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Out & About Calendar
Saturday, June 29
Know Your Rights Training
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Copwatch Office
2022 Blake St., Berkeley
Learn what your rights are and how to observe the police effectively and safely; hosted by Copwatch.
For more information: 548-0425
Free
Emergency Preparedness
Classes in Berkeley
9 a.m. to noon
997 Cedar Street
Disaster First Aid: Learn to apply
basic first aid techniques.
981-5605
How to Travel with Children
11 to noon
East Bay's Premier Action Sports Store
1440 San Pablo Ave.
Lonely Planet's global travel editor, Don George will offer tips and advice.
526-7529.
Free
Save the Bay's East Bay
Shoreline Bike Ride
Noon
Ride with Save the Bay along this beautiful section of the 10-mile SF Bay Trail.
452-9261 for info and reservations.
Savebay@savesfbay.org
Free
Northern California Labor Conference on Democratic Rights
9:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Valley Life Science Building Room 2040 UC Berkeley
One day conference is being organized to focus on the growing attack on labor rights since the "War On Terrorism"
Free
Garden Party for
David Brower Day
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Two Strong Roots garden sites;
on the corner of Sacramento and Woolsey, and Sacramento and
Harmon
Gardening for all ages,
honey making,
gardening workshops
(415) 788-3666
Free
Meditation Seminar
11 a.m.
Rockridge Library,
5366 College Ave.
Oakland
Thakar Singh's seminar
(888) 297-1715
Free
David Brower Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at
Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Stanford Jazz Festival,
June 29-August 10
10:30 a.m. kids 7 & under, 11:30 a.m.
Kids 8-12, Campbell Recital Hall
Stanford Campus
Early Bird jazz for kids and families
with Jim Nadel & Friends.
Free
Maybeck High School
30th anniversary
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Piedmont Community Hall
711 Highland Ave. Piedmont
Call 841-8489 for reservations
Kids are Street Safe Campaign
10 a.m. to noon
Neighborhood House of North Richmond, 305 Chesley Ave, Richmond
Police, Richmond mayor,
superintendent, youth directors speak
on how to keep kids safe.
235-9780
Free
Sunday, June 30
Celebration of the California Least
Tern Nesting Season
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crab Cove Visiting Center, Alameda
Craft-making, slide show, visual displays,
and a visit to the nesting colony
Bus tour recommended for ages 6 and up, needs reservations.
Reservations for tour: 521-6887
General: Free; Tour: $6-$8
Monday, July 1
“Children of AIDS” film
6:30 p.m.
Mama Bears Bookstore and Coffee house, 6536 Telegraph Avenue
Presented by the National Organization
for Women
549-2970, 287-8948
Free
What You Need to Know
Before You Remodel
7 to 9 p.m.
Building Education Center, 812 Page St.
Discussion by builder Glen Kitzenberger
525-7610
Free
Tuesday, July 2
Adopt A Special Kid (AASK)
7 to 9 p.m.
7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 320
Oakland.A workshop for singles or couples, gay and lesbian, experienced or older parents, interested in adoption.
533-1747, ext. 12.
Saturday, July 6
Capoeira Batizado
2 to 6 p.m.
Capoeira Arts Cafe
2026 Addison, Berkeley
A celebration of Capoeira with
performances by local arts organization.
For information: 666-1255
Free
Saturday, July 6 -
Sunday, July 21
Marin Classic Theatre
presents "Born Yesterday"
8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 7 p.m. Sundays
A bittersweet comedy by
Garson Kanin.
For information: 415-892-8551 or
www.MCTheatre.com
$18 evening performances,
$15 matinee
Thursday, July 11
Great Sierra Backpacking
Destinations
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Karen Najarian of Sierra Wilderness Seminars presents slides from her more that 20 years exploring the
Sierra Backcountry.
More information: 527-4140
Free
Saturday, July 13
Peach / Stone Fruit Tasting
Tasting & cooking
demonstrations
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
15th Anniversary Derby Street
Farmers Market
Live music and & stone-fruit and peach tasting
Tasting & cooking demonstrations.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derby Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Festival of New Versions
of Classic Asian Games
Noon to 5 p.m
Dr Comics and Mr Games,
4014 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
Dr Comics and Mr Games Hosts Game a festival featuring two new versions of classic Asian board games
601-7800
Sunday, July 14
Hands-on Bicycle Repair
11 a.m. to noon
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Learn from an REI bike technician
basic bike repairs such as brake
adjustments and fixing a flat.
More information: 527-4140
Free
Family Health Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4th and University Ave.
Explore health concerns in a family
oriented environment
Free
Tuesday, July 16
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church,
941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with
other photographers
525-3565
Free
Introduction to Accessible
Software and Hardware
10:30 a.m. to noon
Berkeley Public Library Electronic Classroom, 2090 Kittredge Street
RSVP to 981-6121- Alan Bern, Special Services Coordinator
Wedneday, July 17
Doctors Without Borders
(Through July 18) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
UC Berkeley, Springer Gateway, West Entrance Crescent
Interactive exhibit expalining medicines for people in developing countries; Film screenings
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Thursday, July 18
Mystique of the Widerness
7 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Phil Arnot presents slides from over 50 years of exploring such places as Alaska, New Zealand, the Sierra and the Rockies.
For more information: (510) 527-4140
Introduction to Accessible
Software and Hardware
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library Electronic Classroom, 2090 Kittredge Street
RSVP to 981-6121- Alan Bern,
Special Services Coordinator
vSaturday, July 20
Emergency Preparedness
Classes in Berkeley
Earthquake Retrofitting: Learn how to strengthen your wood frame home.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
812 Page Street
981-5605
Free
Thursday, July 25
California Landscapes:
A Geologist's Perspective
7 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
John Karachewski presents an educational slideshw on such amazing places as the Sierra Nevada, Coast Ranges the Great Valley and Cascades
For more information: (510) 527- 4140.
Free
Saturday, July 27
Test Ride Kestrel Bicycles
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Preston Sandusky of Kestrel, a premier manufacturer of high-end, carbon-fiber road and mountain bikes, intrduces their latest design.
For more information: (510) 527-4140
Free
"Neon: The Living Flame"
7:00 p.m.
Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave
The Alameda Museum presents Michael Crowe, author, and neon artist Karl Hauser
lecture by Michael Crowe
748-0796 or 841-8489.
Members free, non-members $5
Sunday, July 28
Hands-on Bicycle Repair
11 a.m.-12
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Learn from an REI bike techician basic repairs such as brake adjustments and fixing a flat.
For more information: (510) 527-4140
Free
Wednesday, July 31
Mountain Adventure Seminars:
Introduction to Rock Climbing
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
An introduction to rockclimbing including knot tieing, belaying and movement.
For more information: (209) 753-6556
$115 REI members; $125 non-members
Saturday, August 3
Mountain Adventure Seminars: Introduction to Rock Climbing
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
An introduction to rockclimbing including knot tieing, belaying and movement.
For more information: (209) 753-6556
$115 REI members; $125 non-members
