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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
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
