Election Section

FRIDAY, OCT. 29 

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.  

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Jane Micallef, City of Berkeley Housing Dept. on “The Homeless.” 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.  

“Haiti After the Coup: Repression and Resistance” with Kevin Pina, Port-au-Prince journalist, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar. Donation $5-$15 for the Haiti Information Project. 

Bats Eat Bugs Just in time for Halloween, join us to dispel myths and hear the truth about the wonderful world of bats, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Fright Night A haunted house, Halloween parade, costume and scream contest and goodies bags for youth age 4 to 12, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center, 1730 Oregon St. Cost for the haunted house is $3. 981-6670. 

Halloween Haunt from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way. Haunted House, Kindergym, swim in the bat cave and win prizes at the carnival. Tickets are $3-$6.  

Chamber of Horrors Costume Party from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Cafe, 811 San Pablo Ave., Albany. Cost is $7-$10. Sponsored by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. 525-1771. www.albanychamber.org  

Montclair Village Halloween Parade for children to 12 years old and their parents. Meet at 3:30 p.m. in front of the steps of Montclair Park. 

“The Yoga of Sound” a weekend mantra chanting conference with Russill Paul at Naropa University, 2141 Broadway. To register call 925-935-1022. 

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. 

“Three Beats for Nothing” meets weekly to sing for fun and practice, mostly 16th century harmony. At 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center 655-8863, 843-7610. 

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, OCT. 30 

Kids Garden Club Carve a pumpkin harvested from our garden from noon to 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 7-12. Cost is $3-$5, registration required. 525-2233. 

Explore Haunted Caves from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Crafts and refreshments at the end of the darkness. For ages 3 and up. Cost is $3-$5. 525-2233. 

Costume Making Crowns and Wands at the East By Depot for Creative Re-use at the Farmers’ Market, Center St. at MLK Jr. Way from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

A Harvest for Peace Songs and activities for the whole family, celebrating peace, the gifts of the earth and our ancestors. At 10:30 a.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Please bring a fruit or vegetable of the season to place on a special harvest alter. Food will be donated to a local soup kitchen. Also, pictures or rememberances of your grandparents, favorite animals, or those you consider ancestors. 525-7082. 

Halloween Bazaar with face painting, children’s games, rummage sale, food, crafts and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The New School of Berkeley, 1606 Bonita St. 548-9165. 

Women Shoot for Cancer Pool playing clinics, mini-tournaments and skill building games from noon to 4 p.m. at The Broken Rack in the Emeryville Pubic Market. Cost is $15 and all proceeds benefit the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. 652-9808. 

Festival of the Bones with Luisah Teish from 7 to 9 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Donations accepted in multiples of nine. 883-0600. www.belladonna.ws 

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

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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. and the African American Museum and Library at 659 14th St. 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Green Design for Everyday People Covering cleaners, paints, furninshings and energy efficient systems and products at 10 a.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$15, no one turned away. 548-2220. www.ecologycenter.org 

Backpack Safety Evaluations for school-age children at 9:30 a.m. at Creating Harmony Institute, 828 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 526-1559. 

“Enabling Technology for the Aging Population: From the Lab to the Home” A day-long conference sponsored by the Center for Research and Education on the Aging at Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Campus. Free, but registration requested. 643-5049. http://crea.berkeley.edu 

Plants with Prominant Fall Blooms at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

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, OCT. 31 

Colors of the Day We’ll look for black and orange in nature and learn about the role of warning colors in the lives of animals. From 10 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

It’s Halloween We’ll talk about the cultural history and significance of All-Hallow’s Eve as we walk on the Jewel Lake Trail. Meet at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Halloween Costume Parade on College Ave. Rockridge. Meet at the Rockridge BART at 11 a.m. Pre-teens, pets, parents & guardians come show off your costumes. Costume contests at 1 p.m. 428-2100. 

“Celebrating Ram Dass” A session on his teachings at 9:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302.  

Tibetan Buddhism with Robin Caton on “Meditation for Compassion and Insight” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

MONDAY, NOV.1 

“Bums’ Paradise,” award-winning documentary on the former encampment on the Albany Bulb, at 7 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin. All are welcome to this meeting of Friends of Five Creeks. 848-9358. www.fivecreeks.org 

“New Directions for the United Nations” with Carlos Magariños, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization at 4 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Room, Haas School of Business, UC Campus. 642-0342. 

Dia de los Muertos Make banners and listen to bilingual stories from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Habitot, 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $5-$6. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

“South of the Clouds: Exploring the Hidden Realms of China” with Seth Faison, former Shanghai Bureau Chief of the New York Times, at 5 p.m. in the IEAS Conference Room, 2233 Fulton St., 6th Flr. http://ieas.berkeley.edu 

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. 

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. Volunteers needed. For information call 548-0425. 

TUESDAY, NOV. 2 

REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY 

To Find Your Polling Place see www.mypollingplace.com 

To Report Voting Problems or Irregularities call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (The Electronic Frontier Foundation). 

Election Night Watch at La Peña Cultural Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. until ? at 3105 Shattuck Ave. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Children Cast Your Vote from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with miniature voting booths, play ballots, and red, white, and blue art projects at Habitot, 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $5-$6. 647-1111. www.habitot.org  

Mid-Day Meander in Tilden Park from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. With luck we may find migratory newts. Meet at the Little Train parking lot at Lomas Cantadas and Grizzly Peak Blvd. 525-2233. 

Tilden Mini-Rangers Join us for an active afternoon of nature study, conservation, and rambling through woods and waters. Dress to get dirty; bring a healthy snack to share. Girls and boys ages 8-12, unaccompanied by their parents. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area. Cost is $6-$8. Reservations required. 636-1684. 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss the election from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Please bring snacks and soft drinks to share. No peanuts please. 601-6690. 

“Involving Local Communities in Marine Conservation in Tanzania” at 4 p.m. in 652 Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 642-8338. www.ias.berkeley.edu/africa 

Hallway Sale Popular garage-type sale benefiting the Coffee Bar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190. 

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

Acting and Storytelling Classes for Seniors offered by Stagebridge, at Arts First Oakland, 2501 Harrison St. Classes are held at 10 a.m. Tues.-Fri. For more information call 444-4755. www.stagebridge.org 

Organic Produce at low prices sold at the corner of Sacramento and Oregon Streets every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a project of Spiral Gardens. 843-1307. 

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

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, NOV. 3 

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:15 a.m. at Au Cocolait, 200 University Ave. at Milvia. For information call Robert Flammia 524-3765. 

40th Anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act Celebration at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Sponsored by the Wilderness Committee of the Sierra Club. 415-561-3474. 

Mini-Farmers in Tilden A farm exploration program, for ages 4-6 years accompanied by an adult. We will explore the Little Farm, care for animals, do crafts and farm chores. Wear boots and dress to get dirty! Fee is $3-$5. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Anti-War March and Rally Meet at 5 p.m. at Powell and Market, San Francisco for an evening march to 24th and Mission. Bring flashlights, drums, and noisemakers. Sponsored by Not in Our Name. 601-8000 bayarea.notinourname.net  

“Exodus, Black Colonization, and Promised Lands” with David Brion Davis, Pulitzer prize winner, at 4:10 p.m. in the Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 

“Last of the Dogmen” and “Smoke Signals” Two films presented by the Intertribal Friendship House at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., midtown Oakland. 452-1235. 

American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Volunteers are needed to support the more than 40 blood drives held each month. Advance sign-up needed. 594-5165. 

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. 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Sta- 

tion, corner of Shattuck and Center. Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities.com/ 

vigil4peace/vigil 

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 4. 

Morning Bird Walk “Some Gulls I Know” Meet at the Berkeley Municipal Pier at 7:30 a.m. 525-2233. 

Tilden Explorers An after school nature adventure for 5-7 year olds who may be accompanied by an adult. No younger siblings please. We’ll learn about birds, bird brains and bird migration. From 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Seniors in the Peace Corps Volunteers discuss their experiences in Fiji, Uzbekistan and Ethiopia at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720. 

Post-Election Benefit for the Center for Popular Education at 7 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. 849-2568. 

Berkeley Farmer’s Market with all organic produce at Shattuck at Rose, from 3 to 7 p.m. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

FRIDAY, NOV. 5 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll learn about our fine feathered friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

November is We Give Thanks Month! Join participating restaurants in supporting the Berkeley Food and Housing Project. For a list of participating restaurants please visit www.bfhp.org  

Literacy & Beyond Celebrates Dia do los Muertos Family Literacy Night with altar making, and storyteller Olga Loya, at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way. 665-3271. 

“News from Native California” with Frank LaPena, Laura Cunningham, L. Frank, Julian Lang/Xatimniim, and Malcolm Margolin, founder and publisher of Heyday Books at 7:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. 549-3564, ext. 307. 

First Fridays Film Series “Hidden in Plain Sight” on the School of the Americas, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Free. 482-1062. 

Womansong Circle Community singing with Betsy Rose. Potluck snacks at 6:45 p.m., singing at 7:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. 525-7082. 

Asian Business Association Charity Fashion Show at 7 p.m. a the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Cost is $10-$12. Proceeds benefit A Safe Place domestic violence shelter in Oakland.  

Literary Friends meets at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. We will discuss Ayn Randh. 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. 

“Three Beats for Nothing” meets to sing 16th century harmony for fun and practice at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 655-8863, 843-7610. 

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. 

CITY MEETINGS 

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Nov. 1, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St., Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee 

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon., Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/landmarks 

Youth Commission meets Mon., Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m., at 1730 Oregon St. Philip Harper-Cotton. 981-6670. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/youth 

Commission on the Status of Women meets Wed., Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. Tasha Tervelon, 981-5347. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/women 

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 4, 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., Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/publicworks?