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Calendar of Events & Activities
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.
A Picture of Democracy
7 p.m.
Valley Life Sciences Building
Room 2050
UC Berkeley
A 70-minute documentary entitled “This is What Democracy Looks Like,” capturing the events of the WTO protests in Seattle. Followed by “Zapatista!,” a documentary about the 1994 Indigenous uprising in Chiapas, Mexico.
$5 - $10 sliding scale
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
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
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
Free Anonymous HIV Testing
5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Check in 5 - 7 p.m.
University Health Services
Tang Center
2222 Bancroft Way
Drop-in services and limited space is available.
Call 642-7202
Bay Area Air Quality Hearing
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
939 Ellis St.
San Francisco
Among the cases to be discussed is the Apco vs. Pacific Steel Company of Berkeley over alleged violations of a California health and safety code.
Call 415-771-6000
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
AIDS Prevention Outreach
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sproul Plaza
UC Berkeley
Safer sex kits will be distributed.
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
Safer Sex Kits
4:30 p.m.
Downtown Berkeley BART
Volunteers from Americorps will be distributing safer sex kits in commemoration of World AIDS Day.
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 children aged 3-7.
Call 649-3943
Artists at Play Holiday Sale
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Artists at Play Studio
1649 Hopkins St. (at Carlotta)
Work by the artists including original servings dishes, frames, jewelry, and other items.
Call 528-0494
The Yo-Yo Lady
2 - 4 p.m.
1898 Solano Ave.
One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.
Small Press Distribution Open House
Noon - 4 p.m.
1341 Seventh St. (off Gilman)
Browse 8,000 literary titles and listen to readings by Bay Area authors. Readings by poet Lyn Hejinian, George Albon, Dan Leone, Gail Mitchell, and Sianne Ngai. Call 524-1668 x305
Whymsium Anniversary Party
7:30 - 11 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. This annual party features a talent show, games and a dance.
$3 - $20 sliding scale 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.
Monitoring Police Activity
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Copwatch Office
2022 Blake St. (west of Shattuck)
Learn what your rights are in dealing with police and learn how to monitor police safely. Free.
Call 548-0425
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-registration; $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. Reservations: 238-3739
HIV Memorial Service
11 a.m.
McGee Avenue Baptist Church
1640 Stuart St.
A special morning HIV service for members of the community.
Call 843-1774
