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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
Kitchen Design Fundamentals
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by independent kitchen and bath designer Beverly Wilson.
$75
Homeowner’s Essential Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
The annual six-Saturday intensive with lectures, slides, and demonstrations taught by professional builder Glen Kitzenberger. Six Saturdays through Dec. 16.
$425 per person, including textbook
Call Sydney, 525-7610
InterPlayce Benefit
8 p.m.
Large Assembly
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
A benefit concert featuring the Wing It! Performance Ensemble. The project is to renovate and retrofit an 8200 square foot building to include a dance studio, visual art spaces, office and meeting rooms. Free, but donations are requested.
Get Your Garden Ready
for Winter
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
Ted Kipping of Tree Shapers will offer advice on pruning your shrubs and trees, while Anthony Garza of Magic Gardens will suggest how to improve the health and appearance of your plants. Free, but space is limited.
Call 287-0591
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
“Time Across Cultures”
2 - 4 p.m.
St. Clements Church
2837 Claremont Ave.
The annual Roselyn Yellin Memorial lecture with a slide-illustrated panel discussion. Also a tour of the “Telling Time” exhibit at the Judah L. Magnes Museum followed by a reception at the museum, 4 - 5 p.m.
More info: 549-6950
Buddhism & Compassion
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Psychiatrist and teacher Bobby Jones on “Healing through Compassion.” Free.
843-6812
“Road To Mecca” auditions
2 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
The Actors Ensemble of Berkeley is auditioning roles for two females, 60-70 and 25-35, and one male, 60-70. Auditioners should prepare a monologue no longer than two minutes. No appointments.
Call Debra Blondheim, 667-9827
Solar Electricity for Your Home
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar instructed by engineer Gary Gerber of Sunlight and Power.
$75 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Parenting Book Club
11 a.m.
Cody’s Books
1730 Fourth St.
Take part in a discussion of “The Good Enough Parent” by Bruno Bettelheim. New group members always welcome. The group meets the second Sunday of each month.
Call 559-9500
Carpentry Basics for Women
9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A hands-on workshop taught by carpenter Tracy Weir. This workshop is a two-day workshop and runs Nov. 12 and 19.
$195 per person
“Collecting Ethnic Notions”
2 - 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut. St.
Live Oak Park
A book signing and reception for Jan Faulkner.
Call 644-6893
Monday, Nov. 13
An Evening with
Barbara Kingsolver
7:30 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Barbara Kingsolver’s works include “Animal Dreams,” “High Tide in Tucson,” “The Poisonwood Bible” and “Prodigal Summer”
free parking $10 in advance, $13 at the door
Benefits KPFA and Urban Ecology.
848-6767
From Rossi to Bernstein
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses the works of Jewish classical composers beginning with the sixteenth century. The first in a series of three Monday evening classes on music.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Community Open House on the
Underhill Area Projects
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Unit II Residence Hall
Lower Recreation Room
2650 Haste St.
Join architects, housing officials, parking and transportation officials, program representatives, key administrators and campus planners for an open house on these projects, which include a new apartment building at the southeast corner of College and Durant, and a new Central Dining and Office Facility on the east side of Bowditch between Haste and Channing.
Call Jennifer Lawrence, Principal Planner, 642-7720
Berkeley Preschool Fair
7 - 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, this fair features representatives from local preschools. The topic will be how to evaluate preschool education philosophies and make the most of the admissions process. A fair featuring many local preschools will follow panel discussion.
$5 non-members; Free to NPN members
Call 527-6667 or visit www.parentsnet.org
“Timber Framing - Ancient
and Modern”
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar led by contractor/Timber Framers Guild member Doug Eaton.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Soulforce Candlelight Vigil
6 p.m.
SF Chancery
445 Church St.
San Francisco
In conjunction with an action by Soulforce/Dignity in Washington D.C., at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, to stop spiritual violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, local members of Soulforce will be holding a vigil to demonstrate their solidarity.
Call SF Dignity, 415-681-2491
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Take a Trip to the Steinbeck Museum and
Mission San Juan Bautista
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
This is an outing organized by the Senior Center.
$40 with lunch, $25 without
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Three Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets perform.
649-3943
More Little Pigs
7 p.m.
Berkeley North Branch Library
1170 The Alameda
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets huff and puff and blow the house down.
“A Jewel in History”
7 p.m.
St. Paul AME Church
2024 Ashby Ave.
A documentary about the Homer G. Phillips Hospital for the Colored. The hospital, despite providing superior medical care for decades, was closed in the ‘70s. Donations will be accepted.
“The Hand of Buddha”
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck (at Rose)
In her new book poet, columnist and travel writer Linda Watanabe McFerrin explores the lives of women from different ethnic backgrounds and in moments of crisis. Free
Call 843-3533
Quest for Justice
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bade Museum
1798 Scenic Ave.
A reception and discussion with the artists of “Quest for Justice: The Story of Korean Comfort Women as Told Through their Art,” an exhibit on display at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery.
849-8244
Even Seniors Get the Blues
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
A holiday blues support group with Lyn Rayburn.
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
Recognizing Alzheimer’s Disease
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Summit North Pavilion
Annexes B & C
350 Hawthorne Ave.
Oakland
Susan Londerville, MD, Gerentologist, will discuss how to recognize the signs and common symptoms of Alzheimer’s and how to distinguish them from normal aging. Free
Call Ellen Carroll, 869-6737
Our School Open House
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Our School
St. John’s Community Center
2727 College Ave. (at Garber St.)
An open house for prospective parents.
Call Martha Knobler, 704-0701
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Even More Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library Claremont Branch
2940 Benvenue Ave.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets help Little Red Riding Hood get to Grandma’s house.
Healthful Holiday Cooking
11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Natalie. Free
Unity of Diversity in the Bay Area
7:30 p.m.
International House, Homeroom
UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Ave.
Ramona Lucero of the United Indian Alliance will give a presentation addressing the exploration and significance of unity as a basis for the Native American community.
Call 642-9460
Community Action Commission &
Berkeley Homeless Commission
Joint Public Hearing
7 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St. (at Ashby)
The purpose of this hearing is to allow low-income residents of Berkeley, and people who use the services to inform these agencies about what services they need.
Call Marianne Graham, 665-3475
Making Additions Match
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by architect/colunist Arrol Gellner.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Citizen’s Humane Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr.)
Review the support of a ban on leghold and body-crushing traps.
Commission on Labor Board
6 p.m.
1950 Addison St., Suite 105
Civic Arts Commission
6:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Energy Commission
5:30 p.m.
Discussion and possible approval of a resolution regarding the expiration of the electricity rate freeze.
Human Welfare & Community Action
7 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Task Force on Telecommunications
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Board of Education
7:30 p.m.
Old City Hall
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Commission on Aging
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Thursday, Nov. 16
Reminiscing in Swingtime
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Library
1170 Alameda (at Hopkins)
George Yoshida, author and jazz drummer, presents a multi-media program recounting the big band experience in the Japanese American internment camps. The presentation will be capped with a set of live jazz by the George Yoshida Quartet.
Call for more info: 644-6850
Berkeley Metaphysic Toastmasters Club
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysic come together at Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547 or 643-7645
Free blood pressure screenings
Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave.
free
869-6737
Three Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library West Branch
1125 University Ave.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets perform.
Tai Chi for Seniors
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Tai Chi master Mr. Chang. Free
Sea Kayaking in the Bay Area and Baja
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Mitch Powers of Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center presents slides of some of his favorite paddling destinations and gives tips on selecting gear, paddling safety and planning trips. Free
Call 527-4140
Native American Heritage Celebration Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
International House
UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Ave.
Chef, Zachary Runningwolf will be supervising the preparation of Indian breads, pumpkins, and more. At 8 p.m., a cultural night will commence featuring arts & crafts, a drumming performance, and a fashion show.
$8 dinner, $3 cultural night & performances
Call 642-9460
HVAC for Beginners
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning for beginners seminar taught by contractor/engineer Eric Burtt.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Transportation Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Design Review Committee
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Friday, Nov. 17
Community Dance Party
7:45 - 9:45 p.m.
Live Oak Park
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
Come learn to dance with easy instructions presented by the Berkeley Folk Dancers.
Teens $2; Adult Non-members $4
Information: 525-3030
California Energy Re-Structuring
Luncheon served, 11:15 a.m.
Speaker, 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Severin Borenstein, director at the UC Energy Institute will speak.
$11 - $12.25 with luncheon
$1 general for speaker only, Free to students
Call 848-3533
Women in Black
Noon - 1 p.m.
Bancroft at Telegraph
Women for peace in the Middle East
Housing Clinic for Seniors
3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
A housing clinic with the East Bay Community Law Center. Free
“Beneath Our Feet”
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
This all-day conference involves Native Americans, archeologists, anthropologists, historians, naturalists, photographers, and sound artists, joining together to evoke a sense of the people of the East Bay and the landscape they have inhabited over the past ten thousand years.
$12 - $27, lunch ($12) optional
Call 636-1648
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
Berkeley Free Folk Festival
11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave.
Fourteen hours of free concerts, workshops, jam sessions and to top it off a Saturday night dance. The fifth annual Folk Festival will feature Shay & Michael Black, Spectre Double Negative & the Equal Positive, Larry Hanks, Wake the Dead and many others. Sponsored by Charles Schwab and the City of Berkeley.
More info or to volunteer: 525-5099
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educaitonal and art video and film works. Featuring a number of local filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Zuni Fetish Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gathering Tribes
1573 Solano Ave.
Fresh from a trip to Zuni, Janet & Diane from Beyond Tradition will have new fetishes and jewelry. This is the last fetish show of the year for Gathering Tribes.
Call 528-9038
Sunday, Nov. 19
Soprano Deborah Voigt
Cal Performances
3 p.m.
Voigt’s performance is a postponment from her original Oct. 15 date. The program will remain unchanged.
$28-$48 For tickets call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu
Mt. Madonna & Wine
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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
“Drawing Marathon”
Merritt College’s Art Building
Live models, group poses.
$12 for half a day, $20 for a full day, senior and student discounts available. No cameras or turpentine.
523-9763
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educaitonal and art video and film works. Featuring a number of Berkeley filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Monday, Nov. 20
The Music of Israel
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses the music of Israel, from the early pioneers of Palestine to the latest rock.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center, Maffly Auditorium
Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Call D.L. Malinousky, 601-0550
Environmental Solutions!
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)
Informally led by Robert Berend, former UC Extension lecturer, this group aims to have intelligent discussions on a wide range of topics. They stress that there is no religious bent to the discussions and that all viewpoints are welcome. Bring light snacks to share with group.
Call Robert Berend, 527-5332
Thursday, Nov. 23
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
Friday, Nov. 24
“Yoga Poems”
7:30 p.m.
Piedmont Yoga Studio
4125 Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont
Leza Lowitz will read from her new book, which contains over 60 poems inspired by different yoga poses, and do a yoga performance. Free.
Call Miki, 558-7826
Saturday, Nov. 25
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Papersong Grand Opening Celebration
Noon - 5 p.m.
Swan’s Marketplace
936B Clay St.
Oakland
Featuring free musical performances by Big Brother & The Holding Co., Caravan of All Stars Revue, The Charles Dudley Band, and Jane DeCuir.
Call 436-5131
Monday, Nov. 27
To Make the World Whole
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses songs of peace, protest and change from labor, feminists, peace, and environmental activists of the past 125 years, that inspired others to action.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Educational Philosophies Roundtable
7 - 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
At this roundtable, Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, parents will learn about the following educational philosophies: Developmental, cooperative, Montessori, bilingual, Waldorf, religious, homeschooling, and charter schools.
Free to members; non-members, $5
Call 527-6667 or visit www.parentsnet.org
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Wanderlust: Tales of Adventure and Romance
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)
Jeff Greenwald and other travel writers discuss the art of writing travel literature and how to make a living doing it.
Call 843-3533
Thursday, Nov. 30
Pro Arts Juried Show Reception
6 - 8 p.m.
Pro Arts
461 Ninth St.
Oakland
With the work of 70 artists, this annual show features the work of emerging and mid-career artists. The show runs through December 30. See A&E calendar for details.
Snowshoeing Basics
7 p.m .
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Professional snowshoe guide Cathy Anderson-Meyers gives basic instruction on how to get out and experience Tahoe’s winter terrain on “shoes.”
Call 527-4140
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
