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Calendar of Events & Activities
Tuesday, August 1
Genetic Engineering Teach-In
and Strategy Session
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave
From 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. there will be videos on genetically modified food issues followed by a feneral strategy session on local actions. There will be a detailed discussion of upcoming events by the Organic Consumers Association.
548-2220 ext. 233
erc@ecologycenter.org
www.ecologycenter.org
“Polyamory, monogamy, and other flavors”
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave.
Come for a free discussion and social group, open to everyone regardless of age, religion or view point.
527-5332
“Exercise to Music” with Doris Echols
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
All Camp Day
Noon - 1 p.m.
Lake Anza, Tilden Park
There will be games such as tug of war, sack races and relay races. The event combines fun competition, while providing elected officials with the opportunity to see YMCA kids in action.
The event is sponsored by the Berkeley-Albany YMCA. Call 549-4524.
Wednesday, August 2
“Bicycle Maintenance 101”
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave
REI bike technician Paul Ecord will show you how to perform basic adjustments on your bike to keep it in good working condition. He’ll demonstrate how to clean/replace a chain, adjust derailleurs and replace brake and derailleur cables. Learn how to fix a flat and what to include in your tool kit for the road.
527-7377
Tinnitus Support Group
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
The group meets with Pam Johnson
644-1704
Birthday Party
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
A birthday party for August birthday people. Belly dance is the entertainment and refreshment will be served.
644-1704
Thursday, August 3
Community Dance Party
7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
A Community Dance Party sponsored by Berkeley Folk Dancers. Dance instruction included wil admission.
Ticket are $2 for teens, and $4 for adult non-members.
“Great Sierra Backpacking
Destinations”
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave
In tonight’s slide presentation Karen Najarian will take you on some extraordinary four- to seven-day backpacking trips. Come find out how to make the most of your summer adventures with Karen’s expert tips on backcountry travel.
527-7377
Movie: “The Women He Loves”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
This movie tells the story of the Duke and Duchess Winsor.
644-1704
Tai Chi with Brian Umeki
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-1704
Friday, August 4
“Human Nature”
8:30 p.m.
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia
San Francisco
Watch or participate in an idyllic nude ritual of groupbody which reconnects us to a merged mindset. Put on by X-plicit Players.
Ticket: $12
484-1985
www.xpliciteplayers.com
“Antarctica and the Breath of Seals”
8 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
The Fireside Room
2727 College Ave.
Come for this one hour slide show and talk that describes Berkeley writer Lucy Jane Bledsoe’s adventure on “The Ice.” The program is a benefit for The Marine Mammal Cneter.
Admission: $5-$25 donations on a sliding scale. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
526-6291
Community Environmental
Advisory Commission
2118 Milvia Street
6 p.m.
Lawrence Berkeley National Labs presentation on environmental restoration quarterly meeting by Iraj Javendal.
7 p.m., regular meeting
At the Planning and Development Department, second-floor conference room.
“Schubert Songs” with Baker
Lake
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-1704
Saturday, August 5
“Kezurou-Kai”
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Finnish Britherhood Hall
1970 Chestnut St.
Come to see two days of Japanese wood working on Saturday and Sunday August 5 and 6. Carpenter, woodworkers and toolmakers come to Berkeley to show saw, plane and chisel sharpening. On Aug. 6 the show is from 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cost is $20.00 for both days.
Due to limited space, only 100 people per day will be admitted. Early registration is advised.
524-3700
Weed Warriors Wanted
9 a.m.
Marina Blvd. and Spinnaker Way
Stop yellow-star thistle from taking over Cesar Chavez and the Eastshore State Parks on Berkeley's waterfront. Join Weed Warriors and the California Native Plant Society East Bay Restoration Team in pulling out the spiny invaders. Wear long pants and sleeves; bring heavy gloves if you have them. Sponsored by the California Native Plant Society. For information call 510 848 9358 or email noahbooker@yahoo.com
