Election Section

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Cornelia Niekus Moore on “Obituaries as Social, Religious and Political Commentary in Early Modern Germany” 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 or 665-9020.  

Acts Full Gospel Women’s Conference with Dr. Doris Limbrick at 7 p.m. at 1034 66th Ave., Oakland. Speakers on Sat. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $45 for adults, $20 for youth. to register call 567-1300. 

“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 8 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041. 

Women in Black Vigil at noon at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. 548-6310. 

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 

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 

La Peña Day with live music and activities, from noon to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Prince and Shattuck. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Live Oak Park Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with arts and crafts, jazz, children’s entertainment and food. 898-3282. www.liveoakparkfair.com 

East Bay Multilingual Home Buyer Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th St. and Broadway, Oakland. Lenders, realtors, non-profit organizations and local housing agencies will have information booths. 637-0240. 

“Beat Back the Arnold Attack!” SEIU Local 790 Membership Convention from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with community activities at 1 p.m., at Berkeley Community Theater, 1930 Allston Way. http://graypantherssf.igc.org/050611back.pdf  

“Dragonflies of California” a slide show with Kathy and Dave Briggs from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Visitor Center, Tilden Park. Optional excursion in the afternoon. Cost is $30-$35. Bring your lunch. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org 

Mini-Farmers in Tilden A farm exploration program, from 10 to 11 a.m. 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. 

Kids Garden Club For children 7-12 years old to explore the world of gardening. We plant, harvest, build, make crafts, cook and get dirty! From 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233. 

All Trails, All Day A whirlwind tour of Alan Kaplan’s favorite Trails. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park, and bring lunch, liquids, hat and sunscreen. 525-2233. 

Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening with special emphasis on the East Bay backyard and climate, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$15. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Passport to the Summer Garden UC Botanical Garden’s Party from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $35-$45. Reservations required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Origami from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Free and open to all ages. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

Tryouts for Piedmont Choirs from 9 a.m. to noon in Alameda or Piedmont. Call for appointment 547-4441. 

Albany Karate for Kids Open House from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 1249 Marin Ave. 847-2400. www.albanykarateforkids.com 

Child Car Seat Check with the Berkeley Police Dept. from 10 a.m. to noon at the UC Garage on Addison at Oxford. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

Walking Tour of Jack London Waterfront Meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Introductory Birding Walk in Kensington with Robbie Fisher from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $25, includes breakfast. For meeting place and to register, call 525-6155. 

“Headaches and Heartaches” with Ed Bauman, Director of Bauman College at 10 a.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

“The Rising Power of Europe and the European Constitutional Vote” with Conor Dixon at 10 a.m. at the Niebyl-Procter Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by the Democratic Socialists of America. 415-789-8497. 

“Starting and Managing Your Small Business” a workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, Community Room, 2090 Kittredge St. Sponsored by the Small Business Network. Free but registration required. 981-6148. 

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, JUNE 12 

Live Oak Park Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with arts and crafts, jazz, children’s entertainment and food. 898-3282. www.liveoakparkfair.com 

Ashby Arts District Open House from 1 to 6 p.m. Visit La Peña, Epic Arts, Ashby Stage, Black Rep and many more. A bus will shuttle from venue to venue. www.epicarts.org 

At Summer’s Cusp An exploration of pollination in the Regional Parks Botanic Garden at Tilden Park from 10 a.m. to noon. 525-2233. 

Joys of Walking Hear what great writers have to say about sauntering and learn the origin of the word. Meet at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Hands-on Bike Maintenance Learn how to perform basic repairs on your bike from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $85-$100. 527-4140. 

Solar Electricity for Your Home Learn how you can produce your own electricty and “sell” the excess back to PG&E, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. 525-7610. 

Theater Class for Families with improvisational games and movement activities from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St. Free, but bring a book to donate to John Muir Elementary. Sponsored by Target and Berkeley Rep. 647-2972. 

Acting Out Garden Party from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Magnes Museum, in conjunction with the Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore exhibition. RSVP to magnes40@magnes.org 

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 

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 Mary Gomes on “Compassionate Activism” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

Erev Shavuot Lecture with David Biale on the Jewish concept of political dissent, at 4 p.m. at 951 Cragmont Ave. Sponsored by Beyt Tikkun. Cost is $20 for non-members. For reservations call 528-6250. 

Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, all night study, at 7 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237.  

MONDAY, JUNE 13 

City of Berkeley Walking Group walks Mon.-Thurs. from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Meet at 830 University Ave. All new participants receive a free pedometer. 981-5131. 

The Berkeley High School Site Council meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. On the agenda are the advanced placement (AP) program, attendance, and safety and discipline. For more information, go to bhs.berkeleypta.org/ssc 

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. www.ebparks.org 

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. Cost is $2.50 with refreshments. 524-9122. 

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, JUNE 14 

Early Morning Bird Walk Meet at 7 a.m. at the Bear Creek Rd. entrance of Briones to look for Redwinged Blackbirds, White-crowned Sparrows and Western Bluebirds (It is Flag Day!) 525-2233. 

Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping the public schools during the summer, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833. 

Beyond Oil II with Joanna Macy and Richard Heinberg at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Sponsored by the East Bay Post Carbon Solutions Group. 496-6080. 

Peace Corps Information Night with volunteers and staff at 6:30 p.m. at Rockridge Public Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. RSVP to John Ruiz at 415-977-8798. jruiz@peacecorps.gov 

Tuesday Tilden Walkers Join a few slowpoke seniors at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot near the Little Farm for an hour or two walk. In case of questionable weather, call around 8 a.m. 215-7672, 524-9992. 

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  

Buddhist Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at The Dzalandhara Buddhist Center. Cost is $7-$10. For directions and details please call 559-8183. 

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. 

Sing-Along every Tues. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. All ages welcome. 524-9122. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 

Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping the public schools during the summer, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833. 

“The Emotional World of Farm Animals” a documentary, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. 

Walking Tour of Oakland City Center Meet at 10 a.m. in front Oakland City Hall at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. 

The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Action St. 841-2174.  

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. 

JumpStart Entrepreneurs share information at 8 a.m. at A’Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. at Alcatraz. Cost is $5. 541-9901. 

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. 548-9840. 

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. 

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

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Sing-Along every Wed. at 4:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 

“Growing Old in Gay Culture” a video and panel discussion at 1 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.  

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation at 7 p.m. at Unity of Berkeley, 2075 Eunice St. Sliding scale donation $10-$25. 528-8844. www.unityberkeley.org 

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Jaleh Pirnazar on “Iran Struggles for Democracy” 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 or 665-9020. 

“Take Back Our Schools” Day On the 51st Anniversary of Brown vs. Board. Rally at noon at Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Followed by activities and teach-in. 289-3318, 593-3956. 

“Hip-Hop Culture, Politics and Social Justice” a discussion with with authors Adam Mansbach, Jeff Chang, Tricia Rose and Bakari Kitwana at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

“Awakening to the Divine in Everyday Life” with art therapist Deborah Purdy at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. www.sos-ca.org 

Berkeley Chess Club meets Fridays at 8 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041. 

Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART the second Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. 

Kirtan, improvisational devotional chanting at 7:30 p.m. at 850 Talbot, at Solano, Albany. Donation $10. 526-9642. 

“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 

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 

ONGOING 

Summer Camps for Children offered by the City of Berkeley, including swimming, sports and twilight basketball, from June 20 to August 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details call 981-5150, 981-5153. 

Barrington Collection Free Skool holds summer classes in the East Bay. Classes include “Buying Your First Home,” “Beer Brewing,” ”Grant Writing,” “Yoga” and classes for children. http://barringtoncollective.org/FreeSkool 

Find a Loving Animal Companion at the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Adoption Center (open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday). 2700 Ninth St. 845-7735. www.berkeleyhumane.org  

Medical Care for Your Pet at the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society low-cost veterinary clinic. 2700 Ninth St. For appointments call 845-3633. www.berkeleyhumane.org  

CITY MEETINGS 

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., June 13, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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City Council meets Tues., June 14, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

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Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., June 15, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601. www.ci.berke 

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Commission on Aging meets Wed. June 15, 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., June 15, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Delfina M. Geiken, 981-7550. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed. June 15, 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., June 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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Fair Campaign Practices Commission meets Thurs., June 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Prasanna Rasaih, 981-6950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/faircampaign 

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., June 16, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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