Events Listings

Berkeley This Week

Friday May 26, 2006

FRIDAY, MAY 26 

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

Impeachment Banner Fridays at 6:45 to 8 a.m. on the Berkeley Pedestrian bridge between Seabreeze Market and the Berkeley Aquatic Park, ongoing on Fridays until impeachment is realized. www. Impeachbush-cheney.com 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Gordon Graham on “Vietnam & Cambodia: History, Culture and Travel” 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.  

“Can We Stop the US Attack on Iran?” with Jeanette Hassberg of the War and Law League and Ali Mirardal of the Iranian-American Community of Northern California at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donation $10. 528-5403.  

Berkeley Chess School classes for students in grades 1-8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A drop-in, rated scholastic tournament follows from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1581 LeRoy Ave., Room 17. 843-0150. 

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. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310, 845-1143. 

SATURDAY, MAY 27 

Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival on sidewalks along the entire length of Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register early for the chalk drawing contest at 1561 Solano Peralta Park; 1850 Solano at Andronico’s Market; and 1127 Solano at Royal Ground Coffee. Artists chalk is available for a fee. Judging at 4 p.m. 527-5358. 

Berkeley Path Wanderers Association North Berkeley Walk Meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance to the Berkeley Rose Garden, west side of Euclid Avenue between Bayview Place and Eunice. Bring water, snack, and sun protection. The pace will be moderate, with some steep stairways. 526-7609. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Family Day at Union Point Park with an Aztec Run/Walk for Education, at 8:30 a.m., dedication of “Wave Oculus” the new public art insatallation at 11 a.m. and kite flying at 11:30 a.m. at 2311 Embarcadero East, Oakland. 

Brooks Island Voyage Paddle the rising tide across the Richmond Harbor Channel to Brooks Island from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For experienced boaters who can provide their own canoe or kayak and safety gear. For ages 14 and up with parent participation. Cost is $20-$22. Registration required. 636-1684. 

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. www.oaklandnet.com/ 

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“Our Oil and Other Tales” A documentary on the Venezuelan oil and coal industries at 7 p.m. at AK Press Warehouse, 674-A 23rd St., Oakland. Coat is $5-$20 sliding scale. Benefit for Copwatch. 208-1700. 

Podcasting Class In two days, public radio professionals teach you interview skills, writing for the ear, editing tricks and much more. Sat. and Sun. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at KQED Studios, 2601 Mariposa St., SF. For information call 415-335-0500. contentcrashcourse@audioluxe.org  

Sanskrit Chanting Workshop for the whole family at 7 p.m. at Sacred Space Yoga Sanctuary, 816 Bancroft Way at 6th. Cost is$15-$35. 496-6047. 

Healing Energy Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. Cost is $80. www.tibetanqigong.org 

Pre-School Storytime for 3-5 year olds at 11 a.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., through June 22. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

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 

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

Car Wash Benefit for Options Recovery Services of Berkeley, held every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1744 University Ave. 666-9552. 

SUNDAY, MAY 28 

Natural Science Illustration Field Study with Malissa Garden Streblow. Learn basic visual fundamentals of drawing, sharpen your observation skills and learn about the ecological relationshid of the region’s inhabitants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 16 and up. Cost is $30-$34. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Nature Drawing for Youth, ages 8-15. Learn field drawing skills through fun exercises, while learning about the plants and animals of the area. From 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $15-$17. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Berkeley City Club free tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are sponsored by the Berkeley City Club and the Landmark Heritage Foundation. Donations welcome. The Berkeley City Club is located at 2315 Durant Ave. For group reservations or more information, call 848-7800 or 883-9710. 

The Joy of Rats Meet the adoptable rats and learn about feeding, habitat, grooming and healthcare from 2 to 4 p.m. at RabbitEARS, 303 Arlington Ave. behind ACE Hardware, Kensington. Suggested donation $15. 525-6155. 

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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Mark Henderson on “The Birth of Shayamuni Buddha” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

MONDAY, MAY 29 

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

Memorial Day Open House at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Vist our resident critters, make nature crafts and learn about the park, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 525-2233. 

“Great Hikes in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park” with Andrew Dean Nystrom, winner of the 2005 National Outdoor Book Award, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140. 

World Affairs/Politics Discussion Group for people 60+ years old meets at 10:15 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., through June 19th. Cost is $2.50 per week includes refreshments. 524-9122. 

Breathexperience?Classes “Oh, My Aching Back!” 12-1 p.m, $10; “Restoring Viitality” 5:30-6:45 p.m. $10; “The Experience of Breath” 7-8:15 p.m.$12, at MIBE, 830 Bancroft Way, #104. 981-1710. 

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. 

TUESDAY, MAY 30 

Public Hearing on Creeks Ordinance at 6 p.m. at Longfellow School Auditorium, 1500 Derby St. 981-6900. 

A Year of Greening Albany An afternoon mixer celebrating Albany’s environmental movement at 3:30 p.m. at Albany City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Ave. 

City and County Resources for Older Adults at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720. 

National Senior Health & Fitness Day with speakers, information booths on massage therapy, fitness testing, arthritis prevention, dentistry, and more, plus entertainment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 East 29th St., Oakland. Free. 534-3637. www.eldercarealliance.org 

Raging Grannies of the East Bay invites new folks to come join us the 2nd and 4th Tues, of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to sing (any voice will do), help plan our next gig, or write outrageously political lyrics to old familiar tunes, and have fun at Berkeley Gray Panthers office, 1403 Addison St., in Andronico’s mall. 548-9696. 

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. 

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. Share your digital images, slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 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. We offer ongoing classes in exercise and creative arts, and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830. 

Brainstormer Weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pyramid Alehouse Brewery, 901 Gilman St. 528-9880.  

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 

“Palestinian Lesbians Speak Out from the Occupation” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St. at Cedar. Donation $10-$20. Sponsored by Bay Area Women in Black. www.bayareawomeninblack.org 

Walking Tour of Oakland Chinatown Meet at 10 a.m. at the courtyard fountain in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza at 388 Ninth St. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

“American Dictators” A documentary by Alex Jones on the election of 2004 and the degeneration of our political process at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donations of $5 accepted. 

Bayswater Book Club meets to discuss “American Theocracy” by Kevin Phillips at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, El Cerrito. Also organizing meeting to become a Democratic Central Committee Chartered Club. 433-2911. 

The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Acton 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. Heavy rain cancels. 548-9840. 

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, JUNE 1 

“Remembering Faith Fancher” A benefit for the Breast Health Center at Alta Bates Summit at 6 p.m. at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Jack London Square. For ticket information and reservations call 204-1667. 

“Cat Training & Behavior: Yes You Can!” A lecture at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books in Emeryville. 644-0729. www.openpaw.org 

Helmet Safety Day Decorate helmets and compete in a toddler rodeo from 5 to 7 p.m. at Habitot, 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $5-$6. 647-1111. 

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, JUNE 2 

Impeachment Banner Fridays at 6:45 to 8 a.m. on the Berkeley Pedestrian bridge between Seabreeze Market and the Berkeley Aquatic Park, ongoing on Fridays until impeachment is realized. www. Impeachbush-cheney.com 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Kim Marienthal Realtor and Board Member of “Liveable Berkeley.” 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 or 665-9020.  

“Postcard from Cuba” A report-back from the Berkeley Palma Soriano Sister City delegation on their recent trip to Cuba at 7 p.m. at the Neibyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. Donation $5-$20. 717-9663. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, 5rd floor, UC Campus. To make an appointment call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. www.BeADonor.com  

Berkeley Chess School classes for students in grades 1-8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A drop-in, rated scholastic tournament follows from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1581 LeRoy Ave., Room 17. 843-0150. 

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, JUNE 3 

Spring Faire at Washington Elementary School with face painting, boat races, obstacle course, Indian floor art, book exchange, food and performances, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, enter on McKinley. 486-1742.  

National Trails Service Day with REI from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tilden Park. Children 14 and older welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult if under 18. Pre-registration required. 527-4140. 

Berkeley History Center Walking Tour: “The Lorin: Kindred Spirit or Conquest?” led by Dale Smith, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0181. www.cityofberkeley.info/histsoc 

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. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market’s Family Fun Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Civic Center Park, Center St. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Peroromances, infromation and activity booths. 548-2220, ext. 227. 

Emergency Preparedness Class on Disaster First Aid from 9 a.m. to noon at 997 Cedar St. Free, but registration required. 981-5506. 

Report-Back from Berkeley’s Sister City in Cuba at 7 p.m. at Casa Cuba, Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Suggested donation $5-$20. 717-9663. 

E-Waste Recycling Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main parking lot of the El Cerrito City Hall. Accepted items: computers/computer components, televisions, VCR & DVD players, toner cartridges, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephone equipment, cell phones and MP3 players. Not accepted are: appliances, batteries, paints, pesticides, etc. 1-888-832-9839.  

“In Service to the World” A talk with Peace Corps Volunteers at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library, West Auditorium, 125 14th St. 238-3134. 

Youth Empowerment Day to stop “Pushouts” from School into Prison with community leaders and entertainment at 6 p.m. at McClymonds Educational Complex, 2607 Myrtle St., West Oakland. 225-8491. 

Social Responsibility Summit & Community Microbusiness Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at International Community School, 2825 International Blvd. at 29th St., Oakland. 540-7785, ext. 314. 

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. 

Toddler Nature Walk for toddlers and their grown-up friends to explore the nature area and look for reptiles, at 10:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 636-1684. 

Summer Pond Exploration to capture and release dragonfly nymphs, mayfly niads and other aquatic wonders, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 636-1684. 

East Bay Atheists with a video of Richard Dawkins, Oxford University Professor of Evolutionary Biology, on ways to address the arguments of Creationists against evolution, at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 222-7580.  

California Writers Club with winners of the Fifth Grade Writing Contest at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, Jack London Square. 272-0120.  

Adult Learning Festival with information on learning opportunities, performances and author readings and fun for the whole family, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland. 879-8131. www.AdultLearningFestival.com 

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.  

Pre-School Storytime for 3-5 year olds at 11 a.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

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.  

Around the World Tour of Plants at 1:30 p.m., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755.  

Car Wash Benefit for Options Recovery Services of Berkeley, held every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1744 University Ave. 666-9552. 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council Special Meeting Public Hearing on Creeks Ordinance, Tues. May 30, at 6 p.m. at Longfellow School Auditorium, 1500 Derby St. 981-6900. 

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., June 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5400.  

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs. June 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Gisele Sorensen, 981-7419.  

Public Works Commission meets Thurs., June 1, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jeff Egeberg, 981-6406.