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FRIDAY, APRIL 9 

“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder, Global Exchange and Fernando Suarez del Solar, anti-war activist after his son was killed in Iraq war, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. 528-5403. 

Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival at 7 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC Campus. Cost is $12 for REI members, $15 others. 527-4140. 

“Wild Style” a film of outlaw artists in the South Bronx, at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751.  

“When the Storm Came” A film screening and discussion with Shilpi Gupta, UC Berkeley graduate student in Journalism and International Studies, on her film about a village in Indian-Administered Kashmir that survived a mass rape by Indian security forces in 1991. Winner, 2004 Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking, Sundance Film Festival. At 6 p.m. at FSM Café at Moffitt Library, UC Campus. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Don Olander, Prof. Nuclear Engineering, UCB, “Scientific Fraud and Hoaxes.” 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. 

“If the Buddha Came to Dinner” a lecture and book signing with Halé Sofia Shatz at 3:30 p.m. at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano. 527-8929. 

“The Importance of Spirituality in Human Life” with Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, representative of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order, at 6:30 p.m. at Julie’s Healthy Food Café, 2562 Bancroft Way. www.naqshbandi.org 

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 

Passover Seder with Kol Hadash at 6 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Reservations required. 428-1492. www.kolhadash.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 10 

Mini-Gardeners A garden exploration program for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult. We’ll look at dirt and look for worms, at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area. Fee is $3, $4 non-resident. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Wildflower Walk A hike through Big Springs Canyon to see what is in bloom. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Big Springs Canyon sign on South Park Drive in Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Make Wildflower Trading Cards Discover Tilden’s wonderful wildflowers, for ages 8-12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Fee is $3, $4 for non-residents. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Greens at Work will help Friends of Sausal Creek remove invasive Cape Ivy at the Upper Watershed in Joaquin Miller Park at 10 a.m. The patch of land is home to California native plants that are being smothered by the ivy. Meet at the beginning of the Sunset trail. Bring water and gloves. Take Joaquin Miller Road east from Highway 13 to the Woodminster Amphitheater parking lot. The Sunset Trail begins where the driveway enters Joaquin Miller Road. For more info e-mail greensatwork@yahoo.com  

Native Plant Walk in Strawberry Creek Canyon with Terri Compost. Meet at noon in the parking lot of the Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail head, below the UC Botanical Gardens on Centennial Drive. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. 658-9178. 

Aesthetic Pruning of Tress and Shrubs with Marie Miller. Learn how to shape your plants, including Japanese Maples, for maximum beauty, at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class in Disaster First Aid from 9 a.m. to noon at 997 Cedar St. To sign up call 981-5605. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/fire/oes.html 

“Riding the Rails” a documentary of teenagers during the Great Depression, at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751.  

Spring Festival at Bay Street Emeryville, with arts and crafts, live music, spring bunny and more, from noon to 2 p.m. 

“Awaken the God or Goddess Within” with Lolita Thomas-Kendrick, performance life coach and strategist, at 3 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. www.elephantpharmacy.com  

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. 

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. 

Dream Workshop on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon at 2199 Bancroft Way. Cost is $10. www.practicaldreamwork.com 

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 

Before Sunrise Birdwalk Greet the dawn and learn the songs of our avian friends. Meet at 6 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233. 

Easter Sunrise with Epworth United Methodist Church at 6:39 a.m. at the foot of Cesar Chavez Park overlooking the Bay. We will greet the sunrise with music, readings and hot cocoa. 524-2921. 

Who Was Easter? Look for sign of spring and learn the lore and customs of Eostre and her bunny companion. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233. 

Golden State Model Railroad Museum open from noon to 5 p.m. Also open on Saturdays and Friday evenings from 7 to 10 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 

“Cracking the Easter Egg” with Sarah Lewis of the GTU, at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

Tibetan Buddhism, with Lama Palzang and Pema Gellek on “Cultivating the Essential Link of Devotion” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

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. 415.990.8977 or mayahealer@yahoo.com.  

MONDAY, APRIL 12 

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. 

“Peace and Prosperity in Colombia?” a talk on indigenous communities’ response to drugs and warfare with Floro Tunubalá at 4 p.m. in Room 223, Moses Hall. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu 

“Iron Jawed Angels” a film depicting the strength, courage and perseverance of the 2nd generation suffragettes in their struggle to secure the vote for women. At 1 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be provided. 644-0480. 

Women’s Cancer Resource Center, volunteer training, every second Monday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5741 Telegraph Ave. To sign up call Emily at 601-4040, ext. 109. emily@wcrc.org 

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 13 

Morning Birdwalk in Wildcat Canyon. Meet at 7 a.m. at the end of Rifle Range Rd. in Richmond. 525-2233. 

“How Animal Lineages Diversify: Implications for Evolutionary and Conservation Biology,” with David B. Wake, professor emeritus of Integrative Biology, UCB, at 5 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum Theater, 2621 Durant Ave. 

“The Housing Crisis” with US Congresswoman Barbara Lee at 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Also speaking, Steve Barton, City of Berkeley Housing Director, and Wanda Remmers, Director, Housing Rights, Inc. Sponsored by Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants and Gray Panthers of the East Bay. 548-9696. www.savehud.org 

“Diaspora and Homeland Development” A conference to discuss Haiti, the Philippines, Mexico, Palestine, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Armenia, Iran and Nigeria. Co-sponsored by the Institute of International Studies, the Center for Urban Ethnography, the Center for Latin American Studies and the Institute of Governmental Studies. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 223, Moses Hall, UC Campus. 642-2088. 

“Desalination Issues in the United States” with Kevin Price, Water Treatment Engineering, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, at 5:30 p.m. in 105 North Gate Hall, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Water Resources Center Archives. 642-2666. 

“Where are You on Your Writer's Journey?” with Teresa LeYung Ryan, author, at 7 p.m. at Boadecia’s Books, 398 Colusa Ave., at Colusa Circle, Kensington. $10-$20 sliding scale donation to support this independent bookstore, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 559-9184. www.bookpride.com  

Writers Workshop on how to hire and work with a freelance publicist at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 2352 Shattuck Ave. 644-0861. 

Introduction to Yiddish Folk Singing Workshop with Michael Alpert, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 27th and Harrison Sts. Cost is $20. Registration required. 444-0323. www.kitka.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. 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. Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. 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.html or email teachme99@comcast.net 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 

“Zapatista Women” a documentary about the indigenous women soldiers of the Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (EZLN), at 7 p.m. at The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St., Oakland 393-5685. 

Tai Chi Exercises for Two People with Jonathan Russell, senior student of Master T.T. Liang, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. www.elephantpharmacy.com  

Intermediate/Advanced Yiddish Folk Singing Workshop with Michael Alpert, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 27th and Harrison Sts. Cost is $20. Registration required. 444-0323. www.kitka.org 

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

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, corner of Shattuck and Center. Vigil at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities. 

com/vigil4peace/vigil 

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 

The Berkeley Path Wanderers General Meeting, free and open from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Live Oak Park Rec Center, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Alan Kaplan, a member of East Bay Parks, will talk about East Bay birds. 524-4715. 

Golden Gate Audubon Society presents, “An Exploration of Chile’s Birds” at 7:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 843-2222. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

“Taking Exception to the Rulers” An evening with Amy Goodman, Michael Franti and David Goodman. The short film “Independent Media In a Time of War” will be shown. This event celebrates the 55th anniversary of KPFA Radio. At 7:30 p.m. King Middle School 1781 Rose St. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door, available at independent bookstores. 848-6767, ext. 612. www.kpfa.org  

“Perspectives on a Changing Haiti” A discussion with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) at 7 p.m. in the Lounge, Women’s Faculty Club, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu 

“The Snail as Architect” Design and construction with biominerals with Carole Hickman, UCB professor of Integrative Biology at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

UC Berkeley Charter Day Events from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a ceremony honoring outgoing Chancellor Robert Berdahl at 3 p.m. in Zellerbach Auditorium. www.urel.berkeley.edu/charterday 

ONGOING 

Project Open Hand’s Senior Lunch Program is welcoming new participants in the East Bay. For information, please call 415-447-2300 or email seniors@openhand.org. 

Help Protect Berkeley’s Public Trees by campaigning for a Berkeley Public Tree Act. To learn more and help call 594-4088, or visit www.BerkeleyIssues.org 

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  

Art Show Submissions for The Oakland Animal Shelter The art gallery in the large adoption area displays art from local artists that depicts animals in a positive light. Submissions for the May show can be sent to art@oaklandanimalservices.org or by mail to Megan Webb, Community Outreach Program Manager, 1101 29th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601. Samples will not be returned without a stamped/self addressed return envelope. All submissions should be received by April 20, 2004. 

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 

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Apr. 12, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St., Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee 

Four by Four Joint Task Force on Housing Members of City Council and the Rent Board meet Mon. Apr. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Stephen Barton, 981-5400. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/4x4/default.htm 

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon. Apr. 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/commissions/landmarks 

Commission on Disability meets Apr. 14, 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., Apr. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless 

Library Board of Trustees meets Wed., Apr. 14, at 7 p.m. at 1170 The Alameda. Jackie Y. Griffin, 981-6195. www.ci.ber- 

keley.ca.us/commissions/library  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Apr. 14, 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. Apr. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/policereview 

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Apr. 14, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. Cliff Marchetti. 644-6376 ext. 224. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/waterfront 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs. Apr. 15, 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., Apr. 15, 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., Apr. 15, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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