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Calendar of Events & Activities
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: Haiku poetry. 549-1879
East Bay Recorder Society
7:15 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Choral Room
2727 College Ave.
Monthly meetings, professional conductors, all playing levels welcome. Music provided, bring music stand and pencil. 525-1249
Law and Technology Forum
2 - 5 p.m.
U. C. Berkeley
Boalt Hall, Goldberg Room
Representatives will discuss pending legal cases and technological innovations that may threaten civil liberties and new challenges for consumer protection. Free and open to the public. 642-0499
Berkeley/ Albany Chapter of Church Women United
9:30 a.m.
Berkeley Chinese Community Church
2117 Acton St.
A report on the Milwaukee conference. 526-4303
Rally and Ride to the State Capitol
8 a.m. - sharp
City Hall steps
2180 Milvia
Take BART with bikes to Pittsburgh/Bay Point BART
Ride bikes to Sacramento with Councilmember Kriss Worthington to support alternative transportation. 720-2818 jmeggs@bclu.org
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 Avenue
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 Avenue 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
– compiled by Guy Poole
International House featured in documentary
1:30 p.m.
KQED-TV Ch. 9
Hosted by Sam Waterson, The International House feature is part of the Visionaries Documentary series about the positive impact of inspiring nonprofit organizations.
Buddhism
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
“The Heart Sutra” Bob Byrne will discuss the deep impact this important teaching of the Buddha has had on his life. 843-6812
