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Berkeley This Week

Tuesday October 07, 2003

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 

“Observation on the Political Process,” with Tom Campbell, Dean, Walter A. Haas School of Business, at noon in the South Hall Annex. Sponsored by the Center for Studies in Higher Education. 642-7703. lapiz@uclink.berkeley.edu 

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.  

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

Morris Dancing Workshop Learn the basics of an English ritual dance form that predates Shakespeare, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. at Oxford. www.talamasca.com/berkmorris 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 

Speaking Truth to Empire: End the Occupation of Iraq! with Norman Solomon, director, Institute for Public Accuracy, and Michael Parenti, author, Democracy for the Few, and a military family from Military Families Speak Out! At 7 p.m. in 145 Dwinelle, UC Campus. The event is free; donations will be accepted at the door. Sponsored by Berkeley Stop the War Coalition. www.berkeleystopthewar.org 

“Understanding the Americans and Understanding the French” with Pascal Baudry at 7:30 p.m. at the Haas School of Business, Anderson Auditorium. Sponsored by East Bay French-American School. 549-3867. 

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.geo 

cities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Urban Permaculture Benefit Three teachers will show slides to raise awareness that another way of life is possible in the city. From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $5-$20 sliding scale. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

EmbracingDiversityFilms and the Albany High School PTA co-host the screening of “Breathing Lessons” at 7 p.m. in the Albany High School Multipurpose Room, 603 Key Route Blvd., Albany. A discussion will follow. Free. 527-1328. 

Prose Writers Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut, at Rose. We focus on issues of craft. Novices welcome, experienced facilitator. 524-3034. 

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 

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. For information call 548-0425. 

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 

Lights On Afterschool! Kick-off Event on afterschool programs and the threat of budget cuts, at 5 p.m. at Rosa Parks School. 

Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace, with Rami Elhanan, a seventh generation Jerusalemite whose daughter was killed by a Palestinian suicide bomber and Ghazi Brigieth, whose brothers were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers. At 7 p.m. at 145 Dwinelle Hall, UC Campus. For more information call 464-4911 or email bayareapeacetour@yahoo.com www.rcnv.org 

“The Fantasy War: Liberation, Weapons of Mass Destruction, & Democracy,” with Robert Fisk, foreign correspondent recently returned from Baghdad, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison, 5 blocks from North Berkeley BART. This is a benefit for the Middle East Children's Alliance. Tickets are $20, but nobody will be turned away. Buy tickets via Paypal, www.mecaforpeace.org For more information call 548-0542. 

“A Doctor in Chechnya” Khassan Baieva talks about his new book, “The Oath: A Surgeon Under Fire,” written with the assistance of Ruth and Nicholas Daniloff, at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave at Rose, 843-3533. 

“Hunger and Globalization” with Judith Lewis, UN Director of the World Food Program at 7:30 p.m. at International House, Home Room, Piedmont at Bancroft. 642-9460. 

League of Women Voters meets at noon at the Albany Public Library. Polly Armstrong, former Berkeley Councilmember will speak on “Wheelchairs for Iran.” 843-8824. 

Empowering Democracy Conference “Challenging Corporate Power & Deman- 

ding Accountability!” Skills training by and for corporate campaigners with the intent of sharing the skills necessary to challenge corporate rule, held Oct. 9-11 at the First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St., Oakland. To register call 512-479-7744. www.empoweringdemocracy.org  

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

Grizzly Peak Flyfishers meets at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave. Bob Coates, a hydrologist, will speak about his stream restoration work. 547-8629. 

rorlando@uclink4.berkeley.edu  

St. John's Prime Timers Tap Dancing class meets on Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church at 2717 Garber St. Gil Chun, well-known Berkeley dance teacher is the instructor. Class is free and open to anyone over 50. 527-0167. 

East Bay Mac User Group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 3rd floor Community Room, Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St. Free, all welcome. http://ebmug.org 

Lawyers in the Library, at 6 p.m. in the South Branch, Russell at MLK Jr. Way, 981-6260. 

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 

“Berkeley’s Creeks,” with Robin Grossinger and Carol Schimmerling, at 7:30 p.m. at Spenger’s Fish Grotto, 4th and University. Lecture is part of the 150th Anniversary of Ocean View, Berkeley’s earliest settlement, sponsored by The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association and Berkeley History Society. Tickets are $12. For information call 841-8562.  

Daniel Ellsberg will speak on “Should the President Lead a War on ‘Evil’?” at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd. Kensington. Donation of $10 requested, $7 seniors and students. 528-3417.  

Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace, with Rami Elhanan, a seventh generation Jerusalemite whose daughter was killed by a Palestinian suicide bomber, and Ghazi Brigieth, whose brothers were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers. At 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 1640 Addison Ave. A $10-$20 donation is requested, no one turned away. For more information call 464-4911 or email bayareapeacetour@ 

yahoo.com, www.rcnv.org 

Literary Friends meets from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. The topic is Leni Riefenstahl: Correspondence, Life and Documentary “Olympia.” 232-1351. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Jack Citrin, Ph.D., professor Political Science, on “Clashing Civilizations.” 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 call 526-2925 or 665-9020. 

Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART the second Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. 

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. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 496-6000, ext. 135. www.bpf.org 

Berkeley Hillel 75th Anniver- 

sary Shabbat at 6:30 p.m. at 2736 Bancroft Way. 845-7793.  

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 

Shellmound Run Gather at 7:30 a.m. at University and 4th St. The route is along Strawberry Creek to the shoreline, then to the Pow Wow at MLK Civic Center Park. Sponsored by the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee and the City of Berkeley. 595-5520. www.red-coral.net/Pow 

Indigenous Peoples Day PowWow and Indian Market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Civic Center Park, with arts and crafts, Native California dancing and Native American foods. Sponsor- 

ed by the City of Berkeley. 595-5520. www.red-coral.net/Pow 

East Bay Earth Charter Community Summit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 27th St. and Harrison. Program includes performance art, presentations by local activists and commentators, an ecologically prepared lunch, and workshops. Free. For information call 655-8252. www.earthchartersummits.org.  

Rockin’ in Berkeley Visit seven parks in Berkeley featuring an- 

cient volcanic rock formations. Climb up (optional) for great views. Walk through neighborhoods and see rocks incorporated into buildings and landscapes. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information call 415-255-3233. www.greenbelt.org 

 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Disaster Mental Health for anyone who lives or works in Berkeley, from 9 a.m. to noon at 997 Cedar St., between 8th and 9th Sts. Register on-line at www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire/oes or by calling 981-5506. 

Quaker FunRaiser to benefit the Friends Committee on Legislation, a lobby for just and compassionate lawmaking. Live entertainment, art, children’s activities, books, baked goods and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St., 1 block north of N. Berkeley BART. 547-2099, 486-1391. 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour of the Gilman Street Industrial Area. Begins at 10 a.m. Reservations and a donation of $8 required. Please make check payable to Berkeley Historical Society, and mail it to P.O. Box 1190, Berkeley, CA 94701-1190. 848-0181. 

Green Living Series: Green Interior Design Topics will include cleaners, paints, sealers, furnishings, flooring, energy efficient systems and products. Bring a rough plan of your space if possible. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way. Cost is $10 Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned away for lack of funds. Call to pre-register. Drop-ins OK. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with David Harris, author, Vietnam War resister, and Jeff Patterson, Conscien- 

tious Objector, First Gulf War, Organizer, “Not in Our Name,” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. For more information call 528-5403. 

Daniel Ellsberg seminar on ending the cycle of violence and banning nuclear weapons from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd. Kensington. Donation of $10 requested, $7 seniors and students. 528-3417.  

A Better Chance Annual Independent School Fair for students and families of color. This free event will take place at Samuel Merritt Health Education Center in Oakland from 3 to 6 p.m. 496-1151. 

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

Car Wash Benefit for Options Recovery Services of Berkeley, held every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1744 University Ave. 666-9552. 

Yoga for Seniors at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St., on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The class is taught by Rosie Linsky, who at age 72, has practiced yoga for over 40 years. Open to non-members of the club for $8.00 per class. For further information and to register, call Karen Ray at 848-7800. 

Kol Hadash, Northern California Community for Humanistic Judaism Brown Bag Family Shabbat with Rabbi Kai Eckstein: “A Celebration of Sukkot," from noon to 1:30 pm at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Please bring lunch for your family, and (finger) dessert to share; juice provided. We also collect non-perishable food for the needy. For information call 428-1492 or email kolhadash@aol.com 

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 

The Soil Is Alive Come explore our homegrown compost, meet our worms, and take some home to care for and start your own compost pile, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. 525-2233.  

Plant Walk in People’s Park with naturalist, Terri Compost. Meet at 1 p.m. in the West End Community Garden. Heavy rain cancels. For information call 658-9178.  

Fall Festival at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, ethnic food, dancing, music, art and fun for children from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2727 College Ave. 845-6830. 

Afternoon Tea Honoring the Women's Club Movement, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Berkeley History Center. Reservations recommended. 528-3284. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/  

Tibetan Buddhism, “What is Knowledge of Freedom “ with Abbe Blum at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

Eckhart Tolle Talks on Video Free gathering at 7:30 p.m. to hear the words of the author of “The Power of Now” at the Feldenkrais Ctr., 830 Bancroft Way. 547-2024.  

MONDAY, OCT. 13 

Indigenous People’s Day  

City offices are closed. 

“Aftermath: Unanswered Questions From 9/11” video screening followed by discussion, at 8 p.m. at Grand Lake Neighborhood Center, 530 Lake Park Ave., Oakland. Wheelchair accessible. $1 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Sponsored by East Bay Community Against the War. www.ebcaw.org 

Home Owners Support Group meets to discuss what to do when your house needs painting, at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Gray Panthers, 1403 Addison St. 548-9696. 

Women’s Cancer Resource Center, volunteer training, every second Monday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5741 Telegraph Ave. To sign up call Emily at 601-4040, ext. 109. emily@wcrc.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  

UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan Public Comment Period has been extended to Oct. 10. For more information on the plan, visit http://ldrp/berkeley.edu Written comments can be emailed to 2020LRDP@cp.berkeley.edu or mailed to Jennifer Lawrence, Principal Planner, Capital Projects, 1936 University Ave., Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94720-1382. 

Flu Shots will be offered at a number of Berkeley locations during the month of October, by Sutter VNA and Hospice. For a location near you plaese call 1-800-500-2400 or visit www.suttervnaandhospice.org 

“Berkeley Speaks” a community program for activists and artists on Berkeley Community Media, BETV Channel 25. For information on being on the program please call 848-2288. or visit www.betv.org 

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

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 

Fair Trade Week Oct. 6-12. Products bearing the Fair Trade Certified(tm) label, such as coffee, organic tea and chocolate will be featured at Andronico's Markets. www.transfairusa.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Paul Church, 981-6342. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/disability 

Homeless Commission meets Wed., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless 

Library Board of Trustees meets Wed., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at 1901 Russell St. Jackie Y. Griffin, 981-6195. www.ci.ber- 

keley.ca.us/commissions/library  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Oct. 8, 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., Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/policereview 

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. Cliff Marchetti. 644-6376 ext. 224. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/waterfront 

Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Marianne Graham, 981-5416. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/earlychildhoodeducation  

Community Health Commission meets Thurs., Oct. 9, at 6:45 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344. www.ci.ber- 

keley.ca.us/commissions/health 

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. ww.ci.ber- 

keley.ca.us/commissions/zoning