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Calendar of Events & Activities
Thursday, April 19
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 Benvenue Ave.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicity,” 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. At this month’s meeting, Peter Mui, a Berkeley resident who retired at 32, will give a presentation on transforming your relationship with money and the “stuff” we buy with it.
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
Maria do Rocio Quandt, 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. Opening remarks by Robert Haas, former U.S. poet laureate.
$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
Transportation
Commission Workshop
7:30 - 9 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A presentation of the Transportation Demand Management Study’s key findings and a discussion of Study objectives and related TDM program elements.
Gray’s Gain, Public Pain
7 p.m.
2060 Valley Life Sciences Building
UC Berkeley
A slideshow presented by the Sierra Club California Forestry Reform Campaign. Learn how to make a difference in the fight to protect natural heritage for future generations.
622-0290 x250
Friday, April 20
Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling Classes for
Seniors
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison St.
Call 444-4755 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.
Call 644-6226
Living Philosophers
10 a.m. - Noon
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. 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.
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
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. Please bring boxes for carrying your plants home.
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
Hands-On Seed Cleaning
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
924 Gilman St.
Covering a variety of techniques and methods. At noon there will be a seed and plant swap, so bring envelopes to gather seed in.
548-2220
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
Earth Day Creek Walk
10 a.m.
Boogie Woogie Bagel Boy Garden
Gilman and Curtis
Explore history and opportunities for restoration on lower Codornices and Cerrito Creeks on an Earth Day walk co-sponsored by Berkeley Path Wanderers and Friends of Five Creeks. Bring water and snacks.
848-9358
Free Puppet Shows
1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave., Lower Level
The Kids on the Block, an award-winning educational puppet troupe which includes puppets from diverse cultures and puppets with medical conditions such as leukemia and spina bifida, will perform. Free
International Tour Directing?
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Vista Community College
2020 Milvia St., Room 303
Learn about careers in tour leading: Dealing with guides, hotels, airlines and other suppliers, and much more. Learn what qualifications are needed and where the jobs are/aren’t.
$5.50 for CA. residents
981-2931
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
Health Awareness Fair
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Calvary Presbyterian Church
1940 Virginia St.
Booths for blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, massage therapy, geriatric medicine, HIV/AIDS, various cancers, nutrition and diet. Free
415-454-8725
