Events Listings

MONDAY, JULY 28 

Underwater Week at Habitot Children’s Museum at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $7-$8. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

Kensington Library Book Club meets to discuss “Persuasion” by Jane Austin at 7 p.m. at 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

Pacific Boychoir Music Day Camp, Mon.-Fri., for boys ages 5-9 at 410 Alcatraz Ave. 652-4722. www.pacificboychoiracadey.org 

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, JULY 29 

Diabetes Screening Drop in anytime between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Savo Island Community Room, 2017 Stuart St. Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours, with the exception of water, before the test. 981-5367. 

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 Briones Regional Park. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233. 

Little Farm Open House Join the naturalists and farm docents in crafts, songs and fun educational activities to learn about the farm, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Peach Tasting including nectarines, plums, pluots, and apricots, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

“Away With All Gods” Discussion group meets to discuss pages 96-119 of the book by Bob Avakian at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. 

Green Living Project: Africa 2008 A mulitmedia presentation with Rob Holmes at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

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 

Family Storytime at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.  

Yarn Wranglers Come knit and crochet at 6:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net 

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, JULY 30 

“Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula” with author Jules Evens at 5:30 p.m. at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. www.universitypressbooks.com 

Summer Board Game Days from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

Berkeley CopWatch Drop-in office hours from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425. 

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

THURSDAY, JULY 31 

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters meets at 7:30 a.m. at Au Coquelet, 2000 University Ave. Flammia@gmail.com 

Diabetes Screening Drop in anytime between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Savo Island Community Room, 2017 Stuart St. Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours, with the exception of water, before the test. 981-5367. 

“Growing Food, Growing Community: Food Access Through Urban Gardens” A panel discussion of the ideas and projects of the late Karl Linn at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Teen Book Cub meets to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at 4 p.m. at the Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue at Ashby. 981-6107.  

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

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

Three Beats for Nothing South Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Thurs. at 10 a.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, Ellis at Ashby. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal 

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, AUGUST 1 

“A World Beyond Violence” CA 2008 U.S. Dept. of Peace Conference at UC Berkeley, Fri.-Sun. Keynote speaker Marianne Williamson at Wheeler auditorium. Conference cost $105. Call regarding sliding scale tickets. 527-6062. 

Introduction to Pilates at 10:30 a.m. at Elephant Pharm, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

Fearless Meditation I at 7 p.m. at Center for Urban Peace, 2584 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Sliding scale fee $20-$30. 549-3733, ext. 3.  

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. 

Three Beats for Nothing Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Fri. at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Hearst at MLK. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 

Summertime at the Ponds Learn about life in the ponds, then use nets to investigate this dynamic habitat, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

“Wildlife Photography of Jeff Robinson” A slide show of wildlife photographs from around the world at 2 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

“Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park” Hear National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin share the overlooked stories and contributions of the “Rosies” and other Americans on the Home Front during World War II, at 2 p.m. at Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland. 531-4275.  

Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour: The Civil War at Mountain View Meet at 10 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Cost is $10-$15. 763-9218. info@oaklandheritage.org 

Got a problem in the garden? Want expert advice on watering, plant selection, lawn care, or pest management? Visit the master gardener booth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Center Street between ML King and Milvia. 639-1275. 

Nature Detectives at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center Discover the fascinating world of arthropods by exploring our channels, meeting a resident crab in our touch tank, and making a craft to take home. For 3 to 5 year olds and their caregivers, at 11 a.m. at 901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. Cost is $5, registration required. 670-7270. 

US Tennis Association Girls’ 18 National Championship Aug. 2-10 at the Berkeley Tennis Club and the Claremont Resort, Tunnel Rd. at Domingo. www.USTAgirls.org  

Summer Board Game Days from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

LakeFest 08 A festival along Lakeshore Ave. in Oakalnd Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 834-9198. www.oaklandevents.net 

Port Huron Project 5: The Liberation of Our People a reenactment of the 1969 speech by Angela Davis at 6 p.m. at the original site of DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St., West Oakland. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Free Meditation Workshop at noon at 7th Heaven Yoga Studio, 2820 7th St. 665-4300. 

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 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, AUGUST 3 

Berkeley Rent Board Nominating Convention Help nominate a progressive rent board slate for the November election, at 4 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Donation $3-$10, no one turned away. 549-0534. 

Lazarex Cancer Foundation “Hope in Motion” 5/10 K Walk/Run, at 8 a.m. at Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $30-$35. 925-820-4517. www.lazarexfoundation.org 

Trash to Treasure at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center. Get some creative reuse ideas as we turn our old and/or ripped pants into a small pillow, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. 670-7270. 

Social Action Forum with Antonio Medrano on his work in Mexico for Amnesty International at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensigton. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

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. 

Yoga and Meditation at 9:15 a.m. at Elephant Pharm, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

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. 

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 

ONGOING 

Summer Lunch For Kids & Teens from June 16 to August 15 Meal sites are located at various schools and community centers throughout Oakland and Alameda County. For information call 800-870-3663 for a meal site near you or visit www.summerlunch.org To make a donation see www.accfb.org  

Contra Costa Chorale is accepting new singers. Rehearsals begin August 25, at 7:15 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navallier Street, El Cerrito. 527-2026. www.ccchorale.org 

School Backpack Collection Drive Drop off new or gently used backpacks at Spenger’s, 1919 Fourth St.,during August, for a $10 dining certificate. Backpacks will be distributed by the Berkeley Boosters/Police Activities League. 845-7771. 

CITY MEETINGS 

Mental Health Commission meets Wed., July 24 , at 6:30 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5213.  

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., July 24, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7410. 

Parks and Recreation Commission meets Mon., July 28, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5158.  

Zero Waste Commission meets Mon., July 28, at 7 p.m., at 1201 Second St. 981-6368.