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Out & About Calendar
Friday, April 12
City Commons Club
12:30 p.m.
2315 Durant Ave.
“Myths About Aging,” Susan V. Mullen, D.C. Chiropractor. $1. 848-3533.
“Alfred Kroeber and his Legacy”
Friday, 4-6:15 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-3:30 and 4-4:30
UCBerkeley, Friday Doe Library’s Morrison Room. Saturday Vally Life Sciences Building Room 2040
Distinguished alumni from UCBerkeley anthropology department explore historical highlights from their department with a course taught by Alfred Kroeber. Free.
Berkeley Women in Black
noon - 1 p.m.
Bancroft and Telegraph Ave.
Stand in solidarity with Israeli and Palestinian women to urge an end
to the occupation, which will give greater hope for an end to the
violence. 548-6310, wibberkeley.org.
Still Stronger Women
Greta Garbo's life, plus movie
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave
Free. (510) 232-1351
Saturday, April 13
Emergency Preparedness Class
9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
A class disaster mental health. 981-5605
10th Annual Chinese Masters in Martial Arts Series
8:30 a.m.
UC Berkeley
Haas Pavilion
Day-long event will include competition in contemporary, traditional and internal styles of wushu. The Masters demonstration will begin at 8:00 p.m. 841-1486.
Rescheduled BPWA Path Walk
"Boundary Walk"
10 a.m.- noon, rain or shine
Join naturalist, Paul Grunland, as he leads an exploration of the Berkeley
Paths on the Berkeley Kensington Boundary. Meet at Grizzly Peak/Spruce, the reservoir.
Building Education Center- Free Lecture
“What You Need To Know Before You Build or Remodel”
10 a.m.- noon
Preview of the Homeowner’s Essential Course, presented by builder Glen Kitzenberger - learn to solder pipe and more!
812 Page
525-7610
Make Your Own Book
2 - 4 p.m.
Albany Library
1247 Marin Ave.
In a free hands-on workshop budding authors and artists of all ages can create origami books, "wheel books," photo albums and other types of books. 526-3720.
Party For Your Health
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Corner of M.L.K. and Center St.
A free community health fair for all ages. Health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.), information and games, alternative health services, organic and vegetarian food, poetry slam and music. 665-6833, www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/publichealth/.
Sunday, April 14
Non-religous Meditation Group
5 p.m.
Fig Tree Gallery
2599 8th St.
428-9466.
Mike Ruppert on Truth & Lies of 9/11
6 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
1924 Cedar
Video showing followed by audience discussion. Free. 528-5403.
Preserving Photographs
3 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building
Berkeley History Center
1931 Center St.
Sunday, April 14,
Drew Johnson, Oakland Museum photo curator, will talk on "Preserving
Photographs.” Part of a five lecture series connected with the exhibit "From the Attic: How to Preserve and Share our Past." 848-0181, http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/.
Animals in Politics
noon
Fellowship of Humanity
411 28th St.
California Coordinator for the Fund for Animals, Virginia Handley, tells about the legislative process in California, the latest news on all the animal bills, and how animal advocates can help pass humane legislation. 451-5818, HumanistHall@yahoo.com.
Choosing to Add On: The Pros and Cons
of Building an Addition
noon - 2 p.m.
812 Page
Building Education Center- Free Lecture by Skip Wenz. 525-7610.
Monday, April 15
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
Parkinson’s Support Group
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst
Berkeley,
For more information, call 981-5190.
Berkeley Society of Friends (Quakers)
2151 Vine Street
Berkeley, Ca 94709
(510) 843-9725
Building Education Center- Free Lecture
“What You Need To Know Before You Build or Remodel”
7-9 p.m.
Preview of the Homeowner’s Essential Course, presented by builder Glen Kitzenberger - learn to solder pipe and more!
812 Page
525-7610
Peace Builders
9 a.m.
2151 Vine St.
The Berkeley Society of Friends is presenting talks from four inspiring peace builders in April and May, beginning with Melody Ermachild Chavis and Latifa Popal who have just returned from Afghanistan. 527-8475.
Berkeley Partners for Parks Meeting
7:30 - 9 p.m.
City Corp. Yard
1326 Allston Way
Public invited to discuss and advocate for parks and open space in Berkeley. 649-9874.
Tuesday, April 16
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
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. 525-3565.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Project
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Project is sponsoring a series of Town Hall Meetings to present its annual update of their five year plan. 548-8776
Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave.
Packing Demonstration: how to pack for three weeks, two climates in one manageable carry-on bag. 843-3533
Brown Bag Career Talk
YWCA Turning POINT CAREER CENTER
2600 BANCROFT WAY
noon - 1 p.m.
Frank Vargas of Berkeley will speak on the process of gaining employment in the many aspects of city government. $3
"Self-Built Eco-Homes and Communities in
Britain and Temple of Human Unity."
7 - 9 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
Jeffrey Gale, British Eco-Architect, Permacultural Garden Designer will give a Slideshow presentation. 548-2220 x233.
Low-Cost Hatha Yoga Class
6:30 p.m.
James Kenney Recreation Center
1720 8th St.
$6 per class. 981-6651.
