Events Listings

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 

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 

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. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Birding Walk at Jewel Lake in Tilden with Phila Rogers. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the north end of Central Park Dr. for a one-mile, two-hour plus stroll through this lush riparian area. Berries are ripening and migration is under way. 848-9156. 

Electronics Recycling Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. at Elephant Pharm, 1607 Shattuck Ave. Accepted are large and small electronics, CFL light bulbs, batteries and crayons. 549-9200. 

Right Rights for all People A benefit for Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Suggested donation $15. 665-5821. 

“Not So Depleted Uranium: Uranium 238” with R. Addison at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar at Bonita.  

Walk the Line & Connect to the Home Front Walk the line of history and the keel of a victory ship, and learn about the men and women who contributed to victory on the home front during World War II, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by optional 45 min. Bay Trail stroll. Meet park ranger at memorial by main parking lot at Rosie the Riveter Memorial, Marina Bay Park, Melville and Regatta, Richmond. 232-5050. www.nps.gov/rori/ 

All Hands on Deck: Building the Ships that Kept Democracy Afloat Learn about the 747 ships built at the Kaiser shipyards and the people that built them, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Historic Shipyard No. 3, 1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A, Richmond. Park outside SS Red Oak Victory gate. 232-5050. Directions to shipyard 237-2933. www.ssredoakvictory.com/contact.htm 

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, SEPT. 6 

4th Annual East Bay AIDS Walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Merritt, Bellevue and Grand. Free. info@eastbayaidswalk.org http://eastbayaidswalk.org  

GI Suicide Awareness March & Rally at 5 p.m. at Sea Breeze Cafe, Frontage Rd and University Ave., followed by a march to Berkeley Fellowship for a film showing, music and speakers. Donation $10, no one turned away. 415-565-0201 ext. 27. 

Salud! A Celebration of Latino Art, Health and Community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. at 58th St., Oakland. 601-4040, ext. 109. 

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. 

Berkeley Path Wanderers Hayward Fault Walk with a cartographer and emergency preparedness officer from EBMUD. Meet at 10 a.m. at the playground at Codornices Park. 528-3246. 

Berkeley and Albany Historical Societies Boundary Walk at 10 a.m. Cost is $10. Reservations should be sent to Berkeley Historical Society, Walking Tours, PO Box 1190, Berkeley, CA 94701-1190. 848-0181. 

Bike Tour: Wildcat Creek Watershed An eight-mile journey from the wild to the city. Meet at 10 a.m. at El Cerrito del Norte BART. Participants should have a working bicycle. Cost is $10. RSVP by email to greyloom@hotmail.com http://cyclesofchange.org 

Solo Sierrans Emeryville Marina Sunset Walk Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the back of Chevy’s Restaurant, by picnic tables. 234-8949. 

Project WET Educator’s Academy covering aquatic ecosystems, water conservation and pollution prevention, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $45-$51. Registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

Nature Detectives Scat and Tracks Search for clues that mammals and birds leave behind as they make their living along the shoreline from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. For 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Cost is $5, registration required. 670-7270.  

Wildcat Restoration Workday Weed and mulch the restoration site along the banks of Wildcat. All ages are welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Meet at 9 a.m. at Church Lane and San Pablo behind City of San Pablo Maple Hall. 665-3538. www.thewatershedproject.org 

Electronics Recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. at Elephant Pharm 1607 Shattuck Ave. Accepted are large and small electronics, CFL light bulbs, batteries and crayons. 549-9200. 

“Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling” Learn to detect and remedy lead hazards in the home to prevent lead poisoning, from 10 a.m. to noon at Berkeley Public Library, South Branch, 1901 Russell St., at MLK. Taught by staff from the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP). Free. 567-8280. www.aclppp.org/homeown.htm  

Political Affairs Readers Group will discuss “New Times, New Opportunities” by Sam Webb, chair of the CPUSA at 10 a.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., between Alcatraz and 66th. 595-7417. 

El Cerrito Democratic Club Special Meeting to hear from WCCUSD candidates, and East Bay Regional Park District, AC Transit, and BART district at large candidates. There will also be a presentation on the WCCUSD Parcel Tax Extension. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter CME Church, 5324 Cypress Ave., El Cerrito. 

Open House JFK University Graduate School of Professional Psychology at 6 p.m. at 2956 San Pablo Ave., 2nd flr. 649-7428. www.jfku.edu  

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.  

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

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

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 

Birding for Beginners Learn the basics of birding while exploring the marsh trails, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. Bring bird guides and binoculars. 670-7270.  

East Bay Tracking Club meets every first Sunday of the month in the East Bay to share tracking, survival, wilderness, nature awareness and naturalist skills Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Seabreeze Market, University Ave. and Frontage Rd. 594-9089. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eastbaytrackers 

“Landscape Watering Systems” Learn how to conserve water with proper design and installation of drip irrigation, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $50. 525-7610.  

Montclair Village Jazz & Wine Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at LaSalle Ave. and Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Festival is free, wine tasting tickets are $30-$50. www.MontclairJazzAndWine.org 

Brooks Island Boat Trip Join a guided boat trip across the Richmond Harbor to Brooks Island to explore the island’s natural and cultural history, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For experienced boaters who can provide their own kayak and safety gear. Cost is $20-$22. Registration required. 1-888-EB-PARKS. 

EcoHouse Tour Tour the Ecology Center’s environmentally friendly demonstration site in Berkeley at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $10 sliding scale, no one refused for lack of funds. 548-2220 ext. 242. 

Key to Tree ID Learn to identify the trees in Tilden Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233. 

Pond Cycles Learn the life cycles of the insects living in our ponds, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Progressive Democrats of the East Bay “Progressives Take Back Congress” with Bill Durston, challenging Rep. Dan Lungren in CD 3, and Norman Solomon, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Albatross Pub, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $25. pdeastbay@pdeastbay.org or www.pdeastbay.org 

Berkeley Rep Family Series “Ensemble Adventure” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St. Free, but bring a book to donate to a school library. 647-2973. 

Young Leadership Division Jewish Community Federation PicnicFest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland. 839-2900.  

Personal Theology Seminar with Walter Truett Anderson on “Religion Without God” at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

Feldenkrais for Breast Cancer Survivors at 5 p.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. 

Tibetan Buddhism with Mark Henderson on “Tibetan: The Buddhist Language of Translation” 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 

MONDAY, SEPT. 8 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Birding Walk at Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline with Bob Lewis. Meet at the last parking lot at 9:30 a.m. 549-2839. www.goldeateaudubon.org 

El Cerrito Green Party with Dr. Sureya Sayadi, a scientist from Iraq, her experience being blocked from teaching or doing research in this country, at 7 p.m. at 33 Revolutions Cafe, 10086 San Pablo Av. at Central Ave. 526-0972. 

Berkeley School Volunteers Orientation from noon to 1 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Come learn about volunteer opportunities. Bring photo ID and two references. 644-8833. 

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, SEPT. 9 

Berkeley Sunshine Ordinance Public Comment Meeting at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 744 University Ave., 2nd flr. sanctuary. 

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 Tilden Nature Area. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233. 

“Butterflies of the Sticks and Suburbs” A class with Sallie Levinson, Tues., from 7 to 8:30 p.m., through Sept. 23, at Albany Adult School, 601 San Gabriel Ave. Register online at http://albany.k12.ca.us/adult 

“Shorebirds” A class with Bob Lewis Tues. at 7 p.m., through Spet. 23, at the Oakland Museum, with field trips on Sat. mornings. Cost is $70. To register call Golden Gate Audubon 843-2222. 

“Running on Empty; Managing our Cities without a State Budget” with budget officers from Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville at 12:15 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room, Albany Public Library, Masonic and Marin. Sponsored by League of Women Voters. 843-8824. office@lwvbae.org 

Test of Endurance: 50 Marathons in 50 Days with ultra-runner Dean Karnazes at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

Berkeley School Volunteers Orientation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Come learn about volunteer opportunities. Bring photo ID and two references. 644-8833. 

Breema Center Open House Tues.-Sat. with complementary classes and bodywork sessions, at 6076 Claremont Ave., Oakland. 428-0937. 

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

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. 

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 

Healthy Aging Fair Information on services and resources for older adults in Alameda County, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward. Bus transportation available from some senior centers. Shuttle service from Hayward BART. 577-3532, 577-3540. 

Retirement Community Options for Seniors A panel discussion at 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.  

“Be the Change” A documentary from the Living Lightly Project, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

Cohousing Slide Show with Kathyrn McCamant from Cohousing Partners at 7 p.m. at McCamant & Durrett Architects, 1250 Addison St., Suite 113. RSVP to 530-478-1970, info@cohousingpartners.com 

“Lead-Safety for Remodeling, Repair and Painting of Older Homes” A HUD and EPA approved one-day course for remodelers, renovators, painters and maintenance workers, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Main Office, 2000 Embarcadero, #300, Oakland. Free to owners, and their employed maintenance crews, of residential properties built before 1978 in Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville or Oakland. 567-8280. www.aclppp.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. 

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 

Spanish Conversation Classes Wed. and Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St. 981-5190. 

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, SEPT. 11 

Walkers 55+ Explore Albany History Join Karen Sorensen, co-author of the recent “Images of America: Albany” on an easy, level walk discussing early days. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. Free, but registration required. 524-9283.  

“Birding By Ear” A Thurs. eve. class at 7 p.m. at Albany Adult School, 601 San Gabriel Avenue, Albany, through Oct. 2, with Sat. a.m. field trips. Register on-line at http://albany.k12.ca.us/adult 

East Bay Science Cafe “Battle Water versus Tap Water” with Kishore Hari at 7 p.m. at La Peña. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

“Disaster Preparedness” Philip Machel, Red Cross volunteer, will give a talk on how you and your loved ones can prepare to be safe during all types of disasters, at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 526-7512. 

Learning For Life Education Fair Learn about the opportunities for lifelong learning at 4 p.m. at Barbary Lane at Lake Merritt, 1800 Madison St., Oakland. RSVP to 903-3600. 

East Bay Mac Users Group meets to discuss the iPhone and MobileMe at 7 p.m. at Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville. http://ebmug.org 

Introduction to Golf Learn pre-shot and full-swing fundamentals, and become familiar with terminology/equipment at 5:30 p.m. at Tilden Golf Course. Golf balls and loaner clubs are provided. Cost is $50-$56, but participants receive a range and class discount card. Registration required 1-888-EBPARKS. 

Improv Acting Classes Learn to create characters, scenes and stories spontaneously. No experience required. Meets every Thurs. at 6:45 p.m. at YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Cost is $10. BerkeleyImprov.com 

19th Century Dancing Learn boisterous Scottish dance and elegant English dances a la Jane Austen, ongoing Thurs. at 8:15 p.m. at YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Cost is $10. BerkeleyImprov.com 

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

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 

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. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with David S. Hill on “So, You Really Want to be Secretary of State!” 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  

Stockton Avenue Art Stroll, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the El Cerrito Open House Senior Center, 6500 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 559-7677. 

Dialogue with Mooji a teacher in the tradition of inquiry of Ramana Maharshi at 7 p.m. at 2286 Cedar St. By donation. 495-7511. www.eastbayopencircle.org  

Walk the Line & Connect to the Home Front Walk the line of history and the keel of a victory ship, and learn about the men and women who contributed to victory on the home front during World War II, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by optional 45 min. Bay Trail stroll. Meet park ranger at memorial by main parking lot at Rosie the Riveter Memorial, Marina Bay Park, Melville and Regatta, Richmond. 232-5050. www.nps.gov/rori/ 

All Hands on Deck: Building the Ships that Kept Democracy Afloat Learn about the 747 ships built at the Kaiser shipyards and the people that built them, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Historic Shipyard No. 3, 1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A, Richmond. Park outside SS Red Oak Victory gate. 232-5050. Directions to shipyard 237-2933. www.ssredoakvictory.com/contact.htm 

Womansong Circle Participatory Singing for women at 7:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, small assembly room, 2345 Channing Way, at Dana. Suggested donation $15-$20. 525-7082. 

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, SEPT. 13 

People’s Park Annual Celebration at 1 p.m. at People’s Park with a rally, concert and workshops on global warming, foreclosures, and MacDonald’s firing of disabled and older workers. peoplesparkcommunity@yahoogroups.com 

String Band Contest and Crafts Fair with 20 old-time string bands competing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

9th Annual Pow Wow with Medicine Warriors Dance Troupe and All Nations Singers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Grand Entry at noon at Clinton Park, International Boulevard between 6th & 7th Aves.,Oakland. 

“Create for Change” A community music and arts festival to support Barack Obama, Move On and Rock the Vote from 2 to 6 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. $20-$100 donations requested. www.createforchange.org 

People’s Grocery Annual Brunch Fundraiser “Harvesting Justice 2008” Brunch made with organic produce grown in our gardens and farm, featuring entertainment and a short presentation about People’s Grocery at 10:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Sign-up on-line, seats are limited. 652-7607. www.peoplesgrocery.org 

NAACP Berkeley Branch meets at 1 p.m. at 2108 Russell St. There will be a report on the 99th NAACP convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio, and branch election of the Nominating Committee. All are welcome. 845-7416. 

Oakland Eastbay NOW and Physicians for Reproductive Choice & Health present a perspective on Ballot Proposition 4 at 2 p.m. at the Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave. Speakers include Pratima Gupta, physician at Kaiser Hospital, Libbey Bennet, Asst. Dir., PRCH, and Destiny Lopez, Ex. Dir. ACESSES/ Womens Rights Coaliton. 

El Cerrito City Hall Grand Opening Celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 215-4318. 

Natural History and Science Educator’s Academy Learn how to liven up your lessons with crafts, songs, and stories, Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For pre-school to 3rd grade teachers. Cost is $50. Registration required. 525-2233. 

Reptile Rendevous Learn about the reptiles that live in Tilden Park, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233. 

Marsh-kateers! An adventure hike for 6-8 year olds and their caregivers to investigate storm drains and urban run-off pollutionn, and what you and your family can do to prevent it, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. Cost is $6, registration required. 670-7270.  

Crossword Puzzle Tournament from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alameda High School, Cafeteria, 2201 Encinal Ave., Alameda. Benefits the California Dictionary Project. 681-9675. www.bayareacrosswords.org 

The East Bay Chapter of The Great War Society with Dana Lombardy on “The Future of the Society and Growth Potential” at 10 a.m. at Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. 527-7118. 

“Pornography of Power” with Robert Scheer at 7 p.m. at Alameda Free Library, Conf. Room A, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. Sponsored by Alameda Public Affairs Forum and Books Inc. Donations at the door. alamedapublicaffairs@comcast.net 

“ZiZek” A film and discussion about the “wild man of theory” who describes himself as a Marxist"and a Communist at 7 p.m. at The Institute for the Critical Study of Society, at 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 595-7417. 

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

Walk the Line & Connect to the Home Front Walk the line of history and the keel of a victory ship, and learn about the men and women who contributed to victory on the home front during World War II, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by optional 45 min. Bay Trail stroll. Meet park ranger at memorial by main parking lot at Rosie the Riveter Memorial, Marina Bay Park, Melville and Regatta, Richmond. 232-5050. www.nps.gov/rori/ 

All Hands on Deck: Building the Ships that Kept Democracy Afloat Learn about the 747 ships built at the Kaiser shipyards and the people that built them, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Historic Shipyard No. 3, 1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A, Richmond. Park outside SS Red Oak Victory gate. 232-5050. Directions to shipyard 237-2933. www.ssredoakvictory.com/contact.htm 

Buddhist Healing Ceremony Dungse Rigzin Dorje Rinpoche will conduct the Healing Chod Sat. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way. Bring a blanket to lie on and food or drink for offering on Sun. Donation $195 for the Zandokpalri temple in India. 323-2651. 

“Beyond Health: Never Be Sick Again” with Raymond Francis at 2:30 p.m. at Elephant Pharm, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200. 

Guinea-Piggy-Thon Everything you want to know about adopting a guinea pig or bonding your lonely pet with a new friend, caring for your guinea pig, and making gourmet salads for your new herbivore from 2 to 5 p.m. at RabbitEARS, 377 Colusa Ave., Kensington. 525-6155. www.rabbitears.org 

Meditation Class at noon at 7th Heaven Yoga Studio, 2820 7th St. Free. 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. 

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, SEPT. 14 

34th annual Solano Stroll “Stroll for Health” with community information booths, food and entertainment, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Solano Ave. in Berkeley and Albany. www.solanoave.org 

Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge Workday Help prepare habitat for California Least Terns Meet at the main refuge gate at the northwest corner of former Alameda Naval Air Station at 9 a.m. For more information or for directions email jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org 

Inroduction to Fly-Fishing Learn casting at Lake Anza followed by classroom insturuction on knots, fly selection, reading the water, and more. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Tilden Park. Cost is $60-$66. Registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

Personal Theology Seminar with Huston Smith and Walter Truett Anderson at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 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. 

Feldenkrais for Breast Cancer Survivors at 5 p.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. 

Tibetan Buddhism with Bob Byrne on “Glimpse of Wisdom” 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., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461.  

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5400.  

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7419.  

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon. Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

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Peace and Justice Commission meets Mon., Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5510.  

Youth Commission meets Mon., Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at City Council Chambers, Old City Hall. 981-6670. 

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345.  

Homeless Commission meets Wed., Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5426. 

Planning Commission meets Wed., Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7484.  

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Sept. 10, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.  

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. 981-6740.  

Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5428. 

Community Health Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 11, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5356.  

West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7520. 

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7410.