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Berkeley This Week

Friday December 12, 2003

FRIDAY, DEC. 12 

Rally for Undocumented Immigrants at 11:30 a.m. at the Berkeley BART station, followed by a march to UC Campus. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Luanne Linnar-Palmer, RN, PhD, “Who Has the Final Say on Children’s Health?” 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 reservations call 526-2925.  

“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with Joe MacDonald, veterans advocate, singer and composer and Terri Compost, Food Not Bombs volunteer, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. For more information call 528-5403. 

“Literacy and Beyond” hosts a scholastic book fair from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA., 2001 Allston Way. 665-3271. 

Literary Friends meets at the Berkeley Senior Center at 1:15 p.m. 232-1351. 

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. 655-6169. www.bpf.org 

Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART at 5:30 p.m. 

Overeaters Anonymous at 1:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Church at Solano and The Alameda. 525-5231. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 13 

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant’s Holiday Crafts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Channing and Dana. Items are fair trade and most are from indigenous women’s cooperatives in Central America, Asia, Haiti and Africa. Free admission. All proceeds benefit local work with refugees. 524-7989. 

Benefit Holiday Crafts Sale Handicrafts from reused and recycled materials, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1720 Rose St. Backpacks, purses, jewelry, slippers, carved coconut shell containers, and more, made in cooperatives in India and the Philippines. Affordable prices. All proceeds will be distributed by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, www.no-burn.org to communities working to stop waste around the world. 

Artists with Heart, art show benefit from noon to 6 p.m. at 2033 and 2041 Center St. More than 50 artists and community members are donating their work to benefit the individuals and families served by BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency). 649-1930.  

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair between Bancroft and Dwight, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 649-9500. www.telegraphberkeley.org  

Holidays on Solano Ave. with photos with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peralta Park, 1561 Solano. 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with handcrafted gifts and music at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. 548-333. www.ecologycenter.org  

Amsterdam Art Studios Holiday Sale, with a dozen artists’ paintings and crafts, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1007 University Ave., between 9th and 10th Sts. 

Studio 1509’s Winter Open Studios from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1509 San Pablo Ave. 

Berkeley Artisans Open Studios every weekend through Dec. 21. 100 professional artists and craftspeople at studio buildings in Berkeley open their doors to the public. Crafts include blown glass, functional and decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, clocks, lamps and lighting, painted and custom furniture, garden art, bird houses, egg dioramas, floor cloths, clothing, textiles, jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints, and other works on paper. All work is handcrafted, many pieces are one-of-a-kind. A self-guided tour presents opportunities to meet the artists and see working craft studios. For a map of participating studios call 845-2612. www.berkeleyartisans.com 

33rd Annual KPFA Community Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Concourse, 8th and Brannan, San Francisco.  

High Tea at the Berkeley City Club with holiday decorations, sweets and savories from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $24.95 adults, $14.95 children under 12. Call for reservations, 848-7800. 

East Bay Wetlands Restoration from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us for our regular drop-in volunteer days at Arrowhead Marsh, for a chance to learn about the ecology of the Bay and see some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the East Bay. We will be planting for the native plant project. Gloves, tools and snacks are provided. Please dress in layers and bring sunscreen and water. All ages and physical abilities are welcome. Please RSVP groups with 10 or more. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland. 452-9261. mlatta@savesfbay.org  

Greens at Work will be volunteering for the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be clearing ivy and other invasive plants from the Tamalpais Path. Meet at the intersection of Euclid at Eunice. Bring gloves, study shoes, and water.  

Winter Tonics and Herbal Remedies from the Kitchen and Yard Stay healthy this winter with the aid of common plants from your kitchen and yard. Learn how to boost your immune system with herbs, spices and weeds. Leave the class with a homemade remedy. The class is taught by naturalist Terri Compost. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. Cost is $10 EC members, $15 general, no one turned away for lack of funds. 548-2220, ext. 233.  

Conifers, with Garth Jacober at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

Small Press Distribution Open House and Book Sale from noon to 4 p.m. at 1341 7th St. at Gilman. 524-1668. www.spdbooks.org 

Kol Hadash Brown Bag Family Shabbat with Rabbi Kai Eckstein, on “King Solomon,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Come and find out why King Solomon was special. Please bring lunch for your family, and (finger) dessert to share; juice provided. We also collect non-perishable food for the needy. 428-1492. kolhadash@aol.com 

Shamanic Journeying Meditation, starts at noon. Free. For information and directions call 525-1272. 

Yoga for Seniors at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St., on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Open to non-members of the club for $8 per class. For further information and to register, call Karen Ray at 848-7800. 

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. 

SUNDAY, DEC. 14 

Celebration of the Life of Fr. Bill O’Donnell at 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Community Theater, Berkeley High Campus. Candlelight procession at 6 p.m. to St. Joseph the Worker Church for a vigil at the church.  

Bamboo Building Strong as steel in tension, timber bamboo can grow three feet in a day, be sustainably harvested every year and uses a small fraction of the land required by trees. We will cover proper tool usage and joinery as well as design ideas that avoid the more difficult, time-consuming joints. From 7 to 10 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $35. 525-7610.  

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant’s Holiday Crafts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Channing and Dana. Items are fair trade and most are from indigenous women’s cooperatives in Central America, Asia, Haiti and Africa. Free admission. All proceeds benefit local work with refugees. 524-7989. 

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair between Bancroft and Dwight, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 649-9500. www.telegraphberkeley.org  

Studio 1509’s Winter Open Studios from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1509 San Pablo Ave. 

Amsterdam Art Studios Holiday Sale, with a dozen artists’ paintings and crafts, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1007 University Ave., between 9th and 10th Sts. 

Holidays on Solano Ave. with photos with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sweet Potatoes, 1224 Solano. 

Teach-in on Militarism from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by spoken word, speakout on militarism, art, dancing and music. Admission is $5-$15 sliding scale or free with a donation for homeless veterans shelter (blankets, gloves, hats, warm clothes, socks, shoes, etc.) No one turned away for lack of funds. Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. Oakland. 547-7486. 

Anti-Militarist Festival of Resistance, with poetry and music by Lynx, International Maggot Theatre, Six Pack Four, Live Ammo, and Tragedians of the City, at 6 p.m. at The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St., Oakland, between Telegraph and Broadway. 547-7486.  

Free Sailboat Rides from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring warm, waterproof clothes - it can be wet! At the Cal Sailing Club at the Berkeley Marina 287-5905. www.cal-sailing.org  

Chanukah Celebration for the entire community. Activities, music, storytelling and, of course, latkes, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237, ext. 112. www.brjcc.org 

MONDAY, DEC. 15 

City of Berkeley Budget Work Session and discussion of Implementation Plan for Budget Crisis Recovery at 5 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. 981-7000. 

Tea at Four Enjoy some of the best teas from the other side of the Pacific Rim and learn their cultural and natural history. Then take a walk to see wintering birds and dormant ladybeetles, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Registration required. Cost is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. Wheelchair accessible. 525-2233. 

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, DEC. 16 

Wellstone Democratic Club meets at 6 p.m. for a pot luck and social hour, followed by a meeting at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 24th and Harrison. 733-0996.  

Sauerkraut-Making Demonstration, with Sandor Ellix Katz, at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. www.ecologycenter.org 

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Sharon Stalkfleet will speak about her ministry in local nursing homes at 11 a.m. 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.  

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.berkeleycameraclub.org 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 

Holiday Blood Drive Hosted by Berkeley Rep The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be parked in front of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also can sign up online by logging on www.BeADonor.com (sponsor code: BRT) or by calling 1-800-GiveLife. 

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. 

Fun with Acting class meets at 11 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Free, all are welcome. 985-0373. 

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 

Prose Writers Workshop We're a serious but lively bunch whose focus is on issues of craft. 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. 

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.  

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 

Public Meeting on the Santa Fe Right-of-Way Bike and Pedestrian Path which runs from Delaware to University, at 7 p.m. at the West Berkeley Senior Center. For information call Niran at 981-6396 or Michael at 981-2490.  

Environmental Resource Center Open House Come visit your local environmental center for a warm winter get-together. There will be music, food, games, and a free raffle of environmental books and products. From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. 548-2220, ext. 233. www.ecologycenter.org 

Amphibians After School The wet weather brings out the frogs and salamanders. Let’s learn about them and look for them. For young naturalists, age 8-10, without their parents. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $3, registration required. 525-2233.  

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.  

Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters Practice public speaking with out-of-this-world subjects, at 6:15 p.m. at 2515 Hillegass Ave. 898-1993. www.MetaphysicallySpeaking.org 

ONGOING 

Holiday Food Drive Help the Alameda County Community Food Bank help people in need. Offer to run a food drive, or donate healthy nonperishable food at Safeway stores, Berkeley Bowl and Bay Street Emeryville. For more information call 834-3663. www.accfb.org 

The Berkeley School Board is now accepting applications for Board Committees and Commissions. Applicants interested in representing a Board Member will find information and applications on the BUSD web site www.berkeleypublicschools.org or by contacting the Public Information Officer at 644-6320. Applications can also be picked up in the Superintendent’s office. 

City of Berkeley Commissioners Sought If you are interested in serving on a commission, applications can be downloaded from www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/general.htm#applications or contact the City Clerk, 981-6900.  

The Online Civilian Conservation Corps Museum is seeking the stories about the CCCs, CCC Enrollees, Staff, or Technical Advisors for publication to this online historical resource. If you would like to participate please send your stories, with name company number and location if known, to CCC Collection, PO Box 5, Woodbury NJ 08096 or email to JFJmuseum@aol.com 

CITY MEETINGS  

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Mon., Dec. 15,  

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

Design Review Committee meets Mon. Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/designreview 

City Council meets Tues., Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., with a special session on the budget at 5 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Berkeley Housing Authority meets Tues., Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/housingauthority 

Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601. www.ci.ber 

keley.ca.us/commissions/humane 

Civic Arts Commission meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/civicarts 

Commission on Aging meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Lisa Ploss, 981-5200. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/aging 

Commission on Labor meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Berkeley Work-Source, 1950 Addison St., Suite 105. Delfina M. Geiken, 644-6085. www.ci.-berkeley.ca.us/commissions/labor 

Energy Commission meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Neal De Snoo, 981-5434. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/energy 

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Marianne Graham, 981-5416. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/welfare 

Mental Health Commission meets Wed., Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at 2640 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Harvey Turek, 981-5213. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/mentalhealth  

School Board meets Wed. Dec. 3, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Queen Graham 644-6147 or Mark Coplan 644-6320. 

Disaster Council meets Wed., Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. Carol Lopes, 981-5514. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster 

Fair Campaign Practices Commission meets Thurs., Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Prasanna Rasaih, 981-6950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/faircampaign 

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/transportation