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Terry Taplin

@taplinterry.bsky.social
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Berkeley D2 Councilmember. Poet. Classicist. Cyclist. Urbanist. Go Gaels!

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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 13h
Check out what is happening at ACCI Gallery (1652 Shattuck Avenue) in October! 🖼️ 🎨 Artwork by Jim Fishman: Artist, Therapist, and LGBTQ+ Activist Thursday, October 1 | 5 - 8 pm More Info: www.accigallery.com/jim-fishman....
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 14h
Check out what is happening at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center (1317 San Pablo Avenue) in October! 🎶 Get Tickets: www.ashkenaz.com BACHATA Nightz (Oct 1) Mahealani Uchiyama and Halau Ka Ua Tuahine (Oct 2) Mark St. Mary (Oct 3) Further On Grateful Dead Night (Oct 7) Lone Piñon (Oct 9)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 18h
Check out what is happening @thefreight.bsky.social (2020 Addison Street) in October! 🎶 Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/ Musical Story Time with the Story Time Band (Oct 1) Dollylujah! A Dolly Parton Singalong with Zoë Ellis and Friends (Oct 1) El Khat (Oct 3)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join the East Bay Community Law Center at its Free Community Health Day featuring food, legal information, community resources, and health services! 🌮 ⚖ 💬 Thursday, October 1 | 11 am - 4 pm 2921 Adeline Street More Info: ebclc.org/news/ebclc-c...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov to meet and give feedback on each of the two developers proposing to build affordable housing at the Ashby BART station’s East Parking Lot! 🏘 Thursday, October 1 | 5 – 7 pm South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis Street More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Happy National Public Lands Day! Coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation, this day brings together thousands of volunteers to care for and celebrate our public lands through volunteer and community events. More Info: www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/c...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy California Native American Day! This year’s theme is "Inherent Sovereignty: Tribal Nations Fighting to Protect Our Land and Defend Our People". More Info: californianativeamericanday.com
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Use @berkeleyca.gov's web app on any device to report issues, apply for a job or services, request services or documents, and pay bills! 📲 💻 💬 More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join Berkeley Humane and partners at their Champions for Pet Health Rally Weekend for free vaccines, microchips, flea and tick prevention, and dewormers! 🐈 🐕 September 26 and 27 | 11 am - 3 pm 936 Carleton Street More Info: berkeleyhumane.org/events/champ...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join the Berkeley Flea Market at its Celebration of Our Elders, a community tribute to the generations who built our neighborhoods featuring food, stories, dancing, music, vendors, and more! 🍲 💬 💃🏿 🎶 🛍 September 27 | 8 am - 5 pm 3100 Adeline Street More Info: berkeleyfleamarket.com/event/celebr...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Berkeley residents—team up with neighbors and experts in the Berkeley Fire Department and @berkeleyca.gov to become a "Firewise Community" and reduce wildfire risk! 📛 Assistance: 510-981-5620 or wildfire@berkeleyca.gov More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join Fourth Street Maker's Row and Prikli Agency at their Viva Fall Fest, a vibrant celebration of Latin culture, community, and small businesses! 🌮 💃🏾 🎶 🛍 Saturday, September 26 | 1 - 5 pm 1919 4th Street More Info: www.fourthstreetmakersrow.com/upcoming-eve...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Check out what is happening at Cal Performances in September! 🎶 Get Tickets: calperformances.org/2026-27-seas... The Australian Ballet: Oscar (Sep 25 - 27) Lester Lynch (baritone), Kevin Korth (piano) (Sep 27)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov at its free online classes to quit smoking, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products! 🚭 October 6 - November 17 Tuesdays | 6 - 8 pm Register by September 25: 510-981-5330 or quitnow@berkeleyca.gov More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov at its Marina Lien Sale to bid on a boat through a vessel auction! 🛥 Wednesday, September 23 | 11 - 11:30 am Berkeley Marina Office | 201 University Avenue More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy Autumn Equinox! As the light softens and the shadows lengthen, let us ground ourselves in gratitude and embrace change 🌄 🌲 🍂
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social at her State of the City Address! This year's theme "Doing Business in Berkeley" covers the city's downtown comeback, housing costs, small businesses & what's next for commercial districts 💬 💼 📈 September 23 | 6:30 - 8 pm RSVP: events.humanitix.com/state-of-the...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Check out Black American Sound System's upcoming immersive sound exhibition "THE BREAK ROOM" @berkeleypubliclibrary.org! 🎧 🎶 September 22 - December 12 Central Library | 2090 Kittredge Street Opening Ceremony | 4 - 7 pm More Info: blackamericansoundsystem.org/tagged/the%2...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov at their free yoga classes that are perfect for beginners or seasoned yogis looking to unwind and stretch out! 🧘🏿 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5 - 6 pm West Berkeley Family Wellness Center 1900 6th Street Register: www.eventbrite.com/cc/free-yoga...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Wishing you and your family a meaningful Yom Kippur. May all your prayers be heard 🕍 📜 📯
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
With more than 40,000 copies distributed, Visit Berkeley's Destination Guide has become an essential resource for discovering and celebrating Berkeley. Secure your spot in the 2027 - 2028 guide by September 30! More Info: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5r53c...
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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Governor Newsom has allowed for the fast-tracking of a new pier and ferry terminal in Berkeley, which would support electric-powered vessels serving San Francisco and potentially Larkspur, as residents voice concerns about the project. sfist.com/2026/09/17/b...
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Berkeley Pier, Electric Ferry Get Fast-Tracked With Newsom Certification
Governor Newsom has allowed for the fast-tracking of a new pier and ferry terminal in Berkeley, which would support electric-powered vessels serving San Francisco and potentially Larkspur, as…
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join the Elmwood Business Association at their 3rd Annual Elmwood Wine Walk featuring 20+ local businesses and 25+ small-production wines! 🍷 Saturday, September 19 | 1 - 5 pm Get Tickets: shoptheelmwood.com/event/wine-w...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join Waterside Workshops at The Land and Sea Party, their annual fundraising party, to celebrate the youth and community they serve! 🛥 💃🏿 🎶 🥘 🥃 🏆 🎟 Saturday, September 19 5 - 9 pm | 84 Bolivar Drive Get Tickets / Sponsor / Donate / Volunteer: watersideworkshops.org/land-and-sea...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov & @thecacoast.bsky.social on California Coastal Cleanup Day to help clean up the waterfront! ☀ 🌊 Saturday, September 19 | 9 am - 1 pm Shorebird Park Nature Center | 160 University Avenue Brickyard Cove | McLaughlin Eastshore State Park Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On this Constitution Day, now more than ever, 250 years after the signing of the U.S. Constitution and multiple civil rights movements, we must continue the fight for our rights, our values, and our democracy 📜
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join me for District 2 Office Hours to meet your neighbors, share your concerns, and learn what the City of Berkeley can do to help! 💬 Dates and times are subject to change. You can follow our social media accounts or contact my office at 510-981-7120 or TTaplin@berkeleyca.gov to confirm.
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Check out what is happening at 120710 Art Gallery (1207 10th Street) in September! 🖼 More Info: www.120710.art "All Form No Function" | September 19 - October 18 Preview Art Sale | September 18 | 7 - 9 pm Opening Reception | September 19 | 4 - 7 pm Open Call: "Dead Serious" Apply by October 3
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bay Area SunShares by @actnowbayarea.bsky.social is back and making it easy for homeowners to get solar and storage by providing discounts with pre-vetted installers from your community! ☀ 🔋 Sign Up (By November 15): www.bayareasunshares.org
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Check out what is happening at the David Brower Center (2150 Allston Way) in September! 🎥 🖼 🌎 More Info: browercenter.org "Sugarcane" Film Screening Wednesday, September 16 | 7 - 10 pm Organizar: California Institute for Community, Art & Nature
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join the West Berkeley Design Loop at their mixer to meet their board, connect with the design community, promote your business, and learn about resources! This month they are featuring Mod Cabinetry 🗄 Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30 - 7 pm 2617 San Pablo Avenue Register: wbdesignloop@gmail.com
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy Latino Heritage Month! We celebrate the rich cultures, diverse histories, and lasting contributions from all of our Latino communities. ¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido! 🇲🇽 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇵🇷 🇳🇮 🇵🇪 🇭🇳 🇨🇺 🇨🇴 🇦🇷 🇧🇷 🇪🇨 🇨🇱 🇨🇷 🇵🇦 🇻🇪 🇩🇴 🇧🇴 🇭🇹 🇺🇾 🇵🇾
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Check out the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention this week featuring concerts, workshops, dances, a string band contest, jams, and more! 💃🏿 🕺🏿 🎶 September 16 - 20 | Various Times @berkeleypubliclibrary.org and Other Locations Get Tickets / More Info: www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov at its Thousand Oaks School Park Improvement Project Community Meeting to review the concept options for new airplane-themed play equipment! 🏫 🌳 🛩 Wednesday, September 16 | 6 - 7 pm Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Flu season is here! @berkeleyca.gov's free vaccine pop-up clinics are a quick and easy way to avoid getting sick. No appointment, ID, or health insurance required 💉 🦠 More Info: berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt... Wednesday, September 16 | 11 am - 1 pm Library Central Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Check out what is happening at Healthy Black Families in September! 👩🏾‍🍼 🥗 Register: healthyblackfam.org/events Farmer’s Market Walk (Sep 15) Sisters Together Empowering Peers Motherhood Circles (Sep 21) Shop Smart, Eat Healthy Virtual Health Education Class (Sep 28)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join @berkeleyca.gov and Pacific Center for Human Growth at their Gaming, Technology, and Teen Wellness Series! 🎮 🌐 Register: www.eventbrite.com/cc/gaming-te... West Berkeley Family Wellness Center 1900 6th Street | 4 - 5:30 pm
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Happy Grandparents Day! Thank you all for your endless love, gentle guidance, and unforgettable memories 👵🏿 👴🏿 For resources and ideas for activities, visit Generations United's website at grandparentsday.org
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The September 2026 edition of the Berkeley City Council District 2 Office's monthly newsletter went out today and includes information on the Marina Fund, office hours, disaster preparedness, and more! 📰 View / Sign Up: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Join the Solano Avenue Association at their 50th Solano Avenue Stroll featuring a mile of entertainers, music, crafters, food booths, and family fun! 🎭 🎶 🎨 🌮 🎯 Sunday, September 13 | 10 am - 5 pm More Info: www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solan...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in September! 🎶 Get Tickets: theuctheatre.org/events Kuma Sagar (Sep 12) Jazz Is Dead: Cortex with Adrian Younge, J Rocc (Sep 18) Ravi Coltrane (Sep 19)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Check out what is happening at the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles (2982 Adeline Street) in September! 🧵 🌹 👰🏾 Register: lacismuseum.org Lace Identification Study Group (Sep 12) Introduction to Bobbin Lace (Sep 18 - Oct 9) Beginning Tatting II (Sep 19)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shana tova! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah. May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year 🍎 🍯 🐝
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On this Patriot Day, 25 years since September 11, 2001, we keep the victims and their families always in our hearts and honor our first responders for their courage and sacrifice. We remember. Never forget 🇺🇸 🕯
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Art Center (1275 Walnut Street) in September! 🖼 🎨 More Info: www.berkeleyartcenter.org/events "I see every wave" | Sep 12 - Nov 22 Opening Reception | 3 - 5 pm Closing Reception | 3 - 5 pm Artists in Conversation | Oct 10 | 3 - 5 pm
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join The Potters' Studio at their Open House + Throw Down to watch potters go head-to-head for glory, tour their new studio, make ceramic jewelry, and win some prizes! 🏺 🏆 🎟 Saturday, September 12 | 12 - 3 pm 724 Camelia Street More Info: www.thepottersstudio.org
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Check out what is happening @bikeeastbay.bsky.social in or related to Berkeley in September! 🚲 Register: bikeeastbay.org/events/ E-Bike Safety Workshop Saturday, September 12 | 11 am - 12 pm Library South Branch | 1901 Russell Street
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Check out what is happening with the Berkeley Historical Society & Museum (1931 Center Street) in September! 🖼️ 👟 "On the Waterfront: The Other Side of Berkeley" April 12 - September 26 More Info: berkhistory.org/2026/03/11/o...
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Herbal Center (1250 Addison Street) in September! 🌿 More Info: www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/courses/ Medicine Making Series: Introduction to Tincturing (Sep 12) New Moon Gathering: Virgo New Moon (Sep 12) Apprenticeship Medicine Market (Sep 19)
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Happy California Admission Day! Since 1850 and the adoption of our state seal and as recently as 2025, many symbols have been designated to represent our unique history and identity. How many can you identify in this graphic? Admission Day Info: www.parks.ca.gov?page_id=23856
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