Events Listings

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 

Golden Gate Birding Walk at Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the large spherical cage near Nature Center at Perkins and Bellevue. 549-2839.  

“Health for Sale” A documentary on Big Pharma and their policies and actions at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

“Pesticides and the New World Order” Anti-Thanksgiving Potluck with Mitchel Cohen of the No Spray Coalition in New York, at 7 p.m. at Long Haul Info Shop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. Please bring vegetarian food, drinks and poetry to share. 540-0751. 

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. 

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 

Annual Food Not Bombs Thanksgiving Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at at Ashkenaz. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck An East Bay tradition for 35 years, from 4 p.m. on in North Berkeley. To RSVP call 562-9934. 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 1 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Volunteers needed. 465-4793. 

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 

“Back to the Jurassic” Dinosaur activities all weekend at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive below Grizzly Peak. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $6-$11. 642-5132. www.lawrencehallofscience.org 

Santa’s Wonderland Santa arrives noon near Peet’s on Fourth St. then joins his elves at Santa’s Wonderland, 1809 Fourth St. for photos until 7p.m. For other dates see www.FourthStreet.com 

Circle Dancing Simple folk dancing in a circle, no experience or partners needed. Potluck at 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253. www.circledancing.com 

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, NOV. 29 

East Bay Sactuary Covenant International Craft Fair with items from Africa, Tibet, Central America, Haiti, Palestine, Asia, Guatemala, Kurdistan, Mexico, and Afghanistan from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way at Dana St. ebsccraftsfair@yahoo.com 

3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Benefit Show and Sale of antiques and new items in the Arts & Crafts style from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Cost is $5, $20 for 10 a.m. opening. www.HillsideClub.org  

Womyn of Color Arts and Crafts Show, Sat. and Sun. from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Berkeley Open Studios Sat and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 21. 845-2612. www.berkeleyartisans.com 

Berkeley Potters Guild 38th Holiday Sale Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 73 Jones St. at Fourth St. www.berkeleypotters.com 

Artisan Faire Handcrafts and artwork from 40 local artists in the East Bay, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Claremont, 41 Tunnel Rd. Free.  

Recycled Glass Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio One Art Center, 365 45th street, off Broadway, Oakland. For ages 16 and up. To register call 597-5027. 

Close the Farm Help us close the Little Farm and tuck in the animals for the night, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park. 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. 

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.  

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, NOV. 30 

East Bay Sactuary Covenant International Craft Fair with items from Africa, Tibet, Central America, Haiti, Palestine, Asia, Guatemala, Kurdistan, Mexico, and Afghanistan from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way at Dana St. ebsccraftsfair@yahoo.com 

Little Farm Goat Hike Join a short hike with the Little Farm goats as we explore the historic connections between humans and our ungulate friends. For ages 6 and up, at 10:30 a.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park 525-2233. 

“Scientific Revolutions and Religion: The Copernican Revolution” with Bill Garrett, Prof. of Religion and Philosophy, JFK Univ., at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Jack Petranker on “Dealing with Uncertainty” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

MONDAY, DEC. 1 

Festival of Lights from 3 to 6 p.m. in Civic Center Park at Center and Milvia sts. Santa and his elves arrive at 5 p.m., art projects, entertainment, tree lighting at 6 p.m. www.buylocalberkeley.com 

“House and Garden Audit” for home environmental and health safety, with Karen Paulsell of Friends of Sausal Creek at 7 p.m. at Eve Case Room, Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin, at Masonic. 848-9358. www.fivecreeks.org  

“Education & Treatment of Common Eye Diseases” with Dr. Marlena Chu, optometrist at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry, on macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and nutrition benefits and myths, at 10:30 p.m. at West Berkeley Senior Center, 1900 Sixth St. 841-4776 ext. 123. 

Biodiesel 101 Presentation for people new to biodiesel on emissions, homebrewing, types of vehicles and commercial availability at 7:30 p.m. at Biofuel Oasis, 2465 4th St., at Dwight Way. 665-5509. http://biofueloasis.com/bbc 

East Bay Track Club for girls and boys ages 3-15 meets Mon. at 6 p.m. at Berkeley High School track field. Free. 776-7451. 

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.  

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 

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 Berkeley Meadow in Eastshore State Park. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233. 

“The Green Collar Economy” with Van Jones, at 6 p.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont. http://events.berkeley. 

edu/#13431 

“Low-Impact Development: Saving Water” A meeting of the Alameda Watershed Forum with Rosey Jencks of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Ingrid Severson of Bay Localize on how to make buildings “low impact” on water with practices like rooftop gardens and rainwater catchment at 2 p.m. at the Coastal Conservancy, 1330 Broadway, Oakland, 4th flr. conference room. dhopkins@waterboards.ca.gov 

“How Will You Survive in the Upcoming Economic Times” with Jonathan K. DeYoe at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library Community Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6107. 

International Body Music Festival Teacher Training Workshop at 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St., Oakland. Cost is $15. For details on other workshops and programs see www.crosspulse.com 

“The Power of Myth in Movies” with Richard Stromer at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Cost is $40. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

“27 Days of Change” Meditation, yoga and more for agents of social change at the Center for Transformative Change, 2584 MLK Jr. Way. No one tunred away for lack of funds. 549-3733. www.newdharma.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 

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. We 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. 

Caribbean Rhythms Dance Class begins at 5:30 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St., and meets every Tues. eve. Donations accepted for Community Rhythms Scholarship Fund. 548-9840. 

Ceramics Class Learn hand building techniques to make decorative and functional items, Tues. at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Senior Center, 2727 College Ave. Free, materials and firing charges only. 525-5497. 

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 

“After Prop. 8: What Next?” A marriage equality forum at 6:30 p.m. at Albany High School Multipurpose Room, 603 Key Route Blvd., Albany. ca-sanfrancisco@marriageequality.org 

Berkeley Path Wanderers: North Berkeley Churches and Paths Walk Meet at 10 a.m. at Live Oak Park at the center picnic table in the area closest to Shattuck Ave. 848-9358. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Succulent Wreath Making at 7 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Registration required. Cost is $50-$60. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Bonita Hollow Writers Salon meets at 7 p.m. at Bonita Hollow, 1631 Bonita Ave. 266-2069. 

Red Cross Volunteer Orientation from 10 a.m. to noon at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. To sign up call 594-5165. 

“Software Development Best Practices: What did we learn in 2008?” with East Bay Innovation Group at 6 p.m. at RHI, 1999 Harrison St., Suite 1100, Oakland. Cost is $10, free for eBig members. www.ebig.org  

Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets 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 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley BART Station www.geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Jump Start Entrepreneurs Network meets at 8 a.m. at Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. at Alcactraz. Cost is $5-$6, includes breakfast. 899-8242. www.jumpstartten.com 

“Shamanism and Syncretism in Peruvian Traditional Medicine” with Dr. Douglas Sharon at 7:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 526-3805. www.northbrae.org 

Fearless Meditation I: practice of the body Part 1 of a 3 part series for agents of social change at 7 p.m. at Center for Transformative Change, 2584 Martin Luther King Jr Way. RSVP to 866 PEACE 2008 

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, DEC. 4 

Mario Savio Memorial Lecture “Our Environmental Destiny” with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Community Theater, 1930 Allston Way. Free. 707-823-7293. 

Heyday Harvest Fundraiser with poets Gary Snyder and Al Young and others at 6:30 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Suggested donation $60. 549-3564, ext. 316. www.haydaybooks.com 

Walkers 50+: Explore Restored Nature on Baxter Creek Meet at 9 a.m. at El Cerrito’s Gateway Park, Conlon and Ohlone Greenway, stub end of Conlon just east of San Pablo Ave., AC Transit 72, near El Cerrito Del Norte BART. This two-hour, moderately hilly loop walk is free but numbers are limited. Register at Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. 524-9122.  

Cool Cuisine with Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero on the scientific and savory solutions to global warming, with displays and tastings, at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-3402. 

Yard Sale to Support Tanzanian AIDS Orphans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1658 Excelsior Ave., Oakland. 530-6333. 

“Faith and Reason in the 21st Century” A panel discussion inspired by “The Atheon” Art work by Jonathon Keats, sponsored by the Magnes Museum at 5:30 p.m. at 2222 Harold Way. Cost is $6-$8. 549-6950, ext. 337. 

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

Circle of Concern Vigil meets on West Lawn of UC campus across from Addison and Oxford, Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 1 p.m. to oppose UC weapons labs contracts. 848-8055. 

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

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

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Dave Weinstein on “It Came from Berkeley: How Berkeley Changed the World” 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  

Edwardian Holidays at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate Community Tree Lighting at 6p.m. Also open on weekends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Dec. 21. Admission is $7-$12. For reservations call 925-275-9490. www.dunsmuir.org  

AK Press Winter Sale from 4 to 10 p.m. at AK Press, 674-A 23rd. St., Oakland. 208-1700. www.akpress.org 

“Artisticana” Artisan’s bazaar and festival from 3 to 10 p.m. at The Red Door Gallery and Collective at the Warehouse, 416 26th St., Oakland. Free. 292-7061. 

Affordable Art Exhibition and Sale from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Compound Gallery, 6604 San Pablo Ave, Oakland. 655-9019. www.thecompoundgallery.com 

World of Good Holiday Sale benefitting international artisan communities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 6315 Doyle St., Emeryville. worldofgoodinc.com 

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, DEC. 6 

Berkeley Path Wanderers: Holiday Power Walk from the Rose Garden up to Atlas Path, high in the hills and return. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Rose Garden sign on Euclid near Eunice. 848-2944. www.berkeleypaths.org  

Holiday Crafts Fair at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market with live music, hot lunches and a variety of handcrafted gifts, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Civic Center Park, Center St. at MLK Jr. Way. 548-2220, ext. 227. www.ecologycenter.org 

California College of the Arts Holiday Fair with unique gifts handmade by the students, alumni, faculty, and staff from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CCA Oakland campus, 5212 Broadway , at College Ave. 594-3666. 

Alternative Gift Fair: Give Outside the Box with gifts and information from local, national and international non-profit organizations working for the common good, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Church on the Corner, 1319 Solano Ave., at Pomona, Albany. http://giveoutsidethebox.org 

Berkeley Potters Guild 38th Holiday Sale Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 73 Jones St. at Fourth St. www.berkeleypotters.com 

Berkeley Open Studios Sat and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 21. 845-2612. www.berkeleyartisans.com 

The Jingletown 3rd Annual Holiday Art Walk Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Jingletown, which is situated between the Park and Fruitvale Street bridges bordered by the estuary separating Oakland from the island of Alameda. www.jingletown.org 

World of Good Holiday Sale benefitting international artisan communities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 6315 Doyle St., Emeryville. worldofgoodinc.com 

Toy Clinic with Free Lead Testing Come find out the latest news on lead and phthalates in toys from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Sponsored by the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the Center for Environmental Health. 548-2220, ext. 233. ecologycenter.org 

Tending the Winter Heirloom Garden Learn what old-world plants grow best in our winter climate from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Wear boots and dress to get dirty. 525-2233. 

Volunteer at Schoolhouse Creek Help turn a former garbage dump into Bayshore habitat and park with Friends of Five Creeks from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We supply tools, gloves, and snacks. Dress in layers for all weather. Walk 5 minutes north on the Bay Trail from University Ave. and West Frontage Rd., just west of I-880/580. You will see our signs at the small turnout between University and Gilman. 848-9358. www.fivecreeks.org 

Fungus Fair “Fungi and Fire” with exhibits, talks, tastings and marketplace from 10 to 6 p.m. at Oakland Musesum of California, 10th and Oak sts., Oakland. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Winners of the PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles 18th Annual National Literary Awards & 12th Annual PEN Oakland Censorship Award, with keynote address by poet Michael McClure at 2 p.m. at the Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. Free. 681-5652. 

Holiday Wreaths—Naturally Learn to make wreaths, garlands and other decorations using natural materials, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Please bring a small pair of hand clippers, and large flat box and a bag lunch. Cost is $25-$56. Registration required. 1-888-327-2757. 

Recycled Glass Wreath-Making from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Studio One Art Center, 365 45th street, off Broadway, Oakland. To register call 597-5027. www.oaklandnet.com/parks 

“Paws and Claus” Santa visits the Oakland Zoo Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org 

“Yes we did!” – Now What? with Sam Webb, national chair, Communist Party USA at 3 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. $5 suggested donation, no one turned away. A People’s Weekly World event. 251-1050. mbechtel@pww.org 

Edwardian Holidays Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate Weekends through Dec. 21 with costumed docents, festive trolley, live music, entertainment, cozy tea in the cottage, and Breakfast with Father Christmas, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $7-$12. For reservations call 925-275-9490. www.dunsmuir.org  

“Shine Your Light” Learn fo make a candleholder for the winter celebrations Sat. and Sun. from 1 to 4 p.m. at Museum of Children’s Art, 538 Ninth St., Suite 210, Oakland. Cost is $7. 456-8770. www.mocha.org 

Make Your Own Bike Bag Beginning class for those with little or no sewing experience. We will cover the basics of sewing on the home machines, several important bag making techniques, an intro to bag design, as well as a brief look at the industrial machines. From noon to 4 p.m. at Waterside Workshops, 84 Bolivar Drive, at Berkeley'’s Aquatic Park. Cost for beginning and advanced class is $85. To register call 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

“Ancient Tools for Successful Living” Workshops from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2929 Summit St., Suite 103, Oakland. Cost per workshop is $10. 536-5934. 

Tree of Life Qi Gong Workout at 10 a.m. at 2929 Summit St., Ste. 103, Oakland. Cost is $15. 253-8120. 

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 

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

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 

International Craft Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. at Gilman. Cost is $1 and up. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com  

Richmond Holiday Arts Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond. 620-6772. www.therichmondartcenter.org 

Fungus Fair “Fungi and Fire” with exhibits, talks, tastings and marketplace from noon to 5 p.m. at Oakland Musesum of California, 10th and Oak sts., Oakland. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Winter Wanderland Hike Series An invigorating fast-paced hike from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This week we will visit Kennedy Grove. Call for meeting place. Bring water, layered clothing and a snack to share. 525-2233. 

“Spirit of Activism” Silent auction, raffle, appetizers and music by Peg Millet and others, from 6 to 10 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $8 and up. Benefit Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters. 548-3113. 

23rd Annual Holiday Appeal for Class-War Prisoners Fundraising party with dinner for Mumia Abu-Jamal, Leonard Peltier and 14 others, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2939 Ellis St. Cost is $5-$10. 839-0852. pdcbayarea@sbcglobal.net 

“Printmaking: Holiday Cards” Stamp printing and simple screen printing activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Oakland. Cost is $25-$40 per family. To register call 431-9016. 

“Sample This!” Children’s Community Center Sample Sale from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Gym at Martin Luther King Middle School, 1871 Rose St. Cost is $5, includes raffle entry. 528-6975. www.cccpreschool.org 

Holiday Card Show & Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 398 Colusa Avenue at the Kensington Circle. 

Berkeley Rep Family Series “Discovering Dr. Seuss” 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. 

“Scientific Revolutions and Religion: The Darwinian Revolution” with Prof. Bill Garrett at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, 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 

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. 

CITY MEETINGS 

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Dec. 1, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. 

www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee 

Commission on the Status of Women meets Wed., Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.  

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets Wed., Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. 981-5502.  

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. 981-7461.  

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

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

ONGOING 

Help Low-wage Families with Their Taxes United Way’s Earn it! Keep It! Save It! needs Bay Area volunteers for its 7th annual free tax program. No previous experience necessary. Sign up at www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org