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Ecology Center

painting of Cesar Chavez with UFW flagCésar E. Chávez, 1927-1993

Commemorative Period
March 21 - April 23, 2011



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Thursday March 31st has been designated as the César Chávez Day of Learning in the Berkeley schools.


César Chávez Commemoration Events in the Berkeley Schools and Community


Cesar Chavez Essay Writing Contest

March 7 – March 31

Open to all 2nd – 12th grade students in the Berkeley Unified School District. Click here for more information.

Cesar Chavez Celebration

Tuesday March 29, 3:30 – 7:00pm

A free day of art performances, spoken word, speakers and live music
Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market, Derby Street @ MLK Jr. Way
Click here for more information.

Lunch Time Chavez Commemoration

Thursday March 31, 12:00 – 1:00pm

Hosted by City of Berkeley
With speaker Jesse Arreguín, the first Latino to be elected to the COB Council
Lunch will be provided
2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor

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Homage to Four Virtues of César Chávez

Hope

To believe that seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome

Determination

To stay with a course of noble action despite obstacles.
¡Sí Se Puede!

Courage

To meet danger or advance unpopular opinions without giving way to fear

Tolerance

To resolve differences peacefully by understanding the beliefs of others

Part of the 4 directions/4 Virtues installation at the Chavez Interim Memorial
Part of the 4 directions/4 Virtues installation at the Chavez Interim Memorial

César Chávez Memorial Solar Calendar & Education Project

aerial shot of the Cesar Chavez Memorial in Berkeley, CA
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