Please join us for our 2nd Annual afternoon reception, artisan craft sale, and benefit for the California Institute for Community, Art & Nature

It’s time for some “Holiday Hanging Out” with Berkeley’s own California I CAN staff, and friends.

Friday, December 19th, 2025
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Talavera Ceramics & Tile
1801 University Avenue, Berkeley
(@ Grant – street parking readily available)

We’ll gather at the fabulous Talavera Ceramics & Tile store where owner (and former Berkeley City Council member) Linda Maio will host with along with California I CAN’s Claire Greensfelder, Julene Freitas, Sushma Delaney Johnson, and David Scortino. Additional special guests to be announced soon!

This is our first event since the loss of our beloved founder, Malcolm Margolin. We will have a journal book available for friends and admirers to write memories and tributes to be given to Malcolm’s family.

Last year’s “hangouts” at Talavera were such a wonderful success that we’re doing it again, with special holiday treats & beverages!

Enjoy a glass of wine, a cranberry cocktail, sparkling water, hot coffee, or cocoa, light hors d’oeuvres, holiday sweets, and great conversation.

Linda’s beautiful store is one of Berkeley’s most wondrous cultural resources:
https://www.talaveraceramicsandtile.com/

It’s an excellent opportunity to check out the gorgeous ceramics, hand-woven rugs, and one-of-a-kind artisan creations direct from Mexico at Talavera. Perfect holiday gifts at every price point are available. Please note: Linda is very generously donating 10% of all event sales to support California I CAN’s programs. Thank you so much, Linda!

This is a free event; however, donations to support California I CAN’s programs are always welcome and appreciated.

RSVP is not required, but if you know you will be coming, please email us at info@californiaican.org so we can estimate confirmed attendance and have enough beverages and snacks on hand. 

We hope to see you there!
Love,
Linda, Claire, Julene, Sushma, and David

One of a kind arts and crafts from Talavera Ceramic & Tile