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Calendar of Events & Activities
Friday, Sept. 15
“The Barber of Seville”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
644-6107
“Lift the Sanctions from Iraq”
Interfaith Brunch & Community Gathering
Talk by Denis Halliday, Former U.N. Assistant Secretary-General
10:30 a.m. -noon
Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento
(510) 527-8370
Saturday, Sept. 16
Shoreline clean-up walk
10 a.m.
Seabreeze Market, on Frontage Road just west of University Avenue
Friends of Five Creeks leads a walk, talking about
history, wildlife, and restoration possibilities from Strawberry to Codornices Creeks, as part of Coastal Cleanup 2000.
Call: 848-9358
Shoreline cleanup
9 a.m.
Behind Sea Breeze market at West Frontage Rd and University Ave. or at Aquatic Park playground
Bring gloves, sunscreen and hat and help clean up the shoreline.
644-8623; TDD 644-6915
Raise a healthy garden
1 - 5 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
Discover approaches to beautiful landscaping that conserve water, minimize chemicals and manage pests and weeds in the least-toxic way. Led by Tanya Drlik of Bio-Integral Resource Center, the workshop is followed by an optional garden tour.
$15 general/ $10 Ecology Center members
To register, call 559-8701 x233
Sunday, Sept. 17
Berkeley Citizens Action
Endorsement Meeting
2-5 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
To include local and state endorsements.
Please place this upcoming event in your listings.
Contact: BCA Co-chair Linda Olivenbaum at (510) 652-1206
Call 549-0816
Nude and Breast Freedom Parade
noon
People’s Park, between Dwight Way and Haste Street
Celebrate being exposed to each other’s bare bodies in acts of friendship and naked abandon, in dance, song, frolic, rituals and street theater, with the X-plicit Players. , starts at noon at People’s Park and continues up Telegraph.
www.xplicitplayers.com
848-1985.
“Whose Media? Our Media!”
7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Fellowship
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
A forum and discussion on independent media with speakers including: Dennis Bernstein of KPFA, Andrea Buffa of Media Alliance, Steve Dunifer of Free Radio Berkeley and DeeDee Halleck of Paper Tiger TV.
549-0732, www.indybay.org
Monday, Sept. 18
Young Adult Free Computer Literacy Class
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Mondays and Wednesdays)
1730 Oregon St.
Get a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, software and hardware. Classes are open to adults and dedicated students, 15 years and older. Space is limited but still available. Classes began September 11 and will run for 11 weeks. 644-6226
Social Dance
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst/MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Traffic Calming Workshop
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Come share your ideas about traffic calming in Berkeley. Review and provide input on a “tool box” of measures that could be implemented on local streets.
Decide whether these proposals could help Berkeley achieve reasonable traffic speeds and volumes.
More information and copies of the Program and Toolbox contact:
Nathan Landau, Senior Planner, City of Berkeley at 705-8136
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Lesbian and Gay Group Discussion Meeting
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst/MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Recreation Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission
7 p.m.
John Hinkle Park
Southampton Ave. between San Diego Rd. and Somerset Pl.
Discussions will focus on future plans for the John Hinkle Clubhouse.
The meeting will be held in the Boy Scout Hut in the park.
Contact: Recreation Programs Administrator, Madalyn Law at 644-6530
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst/MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Thursday, Sept. 21
Hearing to terminate the
Conditional Order for
Abatement for Pacific Steel
Casting Co.
9:30 a.m.
Bay Area Air Quality management District
939 Ellis St. 7th Floor Board Room
San Francisco
415-749-4965
Micropower Broadcasting
Celebration
7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Fellowship
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
Celebrate seven years of a grassroots media movement and struggle to reclaim broadcast airwaves. An evening of music, speakers and a showing of the documentary, “Free Radio.”
$5-25 donation requested, benefits Free Radio Berkeley IRATE
549-0732, www.freeradio.org
Learn to build FM transmitters
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
2547 Eighth St., Unit 24 (enter at bay #3)
Free Radio Berkeley presents a series of hands-on micopower broadcasting workshops. Among topics they will be discussing are fundamentals of micropower broadcasting and basic antenna construction.
549-0732, www.freeradio.org
Friday, Sept. 22
Point Reyes Nature Center, Earthquake Trail Trip
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst and MLK Jr. Way
$18 per person
644-6107
“Mail Art: Perspectives of Deaf Culture”
8:30 - 11 p.m.
Capoeira Arts Cafe
2026 Addison St.
Celebrate the opening of this community art project sponsored by Vista Community College’s American Sign Language program and the Berkeley Civic Arts Commission. The show highlights the parallels between mail artists and the Deaf community.
Contact: Nancy Cayton at (510) 981-2872
Web and Internet media workshops
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
New College
777 Valencia St.
San Francisco
Free Radio Berkeley presents workshops on the basics of web and streaming media, digital audio and video editing.
549-0732, www.freeradio.org
“A Long Way from Tipperary”
7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary of First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
John Dominic Crossan discusses his new book, “A Long Way from Tipperary,” and how his life experience has led him to a more complex, sophisticated faith.
More Info: 848-7024
Saturday, Sept. 23
From Capitalism to Equality
2 p.m.
Niebyl-Proctor Library
6501 Telegraph Ave. at Alcatraz
Why have the conditions of work become more difficult and the
rewards more unequal since 1973? Join author Charles Andrews to
discuss these issues and solutions for them.
$5 admission includes $10 discount coupon the book, “From Capitalism to Equality”
535-2476
Micropower Broadcasting Council of War
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
New College
777 Valencia St.
San Francisco
A convention of micropower broadcasters, media activists and community radio aiming to expand a national campaign for the liberation of the broadcast airwaves.
549-0732, www.freeradio.org
Sunday, Sept. 24
“First Steps in Finding your Family History”
Brunch 10:30 a.m., lecture 11 a.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Using both story-telling and generational techniques, Dr. Lois Silverstein will offer beginning steps to rediscovering family heritage and traditions.
$4 for BRJCC members and $5 for all others
848-0237
5th anniversary party and film festival
Bicycle Friendly Berkeley Fifth Birthday
6-8 p.m. party
film: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Pyramid Alehouse Outdoor Movie Theater
1901 Gilman St.
The event is to honor five years of BFB bike advocacy. Films will include: “Pedalphiles and Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels”
Bring something to sit on.
Free to members; $10-$20 sliding scale to non members.
549-7433
“How Berkeley Can You Be?”
11 a.m. on University Avenue and California Street, culminating at Civic Center outside Berkeley High School
Festival in the park starts at 12:30 p.m.
849-4688, www.howberkeleycanyoube.com
Sign Leonard Peltier’s birthday card
1 - 5 p.m.
Peoples Park
Bring drums and food for a potluck as the Peltier Action Coalition and All Nation Singers celebrate Leonard Peltier’s 56th birthday.
More information: 464-4534
Hands-on Bicycle Repair Clinic
11 a.m. - noon
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Come learn how to fix that pesky flat tire right from one of REI’s bike technicians. Just bring your bike; tools will be provided. One in a series of bike repair clinics presented by REI.
Call: 527-7377
Monday, Sept. 25
Open forum on affordable housing
5:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Sean Heron of the East Bay Housing Organizations will talk about building a campaign for affordable housing. Sponsored by the Affordable Housing Advocacy Project.
1-800-773-2110
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Reclaim the Streets!
6 p.m.
Berkeley BART station
Bring dancing shoes, bikes, skateboards and costumes and fight globalization. Join in this street party and protest and “reclaim Berkeley from cars, corporations and the police state.”
More Info: 594-4002
Wednesday, Sept. 27
“Improving your bottom line”
2-5 p.m.
Berkeley Yacht Club
1 Seawall Dr.
Speakers include, Mayor Shirley Dean, Dr. Drian Nattrass and Mary Altomare Natrass, authors of “The Natural Step for Business” and two of the world’s leading authorities on providing a strategic business framework promoting sustainability and profitability.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Jim Hightower: “Election 2000: a Space Odyssey”
8 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Sponsored by KPFA and Global Exchange
“I am an agitator,” Hightower says. “The agitator is the centerpost in a washing machine that gets the dirt out.”
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
848-6767 x609
Tour Mission District Gardens
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
One of a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance for this fall. Tour SF’s Mission District and learn about the role of gardens and open space in community planning.
Call: 415-255-3233 to make reservations
Dharma Publishing Showroom Tour
10:30 a.m. - noon
RSVP: Lunch and volunteers only (1 - 3 p.m.)
Dharma House
2910 San Pablo Ave.
RSVP: Lunch and volunteers only (1 p.m. -3 p.m.)
See traditional Tibetan book making, sacred art projects, spinning copper prayer wheels and a video of the work Peace Ceremony in Bodhgaya, India.
More info: 848-4238
Sunday, October 1
Return of the Raptors to Marin
Drivers: 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bikers: 10:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Witness the migration of birds of prey over the Marin Headlands. Includes a hawk talk and banding demonstration and lunch at Rodeo Lagoon. Bike from SF or meet at Hawk Hill. Part of Greenbelt Alliance’s series of free outings.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Monday, Oct. 2
“2nd annual Berkeley City Championship”
Tilden Park Golf Course
Entries accepted August 1. Entry Fee includes gift, cart and Awards Dinner. Proceeds benefit local organizations and projects. This event determines Berkeley City Champion and Seven other Flight Winners.
$115 Entry Fee
841-0972
“Clean Lies Dirty War”
7:30 p.m. Unitarian Fellowship, 1924 Cedar
Event is part of a national campaign to end sanctions on Iraq.
(510) 528-5403
Thursday, October 5
3rd annual Berkeley Black Police Officers’ Association Golf Tournament
Tilden Park Golf Course
Shotgun Start at 7:30 a.m. Entry Fee includes cart range balls and Award Luncheon. Proceeds benefit Berkeley Black Police Officers’ Scholarship Fund.
$99 Entry Fee
644-6554
Saturday, Oct. 7
Berkeley Grassroots Greening Tour
Starts at 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Celebrate Open Garden Day by joining this annual bicycle tour of local community and school gardens. Part of a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Houses or Open Hills?
10 a.m.
Experience Black Diamond Mines Regional Park’s ghost towns, coal mines, spectacular views and open space on this hike by the proposed sites of 7,700 homes near Antioch. Cosponsored by Save Mount Diablo. One outing in a free series organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
“Redesigning Retirement”
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley (call for exact location)
The UC Berkeley Retirement Center and the Academic Geriatric Resource Program will present retirement as a time of great potential. Participants will take part in interactive workshops dealing with the impact of technology on retirement; community involvement of older adults, among other topics. Prominent experts in the field of aging and retirement will take part in “ask the experts” sessions.
$25. No on-site registration. Register by September 25.
Contact: Shelly Glazer at 642-5461
Sunday, Oct. 8
Surmounting Sunol Peaks
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about local geology while enjoying the panoramic views from three Sunol peaks. One outing in a free series organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Sunday, Oct. 15
A Taste of the Greenbelt
1 - 4 p.m.
Los Gatos Opera House
Celebrate the Bay Area’s agricultural and culinary bounty. This benefit features a variety of musical groups, local artists and samples from over 40 local restaurants, farmers, wineries and microbreweries. Proceeds benefit Greenbelt Alliance’s ongoing efforts to protect Bay Area farmlands and open space.
$45 per person; $80 for this event and the Oct. 22 event in SF
1-800-543-GREEN, www.greenbelt.org
Cal Alumni Singles 20th Anniversary Dinner
UC Faculty Club
For reservations call 527-2709 by Oct. 10
Saturday, Oct. 21
A Day on Mt. Tam
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Come play and hike in San Francisco’s beloved playground. This outing is part of a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Sunday, Oct. 22
A Taste of the Greenbelt
1 - 4 p.m.
Presidio’s Golden Gate Club
Greenbelt Alliance brings the farm to the city in this celebration of the Bay Area’s agricultural and culinary bounty. Featured are samples from over 40 local restaurants, farmers, wineries, microbreweries. Also featured are live music and local artwork. The event benefits Greenbelt Alliance’s ongoing efforts to protect Bay Area farmlands and open space.
$45 per person
1-800-543-GREEN, www.greenbelt.org
Saturday, Oct. 28
Pedaling the Green City
11 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Take a leisurely bike ride along the future San Francisco Bay Trail. One in a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Saturday, Nov. 4
Breathtaking Barnabe Peak
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hike through Samuel P. Taylor State Park’s lush forests and climb to the heights of Barnabe Peak, overlooking Point Reyes. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Saturday, Nov. 11
Moonlight on Mt. Diablo
1 - 10:30 p.m.
Hike up the Devil’s Mountain by daylight, catch a glorious sunset and hike back by the light of the moon. One in a series of free outing organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Sunday, Nov. 12
Views, Vines and Veggies
9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Climb Bald Mountain in Sugarloaf State Park and peer down upon the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Then please your palate at the Landmark Winery and visit Oak Hill organic vegetable and flower farm. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Saturday, Nov. 18
S.F. Stairs and Peaks
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Begin the day with a visit to the farmer’s market, then meander up the stairways and streets of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. Then up Russian Hill, descending to Fisherman’s Wharf for a ride back on the new historic streetcar line. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233
Sunday, Nov. 19
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mt. Madonna & Wine
Hike through evergreen forests and visit the remains of a 19th century estate, then finish the day with a visit to Kruse Winery. One of many free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: (415) 255-3233 for reservations
ONGOING EVENTS
Sundays
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. This week’s focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
415-789-8418
Tuesdays
Easy Tilden Trails
9:30 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm
Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.
215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
531-8664
Computer literacy course
6-8 p.m.
James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.
This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.
644-8511
Saturdays
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Poets Juan Sequeira and Wanna Thibideux Wright
Thursdays
The Disability Mural
4-7 p.m. through September
Integrated Arts
933 Parker
Drop-in Mural Studios will be held for community gatherings and tile-making sessions. This mural will be installed at Ed Roberts campus.
841-1466
Fridays
Ralph Nader for President
7 p.m.
Video showings to continue until November. Campaign donations are requested. Admission is free.
Contact Jack for directions at 524-1784.
2nd and 4th Sunday
Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series
2:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.
The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.
234-0727;642-5168
Tuesday and Thursday
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