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Friday, Sept. 21
Dancing The Dark
8 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
An evening of spirtual-political strategy to celebrate the autumnal equinox. $15. 848-6767 x609 www.kpfa.org
Center of Elders Independence
11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
A representative of this organization will discuss its services. 644-6107
Reading Ulysses
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
A discussion of James Joyce’s Ulysses, including the presentation of taped portions of the novel. 644-6107
Berkeley Adult Literacy
Program Orientation
for New Volunteer Tutors
6 - 8 p.m.
West Branch Library
1125 University Ave.
Join adult literacy learners and the Berkeley Reads Staff to find out how you can become a volunteer literacy tutor. 644-8595
City Commons Club
12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
“The Promises and Problems of Stem Cell Research” with Grange Coffin, M.D., retired Physician. 848-3533
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 author Toni Morrison. 549-1879
Nuclear Secrecy, Human Rights, and Mordechai Vanunu: Voices of Witness from the Bay Area and Israel/Palestine
6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists
1924 Cedar St.
Speakers will be Maurice Campbell of the Hunters Point Community First Coalition, Robert Lipton of A Jewish Voice for Peace, and Jeanie Shaterian of the Campaign to Free Vanunu. Supper will be served. 548-3048
3rd Annual Family Festival of the Arts
7 - 9 p.m.
Downtown YMCA
2001 Allston Way
A family event open to the public. Activities include arts and crafts, music, dance, face painting, sports, swimming, and Kindergym times. Opportunities for families to spend an evening together and meet other families in the community. $1. 549-4524
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and
meditation.
Saturday, Sept. 22
1st Annual Guinness & Oyster Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
MLK Jr. Civic Center Park
Cake, Mingus Amungus, Ponticello, Stolen Bibles, Alamo 66 with Destani Wolf, The Culann’s Hounds. Free.
Free Emergency Preparedness Class
9 a.m. - noon
997 Cedar St.
Disaster mental health class. Free to anyone 18 or older who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html
What You Need to Know Before You Build or Remodel
10 a.m. - noon
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Preview of the Homeowner’s Essential Course – learn to solder pipe and more. By Glen Kitzenberger. Free. 525-7610
–compiled by Guy Poole
Choosing to Add On: The Pros and Cons of Building an Addition
noon - 2 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
By author and instructor Skip Wenz. Free. 525-7610
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts Open House
1 -4 p.m.
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
2640 College Ave.
Free family friendly Open House and community celebration. Entertainment by Shotgun Players, Berkeley Ballet, and Berkeley Opera. Newcomers are encouraged to drop by and get to know the JMCA. 845-8542 www.juliamorgan.org
Life from a Spiritual Perspective
5 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Avenue
Free talk by Dr. Richard Seader, vegetarian reception to follow, childcare, free parking under church. 707-226-7703 sfsos@aol.com.
Disaster Mental Health
9 a.m. - noon
Office of Emergency Services
997 Cedar St.
Free classes in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). 981-5605
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
Tibetan Nyingma Institute Open House
3 - 5 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Free introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Culture. Free. 843-6812
Tibetan Buddhism
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Sylvia Gretchen on “Bringing the Tibetan Wisdom Tradition into our Lives Today.” Free. 843-6812
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
Eastshore State Park Regional Workshop #2
7 p.m.
Hs Lordship’s Restaurant
2nd Floor Georgian Ballroom
199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina
The public is being asked for their input and suggestions on the long-term master plan for the development of the new Eastshore State Park (ESP), stretching along the shoreline from the touchdown of the Bay Bridge to Marina Bay in Richmond. www.eastshorestatepark.org
NOW Meeting
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Mama Bears Bookstore & Coffee House
6536 Telegraph Ave.
Monthly meeting of the Oakland East Bay Chapter of the National Organization for Women. Nonmembers welcome.
Free. 549-2970
Psychology Discussion
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Psychologist Betty Goren will lead a discussion titled “Does Talking Help Get Rid of the Blues.” 644-6107
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Inquiry Program
7:30 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish
2005 Berryman St.
A program to learn everything you wanted to know about the Catholic Church but never had the chance to ask. 526-4811
Affordable Housing Advocacy Project Open Forum
5:30 - 7 p.m.
South Branch Public Library
1901 Russell St.
Maintain and increase landlords and property management firms participation in the section 8 program, while building a better rapport with all those concerned. 548-8776
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and meditation.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Berkeley Housing Authority Monthly Meeting
6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers, 2134 MLK Jr. Way
549-2970.
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
Redistricting of Berkeley City Council Districts
7 p.m.
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Public hearing to consider proposals to amend Council District boundaries based on the 2000 census figures. Members of the public are invited to comment on all proposals. 981-7000 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
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
Annual PTA Reception
6 - 8 p.m.
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
920 Allston Way
Multi-Purpose Room
Reception for the 2001 - 2002 PTA Officers. 644-8764
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and meditation.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
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 workout? All ages welcome. 527-2344
"Nels Nelson: The Early Days of
Berkeley Archaeology"
noon
ARF, 2547 Channing, Room 101
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture
After Kent's talk, we'll go to the 2 p.m. court hearing before Judge Richman, Alameda Co. Superior Court to watch Berkeley Asst. City Attorney Zack Cowen defend the landmark designation of the West Berkeley
Shellmound. The hearing is at the Post Office Building, 201-13th Street, Department 31, 2nd floor, Oakland. The shellmound is being challenged by the propertyowners who filed suit against the City's designation of the mound site. 841-8562 sfbayshellmounds@yahoo.com
Lions Center for the Blind
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
A representative of this organization will discuss its services. 644-6107
Prose Writers’ Workshop
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley/Richmond Jewish Community Center Library
1414 Walnut St.
From Op-ed to fiction, memoir to the feature article - a community
writers' group to support and encourage a community of interests. Workshop format. Free. 524-3034
Josà BovÃ
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Adult School
1222 University Ave.
Josà Bovà and fellow farmer Francois Dufour will assure us “The world is not for sale.” For them, food is more than fuel; it is sacred relationship, family, love, tradition and well-being. $12. 415-255-7296 x200
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and meditation.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Exploring Chile
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Wayne Bernhardson will present slides and provide information about this increasingly popular adventure destination. Free. 527-4140
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 Blume’s books for girls. 549-1879
Café Literario
7 p.m.
Public Library West Branch
1125 University Ave.
A bilingual reading and discussion series. The book, “Odyssey to the North” by Mario Bencastro, will be discussed. 644-6870
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and meditation.
Friday, Sept. 28
Redwood Sequoia Congress
1606 Bonita Avenue
Human rights and environmental activists will gather in an annual examination of the human condition and the status of the planet.
841-1182
3rd Annual BFD Blood Drive
8:30 a.m. - 2 :30 p.m.
Fire Station #2
2029 Berkeley Way
In conjunction with the Red Cross, the Berkeley Fire Department is having it’s annual blood drive. Drop in or make an appointment. 981-5599 x4408
City Commons Club
12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
“Inside North Korea” with Timothy Savage, Senior Planner, East Asian Security, Nautilus Institute. 848-3533
Autumn Moon Festival
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Presented by the North Berkeley Senior Center’s Chinese Club. Refreshments will include moon cakes. Free. 644-6107
Daily Prayer and Meditation
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Dana at Durant
Chapel open for prayer and meditation.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Disaster First Aid
9 a.m. - noon
Office of Emergency Services
997 Cedar St.
Free classes in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). 981-5605 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
Redwood Sequoia Congress
1606 Bonita Avenue
Human rights and environmental activists will gather in an annual examination of the human condition and the status of the planet.
841-1182
Get Published Workshop
noon - 3 p.m.
Albany Library
1247 Marin Ave., Edith Stone Room
Led by writing coach Jill Nagle and will cover query letters, book proposals, finding an agent and more. Preregistration strongly recommended. 415-431-7491 jill@jillnagle.com
Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour
10 a.m. - noon
Trish Hawthorne knows the Thousands Oaks neighborhood like no one else. Tours are restricted to 30 participants and require pre-paid reservations, $10. 848-0181 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/
Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair
1 p.m.
Preservation Park
MLK Jr. Way and 13th St.
For individuals interested in employment or internship positions in the nonprofit sector. 212-843-3973 www.idealist.org
The Crucible’s Open House and Fix-A-Thon Fundraiser
noon - 6 p.m.
The Crucible
1036 Ashby Ave.
Parking and entrance on Murray St.
Featuring the faculty performing hands-on demonstrations of the skills and techniques they teach. Try blacksmithing, welding, stone carving, glass enameling, and other stuff. Bring your broken or cracked metal objects and low-tech electric devices in need of repair: furniture, lamps, castings, dull knives, cracked bike frames, etc. The staff will assess the damages and if the items are repairable, they will fix them for a reasonable fee. Free event. 843-5511 www.thecrucible.org
