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Friday, Aug. 3
Therapy for Trans Partners
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave.
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. Meets Fridays through Aug. 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
548-8283 x534 or x522
Saturday, Aug. 4
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club 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 5 and accompanied by an adult. Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Robert Bowman
7 - 9 p.m.
Friends Church
1600 Sacramento St.
Retired Air Force and NASA Official and Presidential Candidate, Dr. Robert Bowman will speak against the weaponization of space. Following the speech and rally there will be a procession to the gates of the Livermore Lab for a nonviolent, risk arrest action.
Livermore Conversion Project: 663-8065.
Animal Picnic Family
Workshop
10 - 10:50 a.m.;11 - 11:50 a.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Touch and hold a variety of animals and see how they eat their lunch. For children 3 - 8 and an accompanying adult. Registration required, $8 - $25.
642-5132
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street.
Annual Tomato Tasting, an opportunity to sample the range of tomato varieties at the market. Also, the grand opening of the Food Court. 548-3333
Poetry Reading
3 - 5 p.m.
1527 Virginia Street
The Bay Area Poets’ Coalition presents an open reading outdoors on the front lawn.
527-9905; poetalk@aol.com
Bay Area Eco-Crones
10:30 a.m. - noon
Epworth Church, Youth Room
1953 Hopkins
Discuss ecological significance of mushrooms and bats; plan rituals for habitat restorations projects.
874-4935
Foster Parent Certification Class
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
This class will cover all aspects of Foster Parenting and is open to anyone interested in attending. Free. Call Bob at 641-6200; nailahfs@pacbell.net.
Sunday, Aug. 5
Live Oak Concerts
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
B.A.C.H. (Baroque and Classical Harmonies), the vocal and instrumental ensemble, will perform Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Vivaldi’s Gloria. $10
644-6893
Anti-Nuclear Vigil
1 - 3 p.m.
UC Berkeley, Lawn at West Entrance,
Oxford and University Ave.
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki; opposing UC weapons labs’ contracts; urging UC Berkeley to host a national TV debate on nuclear weapons ban.
Circle of Concern 848-8055.
Buddhism
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Mark Henderson on “Four Thoughts that Awaken the Heart.” Free. 843-6812
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between Third and Fourth Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods. 654-6346
Monday, Aug. 6
Intensive Production
Urban Gardening Training
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Santa Fe Bar & Grill
1310 University Ave.
Growing Gourmet: A free urban gardening training & potluck lunch.
Learn ways to intensively and organically grow produce for your own use or for an urban market garden. A hands-on training in the garden located behind the restaurant and potluck lunch at 1 p.m. Katherine Webb
841-1110.
Osteoporosis: How to put
Bone Loss on Hold
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Summit Campus
Cafeteria Annexes B & C
350 Hawthorne Ave. in Oakland
A free lecture by Dr. Elliot Schwartz, co-director of the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education. Learn how to create a program that will help minimize bone loss. 869-6737
Tuesday, Aug. 7
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 sex and drugs: Free will? Must laws be obeyed? 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
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
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
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
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Strawberry Creek Daylighting
Strategy Workshop
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Corporation Yard Green Room
1326 Allston Way
A workshop to develop an effective strategy for promoting the daylighting of Strawberry Creek downtown. Learn about current daylighting concepts and develop a working plan for the next year and beyond. Facilitated by Louis Hexter of MIG. Call Janet Byron to RSVP at 848-4008 or bjanet@earthlink.net
Wednesday, Aug. 8
A Day at the Beach
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Build sand castles with sand sculptor Kirk Rademaker. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
Thursday, Aug. 9
Ancient Native Sites of the East Bay
7:30 p.m.
Room 160 Kroeber Hall, University of California Campus
Sean Dexter, archaeologist, will discuss the recent Data Recovery Program at the Emeryville Shellmound/South Bayfront site. Jakki Kehl, a Mutsun Ohlone, will discuss protecting cultural resources by developing partnerships and encouraging good stewardship of the land. $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
Sea Kayaking
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Avenue
Learn about the best sea kayaking spots in Northern California from Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner. Free.
527-4140
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Safety, Pat Caftel presents Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness. For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
Friday, Aug. 10
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 Aug. 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
Call 548-8283 x534 or x522
Saturday, Aug. 11
Sixth Annual Reggae Worldbeat Festival
Noon - 5 p.m.
People’s Park
Telegraph & Haste St. (behind Amoeba)
Featuring: Obeyjah & The Saints with the Village Culture Drummers, Dancehall King; Major P., Wawa Sylvestre and The Oneness Kingdom Band and many more. Free, but donations encouraged.
Free Classical Music Concert
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
UC Berkeley Summer Symphony, Gene Chang, Henry Shin, Directors.
Debussy, Stravinsky, Brahms. Free admission.
For more information: 665-5631
Sunday, Aug. 12
Live Oak Concerts
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
Composition vs. Improvisation, Music/Structures by Tom Swafford.
$10 644-6893
Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics
11 a.m. - Noon
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Learn front and rear derailleur adjustments from one of REI’s bike technicians. Tools provided. All you need to bring is your bike. Free.
527-4140
Buddhist Architecture In the West
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Mark Henderson on “Building a Buddhist Temple.” Free.
843-6812
Steel Drums and Sand Castles
1 - 3 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Kirk Rademaker teaches sand sculpting while Richmond Bloco entertains with steel drum music. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between 3rd and 4th Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods.
654-6346
Opus Q Auditions
7 - 9 p.m.
The University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Ave.
Opus Q - The East Bay Men’s Chorale is preparing for its first full season. Gay men and their allies are invited to audition for the world’s newest GALA ensemble. For more information: www.opus-q.com or call 664-0260.
Monday, Aug. 13
Auditions for Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
Held by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, there are parts for five men and three women 20 - 70. Director Mikel Clifford asks that auditioners present a two-minute piece or read from a script. No appointment is needed, and there is no pay. For more information phone 525-1620 or visit www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
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
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
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
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
Auditions for Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
Held by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, there are parts for five men and three women ages 20 - 70. Director Mikel Clifford asks that auditioners present a two-minute piece or read from a script. No appointment is needed, and there is no pay. For more information phone 525-1620 or visit www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
The Candy Cottage
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave. (Lower Level)
“The Candy Cottage” is a short comedy written and performed by the Hall of Health staff, for children ages 3 to 12. The play provides information about eating healthy, the food pyramid, and what vitamins and minerals do for your body. The Hall of Health is a hands-on community health-education museum and science center sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Oakland. Free. For more information call: 549-1564.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Space Weather
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Explore the Space Weather exhibit, talk to NASA researchers, look for sun spots, make a sundial, cast sun prints. 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
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
Thursday, Aug. 16
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
Ancient Native Sites of the East Bay
7:30 p.m.
Room 160 Kroeber Hall, University of California Campus
Christopher Dore will discuss “Space and Place at Two East Bay Shellmounds.” Jason Claiborne, archaeologist with Archeotec, Inc., will discuss his recent work and the delicate position of playing “archaeo-police” versus serving the client in a talk entitled “Insuring the Future of the Past.” $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
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Travel, Jackie Hetman presents “A 17-Day Train Trip Through Namibia.” For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
The Candy Cottage
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave. (Lower Level)
“The Candy Cottage” is a short comedy written and performed by the Hall of Health staff, for children ages 3 to 12. The play provides information about eating healthy, the food pyramid, and what vitamins and minerals do for your body. The Hall of Health is a hands-on community health-education museum and science center sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Oakland. Free. For more information call: 549-1564.
Friday, Aug. 17
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 Aug. 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
Call 548-8283 x534 or x522
Opus Q Auditions
3 - 5/ p.m.
The University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Ave.
Opus Q - The East Bay Men’s Chorale is preparing for its first full season. Gay men and their allies are invited to audition for the world’s newest GALA ensemble. For more information: www.opus-q.com or call 664-0260.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Center Street @ Martin Luther King Jr. Way
12th Annual Cajun & More Festival. Live music by: Motor Dude Zydeco, Johnny Harper’s Carnival, Creole Belles, Sauce Picuante. Food, crafts fair, micro-breweries, and free Cajun dance lessons with Pattie Whitehurst. Free event open to the public. For more information call: 548-3333 or visit www.ecologycenter.org
Sunday, Aug. 19
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. Tools are provided. Free
527-4140
Tibetan Culture
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Stephanie Hoffman on “Preserving the Tibetan Literary Heritage.” Free.
843-6812
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between 3rd and 4th Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods.
654-6346
Opus Q Auditions
4 - 6 p.m.
The University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Ave.
Opus Q - The East Bay Men’s Chorale is preparing for its first full season. Gay men and their allies are invited to audition for the world’s newest GALA ensemble. For more information: www.opus-q.com or call 664-0260.
Monday, Aug. 20
Tuesday, Aug. 21
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 fears and phobias: getting and overcoming them. 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
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
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 Fibromyalgia Support Group
12 - 2 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium - Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Rap session. For more info call D.L. Malinousky: 601-0550
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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. 22
Magic Mike
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Bay Area favorite Magic Mike with theatrical illusions and electric comedy. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
Thursday, Aug. 23
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
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Holistic Health, Jan Stecher leads in Rosen Movement. For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
Friday, Aug. 24
Saturday, Aug. 25
Astrojax Playday
1 - 4 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Astrojax is part yo-yo, part juggling balls and a lasso. The inventor, theoretical physicist Larry Show, will give a demonstration and instruction. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
Cerrito Creek Work Party
10 a.m.
Meet at Creekside Park (south end of Belmont Street), El Cerrito
Join Friends of Five Creeks in removing brush to make a new trail along Cerrito Creek. Bring work gloves and clippers if you have them.
For more information: 848-9358 or f5creeks@aol.com, or www.fivecreeks.org.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Healing
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Sylvie Gretchen on “Healing Mind.” Free.
843-6812
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between 3rd and 4th Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods.
654-6346
Tuesday, Aug. 28
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
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
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
Thursday, Aug. 30
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
Lost in the Wilderness
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Avenue
Jason Flesher, a Search and Rescue member for almost 20 years, will share his nine rules for surviving in the wilderness. Free.
527-4140
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 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
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Music, Hugh Kelly plays harmonica and leads sing-along. For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
Friday, Aug. 31
