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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
Gypsy Day Celebration
Noon - 1 p.m.
Lower Sproul Plaza
UC Berkeley
Rromani music and dance featuring Nadia Hava-Robbins, Rromani dancer and poet from the Czech Republic. Followed by a human rights presentation by Voice of Roman president Sani Rifati. Free
981-1352
Lavender Seniors Panel
Presentation
1:30-3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1902 Hearst St.
Discussion on how agism and homophobia affect seniors
667-9655
Senior Housing in Berkeley Forum
2 - 4 p.m.
Redwood Gardens
2951 derby St
Is Senior Housing safe? Is it permanent? An open forum held by the Affordable Housing Advocacy Project, senior housing residents sill discuss concerns. Followed by Housing Clinic to respond to individual questions.
1-800-773-2110
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
National Organization for
Women Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Mama Bears Bookstore
6536 Telegraph Ave.
261-1642
Peaceful Assembly of 10,000
7 - 8:30 p.m.
North Gate 105
UC Berkeley
A celebration of the second anniversary of April 25, 1999 when 10,000 Falun Gong followers assembled. Sponsored by the Cal Human Rights Campaign.
chinahumanrights2001@yahoo.com
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
Gray Panthers General
Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Sandra Weese of SEIU Local 250 and two hospital workers will tell about their campaign to improve staffing ratios and conditions in California Nursing Homes.
548-9696
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
Eastshore State Park
Workshop
7 p.m.
Hs Lordship’s Restaurant
199 Seawall Dr
Berkeley Marina
Discussion of planning issues and opportunities surrounding the park.
888-988-PARK
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.
