Citywide Chávez Commemoration…

In 2001, the Chávez "Circle of Service" Commemoration Committee was formed to engage school children and the community in celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez:

The commemorative period begins on the Spring Equinox, March 21st – the start of the planting season. And it ends four weeks later with the recognition of Chávez’ environmental legacy on Earth Day (April 22nd), and the anniversary of his passing on April 23, 1993.

The commemorative period was established to allow a number of activities to unfold in the city and to allow greater citizen participation

• city-wide distribution of resource materials
• site-based school, city and community tributes
• engagement of students & community members in community service (service learning)
• sponsorship of a yearly city-wide educational and commemorative event

Learn more:

A complete list of yearly resources and activities

The Committee has included representatives from:

The Solar Calendar/Chávez Memorial
Berkeley Mayor’s Office & City Council
Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley Dept. of Health & Human Services
Berkeley Public Libraries
Berkeley Federation of Teachers
Ecology Center
César E. Chávez Student Center, UCB
Berkeley City College (Student Services)
East Bay Conservation Corp
East Bay Farm Workers Support Committee
EarthTeam
The Over 60's Clinic (Americorp)
Alameda County Food Bank
California Federation of Teachers
Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism
César E. Chávez Foundation
Youth Together