Election Section

TUESDAY, NOV. 1 

Birdwalk on the MLK Shoreline from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to see the shorebirds here for the winter. Beginnners welcome, binoculars available for loan. 525-2233. 

Flu Shots for Berkeley Residents age 60 or over or “high-risk” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Health Clinic, 830 University Ave. For information call 981-5300. 

WriterCoach Connection Training Sessions from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., also on Nov. 8. Help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills; become a mentor to students at Berkeley High, Willard, King or Longfellow Middle Schools. Commit to 1-2 hours per week during the school day. To register call 524-2319. www.writercoachconnection.org  

Discussion on Political Discourse with George Lakoff at 7:30 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com 

Nonviolent Activists from Palestine/Israel Palestinian Ayed Morrar and Israeli Jonathan Pollak will speak on their work in nonviolent resistance to the occupation in Palestine at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 236-4250. www.norcalism.org  

“Ghostwriters in the Colonial Library: African Islam” with Prof. Sean Hanretta, Stanford Univ. at 4:30 p.m. at 652 Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 642-8338. 

Outdoor Digital Photography with Brandon Andre at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $20-$35. Registration required. 527-4140. 

Zonta Club of Berkeley meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant. The speaker will be Rita Maran, President United Nations Association, East Bay. Dinner is $21. Reservations required. Please RSVP to 925-376-4370. www.zonta.org 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Current Elections” 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. 

University Press Books Book Party celebrating new books by Charis Thompson and Trinh T. Minh-ha at 5:30 p.m. at 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. 

“Professionalizing Your Home-Based Business” with Leslie Philbrook, of Biesheuvel, Scarpa & Co. at 7 p.m. at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito. 526-7512. 

Sing-A-Long from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. 524-9122. 

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

“Daytime Care for Older Adults” with Maureen Dixon of Alameda County Services at 4 p.m. at Center for Older Adult Services, 828 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 558-7800. 

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. 

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation at 7 p.m. at the Dzalandhara Buddhist Center in Berkeley. Cost is $7-$10. Call for directions. 559-8183. www.kadampas.org 

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 

“The Dirty War in Argentina” with Patricia Isasa at 7:30 p.m. La Peña. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

“Venezuela Bolivariana: People and Struggle of the 4th World War” a documentary at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Free, donations of $5 accepted. 393-5685.  

Bookmark Reading Group meets to discuss Jared Diamond’s “Guns, Germs and Steel” at 6:30 p.m. at 721 Washington St., Oakland. 336-0902. 

University Press Books Book Party celebrating a new book by Roger Hahn at 5:30 p.m. at 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. 

Community Dinner at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda at 6:15 pm. Cost is $8 for adults; $3.50 for children under 12. For reservations call 526-3805.  

“Comparative Religious Thought and Culture” with Dr. Felix Wilfred, Univ. of Madras, India at 7 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. 649-2440. 

Aerial Classes for adults and children in spinning, climbing, sitting and dancing on trapeze begin at Studio 12, 2525 Eighth St. 587-0770. www.moving 

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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.  

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters welcomes curious guests and new members 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. For more information contact JB, 562-9431.  

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. 

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

Salsa Dancing Lessons at 7 p.m. at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. Cost is $15. 415-668-9936. 

Sing your Way Home A free sing-a-long at 4:30 p.m. every Wed. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720. 

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/ 

vigil4peace/vigil 

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 

Flu Shots for Berkeley Residents age 60 or over or “high-risk” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Health Clinic, 830 University Ave. For information call 981-5300. 

“The American Self in Film” with David Thomson and Mike Katovich at 7:30 p.m. at College Prep School, Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway, Oakland. Cost is $5-$10. 339-7726. www.collegeprep.org/livetalk 

Embracing Diversity Films “The Mexican Laborer” at 7 p.m. in the Albany High School Library, 603 Key Route Blvd. 527-1328. 

Wardrobe for Opportunity Fall Fashion Show at 5 p.m. in the Rounda Building, 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Wardrobe for Opportunity is a nonprofit providing professional clothing and career support to disadvantaged jobseekers. Cost is $40 in advance, $50 at the door. www.wardrobe.org 

Consumer Protections for Seniors: How to Avoid Scams and Frauds at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720. 

Internet Resources on Aging at 4 p.m. at Center for Older Adult Services, 828 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 558-7800. 

Prostate Cancer Screening for uninsured or low-income men from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Alta Bates Markstein Center. Free, but appointments required. 869-8833. 

“Harvesting the New American Dream” AnewAmerica’s 6th Annual Gala, celebrating immigrants, refugees, and new citizens, as successful micro entrepreneurs, at 6 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Conference Center, 8945 Golf Links Rd. Oakland. Tickets are $75. 540-7785. www.anewamerica.org 

Better Referral Network Visitors Day at 7 a.m. at Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck at Cedar. 527-5267. www.bni.com  

World of Plants Tours Thurs., Sat. and Sun. at 1:30 p.m. at the UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $5. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Al Young, the California Poet Laureate on “Creativity is Human Survival: A Poet’s View” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925 or 665-9020. 

Benefit with Dolores Huerta, United Farmworkers at 7:30 p.m., at St Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison. Donation $10. To benefit School of the Americas Watch. 597-0171. 

Latinos in Baseball with Tito Fuentes and Diego Segui at 7 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, Tenth and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

“Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage” with author Heather Rogers at AK Press, 674A 23rd St., Oakland. 208-1700. www.akpress.org 

Asian Business Association Benefit Fashion/Variety Show at 7 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$12.  

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. 548-6310, 845-1143. 

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 

Morning Chores at the Little Farm Feed the animals, collect the eggs, and do other chores at 9 a.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park. Dress to get dirty. 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 $6-$8, registration required. 636-1684. 

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.  

“Preparing Your Garden for Winter” at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. 

Al Franken “The Truth (with Jokes)” at 7:30 p.m.. at Berkeley Community Theater, 1930 Allston Way on the Berkeley High Campus. Cost is $12, or $5 with pre-purchase of the book from Cody’s. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

“Build Cross-Class Alliances” with Betsy Leondar-Wright on how to build stronger movements for social change, at 2 p.m. at the Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. Cost is $5-$25. To register email simcha3@msn.com, www.classmatters.org 

Berkeley Digital Media Conference on the emergence and implications of the digital lifestyle at the Haas School of Business, UC Campus. Cost is $60 for students, $125 for general admission. 642-0342. 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Basic Personal Preparedness from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at West Berkeley Senior Center. To sign up call 981-5506. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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Global Warming Summit with workshops and panel discussions for high school and college students on the UC Campus. For information see www.energyaction.net/casummit 

“The Big Bang” with author Simon Singh at 7 p.m. at Chabot Space & Science Center. Tickets are $7. 336-7373. www.chabotspace.org 

“Latest Theories About the Universe” Theoretical Physics Made Easy from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lawrence Hall of Science. Tickets are $80 available from www.ticketweb.com 

Anahat Second Annual South Asian Acappella Competition at 6:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., Tickets are $15-$20.  

East Bay Atheists Berkeley Meeting with Dr. Anthony Somkin on the nature of death at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St., 3rd floor Meeting Room. 222-7580. 

Travel Tips for Alaska A day-long workshop beginnning at 8:30 a.m. at Vista Community College, 2020 Milvia St. 981-2931. www.peralta.cc.ca.us 

Healthy Oakland Health Fair with food, music, children’s activities, social services booths, and health screenings from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Oakland Deliverance Center, 7425 International Blvd. www.blackwallstreet.org 

Karamu: A Pan-African Celebration with food, music and artisans, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 338 Ninth St., Oakland. Tickets are $40. 435-5074. 

Anime Convention with vendors, contests and original artwork from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union, UC Campus. Cost is $15, children 8 and under $8. amimage.berkeley.edu 

Sample Dance Classes at The Beat including include tap, tango, jazz, salsa, samba, zydeco, belly dance, ballet, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2560 9th St. 548-5348. www.the-beat.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 

Flower Essence Therapy for Animals at 3 p.m. at Rabbitears, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Donation $20. 525-6155. www.rabbitears.org 

Heal Your Back and Straighten Your Spine at 10 a.m. at Phamaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. 527-8929. 

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

SUNDAY, NOV. 6 

Watershed Hike to explore Wildcat Creek. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Nature Center, Tilden Park. Bring lunch and drink. Dress for rain and mud. Hike is about 3 miles. 525-2233. 

Conversations with Nature A journal and art workshop at 2 p.m. at Change Makers, 6536 Telegraph Ave. RSVP to wolfbird7@sbcglobal.net 

Daniel Ellsberg on “National Security Whistle-Blowing: Ethics and Law” at noon at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Sponsored by the ACLU. 

Native Plants and Peoples Tour with demonstrations and hands-on experiences from noon to 3 p.m. at the UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. 643-2755.  

Haiku and You Make a recycled journal and be inspired to write some haiku poetry from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 10 and up. 525-2233. 

Free Entree for Veterans, in appreciation for their service to our country, at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth St. 845-7771. 

Gumbo by the Bay at Sunset An afternoon of food, art and music from 3 to 6 p.m. at Western Drive, Pt. Richmond. Cost is $50-$75. Benefits ArtsChange. 231-1348. www.artschange.org 

Flu and Pneumonia Shots from 1 to 5 p.m. at Phamaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. Cost is $25 and $35. 527-8929. 

Integrative Medicine and Alternative Health Conference with speakers and workshops from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dwinelle Hall, UC Campus. Free. www.studentsforintegrativemedicine.info 

UC Berkeley Folkdancers Reunion at 1:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $7. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

“Ancient Malta: Crossroads of Mediterranean Cultures” at 1 p.m. in Room 101, Archeological Research Facility, UC Campus. 415-338-1537. 

Circus Arts in the Schools with acrobats, clowns, jugglers and musicians at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Kofman Auditorium, 2200 Central Ave., Alameda. 510-4636. 

Meet Rescued Rats available for adoption and learn about their care and feeding at 2:30 p.m. at Rabbitears, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 525-6155. www.rabbitears.org 

Free Sailboat Rides between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club in the Berkeley Marina. Bring warm waterproof clothes. www.cal-sailing.org 

“Esoteric Energy Work from Around the World” with Irving Feurst, at 10 a.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Breath workshop follows. 245-3737, ext. 7. 

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, NOV. 7 

Sacred Site Shellmound Peace Walk beginning in Vallejo and ending at the Emeryville Huchiun Shellmound on Nov. 25. For information call 453-9002. shellmoundwalk@yahoo.com 

“About GMOs” Prof. Ignacio Chapela will speak on the introduction of genetically-modified organisms into our food supply at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. at Arch. Free. Wheelchair accessible. 843-8724. 

Positive Parenting A six-week series of classes on raising healthy, competent children, at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland. 658-7353. www.bananas.org 

“Greek Hate: Athenian War Propaganda and the Persians” The W. Kendrick Pritchett Lecture with Maureen Miller, Univ. of Sydney at 8 p.m. in the Alumni House, UC Campus. 415-338-1537. 

Tour of the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, including access to selections from the GTU’s collection of rare books, at 5 p.m. at 2400 Ridge Rd. Reservations required. 649-2420. 

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 

Commission on the Status of Women meets Wed., Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Tasha Tervelon, 981-5190. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/women 

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs. Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/environmentaladvisory 

Public Works Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/publicworks 

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