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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, April 17
“Spring Break Science Week”
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park
This is a weeklong program of activities for children ages 9 to 12. Registration is required, and the program costs between $125 and $139 per child,
510-636-1684
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.
510-649-3943
“Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs”
Noon
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of a series of family events being held through April 28. “Celebrate Spring” events are included with admission to the science center.
510-642-5132; www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Positive Political Theory Seminar
Noon
119 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Daron Acemoglu from MIT will speak on “The Colonial Origins of Comparative Development: An Empirical Investigation.”
Rotary Club luncheon
Noon
H’s Lordship’s Restaurant, 199 Seawall Drive
Dr. Daniel C. Peterson, director of the Center for the Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts at Brigham Young University, will be the featured speaker for this week’s North Oakland-Emeryville Rotary Club luncheon.
Magnetic Massage
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Learn about preventative health care from Japan with Terry Kekaha.
510-644-6107
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.
Free Copwatch Class
6 p.m.
Copwatch office, 2022 Blake St.
Learn about police accountability, your rights when dealing with the police and how to stop police brutality. Sponsored by Berkeley Copwatch.
510-548-0425
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
The board will hold a public hearing on its 2000-20001 budget. The meeting is broadcast on KPFB, 89.3-FM and B-TV, Cable Channel 25.
Relaxation and stress management
7:30-10 p.m.
135E Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley campus
This is a practicum to acquaint people with a broad repertory of relaxation and stress management techniques, life skills, information, and resources. Emphasis is placed on actual experience and involvement to encourage a synthesis of harmony and high quality performance in one’s life. Students $68, faculty and staff $77, community $85.
510-849-2231 for information; 510-643-5151 to enroll
Bach performance
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Organist John Butt will perform Bach’s Toccata and fugue in D minor, BWV 565, Sonata No 3 in D minor, BWV 527 & Prelude and fugue in G, BWV 550; Elgar’s Sonata in G; and Messiaen’s La Nativité (excerpts). This concert benefits Berkeley’s Music 150 program, which provides private lessons with professional musicians to advanced students in the Music Department. Admission is $12 general, $6 students and seniors.
Tuesday, April 18
“Spring Break Science Week”
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park
This is a weeklong program of activities for children ages 9 to 12. Registration is required, and the program costs between $125 and $139 per child,
510-636-1684
“Dinosaur Safari”
Noon and 1:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of a series of family events being held through April 28. “Celebrate Spring” events are included with admission to the science center.
510-642-5132; www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Historical Institutionalism Seminar
Noon
119 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Chris Howard, from the College of William & Mary, will speak on “Social Citizenship in the American States, 1900-1935.”
“Is Assertiveness chutzpah?” with Betty Goren
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
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
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
“Pilgrimage: One Woman’s Return to a Changing India”
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave.
Pramila Jayapal, an Indian-bored, Western-educated woman, returns to her country of birth and presents an inside look at contemporary societal issues in India. This event is free.
510-848-3533
Wednesday, April 19
“Spring Break Science Week”
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park
This is a weeklong program of activities for children ages 9 to 12. Registration is required, and the program costs between $125 and $139 per child,
510-636-1684
Third Annual Spring Fling
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
People’s Park
This will be a day of games, arts and crafts, face painting, interactive games and more, with a scheduled visit by the Easter Bunny.
510-644-7729
Korean Music and Dance
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Members of the Korean Youth Cultural Center will join the Yong-In University Art Troupe in the final performance of their West Coast debut. This concert is free.
Harris Seminar
Noon
119 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Dan Schnur, former Director of Communication for John McCain and IGS Visiting Scholar, will speak on “Straight Talk Talk.”
“Art of Recycling Day”
Noon
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of a series of family events being held through April 28. “Celebrate Spring” events are included with admission to the science center.
510-642-5132; www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Caregivers support group for Alzheimer’s
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
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
“MAS 2000 Climbing School”
6 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo Ave.
Mountain Adventure Seminars offers an introductory rock climbing school with instruction on equipment, fundamental climbing techniques, basic anchoring and safety procedures. Registration required. The in-store training will be followed by an outdoors session Saturday morning. Cost is $110.
800-362-5462
Forum: Health Status of African Americans in the Berkeley Community
7 p.m.
Progressive Avenue Baptist Church, 3301 King St.
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and Congresswoman Barbara Lee will chair a community meeting on the health of African Americans in Berkeley. They will address the following concerns: the death rate for African Americans in Alameda County is 50 percent higher than any other ethnic group in the County; African-American children are three times as likely to die during their first year of life than children of any other racial/ethnic group; in Berkeley, African Americans are more likely than their ethnic counterparts to die from AIDS, cancer, heart disease, injuries and violence.
510-272-6685
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
7 p.m.
West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave.
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.
510-644-6870
Poetry Flash
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
Diem Jones and Reginald Lockett will be the featured poets.
510-845-7852; 510-525-5476
Throat singers of Tuva, Siberia
7:30 p.m.
Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave.
The musical group Huun-Huur-Tu will perform this unique style of music created in Tuvan throat singing.
510-653-1602
