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Calendar of Events & Activities
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.
Whymsium
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
Making Marriage Work
(event is 10 Wednesdays, Nov. 29 - Jan. 24)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
of the East Bay, Berkeley
2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210
For Jewish and interfaith couples either considering marriages, engaged or recently married. Focusing on topics to improve the relationship and bridging religious and ethnic differences to strengthen the marriage.
$360 per couple Call 704-7475
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)
Challenges of Parenting Adolescents
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
of the East Bay
2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210
This workshop focuses on the challenges facing parents and teens. Learn how to avoid triggering and pushing each other’s buttons. Runs three consecutive Wednesdays, through Dec. 13. Led by Kathy Langsam, MA, MFT, JFCS Teen Services Coordinator.
$60
Call 704-7475
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
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
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
Witness In Our Time
7 p.m.
105 North Gate Hall
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Center for Photography
Kerry Tremain moderates a conversation with Wayne Miller, Ken Light, Matt Heron and Michelle Vignes. Followed by a book signing for “Chicago’s South Side” by Wayne Miller and “Witness in Our Time” by Ken Light.
Call 642-3383
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
Basic Electrical Theory
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Redwood Kardon, retired City of Oakland building inspector and author of the Code Check book series.
$35 Call 525-7610
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
UC Botanical Holiday Plant Sale
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Dr.
You’ll find a selection of orchids, ferns, rhododendrons, cacti, hardy herbs, and house plants galore for yourself or gardening friends.
Call 643-2755
Native American Flute
5 - 6 p.m.
Gathering Tribes Gallery
1573 Solano Ave.
Celebrating the release of his CD “Spirit Within,” Berkeley resident and flutist Walter Ogi Johnson performs.
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
Alternative Building Materials
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by architects Dan Smith and John Fordice.
$75 Call 525-7610
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
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
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)
Keeping Parents Sane
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
of the East Bay
2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210
If your child(ren) are defiant and oppositional and you don’t know what to do, try this workshop led by Liz Marton, MFT.
$20
Call 704-7475
Criminalization of Youth
7:30 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Angela Davis, educator, activist, and former political prisoner speaks at this benefit lecture for the Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library.
$5
Call 595-7417
Make a Wreath
7 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Dr.
Whether you are a beginner or a veteran wreath-maker, join Nancy Swearengen and Jerry Parsons and learn to use some unusual materials.
$27.50, including materials
Call 643-2755
Furniture Making for Women
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Finish carpenter Tracy Weir teaches this hands-on, four day workshop, culminating with each attendee building her own cabinet unit with drawer and shelf. Runs through Dec. 8.
$475
Call 525-7610
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
Make a Wreath
7 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Dr.
Whether you are a beginner or a veteran wreath-maker, join Nancy Swearengen and Jerry Parsons and learn to use some unusual materials.
$27.50, including materials
Call 643-2755
City Council
7 p.m.
Old City Hall
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
