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Out & About Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 21
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
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.
Reception for South African Sangoma
8 - 10 p.m.
Finn Hall
1819 10th St.
Musical reception for Dr. Shado Dludlu, traditional Sangoma healer from South Africa. $25 - $ 35. 848-5792, www.kaliworks.com
Stories of Your Amazing Body
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave.
For children aged 3 to 10 years old, escape to the magical realm of health, fun, and excitement of this ongoing storytelling series. 549-1564
Multi-faith Thanksgiving Service
7:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth El
2301 Vine St.
The service will last about one hour and will be followed by refreshments and conversation. 848-3988
Thursday, Nov. 22
Latin Dance Class
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley/Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue... $10, No partner necessary. All ages and levels welcome. 508-4616
Friday, Nov. 23
Kwanzaa Gift Show
12 - 8 p.m.
Oakland Marriott Hotel
1001 Broadway, Oakland
Three-day cultural gift show offers goods and services as well as retail seminars, business workshops, job recruitment, product samples, business opportunities, and entertainment.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Celebrate Music on Telegraph
2 - 4 p.m.
The Village
2556 Telegraph Ave.
Shoppers and visitors to the cultural heart and soul of Berkeley will be treated to the joyful sound of music throughout the holiday season. Joe Chellman Quartet performs, sponsored by the Telegraph Business Improvement District and the Telegraph Area Association. 486-2366
Santa's Solstice Bazaar
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Metaversal Lightcraft
1708 University Ave.
Come shop while kids visit with Santa for free. Fine arts, crafts,
clothing and gift booths in a magical and colorful scene. 644-2032, www.lightcraft.org.
Open Center
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
The Center is open for exercise and lunch. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” will be shown at 1 p.m. 644-6107
Teddy Bear Festival
1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Pacific Film Archive Theater
2575 Bancroft Way
Children get to march their teddy bears through the theater, and then watch animated teddy bear films. $3.50. 642-1412
Sunday, Nov. 25
Celebrate Music on Telegraph
2 - 4 p.m.
Greg’s Pizza
2311 Telegraph Ave.
Shoppers and visitors to the cultural heart and soul of Berkeley will be treated to the joyful sound of music throughout the holiday season. Downtown Uproar performs, sponsored by the Telegraph Business Improvement District and the Telegraph Area Association. 486-2366
– Compiled by Guy Poole
