Election Section

Berkeley This Week

Tuesday September 13, 2005

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 

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. 

WriterCoach Connection Training Sessions Tues. Sept. 13 and 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills. To register call 524-2319. www.writercoachconnection.org  

“Hetch Hetchy Valley: Water and California’s Future,” a panel discussion on the feasibility of dismantling the O’Shaughnessy Dam to restore the Hetch Hetchy River Valley, at 5:30 p.m. at Goldman School of Public Policy, Room 150, UC Campus. 642-2666. 

Youth Arts Studio Demonstration Class in visual arts for ages 10-13 at 3:15 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar St. Youth Arts Studio is a non-profit after-school program. 848-1755. 

Day Hiking with Your Dog with Thom Gabrukiewicz and dog trainer Jen Worth at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Elections in Crisis” documentary films on voter fraud from noon to 5 p.m. followed by a speaker event at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $6 for the afternoon, $10 for the evening. Sponsored by the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club. 848-6767, ext. 609. 

“Race, Racialization and Colonialism” with Steve Martinot, Tues. at 7 p.m., through Oct. 3, at Unitarian Fellowship, Education Building, 1606 Bonita St. 528-5403. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at Berkeley Community Media, 2239 MLK, Jr. Way. To schedule an appointment call 848-2288, ext. 13. www.BeADonor.com 

Kundalini and Meditation Therapy with Dr. Hari Simran Singh Khalsa at 7 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. at Cedar. 549-9200. 

“Medicare: Understanding Your Drug Coverage” at 4 p.m. at Center for Older Adult Services, 828 San Pablo Ave. To register call 558-7800. 

“Applied Buddhism” a workshop led by Marilee Baccich and Lynette Delgado, Tues. at 12:15 p.m. through Dec. 6 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Donation $40. To register call 526-8944.  

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 

“Quilters Comfort America” Help make quilts at the quilt-a-thons, Wed. and Thurs. from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at New Pieces 2, 1605 Solano Ave. New Pieces will provide the tables, chairs, irons and ironing board. Please bring anything else you have that could be of use. All quilts will be hand delivered to Red Cross Volunteers at evacuee shelters in Houston. To reserve a place please call 527-6779. 

“Himalayan Quest” book-signing with Ed Viesturs, the first American to successfully climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks without supplemental oxygen, at 1 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Lori Berenson: Convicted by an Image” and “La Noche de los Lápices” two films from Latin America at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. 393-5685. 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland “New Era/New Politics” highlights African-American leaders who have made their mark on Oakland. Meet at 10 a.m. at the African American Museum and Library at 659 14th St. 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Youth Arts Studio Demonstration Class in dance for ages 10-13 at 3:15 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar St. Youth Arts Studio is a non-profit after-school program. 848-1755. 

Pain Free Movement Learn exercises to rehabilitate joints and muscles at 1 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. at Cedar. 549-9200. 

Eco-Medicine: Greening Primary Health Care A free presentation at 7 p.m. at the Teleosis Institute, 1521B 5th St. 558-7285 www.teleosis.org  

Poetry Writing Workshop led by Alison Seevak at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

“The Day I Died” BBC documentary on near-death experiences at 7:30 p.m. at Unity of Berkeley, 2075 Eunice St. 395-5684. 

East Bay Genealogical Society with Barbara Smith, docent at Mountain View Cemetery at 10 a.m. at the Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Ave. Oakland. 635-6692.  

Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. 548-9840. 

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

“Mindfulness Meditation” a workshop led by Kendra Smith, Wed. at 9:30 a.m. through Nov. 2 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Donation $30. To register call 527-4816.  

Prose Writer’s Workshop An ongoing group made up of friendly writers who are serious about our craft. At 7 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. georgeporter@earthlink.net 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 

The LeConte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the LeConte School cafeteria. Discussion topics will include our request to be represented on a committee to study the Downtown Area Plan, the “flying cottage” status. 843-2602. 

Berkeley Path Wanderers Association, “Berkeley Rocks, Naturally” with Jonathan Chester on the movement to “design with nature,” at 7 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. 848-9358.  

“Cuba Today: Achievements, Roadblocks, Failed US Policy” with Lee Zeigler, Stanford Univ., at 7:30 p.m. in the Home Room, International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Cost is $5. 642-9460.  

“Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Research and Resources” with Jennifer Stock on one of the most biologically rich areas of the West Coast at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Golden Gate Audubon Society “Why Do Birds Sing and How?” with George Bentley at 7:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 

Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative Potluck and meeting at 6 p.m. at the Edible Schoolyard Garden, Rose and Grant Sts. 883-9096. 

Communication for Caregivers Ongoing free Berkeley Adult School class meets Thurs. at 1 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5170. 

“Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia: Current Treatment” at 4 p.m. at Center for Older Adult Services, 828 San Pablo Ave. To register call 558-7800. 

Puppy Prep, socialization skills, a four week class, at 6:30 p.m. at Rabbitears, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Cost is $100. 525-6155. 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Andrew E. Barshay, PhD on “Japanese POWs in the Gulag,1945-56” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. 526-2925. 

“Redemption - The Stan ‘Tookie’ Williams Story” a special screening with Barbara Becnel, hosted by the Fr. Bill O’Donnell Social Justice Committee, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Donations accepted. 482-1062. 

Berkeley Folk Dancers begins a 13-week course of beginners’ lessons at 7:45 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck. Cost for the series is $40. 655-9332. www.berkeleyfolkdancers.org  

Spirit Walking Aqua Chi A gentle water exercise class at 10 a.m. at the Berkeley High Warm Pool. Cost is $3.50 per session. 526-0312. 

Environmental Science Activities for Children from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Whole Foods, Telegraph Ave. at Ashby. www.kidsforthebay.org 

Movement: Chi Gung to improve energy and health, at 1 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

Scottish Country Dancing Enjoy the traditional social dances of Scotland at a free introductory party at 6:30 p.m. for youth, 8 p.m. for adults at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. 234-8985. 

“The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear” a BBC docmentary at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. 528-5403. 

“The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” a workshop led by Mac Lingo, Fridays at 1:30 p.m. through Nov. 4 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Donation $30. To register call 525-1881.  

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 noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. 548-6310. 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 

California Coastal Cleanup Day in Berkeley, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet behind the Seabreeze Market. Everyone needs to sign waivers. We give you trash /recycle bags, pencils, tally cards and a map of the areas we need to clean. There are seven sites, most within walking distance. There are also clean-up sites in Emeryville and Albany. 981-6720. www.ci.ber 

keley.ca.us/marina/marinaexp/cleanup.htm For Oakland venues call 238-7611. www.oaklandpw.com/creeks 

Cerrito Creek Coastal Cleanup Meet at at 10 a.m. at the south end of Yosemite St. (two blocks west of San Pablo Ave., south of Central Ave.) in El Cerrito. Bring your own picnic. Sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks. 848-358. www.fivecreeks.org 

Marina Bay Beach Cleanup Meet at 9 a.m. at Shimada Friendship Park in Richmond. Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Followed by BBQ at noon. 374-3231. 

Discounted Bay-Friendly Car Wash from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kaady Car Wash, 400 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 452-9261, ext. 130. www.savesfbay.org  

Berkeley Firefighters “Three-Alarm Barbeque” A fund-raiser for Berkeley Rep at 11:30 a.m. at 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $15-$25. Additional cost to see matinee of “Our Town.” 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org 

Back to School - Not War A day of workshops on peace and social justice at Laney College, Oakland, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an Anti-War Rally at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40, $10 for students, includes breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by the Green Party of Alameda County. www.BackToSchoolNotWar.org 

String Band Contest and Crafts Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Civic Center Park. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Celebrate Berkeley’s New Rail Stop at University and 3rd St. from 1 to 4 p.m. with music, food, speeches, tours and the ribbon-cutting. Sponsored by Berkeley Redevelopment Agency. For more information, contact Marti Brown at 981-7418. 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour of the Claremont - Elmwood to discover a variety of early 20th century houses, estates and paths, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10. 848-0181. www.cityofberkeley.info/histsoc/ 

“Hot Tips: A Fire Safety Program” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tilden Nature Center. 981-5506. 

Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most items are priced at just 50 cents and include fiction, mysteries, children’s books, library discards, magazines and records. The sale will be held at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 536-3720, ext. 5. 

California Writers Club Berkeley Branch meets with Joshua Braff, author of “The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green” at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, Jack London Square, Oakland. 482-0265. www.berkeleywritersclub.org 

Untraining White Liberal Racism introductory workshop from 1to 5 p.m. at the Berkeley High School Library, 1980 Allston Way. Donation $10-$50, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 

“Salud!” A Celebration of Latino Art, Health and Community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. 420-7900. 

Klezmer and Yiddish Culture Festival at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Tickets are $12-$15. 415-789-7679. 

Peace Corps Cultural Festival Learn about different cultures with Returned Volunteers. Displays, crafts, live performances and games. Bring a picnic. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peacock Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF. peacecorpsfestival@yahoo.com  

Walking Tour of Historic Oakland Churches and Temples Meet at 10 a.m. at the front of the First Presbyterian Church at 2619 Broadway. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. 

Luna Kids Dance Open House with free parent/child dance class at 11:30 a.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. 644-3629.  

Feng Shui for Home and Office at 10 a.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. at Cedar. 549-9200. 

“Untold Stories: Baseball and the Multicultural Experience” at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.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.  

“Making a Backyard Wildlife Garden” with Glen Schneider at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. 

Oakland Outdoor Cinema “The Station Agent” at 8 p.m. on Washington St. between 9th and 10th Sts. Limited seating, bring chairs and blankets. 238-4734. www.filmoakland.com 

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 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 

“Feed the Nation” Concert with Jennifer Johns. Support black farmers from the Mandela farmers’ market, at 10 a.m. at Splash Pad Park, Grand Ave. and Lakeshore Blvd., Oakland. 415-454-0174. www.mobetterfood.com 

Klezmer and Yiddish Culture Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Tickets are $18-$20, teens and children free. 415-789-7679. 

Bike Tour of Oakland A leisurely-paced tour covering the history of Oakland. Meet at 10 a.m. at the 10th St. entrance of the Oakland Museum of California. Registration required, 238-3514. 

“Viva Chile!” Views and Voices, a slide show by photographer Thea Bellos at 6 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. 849-2568. 

Omulu Capoeira Annual Children’s Batizado at 2 p.m. at the Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. Donation $5. 286-7999. www.omulu.org 

Family Exploration: Shadow Puppets at noon at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. 

Sycamore Japanese Church Bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. at 1111 Navellier St., between Schmidt and Moeser Aves., El Cerrito. Japanese food, baked goods, BBQ, handcrafts, door prizes and games for children. 525-0727. 

International Women’s Writing Guild with Jordan Tircuit at 3 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com 

Hands-on Bike Maintenance Learn how to do a bicycle safety inspection at 10 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140. 

Shamanic Journeying: Meeting Your Spirit Animal Allies at 1 p.m. at Rabbitears, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Cost is $60. Registration required. 525-6155. 

Alternative Healing, using the Inner Dowsing Method, with Cea T. Hearth, at 2 p.m. at Changemakers, 6536 Telegraph Ave. Cost is $5. 415-282-2287. 

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 

“Odessey: My Spiritual Quest and the Violin” with Donna Lerew at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

Kol Hadash Brunch Program Bernie Rosen on “Jewish Viewpoint in Medical Ethics” at 9:30 a.m. at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Donation of $5 requested. programs@kolhadash.org 

“Martin Buber’s A Land of Two Peoples” re-release party at 2 p.m. at Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 547-2424. 

MONDAY, SEPT. 19 

Berkeley Progressive Alliance meets at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship, Cedar and Bonita. Choose a work team: City Gov. Watch; Elections-precinct work; Labor Support; Religious Liason; Outreach; or your choice. 540-1975.  

“What’s My Name, Fool?” Sports and Resistance in the United States with author Dave Zirin at 7 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak St. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Critical Viewing An ongoing group to examine the art/craft(iness) of short films and television productions and its effects on our daily lives, at 1 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Free. 848-0237. georgeporter@earthlink.net 

Tibetan Qigong for People Living with Parkinson’s Disease at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. 528-8853. 

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. 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council meets Tues., Sept. 13, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Tues. Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Angellique De Cloud, 981-5428.  

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Don Brown, 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345.  

Homeless Commission meets Wed., Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Janet Homrighausen, 981-7484.  

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Sept. 14, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.  

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. Cliff Marchetti, 981-6740.  

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. ›