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Calendar of Events & Activities

— compiled by Chason Wainwrig
Friday April 27, 2001


Friday, April 27

 

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 

 

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.  

 

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 

 

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 

Summit North Pavilion, Cafeteria Annex A  

350 Hawthorne Ave.  

Oakland 

Dr. Jerrold Kram, pulmonologist, sleep specialist and director of the California Center for Sleep Disorders, will talk about sleep disorders and how to remedy them. Learn about snoring, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea. Free 

869-6737 

 

Independent Media & Dissent 

8 p.m. 

King Middle School  

1781 Rose St.  

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now host and survivor of the 1991 massacre in which Indonesian soldiers killed more than 250 East Timorese, will speak about independent media and dissent, from the U.S. to Indonesia and East Timor. Tickets available at many local book stores including: Black Oak Books, Cody’s, and Pegasus.  

$10 - $13 985-0385 

 


Saturday, April 28

 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market 

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street 548-3333 

 

Berkeley Bay Festival  

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

Berkeley Marina  

160 University Ave.  

The Festival, held at the Marina since 1937, has had an environmental education and boating theme for the past 22 of those years. A variety of organizations will be on hand to inform and inspire people to learn how they affect the environment and to take action. Free 644-8623 

 

El Salvador Reconstruction Plans  

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

Institute of Governmental Studies  

Moses Hall, Room 109  

UC Berkeley  

Four leaders from El Salvador, representing urban and rural community development initiatives will be on hand, along with Senator Liz Figueroa, to discuss facts and priorities of their emergency management/disaster relief efforts in the wake of the recent earthquake. Free  

415-970-1033 

 

Working People Against Deregulation 

7:30 p.m. 

Fellowship of Humanity  

390 27th St. (at Broadway) 

Oakland 

Join energy workers, teachers and other workers in a discussion about the issues surrounding the California energy crisis. Speakers include: Drew Bonthius, executive board member Oakland AFT 771, David Walers, power plant worker and member of IBEW 1245, and Eugene Coyle, Energy Economist.  

$3 261-4269 

 

An Energy Efficient Home 

10 a.m. - Noon  

2530 San Pablo Ave. (at Blake)  

Mark Gorrell, architect/consultant, will discuss how to reduce energy costs in existing houses and design new homes to minimize energy costs. $7.50 - $10  

548-2220 x233 

 

International Family Fair  

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.  

New School of Berkeley  

Bonita St. (between Cedar & Virginia)  

Games and activities for children, a huge raffle, food from Christie’s Vegetarian Cafe, and a variety of live entertainment, including a Capoeira demonstration. Free  

548-9165 

 

BASA Spring Festival  

5:30 p.m.  

Cesar Chavez Center  

Bancroft & Telegraph  

UC Berkeley  

An evening celebration of African culture featuring student and professional performances, dance, a fashion show, music, poetry, drama, and African cuisine from local African restaurants.  

$5 - $10 including dinner 

595-1307 

 

Sierra’s Solutions  

to the Energy Crisis 

10 a.m. - Noon  

2530 San Pablo Ave.  

The Sierra Club presents a panel discussion on energy conservation and a general membership meeting of the club’s Alameda group. Speakers include Graham Brownstein from Toward Utility Rate Normalization (TURN), Paul Craig, a Sierra Club energy expert on energy conservation, and Bill Magavern, Sierra Club senior lobbyist. 527-0176 

 

Parent Resource Center  

Workshop 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Alternative High School  

Martin Luther King Jr. Way. If you are interested in learning more or want to help with smaller learning communities for Berkeley High, there will be two open meeting sessions on smaller learning communities from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 644-8524 

 


Sunday, April 29

 

Berkeley Waterfront  

Walking Tour  

10 a.m. - Noon  

Led by Susan Schwartz and sponsored by the Berkeley Historical Society. 848-0181 

 

Hands-On Bicycle  

Repair Clinics  

11 a.m. - Noon  

Recreational Equipment, Inc.  

1338 San Pablo Ave.  

Learn how to maintain the drive train and to repair the chain of your bicycle from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Free 527-4140 

 

 

People’s Park 32nd Anniversary Festival  

12:30 - 6 p.m.  

People’s Park  

Haste St. & Telegraph Ave.  

Performances by, among others, Rebecca Riots, X-Plicit Players, Shelley Doty X-tet, with special guests Wavy Gravy, Frank Moore, Stoney Burke, Kriss Worthington and many more. Also including skateboarding demos, animal petting farm, puppets, and “surprises.”  

848-1985 

 

The Reform Future 

Noon  

Fellowship of Humanity  

390 27th St. (at Broadway)  

Oakland  

Craig Wilson, anti-Buchanan delegate, will discuss the future of the Reform Party.  

655-7962 

 

The Ornament of the Middle Way 

6 p.m.  

Tibetan Nyingma Institute 

1815 Highland Place 

This text by Buddhist master Shantarakshita to be discussed by Barr Rosengerg. 

Free 

843-6812 

 

Celebration of Youth Arts Festival  

Noon - 6 p.m.  

Berkeley High Campus 

The community theater will host non-stop performances of instrumental music, chorus, and dance, including the BHS Jazz Band and the Afro-Haitian dancers and drummers. Also, students enrolled in visual or performing arts classes will exhibit or perform their work. Free  

548-5335 

 

Decade of Change  

3 - 5 p.m.  

Berkeley Historical Society  

1931 Center St.  

The Berkeley Historical Society celebrates the opening of their new exhibit, exploring the decade of 1900 - 1910 when Berkeley grew from a town of ten thousand to a city of forty-thousand. Also the 24th annual meeting which will include a review of the past year.  

848-0181 

 


Monday, April 30

 

Politics of Permits  

7 - 10 p.m.  

Building Education Center 

812 Page St.  

Contractor/Mediator Ron Kelly will explain how to get your permit approved.  

$35  

525-7610 

 

Venus & Mars  

7:30 - 9 p.m. 

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center 

1414 Walnut St.  

Rabbi Yaacov Deyo, founder of LA’s speed dating will explain how to pick a mate, make your relationship thrive and how to fight effectively.  

$10  

848-0237 

 

100 Days of Bush  

Noon - 1 p.m.  

Lower Sproul Hall  

UC Berkeley  

The Students for Climate Protection are marking George W. Bush’s 100th day in office with a rally protesting Bush’s general environmental record in office and specifically focusing on his decision to pull the U.S. out of the global warming treaty negotiations. 

 

PTA Council Meeting  

7 p.m.  

Malcolm X Library  

1731 Prince (between King & Ellis)  

Introduction and election of PTA Council officers for 2001 - 02. If you would like to be an officer or nominate someone, contact Cynthia, 849-2683. Also, Dr. Goldstone will report on the budget situation and will update the situation on district issues and the superintendent search. 

 

Claremont Renters Neighborhood Meeting  

6 - 8 p.m.  

Claremont Branch Library  

2940 Benvenue Ave.  

Presentation on policies affecting rent ceilings, habitability issues and evictions. Get answers to your rent control questions.