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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.  

Radio For Peace International at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Cedar and Bonita Sts. Join James Latham, Co-Founder and Director of Radio For Peace International, a shortwave station based in Costa Rica that was recently shut down. $5 - $10 sliding scale; no one turned away for lack of funds.  

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. Or check our web page, http://home.comcast.net/~teachme99/tildenwalkers.html  

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.  

Wheels of Justice Benefit at  

9 p.m. at the Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., with Bands Against Occupation, the Singing CIA Agent, WoJ participants including John Farrell/Voices, and Uda Walker/ MECA. $10-$20 donation. 548-0542. www.mecaforpeace.org 

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 

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Tom Hughes, “An Artist in Action.” Hughes will offer commentary while painting a portrait. 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. 

Berkeley Youth Alternatives, Blue and Gold Basketball Tournament, 13 years and under Division, Dec. 19-21, at the Emery High School Gym, Emeryville. Team fee is $75, individual fee $15. For information call 845-9066. 

Kol Hadash Hanukkah Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner with Rabbi Kai Eckstein at 6:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Come light the first candle of Hanukkah and enjoy the music of the Klezhumanists with Kol Hadash, the Bay Area’s only Jewish Humanistic Congregation. Call 428-1492 or email kolhadash@aol.com for information and pot luck assignment. We also collect non-perishable food for the needy. 

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. 655-6169. www.bpf.org 

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Church at Solano and The Alameda. Parking is free and is handicapped accessible. For information call Katherine, 525-5231. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 

Café de la Paz Holiday Craft Sale with handmade items from artisans in Borneo, Tibet, Burma and Afghanistan, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1600 Shattuck at Cedar. 547-4258. 

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. 

Holiday Sing-A-Long, a candlelight community ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ray’s Christmas Tree Lot, 1245 Solano Ave. 527-5358. 

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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. 845-2612. www.berkeley.artisans.com  

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. 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair A variety of handcrafted gifts, including jewelry, fabric arts, leather, ceramics, hats, dolls, fine art, photos, soaps and herbal potions. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. 548-3333 www.ecologycenter.org  

Albany Bowl Path Walk sponsored by Berkeley Path Wanderers. Meet at the end of Buchanan St. in Albany at 10 a.m. For more information call Susan Schwartz, 848-9358.  

Carpentry Basics for Women An introduction to basic carpentry tools and skills for women with little or no previous hands-on experience. After a morning lecture and demonstration, you will build your own bookshelf unit (we provide the materials). Students are asked to bring their own hand tools. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $195. 525-7610.  

The Life of Mary Magdalene Workshop, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oakland. Suggested donation $25, no one turned away. For more information and location call 635-7286. www.orderofchristsophia.org 

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 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. 21 

“Revolution Will Not Be Televised” at 7 p.m. with a discussion following the film with Michael Parenti, at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403. 

Shut Down Bush and Co. Inc., an anarchist campaign to stop war, with Rod Coronado speaking about direct action and campaigns. At 6 p.m. at the Long Haul Infoshop, 3124 Shattuck Ave.  

Winter Solstice Early Morning Hike and Breakfast Meet at 8 p.m. in Tilden Nature Area for beverages and buns and a brief look at the cultural history of the solstice, followed by a hike to see nature in action on the shortest day of the year. We’ll finish with a smorgasbord and music. Registration required. Cost is $5 residents, $7 nonresidents. 525-2233.  

Winter Solstice Gathering Meet at 4 p.m. at the Solar Calendar in Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. Dress warmly. www.solarcalendar.org 

Magic Wand-Making Workshop at Gravity Feed Gallery, 1959 Shattuck Ave., From 4 to 6 p.m. Hosted by Berkeley psychic Jessica Rabbit. Come make a wand and be your own fairy godmother in 2004! All necessary materials provided. $10 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds. Please RSVP 548-4814 or divarabbit@aol.com  

Café de la Paz Holiday Craft Sale with handmade items from artisans in Borneo, Tibet, Burma and Afghanistan, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1600 Shattuck at Cedar. 547-4258. 

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 Sweet Potatoes, 1224 Solano. 

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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. 845-2612. www.berkeley.artisans.com  

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. 

Epic Arts Channukah Party with musicians, performers, puppets, latkes, dreidels, storytelling, and revelry, at 7 p.m. at the 1923 Teahouse. Feel free to bring something to eat, drink, and share. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org 

Eckhart Tolle Talks on Video, free gatherings 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. EdScheuerlein@aol.com  

MONDAY, DEC. 22 

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. 

Grief Information Session at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center. If you have lost someone you love to cancer, come for gentle guidance through the basic steps of grieving. RSVP 420-7900. For more information call or visit www.wcrc.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  

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