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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, July 3
Urban Garden Training
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Santa Fe Bar and Grill, 1310 University Ave.
This free community training, held on the first Monday of each month, is designed to inform people on intensive production urban gardening. The day begins with hands-on training in the garden, and includes a potluck lunch in the afternoon.
510-841-1110
Movie: “The Thin Red Line”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Tuesday, July 4
Fourth of July holiday
City offices and most businesses will be closed for the holiday.
Fourth of July celebration
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Berkeley Marina
A full day of free family entertainment, with food, activities and entertainment in the south shore area will be offered. At 11 a.m., Adventure Playground opens with art projects and storytelling for kids. The picnic lasts from 1 to 4 p.m., as do free sailboat rides and an egg puppet show by Madame Ovary. Other entertainment throughout the day includes wacky art cars at 4 p.m., Troupe Tangiers Belly Dancers from noon to 1 p.m., Capoeira Performing Arts from 6 to 7 p.m. and a community drumming circle from noon to 3 p.m. Musical entertainment begins with Zambombazo at 3 p.m. and continues throughout the afternoon with MotorDude Zydeco, Ray Cepeda & Friends, Southbound and the Berkeley High Pep Band. The firework display begins at 9:35 p.m.
“Kill your TV, free your mind”
2 p.m.
People’s Park
Organizers say participants should bring their own smashing gear: televisions and monitors, sledge hammers, gloves and goggles. Wear red white and blue, of course. Free food.
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
Wednesday, July 5
Monthly birthday party
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
“Asia FantAsia!”
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC Berkeley Campus
Storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo helps you explore various Asian cultures using music and theater to act out a variety of traditional folktales. This is part of the Summer Science Fundays series at the Hall.
510-642-5132
BUSD school board meeting
7:30 p.m.
Board/Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Thursday, July 6
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
“Meeting Life Changes”
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
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 Capoeira Arts Cafe will feature professional music artists and performers from Brazil, who will offer a Brazilian Music and Dance Show. This concert is free. This event is co-sponsored by the Downtown Berkeley Association, Berkeley Daily Planet, Korman & Ng, and BART.
510-549-2230
The Snake Man
2 p.m.
South Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1901 Russell St.
Vincent Seymour will be the featured guest. This is part of the Summer Program Series at the Berkeley Public Library.
510-644-6860
