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Calendar of Events and Activities
Tuesday, August 15
LaTeX 500 electronic
typesetting Course in
Statistics
1-5 p.m.
University of California Department of Statistics
330 Evans Hall
This non-credit course consists of a brief overview of word processors and electric typesetting systems, the basics of producing documents in LaTeX, an introduction to mathematical typesetting, case studies of problem solving and macro development techniques in LaTeX.
Course fee is $95. Class size is limited, for space reservation call 643-6131. For information visit the website ate www.stat.berkeley.edu.
AC/BART Regional Transit ID
Photos
1-3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst and MLK Jr. Way
Bring photo ID.
644-6107
Senior Resource Fair
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street
Participants include the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, Center for Independent Living, Alameda County Commission on Aging, Community Energy Services Inc., Center for Elders Independence, Crisis Support Services, Social Security Administration, Lifelong Medical Care, Family Care Giver Alliance, Public Health Nursing, Ombudsman Inc., Adult Protective Services, Elder Abuse Prevention, Berkeley Fire and Police Department of Community Services and Senior Programs. Entertainment provide by "SBSC Fantastic Steppers Tap Group." Free gift drawing for senior participants and lunch and socialization.
644-6109
Understanding Your Child’s
Temperament
7-8:30 p.m.
Berkeley YMCA
2001 Allston Way
Rona Renner, RN, will explain the different temperament factors that parents and caregivers can look at to understand techniques that will work best in working with an individual child. Free.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
12-2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center, Maffly Auditorium-Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way
“How to Deal with the Physical and Emotional Aspect of Pain” with Dr. Francine S. Frome, Ph.D., Psychologist,
601-0550
“101 Great Hikes of the San
Francisco Bay Area”
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave.
Discover the natural beauty of the Bay Area from challenging hikes atop Mount Diablo to seashore strolls at Point Reyes.
843-3533
“Psychic Phenomenon, ESP,
etc.: Are they real?”
7-9 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
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Bridge
1 p.m.
Live Oak Community Center
1301 Shattuck Ave.
The games are open to all players. For partnership and other information please call Vi Kimoto at 223-6539.
Citizens Human Commission
Meeting
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Agenda items include a euthanasia policy and the commission’s role in plans for a new shelter.
Human Welfare & Community
Action Commission Meeting
7-10 p.m.
South Berkeley Center
2939 Ellis St.
Issues on the agenda include the use of child care training stipends.
665-3475
Recipe Demonstration
11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst and MLK Jr. Way
Chill out in the August heat with Natalie.
644-6107
Thursday, August 17
Conscious Comedy
6-9 p.m.
Martin Luther King Youth Services Center
1730 Oregon St.
The Young Adult Project presents its annual end-of the-summer program, which will include veteran stand-up comedians Daryl and Dwayne Mooney, whose comedy is designed to make people laugh and think.
644-6226
