Press Releases

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 

Berkeley Garden Club “Propagation for the Home Gardener” with Kathy Echols, Diablo Valley College Horticulture Dept. at 1 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. 524-4374. 

Celebrity Waiter Luncheon & Silent Auction to benefit the Berkeley High Althletic Program at 11 a.m. at Hs Lordship’s Restaurant, Berkeley Marina. Tickets are $60 per person or $500 for a table of 10. 526-8885. www.berkeleyathleticfund.org 

“Eat in Season” for National Nutrition month with cooking demonstrations at 3:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Information on the Draft, CO Status, Selective Service Registration and other issues for Berkeley High students and their parents at 7 p.m. in the BHS College and Career Councelling Center. 

“Integrating City, School, & Community Student Support Services” with Prof. Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor, UCLA, at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley High Library, corner of Addison and Milvia Streets in Berkeley. Jay_Nitschke@berkeley.k12.ca.us 

“Solar Power and Social Change in Rural Kenya” with Arne Jacobsen, Humbolt Univ. at 4 p.m. at 652 Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 642-8338. www.ias.berkeley.edu/africa 

Choices for Sustainable Living A 9-week discussion course meeting Tues. at 6:30 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Free. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

“A Year on the Road: Cycling Through Siberia, Mongolia and China” with Lori Lewis and Ilya Pratt at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Crossing Borders: Trade Policy and Transnational Labor Education” with Prof. Harley Shaiken, at 4 p.m. in the CLAS Conference Room, 2334 Bowditch St. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu  

Magic with Magician Alex Gonzalez at 6:30 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Tickets required. call 524-3043. 

Group Singing at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 masonic. 524-9122. 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Beliefs and Believers” 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.  

“Pool Exercise for Pain and Stiffness” a video at the Fibromyalgia Support Group at noon at Mafffley Auditorium, Herrick Campus of Alta Bates Hospital, 2001 Dwight Way. 644-3273. 

“The Challenges of Aging” with Alice Wilson-Fried, author of “Menopause, Sisterhood, and Tennis: A Miraculous Journey Through ‘The Change’” at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.  

WriterCoach Connection Volunteer Training Help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills. Training session from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To register call 524-2319. www.writercoachconnection.org 

“Purim: A Meeting Point between Cyclical & Linear Time” with Avital Plan at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. 848-0237, ext. 110. 

Free Fitness Tests for people 50 and over from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. You will receive personalized scores and tips on how to maintain or improve your fitness. 981-5367. 

“On the Rediscovery of Buddhist Sanskrit Texts” with Michael Hahn, Visiting Prof. in Buddhist Studies, UC Berkeley, at 5 p.m. at 2223 Fulton St., 6th Floor. Sponsored by the Center for Buddhist Studies. 643-6492. 

“Personal Stories of Survival and Spirit” at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave., at Bancroft. 

American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation at 6 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave. Advance sign-up needed, 594-5165.      

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 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Nick Brown will sing and play folk music at 11 a.m. 845-6830. 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 

Great Decisions 2005: “Sudan’s Crisis in Darfur” with Prof. Martha Saavedra, Center for African Studies, UCB, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. Cost is $5, $40 for the series. For information and reservations call 526-2925. 

Outstanding Women of Berkeley honored at the Commission in the Status of Women at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5347. 

Community Meeting with the Mayor Come meet District 2 Councilmember Darryl Moore and Mayor Tom Bates to discuss current issues and concerns, at 7 p.m. at Frances Albrier Center, San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St. 981-7100, 981-7120.  

Honoring Rosie the Riveter All Rosies Invited! The video, “Rosie the Riveter” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Gray Panthers, 1403 Addison St. 548-9696. 

“Island Nations: Limited Space, Mounting Trash” with speakers from Japan, Puerto Rico and the UK at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

“Moveon’s Spin on Global Warming and How Cyclists Can Help” with Joan Blades, founding member of Moveon.org, at 8:15 p.m., at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Sponsored by the Grizzly Peak Cyclists. 527-0450. 

Remembering Rachel Corrie An evening of words, song and activism with Peter Camejo, Julia Butterfly Hill, Pratap Chatterjee, Barbara Lubin and many others at 7 p.m. at King Middle School, 1781 Rose St. Donation $20, reception at 6 p.m. for a donation of $50. A Benefit for the International Solidarity Movement & The Rachel Corrie Foundation. 236-4250. www.norcalism.org 

“Judi Bari Discusses her FBI Case” videos at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St,. midtown Oakland. Donation of $5 requested.  

East Bay Asian Local Development Coproration 30th Anniversary at 4 p.m. at Swan’s Marketplace, 901 Washington St., Oakland. Festivities include tours of the new facility and entertainment. 287-5353. 

“Faith and the Church” at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Parish, 2220 Cedar St. Part of the Journey of Faith Lenten Series. 848-1755. 

“Cosmic Sacramentality” A New Age Invention or the Church’s Living Heritage? A discussion with Eddie Fernandez at 5 p.m. at the Jesuit School of Theology, 2401 Le Conte Ave. 549-5021. 

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. This service will continue through April. Appointments must be made in advance. 526-3720, ext. 5. 

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. 524-3765. 

Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping in Berkeley Public schools at 4:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833. 

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. Everyone is welcome, wear comfortable shoes and a warm hat. Heavy rain cancels. 548-9840. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 

Bird Walk along the Martin Luther King Shoreline to see marsh birds at 3:30 p.m. for information call 525-2233. 

Biodiesel Film Festival with documentaries on this alternatives fuel, including “Fat of the Land” at 7 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10, benefits Berkeley Biodiesel Collective. 849-2589. 

LeConte Neighborhood Assoc. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the LeConte School. 843-2602.  

Oregon Street Community Meeting at 7 p.m. in the East Conference Room, 1720 Oregon St. Part of a series of BUSD site planning meetings. 

“The Ethno-Class Experience in the Age of Bush” with Michael Parenti at 7:30 p.m. at the Laney College Forum, Laney College, 900 Fallon St. Free. 464-3156. 

“A Green Planet Torah” with David Cohen at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5-$8. 848-0237.  

Stagebridge presents a St. Patrick’s Day sing-a-long at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center.  

“The Gifts Of Grief” screening of a film on the transformational possibilities that come through experiencing the loss of a loved one, at 7:30 p.m. in the State Building Auditorium, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. Cost is $10. 

Simplicity Forum “The Joys and Frustrations of Cutting Back Car Usage” with Dawn Raymond on her transition to Car Share and bikes, at 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave.  

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Greg Delory, Senior Fellow, Space Lab, on “Life in the Solar System.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925.  

ACCI Seconds Sale Ceramics, jewelry, glass, metal, textiles and fine art, Fri.- Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave. 843-2527. www.accigallery.com 

Solo Sierrans Inspiration Point Hike A nice walk on a paved path with beautiful views. Meet at 4 p.m. in the large parking lot at Inspiration Point off Wild Cat Canyon Rd. Optional dinner in Orinda after the hike. 525-3933. 

“Three Beats for Nothing” a small group meeting weekly at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center to sing for fun and practice, mostly 16th century harmony. No charge. 655-8863, 843-7610. dann@netwiz.net 

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. 

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. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 655-6169. www.bpf.org 

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 

Global Day of Action No to War & Occupation March begins at 11 a.m. in Dolores Park, SF with a rally at 1 p.m. at Civic Center. To volunteer call 415-821-6545. 

Compost Happens A workshop on how to create a compost pile and create fertilizer for your garden. From 9 to 11 a.m. at the Visitor Center, Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park. Cost is $30 members/$35 nonmembers. 845-4116. 

Compost Give-Away at 10 a.m. the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Center St. and MLK, Jr. Way. Bring your own container. 548-3333. 

“The Wood-Wide-Web and Others Stories of Life Underground” with Prof. Ellen Simms, UCB, on the influence of Microorganisms on the evolution of native and exotic plants at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts., Oakland. 238-2220. www.museumca.org 

Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations meets at 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Sproul Conference Room, 1st Floor, 2727 College Ave. www.berkeleycna.com  

A Conversation with Danny Glover in a benefit for Vista College, at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Rep. Tickets are $50-$100. 981-2851. vistatix.com 

Annual Crab Festival at the South Berkeley Community Church, Fairview and Ellis, from 5 to 7 p.m. with crab dinner and music by the Stacey Wilson Trio. Tickets are $35, $17.50 for children. 652-1040. 

Paper Making Workshop Learn how to recycle used paper into re-usable paper. For ages 7 to 11 years, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $3, registration required. 525-2233. 

Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Block Printing with Karen Weil, for children age 7 to 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley Art Center. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org 

Historical and Botanical Tour of Chapel of the Chimes, a Julia Morgan landmark, at 10 a.m. at 4499 Piedmont Ave. at Pleasant Valley. Reservations required 228-3207. www.chapelofthechimes.com 

“Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science” a conference for middle school girls, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Mills College. To register call 430-2226. http://eyh.mills.edu 

Car Seat Checks with the Berkeley Police Dept. Learn how to install your child’s car seat correctly, from 10 a.m. to noon at the UC Garage on Addison at Oxford. Free. 647-1111. 

“String Fling” Cazadero Performing Arts Camp Benefit Auction at 6 p.m. at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Tickets are $75. 527-7500, ext. 11. www.cazadero.org 

Youth Volunteer Day at the Oakland Zoo for youth ages 12-18 who are interested in helping animals and the zoo. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 632-9525, ext. 202. www.oaklandzoo.org 

Seed Saving for Gardeners Learn the basics of savings seeds from your own garden vegetables from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$15, no one turned away. 548-2220, ext. 233.  

“Jesus & the Bible in Quaker Faith & Practice” with T. Canby Jones, at 9:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St., at Cedar St. 524-4112. 

See & Feel the Aura Workshop with Cynthia Sue Larson from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Change Makers, 6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Cost is $10-$20. 655-2405. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 

Memorial for Karl Linn With music, speakers and films. Pot- 

luck meal. From 3 to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Adult School, 1701 San Pablo Ave. 798-8148. www.karllinn.org/MemorialService 

Labyrinth Peace Walk at the Willard Community Peace Labyrinth, at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave. btwn Derby and Stuart, enter by the dirt road on Derby. Free and wheelchair accessible. 526-7377. 

Interfaith Observance of Peace with the Rev. William Sloane Coffin and others, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. 848-3696. 

Carpentry for Kids A Family Exploration Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts., Oakland. Free with museum admission. 238-2220. www.museumca.org 

Let There Be Light Celebrate the extra hours of daylight by learning how to make candles. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Word and Image with poet Tobey Kaplan, a creative writing workshop for all ages, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org 

Lost Waterfall in Spring Learn the history of the waterfall that used to be on this easy 3.5 mile hike. Meet at 1 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Bring water and a snack and be prepared for muddy trails. 525-2233. 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org 

Spring Equinox Gathering at 5:30 p.m. at the Interim Solar Calendar, Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. 666-8663. www.solarcalendar.org 

“Sun-Earth Day: Ancient Observatories, Timeless Knowledge” Activities on equinoxes and solstices from noon to 5 p.m. at Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 336-7300. www.chabotspace.org 

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 Palzang and Pema Gellek on “Great Buddhist Masters: The Sixteen Arhats,” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

ONGOING 

United Way’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Program provides free tax assistance now through early April to families that earned less than $36,000 in 2004. To find a free tax site near you, call 1-800-358-8832 or visit www.EarnItKeepItSaveIt.org. 

“Half Pint Library” Book Drive Donate children’s books to benefit Children’s Hospital. Donations accepted at 1849 Solano Ave. through March 31. 

Spring Break Program for Children offered by the City’s Recreational Division, March 28-April 1, for children ages 5-12, at the Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St. For information call 981-6640. 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council meets Tues., Mar. 15, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

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Berkeley Housing Authority meets Tues., Mar. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Mar. 16, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/humane 

Commission on Aging meets Wed. Mar. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/aging 

Commission on Labor meets Wed., Mar. 16, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Delfina M. Geiken, 981-7550. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

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Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed. Mar. 16, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Kristen Lee, 981-5427. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/welfare 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., Mar 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

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Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Mar. 17, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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