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Calendar of Events & Activities
Friday, April 7
Adult literacy training
10 a.m.-noon
West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave.
The Berkeley Reads program is looking for volunteers to help with adult literacy efforts. This is an orientation workshop that must be attended before going through the tutor training workshops, which will be held April 8, 10 and 15.
510-644-8595
“Is Islam a Threat?”
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
Laurence O. Michalak, vice chair of the Center for Mid-Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley, will speak during this week’s meeting of the City Commons Club. Social hour begins at 11:15 a.m. Luncheon is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Speaker starts promptly at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is $11 or $12.25; admission to the speech is $1, free for students.
510-848-3533
Healthy Kids Day
6-9 p.m.
Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way
This free event is part of the nationwide celebration at the YMCA and is a way to educate children and families about fun, healthy and safe activities that they can do together. Activities will include: fingerprinting by the Berkeley Police Department; family swim; face painting; obstacle course; arts and crafts; family aerobics; first aid information with Fast Response; parenting and informational booths. The event is open to the community.
510-848-9622.
Saturday, April 8
Creek cleanup
9 a.m.-noon
John Muir Elementary School, 2955 Claremont Ave.
The school is holding its second clean-up day of the year, and parents, neighbors, community members and creek enthusiasts are invited to participate.
510-654-8511
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
The market has expanded its Saturday hours by one hour in the afternoon.
510-548-3333
“Growing Healthy Roses”
10 a.m.
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive
Dr. Robert Raabe, emeritus professor of plant pathology at UC Berkeley, will talk about common pests and diseases that afflict roses, which can make people think the flowers are difficult to grow. Cost is $10 for garden members, $15 for nonmembers. Call ahead to enroll.
510-643-2755
Saturday Morning Children’s Programs
10:30 a.m.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave.
Colibri will perform songs from Latin America. Tickets are $4 general, $3 for children.
510-849-2568
Concert in the Park
1-5 p.m.
People’s Park
Scheduled musicians will include: People’s Park Jazz Allstars, the Librarians, Rebecca Riots, sun asiatic from AME, Mantra, DJ eli b, Carol Denney, DJ 725, and possible guest performances from numerous other musicians. Scheduled speakers include Wavy Gravy, Osha Neumann, Michael Rossman, Michael Delacour, and many students and community members.
510-272-2421
“Nature and Knots”
3 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Learn the structures, functions and natural history of knots. For age 9 and older.
510-525-2233
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
7:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant
Nicholas McGegan conducts a performance of Bach’s “St. John Passion.” Guest soloists: Dana Hanchard, soprano; Andreas Scholl, countertenor; Benjamin Butterfield and Marc Molomot, tenors; father-son duo Gary Relyea and John Relyea, bass-baritone; the Philharmonia Chorale. Tickets $30 to $45.
415-392-4400; www.philharmonia.org
“Scintillating Samplings of Java”
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Ben Brinner and Santosa will direct this performance showcasing the variety of ensembles, genres and styles currently played in Central Java. It includes a mix of traditional & newer compositions.
Sunday, April 9
“Early A.M. Birdwalk”
8 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Find the spring arrivals on the trails. Beginners welcome. There are binoculars to loan for those who do not have any. For age 10 and older.
510-525-2233
Composting Workshop
1-4 p.m.
People’s Park
Learn more about the magic and mystery of composting with Master Composter Kim Caler. This is a hands on workshop. We will both learn about composting and maintain the park’s current piles.
510-658-9178
“Protist April”
2 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Use the plankton net to see what is in the pond and examine them with microscopes.
510-525-2233
Prometheus Symphony Orchestra
3 p.m.
St. Ambrose Church, 1145 Gilman St.
Eric Hansen conducts, with guest artists Aaron Brown and Peter Schroeder, violin. This will be a program of works by Bach and Mahler. The concert is free.
510-527-1519
Organ concert
6 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way
Organist George Emblom will program of works by Bach, Part, Alain, Hampton, and Barber. Donation.
510-845-0888
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant
Nicholas McGegan conducts a performance of Bach’s “St. John Passion.” Guest soloists: Dana Hanchard, soprano; Andreas Scholl, countertenor; Benjamin Butterfield and Marc Molomot, tenors; father-son duo Gary Relyea and John Relyea, bass-baritone; the Philharmonia Chorale. Tickets $30 to $45.
415-392-4400; www.philharmonia.org
Hoover Quintet
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St.
The Hoover Quintet presents a program of works by Nielsen, Butler, Fine and Poulenc. Tickets are $5 to $10.
510-845-6811
Labor films
7:30 p.m.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave
“Lifting The Veil” examines the International Monetary Fund and structural adjustment programs in India. Also, screening for the first time in Berkeley will be “Labor Battles The WTO,” a documentary video on the role of workers and the unions that went to Seattle to protest the WTO. Admission is a donation of $7 to $10. This is a benefit event for LaborFest 2000.
415-642-8066; laborfest@hotmail.com
Poetry Flash
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
Michelle T. Clinton and Terry Wolverton will be the featured poets.
510-845-7852; 510-525-5476
Monday, April 10
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
10:30 a.m.
Central Branch Berkeley Public Library, 2121 Allston Way
This storytime program is designed for families with children up to 3 years old. The free, participatory program features a half hour of multicultural songs, rhymes, lap jogs and stories to give very young children a lively introduction to the magic of books.
510-649-3943
People’s Park rally
Noon
Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley campus
Supporters of People’s Park will hold a rally about the history of the Park and why students should vote yes on Prop 1 in the upcoming ASUC elections. Scheduled speakers include Dan Siegel (ASUC President in 1970), Osha Neumann (civil rights attorney), Michael Delacour (co-founder of the park).
510-272-2421; yes4thepark@hotmail.com
e-Campaigning: Ethics & the Internet
Noon-4 p.m.
Seaborg Room, The Faculty Club, UC Berkeley campus
The purpose of this conference is to explore methods of improving management of campaigning in the digital age. Lunch at noon will be followed by a keynote presentation by California Secretary of State Bill Jones at 1 p.m., a panel discussion at 2 p.m. and Q&A session at 3 p.m.
510-642-5158; 510-649-3099
