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Tuesday, May 22
“No Quiero Taco Bell” protest
12:00 p.m.
Taco Bell
2222 Shattuck Ave.
Join the UC Berkeley Farm Workers Support Committee and the Students Organizing for Justice in the Americas in their rally supporting the fair treatment of farm workers who grow the produce used by fast-food companies.
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
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Strawberry tasting
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
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 548-8283
www.pacificcenter.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
Solving Residential Drainage
Problems
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Second day of two day seminar led by contractor/engineer Eric Burtt. Continued from Thursday May 17. $70 for both days.
525-7610
Wednesday, May 23
Regular meeting of the
Planning Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
The Planning Commission will review and take action on a recommended set of General Plan Subcommittee Ammendments to the Land Use Element.
Healthful Building Materials
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar conducted by environmental consultant Darrel DeBoer.
$35 per person 525-7610
Regional Tranportation Talk
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Rebecca Kaplan of the Bay Area Transportation and Land Use Coalition will talk about the Metropolitan Transportation Commision’s 25-year Regional Transportation Plan at the regular meeting of the Berkeley Gray Panthers. Open to the public.
548-9696
Forum on Small Learning
Communities
7:30 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Organized by Berkeley High Senior Nicole Heyman, panel of students, teachers and community members will discuss the achievement gap at Berkeley High and possible reform plans. Students encouraged to participate. $3.
Thursday, May 24
Paddling Adventures
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Dan Crandell, member of the U.S. National Kayak Surf Team and owner of Current Adventures Kayak School, will introduce attendees to all aspects of kayaking. Free
527-4140
City of Berkeley Meeting
2 - 4 p.m.
2120 Milvia St.
Second Floor Conference Rm.
Bancroft-Durant Two-Way Street Proposal Meeting. Call Bike For a Better City 597-1235.
West Berkeley Project Area
Commission Meeting
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St.
Among other topics, correspondance regarding Commissioner Training, Eastshore State Park planning meetings and proposal for commissioner advocate.
705-8105
Community Health
Commission Meeting
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Among other topics, a vote on Letter of Apology to Mayor.
644-6109
Friday, May 25
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
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
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.
Therapy for Trans Partners
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave. (at Derby)
A group open to partners of those in transition or considering transition. The group is structured to be a safe place to receive support from peers and explore a variety of issues, including sexual orientation, coming out, feelings of isolation, among other topics. Intake process required. Meeting Fridays through August 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
Call 548-8283 x534 or x522
Saturday, May 26
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Himalayan Fair
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Live Oak Park
1300 Shattuck Ave.
The only such event in the world, the fair celebrates the mountain cultures of Tibet, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Ladakh, Mustang and Bhutan. Arts, antiques and modern crafts, live music and dance. Proceeds benefit Indian, Pakistani, Tibetan, and Nepalese grassroots projects.
$5 donation 869-3995 www.himalayanfair.net
Chocolate and Chalk Art
Festival
9 a.m.
Registration at Peralta Park
1561 Solano Ave.
Areas of sidewalk will be assigned to participants to create their own sidewalk art. People who find all five of the chocolate kisses chalked onto Solano Ave. can enter raffle for cash prize. Chocolate Menu available listing various items for various chocolate items for sale from Solano businesses. Dog fashion show at Solano Ave. and Key Route in Albany at 2 p.m. Free. 527-5358
Sunday, May 27
Himalayan Fair
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Live Oak Park
1300 Shattuck Ave.
The only such event in the world, the fair celebrates the mountain cultures of Tibet, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Ladakh, Mustang and Bhutan. Arts, antiques and modern crafts, live music and dance. Proceeds benefit Indian, Pakistani, Tibetan, and Nepalese grassroots projects. $5 donation
869-3995 www.himalayanfair.net
Getting Calm; Staying Clear
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Discussion of meditation and analysis. Free and open to the public. 843-6812
— compiled by
Sabrina Forkish
Inside Interior Design
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar led by certified interior designer and artist Lori Inman.
$35 per person
525-7610
Monday, May 28
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
11 a.m.
Berkeley Hillel
2736 Bancroft Way
Coeme hear the ten commandments.
540-5824
Tuesday, May 29
People’s State of the City Address
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
This community meeting will focus on housing, jobs, education, and disability and senior issues in the city of Berkeley. Food will be provided. Free.
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
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
The Lois Club Meeting
12 noon or 6 p.m.
Venizia Caffe and Bistro
1799 University Ave.
Social gathering for people whose names are Lois. National organization, local chapter now has 75 members. Open to Loises and their guests. Join the club for lunch or dinner. Call 848-6254 by May 25
Wednesday, May 30
Dream Home for a Song
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar conducted by author/contractor/owner-builder David Cook.
$35 per person
525-7610
Thursday, May 31
Backpacking in Northern CA.
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Outdoors Unlimited’s director, Ari Derfel, will give a slide presentation on some of his favorite destinations for three-to-four-day backpacking vacations. Free
527-4140
Attic Conversions
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar conducted by architect/builder Andus Brandt.
$35 per person
525-7610
League of Women Voters’ Dinner and Meeting
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Featuring speaker Brenda Harbin-Forte, presiding judge of the Alameda County Juvenile Court on “What’s happening with Alameda County children in the juvenile justice system after Prop. 21?” $10 to reserve buffet supper. May bring own meal or come only for meeting/speaker.
843-8824
