/submit/84b5c...
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Apply by November 21 to become a @berkeleyca.gov Civic Arts grant review panelist! Panelists are paid a stipend and attend a 1 - 2 day virtual meeting in Spring 2026.
More Info: cityofberkeleyoed.submittable.com/submit/84b5c...
More Info: cityofberkeleyoed.submittable.com/submit/84b5c...
Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in November! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶
Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events
Drop Nineteens (Nov 7)
IC3PEAK (Nov 8)
Sanguisugabogg with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, Corpse Pile, and Upon Stone (Nov 13)
Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events
Drop Nineteens (Nov 7)
IC3PEAK (Nov 8)
Sanguisugabogg with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, Corpse Pile, and Upon Stone (Nov 13)
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in November! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶
Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events
Drop Nineteens (Nov 7)
IC3PEAK (Nov 8)
Sanguisugabogg with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, Corpse Pile, and Upon Stone (Nov 13)
Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events
Drop Nineteens (Nov 7)
IC3PEAK (Nov 8)
Sanguisugabogg with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, Corpse Pile, and Upon Stone (Nov 13)
Tickets are now on sale for the Young People's Symphony Orchestra's Fall Concert - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🪈 🥁 🪘 🎹 🎼
Saturday, November 8 | 7:30 pm
First Church Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.ypsomusic.org/events
Saturday, November 8 | 7:30 pm
First Church Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.ypsomusic.org/events
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Tickets are now on sale for the Young People's Symphony Orchestra's Fall Concert - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🪈 🥁 🪘 🎹 🎼
Saturday, November 8 | 7:30 pm
First Church Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.ypsomusic.org/events
Saturday, November 8 | 7:30 pm
First Church Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Get Tickets: www.ypsomusic.org/events
Thank you to @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social and staff for this guide on food support during the federal shutdown!
Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available.
Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available.
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thank you to @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social and staff for this guide on food support during the federal shutdown!
Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available.
Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available.
Check out what is happening with @berkhist.bsky.social in November! 👟 📷 🎥
More Info: berkhistory.org/events/
Walking Tour: The Jaynes & Schmidt Tracts (November 8)
Rising from the Mission Home: The Remarkable Journeys of Three Chinese Women (November 13)
Latino Film Showcase (November 16)
More Info: berkhistory.org/events/
Walking Tour: The Jaynes & Schmidt Tracts (November 8)
Rising from the Mission Home: The Remarkable Journeys of Three Chinese Women (November 13)
Latino Film Showcase (November 16)
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Check out what is happening with @berkhist.bsky.social in November! 👟 📷 🎥
More Info: berkhistory.org/events/
Walking Tour: The Jaynes & Schmidt Tracts (November 8)
Rising from the Mission Home: The Remarkable Journeys of Three Chinese Women (November 13)
Latino Film Showcase (November 16)
More Info: berkhistory.org/events/
Walking Tour: The Jaynes & Schmidt Tracts (November 8)
Rising from the Mission Home: The Remarkable Journeys of Three Chinese Women (November 13)
Latino Film Showcase (November 16)
Join @berkeleypubliclibrary.org at their Comic-Con, an all-day celebration of comics, graphic novels, art, and storytelling! 💥
Saturday, November 8
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151
Saturday, November 8
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join @berkeleypubliclibrary.org at their Comic-Con, an all-day celebration of comics, graphic novels, art, and storytelling! 💥
Saturday, November 8
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151
Saturday, November 8
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151
Tickets are now on sale for Berkeley Playhouse's upcoming show, "Annie", which runs from November 7 to December 21 - check it out ASAP! 🎭
More Info: tickets.berkeleyplayhouse.org/Online/defau...
More Info: tickets.berkeleyplayhouse.org/Online/defau...
November 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Tickets are now on sale for Berkeley Playhouse's upcoming show, "Annie", which runs from November 7 to December 21 - check it out ASAP! 🎭
More Info: tickets.berkeleyplayhouse.org/Online/defau...
More Info: tickets.berkeleyplayhouse.org/Online/defau...
Join @mtcbata.bsky.social and the Association of Bay Area Governments at their Plan Bay Area 2050+ East Bay Webinar!
Wednesday, November 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Zoom ID: 869 8283 4999
Zoom Passcode: 682098
Call In: 888-788-0099 (US Toll Free)
Zoom Link / More Info: abag.ca.gov/news/mtc-aba...
Wednesday, November 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Zoom ID: 869 8283 4999
Zoom Passcode: 682098
Call In: 888-788-0099 (US Toll Free)
Zoom Link / More Info: abag.ca.gov/news/mtc-aba...
November 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Join @mtcbata.bsky.social and the Association of Bay Area Governments at their Plan Bay Area 2050+ East Bay Webinar!
Wednesday, November 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Zoom ID: 869 8283 4999
Zoom Passcode: 682098
Call In: 888-788-0099 (US Toll Free)
Zoom Link / More Info: abag.ca.gov/news/mtc-aba...
Wednesday, November 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Zoom ID: 869 8283 4999
Zoom Passcode: 682098
Call In: 888-788-0099 (US Toll Free)
Zoom Link / More Info: abag.ca.gov/news/mtc-aba...
Are you an artist in Alameda County in need of emergency housing relief? Apply by November 16 for Vital Arts' Artist Displacement Prevention Grant of $3,000!
More Info: www.vitalarts.org/adpg
Questions: info@vitalarts.org
More Info: www.vitalarts.org/adpg
Questions: info@vitalarts.org
November 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Are you an artist in Alameda County in need of emergency housing relief? Apply by November 16 for Vital Arts' Artist Displacement Prevention Grant of $3,000!
More Info: www.vitalarts.org/adpg
Questions: info@vitalarts.org
More Info: www.vitalarts.org/adpg
Questions: info@vitalarts.org
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/
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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 at Shotgun Players in November! 🎭
More Info: shotgunplayers.org/tickets/
Spotlight Series: Susannah Martin
"Hirschfeld’s Broadway"
"Sunday in the Park with George"
Community Clean Up!
with The Lorin District
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More Info: shotgunplayers.org/tickets/
Spotlight Series: Susannah Martin
"Hirschfeld’s Broadway"
"Sunday in the Park with George"
Community Clean Up!
with The Lorin District
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Check out what is happening at Shotgun Players in November! 🎭
More Info: shotgunplayers.org/tickets/
Spotlight Series: Susannah Martin
"Hirschfeld’s Broadway"
"Sunday in the Park with George"
Community Clean Up!
with The Lorin District
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More Info: shotgunplayers.org/tickets/
Spotlight Series: Susannah Martin
"Hirschfeld’s Broadway"
"Sunday in the Park with George"
Community Clean Up!
with The Lorin District
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join @eastbaysanctuary.bsky.social and La Peña Cultural Center at their Know Your Rights: Immigrant Rights Ambassador Workshops to help us keep our community safe! 🦋
Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm
Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...
Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm
Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Join @eastbaysanctuary.bsky.social and La Peña Cultural Center at their Know Your Rights: Immigrant Rights Ambassador Workshops to help us keep our community safe! 🦋
Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm
Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...
Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm
Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...
Happy Halloween - my favorite holiday! It has been so heartwarming to be out and about with the Berkeley community and to see everyone’s costumes and posts. May your candy supply last you well into the holiday season!
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Happy Halloween - my favorite holiday! It has been so heartwarming to be out and about with the Berkeley community and to see everyone’s costumes and posts. May your candy supply last you well into the holiday season!
Check out @berkeleypubliclibrary.org's upcoming exhibition, “thoughts of a large red woman: chapter one: interactions”! 🖼
November 1 - December 6
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/news/l...
November 1 - December 6
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/news/l...
October 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Check out @berkeleypubliclibrary.org's upcoming exhibition, “thoughts of a large red woman: chapter one: interactions”! 🖼
November 1 - December 6
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/news/l...
November 1 - December 6
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/news/l...
Check out what is new at The Marsh (2120 Allston Way) in November! 🎭
More Info: themarsh.org
"Shameless Hussy"
Lynne Kaufman
November 1 - 16
More Info: themarsh.org
"Shameless Hussy"
Lynne Kaufman
November 1 - 16
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Check out what is new at The Marsh (2120 Allston Way) in November! 🎭
More Info: themarsh.org
"Shameless Hussy"
Lynne Kaufman
November 1 - 16
More Info: themarsh.org
"Shameless Hussy"
Lynne Kaufman
November 1 - 16
Join @bikeeastbay.bsky.social at their Urban Cycling 101 Day 1 Classroom Workshop! 🚲
Saturday, November 1
11 am - 1 pm
South Branch Library
1901 Russell Street
Register: bikeeastbay.org/event/urban-...
Saturday, November 1
11 am - 1 pm
South Branch Library
1901 Russell Street
Register: bikeeastbay.org/event/urban-...
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Join @bikeeastbay.bsky.social at their Urban Cycling 101 Day 1 Classroom Workshop! 🚲
Saturday, November 1
11 am - 1 pm
South Branch Library
1901 Russell Street
Register: bikeeastbay.org/event/urban-...
Saturday, November 1
11 am - 1 pm
South Branch Library
1901 Russell Street
Register: bikeeastbay.org/event/urban-...