Events Listings
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, NOV. 6
“Greening Your Historic Building” A talk by Billi Romain, City of Berkeley Sustainability Coordinator, and Thomas Dufurrena, Principal at Page & Turnbull on preservation and sustainable design at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley Landmarks Preservation Commission. RSVP to 981-7488.
Berkeley Historical Society Walking Tour of South of Campus Churches from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8-$10. For reservations and starting point call 848-0181.
LiveTalk@CPS with Adair Lara, former SF Chronicle columnist, at 7 p.m. at College Prepatory School, Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway. Tickets are $5-$15 at the door. www.college-prep.org/livetalk
Human Rights Fellows Conference with reports on work with non-governmental organizations in 14 countries from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Toll Room, Alumni House, UC campus. 642-0965.
Cheesemaking Learn how to make simple, healthy cheeses using organic goat and cow milks, at 7 p.m. at Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Av., Oakland. Free, but registration required. 601-4040 ext. 111. www.wcrc.org
“Tupperware: Building an Empire Bowl by Bowl” a film on the tupperware parties and the women who hosted them, at 1:30 p.m. at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720.
Away With All Gods Reading and discussion of the book by Bob Avakian at 6 p.m. at North Branch, Berkeley Public Library, 1170 the Alameda.
Straight2Screen Writers’ Group monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave., Kensington. straight2screen@yahoo.com
Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
Three Beats for Nothing South Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Thurs. at 10 a.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, Ellis at Ashby. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal
Fitness Class for 55+ at 9:15 a.m. at Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237.
Toastmasters Berkeley Communicators meets at 7:30 a.m. at Au Coquelet, 2000 University Ave. Rob.Flammia@gmail.com
Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters Club at 6:45 p.m. at Spud’s Pizza , 3290 Adeline at Alcatraz. namaste@avatar.freetoasthost.info
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
Golden Gate Audubon Society Walk at Jewel Lake in Tilden. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the north end of Central Park Dr. for a one-mile, two-hour plus stroll through this lush riparian area. Berries are ripening and migrants are here. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Howard Maccabee, MD on “Natural Global Warming and its Positive Consequences for Our Health” 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. www.citycommonsclub.org
“Can Unarmed Civilians Break the Siege of Gaza?” with Paul Larudee of the Free Gaza Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, Fr. Bill O'Donnell Social Justice Committee at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Free, donations accepted. www.stjtwc.org
New Deal Film Festival The Dust Bowl Years “Grapes of Wrath” with Peter Fonda at 1 p.m. at North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland. Sponsored by the Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers. 548-9696.
“Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win” A film about the strike at the Renault factory in France in May/June 1968 at 7 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org
“Healing Ourselves, Making Connections” A weekend gathering for adoptees and foster care alums of African descent in downtown Oakland. For details email afaadinfo@gmail.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.
Three Beats for Nothing Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Fri. at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Hearst at MLK. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Wildlife Rescue Training and Recruitment To help strengthen a community’s response to wildlife casualties WildRescue is offering this training class designed for wildlife rehabilitators and their volunteers, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave, at the Marina. Registration required. Cost is $30-$40. 831-869-6241. http://wildrescue.org
Quarry Lakes/Alameda Creek/Coyote Hills Bicycle Trip Meet at 8:20 on the east side of the Fremont BART Station in the parking lot. Trip lasts to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
Greywater Workshop at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com
“Autumn in Asia” A tour of the Asian Area of the garden at 10 a.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Registration required. Cost is $12-$15. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“Mushrooms for Color” with dyer and artist Dorothy Beebee, learn how to identify mushrooms, extract dyes, and use them, from 1 to 4 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $40-$45. Registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
Orchid Society of California Show and sale. Sat and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakeside Park Garden Center, Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue, Oakland, just south of Children's Fairyland. Free.
“The American Economy After the Elections: What Are the Causes of this Crisis and What Can We Expect from the New Administration?” A panel discussion at 7 p.m. at Alameda Free Library, Conference Room A, 1550 Oak St. at Lincoln, Alameda. Suggested donation $5. www.alamedapublicaffairsforum.org
“The Elections: What Happened and What Now” A discussion with the Political Affairs Readers Group of the Communist Party at 10 a.m. at the Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org
NAACP Berkeley Branch meets at 1 p.m. at 2108 Russell St. Officers will be elected. 845-7416.
Math and Science Classes from the Lawrence Hall of Science for families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Free. 620-6557.
Berkeley Lab Job Fair from noon to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Lab Cafeteria, 1 Cyclotron Rd. Job openings fro drivers, electricians, facilities managers, admin staff and others. Bring several copies of your resume. 486-5627.
Red Cross: Alameda County Heros Awards Gala at 6 p.m. at Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel. Tickets are $150. 595-4460.
Video Production Seminar Learn production interview techniques, audio, lighting, Studio & Field w/HD & SD Cams from 9:30 a.m. on at East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St. Cost is $125. 843-3699. www.eastbaymediacenter.com
“Ancient Tools for Successful Living” Workshops from 11:30 a.m. on, at Ausar Auset Society, 2811 Adeline St., Oakland. For details call 536-5934.
Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5, at 11 a.m. at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
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
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, NOV. 9
Honoring Veterans Day 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland. 228-3207.
Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge Workday Help us prepare habitat for California Least Terns. Meet at 9 a.m. at the main refuge gate at the northwest corner of former Alameda Naval Air Station, Alameda. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
Little Farm Goat Hike Join a short hike with the Little Farm goats as we explore the historic connections between humans and our ungulate friends. For ages 6 and up, at 10:30 a.m. at Tielden Little Farm, Tilden Park 525-2233.
Little Farm Open House Come grind some corn to feed the chickens, pet a bunny or groom a goat, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Little Farm at Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Purr-casso Art and Craft Sale with decorative, wearable and functional art pieces celebrating our feline friends from noon to 4 p.m. at Hollis Street Project, 5900 Hollis St., Emeryville. Benefits the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. 845-7735, ext. 13. www.berkeleyhumane.org
“The Middle East in the Post Olmert/Bush Era” with Yakov Katz of the Jerusalem Post, at 7 p.m. at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave. Donation $10. 525-3582.
“Odessey: My Journey from Childhood Faith to a Universalist, Eclectic Spirituality” with Martha Helming at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
“May-June 1968: An Occasion Lacking in Workers’ Autonomy” A discussion with personal accounts at 1 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org
Family Day at the Magnes Museum and viewing of the installation “The Atheon: A Temple of Science for Rational Belief” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2222 Harold Way. 549-6950.
Let’s Go Strolling: Donate A Stroller Bring your clean and working stroller to donate to East Bay families in need, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 344 Thomas L. Berkley Way, Harrison and 20th St. in the Kaiser Center Mall building, downtown Oakland. 834-2229. www.letsgostrolling.com
Red Cross Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 1188 12th St., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.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 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 Erika Rosenberg on “Relaxing the Mind” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000.
Kol Hadash Community Reception at 2 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Suggested donation $5. 428-1492.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
Birding at Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline, Arrowhead Marsh, Oakland with Bob Lewis from 9:30 a.m. to noon to see returning shorebirds and waterfowl. Meet at the last parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
“Climate Change, False Solutions and the Road to Climate Action” with Orin Langelle and Anne Petermann, Co-Directors of Global Justice Ecology Project on the mounting global resistance to market-based and corporate-controlled “false solutions” to climate change, including agrofuels, genetically engineered tree plantations, carbon trading, “clean coal” and nuclear power at 7 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph, Oakland (near Alcatraz). Suggested donation $10. suzannebaker@earthlink.net
“Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of DNA” with Lynn Elkin, Prof. Emerita, Biological Studies, CSU East Bay at 12:15 p.m. at Room 150, University Hall, 2199 Addison St. Free for OLLI members, $5 others. 642-5254.
El Cerrito Art Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane near Ashbury Ave. Speaker will be Julie Cohn, Bay Area watercolorist and instructor. There will be a mini art show before the talk and those wishing to show their work should arrive at 7 pm. 234-5028.
East Bay Track Club for girls and boys ages 3-15 meets Mon. at 6 p.m. at Berkeley High School track field. Free. 776-7451.
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mills College Student Union, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com
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. Volunteers needed. For information call 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
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. www.watersideworkshops.org
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
Veteran’s Day Ceremony aboard the USS Hornet at 1 p.m. at the former Naval Air Station, Alameda, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3. Cost is $6-$14, complementary admission for veterans with identification. 521-8448. www.uss-hornet.org
Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the End of the Great War at 10:30 a.m. at the Albany Veterans Memorial Building, 1325 Portland Ave. Sponsored by The Great War Society, this event will honor our veterans of all wars. 526-4423.
Veteran’s Day with the Women of Color Resource Center and a screening of “Do Tell” digital storytelling by women of color and LGBTQ veterans, at 7 p.m. at Eastside Arts Alliance, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland. 444-2700, ext. 304.
“The Green Collar Economy: How 1 Solution Can Fix Our Biggest Problems” with Van Jones at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $12-$15. 848-6767, ext. 609. www.kpfa.org
East Bay Green Tour to visit green businesses, restaurants and more from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning at Amanda’s restaurant. Cost is $50. To register call 704-0379.
Family Storytime at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
“Bottle Rocket” Film by Wes Anderson in a benefit for City Slicker Farms, at 9:15 p.m. at The Parkway Theatre, Oakland. Cost is $7. www.parkway-speakeasy.com
“Know Your Rights” training for citizens and non-citizens on how to handle interactions with the police from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Sponsored by Berkeley Copwatch. 548-0425.
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mills College Student Union, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com
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
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.
Caribbean Rhythms Dance Class begins at 5:30 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St., and meets every Tues. eve. Donations accepted for Community Rhythms Scholarship Fund. 548-9840.
Ceramics Class Learn hand building techniques to make decorative and functional items, Tues. at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Senior Center, 2727 College Ave. Free, materials and firing charges only. 525-5497.
Yarn Wranglers Come knit and crochet at 6:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
Sudden Oak Death Preventative Treament Training Session Meet at 1 p.m. outside Tolman Hall at the oak tree, Hearst Ave. and Arch/LeConte, UC Campus for a two hour field session, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. SODtreatment@nature.berkeley.edu
Sink or Swim: Navigating the Legendary Rapids in the Grand Canyon” with river guide Steven Law at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
“Emergent Thoughts on High School: What Teenagers Really Need to be Successful in High School, College and Life” with Dr. Michael Riera at 7 p.m. at Redwood Day School, 3245 Sheffield Ave., Oakland. 534-0800. www.rdschool.org
“Pathways Through the Holidays” A workshop for people coping with grief at 6:30 p.m. at Pathways, 333 Hegenberger Rd. Suite 700., Oakland. Free, but RSVP to 888-905-2800, ext 4241.
American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation at 6 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave. To learn more or sign up, call 594-5165.
“Breema: The Art of Being Present” A free workshop at 6 p.m. at 6076 Claremont Ave. at College, Oakland. 428-0937.
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.
Berkeley CopWatch Drop-in office hours from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425.
Stitch ‘n Bitch at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
Codornices Creek Environmental Education Community Design Workshop at 6:30 p.m. at Four Corners Room, University Village, 1125 Jackson St., Albany. 759-1689. codornicescreekwc@gmail.com
“Facing Race” A conference examining race in the presidential election, racial justice, race and the global economy and other topics, Thurs.-Sat. at Oakland Marriot City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. Sponsored by Applied Research Center. To register see www.arc.org
“Give Thanks” A Benefit for the Elders of Big Mountain, with songs, stories, and visions to bring aid and awareness of the struggle of the Dine’ People (Navajo), at 7:30 p.m. at Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Ave. Donation $5-$10 and organic food donations for the caravan to Black Mesa. 464-4615.
Berkeley School Volunteers Orientation from noon to 1 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Come learn about volunteer opportunities. Bring photo ID and two references. 644-8833.
East Bay Mac Users Group meets to discuss Miro and iDVD at 7 p.m. at Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville. http://ebmug.org
Circle of Concern Vigil meets on West Lawn of UC campus across from Addison and Oxford, Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 1 p.. to oppose UC weapons labs contracts. 848-8055.
Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
Three Beats for Nothing South Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Thurs. at 10 a.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, Ellis at Ashby. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal
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, NOV. 14
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Frederick Rolf on “Berlin-Shanghai-New York: My Family’s Flight From Hitler” 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. www.citycommonsclub.org
Senior Driver Traffic Safety Seminar to help you improve driving skills, refresh knowledge of rules of the road, and identify normal age-related changes and how to adjust to become a safer driver, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. Free, but RSVP required. 268-5376.
“An Evening with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo” Book signing at 7 p.m., talk at 8 p.m. at at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Suggested donation $30. 525-0302, ext. 306.
“Fiat in the Hands of the Workers: The ‘Hot Autumn’ of 1969 in Turin” A discussion of the book at 7 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org
New Deal Film Festival Artists at Work “WPA and Public Art of the 1930s” at 1 p.m. at North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland. Sponsored by the Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers. 548-9696.
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Class meets Fri. for four sessions, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alta Bates Summit Cardiac Rehabilitation, 3030 Telegraph Ave. Free. To register, please call 869-6737.
Womensong Circle An evening of participatory singing for women at 7:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, small assembly room, 2345 Channing Way at Dana. Donation $15-$20. 525-7082.
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.
Three Beats for Nothing Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Fri. at 10 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, Hearst at MLK. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal
“Why Do Jews Pray?” Explore this question at a no-experience-necessary Shabbat dinner at 6:15 p.m. at Jewish Gateways, El Cerrito. RSVP to 559-8140. rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
Guided Community Creek Walk on Codornices Creek with Diana Benner, native plant specialist and co-owner of the Watershed Nursery, and the Codornices Creek Watershed Council. Meet at 10 a.m. at Codornices Creek Bridge at 5th St., one block of Harrison west of San Pablo. 759-1689. codornicescreekwc@gmail.com
Invasive Plant and Trash Removal at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter the park from Swan Way and follow the road to the end parking lot. Then look for the wooden observation platform, currently bring remodeled, adjacent to Arrowhead Marsh. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
Explore the Albany Mudflats with Oliver James, and search for waterbirds on the mud and land birds on the bulb, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bring a scope if you have one. Exit Buchanan in Albany and turn west. Park near raised wooden platforms. Sponsored by Golden Gate Audubon Society. 843-2222. ggas@goldengateaudubon.org
Reptile Rendevous Learn about the reptiles that live in Tilden Park, and meet some up close, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. 525-2233.
Close the Farm Help us close the Little Farm and tuck in the animals for the night, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Tilden Little Farm, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Vegetarian Cooking Class Thanksgiving for the Birds Learn to make harvest-stuffed acorn squash, mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, roasted brussels sprouts, mushroom gravy, apple cobbler and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $50, plus $5 food and material fee. Advance registration required. 531-COOK. www.compassionatecooks.com
Math and Science Classes from the Lawrence Hall of Science for families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Free. 620-6557.
“Mushroom Hunt in the Garden” Learn to identify mushrooms with biologist Debbie Veiss at 10 a.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $12-$15. Registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“Life After Lawn: Toward New Naturalism” Learn about regionally appropriate ornamental grasses and grass-like plants for gardening at 1 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive. Cost is $20-$25. Registration required. 643-2755. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
“The Green and Yellow Festival” A Ugandan Marketplace from 6 to 10 p.m. at Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Highland Ave. Proceeds will benefit KIDA, a grassroots charity in rural Uganda that provides education and medical help. Cost is $35. 925-376-0519 or www.FriendsOfRuwenzori.org
Gratitude Art Faire with arts and crafts, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bridgeside Shopping Center, 2671 Blanding Ave. Alameda. Sponsored by the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.
Albany Library Book Sale, Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 16.
Music Business Seminar sponsored by Califonria Lawyers for the Arts from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville. Cost is $10-$70. 415-775-7200.
California Writers Club meets to discuss self-discovery and publishing with D. Patrick Miller at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, Jack London Square, 98 Broadway, Oakland. www.berkeleywritersclub.org
Jewish Literature and Discussion Series meets to discuss “The Mind-Body Problem” by Rebecca Goldstein at 2 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
Stress Reduction Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. Free but please RSVP. 809-1000. www.nyingmainstitute.com
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alta Bates Summit Auditorium, 2450 Ashby Ave. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com
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, NOV. 16
Tales and Traditions of California Indians A program for families to learn about the food, tools and art of California’s First Peoples, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
Fungus Safari Hike Join a hunt for mycelium, its fruiting bodies and learn about their natural history, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 6 and up. 525-2233.
The Story’s in the Tracks Join a hike to look at the muddy footprints in the park, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave. between Derby and Stuart. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. 526-7377. info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org
“Cornucopia” West Berkeley Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2016 7th St. Hosted by Black Pine Circle School. 644-1023, ext. 15. www.blackpinecircle.org/cornucopia
Albany Library Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 16.
“Embodied Landscapes: Prayer of the Earth” with Barbara Bye at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
Byron Katie Workshop on silence, listening, and meditation. led by Eduardo Zambrano, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1929 Russell St. For cost see www.eastbayopencircle.org
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 Robin Caton on “Attaining Inner Confidence” 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
Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. 981-7461.
Housing Advisory Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5400.
Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7419.
Public Works Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6406.
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900.
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee
Youth Commission meets Mon., Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m., at City Council Chambers, Old City Hall. 981-6670.
Commission on Disability meets Wed., Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6346. TDD: 981-6345.
Police Review Commission meets Wed., Nov. 12, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.
Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5428.
Community Health Commission meets Thurs., Nov.13 , at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5356.
West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7520.
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7410.
