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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, April 3
Growing Gourmet
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Santa Fe Bar and Grill, 1310 University Ave.
This is a free monthly event that offers hands-on training in intensive production urban gardening. The restaurant has its own 5,000-square-foot organic garden on site, which provides the chef with fresh produce. The program includes a potluck lunch at 4 p.m. Contact the garden manager, Katherine Webb, for more information.
510-841-1110
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
10:30 a.m.
Central Branch Berkeley Public Library, 2121 Allston Way
This storytime program is designed for families with children up to 3 years old. The free, participatory program features a half hour of multicultural songs, rhymes, lap jogs and stories to give very young children a lively introduction to the magic of books. Parents also will enjoy the new stories, rediscover old favorites and learn new songs and games to share.
510-649-3943
Harris Seminar
4 p.m.
Institute for Governmental Studies Library, 109 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley campus
David Broder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and columnist with the Washington Post, will discuss his book “Democracy Derailed: The Initiative Movement and the Power of Money.”
The Affordable Housing Advocacy Project
6 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
The Berkeley Housing Authority is sponsoring a series of meetings aimed at improving authority operations.
“New Moon Hike”
6:30 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park
Hike Big Springs, view sunset city, stars and planets. Meet at Big Springs Canyon pullout off South Park Drive. If closed meet at the Botanic Garden parking lot.
510-525-2233
Landscape architecture and environmental planning
7-8:30 p.m.
145 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Robert B. Riley, emeritus professor of landscape architecture and architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will speak on “Vernacular-Narrative-Garden: Musings, Maxims, and ... ?”
510-643-9335
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Among other issues the board will discuss funding for the Tenant Action Project and a proposal to add an office assistant and a community services assistant.
Peace and Justice Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
The commission will discuss adopting Browning, Mont., as a sister city, the development proposal for Spenger’s parking lot, establishing a Ho Chi Minh Highway or Ho Chi Minh Park Placard,
Theater conversation
7 p.m.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
“Page to Stage: A Conversation with Tony Taccone, Joan Holden and Geoff Hoyle” is a free event sponsored by the Berkeley Rep’s Hilde Mosse Programs for Education. Taccone is artistic director of the Rep, Holden is the principal playwright for the San Francisco Mime Troupe, and Hoyle is a comic actor who has appeared in a number of shows at the Rep. This event will focus on the legacy of comic theater in the Bay Area.
510-841-2541
New Century Plan workshop
7:30-9:30 p.m.
UC Alumni House (enter campus at Bancroft Way and Dana Street; located across from Haas Pavilion)
Community members are invited to Workshop No. 4, which will feature a panel of representatives from Downtown Berkeley business, arts, and civic organizations. The discussion will explore ways to utilize town and gown connections to further the revitalization of Downtown Berkeley. The New Century Plan, currently being developed, will guide UC Berkeley decisions and set priorities for the future use of its facilities and properties in Berkeley and the surrounding region.
510-643-3382; 510-643-5299
Author reading
7:30 p.m.
Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave.
Author Barbara Quick will read from her recent book “Under Her Wing: The Mentors who Changed our Lives.” She also will sign copies of the book.
510-486-0698
Tuesday, April 4
Free computer class for seniors
1-4 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
Income tax help
2-4 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Call ahead for an appointment.
510-644-6107
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
The market begins its summer hours today.
510-548-3333
City Council meeting
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Beginner Bicyclist Workshop
7-8:30 p.m.
Conference Room 1, Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way
Find the idea of riding your bike too daunting? If you’re just starting out, or haven’t ridden in years come to the Beginner Bicyclist Workshop. This course covers all the basics. Avoid the easy mistakes that can lead from everything from bike theft to skinned knees or worse. Zed Lopez and Jason Meggs of the Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition will teach this course, which is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required.
510-549-RIDE
Wednesday, April 5
Campus concert
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Jolie Lin, piano solo, will perform Bach’s “Goldberg” Aria & Variations, BWV 988 in this free concert.
Art in the Garden
2-4:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive
Karen LeGault, a local artist and teacher whose work has been exhibited internationally, is leading this eight-week class in drawing and painting from nature. Both experienced artists and beginners are welcome. Call ahead for more information or to enroll.
510-643-2755