Info for Aoc Weekends at Rudramandir

INFO FOR AOC WEEKENDS AT RUDRAMANDIR

WORKSHOP LOCATION Rudramandir 830 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94710

WHAT TO BRING TO RUDRAMANDIR Please bring a journal, a water bottle, a mug with a lid, and wear comfortable clothes. The space has chairs, cushions, and backjacks. If you require specific seating throughout the weekend, please feel free to bring your own cushions or backjacks.

You are welcome to bring a lunch and eat onsite. However, Rudramandir does not have refrigerator space or any facilities for you to warm your food, so you may prefer to eat out. There are a few restaurants within walking distance and many within a short drive of the venue.

PARKING AT RUDRAMANDIR There is ample parking in the area, but Rudramandir asks that you park in the zones they have designated so as to respect their neighbors and not take all the parking spots in front of the neighbors' homes.

• Park directly in front of the building or on 6th Street between Bancroft Way and Addison (the block north of our building, towards University). • Park on Bancroft Way, between 6th and 4th Streets (west of 6th). • Park on 5th and 4th Streets between Channing and Addison. • PLEASE DO NOT PARK EAST OF 6TH STREET. Those streets are in a residential area and parking is reserved for our neighbors.

Also, please be careful NOT to block driveways. Please carpool, use BART, bus and bicycles whenever possible.

DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION TO RUDRAMANDIR Rudramandir is conveniently located in a popular area of Berkeley. • FROM THE FREEWAY—Take I-80 to Berkeley’s University Avenue exit and head east. At the first light, turn right onto Sixth Street. Proceed 3 blocks to Bancroft Way.

• DRIVING WITHIN BERKELEY—Take University Avenue west towards I-80, turn left onto 6th Street. Proceed 3 blocks to Bancroft Way.

• OR… Take Dwight Way west towards I-80. At the light at 7th, make a soft right to 6th Street and proceed 2 blocks to Bancroft Way.

• BART—Take the “Richmond” Line to the North Berkeley station. To walk from BART: go south (right) on Sacramento to University Ave. Turn right on University and walk .8 mile to Sixth Street. Turn left

(south) on Sixth and go 3 blocks to Bancroft Way. 20-25 minute walk.

• BY BUS FROM NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION—Bus #19 leaves the station (or the corner of Delaware & Sacramento non-peak and weekends) 15 and 45 minutes after every hour. Take the bus heading NORTH - will circle & stop at 6th and Allston Way. Walk one block south to Bancroft. Last bus to BART leaves shortly after 10pm.

• BY BUS FROM DOWNTOWN BERKELEY BART—Take the NORTHBOUND #51. Leaves Shattuck across from the station every 10 minutes and goes to University and 6th Street. Walk 3 blocks south on 6th to Bancroft. Last bus back to BART from 6th & University leaves shortly after 11:30 pm.

• For more information on buses, please check ACTransit.org or call 511.

If you don’t have your own vehicle, your options for public ground transportation are taxis, shuttles, Uber and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). BART is a fast, easy & inexpensive way to get around the Bay Area. The closest BART station to Rudramandir is the North Berkeley station. The address of the north Berkeley BART station is 1750 Sacramento St Berkeley, CA. It is 1.5 miles from Rudramandir. From there you can get a taxi (http://www.berkeleyyellowcabs.com) by calling 1-510.208.2888. If you have a smart phone, you can also use the Uber app on your phone and get a ride to Rudramandir. This is a new service and you can pay using your phone so no money is exchanged. More info about Uber

here: https://www.uber.com/

If you are flying in, the nearest airport is Oakland International Airport, (OAK). From there, the convenient AirBART shuttle travels between OAK and the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station every 10 minutes during the day. Plan your trip here: https://www.bart.gov/

If you’re flying into San Francisco airport (SFO), there is BART transport into the east bay. Allow 1 hour from SFO to North Berkeley BART station. You can also use AC Transit to plan your trip!

NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Discounts:

Rudramandir has made special room discount arrangements with LaQuinta Inn, located 6 blocks from the center, at University and 8th Street. Their normal rental rates go to $129+ per night. Our event participants can obtain the rate of $99.00 plus tax per night by calling 510- 849-1121 (you must call this number direct) and give the code “RUDRA” to the desk clerk. La Quinta Inns and Suites 920 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 1-510-849-1121 http://laquintaberkeley.com/

Rodeway Inn is located 1.1 miles from Rudramandir at 1461 University Avenue (between Acton and Sacramento Streets). Our event participants can book at these rates: January-April $79 - $99; May-December $119 - $139. (No dates available 5/15 - 18) Rooms are small, newly remodeled, with microwave and small refrigerators by calling 510-848-3840 and giving the code “RUDRA” to the desk clerk. Discount only available by phone.

Golden Bear Inn is located 1.1 miles from Rudramandir at 1620 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar Street). Our event participants can book at $65-75/night plus tax by calling 510-525-6770 and giving the code “RUDRA” to the desk clerk. Discount only available by phone. (Small, clean, unique rooms, w/microwave and small refrigerator.)

Airbnb: (private room and house rental in other people’s homes) https://www.airbnb.com/s/Berkeley--CA Room available to rent at the home of our Operations and Events Diva, Emily Lewis: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/72549. Room is shown in the pictures through the Airbnb website and has a double/full futon mattress. Please email or text her directly to book. [email protected] - 541.306.9588

NEARBY DINING & GROCERY • Tomate (non-traditional american cuisine) - 1.5 blocks away 2265 5th Street, Berkeley, CA 510.549.9885 http://www.tomatecafe.com/

• Vik’s Chaat (yummy inexpensive Indian) - 3 blocks away 2390 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 510.644.4432 http://www.vikschaatcorner.com/ • Berkeley Bowl West (grocery with cafe and organic foods) - 1 mile from Rudramandir 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 898- 9555 http://www.berkeleybowl.com/ • Slow (local ingredients, soups, salads, sandwiches) - 2 miles from Rudramandir 1966 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 647- FOOD http://www.slowberkeley.com/ • Cheeseboard (pizza) - 2.5 miles from Rudramandir 1512 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA (510) 549- 3183 http://www.cheeseboardcollective.coop/

And even more food options... • Bette’s Oceanview Diner – 1807 4th St Mon-Fri 6:30am–2:30pm, Sat/Sun 6:30am–4pm • Manhattan Bagel – 1789 4th St, Mon-Fri 7am–8pm, Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8:30am–3pm • Peet’s Coffee – 1776 4th St, Mon-Thu 6am-7pm, Fri/Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 7am-8pm • Tacubaya Mexican – 1788 4th St, Mon-Fri 10 am–9pm, Sat-Sun 9am– 9pm • The Pasta Shop (Grocery/Deli) – 1786 4th St, Mon-Fri 11 am-6:30 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am- 6:30 pm • Zut! – 1820 4th St, Mon-Thu 11:30am–9:30pm, Fri 11:30am– 10:30pm, Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 10:30am–5:30pm • Mint Leaf Vietnamese – 2865 7th St (at Heinz), Mon-Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 8pm