Events Listings

THURSDAY, FEB. 18 

Berkeley Path Wanderers: Winter Meeting featuring a presentation on Berkeley’s Pedestrian Master Plan, and a report on expansions and improvements to Berkeley's path system at 7 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. at Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Free and open to the public. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll look for signs of animals sleeping from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-327-2757. 

“Human Rights in Chiapas and Possibilities for Political Change in Mexico” with Victor Hugo López at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Donation $5-$10. 849-2568.  

“Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong” with James Lowen at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$15, $5 youth 17 & under. 601-0182 ext. 302.  

Golden Gate Audubon Society “Looking Up with Ease” How to avoid a hurt neck while bird-watching at 7:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda 2530 San Pablo Ave. 843-2222. 

Adult Art Night: Mixed Media Collage from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Museum of Children’s Art, 538 9th St., Oakland. Cost is $10. For information on baby-sitting call 465-8770. 

Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128. www.eastbayworks.com 

Babies and Toddlers Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakland Federal Building, Conference Room H, 1301 Clay St., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

FRIDAY, FEB. 19 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with George Lakoff on “Bringing Democracy to California: Ending Government by Gridlock” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $15, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. 527-2173.  

Red Cross Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at American Red Cross Bus, 747 52nd St. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

“The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” A film by Judith Ehrich and Rock Goldsmith opens at the Shattuck Cinemas. www.mostdangerousman.org 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 8 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. at University. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253.  

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. 

Stand With Us Stand for Peace Stand with Israel vigil every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. www.sfvoiceforisrael.org 

Say No to War, Bring Our Troops Home Now at 2 p.m. at the corner of Acton and University. 841-4143. 

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 

Berkeley Path Wanderers: Pooches On The Paths Walk Share a pleasant walk with your best friend. All dogs must be on a leash, under constant control, well-behaved and sociable. Meet at 10 a.m. at Berkeley Rose Garden by the main sign. RSVP to Keith Skinner with your dog’s name. 520-3876. keithskinner.public@gmail.com 

“WWII Childhoods” with Maria Segal, a Holocaust Survivor and Dr. Ursula Mahlendorf, a former Hitler Youth member, at 7 p.m. at Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. Cost is $10-$15, no one turned away. www.KehillaSynagogue.org  

“Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Think” A documentary at 4 p.m. at Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$15. 832-7600. www.iccnc.org 

“Understanding Diversity Through Mindful Drumming” led by Kokomon Clottey from Ghana, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 3278 West St., Oakland. Donation $20 supports cultural arts in schools. 652-5530. 

Law School Admissions Workshop for People of Color from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UC Berkeley School of Law. RSVP to coalitionfordiversity@gmail.com 

“The Other Buddhism: Amida Comes West” with Caroline Brazier at 2 p.m. at Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant. Free. 809-1460. 

German Family Karneval with entertainment, arts and craft projects and authentic German food, from noon to 2 p.m. at 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. www.gissv.org/berkeley 

Herbal Tincture Making A class on how to prepare, formulate and administer botanical medicines, Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic, 823 32nd St., #B, Oakland. Cost is $60. To resgister call 428-1810. www.bluewindbmc.com 

Berkeley Alternative Practitioners Panel discussion on alternative medicine at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 3rd flr, 2090 Kittredge St.  

Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American red Cross Bus, 2001 Allston Way. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

Wolfman and Wolfboy Weekend at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 932-8966. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.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.  

SUNDAY, FEB. 21 

Gaza Freedom March Report back with Alan Goodman at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. 684-8270. 

Peace Symbol 52nd Anniversary Celebration at 7 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2950 Derby St. Tickets are $5-$10. 845-5481. pazmopa@yahoo.com 

“Evolutionary Biology Today” A talk by David Seaborg in honor of Darwin Day at 1 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Suggested donation $5. www.HumanistHall.org 

“HomeGrown” Video about growing your own food, and discussion with Novella Carpenter, author of “Farm City” at 1:30 p.m. at Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. transitionalbany.org 

Black History Month at Habitot with community quilt-making, storytelling, African music and dance, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $8.50. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

“The Career Within You: How to Find the Perfect Job for Your Personality” with Elizabeth Wagele and Ingrid Stabb at 3:30 p.m. at Oakland Main Library, 125 13th St. Sponsored by the California Writers Club.  

East Bay Atheists “The Faith Instinct: How Religion Evolved and Why It Endures” at 1:30 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St., 3r flr. 222-7580. www.ebatheists.org 

Personal Theology Seminars with “Paul and Torah: He Really Was Observant of the Law” with Rabbi Harry Manhoff, at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

“How to Communicate When It Doesn’t Feel Easy” A workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1606 Bonita Ave., in the Fireside Room, Education Building. No wheelchair access. www.bfuu.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham Social Hall, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. at 2 p.m. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org 

MONDAY, FEB. 22 

Berkeley School Volunteers, New Volunteer Orientation from noon to 1 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Bring a photo ID and two references to the orientation. Returning volunteers do not need to attend. For further information 644-8833. 

Kensington Library Book Club meets to discuss “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

Job Search Strategies at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 3rd Flr Community Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6148. 

“Simply Raw – Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” a film at 7 p.m. at Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts, 901 Grayson St., Suites 201 & 205. Tickets are $7-$10. www.baumancollege.org 

East Bay Track Club for ages 3-14 meets at 6 p.m. at the running track of Berkeley High School. For more information call Coach Walker at 776-7451. 

TUESDAY, FEB. 23 

Tuesdays for the Birds at 7:30 p.m. at MLK Regional Shoreline, Arrowhead Marsh. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides, and binoculars or scopes. Call for specific meeting location. 544-2233. 

“Help Stop GA Cuts” Rally at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting at 10 a.m. at 1221 Oak St., Oakland. Rally at 9 a.m. in the Plaza. For information call 649-1930, ext. 225. 

Book Lust Salon meets to discuss “A Gay and Melancholy Sound” by Merle Miller at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, Cedar at Arch. www.hillsideclub.org 

Family Storytime, for ages preschool and up, at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043 

Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Registration required. 594-5165. 

El Cerrito Democratic Club with Dale Sorenson, of the Marin Interfaith Task Force on the Americas, speaking on “The Coup in Honduras: What Happened, Why, and What Role did the United States Play?” 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.  

Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128. www.eastbayworks.com 

“Dancing with Loss and Letting Go” with Maggie Kast, author of “The Crack Between Worlds: A dancer’s memoir of loss, faith and family” worship service followed by discussion at 11:10 a.m. at Pacific School of Religion, Chapel of the Great Commission, 1798 Scenic Ave. 849-8200. 

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. 

Homework Help at the Albany Library for students in grades 2 - 6, Tues. and Thurs. from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Emphasis on math and writing skills. No registration is required. For more information, call 526-3720. 

Homework Help Program at the Richmond Public Library Tues. and Thurs. from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 325 Civic Center Plaza. For more information or to enroll, call 620-6557. 

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. www.watersideworkshops.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. 

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 

Berkeley High’s 8th Grade Information Night All incoming families (from BUSD and non BUSD schools) should plan on attending at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater. Students should attend but must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 644-6120. 

North Branch Library Design Update at 6:30 p.m. at North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda. 981-6195. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 

Positive Opportunities for Youth Resource Fair with job and internship opportunities, performances, speakers, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. 809-7416. baypeace@baypeace.org 

“The Hidden Power Behind the Expanding War in Afghanistan” with Marc Pilisuk, Prof. Emeritus, UCB, at 1:30 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst. 548-9696. 

“Shellmound” and “In the Light of Reverence” Two documentaries on Native American sacred sites at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

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

Golden Gate Audubon Society Bird 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. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

Alameda/Oakland Missing Links A Town Hall program to discuss transportation links following the defeat of Measure B at 5:30 p.m. at AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland. Free, registration required. 464-3600.  

“Working in the Shadows: A Year of Doing the Jobs (Most) Americans Won’t Do” with author Gabriel Thompson at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. 

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. 

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

THURSDAY, FEB. 25 

Reduce Your Footprint in 2010 A community workshop on how to reduce your global warming emissions at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Free. 548-2220, ext. 240. 

“David Brower and the Pearl of Siberia: Lake Baikal in Conversation and Photographs” discussion about the environmental challenges and successes of Siberia's Lake Baikal, with wilderness photographer Boyd Norton, Gary Cook of Baikal Watch, Melissa Prager of Center for Safe Energy, and John Knox of Earth Island Institute at 7 p.m. at David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way. Tickets are $5-$20. 859-9161. cseprograms@igc.org 

Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum “Going Public in 2010: Is the Window Opening?” at 6:30 p.m. at Andersen Auditorium, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley. Cost is $20-$30. 642-4255. http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu  

Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128. www.eastbayworks.com 

Native Plant Propagation Join a friendly group of volunteers to propagate and maintain plants for the Regional Parks Botanic Garden’s plant sales. The group meets at the garden in the Potting Shed area of the Juniper Lodge building on Thursday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Botanic Gardens in Tilden Park. 544-3169. www.nativeplants.org/ 

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Free Drop-in Beginning Computer Class, Mon. at 6 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 3rd flr., 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6148. 

Babies and Toddlers Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 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. 

FRIDAY, FEB. 26 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Norman Bowen “Nuclear Non-Proliferation: What Does It Really Mean?” 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 527-2173. www.citycommonsclub.org 

Bay Area Seed Interchange Library 11th Annual Seed Swap Potluck supper, hoe down music, home-grown garden seeds, and the company of fantastic local gardeners! Learn about seed saving classes and the Library. BASIL is a project of the Ecology Center. Please bring a garden related “white elephant” treasure to raffle. At 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is food and seeds to share or $10 donation. 658-9178. www.ecologycenter.org/basil 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction. 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. 

Stand With Us Stand for Peace Stand with Israel vigil every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. www.sfvoiceforisrael.org 

SATURDAY, FEB. 27 

Help Restore Cerrito Creek Plant natives and remove invasives on Cerrito Creek at Albany Hill with Friends of Five Creeks. Meet at 10 a.m. at Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave., El Cerrito. All ages welcome; snacks, tools, and gloves provided. Information at www.fivecreeks.org 

Wine and Chocolate Soiree for Rosa Parks School from 6 to 9 .m. at West Berkeley Senior center, 1900 6th St. Donation $20-$60. Benefits the elementary school’s PTA supplemental programs. 812-6860. 

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Get Started Meeting at 2:30 p.m. at Berkeley Main Library, 2090 Kittredge Street RSVP online at www.The3Day.org 

Black History Month Forum “From Slavery to Mass Incarceration” at 2 p.m. at Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by the Spartacist League and Labor Black League for Social Defense. 839-0851. 

Hike UC Campus and Surroundings, five miles and some modest elevation. Meet at North Berkeley BART Station at 9:15 a.m. robertper7@gmail.com 

What’s It Worth? An Antiques Appraisal Faire Professional appraisers will tell you the value of that family heirloom, that gizmo from Uncle, the painting from the garage sale, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Albany Middle School, 1259 Brighton Ave., Albany. Cost is $20 per person for 2 portable items. Extra items $10 each at the door. Benefits Albany Rotary Club local and international programs. www.AlbanyCaRotary.org/faire. 

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies View and discuss award winning Independent and foreign films at 3 p.m. at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave. To register for this event call 981-6280. 

Vegetable Garden Beds Learn how to prepare for spring planting at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. www.magicgardens.com 

Family Open House at the Freight and Salvage with workshops, jams, and performances from noon to 4 p.m. at 2020 Addison St. www.freightandsalvage.org 

King of the Carnival Weekend at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 932-8966. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org 

Celebration of Purim, the Jewish costume holiday, for young children, at 10:30 a.m. at Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. RSVP required. 559-8140. www.jewishgateways.org 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. at 2 p.m. 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.  

SUNDAY, FEB. 28 

“How We Can Complete the Gaza Freedom March” with Ali Abunimah, co-founder of the Electronic Intifada, at 7 p.m. at King Middle School, 1781 Rose St. Benefit for children in Gaza. Tickets are $8-$15. 548-0542. www.mecaforpeace.org 

Tour of the Berkeley City Club, designed by Julia Morgan, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2315 Durant Ave. Free, donations accepted. www.landmarkheritagefoundation.org 

Purim Carnival from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. with activities for children, carnival booths and more. Come in costume. http://prod.jcceastbay.org 

Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. at 2 p.m. 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 

CITY MEETINGS 

Medical Cannabis Commission meets Thurs. Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, Cypress Room, 2180 Milvia. 981-7402. 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7415.  

City Council meets Tues., Feb. 23, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Energy Commission meets Wed., Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7439.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416. 

Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5217.  

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7430. 

ONGOING 

Berkeley Housing Authority Five Year Plan and Fiscal Year Plan Public comments are being accepted by email to BHA@ci.berkeley.ca.us or at BHA office, 1901 Frairview St. The plan is available a the office. A Public Hearing will be held April 8 at 6 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst. 

Princess Project Donate your gently used prom dresses and accessories to benefit Bay Area high school girls, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 19 at Tootsies in Oakland, 5525 College Ave. For details see www.princessproject.org 

Half Pint Library Book Drive Children’s books will be collected for distribution to pediatric clinics and community centers. Drop off books through March 31 at Half Price Books, 2036 Shattuck Ave.