Page One
Calendar of Events & Activities
Friday, April 6
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.
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. 644-6226
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.
50 Plus Fitness Class
9:30 a.m. - Noon
UC Berkeley (varied locations)
A class for those 50 and over which introduces participants to an array of exercise options. Demonstration and practice will include strength training, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, and more.
Pre-register by calling 642-5461
$20 for all five sessions, $10 per individual session
Taize Worship Service
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Loper Chapel
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
Dana St.
An hour of quiet reflection and song. 848-3696
TREES Forum
12:30 p.m.
2400 Ridge Rd.
Hewlett Library
Board Room
Michael Warburton on local environmental issues.
E-mail: trees@gtu.edu
Don Giovanni, Pt. 1
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
The opera.
644-6107
Saturday, April 7
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
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing and windsurfing cooperative, give free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Wild About Books?
10:30 a.m.
Central Berkeley Library
2121 Allston Way
Dramatic group Word for Word returns to the library with a brand new play for children, the Russian folktale “Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave.”
Call 649-3943
Earthquake Retrofitting Class
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page 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
Inside Interior Design
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A look into the world of interior design with certified interior designer and artist Lori Inman. $35
525-7610
Small Press Distribution
Open House
Noon - 4 p.m.
Small Press Distribution
3141 Seventh St. (at Gilman)
With poetry readings at 2 p.m. with featured poet Clark Coolidge and others. Free
524-1668
Straw Into Gold
9 a.m.
Berkeley Fellowship
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
A rummage sale and intergenerational open mic. coffee house. All proceeds benefit the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. Free
841-4824
Plants of the Bible Tour
1:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
Explore the gardens with docents who will point out plants mentioned in the bible.
643-1924
Sunday, April 8
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
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult. www.cal-sailing.org
Tibetan Yoga and Healing
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Kum Nye teacher Jack van der Meulen will present this Tibetan yoga and will demonstrate several exercises for self-healing. Free
843-6812
Tibetan Nyingma Institute Open House
3 - 5 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
A free introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Culture which will include a prayer wheel and meditation garden tour, Tibetan yoga demonstration, discussion of how useful ancient teachings are in contemporary society, and more. Free
843-6812
A Humanistic Passover Seder
6 p.m.
Albany Community Center
1249 Marin Ave.
Albany
Kol Hadash will read from the Humanistic Haggadah, and will eat with friends and family. Miriam Solis will lead the group in song.
$20 - $45
925-254-0609
Monday, April 9
Ask the Doctor
10:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
Dr. McGillis will speak and answer questions on radiologically, hormonally, and genetically modified foods.
644-6107
Tuesday, April 10
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
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
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland
Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org
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
Living with HIV
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd Bldg., Room 100
Joe MacMurray will offer reflections on his personal experiences as an HIV-positive man who is preparing for ordained ministry in the Metropolitan Community Church.
849-8206
Young Queer Women’s Group
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Make some new friends, expand your horizons and get support with a bunch of queer women all in the same place at the same time (somewhere between 18 and 25).
548-8283 or visit www.pacificcenter.org
Sunrise Business Mixer
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall Drive
Wake up and smell the coffee at this mixer sponsored by the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. Complimentary breakfast provided by host Skates on the Bay. Free to chamber members.
RSVP, 549-7003 or e-mail chamber@dnai.com
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Magic Brown
2:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Pamela Brown, a magician and storyteller, will tell stories of tricksters and fools from around the world, interspersed with magic tricks. She will be teaching the audience tricks to take home with them. For kids, 5 - 10 years old. Free
649-3943
Magic Brown
7 p.m.
North Branch Library
1170 The Alameda
Similar program to above. Free
649-3943
Seeds of Fiction
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
Berkeley author Dorothy Bryant will speak on seeds of fiction and drama. Free
644-6107
Wednesday, April 11
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
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
Magic Brown
11 a.m.
West Branch Library
1125 University Ave.
Pamela Brown, a magician and storyteller, will tell stories of tricksters and fools from around the world, interspersed with magic tricks. She will be teaching the audience tricks to take home with them. For kids, 5 - 10 years old. Free
649-3943
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.
Bicycle Maintenance 101
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
REI bike technician Paul Ecord will show attendees how to perform basic adjustments on bikes and how to keep them in good condition. Demonstrations of how to clean/replace a chain, adjust derailleurs and replace brake and derailleur cables. Free
527-4140
Magic Brown
3:30 p.m.
Claremont Branch Library
2940 Benvenue Ave.
Pamela Brown, a magician and storyteller, will tell stories of tricksters and fools from around the world, interspersed with magic tricks. She will be teaching the audience tricks to take home with them. For kids, 5 - 10 years old. Free
649-3943
Thursday, April 12
Duomo Readings Open Mic.
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Alice Rogoff and host Dale Jensen.
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.
Humanist Forum
7 p.m.
Fellowship of Humanity
390 27th St. (at Broadway)
Oakland
“The future of religion: Dialog and discussion.”
451-5818
Free Smoking Cessation Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Six Thursday classes through May 17.
Call 644-6422 to register and for location
Plants of the Bible Tour
1:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
Explore the gardens with docents who will point out plants mentioned in the bible.
643-1924
Friday, April 13
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)
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.
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.
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
50 Plus Fitness Class
9:30 a.m. - Noon
UC Berkeley (varied locations)
A class for those 50 and over which introduces participants to an array of exercise options. Demonstration and practice will include strength training, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, and more. Fridays through May 11.
$10 per individual session
Pre-register: 642-5461
Yiddish Conversation
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
With Allen Stross. Free
644-6107
Saturday, April 14
Ethics of Globalization
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seaborg Room, Men’s Faculty Club
UC Berkeley
A one-day conference that will address ethics and globalization by focusing on three areas which bear much of the weight of globalization: International financial institutions and the flow of capital, immigration and refugee flows, and the role of private and local capital and political action. Free and open to the public.
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Eggster Hunt & Learning Festival
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
West Campus, UC Berkeley
In front of Life Sciences Building
A day of egghunts, cultural performances, educational booths, arts and crafts, games and entertainment. Free for all and handicapped accessible. Proceeds benefit five non-profit Bay Area children’s organizations.
643-2033
Before the Build
10 a.m. - Noon
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A free lecture by builder Glen Kitzenberger on what you need to know before you build or remodel your home. Learn to solder pipe and more. Free
525-7610
Choosing to Add On
Noon - 2 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A free lecture by author and instructor Skip Wenz on the pros and cons of building an addition. Free
525-7610
Safety and Preparedness Fair
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Civic Center Park
Allston & MLK Jr. Way
Have your blood pressure checked, your kid’s fingerprints taken, and your bicycle licensed for free, and all in one place. The fair, sponsored by the Police Department, Fire Department/Office of Emergency Services and Project Impact, will also feature representatives from the Red Cross, PG&E, the U.S. Geological Survey and other organizations.
From Athens to Berkeley
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
145 Dwinelle Hall
UC Berkeley
A marathon day of performances, discussions and lectures around the Berkeley’s Rep’s production of the Oresteia. Designed to provide context and ancillary dramaturgical support to enhance patrons theatre-going experience of the play
648-2963
Sunday, April 15
The Buddhist Prayer Wheel
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Instructor Miep Cooymans will talk about prayer wheels and how to participate in their creation . Free
843-6812
Rotating Green Panels
3 - 10 p.m.
7th Floor, Eshleman Hall
UC Berkeley
The start of UC Berkeley’s week-long annual whole-earth event. Starting at 3 p.m., a series of hour-long panels on issues including electoral reform, free trade, and nuclear energy. At 6 p.m., an opportunity to dance and check out display posters created for the celebration.
Monday, April 16
Dino Safari
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Learn how paleontologists sift through evidence to make predictions about the size and behavior of dinosaurs. Included with museum admission.
$3 - $7
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
Before the Build
7 - 9 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A free lecture by builder Glen Kitzenberger on what you need to know before you build or remodel your home. Learn to solder pipe and more. Free
525-7610
TREES Forum
12:30 p.m.
2400 Ridge Rd.
Hewlett Library
Board Room
Michael Warburton on local environmental issues.
E-mail: trees@gtu.edu
Systematic Theology
7 p.m.
PLTS
2770 Marin Ave.
Great Hall
Conversation with Dr. Oswald Bayer, professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Tuebingen, Germany.
524-5264
Design Ideas for Vista?
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Community Center
1901 Hearst St.
Vista President Ione Elioff, representative from Ratcliff, a Bay Area architectural design firm, and Peralta Community College District officials, will be present to hear suggestions, answer questions, and present draft design plans for the facility.
981-2852
Energy Crisis
7:30 - 9 p.m.
7th Floor, Eshleman Hall
UC Berkeley
Get the professional point of view about our energy debacle. Speakers include, Laura Nader, Ignacio Chapela, and Medea Benjamin. Free
Tuesday, April 17
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
Young Queer Women’s Group
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Make some new friends, expand your horizons and get support with a bunch of queer women all in the same place at the same time (somewhere between 18 and 25).
548-8283 or visit www.pacificcenter.org
Real Deal Seminar
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd 103
Bill O’Neill on “Ethics of Social Reconciliation and/or Human Rights.” Bring a lunch.
849-8229
Intelligent Conversation
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
A discussion group open to all, regardless of age, religion, viewpoint, etc. This time the discussion will center on the question of how your life conflicts with your ideals. Informally led by Robert Berend, who founded similar groups in L.A., Menlo Park, and Prague. Bring light snacks/drinks to share. Free
527-5332
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Chaos Theory
7 p.m.
CDSP
2451 Ridge Rd.
Common Room
Dr. Laurie Freeman on “Method in Science and the Humanities: What Does Chaos Theory Have to Offer?”
848-8152
Problems Abroad
7 - 9 p.m.
200 Wheeler Hall
UC Berkeley
A presentation on the impact of the war on drugs on Columbia by the Columbia Coalition. Free
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
This session will be a rap session.
601-0550
Wednesday, April 18
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.
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
Stroke Prevention
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Summit North Pavilion
350 Hawthorne Ave.
Oakland
Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Debbie Seneca will speak about stroke prevention, as well as the warning signs of stroke and what to do if you suspect that someone is having a stroke. Free
869-6737
Art & Jam
5 - 7 p.m.
30 Wheeler Hall
UC Berkeley
Ryan Buckley and Dave
will play songs to sing-along to. Free
Thursday, April 19
Duomo Readings Open Mic.
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Garrett Murphy and host Mark States.
644-0155
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
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 “Eroticism and Spirituality.”
654-5486
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
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
Celebrating Our Past, Envisioning Our Future
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
The PSR Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry hosts its first annual conference which will address racism and heterosexism; being “out” in ministry; queer spirituality; queer and Asian; queer theory and comparative religions and other topics. This is a two day event.
849-8206
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
EcoCity Message of Curitiba, Brazil
7:30 p.m.
Chan Shun Auditorium
Valley of Life Sciences Building
UC Berkeley
The chief representative of the policies, designs, planning and projects that have made Curitiba the ecological development model to the world will share strategies for long term success of cities on planet Earth.
$5 - $10 donation
649-1817
Chiapas Support Committee
7 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)
The delegation to Mexico will report back about the EZLN march and its aftermath with video footage, first-hand accounts, slides and more.
654-9587
Estate Planning for the Living
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Women’s Cancer Resource Center
3023 Shattuck Ave.
Norlen Drossel, an estate planning attorney, will cover such topics as the difference between a will and a living trust, durable power of attorney for health care, and other topics of importance to those who don’t plan on dying.
601-4040 x302
Exploring Grand Staircase
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Liz Hymans, a leading panoramic photographer in the U.S. will share slides and stories of the making of “Hearst of the Desert Wild,” which celebrates the spirit of Grand Staircase - Escalante. Free
527-4140
Free Smoking Cessation Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Six Thursday classes through May 17.
Call 644-6422 to register and for location
Friday, April 20
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
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
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
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
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.
50 Plus Fitness Class
9:30 a.m. - Noon
UC Berkeley (varied locations)
A class for those 50 and over which introduces participants to an array of exercise options. Demonstration and practice will include strength training, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, and more. Fridays through May 11.
$10 per individual session
Pre-register: 642-5461
Trash Bridges
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Join Trash Bridges, garbage detective, in this Science Discovery Theatre performance as he explores how recycling, reusing, reducing and composting can help us tackle the ever-increasing garbage humans create. Free with museum admission.
642-5132
Saturday, April 21
California Native Plant Sale
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Regional Botanical Garden
South Park Drive & Wildcat Canyon Road
Tilden Regional Park
A variety of plants will be for sale and proceeds benefit Botanic Garden programs.
841-8732
Family Farm Day
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
Center St. at MLK Jr. Way
As a complimentary event to Earth Day Berkeley, taking place in Civic Center Park, this will be a chance to see what life is like on a farm. Farm equipment, an observable beehive, human powered hayrides, sheep, and more. Free
548-3333
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Building a Garden at Cragmont Elementary
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cragmont Elementary School
1150 Virginia St.
Volunteers are asked to help students and staff of Cragmont make planter boxes, weed, trim, plant trees and more. The garden will be used in the schools environmental education program.
Call Ellen Georgi 525-6058
Run for Life
8 a.m.
UC Berkeley Campus
An event to “Celebrate the Spirit of Goodness in Children.” Includes a 3K, 5K, and 10K course for walking or running around UC Berkeley. Culminating in a celebration in the newly renovated Edwards Track Stadium. Sponsored by Nantucket Nectars.
$18 - $25 per person
866-786-4543 or www.runforlife.net
I-House Spring Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. .
International House
2299 Piedmont Ave. (at Bancroft)
A celebration of cultures from around the globe. Featuring delicacies from India, the Netherlands, Turkey, Taiwan more. Performances of traditional dance on five stages.
$3 - $5
642-9460
Rhythm & Muse Open Mike
6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
Open to all poets and performers, opening at it’s new home at the Berkeley Art Center. Featuring poet Giovanni Singleton.
527-9753
Berkeley Earth Day
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Civic Center Park
Allston & MLK Jr. Way
Beginning with an Eco-Motion parade, with kids and adults using forms of non-polluting transport. The Earth Day Fair will feature music, revolutionary comedy from Sherry Glaser, and speaker Rachel Peterson from Urban Ecology. Also, a climbing wall, kid’s making area, vegetarian food and beer, crafts, beeswax candle making and much more. Free
654-6346
Albany Senior Center White Elephant Sale
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friends of Albany Seniors
846 Masonic Ave.
Albany
524-9122
Sunday, April 22
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
The Value of Meditation
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Bob Byrne will discuss how you can bring the benefits of meditation into your life. Meditation instruction will be included. Free
843-6812
Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics
11 a.m. - Noon
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Learn how to repair a flat tire from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Free
527-4140
Salsa Lesson & Dance Party
6 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Mati Mizrachi and Ron Louie will teach how to kick up your heels and move your hips. Israeli food provided by the Holy Land Restaurant. Novices are encouraged to attend.
$10
237-9874
Plants of the Bible Tour
1:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
Explore the gardens with docents who will point out plants mentioned in the bible.
643-1924
Monday, April 23
Cold War Civil Rights
4 p.m.
Harris Room
119 Moses Hall
UC Berkeley
Mary Dudziak, USC, will discuss “Cold War Civil Rights: Race and the Image of American Democracy.” Free
Tuesday, April 24
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
Young Queer Women’s Group
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Make some new friends, expand your horizons and get support with a bunch of queer women all in the same place at the same time (somewhere between 18 and 25).
548-8283 or visit www.pacificcenter.org
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Wednesday, April 25
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.
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
The New Math
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 common misunderstandings in the economics of development. Free
Thursday, April 26
Duomo Readings Open Mic.
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Ray Skjelbred and host Louis Cuneo.
644-0155
Fire Suppression Class
1 - 4 p.m.
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
Trail of a Lifetime
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Deborah Brill and Marty Place hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, from the snowy northern terminus in Canada’s Manning Provincial Park, to the Mexican border. They will share highlights of their 2,658-mile trip and will give you tips on how to plan a trip of your own. Free
527-4140
Free Smoking Cessation Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Six Thursday classes through May 17.
Call 644-6422 to register and for location
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Noon - 1 p.m.
Alta Bates Summitt medical Center
2450 Ashby Ave.
Health Education Center, Room 203
Samuel Merritt College
A screening for individuals with a potential risk for high blood pressure.
869-6737
Plan Reading Seminar
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Conducted by Andus Brandt.
$35
525-7610
Friday, April 27
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
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.
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
50 Plus Fitness Class
9:30 a.m. - Noon
UC Berkeley (varied locations)
A class for those 50 and over which introduces participants to an array of exercise options. Demonstration and practice will include strength training, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, and more. Fridays through May 11.
$10 per individual session
Pre-register: 642-5461
Lost in Dreamland?
10 -11:30 a.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Sum
