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Out & About Calendar
Wednesday, July 31
Puppet Show about Asthma
2 p.m.
Hall of Health, 2230 Shattuck Ave. (lower level)
Learn about asthma and how to deal with it.
549-1564
Suggested Donation: $2
Twilight Tours at UC Botanical Gardens
(through August 28) 5:30 p.m.
200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA.
Tour the garden at twilight with an expert horticulturist every Wednesday.
643-2755
Free with garden admission.
Mountain Adventure Seminars: Introduction to Rock Climbing
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
An introduction to rock climbing including knot tying, belaying and movement.
For more information: (209) 753-6556
$115 REI members; $125 non-members
Thursday, August 1
Putting it Together
7:00 p.m.
Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave.
Middle school students of Berkeley/Oakland Ailey Camp perform dance techniques, spoken word, theater.
642-9988
Free
Public Meeting to Plan New National Historic Park in Richmond
1:30 p.m.
Richmond Senior Center, 2525 MacDonald Ave.
Meeting to gather input for National Park Service to prepare plans that will guide development of historic W.W.II sites in Richmond.
817-1517
Free
Nutrition Career Open House
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Institute of Educational Therapy, 706 Gilman St.
Become a Nutrition Educator or Nutrition Consultant.
558-1711 for reservations
Free
Saturday, August 3
Mountain Adventure Seminars: Introduction to Rock Climbing
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
An introduction to rock climbing including knot tying, belaying and movement.
For more information: (209) 753-6556
$115 REI members; $125 non-members
10th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy
Six Flags Marine World, Vallejo
The public is invited to join the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California at Six Flags Marine World for a 5K walk/fundraiser.
1-800-632-3532 for registration
Storytelling at the Berkeley Public Library
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St.
Storyteller Joel Ben Izzy will present a variety of stories filled with warmth, humor, drama in the Children's Story Room.
981-6223
Sick Plant Clinic
9 a.m. to Noon
200 Centennial Drive
UC Botanical Garden; First Saturday of every month. UC plant pathology and entomology experts will diagnose what ails your plant.
643-2755.
Free
Not Down With the Lockdown
Noon to 4 p.m.
Frank Ogawa Plaza, Broadway and 14th, Oakland
Hip hop concert, DJs, spoken word and art to protest and resist proposed new Alameda County Juvenile Hall.
430-9887
Free
Sunday, August 4
Top of the Bay Family Days
1 to 3 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC campus
Enjoy an afternoon outdoor concert in our family picnic area as well as art and science activities and hands-on exhibits inside LHS.
643-5961
$8 adults
Monday, August 5
National Organization for Women East Bay Chapter monthly meeting
6:30 p.m.
Mama Bears Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 6536 Telegraph Ave.
Discussion of harassment of females employed by the City of Oakland Fire Department
Monthly meeting: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN Oakland
549-2970, 287-8948
Arts Education Department Open House
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond
Meet teachers, see studios/galleries, info about classes in the arts.
620-6772
Free
Public Meeting to Plan a New National Park in Richmond
1:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library, Whittlesey Room
325 Civic Center Plaza (near MacDonald Ave. and 25th St.)
Meeting to gather input for National Park Service to prepare plans that will guide development of historic W.W.II sites.
817-1517
Free
Saturday, August 10
Poetry in the Plaza
2:30 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch, 2090 Kittredge
Quarter hour readings by well-known poets, dedicated to June Jordan.
981-6100
Free
Tomato Tasting
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Tasting and cooking demonstrations
548-3333
Free
Tea Bag Folding
2 to 4 p.m.
Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany
Drop-in crafts program for ages 5 to adult.
526-3720 ext 19.
Free
Tree Stories
2 to 4 p.m.
Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo, Berkeley
Come join us as author Warren David Jacobs reads from his book "Tree Stories."
For more information call: 548-2220 x233
Free
Sunday, August 11
Hands-on Bicycle Repair
11 a.m.-Noon
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Learn from an REI bike technician basic repairs such as brake adjustments and fixing a flat.
For more information: (510) 527-4140
Free
West Berkeley Arts Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4th and University Ave.
Explore the many resident artists located in Berkeley
Free.
Monday, August 12
The First East Bay Senior Games
10:30 a.m. clinic, 12:30 p.m. tee-off (approximate times)
Mira Vista Golf and Country Club
7901 Cutting Blvd. El Cerrito
A golfing event for the 50+ crowd, in association with the California and National Senior Games Association.
891-8033 (registration deadline July 29)
Varying entry fees.
Tuesday, August 13
Tomato Tasting
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Derby Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Sample 35 different Tomato varieties
548-3333
Free
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Wednesday, August 14
Holistic Exercises Sharing Circle
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
wrpclub@aol.com or 595-5541 for information
Holistic Practitioners, Teachers, Students & Anyone who knows Holistic exercises take turns leading the group through an afternoon of exercises
$20 for six-month membership
Saturday, August 17
Tour for Blind, Low-Vision Library Patrons
10:30 a.m. to noon
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
3rd Floor Meeting Rm, 2090 Kittredge St.
Tour of the new central branch for blind and low-vision patrons.
981-6121
Free
Author Reading and Signing: Haunani-Kay Trask
3 p.m.
Eastwind Books, 2066 University Ave., Berkeley
Meet Hawaiian author Haunani-Kay Trask.
548-2350
Free
Cajun & More
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Four Live Bands, crafts fair, Cajun food, dance lessons, micro-brewery beer & dance floor.
548-3333
Free
Sunday, August 18
Bike Tours
of Historic Oakland
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California, 10th St. entrance, at Fallon
Leisurely paced 5 1/2 mile bike tour about Oakland's history and architecture.
238-3514
Free: Reservations Required
Top of the Bay Family Days
1 to 3 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC campus
Enjoy an afternoon outdoor concert in our family picnic area as well as art and science activities and hands-on exhibits inside LHS.
643-5961
$8 adults
Hands-on Bicycle Repair
11 a.m.-12
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo
Learn from an REI bike technician basic repairs such as brake adjustment and fixing a flat.
For more information: (510) 527-7470
Thursday, August 22
Film: "Ralph Ellison: An American Journey"
8 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library - Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St.
Berkeley filmmaker Avon Kirkland's stirring documentary about the great American author, Ralph Ellison.
981-6205
Free
Friday, August 23
Teen Playreaders present Bizarre Shorts
(through August 24) 7 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library - North Branch
1170 The Alameda
Playreaders present 20 short, bizarre plays, contemporary and classic.
644-6850
Free
Saturday, August 24
Roller Derby & Big Time Wrestling
6:30 p.m.
Richmond Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza
Roller Derby: Bay Bombers vs. Brooklyn Red Devils, Big Time Wrestling superstars
636-9300
$10 Advance, $20 Door
Monday, September 2
National Organization for Women Oakland/East Bay Chapter
6:30 PM.
Mama Bears Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 6536 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
Chapter’s monthly meeting. Speaker: Multicultural historian, Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum, received
the prestigious Valitutti Award for non fiction.
549-2970
Free
