Events Listings

MONDAY, JUNE 9 

World Affairs/Politics Discussion Group, for people 60 years and over, meets at 9:45 a.m. at Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave, Albany. Cost is $3. 

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. 

Dragonboating Year round classes at the Berkeley Marina, Dock M. Meets Mon, Wed., Thurs. at 6 p.m. Sat. at 10:30 a.m. For details see www.dragonmax.org 

Free Boatbuilding Classes for Youth Mon.-Wed. from 3 to 7 p.m. at Berkeley Boathouse, 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Classes cover woodworking, boatbuilding, and boat repair. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 

Tuesdays for the Birds Tranquil bird walks in local parklands, led by Bethany Facendini, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Today we will visit the EBMUD Lafayette Reservior. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233. 

“In the Company of Wild Butterflies” Walk at 5:30 p.m. and film screening at 6:30 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $10-$12. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

“Hiking the John Muir Trail” A slide presentation by Elizabeth Wenk at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

“The Nature of Presence” with Pamela Wilson at 7 p.m. at 2286 Cedar St. Donations accepted. 495-7511. www.eastbayopencircle.org 

Natural Approaches to Treating Allergies at 5:30 p.m. at Alta Bates Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, 3030 Telegraph Ave. 849-1176. www.berkeleyacupuncture.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. 

End the Occupation Vigil every Tues. at noon at Oakland Federal Bldg., 1301 Clay St. www.epicalc.org 

Street Level Cycles Community Bike Program Come use our tools as well as receive help with performing repairs free of charge. Youth classes available. Tues., Thurs., and Sat. from 2 to 6 p.m. at at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

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 

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. 

Sing-A-Long Group from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. Ave., Albany. 524-9122. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 

Walking Tour of Jack London Waterfront Meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Sudden Oak Death Preventative Treament Training Session Meet at 1 p.m. at the Tolman Hall portico, Hearst Ave. and Arch/LeConte, UC Campus for a two-hour field session, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. SODtreatment@ 

nature.berkeley.edu 

“Growing up in the Universe” a film by Richard Dawkins at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

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 

Teen Chess Club from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda at Hopkins. 981-6133. 

Theraputic Recreation at the Berkeley Warm Pool, Wed. at 3:30 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. at the Berkeley Warm Pool, 2245 Milvia St. Cost is $4-$5. Bring a towel. 632-9369. 

Morning Meditation Every Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 7:45 a.m. at Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way at 6th. 486-8700. 

After-School Program Homework help, drama and music for children ages 8 to 18, every Wed. from 4 to 7:15 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Cost is $5 per week. 845-6830. 

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 

Improv Acting Classes Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. No experience required. Cost is $10. BerkeleyImprov.com 

19th Century Dancing Thursdays at 8:15 p.m. at the YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. No experience required. Cost is $10. BerkeleyDancing.com 

Temescal Street Cinema “Life of the Mind” at 8:30 p.m. outdoors at 49th and Telegraph. Bring a chair. www.temescalstreetcolletive.org 

East Bay Mac Users Group with Oliver Breidenbach, CEO of Boinx Software on iStopMotion and BoinxTV at 7 p.m. at Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville. http://ebmug.org 

Faith and Sexuality; “Trembling Before G-d” A film series about LGBT individuals and religious doctrines, at 7:30 p.m. at JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. 

Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a..m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

Fitness Class for 55+ at 9:15 a.m. at Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. 

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.  

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Mel Lavine, author and former TV journalist on his new book “A Strange Breed of Folks” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $14.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 524-7468. www.citycommonsclub.org 

Womansong Circle An evening of participatory singing for women at 7:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, Small Assembly Room, 2345 Channing St. at Dana. Cost is $15-$20, no one turned away. 525-7082. betsy@betsyrosemusic.org 

Berkeley Women in Black weekly vigil from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. Our focus is human rights in Palestine. 548-6310. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 

Live Oak Park Fair Contemporary art and handcrafts from over 100 vendors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. Free shuttles from North Berkeley BART. 227-7110. www.liveoakparkfair.com 

Trails Challenge Join a seven mile hike over varied terrain with Bethany Facendini, naturalist, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Bring a sack lunch, water and sunscreen. For meeting place call 525-2233. 

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 $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

The Soil Food Web: Sustainable Green Revolution A class with Caleb Summers on how you can use the soil food web from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$15. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland uptown to the Lake to discover Art Deco landmarks. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Paramount Theater at 2025 Broadway. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. 

City of Oakland Housing Fair with community booths and workshops for renters, first-time homebuyers, landlords and homeowners, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th St. at Broadway. Free. 238-3909. www.oaklandnet.com/housingfair 

NAACP Berkeley meets at 1 p.m. at 2108 Russell St. All are welcome. 845-7416. 

Aloha Festival at Peralta Hacienda with the traditions and culture, including music, dance, arts and crafts of Hawaii and Polynesia from to to 4 p.m. at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465 34th Ave., Oakland. Free. 532-9142. 

“Ecotopia’ Revisited” with Ernest Callenbach at 7:30 p.m. at the Alameda Free Library, Conference Room A, 1550 Oak St. at Lincoln, Alameda. www.alamedaforum.org  

“Got a problem in the garden?” Visit the master gardener booth at the Berkeley Famers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Center Street between ML King and Milvia. 639-1275. 

“Making an ‘Underseas’ Succulent Garden” with landscape designer Gail Yelland at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. 

Memorial for Roselynd Largman at 2 p.m. at at Friends Meeting House, 2151 Vine St. Child care will be provided. A reception will follow. 

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 

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

Oakland Artisans Marketplace Sat. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jack London Square. 238-4948. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 

Live Oak Park Fair Contemporary art and handcrafts from over 100 vendors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. Free shuttles from North Berkeley BART. 227-7110. www.liveoakparkfair.com 

Fathers’ Day Open House at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Nature stroll at 11 a.m., meet a snake at noon, games at 1 p.m., and songs and crafts at the Little Farm at 2 p.m. 525-2233. 

Return of the Terns to Crab Cove Join the Golden Gate Audubon Society to celebrate the return of the California Least Tern to the Alameda Wildlife Refuge after its 2,000 mile migration from Latin America. Meet at the Crab Cove Visitors Center at 10 a.m. Tours with a wildlife biologist at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Cost is $4. Registration required. www.ebparks.org 

Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave. between Derby and Stuart. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. 526-7377. info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org  

Bike Tour of Oakland Meet at 10 a.m. Oakland Museum of California, 10th St. entrance, Oakland. Reservations recommended. 238-3514. www.museumca.org 

Cool Daddy-O Hip cars and cool bikes, and a chance to customize your own bike from noon to 5 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th St., Oakland. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2022. www.museumca.org 

Fathers’ Day Aboard the USS Hornet Museum Family activities and ship tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $6-$14. Flashlight tour for $35. Reservations required. 521-8448, ext. 282.  

Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to do a safety inspection, from 10 to 11 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 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 

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 

Berkeley Chess Club meets every Sun. at 7 p.m. at the Hillside School, 1581 Le Roy Ave. 843-0150. 

Tibetan Buddhism with Betty Cook on “Tibetan Yoga for the West” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

Sew Your Own Open Studio Come learn to use our industrial and domestic machines, or work on your own projects, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Fri. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461.  

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5400.  

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7419.  

Public Works Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6406.  

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., June 9, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee 

Youth Commission meets Mon., June 9, at 6:30 p.m., at City Council Chambers, Old City Hall. 981-6670. 

City Council meets Tues., June 10, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Commission on Disability meets Wed., June 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345.  

Homeless Commission meets Wed., June 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5426.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., June 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7484.  

Police Review Commission meets Wed., June 11 , at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 981-4950. 

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., June 11, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. 981-6740.