Events Listings

THURSDAY, MAY 29 

“Victory Gardens in America During Two World Wars” and how history can help us achieve victory for healthy food in today’s communities with Rose Hayden-Smith at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Community Center, 360 Harbour Way South, at Virginia, Richmond. 232-5050. 

“Global Unions: Innovative Strategies from Cross-Border Labor Campaigns” A panel discussion on how unions can confront and address the implications of globalization at noon at UC Berkeley Labor Center, 2521 Channing Way, near Telegraph Ave. 642-6371. http://laborcenter.berkeley.edu 

“Green Collar Jobs” Discussion with Raquel Rivera-Pinderhuges, Professor of Urban Studies at San Francisco State University at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Cost is $10. Registration suggested. info@wencal.org 

“Teaching Race in Biblical Studies” A panel discussion at 3 p.m. at Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. Lecture on “Job’s Wife: A Minority Report” with Choon-Leong Seow of Princeton Theological Seminary at 6 p.m. 849-8239. 

“Beyond Conviction” Documentary by Rachel Libert on victim/offender mediation and restorative justice at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Parish, 2220 Cedar St., enter through the Spruce Street Courtyard. Suggested donation $20, no one turned away. 548-2377. www.ebcm.org 

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

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. 

FRIDAY, MAY 30 

Compost Give-away at Berkeley Marina from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with first priority given to Berkeley Unified School District and Berkeley Community Gardens, self-serve after 11:45 a.m., at Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave, next to Adventure Playground. 981-6660. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Eric Klinenberg on “Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America’s Media” 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.  

Burma Update with Nyunt Than, president of Burmese American Democratic Alliance at 7 p.m. at Newman Hall/Holy Spirit Parish, 2700 Dwight Way at College. Donations accepted for the victims of the cyclone. 649-8772. 

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 31 

Spring Faire at Washington Elementary School with fun activities for children including bike drawn hayride, boat and car races, obstacle course, science projects, and more, with live music and Mexican and soul food. 486-1742. 

Mini-Farmers in Tilden A farm exploration program, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 years, accompanied by an adult. We will explore the Little Farm, care for animals, do crafts and farm chores. Wear boots and dress to get dirty! Fee is $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-EB-PARKS. 

Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour “McGee Tract” led by Paul Grunland and exploring three historic neighborhood tracts, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. For reservations call 848-0181. 

Berkeley Garden Club Plant Sale featuring perennials, succulents and some veggies, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 547 Grizzly Peak, at Euclid. 845-4482. www.berkeleygardenclub.org 

Celebrate Schoolhouse Creek and learn about restoration plans and progress at the creek mouth in Eastshore State Park, Berkeley, with Friends of Five Creeks, with a bug hunt led by Cal Bug People at 10 a.m., a short interpretive walk at 11:30 a.m. followed by bring-your-own picnic, make art with natural materials with environmental artist Zach Pine in the afternoon. Free, but numbers limited. Register for one or all events at 848-9358. f5creeks@aol.com  

Walking Tour of Oakland Chinatown Meet at 10 a.m. at the courtyard fountain in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza at 388 Ninth St. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

“Remembering 1948” Personal narratives, poetry, and music by Jews and Palestinians about the events surrounding the founding of the State of Israel at 7:30 p.m. at Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. Suggested donation $10. 547-2424. www.kehillasynagogue.org 

“Art Saves Lives” 2008 Oakland Youth Arts Festival with exhibits, art making, and performances from noon to 9 p.m. at the Oakland Musuem of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. www.museumca.org 

Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Shattuck Ave. in North Berkeley. 548-5335. www.northshattuck.org 

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 

Self-Defense Workshop for women and girls from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rockridge Library. To reserve a space call 251-0559. 

Party for Socialism and Liberation with speakers and workshops, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Intertribal Friendship House, 523 International Blvd., Oakland. Near Lake Merrit BART/AC Transit 82, 82L, 801. Suggested donation $10-$20, no one turned away. 415-821-6171. www.pslweb.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 

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. 

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, JUNE 1 

Nature Sleuthing for the Whole Family Learn how to recognize the evidence animals leave behind with Meg Platt, naturalist, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Farm Tales and Songs for the whole family at 1:30 p.m. at the Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Home Greywater Systems Slideshow & Tour Learn about the permitted greywater system at the Ecohouse, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Cost is $15. Registration required. 548-2220 ext. 242. http://ecologycenter.org 

Build It Green Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. around Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Tour guidebook, which serves as admission ticket, is $30. 845-0472. www.builditgreen.org 

A Tour & Taste of Albany with samples from local restaurants, music, arts and crafts, fun zone for children, from noon to 4 p.m. on Solano and San Pablo Aves. Free, but Tour and Taste ticket is $10. 525-1771. www.tasteofalbany.com 

Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center 20th Anniversary Celebration with music and live and silent auctions, at 7 p.m. at The Berkeley Yacht Club, 1 Seawall Drive. Tickets are $25-430. 548-2284. www.womensdropin.org 

“Awakening the Buddha Within” with Lama Surya Das at 7 p.m. at 2286 Cedar St. Sponsored by East Bay Open Circle. Suggested donation of $10-$15, no one turned away. www.eastbayopencircle.org 

Soul Sanctuary Dance Community dance benefit for Ashkenaz, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Donation $5-$20. www.soulsanctuarydance.com  

Berkeley Rep’s Family Series, a monthly theater workshop for the entire family from 11. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St. Free, but bring a book to donate to the library at John Muir Elementary School. 647-2973. 

Bringing City Children to the Redwoods Fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6 p.m. at Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina. 232-3032.  

Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave. To sign up go to www.bloodheroes.com  

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 Meet at 3 p.m. at the colonnade at the NE end of the lake. 763-8712.  

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

Tibetan Buddhism with Tom Morse on “Mind and the Origin of Appearance” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000 www.nyingmainstitute.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. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

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

MONDAY, JUNE 2 

Sunset Walk in Upper Codornices Creek Watershed Join Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. and Friends of Five Creeks on a sunset walk exploring new and old paths, history, and ecology in the upper Codornices Creek watershed. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grizzly Peak Park, 50 Whitaker Ave. between Miller and Sterling. Walk heads straight down and then zig-zags slowly back up. Wear comfortable shoes; bring walking sticks if you use them. 848-9358. f5creeks@aol.com 

“Castoffs” Knitting Group meets at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 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. 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. For details see www.dragonmax.org 

TUESDAY, JUNE 3 

“Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley” with author Richard Schwartz at 10:30 a.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th St., Oakland. 238-2022. www.museumca.org 

Tilden Mini-Rangers Hiking, conservation and nature-based activities for ages 8-12. Dress to ramble and get dirty. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8, registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

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 

Family Storytime at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.  

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.  

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.  

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 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, JUNE 4 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland around the 1870s business district. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of G.B. Ratto’s & Co. at 827 Washington St. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

“Richard Dawkins: Secular Humanist” A documentary from the 2007 Atheist Alliance International Convention at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

“Sufism: Its Relationship to Islam” with Sheikh Jamal Granach at 7:30 p.m. at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $6. For reservations call 526-3805.  

“Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers” at 6 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $20. 527-4140. 

Jump Start Entrepreneurs Network meets to share info, support, business tools at 8 a.m. Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. Cost is $1-$5, first meeting free. 899-8242. www.jumpstartten.com  

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

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. 

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. 

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. Heavy rain cancels. 548-9840. 

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 

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

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 

Empty Bowls Benefit for Alameda County Community Food Bank Join us for an evening of nourishment in this family-friendly event as we help fill empty bowls in our community. Cost is $20 per adult, $40 for a family. For more infomration call 635-3663, ext. 328.  

“Who Is Afraid of the Light Brown Apple Moth?” Panel discussion and Community Brainstorm about all aspects of the LBAM eradication program and possible actions to stop it at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. www.bfuu.org 

4c’s of Alameda County’s Give Children the World Auction-Dinner with Assemblymember Sandre Swanson and Mayor Ron Dellums at 6 p.m. on at the Oakland Rotunda Building. Cost is $200 per person, $300 per couple. For reservations call Margaret T. Tobias at 582-2182. 

Take Action: Dig Into Urban Farming with Hands On Bay Area to learn about the food industry and how people can become more involved at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

Seniors Explore Albany and North Berkeley Gardens for walkers age 50+ Meet at 9 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 843 Masonic, near Solano. AC Transit 18. Free but numbers limited; register at Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. 524-9122, or Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin. 524-9283.  

Berkeley Festival Exhibition & Music Marketplace from noon to 6 p.m., Fri. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Congregational Church. www.earlymusic.org 

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 

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

avatar.freetoasthost.info  

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Birding in Tilden Park with Phila Rogers. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the north end of Central Park Drive for a 1-mile stroll through a lush riparian area. 848-9156. 

“Proposition 13 at 30: The Political, Economic and Fiscal Impacts” A day-long conference from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Barrows Hall, Lipman Room, UC Campus. Free. http://igs.berkeley.edu/events/prop13.html 

Special Olympics Summer Games Opening Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Games are Sat. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haas Pavilion, UC Campus. Free. www.sonc.org/summergames 

“Battlefield without Borders” with poet David Smith-Ferry and activist Jim Haber at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Proceeds to benefit medical aid to Iraqi refugees. 482-1062. 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Dustin R. Mulvaney, Ph.D., Environment and Society Fellow, UC- Santa Cruz on “Food and Energy Crises: New Contexts for Debate About the Social and Environmental Dimensions of Genetically Engineered Organisms” 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.  

Options Recovery Services Graduation Luncheon at noon at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1931 Center St. 666-9552. www.optionsrecovery.org 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 7:30 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St at University. 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. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 

The 5th Annual Berkeley World Music Fest with music along Telegraph Ave., in cafes and People’s Park from noon to 9 p.m. featuring Sila & the Afrofunk Experience, Andrew Carriere & the Creole Belles, (Cajun), Sambadá (Afro-Brazilian Funk),Sukhawat Ali Khan (Qawwali Sufi trance) & Stephen Kent (didjeridu). www.berkeleyworldmusic.org 

Special Olympics Summer Games from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haas Pavilion, UC Campus. Free. www.sonc.org/summergames 

Nature Exploration for Toddlers to visit the meadows, ponds and trails around the Tilden Nature Area, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Lind Yemoto, naturalist. 525-2233. 

Summer Ponds Join us to look for tadpoles, newt larvae, dragonfly nymphs and more, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets’ Family Fun Festival with live performances, hands-on activities, and informational booths, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center Park, Center St. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org 

Temescal Street Fair from noon to 6 p.m. along Telegraph Ave. between 51st St. and 47th St. with food, arts and crafts booths, live music, children’s activities, and information on alternaitive energy and transportation. www.temescaldistrict.org 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland around Preservation Park to see Victorian architecture. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Preservation Park at 13th St. and MLK, Jr. Way. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

“Got a problem in the garden?” Visit the master gardener booth at the Berkeley Famers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Center Street between ML King and Milvia. 639-1275. 

Learn to Row at Berkeley Paddling and Rowing Club’s free drop-in clinic for all ages and skill levels from 9 a.m. to noon at 2851 Bolivar Dr., south end of Aquatic Park. Bring comfortable clothes, not baggy, shoes to slip out of, extra socks, sun protection, hat and sunglasses, and a lawn chair. 913-3669. www.berkeleyrowingclub.org 

Jack London Aquatic Center Summer Splash A free water sports open house for ages 12 and up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero, Oakland. 208-6067. www.jlac.org 

The Kids’ Chalk Art Project will create the world’s larget chalk art drawing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Naval Air Base at Alameda Point, 1951 Monarch St., Alameda. Satellite photo of the drawing for the Guinness Book of World Recordswill be taken at 11:20 a.m. 395-3920. www.reenchantintheworldthroughart.org 

Bike Tour “Story of an Urban Creek” Follow Codornices Creek from its source to its end,exploring secret waterfalls, tracking elusive steelhead trout and learning the art/science of creek restoration Meet at Berkeley BARt at 10 a.m. For infomration on this and other bike tours see www.cyclesofchange.org 

National Trails Day Service Project at Redwood Regional Park Children welcome with supervising adult. Registration required. 527-4140, ext. 216. 

Trees in the Garden Docent-led tour at 1 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $10-$12, for one child and one adult. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

From the Big Bang to the Present: Galaxy Formation and Evolution at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. revolutionbooks.org 

Political Affairs Readers Group will discuss “Marx’s ‘Capital’ and Sustainable Developemnt” by Davis S. Pena at 10 am. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org 

Sat. June 7, at 3 p.m.: “Is a Change about to Come?” A discussion of the November 2008 elections. Jarvis Tyner, Executive Vice Chair, Communist Party USA. Presented by California CPUSA. Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Suggested donation, $5. Information: (510) 251-1120. 

Soroptimist International of El Cerrito 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with dinner, music, dancing, live &andsilent auctions at 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, located at 5050 El Portal Drive, in El Sobrante. Tickets are $25. 662-8469. 

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 

Trees in the Garden Docent-led tour at 1 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $10-$12, for one child and one adult. 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, JUNE 8 

“The Lives of Bees” An interactive adventure for children to learn about the lives of honeybees, from 11 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Little Farm and Garden Open House Meet the sheep, turkeys cows and more, with crafts, music and games for the whole family, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park 525-2233. 

“Greening Albany: Community Efforts Against Global Warming” with workshops and community booths on energy efficient products and services, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Builing, Memorial Park, Albany. james@greenchamberofcommerce.net 

“California Deserts: An Ecological Rediscovery” with Mills College Prof. Bruce Pavlik at 1 pm. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $8-$10. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu 

Future Leaders Institute Legacy Awards, honoring seven Bay Area high school students, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St., Oakland. 292-8181. www.thefutureleadersinstitute.org 

Ross Parmer Memorial Patio Benefit concert and dedication at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond. Donation $10. RSVP to 233-1792. 

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. 

Tibetan Buddhism with Sylvia Gretchen on “Transorming Emotions” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000 www.nyingmainstitute.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 

Peace and Justice Commission meets Mon., June 2, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Manuel Hector, 981-5510.  

Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7461.  

Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Oscar Sung, 981-5400.  

Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7419.  

Public Works Commission meets Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6406.