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Twelfth Night! Join us for a rollicking good time!

Inferno Theatre is thrilled to present Alison Carey's modern translation, which presents Shakespeare's poetic world using updated language, making it more accessible to today's audiences.

Twelfth Night is a play in which almost all the characters are afflicted with the same disease: love. It is filled with comedy and romance amid mistaken identities, a wedding, misunderstandings, and physical comedy. But, in the end, as in all Shakespeare's romantic comedies, it is based on love leading to marriage.

Separated from her twin brother, Sebastian, and disguised as a boy, Viola works for the Duke Orsino, with whom she has fallen in love. Orsino, in love with the Countess Olivia, sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino.

Pack your picnic basket, bring the whole family, and immerse yourself in this enchanted world of music, movement, and magic. Let Inferno Theatre lead you on a marvelous romp, filled with Shakespearean verse, compelling physical theater, fantasy, ensemble music, and amazing slapstick.

TICKET PRICE: FREE

WHEN:

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Saturday, May 24

Sunday, May 25

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)

Saturday, May 31

Sunday, June 1

Saturday, June 7

Sunday, June 8

All performances begin at 4pm. The amphitheater will open at 3pm for picnicking.

WHERE: John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre, 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley, CA 94707

QUESTIONS and/or RESERVATIONS for accessible seating, write to: infernotheatrecompany@gmail.com or call (510) 825-0449.

MORE INFO: infernotheatre.org/twelfth-night

The department is working to secure additional grant funding.

Bea Karnes, Patch Staff

BERKELEY, CA — The Berkeley Fire Department is stepping up wildfire prevention efforts with its Resident Assistance Program (RAP), designed to help property owners comply with defensible space regulations.

The program provides financial and logistical support to residents who are physically unable or financially unable to clear vegetation and meet safety standards.

Defensible space—the buffer between a building and the surrounding grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland—is critical to slowing or stopping the spread of wildfire.

Through RAP, the Berkeley Fire Department will fund contractors to complete vegetation management work for eligible homeowners, helping to protect both individual properties and surrounding neighborhoods. “When residents can’t create defensible space due to age, disability, or financial hardship, they face higher fire risks and possible penalties,” a fire department spokesperson said.

“The Resident Assistance Program helps make wildfire safety more accessible and achievable for everyone.”

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The program is not currently accepting applications as the department works to secure additional grant funding. Contact the program administrator by email to make a donation or for more information: FireSafeBerkeley@berkeleyca.gov.

Updates on program availability will be shared through the department’s website and direct community outreach.

In its most recent cycle, RAP successfully helped dozens of households reduce fire hazards and improve safety compliance. Residents are encouraged to check the Berkeley Fire Department’s announcement page for updates and application details once the program reopens.

With wildfire season approaching, the department emphasizes the importance of early preparation and community-wide participation in fire prevention efforts.

Join us April 26 for bird walks, fish, exhibits, boat rides, food, and live music at the Berkeley Bay Festival – then try the Waterfront Scavenger Hunt for a chance at prizes.

Celebrate the Bay and its wildlife out on the Berkeley waterfront as part of a free family-focused festival – then gather a team to solve riddles in a waterfront scavenger hunt.

At the festival, visit hands-on exhibits from more than 30 environmental nonprofits, wildlife groups, and City staff. Hold a pigeon and learn from Palomacy Pigeon Rescue, see live fish in a 1,500-gallon tank hosted by East Bay Regional Parks, or take a free boat ride on a sailboat or dragon boat.

Enjoy food vendors, live music, and an interactive drum circle.

Later that afternoon, teams of six will have 90 minutes to follow clues in a waterfront scavenger hunt for a chance at prizes.

Berkeley Bay FestivalSaturday, April 2611:00 am - 4:00 pmShorebird Park, 160 University Ave

Come join us on April 26 at Shorebird Park and celebrate the Bay with your community.

Enjoy food, entertainment, and hands-on learning at the Bay Festival

Discover the beauty and importance of the Bay’s ecosystem through engaging activities and displays. Visit booths from organizations like Shark Stewards, River Otter Ecology, and the California Native Plant Society to learn about native wildlife and habitat conservation.

Join a bird-watching walk with Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Gain insights on marine research and native wildlife conservation efforts from organizations such as the American Cetacean Society and Wild Oysters Project. Test your scientific skills by viewing marine organisms under high-quality microscopes at the Shorebird Park Nature Center.

These are just a few of the activities you can take part in at exhibits hosted by more than 30 environmental nonprofits, wildlife conservation organizations, and City staff.

When you’re ready to relax, enjoy delicious food and beverages from Brown Cap Organic Ice Cream, Curbside Kitchen, Roaming Bean Coffee, Royal Egyptian, Dojo Dog, and Southern Jazz Kitchen. The music and entertainment include:

Families can also explore Adventure Playground, where children can build with hammers, nails, saws, and paint under parental supervision.

Afternoon scavenger hunt at the Waterfront

Teams of up to six people can sign up to be given clues and 90 minutes to solve riddles leading to “squirrels” hidden throughout the Waterfront. At each location along the hunt, the team will collect an acorn from the squirrel.

The top three teams with the most acorns will receive gift cards to local Berkeley Waterfront restaurants.

Ages 16 and older are recommended, but all ages are welcome.

Waterfront Scavenger HuntSaturday, April 26, 2:00 pm-4:00 pmEvent check-in: 11:00 am-1:45 pmMarina Mall, 201 University AveRegister in teams of up to 6 peopleCost: $20 per teamRegister online

The Scavenger Hunt schedule is as follows:

Call (510) 982-6740 for questions about the Waterfront Scavenger Hunt.

Plan your transportation to the waterfront

Please consider taking a car-free route to the waterfront. Ride your bike along the Bay Trail and use free bike valet parking, located behind Adventure Playground. Alternatively, use a shared bike or scooter, AC Transit, or carpool with friends.

If you drive, please park in the dirt lot behind Adventure Playground, the South Cove lot east of Cal Adventures Sailing, or the lot at the former HS Lordships Restaurant. Please do not park in the nearby L & M lots which require permits on weekends.

Free 4-hour day slips are available for boaters visiting the waterfront—perfect for those coming to April waterfront events like the Bay Festival or the Scavenger Hunt. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To check availability, contact the Berkeley Marina Office at (510) 981-6740 or marina@berkeleyca.gov.

These events are organized by the City's Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department, which offers a variety of camps, classes, and activities catering to diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. Learn more and sign up via our online recreation portal. See more opportunities on our events calendar.

For more information, contact the Shorebird Park Nature Center at (510) 981-6720 or naturecenter@berkeleyca.gov. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, fill out the special events interest form. Find other Parks and Recreation volunteer opportunities.

Celebrate the Bay April 26 at the Berkeley Waterfront—explore, learn, and team up for a scavenger hunt.

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BERKELEY – Fifth-ranked California will host No. 14 Arizona State in an MPSF women's water polo match at noon PT Saturday. The contest will be played at Legends Aquatic Center.

It's the first of three consecutive home games to end the regular season for Cal (15-3, 2-2 MPSF), which is coming off a road sweep of Indiana and Michigan last weekend. The Golden Bears are 3-1 at home this season with the lone loss coming against then-No. 2 USC on March 22. They'll also host UC Irvine (April 13) and Stanford (April 18) over the next two weeks.

GAME INFORMATION Matchup: No. 5 Cal (15-3, 2-2 MPSF) vs. No. 14 Arizona State (17-6, 1-3) Date & Time: Saturday, April 5 | Noon PT Location: Legends Aquatic Center | Berkeley, California Watch: Overnght.com Live Stats: 6-8 Sports 2025 Season Stats: CalBears.com

BEAR NECESSITIES INDIANA & MICHIGAN RECAP The Bears picked up a pair of road victories against top-15 squads last weekend, defeating No. 10 Indiana 19-10 on March 29 before besting the 15th-ranked Wolverines 14-10 the following day. Freshman standout Miriam Bogachenko set the tone for the weekend with a five-goal outing against the Hoosiers; it was the second time in three games that the Cal rookie had put up five or more goals. Bogachenko scored once against Michigan as the Bears used a balanced attack of nine goal-scorers to roll to their 15th win of the year. Cal jumped ahead immediately in the second game of the weekend, taking a 4-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, and led 12-6 through three periods.

ALL EYES ON RUBY Ruby Swadling was named to the Cutino Award Watch List on March 21. The award recognizes the nation's top 20 water polo student-athletes, as submitted by varsity college coaches, for their outstanding play. Swadling joins Isabel Williams (2023-24) and Cecily Turner (2023) as the only Bears who have earned the honor since the watch list began in 2023.

Swadling – a two-time All-American who missed the 2024 season to train with the Australia National Team – leads Cal with 45 goals scored this season, having netted five across Cal's two wins against Indiana and Michigan last week. She crossed the 100-goal career milestone back on Jan. 26.

WHAT A START Despite losing key players from last year's lineup, the Bears picked up where they left off following their historic run to the 2024 NCAA championship game. They began the year 9-0 for the fifth time in program history and started 13-2 for their best mark through 15 games since 2016. All 15 of Cal's wins have come against teams with top-20 national rankings.

STAY POSTED For further coverage of Cal women's water polo, follow the Bears on X (@CalWWPolo) and Instagram (@CalWWPolo).

NO. 6 SYRACUSE (8-5, 4-2 ACC) AT CALIFORNIA (5-7, 0-6 ACC) SATURDAY, APRIL 5 | 3 P.M. PT | CALIFORNIA MEMORIAL STADIUM | BERKELEY, CA LIVE STREAM: ACCNX | LIVE STATS: CALBEARS.COM

The California lacrosse team returns to California Memorial Stadium this weekend to host No. 6 Syracuse following a four-game road swing dating back to mid-March. The ACC contest will start at 3 p.m. PT.

Cal will also recognize seniors , , and after the match.

The Golden Bears are coming off a tough road loss at Clemson last weekend but still managed to go 2-2 in the road trip with wins against Marist and Winthrop, in addition to a loss at Duke.

Cal and Syracuse will meet for the third time in history; the two programs last faced off in 2009 when the Orange won 18-2. Syracuse also won the first match in the series.

Syracuse most recently fell short to Yale, 13-10 on Wednesday, ending its four-game winning streak. Sophomore attack Ashlee Volpe was the leading scorer of the game, with four goals for the Orange.

QUICK HITS

- The Bears have just four regular-season games remaining in 2025. They'll travel East next week to face Charlotte (April 11) and North Carolina (April 13) before returning home to host Stanford in the regular-season finale on April 17. - Sophomore attacker and senior midfielder rank first and second on the team with 31 and 24 goals, respectively Moes and Mason are joined by and as Cal's double-figure goal scorers this season - The Bears are 5-0 when scoring 10-plus goals this season - Cal tied its single-game record with 20 goals scored in a win over Winthrop on March 23. It was the first time the Bears scored 20 goals since 2017. - Junior attacker set a program single-game record with nine assists in Cal's 14-7 win over Kent State on March 10 - Five Bears – , , , and – have all scored their first career goals this season - Cal has played 28 of the 30 players on its roster, including eight who have made their Cal debuts this season. - , and serve as team captains for the 2025 season