Events Listings
Berkeley This Week
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
“Impact of the 1906 Earthquake on Berkeley” with Richard Schwartz and Stephen Tobriner on “Bracing for Disaster” at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6107.
Berkeley High School Governance Council meets at 4:15 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater Lobby to discuss the proposal for denise brown mural, proposed change in Bylaws, and budget decisions. 644-4803.
March Across Emeryville for Justice for Woodfin Workers Rally at 5 p.m. at the Emeryville City Hall, Park St. at Hollis, and march at 6 p.m. at the Woodfin Suites. www.workingeastbay.org
Free Diabetes Screening from 8:15 to 11 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours beforehand. 981-5332.
A Week Without Racism Film Festival “Girl Trouble” at 5:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Free. www.ywca-berkeley.org
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.
Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Class at 6:30 p.m. at Keller Williams, 4341 Piedmont Ave., 2nd Flr., Oakland. To register call Lori at 531-2665.
“Poles for Hiking, Trekking and Walking” at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
Walk, Talk, Buck the Fence What’s at stake in the Ecology of Berkeley’s Strawberry Canyon A walk at 5 p.m. every Wed. with Ignacio Chapela and expert guests to discuss what is at stake in the proposed steps for the filling of the Canyon by the UC-LBL Rad-Labs, and now British Petroleum. http://canyonwalks.blogspot.com
Teach-In and Vigil Against American Torture every Wed. at noon at Boalt Hall, Bancroft Way at College Ave.
“Building Alliances: Latinos, Immigration & The Environment” with Maria Elena Durazo, head of the LA County Federation of Labor; Margot Pepper, Teacher at Rosa Parks School; Hilary Abell, Exec. Director of WAGES at 4 p.m. at Berkeley City College Auditorium. www.ecologycenter.org/chavez
“China and India: How Japan Approaches Asia’s Two Giants” A lecture with Ambassador Sakutaro Tanino, former Japanese Ambassador to China and India at 4 p.m. in the IEAS Conference Room, 2223 Fulton St., 6th flr. 642-2809.
“Ira Nowinski”s San Francisco” a slide presentation at 10:30 a.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. Cost is $12.50. 238-2200.
Free Diabetes Screening from 8:15 to 11 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours beforehand. 981-5332.
“Kayaking 101” with paddling specialist Scott Goodman at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
A Week Without Racism Film Festival “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in four Acts” the documentary by Spike Lee about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at 5:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Free. www.ywca-berkeley.org
ReelVenezuela, Venezuelan films at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7-$9. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
New to DVD: “Half Nelson” at 7 p.m. at JCCEB, 1414 Walnut St. Discussion follows. 848-0237.
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.
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
Stitch ‘n Bitch at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
“Seeds and the Privatization of Life” with Ignacio Chapela. Learn about the importance of saving seed diversity and about the local projects that are putting control back into the hands of local gardeners. At 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.
William Sloane Coffin Awards will be presented to Robert N. Bellah and Nancy Scheper-Hughes at 5:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Reception follows. 559-9500.
A Week Without Racism Film Festival “In This World” a documentary on human trafficking at 5:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Free. www.ywca-berkeley.org
“Jewish Superheroes” with comic book expert Rabbi Harry Manhoff at 7:30 p.m. at the JCCEB, 1414 Walnut St. 839-2900, ext. 347.
Peace Action West: 50 Years of Waging Peace Celebration with dinner and reminiscences at 6 p.m. at Madison’s, Lake Merritt Hotel, Oakland. Tickets are $125. RSVP to 839-3100.
ReelVenezuela, Venezuelan films at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7-$9. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Family Story Time for children ages 3-7 at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, at Hopkins. 981-6107.
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, APRIL 13
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 Amy Meyer on “Guardians for the Golden Gate” 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.
Film Festival for Diversity “Crash” at 6:30 p.m. in the Longfellow Middle School Auditorium, 1500 Derby at Sacramento. Free, including dinner and child care. Presented by the Berkeley PTA Council. 644-6320.
“Growing Democracy” A documentary on what people living outside the U.S. think about us, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., midtown Oakland. Donation $5. www.HumanistHall.net
Womensong Circle Participatory Singing led by Betsy Rose at 7:15 p.m. First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Suggested donation $15-$20. 525-7082.
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, APRIL 14
Rosa Parks Elementary School Rummage and Bake Sale Sat. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, 920 Allston Way at 8th St. 848-9141.
Marsh Creek Wildflower Walk Join Berkeley Path Wanderers on a 6-mile Morgan Territory wildflower loop led by naturalist Jim Hale. Call 549-2908 for carpool infromation and directions. 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. 525-2233.
Toddler Nature Walk, especially for 2-3 year olds, to learn about animal habitats. At 2 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Older Women’s League (OWL) on Current Nursing Home Issues with Prescott Cole, attorney for California Adocates for Nursing Home Reform, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Co-Housing Community Room, 2220 Sacramento St. 528-3739.
“The Temperature is Rising” A town Hall meeting on Global Warming with Assemblywoman Loni Hancock at 9:30 a.m. at Berkeley City College Auditorium, 2050 Center St. Kisasi.Brooks@asm.ca.gov
Step It Up - Submerged Shopping Center Day of Action Join First Congregational Church of Berkeley’s rally calling on Congress to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2050, from noon at 3 p.m. at Christie Ave and Powell St, Emeryville. Free. www.fccb.org
EarthDance Environmental Film Festival with documentaries, comedies, animation and family-friendly offerings from 10 am. to 11 p.m., and noon to 10 p.m. on Sun. at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. Tickets are $15-$40. 238-2063. www.earthdancefilms.com
9th Annual LGBT Family Night at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2001 Allston Way. Dinner followed by swimming, kindergym, sports, crafts, resource tables, and much more. Cost is $3, $10 per family. 665-3238.
Small Press Distribution Open House and Book Sale from noon to 4 p.m., with poetry readings at 2 p.m. at 1341 7th St. 524-1668.
Iris Show and Sale The Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society Iris Show and Sale Sat. from 1 to 5 p.m. atn Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. 277-4200.
Basic Composting Workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200.
Vegetarian Cooking Class “Simple, Healthful Japanese Cuisine” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $45, plus 435 for food and materials. Registration required. 531-COOK. www.compassionatecooks.com
Mt. Wanda Bird Walk Join a Park Ranger for a walk in the hills. Terrain is steep, wear walking shoes and bring water and binoculars. Rain cancels. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Cal-Trans Park and Ride lot at the corner of Alhambra Ave. and Franklin Canyon Rd., Martinez. 925-228-8860.
The Great War Society meets to discuss “Allied Invasion in Russia After WWI” by Marvin Weisberger at 10:30 a.m. at 640 Arlington Ave. 527-7118.
“The Crisis in Africa: Oil, Islam and Darfur” with Professors Martha Saavedra, David Skinner and Barry Schutz at 7 p.m. at the Alameda Public Affairs Forum, Home of Truth, 1300 Grand St., Alameda. www.alamedaforum.org
NAACP Meeting at 1 p.m. at 2108 Russell St. All welcome. 845-7416.
Dramatically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets to discuss talking on television at 9 a.m. at 1950 Franklin St., Room 2F. RSVP required, ID needed to get into building. 581-8675.
Hopalong Animal Rescue Come meet your furry new best cat friend from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Citibank, 4101 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. 267-1915, ext. 500. www.hopalong.org
“Critical Elements to Recovery from Trauma: a Case Study of Dissociation” Lecture by Priscilla Fleischer of teh Sanville Insitute at 10 a.m. at a Berkeley home. Call for reservations and location. 848-8420.
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
The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Acton St. 841-2174.
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.
Petite Pooches Playgroup for small dogs from 10:30 11:30 a.m., one block north of Solano on Ensenada at Talbot. 524-2459.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
Hike the History of the East Bay Regional Parks A 4-mile hike throug Tilden’s canyons. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Behind the Streams Meet the insects that call our streams home at 1 p.m. at Lone Oak Stagin Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
“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. www.ebparks.org
Holocaust Remembrance Day Event Co-sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of the East Bay and the City of Berkeley, and honoring survivors Eva Blustein and Rita Kuhn from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Berkeley City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Speakers include Diane L. Wolf and music by Judy Frankel and Delphine Sherman. 558-7800, ext. 257.
Iris Show and Sale The Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society Iris Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. 277-4200.
Red Oak Victory Ship Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on board the ship in Richmond Harbor, 1337 Canal Blvd. Cost is $6, children under 5 free. 237-2933.
Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave. between Derby and Stuart. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Rain cancels. 526-7377. info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org
Voices for Impeachment with Dennis Loo, Peter Phillips, Editors, Impeach the President; Debra Sweet, National Director, The World Can't Wait Drive Out the Bush Regime!; Elizabeth de la Vega, United States v. George W. Bush; Sophie deVries, National Impeachment Coordinator, Democrats.com, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at King Middle School. Donation $5-$25 sliding scale. 415-864-5153. http://sfbaycantwait.org
“We Don’t Play Golf Here and other Globalization Stories” Saul Landau’s video on the impact of globalization in Mexico, at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Congressman Pete McCloskey, Jr. on “War or World Peace Through the Law?” at 12:30 p.m. at International House, Ida & Robert Sproul Rooms, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Sponsored by the Democratic World Federalists. Cost is $10. 415-227-4880.
Teen Wild Guide Training at the Oakland Zoo Teen volunteers are needed to assist in the new Valley hildren’s Zoo. Training from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo. For information call 632-9525.
Earth Day at the Oakland Zoo Learn how to live more lightly on the planet with activities for children and a visit to the newly restored Arroyo Viejo Creek, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 632-9525.
Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to repair flats from 10 to 11 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
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 Erika Rosenberg on “Seeing through Self-Images” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Tax Day Event Public granting of over $10,000 in resisted war taxes to community groups at 6:30 p.m. at 2220 Sacramento St. Potluck, bring something to go with soup. Free and wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. 843-9877.
Earth Week A week long festival dedicated to celebrating the Earth and raising the community's awareness of environmental issues April 16-20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sproul Plaza, UC Campus. earthweek.berkeley.edu
“A Forgotten Resistance: The Mosque of Paris” A screening of the documentary with Annette Herskovits who survived the Holocaust as a young child in France, at 12:30 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room of teh Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. Brown-bag lunch. 526-3720, ext. 17.
“No End in Sight” Documentary film on the months immediately before and after the toppling of Saddam, followed by a conversation with the director Charles Ferguson, at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way. Sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Center for Latin American Studies. 642-2088.
“Religion and Power” The 2007 McCoy Memorial Lecture, with Robert Bellah at 4:30 p.m. at the Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. Free, but RSVP requested. 849-8241.
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Class at 6:30 p.m. at Keller Williams, 4341 Piedmont Ave., 2nd Flr., Oakland. To register call Lori at 531-2665.
Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. at East Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union, UC Campus. To Schedule and Appointment call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com (Code: UCB)
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
Homeless Commission meets Wed., April 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426.
Police Review Commission meets Wed., April 11, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.
Waterfront Commission meets Wed., April 11, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. Cliff Marchetti, 981-6740.
Community Health Commission meets Thurs., April 12 , at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5356.
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., April 12, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410.
