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Berkeley This Week

Friday December 02, 2005

FRIDAY, DEC. 2 

“The Incredible Shrinking Map of Palestine” with Jerry and Sis Levin at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Donations accepted. 845-4740. 

Ward Churchill on “Since Predator Came: Notes From the Struggle for American Indian Liberation” at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar St. Cost is $5-$10 at the door. 208-1700.  

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Burton Dragin on “The Social Connsequences of Legalized Gambling” 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. 

“Martin and Malcolm: Implication of Their Legacies for the Future,” with Dr. Cornel West and Imam Zaid Shakir at 8 p.m. at Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, 10 Tenth St. Cost is $20. 238-7765. 

“An Evening with Angela Y. Davis” at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St. at 25th. Tickets are $10-$12. Benefits KPFA. 848-6767, ext. 609.  

Job and Resource Fair with over 40 local companies and community-based service providers, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 MLK, Jr. Way, Oakland. Hosted by Oakland Adult Education, OUSD. 879- 4020. 

PEN Oakland National Literary Awards at 5:30 p.m. at Elihu Harris State Building, 1515 Clay St. Free. 228-6775. 

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration at 6 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California. Free with museum admission. After hours party with music by Trace Ellington is $15. 238-2200. 

Holiday Plant Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, through Dec. 12. 643-2755. 

Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310, 845-1143. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 

Walking Tour of the New Downtown Plan Area with the Downtown Area Plan Advisory Committee. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Aurora Theater, 2081 Addison St. 981-7487. 

“A Question of Conscience” Martin Sheen & Fr. Roy Bourgeois in conversation about their lives, work and the legacy of Fr. Bill O’Donnell at 7:30 p.m. at Newman Hall, 2700 Dwight Way. Benefit for the San Carlos Foundation. Tickets are $25 for the talk, $25 for the reception. 525-3787. 

Kids’ Garden Club We plant, harvest, build, make crafts, cook and get dirty. For ages 7-12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 525-2233. www.ebparks.org 

Berkeley River Restoration Symposium An assessment of Bay Area channel-reconstruction restoration projects from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 112 Wurster Hall, UC Campus. 658-3984. 

“The Greening of Cuba” Film and discussion at 7 p.m. at Casa Cuba Resource Center, 6501 Telegraph Ave., near Alcatraz, Oakland. 658-3984. casacuba@california.com 

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Holiday Crafts Fair Unique gifts at reasonable prices from indigenous worker cooperatives in Central America, Africa, Asia and Haiti from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing. 524-7989. 

Middle East Children’s Alliance Palestinian Hand Crafts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Friends’ Meeting, 2151 Vine St.  

Pit Fix Day at the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. Have your pit bull spayed or neutered for free. For an appointment call 845-7735. 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center St. at MLK Jr. Way. 548-3333. 

“Playing With Fire” Berkeley Potters Guild Holiday Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 731 Jones St. at Fourth St. www.berkeleypotters.com 

Albany Community Art Show from noon to 6 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. 

Kensington Holiday Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arlington Ave. and Colusa Circle business districts. 525-3993. 

American Indian Craft Fair and Pow-Wow on Sat. from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gymnasium at Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland. Benefits the American Indian Child Resource Center. 208-1807, ext. 305. 

Bay Area Ridge Trail Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the Trudeau Center, Skyline Drive, Oakland. Tickets are $75. 415-561-2595. www.ridgetrail.org 

Nature’s Holiday Learn what winter means to zoo and local animals for ages 12-14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo. Cost is $40-$50. For reservations call 632-9525, ext. 205. 

California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act Forum at 10 a.m. at Oakland City Hall’s Hearing Room 2, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza. Sponsored by Alameda County Council of the Leagues of Women Voters. 339-1994. 

Grand Lake Farmers’ Market Goes GE Free Celebrate freedom from genetically engineered foods with a screening of “Futre of Food,” discussions and information on how to shop for healthy food. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Grand Lake Neighborhood Center, 530 Lake Park Way, Oakland. www.gmofreeac.org 

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a map of locations see www.berkeleyartisans.com 

BHS Communication Arts and Sciences Calendar Sale Wall, desk and enagement calendars on a variety of topics for only $5, from noon to 2 p.m., also on Sun. at 2310 Valley St., 3 blocks west of Sacramento St., off Channing Way. 843-2780. 

Sunset Walk at Emeryville Marina meet at 3:30 p.m. at the west side of Chevy’s Restaurant. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Solo Sierrans. 234-8949. 

Freedom From Tobacco from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Alta Bates Medical Center, First Floor Auditorium, 2450 Ashby Ave. Also on Dec. 17. Free hypnosis available. Free, but registration required. 981-5330.  

Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms, Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. from noon to 5 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200.  

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.  

Kids’ Night Out For children ages 4.5 to 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Berkwood Hedge School. Cost is $40 for one child, $25 for siblings. 540-6025. 

Free Emergency Preparedness Class on Basic Personal Preparedness from 10 a.m. to noon at North Berkeley Senior Center. To sign up call 981-5506. 

Managing Foreign Exchange A business workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Vista College, Allston Way Annex, Room 110, 2075 Allston Way. To register call 981-2927. 

Flu and Pneumonia Shots from noon to 4 p.m. at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. Cost is $25 and $35. 527-8929. 

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.  

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 

Annual Art Show & Holiday Faire from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kensington Unitarian Universalist Church, One Lawson Rd, Kensington. 

Richmond Art Center Holiday Arts Festival with silent art auction, arts and crafts sale and children’s activities from noon to 5 p.m. at 2540 Barrett Ave. 620-6772. 

Oakland Elizabeth House Arts and Crafts Fair Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Gymnasium, 400 Alcatraz. 658-1380. 

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Holiday Crafts Fair Unique gifts at reasonable prices from indigenous worker cooperatives in Central America, Africa, Asia and Haiti from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing. 524-7989. 

Santa Paws at Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Come have your pet(s)’ photo taken with Santa, or with a more generic Holiday theme for only $25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2700 Ninth St. For an appointment call 845-7735 ext. 13. 

“Solar Electricity For Your Home” A workshop on how to size, specify and design your own solar electrical generator. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $75. 525-7610. 

“The Future of Struggle: Movement Veterans Discuss the Lessons of Yesterday, Today” with Ward Churchill, Kathleen Cleaver, Bo Brown, Mike James, Barry Romo and Elizabeth Martinez, at 6:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. Tickets are $15. 208-1700. www.akpress.org 

African/African Diaspora Film Society “Sango Malo” at 2 p.m. at Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd. Cost is $5. OurFilms@aol.com  

Up the Lights Celebration Make a light sculpture and listen to stories, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Habitot, 2065 Kittredge. Cost is $6 for children, $5 for adults. 647-1111.  

“Yidl with His Fiddle” a Yiddish musical comedy film at 4 p.m. at BRJCC. Cost is $5. 848-0237. 

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, DEC. 5 

“Urban Bird Life” with Alan Kaplan, recently retired East Bay Regional Parks District naturalist at 7 p.m. at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., at Masonic. Sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks. 848-9358. 

Berkeley School Volunteers Workshop for volunteers interested in helping the public schools, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833. 

Holiday Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tippett Studio, 2741 Tenth St. To schedule an appointment see www.BeADonor.com 

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

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. 

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 

“Snowcamping 101” Learn the basics of safe and enjoyable ski or snowshoe travel at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“Nourishing Holidays” How to survive the stress at 7 p.m. at Teleosis Institute, 1521B Fifth St. Cost is $5-$10. RSVP to 558-7285. www.teleosis.org 

“How to be Your Own Sleep Consultant” for parents of babies at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland. To register call 658-7353. 

Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Films in Our Culture” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. 527-1022. 

Holiday Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the MLK Student Union, UC Campus. To schedule an appointment see www.BeADonor.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. In case of questionable weather, call around 8 a.m. 215-7672. 

Free Handbuilding Ceramics Class 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s Senior Center, 2727 College Ave. Also, Mon. noon to 4 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Materials and firing charges not included. 525-5497. 

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

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

“Ask the Social Worker” free consultations for older adults and their families from 10 a.m. to noon at BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. To schedule an appointment call 558-7800, ext. 716. 

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 

“No Man’s Land” A film program celebrating the United Nations 60th Anniversary, at 7 p.m. at 60 Evans Hall, UC Campus. 540-8017.  

New Heroes Social Entrepreneurship Forum Learn how social entrepreneurs are using business techniques to challenge poverty and injustice at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Free. 622-0202. 849-2568.  

Help “Save The Bay” Plant Natives We will transplant native marsh seedlings and do maintenance at our nursery to prepare for winter planting projects. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. From 1 to 3 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland. 452-9261, ext. 109.  

Holiday Wreath Making from 7 to 9 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $25-$30. Greenery provided but bring your own pruners. Registration required. 643-2755. 

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. 562-9431.  

“Living with Ones and Twos” Information for parents at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland. To register call 658-7353. 

American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 10 a.m. to noon at its Claremont Ave. office in Oakland. 594-5165.  

Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses with Gini Graham Scott at 5:30 p.m. at the Linen Life Park Avenue Gallery, 1375 Park Ave., Emeryville. RSVP to 339-1625. 

Bookmark Nonfiction Reading Group meets to discuss James Baldwin’s “The Price of the Ticket” at 6:30 p.m. at 721 Washington St., Oakland. 336-0902. 

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.  

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. 

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

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. 

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.  

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley BART station. www. 

geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 

“The Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey” A screening of the documentary and discussion with filmaker Abby Ginsberg at noon at the Laney College Forum, 9th and Fallon St. 464-3161. 

Scoping Session on the University’s Development Plans for the Southeast Campus at 7 p.m. at Booth Auditorium, Boalt Hall, UC Campus. Neighbors and community members encouraged to attaned. 642-7720. www.cp.berkeley.edu 

“Make Your Own Journal” A workshop for teens at 4 p.m. at South Branch, 1901 Russell St. Supplies are free. To reserve a place call 981-6147. 

Holiday Wreath Making from 7 to 9 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $25-$30. Greenery provided but bring your own pruners. Registration required. 643-2755. 

Berkeley Palma Soriano Sister City Benefit “Art, Dance and Vision of Cuba” at 7 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $10-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Healthy Eating During the Holidays with Ed Bauman at 5:30 p.m. at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. 527-8929. 

Easy Does It Disability Assistance Board of Directors Meeting, open to the public, at 6:30 p.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2236 Parker St. 845-5513. www.easyland.org 

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. 

ONGOING 

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

Magnes Museum Docent Training begins Jan. 8. Open to all who are interested in Jewish art and history. For information contact Faith Powell at 549-6950, ext. 333. 

CITY MEETINGS 

Creeks Task Force meets Mon. Dec. 5, 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. Dec. 5, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. 

www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

citycouncil/agenda-committee 

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Mon., Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Pam Wyche, 644-6128 ext. 113. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent 

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Mon., Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/landmarks 

Parks and Recreation Commission meets Mon., Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Virginia Aiello, 981-5158. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/parksandrecreation 

Youth Commission meets Mon., Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m., at 1730 Oregon St. Philip Harper-Cotton, 981-6670. www.ci.ber 

keley.ca.us/commissions/youth 

City Council meets Tues., Dec. 6, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

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

ca.us/commissions/women 

Energy Commission meets Wed., Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Neal De Snoo, 981-5434. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/energy 

Fire Safety Commission meets Wed., Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at 997 Cedar St. David Orth, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/firesafety 

Community Health Commission meets Thurs., Dec. 8, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Kristin Tehrani, 981-5356. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/health 

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning  

 

 

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