When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., November 19, 2016 Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley Questions: kellieapplen@gmail.com We are asking participants on Nov. 19 to bring items from the list below according to last name.  Consider asking your local dentist for toothbrushes or toothpaste donations, or your local beauty supply store or…

The Park District celebrates ‘Day of Service’ that continues Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of solidarity, improving lives, bridging social barriers and move our country closer together. People from all walks of life are encouraged to work mutually in bringing a better community.

East Bay Regional Park District needs YOU! Volunteers will help restore Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Grove and our marshes by cleaning and removing invasive plants in order to support and care for wildlife and their natural habitat. Your efforts will benefit the environment and our community.

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toed shoes. To cut down on the use of plastic, please bring a refillable water bottle and a bucket to pick up litter. For more information, please email volunteers@ebparks.org.

We welcome children to participate, but ask that those under 16 years of age to be accompanied by one chaperone for every 20 kids.

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley When: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring the whole family to assemble care packages for elderly residents of a local skilled nursing facility.  After completing the packages, we will deliver them to the Kyakameena Care Center at 2131 Carleton Street in Berkeley. We will also have…