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TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 

Access to the Outdoors for People with Disabilities, a pre- 

sentation from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Main Library Conference 

Room, 3rd Floor, 2090 Kittredge. Pre-registration required, call Access Northern California at 524-2026. 

Equinox Gathering at the Solar Calendar, Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on the seasons led by Alan Gould, Law- 

rence Hall of Science. 845-0657. www.solarcalendar.org  

Berkeley Fair Elections Coalition volunteers meeting and speaker training at 7 p.m. Call 693-5779 for location. 

“Mobilizing Millions: How Internet Activists are Helping the World,” with Joan Blades, co-founder of MoveOn.org, at 7:30 p.m. at The College Prep- 

aratory School, Buttner Auditor- 

ium, 6100 Broadway (north), Oakland. Cost is $10 adult, $5 student. 658-5202. www.college-prep.org/livetalk  

“Hillel: Tenets of Judaism” at 7:30 p.m. at International House, Home Room, Piedmont at Bancroft. 642-9460. 

Lawyers in the Library at 6 p.m. at the West Branch, University above San Pablo. 981-6270. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 

“The Voting Machine Scandal: The Promise and Pitfalls of Touch-Screen Voting” with Katherine Forrest, Co-founder of the Commonweal  

Institute, at 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Sponsored by the Berkeley Gray Panthers. 548-9696.  

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Station, corner of Shattuck and Center. Vigil at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities. 

com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Free Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling Class Learn how to detect and remedy lead hazards and conduct lead-safe renovations for your older home, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Emery- 

ville Child Development Center, 1220 – 53rd Street, Emeryville. For information or to register, call 567-8280.  

Prose Writers Workshop Novices welcome. Experienced facilitator. Community sponsored, no fee. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut, at Rose. For information call 524-3034. 

Berkeley CopWatch open office hours 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in to file complaints, assistance available. For information call 548-0425. 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 

Defeat Prop 54 Rally and March, at noon at Sproul Plaza, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Committee to Defend Affirmative Action. www.bamn.com 

“Unanswered Questions of 9-11,” presented by The Robber Barons, at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Free. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

Brower Youth Awards at 6 p.m. in the Florence Schwimley Theater, 1920 Allston Way. Meet six of the nation’s outstanding young environmental leaders and learn about their work in conservation, preservation and restoration of the earth. Free, but reservations suggested. 415-788-3666 ext. 260. www.earthisland.org 

Alameda County Democratic Party Unity Dinner at the Airport Hilton in Oakland from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost of the event is $75 per person with the proceeds from this event funding our 2004 grassroots campaign throughout Alameda County. If you wish to attend, please call 791-2179 or 635-3121. 

“Masai Culture in the 21st Century” with Kores Ole Musuni Solomon at 7:30 p.m. at International House, Home Room, Piedmont at Bancroft. 642-9460. 

“Watt‘s In It for Us?” Renewable Energy Forum Learn about current incentive programs including state rebates, low-interest financing, and tax credits. Panelists will include solar system owners, renewable energy experts and representatives from the City of Berkeley, PG&E and the California Energy Commission. From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way. 548-2220 ext. 233. 

“The Presidents of the United States and the Jews,” with Rabbi David Dalin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dinner Boardroom, Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd. Presented by the GTU’s Center for Jewish Studies. 649-2482.  

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with George Coffin, MD, Pediatrician, on “Headed- 

ness.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $11.50 - $12.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925 or 665-9020. 

“The War in Iraq and the American Economy,” with Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist Professor of Econo- 

mics and International Affairs at Princeton University, at noon at Anderson Auditorium, Haas School. Sponsored by The Graduate School of Journalism, Haas School of Business and The World Affairs Council of Northern California. 642-3383.  

Wisdom and Action A three-day conference dedicated to the positive relationship between wisdom and action. This conference honors the person, work, ideals, and influence of Joanna Macy. At St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Cost is $295 for three days. For information call 415-575-6115 or visit www.ciis.edu/pcc/conference 

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 en- 

trance to UC Berkeley, on Ox- 

ford St. near University Ave. 496-6000, ext. 135. www.bpf.org 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 

Friends of Five Creeks work party beginning 9 am. Plant natives and celebrate new plaques with a picnic at our Codornices Creek at Ohlone Greenway, opposite 1200 Masonic or take Greenway north from Gilman.  

Gardening with Kids at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-1992. 

Green Living Series: Introduction to Sustainable Living Identify the most harmful consumer practices and ways that you can lighten your impact on the earth, including transportation, food, heating and appliances, reuse and recycling, renewable energy, and getting involved in local community. From 10 a.m. to noon at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. For information call 548-2220 ext. 233.  

Gardening for Life: Monoculture vs. Biodiversity Learn to garden in a way that supports a diversity of life. From 10 a.m. to noon at the 59th St. Community Garden, between Market and Adeline, Oakland. For information email karenjoy@uclink.berkeley.edu 

“Palestinian Crisis: Another Catastrophe in the Making,” slide show presentation by Anne Gwynne, at 6:30 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, Community Room, Clark Kerr Campus, 2951 Derby St. Fundraiser for the children of Nablus, $20 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. www.geo- 

cities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

“Illuminations: Cuba’s Fate and Ours” A talk and slide show on sustainable development in Cuba by Philip S. Wenz, editor of “ECOTECTURE: The Online Journal of Ecological Design.” At 7 p.m. at 1450 Hawthorne Terrace. Please RSVP to Kirstin Miller at 419-0850 as seating is limited. www.ecotecture.com  

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Fire Suppression, for anyone who lives or works in Berkeley, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 997 Cedar St. Register on-line at www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire/oes or by calling 981-5506. 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour, Women on UC Berkeley Campus, led by Betty Marvin. Begins at 10 a.m. Reservations and a donation of $8 required. 848-0181. 

Pet Adoptions, sponsored by Home at Last, from noon to 5 p.m., Hearst and 4th St. 548-9223. 

String Band Convention, featuring a string band contest followed by a community dance. Hosted by Suzy Thompson of Bluegrass Intentions California Cajun Orchestra, and co-sponsored by KPFA radio, with Mary Tilson as MC. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market, Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org  

Careers in International Trade, a workshop on Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Vista Community College’s Allston Way Annex, 2075 Allston Way. Register at www.peralta.cc. 

ca.us or call 981-2927. 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 

How Berkeley Can You Be? Grand Parade and Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade up University Ave. followed by festival at Civic Center Park. Outdoor stage, live music and dance, food and drink booths, crafts, non-profits and children's activities. 654-6346. www.hesternet/event 

Bay Area Women in Black, Community Tashlich Observance, a Jewish New Year's ritual in which the wrongdoings of the past year are cast off into moving waters. Meet at the Emeryville Marina at 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. For further information call 597-1070 or email bayareawomeninblack 

@earthlink.net 

Berkeley City Club free tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are sponsored by the Berkeley City Club and the Landmark Heritage Foundation. Donations welcome. The Berkeley City Club is located at 2315 Durant Ave. For group reservations or more information, call 848-7800 or 883-9710. 

“Out and About in Rockridge” Street Fair, Picnic in the Street and Kitchen Tour from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free except for Kitchen Tour. For tickets and information call 644-4228 or visit www.rockridge.org, www.rockridgedistrict.com 

“Genetic Engineering: Who Draws the Line,” with Charles Weiner, Professor of History of Science and Technology, MIT, at 2 p.m. at Museum Theater, Berkeley Art Museum. Cost is $10. Registration recommended. 642-4111.  

Fall Plant Sale at the Botanical Garden offering a diverse range of plants for the Bay Area gardener including many which are not widely available: the Chilean bellflower, rare South African bulbs, natives such as the giant coreopsis, as well as exotic carnivorous plants and houseplants. Members only sale at 9 a.m., open to the public at 10 am. 643-2755. botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu  

MONDAY, SEPT. 29 

Rally for Environmental Justice Join California environmental justice leaders to make your community’s voice heard. At 1 p.m. in Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland. 834-8920.  

East Bay Community Against the War Video screening and discussion of “Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election,” at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, 530 Lake Park Ave. $1 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Sponsored by East Bay Community Against the War 658-8994. www.ebcaw.org 

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 6 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Join us to work on current issues around police misconduct. Volunteers needed. For information call 548-0425. 

ONGOING  

Acting and Storytelling Classes for Seniors, offered by Stagebridge. Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Held at Arts First Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., close to BART and AC Transit. 444-4755. www.stagebridge.org 

People's Park Community Advisory Board is seeking members. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 30. They are available at the People's Park office, 642-3255; the UC Office of Community Relations, 643-5299; and via e-mail to plspark@uclink.berkeley.edu. 

Free Smoke Detectors for City residents and UC Berkeley students who live off-campus. Applications are available from the Environment, Health & Safety office of UC Berkeley, at any Berkeley Fire Station, or at the Fire Admin. Office located at 2100 MLK, Jr. Way. 981-5585.  

Free Energy Bill Payment Assistance The City of Berkeley has money to help low-income households pay their gas and electric bills. For applications contact the Energy Office at 644-8544. TDD: 981-6903. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/energy 

Swim a Mile for Women with Cancer The East Bay’s Women’s Cancer Resource Center is seeking participants, supporters, and in-kind donations for its annual non-competitive fundraising event, to be held on Oct. 4-5 at the Trefethan Aquatic Center on the Mills College campus. For more information on how to register for this event, please call 601-4040, ext. 180 or email swimamilewcrc@yahoo.com 

Cal Community Service Days Students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in a series of workshops and community service projects from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. For information on how to get involved, see http://students.berkeley.edu/calcorps/cad.html 

CITY MEETINGS 

Civic Arts Commission meets Wed., Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/civicarts 

Disaster Council meets Wed., Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. Carol Lopes, 981-5514. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster 

Energy Commission meets Wed., Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Neal De Snoo, 981-5434. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/energy 

Planning Commission meets Wed., Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Ruth Grimes, 981-7481. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/planning 

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/policereview 

West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7520. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/westberkeley  

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning