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Berkeley This Week
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
Tuesday Morning Birdwalk at Briones, Bear Creek Road entrance parking lot, to see woodpeckers, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call if you need binoculars. 525-2233.
“Wilderness Weekends: Camping and Backpacking in the Bay Area and Beyond” at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Copwatch Film Screening, “These Streets Are Watching” at 9:15 p.m. at Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd. in Oakland. Cost is $5. 814-2400.
Dine Out for African Aids Orphans Unicorn Pan Asian Cuisine is donating 25% of its proceeds today to the rural Uganda Golomola Village AIDS orphanage. Co-sponsored by ACT UP East Bay & Priority Africa Network. Unicorn is at 2533 Telegraph Ave. Reservations recommended. 841-4339.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Charles Fitch will show travel slides at 11 a.m. 845-6830.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Tuesday Tilden Walkers We are a few slowpoke seniors who walk between a mile or two, meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Little Farm parking lot. 215-7672.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Tilden Explorers A nature adventure program to learn about racoons and skunks from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area. For 5 to 7 year olds. Fee is $6, $8 for non-residents. Registration required. 525-2233.
Great Decisions 2004: “Reform in the Middle East” with Dr. Laurence O. Michalak, Vice Chair (ret.) Center for Middle Eastern Studies, UCB, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For reservations call 526-2925.
“Prospects for Peace” with Stephen McNeil, regional director for Peace Building, American Friends Service Committee, at 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Sponsored by the Gray Panthers. 548-9696.
Academic Quiz Bowl, featuring high school teams, at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 2352 Shattuck Ave. 644-0861.
Berkeley Stop the War Coalition meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in 255 Dwinelle, UC Campus. www.berkeleystopthewar.org
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 Novices welcome. Experienced facilitator. Community sponsored, no fee. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut. 524-3034.
“A Conversation with Artists on the Image of Christ ” at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Parish, 2220 Cedar St. 848-1755.
Berkeley CopWatch open office hours 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in to file complaints, assistance available. 548-0425.
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, MARCH 25
Residential Green Building and Remodeling Learn about healthier building materials, how to lower your utility bills, reduce home maintenance and minimize remodeling construction waste. From 7 to 10 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $35. 525-7610.
Amazon Rainforest Slideshow Join us for a slideshow presentation showing images of completely wild and undeveloped regions of the Amazon jungle with Rainforest Action Network volunteer Larry Landry at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Free. Donations accepted. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Types of Home Care & What to Consider, with Pat Brown, RN, at 2 p.m. at Longs Drugs Wellness Center, 1941 San Pablo Ave. To register call 841-8466.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Robert E. Brown on “The Power of Handshaking.” 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 or 665-9020.
“Literacy & Beyond!” Family Literacy Night Event at the Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way, between Shattuck and Milvia. From 7 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the community. 665-3271.
Literary Friends meets at 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center to discuss “For a Future, Is it Possible’’ 232-1351.
Old School Dance Party in support of Haitian grassroots organizations at 8 p.m. at Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St & 411 28th St, between Telegraph & Broadway, Oakland. 465-9914.
Report Back from Venezuela by the February delegation at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar St. 528-5403.
Preparing for Surgery, Chemo, or Radiation Treatment? A workshop with Carolyn Janson from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Longs Drugs Wellness Center, 1941 San Pablo Ave. Bring a friend or family member for free and they can learn how to support you in this process. Workshop fee is $45 and includes book and audio tape. To reserve a space call 925-825-4704.
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.
Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. 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
Kol Hadash the Bay Area’s only Jewish Humanistic Congregation meets at 7:30 p.m. for Shabbat at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. 428-1492. www.kolhadash.org
Shekinah Sanctuary, a metatrance ecstatic prayer ritual using chants and movement at 7 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Admission is $21. 883-0600.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Church at Solano and The Alameda. 525-5231.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
Felt Fun Make your own felt from the Little Farm’s sheep’s wool. Discover felting, spinning, shearing and more, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Registration required. 525-2233.
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. Sat. and Sun. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $225. 525-7610.
Urban Weed Walk Learn about the edible and medicinal uses of common weeds as Terri Compost leads a walk exploring the neighborhood around the Ecology Center. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Wild About California Take a walk on the wild side amid California native plants flush with spring growth with area horticulturist and native plant expert Nathan Smith. From 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $17, members $12. Registration required. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
Using Natives in Your Garden with Judy Thomas, Merritt College Horticulture Dept., at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351.
Spring Fling Contradance at 3 p.m. at Church of Good Shepard at 9th and Hearst. Music by Robin Flower and Libby McLaren. Cost is $7-$12. 482-9479.
“Discovering Dominga” a special screening of the PBS documentary of an Iowan housewife who discovers that she is the sole survivor of the massacre of her Mayan family in Guatemala, with the filmmaker Mary Jo McConohay in person at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison. Donations requested. 482-1062.
Saturday Night Sing-Along for all ages. Bring your family, neighbors and friends for an evening of campfire classics, silly and serious songs, rounds and movement activities. At 7 p.m. at 1216 Solano Ave. at Talbot, Albany. Sponsored by the Albany YMCA. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children. 525-1130.
Berkeley Copwatch Know Your Rights Orientation, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Free, donations accepted. 548-0425.
Center for Live Art, Art Auction and Gala from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Slingshot Gallery, 1721 63rd St. at Adeline. Donated art works include paintings, prints and sculpture by prominent Bay Area artists including David Ireland, Arthur Gonzalez, Lisa Lightman, and emerging artists Liz Walsh, Sean MacFarland, David Fought. Free. 835-3130. www.nclt.org/Liveart.htm
Yoga for Seniors at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St., 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. To register, call Karen Ray at 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 28
Sunday Morning Birdwalk for beginning birders from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233.
Butterfly Club for ages 8 and up. Learn about these colorful insects, growing native plants and habitat restoration. From 1-3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area. Registration required. 525-2233.
Dog Walk with your best friend along the creek in Tilden Park. Meet at 2 p.m. at Lone Oak picnic site by Meadows Playfield. Bring water, leash, baggies and be prepared for mud. 525-2233.
Pat Bond Old Dyke Awards Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Sponsored by the National Center for Lesbian Rights. 415-392-6257, ext. 321.
Berkeley City Club free tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are sponsored by the Berkeley City Club and the Landmark Heritage Foundation. Donations welcome. The Berkeley City Club is located at 2315 Durant Ave. For group reservations or more information, call 848-7800 or 883-9710.
Tibetan Buddhism with Lama Amdo on “Entering the Bodhisattva Path” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com
MONDAY, MARCH 29
“The Plight of Tigers in the Wild” with Anthony Marr at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. Sponsored by East Bay Animal Advocates. 925-487-4419.
West Berkeley Community Meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank, 1095 Universtiy Ave. Free and open to all West Berkeley neighbors. 845-4106.
Labor Regulations and the Auto and Clothing Industries in Mexico with Dr. Huberto Juárez Núñez at 4 p.m. at CLAS Conference Room, 2334 Bowditch St. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
Fitness for 55+ A total body workout including aerobics, stretching and strengthening at 1:15 p.m. every Monday at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5170.
Baby Yoga Learn how to soothe your infant. Bring a pillow, blanket, mat and olive oil. at 11 a.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Admission by donation. 883-0600.
Yoga and Meditation for Children from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. at at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Admission by donation. 883-0600.
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.
ONGOING
“Freedom from Smoking” a free six-week smoking cessation program offered Mondays from March 29 for May 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley Tobacco Prevention Program. To register call 981-5330 or email QuitNow@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Open Auditions for children for Woodminster Summer Musical March 27-28, and adults April 3-4. For information call 531-9597. www.woodminster.com
Dance and Fitness Classes at the Berkeley YWCA start in late March, sign up now at 848-6370. www.ywca-berkeley.org
CITY MEETINGS
City Council meets Tues., Mar. 23, at 7 p.m. with a Special Meeting at 5 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil
Citizens Budget Review Commission meets Wed., Mar. 24, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7041. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/budget
Civic Arts Commission meets Wed., Mar. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533.www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/civicarts
Disaster Council meets Wed., Mar. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. Carol Lopes, 981-5514. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster
Mental Health Commission meets Wed., Mar. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at 2640 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Harvey Turek, 981-5213. www.ci.berkeley.
ca.us/commissions/mentalhealth
Planning Commission meets Wed., Mar. 24, 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. Mar. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.
ca.us/commissions/policereview
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs. Mar. 25, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning
