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Thursday May 15, 2008 - 09:38:00 AM

THURSDAY, MAY 15 

Bike to Work Day With energizer stations throughout the East Bay. For information call 533-RIDE. www.bayareabikes.org/btwd 

“The Making of a Wildlife Refuge” with Leora Feeney of the Golden Gate Audubon Society and Susan Euing, USFWS refuge biologist on the Alameda wildlife refuge and the protection of the California Least Tern, at 12:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. 238-2022. 

“Exploring the Sierra Nevada as a Naturalist and an Artist with John Muir Laws” at 7 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Sponsored by the Golden Gate Audubon Society. www.goldengatesudubon.org 

“Climate Change-—Will Berkeley be a National Leader?” Learn about Berkeley’s Climate Action Plan at 7 p.m. at the Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St. RSVP to info@livableberkeley.org 

LeConte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at LeConte School, Russell St. entrance. karlreeh@aol.com 

Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a..m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.  

Tai Chi, as taught by the late Li Lida at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 845-6830. 

Fitness Class for 55+ at 9:15 a.m. at Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. 

Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters Club meets at 6:45 p.m. at Spud’s Pizza, 3290 Adeline at Alcatraz. nam 

aste@avatar.freetoasthost.info  

FRIDAY, MAY 16 

Berkeley Public Education Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration and Spring Luncheon at 11 a.m. at Hs Lordships. Tickets are $75. 644-6244. bpef@berkeley.k12.ca.us. 

International Day for Sharing Life Stories with spoken word, music and media presentations at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 548-2065. www.ausculti.org  

Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Class meets Fri. from 6 to 8 p.m., through June 20 at Alta Bates Summit Cardiac Rehabilitation, 3030 Telegraph Ave. Free, but registration required. 869-6737.  

“Living Broke in Boom Times: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty” A documentary at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Untarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. Donations requested. 528-5403. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Estelle Tarica on “Contemporary Indigenous Social Movements in Latin America” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $14.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. 524-7468.  

Iraq Moratorium Day and Vigil to Protest the War from 2 to 4 p.m. at the corners of Unvirsity and Acton. 548-9696.  

SATURDAY, MAY 17 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour “Panoramic Hill Trails, Steps and History” from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0181. 

LeConte Elementary School’s Spring Fair with activities, performances, petting zoo, free books, lunch and bake sale, and silent auction, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at LeConte Elementary School, Big Playground & Cafeteria, 2241 Russell St. between Fulton & Ellsworth. 

Come and Frolic for Peace at Walden’s 49th Annual Spring Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Walden Center and School, 2446 McKinley Ave., at Dwight. Free. 841-7248. 

Children’s Community Center Annual Silent Auction from 7 to 10 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. www.cccpreschool.org/ 

2008_auction 

Satsuki Arts Festival and Bazaar with taiko drumming, jazz, Polynesian dance, Japanese and Hawaiian food, Asian arts and craft, from 4 to 9 p.m., and noon to 7 p.m. on Sun., at to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Buddhist Temple, 2121 Channing Way. 841-1356. www.berkeleysangha.org 

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser for Sequoia Elementary School at 4 p.m. at Joaquin Miller Community Center, 3594 Sanborn Drive, Oakland. Tickets are $20. www.bayareawritingproject.org/sequoia 

Help Restore Cerrito Creek with Friends of Five Creeks vfrom 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Creekside Park, S. end of Santa Clara Ave., El Cerrito. All gaes welcome. 848-9358. f5creeks@aol.com 

Save the Bay Restoration Project Help remove non-native vegetation and promote the health of recently planted native plants from 9 a.m. to noon at Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland. 452-9261, ext. 119. bayevents@saveSFbay.org  

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. 

Himalayan Fair with arts, antiques and modern crafts, live music and dance and food, Sat. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. Suggested donation for raffle, $8-$20, benefits grassroots projects in the Himalayas. www.himalayanfair.net 

Family to Family with Alameda County Community Food Bank Learn about hunger in your community, and teach your children about the importance of giving back, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Alameda County Community Food Bank. Registration required. 635-3663, ext. 308. 

Bay Area Storytelling Festival with Carol Birch, Bab Jamal Koram, Olga Loya and others, Sat. and Sun. at Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area. Cost is $33-$70. To register call 869-4969. www.bayareastorytelling.org 

Sprouts Gardening Project Plant veggies, sing garden songs and learn what it takes to make plants grow, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. For ages 3 and up. 525-2233. 

“Zapatista Women Meet with Women of the World” A slide show on the Zapatista Women's Meeting (Encuentro) in La Garrucha, Chiapas, Mexico, at 7 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Free, donation welcome. 654-9587. cezmat@igc.org  

“Birth of Cool” Benefit for the Oakland Museum of California, celebrating their new exhibit on California’s midcentury art and design. For ticket information call 238-7425. 

Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet for ages 4 and up Sat. and Sun. at Edwards Stadium, UC Campus. Free. 763-3661. ajijic51@comcast.com 

Fruitvale Street Theater Festival “Sacred Mother Earth, Reclaiming our Legacy as the Caretakers of the Earth” with art, theater, community organizations, and music from noon to 2 p.m. at La Placita Fruitvale, in front of Fruitvale BART, Oakland. headrushcrew.com 

The Last Drag Quit Smoking Class especially for the LGBT community, Sat. through June 21 at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Classes are free and confidential. RSVP to 981-5330. 

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 

Around the World Tour of Plants at 1:30 p.m., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Acton St. 841-2174.  

Oakland Artisans Marketplace Sat. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jack London Square. 238-4948. 

SUNDAY, MAY 18 

Himalayan Fair with arts, antiques and modern crafts, live music and dance and food, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. Suggested donation for raffle, $8-$20, benefits grassroots projects in the Himalayas. www.himalayanfair.net 

Rainbow Berkeley Annual Pride Brunch from 2 to 5 p.m. at Frances Albrier Center in San Pablo Park. Cost is $20. No one turned away. RSVP to rainbowberkeley@yahoo.com 

STAND Garden Party celebrating the spirit of Temescal with live music, food and updates on local projects, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 449 49th St., near Telegraph and Clarke. Sponsored by Standing Together for Accountable Neighborhood Development. Suggested donation $25, $40 per couple. RSVP to 655-3841. www.standoakland.org 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Walk in Tilden Park Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Nature Area parking lot to explore Jewel Lake for returing migrants. 524-7093. 

First Hike for the Young Trekker from 10:30 a.m. to noon around Jewel Lake in tilden Park. For information call 525-2233. 

Crisis at KPFA Community Forum with speakers, workshops and refreshments at 2 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst ML King Way. 

Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave., between Derby and Stuart. 526-7377. info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org  

Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks Bring songs, musical instruments, and plenty of food and water to share, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Oak Grove, on Piedmont, just north of Bancroft. www.saveoaks.com 

“Christians Lost in the Desert: Work at Kharga Oasis” with Dr. Eugene Cruz-Uribe, Northern Arizona University, Emeritis, at 21:30 p.m. at Barrows Hall, Room 20, Barrow Lane at Bancroft Way, UC Campus. Sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt. 650-363-8081. 

“Banished” on threats to Black communities, at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

“Local Medicinal Herbs and Your Health” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St. Cost is $20, sliding scale. 548-2220, ext. 242.  

Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave. between Derby and Stuart. Wheelchair accessible. Rain cancels. 526-7377.  

Bike Tour of Oakland Meet at 10 a.m. at the 10th St. entrance of the Oakland Museum of California. Reservations suggested. 238-3514. 

“Spring Bloom in the Garden” A walking tour from 1 to 3 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $5-$7. Registration required. 643-2755.  

“Walking Tour of Three Berkeley Gardens” from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30. 236-9558. www.bringinbackthenatives.net 

East Bay Atheists meets to watch Part One of The Four Horsemen, a roundtable discussion between Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett on issues of religion and the criticism of their books at 1:30 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library,3rd Floor Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 222-7580.  

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

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 

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

Tibetan Yoga with Jack vander Meulen on “Balancing Inner Energies” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000.  

Sew Your Own Open Studio Come learn to use our industrial and domestic machines, or work on your own projects, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Fri. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577.  

MONDAY, MAY 19 

Berkeley Green Monday with Larry Shoup on “The 2008 Election: The Ruling Class Conducts its Hidden Primary” at 7:30 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way.  

Encouraging Healthy Eating in Children A class for parents and grandparents to learn how to make gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free fruit pies at 4:45 p.m. at 4th Street Yoga, 1809 4th S. Cost is $30. 526-8467. 

Kensington Library Book Group meets to discuss “Cat’s Cradle” buy Kurt Vonnegut at 7 p.m. at 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

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. Join us to work on current issues around police misconduct. 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. www.dragonmax.org 

Free Boatbuilding Classes for Youth Mon.-Wed. from 3 to 7 p.m. at Berkeley Boathouse, 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Classes cover woodworking, boatbuilding, and boat repair. 644-2577.  

TUESDAY, MAY 20 

Tuesdays for the Birds Tranquil bird walks in local parklands, led by Bethany Facendini, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Today we will visit Arrowhead Marsh in Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 525-2233. 

The Berkeley Garden Club meets at 1:30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. Shelagh Fritz will speak about Alcatraz Gardens. 845-4482. 

“Environmental Justice: Looking into the Future” with Shyaam Shabaka, Ecovillage Farm Learning Center, Raquel Pinderhuges, Urban Studies, SF State Univ., Beck Cowles, Ecology Center, Timothy Burroughs, City of Berkeley, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, central meeting room, 2090 Kittredge.  

Annual Strawberry Tasting at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers’ Market 2 to 7 p.m. at Derby St. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

“Half-Dome: A Primer on Hiking to the Summit” A slide show with Rick Deutsch at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

The Global Oneness Project with Michelle Moore at 7:20 p.m. at Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave. www.ahimsaberkeley.org 

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

Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your digital images, slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 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 offer ongoing classes in exercise and creative arts, and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830. 

Sing-A-Long Group from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany. 524-9122. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 

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. 

“Rookie Mom’s Handbook” with authors Heather Gibbs Flett and Whitney Moss at 11 a.m. at Studio Grow, 1235 10th St. Activities for new moms and babies. RSVP to andrea@andreaburnett.com 

“Drivetime” A film by Antero Alli at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

Jump Start Entrepreneurs Network meets at 8 a.m. on the first and third Wed. of the month at Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. Cost is $1-$5. 899-8242. www.jumpstartten.com 

Simplicty Forum meets to discuss Living on the Road and Tiny Houses at 6:30 p.m. at the Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave. 

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 the Berkeley BART Station, corner of Shattuck and Center. Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www. 

geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Teen Chess Club from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda at Hopkins. 981-6133. 

Morning Meditation Every Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 7:45 a.m. at Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way at 6th. 486-8700. 

After-School Program Homework help, drama and music for children ages 8 to 18, every Wed. from 4 to 7:15 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Cost is $5 per week. 845-6830. 

Stitch ‘n Bitch at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.  

THURSDAY, MAY 22 

Public Workshop on the Condominium Conversion Ordinance with an overview of the process, application materials, and time for questions at 4 p.m. at 2180 Milivia St., Civic Center Bldg., 6th flr., Redwood Room. For more information contact 981-7410. btran@ci.berkeley.ca.us 

“21st Century Greenprint for the East Bay” A discussion of the programs for energy production and efficiency, at 7 p.m. at the Eology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

League of Women Voters Annual Meeting at 6 p.m., followed by a viewing and discussion of the documentary “War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death” at 7:45 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Cost for dinner is $15. For reservations call 843-8824. 

The Best of David Roche ASL interpreted benefit for 2008 SuperFest International Disability Film Festival at 7 p.m. at the Community Room, Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. $10-$25 sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds. 415-381-3518. www.davidroche.com 

 

 

 

 

Easy Does It Board of Directors’ Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 1636 University Ave. 845-5513. 

“Career Opportunities in the Life Science Industry” at 6:30 p.m. at Novartis 4.104, 4560 Horton St., Emeryville Cost is $5-$10. Sponsored by the East Bay Chapter for the Association for Women in Science RSVP to ebawis_secretary@yahoo.com 

Small Business Symposium with workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakland Mariott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. 986-2855. 

Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a..m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.  

Fitness Class for 55+ at 9:15 a.m. at Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237. 

World of Plants Tours Thurs., Sat. and Sun. at 1:30 p.m. at the UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $5. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

FRIDAY, MAY 23 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Mark Wilson on “Julia Morgan: Architect of Beauty” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $14.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 524-7468.  

Circle Dancing in El Cerrito, no experience or partners needed. Pot luck supper at 7 p.m., dancing from 8 to 10 p.m., at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier St. Donation $5. 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. 

SATURDAY, MAY 24 

Sprouts Gardening Project Plant veggies, sing garden songs and learn what it takes to make plants grow, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. For ages 3 and up. 525-2233. 

Hands-on Native Bee Workshop with Dr. Gordon Frankie from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Berkeley. Cost is $15. to register, email mnsiegel@cal.berkeley.edu  

Annual Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers’ Market plus a musical performance by the World Harmony Chorus, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Center St. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

“Parks for Peace” Rededication ceremony, music, dance, spoken word, job fair, refreshments, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mosswood Recreation Center, 3612 Webster St., Oakland. Free. 597-5038. 

Walking Tour of Historic Oakland Churches and Temples Meet at 10 a.m. at the front of the First Presbyterian Church at 2619 Broadway. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Teens Touch the Earth A morning work program for teens to learn about the environment by helping to clean up shore debris, from 9 a.m. to noon at Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline. Registration required. 1-888-EB-PARKS. 

Vegetarian Cooling Class “Burgers and Backyard Bites” Dishes for al fresco dining, including Potato and Seed Pate, Japanese Soba Noodle Salad, Tempeh Pecan Burgers, Savory Cashew Burgers, Flourless Chocolate Tart. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $50, plus $5 materials fee.Register at www.compassionatecooks.com  

Workshop on Arts and Crafts Embroidery with Ann Chaves of Ingelnook Textiles. All day in Oakland. For information and to register email itextiles@earthlink.net 

“Creative Resistance: Our Dreams Will Not be Recruited” An evening of community building through spoken word, dance and music to resist military recruiting in our schools. Bring your own t-shirt to silkscreen. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland. Cost is $8-$20, free for youth, no one turned away. 809-7416. www.baypeace.org 

John George Award Presentation West Oakland Student Art and Essay Contest at 10:30 a.m. at West Oakland Library, 1801 Adeline St., Oakland. 549-1861. 

CopWatch Training on ”Know Your Rights” at 6 p.m. at the Grassroots House, 2022 Blake St. 548-0425. 

Teen Knitting Circle at 3 p.m. in the 4th Flr Story Room of the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. Bring your own needles in size 8. 981-6107. 

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 

Around the World Tour of Plants at 1:30 p.m., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Acton St. 841-2174.  

Oakland Artisans Marketplace Sat. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jack London Square. 238-4948. 

SUNDAY, MAY 25 

“Gardening Under the Oaks” A 7-mile bike tour of Oakland gardens, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30. 236-9558. www.bringinbackthenatives.net 

“Snaking Through the Hills” A guided hike up the watershed to see the spots where reptiles like to sun, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Tilden Park. For information on meeting place call 525-2233. 

“The Lives of Bees” An interactive adventure for children to learn about the lives of honeybees, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks Bring songs, musical instruments, and plenty of food and water to share, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Oak Grove, on Piedmont, just north of Bancroft. www.saveoaks.com 

Berkeley City Club Tour of Julia Morgan’s “little castle” at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. at 2315 Durant Ave. 883-9710. 

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

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

Ecstatic Dance East Bay A sacred free-form journey of dance and movement at 10:30 a.m. at .Historic Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland. Cost is $15. www.ecstaticdanceeastbay.com 

Sew Your Own Open Studio Come learn to use our industrial and domestic machines, or work on your own projects, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Fri. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., May 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7415.  

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., May 15, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7010.  

Zero Waste Commission meets Mon., May 19, at 7 p.m., at 1201 Second St. 981-6368.  

City Council meets Tues., May 20, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., May 21, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6601.  

Commission on Aging meets Wed., May 21, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5344.  

Commission on Labor meets Wed., May 21, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7550.  

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed., May 21, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5427.  

Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5213.  

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., May 22, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7410.