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Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole

Monday April 01, 2002

Monday, April 1

Race, Gender, & the “War on Terrorism”

7-9 p.m.

Berkeley

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

Graduate Theological Union presents The Image of Evil in Art

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Road,

Berkeley

Runs through Friday, May 31

An exhibit depicting the many faces of the evil, from the fearful and loathsome creatures of medieval art to the seductive satanic figures of the 19th century and the monstrous human and animal forms of a 20th century artist like Francis Bacon. By contrasts, the devils of Latin American folk art are often caper and dance.

For more information, call 649-2541

Graduate Theological Union presents Figuras Fastasticas! The Pottery of Ocumicho

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Road,

Berkeley

Runs through Friday, May 31 Complementing the image of evil exhibit is a library case exhibit of the imaginative pottery made in he village of Ocumicho, Michoacan, known particularly for its playful devil figures the pottery presents everyday scenes as well as religious topics.

For more information, call 649- 2540

Graduate Theological Union presents History and Memory in Biblical and Rabbinic Literature

9-5:30 p.m.

Sultan Room

Center for Middle Eastern Studies

340 Stephen’s Hall, University of California at Berkeley

Center for Jewish Studies and the UC Berkeley welcomes Robert Alter, on rhetoric in Deuteronomy and collective memory; Galit Hasan-Rokem, on midrash between experience and myth; Ron Hendel on memory and the Hebrew bible; Dina Stein on rabbinic discourse and the destruction of the temple and Yair Zakovitch on post-traumatic memory.

For more information, call 649-2482.

Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Catholic Charities

433 Jefferson St., Oakland

Part one of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org

Renewable Energy Lecture

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Adult School

University and Bonar St.

Peter Asmus discusses the viability of renewable energy resources and how they can be used in Berkeley. 981-5435

Winter Lectures on Energy

What About Renewable Energy

Find out how to make the sun’s energy work for you

Berkeley Adult School

University Ave and Bonar Streets

For more information 981-5435

Tuesday, April 2

Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Catholic Charities

433 Jefferson St., Oakland

Part two of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org

The Enron Debacle: What Happened and What’s Next?

9-noon

Clark Kerr conference Center

Wood Krutch Theater

2601 Warring Street in Berkeley

keynote speaker Bala Dharan, J. Howar Creekmore Professor of Management at the Jesse H. Jones graduate school of management at Rice University will explore the complex issues surrounding the demise of Enron, implications for the accounting profession and its widespread implications for the stock market and its supporting institutions. The event is organized by the Center for Financial Reporting and Management at UC Berkeley.

For more information call 642-0324.

Wednesday, April 3

Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar

Don George (Travel Editor Lonely Planet Publications

Topic: Finding the story, exploring the experience

Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore

For more information 843-6725

North Berkeley Senior Center Advisory Council

10 a.m.

Monthly birthday party will feature The Dixieland jazz Band, Gasteswingers and refreshments.

1901 Hearts

Berkeley

For more information, call 981-5190.

Melody Ermachild Chavis:

Reporting from Recent Trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan

5:30-8:30 pm

Berkeley

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil

6:30 pm

Berkeley

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

Thursday, April 4

The Huston Smith Series on Religion:

Why Religion Matters

7:30 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church

1187 Franklin St. in San Francisco

World renowned expert on Islam, Dr. Seyyed Nasr, to speak on Why Islam Matters

For more information, call 415-575-6175

Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club

6:15-8:00 p.m.

2515 Hillegass Ave.

Berkeley

Free, on-going meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays, emphasizing metaphysical topics. (510) 848-6510.

Graduate Theological Union presents liberation philosopher Enrique Dussel

Noon- 2 p.m.

Dinner Board Room, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Road

Berkeley

Enrique Dussel, pioneering scholar of the philosophy of liberation and a leading figure in Latin American liberation theology will present his recent work in “Modernity, coloniality and Capitalism in the World System.”

For more information, call 649-2464

Stop Sweatshops! Teach-in

7:30 pm

Berkeley

Stop Sweatshops! Teach-in

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

War in Colombia: A Panel Discussion

7 pm - Berkeley

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

Saturday, April 6

Library Grand Opening

1 p.m.

Berkeley Public Library

The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, a keynote speech by Alice Walker, musical guests, and building tours. 548-7102

Graduate Theological Union presents Suavecito

The Politics and Poetics of Asian American Soul Music in he 1970’s.

5 p.m.

UC Berkeley Krutch Theater,

Clark Kerr Campus

2601 Warring Street in Berkeley

A panel discussion and musical offering explore the interplay between soul music and community politics.

For more information, call 849-8244.

East Bay Regional Parks District, special events

10-4 p.m.

Gathering of the Scottish clans,

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont

Fore more information, call 796-0663

Noche Latina in Berkeley

7-11 p.m.

The Bay Area Hispanic Institute for Advancement (Bahia, Inc.)is holding its

second annual Noche Latina event. This fundraiser will feature food catered by Cafe de la Paz, music and a silent auction. Bahia is an after-school

program for children ages 5-10. This year's event will be held at the Law

Offices of Duran, Ochoa & Icaza, which are located at 1035 Carleton Avenue.

For more information, contact Estrella Fichter at 510.549.3506 or

estrella.fichter@earthlink.net

Emergency Preparedness Class

9 - 11 a.m.

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A class in basic personal preparedness for emergency situations. 981-5605

Sunday, Apr. 7

Minding the Body, Inc. fundraiser

Peace it Together Fundraiser and Festival

1-5 PM

2218 Acton Street between Bancroft and Allston Streets Berkeley

Proceeds will help send an emissary from the Bay Area to exchange peace-making skills with people from all over the world at the 10th Annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution in St. Petersburg, Russia.

There will be booths, jugglers, storytellers, performance art, Music, poetry, art — most events welcoming participation — and a Vegetarian Potluck

For more information, visit MindingTheBody.org or e-mail elise@mindingthebody.org.

“Remedios”

Benefit for Poet Aurora Levins Morales

11-2 p.m.

Berkeley

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

Weekly Peace Walk around Lake Merritt

7-3 p.m.

Oakland

For more information, contact: 415-285-9734

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