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Out & About Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 13
Shelter Operations
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
Neighborhood Parents
Network
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
5951 College Ave.
North Oakland and Berkeley Area Preschool Panel Discussion and Fair. School representatives will discuss the differing philosophical and theoretical thoughts of varying preschool models. $10, $5 for NPN members. 527-6667 www.parentsnet.org
Optimal Fertility with Acupuncture and
Herbal Medicine
1 - 4 p.m.
Berkeley Adult School
1222 University Ave.
This workshop will explore how Chinese medicine works to improve fertility, and how acupuncture, herbs and nutrition can be combined with Western fertility treatments, including IVF. $25, advance registration required. 595-1175
Farmers’ Market Fall Fruit
Tasting
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center St and Martin Luther King Way
Free samples the whole range of fall fruit. There will be a wide variety of apples, pears and persimmons at a central location for taste-testing. 548-3333
Pow Wow and Indian Market
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Civic Center Park
Enjoy Native American foods, dancing and arts & crafts in Berkeley’s tenth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, this year honoring Mille Ketchesawno.
595-5520
Optics Fair
noon - 4 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Explore the world of the unseen at the first-ever LHS Optics Fair featuring a variety of microscopes, binoculars, and hand lenses to try out and compare. Parents, teachers and children age 6 and up. 642-5132
Sunday, Oct. 14
Donna Lerew’s 70th
Birthday Concert
8 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
One Lawson Rd., Kensington
The distinguished Bay Area violinist celebrates her 70th birthday with a retrospective concert featuring Musica Viva String Quartet and Rose Trio. $10. Free parking. 525-0302
Judaism and Christianity: Facing the Facts
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Explore the history of the Jewish-Christian experience with Rabbi Shelly Waldenberg, teacher of Jewish Studies at Holy Names College and local Catholic High Schools. $10 public, $5 members. 548-0237
Monday, Oct. 15
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
Emergency Preparedness
Workshop
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave
Anna Swardenski speaks to help seniors and people with disabilities be more prepared in case of an emergency.
Franciscanism, Understanding the Vision
1 - 2 p.m.
Franciscan School of Theology
1712 Euclid Ave.
Graduate Theological Union presents seminar exploring the lives, times and writings of and about Francis and Clare of Assisi. 848-5232
Interfaith Couples Look
at Love and Choices
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Two films to stimulate discussion about interfaith families, love and identity. $25 per couple. 548-0237
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Crabby Chef Competition
4 p.m.
Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto
1919 Fourth St.
Top East Bay chefs compete to create the best crab dish. Free.
5 - 7 p.m. Fund-raising Reception for the Visual and Performing Arts Group of Berkeley High School. $25 donation. 845-7777
Similarities between Jewish
and Deadhead Spirituality
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
It’s been observed that a disproportionate number of deadheads are Jews. Dr. Leora Lawton, researcher of deadhead culture, explores the fascinating parallels between Jewish and deadhead rituals. $25 public, $15 members. 548-0237
The Berkeley Garden Club
2:15 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
“Yearlong Garden Color with Bulbs” with Retired Director, Regional Botanic Gardens, Wayne Roderick. The program includes slides of flowering bulbs ideally suited to the East Bay climate. 524-4374 bgardenclub@aol.com
Fibromyalgia Support Group
noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium - Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight way
“Herbal Alternatives and Drug Interactions for Fibromyalgia.” 601-0550
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
Israel and Palestine:
Why the Oslo Peace Process Failed
7:30 p.m.
La Pena
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Speaker Joel Beinin is a Professor of Middle East History at Stanford University: “The Oslo Declaration of Principles... was supposed to bring peace and stability to the Middle East... the entire region is more unstable than a decade ago. Why have the hopes of so many people for a just peace been disappointed?” He will also address the relationship between U. S. policy, the Arab-Israel conflict, and events of this kind. 863-6637
Wednesday, Oct. 17
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
Golden Age Party
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave
Party for the over 90 club and any who wish to attend. Swing Notes, a women’s acappela group will entertain and there will be refreshments.
Toddler Storytime
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Library
1125 University Ave
For families with children three years or younger, a program to expose the youngest readers to multicultural stories, songs and finger plays.
Every Wednesday through Nov 28
Conversation: Rosemary Radford Reuther and Carolyn Merchant
5:30 - 8 p.m.
#1 LeConte Building, UC Berkeley
“Women, Religion, Science, and the Environment.” 649-2490
hursday, 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
Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union
Grand Opening Celebration
4 - 7 p.m.
2001 Ashby Ave.
A family affair with food, entertainment and a special treat for the kids. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Honorary Chairperson is scheduled to attend. Faith Fancher is the Mistress of Ceremonies. 415-346-0199
YAP’s FNL Teen Club: “Pop Ya Colla! Dance”
7 -11 p.m.
1730 Oregon St.
Young Adult Project presents dance for 13 to 18 year olds only. Must have B.U.S.D. I.D. “No haters, no problems.” 644-6226
Saturday, Oct. 20
Earthquake Retrofitting
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Office of Emergency Services
812 Page St.
Free classes in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). 981-5605 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
BART Job Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave
BART will be recruiting to fill approximately 160 jobs that wukk be opening up next year. The jobs to be filled are in accounting, planing, engineering, insurance, purchasing, police, maintenance and electronics.
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
Halloween Magic
1 - 2 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond JCC Auditorium
1414 Walnut St.
Los Angeles Magician and Comedian “Hotei the Magic Guy.” For kids 2 through 12 and their parents. $7. 236-7469 www.thebuddyclub.com
Berkeley Architectural Heritage Fall House Tour
1 - 5 p.m.
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
Claremont Blvd. & Russell St.
This year’s tour “Around the Claremont Hotel” features ten houses in the historic neighborhood of residences and gardens that surround the landscaped park of the hotel. There will be a reception at one of the houses. $30. 845-8507
Monday, Oct 22
Franciscanism, Understanding the Vision
1 - 2 p.m.
Franciscan School of Theology
1712 Euclid Ave.
Graduate Theological Union presents seminar exploring the lives, times and writings of and about Francis and Clare of Assisi. 848-5232
Interfaith Couples Look at Love and Choices
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Two films to stimulate discussion about interfaith families, love and identity. $25 per couple. 548-0237
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
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
Similarities between Jewish and Deadhead Spirituality
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
It’s been observed that a disproportionate number of deadheads are Jews. Dr. Leora Lawton, researcher of deadhead culture, explores the fascinating parallels between Jewish and deadhead rituals. $25 public, $15 members. 548-0237
Wednesday, Oct. 24
The meetings of the Police Review Commission scheduled for Sep 26 Oct 10 have been canceled. A special PRC meeting will be held Oct 3 at South Berkeley Senior Center. Regular PRC meetings will resume on Oct. 24
Free Legal Workshop
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Women’s Cancer Resource Center
3023 Shattuck Ave
This workshop will provide information about State and Federal disability programs that provide cash benefits and health insurance for people unable to work due to a serious health condition.
Toddler Storytime
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Library
1125 University Ave
For families with children three years or younger, a program to expose the youngest readers to multicultural stories, songs and finger plays.
Every Wednesday through Nov 28
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
