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Calendar of Events & Activities

Friday March 09, 2001

Friday, March 9

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

Free Writing, Cashiering

& Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

Berkeley PC Users Group

7 p.m.

Vista College

2020 Milvia St., Room 303

Wayne Calhoon, a computer technician who operates a local specialized computer store, will assemble a computer. If you are interested in purchasing this computer, call Wayne at 848-8363.

E-Mail: meldancing@aol.com

Europe on a Shoestring

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Scott Mcneely, co-author of the Lonely Planet book will share slides and information on some of his favorite adventures off the beaten path. Come learn about smart budget travel.

Call 527-4140

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

A free class sponsored by the City of Berkeley’s Young Adult Project. The class will cover basic hardware identification and specification, basic understanding of software, basic word-processing and basic spreadsheets.

Call 644-6226

Yiddish Conversation

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

With Allen Stross. 644-6107

Energy Teach-In

& Action Forum

6:45 p.m.

Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

Graham Brownstein of TURN, Charles Kalish of Citizens Power Campaign and Todd Creiten of Campaign Against Utilities Rate Hike give an update on the vital struggle for public power. Find out what you can do about your utility bill. 233-3175

“Torture in 2001 - The Violations Continue”

Stephens Hall, Geballe Room

Townsend Center

for the Humanities

Despite nearly universal prohibition against the use of torture in laws of most nations, the incidence of torture is epidemic. Dr. Kathi Antolak, an expert on the treatment of torture victims will speak.

Trees Forum

12:30 p.m.

Starr King School for Ministry Chapel

2441 LeConte Ave.

A discussion on “The Ecology of The Great Work: Thomas Berry and the New Cosmology,” led by Dody Donnelly. trees@gtu.edu

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Hear and entertain the ideas of some modern day philosophers: Jacob Needleman, J. Revel, Hilary Putnam, John Searle, Saul Kripke, Richard Rorty and others. Every Friday, except holidays. Facilitated by H.D. Moe.

Symposium

on Information Technology

7 p.m.

Booth Auditorium

Boalt Hall

UC Berkeley

Panelists, including federal appeals court judges, journalists, legal scholars and corporate attorneys, will be discussing whether technology is changing societal relations; if the law should, or can, protect privacy; whether technology is indeed raising any new legal issues; and related topics.

$5 for students, $25 general

Saturday, March 10

The Secrets of Sacred Cinema

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103

Kevin Peer, a documentary film maker for the past 25 years, gives a two-day intensive for people interested in exploring documentary filmmaking. $200 per person and registration is required 486-1480

Tibetan National Uprising Day

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Berkeley City Hall

Mayor Shirley Dean and Councilman Kriss Worthington will speak at the Tibetan Flag raising ceremony that precedes a march in San Francisco ending at the Chinese Consulate. The event marks the 42nd anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against the illegal Chinese occupation of Tibet.

—compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Symposium on Information Technology

9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Booth Auditorium

Boalt Hall

UC Berkeley

Banquet location:

International House’s Great Hall

2299 Piedmont Ave.

$5 students, $25 general

Narratives of Public Sector Reform: A Colloquium

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

223 Moses Hall

UC Berkeley

Mark Bevir of the department of Political Science of UC Berkeley, will present his paper on “Decentered Theory of Governance” and Rod Rhodes of the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne will present his paper, “Entering British Governance.” There will also be a session to discuss the broader issues their works raise.

Greece Adventure

1 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Linda Pearson of REI Adventures will introduce you to Greece in slides and discussion.

Call 527-4140

Healing Garden

10 a.m. - Noon

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Kathi Kinney will teach how to integrate medicinal herbs into existing gardens and landscapes and how to design and maintain a practical, aromatic, easy-care herb garden.

$10 - $15

548-2220 x233

West Coast Live

10 a.m. - Noon

Freight & Salvage

1111 Addison St.

Sedge’s guests this week will be Patrick McCabe, author of The Butcher Boy and Emerald Germs of Ireland, a capella singers M-Pact, Naturalist Claire Peaslee and pianist Mike Greensill.

664-9500

Self-Care and Wellness Health Fair

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Ashby Campus, Auditorium

2450 Ashby Ave.

A day of workshops offering ways to maintain and improve health of the body, mind and spirit. Learn the process one might go through when deciding to stay with self-help, when to seek out assistance, and how to integrate care.

$10 admission, $5 per workshop

Fire Suppression Class

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Water-Wise Trees

10 a.m.

UC Botanical Garden

Stew Winchester, ecologist and horticulturist, and instructor at several Bay Area community colleges will talk about some of the more outstanding choices of small trees for water conserving gardens.

$15

643-2755

Free Worm Compost Workshop

10 a.m. - Noon

Magic Gardens Nursery

729 Heinz Ave.

Learn to recycle fruit and vegetable scraps using redworms in an enclosed bin. Especially appropriate for people with little or no yard space.

Call 444-SOIL

Sunday, March 11

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?” Aiona Teu, a member of the Tongan American community, will discuss Storytelling through Textiles: Reading Tongan History & Culture.

Call 849-0217

Tibetan Nyingma Institute Open House

3 - 5 p.m.

Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

A public open house featuring a prayer wheel and meditation garden tour, Tibetan yoga demonstration, information on Tibetan art projects and more. Followed by chanting and a lecture by dean Sylvia Gretchen. Free

Myths & Realities of the International House

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society

1931 Center St.

Director Joe Lurie will show a video and talk about the history and the struggle to open the International House.

$10 donation

Call 848-0181

Walk on the Moon

2 & 7 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

A mother and daughter explore their identities as they summer in the Catskills in 1969 amidst the news of Woodstock and the first lunar landing. Peer led discussion to follow film.

$2 suggested donation

Energy Attack

4 - 6 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

PUC Commissioner Carl Wood, labor journalist David Bacon and Environmentalist architect Mark Gorrell will discuss the energy crisis and how to get involved in solutions.

549-0816

Community Health & Wellness Fair

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2345 Channing Way

Review health from a holistic perspective, personally and communally. Stop by for practical health screenings and explore wellness practices such as Taoist Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga and Rosen Bodywork in introductory workshops. Free except for cholesterol screening.

649-1383

Art & Consciousness in Tibetan Buddhism

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Sylvia Gretchen, dean of Nyingma Studies, will discuss how art is used in meditation and what we can learn from Tibetan art today. Free

843-6812

Monday, March 12

Weight Loss & Gain

10:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

New theories about weight loss and gain with Dr. McGillis.

Call 644-6107

Free Writing, Cashiering & Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

Genetically Modified Humans?

4 - 5 p.m.

159 Mulford Hall

UC Berkeley

With the prospect of cloned and genetically designed children, the ethical questions arrising are numerous. Speakers will include Tania Simocelli and Marcy Darnovsky of Exploratory Initiative on the New Human Genetic Technologies.

Tuesday, March 13

Berkeley Rep. Proscenium Opening

8 p.m.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

2015 Addison St.

Featuring the premiere performance of “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus. Opening gala dinner held prior to performance. Performance will be at 8 p.m.

Call 647-2949

“Great Decisions” - International Health Crisis

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

The first in a series of eight weekly lectures with the goal of informing the public of current major policy issues. Many of the lectures are presented by specialists in their field and are often from the University of California. Feedback received at these lectures is held in high regard by those in the government responsible for national policy.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

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

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

Reclaim the Seeds!

7 - 9 p.m.

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Bring seeds, questions, stories, and ambitions to swap. The center will be coordinating the growout of local quality seed and announcing their season-long workshops, discussions, processing parties, and advisory-consultation team. Free

Call 923-0733

Time & Thing Management

1:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Mary Ann.

Call 644-6107

Real Deal Seminar

12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103

Philip Wickeri will speak on “The New Ecumenism and/or the Real Deal on Interfaith Issues. Bring your lunch.

849-8229

Wednesday, March 14

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Guitar duo with Devon and Mark.

Call 644-6107

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Making Additions Match

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Avoid the tacked-on look with architect/columnist/instructor Arrol Gellner.

$35

525-7610

Ethics, Genetic Technologies & Social Responsibility

3 - 6 p.m.

Townsend Center for the Humanities

220 Stephens Hall

UC Berkeley

What are the social responsibilities of scientists, policy analysts, and citizens in the proposed applications of genetic technologies? Join a panel of experts, including Charles Weiner of UC Berkeley, in attempting to answer this question.

Scholastic Book Fair

8 - 9 a.m. & 1:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Jefferson School Cafetorium

Acton & Rose

Reasonably-priced Scholastic books will be sold to promote books and reading and to raise money for the school. Free

525-7567

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

LGBT Catholics Group

7:30 p.m.

Newman Hall

2700 Dwight Way (at College)

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Catholics group are “a spiritual community committed to creating justice.” This meetings discussions will center on Lenten Service.

654-5486

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Elanor Watson-Gove and host Mark States.

644-0155

Harriet Tubman Re-created

3:30 p.m.

South Branch Library

1901 Russell St.

Storyteller and musician Jamie Myrick will present an interactive musical performance which introduces a heroine and her deeds. Information about the secret codes and maps used as part of the Underground Railroad will be shared. Free

Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

2515 Hillegass Ave.

Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.

Call 869-2547

Cancer Support Group

Noon - 2 p.m.

Summit Medical Center

Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Center

450 30th St., Second Floor

Oakland

Free support group for families, friends, and patients diagnosed with cancer.

869-8833 to register

Myanmar: The Golden Kingdom

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Philip Hassrick of Lost Frontiers will introduce you to Myanmar’s unique history and culture.

Call 527-4140

“Respecting Creation”

7:30 p.m.

King Middle School

1781 Rose St.

Winona LaDuke, Native American Indian activist, environmentalist, author, and Green Party Vice Presidential candidate will speak about the environmental situation under the Bush administration, including California’s power dilemma. A benefit for KPFA and Speak Out.

$10 - $12

Call 848-6767 x609 or visit www.kpfa.org

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Dam Them Rivers

7 - 9 p.m.

Wheeler Hall, Room 30

UC Berkeley

Steve Rothert of American Rivers and Steve Linaweaver of International Rivers Network will discuss the damming of the Nile and the Bujagoli Dam. Free

Celtic Theology

6:30 p.m.

Dinner Board Room

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Rd.

Thomas O’ Loughlin, lecturer a the University of Wales, will present a lecture entitled “A Celtic Theology: The Dream, the Myth, and Some Questions for Academics.”

649-2490

Jazz Singers’ Collective

8 - 10 p.m.

Anna’s Bistro

1801 University Ave.

Featuring Marya Ashworth, Rory Bakke, Vicki Burns and Kathy Freeburg with Mark Little on piano.

Time Windows

4 p.m.

North Branch Library

1170 The Alameda

Kathryn Reiss, Oakland author of nine suspense novels for middle school and young adult readers will speak. Free

649-3943

Scholastic Book Fair

8 - 9 a.m. & 1:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Jefferson School Cafetorium

Acton & Rose

Reasonably-priced Scholastic books will be sold to promote books and reading and to raise money for the school. Free

525-7567

Friday, March 16

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

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Free Writing, Cashiering & Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

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.

Call 549-2970

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Gay & Lesbian Panel Discussion

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Everyone is welcome.

Call 644-6107

Scholastic Book Fair

8 - 9 a.m. & 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. & 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Jefferson School Cafetorium

Acton & Rose

Reasonably-priced Scholastic books will be sold to promote books and reading and to raise money for the school. Children and adults are invited to wear pajamas for Pamjama-Rama reading night from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

525-7567

Saturday, March 17

Rockridge Writers

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Spasso Coffeehouse

6021 College Ave.

Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”

e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com

Light Search & Rescue

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Burma Human Rights Day

2 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship Hall

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

KPFA Journalist Dennis Bernstein and members of the Burmese Resistance Movement will speak. Sponsored by the Burmese American Democratic Alliance and the Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists Social Action Committee.

528-5403

Sunday, March 18

East Bay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal

6:30 p.m.

University Lutheran Chapel

College & Haste

UC Berkeley

Calling for gay and bisexual men and their allies and friends to join this choral ensemble directed by J.R. Foust. There is no obligation to join the chorus after the first rehearsal. Rehearsal season runs March through July.

Call to RSVP 664-0260 or e-mail eastbaymenschorus@yahoo.com

“Parenting in the Second Half of Life”

10:30 a.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Author Roberta Maisel will discuss ways parents and their grown children can get on a positive and guilt-free path.

848-0237

“Hope Against Darkness”

7:30 p.m.

Newman Hall

2700 Dwight Way (at College)

Richard Rohr will respond to the questions: What is the darkness? What is hope?

848-7812

The Bungalow - Tradition & Transformation

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Taught by architect/contractor and West Berkeley bungalow restorer Barry Wagner.

$35

525-7610

Awareness In Action

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Barr Rosenberg will speak on the Skillful Means teachings and practices toward a joyous, energetic, and relaxed approach to work.

843-6812

Monday, March 19

Timber Framing

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Instructed by builder/timber framer Doug Eaton.

$35

525-7610

Tuesday, March 20

“Great Decisions” - Mexico Reexamined

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

With no religious affiliation, this twice-monthly group, led informally by former UC Berkeley extension lecturer Robert Berent, seeks to bring people together to have interesting discussions on contemporary topics. This evenings discussion topic is death and dying in celebration of the Ides of March.

Call 527-9772

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

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

Lavendar Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave.

Mudd Bldg., Room 103

Unitarian-Universalist minister Sean Parker Dennison discusses his experiences as a transgender minister working in parish ministry.

849-8206

Rethinking Creation

7 p.m.

Tucson Common Room

Church Divinity School of the Pacific

2450 Le Conte Ave.

Dr. Sjoerd L. Bonting will speak on “Rethinking Creation: ‘Chaos Events’ and Theology.”

Call 848-8152

TREES Forum

12:30 p.m.

Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Rd., Dinner Board Room

Marty Kheel will present “Women, Animals and Nature: Eco-feminist Reflections.”

trees@gtu.edu

Wednesday, March 21

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

Free Writing, Cashiering & Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Chimneys From A - Z

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Taught by Irish Sweep Sally McKnight.

$35

525-7610

Design Dung

7 - 9 p.m.

School of Journalism Library

121 North Gate Hall

UC Berkeley

Part of the Terner Series, an informal salon-style discussion series, which brings together industry professionals, students, and interested community members. This session is a discussion of the failure to communicate good and bad architecture. Free

Thursday, March 22

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Anna Mae Stanley and host Louis Cuneo.

644-0155

Trekking in Bhutan

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Ruth Ann Kocour and Elizabeth Rassiga will share slides of their 25-day journey along the Snow Leopard Trek to the sacred mountain Chomolhari and beyond. Free

Call 527-4140

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Basic Electrical Theory & National Electrical Code

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Taught by author, speaker and retired City of Oakland Building Inspector Redwood Kardon.

$35

525-7610

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Friday, March 23

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

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

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.

Call 549-2970

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

“Jewish Holidays from a Secular Perspective”

8 p.m.

Albany Community Center

1249 Marin Ave.

Albany

Hershl Hartman, international authority on secular humanistic Judaism, will speak. Sponsored by Kol Hadash, Northern California Community for Humanistic Judaism.

428-1492

Saturday, March 24

Ashkenaz Dance-A-Thon

2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Ashkenaz

1370 San Pablo Ave.

Join Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers along with African, Cajun, North African, Balkan, reggae, and Caribbean bands in this twelve hour dance music-fest. This is Ashkenaz big fundraiser for making improvements, including a new dance floor and ventilation system.

$20 donation

525-5054 or visit www.ashkenaz.com

Disaster First Aid

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

“LGBT Family Night at the Y”

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley YMCA

2001 Allston Way

The third annual free night for gay and lesbian families at the Y. The event will feature floor hockey, swimming, soccer, basketball and other sports, as well as arts and crafts. Free; donation requested.

Call 848-9622

Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Health Clinic

10 - 11:30 a.m.

St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church

2024 Ashby Ave.

Dr. Lenore Coleman, Bayer Clinical Science specialist and certified diabetes educator and Dr. Cassandra Herbert Whitman, Alta Bates Medical Associates will be available to answer questions. Free comprehensive screenings will be given people to identify cardiovascular risk factors. Free

848-2050

Energy Ideas for Remodeling

9:30 - 11 a.m.

City Energy Officer Neal De Snoo will conduct a seminar on the options available for incorporating energy efficient fixtures and systems into residential remodeling and renovation projects. Sponsored by Truitt & White Lumber Company of Berkeley. Free

Call 649-2674 for reservations

Visit www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/energy for info. on energy conservation and efficiency

Hunger Hike in the Redwoods

10 a.m.

Joaquin Miller Park

Ranger Station on Sanborn Dr.

Oakland

Join the Alameda County Community Food Bank for this educational hike. Enjoy the views while learning about local edible and medicinal plants. Bring a bag lunch.

$25 donation

834-FOOD x327

Tuesday, March 27

“Great Decisions” - European Integration

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Free Writing, Cashiering & Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

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

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

Wednesday, March 28

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

Conversations in Commedia

7:30 p.m.

La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)

Mime Troupe/Reinhabitory Theatre legends Judy Goldhaft, Jane Lapiner and Peter Berg

$6 - $8

Call 849-2568

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Thursday, March 29

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Georgia Popoff and host Mark States.

644-0155

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Friday, March 30

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

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.

Call 549-2970

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

“Yellowstone Buffalo” Screening

7 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists

Cedar & Bonita

A compilation video exposing the ongoing slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herd. Seventy five percent of donations go to the Buffalo Field Campaign’s front-line efforts to protect the buffalo herd. Sponsored by A First Amendment Center, Berkeley. Free

287-9406

Saturday, March 31

Shelter Operations Class

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Compiled by Chason Wainwright