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Calendar of Events & Activities
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
Call Wade, 531-8664
Fact vs. Truth
Noon
Harris Room
119 Moses hall
UC Berkeley
Philip Trounstine, communications director for Gov. Gray Davis speaks on “Skepticism vs. Cynicism and Other Notes from the Dark Side.” Sponsored by the Institute of Governmental Studies.
Call 642-1474
Berkeley High Concert Chorale
7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Ave.
An evening of seasonal music. Free
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Oakland Preschool Fair
7 - 9 p.m.
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
4314 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland
Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, this panel discussion allows parents the opportunity to speak with representatives from local preschools.
Free to NPN members, $5 general
Call 527-6667
Ballroom Dancing for Seniors
9 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call 644-6107
Energy Commission
5:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
at MLK Jr. Way
Waterfront Commission
Meeting
7 p.m.
H’s Lordship Restaurant
199 Seawall Dr.
Planning Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Commission on Disability
6:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Board of Library Trustees
7 p.m.
West Branch
1125 University Ave.
Homeless Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
“Water Over the Dam?”
Noon
Harris Room
119 Moses hall
UC Berkeley
Timothy Duane, city and regional planning at UC Berkeley speaks on “PG&E’s proposed Hydro Divestiture and California’s Electricity Crisis.” Sponsored by the Institute of Governmental Studies.
Call 642-1474
Models for the Millennium
7 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
An evening of discussion with Becky Tarbotton, the Ladakh Programs cordinator for the International Society of Ecology and Culture. She will speak about the connection between the destruction of Ladakhi culture and issues faced by our own communities in the West. Suggested donation $5
Call 548-2220 x233
Police Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Thursday, Dec. 14
Ultimate Alpine Climbing
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Join veteran alpine climber Kitty Calhoun in a slide presentation of her 20-year climbing career.
527-7377
Former Foster
Children Drop-In
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Free Clinic
2339 Durant
Open discussion
Call Nancy Delaney, 548-3223
Children’s Holiday Gift Drive
2 - 6 p.m.
1708-B Martin Luther King Jr. Way (at Virginia)
Donate new games, puzzles, coats, books, and toys for younger children. Donate phone cards, movie passes, gift certificates, and new clothes for teens. Or donate money to support Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency.
Call 848-3409
Meeting Life Changes
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
With John Hammerman.
Call 644-6107
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
Solano Ave. Association
Holiday Mixer & Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Del Sol
1742 Solano Ave.
With light refreshments and a silent auction, the Solano Ave. Association invites you to “meet your business neighbors.”
Call 527-5358
Community Health
Commission
6:45 p.m.
2640 MLK Jr. Way
Auditorium
Call 665-6845 for exact location
Zoning Adjustments Board
7 p.m.
Council Chamber
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Second Floor
Simplicity Forum
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benveue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicity,” learn about this movement whose philosophy is “the examined life richly lived.” Work less, consume less, rush less, and build community with friends and family.
Call 549-3509 or visit www.seedsofsimplicity.org
Friday, Dec. 15
Video on the Netanyahu protest
7 p.m.
Berkeley Community Media, BTV-ch 25 will air “Two for Netanyahu,” a video by John Lionhart and David Landeau.
BHS Orchestra and Concert Band
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley High Little Theater
Allston Way
St. Paul AME X-Mas Party
5:30 - 8 p.m.
2024 Ashby Ave.
For St. Paul’s annual party they ask that you bring a new toy or book for a needy child. Free
Call 665-2164
“The Nutcracker”
7 p.m.
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Ave.
Performed by the Berkeley Ballet Theater.
$12 - $15 Call 843-4689
Music in the Streets
5 - 7 p.m.
Strolling through downtown
Berkeley
Cal Jazz Choir & Oddly Enough, A Barbershop Quartet
Dance for the Forests
8 p.m.
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave.
Join the Alice Di Michele Band, Rachel Garlin, and acapella group Making Waves at this benefit concert for the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters.
Admission is sliding scale
835-6303
Holiday Musical Quartet
11:45 a.m., buffet lunch
12:30 p.m., music
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
With music arranged by Melinda McCallister, the quartet will perform popular year-end songs from around the world.
$1 with coffee, students free
Call 848-3533
Lesbians and Gays
Get Together
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call 644-6107
Saturday, Dec. 16
Video on the Netanyahu protest
noon
BTV-ch 25
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at:
www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over a hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
845-2612
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
Rebecca Riots
8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
“A band with a conscience that heals minds with its political and social commentary.”
Cal 548-1761
“The Nutcracker”
2 & 7 p.m.
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Ave.
Performed by the Berkeley Ballet Theater.
$12 - $15
Call 843-4689
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
Ninth Annual Holiday Crafts Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MLK Jr. Civic Center Park
Berkeley Community Chamber Chorus
2 - 4 p.m.
Strolling along Solano Ave.
One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.
Farmers’ Market Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MLK Jr. Civic Center Park
(Center at MLK Jr. Way)
Local craftspeople will be selling a variety of handcrafted gifts. Also live music, massage, and hot apple cider. Free
Call 548-3333
Free Puppet Shows
1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave.
The Kids on the Block, an award-winning educational puppet troupe, with puppets with such conditions as cerebral palsy, blindness and Down syndrome. The shows promote acceptance of physical and mental differences. Free
Call 549-1564
Sunday, Dec. 17
Benefits of Kum Nye and Meditation
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Miep Cooymans, Nyingma Institute meditation instructor lectures and demonstrates this gentle, self-healing system. Free
843-6812
Quadraphoic Sound Explosion
7:48 p.m.
Tuva Space
3192 Adeline St. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Thomas Day of San Francisco, Boris Hauf of Vienna, and Kit Clayton of San Francisco present a night of live experimental electronic music.
$8 suggested donation
Call 444-3595
“The Nutcracker”
2 p.m.
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Ave.
Performed by the Berkeley Ballet Theater.
$12 - $15
Call 843-4689
The Disputation
2 - 4:30 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Call 848-0237
Guitar of Reverend Rabia
Noon - 2 p.m.
1741 Solano Ave.
One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.
Hanukkah Happening
8 p.m.
Shambhala Booksellers
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Cantor and recording artist Richard Kaplan will lead attendees in seasonal music. Free.
Call 848-8443
Monday, Dec. 18
Design Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Children’s Holiday Gift Drive
2 - 6 p.m.
1708-B Martin Luther King Jr. Way (at Virginia)
Donate new games, puzzles, coats, books, and toys for younger children. Donate phone cards, movie passes, gift certificates, and new clothes for teens. Or donate money to support Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency.
Call 848-3409
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Planning for the Future
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
Children’s Holiday Gift Drive
2 - 6 p.m.
1708-B Martin Luther King Jr. Way (at Virginia)
Donate new games, puzzles, coats, books, and toys for younger children. Donate phone cards, movie passes, gift certificates, and new clothes for teens. Or donate money to support Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency. This is the last day of the gift drive.
Call 848-3409
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
Call Wade, 531-8664
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters
7:15 p.m.
Vault Restaurant
3250 Adeline St.
Learn to speak fluently without fear or hesitation.
Call Howard Linnard, 527-2337
Thursday, Dec. 21
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 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
Friday, Dec. 22
Music in the Streets
5 - 7 p.m.
Strolling through downtown
Berkeley
Berkeley Community Chamber Chorus & These “R” They Gospel Youth Choir
Saturday, Dec. 23
Farmers’ Market Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MLK Jr. Civic Center Park
(Center at MLK Jr. Way)
Local craftspeople will be selling a variety of handcrafted gifts. Also live music, massage, and hot apple cider. Free
Call 548-3333
Royal Hawaiian Ukulele Band
Noon - 2 p.m.
1561 Solano Ave.
One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
Ninth Annual Holiday Crafts Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MLK Jr. Civic Center Park
Klesmeh! Festival
8 p.m.
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
2640 College Ave.
A Hanukkah concert of Klesmer music and its mutations, featuring the San Francisco Klesmer experience. Hosted by Berkeley monologist/comedian Josh Kornbluth.
$18 advance, $20 door; $16 kids and seniors
Call 415-454-5238
Sunday, Dec. 24
Ancient Winds
Noon - 4 p.m.
1573 Solano Ave.
One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Kwanzaa!
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
Join storyteller Awele Makeba as she shares tale and a capella songs from African and African-American history, culture, and folklore which celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Included with admission to the museum.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
Call Wade, 531-8664
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
