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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
KPFA Local Advisory Board
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
New KPFA board will discuss democratization of KPFA and firing of New York station manager.
WAVE Middle Ages
7:30 p.m.
Loper Chapel
First Congregational Church
Dana & Durant
Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble perform Christmas music of the middle ages and renaissance.
$10 donation
Call 642-1481
Ballroom Dancing for Seniors
9 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call 644-6107
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission
7 - 10 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St. (at Ashby)
Report council action on religious holidays. Also discussion of the allocation planning process.
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)
Discussion of proposed amendments to the Draft General Plan.
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. 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 coordinator 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.
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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.
Call Jason, 527-7377
Former Foster Children Drop-In
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Free Clinic
2339 Durant
Open discussion
Call Nancy Delaney, 548-3223
Jazz Standards
9 - 10:30 p.m.
Genki Restaurant
1610 San Pablo Ave. (at Cedar)
Vocalist Dale Zola and pianist Federico Cervantes perform.
Call 655-1425
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
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Report and action regarding possible violations of the Berkeley Election Reform Act with respect to the first and second pre-election statements filed Oct. 5 and Oct. 26 and late contribution reports.
Call 644-6380
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.
Mental Health Clinic
2640 MLK Jr. Way
A discussion of CHC priorities.
Call 665-6845 for exact location
Zoning Adjustments Board
7 p.m.
Council Chamber
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Second Floor
Hearing on the request by James Samuels on behalf of Congregation Beth El to construct a two-story, approximately 35,000 square foot religious assembly use that will include a 7,500 square-foot nursery school and afternoon religious school with 35 uncovered parking spaces.
Simplicity Forum
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benveue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” 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
Berkeley Community Media, BTV-ch 25 will air “Two for Netanyahu,” a video by John Lionhart and David Landeau.
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
“How to Buy a Computer”
9 - 10 a.m.
Bruno Consulting Services
1700 Solano Ave., Suite A
Learn what you need to know before going shopping. What do all those weird words mean? Learn laptop vs. desktop, PC vs. Mac, software vs. hardware considerations, technical support, printers and cost.
Call 526-5666
Bella Musica
8 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison St.
Directed by Arlene Sagan, Bella Musica chorus and orchestra perform the music of Handel, Bach, Bernstein and Barber.
$12 suggested donation
Call 525-5393
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
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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
Pray for Peltier
Noon - 3 p.m.
Peoples Park
Between Dwight & Haste above Telegraph
Join with the Peltier Action Coalition and the Plight of the Redwoods Campaign in a prayer circle for a presidential pardon for Leonard Peltier and in honor of protectors and warriors for mother earth. You are asked to bring blankets for the homeless and potluck food and drink.
Call 464-4534
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
Bella Musica
4 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison St.
Directed by Arlene Sagan, Bella Musica chorus and orchestra perform the music of Handel, Bach, Bernstein and Barber.
$12 suggested donation
Call 525-5393
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
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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
Get Flabbergasted
2 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Zun Zun, a husband and wife duo will perform musical theater for children and families. They play over thirty instruments and are sing in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Free
Call 649-3943
Hansel and Gretel
7 p.m.
North Branch Library
1170 The Alameda
Oakland’s Opera Piccola will perform their version of “Hansel and Gretel.” Opera Piccola is a multiracial troupe of actors, singers, and dancers who pull unsuspecting audience members up to perform along with them. Geared for preschoolers.
Call 649-3943
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
Family Sing-Along
2 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Gerry Tenney, musician, teacher, and performer, the man behind the saga of King Kong playing ping-pong with Godzilla returns to the Berkeley Public Library.
Call 649-3943
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call 644-6107
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
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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
Holiday Celebration
Noon
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Includes a holiday meal and an opera, “Kiri’s Coventry Xmas.”
Call 644-6107
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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
Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir
7 p.m.
Holy Names College Regents’ Theatre
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland
tickets: $15 - $20, available at the door
Call 848-3938
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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.
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)
With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available.
Call Linda, 528-6983 for details
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
Blood Pressure Testing
9:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Alice Meyers
Call 644-6107
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. 27
Magic Mike
Noon and 1:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
Special effects, magic, juggling, ventriloquism, and outrageous comedy is what Parent’s Choice Award winner Magic Mike is all about. Included in price of museum admission.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Taught by Mr. Chang
Call 644-6107
Thursday, Dec. 28
Season of Lights
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
The Imagination Company brings to life world winter celebrations and highlights the significance of light to several culture. Included in museum admission price.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Imani In the Village
2 p.m.
Claremont Library
2940 Benvenue
Percussionist James Henry presents a drumming and dance program for all ages. Audience participation invited.
Call 649-3943
Friday, Dec. 29
Earthcapades
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
Join Hearty and Lissin as they blend storytelling, juggling, acrobatics, and more, to entertain and teach about saving the environment. Included in museum admission.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Saturday, Dec. 30
Bats of the World
1 & 2:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
Maggie Hooper, an educator with the California Bat Conservation Fund, will show slides, introduce three live, tame, and indigenous bats, and answer your questions about these fascinating creatures. Included in admission to the museum.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Kwanzaa Celebration
4 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Muriel Johnson of Abiyomi Storytelling is the featured storyteller at the library’s annual celebration which also includes a formal Kwanzaa ceremony.
Call 649-3943
Sunday, Dec. 31
Light Up the Lights!
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
UC Berkeley
Popular songmeister Gary Lapow performs traditional holiday music from around the world. Included in price of museum admission.
$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4
Call 642-5132
Tuesday, Jan. 2
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, Jan. 3
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
Friday, Jan. 5
Zen Buddhist Sites in China
7 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Andy Ferguson, author of “Zen’s Chinese Heritage: The Masters and Their Teachings,” presents a slide show of Zen holy sites in China. Ferguson will read from the book and engage the audience in a brief meditation session. Included in museum admission.
$6 general, $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
Tuesday, Jan. 9
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
Thursday, Jan. 11
Toni Stone and the Negro Baseball League
1 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Marcia Eymann, curator of historical photography, discusses memorabilia of Toni Stone, a woman who played in the Negro Baseball Legue in the 1940s. Free.
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
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, Jan. 12
“Who’s Really In Charge Anyway?”
7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Hall
1924 Cedar St.
The subject to be discussed is the guru dilemma and individual spiritual mastership. Hear about the spiritual path of light and sound and the ancient teachings of the saints.
Call Unitarian Hall, 841-4824 or visit www.masterpath.org
Saturday, Jan. 13
“Dyke Open Myke!”
7:30 p.m.
Boadecia’s Books
398 Colusa Ave. (at Colusa Cir.)
Kensington
A coffeehouse-style open mic. night for emerging talent.
Call Jessy, 655-1015
or Boadecia’s Books, 559-9184
Sunday, Jan. 14
Teaching Chinese Culture in the U.S.
2 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Educators from Bay Area Chinese schools explore issues related to teaching Chinese culture and language. Included in museum admission.
$6 general; $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
LesBiGayTrans Parenting
11 a.m.
Boadecia’s Books
398 Colusa Ave. (at Colusa Cir.)
Kensington
These two groups meet on the second Sunday of each month. The group meeting at 11 a.m. is for prospective parents, the one at noon for parents.
Call 559-9184
“Berkeley, 1900”
3 - 5 p.m. .
Berkeley History Center
1931 Center St.
Richard Schwartz gives an oral history of Berkeley at the turn of the century.
A-Singin’ and a Chantin’
8 p.m.
Shambhala Booksellers
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Pagan recording artist DJ Hamouris shares some songs and chants.
Call 848-8443
Free Feng Shui Class
3 p.m.
Eastwind Books of Berkeley
2066 University Ave.
Taught by Lily Chung, author of “Calendars for Feng Shui and Divination.”
Call Eastwind, 548-3250
Tuesday, Jan. 16
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, Jan. 17
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, Jan. 18
Simplicity Forum
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benveue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” 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
Combating Congestion
1 - 5 p.m.
Pauley Ballroom
Student Union Building
UC Berkeley
A one-day transportation conference featuring Martin Wachs and Elizabeth Deakin, both of UC Berkeley. Co-sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Studies and the UC Transportation Center.
Call 642-1474
Tuesday, Jan. 23
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
Tuesday, Jan. 30
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
Sunday, Feb. 11
Ruth Acty Oral History Reception
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society
Veterans Memorial Building
1931 Center St.
In 1943 Miss Ruth Acty became the first African American teacher to be hired by the Berkeley Unified School District. She taught thousands of students until her retirement in 1985. Oral History Coordinator Therese Pipe interviewed Acty in 1993-94 for the Berkeley Historical Society. Free
Thursday, Feb. 15
Simplicity Forum
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benveue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” 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
Sunday, Feb. 25
“Imperial San Francisco:
Urban Power, Earthly Ruin”
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley History Center
Veterans Memorial Building
1931 Center St.
Gary Brechin speaks on the impact and legacy of the Hearsts and other powerful San Francisco families. Free
Call 848-0181
Thursday, March 15
Simplicity Forum
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benveue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” 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
Sunday, March 18
“Topaz Moon”
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley History Center
Veterans Memorial Building
1931 Center St.
Kimi Kodani Hill speaks on artist Chiura Obata’s family and the WW II Japanese relocation camps. Free
Call 848-0181
ONGOING EVENTS
Sundays
Green Party Consensus Building Meeting
6 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. This week’s focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
415-789-8418
Mondays
Baby Bounce and Toddler Time
10:30 a.m.
Oct. 16 - Dec. 11
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
For children ages 6 to 36 months. Get those babies off to a good start with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and very simple books.
649-3943
Tuesdays
Easy Tilden Trails
9:30 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm
Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.
215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
531-8664
Computer literacy course
6-8 p.m.
James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.
This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.
644-8511
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.
Preschool Song and Story Time
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Music and stories for ages 3-5.
649-3943
Thursdays
The Disability Mural
4-7 p.m. through September
Integrated Arts
933 Parker
Drop-in Mural Studios will be held for community gatherings and tile-making sessions. This mural will be installed at Ed Roberts campus.
841-1466
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
Saturdays
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Poets Juan Sequeira and Wanna Thibideux Wright
2nd and 4th Sunday
Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series
2:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.
The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.
234-0727;642-5168
Tuesday and Thursday
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
644-6109
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
