Events

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Books & Breakfast with Urban Tilth, Richmond!
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Books & Breakfast with Urban Tilth, Richmond!

We’ll be at Unity Park Community Plaza for Books & Breakfast!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while diving into captivating stories and adventures.
This event is all about bringing community together.

We’ll explore the joys of reading, share tasty treats, and discover the importance of caring for our parks and gardens. Together, we’ll create a warm, safe space where local kids can forge friendships, make lasting memories, and connect with the beauty of nature. SIGN UP HERE

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Richmond's Juneteenth Celebration!
Jun
22

Richmond's Juneteenth Celebration!

Come on out and see us at Richmond’s Juneteenth Celebration at Nichol Park. Vendors, giveaways, food and music. We’ll be there with Imagination Library books on display, an activity table for little ones and books to give to under-5 year olds.

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ECHMP Richmond Annual Summer Kick-off
Jun
7

ECHMP Richmond Annual Summer Kick-off

Join us at Richmond’s Early Childhood Mental Health’s Summer Kick-off street party! We’ll have Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library enrollment forms on hand and some books to give to children under age 5. There will be activities, food booths and games at the event. An outdoor event.

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Berkeley Unified Schools Toy & More Giveaway Day
Dec
10

Berkeley Unified Schools Toy & More Giveaway Day

We’ll have a Table at Berkeley Unified’s Holiday Giveaway at the Berkeley Adult School Multi-Purpose room. December 10, Noon to 4PM 2023. Enroll your Berkeley, Emeryville, Richmond or San Pablo babies (age 0 to 3 months shy of 5) for free monthly books by mail with our Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Programs!

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BAHIA Centro Vida Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Oct
21

BAHIA Centro Vida Dia de los Muertos Celebration

R.I.S.E. Berkeley in partnership with Bahia, Lifelong Medical and the City of Berkeley will be hosting “Día de los Muertos: Celebrando Las Vidas” at Berkeley High School on October 21st, 2023 from 11am-5pm! The themed celebration will include Family friendly fun activities, Raffles, Art and Altar exhibition, Lowrider Car Show, Cultural Food, Arts & Crafts Vendors, live music, Catrin/a Parade, Ballet Folklorico and much more!

R.I.S.E Berkeley en colaboracion con Bahia, Lifelong y la Ciudad de Berkeley estaran organizando “Dia de los Muertos: Celebrando Las Vidas” en Berkeley High School el 21 de Octubre, 2023 de 11am-5pm! El tema de celebracion incluirá Actividades familiares, Rifas, Arte, exhibición de altares, Show de carros, venta de Comida Cultural, Vendedores de Artes & Manualidades, Música en vivo, Pasarela de Catrinas, Baile Folclórico, y mucho más!

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African American Baby Shower
Aug
26

African American Baby Shower

A MewPeers event. Drive through distribution of books and supplies for new and expectant Parents. Held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 684 Juliga Woods Street, Richmond, CA

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