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TUESDAY, MARCH 30 

Tuesday Morning Birdwalk at Tilden’s Vollmer Peak, meet at the Little Train parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Call if you need binoculars. 525-2233. 

Return of Over-The-Hills-Gang An excursion for hikers 55 years and over. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Little Train parking lot. Registration required. 525-2233. 

National Nutrition Month “Eat in Season” from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. at MLK. Cooking demonstrations, recipes and nutrition education. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Celebrating the Environmental Leadership of Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers’ Movement from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

“The Truth About the Coup in Haiti” with Brian Concamon, Haitian human rights attorney and Lovinsky Antoine Pierre, Haitian human rights activist, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar St. Sponsored by the Haiti Support Group. 528-5403. 

“Blue Vinyl” a free screening of the documentary by Judith Hefland and Daniel Gold at 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley Central Public Library, 2090 Kittredge, 3rd floor meeting room. Sponsored by Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil. 

Creative Project Institute An event for inspiration, information and motivation for writers with author Elizabeth Stark and editor Nanou Matteson at 7 p.m. at Alaya, 1713 University Ave.  

Bolivian Archeology and Nationalism with José Luis Paz Soria, director of the Kallamarka Archeological Project in La Paz, Bolivia. He has also worked extensively with the Taraco Archeological Project. Please note this presentation will be in Spanish. At 4 p.m. in the CLAS Conference Room, 2334 Bowditch St. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu 

Creativity, Healing, and Wholeness, a workshop on written and visual journaling as a path through cancer at 7 p.m. at Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. Free, but please register. 526-0148. 

“Hiking the Pacific Coast Trail,” a documentary by Myles Murphy and Dale Brosnan, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

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 

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Dr. Robert Raabi, botanist, will show flower pictures at 11 a.m. We offer ongoing classes in exercise and creative arts, and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830. 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 

Tobacco Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lower Sproul Plaza, UC Campus. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley Tobacco Prevention Program. 981-5330. 

Nonviolent Conflict Transformation a workshop with Johan Galtung, Professor of Peace Studies, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, Kensington. Cost is $120, $60 for students and includes lunch and a comprehensive training manual. A limited number of scholarships are available. For information and registration, please contact Marilyn Langlois 232-4493, or Diana Young 655-8252. 

Berkeley Outstanding Woman Award will be presented to Sylvia McLaughlin in recognition of the work she has done to preserve the Bay and the East Bay shoreline, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women. 981-5347, 461-4665. 

Great Decisions 2004: “Public Diplomacy” with Emily Rosenberg, Middle East Peace Education, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925.  

The Berkeley Forum “Peace vs. Empire” with Johan Galtung, father of Peace Studies, UN Consultant, Daniel Ellsberg, anti-war author, Michael Nagler, founder, Peace and Conflict Studies, UCB, Nancy Hanawi, co-chair, Peace and Justice Studies Association at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Road, Kensington. 925-376-9000. 

Re-defining Community, Re-creating Public Space with Keith Thomas, Julio Morales, artists and CCA professors, at 6 p.m. in Nahl Lecture Hall, Oakland campus, 5212 Broadway , at College. 594-3763. www.cca.edu/center 

Bayswater Book Club monthly dinner meeting to discuss “Among the Bohemians: Experiments in Living 1900-1939” by Virginia Nicholson at 6:30 p.m. at Liu’s Kitchen restaurant, 1593 Solano Ave. 433-2911. 

Having Our Say: Children of Jewish - Christian Families Speak Join a lively conversation with a panel of people who have grown up in interfaith homes as they talk about what worked and didn’t work for them. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond JCC, 1414 Walnut St. Sponsored by Building Jewish Bridges: Outreach to Interfaith Couples. Cost is $5. For more information or to register call Dawn at 839-2900, ext. 347.  

“Holy Week Processions” with Bonnie Harwick, GTU Library Director, at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Parish, 2220 Cedar St. 848-1755. 

Fun with Acting Class every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Free, all are welcome, no experience necessary.  

THURSDAY, APRIL 1 

Morning Birdwalk on Nimitz Way. Meet at 7 a.m. at Inspiration Point to “hunt the gowk.” 525-2233. 

Livable Berkeley, an organization that advocates smart growth and sustainable development, will host local architect David Baker at the Berkeley Central Library Community room at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.livableberkeley.org 

“Fourth World War” a documentary produced by a network of independent media and activist groups on the inside of movements on five continents. At 8 p.m. at the Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751.  

“Leadership and Ethics in an Age of Globalization” at 3:30 p.m. at the Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave. 649-2422. 

Street Skills for Cyclists from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave. Free, but pre-registration required. 433-7433. 

Free Reading Workshop for Parents of students in Pre-K and Kindergarten at 8 p.m. at Classroom Matters, 2607 7th St., Suite E. 540-8646. www.classroommatters.com 

“Whose House are You Living In?” an inter-active presentation by professional interior designer and author Diana Cornelius at 7 p.m. at the Claremont Resort, 41 Tunnel Rd. 743-3000, ext. 516.  

Metaphysical Toastmasters Practice spiritual public speaking on the first and third Thurs. each month at 6:15 p.m. at 2515 Hillegass Ave. 848-6510. www.metaphysicallyspeaking 

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. 540-0751.  

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with David Hooson, Prof. emeritus, Geography, UCB on “Inner Asia.” Luncheon 11:45 a.m. for $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. 

“A Lot in Common” a documentary on the growth of community in a North Berkeley neighborhood as residents, artists, and other volunteers build and use the Peralta and Northside Community Art Gardens, at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists at the corner of Cedar and Bonita.  

“EarthDance“ Environmental Film Festival, showing ten short films on urban, rural and wild environments, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, Oak and 10th Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2022. www.museumca.org 

From Frybread to Fueltank: Bringing Biodiesel to Native America Join us in a benefit to support a biodiesel bus tour led by Zachary Running-Wolf that will leave from Oakland and cover the Southwest. At 7:30 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. $5 donation requested. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Kite Fly from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. Part of National Kite Month celebration. www.NationalKiteMonth.org 

Womansong Circle: Songs of Rebirth and a Greening Earth with Betsy Rose at 6:45 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Suggested donation $8. Bring a snack to share. 525-7082. 

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. 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, APRIL 3 

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Orchid Greenhouse Exotic, rare, fragrant and extensive. Tour with renowned orchid expert Jerry Parsons and hear all about the Garden's global collection of hundreds of orchids and epiphytes. At 1 and 3 p.m. Registration required. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http://botan- 

icalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Sick Plant Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, the first Sat. of every month, UC plant apthologist Dr. Robert Raabe, UC entomologist Dr. Nick Mills, and their team of experts will diagnose what ails your plants. Free. at the Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. 

Color and Art in the Garden with Keeyla Meadow, garden designer and artist at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

California Wildflower Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class in Shelter Operations from 9 a.m. to noon at 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. To sign up call 981-5605. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire/oes.html 

Northern California Socialist Conference 2004 “Resisting US Empire, Fighting for a Better World” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Dwinelle Hall, UC Campus. Cost is $10-$50 sliding scale. For information call 333-4604 or email ISObayarea@aol.com 

“News from Haiti: Eyewitness Accounts” with missionaries Sandra and Daniel Gourdet at 10 a.m. at South Berkeley Community Church, 1802 Fairview, at Ellis. 652-1040. 

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. 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, APRIL 4 

“What’s Up Down Under?” Explore the fascinating subterranean hemisphere of the hidden half of plants by attending the annual Unselt Lecture delivered this year by UCB Professor of Plant Biology, Dr. Lewis Feldman. Lecture concludes with a walk through the Garden to observe root diversity. From 1 to 4 p.m. at the Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Registration required 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Soda Bottle Ecosystem Build a take-home eco-system that sits in the palm of your hand. Bring two 2-liter bottles. At 10:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Protist April Toss the plankton net, tow it in, and see what members of the Kingdom Protista you can find in the 14-power Discovery scope. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Area. 525-2233. 

Full Moon Walk Meet at 7 p.m. at Inspiration Point in Tilden Park. Learn about the origin and history of the moon, and see where the astronauts walked. 525-2233. 

“Ratcatcher” a film set in Scotland during the national garbage strick in the 1970s. At 8 p.m. at the Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751.  

Golden State Model Railroad Museum opens from noon to 5 p.m. Located in the Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline Park at 900-A Dornan Drive in Pt. Richmond. Admission is $2-$3. 234-4884 or www.gsmrm.org 

Free Sailboat Rides at the Cal Sailing Club, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the foot of University in the Berkeley Marina. Bring warm, waterproof clothes. For more information, visit our website at www.cal-sailing.org 

“The Journey of a UU Christian and Pagan Mystic” with Cathleen Cox Burneo at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd. Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

“Eckhart Tolle Talks on Video” at 6:30 p.m. at the Feldenkrais Ctr., 830 Bancroft Way. First and third Sunday of each month. $3 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds. Contact Maitri at 415-990-8977. 

MONDAY, APRIL 5 

The Oakland/East Bay Chapter of the National Organization for Women has cancelled its April meeting because of the Jewish holiday. We usually meet the first Monday of each month at the Oakland YWCA. Hope to see you next month. 841-1672. 

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 nesting birds and flowering shrubs, 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. 

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. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 

American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Advance sign-up needed. 594-5165. 

Berkeley Ecological and Safe Transportation hosts a public discussion of car-free housing at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge, 3rd floor meeting room. 652-9462. 

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

Map and Compass 101 An introduction to backcountry navigation at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Leonar Joy will speak on Human Rights 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 for information or check our web page, http://home.comcast.net/~teachme99/tildenwalkers 

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 

Passover Seder at 6 p.m. at GTU’s Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd. Cost is $10-$25. Reservations required. 649-2482. 

ONGOING 

Free Income Tax Help is available on Tuesday mornings between 10 a.m. and 12 noon at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Ozzie Olson, AARP trained tax preparer is available by appointment. 845-6830.  

Find a Loving Animal Companion at the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Adoption Center, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tue. - Sun. 2700 Ninth St. 845-7735. www.berkeleyhumane.org  

Medical Care for Your Pet at the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society low-cost veterinary clinic. 2700 Ninth St. For appointments call 845-3633. www.berkeleyhumane.org  

Spring Bulb Bonanza at the Botanical Garden, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,to April 15, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http:// 

botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

CITY MEETINGS 

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Apr. 1, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/environmentaladvisory 

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs. Apr. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5400. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/housing 

Public Works Commission meets Thurs., Apr. 1, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/publicworksˇ