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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
Soulful Improv Games
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening is a “Shamanic Journeying Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Lesbians and Gays Get
Together
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Tai Chi Chuen with Henry
Chang
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Disaster Council Meeting
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
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
Create the City of Your
Fantasies
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening features DJ’d “Candlelight Massage Circles Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
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
Sunday, Nov. 26
The Value of Meditation
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Joleen Vries, director of the Nyingma Institute in the Netherlands for over five years, will discuss how to maintain a regular meditation practice. Free
843-6812
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
Parks & Recreation Board
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Solid Waste Management
Commission
7 p.m.
Solid Waste Management Center
1201 Second St.
Zoning Adjustment Board
Meeting
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
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
Tai Chi Chih with Ben Levitan
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Blood Pressure for Seniors
9:30 - 11 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Read a Play Together Salon
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies.
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Lavender Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd 100
PSR adjunct faculty member Mark Wilson and PSR alumna Lynice Pinkard will speak on “Heterosexism and Racism.” Sponsored by PSR’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry. Free Call 849-8206
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
Berkeley Gray Panthers
Membership Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Discussion of how the election results will affect the Gray Panthers.
Call 548-9696
Mental Health Commission
6:30 p.m.
2640 MLK Jr. Way (at Derby)
Thursday, Nov. 30
Pro Arts Juried Show
Reception
6 - 8 p.m.
Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St.
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
Art for Sale
6 - 8 p.m.
Kala Art Institute
1060 Heinz Ave.
Over sixty artists affiliated with the Kala Art Institute exhibit works ranging from traditional wood block prints to works in digital media. During the reception, artists will offer 10 percent off the sale of their prints. 549-2977
— compiled by
Chason Williams
Oakland Museum Trip for Seniors
(trip on Dec. 8)
A trip to the Oakland Museum to see the Imperial Palace of China Exhibit. Organized by the North Berkeley Senior Center
Call Maggie, 644-6107
Let Your Chi Flow Freely
6 - 7 p.m.
University of Creation Spirituality
2141 Broadway Ave.
Oakland
Share peace and tranquillity communally and regain harmony and balance.
Call Idris Hassan, 835-4827 x31
Friday, Dec. 1
Spanish Book Club
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books
2454 Telegraph Ave.
A discussion of “Dona Barbara” by the Colombian writer Rumulo Gallegos. New members welcome. The group meets the first Friday of each month.
Call 601-0454
Taize Worship Services
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Loper Chapel
Dana St. (between Durant & Channing)
Call 848-3696
Saturday, Dec. 2
Wild About Books?
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Storyteller Kellmar draws from her African-American roots with stories that touch the heart and the funnybone. For childen aged 3-7.
Call 649-3943
Whymsium Anniversary Party
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This annual party features a talent show, games and a dance.
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Finding a Way In
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Learning Center
1414 Walnut St.
Offering a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender jews to express personal concerns and to find a place to belong in the Jewish community.
$5 with pre-registraiton; $7 at door
845-6420
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
Know Your Rights Training
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Copwatch Office
2022 Blake St.
Learn what your rights are in dealing with the police. Learn how to monitor the police safely.
Call 548-0425
Publish Your Own Book
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Regent Press
6020-A Adeline St.
Mark Weiman of Regen Press presents an overview of the business of book publishing oriented towards the author considering self-publishing.
$60 per person
Call Mark Weiman, 547-7602
Friends of Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Wine Tasting
1 - 4 p.m.
Rosenblum Cellars
2900 Main St.
Alameda
All proceeds benefit the children and families served by Berkeley Youth Alternatives.
$25
Call 845-9010
Sunday Dec. 3
Connecting with Nature
1 - 3 p.m.
Rotary Nature Center
600 Bellevue Ave. (at Perkins)
Oakland
Children aged six to twelve, accompanied by a parent, are invited to explore nature with all their senses. Cathy Holt, author of “The Circle of Healing” will lead the event. Free
Call Stephanie for reservations, 238-3739
Transcending Limits on Knowledge
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Lee Nichol on Tarthang Tulku’s “Time, Space, and Knowledge.” Free
843-6812
Richmond Holiday Arts Festival
Noon - 4 p.m.
Richmond Art Center
2540 Barret Ave.
Richmond
A silent auction, craft sale, gifts and services auction, and hands-on art projects. Proceeds benefit the Richmond Art Center. Free
620-6772
Kitka’s “Wintersongs Holiday Tour”
7 p.m.
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
1330 Lakeshore Ave.
Oakland
In it’s first annual winter holiday concert, this women’s vocal ensemble will perform Eastern European seasonal songs.
$15 - $20
444-0323
Winterfest
Noon - 4 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
A celebration of winter family traditions like music, dance, craft activities, and food. Included in museum admission.
$6 general, $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
Joe Raskin & David Slusser’s
Improv Derby
7:48 p.m.
Tuva Space
3192 Adeline (at MLK Jr. Way)
Joe Raskin/George Cremaschi Duo & David Slusser’s Improv Derby. Part of ACME Observatory Contemporary Music Series.
$8 suggested donation
Call 444-3595
Monday, Dec. 4
Personnel Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Permit Center
2118 Milvia St.
First Floor Conference Room
Youth Commission
6 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Center
1730 Oregon St.
Landmarks Preservation Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkely Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Peace and Justice Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Design the Perfect School
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
Jewish Book Club
7:30 - 9:15 p.m.
Jewish Learning Center
1414 Walnut St.
Join in a discussion of Brian Norton’s “Starting Out in the Evening.” Free
848-0237 x 127
Get the Lead Out
6 - 8 p.m.
Frances Albrier Center
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St.
Learn how to prevent lead poisoning in your home. Taught by expert staff, this course offers techniques property owners can use to safety paint and remodel their homes.
Call 567-8280
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
