30-year anniversary of the Oakland-Berkeley Fire
This is an invitation to residents in the Oakland Hills who lost their homes in 1991 or new owners who have moved into homes in the fire zone area. We have been lighting the “Tree of Hope” for 29 years to remember family and friends that perished in the fire. It is a reminder that “we will not forget” all the lives that have been lost in California fires.
We have received conformation from mayors and fire chiefs of both Oakland and Berkeley to attend the lighting of the tree. You are asked to arrive at 5pm for finger food and wine and talking to your neighbors. The lighting ceremony will begin about 5:40 pm and the program will end with Boy Scout troop lighting the tree about 6:30 pm.
We can park about 16 cars on our property. But the top of our driveway will be reserved for handicap and TV trucks. We are asking permission from the city to allow parking on Grizzly Peak and Marlborough for this 2-hour event.
We anticipate 6 or 8 civic leaders and 5 or 10 press and or TV personnel to record the event.
We are asking you to respond early so we can prepare for the number of folks who may attend. So, as you read this, please reply now directly to touchless@darkersun.com that you are a yes, no or maybe with XX will attend.
As neighbors, you are asked to:
1) Bring a large tray of finger food for the event: chicken wings, stuffed hard boiled eggs, cheese plate, carnival sandwiches and your favorite.
2) Please also bring one bottle of wine to share.
Let us know now so we can notify the OFD if we need to get a permit for this event.
Your Host:
Russ & Annette 4949 Grizzly Peak Blvd. Berkeley 510 644-2692
