Events Listings

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 

Earth Week Activities at Berkeley City College Merrian Fuller and Timothy Burrows on Renewable Energy at 12:15 p.m. in the BCC Auditorium, 2050 Center St. http://vistawww.peralta.edu/ 

People’s Park 40th Anniversary “People’s Voice Poetry” with poets Al Young, Julia Vinograd, John Oliver Simon, Alta, HD Moe, Kirk Lumpkin, Paradise, Christian, Arnie Passman, and more, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Mediterraneum, 2475 Telegraph. 390-0830. www.peoplespark.org 

Tilden Explorers An after-school nature adventure program for 5-7 year olds. We will learn about wildflowers from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Cost is $6-$8, registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

“Prefab Green” with Michelle Kaufmann at 7:30 p.m. at Builder’s Booksource, 1817 Fourth St. 845-6874. 

“Straightlaced” A film with unscripted high school youth from around the country speaking candidly about harmful pressures caused by rigid gender roles and homophobia at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave. Oakland. Benefits MetWest High School and the Straightlaced educational campaign. Tickets are $10-$30 (sliding scale) and available online at www.groundspark.org 

Sulak Sivaraksa Buddhist social activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC campus. funiehsu@berkeley.edu 

LiveTalk@CPS with Prof. Ron Hassner “Religion and Counterinsurgency” at 7 p.m. at College Prepatory School, Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway. Tickets are $5-$15 at the door. www.college-prep.org/livetalk 

“Project Joy: Healing and Strengthening our Children through Play” with a showing of the documentary “A Break in the Clouds” at 7 p.m. at the Greenlining Institute, 1918 University Ave., 2nd flr. www.projectjoy.com 

College Admissions and Career Planning Information Sponsored by UC Berkeley Extension, at 5:30 p.m. at 1995 University Ave. To reserve a space call 642-4111. 

Circle of Concern Vigil meets on West Lawn of UC campus across from Addison and Oxford at noon 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. 

“Revolutionary Love and Martial Non-violence” with Buddhist leader Sulak Sivaraksa at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC campus. Free. 

Buddhist Class on Shikan Meditation at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Cedar at Bonita. http://caltendai.org 

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Kevin Ambrogi, former volunteer, Nature Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand, on “The Elephant in Thailand’s Culture: The Legend and the Reality.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $15, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 524-7468.  

People’s Park 40th Anniversary “Founders Forum” with the Park’s original creators: Wendy Schlesinger, Michael Delacour, Frank Bardacke, Sim Van der Ryn and others, with poetry and music, at 5 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Suggested donation $15. 390-0830. www.peoplespark.org 

“Consuming Kids” A documentary on the pervasive and pernicious effects of children's advertising on the health and well-being of children at 7 p.m. at 101 Morgan Hall, UC campus. Screening followed by discussion. Sponsored by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. www.commercialfreechildhood.org 

Luke Song, Creator of Aretha’s Hat at noon at Berkeley Hat Company, 2510 Telegraph Ave. 549-2955. 

“How to Belive in God: Whether You Believe in Religion or Not” with author Clark Strand at 7 p.m. at the Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Ave. Free, donation accepted. 809-1460. www.cbe-bca.org 

Xican@ Love and the New Familia: Gender, Sexuality, and Alliance A conference sponsored by Encuentro Xican@ and Noche de Flor y Canto from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Tilden Room, MLK Student Union (Encuentro), UC campus. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the Maude Fife Room, 300 Wheeler (Flor y Canto), UC campus. Free. 710-1975. 

Dance Around the Pacific School of Religion Campus, 1798 Scenic Ave. from noon to 12:30 p.m. in celebration of National Dance Week. Everyone is welcome to join. 

Lunar Lounge Express A night of interactive exhibits, telescope viewing, and live music from 7 to 11 p.m. at Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Cost is $15-$20. www.chabotspace.org 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 

Berkeley Earth Day with cultural performances, activities, community information booths, food and crafts, from noon to 5 p.m. at Civic Center Park, MLK and Allston.  

Swap Your Old Floor Lamp for a new energy saving version, free at Berkeley Earth Day! Do you have a tall halogen floor lamp in your home? These lamps waste electricity, and are dangerous: they can overheat and start fires. Bring along your old 300-watt halogen floor lamp with your PG&E bill to Berkeley Earth Day, and Rising Sun Energy Center will give you a new fluorescent version of the same light quality and brightness, for free. For more information call 665-1501. 

Community Clean-up and Barbeque Work on projects to beautify the James Kenney neighborhood, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St. 981-6650. 

“How To Be An Informed Citizen” Informational displays on local water resources, food supply, energy needs and consumption the Atrium of Berkeley City College, 2050 Center St. 

The New School of Berkeley International Family Fair and raffle with games and activities for children, live entertainment and food, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Bonita St. between Cedar and Virginia. 548-9165. 

Contra Costa Civic Theatre in El Cerrito Preview Party to announce the shows for the 50th season, introduce their directors, and reveal further celebration plans. Tickets are $20. www.ccct.org 

Women’s Multicultural Leadership Conference for women and multicultural communities, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at UCB’s Life Sciences Building, to activate and train women to become leaders in work, media, and politics. For admission and more information see www.engageher.org 

Benjamin Jealous, National President of the NAACP speaks on his vision for the organization as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, at 6 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th, Oakland. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Establishing a Home Culinary Herb Garden Learn how to cultivate, fertilize, plant and tend a productive annual herb garden and how to incorporate plantings of perennial herbs into your backyard landscape. Herb plants started by the students of King Middle School will be offered for sale to participants in this class. From 2 to 4 p.m. To register, contact Kyle Cornforth, Program Coordinator at kyle@chezpanissefoundation.org 

Vegetarian Cooking Class: Hearty Homestyle Italian from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $55, plus $5 food and material fee. Advance registration required. 531-COOK. www.compassionatecooks.com 

“Flow: For Love of Water” Documentary by French filmmaker Irena Salinas on why corporations control our most precious resource and what is being done, what we can do, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. 495-5132. www.bfuu.org 

“The Wisdom of Sustainability: Buddhist Economics for the 21st Century” with Sulak Sivaraksa at 10:15 a.m. at Berkeley Zen Center, 1933 Russell St. 

Peace and Freedom Party on the Six Budget Propositions Discussion at 2 p.m. at Spud’s Pizza, Adeline & Alcatraz. 845-4360. 

Golden Gate Sacred Harp Singing School from 1 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Chapel, 2451 Ridge Rd. Donation $10 requested. 451-6299.  

Oakland Free Dance Festival featuring 27 free introductory one hour social dance classes in four rooms from 1 to 7 p.m. at Oakland Veterans Hall, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. www.bayareandw.org 

Monthly Go Tournament Come play or watch the world’s oldest board game, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St., Suite 290, Oakland. Registration opens at 9 a.m. www.bayareago.org 

Preschool Storytime, including crafts and finger plays at 11 a.m. at The Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720 ext. 16. 

Beginning Internet Class “All About Email” at 10 a.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. Free, but call to sign up 526-7512. 

Volunteer Training for Circle of Care, a program of the East Bay Agency for Children in Oakland. For more information email Shoshana at Shoshana@ebac.org wwww.ebac.org 

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 

Lawn Bowling on the green at the corner of Acton St. and Bancroft Way every Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Wear flat soled shoes, no heels. Free lessons. 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. 

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 

People’s Park 40th Anniversary “People’s Park 40th Anniversary Concert” noon till dusk in People’s Park with performances by Jonathan Richman, Terry Garthwaite and Family, Shelley Doty, Country Joe, Wavy Gravy, Phoenix, All Nations Singers, Nefer Tem Belly Dance, Carol Denney, “IS” from Berkeley High and more! Also children’s activities and food. 390-0830. www.peoplespark.org 

Save Strawberry Canyon 5 Mile Fun Run at 9 a.m. in Strawberry Canyon. Participation donation is $15. For informarion email savestrawberrycanyon@gmail.com  

Albany Spring Art & Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park on 1325 Portland Ave. There will be music by Jimbo Trout and the FishPeople, puppet shows, art and craft booths, poetry, food, low cost bike tune ups, chalk art and much more. 

Help Restore the Berkeley Meadow with Friends of Five Creeks by removing invasives and restoring habitat. Meet at 10 a.m. at the north side of University Ave., opposite Sea Breeze market. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Dress for all weather, in clothes that can get dirty. 848-9358. www.fivecreeks.org 

Secret Gardens of the East Bay A self-guided tour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to benefit Park Day School. Tickets are $45. A Village Marketplace will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Park Day School, 370 43rd St., at Shafter, Oakland. To register for the tour call 653-0317, ext. 103. www.SecretGardenTour.org 

Message of Peace and Reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, the Palestinian physician whose three daughters and a niece were killed and a fourth daughter seriously injured in Gaza on January 16 at 7 p.m. at Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave. Piedmont.  

A Tribute to Rev: Celebrating the Life of Ron Stallings at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12 at the door. 849-2568. 

“Four Legends of Feminism: Gloria Steinem, Dolores Huerta, Aileen Hernandez, and Yuri Kochiyama” interviewed as part of Engage Her’s Multicultural Women’s Leadership Conference at 7 p.m. in the Life Sciences Auditorium, UC campus. Tickets are $25. www.engageher.org 

Salsa Dancing in the Stacks Celebrate National Dance Week with salsa lesson from Gale Robinson, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Historic Lobby, 2nd flr of the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. All skill levels welcome. 981-6241. 

Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Huckleberry Botanical Preserve, Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Make sure to bring water, snacks/lunch, hat/sunscreen, a notebook, and a camera. Cost is $25. To register call 428-1810. 

Oakland Aviation Museum Open Cockpit Day with docent guided tours of the Short Solent Flying Boat featured in the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark are available all day from noon to 4 p.m. at 8252 Earhart Rd., Bldg. 621, Historic North Field, Oakland Intl. Airport. Cost is $5-$9. 638-7100. www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org 

Mad Hot Klezmer Dance Party Lessons at 7 p.m., dance party at 8 pm. at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St. Tickets are $5-$20. 848-0237. www.klezcalifornia.org  

“An Eco-Materialist Critique of Historical Materialism” with Craig Collins from 10 a.m. to noon at the Niebyl Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 595-7417.  

Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to maintain your bike in excellent working condition, from 11 a.m. to noon at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140. 

Free Sailboat Rides from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley Marina. Wear warm, waterproof clothing and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children 5 and over welcome with parent or guardian. www.cal-sailing.org 

Personal Theology Seminars with John McNally on “How Studying Near Death Experiences Has Benefitted and Informed my Spiritual Life” 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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Dharma Publishing staff on “The Great Guru Padmasambhava” at 3:30 p.m. and Arnaud Maitland on “Cultivating the Essential Link of Devotion” 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 2 to 6 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Thurs. from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

MONDAY, APRIL 27 

“UC Democracy Stakeholder Panel” Democratizing the UC Regents discussed by student leaders, union members, faculty, nonprofits and other stakeholders, at 6 p.m. at 101 Morgan Hall, UC campus. www.ucdemocracy.org 

People’s 60th Anniversary Party for KPFA at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Church, corner Cedar and Bonita. Sponsored by Coalition for a democratic Pacifica. 

Kensington Book Club meets to discuss “What is the What” by Dave Eggers at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

“Neighborhood Public Radio: 1/4 Watt Pure Power” at 7:30 p.m. at 160 Kroeber Hall, UCB. Sponsored by Berkeley Center for New Media/Art Techonology & Culture Colloquium. 642-0635.  

Community Yoga Class 10 a.m. at James Kenney Parks and Rec. Center at Virginia and 8th. Seniors and beginners welcome. Cost is $6. 207-4501. 

Small-Business Counseling Free one-hour one-on-one counseling to help you start and run your small business with a volunteer from Service Core of Retired Executives, Mon. evenings by appointment at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. For appointment call 981-6148.  

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. Volunteers needed. 548-0425. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 

Alice Walker: “The Siege of Gaza Is An Attack on the Common Heart” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $12-$15. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/62274 

“Growing Sustainability in a Low-Carbon World” Speaker series sponsored by Inst. for Urban and Regional Development at 5:15 at Wurster Hall, UC campus. http://iurd.berkeley.edu 

Hillside Club Book Lust Salon meets to discuss works by George MacDonald Fraser at 7:30 p.m. at 2286 Cedar St. Non-member donation $5. 845-4870. www.hillsideclub.org/booklust 

El Cerrito Democratic Club “The Current Financial Crisis” A workshop with Eileen Raphael from Just Economics at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, El Cerrito United Methodist Church, 6830 Stockton Ave., at Richmond Ave., El Cerrito. Pizza and light refreshments at 6 p.m. for $4. 527-5953. 

Documentary Film Club “March of the Penguins” How emperor penguins endure the coldest place on earth to mate and hatch their young at 6:30 p.m. at Bayview Library, 5100 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. Free. 620-6566. 

Introduction to Dance for Parkinson’s Disease This dance class is geared toward those affected by Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers and friends, with live music with Rudy Apffel, at 10:30 a.m. at Danspace, 473 Hudson Street, Oakland. www.bayareandw.org 

Volunteer Training for Circle of Care, a program of East Bay Agency for Children in Oakland. Email Shoshana at Shoshana@ebac.org for more information. 531-7551 ext. 195.  

PC Users Meeting at 7 p.m. at 1145 Walnut St. meldancing@comcast.net 

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. 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda.548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

Bridge for beginners from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m., all others 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sing-A-Long at 2:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190. 

Free Meditation Class Tues and Thurs. at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 2nd flr., 1606 Bonita Ave. 931-7742. 

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830. 

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. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 

Safeway on College Community Meeting See the updated plans for the Safeway store at College and Claremont at 7 p.m. at the Claremont Hotel, Tunnel Rd. www.safewayoncollege.com 

“Mongolia: On the Eve of Modernity” A panel discussion on Mongolia prior to the era of Soviet domination, during the empire of the Qing, at 4 p.m. in the IEAS Conference Room, 2223 Fulton St., 6th Floor. Free. 642-2809. ieas.berkeley.edu 

“Siberia’s Lake Baikal” A slideshow with residents from Berkeley’s sister city, Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, at 5 p.m. at the David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way. Sponsored by the Cneter for Safe Energy. 883-1177. 

“The Invisible Forest” with the filmmaker Antero Alli in person at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

“Baja Road Trip” with Trevor Cralle, at 6 p.m. at West Auditorium, Oakland Main Library, 125 14th St. at Oak. 238-3136. 

Confused by Computers? Novice computer users can get one-on-one assistance from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. Sign up for an appointment at the reference desk or call 526-3720 ext. 5. 

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. 

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

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 

UCB Entrepreneurs Forum: Finalists of the Business Plan Competition at 6 p.m. at Anderson Auditorium and the Bank of America Forum, Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave. 642-4255. www.entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu 

“Girls Rock!” screening and director Q&A at 7:15 p.m. at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave. Cost is $10-$15. www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org 

Volunteer Training for Circle of Care, a program of East Bay Agency for Children in Oakland. Email Shoshana at Shoshana@ebac.org for more information. 531-7551 ext. 195. wwww.ebac.org 

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. 

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. 

Buddhist Class on Shikan Meditation at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Cedar at Bonita. http://caltendai.org 

FRIDAY, MAY 1 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Field Trip to Jewel Lake in Tilden Park 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. Breeding birds are returning, and we should be treated to some wonderful bird song. Leader Phila Rogers 848-9156. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

“Torture and Popular Culture” with members of the Bay Area Religious Campaign Against Torture on how the post-9/11 US media frame the use of torture through writings and TV shows like “24” and uncover the truth about its effectiveness at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison. Free. 704-8859. 

“Climate Change Mitigation: Considering Lifestyle Options in Europe and the US” a workshop from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in 223 Moses Hall, UC campus. Hosted by the European Union Center. 643-4558. eucenter.berkeley.edu 

Celebration of 60 years of KPFA on Workers Day with a potluck at 6 p.m. and music, speakers and films at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists Hall, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. 848-4124. www.bfuu.org 

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 

Tian Gong Open House Celebration with Master Tian Ying at 5:30 p.m. at Tian Gong International Foundation, 830 Bancroft Way, Lotus Room 114. 883-192. tgif@tiangong.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. 

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

SATURDAY, MAY 2 

7th annual Hidden Gems of Berkeley Ride and Walk Visit the unique and vernacular treasures in and grassroots’ greening initiatives around Central Berkeley. Ride and walk start at 10 a.m. at the Civic Center fountain. Bring lunch and water. The event is family friendly, over the age of 10. Updated Hidden Gems of Berkeley maps will be available for a nominal fee. www.bpfp.org 

Berkeley Historical Society Spring Walking Tour “The Northern End of the Santa Fe Right-of-Way” led by Bebo Turman, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. For reservations and starting point call 848-0181. 

Annual California Wildflower Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak sts. Presented in collaboration with the California Native Plant Society. Cost is $5-$8. www.museumca.org/tickets 

Flowers in May Hike Join a three-mile up and down hike from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Briones Regional Park, Bear Creek Staging Area. for information call 544-3265. tnarea@ebparks.org 

Bring Back the Native Garden Tour On Sat. and Sun., visit 50 pesticide-free gardens that conserve water and provide habitat for wildlife. Registration required. www. 

bringingbackthenatives.net 

“Urban Farming Basics: Grow Your Own Food” With Willow Rosenthal of City Slicker Farms from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. A second class will take place on May 9, outdoors in Berkeley. Cost is $10-$15. 548-2220, ext. 239. 

“Art from the Heart” Art by individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dimentias to be auctioned in a fundraiser and celebration for Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotunda Building, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Tickets are $50-$100. 644-8282. 

“Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros” from noon to 3 p.m. at Cesar Chávez Park in Oakland with diverse performance groups, storytellers, literacy-related arts activities, and a free book for each child in attendance. Sponsored by KQED. 

“Not Just Change But Justice” a conference on U.S. trade policy and its impacts on food, land and immigration with David Bacon speaking on NAFTA and Pierre LaBossiere and Delvis Fernandez comparing Haiti and Cuba, from 1 to 6 p.m. at 110 Barrows Hall, near Telegraph & Bancroft, UC Berkeley campus. 525-5497. info@nacla.org  

Bay Area Community Land Trust Bus Tour of Elder Co-ops and Senior Cohousing communities in Berkeley and Davis. Tickets are $40 for members, $60 for others. For information call 841-5307. 

Designing with Succulents Learn how to use these beautiful and low water plants in your landscape at 10 a.m. at at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

Annual Junktique Sale and Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donations taken Tues. 6 to 9 p.m. and Wed. & Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 236-0527. 

Friends of Roman Cats and Feeding Ferals Local Promotion Slideshow about feral cat spay/neuter programs in Italy, at 2 p.m. at RabbitEARS, 377 Colusa Ave, Kensington. 525-6155. 

Beginning Internet Class “Useful Web Sites” at 10 a.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. Free, but call to sign up 526-7512. 

Preschool Storytime, including crafts and finger plays at 11 a.m. at The Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720 ext. 16. 

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 

Lawn Bowling on the green at the corner of Acton St. and Bancroft Way every Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Wear flat soled shoes, no heels. Free lessons. 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. 

SUNDAY, MAY 3 

“Maybeck Country: Hillside Houses of the Early- and Mid-20th Century” Berkeley Architectural Heritage’s 34th Annual Spring House Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $30-$40. 841-2242. www.berkeleyheritage.com 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Field Trip to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park Meet at 8 a.m. by Arlington Clubhouse on Arlington Ave. in El Cerrito, next to tennis courts between Brewster Drive and Thors Day Road. We'll drive to trailhead on Rifle Range Road, then walk a hilly transect of the canyon to bird brushlands, oak woodlands, riparian areas, and grasslands. Five-mile hike led by Malcolm Sproul for the 29th year. Bring lunch and liquids. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

Annual California Wildflower Show from noon to 5 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak sts. Presented in collaboration with the California Native Plant Society. Cost is $5-$8. www.museumca.org/tickets 

Little Farm Goat Hike Join a short hike with the goats as we explore the historic connections between humans and our ungulate friends at 11 a.m. at the Little Farm, Tilden Park. For ages 6 and up. Children, please bring your adults along. 544-3265. tnarea@ebparks.org 

Tilden’s Pipes: Portholes to the Past Crisscrossing Tilden Park steel pipes hide under trails, go through bushes and cross creeks. Explore the historic network of waterways on this four-mile hike along Wildcat Creek, from 2 to 5 p.m. For meeting place call 544-3265. tnarea@ebparks.org 

“Gardening without Invasives: Protecting wildlands and waterways from invasive plants” with Christiana Conser of PlantRight at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Watershed Nursery, 601-A Canal Blvd., Richmond. 234-2222. www.thewatershednursery.com 

“Maya of the Quiet Strength” Documentary about the Berkeley disability activist at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Hall, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donation $10. 841-4824. 

Soul Sanctuary Dance Weekly Family-Friendly Freestyle Dance for children, teens and adults from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. www.bayareandw.org 

Dance-a-Rama Free Open Studio performances in celebration of National Dance Week, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Eighth Street Artists’ Center, 2525 Eighth St.  

Berkeley Rep Family Series “Story Builders” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St. Recommended for age four and up. Free, but bring a book to donate to a school library. 647-2973. 

Cinco De Mayo At Playland Celebrate Mexican and Latino contributions to the world of fun, Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Playland, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 232-4264 ext. 25. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org 

Personal Theology Seminars with Endre Nagy on “Religious Tradition as Freedom for Individual Theology” 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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Sylvia Gretchen on “Ancient Wisdom: Modern Application” 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 2 to 6 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Thurs. from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., April 23, at 5 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5217.  

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., April 27, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. 

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

Parks and Recreation Commission meets Mon., April 27, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5158.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., April 29, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/planning