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Calendar of Events & Activities

Compiled by Chason Wainwright

Saturday March 10, 2001

Saturday, March 10

The Secrets of Sacred Cinema

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103

Kevin Peer, a documentary film maker for the past 25 years, gives a two-day intensive for people interested in exploring documentary filmmaking.$200 per person and registration is required Call 486-1480

Tibetan National Uprising Day

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Berkeley City Hall

Mayor Shirley Dean and Councilman Kriss Worthington will speak at the Tibetan Flag raising ceremony which precedes march in San Francisco which will end at the Chinese Consulate. The event marks the 42nd anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against the illegal Chinese occupation of Tibet.

Symposium on

Information Technology

9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Booth Auditorium

Boalt Hall

UC Berkeley

Banquet location:

International House’s Great Hall

2299 Piedmont Ave.

Banquet keynote address will be by Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel who investigated the Clinton White House. $5 students, $25 general

Narratives of Public Sector Reform: A Colloquium

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

223 Moses Hall

UC Berkeley

Mark Bevir of the department of Political Science of UC Berkeley, will present his paper on “Decentered Theory of Governance” and Rod Rhodes of the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne will present his paper, “Entering British Governance.” There will also be a session to discuss the broader issues their works raise.

Greece Adventure

1 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Linda Pearson of REI Adventures will introduce you to Greece in slides and discussion. 527-4140

Healing Garden

10 a.m. - Noon

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Kathi Kinney will teach how to integrate medicinal herbs into existing gardens and landscapes and how to design and maintain a practical, aromatic, easy-care herb garden. $10 - $15 548-2220 x233

West Coast Live

10 a.m. - Noon

Freight & Salvage

1111 Addison St.

Sedge’s guests this week will be Patrick McCabe, author of The Butcher Boy and Emerald Germs of Ireland, a capella singers M-Pact, Naturalist Claire Peaslee and pianist Mike Greensill.

664-9500

Self-Care and

Wellness Health Fair

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Ashby Campus, Auditorium

2450 Ashby Ave.

A day of workshops offering ways to maintain and improve health of the body, mind and spirit. Learn the process one might go through when deciding to stay with self-help, when to seek out assistance, and how to integrate care.

$10 admission, $5 per workshop

Fire Suppression Class

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Water-Wise Trees

10 a.m.

UC Botanical Garden

Stew Winchester, ecologist and horticulturist, and instructor at several Bay Area community colleges will talk about some of the more outstanding choices of small trees for water conserving gardens.

$15

643-2755

Free Worm Compost Workshop

10 a.m. - Noon

Magic Gardens Nursery

729 Heinz Ave.

Learn to recycle fruit and vegetable scraps using redworms in an enclosed bin. Especially appropriate for people with little or no yard space. 444-SOIL

Sunday, March 11

Reimagining Pacific Cities

6 - 8:30 p.m.

New Pacific Studio

1523 Hearst Ave.

“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” Aiona Teu, a member of the Tongan American community, will discuss Storytelling through Textiles: Reading Tongan History

& Culture. 849-0217

Tibetan Nyingma Institute Open House

3 - 5 p.m.

Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

A public open house featuring a prayer wheel and meditation garden tour, Tibetan yoga demonstration, information on Tibetan art projects and more. Followed by chanting and a lecture by dean Sylvia Gretchen. Free

Myths & Realities

of the International House

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society

1931 Center St.

Director Joe Lurie will show a video and talk about the history and the struggle to open the International House.

$10 donation 848-0181

Walk on the Moon

2 & 7 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish

Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

A mother and daughter explore their identities as they summer in the Catskills in 1969 amidst the news of Woodstock and the first lunar landing. Peer led discussion to follow film.

$2 suggested donation

Energy Attack

4 - 6 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

PUC Commissioner Carl Wood, labor journalist David Bacon and Environmentalist architect Mark Gorrell will discuss the energy crisis and how to get involved in solutions. 549-0816

Community Health

& Wellness Fair

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2345 Channing Way

Review health from a holistic perspective, personally and communally. Free except for cholesterol screening. 649-1383

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Art & Consciousness in Tibetan Buddhism

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

Sylvia Gretchen, dean of Nyingma Studies, will discuss how art is used in meditation and what we can learn from Tibetan art today. Free

843-6812

Adopt a Plot Work Day

10 a.m.

Memorial Grove

Berkeley High School

The Grounds Committee and Adopt a Plot are requesting volunteers for a couple of hours on Sunday which will entail mulching in Memorial Grove and planting MLK. Come with wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, brooms, trowels, and tell friends.

Call Corinee Eno, 524-9754

Monday, March 12

Weight Loss & Gain

10:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

New theories about weight loss and gain with Dr. McGillis.

Call 644-6107

Free Writing, Cashiering & Computer Literacy Class

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AJOB Adult School

1911 Addison St.

Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.

www.ajob.org

Genetically Modified Humans?

4 - 5 p.m.

159 Mulford Hall

UC Berkeley

With the prospect of cloned and genetically designed children, the ethical questions arrising are numerous. Speakers will include Tania Simocelli and Marcy Darnovsky of Exploratory Initiative on the New Human Genetic Technologies.

Tuesday, March 13

Berkeley Rep. Proscenium Opening

8 p.m.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

2015 Addison St.

Featuring the premiere performance of “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus. Opening gala dinner held prior to performance. Performance will be at 8 p.m.

Call 647-2949

“Great Decisions” - International Health Crisis

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

The first in a series of eight weekly lectures with the goal of informing the public of current major policy issues. Many of the lectures are presented by specialists in their field and are often from the University of California. Feedback received at these lectures is held in high regard by those in the government responsible for national policy.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

Reclaim the Seeds!

7 - 9 p.m.

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Bring seeds, questions, stories, and ambitions to swap. The center will be coordinating the growout of local quality seed and announcing their season-long workshops, discussions, processing parties, and advisory-consultation team. Free

Call 923-0733

Time & Thing Management

1:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Mary Ann.

Call 644-6107

Real Deal Seminar

12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103

Philip Wickeri will speak on “The New Ecumenism and/or the Real Deal on Interfaith Issues. Bring your lunch.

849-8229

Wednesday, March 14

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

A free class sponsored by the City of Berkeley’s Young Adult Project. The class will cover basic hardware identification and specification, basic understanding of software, basic word-processing and basic spreadsheets.

Call 644-6226

St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Guitar duo with Devon and Mark.

Call 644-6107

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Making Additions Match

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Avoid the tacked-on look with architect/columnist/instructor Arrol Gellner.

$35

525-7610

Ethics, Genetic Technologies & Social Responsibility

3 - 6 p.m.

Townsend Center for the Humanities

220 Stephens Hall

UC Berkeley

What are the social responsibilities of scientists, policy analysts, and citizens in the proposed applications of genetic technologies? Join a panel of experts, including Charles Weiner of UC Berkeley, in attempting to answer this question.

Scholastic Book Fair

8 - 9 a.m. & 1:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Jefferson School Cafetorium

Acton & Rose

Reasonably-priced Scholastic books will be sold to promote books and reading and to raise money for the school. Free

525-7567

Thursday, March 15

Simplicity Forum

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Library

Claremont Branch

2940 Benveue Ave.

Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” learn about this movement whose philosophy is “the examined life richly lived.” Work less, consume less, rush less, and build community with friends and family.

Call 549-3509 or visit www.seedsofsimplicity.org

LGBT Catholics Group

7:30 p.m.

Newman Hall

2700 Dwight Way (at College)

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Catholics group are “a spiritual community committed to creating justice.” This meetings discussions will center on Lenten Service.

654-5486

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Elanor Watson-Gove and host Mark States.

644-0155

Harriet Tubman Re-created

3:30 p.m.

South Branch Library

1901 Russell St.

Storyteller and musician Jamie Myrick will present an interactive musical performance which introduces a heroine and her deeds. Information about the secret codes and maps used as part of the Underground Railroad will be shared. Free

Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

2515 Hillegass Ave.

Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.

Call 869-2547

Cancer Support Group

Noon - 2 p.m.

Summit Medical Center

Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Center

450 30th St., Second Floor

Oakland

Free support group for families, friends, and patients diagnosed with cancer.

869-8833 to register

Myanmar: The Golden Kingdom

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Philip Hassrick of Lost Frontiers will introduce you to Myanmar’s unique history and culture.

Call 527-4140

“Respecting Creation”

7:30 p.m.

King Middle School

1781 Rose St.

Winona LaDuke, Native American Indian activist, environmentalist, author, and Green Party Vice Presidential candidate will speak about the environmental situation under the Bush administration, including California’s power dilemma. A benefit for KPFA and Speak Out.

$10 - $12

Call 848-6767 x609 or visit www.kpfa.org

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Dam Them Rivers

7 - 9 p.m.

Wheeler Hall, Room 30

UC Berkeley

Steve Rothert of American Rivers and Steve Linaweaver of International Rivers Network will discuss the damming of the Nile and the Bujagoli Dam. Free

Celtic Theology

6:30 p.m.

Dinner Board Room

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Rd.

Thomas O’ Loughlin, lecturer a the University of Wales, will present a lecture entitled “A Celtic Theology: The Dream, the Myth, and Some Questions for Academics.”

649-2490

Jazz Singers’ Collective

8 - 10 p.m.

Anna’s Bistro

1801 University Ave.

Featuring Marya Ashworth, Rory Bakke, Vicki Burns and Kathy Freeburg with Mark Little on piano.

Time Windows

4 p.m.

North Branch Library

1170 The Alameda

Kathryn Reiss, Oakland author of nine suspense novels for middle school and young adult readers will speak. Free

649-3943