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Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday May 29, 2001

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.

848-6254

2001 West Coast Economic

Human Rights Hearings

5:30 - 9 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Oakland

27th and Harrison, Oakland

Join State and U.S. Congress members and local policy makers at a special dinner to highlight the issue of economic human rights. Testimonials from people in poverty will be presented as part of this effort to push economic human rights to the front of a national policy agenda. Free to the public.

649-1930

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

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

Friday, June 1

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

“Rumi: Mystic and Romantic

Love, Stories of Masnavi”

5 p.m.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave.

Free public talk by Professor Andrew Vidich. Childcare and vegetarian food provided.

707-226-7703

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, June 2

Car Seat Safety Clinic

10:00 a.m.

Kittredge St. Parking Garage, second level

The Berkeley Police Department will demonstrate proper techniques for car seat installation and use, and offer safety checks and tips. Families are welcome to visit the Habitot Children’s Museum located across the street from the garage. Free.

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

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street

548-3333

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m.

Berkeley Main Library

2121 Allston Way

Storyteller Olga Loya tells tales from around the world. Geared for children three to eight and their parents. Free

649-3964

Commission On Disability

Hearings

1 - 4 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst St.

Open forum, opportunity for public to present ideas and concerns about barriers for people with disabilities and accessibility of City facilities. Public comment on Berkeley’s proposed “Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.” Will continue on June 13.

981-6342

Longfellow Middle School’s

Outdoor Arts Festival

Noon - 4 p.m.

Longfellow Courtyard

1500 Derby St.

Live music performances, silent auction of student and community art, BBQ and bake sale. Talent showcase and awards ceremony from 2 - 3 p.m. Free admission, open to the public.

665-1980

Birdwatching Walk and

Breakfast

8 a.m.

Botanical Garden

200 Centennial Drive

This is the time of year when the greatest variety of birds can be found in the Garden, including some rare species. Join Chris Carmichael and Dennis Wolff for breakfast and a walk. $25, limited space, call to reserve.

643-2755

Berkeley Historical Society

Walking Tour

10 a.m. - noon

Thousand Oaks Elementary School

1150 Virginia St.

Tour of Thousand Oaks School and neighborhood. $5 - $10, reservations required.

848-0181

Pasta and Opera

7 p.m.

2924 Ashby Ave.

Presented by Chamber Arts House. By donation.