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Friday June 01, 2001

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.

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. Intake process required. Meeting Fridays through August 17.

$8 - $35 sliding scale per session

Call 548-8283 x534 or x522

Board of Library Trustees

Special Meeting

12 noon

Department of Human Resources

Bay Laurel Room

2180 Milvia, 1st floor

Regular meeting with public comments followed by closed interview session for the Director of Library Services position.

City Commons Club,

Luncheon and Speaker

11:15 a.m.

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

This week featuring Joe Garrett, speaking on “Survival in the Banking Wars.” Lunch served at 11:45 for $11-$12.25. Come at 12:30 to hear the speaker only for $1, students free. Reservations required for three or more.

848-3533

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, gives 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 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. Breakfast and a walk. $25, limited space. 643-2755

Berkeley Historical Society

Walking Tour

10 a.m. - noon

Thousand Oaks Elementary School Tour of Thousand Oaks School and neighborhood. $5 - $10, reservations required. 848-0181

Sunday, June 3

Rosa Parks Spring

Celebration and Fund-raiser

Noon - 4 p.m.

Rosa Parks

920 Allston Way

Silent auction, quilt raffle, cake walk and field events.

— compiled by

Sabrina Forkish

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

Hands-on Bicycle Repair

Clinics

11 a.m. - Noon

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Learn how to adjust front and rear derailleurs from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Free

527-4140

Healing Through Tibetan

Yoga

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Slow movements of Kum Nye encourage self-healing and deeper spiritual dimensions in experience. Demonstrated and discussed by Jack van der Meulen. Free and open to the public.

843-6812

Family Day at Magnes

Museum

12:30 - 3 p.m.

2911 Russell St.

A celebration of cultural heritage, the day is co-sponsored by the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society. Free admission.

www.magnesmuseum.org

Dedication of TROTH

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Northside Community Art Garden

On Northside St. 1 block N. of Hopkins

TROTH, a special earth wall toolshed and product of nearly 3 years of volunteer labor, will be dedicated today. This “cob” building was created from 50 years of soil, and is the newest of many local works which showcase art and eco-technology. Potluck meal and words from gardeners, City representatives and BART.

841-3757

Monday, June 4

“Boys Will Be Men”

6:45 p.m.

Longfellow Theater

1500 Derby St.

Special Father’s Day showing of the acclaimed documentary for Berkeley teen’s and their families. Introduced by Tom Weidlinger, followed by audience discussion. Free.

849-2683

www.berkeleypta.org

Tuesday, June 5

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.

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 (somewhere between 18 and 25).

548-8283 or visit www.pacificcenter.org

Intelligent Conversation

7 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

A discussion group open to all, regardless of age, religion, viewpoint, etc. This time the discussion topic is open and will follow the conversation. Informally led by Robert Berend, who founded similar groups in L.A., Menlo Park, and Prague. Bring light snacks/drinks to share. Free

527-5332

Bike for a Better City Action Meeting

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

1356 Rose St.

www.bfbc.org

Wednesday, June 6

Fishbowl: “Everything you always wanted to know about the opposite sex but were afraid to ask”

7 p.m.. to 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Find out what the other half really thinks! The Fishbowl is an interesting way to anonymously ask those burning questions. $8 for BRJCC members, $10 for general public. 848-0237 x127.

Thursday, June 7

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

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

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 session will be a community meeting.

654-5486

Skin Cancer Screening Clinic

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Summit Campus

2450 Ashby Ave.

Markstein Cancer Education Center

Skin cancer screenings are offered only to people who, due to limited or no health insurance, would be able to have a suspicious mole or other skin changes examined. Appointments are required.

869-8833

Summer Noon Concerts 2001

Noon - 1 p.m.

Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza

Shattuck at Center St.

Weekly summer concert series. This week Advanced Jazz Workshop under direction of Mike Zilber.

Friday, June 8

Strong Women - The Arts, Herstory and Literature

1:15 - 3:15 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 cultural studies 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)

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

Backpacking Essentials

7 p.m.

REI

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Review the fundamental how-tos of selecting gear for a weekend backpacking trip. Free

527-4140

City Commons Club, Luncheon and Speaker

11:45 a.m.

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

This week featuring Doris Sloan, Ph.D., on “Treasures Along the Silk Road Oases.” Come early for social hour. Lunch at 11:45 for $11-$12.25. Come at 12:30 to hear the speaker only for $1, students free. Reservations required for three or more.

848-3533

Saturday, June 9

Live Oak Park Fair

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Celebrates original crafts, international diversity, and community life. One hundred artists and craftsmakers display their work, with live performances and a variety of food. Free admission.

Call 986-9337

The Bite of REI 2001

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

REI

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Taste some of the best, lightweight backpacking food and energy snacks available. At 1 p.m. Rick Greenspan and Hal Kahn with demonstrate how to turn your outdoor trips into gourmet adventures. Free

527-4140

La Pena 26th Anniversary

Benefit to Honor Dolores Huerta

7 p.m.

La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave.

Music performances, slide show and raffle in honor of special guest Doloras Huerta, farm worker’s and women’s rights advocate. Huerta worked with Cesar Chavez to establish and lead the National Farm Workers Association in the 1960’s, and has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of farm workers for decades. Proceeds will go to La Pena and Huerta’s medical expenses. $20 - $25.

849-2568 www.lapena.org

Sunday, June 10

Counteracting Negative Emotions

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Exercises presented by Sylvia Gretchen, Dean of Nyingma Studies. Free and open to the public.

843-681

Live Oak Park Fair

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

One hundred artists and craftsmakers display their work, with live entertainment and food. Free admission.

Call 986-9337

“Kindertransport: A Personal Account”

10:30 a.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Hear the moving story Ralph Samuel, who escaped Nazi Germany as the age of eight. Samuel was one of an estimated 10,000 children who were rescued through the efforts of the Kindertransport operation. $4 BRJCC members, $5 for general public. Admission includes brunch. 848-0237.

Tuesday, June 12

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

Cooking for BEFHP Women

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

BEFHP Women’s Resource Center

2140 Dwight Way

Come help the Berkeley Emergency Food and Housing Project prepare, serve, and cleanup a hot meal prepared for Berkeley’s homeless women and children. Teens 16+.

Wednesday, June 13

Defining Diversity

7 - 9 p.m.

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Different interpretations of biological and cultural diversity and how it’s used for very different purposes.

548-2220

Commission On Disability Hearings

4 - 6 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst St.

981-6342

Lead-Safe Painting and Home Remodeling

6 - 8 p.m.

Claremont Branch Library

2940 Benvenue Ave.

Free course on how to detect and remedy lead hazards in the home.

567-8280

“Illusions of the ‘New Economy’”

7:30 p.m.

La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave.

Talk by professor and author Dick Walker. $5 donation requested.

415-863-6637

Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association General Meeting

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

St. Clement’s Episcopal Church

2837 Claremont Blvd.

Covers area of Berkeley south of Dwight Way and east of Collage Avenue. Presentations on neighborhood issues.

549-3793

Thursday, June 14

Summer Noon Concerts 2001

Noon - 1 p.m.

Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza

Shattuck at Center St.

Weekly concert series. This week Berkeley High Folklorico De Aztlan.

Friday, June 15

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)

Therapy for Trans Partners

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Pacific Center for Human Growth

2712 Telegraph Ave. (at Derby)

$8 - $35 sliding scale per session

Call 548-8283 x534 or x522

Strong Women - The Arts, Herstory and Literature

1:15 - 3:15 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 cultural studies course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

City Commons Club, Luncheon and Speaker

11:45 a.m.

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

This week featuring Edward Fox on “Regional Development Plans of The Wilderness Society.” Come early for social hour. Lunch at 11:45 for $11-$12.25. Come at 12:30 to hear the speaker only for $1, students free. Reservations required for three or more.

848-3533

Saturday, June 16

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Arts Festival Music Circus

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Shattuck Ave. between University Ave. and Channing Way

The Music Circus will feature dozens of eclectic performances ranging from string quartets to blues and jazz. Free bus fare to and from the event offered by AC Transit. 665-9496. Free.

Tuesday, June 19

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

Intelligent Conversation

7 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

A discussion group open to all, regardless of age, religion, viewpoint, etc. This time the discussion will center on frugality, generosity, simplifying life, and dealing with money. Informally led by Robert Berend, who founded similar groups in L.A., Menlo Park, and Prague. Bring light snacks/drinks to share. Free

527-5332

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Noon - 2 p.m.

Alta Bates Medical Center

Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus

2001 Dwight Way

This session will be a rap session.

601-0550

Thursday, June 21

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 session will be a “Pride Mass.”

654-5486

Summer Noon Concerts 2001

Noon - 1 p.m.

Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza

Shattuck at Center St.

Weekly concert series. This week Capoeira Arts Cafe.

Friday, June 22

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Therapy for Trans Partners

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Pacific Center for Human Growth

2712 Telegraph Ave. (at Derby)

$8 - $35 sliding scale per session

Call 548-8283 x534 or x522

Strong Women - The Arts, Herstory and 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 cultural studies course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

City Commons Club, Luncheon and Speaker

11:45 a.m.

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

This week featuring Jeffrey Riegle, Ph.D., on “Historical Reasons for China’s Current Conduct.” Come early for social hour. Lunch at 11:45 for $11-$12.25. Come at 12:30 to hear the speaker only for $1, students free. Reservations required for three or more.

848-3533

Saturday, June 23

“Feast of Fire” benefit for the Crucible

10:30 p.m.

The Crucible

1036 Ashby Ave.

Act III, The Flight of Icarus, will feature live music, and performances by several groups including Capacitor and Xeno. Price of admission benefits the Crucible, a multi-disciplinary community arts center. $20 at the door.

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

548-3333

Sunday, June 24

Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics

11 a.m. - Noon

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Learn how to fix a flat from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Free

527-4140

Thursday, June 28

Summer Noon Concerts 2001

Noon - 1 p.m.

Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza

Shattuck at Center St.

Weekly concert series. This week Berkeley Opera performs pieces of Carmen.

Friday, June 29

Living Philosophers

10 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Therapy for Trans Partners

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Pacific Center for Human Growth

2712 Telegraph Ave. (at Derby)

$8 - $35 sliding scale per session

Call 548-8283 x534 or x522

Strong Women - The Arts, Herstory and Literature

1:15 - 3:15 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 cultural studies course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Saturday, June 30

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

548-3333