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Out & About
Monday, July 30
State Wide Alliance of Tenants
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Terrace
2870 Adeline Street
A monthly open forum of the Affordable Housing Advocacy Project. This month meet members of the State Wide Alliance of Tenants as they discuss their successes in improving living conditions in their housing developments. (800) 773-2110
Seeking Peace: Voices from
the Israeli Peace Camp
8:30 p.m.
Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley
Event / Panel Discussion. A screening of The Jahalin, a video about a Bedouin clan evicted from their tent encampment; and Street Under Fire, about the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo. After screenings a discussion with representatives from four Israeli peace organizations: The Parents’ Circle, Bat Shalom, New Profile, and Peace Now.
$6.50 - $8.50; For ticket information call 925-866-9559
Tuesday, July 31
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
Wild Women Travel Writers
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Avenue
An evening with members of the Wild Women Travel Writers’ Group, authors of “Wild Writing Women: Stories of World Travel,” will read from their book and conduct a panel discussion on the “Art of Travel Writing.” Free.
843-3533
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
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
Free Computer Class for
Seniors
9 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation. 644-6109
Wednesday, Aug. 1
The LHS 500: Virtual Racecars
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Build and test drive a virtual racecar to find out what makes an efficient vehicle. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
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
Extreme Pizza’s Grand
Opening
5:30 p.m.
2352 Shattuck Ave.
Mayor Shirley Dean will be cutting the ribbon with her Golden Shears to welcome Extreme Pizza to Berkeley. There will be a comedy show at 8:30 p.m. featuring 10 local comedians including Tommy Devine and Leslie Choler. The evening will be hosted by Tony Sparks.
486-0770
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
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
Ancient Native Sites of the East Bay
7:30 p.m.
Room 160 Kroeber Hall, University of California Campus
A panel discussion on ancient sites featuring Sandra Sher, freelance historian and author of The Native Legacy of Emeryville; Richard Schwartz, author of Circle of Stones and Berkeley 1900; Perry Matlock, native advocate and volunteer with the International Indian Treaty Council; and Randy Grandin, explorer of West Contra Costa County native sites. Stephanie Manning, moderator. $10
841-2242
Salsa Dance Classes
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Classes every Thursday with live percussionists, light refreshments, DJ playing Latin music. $10 or $15 for two.
237-9874
Adventuring With Kids
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Avenue
Karen and Paul Amstutz share stories and slides of family adventures with their one- and three-year-old daughters. Free.
527-4140
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation. 644-6109
Thursday, August 2
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation. 644-6109
Friday, August 3
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 - 3:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, this is a free weekly cultural studies course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program. This week view the 1985 film “Desert Hearts.” Free.
Call 549-2970
Saturday, August 4
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
