Categories for Fountain News & Updates

December 17 | Soaping Has Consequences for Fountain, Community

Friends and neighbors: Overnight on Dec. 16-17, some pranksters tossed two large (half-gallon) bottles of dishwashing liquid into the fountain. By morning, there was a 2-foot tall layer of dense soap suds covering the fountain pool. While this is an eye-catching sight for some passers-by — “Is that snow?” some drivers asked — it is a real problem and chore...

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December 5 | Holiday Finery at the Fountain

The tradition of decorating the Fountain at The Circle for the holiday season was carried out again this past weekend, as volunteers with Friends of the Fountain and Walk added greenery and lighting — and snazzy holiday outfits for the fountain’s four grizzly bear cubs. Last week, a crew led by longtime FOFW president and volunteer coordinator Sara Holmes crafted...

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August 25 | CHANGES…and…20TH BIRTHDAY OF THE FOUNTAIN

On Sept. 15, 1996, thousands of people gathered at The Circle in Berkeley’s Northbrae neighborhood to celebrate a landmark occasion: the dedication of the restored Fountain at The Circle, the sparkling centerpiece of the city’s first public art project. Designed by famed architect John Galen Howard and erected in 1911, the original fountain had been gone from The Circle for...

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March 27 | Easter Egg Hunt!

Hello and happy spring from Friends of the Fountain and Walk! If you are passing by The Circle or strolling along Fountain Walk today, keep an eye out for some Easter eggs like this one that have been hidden (in plain sight), containing some treats and a message. Happy hunting!    


March 20 | FOUNTAIN IS ON AGAIN!

The main pump for the fountain has been replaced by City staff, so the fountain will is back on again. We thank City staff. Thank you for your support and love of the fountain.


March 12 | FOUNTAIN IS TEMPORARILY BACK ON

The main pump for the fountain has malfunctioned. A new pump has been ordered and the City will install it when their schedule allows. In the meantime, we have made a temporary “fix” that allows the water to flow out of the crown jet fountainhead on top. The flow is much reduced from its normal flow, but at least the...

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March 10 | FOUNTAIN IS TEMPORARILY OFF

The main pump for the fountain has malfunctioned, so the fountain will be off until The City can replace pump. Updates will be made available as we learn more. Thank you for your support and love of the fountain.


November 17 | HOLIDAY GREETINGS

Dear friends and neighbors: As the end of the year approaches, your friends at Friends of the Fountain and Walk want to offer our warmest holiday wishes – and a big thank-you for your ongoing support, which has made so much possible this year. First and foremost, our City’s beloved Fountain at The Circle got its first major upgrade since...

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October 26 | Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble: Soap in the Fountain

In just a few weeks, the Fountain at The Circle will be decorated for the holidays, complete with festive lighting and (faux) evergreen garlands. This morning, the fountain was turned into what looked like a winter snowscape: Someone tossed an entire bottle of dishwashing soap (Trader Joe’s brand, by the way) into the pool, creating a giant bubble bath —...

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September 29 | SATURDAY – COME VOLUNTEER

This Saturday is the first Saturday of the month. The weather should be fine, although we need the rain! Volunteers will be meeting at 1992 Los Angeles at 9am to maintain the landscaping around the Fountain and on Fountain Walk. Come and join us! For those of you who are joining us for the first time, feel free to bring...

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