Three Special Events this Week with Mayor Bates

Here's some information from the Mayor's office on three events where the public can chat with the mayor:

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Brew Pubs on Thursday, September 13th at 5pm
Please join Mayor Bates and many Bay Area brewpub owners to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the California law legalizing brewpubs. The law – which Bates authored while in the Assembly – was replicated around the country, creating the national brewpub industry and introducing millions of people to good beer. The event will include a ceremonial “bill signing” by the owners of Bay Area Brewpubs and a special beer brewed just for the occasion by Triple Rock Brewery. (Triple Rock was the 3rd brewpub opened after the law was signed.) No long speeches, just a few toasts and a great celebration.

Thursday, Sept. 13th from 5pm – 6:30pm
Triple Rock Brewing Company
1920 Shattuck Avenue (at Hearst)
Berkeley

** Note: It is unfortunate that this anniversary falls on Rosh Hashanah. Our apologies to those of you who can’t make it.

‘Lunch with Tom’ on Tuesday, Sept. 18th at Noon
Please join Mayor Bates for a lunch and a discussion about local issues. As always, Tom will give an update on recent events and then open it up for questions and discussion. We will be trying out Eclipse Café, a new restaurant in Downtown Berkeley. Lunch is a $10 flat rate for sandwiches, salad, and drinks.

Tuesday, September 18th at Noon
Eclipse Café
2175 Allston Way (at Oxford)
Downtown Berkeley
Lunch is $10 at the door.

Please RSVP to mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us or call (510) 981-7100.

Investing in Climate Protection:
Berkeley Business Responds to Climate Change

Sept. 14th at Noon

Last November, Berkeley residents voted to take decisive action on global warming by approving Measure G, which targets a community wide 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Business leaders have a key role to play to help make this target a reality. Join us to share ideas about how businesses can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money and join our climate protection movement.

Friday, September 14th

Lunch starts at Noon and is $20
Workshop starts at 12:30 pm and is free
Gaia Building Art Space
2116 Allston Way

For more information and to RSVP, contact Jennifer Cogley at jcogley@ci.berkeley.ca.us or 510-981-5438.