🌈 Join Haven Berkeley at Oakland Pride 2024 - Celebrating Inclusivity and Connection! 🌈

Get ready to celebrate Pride Month in the East Bay with Haven Berkeley! We’re thrilled to invite you to Oakland’s annual Pride event, where we come together from all over the Bay Area and beyond to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community and share the inclusive space we’re creating at Haven.

Event Highlights:

• Parade March: Be part of the excitement as Haven Berkeley proudly marches in the Pride parade! Join our contingent for a vibrant 30-minute (or less) walk, spreading love and unity along the route. The parade begins at 11 am.

• Interactive Booth: Visit our Haven booth at the event venue! We’re bringing the fun with lick-and-stick tattoos, stickers, and possibly homemade keychains and bracelets. Plus, we’ll have informative literature about Haven Berkeley and the welcoming community we offer.

How to Participate:

• March in the Parade: Walk with us to showcase our support for the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a chance to make a visual statement of unity and acceptance. All ages are welcome to join! Marchers are encouraged to wear Haven shirts (we can provide one if you need it) and bring their own signs and decorations. We will also have candy to distribute to those we meet along the way.

• Booth Shifts: Spread smiles at our booth by signing up for a 2-hour shift between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Engage with event attendees, distribute our awesome giveaways, and share the spirit of Haven Berkeley. While the festival charges an admission fee, all who are signed up to volunteer at our booth will have their admission covered.

RSVP to March, Volunteer, or let us know if you need a t-shirt: Secure your spot by filling out our easy Google Sheet. Let us know if you plan to march and choose your booth shift timings. We recommend signing up early to get your preferred time slot.

Interested in Helping at the Booth or Marching in the Parade?

Fill out this Google Sheet to let us know how!

We can’t wait to celebrate and connect with you at Pride 2024! Keep an eye out for more event details as we get closer to the date.

Let’s stand together in the spirit of love, inclusivity, and community. See you at Pride!

Date: August 11th, 2024

Time: Festivities start at 10 AM and will continue until 4 PM, or as long as people want to hang out!

Location: Strawberry Creek Picnic Area, 1260 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

Get ready for a fun-filled day of games, activities, and community bonding at our annual Field Day! This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the summer weather, delicious food, and great company. Strawberry Creek Park offers recreational opportunities, including basketball, tennis, and volleyball, as well as a school-age play area and space for picnicking.

What’s on the agenda?

• Delicious Potluck BBQ: Bring your favorite dish to share!

• Refreshing Snacks and Drinks: We’ll keep you cool and hydrated.

• Fun Group Games: Activities for all ages to keep everyone entertained. There may even be some fun competition and potential prizes…

• Community Bonding: Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.

Invite your friends and family, and don’t hesitate to spread the word to strangers—we love making new friends! The more, the merrier!

Check out the signup sheet here!  We have lots of food and drink options, plus random snacks and things like coolers and sunshades that will help make the day go smoothly! 

We can’t wait to see you all there!

Join us for a delightful Connection Sunday Park Picnic at the scenic Dolores Park in San Francisco! On Sunday, July 9, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, we'll gather in front of the playground for a fun-filled morning of community, connection, and delicious treats. Whether you choose to bring your own snacks or join others in grabbing delectable treats from the nearby Tartine bakery, it's bound to be a delightful culinary adventure.

Bring your favorite picnic blanket, some outdoor games if you'd like, and let's enjoy the beauty of nature while nourishing our souls with connection and good company.

We can't wait to see you at Dolores Park on Sunday, July 9, at 10:30 AM. Let's make this a memorable Connection Sunday as we embrace the joy of summer, share delightful treats, and bask in the warmth of our community. Mark your calendars, pack your snacks, and get ready for a fantastic day of connection and laughter!

Join us for a captivating Connection Sunday event here on June 11th from 10:30 AM to 12 PM.  Experience the art of quilting while immersing yourself in the inspiring documentary "Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher.”  Witness the final assembly of our AIDS Memorial quilt as we delve into the extraordinary life of Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic preacher from the 1960s counterculture movement. Discover the untold stories and profound impact of this enigmatic figure who bridged the gap between faith and the hippie culture.  Don't miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and be inspired.

To learn more about the documentary, check out the video description here.

We look forward to seeing you there!