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FRIDAY, FEB. 13 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Therese McMillen, Deputy Director of Policy, MTC, “Solving Bay Area Transportation Issues” Lunch 

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. 

Anarchist Crush Night at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, a reading room, library and commu- 

nity center in South Berkeley located at 3124 Shattuck Ave. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751. www.thelonghaul.org 

“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with Kevin Danaher, Co-founder, Global Exchange and Anuradha Mittal, Director, Food First at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Donation $5. For more information call 528-5403. 

“Fostering or Frustrating Globalization” with Ernesto Zedillo, former President of Mexico, at 4 p.m. in 101 Doe Library, Morrison Library, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu 

“Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War” and “Imagine America” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Kucinich for President office, 3362 Adeline, near Alcatraz. 420-0772. 

Berkeley Chess Club meets Fridays at 7:15 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Players at all levels are welcome. 652-5324. 

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. 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, FEB. 14 

Valentine’s Day Walk along the pathways and attractions of Daley’s Scenic Park and UC Berkeley’s rapidly expanding Northeast Quadrant. Led by Jim Sharp and Berkeley Landmarks website creator Daniella Thompson and other local heritage experts. Please meet at 10 a.m., rain or shine, 3 blocks north of the UC Campus, at the top of the steps connecting La Loma Ave. with Virginia St. Plan on some stairs, hills, and off-pavement surfaces. For questions, please call Jim at 841-7271.  

“A Walk in the Garden” Colorful blooms are already on display in this Garden of California Native Plants at Aquatic Park. Meet outside the Cabin at the park’s southern entrance at 10 a.m. Aquatic Park EGRET egret@lmi.net or 549-0818. 

Fruit Tree Pruning Basics A hands-on class held in a Berkeley garden. General discussion on when to prune and when not to, maximizing and improving the quality of fruit production, different techniques and management styles, and specifics for different trees, with time for general tree pruning questions. Bring your own sharp hand clippers and branches from trees from your yard if you can. $10 for Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned away for lack of funds. Call for location 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Free Worm Composting Workshop Get the scoop on worm composting from the experts at the Alameda County Composting Program. Worm composting can be an especially good choice for apartment dwellers and others lacking yard space. Find out how to compost kitchen scraps into free, nutritious fertilizer using red wiggler worms. The class is geared for beginners but those who already compost with worms and need advice are welcome too. From 10 a.m. to noon at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. 548-2220, ext. 233, erc@ecologycenter.org  

The Beautiful Camellia Garth Jacober will talk about planting, care and pruning of these garden beauties. At 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. 

Sunset Walk in Emeryville at 3 p.m. Turn off Hwy 80 at Powell St. exit, go west to Chevy’s off Frontage Rd. Rain cancels. For more information, call Vera at 234-8949. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Solo Sierrans. 

Residential Drainage Systems, a seminar for homeowners and builders, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Truitt and White Conference Room, 1817 Second St. Free, but reservations are required. 649-2674. www.truittandwhite.com/seminars 

Pee Wee Basketball for boys and girls ages 6 to 8 years begins this Sat. and runs for 6 weeks from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1255 Allston Way. Fee is $25 for residents, $35 for non-residents. Sponsored by Berkeley Youth Alternatives 845-9066. 

God’s Beloved: A Workshop for LGBT Persons and their families and friends from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2401 Le Conte Ave. Pastor Michal Anne Pepper will help participants identify how shame interferes with their relationship with God and how the bible is misused to create that shame. To register call 848-3788. www.uccbdoc.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. 

Kol Hadash Family Brown Bag Shabbat from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Though we are a little ahead of Purim, we will get to know Queen Ester who had the courage to rescue her fellow Jews in Persia. Please bring lunch for yourself and children, and finger dessert to share. Juice provided. 428-1492. kolhadash@aol.com 

SUNDAY, FEB. 15 

“Park Transformations to Come” Walk the location in Aquatic Park where Coastal Conservancy may fund safer trail connections and habitat plantings. Meet outside the Cabin at the park’s southern entrance at 2 p.m. Aquatic Park EGRET egret@lmi.net or 549-0818. 

Owl Pellet Mystery Party Learn what’s left over from an owl’s meal. We’ll discover the remains and you’ll go home with at least one more skeleton than you came with - guaranteed! From 10 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $4. 525-2233.  

Early Bloomers Leatherwood, currants, milkmaids and trillium are just waiting for you to admire on our trails. Take a hike to see them and learn their natural history. From 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. 525-2233.  

“Imagining Queen Califa” a family event with interactive activities, storytelling and music, in collaboration with The Art of Living Black Cooperative, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

“Nepal and The Philippines: Why are People’s Movements and Their Leaders Under Attack?” at 3 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. 

Tibetan Buddhism, with Sylvia Gretchen on “Meditations for Relieving Pain” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

Feldenkrais Resources Open House from noon to 5 p.m. at 830 Bancroft Way at Sixth St. 287-5748. 

Eckhart Tolle Talks on Video, free gatherings at 6:30 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, FEB. 16 

Fitness for 55+ A total body workout including aerobics, stretching and strengthing at 1:15 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5170. 

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Join us to work on current issues around police misconduct. Volunteers needed. For information call 548-0425.  

Health Care House Parties for Howard Dean & Measure A Alameda County for Dean is sponsoring informational gatherings at private homes to present Measure A, the health care initiative for Alameda county, and Howard Dean. Call 548-8414 or go to www.eb4dean/ 

houseparties for details on time and locations. 

TUESDAY, FEB. 17 

Tuesday Morning Birdwalk at the Albany Bulb, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Meet at the end of Buch- 

anan St. in Albany. Call if you need binoculars. 525-2233. 

“Vernal Pools: What? When? Where?” with Carol Witham, consultant on botanical and biological ecosystems of vernal pools of California and Nevada, at 1 p.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. Free. Sponsored by the Berkeley Garden Club. 524-4374. 

Celebration of Black History Month, singing, dancing, jazz and poetry slam at 7 p.m. at BHS Little Theater. Sponsored by the BHS PTSA and the Parent Resource Center. 

Friends of Strawberry Creek meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Public Library Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St. Carole Schemmerling will talk about daylighting Blackberry Creek at Thousand Oaks School Park.  

“The California Budget Crisis: What Caused it? What are the Alternatives?” with Lenny Goldberg, California Tax Reform Association, at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 27th and Harrison Sts. Potluck social hour at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club. 99-PEACE. www.democraticrenewal.us 

“25 Years of Kindred with Octavia Butler” at 4 p.m. in the Morrison Room, Doe Library. Sponsored by the Center for African Studies. 642-8338. http://ias.berkeley.edu/africa/ 

“Mountaineering 101” at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Judaism, What is it all About?” an interactive lecture series with Rabbi Judah Dardik, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. 482-1147. www.bethjacoboakland.org 

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. 234-4783. 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. 215-7672.  

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18 

UC Hotel and Conference Center Subcommittee of the Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the North Berkeley Senior Center. 

Tilden Explorers A nature adventure program to learn about our local amphibians, for ages 5 to 7 with an adult, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Fee is $6, $8 for non-residents. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Great Decisions 2004: “The Philippines” with Rene P. Ciria-Cruz, Editor, Pacific News Service and Filipina Maganzine, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. The Great Decisions program will meet Wednesdays through March 31. Briefing booklets are available. For information and reservations call 526-2925.  

Berkeley Stop the War Coalition meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in 255 Dwinelle, UC Campus. www.berkeleystopthewar.org  

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. 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vig 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 

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. 

THURSDAY, FEB. 19 

“Selling Out the First Amendment: The Collision of News, Entertainment and Politics” with John Carroll, Editor, The Los Angeles Times, in conversation with Michael Krasny, at 7:30 p.m. in Wheeler Auditorium, UC Campus. Sponsored by The Graduate School of Journalism, The Goldman School of Public Policy and The Office of the Chancellor. Tickets are $5, available from 642-9988. 

Golden Gate Audubon Society, “Crossing the Frozen Roof of the World” Geographer Pam Flowers presents a slide show and talks about her 2,500-mile adventure across the North American arctic coast. At 7:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Free. 843-2222. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

“Tree Rings: Tales of the Past, Indicators of the Future” with Dr. Constance Millar of the U.S Forest Service, at 2:30 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., at 10th St., Oakland. Free. 238-2200.  

“Fabric of Hope” with Nike Davies, textile artist and painter from Nigeria, at noon in 220 Stephens Hall, Geballe Room, Townsend Center. Sponsored by the Center for African Studies. 642-8338. http://ias.berkeley.edu/africa/ 

Berkeley-Palma Soriano Sister City Association invites you to join our June Delegation on Culture, Spirituality and the Environment in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Informational meeting at 7 p.m. at Berkeley City Hall, 2180 Milvia St., 6th Floor Conference Room. For more information, call Francisco at 981-6817. www.geocities. 

com/berkeley-palma/ 

LeConte Neighborhood Association meeeting at 7:30 at the LeConte School, 2241 Russell St. 843-2602. 

“Update on Vista College” with Jacqueline Shadko, VP of Instruction, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room, Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Ave. at Masonic. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. 841-2837. 

“What are the Kabbalah and The Zohar?” with Rav Michael Laitman at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Hillel Jewish Student Center, 2736 Bancroft Way. 845-7793. 

Simplicity Forum on self-esteem issues when pursuing the simple life at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave. 549-3509. www.simpleliving.net 

Exercise After 50 Berkeley’s Active Choices program, which offers people over 50 free “coaching” toward an exercise program, will be the focus of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. meeting, at 7 p.m. at Live Oak Park Recreation Center, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Justine Kaplan will outline how these programs can help fight chronic diseases, from diabetes to joint pain or heart failure. For information see www.internettime.com/bpwa or call 524-4715. 

“People’s Health Movement” with Steve Miller, MD, President, Doctors for Global Health, at 7:30 p.m. at International House, Piedmont Ave. at Bancroft. 642-9460. http://ihouse.berkeley.edu 

ONGOING 

Family Activist Resource Center A small group of East Bay parents is meeting monthly to set up a drop-in center where parents and caregivers can come with their children and do their political work while their children are cared for in a creative, respectful and nurturing manner. For information on the next meeting, contact Erica at ericadavid@earthlink.net or call 841-3204. 

Valentine’s Gram by UC Choral Ensembles A quartet will travel anywhere within 1/2 mile of the UC campus, sing two songs in full harmony and deliver a long-stemmed red rose and a signed Valentine's Day card to your special recipient. You can schedule a 15-minute time slot for Friday, Feb. 13 between noon and 10 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 14 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Prices are $25 for students and $40 for the general public. Call 642-3880 to reserve your time. 

CITY MEETINGS 

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon. Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St., Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee 

City Council meets Tues., Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. with a Special Meeting at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Berkeley Housing Authority meets Tues., Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. ww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/housingauthority 

Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/humane 

Commission on Aging meets Wed., Feb. 18, 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., Feb. 18, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Delfina M. Geiken, 644-6085. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/labor 

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed., Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Marianne Graham, 981-5416. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/welfare 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs. Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/designreview  

Fair Campaign Practices Commission meets Thurs., Feb. 19, 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., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/transportation?