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FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 

Berkeley City Golf Championship at Tilden, registration beginning at 9 a.m., with shotgun starting at 12:30 p.m. Berkeley High Principal, Jim Slemp, will be putting at 10:30 a.m. for public education. Country Joe McDonald will be the evening’s entertainment. Cost is $115 to play and all proceeds will go to Berkeley charities. Call 841-0972 to reserve a time.  

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. 

Family Literacy Night from 7 to 9 p.m. with storytelling, word games, music, book- 

making and book swaps, at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way. 486-8408. 

“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. 548-6310, 845-1143. wibberkeley@yahoo.com  

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. 848-9358. 

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. 

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 

“The Bush White House: How Covering the President Has Changed,” with Helen Thomas, newspaper columnist, UPI and White House bureau chief for 57 years; Daniel Schorr, reporter and commentator, senior analyst for NPR; and Scott Lindlaw, White House Correspondent, AP, at 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Journalism and The Commonwealth Club. Tickets are $10, $5 CC members, Students free with i.d. 642-9988.  

“Defend Environmental Justice, Defeat Prop. 54!” A forum with KPFA commentator and community activist Joy Moore and representatives from the Coalition for an Informed California, at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way. 548-2220 ext. 233. 

“The Arab-Isreali Conflict: View from a Dove,” with Marcia Friedman, former member of Knesset and president, Bit Tzedek Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0327, ext. 112. www.brjcc.org 

Super Sidewalk Book Sale University of California Press offers new and slightly scuffed books from our warehouse. Prices are $5 for paperback and $10 for hardback. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2120 Berkeley Way, between Shattuck and Oxford. 642-9828. 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 525-3565. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

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. 

Tuesday Tilden Walkers We are a few slowpoke Seniors who walk between a mile or two each Tuesday meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Little Farm parking lot. To join us, call 215-7672.  

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Sta- 

tion, corner of Shattuck and Center. Vigil at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Meetup for Howard Dean, at 7 p.m. at three Berkeley locations: Au Coquelet, 2000 University Ave; Espresso Roma Cafe, 2960 College Ave.; and Sweet Basil Thai Restaurant, 1736 Solano Ave. Free. Wheel- 

chair accessible. For information call 843-8724. 

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:15 a.m. at Hide-A-Way Café, 6430 Telegraph Ave. For information call Fred Garvey, 925-682-1111, ext. 164. 

Amnesty International Berkeley Community Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1606 Bonita Ave., at Cedar St. Join fellow human rights activists to help promote social justice one individual at a time. 872-0768. 

Free Feldenkrais ATM Classes for adults 55 and older at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut at Rose. For information call 848-0237. 

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

Community Dances, 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, OCT. 2 

“Direct Order,” a a film on the use of the anthrax vaccine by the Dept. of Defense, at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hall, at Cedar and Bonita. 528-5403. 

The California Recall: Who, Why and What it Means for the Environment, with panelists Susan Rasky, Political Journalist and Professor, School of Journalism, Fred Keeley, Executive Director, Planning & Conservation League, and Jim Bushnell, Research Director, The University of California Energy Institute, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Morgan Lounge, 114 Morgan Hall, near Hearst and Arch Streets, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Center for Sustainable Resource Development. 643-4200. 

How Can Peace Be Achieved Between Israelis and Palestinians?” a moderated debate sponsored by the Associated Students of UC, at 7 p.m. at 2040 Valley Life Sciences Bldg, UC Campus. 655-6384.  

UC Botanical Garden Docent Training at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee and registration required, 643-1924. 

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.  

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, Mills College. 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 ttp://students.berkeley.edu/calcorps/cad.html 

CITY MEETINGS 

Commission on the Status of Women meets Wed., Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Ruby Primus, 981-5106. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/women 

Fire Safety Commission meets Wed., Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. David Orth, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/firesafety 

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Thurs.,Oct. 2,  

at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Pam Wyche 644-6128 ext. 113. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent 

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/environmentaladvisory 

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5410. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/housing 

School Board meets Wed. Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Queen Graham 644-6147 or Mark Coplan 644-6320.