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DESCRIPTION:Join Hikers for Palestine at 1:00pm this Saturday, 2/21/26, for a walk 
 around Lake Merritt in Oakland.\n\nWe'll meet at the Lake Merritt 
 Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st 
 Avenue. This 3.1-mile loop is considered an easy hike, with both paved and 
 unpaved sections, and typically takes between one to one and a half hours 
 to complete.  Street parking (both paid and free for up to two hours) is 
 available, along with nearby parking garages. Alternatively, the Lake 
 Merritt BART Station is less than half a mile from the amphitheater, about 
 a 10-minute walk.\n\nOur purpose is to bring visibility to the Palestinian 
 cause in public spaces while nourishing our spirits through community and 
 nature. Bring your keffiyehs, flags, and other symbols of Palestinian 
 solidarity, as well as water, snacks, sunblock, layers, and comfortable 
 walking shoes.\n\nWe are suggesting a $5–$20 donation to support the HEAL 
 Palestine Orphan Program, though no one will be turned away for lack of 
 funds. We will be collecting donations via Venmo or cash to contribute a 
 collective lump-sum donation. \n\nIn Gaza, thousands of children have lost 
 parents, homes, and their sense of safety. HEAL Palestine has identified 70 
 orphaned and sole-survivor children in urgent need of long-term, 
 comprehensive support. Their Orphan Program provides these children with 
 stability, education, emotional care, and essential resources to help 
 rebuild their lives.  Learn more at: 
 https://www.healpalestine.org/heal-palestine-orphan-program/\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/02/18/18884229.php
SUMMARY:Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza’s Orphans
LOCATION:Meet at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard 
 between 12th Street and 1st Avenue
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/02/18/18884229.php
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