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Out & About Calendar
Monday, Jan. 21`
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church
1188 12th Street
The University of Creation Spirituality hosts its 4th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration bringing the community together to remember and further the Dr. King’s struggle for a more humane world. Donations welcomed. 83504827 x31, www.creationspirituality.com
Presentation on Medicare
Coverage
1 - 3 p.m.
Summit North Pavilion, Cafeteria Annex A
350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland
Addresses questions regarding changes in coverage and services for local seniors. 869-6737.
Auditions for “Long Day’s
Journey Into Night”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck Ave.
No appointment needed, and there is no pay. Director requests a two-minute monologue and a reading from the script. Roles needed: three men - 20-75, and two women with Irish accent - 18-30 and 50-65. 424-0370, www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
University Chorus Auditions
10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m.
Department of Music
UC Berkeley
U-Chorus is open to all singers in the Berkeley community with previous experience. This Spring will feature the Hindemith “Requiem: When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d.” Sign up on the bulletin board outside 104 Morrison Hall. 642-5519, http://music.berkeley.edu/chorus.html.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Candlelight Vigil to Protect
and Advance Roe v. Wade
5 p.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
2450 Ashby Ave.
Part of a nationally coordinated campaign marking the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, the National Organization for Women Oakland/East Bay Chapter will hold a candle light vigil in remembrance of the women who died as a result of illegal abortions. 287-8948, www.now.org.
Forum on the Catholic
Church
7:30 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish
2005 Berryman St.
The first in a series of weekly meetings for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church. 526-4811 x19
Auditions for “Long Day’s
Journey Into Night”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck Ave.
No appointment needed, and there is no pay. Director requests a two-minute monologue and a reading from the script. Roles needed: three men - 20-75, and two women with Irish accent - 18-30 and 50-65. 424-0370, www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
Camera Club Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Weekly meeting of the Berkeley Camera Club offers the opportunity to share slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. 547-4514
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Baby Bounce and Toddler
Tales
7 p.m.
Public Library, West Branch
1125 University Ave.
A participatory program for families with children up to age 3. Stories, songs and fingerplays as entertainment and as a way for parents to learn some new material to share with their young ones. 981-6270.
Public Works Commission
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2020 Wake Ave.
Oakland, CA
Presentation and tour of EBMUD’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
Moving Them Into a
Retirement Home
5 - 7 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center, Auditorium
2450 Ashby Avenue
Donna Quinn Robbins, co-author of the book “Moving Mom and Dad,” gives guidelines for helping elders and their families cope with moving into a retirement home. Free. 869-6737.
Peace Walk and Vigil
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley BART Station
A peace walk and vigil to demonstrate opposition to U.S. bombing of Afghanistan. Ends at MLK Civic Center Park. www.indymedia.org.
Berkeley Gray Panthers
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
The Gray Panther’s general meeting features Wanda Remmers, Director, Housing Rights, to discuss Section 8 and other housing concerns, and Lisa Romero and Seleena Gupte to discuss the Report on Senior Housing Survey. 548-9696.
Debtors Anonymous
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Mandana Community Recovery Center
3989 Howe St., Oakland
Weekly Meeting. 415-522-9099
Israel and the Arab World
Presentation
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Professor Ze’ev Brinner discusses Islam, the Islamic world, its attitude towards the Jews, Israel, and America. $5.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Sea Kayaking in Baja and the
Bay Area
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Mitch Powers presents slides of some of his favorite paddling destinations in Baja and the Bay Area and gives tips on planning kayaking trips. 527-4140
Winter Holistic Health Groups
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
For ages 55 and over. This weeks topic: How To Be Your Own Health Advocate . 526-0148.
Friday, Jan. 25
Women’s Health After
Menopause
10:30 a.m. - noon
Summit North Pavilion, Cafeteria Annexes B & C
350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland
A comprehensive presentation on women’s health and exams after menopause. 869-6737
City Commons Club
Luncheon
11:15 a.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Douglas R. Powell presents slides and gives a lecture entitled “A Graphic Portrait of a Tortured Land - Afghanistan”. Social hour begins at 11:15. $11 - 12.25 with lunch, $1 otherwise. 848-3533
Dr. Helen Caldicott
8 p.m.
Berkeley First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way
Nobel Prize Nominee and spokesperson for world anti-nuclear movement speaks about peace, survival and free speech in dangerous times. $15. 415-437-3425.
Saturday, Jan. 26
Bay Area Women in Black
2 - 3 p.m.
4th & Hearst Streets
A silent vigil to oppose the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Please wear black, everyone is welcome. 486-2744, bayareawomeninblack@earthlink.net.
Vocal Jazz Workshop and
Jazz Jam
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Albany Adult School
601 San Gabriel St.
Workshops for singers and instrumentalists led by Richard Kalman to explore Jazz in a small jazz combo format. $5-$12 per class. 524-6796, richkalman@aol.com.
Puberty Seminar for Girls
10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave.
For girls 8-14. Understand why your body is changing, and celebrate your rite of passage. Refreshments. $25-$30. (Mothers free.) 595-3814.
