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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.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a nonprofit 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 5 years old and must be accompanies by an adult. www.cal-sailing.org
Healthful Building Materials
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar conducted by environmental consultant Darrel DeBoer. $35. 525-7610
Sunday, Sept. 2
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a nonprofit 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 5 years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
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
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. Free community training, meets the first Monday each month. 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
University of California at Berkeley
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 are its 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
HVAC for Beginners
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Seminar taught by contractor/ engineer Eric Burtt. $35. 525-7610
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
— compiled by Guy Poole
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
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
Timber Framing, Ancient and Modern
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar presented by contractor/ Timber Framer Guild Member Doug Eaton. $35. 525-7610
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
