Election Section
Berkeley This Week
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
Outings on Fridays with Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Tour of the Cohen-Bray House (1884) in Fruitvale, at 11 a.m. Cost is $15. Reservations required. 841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with VIncent H. Resh, on “Rivers Over the World”. Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. 526-2925.
Bear Swimming Open House for ages 5 to 11, at 4 p.m. at the West Campus Pool, 2100 Browning at Addison. Bring your swim suit and towel. 287-9010. bearswimming.com
“Citizenship and Power” A conference hosted by the Center for Popular Education, UCB, at First Unitarian Church, Oakland. For details see www.cpepr.net
First Friday at St. Joseph the Worker with the film “Romero” honoring the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Free. 482-1062.
“Fifty Years in Science and Religion: Ian G. Barbour and His Legacy” panel discussion and reception at 7:30 p.m. at Badé Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. 848-8152. www.ctns.org
“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.
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. People of all traditions are welcome to join us. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 655-6169. www.bpf.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
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.
Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour of Charter Hill and the Centennial of the Big “C” led by Steve Finacom, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0181. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/
Ponds, Creeks and Puddles An introduction to water chemistry to discover what is there besides bugs and algae, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center, Botanical Garden, Tilden Park. Cost is $30-$35. 845-4116. www.nativeplants.org
Spring Rhododendron Walk with Elaine Sedlack, horticulturist, at 10 a.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $8-$12, registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
Succulents for Bold Garden Effects with Hank Jenkins at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com
Tilden Toddlers An afternoon of exploration to look for amphibians, for ages 2-3 with adult companions, at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
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.
“Gardening from the Ground Up” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bay-Friendly Demonstration Garden, Lakeside Park, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. To register call 444-7645. www.bayfriendly.org
Landscape Watering Systems Learn how to conserve water with proper design and installation of drip irrigation, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $50. 525-7610.
Building with Books: Garage Sale Sat. and Sun. at 2728 Elmwood Ave. All funds raised will go to building a schoolhouse in Nepal. Sponsored by The Global Action Club at Berkeley High School. To donate items call 387-861, 776-9686.
Alameda County Criminal Records Expungement Summit Find out about your rights, what you do and don’t need to tell employers, and learn about possible court remedies, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Laney College, 900 Fallon St. Sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee and the East Bay Community Law Center. 548-4040, ext. 373. www.ebclc.org
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
“AAUP and Women in the Academy” with Mary Burgan, past president of the American Assoc of University Professors, and Debra Rolinson on “Time to Thrive, not Just Survive” at 1:30 p.m. at 180 Tan Hall, UC Campus. www.wage.org
Progressive Democrats of the East Bay meets at 1 p.m. at the Temescal Oakland Library, 5205 Telegraph Ave. 526-4632. wjlawler@hotmail.com
“Visualization for Health” with LauraLynn Jansen at 4 p.m. at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. at 58th St., Oakland. Free, pre-registration requested. 420-7900, ext. 111. margo@wcrc.org
“Why Study Theology?” Panel discussion for prospective students with all nine GTU schools, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd. 649-2460. gtuadm@gtu.edu
Church Divinity School of the Pacific Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2451 Ridge Rd. Faculty seminars, tours, and discussions. To register call 204-0755. www.cdsp.edu
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Alan Rinzler’s Writer’s Workshop First-come, first-served at 3 p.m. at Cody’s on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852.
Hands-on Bicycle Clinic: Safety at 10 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
The Light and Dark of Life Learn about biological clocks, and how plants tell time, from 10 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Six-Legged Sex: The Erotic Lives of Insects from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Alternative Materials: Cob and Strawbale A workshop on two natural building methods from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. 525-7610.
Cuba Solidarity Event including a report on the Cuban 5 case at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10 sliding scale. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
War Tax Resistance Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3122 Shattuck Ave. Sponsored by California War Tax Resistance. 843-9877. www.nowartax.org
Tour of the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library at 3:30 p.m. at the Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Rd. Reservations required. 649-2420.
Family Film Sunday “The Music Man” at 11 a.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Cost is $5.
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
Elderflower WomanSpirit Festival with entertainment, workshops, food, and crafts, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Cost is $25-$40. http://elderflower.org
Tibetan Buddhism with Erika Rosenberg on “Heart Practices for Daily Life” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com
MONDAY, APRIL 4
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.
Bird Watching Basics with Dennis Wolff, Audubon Society member, Mondays through April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $65-$75, registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
Jumping Jupiter! You’ll have to wait to 2010 to get a better view of Jupiter than right now. Meet at Inspiration Point, Tilden Park, and we’ll walk down Nimitz Way to see this gas giant and other worlds and stars. 525-2233.
Romero Presente! A week-long celebration of the life of Bishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, at the Graduate Theological Union. For details contact RomeroPresente@fst.gtulink.edu
National Organization for Women Oakland/East Bay Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the Oakland YWCA, 1515 Webster St. The speaker will be Melanie Sweeney Griffith, from Black Women Organized for Political Action.
“The U.S. and Mexico: A View from Zacatecas” with Amalia García Medina, governor of the state of Zacatecas, Mexico at 4 p.m. in the Geballe Room, 220 Stephens Hall, UC Campus. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
Mid-Day Meander in Briones to see the spring migratory birds. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For details call 525-2233.
Bird Walk along the Martin Luther King Shoreline to see marsh birds at 3:30 p.m. for information call 525-2233.
“California Wild” A slide presentation with author and photographer Tim Palmer at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
Robert Reich on “How Unequal Can America Get Before We Snap?” at 7 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC Campus. Free, but tickets required. 642-9988.
“American Labor and the Cold War: Grassroots Politics and Postwar Political Culture” with authors William Issel, Kenneth Burt and Don Watson at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Central Library, Community Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6100.
“Advice for Small Business Owners” with Susan Urquhart-Brown, author of “The Accidental Entrepreneur: Practical Wisdom for People Who Never Expected to Work for Themselves” at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
“Resolving Conflicts Through Dialogue” with Drs Jerry Diller and Meshulam Plaves, Tues. April 5, 12, 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC. Cost is $40. 848-0237, ext. 110.
Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss Tax Reform 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.
“Will Your Bones Carry You into the Future?” with Beverley Tracewell, CCRC, at 4 p.m. at Jewish Family & Children’s Services, 828 San Pablo Ave., Suite 104, Albany. To register call 558-7800.
Introductory Buddhist Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at Dzalandhara Buddhist Center, in Berkeley. Suggested donation $7-$10. For directions call 559-8183. www.kadampas.org
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your digital images, 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. Introduction to Legal Assistance at 11 a.m. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll discover plant parts from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring a plain, light-colored t-shirt. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684.
Great Decisions 2005: “Global Water Issues” with Prof. Isha Ray, Energy and Resources Group, UCB from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. Cost is $5. For information and reservations call 526-2925.
“The Forest for the Trees: Judi Bari vs. the FBI” a new documentary at 7:30 p.m. at La Pena, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. Benefits Forest Defenders’ Pepper Spray Q-tip lawsuit. 849-2568.
“When Hate Happens Here” a screening and community discussion of a new documentary at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, Oakland. Sponsored by KQED and The Working Group. Free, but please RSVP to 415-553-3338. ylee@kqued.org
Quit Smoking Class from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2326 Tolman Hall, UC Campus. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley. to register call 981-5330.
“Unprecedented” and “Votergate” two documentaries at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. 393-5685.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School Community Outreach Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at 116 Moncito Ave., Oakland. Reservations required. 285-9613.
The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Action St. 841-2174.
Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping in Berkeley Public schools at 7 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833.
WomenFirst Open House and introduction for volunteers to assist women in transition to self-sufficiency, from noon to 2 p.m. at 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 260, Oakland. Please RSVP to Yasmeen at 729-6236.
Home Buyer Assistance Information Session at 6 p.m. at 1504 Franklin St., Oakland. Sponsored by the Home Buyer Assistance Center. Reservations required. 832-6925, ext. 100. www.hbac.org
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 required. 526-3720, ext. 5.
Walk Berkeley for Seniors at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. 548-9840.
Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org
Stitch ‘n Bitch Bring your knitting, crocheting and other handcrafts from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Station at 6:30 p.m. www.geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil
Artify Ashby Muralist Group meets every Wed. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, to plan a new mural. Call Bonnie at 704-0803.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Early Morning Bird Walk in Tilden Meet at 7 a.m. opposite the Pony Ride for a Gorge Trail tramp. 525-2233.
Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult. We’ll discover plant parts from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring a plain, light-colored t-shirt. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684.
“Seafood Watch” a lecture with Jennifer Dianot of the Monterey Bay Aquarium on depletion of fish stocks around the world and health of the oceans at 7 p.m. at the Zimmer Auditorium, Oakland Zoo. Cost is $8-$10. 632-9525, ext. 142.
“Know Your Soil” with Richard Strong, soil scientist, at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Salvemos Nuestros Pueblos at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Donation $5-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
BUSD West Campus Site Planning Meeting on “Alternatives to Development” at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria, 1222 University Ave. 644-6066.
Berkeley Partners for Parks meets at 7:30 p.m. at The City of Berkeley's Corporation Yard, 1326 Allston Way, Assembly Room-The Green Room. All welcome. 649-9874.
Diversity Films: “Beauty Before Age” at 6:30 p.m. at Ellen Driscoll Theater, Frank Havens Elementary School, 325 Highland Ave., Piedmont. Discussion follows. Free. 599-9227. www.diversityworks.org
“Invest in Yourself and Your Community” Information on credit unions, loan funds and other financial services that help local communities at 7:30 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Free. 839-2900, ext. 261.
Commemorate Oakland Docks Anti-War Picket A benefit for Willow Rosenthal injured on April 7, 2003, at 7 p.m. at Café Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
“The Future of the U.S. and Mexico: The Role of Education” with Juan Ramón de la Fuente of the National Autonomous University of Mexico at 4 p.m. in the Lounge, Women’s Faculty CLub, UC Campus. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
“Medicare, MediCal & Long-Term Insurance?” with Bruce Feder, attorney, at 7 p.m. at Jewish Family & Children’s Services, 828 San Pablo Ave., Suite 104, Albany. To register call 558-7800.
National Alcohol Screening Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Options Recovery Services, 2020 Milvia St., fourth floor. Call Ellen or Celeste for an appointment 666-9900.
“The Rhythm of Life’s Transitions” Learn exercises and ritual at 7 p.m. at Changemakers for Women, 6536 Telegraph Ave. Cost is $15-$25. RSVP to 286-7915.
East Bay Mac User Group from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Expression Center for New Media, 6601 Shellmound St. http://ebmug.org
CITY MEETINGS
Creeks Task Force meets Mon. April 4, at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Erin Dando, 981-7410. www.ci.ber-
keley.ca.us/commissions/creeks
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., April 4, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/citycouncil/agenda-committee
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Mon. April 4, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Pam Wyche, 644-6128 ext. 113. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent
Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon., April 4, 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., April 4, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Manuel Hector, 981-5510. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/peaceandjustice
Solid Waste Management Commission Mon., April 4, at 7 p.m., at 1201 Second St. Tania Levy, 981-6368. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/solidwaste
Youth Commission meets Mon., April 4, at 6:30 p.m., at 1730 Oregon St. Philip Harper-Cotton, 981-6670. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/youthô
