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Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday December 21, 2000

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

Workshop on seasons

3:45 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Park: on the high ground overlooking the bay, about 300 yards south of Spinnaker road

An informal workshop on the astronomical reasons for the seasons, an update on the progress of the solar calendar project, and to watch the setting of the solstice sun. 642-3375

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)

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.

528-6983 for details

Friday, Dec. 22

Music in the Streets

5 - 7 p.m.

Strolling through downtown

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)

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

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’ MarketNinth 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

Telegraph Holiday Street Fair

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)

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

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Kwanzaa!

1 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Centennial Drive

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) 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. 649-3926

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

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