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Berkeley This Week
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
March and Rally to Protect the Safety Net A community mobilization to protect basic services for the poor and homeless. Gather at 10 a.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St., Oak-
land. For information call boona or Janny at 649-1930.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. We offer ongoing classes in exercise, and creative arts and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830.
Auditions for Young People’s Symphony will be held for musicians ages 12 to 21 on June 3, 4, 6 and 7. 849-9776. www.ypsomusic.org
Discussion on “Language and Literature,” open to all from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut at Rose. Cost is $1, bring light snacks or drinks to share. 527-5332.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
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. Meetings are held every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Epic Arts Studios at 1923 Ashby Ave. For further information on ways to get involved please call 644-2204.
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, JUNE 5
Opening Day for Berkeley Farmer’s Market on North Shattuck, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Elephant Pharmacy parking lot, 1607 Shattuck Ave., at Cedar, and continuing every Thursday. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org
“Berkeley Reads” Orientation for new volunteer tutors in the Berkeley Public Library’s adult literacy program, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Branch Library, 1125 University Ave. at San Pablo. For more information call 981-6299.
Lawyers in the Library at 6 p.m. at the North Branch, 1170 The Alameda. 981-6250.
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.
Embracing Diversity Films presents “Being Gay: Coming Out in the 21st Century” at 7 p.m. in the Little Thea-
ter, Albany High School, 603 Key Route Blvd., between Portland and Thousand Oaks. A facilitated discussion follows. Appropriate for middle and high school students. Admission is free.
Best Summer Camping and Hiking Adventures in Northern California Join Tom Stienstra, outdoor writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and award-winning guidebook author, for a slide presentation on the best camping, hiking and fishing opportunities this summer in the northern part of our state. At 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Susan Alcorn, author of “We’re in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill,” talks about women and wilderness travel, at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. at Rose. 843-3533.
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, all night study from 7 p.m. to dawn. Over 40 rabbis and scholars will be teaching. All ages welcome. Berkeley Richmond Jewish Commu-nity Center, 1414 Walnut St. 925-979-1998.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Berkeley YMCA, with entertainment, African fashions, storytelling with Orunamamu, arts and crafts, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown YMCA, 2001 Allston Way. 549-4524.
So How’d You Become an Activist? With Michael Parenti at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. Wheelchair accessible. 415-927-1645.
“Berkeley Reads” Orientation for new volunteer tutors in the Berkeley Public Library’s adult literacy program, from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Branch Library, 1125 University Ave. at San Pablo. For more information call 981-6299.
Spring Festival Performance by Oakland’s Destiny Arts Center, at 6:30 p.m. at
Longfellow Elementary School, 3877 Lusk Street in North Oakland, off 40th Street between Market and Martin Luther King Blvd. Dancers and martial artists ages 3-18. $5 to $10 donation will be requested at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Destiny Arts Center is a non-profit organization that uses arts education and violence prevention to enable children and youth to develop peaceful solutions to violence and everyday conflicts. For more information call 597-1619.
Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berke-
ley, 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. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 496-6000, ext. 135. www.bpf.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Live Oak Park Fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shattuck and Berryman. Over 115 booths with crafts and fine art, entertainment, and diverse food, in a benefit for Camp Winnarainbow and KPFA. Free shuttles from the North Berkeley BART every 20 minutes. 898-3282. www.liveoakparkfair.com
LeConte Elementary School Yard Sale, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2241 Russell St., just 2 blocks up from Berke-
ley Bowl. Great gear, plants, food and beverages, and a good way to support our schools. To donate items in advance, call 649-0419.
California Writers Club hosts the winners of the 17th Annual Fifth Grade Writing Contest at a luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserva-
tions required, email cwcberk
@earthlink.net, or visit www.
berkeleywritersclub.org
Peace Activist Lynn McMichaels will show slides and talk about her recent trip to Iraq at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St.
Berkeley Path Wanderers leads a Boundary Walk. Meet at the Reservoir, Grizzly Peak and Spruce St. at 10 a.m. 526-8001.
Ladybirds and Ladybugs
We’ll collect and release as many adults and larva forms as we can find and talk about the good these beetles do, and learn about the ones who have turned to the dark side, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Tilden Nature Area. 525-2233, tnarea@ebparks.org
Keeping Chickens in the City
David Morris, chicken keeper for over 20 years, will cover the basics of raising chickens, egg production, and using chickens as part of your recycling and composting. He will also cover the laws regarding keeping chickens in the city. Class will be held at David’s chicken coop in Berkeley, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to pre-register and for location. $10 Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned away for lack of funds. 548-2220 x233, beck@ecologycenter.org
California Native Art and Garden Show, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit a native plant demonstration garden created by using the plants that are native here and that you see when walking the trails of Wildcat, Tilden, Claremont Canyon, Sibley, Huckleberry, Roberts, Redwood and Chabot Regional Parks.
Rellim Reed Terrace, 1096 Miller Ave. 558-8139.
Sick Plant Clinic UC Botanical Garden experts diagnose your plant woes the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. 643-2755. www.mip.berkeley.
edu/garden
History of Tilden Nature Area Walk through time to the lake and back to discover the story of the lost escudo and more, from 10 a.m. to noon in Tilden Nature Area. 525-2233, tnarea@ebparks.org
Alternative Materials: Cob and Strawbale, a class on two natural building methods, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. For information call 525-7610.
Walk to Benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation at 8:30 a.m. followed by an afternoon of entertainment, prizes and refreshments. At Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. To register to walk or for more information call 800-241-0758, or 531- 6764. www.ccfa.org
Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour, “The Refurbished City Hall,” led by Allen Stross, 10 a.m. $5 members, $10 non-members. For reservations call 848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Live Oak Park Fair, see listing for June 7.
Faith Community Speaks Out Against State Cuts, community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 1640 Addison. Testimonials, youth group skits, and performance by a multi-congregational choir. Sponsored by Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action. For more information contact Rev. George Crespin, 843-2244.
California Native Art and Garden Show, see listing for June 7.
Dried, Salted, Potted and Pickled Learn the cultural and natural history of food preservation while tasting a variety of meats, vegetables, fruit and fish. From noon to 2 p.m. in Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Registration required. Cost is $5 for Berkeley residents, $7 for non-residents. 525-2233. tnarea@ebparks.org
Rhythm Workshop: Ta Ke Ti Na, led by Zorina Wolf, a master of Ta Ke Ti Na and local drum and percussion instructor. From 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Askenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $35. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Community Health Fair, with free health screenings and information, children’s activities and food, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Missionary Church of God, 1125 Allston Way. 540-6713.
ONGOING
Technical Assistance for Non-Profits A series of free workshops hosted by Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, to be held at the Alameda County Conference Center, at 125 12th St., Oakland. For information or to register, please call Breonna Cole at 272-6060.
Berkeley Community Media announces the rebirth of the poetry program, “Berkeley Speaks” in June. If you are interested in being a featured artist, call 848-2288, ext. 10.
Figure Drawing Workshop
The Berkeley Art Center in Live Oak Park hosts a four week figure drawing workshop on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, starting June 14. This class is designed as a drawing intensive to sharpen your observation skills and enhance your drawings. Bring your own dry drawing tools and good paper. Model is provided. Instructor is Carol Brighton. Cost is $150 for all four sessions. Contact the Berkeley Art Center to sign up, 644-6893.
Marine Biology Classes for students age 10 to 13, from Tuesday, June 17 to Friday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave, at the Marina. Cost is $90 for eight days of classes. For information call 644-8623. www.cityofberkeley.info/marina.
Educators Academy: Insects and Crawling Creatures
Readily available in the field and easy to keep in the classroom, insects are everywhere! You will discover the world of insects and their relatives by visiting several Regional Parks where you will collect, observe and release insects. You will learn new ideas for kindergarten through 5th grade classes and outdoor activities. You will love insects when this class is over...guaranteed! Tues., June 24 - Thurs., June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Regis-
tration is required. Cost is $100 for Berkeley residents, $110 for non-residents. Financial assistance is available. Wheelchair accessible. For information call 636-1684. tnarea@ebparks.org
Educators Academy: Project WILD and Project Aquatic WILD From awareness to responsive action, Project WILD and Project Aquatic WILD are designed to help educators teach about wild-
life and the environment through stimulating, hands-on activities. Participants will receive curriculum guides for kindergarten through 12th grades, as well as sample activities and supplemental resources. From Tues., June 24 to Thurs., June 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $45 for Berkeley residents and $51 for non-residents. Wheelchair accessible. Fi-
nancial assistance is available. Registration is re-
quired. For information call 636-1684, or email tnarea@
ebparks.org
Summer Science Weeks: Insects and Plants Count butterflies, hunt bugs, and meet common plant families in California. Monday, June 30 to July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 9 to 12, in Tilden Nature Area in Tilden Park. Cost is $150 for Berkeley residents, $166 for non-residents. Financial assistance available for low-income families. For information call 636-1684.
The Bay Area Shakespeare Camp offers a theatrical experience for children 7-13 years of age covering casting, staging, costuming, and performing, in a series of five, 2-week sessions beginning June 16 and ending August 22. Sponsored by the Bay Area Shakespeare Camp and the Oakland East Bay Shakespeare Festival, in cooperation with the City of Berkeley Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department. The camp will be held at John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place at Arlington Ave. The cost is $340 per session. Ad-
ditional after-care is also provided for a fee. Scholar-
ships are available for eligible participants in City of Berkeley Recreation Programs. Call 981-5150 for scholarship details. To register for the camp, or for more information, please call 415-422-2222, or 800-978-PLAY.
CITY MEETINGS
Community Meeting on the City Budget The public is invited to learn more about the budget deficit and plans to address the issue, on June 5, at 7 p.m., at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. For information call 981-CITY.
Council Agenda Committee
meets Monday, June 9, at
2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk,
981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/citycouncil/agenda-committee
Commission on the Status of Women meets Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the
North Berkeley Senior Center. Ruby Primus, 981-5160.www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/women
Fire Safety Commission meets Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. David Orth, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/firesafety
Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/commissions/environmentaladvisory
Housing Advisory Commission, Public Hearing on Allocation of Housing Trust Funds on Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/housing
Public Works Commission
meets Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m., in the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406. www.ci.berkeley.
ca.us/commissions/publicworks
School Board meets Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Queen Graham 644-6147 or Mark Coplan 644-6320.
