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Berkeley This Week
TUESDAY, JULY 12
Rally for Youth Vote Join Berkeley teenagers in support of a measure that would allow 17 year olds to vote in school board elections in Berkeley. At 1 p.m. in front of the Berkeley BART station. 883-9091.
“Ideas that Sustain an Unjust Economy” A conversation with Terry O’Keefe at 6 p.m. at Café de la Paz, Shattuck at Cedar. Sponsored by the Sustainable Business Alliance. terry@sustainablebiz.org
Road Cycling for Women Covering rules of the road, bike choice, clothing and accessories, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
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. 524-9992.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Buddhist Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at The Dzalandhara Buddhist Center. Cost is $7-$10. For directions and details please call 559-8183.
Kundalin Yoga six-week class, Tues. at 4:15 p.m. at Studio 12, 2525 Eighth St. Cost is $42. 841-4339.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Don Worth will lead a current events discussion at 11 a.m. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Save the U.S. Supreme Court Rally at 5:30 p.m. at 14th and Broadway, Oakland to protect our rights and civil liberties. Sponsored by the National Organization for Women, Oakland/East Bay. www.oebnow.org
Insects for Kids A free class for children ages 5-10, at 9 a.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. www.barringtoncollective.org
The Wonderful World of Worms We’ll learn how worms “see,” where they live, what they eat. For ages 8 to 12 at 10 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. We’ll be digging in the dirt so dress to get dirty. Cost is $5-$7. Registration required. 525-2233.
Climbing Mt. Shasta Tips for first-time climbers with Eric White, climbing ranger with the U.S. Forest Service at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
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.
Arab Women Film Festival “Hollywood Harems” and “Benaat Chicago” at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Donation $5. 849-2568.
“Raymundo: The Revolutionary Film-Makers’ Struggle” A documentary on the life and work of Raymundo Gleyzer, at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5.
Track Maintenance, a benefit party for Watchword Press with readings and music at 7:30 p.m. at Café Van Kleef, 1624 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Cost is $5.
The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Action St. 841-2174.
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. 548-9840.
“Searching Within” A free 9-week course, Wed. at 7 p.m. at 2510 Channing Way. Call to reserve a place. 652-1583. bayarea@gnosticweb.com
Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Station. Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m. Peace Walk at 7 p.m.
Stitch ‘n Bitch Bring your knitting, crocheting and other handcrafts from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Where the Wild Things Live A nature program for 8-12 year olds to discover who lives where and why. At 11 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Fee is $5-$7. Registration required. 525-2233.
“Rescuing Asian Black Bears in China” A lecture with Jill Robinson at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland. Cost is $8-$10. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org
Parenting Class: Yoga with Baby for new and expecting parents at 10 a.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353.
“The Lost Boys of Sudan” A documentary following two Sudanese refugees on their journey from Africa to America, at 7 p.m. at the James Irvine Foundation Conference Center, 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Piedmont Diversity Film Committee. 835-9227. www.diversityworks.org
Nonprofits and Grantwriting Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. freeskoolyes@yahoo.com
Steps to Buying Your Own Home at 7 p.m. at Shaw Properties, 400 45th St., Oakland. Includes the process of pre-approval for financing, including income requirements and credit issues, and finding a realtor. www.barringtoncollective.org
World of Plants Tours Thurs.-Sun. at 1:30 p.m. at the UC Botan
ical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. Cost is $1-$5. 643-2755. http://
botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“Eating for Health: A Family Plan” with Ed Bauman, Ph.D., Director of Bauman College at 5:30 p.m. at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 1744 Solano Ave. 527-8929.
FRIDAY, JULY 15
“Eyewitness in Iraq” with Sheila Provencher, an American who has spent the last year and a hlaf in Iraq doing humanitarian work, at 1:30 p.m., Fireside Room, Starr King School for the Ministry, GTU. 928-4901.
Celebration in Opera and Song for Options Recovery Services with Lisa Houston, mezzo-soprano, Daniel Lockert, piano and Leland Morine, baritone at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Suggested donation $30. 666-9900. www.optionsrecovery.org
Contientious Projector Film Series will show “Beyond Treason” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Unitraian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403.
Harry Potter Midnight Costume Party to celebrate the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at 12:01 a.m. (Sat.) at Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Harry Potter Book Release Party at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Bay Street, Emeryville. Crafts, trivia contest. Come dressed as your favorite character. Book will not be released until 12:01 a.m on the 16th. 655-4002.
Thinking of Becoming a Doula? at 2 p.m. at Change Makers, 6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Free. 728-8513.
Salsa Dancing at “The Beat” Dance Studio at 8:30 p.m. Lessons with Joseph Gallardo. 2560 9th St. at Parker. 472-2393 www.wildsalsanights.com
Berkeley Chess Club at 8 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041.
Women in Black Vigil noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. 548-6310.
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Harvesting for the Hungry Do you have fruit trees? Village Harvest and Spiral Gardens are teaming together to harvest backyard fruit trees for the hungry. If you live in the Berkeley area, have a large amount of fruit and are unable to harvest it yourself, call 888-FRUIT-411, joni@villageharvest.org www.villageharvest.org
Fix Our Ferals Fundraiser at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, One Lawson Road, Kensington. Silent auction, food and wine. Cost is $35. www.fixourferals.org
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Terri Compost at 1 p.m. in People’s Park. Meet at the west end. 658-9178.
Children’s Zoo Grand Opening at the Oakland Zoo, with interactive experiences, and exhibits of lemurs, giant fruit bats, otters, reptiles and more. 632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org
SASSAFRAS Shotgun’s Annual Splendalicious Silent Auction Family Renion and Soiree with performances and hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m. at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Cost is sliding scale $20-$100. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Berkeley Cybersalon “At the Electronic Frontier” with Esther Dyson and Brad Templeton at 6 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St.
Remodeling Workshop covering design options, working with professionals, permits and zoning, budgeting and scheduling and more. From 9 a.m. to noon at Truitt and White Conference Center, 1817 Second St. Free with advance registration. 558-8030. www.macbuild.com
Planting for Shade Learn how to plant a woodland garden or a shady tropical garden, at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351.
Biodiesel Car Show sponsored by Berkeley Biodiesel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crissy Field, Mason St. in the Presidio, SF. 594-4000, ext. 777. www.berkeleybiodiesel.org
Connecting Through Dance for the Visually Impaired A celebration and fundraiser with silent auction, dance demonstrations, and open floor for dancing and free dessert bar. From 7 to 11 p.m. at Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. at Harrison, Oakland. Tickets are $20-$25. 501-4713. www.connectingthroughdance.org
Oakland Outdoor Cinema “West Side Story” with an introduction by Rita Moreno, at 8 p.m. on Washington St. between 9th and 10th Sts. Limited seating, bring chairs and blankets. 238-4734. www.filmoakland.com
Free Sailboat Rides between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club in the Berkeley Marina. Bring warm waterproof clothes. www.cal-sailing.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
Historical and Botanical Tour of Chapel of the Chimes, a Julia Morgan landmark, at 10 a.m. at 4499 Piedmont Ave. at Pleasant Valley. Reservations required 228-3207.
Walking Tour of Oakland City Center Meet at 10 a.m. in front Oakland City Hall at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234.
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of the F. M. “Borax” Smith Estate. Cost is $5-$10. For details call 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
Loose Leash Walking for Your Dog at noon at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Cost is $35. Registration required. 525-6155.
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, JULY 17
Bay to Barkers Berkeley’s biggest dog walk and festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in the Berkeley Marina. Registration is $25-$30. Proceeds benefit the Berkeley East-Bay Humane Society. www.berkeleyhumane.org
Rock N Roll at Wildcat Creek for ages six and up to explore a river-bed, gather stones, and learn how the land was shaped. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Summer Pond Plunge With dip-nets and magnifiers we’ll discover the denizens of the deep. For ages four and up. Meet at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Bike Tour of Oakland A leisurely-paced tour covering the history of Oakland. Meet at 10 a.m. at the 10th St. entrance of the Oakland Museum of California. Registration required, 238-3514.
Oakland Street Peace Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt. Music, performances and speakers. For details see www.sourceoflight.com/streetpeace.html
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of Montclair Village. Cost is $5-$10. For details call 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
Free Speech Movement Poetry Festival, featuring Jack Hirschman, Paul Sawyer and others, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403.
Community Arts Awareness Workshops and Networking Bazaar, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Afternoon workshops are free, donations of $20 and up for the evening program. Sponsored by the Truss Project. 689-6771. www.trussproject.org
Hands-On Bicycle Clinic from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
Free Sailboat Rides between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club in the Berkeley Marina. Bring warm waterproof clothes. www.cal-sailing.org
Children’s Film Series “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at 11 a.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Cost is $5. www.juliamorgan.org
Socal Action Forum “Stand Against Domestic Violence” a video, at 9:30 a.m. at 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
“Science and Religion: Issues For the 21st Century” with Dr. Robert Russell at 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way.
MONDAY, JULY 18
“Uncluttering Your Life” with Jill Lebeau and Stephanie Barbic at 7 p.m. at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512. www.ccclib.org
Spanish Book Club, led by Ricardo Antonio Navarette meets at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books, Telegraph Ave. For title of book to be discussed see www.codysbooks.com
Sisters of Song A week-long workshop for emerging poets, led by Yosefa Raz. Open to girls between the ages of 13-19. Mon. - Fri. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center. 848-0237, ext. 130. karenc@brjcc.org
Stress Less with Hypnosis A free seminar at 6:30 p.m. in Oakland. Registration required. 465-2524.
TUESDAY, JULY 19
Peach Tasting plus other stone fruits, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. at MLK,Jr. Way. Cooking demonstration at 11:30 a.m. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org
“Creating a Non-Violent Peaceforce” with Mel Duncan at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St. Sonation $5 and up. 533-4732.
Healthy Eating Habits and Hypnosis A free seminar at 6:30 p.m. in Oakland. Registration required. 465-2524.
Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Craig’s List: Has it Changed Your LIfe?” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Please bring snacks and soft drinks to share. No peanuts please. 601-6690.
Magic Show with Norman Ng at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
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. 524-9992.
Parenting Class: Living with Ones and Twos, with Meg Zeiback, nurse practitioner at 7 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353.
Fast-Packing An evening with GoLite founder Demetri Coupounas at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Free. 527-4140.
“A Fat Nation in a Thin World” video and discussion at 1 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190.
Brainstormer Weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pyramid Alehouse Brewery, 901 Gilman St. 528-9880.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Buddhist Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at The Dzalandhara Buddhist Center. Cost is $7-$10. For directions and details please call 559-8183.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. At 11 a.m. Laurabeth Nelson will talk about the Asian Art Museum’s exhibit “Tibet Rooftop of the World.” 845-6830.
ONGOING
Summer Camps for Children offered by the City of Berkeley, including swimming, sports and twilight basketball, from June 20 to August 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 981-5150, 981-5153.
Free Lunches for Berkeley Children beginning June 20, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frances Albrier Center, James Kenney Center, MLK, Jr. Youth Services Center, Strawberry Creek, Washington School and Rosa Parks School. 981-5146.
Albany Summer Youth Programs including basketball, classes, bike trips and family activities. For information see www.albanyca.org/dept/rec.html
Bay Area Shakespeare Camp for ages 7 to 13, two week sessions through Aug., at John Hinkle Park. Cost is $395, with scholarships available. 415-422-2222. www.sfshakes.org
CITY MEETINGS
City Council meets Tues., July 12, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil
Homeless Commission meets Wed., July 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless
Planning Commission meets Wed., July 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Janet Homrighausen, 981-7484. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/planning
Police Review Commission meets Wed., July 13 at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/policereview
Library Board of Trustees meets Wed. July 13, at 7 p.m. at South Berkeley Senior Center, Jackie Y. Griffin, 981-6195. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/library
Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Angel-
lique De Cloud, 981-5428. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/earlychildhoodeducation
Community Health Commission meets Thurs., July 14, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Kristin Tehrani, 981-5356. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/health
West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., at the West Berke
ley Senior Center. Iris Starr, 981-7520. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/westberkeley
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., July 14, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning ?
