Election Section
Berkeley This Week
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
“Great Day Hikes in California’s Desert Parks” a slide presentation with Steve Tabor at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Mid-Day Meander for budding botany at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden at 2:30 p.m. 525-2233.
Mini-Rangers for ages 8-12 for an afternoon of nature study, conservation and rambling through the woods and waters. Meet at 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Fee is $6-$8, reservations required. 525-2233.
“How and How Not to Fight Terrorism” with Michael Scheuer, “anonymous” author of “Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror” at 6:30 p.m. at The Independent Institute, 100 Swan Way, Oakland. Cost is $15-$40. 632-1366. www.independent.org
“Sustainable Seas: The Vision and the Reality” with Sylvia A. Earle, oceanographer, at 7 p.m. at The College Preparatory School, Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway, north. 658-5202.
Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Travel” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Please bring snacks and soft drinks to share. No peanuts please. 601-6690.
“Thirst” a documentary on water management, at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. 848-0237, ext. 110.
“All Together Now: Building Bridges to Our Future” a fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 Ninth St., Oakland. Cost is $50. 637-0455. www.oacc.cc
Sing-A-Long every Tues. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. All ages welcome. 524-9122.
Tap Into It Jazz and Rhythm Tap classes at Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Ave., Oakland. Experienced at 6:30 p.m., beginners at 7:30 p.m. 482-7812.
Organic Produce at low prices sold at the corner of Sacramento and Oregon Streets every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a project of Spiral Gardens. 843-1307.
School Age Storytime for ages 5 and up at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext.17.
Family Story Time at the Kensington Branch Library, Tues. evenings at 7 p.m. at 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
Brainstormer Weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pyramid Alehouse Brewery, 901 Gilman St. 528-9880.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 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. Gerry Arko will return to lead us on a bird walk right here in our neighborhood at 10 a.m. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Great Decisions 2005: “Outsourcing Jobs” with Ashok Bardhan, Haas School of Business, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. Cost is $5, $40 for the series. 526-2925.
“9/11: The Road to Tyranny” An Axex Jones documentary at at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Free, $5 donations accepted. 393-5685.
“Pollution in a Promised Land: How Zionism Launched Israel into its Current Environmental Crisis, and How It Can Save It” with Alon Tal, founding director of the Israel Union for Environmental Defense, at 8 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 839-2900 ext. 214.
AARP Free Tax Assistance for taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those 60 years and older. From 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Appointments must be made in advance. 526-3720, ext. 5.
Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters meets at 7:15 a.m. at Au Cocolait, 200 University Ave. at Milvia. 524-3765.
Artify Ashby Muralist Group meets every Wed. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, to plan a new mural. New artists are welcome. Call Bonnie at 704-0803.
Chanting Circle for Women Wed. at 7 p.m. through April 6, at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Tuition is $160. www.edgeofwonder.com
“Faith and Sexuality” at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Parish, 2220 Cedar St. Part of the Journey of Faith Lenten Series. 848-1755.
Winter Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. 548-9840.
Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Station, corner of Shattuck and Center. Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m., Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities.com/
vigil4peace/vigil
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Early Morning Bird Walk to look for early spring arrivals. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at far parking lot of the Bear Creek entrance of Briones. 525-2233.
Bird Walk along the Martin Luther King Shoreline to see marsh birds at 3:30 p.m. for information call 525-2233.
“Managing Garden Pests and Diseases” with UC Plant Pathologist Dr. Robert Raabe at 7 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $10-$12, registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“The Future of Industry, Artisans, and Crafts in West Berkeley and the Future of the West Berkeley Plan” a public forum on the protection of industrial space through zoning at 7 p.m. at Alliance Graphics, 905 Parker, at 7th St.
BUSD West Campus Site Planning Meeting at 7 p.m. at 1222 University Ave., in the Cafeteria. 644-6066.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council will speak on “Environment, Health and Democracy,” at 7 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC Campus.
“Cascadia Cob: The Healthiest Housing in the World” A lecture and slide presentation on building housing from earth, at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.
“Native Land and Water in Jeopardy” A documentary on the Winnemem sacred sites at 7 p.m. at the Grand Lake Theater, Oakland. Tickets are $15. 415-452-3556.
“Fighting for Our Schools, Fighting Against Imperialism” A panel discussion on the the movements against the military, the prison-industrial complex, and school closures at 6:30 p.m. at the Oaklandish Gallery, 411 Second St., Oakland. 451-2677. www.oaklandish.org
“Confronting Power: A Century of Struggle and Movements” a 3-day Empowering Women of Color Conference at UCB, with workshops, book-signings and cultural performances. 642-2876, ext. 5. ewocc.berkeley.edu
“Empire’s Embedded Intellectuals” with Dr. Hatem Bazian, Near Eastern and Ethnic Studies, at 7 p.m. at 110 Barrows Hall, UC Campus.
Creating Harmony in our Lives, a workshop at Changemakers, 6536 Alcatraz, with Bonita Ford. Cost is $25. No one turned away. To register call 286-7915 or email bford@jfku.edu
Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping in Berkeley Public schools at 7 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Annual Seed Swap Bring and get locally saved seeds and learn about BASIL, the Bay Area Seed Interchange Library, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Free. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Outings on Fridays with Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Tour of The Pardee House in Oakland’s City Center, at 11 a.m. Cost is $15. Reservations required. 841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Steve Heminger, Exec. Dir., MTC on “Improving Traffic in the East Bay.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For reservations call 526-2925.
Trees for Haiti Benefit from 5 to 7 p.m. at What the Traveller Saw, 1880 Solano Ave. For reservations call 524-7989.
The Berkeley Forum “Reframing the Progressive Movement” with Prof. George Lakoff at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 525-0391, ext. 376. admin@berkeleyforum.org
“Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict in Historical Context” with Rosemary Radford Ruether, Prof. GTU, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker School, 2125 Jefferson St., behind the church. Free. This location is not wheelchair accessible. 482-1062.
World Day of Prayer at 9:30 a.m. at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St.
Womansong Circle, a monthly participatory singing evening for women, celebrates Women’s History Month at 7:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Donation $10-$15. 525-7082.
“Three Beats for Nothing” meets at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center to sing for fun and practice, mostly 16th century harmony. 843-7610.
Alternative Lifelong Learning presents “Globalization and Its Impact on Iranian Culture,” with Maryam Javanshir at 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center.
Berkeley Chess Club meets Fridays at 7:15 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041.
Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310, 845-1143.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Sick Plant Clinic UC plant pathologist Dr. Robert Raabe, UC entomologist Dr. Nick Mills, and their team of experts will diagnose what ails your plants from 9 a.m. to noon at the Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. 643-2755.
Introduction to Herbs Learn simple herbal alternatives for the cold and allergy season, on a walk to identify the plants. At 1:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233.
“Waterwise Gardening with California Natives,” a slide lecture with Nathan Smith at 12:30 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $20-$25, registration required. 643-2755.
Kid’s Garden Club for ages 7-12 to explore the world of gardening, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233.
Healthy Gardening at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com
Origami with artist, teacher and storyteller Margo Wecksler from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Bring your own wrapping paper, or use paper provided. Free. 526-3720 ext 17.
Reports Back from the World Social Forum and the Women and Water Forum at 10 a.m. at Gray Panther Office, 1403 Addison St. 548-9696.
“Exhibitions of Expression” a conference and forum for Asian Americans in art, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dwinelle Hall, UC Campus. 643-5497.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 2 pm. Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org
Hands-on Cob Workshop Get your hands dirty and learn about building houses and other structures from earth, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $20-$30, registration required. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Progressive Democrats of America, East Bay Chapter, general meeting, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Temescal Library, 5205 Telegraph, Oakland. 526-4632.
Berkeley Forum Workshop: “Reframing Progressive Issues” from 2 to 5 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington. Cost is $10. 525-0391, ext 376.
“Closing the Achievement Gap” a seminar for parents and educators, with David Berg, educational therapist, at 9 a.m. at Black Pine Circle Upper School, 2016 Seventh Ave. Pre-registration required. info@makingmathreal.org
Women in Leadership Conference “Reflecting Forward-Celebrating Progress and Inspiring the Future” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Haas School of Business, UC Campus. www.wilconference.org
Osh, by Gosh! A party for Oakland Zoo’s young elephant from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakland Zoo. Free with Zoo admission. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org
Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 333 Lancaster St., Oakland. 238-2200.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party with games and stories at 11 a.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. Tickets required. 524-3043.
“Write for Your Life: Unmasking Sorrow, Living Joy” A writing workshop with Beth Glick-Rieman from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington. Cost is $35. 524-2858.
“The Bhagavad Ghita - The Mystery of Human Soul and its Symbols” at 7:30 p.m. at the New Acropolis Cultural Center, 1700 Dwight Way. Tickets are $ 7-$10. 665-3740. www.acropolis.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
Breakfast with the Birds Bring your own beverage and we’ll share pastries and wander down to the lake to see who is nesting, flirting and feeding. Binoculars available for loan. Cost is $3, registration required. 525-2233.
Spinning Demonstration Watch the wool from the Little Farm’s sheep turn into yarn on our spinning wheel, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Work in the Garden We needs lots of help weeding, planting and preparing the garden for spring and the butterflies. At 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Strawberry Creek Work Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison St. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. RSVP to kateholum@yahoo.com
Sunset Walk with the Solo Sierrans through the Emeryville Marina with quiet views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge. Paved trail, wheel chair accessible. Meet at 4 p.m. behind Chevy’s Restaurant at small parking lot. 234-8949.
Alan Rinzler’s Writer’s Workshop at 3 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Seating is first-come, first-served. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Institute for World Religions Book Study Group meets at 2 p.m. at Vara Healing Arts, 850 Talbot at Solano. 548-4517.
Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace Peace walk around the lake every Sun. Meet at 3 p.m. at the colonnade at the NE end of the lake. 763-8712. lmno4p.org
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 7
“Returning the Tides” to Salt Ponds Briggs Nisbet, Restoration Campaigns Manager for Save the Bay, will speak on restoring nature to more than 16,000 acres of San Francisco Bay salt ponds at Friends of Five Creeks’ monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin. 848-9358. f5creeks@aol.com
Tea and Hike at Four Taste some of the finest teas from the Pacific Rim and South Asia and learn their natural and cultural history, followed by a short nature walk. At 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233.
Mercury in View The best views of the planet Mercury are during the next two weeks. Join us at Tilden’s Inspiration Point at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll walk down Nimitz Way. 525-2233.
National Organization for Women, Oakland/East Bay Chapter with Lucy Sells on “The Future of the Democratic Party” at 6 p.m. at the Oakland YWCA, 1515 Webster St. 287-8948.
Richard A. Walker, author of “The Conquest of Bread: 150 Years of Agribusiness in California,” will speak on agriculture in California at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St.
“Critical Viewing” examines the craft of short film, TV drama, and commercials from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. georgeporter@earthlink.net
ONGOING
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Seeks Host Gardens The tour will showcase Alameda and Contra Costa County gardens that contain at least 30% native plants, don’t use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and provide habitat for wildlife. Kathy@KathyKramerConsulting.net or 236-9558.
Collect Cleats for All Feet Donate your cleats and other sports equipment to Sports4kids Swap Shop. Donation barrels at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. www.sports4kids.org
All Net Basketball for boys and girls ages 9 to 11, begins Tues. Mar. 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and runs for five weeks. Fee is $10-$15. For information call Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 845-9066. sports@byaonline.org
“Half Pint Library” Book Drive Donate children’s books to benefit Children’s Hospital. Donations accepted at 1849 Solano Ave. through March 31.
CITY MEETINGS
Commission on the Status of Women meets Wed., Mar. 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Tasha Tervelon, 981-5347. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/women
Disaster Council meets Wed., Mar. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. William Greulich, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster
Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Mar. 3, 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., Mar. 3, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/publicworks
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Mon. Mar. 7, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Pam Wyche, 644-6128 ext. 113. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Mar. 7, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900.
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee
Creeks Task Force meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center through April 4. Erin Dando, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/creeks
Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon., Mar. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/landmarks
Peace and Justice Commission meets Mon., Mar. 7, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Manuel Hector, 981-5510. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/peaceandjustice
Youth Commission meets Mon., Mar. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at 1730 Oregon St. Philip Harper-Cotton, 981-6670. www.ci.ber
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