Events Listings

FRIDAY, FEB. 9 

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 Ed Klinenberg on “Dramatic Impressions of China.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $14, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925.  

Forum on Bullying In The Workplace and The Role of The Unions In Fighting It from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room G-209, Laney College, Oakland. Go up the stairs where Eighth St. ends at Fallon St. and turn right. 464-3181. 

First Annual Chinese New Year Sidewalk Parade at 6 p.m. starting at the top/east of Solano Ave. 527-5358. 

“On the Wealth of Nations” A evening with humorist P.J. O’Rourke at 6:30 p.m. at The Independent Institute, 100 Swan Way, Oakland. Reception at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Cost is $15-$30. For reservations call 632-1366. 

Womansong Circle A participatory circle of song for women at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing. Donation $15-$20.  

“An Inconvenient Truth” screening at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unit 4 Dorms, UC Campus. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com (code UCB) 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 7:30 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. at University. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253. www.circledancing.com 

SATURDAY, FEB. 10 

Berkeley Path Wanderers Exploration of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park with ethnologist and wildlife biologist Jim Hale. The walk includes several rock sites used by Native Americans and is followed by an optional drive to see rock art at nearby Poinsett Park in El Cerrito. Meet at 10 am at the Wildcat Canyon Staging Area, Park Ave. 0.1 mile northeast of McBryde Ave., Richmond. Bring water and lunch. Dress in layers and be prepared for rain and mud. 925-939-4304. www.berkeleypaths.org  

Mini-Farmers in Tilden A farm exploration program, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 years, accompanied by an adult. We will explore the Little Farm, care for animals, do crafts and farm chores. Wear boots and dress to get dirty! Fee is $3-$5. Registration required. 636-1684. 

Vegetarian Cooking Class “Demystifying Tofu and Tempeh” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $45, plus $5 materials fee. To register call 531-2665. www.compassionatecooks.com 

Grandmothers Against the War Come and sign Valentine post cards urging Congress to Bring the Troops Home Now from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations, including College and Ashby, Farmers Market at Civic Center, and the Flea Market and Ashby and Martin Luther King. 

“Taking Out Country Back From the Right: A Strategy for Liberals and Progressive for the Coming Two Years” with Rabbi Michael Lerner at 7:30 p.m. at Twin Towers United Methodist Church, Oak and Central, Alameda. Presented by the Alameda Public Affairs Forum. www.alamedaforum.org 

“Principles and Controversies of Evolution” with David Seaborg, evolutionary biologist, to Celebrate Darwin Day at 1 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., midtown Oakland. 393-5685. 

“Conservation Biology” A symposium from 8 a.m. to 7 pm. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Register on-line www.bacbs.org 

“Ethnography of Roses” with horticulturist Peter Klement from 10 a.m. to noon at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $15-$20. Registration required. 643-2755. 

“The Orchid Guy” Brian Petraska will give an overview of orchids and their culture, at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. Bring an orchid that you want to re-pot. 704-8222. 

“Does Humor Belong in Buddhism?” A conference beginning on Fri. at 4 p.m. with a lecture by Donald Lopez on “What’s So Funny About the Laughing Buddha?” in the Toll Room, Alumni House, UC Campus. Conference continues on Sat. For details call 643-6536. http://buddhiststudies.berkeley.edu/events 

Great War Society, East Bay Chapter, meets to discuss “German & British Military Revisions, 1917-1918” by Robert Deward, at 10:30 a.m. at 640 Arlington Ave. 527-7118. 

Origami for Valentine’s Day from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Art and Music Room, 5th Flr., Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6100. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 

Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale Sat. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room of the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. To volunteer call 526-3720, ext. 5. 

Choosing Green Building Materials For Your Remodel from 9 to 11 a.m. at Truitt & White, 1817 Second St. Free, but registration required. 649-2674. 

Healing Muses Balkan Dance Workshop with Catherine Sutton from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org 

Healing Muses Workshop on Songs from the French Renaissance from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org 

“Love Stories From the Heart” at 9 a.m. at Dramatically Speaking Toastmasters, at 1950 Franklin St., Room 2F. RSVP required, ID needed to get into building. 581-8675. 

Petite Pooches Playgroup for small dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., one block north of Solano on Ensenada at Talbot. 524-2459. 

The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Acton St. 841-2174.  

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, FEB. 11 

Rainbow Berkeley’s 8th Annual Berkeley Pride Celebration at 5 p.m. at the Gaia Building, 2120 Alston Way. Suggested donation at the door is $10 to $20. No one turned away for lack of funds. 658-8143. 

Berkeley Hiking Club Explores Berkeley Pathways This 8-mile hike begins at 9 a.m. For information on how to join, please call 524-4715. 

“Open Garden” Join the Little Farm gardener for composting, planting, watering and reaping the rewards of our work, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cancelled only by heavy rain. 525-2233.  

Oakland 2007 Tet Festival Celebrate Vietnamese New Year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Clinton Park, Oakland, with food, entertainment, and traditional cultural rituals. 436-5391. www.vaced.org 

Workshop on Rounds and Harmony Singing at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org 

“A Rabbi’s Consideration of the Da Vinci Code” with Rabbi Harry A. Manhoff at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington. 535-0302, ext. 306.  

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org 

Tibetan Buddhism with Robin Caton on “I Can’t Meditate!” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812.  

MONDAY, FEB. 12 

“The Evolution of Influenza Viruses in the 20th and 21st Centuries” with Dr. Arnold Levine at 8 p.m. at the Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St. Free. www.msri.org 

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 13 

History of San Francisco’s Bayview/Hunters Point at 10:30 a.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. Free. 238-2200. 

Evolve! Darwin Day at Revolution Books featuring the book “Science of Evolution and The Myth of Creationism” by Ardea Skybreak at 7 p.m. at 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196 

“Faith Under Fire” with Bishop Eli Pascua on human rights violations in the Philippines at 5 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave. www.pana.psr.edu 

“The Wit, Wisdom and Life of Richard Pryor” Videos, at 7 p.m. at The Grassroots House, 2022 Blake St. mumiache@yahoo.com 

New Tax Saving Strategies with Dorotha Bradley, of H&R Block, at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 526-7512.  

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

Books and Ideas Group will discuss “The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World” at 1 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St. 981-5190. 

WriterCoach Connection seeks volunteers to help students improve their writing and thinking skills. Commit to 1-2 hours per week during the school day and work one-on-one with students in their English classes. Training from noon to 3 p.m. For information call 524-2319. 

Berkeley High School Governance Council meets from noon to 4 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater lobby to finalize the advisory proposal. 644-4803. 

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, FEB. 14 

“New Era/New Politics” A walking tour of Oakland which 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.  

Teach-In and Vigil Against American Torture every Wed. at noon at Boalt Hall, Bancroft Way at College Ave.  

Fine Press, Artists’ Books and Fine Art Editions at the Codex International Bookfair, Wed. and Thurs. from noon to 6 p.m. at the ASUC Pauley Ballroom, UC Campus. Cost is $5-$15. www.codexfoundation.org 

Poetry Writing Workshop with Alison Seevak at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

Walk Berkeley for Seniors 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. 

Knitting/Crocheting Bee and Yarn Swap at 6:30 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751. 

Stitch ‘n Bitch at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.  

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

THURSDAY, FEB. 15 

“Where Have All the Frogs Gone? Amphibian Decline in the Sierra Nevada” with Dr. Gary Fellers at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak St. 238-2200. 

“The Birds and Wildlife of Botswana” A photographic journey with Grant Reed at the Golden Gate Audubon Society meeting, at 7 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, 843-2222. 

East Bay Wildlife and Native American History with wildlife biologist and ethnologist Jim Hale at 7 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Le Conte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the LeConte Elementary School, Russell St. entrance. Agenda includes a report from Beat Officer Bartalini, updates on the cell phone antennas, the mixed use building proposed for 2701 Shattuck/ 

2100 Derby, zoning/hours changes on Telegraph Ave., the “Save the Oaks” success, and board elections. 843-2602. 

Rebuilding with Straw Bale in Earthquake Affected Pakistan A talk and slideshow with Berkeley architect Martin Hammer at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.  

“Transgender Meets Pagan Spirituality” Brown Bag lunch and discussion at 12:30 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion, Mudd Bldg, Room 100, 1798 Scenic Ave. www.pana.psr.edu 

“Did God Have a Wife?” with Prof. William G. Denver on the archeology and folk religion of of ancient Israel, at 7 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion Bade Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave. www.pana.psr.edu 

Teen Book Club discusses favorite gory and creepy books at 4:30 p.m. at the Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue at Ashby. Bring a book to share. 981-6107. 

Parents and Teens: Getting Beyond the Fight Learn techniques to resolve conflicts at 7 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

Family Story Time for children ages 3-7 at 7p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, at Hopkins. 981-6107. 

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers at 10:30 a.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

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. 

Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters Club meets at 6:45 p.m. at Spud’s Pizza, 3290 Adeline. namaste@avatar.freetoasthost.info  

ONGOING 

Berkeley Winter Campaign for Cats We are providing free trapping assistance and spay/neuter to feral and homeless cats in Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and Piedmont, through March 2007. The cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and returned safely back to their neighborhoods. To report a neighborhood in need or to volunteer, please contact Caitlin at 908-0709. 

Albany Berkeley Girls Softball League Open to girls in grades 1-9. Spring season begins March 3. To register call 869-4277. www.abgsl.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

City Council meets Tues., Feb. 13, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900.  

Homeless Commission meets Wed., Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. J981-7484. 

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Feb. 14, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.  

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. 981-6740.  

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Thurs, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. 644-6128 ext. 113.  

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7415.  

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7010.