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Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday December 19, 2000

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

Support for Family & Friends

Caring for Older Adults

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Alta Bates Medical Center

2001 Dwight Way

Fourth Floor, Room 4190

A group focusing on the needs of older adults with serious medical problems, psychiatric illnesses, and/or substance abuse, and their caregivers.

Call 802-1725

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

Environmental Musicfest

8 p.m.

La Pena

3105 Shattuck Ave.

Alicia Littletree and Timothy Hull, both known for commitment to social and environmental issues, perform.

$5 - $7

Call 415-927-1645

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. Validated parking will be offered at UC’s West Anna Lot, located on Channing Way just east of Telegraph.

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

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

Death of the Lecturer

7 p.m.

West Branch Library

1125 University Ave.

Calling all detectives, those who enjoy reading mysteries, playing Clue, and solving crossword puzzles to untangle the reason for the final fate confrontation.

Call 649-3926

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