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TUESDAY, MARCH 9 

“Commencement for Cuts” a mock graduation to kick-off the campaign to protest higher education budget cuts, at noon at Sproul Plaza, UC Campus. 

Impeachment Rally with Daniel Ellsberg, Dona Spring, member, Berkeley City Council, Riva Enteen, National Lawyers Guild, and Gus Newport, former mayor of Berkeley at 6 p.m., Old City Hall, 2134 MLK Jr. Way. 843-2152. 

Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters (BACH) Meeting Forest activists unite and discuss strategy. Topics include the Humboldt county DA recall funded by Pacific Lumber, the DA fraud lawsuit against PL, a new market campaign against PL redwood lumber, and much more. Bring snacks and liquid to share. At 7 p.m. at Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave. 548-3113, bach@headwaterspreserve.org 

Stop the War on the Black Community, a discussion on the war in U.S. inner cities. Keynote speakers are Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess, and Bakari Olatunji. At 7 p.m. at Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St & 411 28th St, between Telegraph & Broadway, Oakland. Donation $5-$25. 625-1106. 

“Trekking in Bhutan” a slide presentation with Himalayan guide Peggy Day, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

Traditional Regional Foods of Spain, with co-authors of “Cesar: Recipes from a Tapas Bar,” James Mellgran and Olivier Said, at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave at Rose, 843-3533. 

“Rotten Foundations: The Reclamation Act and Urbanization of the West” with Gray Brechin, author and research fellow, Dept. of Geography, UC Berkeley, at 5:30 p.m. in 105 North Gate Hall, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Water Resources Center Archives. 642-2666. 

Writing Workshop on the art of writing imminent fiction with Pamela Cranston and Michael Kurland at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 2352 Shattuck Ave. 644-0861. 

Death Penalty Vigil, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the North Berkeley BART station. Sponsored by Berkeley Friends Meeting. 528-7784. 

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Blood pressure checks at 10:30 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. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 

Great Decisions 2004: “Diversity in Islam” with Prof. John L. Hayes, UCB Dept. of Near Eastern Studies, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925.  

“The Patriot Act and Our Civil Liberties” with Jack Newman, Deputy Attorney General, State of California, speaking from his personal viewpoint, at 7 p.m. at the Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave.  

“Faith and Environmental Injustice” A GTU Faculty Panel Discussion, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dinner Board Room, 2400 Ridge Rd. 649-2560. 

“The House We Live In” A film on how our laws, the courts, customs and real estate practices affect race relations and the accumulation of wealth, at 7 p.m. at Albany High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 603 Key Route Blvd.  

“Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It” with Judge James Gray, senatorial candidate and author at 6 p.m. at 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Campus. Hosted by Cal Libertarians. wonder_son@yahoo.com 

“Generation E” A film about the R.A.V.E. Act, the electronic dance scene, and the war on drugs and youth culture at 7 p.m. in 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Campus. Donations requested. Hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy. 882-8334. 

“The Crippling Effects of Landmines” with author John Gray at 7 p.m. at 145 Dwinnelle Hall, UC Campus. The East Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association. Admission is free, donations will go to landmine clearance programs. 540-8017. 

“Renaissance Images of Christ” with Jason van Boom, GTU, at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Parish, 2220 Cedar St. 848-1755. 

“Street Skills for Cyclists” a lecture and discussion from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave. Sponsored by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. Free, but registration required 433-7433. 

Poetry Writing Workshop, led by Danna Zeller, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room, Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 20. 

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. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut, at Rose. For information call 524-3034. 

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

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 

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 11 

“Agriculture Under Occupation: Farming in the West Bank” Local landscaper and compost consultant Jon Bauer has returned from Israel and will share his findings on the ways in which the Occupation of the West Bank affects Palestinian farmers and farming in this fertile land. Accompanied by a slide show. At 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. $5 donation requested. This is a benefit for the Wheels of Justice Tour. 548-2220, ext. 233. www.ecologycenter.org 

“Dabru Emet (Speaking the Truth): A New Statement on Jews and Christians for Our Time” at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, 2770 Marin Ave. 649-2482. 

"The House We Live In” A film on how our laws, the courts, customs and real estate practices affect race relations and the accumulation of wealth, at 7 p.m. at YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. 

East Bay Mac User Group for all levels, software demos, tips, presentations. From 6 to 9 p.m. at Expression Center for New Media, 6601 Shellmound St. www.expression.edu 

Grizzly Peak Flyfishers meets at 7 p.m at the Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave. in Kensington. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 12 

Berkeley Schools Now Celebration with Assemblymember Loni Hancock, BHS Principal Jim Slemp, and Rosa Parks Principal Shirley Herrera at 3:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks School Library.  

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Izaly Cemtsov- 

ski, Prof. Slavic Studies, UCB, “Today’s Music in Central Asia.” 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. 

Free Speech Movement Retrospective with Michael Rossman and Lynne Hollander Savio at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. 528-5403. 

Literary Friends meets at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center to discuss Jane Austen. 232-1351. 

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. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 655-6169.  

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 13 

National Nutrition Month celebration with cooking demonstrations, taste testing and nutrition education from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Flea Market, Ashby BART Station. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org  

Mini-Gardeners: Seeds Learn the plant cycle and see where seeds come from, for ages 4-6 accompanied by an adult, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Cost is $3, $4 non-resident. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Good Night Little Farm Rain or shine the animals need to be fed and put away for the night. Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Little Farm. Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Compost Give-Away as part of the National Nutrition month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Seed Saving Workshop Introduction to seed saving for the backyard, school, and community gardener. We’ll cover seed saving in detail, including botany and pollination, types of seeds, wet and dry seed processing methods, equipment, and seed storage. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $15 general, $10 EC members. 548-2220, ext. 233.  

School Garden Conference Join teachers, school volunteers, and youth gardening enthusiasts for a one-day conference on starting or enhancing gardens in Bay Area Schools. Workshops will will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will begin at the Lawrence Hall of Science and move to the UC Botanical Garden. Cost is $10. 495-2801. 

Alternative Materials: Cob and Strawbale A workshop on two natural building methods are currently undergoing renewed popularity. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. 525-7610.  

Hands-on Ecological Restoration for Youth Enjoy a fun-filled, muscle building day working on a native plant restoration project at Shoreline Park in Oakland from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants should be 12 to 16 years old. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Cost is $10. 238-3818.  

Stream Restoration Workshop taught by Ann Riley, author of “Restoring Streams in Cities,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Urban Creeks Council, 1250 Addison St., #107-C. www.urbancreeks.org 

Help Build a Native Plant Nursery and Restore a Marsh Join the effort to restore West Stege Marsh, along the south Bayshore of Richmond, for the endangered Clapper Rail and other wildlife. We will be building potting tables, erecting a shade house, and of course tending our new little plants. From 9 a.m. Pre-registration preferred. 231-5783. martha@aoinstitute.org 

Introduction to Renewable Energy This workshop will introduce solar, wind and micro-hydro systems to homeowners who want to become their own utility companies by generating electricity with renewable energy technologies. At the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. 970-963-8855. www.solarenergy.org 

Spring Care and Feeding of Roses with Deb McKay at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. 

78th Annual Poets’ Dinner at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Emeryville, with guest speaker Richard Silberg. Tickets are $22, availabel from 841-1217. 

Story Dressmaking Workshop with artist Patricia Bulitt, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Live Oak Center, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Commemorate a woman or girl who influences your life with collaging onto a brown paper cut out dress. Bring art supplies such as paint, glue, stapler, scissors. Photos, buttons, ribbons, whatever you bring to remember her. Suggested for 8 years and older. Cost is $25-$50 at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds. 841-6612.  

The American Red Cross Classes in CPR and preparedness training at Patten College and Trinity Lutheran Church. Different locations will offer classes in English, Spanish and Cantonese. For more information or to register, call 1-888-686-3600, or register online at www.bayrea-redcross.org 

South Berkeley Annual Crab Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. at the South Berkeley Community Church at 1804 Fairview St. at Ellis. Music will be provided by the Stacy Wilson Trio. Tickets are $35.00 for adults and $17.50 for children. For further information, please call 652-1040. www.sbccucc.org 

“Honoring Transition Beyond Identity” a workshop on gender and identity awareness from noon to 5 p.m. at Toltec Center of Creative Intent, 2300 Roosevelt at Bancroft. Cost is $55-$85, sliding scale. To register call 649-0352, ext. 4. 

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 848-7800. 

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, MARCH 14 

Green Sunday The Green Party and the 2004 Presidential Race, panel discussion at 5 p.m. at the Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. at 65th in North Oakland.  

Butterfly Club for ages 8 and up. Learn about these colorful insects, growing native plants and habitat restoration. From 1to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Singing in the Rain Join us on a hike from 1to 3 p.m. and learn how to identify slender salamanders, singing tree frogs and the Clafornia newt. Dress for mud and rain. At Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233. 

“The Fourth World War” with Stephen Funk, imprisoned for refusing to fight in the Iraq War at 3 p.m. at Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St., between Telegraph and Broadway, Oakland. 644-6466. 

“From Risk to Action: Women and HIV/AIDS in Ethopia” a film presentation and discussion at 3 p.m. at Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland. Sponsored by Priority Africa Network, Citizens League of Ethiopian Americans and Concentric Media. 650-568-4340. 

Workshop on Creating Character for the whole family from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Rep School of Theater, 2071 Addison St. Admission is free, please bring a children’s book as a donation to the John Muir School Library. 647-2972.  

Storytelling Women Performance at 3 p.m. at Live Oak Center, Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave, at Berryman. Cost is $15-$35, no one turned away. 841-6612.  

Beth El Diversity A panel discussion with Gary and Diane Tobin from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beth El, 2301 Vine St. 848-3988. 

Summer Camp Fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Learn about summer camp options for you and your children. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women. For a free directory of camps call 800-362-2236. www.acanorcal.org 

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

MONDAY, MARCH 15 

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. 

Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds Educator Workshop An overview of activities and programs. Copy of “Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds” included. Held in Berkeley from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Pre-registration required by 3/11. 415-597-5888, afrankel@coastal.ca.gov, www.coastforyou.org/  

Classroom Matters Fundraiser for middle school tutoring scholarships at 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Restaurant, 2102 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $75 available from 540-8646. 

Fitness for 55+ A total body workout including aerobics, stretching and strengthening 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. 548-0425. 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council meets Tues., Mar. 9., at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Mar. 10, 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., Mar. 10, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless 

Planning Commission meets Wed., Mar. 10, at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Ruth Grimes, 981-7481. www.ci.ber 

keley. ca.us/commissions/planning 

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Mar. 10, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/policereview 

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Mar. 10, 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., Mar. 11, 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., Mar. 11, at 6:45 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344. www.ci.ber 

keley.ca.us/commissions/health 

West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., Mar. 11, at 7 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7520. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/westberkeley 

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Mar. 11, in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.ber- 

keley.ca.us/commissions/zoning±