Election Section
Berkeley This Week
FRIDAY, JULY 8
“Peace One Day” A documentary film by British actor/director Jeremy Gilley describing how he persuaded world leaders to have the U.N. declare Sept. 21 an International Day of Peace, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2296 Cedar St. Wheelchair accessible. Cost is $5. 527-0450. www.peaceoneday.org
Grizzly Peak Flyfishers monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave., Kensington. The July meeting will be a Fly Tying Extravaganza. GPFF’s most accomplished tiers will demonstrate their techniques, and help less advanced tiers improve their skills. There will be extra tools and materials available for beginners who wish to try this fascinating craft. Everyone who has tools and materials is encouraged to bring them. 547-8629.
Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART the second Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Digital Cameras with Alan Stross, photographer, at 1 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.
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, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310, 845-1143.
Salsa Dancing at “The Beat” Dance Studio at 8:30 p.m. Lessons with Joseph Gallardo. 2560 9th St. at Parker. 472-2393 www.wildsalsanights.com
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, JULY 9
Berkeley Path Wanderers’ Cerrito Creek Walk to explore Indian, Spanish and early El Cerrito history, as well as recent restoration work. Meet at 10 a.m. at the north end of Cornell St., south edge of El Cerrito Plaza shopping center. 848-9358. f5creeks@aol.com
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 UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. 643-2755.
“Herbal Desserts with Lavender” Learn to make lavender ice cream and cookies. For ages 6-13 at 1 p.m. at Spiral Garden, 2850 Sacramento. Reservations required. 623-0882.
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 $5-$7. 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.
Pastors for Peace Send-Off for the Peace Caravan to Cuba at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403.
Celebrate Early Literacy at 10 a.m. at Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111. www.habitot.org
Pollution Solutions with a focus on indoor air quality from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $8-$10. Registration required. 525-2233.
Walking Tour of Old Oakland around Preservation Park to see Victorian architecture. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Preservation Park at 13th St. and MLK, Jr. Way. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of Oakland Airport and North Field. Cost is $5-$10. For details call 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
Mediterranean Gardens for the Bay Area at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351.
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Doing Good” at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St. 415-285-1717. www.sfmt.org
The Political Cartoons of Ward Sutton at 7 p.m. at the AK Press Warehouse, 7674-A 23rd. St., Oakland. 208-1700. www.akpress.org
Summer Vocal Jazz Workshops for singers at all levels with Richard Kalman, Sat. at 12:30 and 2 p.m.. through Aug. 6 at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin St. 524-6797. http://richardkalman.com
SpiritWalking at the Berkeley Warm Pool Ability to walk on land not necessary. Sat. from 10 to 11 a.m., to Aug. 11. Cost is $3.50 seniors/disabled, $5.50 others. Bring a towel and deck shoes. 526-0312. well-being@pacbell.net
Children’s Books for K-5 Teachers with Walter Mayes at 2 p.m. at Cody’s Books, on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Sistaz N Motion Business Mixer from noon to 3 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, Madeline Whittlesey Community Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. http://sistaznmotion.tripod.com
“Parasites of the Body of Energy?” a lecture with Samuel Sagan at 3 p.m. at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave. 882-0042.
Meditation, Chanting and Music with Kali Ma at 6:30 p.m. at Inner Heat Yoga, 64 Shattuck Square. DOnation $10-$15. 540-9642.
Basic Manners for Your Dog, a six-week class on Sat. at 10:30 a.m. at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Cost is $125. Registration required. 525-6155.
SUNDAY, JULY 10
Year of the Estuary Hike in the hills of the Miller Knox Regional Shoreline. Meet at 1:30 p.m. in the first parking lot off Dornan Drive near Pt. Richmond. Bring a sack lunch and water. 525-2233.
Green Sunday meets to discuss “Green Candidates, Green Officeholders and Lessons Learned” at 5 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. at 65th in North Oakland.
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of Mountain View Cemetary. Cost is $5-$10. For details call 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
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.
“Take Me Home” a benefit to support the filming of this documentary about children caught in the foster care system at 5 and 7 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $20 adults, $12 youth. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Campfire and Sing-a-Long Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center and we’ll walk uphill to the campfire circle. Bring hot dogs, buns, marshmallows and long sticks. Dress for fog. Call for disabled asistance. 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
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Doing Good” at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St. 415-285-1717. www.sfmt.org
Social Action Forum with Dr. Robert Gould from Physicians for Social Responsibility, at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
“Darwin’s Nightmare” A film about the introduction of Nile Perch into Lake Victoria in Tanzania, which led to the endangerment or extinction of native fish, and famine in the area. At 5:30 p.m. at Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way, at Bowditch. Cost is $8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/calendar/index.html
C. Clark Kissinger & Travis Morales on their new book “The World Can’t Wait. Drive Out The Bush Regime” at 6:30 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196.
Basic Pet Rat Care Learn about habitat, handling, hygiene, diseases, food and water. Meet the rescued rats looking for homes. At 2:30 p.m. at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Donations appreciated. All proceeds go to Bay Area Rats Rescue & Care. 525-6155.
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
MONDAY, JULY 11
National Organization of Women, Oakland/East Bay Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the Oakland YWCA, 1515 Webster St. The speaker will be Jeffrey Mittman, the PATRIOT Act Campaign Coordinator for the Northern California Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. 287-8948.
Strokes with Dr. Loron McGillis at 10:30 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.
The Guru-Student Relationship at 6:30 p.m. at the Oakland Dharma House, 52 Hamilton Place. Cost is $36, preregistration required. 836-7544.
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, JULY 12
Rally for Youth Vote Join Berkeley teenagers in support of a meausre that would allow 17 year olds to vote in school borad elections in Berkeley. At 1 p.m. in front of the Berkeley BART station. 883-9091.
“Ideas that Sustain an Unjust Economy” A conversaation with Terry O’Keefe at 6 p.m. at Café de la Paz, Shattuck at Cedar. Sponsored by the Sustainable Business Alliance. terry@sustainablebiz.org
Road Cycling for Women Covering rules of the road, bike choice, clothing and accessories, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
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. 524-9992.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 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.
Kundalin Yoga six-week class, Tues. at 4:15 p.m. at Studio 12, 2525 Eighth St. Cost is $42. 841-4339.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Don Worth will lead a current events discussion at 11 a.m. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Save the U.S. Supreme Court Rally at 5:30 p.m. at 14th and Broadway, Oakland to protect our rights and civil liberites. Sponsored by the National Organization for Women, Oakland/East Bay. www.oebnow.org
Insects for Kids A free class for children ages 5-10, at 9 a.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. www.barringtoncollective.org
The Wonderful World of Worms We’ll learn how worms “see,” where they live, what they eat. For ages 8 to 12 at 10 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. We’ll be digging in the dirt so dress to get dirty. Cost is $5-$7. Registration required. 525-2233.
Climbing Mt. Shasta Tips for first-time climbers with Eric White, climbing ranger with the U.S. Forest Service at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
Walking Tour of Old Oakland uptown to the Lake to discover Art Deco landmarks. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Paramount Theater at 2025 Broadway. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234.
Arab Women Film Festival “Hollywood Harems” and “Benaat Chicago” at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Donation $5. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
“Raymundo: The Revolutionary Film-Makers’ Struggle” A documentary on the life and work of Raymundo Gleyzer, at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5.
Track Maintenance, a benefit party for Watchword Press with readings and music at 7:30 p.m. at Café Van Kleef, 1624 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Cost is $5.
The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Action St. 841-2174.
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. 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.
“Searching Within” A free 9-week course, Wed. at 7 p.m. at 2510 Channing Way. Call to reserve a place. 652-1583. bayarea@gnosticweb.com
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/
vigil4peace/vigil
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.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Where the Wild Things Live A nature program for 8-12 year olds to discover who lives where and why. At 11 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Fee is $5-$7. Registration required. 525-2233.
“Rescuing Asian Black Bears in China” A lecture with Jill Robinson at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland. Cost is $8-$10. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org
Parenting Class: Yoga with Baby for new and expecting parents at 10 a.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353.
“The Lost Boys of Sudan” A documentary following two Sudanese refugees on their journey from Africa to America, at 7 p.m. at the James Irvine Foundation Conference Center, 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Piedmont Diversity Film Committee. 835-9227. www.diversityworks.org
Nonprofits and Grantwriting Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. freeskoolyes@yahoo.com
Steps to Buying Your Own Home at 7 p.m. at Shaw Properties, 400 45th St., Oakland. Includes the process of pre-approval for financing, including income requirements and credit issues, and finding a realtor. www.barringtoncollective.org
World of Plants Tours Thurs.-Sun. at 1:30 p.m. at the UC Botan
ical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. Cost is $1-$5. 643-2755. http://
botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“Eating for Health: A Family Plan” with Ed Bauman, Ph.D., Director of Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts at 5:30 p.m. at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. 527-8929.
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Celebration in Opera and Song for Options Recovery Services with Lisa Houston, mezzo-soprano, Daniel Lockert, piano and Leland Morine, baritone at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Suggested donation $30. 666-9900. www.optionsrecovery.org
Contientious Projector Film Series will show “Beyond Treason” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Unitraian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403.
Harry Potter Midnight Costume Party to celebrate the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at 12:01 a.m. (Sat.) at Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Harry Potter Book Release Party at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Bay Street, Emeryville. Crafts, trivia contest. Come dressed as your favoirte character. Book will not be released until 12:01 a.m on the 16th. 655-4002.
Thinking of Becoming a Doula? at 2 p.m. at Change Makers, 6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Free. 728-8513.
Salsa Dancing at “The Beat” Dance Studio at 8:30 p.m. Lessons with Joseph Gallardo. 2560 9th St. at Parker. 472-2393 www.wildsalsanights.com
Berkeley Chess Club 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 noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. 548-6310.
CITY MEETINGS
Creeks Task Force meets Mon. July 11 at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Erin Dando, 981-7410. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/planning/landuse/Creeks/default.html
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., July 11, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
citycouncil/agenda-committee
Peace and Justice Commission meets Mon., July 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Manuel Hector, 981-5510. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/peaceandjustice
Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon., July 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/landmarks
City Council meets Tues., July 12, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil
Commission on Disability meets Wed., July 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Don Brown, 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/disability
Homeless Commission meets Wed., July 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless
Planning Commission meets Wed., July 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Janet Homrighausen, 981-7484. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/planning
Police Review Commission meets Wed., July 13 at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/policereview
Library Board of Trustees meets Wed. July 13, at 7 p.m. at 2940 Benvenue Ave., Jackie Y. Griffin, 981-6195. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/library
Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Angel-
lique De Cloud, 981-5428. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/earlychildhoodeducation
Community Health Commission meets Thurs., July 14, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Kristin Tehrani, 981-5356. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/health
West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., at the West Berke
ley Senior Center. Iris Starr, 981-7520. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/westberkeley
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning ?
