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Out and About
Friday, Sept. 28
Redwood Sequoia Congress
1606 Bonita Ave.
Human rights and environmental activists will gather in an annual examination of the human condition and the status of the planet. 841-1182
Anti-War Art Making at Pro Arts
6-10 p.m.
461 Ninth Street, Oakland (near 12th Street BART)
Pro Arts is providing an opportunity for artists to make their anti-war expressions visible, playable, audible and readable. Posters and other artwork can be used in the rally the next day at Dolores Park in San Francisco or for any other event the artist wishes. 763-4361
Third 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 Ext. 4408
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.
Race and Achievement at
Berkeley High
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley High School, Little Theater
2246 Milvia St.
An evening of poetry, spoken word, and testimonials.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Antiwar Rally
11 a.m.
Dolores Park
19th and Dolores streets, San
Francisco
10 minutes from the 16th Street BART Station (415) 821-6545
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
Strawberry Creek Work Party
9 a.m.- noon
Seabreeze Market
University Avenue & Frontage Road
Remove non-native pepperweed at the outflow to the Bay and learn about efforts to restore native Oysters to the San Francisco Bay.
848-4008 bjanet@earthlink.com
Redwood Sequoia Congress
1606 Bonita Ave.
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
Sunday, Sept. 30
6th Annual How Berkeley Can You Be? Parade
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave.
The grand parade leaves from California St. and concludes at Civic Center Park where festival continues. Over 80 art cars, art bikes, Cal Marching Band, Electric Couch, Go Carts, plus live music and circus. 849-4688 www.howberkeleycanyoube.com
Potluck Brunch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bateman Park
Rockridge / Elmwood Gay Lesbian Potluck Brunch. 595-1999
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
Yoga/ Tibetan
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Instructor Jack van der Meulen will discuss the three levels of Kum Nye practice and demonstrate some of the practices. Free. 843-6812