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Out & About Calendar
Friday, Nov. 2
Lunch Poems Reading Series
12:10 p.m.
Morrison Library in Doe Library
UC Berkeley
Korean poet Ko Un reads selections from his poetry, short stories, fiction, criticism, essays, and children’s literature.
National Children’s Book Week
3:30 p.m.
North Branch Public Library
1170 The Alameda
Theatre company “Word for Word” in a children’s performance of two stories: “The Elephant’s Child” by Rudyard Kipling and “Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti” by Gerald McDermott. Geared for children 4 years and up. Free. 649-3943 www.infopeople.org/bpl.
City Commons Club Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Laura Nader, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Anthropology at UC Berkeley, presents “Other Civilizations.” $1 admission; 11:45 a.m. lunch, $12.25. 848-3533
Saturday, Nov. 3
Media “Wedge Kit” Training
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
The goal of the Media Wedge Kit Training is to help participants create and insert dynamic, witty, and irresistible new language like a wedge into the mainstream media wall. $15 nonmembers, $10 members, nobody turned away for lack of funds, 548-2220 x233.
Volunteers Needed
Ongoing
Help the Berkeley Public Library get ready for the opening of the new Central Library branch. Cover, clean, and dust book jackets in anticipation of their shelving in the new library. 649-3946
Celebrate Music on Telegraph
2 - 4 p.m.
Julie’s Healthy Café
2562 Bancroft Way
Shoppers and visitors to the cultural heart and soul of Berkeley will be treated to the joyful sound of music throughout the holiday season. Robert Ewing Quartet performs, sponsored by the Telegraph Area Association. 486-2366
Meet the Innovators of Tomorrow... Today
8 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Tilden Room, 5th Floor
MLK Student Union
UC Berkeley
Hear students present their original research projects in science, mathematics, and technology for the Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition. (202)944-1940
National Children’s Book Week
10:30 a.m.
Central Branch Public Library
2121 Allston Way
3 p.m.
Claremont Branch Public Library
2940 Benvenue Ave.
Theatre company “Word for Word” in a children’s performance of two stories: “The Elephant’s Child” by Rudyard Kipling and “Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti” by Gerald McDermott. Geared for children 4 years and up. Free. 649-3943 www.infopeople.org/bpl.
Community and Family Contra Dance
7 p.m.
Grace North Church
Cedar and Walnut
With music by Robin Flower and Libby McLaren, come play and dance. Easy dances for all ages. $10. 482-9479
Gardening with East Bay
Native Plants
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Class held offsite
An Ecology Center sustainable living class. A hands on workshop in a local garden built from local native plants, restoration gardening, philosophy, ecology, design, local plant sources, and home propagation. Preregistration is required, 548-2220 x233. $15 nonmembers, $10 members, nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Poetry Reading
3 - 5 p.m.
South Branch Public Library
1901 Russell St.
The Bay Area Poets Coalition hosts an open reading. 527-9905 poetalk@aol.com
Our School
3 - 5 p.m.
St. John’s Community Center
2727 College Ave.
Informative event for prospective parents. Learn their approach to education, meet the director, tour the school, and meet parents. 704-0701
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 basis 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 accompanied by an adult. Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Sunday, Nov. 4
Re-Legitimizing Peace:
Peace Making in the Middle East
6 p.m.
UC Berkeley
International House Auditorium
(Bancroft and Piedmont)
Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, will discuss her views on achieving peace in the Middle East and what role the United States ought to play. Free and open to the public. Center for Middle Eastern Studies, http://ias.berkeley.edu/cmes/text_only/
Celebrate Music on Telegraph
2 - 4 p.m.
The Village
2556 Telegraph
Shoppers and visitors to the cultural heart and soul of Berkeley will be treated to the joyful sound of music throughout the holiday season. Rhythm Kitchen performs, sponsored by the Telegraph Area Association. 486-2366
Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Commemoration
1 - 5 p.m.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Multipurpose Room (Cafeteria)
920 Allston Way
Rosa Parks Elementary School invites the community to a multicultural event and exhibit featuring traditional altars; entertainment by Ballet Folklorico Juvenil de Berkeley and Cuahtli Mitotiani Mexica; and delicious traditional Mexican dishes. 237-2557
“Sundays At Four”
4 p.m.
The Crowden School
1474 Rose St.
Benjamin Simon and Friends with sublime and ridiculous viola music. $10, under 18 violists free. 559-6910
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 basis 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 accompanied by an adult. Visit www.cal-sailing.org
– Compiled by Guy Poole