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Wednesday, May 15
County Grant for the Arts Workshop
The Art Commission will host four free workshops to assist organizations seeking grant funding. First-ever applicant must attend a workshop to be eligible to apply for and Artsfund grant. Reservations are required
Hayward Arts Council's Green Shutter Gallery
For reservations: 208-9646, shuss@co.alameda.ca.us
Join the Campaign against Media Disinformation
Report on community progress (or not) in meetings with Oakland Tribune editor. Entertainment- The Xplicit Players skit: Mass- Media vs. Personal Immedia.
7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalists, upstairs
SW corner, Cedar & Bonita Streets
Free
Thursday, May 16
BOSS- Berkeley, Oakland Support Services, Building Opportunities for Self-sufficiency 30th Anniversary Gala & Award Ceremony,
Launch of Ursula Sherman Village
6 to 8 p.m. and beyond
Radisson Hotel, Berkeley Marina
649-1930
Tickets $100 ($75 tax deductible)
Friday, May 17
The Berkeley Women in Black
A Vigil every Friday from Noon to 1 p.m.
Corner of Bancroft and Telegraph in Berkeley
Everyone Welcome
841-4143
County Grant for the Arts Workshop
The Art Commission will host four free workshops to assist organizations seeking grant funding. First-ever applicant must attend a workshop to be eligible to apply for and Artsfund grant. Reservations are required
James Irvine Foundation Conference Center on Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
For reservations: 208-9646, shuss@co.alameda.ca.us
Saturday, May 18
The Edible Schoolyard Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buy flowers, fruits and vegetables from the Edible Schoolyard kitchen and garden
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
1781 Rose St. at Grant St.
Berkeley
Word Beat Reading Series
Featuring readers Dancing Bear and C. J. Sage
7-9 p.m.
458 Perkins at Grand, Oakland
For more information: 510-526-5985, www.angelfire.com/poetry/wordbeat
Free
Strawberry Tasting & World Harmony Chorus
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Writer as Publisher: Independent Publishing Seminar
Learn how at this all day seminar.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Asian Cultural Center
Pacific Renaissance Plaza
388 Ninth Street
Oakland
510-839-1248 or www.writeraspublisher.com
Music Fair & Special Family Concert
A delightful day of free performances, demonstrations, contests and entertainment! Oakland Youth Chorus, Purple bamboo Orchestra, Skyline High School Jazz Combo, Tim Cain, Instrument Petting Zoo & More.
Family Concert 2 p.m.
Calvin Simmons Theatre
Music Fair Noon-5 p.m.
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center Arena
Oakland
510-444-0801, www.oebs.org
Concert $7 adults, $5 under 18, music fair- Free
League of Woman Voters
Call to annual meeting
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Please call to reserve a lunch ($11) and/or request a ride.
843-8824
3rd Annual Satsuki Arts Festival and Bazaar
The Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Featuring Bay Area and National Taiko drumming ensembles and Kenny Endo from Hawaii
Monday, May 20
Poetry Express - The Poet J.C.
7-9 p.m.
A community open mike welcoming all artists
Berkeley Bakery & Cafe
1561 Solano Avenue
Free
Build Your Dream-House for a Song
(and own it free & clear in 5 years), author David Cook.
7 to 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St., Berkeley
$35
Berkeley Gray Panthers
Home owners meeting. Chuck Durrett of Co-Housing tells about his program. All welcome.
3 p.m.
Berkeley Gray Panthers office
1403 Addison St. (behind Andronico's on University)
548-9696
Tuesday, May 21
The Art of Practice with Tom Heimberg
Violinist with the SF Opera, Tom offers an overview that applies to all instruments.
Musicians Union Local 6
116 Ninth St. at Mission
San Francisco
415-575-0777
$10 and free to local 6 members
Strawberry Tasting
Tasting & cooking demonstrations
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derby Street at MLK, Jr. Way
Free
Arthritis Month Special
Herbal alternatives & drug interactions for Fibromyalgia. Dr. Anita Marshall, Pharm.D., l.Ac
12 to 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium- Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
for more info: 644-3273
Wednesday, May 22
Healthful Building materials
Seminar by Darrel DeBoer
7 to 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St., Berkeley
$35
Thursday, May 23
Senior Men's Afternoon
Gay senior men discussion group, 2nd & 4th Thursdays.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
510-548-8283
Free
Fishbowl: "Everything you always wanted to know about the opposite sex but were afraid to ask" An opportunity to ask anonymous questions in a confidential and supportive environment.
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St., Berkeley
510-848-0237 X 127
$8-$10
Attic Conversions
Seminar by architect Andus Brandt
7 to 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St., Berkeley
$35
Saturday, May 25
6th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
Everyone's welcome to participate in covering Solono's sidewalks with chalk art. Featuring refreshments and entertainment. Artist's chalk and a Polaroid of the finished work are available for a fee. To encourage early registration, a raffle for merchandise by local business will be held for the artists at noon.
Registration at Peralta Park, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1561 Solano Ave. Berkeley.
For more information: 510-527-5358, www.solanoave.org.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26
19th Annual Himalayan Fair
Outdoor celebration of the great Mountain Cultures! Authentic Himalayan Art, craft, Music & Dance, exotic food & stage entertainment. Benefits Himalayan Grassroots projects.
Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5:30
Live Oak Park
Shattuck & Berryman
$5-$7 Donation
