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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, June 12
“Balance and Dissonance”
10:30 a.m.
“Italy: The Land of the Renaissance”
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
“A Healthy Household”
6:30-9 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
This workshop, sponsored by the Green Resource Center, will cover indoor air quality topics such as “to carpet or not to carpet,” non-toxic and healthy choices for interior finishes and cleaning methods, prevention and elimination of mold problems, and reduction of household allergens. Instructor: Jan Stensland. Cost: $30.
510-845-0472; info@greenresourcecenter.org
Design Review Committee
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Tonight’s agenda includes discussion of the project at 2700 San Pablo Ave.
Tuesday, June 13
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.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
Exercise to Music, with Doris Echols
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
Computer literacy course
6-8 p.m.
James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.
This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.
510-644-8511
City Council meeting
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
This week’s agenda includes a proposal from Councilmember Betty Olds to ban the use of mobile phones by bicyclists, with the exception of hands-free models.
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
510-531-8664
How to Make the Most of Your Money: Financial Planning for Women
8-9:30 p.m.
Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave.
The Women’s Rap sponsors this free financial workshop that will give you all the tips you need to make your money grow. Pacific Center is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community center.
510-548-8283;
www.pacificcenter.org
Wednesday, June 14
Low-vision support group
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
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. Parents also will enjoy the new stories, rediscover old favorites and learn new songs and games to share.
510-644-6870
Poetry Flash
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
The featured poets this session will be Gail Mitchell and K.L. Hill.
510-845-7852; 510-525-5476
Thursday, June 15
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.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
Summer Lunchtime Concert Series
Noon-1 p.m.
Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
This concert series features musicians from two unique schools in Downtown Berkeley, The Jazzschool and Capoeira Arts Café. This week, the Jazzschool will feature artists from the Jazz Ensemble Workshop playing a broad spectrum of innovative jazz. This concert is free. This event is co-sponsored by the Downtown Berkeley Association, Berkeley Daily Planet, Korman & Ng, and BART.
510-549-2230
Movie: “The Last Emperor”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
