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Calendar of Events & Activities
Saturday, August 5
“Wild about Books”
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Public Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Live storytelling and music. Storyteller Muriel Johnson of Abatomi Storytelling will tell 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
Movie Night: “Thelma and Louise”
9 p.m.
Underhill Parking Lot at College and Channing
Come see a free screening of the classic tale of womanhood and blowing up trucks, and protest the planned office building in the parking lot. Organizers provide seating and the movie, so bring snacks and warm clothes.
273-9288
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.
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
Shweta Jhaveri, vocal, Ravi Gutala, tabla, Arun Ranade, harmonium will perform 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.
An innovative spiritual community is forming to explore a new way of “doing church” in the East Bay. This new community is seeking affiliation with three denominations which have not formally collaborated before: the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the United Church of Christ, and the Disciples of Christ.
“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.
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.
415-789-8418
Monday, August 7
Sewing with Grace Narimatsu
9 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
Landmarks Preservation
Commission Meeting
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
Issues on the agenda include the Civic Center Historical District and the Congregation Beth El Environmental Impact Report.
705-8111
Tuesday, August 8
Introduction to Reiki with Teji
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1701 Hearst St.
644-6107
Wednesday, August 9
Health and Your Environment
5-7 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave.
“Health and Your Environment” is sponsored by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Children’s Hospital and Alta Bates Associates.
Call 549-1564 by August 4
“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
