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Wednesday January 21, 2009 - 06:56:00 PM

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 

“Beyond the Fields: Cesar Chavez, the UFW, and the Struggle for Justice in the 21st Century” with author Randy Shaw at 6:30 p.m. at the YWCA Berkeley, 2600 Bancroft Way. 

“Researching Chinese American Ancestry” with Jeanie Low, author of “Chinese Connection: Finding Ancestral Roots for Chinese in America” at 7 p.m. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 526-7512. 

UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum: Prediction Markets hosted by Lester Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at 6:30 p.m. at Arthur Andersen Auditorium, Haas School of Business, UC campus. http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/bef/jan09forum.html 

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

East Bay Association for Women in Science Networking Meeting at 7 p.m., light supper at 6:30 p.m. at Novartis, Room 4.104, 4560 Horton St., Emeryville. Donation $5-$10. RSVP to www.suretomeet.com/exec/ 

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

Circle of Concern Vigil meets on West Lawn of UC campus across from Addison and Oxford, Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 1 p.m. to oppose UC weapons labs contracts. 848-8055. 

Free Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarians, 2nd flr., 1606 Bonita Ave. 931-7742. 

Three Beats for Nothing South Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets at 10 a.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, Ellis at Ashby. 655-8863.  

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, JAN. 23 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with John King of the SFChronicle on “Innovative Architecture for Pleasure or Profit?” 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 

Albany Lions Club 42nd Annual Crab Feed at 5:30 p.m. at Albany Veterans Memorial Building, 1325 Portland Ave. Tickets $35 at the door or in advance. 418-6101. 

“Children of Arna” A documentary about a school for Palestine children, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church. Sacramento at Cedar Sts. Discussion follows. www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org  

Youth Spirit Artworks Grand Opening for the new youth art studio at 4 p.m. at 1769 Alcatraz at Adeline. 282-0396. www.youthspiritartworks.org 

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 

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

Jewish Humanist Forum with Dr. Carl Djerassi on “Four Jews on Parnassus” on Jewish identities of four intellectuals of the 20th century, at 8 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. www.kolhadash.org 

“Who is a Jew and Why?” with Rabbi Bridget at 6:15 p.m. at JGate, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. 559-8140. 

SATURDAY, JAN. 24 

Citywide Pools Master Plan Community Meeting at 10 a.m. at James Kenny Community Center, Comm. Rm., 1720 8th St. 981-6900. 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland “New Era/New Politics” highlights African-American leaders who have made their mark on Oakland. Meet at 10 a.m. and the African American Museum and Library at 659 14th St. 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Vegetarian Cooking Class Healthful Resolutions: Low-Cal and High Flavor Learn to make traditional Vegetable Stew, Moroccan Stew, Curried Chickpeas and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Cost is $55, plus $5 food and material fee. Advance registration required. 531-COOK. www.compassionatecooks.com 

Latino Education Summit for college-bound students and their parents, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at California State Univ., East Bay. Free, but registration required. 885-3516. www.csueastbay.edu/latinosummit 

“Alameda On The Edge: Alameda’s Budget Crisis, the Impact on Public Services, and the Future of Alameda Point” A town hall meeting panel discussion at 7 p.m. at the Alameda Free Library, Conference Rooms A & B, 1550 Oak St. at Lincoln, Alameda. Suggested donation $5. www.alamedapublicaffairsforum.org 

Toddler Nature Walk A nature adventure for 2-3 year olds to learn about our fur-covered friends, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Techno Geek Art Challenge Create a sculpture with fuses, resistors, and other things, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Museum of Children’s Art, 538 Ninth St., Suite 210, Oakland. Cost is $7. 456-8770. www.mocha.org 

Winter Story Time for preschool children and their families at 11 a.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720 ext. 16. 

WaterWorks: Soak up the Science Activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Cost is $6-$11. www.lawrencehallofscience.org 

“The Power of the Working Class” A discussion on labor's reaction to the Great Depression of the 1930s at 2 p.m. at Spud’s Pizza, corner of Adeline & Alcatraz. 

JFK University Museum Studies Open House & Symposium from 1 to 3 p.m. at JFK University- Berkeley Campus, 2956 San Pablo Ave., 2nd Flr. 649-3036. museum@jfku.edu 

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.  

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

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, JAN. 25 

Beginning Birds Join an easy stroll around Jewel Lake from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to see our winter avian residents. Binoculars available for loan. Call for meeting place. 525-2233. 

Tour of the Berkeley City Club, designed by Julia Morgan, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2315 Durant. 848-7800. 

Planning Meeting for the People’s Park 40th Anniversary at noon at Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. Help organize the festivities to celebrate this historic Park. 390-0830. 

“President Obama’s Prospects and Constraints: Fulfilling an International Vision” with Prof. Jerry Sanders, Chair of Peace & Conflict Studies Program at UCB. United Nations Association-USA East Bay Chapter, Annual General Meeting at 2 p.m., speaker at 3:30 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. 849-1752. www.unausaeastbay.org  

“Becoming a Published Author in the Book Business Today” A workshop with Alan Rinzler at 11 a.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222. 

Wowsa Water! An indoor program to learn about water’s properties in an interactive way, for ages 7-12. Bring a small, plastic, recyclable bottle for a craft. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7. Registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

Lunar New Year Celebration and other Asian Traditions with lion and dragon dancing, music, martial arts and arts and crafts activities for the whole family from noon to 5 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak sts., Oakland. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200.  

Celebrate Chinese New Year Make lanterns and dragon puppets from 1 to 4 p.m. at Museum of Children’s Art, 538 Ninth St., Suite 210, Oakland. Cost is $7. 456-8770. www.mocha.org 

Lunar New Year at Habitot with art projects, music and stories for children 0-6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $7-$8. www.habitot.org 

Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Preview Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WES warehouse, 333 Lancaster St. at Glascock, Oakland. Tickets are $12.50. www.whiteelephantsale.org 

Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to do a safety inspection, from 10 to 11 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140. 

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 

Tibetan Buddhism with “The Tibetan World Peace Ceremony” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000. www.nyingmainstitute.com 

“Sacred Text Revealed: The Oral Torah—Moral Evolution in the Talmud” with Rabbi Dean Kertesz at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 223-2560.  

“Joys & Sorrows of Living in the Modern Age” with Wes “Scoop” Nisker, at 10:45 a.m. at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. 841-4824. www.bfuu.org 

“How World Religions Can Help Us with Illness, Loss Aging” with Ana Matt at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

MONDAY, JAN. 26 

Emergency Town Hall Meeting Stop The Israeli Massacre in Gaza with Cindy Sheehan, Larry Everest, Rev. Dorsey Blake, Wilson Riles Jr., and others at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of the Unitarian Universalists, Cedar and Bonita. 205-4115. 

Kensington Book Club meets to discuss “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest Gaines at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

Contra Costa Chorale rehearsals begin, accepting new singers, all voice parts, at 7:15 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navallier St. El Cerrito. www.ccchorale.org 

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. 

Small-Business Counseling Free one-hour one-on-one counseling to help you start and run your small business with a volunteer from Service Core of Retired Executives, Mon. evenings by appointment at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. For appointment call 981-6134. www.eastbayscore.org 

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, JAN. 27 

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

Hillside Club Book Lust Salon meets to discuss works by Hamilton Basso at 7:30 p.m. at 2286 Cedar St. Non-member donation $5. 845-4870. www.hillsideclub.org/booklust 

2009 Earl Lectures “Behold…a New Thing: Emerging Expressions of Faithfulness” Examining new forms of spirituality and worship associated with the emerging church, Tues.-Thurs. at Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. Free. For schedule of events see www.psr.edu/earllectures 

El Cerrito Democratic Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at El Cerrito United Methodist Church, 6830 Stockton St., near Richmond Ave., El Cerrito. 375-5647. www.ecdclub.org 

“Snowcamping 101” at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140. 

Berkeley PC Users Group “Problem Solving” at 7 p.m. at 1145 Walnut St. near corner of Eunice St. meldancing@comcast.net 

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. 548-3991.  

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. 

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. 

Rhythm Tap Exercise Class Tues. at 5 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. Donation $2. 548-9840. 

Yarn Wranglers Come knit and crochet at 6:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net 

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 

“The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama” with Gwen Ifill and Neil Henry at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $12-$15. www.kpfa.org/events 

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. 

Golden Gate Birding Walk at Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the large spherical cage near Nature Center at Perkins and Bellevue. 549-2839.  

Learn How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at 7 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Free. Sponsored by the Energy Commission and the Ecology Center. 548-2220, ext. 233. 

“Planet Earth” David Attenborough’s documentary, episodes on “Fresh Water” and “Seasonal Forests” at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

Barack Obama Report-Back! from California campaigners working for Obama in swing states at 1:30 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst, corner of MLK. Sponsored by Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers. 548-9696. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at California College of the Arts, parking lot, 5212 Broadway, Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com  

Family Sing-Along at 4:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720 ext. 16. 

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. 

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, JAN. 29 

“Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny” An evening of conversation, cuisine, culture and community in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 p.m. at Regent’s Theater, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Presented by the YMCA of the East Bay. 451-8039, ext. 457. 

Public Hearing on the Mental Health Services Act Prevention & Early Intervention Plan for Berkeley and Albany at 5 p.m. at 2640 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Mental Health Auditorium. A copy of the plan can be obtained at www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/PressReleaseMain.aspx?id=33000 or call 981-5222. 

Free Prostate Cancer Screening from 8 a.m. to noon at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 3100 Summit St., Oakland. For appointment call 869-8833. 

Emergency Preparedness: Berkeley Cache Network meets at 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarians, Cedar and Bonita, 2nd flr, to discuss forming an organization to benefit Cache groups and assist partially- and un-organized neighborhoods. 540-5616. 

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

Circle of Concern Vigil meets on West Lawn of UC campus across from Addison and Oxford, Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 1 p.m. to oppose UC weapons labs contracts. 848-8055. 

Free Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarians, 2nd flr., 1606 Bonita Ave. 931-7742. 

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. 

FRIDAY, JAN. 30 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Howard Gruber, M.D on “Poverty in Paradise” the Global Healing Program in Rotan, Honduras. 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 

Let it Snow! Build igloos out of snow blocks, experiment on ice using salts and watercolors, and make real snow at Habitot, 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $7-$8. www.habitot.org 

Post Inaugural Pink Follies with CodePink Music, dance, comedy, theater at 6:45 p.m. at Berkeley UU Fellowship Hall, 1925 Cedar St. at Bonita. Suggested donation $10, no one turned away. 540-7007. 

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 

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

SATURDAY, JAN. 31 

Wildlife Emergency Response Training A day-long class covering the fundamentals of wildlife rescue held at the Golden Gate Audubon Society, Berkeley. Cost is 40. Pre-registration required. 831-869-6241. www.ibrrc.org 

The War Comes Home with Aaron Glantz and Norman Solomon at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $12-$15. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52728  

Free Smoking Cessation Class for the LGBT community meets Sat. from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St., through March. 14. Acupuncture option available. to register call 981-5330. QuitNow@ci.berkeley.ca.us 

NorCal Peace Corps Association Annual General Meeting and pot luck at 5:30 p.m. at South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St. Career Transitions Workshop for RPCVs at 1:30 p.m. 237-0231. www.norcalpca.org 

Common Agenda Regional Network, working to reorder federal priorities from the military to human and environmental needs, meets at 2 p.m. at Gray Panther's office, 1403 Addison St. 524-6071. 

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-EBPARKS. 

Art Explorations Meet the artists of Bentley High and learn about the techniques they use in their ceramics and painting classes, at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Albany Berkeley Soccer Club Spring Registration from noon to 5 p.m. at Cornell School multipurpose room, corner of Cornell and Solano Ave., Albany. Bring a birth certificate or passport. Cost is $70-$130. www.abscsoccer.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, FEB. 1 

Flyway Forays A 2.5 mile walk to discover why thousands of shorebirds and waterfowl overwinter San Francisco Bay, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Albany Bulb, Eastshore State Park. 525-2233. 

Life Under Logs Discover the micro-habitat of critters living under dark, damp fallen trees, for ages 5-12 at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233. 

Berkeley Rep Family Series “Language, Poetry, and Rhythm” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St. Free, but bring a book to donate to a school library. 647-2973. 

Mindful Parenting with Natalie DaSilva at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

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 

CITY MEETINGS 

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board meets Thurs., Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. 981-7368.  

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

City Council meets Tues., Jan. 27, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Energy Commission meets Wed., Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5434. 

Planning Commission meets Wed., Jan. 28, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7484.  

Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., Jan. 29, at 5 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5217. 

ONGOING 

Help Low-wage Families with Their Taxes United Way’s Earn it! Keep It! Save It! needs Bay Area volunteers for its 7th annual free tax program. No previous experience necessary. Sign up at www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org