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Berkeley Alcohol Awareness Month, April 2008
 --A Community Affair
 The City of Berkeley, UC Berkeley, California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, and local agencies are collaborating on the Fifth Annual Berkeley Alcohol Awareness Month. We are calling out to everyone in Berkeley to help prevent alcohol problems in our city.
Kick-off at City Hall -
Friday April 4, 12-1pm
Berkeley City Hall - Rear Courtyard
Join Mayor Tom Bates as he calls the community to action by ringing the Peace Bell, followed by a moment of silence and the announcement of winning posters by Berkeley K-12 students.
Should you be concerned about alcohol use/abuse?
Take a quiz and see if you -- or someone you know -- could benefit from more information about drinking or drug use. Take advantage of the Alcohol Screening Days, and drop in to one of the sites listed to the right. Print out sample screening tools and a list of resources in the Berkeley area.

Alcohol Screening Days April 4 &18

  • Friday April 4,
    10am-3pm
    Options Recovery Services
    1919 Addison St, #204, (510) 666-9900
  • Fri. April 18th
    9am-3pm
    Tang Center Lobby, UC Berkeley
    2222 Bancroft Way
Poster Contest and Display
Berkeley Public Library
April 1-13: Display Window
2090 Kittredge & Shattuck
April 14-30: Poster Winner's Display - Teen Lobby
See the award-winning alcohol awareness posters by Berkeley K-12 students at the Berkeley Public Library.

Youth Alcohol Awareness Day Information Table
Thursday, April 17
Berkeley High School
Displays, activities, information, resources, prizes. All BHS students welcome to come with their teachers.

College Drinking Culture: A Matter of Perception
April 8, 15, 23 11am-1:30pm
South Tree Line - Sproul Plaza
Do you know as much as you think about Cal student drinking? What happens to your perception and coordination when you put on a pair of beer goggles? Join PartySafe@Cal, UCPD and others for interactive displays and activities.

Sober Weekend
 April 18-20
Can you do it? Abstain for 72 hours? Report how you did and enter prizes including an iPod docking station/alarm clock combo at the website. Individuals who experience difficulty or discomfort are urged to contact local resources. See PartySafe@Cal for more information.

Responsible Beverage Service Training
Advance registration required as space is limited. Free.

  • Friday, April 11 12-5pm
    City Hall, 2780 Milvia St.
    Friday, April 18 12-5pm
    Tang Center - Class of '42 Room
    Designed especially for college-aged alcohol sellers and servers. Material and activities will address some of the particular challenges for using safe, legal, and responsible practices in their work. Email safersouthside@gmail.com to register.
  • Monday, April 7 8:30am
    Thursday, April 10 Noon
    Berkeley Police Department
    This LEAD training is for commercial establishments licensed to sell and serve alcohol in Berkeley. Satisfies the city requirement for RBS training. Call Berkeley Police (510) 981-5778 to register.

Alcohol-Free Activities in the community
A variety of social, recreational, and public service activities. This list can help you plan your Sober Weekend.

  • Take Back The Night Rally and March
    4/17 5pm
    Sproul Plaza - UC Berkeley
  • Friday Noon Concerts
    Lower Sproul
    4/4 The Frail
    4/11 Birdmonster
    4/18 Midnite Theory
    4/25 Her Space Holiday
    Free snacks and beverages.
  • Movie Trivia Night 4/17
    Naia Lounge
  • Film Nights
    Wheeler Hall
    4/4 I Am Legend
    4/11 Sweeney Todd
    4/25 Juno
  • Cal Day 4/12
  • National Rebuilding Weekend 4/26-27 Rebuilding Together is the nation's leading organization bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners by providing free repair services for those with the greatest need.
Resources in and around Berkeley