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Berkeley This Week

Tuesday May 13, 2003

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Constitutional Rights Teach-In, covering the Patriot Act and the proposed Patriot Act II. Nancy Nadel, Oakland City Council, Keynote Speaker. At 6:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 685 Fourteenth St., Oakland. 533-8358.

Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling, a free class on how to detect and remedy

lead hazards in your home, offered by Alameda County lead Poisoning Prevention Program, at 6 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. 567-8280.

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 525-3565. www.berkeleycam

eraclub.org

Personal and Professional Portfolios, a brown bag career talk with Mary Robbins, noon to 1 p.m, at YWCA Turning Point Career Center, 2600 Bancroft Way. 848-6370.

Poetry Book Club, meets at the Claremont Branch Library, at 7:30 p.m. at 2940 Benvenue Ave. This month we will discuss the works of Rumi, the 13th century poet and mystic. 981-6280.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Youth and the Military: Your Rights & Your Options, a panel discussion with veterans, conscientious objectors, conscientious objector counselors, and a school representative followed by questions from high school youth. A light dinner will be served. Contributions are welcome. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., at 27th St., Oakland. For information call Ying, 841-4755. www.PNVRC.net.

Uplifting Spirit through Education, panel discussion with His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, spiritual theologian Matthew Fox, and other thinkers in an evening of discussion on education and how to empower youth. Sponsored by the International Association for Human Values. At Zeller-

bach Hall, UC Campus, at 7 p.m. Cost is $12, $8 for students. (800) 454-9857. www.iahv.org,

symposium@iahv.org

Berkeley Poetry Slam, with host Charles Ellik at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave. $90 cash prizes. Cost is $7 at the door, $5 with student i.d. 841-2082.

Community Dances in Berkeley, traditional English and American dances, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, $9. 7 p.m. first Sunday, $10. Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St., 233-5065. www.bacds.org

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Bike to Work Day Annual Celebration. Look for energizer stations around town, from 6 to 9 a.m. Registration and more information at www.btwd.org

Berkeley Adult School Annual Career Day. Meet employers, get job leads and have your resume critiqued for free. From 9 a.m to noon, in the cafeteria, 1222 University Ave. 644-9868.

South Berkeley Mural Project. Community members in South Berkeley are coming together to create a neighborhood mural on the side of the Grove Liquor Store on the corner of Ashby Ave and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. At 7 p.m. at Epic Arts Studios at 1923 Ashby Ave. For further information on ways to get involved please call 644-2204.

San Pablo Park Community Discussion on new design for the park, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frances Albrier Recreation Center, San Pablo Park.

Berkeley Liberation Radio 104.1 FM, holds public meetings for all interested people first and third Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 595-0190.

Truth: Exposing Israeli Apartheid, a documentary

by local film-maker Wendy Campbell, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. The screening will be preceeded by a talk by long-time activist Dave Kersting on the topic of “What is Zionism?” Suggested donation is $20, no one turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds to benefit Americans for Justice in Palestine-Israel projects. 849-2568. americansforjustice

@earthlink.net

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com

548-6310, 845-1143.

Meditation, Peace Vigil and Dialogue, gather at noon on the grass close to the West Entrance to UC Berkeley, on Oxford St. near University Ave. People of all traditions are welcome to join us. 496-6000, ext.135. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship www.bpf.org

Poet Jack Hirschman featured at Fellowship Café

& Open Mike on Friday, May 16, at Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Poets, singers, musicians, and performance artists are invited to sign up for the open mike. A donation of $5-10 is requested. Coffee, tea, and snack bar are available all evening. The Hall is wheelchair accessible. The café series is sponsored by the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon Series

“How Stars Are Made,” with Steven Stahler, PhD, Professor, Dept of Astronomy, UC Berkeley. Luncheon 11:45 a.m. $11.50 - $12.50, Speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations 526-2925, 665-9020.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

20th Annual Himalayan Fair

Authentic Himalayan crafts, arts, music, dance, foods, antiques to benefit grassroots projects in Tibet, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Mongolia, at Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave., starting at 10 a.m. $5 donation. 869-3995. www.himalayanfair.net

Berkeley Association of Neighborhood Associations meeting at 9:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room, St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 587-3257. www.berkeleycna.com

Walk Across America

Peace-by-Peace

Four of the seven Berkeley women who walked across America for peace last year will discuss their experience at a benefit for the Womens International League for Peace and Freedom at 7 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. Donation sliding scale $5 - $10, no one will be refused. Call Laura Santina, 925-828-8184 for more information.

The 43rd Annual Walden Center and School Spring Fair, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2446 McKinley Ave., corner of Dwight and McKinley. Proceeds will support the scholarship and building funds.

Disaster First Aid Class offered by the City of Ber-

keley’s Emergency Operations Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 997 Cedar St. For more information call 981-5605. TDD: 981-5799.

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tours: “The Westbrae Commons,” led by John Dennis and Karl Linn. 10 a.m. $5 members, $10 non-members. For reservations call 848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc

Strawberry Tastings at the Berkeley Farmers Market, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way, sponsored by the Ecology Center. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org

Dominos Tournament in San Pablo Park, on the new tables installed by Friends of San Pablo Park, at noon. Call 649-9874 for information.

Know Your Rights Training, a free workshop presented by Copwatch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. For information call 548-0425.

California Spring Wildflower Walk, with Nathan Smith, horticulturist and California natives expert, for an informative stroll through the Garden's magnificent collection of native wildflowers. You'll learn to recognize many of the wildflowers found around the state in spring and discover which of these are suitable for planting in your home garden, from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee $10, includes admission; Members free. Registration recommended. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755.

Drip Irrigation: Do-it-yourself, Save Water

This class will cover such topics as: what are the benefits and limitations of drip irrigation; what are the basic tools and supplies needed to install your own drip irrigation system; how much does a drip irrigation system cost. Taught by Jon Bauer, longtime irrigation system ins-

taller and gardener. Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way, from 10 am - 1 pm. Cost is $10 Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned away for lack of funds. For information 548-2220 x 233.

Cordonices Creek Water Quality Monitoring Day, sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks. Call 848-9358 for more information.

The American Cancer

Society 24-hour "Relay for Life" from 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 until Sunday, May 18 at the El Cerrito High School track. All El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany and Berkeley residents are invited to take part in this fourth annual community event that raises money to fight cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. To get involved contact Joann Steck-Bayat at 524-9464. www.cancer.org or 1-800-ACS-2345.

California Horticultural Society’s Annual Plant Sale

Thousands of rare and unusual plants. Preview Sale and Party, 6 to 9 p.m. $5 Members only; Memberships available at the door, $40 includes a free plant.

General Sale on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Fair Bldg, Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park at 9th & Lincoln Ave. For more information: (800) 884-0009.

Spring Cleaning Help from Berkeley High School

Donate those twice read books or slightly worn blue jeans to our huge May

Garage Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at 1639 Ashby, between King & California, 2 1/2 blocks below the Ashby BART Station, near Malcolm X School.

531-5225.

Child Safety Day at Habitot Children’s Museum. Free car seat checks, $5 toddler tricycle helmets. 10 a.m. to noon at 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111, ext. 11.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

20th Annual Himalayan Fair

(see Sat. May 17 listing)

Hidden Gems of Berkeley Bike Ride Meet at Halcyon Commons at Prince, one bock west of Telegraph at 10 a.m. for a bike tour of special gardens, fanciful sculptures, a daylighted creek and much more. Bring lunch and water. Sponsored by Bicycle Friendly Berkeley Coalition, 549-7433.

Eckhart Tolle's Talks on Video, free gatherings, at 7:30 p.m. to hear the words of the author of "The Power of Now" at the Feldenkrais Ctr., 830 Bancroft Way. Will meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. 547-2024. EdShorelin@aol.com

California Horticultural

Society’s Annual Plant Sale

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plant experts will be on hand. County Fair Bldg, Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park at 9th & Lincoln Ave., San Francisco For information call 800-884-0009.

CITY MEETINGS

Community Meetings on the City Budget. The public is invited to four meetings to learn more about the budget deficit and City plans to address the issue. The first meeting will be held May 15 at 7 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center. For information call 981-CITY.

Council Agenda Committee meets Monday, May 12, at 2:30 p.m. in the Redwood Room, 6th Floor, 2180 Milvia St. Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk

981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.

ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee

Landmarks Preservation Commission Special Meeting

on Monday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss revisions to the Landmarks Preservations Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance, in the North Ber-

keley Senior Center. Greg Powell, 981-7414. www.ci.ber

keley.ca.us/commissions/landmarks

City Council meets Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.

ca.us/citycouncil

Commission on Disability

meets Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the North Berkeley Senior Center. Paul Church, 981-6342. www.ci.

berkeley.ca.us/commissions/disability