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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
644-6107
Birthday Party
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
A birthday party for August birthday people. Belly dancing is the entertainment and refreshment will be served.
644-6107
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 with 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 back-country travel.
527-7377
Movie: “The Women He Loves”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
This movies tells the story of the Duke and Duchess Winsor.
644-6107
Tai Chi with Brian Umeki
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
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.
Among the items to be discussed are a groundwater management plan, wood-burning restrictions, air monitoring, well survey, 2700 San Pablo Ave. Development and community concerns and more.
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.
644-6109
Friday, August 4
“Schubert Songs” with Baker Lake
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
“Human Nature”
8:30 p.m.
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia, SF
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
848-1985.
www.xplicitplayers.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 Center.
Admission: $5-$25 donations on a sliding scale. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
526-6291
Project Underground
6-9 p.m.
1916A MLK Jr. Way
Come join Project Under for its 4th Happy Birthday Party. Project Underground is working to support human rights of communities resisting mining and oil exploitation. RSVP to 705-8981 ext. 8
Saturday, August 5
“Wild about Books”
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Public Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Come for this live storytelling and music. Welcome storyteller Muriel Johnson of Abatomi Storytelling and hear magical stories from around the world.
“Kezurou-Kai”
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Finnish Britherhood Hall
1970 Chestnut St.
Japanese wood working. Carpenters, woodworkers and toolmakers come to Berkeley to show saw, plane and chisel sharpening. Fee: $20
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 848 9358 or email noahbooker@yahoo.com
“Human Nature”
8:30 p.m.
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia, SF
Watch or participate in an idyllic nude ritual which reconnects us to a merged mindset. Put on by X-plicit Players.
Ticket: $12
848-1985.
www.xplicitplayers.com
Concert at the Ali Akbar College of Music
7:30 p.m.
Ali Akbar College of Music
215 West End Ave., San Rafael
Come and see Shweta Jhaveri, vocal, Ravi Gutala, tabla, Arun Ranade, harmonium in concert.
Tickets: $20 General / $15 AACM Members and non-AACM Students $8 AACM Students
(415) 454-6264
Sunday, August 6
First Church Worship
11:00 a.m.
The Chapel at Pacific School of
Religion
1798 Scenic Ave in Berkeley.
Come for the first worship service for the newly-formed East Bay Community Church.
“Kezurou-Kai”
12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Finnish Brotherhood Hall
1970 Chestnut St.
Japanese wood working. Carpenters, woodworkers and toolmakers come to Berkeley to show saw, plane and chisel sharpening. Fee: $20
Due to limited space, 100 people per day will be admitted. Early registration is advised.
524-3700
“Dr. Seuss on the Loose!”
3 p.m.
Pacific Film Archive
2575 Bancroft Way @ Bowditch
Recommenced for ages 4 and above.
Dr. Seuss from A to Z. Lots of characters will appear anew including the Cat in the Hat and Horton too.
Tickets: $4
642-5249
Family Workshop: “A Sense
of Place”
2-4 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
10th and Oak Streets, Oakland
A museum artist leads a workshop in creating landscape drawings inspired by your personal view of nature. Space is limited. Call for reservations.
238-3818
Green Party Consensus
Building Meeting
6 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
415-789-8418
Monday, August 7
Sewing with Grace Narimatsu
9 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
Tuesday, August 8
Introduction to Reiki with Teji
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
Wednesday, August 9
“The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-On Traveler”
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave
Judith Gilfors, author of “The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-On Traveler,” presents her popular demonstration on how to pack for three weeks, two climates in one manageable carry-on bag.
843-3533
Chinese Calligraphy with Mrs.
Jou
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
