ANNOUNCEMENTS
10/23/11
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Hi everyone! Are you looking forward to Halloween? Or just want to take some time off to hang out with friends? Then come this weekend to Jack O' Lantern Jamboree where you can play with kids while celebrating Halloween! Remember to RVSP for this awesome event!
Also, I had a fun Halloween-themed joke I wanted to share with you guys:
Q. Why did the headless horseman go into business?
A. He wanted to get ahead in life xD.
Summary of Events:
1. Jack O' Lantern Jamboree!
2. Friday Dinner
1. Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree
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When: October 29th, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM (includes commute time)
Meeting Place: West Circle
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Guess what this weekend is? That’s right; it’s the weekend right before Halloween! If you enjoy Halloween and/or love to play with kids, this is the event for you! Come join us for Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree. You can either work at a treat station or volunteer to dress up (costumes are optional). The theme park does offer costumes for you to wear, but if you have your own, please make sure that it is age appropriate and NOT scary. Volunteers are suggested to wear a solid colored shirt or one with no graphics to the event. Please do be respectful! All the kids will be dressed up, so it’s sure going to be one fun event! Hope to see you all there! Because we are limited in rides, some of us may have to take public transportation. SO YOU MUST BE AT WEST CIRCLE NO LATER THAN 8:40am. WE WILL LEAVE YOU OTHERWISE. Thanks!
2. Friday Dinner
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When: October 28, 2011
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: West Circle
Where: Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe, located at 2161 University Ave (between Shattuck Ave & Walnut St), Right next to Mike's Bikes.
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If you haven't eaten here yet, you are not officially a Berkeley student. Just kidding, but seriously, this place is known as the best Brazilian food in all of Berkeley, it's definitely a must try.
Annnnnnd ... after dinner, we're having a Movie Night in Dwinelle (room TBA). The movie will be chosen by group choice, so come join us for a wonderful evening with friends!
10/16/11
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Hello everyone! Thanks to those of you who came out to Vegetarian Cooking! This coming week we have two amazing events planned for you guys,
so remember to RVSP!
Summary of Events:
1. Halloween Card-Making!
2. Friday Dinner
1. Halloween Card-Making! (RSVP Required!)
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Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 1:00-4:00PM
Meeting Place: 101 Wheeler
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Want to show off your epic artistic skills??? Need a surge of creativity to boost your brain power so you can be even more productive??
Come to Halloween Card-Making as we will be making Halloween Cards for the Oakland Children's Hospital!!! We'll be showing a movie
as well while all of you make your awesome cards! Hope to see you there!
2. Friday Dinner
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Date: Friday, October 21st
Meeting Time: 6:30pm
Meeting place: at the corner of Bancroft and Telegraph-on the campus side
Where: Cho Vegi House, located at 2428 Telegraph Ave (between Channing and Haste, right next to Thai Noodle II)
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Cho Vegi House was recently rated "5 stars because this is the best new vegetarian Thai restaurant in Berkeley",
one of Berkeley's newest restaurants offers delicious Thai food with both meat and vegetarian options....mhhhmmmm
Thai food in general...
Annnnddd ... after dinner, we'll have another hike to the Big C! But this time it's to gaze at the next meteor shower
(If luck is on our side)- The Orionids! So bring your binoculars or your homemade pinhole cameras for a possibly spectacular
view beneath the starry night sky.*
10/9/11
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Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well! As we kick off another exciting week, I'd like to tell you about this week's events!
Remember to RVSP below for Vegetarian cooking if you plan on going, as space is very limited! Thanks!
Summary of Events:
1. Vegetarian Cooking (RVSP required!)
2. Friday Dinner
1. Vegetarian Cooking (RVSP required!)
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Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 9:45 AM
Meeting Place: West Circle (near VLSB)
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Want to learn how to cook a dish that will impress everyone? Need a break from midterms and homework?
Come and learn how to make Lo Mein!! RSVP as soon as possible; due to the limited space available, the event
is capped to 15 people. Remember to bring some environmentally friendly containers and utensils to eat your scrumptious lunch in!
2. Friday Dinner
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Date: Friday, October 14
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: West Circle (near VLSB)
Where: Long Life Vegi House, located at 2129 University Ave (between Shattuck Ave & Walnut St)
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Long Life Vegi house has been around for decades! Cal alum rave about coming back to Berkeley to eat
delicious dishes here like the Beef and Broccoli that don't skimp on the authentic Chinese-food taste! So come out this Friday for a delicious dinner with friends on west side!
Then … after dinner, Arts and Crafts Convention!
Always wanted to make your pallies personal homemade cards for their birthday?
Or perhaps sculpt something out of clay? Or paint your beloved significant other a Picasso masterpiece of your own?
Then come to the Friday's arts and crafts event to show off your artistic skills and learn new ones from others!*
*There will be some basic supplies, and the rest will be up to our arts and crafts potluck!(i.e whatever people bring)
So bring some crafts to share if you can but none is required to participate :)
10/2/2011
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Hi everyone! Thanks to those of you who came to Convalescent Home! This coming week we have two amazing
events for you guys, so set aside some time to join us for Hotmeal Serve and Friday dinner!
Also, if you're missing one of the two items below, please let us know by replying to this email!
Lost and Found! After the Iron Chef Event, two objects were found at one of our officers' apartments:
1) A silver keychain with a heart on the end
2) A black coaxial cable (The lettering on it says RG59/U COAXIAL CABLE)
Please let us know if you believe any of these items belong to you by e-mailing berkeleytc@gmail.com.
Remember to RVSP for Hotmeal Serve, and hope to see you there!
Summary of Events:
1. Hotmeal Serve (RVSP Required!)
2. Friday Dinner
1. Hotmeal Serve (RVSP Required!)
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When:Saturday, October 8, 2011
Meeting Time: 4:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: West Circle (near VLSB)
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Were you ever shocked by how many homeless there were in the Bay Area? Did you ever want to help them out?
Well, now you can! Come join us as we plan, cook and serve an entire meal for the hungry. Now doesn't that sound
more exciting than studying for your midterm? This is a popular event, and is capped to 20 people!!
RSVP now to make sure you can get a spot! Dinner and rides will be provided! The time mentioned above includes transportation time as well.
2. Friday Dinner
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Date: Friday, Oct 7, 2011
Meeting time and location: 6:30 PM, at Telegraph & Bancroft
Restaurant: Saturn Cafe, located at 2175 Allston Way (between Shattuck Ave & Oxford St)
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One of Berkeley's most popular Vegetarian/Vegan restaurants, Saturn Cafe is known for its retro-hip style,
it's amaaazing milkshakes, and food that tastes better than real meat! Those who have been to Saturn Cafe
before know how delicious it is, so if you're new to Berkeley, you definitely have to try Saturn Cafe out!
After dinner we'll be heading to 221 Wheeler for a super awesome night of Charades and Pictionary, so please come!
9/25/2011
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Hi everyone! Hope your week has been going great! This coming week we have two great events planned for you guys,
so come kick off the new month with a fun event with TC! Remember to RVSP below and hope to see you there!
Summary of Events:
1. Convalescent Home (RVSP Required!)
2. Friday Dinner
1. Convalescent Home (RVSP Required!)
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When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Where: West Circle (near VLSB)
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Need some positivity to make your day (or week) feel better? Come with us to Convalescent Home this Saturday as we
help entertain and bring smiles to a granny or gramps' face! Join us for arts and crafts with the elderly, too!
You will also see our officers perform a special show that will only be seen in TC! Lunch will be provided, so please
bring an environmentally friendly bowl and set of utensils.
2. Friday Dinner
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Date: Friday, September 30rd, 2011
Meeting time and location: 6:30 PM, at the corner of Telegraph and Durant
Restaurant: The Pho Bar, at 1828 Euclid Ave (between Ridge Rd & Hearst Ave/near N.side Asian Ghetto)
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A new, hip Pho Bar...'nuff said. Come join us for a scrumptious dinner this Friday on north side!
After dinner, we'll be taking a hike to the Big C! Never hiked to the Big C before? Wondering what the Big C actually is?
Come join one of the most-adored traditions of Berkeley students and alumni alike and learn about the legends and the
legacy of the California Golden Bears.
9/18/2011
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This upcoming Saturday we have an exciting volunteer event planned for all of you,
so if you need a break from studying or just want to spend time with wonderful friends, then help us with Bottles of Hope
and brighten up someone's day!
Remember to RVSP on the side under "Event RSVP"!
Summary of Events:
1. Bottles of Hope (RVSP Required!)
2. Friday Dinner
1. Bottles of Hope (RVSP Required!)
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When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Meeting Time: 1-4 P.M.
Where: 258 Dwinelle
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571,950. Wow that’s a big number. What does this 571,950 mean? It represents the total number of people who have died from cancer in the
U.S. alone in the year 2011. For those who are battling cancer, it’s an ongoing struggle to fight something that is invisible, yet you know that it can kill you.
Come and bring some light to these patient’s lives. We will be making “Bottles of Hope” for these patients: tiny glass bottles decorated with clay.
The purpose of these bottles is for cancer patients to write a wish and put it inside. The wish will then come true. So let’s spread some hope and
brighten up someone’s day because you showed you care as well as keep your mind off school and crazy professors.
2. Friday Dinner
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Date: Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Meeting time and location: 6:30 PM, at the corner of Telegraph and Durant
Restaurant:Fa-la-la Falafel, at 2518-B Durant Ave (*Across from Asian Ghetto/between Telegraph Ave & Bowditch St)
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Come join us on Friday night for a delicious dinner at one of Berkeley's up-and-coming restaurants; come and enjoy Fa-la-la's affordable
ethnic food with hearty servings and rich hummus and fresh pita.
After dinner, we will be having our Friday Night Social in 221. We will be playing Mafia (the masterful game of mystery and deceit-and it's up to you to
decide who's innocent or guilty), and a "Board Game Mash-up" (featuring taking risks with RISK, and Life's a Pitch, and much more), so come join us!
9/11/2011
------------------------------Hope your weekend has been going great! I want to say thanks to those of you who came out to our First General meeting! We have our first event of the semester coming up: Iron Chef! Please come out and join us at this fun event, where you can show off your cooking skills, learn about vegetarianism, and meet great people! Remember to RVSP if you're coming!
1. Iron Chef (RVSP Required!)
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When: Friday, September 16th, 2011
Meeting Time: 5 P.M.
Where: Memorial Glade (in front of Doe Library)
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Love the TV show? Love to eat? If you answered yes to any of these, you should come out for our Iron Chef event this Friday at 5 PM! Learn about vegetarianism and show off your cooking skills (or learn how to cook) using the secret ingredient in the dishes you create as you compete against another team for the title of Iron Chef Champion(s)!!! Just RSVP for the event below and prepare yourself for an epic night of fun and laughter!
9/3/2011
--------------------------------Fall 2011 First General Meeting ============================================ When: Tuesday September 6th, 2010 Meeting Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm Where: 200 Wheeler ============================================
Come join us this coming Tuesday, September 6, from 8-9 PM for our first General Meeting! Come learn what Berkeley Tzu Chi is all about, meet our officer core, and learn
about what awesome events we have planned for this semester! For those of you who come early, we have 30 free eco-friendly cups for you to take home! Food and
refreshments will be provided, so hope to see all of you there! P.S. If you would no longer like to be on the Berkeley TC Mailing List, just send an email to berkeleytc@gmail.com. Thanks!