Page One

Wednesday June 13, 2001

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.

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.” Also, naming I-80 overcrossing after Ed Roberts, requesting Congressional Representatives and Senators to add benefits for dental and eyeglasses coverage in Medi-Care.

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

Trees and Shrubs of

California

7:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

200 Centennial Drive

John Stuart and John Sawyer will be speaking about and signing their new book, “Trees and Shrubs of California.” Free.

643-2755

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7 p.m.

South Branch Library

1901 Russell Street

Regular meeting, including a building projects update.

644-6095

Police Review

Commission Meeting

7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis Street

Regular meeting with a recruitment update and continuing discussion on marijuana arrests.

644-6716

Organic Versus Conventional

7 - 9 p.m.

Center for Ecoliteracy

2522 San Pablo Avenue (rear)

Speaker series Organics Beyond 2001. Guest speakers Gail Feenstra and Trini Campbell or Jamie Anderson.

548-8838

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.

Camping and Hiking
Slide Presentation
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Guidebook author Tom Stienstra gives a slide presentation on where to go hiking and camping this summer in the Sierra and Shasta region. Free.
527-4140

Berkeley School Volunteers
10:30 a.m. - Noon
1835 Allston Way
Orientation for volunteers interested in helping in summer academic and recreation programs. 644-8833

Fair Campaign Practices
Commission Meeting
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Street
Special meeting to discuss and act upon, among other items, possible violations of the Berkeley Election Reform Act. 981-6950

Adventures In Nature: Panama
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Avenue
William Friar, writer for Contra Costa Times and author of a new travel guide to Panama, will give a slide presentation and talk on Panama’s wildlife, history and culture. Free. 843-3533

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.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 548-8283 x534 or x522

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.

Botanical Garden Spring Party

3 - 6 p.m.

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

200 Centennial Drive

Celebrating the completion of the new Arid House and the renovation of the Southern African area. Food, wine and jazz. Fund-raiser for the Garden, $25 per person.

643-2755

Puppet Shows on Cultural and Medical Differences

1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Hall of Health

2230 Shattuck Ave. (lower level)

Two shows for kids of all ages and their families promote acceptance and understanding of cultural and medical differences. Free.

549-1564

Poets’ Corner

1:30 - 4 p.m.

Shattuck and Kittredge

Ten poets will read on the downtown street corner as a kick-off event for the two-week Berkeley Arts Festival. 649-3929

Energy Crisis

2 p.m.

6501 Telegraph Avenue

Oakland

“Why They Can’t Keep the Lights On and What We Can Do About It.” Graham Brownstein and other panalists provide information on the corporate rip-off sometimes referred to as the “energy crisis.”

595-7417

— compiled by

Sabrina Forkish

Sunday, June 17

Carefree/Carfree Tour

11 a.m.

Berkeley Amtrack Station

Foot of University Ave.

Berkeley Arts Festival tour of coastlines installation guided by landscape architect Tom Leader. Walk culminates on the Berkeley Marina.

486-0411

Carefree/Carfree Tour #2

1 p.m.

Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery

2200 Shattuck Ave.

Bus and walk to: The Crucuble, workshop of arts and the industry; Bay Area Center for the Consolidated Arts; and the Juneteenth Celebration, annual street fair of African-American Roots with music, dance and food.

486-0411

The Discord Aggregate Intersection

7 p.m.

Gathering of local artists, poets, musicians, composers and others. Non-profit group meets every three to four weeks. This week, Tasmanian photographer Tony Ryan will present his work. For location and other information e-mail alemap@discord-aggregate.com

Music and Meditation

8 - 9 p.m.

The Heart-Road Traveller

1828 Euclid Ave.

Group mediation through instrumental music and devotional songs, led by Lucian Balmer and Baoul Scavullo. Free.

496-3468

Buddhist Mantra/Healing

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Bob Byrne on “Mantra and Healing,” a deep and personal kind of healing. Free.

843-6812

Monday, June 18

Raging Grannies Meeting

7 p.m.

1924 Cedar Fellowship Hall

UC Berkeley

East Bay/San Francisco Raging Grannies organizing meeting. Celebrate life with laughter and song.

528-5403

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 Don, 525-3565

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 will be a rap session.

601-0550

A Journey Through Eastern Europe

7:30 p.m.

Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore

1385 Shattuck Avenue

Angelina Sorensen, Bulgarian native, will give an overview of the best places to visit through a slide presentation and display of regional arts and crafts. Free.

843-3533

Energy-Saving Skylight

8 a.m. - Noon

Truitt and White Lumber

642 Hearst Avenue

The new Velux VSE skylight, winner of the Energy Star award, could help reduce home energy use. On view today.

841-0511

Wednesday, June 20

Carefree/Carfree Tour

11 a.m.

Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery

2200 Shattuck Ave.

Meet at the Gallery, take the bus to the Oakland Museum to take a tour with David Bacon of his exhibition “Every Worker Is An Organizer: Farm Labor and the Resurgence of the UFW.”

486-0411

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Berkeley Communicator Toastmasters Club

7:15 a.m.

Vault Cafe

3250 Adeline

Learn to speak with confidence. Ongoing first and third Wednesdays each month.

527-2337

Thursday, June 21

Best Northern California Hikes

7 p.m.

REI

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Guidebook author Matt Heid shares his favorite day hikes and overnight backpacking trips in Northern California. Slide presentation. Free.

527-4140

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.

Community Tribute to Jeffrey Leiter

5 p.m. Dinner, 8 p.m. Performance

Santa Fe Bar and Grill

1310 University Avenue

The Berkeley Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Community Tribute to honor former Mayor and Symphony Board Presedent Jeffrey Shattuck Leiter. Dinner at Santa Fe Bar and Grill, followed by an 8 p.m. Berkeley Symphony performance at Zellerbach Hall. For information and tickets, call 841-2800

Friday, June 22

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

Strong Women; The Arts, Herstory and Literature

1:15 p.m. - 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. Free.

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

Summer Solstice Celebration

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Civic Center Park

Center St. and MLK Jr. Way

Farmers market plus crafts fair and live reggae and jazz.

548-3333

Strawberry Creek Walking Tour

10 a.m. - Noon

Learn about Strawberry Creek’s history, explore its neighborhoods, and consider its potential. Meet four experts on the local creeks. Reservations required, call 848-0181.

Energy-Efficient Wood Windows

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Truitt and White Lumber

642 Hearst Avenue

Free seminar by Marvin Window’s representative Chris Martin on how to measure and install the double-hung Tilt Pac replacement unit, as well as a review of the full line of Marvin’s energy-efficient wood windows.

649-2574

What You Need to Know Before You Build or Remodel

10 a.m. - Noon

The Building Education Center

812 Page Street

Free seminar by professional builder Glen Kitzenberger.

525-7610

Choosing to Add On: The Pros and Cons of Building an Addition

Noon - 2 p.m.

The Building Education Center

812 Page Street

Free seminar by author/designer Skip Wenz

525-7610

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

Uncle Eye

2 p.m.

Berkeley-Richmond Jewish

Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave.

Come see Ira Levin, a.k.a. Uncle Eye, give a special performance as a fund-raiser for a television pilot to be filmed this summer. $7 - $10.

848-0237 or www.uncle-eye.com

Carefree/Carfree Tour

1 p.m.

Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery

2200 Shattuck Avenue

Artful garden tour, part of the Berkeley Arts Festival. Ride AC Transit to Marcia Donohue and Mark Bulwinkle’s Our Own Stuff Garden and Gallery, then walk to the Dry Garden.

486-0411

Carefree/Carfree Tour #2

1:30 p.m.

Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery

2200 Shattuck Avenue

Ride the bus to the Codornices Creek Restoration Project and the Peralta Community Garden and enjoy a concert by Nicole Miller.

486-0411

Monday, June 25

Tectonic Theater Project

7 p.m.

Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theater

2015 Addison Street

“Page to Stage: Surviving the Media” is a conversation with The Tectonic Theater Project and professor Douglas Foster. The Tectonic Theater Project traveled to Laramie, Wyoming after the murder of openly gay student Matthew Shepard and wrote a play about the impact Shepard’s death, and the following media scrutiny, had upon the small community. The Laramie Project is running through July 8 at the Berkeley Rep.

647-2900

What You Need to Know Before You Build or Remodel

7 - 9 p.m.

The Building Education Center

812 Page Street

Free seminar by professional builder Glen Kitzenberger.

525-7610

Tuesday, June 26

Saranel Benjamin of Globalization

7 p.m.

Oakland YMCA

1515 Webster Street, Oakland

Saranel Benjamin, trade unionist from South Africa, will discuss the impact of corporate globalization on South African workers. Sponsored by Berkeley’s Women of Color Resource Center.

848-9272

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 Don, 525-3565

Wednesday, June 27

Conversations in Commedia

7:30 p.m.

La Pena

3105 Shattuck Ave.

The series pairs radical theater “elders” to share memories of their years in commedia. This week with former Mime Troupe actress Audrey Smith and Ladies Against Women character Selma Spector. $6 - $8.

849-2568

Thursday, June 28

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Quit Smoking Class

6 - 8 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis Street

A six week quit smoking class. Free to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 or email at: quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

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

Science of Spirituality

5 p.m.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 Collage Avenue

Professor Andrew Vidich will speak on “Rumi: Mystic and Romantic Love, Stories of Masnavi.” Childcare and vegetarian food provided. Free.

925-830-2975