Press Releases

FRIDAY, OCT. 14 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Cihan Tugal, Prof. Sociology, on “Transformation of Religious Politics in Turkey.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For reservations call 526-2925. 

Veterans of the George Jackson Brigade at 7 p.m. at AK Press Warehouse, 674-A 23rd St., Oakland. Donation $5. 208-1700. 

“Economic and Business Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the US” a teach-in at 1:05 p.m. at The Wells Fargo Room of the Haas School of Business, UC Campus, followed by panels on Managing in a Crisis and Rebuild- 

ing New Orleans. For more information see www.haas.berkeley. 

edu/news/Katrina_teachin.html.  

BOSS Graduation and Gratitude Gala honoring men and women who have overcome homelessness, disabilities, addiction, and other challenges to turn their lives around at 5:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland. Tickets $50. 649-1930. 

“Cleaning Up Diesel: Fuels and Technologies” a workshop in downtown Oakland sponsored by the Ditching Dirty Diesel Collaborative from 1 to 5 p.m. RSPVP to 302-3316.  

Hills Emergency Forum for residents of Berkeley, El Cerrito and Oakland to reduce the risk of wildland fire, at 10 a.m. at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. www.lbl.gov/ehs/hef/ 

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

Womansong Circle with Betsy Rose at 7:15 at First Congregatioanl Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Donation $10-$20. 525-7082. 

By the Light of the Moon Open mic and salon for women at 7:30 p.m. at Changemakers, 6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 655-2405. 

Berkeley Chess Club at 8 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. 845-1041. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 15 

Toddler Nature Walk We’ll look for spiders, insects and other fascinating creatures from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Fall Fruit Tasting and cooking demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Berkeley Garden Club Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 313 Victoria, off Fairmont in El Cerrito, near the Plaza Bart Station. 528-4940. 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour of the West Berkeley working class neighborhoods from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0181.  

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.  

Richmond Shoreline Festival, a community celebration from noon to 4 p.m. at Point Pinole Park, Richmond. Music, free BBQ, nature walks, fishing, kids’ activities, and updates on the shoreline’s hotly contested future. 452-9261, ext. 118. 

Emeryville Harvest Festival Live music, children’s activities, pumpkin patch and more from noon to 4 p.m. at Bay Street. www.baystreetemeryville.com 

“Designed for Space Travel” An exhibition of space artifacts, from spacesuits to space food at the Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 336-7300.  

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Light Search and Rescue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 997 Cedar St. To sign up call 981-5605.  

“The Kindness of Strangers: A Benefit for Rebuilding the Spirit of Community in the Gulf States” with The Cajun All Stars, The Spirit of '29 Dixieland Jazz Band and many others at 7 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $25-$100, available from 925-798-1300. 

Fundraiser for Homeless Action Center with wine tasting, food and music, from noon to 4 p.m. at 544 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Donation $75. Please RSVP to 540-0878. 

AARP Grandparents as Guardians Conference Learn how you can receive financial and legal help, find support groups in your area, and cope with the added responsibilities of raising grandchildren. Free conference includes continental breakfast, lunch, and daycare. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 1188 12th St., Oakland. To register, call 1-877-926-8300. 

National Fair Trade Month and Coffee Sampling from 3 to 5 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net 

Independent School Fair with A Better Chance Schools Program from 3 to 6 p.m. at the North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 58th St. 763-0333.  

Oakland Outdoor Cinema “Waiting for Guffman” at 8 p.m. on Washington St. between 9th and 10th Sts. Limited seating, bring chairs and blankets. 238-4734.  

“Pinay Power” Panel discussion theorizing the Filipina/ 

American experience at 2 p.m. in Heller Lounge, MLK Student Union, UC Campus. 548-2350. 

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.  

“Foods of the Americas” A market of native corn, tomatoes, peppers, chocolate, quinoa and more, through Oct. 26 at the UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. 

“Who’s Winning the Evolution Wars?” with Glenn Branch, National Ctr for Science Education, at 10 a.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. Sponsored by Secular Humanists of the East Bay. 848-6137. 

“Kids in Creeks” A class for edcators of K-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prospect Sierra School, 2060 Tapscott Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $25. Sponsored by the Watershed Project. 665-3539. 

SUNDAY, OCT. 16 

Morning Bird Walk to welcome back the Northern Flicker, Kinglets and others, at 9:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Halloween Animals Learn the facts and myths about newts and toads from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8, registration required. 525-2233. 

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. 

Montclair Village Jazz and Wine Festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the corner of LaSalle Ave. and Moraga Ave. 339-1000. www.montclairvillage.com 

Dick ‘N Dubya Republican Outreach Cabaret at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery 2324 Shattuck Ave. Cost $10. Free for card-carrying Republicans wrapped in the American flag. 841-1898.  

Berkeley Public Library Teen Amnesty Week through Sat. Oct. 22. Teens, bring your high school ID, and the Berkeley Public Library will work with you to clear your library record. 981-6135, 548-1240 (TTY). 

Bay Area Youth with LGBT Parents Film “In My Shoes: Stories of Youth With LGBT Parents” followed by discussion at 3 p.m. at Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland. Cost is $5. 415-861-5437. 

Martial Arts Expo and Yongmudo Championship Competition begins at 8 a.m., expo from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Recreational Sports Facility, 2301 Bancroft Way, UC Campus. Cost is $3-$5. www.yongmudo.org 

El Cerrito Historical Society features a presentation on two unique residential facilities that supported Chinese orphan children in the Bay Area, at 2 p.m. at the El Cerrito Senior Center, behind the El Cerrito Library, at 6510 Stockton Ave. 525-1730.  

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. 

Introduction to Rhythmic Improvisation A workshop with Danny Bittker and Jeremy Steinkoler from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $20-$50 sliding scale. 525-5054.  

“What Are You Feeding Your Skin?” workshop at 10:30 a.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 

Annual Pasta Dinner with Friends of Albany Seniors at 4 p.m. at Albany Senior Center. Tickets are $8. For reservations call 559-7225. 

Pizza Fundraiser for Community Childcare Coordinating Council of Alameda County from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pizzaiolo, 5008 Telegraph Ave. Cost is $50. For reservations call 690-2150.  

Mathematical Writers from “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” at 2 p.m. at the Valley Life Sciences Building Auditorium, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Archimedes Society. 642-0143. www.msri.org 

Chinchilla 101 Learn the basics of care with California Chinchilla Rescue at 1 p.m. at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 525-6155. 

Spanish Book Club meets to discuss “War By Candlelight” by Daniel Alacón at 4 p.m. at Cody’s on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852. 

Jewish Genealogical Society with Paul Hamburg, curator of Judaica at UC Berkeley at 1 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 525-4052. 

“Judaism Without God? Understanding Humanistic Judaism” with Marcia Grossman, President of Kol Hadash at 9:45 a.m. at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Donation $5. programs@kolhadash.org 

MONDAY, OCT. 17 

Homeless Youth in Berkeley Community Forum at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1744 University Ave. yeahvolunteers@yahoo.com 

“All About Adoption” with Julie Randolf on chosing an agency, sibling relationships, transitioning and other issues at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353. www.bananasinc.org 

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. J548-0425. 

TUESDAY, OCT. 18 

Mini-Rangers at Tilden Park Join us for an afternoon of nature study, conservation and rambling through the woods and water. Dress to get dirty, and bring a healthy snack to share. For children age 8-12, unaccompanied by their partents. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Berkeley Garden Club “Creating a World Class Plant Collection in Your Backyard” with Paul Licht, director, UC Botanical Garden, at 1 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. 527-5641. 

“Compost: Green Waste to Gardener’s Gold” at 4 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, 915 Foothill Blvd., Oakland. Cost is $20. Sponsored by the Watershed Project. 665-3546. 

Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur, a slide presentation with Analise Elliot at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Our Town” Benefit for Berkeley Historical Society and Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Rep. Tickets are $30. For reservations mention code #100. 647-2949. 

“Ending Hunger and Poverty in the US and Africa” A workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a dinner fundraiser for the Food First/Institute for Food Development and Policy at Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero. For reservations call 654-4400, ext. 234. www.foodfirst.org 

“Managing HIV/AIDS in Botswana” with Prof. Alinah Segobye, Univ. of Botswana, at 4 p.m. at 652 Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 642-8338. 

“Shrinking Cities and Culture Led Regeneration” with Jasmin Aber, Inst. of Urban and Regional Development, at 7:30 p.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Cost is $5. 642-9460. 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Energy Systems: Ours and Theirs” from 7 to 9 p.m. in a private home. Call for details 527-1022. 

“Do It Yourself Investing” with Marty Schiffenbauer at 7 p.m. in the Community Room, Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6100. 

Feng Shui for a Healthy Home with Nadine Oei of Integrated Spaces for Healthy Living at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. Free. 526-7512.  

American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation at 6 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave. RSVP to 594-5165. 

“Living with Ones and Twos” with Meg Zweiback, nurse practitioner, at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353. www.bananasinc.org 

Berkeley Walking in Authority, Women’s Missionary Society March begins at 8 a.m. at Old City Hall to St. Paul AME Church, 2024 Ashby Ave. 848-2050. 

Family Story Time at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Branch Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Free, all ages welcome. 524-3043. 

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. 215-7672, 524-9992. 

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

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 845-6830. 

Healthy Eating Habits Seminar at 6:30 p.m. in Oakland. Free, registration required. 465-2524. 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll have a treasure hunt from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Tilden Explorers An after-school nature adventure program for 5-7 year olds, who may be accompanied by an adult. We will have a nature treasure hunt from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8, registration required. 636-1684. 

South Berkeley Community Church Capital Restoration Campaign with speakers on the history of South Berkeley, at 7:30 p.m. at 1802 Fairview St. at Ellis. Sponsored by Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Suggested donation of $15 benefits the church’s restoration campaign. 841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland around the restored 1870s business district. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of G.B. Ratto’s at 827 Washington St. Tour lasts 90 minutes. 238-3234. 

“Gaza First or Gaza Last” a lecture with Marcia Freedman, Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace at 7 p.m. in the Dinner Boardroom, GTU Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd. 649-2482. 

“Intellegent Design: A Unique View of Globalization and Science” with Dr. Gunther Stent at 7:30 p.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Cost is $5. 642-9460. 

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College Open House at 6 p.m. at 2550 Shattuck Ave. Tours of classrooms and clinics and information for prospective students. To RSVP call 666-8248, ext. 106.  

Community Gathering at the Berkeley Drop-In Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to meet staff and members and discuss future activities, at 3234 Adeline St. 652-9462. 

Berkeley Public Library Teen Amnesty Week through Sat. Oct. 22. Teens, bring your high school ID, and the Berkeley Public Library will work with you to clear your library record. 981-6135, 548-1240 (TTY). 

“Time for an Oil Change” A lecture on dietary fats at 10:30 a.m. at Alta Bates Summit Merritt Pavilion, Cafeteria Annex B, 350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. Cost is $5. RSVP to 869-6737. 

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters at 7:15 a.m. at Au Coquelet Cafe, 2000 University Ave. at Milvia. 435-5863.  

Entrepreneurs Networking at 8 a.m. at A’Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. at Alcatraz. Cost is $5. 562-9431.  

“American Jewish Films of the 60s and 70s” with Riva Gambert at noon at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Brown bag lunch. Cost is $5. 848-0237. 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley BART Station. www.geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

THURSDAY, OCT. 20 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll have a treasure hunt from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

“Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer” From Kenya to the Alameda Wildlife Refuge, with Eleanor Bricetti at 7:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Sponsored by the Golden Gate Audobon Society. www.goldengateaudobon.org 

Lights On Afterschool Berkeley’s after school programs will be open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. with student performances, special activities, art projects, food and fun. Start at 3 p.m. at Civic Center Park. 883-6146. www.afterschoolalliance.org  

LeConte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the LeConte School Cafeteria. Agenda includes Downtown Area Plan, UC Student/Neighbor Relations, Disaster Preparedness, and a report from our Berkeley Police Beat Officer. KarlReeh@aol.com 

Simplicity Forum on Cutting Costs at 6:30 p.m. at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue. 549-3509. 

“Mao’s Revolution: What Remains?” with Roderick MacFarquhar and Orville Schell at 7:30 p.m. at Sibley Auditorium, UC Campus.  

“Rumi and Islam: The Mystical Path of Sufism” at 7 p.m. at Starr King School for Ministry, 2441 LeConte Ave. 845-6232.  

CITY MEETINGS 

Creeks Task Force meets Mon., Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7410.  

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Mon., Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Pam Wyche, 644-6128. 

Peace and Justice Commission meets Mon., Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5510.  

City Council meets Tues., Oct. 18, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900.  

Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6601. 

Commission on Aging meets Wed., Oct. 19, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344.  

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Don Brown, 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Janet Homrighausen, 981-7484.  

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7415.  

Fair Campaign Practices Commission meets Thurs., Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Prasanna Rasaih, 981-6950.  

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7000.