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Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday July 16, 2001

Monday, July 16

National Women’s Political Caucus

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Florence McDonald Community Room

Savo Island Cooperative Housing

2017 Stuart Street

Special guest Rosemary Stasek of Catholics for Free Choice addresses: Catholic Hospitals and Restrictions on Women’s Health Care. Ms. Stasek is a highly regarded expert on the subject of women’s reproductive rights. Everyone is welcome. Free. For more info and RSVP call Cynthia Wooten at 559-8707.

Tuesday, July 17

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 best vacations, trips, and travel experiences. 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

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK)

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday morning. Call Ann, 655-8863

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

Berkeley School Volunteers

10:30 a.m. - noon

1835 Allston Way

Orientation for volunteers interested in helping in academic and recreation programs being held in Berkeley public schools this summer.

644-8833

Writing and Resistance

In A Culture of Amnesia

6 - 7:45 p.m.

La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue

Classroom #2

Part of a workshop series on concepts and strategies for resistance through the spoken and written word, taught by Joyce E. Young. $12.

849-2568 www.lapena.org

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2 - 7 p.m.

Derby Street at MLK Jr. Way

548-3333

Berkeley City Council Public

Hearing

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

The City Council will consider extending the moratorium on the installation of wireless telecommunications antennas for cellular and other personal communications systems. For information on the moratorium call 705-8108. To submit comments or for other information call 981-6900.

Berkeley Fibromyalgia

Support Group

12 - 2 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday

Alta Bates Medical Center

Maffly Auditorium - Herrick Campus

2001 Dwight Way

“Myofascial Release” with Rachael Peizer, PT

For more info call D.L. Malinousky: 601-0550

Wednesday, July 18

Blisters No More: Finding the

Proper Boot Fit

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

REI footwear expert Brad Bostrom will show you how to make your feet more comfortable out on the trail. Bring your boots and socks to this interactive clinic. Free.

527-4140

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

Ice Cream Day at LHS

Noon - 2 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

UC Berkeley

Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Make your own ice cream and compare it to a commercial brand. Museum admission $3 - $7.

642-5132

Support Group for

Family/Friends

Caring for Older Adults

4 - 5:30 p.m. - 3rd Wednesday of each month

Alta Bates Medical Center

Herrick Campus

2001 Dwight Way

3rd floor, Room 3369B (elevator B)

The group will focus on the needs of the older adult with serious medical problems, psychiatric illnesses, substance abuse, and their caregivers. Facilitated by Monica Nowakowski, LCSW.

Free. For more information call 802-1725

International Working Class

Film and Video Festival

7 p.m.

La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue

Part of LaborFest 2001, films to be screened include “Resistance As Democracy,” “The Internationale,” “Songs of the Thai Labor Movement,” and “Zimbabwe’s New Chimurenga.” $7.

849-2568