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Calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Fall Fruit Tasting
Berkeley Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m.
Derby Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Free.
Berkeley Camera Club Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your prints and slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
525-3565 / www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Wednesday, Oct. 16 & Nov. 14
Hormone Replacement Seminar
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
204-4422
Reservations required.
Lead-Safe Painting & Home Remodeling Class
6 to 8 p.m.
Berkeley South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St.
Organized by the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
567-8280
Free
“Alternatives to War on Terrorism: A Multicultural Perspective”
7 p.m.
Ethnic Studies Library, Stephens Hall, UC Berkeley
Ethnic studies professor Ron Takaki, author of 11 books, will speak.
Free
Thursday, Oct. 17
Speak Out: A Forum on Women’s Health Issues
7 to 9 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Discuss issues such as domestic violence, disparities in health care, youth health issues, and alternative health care.
981-5106
Friday, Oct. 18
“Ballot Issues for the Nov. 15 Election”
11:45 a.m. luncheon, 12:30 p.m. speaker
City Commons Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
A representative from the League of Women Voters will speak.
526-2925 or 665-9020
$11.50 or $12.50 luncheon
$1 speaker only / students free
Homecoming Rally
9 p.m.
Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley
Come rally with the Cal band, the dance team, the UC Men’s Octet, and more.
388-4789
Saturday, Oct. 19
Ethics Forum
6 to 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.
Crew 24 invites all teen youth groups for a pizza potluck and conversation about the ethical decisions we face today.
525-6058
Bring a pizza to share.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Dog Wash Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kutz for Mutz, 911 University Ave.
Get your dog shampooed while helping out rescued dogs. Proceeds benefit Smiley Dog Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abused or abandoned pups.
(760) 924-3961
$15-$30 depending on the dog.
The Buddy Club Season Opener
1 to 2 p.m
The Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414 Walnut St. at Rose St.
Audience participation shows for kids age two through twelve and their parents.
236-SHOW
$7 / under 2 yrs. free
Monday, Oct. 21
War in Iraq- Why?
7 p.m.
2951 Derby St.
Women for Peace invites you to discuss war in Iraq, with an emphasis on women’s viewpoints.
526-5094
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Brown Bag Career Talk
12 to 1 p.m.
YWCA Turning Point Career Center, 2600 Bancroft Way
Professional organizer Kathy Waddill hosts “Getting Paid to Help Other People Get Organized”.
848-6370
$3
“What is it Like to Be a Robot?”
8 p.m.
145 Dwinelle, UC Berkeley
Tom Sgouros and his robot, Judy, star in a sharp-witted “solo” theater piece in which they discuss stage magic, free will, imagination and other themes in this unique performance.
www.sgouros.com
Berkeley Camera Club Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your prints and slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
525-3565 / www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Wednesday, Oct. 23
The Independent Institute
7 p.m.
Daniel Ellsberg unveils new book, “Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers.”
Zellerbach Auditorium, Bancroft Way and Telegraph
642-9988
Berkeley Gray Panthers General Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St.
What’s what on the November ballot: A rundown of state and local ballot measures. Shirley Dean and Tom Bates will debate.
548-9696
Thursday, Oct. 24
Communication Components Workshop
State Health Toastmasters Club
Noon to 1 p.m.
2151 Berkeley Way
595-1594
Free
“How to Access Health and Medical Information Through the Internet”
7 to 9 p.m.
Claremont branch of the Berkeley Public Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.
Learn how to effectively use free scientific databases and do health-related research using the Internet.
Register in advance: 981-6280
Free
Friday, Oct. 25
“The Library: A Community Legacy”
11:45 a.m. luncheon, 12:30 p.m. speaker
City Commons Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
Anna Rabkin will speak.
526-2925 or 665-9020
$11.50 or $12.50 luncheon
$1 speaker only / students free
Saturday, Oct. 26
Math Made Fun - math games.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1 Centennial Dr. - Lawrence Hall of Science
Free with museum admission.
Pumpkin Carving
and Costume Making
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at
Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Free
Lawrence Hall of Science Family Halloween Party
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
A Halloween bash with magicians, mad scientists, wizards, and a demonstration of how to make an elephant mask.
Reserve tickets in advance: 642-5134
$8-$12
Gardening With East Bay Native Plants
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. near Dwight Way
Hands-on workshop touching on many aspects of “restoration gardening”.
Reservations required: 548-2220 x233
$15 Ecology Center members, $25 others, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Spirit Day
11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Fourth Street and University Avenue
Construct altars in a day of reflection.
Free.
West Berkeley Arts Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University Ave. between 3rd and 4th Streets
Fun for the whole family, with local and international arts and crafts, the Berkeley Youth Chess league, Technomania Circus, live music and more.
845-4106
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Premiere of “Code 33: Emergency- Clear the Air”
5 p.m.
Oakland City Council Chambers, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
A one hour made-for-TV documentary on youth and public relations. Followed by a reception and refreshments.
887-0152
Thursday, Oct. 17
Four minute mile and the avenue of the stars.
8:30 p.m.
Bear’s Lair Brewpub
704-4492
$5, 18 and over.
Friday, Oct. 18
Santo Soul, La Familia, and Marimba Pacifica
8 p.m.
La Pena, 3105 Shattuck Ave.
Music, dancing, folkloric presentations, and a raffle.
548-6914
$15
Sunday, Oct. 20
Madeline Eastman with
the Matt Clark Trio
4:30 p.m.
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.
845-5373
$10-$15.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Larry Schneider
4:30 p.m.
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.
Internationally performing saxophonist.
845-5373
$10-$15
“Please Pay Attention”
Through Oct. 25
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Worth Ryder Gallery, 116 Kroeber Hall
UC Art graduates feature drawings, video, etc.
DepartmentofArtPractice
Ceramics - Opening Reception
Through Nov. 17
3 to 5 p.m.
A New Leaf Gallery, 1286 Gilman St.
525-7621
Free.
“Hunger: What will you do about it?”
Through Oct. 30
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Civic Center Building
2180 Milvia St., 5th floor
Featuring 40 photographs
by Berkeley artist David Bacon.
834-3663, Ext. 338,
uchanse@secondharvest.org
“Recent Acquisitions”
Through Dec. 14
Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St.
848-0181
Free.
Misch Kohn - Celebrating
60 Years of Printmaking
Through Oct. 16.
Tues.-Fri., Noon to 5:30 p.m.; Sat., noon to 4:30 p.m.
Kala Arts Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave.
549-2977, kala@kala.org
Nancy Salz
Through Oct. 23, Tues.-Fri.,
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Barbara Anderson Gallery, 2243 Fifth St.
848-3822
Timoteo Ikoshy Montoya
Through Nov. 1
Reception Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.
Gathering Tribes Gallery
1573 Solano Ave.
Acrylic/air brush paintings
by this Native American artist.
528-9038
Threads: Five artists who
use stitching to convey ideas
Through Dec. 15, Wed.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St.
Information: www.berkeleyartcenter.org, 644-6893
Free.
The House of Blue Leaves
Through Oct. 20
Berkeley Rep's Roda Theater
2015 Addison St.
647-2949 or 888-4BRTTIX
$10-$54.
The Shape of Things
Through Oct. 20
Aurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison St.
Play by writer/director Neil LaBute's spins a morality tale of a young art student, his art major girlfriend, and the Pygmalion-like changes that bring into question how far one should go for love.
843-4822, www.auroratheater.org for reservations
$26-$35.
Escape From Happiness
Through October 20
Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Berkeley Campus
UC Berkeley’s department of theater, dance, and performance studies presents this dark comedy exploring the interactions of a highly dysfunctional urban working-class family.
www.ticketweb.com or (866) 468-3399
http://theater.berkeley.edu
$8-$14
Thursday, Oct. 17
“Rethinking the American Dream: Songs of the Simple Life”
7 p.m.
Central Community Room, Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kitteredge St.
Writer and bicyclist Tim Holt will give an informal talk based on his new book.
981-6100
Friday, Oct. 18
Storyteller Nancy Schimmel
Poets, singers, musicians and storytellers are invted.
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Fellowship Cafe, 1924 Cedar St.
540-0898
$5 to 10 donation.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
“Sara’s Children; The Destruction of Chmielnik”
7:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 2352 Shattuck Ave.
Journalist Suzan Hagstrom will speak on her nonfiction book, which delves into the Holocaust.
644-3635
“A Language Older Than Words”
7 p.m.
2350 San Pablo Ave. near Dwight Way
An evening with author Derrick Jensen, with music by Andrea Pritchett.
548-2220
$6-$10/ Sliding scale.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
An evening with Simon Winchester
7 p.m.
Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center, UC Berkeley
Join the author of bestsellers “The Map That Changed the World” and “The Professor and the Madman”, along with Don George, global travel editor for Lonely Planet Publications, for an evening of lively conversations.
893-8555
Free
