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Thursday July 30, 2009 - 12:17:00 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 30 

Dog Day Thursdays Come practice your reading skills by reading to a dog. A free, drop-in program at 2 and 2:35 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17. 

Hip-Hop Dance Class for Teens with Lateef at 4 p.m. at South Branch of the Berkeley Public Library, 1901 Russell St. 981-6260. 

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. 

Summer Dance Party EveryThurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Teachers will lead a variety of dances from around the world. All ages at 7:30, teens and adults at 8:30. Cost is $2 children, $5 adults. 

FRIDAY, JULY 31 

“Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Berkeley Liberation Radio 104.1” with music at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Cost is $5-$10. 776-4422. www.bfuu.org 

“Out of the Ashes” A Project Peace Film Festival, featuring films by Bay Area female filmmakers, to benefit Oakland Elizabeth House, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way. Tickets are $10. For reservations see www.projectpeaceeastbay.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 

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 

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 

Walking Tour: Rezoning: Facing Oakland’s Future A walk and discussion of density, height, views and historic preservation. Meet at 11 a.m. at the Key System Mural, 11th and Broadway, NE corner, Oakland. Sponsored by Oakland Heritage Alliance. Cost is $10-$15. 763-9218. 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland around Preservation Park to see Victorian architecture. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Preservation Park at 13th St. and MLK, Jr. Way. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Mega-Science: Make Things That Go “Pop” An interactive program for ages 7-12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-327-2757. 

Helmet Safety for Toddlers and a tricycle rodeo, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Habitot children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

Benefit for the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant with local jazz and world music at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalist Hall, 1924 Cedar St. Suggested donation $15. 841-4824. 

Doi-Moi: Renewal of Society in Vietnam in a Time of Fundamental World Change” Discussion from 10 a.m. to noon at the Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. Sponsored the the Political Affairs Readers Group. For reading materials call 595-7417. 

Superhero Weekend at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 592-3002. 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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, AUGUST 2 

12th Annual Bay to Barkers Dog Walk and Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Parking Lot of Golden Gate Fields, 1100 Eastshore Hwy. Take the Buchanan St./Albany exit from I-80 or I-580. Cost is $25 per dog, $30 on day of event. www.berkeleyhumane.org 

Walking Tour: 20 Years Later: Loma Prieta & Oakland’s Downtown Meet at 10 a.m. at The African American Museum and Library, 659 14th St., Oakland. Sponsored by Oakland Heritage Alliance. Cost is $10-$15. 763-9218. 

Yanga Celebration A carnaval of black culture in Mexico with music and dance from noon to 4 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts.Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org 

Social Action Summer Forum “Rights of Farm Animals” with Kristie Phelps, of In Defense of Animals 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 11 a.m. and 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 

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Field Trip to Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline to look for newly arriving shorebirds, raptors and passerines, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Arrowhead Marsh. For details call 845-5001. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

Reduce Your Personal and Community Carbon Footprint Four-session Climate Change Action Group. Mondays or Tuesdays from 6-8pm at the Ecology Center. www.ecolgycenter.org  

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. 

“Castoffs” Knitting Group meets at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.  

Drop-in Knitting Group Work on your own project or make pet blankets and children’s hats for donation. Yarn, needles and instruction provided. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 536-3720. 

East Bay Track Club for girls and boys ages 3-15 meets Mon. and Wed. 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.  

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 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 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 

National Night Out/Stop the Violence Block Party from 3 to 8 p.m. on mcGee St., between Stuart and Oregon. Free. 981-5147. 

Over the Hills Gang Hikers 55 years and older explore Redwood Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For details call 544-2233. 

Tuesday Twilights: Sunset Moonrise Hike at 7 p.m. at the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, led by Bethany Facendini, naturalist. There are some ups and downs on this 2.5 mile hike. For details and meeting place call 544-2233. 

Lawyer in the Library Sign up in advance for a free 15 minute consultation with an attorney, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 536-3720, ext. 5. 

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., Sat. and Sun. from 2 to 6 p.m. at at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. 644-2577.  

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. 

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. 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 

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

Berkeley Path Wanderers Self-guided Walk of Thousand Oaks Meet at 10 a.m. at Indian Rock Park, 950 Indian Rock Ave. 520-3876. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jacobs Carter & Burgess, 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 10., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

“Bum’s Paradise” a documentary of the people who lived in the Albany Landfill community, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

“The Life of a Wildlife Photographer” with Suzi Eszterhas at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

East Bay Innovation Group: Best Practices for Adapting to new Technologies, at 6 p.m. at RHI, 1999 Harrison St., Suite 1100. Cost is $10, free for members. www.ebig.org, rhilger@ebig.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 6 p.m. at the Berkeley BART Station. www.geocities.com/ 

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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, AUGUST 6 

Peace Day and Origami Cranes with a reading of “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the 4th flr Story Room of the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6236. berkeleypubliclibrary.org 

“Persepolis” Film showing in support of the uprising of the Iranian people, followed by discussion at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 6390 27th St., midtown Oakland. Donation $5-$15 sliding scale. 848-1196. 

Summer Dance Party EveryThurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Teachers will lead a variety of dances from around the world. All ages at 7:30, teens and adults at 8:30. Cost is $2 children, $5 adults. 

“Backpacking 101” covering all the fundamentals at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

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. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 

Earthquake Safety Class for families from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111. www.habitot.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 

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, AUGUST 8 

Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at North end of Aquatic Park, in honor of the 64th Anniversary of Hiroshima (Aug. 6) and Nagasaki (Aug. 9) Bombings. www.progressiveportal.org/lanterns 

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

Berkeley Path Wanderers: Campus, Holy Hill and Northside Walk Meet at 10 a.m. at Founders Rock, Galey Rd. at Hearst. This walk has some steep hills. 520-3876. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Walking Tour of Piedmont Avenue Meet at 2 p.m. at the Avenue Elementary School, 4314 Piedmont Ave. at John St. Cost is $10-$15. Sponsored by The Oakland Heritage Alliance. 763-9218. 

Survivors International “The Massacre in Gatumba” with testimonies, video presentations at 3:30 p.m. at Oakland Main Library, West Auditorium, 124 14th St., Oakland. 

The East Bay Chapter of The Great War Society meets to discuss WWI Fighter Planes, presented by Jim Folger & Bob Denison at 10:30 a.m. at the Albany Veterans Hall, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany. 527-7118. 

Sushi for the More Adventurous A hands-on class to learn about the cultural and natural history of this ancient cuisine, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $30-$40. Registraion required. 1-888-327-2757. 

Chutes at the Beach at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach with cast and crew, Sat. and Sun. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Costs is $10-$15. 932-8966. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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.  

Open Shop at Berkeley Boathouse from 1 to 5 p.m. at at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Take part in constructing a wooden boat or help out with other maritime projects. No experience necessary. First time is free, cost is $10 per day. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 

Toddler Nature Walk to look for butterflies, bees and other creatures, for ages 2-3 and their grown-up friends, at 10:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 544-2233. 

Little Farm Open House Come grind some corn to feed the chickens, pet a bunny, groom a goat, or help out in the Kid’s Garden, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Little Farm in Tilden Park. 544-2233. 

Walking Tour of Chinatown Oakland Meet at 10 a.m. at the fountain of Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 9th St. between Webster and Franklin Streets. Cost is $10-$15. Sponsored by Oakland Heritage Alliance. 763-9218. 

Family Explorations Day Sumer Reading Program with stories, art activities, magic, cartooning and more from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Free.238-2200. www.museumca.org 

“The Living New Deal in the East Bay” a slide show and discussion with Gray Brechin at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalist Hall, 1924 Cedar St. 841-4824. 

Social Action Summer Forum “The Obama Administration and Social Justice” with Prof. Charles Henry, 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 repair a flat, from 10 to 11 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140. 

Benefit for Nangchen Nuns “A Day of Meditation & Tibetan Qigong” at 10 a.m. at Dondrub Ling Dharma Center, 2748 Adeline. Donations. To register call 707-224-5613. 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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