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Calendar of Events & Activities
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling Classes for
Seniors
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland
Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org
Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Discussion of the next steps in the Southside plan. Also discussion of the interim controls on office development in the mixed use-light industrial district in West Berkeley.
Energy Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
The report on renewable energy and the report on residential energy consumption will be discussed. Also up for discussion and possible action is the referral regarding municipalization of the electric system.
Lawrence Laboratory RCRA Public Meeting
6:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Classrooms A & B
The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. The purpose is to present information regarding the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Investigation Report. Public comment to the report will be taken orally and in writing at the meeting.
Call Ramon Racca, 916-445-9543 or e-mail: rracca@dtscca.gov
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission
7 - 10 p.m.
2939 Ellis St. (at Ashby)
Agencies seeking funding will present and will include: Youth Radio, Tinkers Workshop, a youth bike clinic, Alzheimer’s Services, Crisis Support Services, and others.
Police Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Discussion of the policy complaint filed by Michael Minasian regarding service animals and the ADA.
Task Force on Homelessness
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Presentations from agencies which have applied for city of Berkeley funds for homeless service programs.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Spirits in the Time of AIDS
6 - 8 p.m.
Pro Arts Gallery
461 Ninth St.
Oakland
Pro Arts reception for the opening of their new exhibition seeking to expand the understanding of HIV and AIDS and the people who are affected by them.
Call 763-9425
Free “Quit Smoking” Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis (at Ashby)
Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.
Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us
West Berkeley Project Area Commission
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St.
Review of the initial environmental study and recommendation on a request for establishment of a public market. Also, consideration of a petition requesting that diagonal parking and parking meters not be installed on Fifth St., and that no one-way conversion of the block between University and Hearst occur.
Climbing Mt. Everest
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Bob Hoffman, organizer and leader of four environmental clean-up expeditions on Everest, will give a slide presentation on the Inventa 2000 Everest Environmental Expedition’s recent ascent. Free
Call 527-4140
Duomo Readings Open Mic
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Glenn Ingersoll and host Louis Cuneo.
644-0155
Women in Salsa
8 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Orquesta D’Soul, a San Francisco based band, is hosting this benefit featuring the musical talents of local bay area women in salsa.
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
Call 849-2568 or visit www.lapena.org
Conversations in Commedia
7:30 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)
Mime Troupe vet and St. Stupid’s Day creator, Ed Holmes, and 84-year-old Bari Rolfe, a mime for over 30 years, give dialogues on satire. $6 - $8
Call 849-2568
West Berkeley Project Area
Commission
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St.
Discussions will include review of the initial environmental study and recommendations on a request to establish a public market. Also, consideration of a petition requesting that diagonal parking and parking meters not be installed on Fifth St.
Take the Terror Out
of Talking
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Department of Health Services
2151 Berkeley Way
State Health Toastmasters Club is hosting an open house to celebrate Toastmasters International Week and to kick-off the start of “Speechcraft,” a six-session workshop to help participants overcome nervousness and learn basic public speaking skills.
Call 649-7750
Middle East Crisis Teach-In
7 p.m.
2040 Valley Life Sciences
UC Berkeley
Ben Klafter of the San Francisco Israel Center, Zack Bodner, deputy director, AIPAC, Leeron Kaley, AIPAC student liaison, and Randy Barnes, UC Berkeley undergraduate. Sponsored by the Israel Action Committee.
Friday, Jan. 26
Strong Women - Writers &
Heroes of Literature
1 - 3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program. 549-2970
“The Aftermath of the
National Election”
11:45 a.m. luncheon
12:30 p.m. speaker
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Susan Rasky, senior lecturer at the graduate school of journalism at UC Berkeley will speak.
$11 - $12.25 with luncheon, $1 with coffee, students free
848-3533
Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling
Classes for Seniors
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland
Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org
Crisis in Colombia
7 p.m.
Berkeley UU Fellowship Hall
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
As part of their “war on drugs,” the Colombian government is set to implement Plan Colombia, aided by military hardware and training from the U.S. Peter Dale Scott, UC Berkeley professor and Daniel de la Pava, of the Colombia Support Network will, will discuss the U.S. role in perpetuating the violence and how to organize to help.
$5 - $10 donation requested
Call 704-9608
Yiddish Conversation
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Allen Stross
Call 644-6107
Saturday, Jan. 27
Clori, Tirsi & e Fileno
8 p.m.
Crowden School
1475 Rose St. (at Sacramento)
Teatro Bacchino, the Bay Area’s Baroque Opera company, will be performing Handel’s story of jealousy in love. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performance.
$15 - $20
Call 658-3382
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Chason Wainwright
Cuddly, Soft, Furry Things & Friends
10 - 10:50 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. - Noon
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
A special workshop for two - three year-olds to meet, pet, and feed rabbits, doves, and snakes.
$22 - $25, $10 for additional family members, registration required
Call 642-5134
Book Publishing Seminar
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Regent Press
6020-A Adeline St.
Mark Weiman presents an overview of the business of book publishing oriented towards the author considering self-publication. From page layout to promotion and distribution, Weiman will cover all practical aspects of independent book publishing.
Call 547-7602 or e-mail: regent@sirius.com
Free Tae-Bo Classes for Adults
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Frances Albrier Community Center
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St.
Call 644-8515
Free Martial Arts Classes for Kids
11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Frances Albrier Community Center
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St.
Classes taught by Michael Johnson, a fourth degree black belt. Ages 5 - 7, 11:15 a.m. - Noon; Ages 8 - 12, 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Ages 13 to adults, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.
644-8515
One-Day Travel Careers Class
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Vista College
2020 Milvia St.
Room 210
Learn about new employment opportunities in travel in the 21st century. Class will include a look at salaries, travel benefits, necessary education and preparation required. Bring payment by check to the class.
$5.50 for California residents
Call Marty de Souto, 981-2931
Intuitive Healing
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1502 Tenth St.
Marcia Emery, Ph.D., will discuss the deeper meaning of illness, the way to tune into any body part to heal it and your intuitive X-ray or body scan ability.
$85
Call 526-5510
“Arab-Jewish Co-Existence: Reality and
Challenges Ahead”
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Berkeley Hillel
2736 Bancroft
Walid Mula, an Arab-Israeli educator and activist who specializes in training and facilitating dialogue groups and educating for co-existence between Arabs and Jews, will speak and discuss. All are welcome at this free event.
E-mail: israeloncampus@hotmail.com
Sunday, Jan. 28
Clori, Tirsi & e Fileno
7 p.m.
Crowden School
1475 Rose St. (at Sacramento)
Teatro Bacchino, the Bay Area’s Baroque Opera company, will be performing Handel’s story of jealousy in love. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performance.
$15 - $20
Call 658-3382
Reimagining Pacific Cities
6 - 8:30 p.m.
New Pacific Studio
1523 Hearst Ave.
“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” A series of ten seminars linking the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and other pacific cities.
$10 per meeting
Call 849-0217
Finns in Berkeley and Co-op Beginnings
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society
1931 Center St.
A panel discussion on Finnish and Co-op history and on the Consumers Cooperative of Berkeley.
$10 donation
Call 848-0181
Mediterranean Plant Life
3:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Peter Dallman, author of “Plant Life in the Mediterranean Regions of the World,” will motivate attendees to look closely at California native plants and experiment with dramatic and drought-tolerant species in their own gardens.
Call 643-2755
Rhythm & Muse Open Mike
2 p.m.
Berkeley Art Museum, Conference Room
2621 Durant (at Bowditch)
Poet Katharine Harer and jazz guitarist Joe Vance.
Call 527-9753
“Reclaim the Streets Wants You!”
5 p.m.
The Long Haul
3124 Shattuck Ave.
RTS invites you to an evening of videos, brainstorming, and Action planning. Anyone interested in helping with future actions or in learning more about RTS is encouraged to attend. Dinner and party will follow. Free
Call 415-820-9658
Unitarian Universalism at Millennial Transition
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists
1606 Bonita St. (at Cedar St.)
Paul Sawyer, long-time Berkeley activist and former minister at the Berkeley Fellowship and Dr. Cary Wang will speak.
Call 841-3477
Monday, Jan. 29
Poetry with Nancy Wilson
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call 644-6107
Starving For Love?
7 - 9 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Keith Braselton invites you to experience love all the times and claims he can show you how.
Call 707-435-5425
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
Digital Photography
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Allen Stross
Call 644-6107
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
Opening of Thousand Oaks Elementary School
5 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Multipurpose Room
840 Colusa
The ribbon-cutting will take place at 5 p.m. and tours will follow the ceremony.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
8 p.m.
Zellerbach Hall
UC Berkeley
Featuring “Berkeley Images,” a world premiere by Jean-Pascal Beintus.
$10 - $35
Call 841-2800
Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling
Classes for Seniors
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland
Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org
Berkeley High Poetry Slam
6:30 p.m.
Berkeley High School
2246 Milvia St., Room G-210
A preliminary round for the regional poetry slams sponsored by youth speaks.
