Election Section

FRIDAY, NOV. 11 

Reduced City Services Today Call ahead to ensure programs or services you desire will be available. 981-CITY. www.cityofberkeley.info 

Veterans Day Celebration at 11 a.m. at Civic Center Park on Martic Luther King Jr. Way. 

Veterans Day “Prayer for World Peace” at 11 a.m. at Berkeley Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3100 Telegraph Ave., two blocks south of Ashby. 848-8821. 

Veterans Day Celebration with a tea dance and dinner at 5 p.m. on the Red Oak Victory Ship, Berth #6, Richmond Harbor. Cost is $20. 222-9200. 

Bruce Babbitt on “National Land Use Policy” at 1 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org 

Katrina Relief Benefit Concert with Country Joe McDonald and others at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Cedar and Bonita. Tickets are $25 available from www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2530 

“Food is Love Made Visible” Benefit Harvest Dance at 5 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Bring your weight in food or in dollars, at least $10. All proceeds benefit local food banks. www.uucb.org 

Womansong Circle Participatory singing for women at 6:45 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, at Dana. Suggested donation $10-$20. 525-7082. 

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

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, NOV. 12 

Berkeley Historical Society Tour of the Ashby Arts District with Justin Katz of Epic Arts, Patrick Dooley of Shotgun Players and Kules Kilot of Lacis Museum of Lace from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0181.  

Upper Rockridge Hill Walk with the Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. Explore elegant staircases, panoramic views, and see traditional homes as well as eclectic, post-1991-firestorm new ones. Meet at 10 a.m. at the SE corner of Rockridge Boulevard and Broadway, by the white pillars. Free; wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and snack for this hilly walk. 848-9358. www.berkeleypaths.org 

People’s Park Free Box Fashion Show and Concert from noon to 4:30 p.m. at People’s Park. Wear your Free Box finest! 

“Bats Ain’t Bad” Learn about bats and how important they are, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 8 to 12. Cost is $3, registration required. 636-1684. 

“Trees in the Garden and Landscape” A workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Bring photos or sketches related to tree or site questions, and a bag lunch. Cost is $10-$15. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Cooking Class, using local in-season, organic ingredients, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $40, registration required. 531-26655.  

“Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico” with Dr. Anthony Aveni at 6 p.m. at Chabot Space & Science Center. Tickets are $8. 336-7373.  

Childbirth Preparation Intensive with Constance Williams, doula, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., also on Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, at Birthways, 570 14th St., Oakland. Cost is $160-$180 per couple. 869-2729.  

NorCal High School Mountain Bike League Benefit Dinner at 7 p.m. on Treasure Island. Guest speaker is Andy Hampsten. For details call 325-6502. www.norcalmtb.org/spon/dinner2005.htm  

“Patriarchies: A Global Perspective on Women’s Oppression” with the Suppressed Histories Archives at 7:30 p.m. at Change Makers, 6536 Telegraph Ave. Cost is $10-$20. 665-3689. www.suppressedhistories.net 

Boost Your Immune System Learn how to test the state of your adreanal glands and restore energy at 4 p.m. at Phamaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. 527-8929. 

Softball Clinic for girls in grades 1-9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grove/Russell field, Martin Luther King Jr Way and Russell St. Free. Registration required. clinics@abgsl.org, www.abgsl.org 

Protest Rally at Berkeley Honda Shattuck and Parker every Thurs. at 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Sat. from 1 to 2 p.m. until the labor dispute is settled.  

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.  

SUNDAY, NOV. 13 

Fabulous Fall Discover leaves and other natural clues of the season from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Especially for ages 5 to 10. Dress for rain and mud. 525-2233. 

“Autumn in Asia” A tour of Asian plants with Elaine Sedlack at 10 a.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $8-$12. Registration required. 643-2937. 

Celebration in Honor of Madeline Duckles, peace and social justice activist, at 2 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. RSVP to 665-5459. 

“Is Wal-Mart Really That Bad?” with a screening of the new documentary by Robert Greenwald at 5 p.m., at the Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., at Alcatraz. Sponsored by the Green Party of Alameda County. 

“A Most Unlikely Hero” film screening and discussion with director Steve Okino on the racial injustices faced by Bruce Yamashita while enrolled in the Marine Corp officer training school, at 2 p.m. at 22 Warren Hall, UC Campus. 520-7726. 

“Cloning and Stem Cell Research: Theological and Ethical Issues” with Dr. Ted Peters at 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational Chuch, 2345 Channing Way. 845-4145. 

Cambodian Dinner, slideshow and talk at 5:30 p.m. at 1924 Cedar St. to benefit humanitarian projects in Cambodia. Cost is $10-$25. 925-295-0791. www.friendshipwithcambodia.org 

Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace at 3 p.m. at the colonnade at the NE end of the lake. 763-8712. lmno4p.org 

“The Adventures of Milo and Otis” Family Film Sunday Series at 11 a.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $5 at the door.  

“The New American Cooking” with author Joan Nathan at 7 p.m. at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave. Cost is $15. 524-7867.  

“Merchant of Venice” at 2 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. 848-0237. 

MONDAY, NOV. 14 

“Between Reality and Wishful Thinking: The University as a Neighbor” A free public forum on UC’s impact on the city of Berkeley at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Berkeley Alternative High School, corner of Derby and MLK, Jr. Way. 528-8345. 

Demonstration of Election Equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alameda County Conference Center, 125 12th Street, 4th Floor, Oakland. The voting equipment shown at the demonstrations is equipment being considered for purchase by the County for use in elections held after January 1, 2006. Public input is requested. 

“The Constitution and War Powers” A panel discussion with Profs. Gordon Silverstein, Peter Irons and John Yoo at 7:30 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Sponsored by Black Oak Books.  

“Don’t Be Six Feet Under WIthout a Plan” Learn about creating a living will, powers of attorney and end of life services at 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave at Pleasant Valley Rd. 562-9431. 

“Seoul Train” A documentary on North Korean refugees at 8 p.m. in 145 Dwinelle, UC Campus. The director and producer will be available afterwards for a Q & A session. callink@gmail.com 

“The Search for Dark Energy in the Accelerating Universe” with Prof Saul Perlmutter at 5 p.m. at Berkeley Rep Theater, 2025 Addison St. 486-7292. 

Sing-A-Long from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. 524-9122.  

Beginning Bridge Lessons at 11:10 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. Cost is $1. 524-9122.  

Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping the public schools, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833. 

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425. 

TUESDAY, NOV. 15 

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

Berkeley Garden Club “Careful Gardening Means Care for the Earth” with Christopher Shein, permaculture instructor at Merritt College, at 1 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. 527-5641. 

“High School Dropout Rate Crisis” with Assemblymember Loni Hancock at 9:30 a.m. at Richmond High School Little Theater, 1250 23rd St., Richmond. 559-1406. 

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. 981-5300. 

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

“Wal-Mart: The High Cost of a Low Price” a film by Robert Greenwald at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña, 3501 Shattuck Ave.. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

“Darfur, Sudan: The Violence Continues; How Long Can We Ignore?” A panel discussion and slideshow lecture, at 8:30 p.m. at Booth Auditorium Boalt Hall, UC Campus. 220-8481. 

Choosing Infant Care A workshop at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Babies welcome. Registration required. 658-7353.  

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

“Weight-Loss Surgery: Is It For You?” at 6 p.m. at Alta Bates Summit Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. Free, registration required 869-8972. 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Travel, Surveying the Empire” from 7 to 9 p.m. at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 527-1022. 

“Ministry in the Eye of Disaster” at 7:30 p.m. in the Tuscan Common Room, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, 2451 Ridge Rd. Cost is $10-$15. to register call 204-0720. 

“Nutrition for Wellness and Harmony” Part of “Healing Therapies for Pain and Energy” at noon at Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus of Alta Bates, 2001 Dwight Way. 644-3273. 

Free Small Business Class on Opening a Restaurant at 5 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, Community Room, 2090 Kittredge St. Registration required. 981-6148. www.sfscore.com 

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. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll hunt for spiders, or learn about the water cycle if it is cold out, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Mid-day Meanders to discover the newts. Meet at 2:30 p.m. across from the Tilden Botanical Garden, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

“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. 

“Llaguno Bridge: Keys to a Massacre” Venezuelan documentary at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. 393-5685. 

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.  

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.  

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 and a warm hat. 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.  

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. 

Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org 

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. 17 

Public Hearing on Parking Fees and Time Limits Downtown at the Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7010. 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll hunt for spiders, or learn about the water cycle if it is cold out, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 636-1684. 

“Albatross: On the Wings of Antarctic Ocean Wanderers” with naturalist Ted Cheeseman at 7:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. www.goldengatesudubon.org 

“The Lodgepole Needle Miner in Yosemite Park” with forest entomologist Tom Koerber at 12:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, Tenth and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

“Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination” with Anne Allison at 4:30 p.m. in the IEAS Conference Room, 2223 Fulton St., 6th flr. 642-2809. 

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. 

“Update on What’s New in Parkinson’s Care” with Carol Evans, RNC, at 10 a.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center.  

LeConte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. in the LeConte School, Ellsworth and Russell. 843-2602. 

Food Drive and Tree Lighting Ceremony with children’s activities and holiday entertainment at 6 p.m. at Bay Street in Emeryville. Bring canned goods to donate to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. 

Spanish Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.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 

ONGOING 

Warm Coat Drive Donate a coat for distribution in the community, at Bay St., Emeryville. Sponsored by the Girl Scouts. www.onewarmcoat.org 

We Give Thanks Month Dine at a participating restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Berkeley Food and Housing. Restaurants include Bendean, Poulet, Rose Garden Inn, La Note, Skates on the Bay and Oliveto’s. www.bfhp.org 

Albany Berkeley Girls Softball League is looking for girls in grades 1-9 to play softball. Season runs March 4-June 3. To register, email registrar@abgsl.org or call 869-4277. Early Bird registration ends Dec. 31. Registration closes Feb. 1. Scholarships available. www.abgsl.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council meets Tues., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601.  

Civic Arts Commission meets Wed., Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533.  

Commission on Aging meets Wed. Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344.  

Commission on Labor meets Wed., Nov. 16, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Delfina M. Geiken, 981-7550.  

Disaster Council meets Wed., Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. William Greulich, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster 

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed. Nov. 16, 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., Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/designreview  

Fair Campaign Practices Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 17, 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., Nov. 17, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/transportation?