Press Releases

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 

Good Night Little Farm Help tuck in the animals for the night, groom a goat, kiss a rabbit, or sing to a chicken. Wear boots if you have them. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. www.ebparks.org 

Native Plant Sale and Open House at the Watershed Nursery from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 155 Tamalpais Rd. 548-4714. www.TheWatershedNursery.com  

Free Compost for Berkeley Residents from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave., next to Adventure Playground. 644-6566.  

Young Black Women’s Health Conference with drama and peer education to encourage young women to make healthier choices. Through Sun. at the Richmond Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. 684-386. conference@muhsana.org 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Donald R. Olander, PhD on “Scientific Frauds and Hoaxes.” Luncheon at 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. 

“In Our Own Voice: The Making of A Korean Community” with a film and panel disussion at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Museum, Oak and 10th Sts.  

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.  

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. 655-6169. www.bpf.org 

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

Humanistic Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre with Kol Hadash, the Bay Area’s only Jewish Humanistic Congregation, at 7:30 p.m, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany. For tickets call 428-1492.  

Celebrate High Holy Days with the Aquarian Minyan at St. John’s Church, 2727 College Ave. 869-3510. www.aquarianminyan.org 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 

Mini Farmers A farm explortion program for children accompanied by an adult. Wear boots and prepare to get dirty. At 9 a.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $3-$5, registration required. 525-2233. www.ebparks.org 

Fall Pond Plunge Discover who lurks in the deep. With dip-nets and magnifiers we’ll search for backswimmers, dragonflies and more. For ages 4 and up, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. www.ebparks.org 

Strawberry Creek Work Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison St., between Bonar and Acton. Wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves. Please RSVP to jandtkelly@igc.org so that we have enough refreshments. 

Restoration Work Day at San Pablo Creek at the El Sobrante Library. Join us as we extend the native plant garden toward the creek, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Refreshments, tools, and gloves provided. 231-9566. 

Permaculture: Sustainable Gardening How to create a landscape that will have the diversity and stability of a natural ecosystem, at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

Alternative Materials: Cob and Strawbale 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.  

Bay Friendly Gardening: The Basics A free workshop with gardening guide from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alameda County Water District, 43885 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont. 444-7645. www.stopwaste.org 

Wildcat Canyon Hike with the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans A moderately rigorous hike of about 7 miles. Wear hiking boots, bring layered clothing, lunch, water and sunscreen. Carpool meets at 9:45 a.m. at Rockridge BART at the base of outside escalator. 594-0744. 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Disaster Mental Health 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 

Berkeley Historical Sociey Walking Tour Ghost Campus The UC That Once Was led by Bruce Goodell, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. For information call 848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/  

Walking Tour of Jack London Waterfront Meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero. For reservations call 238-3234. www.oaklandnet. 

com/walkingtours 

Herb Walk in Strawberry Canyon Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants that grow wild in the Bay Area. Meet at noon at the Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail head, below the UC Botanical Gardens on Centennial Drive. Cost is $6-$12. Offered by Pacific School of Herbal Medicine. 845-4028. www.pshm.org  

Neighborhood Coffee at 9 a.m. at Cafe Roma, College and Ashby. Sponsored by Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations. www.berkeleycna.com 

Artisan Marketplace featuring jewelry, oils, bath salts and potions, astrology readings, and food from 1 to 5 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. 883-0600. www.belladonna.ws 

Berkeley Youth Orchestra Auditions from 8 a.m. to noon. To schedule an audition or to find out more about the orchestra see www.byoweb.org 

Dance Allegro Ballroom Childrens Classes for ages 5-12 and 13 and up. Cost is $5 per class at 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville. 655-2888. www.allegroballroom.com  

First Annual Lebowski Drive-In celebrating all things Lebowski with blacktop bowling, trivia, costume contests and Mr. Pin. Screening at 8 p.m. at Lot 69, 1515 Harrison St. Cost is $5. www.oaklandish.org 

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. 

Humanistic Family Brown Bag Shabbat and High Holidays with Rabbinic Candidate Eva Goldfinger at 11 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. Bring your lunch. Activities for all ages. 428-1492. 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 

Run for Peace A 10k run and 5k run/walk with the United Nations Association East Bay Chapter, at 9 a.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. 849-1752. unaeastbay@sbcglobal.net 

Berkeley Citizen Action Endorsement Meeting at 2 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Annual dues $35, $15 low-income.  

Tear Down the Wall in the New Year Jews for a Free Palestine invites Jews and our allies to a community gathering and dialogue to re-commit ourselves to the movement for a just peace in Israel/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. at La Peña. 534-9768.  

Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention Workshops from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on various topics. For information call 415-431-0147. 

Jewel Lake Easy Walk Explore the history of the old reservoir now called Jewel Lake at 2 p.m. in Tilden Park. For ages 8 and up. 525-2233. 

Fall Plant Sale at UC Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members’ sale at 9 a.m. Memberships available at the door. 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Berkeley City Club free tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2315 Durant Ave. Donations welcome. 848-7800. 

Berkeley Community Orchard Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Derby St. between Sacramento and Acton. A fundraiser for the orchard-to-be with food, free fruit and fun for children. 843-2808. 

“Bush Ousting” Nudity-inspired rituals of Bush ousting at noon at People’s Park. debbiemoore@xplicitplayers.com 

“Afghanistan: A Fragile Peace” A documentary by Berkeley residents Olga Shalygin and Cliff Orloff airs on KQED, Channel 9 at 2 p.m.  

“The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” A film exploring the American way of life at 3 p.m. at the Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland. 415-740-8833. dave@postcarbon.org 

“Independent Unions, Democracy and the AFL-CIO” Forum sponsored by the Bay Area Labor Action Coalition at noon at at the Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. 415-867-0628. www.laboractioncoalition.org 

“Which Road Forward For the Black Community?” A discussion forum sponsored by the Bay Area Black Radical Congress from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. cheryl@urbanhabitat.org 

“Religion and Spirituality in the Life and Work of Vincent Van Gogh” with Marlene Aron at 9:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Part of the Personal Theology Seminars. 525-0302.  

Tibetan Buddhism with Sylvia Gretchen on “Love of Knowledge” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

MONDAY, SEPT. 27 

Candidates for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will speak and answer questions at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville. 843-8824. http://lwvbae.org 

Lesbians and Cancer Video Night “Cancer in Two Voices” at 6:30 p.m. at Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. Space is limited, please RSVP to 420-7900, ext. 111. 

World Affairs/Politics Discussion Group for people 60 years and over meets Mondays at 10:15 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. Join at any time. 524-9122. 

Copwatch Class Learn about the history of police, community policing, racial profiling, government surveillance of anti-war protestors and pre-emptive arrests, and what your rights under the Patriot Act. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 2022 Blake St., near Shattuck. Free and open to the public. 548-0425. 

“Harnessing the Power of Storytelling” with Craig Harrison, at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $10-$12. to register call 848-0237, ext. 110. 

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 

Berkeley’s Creek Ordinance, a public hearing at a special Berkeley City Council meeting, at 6 p.m. at Longfellow School Auditorium. 981-6900. 

School Board Candidate Night hosted by the Berkeley Special Education Parents Network at 7 p.m. at Ala Costa Center, 1300 Rose St. (at Cedar/Rose Park), Meet and ask important questions of school board candidates: Karen Hemphill, Merrilie Mitchell, Joaquin Rivera, Kalima Rose, and John Selawsky. 525-9262. 

“Humanity 2.0: Will your Grandchildren be Genetically Modified?” A conversation about the social and political implications of the new human biotechnologies with Bill McKibben and Marcy Darnovsky, moderated by Prof. Michael Pollan, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Gate Library, Graduate School of Journalism, Hearst at Euclid. 625-0819. www.genetics-and-society.org 

Furthering the Movement The War on Iraq, Political Prisoners, & Equal Rights, presented by James Cosner at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. Oakland. Donation $5-$10, no one turned away. 419-1405. 

The Golden Game: California Baseball History Month A reception and panel discussion at 6 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. 549-3564, ext. 316. 

Berkeley PC Users Group Problem solving and beginners meeting to answer, in simple English, users questions about Windows computers. At 7 p.m. at 1145 Walnut St., near corner of Eunice St. 527-2177. 

“Any Woman Can Be An Endurance Athlete” Training tips for fitness, recreation or competition at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

El Cerrrito Library Book Club meets to discuss “The Human Stain” by Philip Roth at 7 p.m. at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512. www.ccclib.org 

Bridges Summer Field Research Symposium to learn about the work of graduate students in Latin America, at 2 p.m. at the CLAS Conference Room, 2334 Bowditch St. Also on Wed. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu 

Family Story Time at the Kensington Branch Library, Tues. evenings at 7 p.m. at 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

“Stem Cells, Religion and Presidential Politics” with Raymond Barglow at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Free. 848-0237, ext. 110. 

“Simchat Torah: A Meeting Point between Cyclical and Linear” at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. To register call 848-0237, ext. 110. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29 

Berkeley Candidates and Ballot Measures Forum hosted by the Council of Neighborhood Associations from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Green Room, 1326 Allston Way. Refreshments will be served. On-site parking is available. Candidate interviews will be at 7 p.m. and ballot measures at 8 p.m.  

Candidates for the Berkeley School Board will speak and answer questions in the City Council Chambers in Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Starts promptly at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville. 843-8824. http://lwvbae.org 

Peace Corps Informational Meeting Come learn more about “The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love!” at 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Library Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave. 415-977-8798. jruiz@peacecorps.gov  

“Food for Thought” and “Field of Genes” films at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Admission is free. Part of the GMOs and Food series sponsored by GMO Free Alameda County. 527-9898. www.gmofreeac.org 

“The Pollsters Handicap the Horse Race” a panel discussion at 3 p.m. at 109 Moses Hall, Campus. Sponsored by the Institute of Governmental Studies. http://politics.berkeley.edu 

“Against Leviathan: Government Power and a Free Society” with economist and political historian Dr. Robert Higgs at 6:30 p.m. at The Independent Institute Conference Center, 100 Swan Way, Oakland. Cost is $10-$15. 632-1366. www.independent.org 

Knitting Hour at 6 p.m. at the West Branch of the Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave. All levels and ages welcome. Get inspired and meet other knitters. Limited supplies available. Beginners, please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. 981-6270. 

Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets every Wednesday, rain or shine, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze market, just west of the I-80 overpass. Everyone is welcome, wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat. 548-9840. 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland “New Era/New Politics” highlights African-American leaders who have made their mark on Oakland. Meet at 10 a.m. at the African American Museum and Library at 659 14th St. 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Over 90 Birthday Celebration with entertainment and refreshments at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190. 

Solid Waste Management Public Workshop on the Site Master Plan for 2nd and Gilman Sts. at 7 p.m. at the Solid Waste Management Assembly Room, 1201 Second St. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley Solid Waste Management Commission. 981-6357. 

Bayswater Book Club meets to discuss “The Early Church” by Henry Chadwick and “The Early Church” by Glenn Hinson at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Coffee Shop, El Cerrito Plaza. 433-2911. 

Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org 

Prose Writers’ Workshop An ongoing group focused on issues of craft. Novices welcome. Community sponsored, no fee. Meets Wed. at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 524-3034. georgeporter@earthlink.net 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil with a Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley BART Station. www.geocities.com/ 

vigil4peace/vigil 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 

Strawberry Creek Cleanup Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sather Gate on UC Campus. Come help remove trash from Strawberry Creek and help preserve this great resource and San Francisco Bay. All materials will be provided. Sponsored by the UC Berkeley Office of Environment, Health & Safety. 642-6568. stevemar@berkeley.edu 

Human Rights Video Project will show “Behind the Labels: Garment Workers in U.S. Saipan” at 6:30 p.m. at Richmond Public Library Community Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, near 26th and MacDonald, Richmond. 620-6561. 

“Asian American and African American Religious Leaders Speak Out For Civil Marriage and Civil Rights” at 7 pm at Badè Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. 849-8260, 849-8235. 

League of Women Voters General Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. The panel topic “Getting Young People to Know How Cool it is to Vote.” Supper costs $15. Panel begins at 7 p.m. 843-8824. http://lwvbae.org 

West Berkeley Redevelopment Area Open House at 7 p.m. at the West Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7520.  

Brower Youth Awards at 6 p.m. at the Florence Schwimley Theater, 1920 Allston Way. 415-788-3666. 

“Watershed: Writers, Nature and Community” A symposium at 7:30 p.m. at UC Extension, 2222 Harold Way. For more information see www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/038224 

“The Weather Underground” Video screening and discussion at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Neighborhood Center, 530 Lake Park Ave., Oakland. Suggested donation $1.  

CITY MEETINGS 

Parks and Recreation Commission meets Mon., Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Deborah Chernin, 981-6715. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/parksandrecreation 

Solid Waste Management Commission Mon., Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., at 1201 Second St. Becky Dowdakin, 981-6357. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/solidwaste?