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Thursday August 30, 2001

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

Landmarks Preservation

Commission - Special Meeting Announcement

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Transaction Offices

2065 Kittredge St., Suite A

Ad-hoc Subcommittee meeting. Structural Alteration permit for modifications to a city landmark: The Hinks/ Shattuck Hotel. 705-8111

Lost in the Wilderness

7 p.m.

REI

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Jason Flesher, a Search and Rescue member for almost 20 years, will share his nine rules for surviving in the wilderness. Free.

527-4140

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. 526-9146

Attic Conversions

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Seminar taught by architect Andus Brandt. $35. 525-7610

Friday, Aug. 31

Start a Writing

Group–and Keep It Going

10 a.m. - noon

North Branch Berkeley Public Library

1170 The Alameda

Dr. Kathy Briccetti will host a workshop on How to Start and Maintain a Writing Group. This free workshop requires pre-registration by Aug. 29.

644-6850 www.infopeople.org/bpl/

James Joyce’s Ulysses

Reading Group

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

All are welcome, plus the wonderful new tapes. 644-1172

Even Stronger Women

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: movie on Emma Goldman followed by discussion. 549-1879

ILGA Global Gay Summit

– RejuveNation

7 p.m.

McGee Avenue Baptist Church

1640 Stuart St.

$7 663-3980 www.eastbaypride.org

Saturday, Sept. 1

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun.

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. www.cal-sailing.org

Sunday, Sept. 2

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

LesBiGay Prospective Parenting Group

10:30 a.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

Adoption issues, new members welcome. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Monday, Sept. 3

Intensive Production Urban Gardening Training

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Santa Fe Bar & Grill

1310 University Ave.

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. 841-1110

Potluck Picnic and Poetry

noon - 4 p.m.

Live Oak Park

Walnut and Rose streets

Bay Area Poets Coalition hosts a Labor Day potluck picnic followed by an open poetry reading. All are welcome to bring food and poetry to share. 527-9905 poetalk@aol.com

Rainbow Berkeley Brunch

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Celebrate Berkeley’s LGBHTQI community at the 3rd annual Brunch. $10 donation. 548-9235 gspprng@tksvc.com

East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy: A Labor Day Hearing

11 a.m.

North Gate Hall Room 105

UC Berkeley campus

East Bay’s crisis of working poverty to be investigated at the hearing. Featuring a panel and audience of East Bay political, religious, labor and community leaders, including: Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and others. 893-7106

Tuesday, Sept. 4

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 Friendships: deep, superficial, and what obligations? 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 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

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. 525-3565

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

— compiled by Guy Poole

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday.

655-8863

ILGA Global Gay Summit - Pride Brunch

11 a.m.

Cafe de La Paz

1600 Shattuck Ave.

Pride Brunch, $10 - $15 donation. 663-3980 www.eastbaypride.org

Wednesday, Sept. 5

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

Advisory Council Agenda

10 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Arts Access, Commission on Aging. 644-6107 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/seniors/NBSC/NBSC.htm

Birthday Party

1:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

The center will host a birthday party for elderly people whose birthdays fall in Sept. Belly dancer Carrie Schwalbe will perform. 644-6107

A Taste of the World: Cultural Understanding Through Food

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Enhance your cooking skills and experience the cuisines of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco and Israel with Chef Daniel Herskovic. All classes are “hands on.” Class includes meal and cooking lesson. $25. Every Wednesday through Nov. 1. 655-8487

Socratic Circle Discussions

5 - 6 p.m.

1309 Solano Ave.

Cafe Eclectica

Does your brain need a work out? All ages welcome. 527-2344

Femme Rising

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

Ongoing discussion on sex, gender identity, politics, nail polish, and other weighty matters. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Thursday, Sept. 6

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

Butch Time

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

A discussion/ social/ support/ activity group for self-defined butches. Tonight: Butches grow older. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Sahara Sojourn: Following the Ancient Routes of the Salt Caravans of Niger

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Slide presentation from the heart of the Sahara along the ancient routes of the salt caravans of the Tuareg. Free. 527-4140

Women’s Health Issues

10:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Two nurses from the city will launch a series of talks on women’s health issues, beginning with the bladder. 644-6107

Friday, Sept. 7

Even Stronger Women

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: movie, Song of the Lark followed by discussion. 549-1879

Reception for Jackie Y. Griffin

Director of Library Services

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

City Council Chambers

2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 2nd Floor

Community Leader reception. RSVP by Aug. 31, 644-6095 x 10; yvg2@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Saturday, Sept. 8

Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Civic Center Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Way at Center Street

A free environmental poetry festival with a day of poetry, music and environmental activism featuring Gary Snyder, Maxine Hong Kingston, Robert Haas, Francisco X. Alarcon, and Earll Kingston as John Wesley Powell. Strawberry Creek Walk at 10 a.m. Oxford and Center. 526-9105 www.poetryflash.org

Youth Arts Studio

2 - 5 p.m.

All Souls Episcopal Parish

2220 Cedar St.

Demonstration classes for after school program in visual arts, creative writing and dramatic arts for students ages 10 - 15. Free. 848-1755

Luna Kids Dance Open House

10 - 11 a.m.

Grace North Church

2138 Cedar

Free open house and Parent/ Child classes. Designed to give families a shared dance experience that connects body, mind, and soul. Children will have a chance to play fun dance games, refreshments and register for Fall Session. 525-4339 www.lunakidsdnace.com

Pack Right, Travel Smart

1 p.m.

Recreational Equipment

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Eagle Creek Rep will give you tips on how to best organize your gear and clothing for your next adventure. Free. 527-4140

Free Emergency Preparedness Class

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

812 Page St.

Earthquake Retrofitting class. Free to anyone 18 or older, who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html

Sunday, Sept. 9

Solano Stroll 2001

8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Solano Ave.

27th Annual Berkeley / Albany Festival. 11 a.m. Parade; 8 a.m. pancake breakfast; merchants, entertainers, food, craft alley, game booths, silent auction, climbing wall, bicycle stunt show, ponyrides, giant slide, dunk tank, hot air balloon rides. Free. 527-5358 www.solanostroll.org

Salsa Lesson and Dance Party

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Salsa lesson and dance party with professional instructors. Israeli food. Novices welcome and no partner required. $12. RSVP 237-9874

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

Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics

11 a.m. - Noon

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Learn drive train maintenance and chain repair from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Tools are provided. Free

527-4140

Monday, Sept. 10

FTM Book and Discussion Group

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

The Lieutenant Nun: Transgenderism, Lesbian Desire, and Catalina DeErauso by Sherry M. Velasco. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

CubScout Information Night

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Epworth Church

1953 Hopkins St.

A program that offers outdoor and leadership skills. First through Fifth Grade boys and parents. Free. 525-6058

Jewish Genealogy: Finding Your Jewish Family History

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Learn basic techniques and resources to trace your family history. 848-0237

Berkeley Folk Dancers

7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Live Oak Park

1301 Shattuck

New Fall classes starts. Mondays through Oct. 29; $20

http://geocities.com/bdancers

Tuesday, Sept. 11

Ecology of Mediterranean Climate Streams

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

U.C. Berkeley

212 O’Brien Hall

Part of the California Colloquium on Water lecture series. Vincent H. Rash, Professor of Entomology and Parasitology will give a lecture including questions and answers. 642-2666 lvida@library.berkeley.edu

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. 525-3565

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday.

655-8863

Dateline: Israel 2001: A middle East Update

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Informative and timely presentation on the current situation in the Middle East with Professor Ze’ev Brinner. 848-0237

Nutritionist

11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

City Nutritionist Natalie Krelle-Zepponi willspeak about farm-fresh foods. 644-6107

Freedom From Tobacco: A Quit Smoking Class

6 - 8 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis St.

Free to Berkeley residents and employees. 644-6422 quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Free Legal Workshop

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Women’s Cancer Resource Center

3023 Shattuck Ave.

“Too Sick to Work: Cash Assistance and Health Insurance if Cancer Prevents You from Working.” This workshop will provide information about State and Federal disability programs that provide cash benefits and health insurance to people unable to work due to a serious health condition. 601-4040 x303

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Women’s Group

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

Will discuss “In the Name of Salome” by Julia Alvarez. New members welcome. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Fishbowl: Everything You always Wanted to Know About the Opposite Sex But Were Afraid to Ask

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Dating, relationships, religions, sexuality and values. An opportunity to ask anonymous questions in a confidential and supportive environment. Social and Single. $8. 848-0237

Socratic Circle Discussions

5 - 6 p.m.

1309 Solano Ave.

Cafe Eclectica

Does your brain need a work out? All ages welcome. 527-2344

A Taste of the World: Cultural Understanding Through Food

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Thursday, Sept. 13

Help Save the West Berkeley Shellmound

2 p.m.

U.S. Post Office Building

201 - 13th St., Oakland

Bring as many people as possible to make a statement before the Court in Oakland in defense of protective landmark status to the oldest dated mound site in the Bay Area. Landmark status is currently being contested by the industrial property owners who originated this lawsuit against the city of Berkeley. Time and place may change, call ahead to confirm: 841-8562

Orangutans in the Wild: Travel in Borneo

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Professional photographer and writer Christine Krieg will give a slide show of her travels to the Tanjung Puting National Park on the south coast of Central Kalimantan. Free. 527-4140

Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn

7 p.m.

Berkeley Community Theater

1930 Allston Way

Renowned Vietnamese poet, peace activist and Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn will give a public lecture. 433-9928

Friday, Sept. 14

Even Stronger Women

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: women’s humor. 549-1879

Yiddish Conversation Group

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

644-6107

Saturday, Sept. 15

Bonfire of Reflection

6:30 p.m.

Berkeley Marina

An evening of reflection by the fire. Come for Havdalah. Bring something to burn as a way of letting it go. Share your voice as we sing of seasons, remembering and change. Come with food, drink, and musical instruments.

Follow signs to the Olympic Circle Sailing Club on Spinnaker Way. At the sign of the Sailing Club, turn left into the parking lot and seek a fish windsock. 848-0237

The 2001 International Coastal Cleanup

9 a.m. - noon

Beaches and waterways

Every year, volunteers of all ages spend three hours combing beaches and shorelines for trash that pollutes waters, harms marine life, hampers tourism, and poses health risks for beach-users. Over 850,000 volunteers hauled in more than 13.5 million pounds of trash last year. 1-800-262-BEACH www.oceanconservancy.org

Free Emergency Preparedness Class

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

997 Cedar St.

Basic Personal Preparedness. Free to anyone 18 or older, who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html

Sunday, Sept. 16

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

K’tanim, A Celebration of Jewish Learning for Families

with Young Children - Birth to 3 Years Old

10 a.m. - noon

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Nurture your child’s joy of Jewish learning. Learn about Jewish ritual and celebration through family activities, songs, stories, crafts and discussion. $10 per session. 549-9447 x104

Healing Into the New Year: An Experiential Workshop on the Psychological and Mystical Dimensions of the High Holidays

10 a.m. - noon

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Using Hassidic teachings and stories, music, and guided meditation, participants will be guided through an inner journey of healing and renewal in preparation for the High Holidays. 848-0237 www.lehrhaus.org

Monday, Sept. 17

Women’s Classics Book Group

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

A new group will discuss “The Golden Notebook” by Doris Lessing. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Tuesday, Sept. 18

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. 525-3565

Berkeley Fibromyalgia Support Group

12 - 2 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday

Alta Bates Medical Center

Maffly Auditorium - Herrick Campus

2001 Dwight Way

“Natural approaches to FM” with Dr. Julie Orman, Network Chiropractor.

601-0550 www.arthritis.org

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday.

655-8863

Wednesday, Sept. 19

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. Free. 802-1725

Gay/ Bi Men’s Book Group

7:30 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

Will discuss “Bastard Out of Carolina” by Dorothy Allison. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Socratic Circle Discussions

5 - 6 p.m.

1309 Solano Ave.

Cafe Eclectica

Does your brain need a work out? All ages welcome. 527-2344

A Taste of the World: Cultural Understanding Through Food

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Thursday, Sept. 20

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. 869-2547

Women’s Consciousness Raising Group for the New Century

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

Cross-generational group and discussions of everything from race, age, class, and sexism to the various waves of feminism in the past.

559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Friday, Sept. 21

Even Stronger Women

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: movie, Beloved, followed by discussion of Toni Morrison. 549-1879

Saturday, Sept. 22

Free Emergency Preparedness Class

9 a.m. - noon

997 Cedar St.

Disaster Mental Health. Free to anyone 18 or older, who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html

Sunday, Sept. 23

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

Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics

11 a.m. - Noon

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Learn how to adjust your brakes from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike, tools are provided. Free. 527-4140

Monday, Sept. 24

Free Legal Workshop

6 - 8 p.m.

Women’s Cancer Resource Center

3023 Shattuck Ave.

Find out about the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disability Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Laws protect you from termination during an experience with cancer or other serious medical condition. 601-4040 x302

Tuesday, Sept. 25

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. 525-3565

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday.

655-8863

Wednesday, Sept. 26

A Taste of the World: Cultural Understanding Through Food

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Socratic Circle Discussions

5 - 6 p.m.

1309 Solano Ave.

Cafe Eclectica

Does your brain need a work out? All ages welcome. 527-2344

Thursday, Sept. 27

Friday, Sept. 28

Even Stronger Women

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: feminist influence on children. Discussion of Judy Blum’s books for girls. 549-1879

Saturday, Sept. 29

Free Emergency Preparedness Class

9 a.m. - noon

997 Cedar St.

Disaster First Aid. Free to anyone 18 or older, who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html

Sunday, Sept. 30

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, Oct. 2

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Free Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday.

655-8863

Thursday, Oct. 4

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

Friday, Oct. 5

Saturday, Oct. 6

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

Sunday, Oct. 7

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

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, Oct. 9

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips. 531-8664

Thursday, Oct. 11

Friday, Oct. 12

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Thursday, Oct. 18

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. 869-2547

Friday, Oct. 19

Sunday, Oct. 21

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, Oct. 23

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Thursday, Oct. 25

Friday, Oct. 26

Sunday, Oct. 28

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, Oct. 30

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Friday, Nov. 2

Saturday, Nov. 3

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Sunday, Nov. 4

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Thursday, Nov. 8

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Friday, Nov. 16

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

644-6109

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Thursday, Nov. 22

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Saturday, Dec. 1

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Sunday, Dec. 2

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Friday, Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 21

ONGOING EVENTS

Sundays

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

Mondays

Tuesdays

Easy Tilden Trails (?)

9:30 a.m.

Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm

Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.

215-7672; members.home.co

m/teachme99/tilden/index.html

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

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

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Wednesdays