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The Chavez Commemoration Planning Committee, with the support of the City of Berkeley, the Berkeley Unified School District and the University of California adopted a flexible “commemorative period” rather than a single day to honor César Chávez. In that way many activities can happen in the city without competing with one another. The focus of the commemorative period is on “service to the community” as the best way to honor the labor leader and environmentalist. Last year the committee adopted a environmental justice theme. This entire strategy has been advanced as an experimental alternative to a school or city holiday.
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ECOLOGY CENTER
Thursday, March 29, 2007
7 pm - 9 pm
Celebrating the Environmental Leadership of César
Chávez and the Farmworkers' Movement
Come reflect on the life and legacy of César Chávez. We'll show the film "Fight in the Fields" which tells the story of César Chávez and the history of the farmworkers' struggle. Locally produced, this award winning film includes archival footage and interviews with those involved in gaining rights and improving the working conditions for those who toil to produce the food we eat. Information will also be on hand about the movement today, and current campaigns to protect workers, their health, and the environment. 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Cost: Free. Info: 510-548-2220 x233.
EAST BAY FARMWORKER SUPPORT COMMITTEE
March 30, 2007
4 pm - 7 pm
2007 Chávez Legacy Awards
The event will recognize Alameda County community members who have faithfully carried out the spirit of our great leader César E. Chávez, and who have demonstrated excellent organizing skills. The committee is comprised of some original members that were trained by César E. Chávez as organizers. Relatives of César E. Chávez will present the awards. This year we will recognize:
Alicia Jrapko (Free the Cuban 5)
Josie Camacho (Labor Organizer)
Valesco Santos (Grupo Amor de Madre)
Arnoldo Garcia (Immigration Rights)
Oakland City Hall Hearing Room 3
Contacts: Tina Flores - East Bay Farm worker Support Committee
510-832-2372
Eva Royale - Cesar E. Chavez Parade and Festival Coordinator
415-621-2665
SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival 2007
Commemorate & Celebrate the Life and Work of Labor & Civil Rights leader Cesar E. Chavez
11 a.m. - Assemble for Parade @ La Raza Park - 25th St./Potrero
12 noon - Parade down 24th Street
1-5pm - Program & Festival
Everett Middle School
450 Church Street
(cross of 16th and 17th Sts.)For more information:
Call (415) 621-2665; Fax (415) 621-5518
Email: CesarChavezDaySF@att.net
http://www.cesarchavezday.org/
EARTHTEAM
Saturday, March 31, 2007
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cesar E. Chavez Day Celebration & Service Project
In cooperation with Aquatic Park Egret and the City of Berkeley, we will be removing trash and nonnative plants along the shoreline of the tidal lagoons at Aquatic Park. After the service project there will be a talk on shoreline health with Martin Bourque of the Ecology Center, and a dance performance by the
“Cuauhtili Mitotiani Mexica” Mexico Eagle Dancers.Reservations are required by Friday March 23rd
Space is limited!Contact:
Trisha Allen
(510) 704-4030
trisha@earthteam.net
April 14-22, 2007
Saturdays 11:30am and 2pm, Sundays 2pm
Manzi: The Adventures of Young César Chávez
By Jose Cruz Gonzalez
Can one young Mexican-American boy bring more justice into the world? This Active Arts Theatre production explores this question in a Bay Area premiere. The story of the late, great leader of America's migrant farm workers, as told by his sister, Rita, describes the hardships he and his family face when they lose their farm in Arizona and move to California to pick crops in the fields. The lessons the young Cesar learns about intolerance, injustice and the value of education inspire his lifelong quest to improve conditions for farm workers and bring dignity to their lives.Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
2640 College Avenue in Berkeley
Tickets: $14 children, $18 adults
510.764.1349
Ages 6 and up
Wednesday, April 25th
7 p.m.
South Berkeley Youth Arts Summit
La Peña Cultural Center - 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
http://lapena.org/event/471
$10/$7 Students
The talented musicians of the Longfellow Middle School Jazz Ensemble seek to learn about improvisation and the legacy of the jazz tradition. They will be performing and telling the history of jazz as it relates to the culture of struggle and unity. In that sense it will make a reference to how Jazz cuts across many cultures. For example, the labor leader, Cesar Chavez, who, having come of age in the 40’s big band (Zoot Suit) era, was a big fan of Jazz and had a large jazz collection. Also featured are the La Peña Children’s Chorus and the Lab Live Hip Hop Ensemble.Contact: Zack Pitt-Smith and Marty Wehner - zips@speakeasy.net
THOUSAND OAKS ELEMENTARY – A Chávez Legacy Award School
March 26-30, 2007
“Harvest of Pennies”
March 26th, 27th & 28th -The 5th graders will be doing a teach-in for the rest of the school. They will teach Cesar's values, work on a mural, and teach about the Citrus Freeze. We will start a "harvest of pennies" to raise funds for the 28,000 families without work etc.
March 30th – There will be a whole school assembly including a play, speakers and songs with a march to a new Peace Pole that the parents have arranged to be placed at the front of the school.
YOUTH TOGETHER @ BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
March 29-30, 2007
March 29 - Youth Together, La Raza Club, and the Chican@/Latin@ Graduation Committee are hosting a lunch celebration to honor Cesar Chavez and Farm workers. Program includes:
- Danza Azteca (Adrianna Betti)
- MC -Jiro Palmieri
- Student Speakers
- Youth Speaks Poets
- La Raza Club Salsa Dancers
March 30 - Campus Green: La Raza Club and BHS BBQ Club carne asada fund raiser. Performances by:
- Danza Azteca (Shannon Erby)
- DJ Hugo Flores
- La Raza Club Speaker
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
March 30, 2007
We, at Jefferson, are collecting underwear and socks for a homeless shelter. Each classroom is also putting together an art project and supplies box for teens to do at the shelter.
Contact: rosemary_robinson@berkeley.k12.ca.us
MALCOLM X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
March 30, 2007
Malcolm X students have been giving away strawberries for the last 2 weeks, learning about Cesar Chavez in the classrooms and reinforcing their studies in the Malcolm X garden during garden instruction. They have also used recycled cartons from the cafeteria.
Contact: c_chinn@berkeley.k12.ca.us
CRAGMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
March 30, 2007
We are having a celebration of Cesar Chavez that is also a celebration of the Latino community at Cragmont.
Morning: leaders from that community will be visiting classrooms and sharing their lives and stories and passions with kids.
Afternoon: “Spirits of the Pueblo” student performance: This year, we use the idea of a magical pueblo to trace our path from Aztec ancestry, through the history of Mexico and Central and South America, to the struggle for civil rights and equality that was the Farm Workers’ Rights movement and that continues today.1. Soy del Peublo -Dancers: Room 205; Music: Flor del Pueblo
2. Aztec Dance - Mixcoatl Anahuac; Dancers: Room 108; Music: Marin family;
Direction: Master Teacher Mayra Marin
3. La Palapala (Argentina)-Dancers: Room 101; Music: traditional
4. La Bamba (Veracruz) - Dancers: Room 106; Music: traditional
5. Capoeira (Brazil) - Performers: After School Capoeira; Direction: Lindell Dixon
6. Queremos Bailar (USA) - Dancers: Room 102; Music: Dan Zanes
7. La Pulga de San Jose; Singers: After School K Spanish; Direction: Linda Roach
8. Tilingo Lingo (Veracruz and USA)- Dancers: Room 202;Music: Los Lobos del Este de Los Angeles
9. No Nos Moverán - Dancers: Room 208; Music: La Rondalla Amerindia de AztlánContact: valerie@gutwirth.org
UC BERKELEY
April 5 - May 7, 2007
Special Photo Exhibit - Heller Lounge
The photo exhibit by local photographer Francisco J. Dominguez will focus on Immigrant Rights and Farm Workers
Contact: (510) 642-1802
lupeg@berkeley.edu
UC BERKELEY
April 9 -April 20, 2007
Contest
Cesar E. Chavez Student Center
A contest at the Chavez Student Center to determine the best “Chavez Themed Door Display”.Contact: (510) 642-1802
lupeg@berkeley.edu
UC BERKELEY
April 11, 2007
12noon-2pm
Heller Lounge:
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Interim Vice-Chancellor Harry LeGrand will welcome everyone to the public campus recognition of the Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration (March 20-April 23).Keynote Speaker: Maria Elena Durazo - The daughter of Mexican immigrant farm workers is now the Executive Secretary Treasurer of the 850,000 member Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Maria Elena will speak on the importance of Cesar Chavez to her life, and on the critical importance of building alliances on a common labor, immigrant rights and environmental agenda.
The Cesar E. Chavez Fund scholarship winners will also be announced.
Contact: (510) 642-1802
lupeg@berkeley.edu
UC BERKELEY
April 17, 2007
12noon-1:30pm
Heller Lounge: The photographer, Francisco J. Dominguez, will speak on the Special Photo Exhibit at Heller Lounge (April 5 - May 7) At this event we will announce the “Chavez Themed Door Display” winners.
Contact: (510) 642-1802
lupeg@berkeley.edu
BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 21 – April 23
Poster Exhibit
Berkeley Public Library will host an exhibit of posters related to the Commemorative Period that each year honors the legacy of César Chavez. The posters will be displayed in the Flat Display Cases on the 2nd floor of the Central Library 2090 Kittredge Street (at Shattuck)
PRINTS COURTESY OF ALLIANCE GRAPHICS AND OTHER PRIVATE
COLLECTIONS Thanks to City of Berkeley Work Source for the
loan of the posters
BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
6:30-7:30 pm
Video: No Grapes
No Grapes discusses the issues of toxic pesticides used to grow grapes and their effects on the health of farmworkers who work with the grapes and on community members who live near the land where the pesticides are used. Chavez makes appearances in this video narrated by Mike Farrell.
http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/system/Chavez_programs.pdfDemonstration of Online Resources
The Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States, American Decades, and ¡Informe!
Central Library – 2090 Kittredge Street
3rd floor Community Meeting Room
Information: (510) 981-6107,
http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.
BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Saturday, March 24, 2007
2:00-3:30 pm
Training in use of Online Resources
In this training session geared for patrons ages 10 to Adult, attendees will learn to use the Online Resources that were demonstrated in the March 20 program, as well as other valuable Resources. Attendees will be able to have hands-on computer experience using the online resources. Please be aware that attendees may have to share computers. Please feel free to bring along family members.
Central Library – 2090 Kittredge Street
3rd floor Electronic Classroom
Information: (510) 981-6107,
http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.
BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
7 p.m.
Documentary film: MAQUILAPOLIS (City of Factories)
By Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre. A piercing look at globalization through the eyes of Tijuana’s factory workers, as they confront labor violations, environmental devastation and urban chaos. In MAQUILAPOLIS, a group of women workers reach beyond the daily struggle for survival to organize for change. Lupita Castañeda, promotora (community activist) and former factory worker will be present for a Question and Answer session. Presented by the City of Berkeley’s Commissions on Labor and Peace & Justice.
Berkeley City College Auditorium
2050 Center Street
BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
2:00pm
Manzi: The Adventures of Young César Chávez
Can one Mexican-American boy bring more justice into the world? A musical journey into the life of the great labor leader César Chávez when he was a boy.
Ages 6 and up
An Active Arts Theatre production
Central Library – 2090 Kittredge Street
Third Floor Community Meeting Room
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Information: (510) 981-6107,
http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.
BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
4:00-6:00 p.m.
“Building Alliances: Latinos, Immigration and The Environment”
This is the main city-wide event of the César Chávez Commemorative Period (March 20th to April 23rd). Featured speaker: Maria Elena Durazo - The daughter of immigrant farm workers, she is now the Executive Secretary Treasurer of the 850,000 member Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. She will be joined by other speakers who will address the intersection of the environment and Latinos. Moderator:
Professor Carlos Munoz. Welcome: Mayor Tom Bates.Main Auditorium
2050 Center Street, Berkeley
NORTH BERKELEY SENIOR CENTER
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
1:15 p.m.
Celebrate the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez. There will be organic snacks, talk and exciting entertainment by Los Divinos "The Desires" Marimba Band. Special guest Dr. Salvador Murillo, will be present to speak about his experience working with Cesar Chavez. He will bring pictures to share and display posters. Everyone welcome!
1901 Hearst Avenue (at MLK, Jr. Way)
POSTER EXHIBIT (DOWNTOWN CENTRAL LIBRARY) -
PRINTS COURTESY OF ALLIANCE GRAPHICS AND OTHER PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Thanks to City of Berkeley Work Source for the loan of the posters
