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Saturday November 16, 2002

Saturday, Nov. 16

Latina Leadership Conference

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UC Berkeley Campus

Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc. will provide non-college bound Latinas information about options in higher education and tackle the high drop out rate of Latina girls

Free

Magic School Bus Video Festival

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive-above UC Campus, below Grizzly Peak Blvd.

www.lawrencehallofscience.org

Puppet Show at the Hall of Health

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

2230 Shattuck Ave, lower level

Al children adn their parents are invited to see the award-winning puppet troupe, The Kids on the Block

549-1564

Suggested donation $2/ children under three free

The First Ever Integrative Medicine Conference in Berkeley

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2060 Valley Life Science Building at the UC Berkeley campus

Interactive day of speakers and workshops exploring alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine as a whole

For information or reservations see www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~sim/conference

Sunday, Nov. 17

17th Annual Jewish Genealogy Workshop

12:30 to 4 p.m.

Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.

Lectures and specialty sessions included

Info at www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs

$5 for non-members

Simplicity Forum

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave.

cecile@simplicitycircles.com

Free

Tibetan Nyingma Open House

3 to 5 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Culture

Free

Creating Peace

4 p.m. wine & cheese reception, 5 p.m. welcoming, 5:30 p.m. introduction by Maudelle Shirek, 6:30 p.m. Fran Macy will moderate peace panel discussion

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Cedar at Bonita

Monday, Nov. 18

Community Meeting

6 to 8 p.m.

Berkeley Alternative High School, 2107 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Led by the Superintendent, this discussion aims to serve as a collaboration towards establishing a long-term planning process

R.S.V.P. to Queen Graham

644-87649

Berkeley High School Community Forum

6 to 8 p.m.

2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

The purpose of the meeting is to help establish a long-term planning process.

Women and Welfare Reform: Who Benefits and Who Loses?

5 to 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Faculty Club Lounge, UCB

Lecture featuring Mimi Abramowitz of CUNY’s Hunter College

Struggles for Racial Justice in Education

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Oakland Technical High School Library, 45th and Broadway, Oakland

The Peace and Justice Caucus of the Oakland Education Association sponsors community speakers addressing race, youth, and education

654-8613 or jzern1@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Concensus Unit: State Community College Study

10:30 a.m.

Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch

Community Room

Shattuck Ave. and Kittredge

Sponsored by the Berkeley League of Women Voters

History and Planting of Golden Gate Park

1 p.m. business meeting, 2 p.m. program

Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.

The Berkeley Garden Club presents Ernest Ng, volunteer city guide, who will speak about the history and planting of San Francisco’s historic park

524-4374

Tuesday Tilden Walkers

9:30 a.m.

Meet at Little Farm parking lot, Tilden Regional Park

Join seniors and other slower walkers and enjoy the beauty of Tilden Park

Contact Yvette Hoffner at 215-7672 or teachme88@yahoo.com

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Mental Health Commission

6:30 p.m.

2640 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Auditorium

981-5270

“Deep Healing Sleep”

6:30 to 7:30 p/m/

Pharmaca, 1744 Solano Ave.

Stress management expert, author, and Oregonian Nancy Hopps leads this integrative session

527-8929

Free

Berkeley Gray Panthers General Meeting

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901

Hearst Ave. at MLK

Covering the Nuts and Bolts of Senior Health and Safety, with guest speakers

548-9696

Thursday, Nov. 21

Workshop for Homeowners

6 to 8 p.m.

Learn how to lower your utility bills and use building materials that are healthier for your family and the environment

Free

Simplicity Forum

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.

Kerrie Hein explores spirituality, life purpose, and simplicity. Open to all

549-3509 or www.simpleliving.net

Free

“Green Building and Remodeling”

6 to 8 p.m.

Building Education Center, 812 Page St.

Special fall seminar with architect Greg Van Mechelen and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recylcing Board

525-7610

Free

Saturday, Nov. 16

An Evening of Choral Music

7 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave.

A wide variety of choral styles from Bay Area groups

849-8280

$15-$20, sliding scale

Jeff Tauber and Friends

8 p.m.

Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.

Alpha Yaya Diallo

9 p.m. doors, 9:30 p.m. show

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.

Rooted in West African Dance Music, Diallo’s lilting style brings in an African medling of Cuban, Cape Verdean, Arabic and North American blues and Jazz.

525-5054

$12

Walden Wine Tasting

7 to 10 p.m.

Metro Lighting & Crafts, 2121 San Pable Ave.

4th Annual Benefit for Waden school with premium wines, foods by chef Lawrence Lefebvre, gourmet non-alcoholic beverages, a silent auction, and live jazz by Lulu.

540-0509

$35

Lisa Rafel Concert

8 p.m.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 2727 College Ave.

Fusion Music, World Rhythms & Song, Harmonic Chants, Timeless Music

642-3234

$15, $10 students

Alpha Yaya Diallo

9 p.m. doors, 9:30 p.m. show

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.

Rooted in West African Dance Music, Diallo’s lilting style brings in an African meddling of Cuban, Cape Verdean, Arabic and North American blues and Jazz.

525-5054

$12

Chap on Verge

8:15 p.m.

ACME Observatory Contemporary Performance at Tuva Space, 3192 Adeline St. at Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Chris Cundy, Fyfe Hutchins, and Stephen Flinn will perform

849-8280

$0-$20 sliding scale

Sunday, Nov. 17

Mingus Amungus

4:30 p.m.

Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.

This seven-piece band combines be-bop, funk and hip hop jazz.

845-5373

$10-$15

A Night at the Casbah

6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.

Alexandria & the Near Eastern Dance Company presents an evening of classical belly dance and authentic folk dance from the Near and Middle East

525-5054

UC Alumni Chorus’ Fall Concert

7 p.m.

Hertz Hall, UC Campus

Featured works include Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s “Romancero Gitano”

643-9645

$10-$15 sliding scale

Ellis Paul

7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show

Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St

New England Song Crafter

548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org

The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black

8 p.m.

The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave.

21+

Tickets available on a sliding scale

Joanne Rand & Jenny Bird

8 p.m.

Rose St. House of Music, 1839 Rose St.

The Dynamic Duo in Concert

594-4000x687

Monday, Nov. 18

“Renegade Sideman” w/ Calvin Keyes

8 p.m.

Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.

Jazz, Blues and Popular Music in American Culture

6:30 p.m.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Front Studio

Vista College Class with instructor/R&B legend Johnny Otis

981-2800

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Leni Stern

7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show

Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St

visionary guitarist, composer and singer

548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org

Ceramics - Opening Reception

Through Nov. 17

3 to 5 p.m.

A New Leaf Gallery, 1286 Gilman St.

525-7621

Free

“Shove Off to Birthday Island”

Through Nov. 30

Reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Tue. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway

A collaborative exhibition of Tonya Solley Thornton and Frank Haines including video and sculptural installations.

836-0831

Children of the Gulf War Photo Exhibit

Through Nov. 30

Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri. through Sat.., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St.

Featuring works of Takashi Morizumi

Information: www.savewarchildren.org

“Recent Acquisitions”

Through Dec. 14

Thurs. through Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St.

848-0181

Free

Threads: Five artists who use stitching to convey ideas

Through Dec. 15, Wed. through Sun., noon to 5 p.m.

Berkeley Art Center

Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St.

Information: www.berkeleyartcenter.org, 644-6893

Free

Peaceable Kingdom

Through Dec. 22, Weekends, Nov. 30 to 22, Weekdays, Dec 16 to 20

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Berkeley Potters Guild, 731 Jones St.

Elephants!

Through Jan. 12

Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive-above UC Campus

Daily activities, Larger than Life, 10:30, 11:30, a.m., 12:30 p.m., Elephant Tails storytelling, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m.

www.lawrencehallofscience.org

Free - $8 sliding scale

Works in the Works 2002

Nov. 16,17, 23, 24

7:30 p.m.

Eighth Street Studio, 2525 Eighth St. at Dwight Way

Nov. 16 - Isadora Duncan Repertory Dancers, Linda Bair Dance Company, University Dance Company/UCSF, Complexions/dance, Nov. 17 - St. Mary College Dance Company, Nov. 23 - Dance Romanesque, Nov. 24 - Dance Romanesque, Broken Buddha Productions

644-1788

Alarms and Excursions

Nov. 15 through Dec. 22

Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison St.

Michael Frayn's comedy about

the irony of modern technology.

843-4822, www.auroratheater.org for reservations

$26 to $35

Saturday Nov. 16

Alice Walker and Brenda Boykin

appear in support of Boadecia’s Books

8 p.m.