Events Listings

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 

Uptown Unveiled! live music, arts and walking tours from 5 to 10 p.m. around 19th St. and Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.oaklandnet.com 

“Surfing a Sea of Troubles: Strategies for Protecting California’s Coast and Ocean” a panel discussion at 7 p.m. in the Kinzie Room, David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way. Donation $10-$20. 859-9137. 

Rising Kneads: A Sourdough Primer Learn how to make your own starter culture using different grains and how to make a variety of breads from scratch, from 7 to 10 p.m. on the East Bay. Location given upon registration. Cost is $30-$50. Sponsored by Institute of Urban Homesteading. 927-3252. 

Conscientious Projector Film Series “Garbage Warrior” about homes built from garbage off-the-grid, at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donation $5-10 appreciated. No one turned away for lack of funds. 841-4824. 

LeConte Neighborhood Association meets at 7:30 p.m. in the LeConte School cafeteria, 2241 Russell St. on the 24 hour convenience store at Telegraph & Ashby and better use and protection of city and BUSD open space. KarlReeh@aol.com 

Report Back from the Agent Orange Tribunal in Paris and IADL Convention in Hanoi with NLG President Marjorie Cohn at 5:30 p.m. at 300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 1000, Oakland, near 19th St. BART station. Co-sponsored by Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute. 848-6008. www.mcli.org 

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

Summer Dance Party EveryThurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Teachers will lead a variety of dances from around the world. All ages at 7:30, teens and adults at 8:30. Cost is $2 children, $5 adults. 

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 

6th Annual Spring/Summer Black & White Yard Sale A benefit fundraiser for Friends of Kenney Cottage Garden, for start-up expenses for West Berkeley’s new community garden and community space, Fri.-Mon. at 1629 5th St. 526-7828.  

Tribute to the Courage of the Homeless and Celebration of boona’s 30 years at BOSS, with an Indian Tamasha and dinner, music and more at 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $40, $75 for two. 649-1930. sonja@self-sufficiency.org 

World Refugee Day: East Bay Refugee Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Antonio Park, 16th Ave & Foothill Blvd, Oakland. Sponsored by Survivors International, a non-profit dedicated to providing mental health and social services to survivors of torture. www.survivorsintl.org 

Memories of Berkeley Public School Desegregation Application deadline for people interested in sharing their experiences. For information call 981-6142. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 

“Gross Animals” with Sylvia Branzei at 6 and 7 p.m. at Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive below Grizzly Peak. Cost is $5. 642-5132. www.lawrencehallofscience.org. 

Shimmy Shimmy Kid’s Dance with clowns, dance music and more for the whole family at 6 p.m. at Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda. Cost is $5-$10. www.rhythmix.org 

Berkeley School Volunteers New volunteer orientation from 10 to 11 a.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Volunteer opportunities in the summer or during the regular school year. 644-8833. bsv@berkeley.k12.ca.us 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Debra Saunders, columnist, SF Chrionicle on “Read Your newspaper!” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $15, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 527-2173. www.citycommonsclub.org 

Demonstrate for Peace! Bring your signs and determination from 2 to 4 p.m. at Acton and University aves. Sponsored by Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers, and Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants Association. 

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, JUNE 20 

7th Annual Berkeley Family Festival & Bike Rodeo! Activities include an obstacle course, mock city, bicycle tours, face painting, performers, bike maintenance and fix-a-flat stations, blood pressure screenings, raffle prizes and lots of other activities and health resources, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Pablo Park and Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St. at Oregon St. 981-7676. 

Summer Solstice Music Festival, with over 50 diverse groups of performers from 1 to 7 p.m. along MacArthur Blvd in the Laurel District of Oakland. www.laurelsummersolsticemusicfestival.org 

Summer Solstice Gathering with a mini-workshop on Astronomy and the Seasons, led by Tory Brady, at 7:45 p.m. at the Interim Solar Calendar, César Chávez Park, Berkeley Marina. Dress warmly. www.solarcalendar.org 

SalmonAid Festival with music by Albino, Mitch Woods, Zydeco Flames and others, food, and information about sustainable seafood, Sat. and Sun. from noon to 8 p.m. at Jack London Square, Oakland. www.salmonaid.org 

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. at the African American Museum and Library at 659 14th St. 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

Return of the Terns Celebrate the return of the endangered California Least Terns, nesting at the Alameda Wildlife Refuge after their 2,000-mile migration from Latin America. Reserve a one-hour viewing trip to the Alameda Wildlife Refuge with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. Registration required; please visit www.ebparks.org.  

Economic Empowerment Fair Increase your awareness of the financial and social services resources and information in the Berkeley community with workshops, vendors, free credit reports, follow up counseling, and youth activities, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 2024 Ashby Ave. Free. 848-2050. 

World Refugee Day: Art & Awareness from 2 to 6 p.m. at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5951 College Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Survivors International, a non-profit dedicated to providing mental health and social services to survivors of torture. www.survivorsintl.org 

Family Pride Day at Habitot Children’s Museum with activities from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $7-$8. For details see www.habitot.org 

Insect Discovery Lab A hands-on interactive event emphasizing the conservation of unusual bugs, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. www.eclectix.com 

California Writers Club on “The Tools of Writing Clarity” with Dr. Ransom W. Stephens, physicist, essayist at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Nobel Event Loft, Jack London Square, 98 Broadway, Oakland. 272-0120. www.berkeleywritersclub.org 

Father’s Day Weekend at Playland Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. Dads get in for free when accompanied by one of their children. 232-4264 ext. 25. 

Master Gardeners at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market Get advice on watering, plant selection and pest management from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Center St., between MLK and Milvia. 639-1275.  

Small Animal Adoption Day and RabbitEars 5th Birthday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rabbit Ears, 377 Colusa Ave., Kensington. 525-6155. 

Homebuyers Education from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The HomeOwnership Center, 3301 East 12th St., Suite 201, Oakland. To register call 535-6943. homeownership@unitycouncil.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.  

Lawn Bowling on the green at the corner of Acton St. and Bancroft Way every Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Wear flat soled shoes, no heels. Free lessons. 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. 

Open Shop at Berkeley Boathouse from 1 to 5 p.m. at at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Take part in constructing a wooden boat or help out with other maritime projects. No experience necessary. First time is free, cost is $10 per day. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 

Father’s Day/Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk, East Lawn, Berkeley Marina from 2 to 4 p.m. with music from world musician Alan Tower, invocation by poet/artist Rafael Jesús González and labyrinth peace walk facilitated by singer/songwriter Margie Adam. 526-7377. eastbaylabyrinthproject@gmail.com  

6th Annual Spring/Summer Black & White Yard Sale A benefit fundraiser for Friends of Kenney Cottage Garden, for start-up expenses for West Berkeley’s new community garden and community space at 1629 5th St. 526-7828.  

Berkeley Path Wanderers: Daley’s Scenic Park and Beyond A moderately paced excursion through the original stomping grounds of the Hillside Club. While this first ever weekend evening walk will not have a formal program, we’ll stop and enjoy the architectural and panoramic treasures on our way up to La Verada Rd and back. Some steep climbs will be included. Meet at 6 p.m. at Hillside School, 1581 Le Roy Ave. 528-3246. www.berkeleypaths.org 

Bike Tour of Oakland for ages 12 and up with bikes, helmets and repair kits. Meet at 10th St. entrance of Oakland Museum of California. Free, but reservations required. 238-3514. www.museumca.org 

Free Sailboat Rides from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley Marina. Wear warm, waterproof clothing and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children 5 and over welcome with parent or guardian. www.cal-sailing.org 

Kids Are Us Fun Day with poetry, art and music jam session, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. 644-4930. www.expressionsgallery.org 

Father’s Day at the Oakland Aviation Museum from noon to 4 p.m. with open cockpits and car show, at 8252 Earhart Rd., Bldg. 621, Historic North Field, Oakland Airport. 638-7100. www.aoklandaviationmuseum.org 

Social Action Forum on volunteering in the local community at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

Jewish Songs & Stories at 10:30 a.m. at Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty Street El Cerrito. RSVP required. 559-8140. http://www.jewishgateways.org 

East Bay Atheists with a video of Andy Thomson’s talk “Why We Believe in Gods” at 1:30 p.m. at Berkeley Main Library, 3rd Floor Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 222-7580. www.eastbayatheists.org/meetings.html 

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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Rosalyn White on “Saving a Culture, Book by Book” 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 2 to 6 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Thurs. from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

MONDAY, JUNE 22 

“Urban Gardens Under Attack” with the film “Fridays at the Farm,” speakers and music at 7 p.m. at BFUU, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. 

CodePink “By Remote Control” A teach-in on drones at 6 p.m. at Mudrakers, 2801 Telegraph Ave. RSVP to 540-7007. 

Kensington Book Club meets to discuss “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

Community Yoga Class Mon. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. at James Kenney Parks and Rec. Center at Virginia and 8th. Seniors and beginners welcome. Cost is $6. 207-4501. 

Three Beats for Nothing South Mostly ancient part music for fun and practice meets every Mon. at 3 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, Ellis at Ashby. 655-8863. asiecker@sbcglobal 

East Bay Track Club for girls and boys ages 3-15 meets Mon. and Wed. at 6 p.m. at Berkeley High School track field. Free. 776-7451. 

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

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 981-6148. 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 

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 

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

Berkeley PC Users meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at 1145 Walnut St near Eunice. MelDancing@aol.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., Sat. and Sun. 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 

Bridge for beginners from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m., all others 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sing-A-Long at 2:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5190. 

Free Meditation Classes, Tues. and Thurs. at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarians, 2nd flr., 1606 Bonita. 

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. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 

Golden Gate Audubon Society Bird 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. www.goldengateaudubon.org 

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 

“Fund Schools not Jails!” with Jennifer Kim from Books not Bars, Ella Baker Center at 1:30 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst. Sponsored by Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers. 548-9696. 

“Women Activists and the Middle East” Roundtable discussion with Palestinian-American activist Nadeen El-Shorafa, Arab Resource and Organizing Center, and Afghani-American activist Shamsia Razaqi VP of Omeid International, at 12:30 p.m. at Women of Color Resource Center, 1611 Telegraph Ave. #303, Oakland. Please RSVP to info@coloredgirls.org 

“The World According to Monsanto” A documentary by Marie-Monique Robin, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

Free Screening of “Over the Edge“ as part of the Radical Film Nite with free popcorn and post-film discussion, at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul Infoshop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751. www.thelonghaul.org 

“Thrive with Cancer” Susan Kay Gilbert uses storytelling, singing, dancing, listening, and silence to help people living with cancer at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Public Library, Main Library, 125 14th St., Oakland. 238-3134. 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State Building, Training Room 1, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. To schedule an appointment call 800-448-3543. www.beadonor.com  

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. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 

Climate Change Action Group Facilitator Training from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2350 San Pablo Ave. Free. Workbook is $10. Registration required. 548-2220, ext. 240. 

“Oakland: Politics and Policing” Panel discussion sponsored by the Wellstone Democratic Club at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Pot-luck at 6 p.m. www.wellstoneclub.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Red Cross Bus, 2021 Challenger Dr., Alameda. To schedule an appointment call 800-448-3543. www.beadonor.com 

Summer Dance Party EveryThurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Teachers will lead a variety of dances from around the world. All ages at 7:30, teens and adults at 8:30. Cost is $2 children, $5 adults. 

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. 

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, JUNE 26 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Sally Pipes, Pacific Research Institute, on “The Top Myths of American Health Care” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $15, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 527-2173. www.citycommonsclub.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave., Alameda. To scehdulae an appointment call 800-448-3543. www.beadonor.com 

Humanistic Judaism Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. Please bring finger dessert or snack to share for the Oneg and non-perishable food for the needy. 428-1492. Programs@kolhadash.org  

“What is Jewish Spirituality?” at 6:15 p.m. in a private home in Oakland’s Lake Merritt area. Location given on RSVP. Potluck contribution or $7. 559-8140. www.jewishgateways.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. 

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 

45th Birthday UNA/UNICEF Center from 10 a.m. ato 5 p.m. with a celebration of the 64th anniversary of the UN Charter at 1 p.m. at 1403B Addison St. 849-1752. www.unausaeastbay.org 

G.I. Suicide Awareness March and Rally Meet at 11 a.m. in Civic Center Park across from Veteran’s Bldg and march to People’s Park for speakers, music and food.  

Dr. Helen Caldicott on “The Relevance of Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power to international relations and the Green Revolution” at 7:30 p.m. at Redwood Gardens Community Room, 2951 Derby St. Ticekts are $12-$15. Benefit for SuperBOLD (Berkeleyans Organizing for Library Defense). 843-2152. 

Backyard Chickens Learn how to get started with your own low-effort backyard flock. We’ll discuss life cycles, coop designs, breed selection, care and feeding for health and egg production, protection from predators and ways of integrating your chickens into your garden From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Bay. Location given upon registration. Cost is $30-50. Sponsored by Institute of Urban Homesteading East Bay. 927-3252. 

Friends of Five Creeks Volunteers remove invasives and improve habitat at restored Baxter Creek at the north end of the Ohlone Greenway, El Cerrito. Meet at 10 a.m. where the Ohlone Greenway breaks Conlon, west of Key and east of San Pablo. Snacks, water, tools, and gloves provided. 848-9358. www.fivecreeks.org 

Master Gardeners at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market Get advice on watering, plant selection and pest management from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Center St., between MLK and Milvia. 639-1275. http://amcg.ucdavis.edu 

Walking Tour of Old Oakland Explore the 9th and Washington St. district. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Ratto’s, 821 Washington St. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours 

“Fuchias” How to grow and care for these plants at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. Free. 644-2351. 

Teen Drumming Circle at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. To reserve a drum please call 981-6147. 

Introduction to Improv Theater and Acting with Pan Theater in downtown Oakland, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Free. Advance registration requested pantheater@comcast.net 

Cork Boat Regatta A family extravaganza day at the museum of Children’s Art. Build your own yacht and set sail in the mini-pool, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 538 9th St., Oakland. Cost is $7. 465-8770. www.mocha.org 

Ham Radio Demonstration for Field Day at from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crown Memorial Beach, close to Shoreline Drive, Alameda. 523-1397. www.arcaham.org 

Beach Party Weekend at Playland Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 232-4264 ext. 25. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Red Cross Bus, at YMCA, 2001 Allston Way. To schedule an appointmetn call 800-448-3543. 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 

Lawn Bowling on the green at the corner of Acton St. and Bancroft Way every Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Wear flat soled shoes, no heels. Free lessons. 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. 

Open Shop at Berkeley Boathouse from 1 to 5 p.m. at at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Take part in constructing a wooden boat or help out with other maritime projects. No experience necessary. First time is free, cost is $10 per day. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 

Berkeley International Food Festival with cooking demonstrations, food samples, and live entertainment, from noon to 5 p.m. several blocks in either direction of the San Pablo and Univertisy aves intersection. Free. 845-4106. www.berkeleyinternationalfoodfestival.com 

“Thank You Bill and Judy” A community celebration to thank Bill and Judy Fujimoto for their 31 years at Monterey Market at 2 p.m. at King School Park, Hopkins St. near Colusa. Please bring a sweet or savory finger food to share. 

Dr. Helen Caldicott on “Can and should there be a world ban on nuclear weapons now?” at 2:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, at the intersection of Dana and Durant. Vigil at 1 p.m. at on the west lawn across from the intersection of Addison and Oxford. 

Haiti Action Committee Memorial for Fr. Jean Juste at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. 

Home Expo An opportunity to learn about home repair and home improvement projects, from 1 to 5 p.m. at El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. www.el-cerrito.org 

“And Still I Rise: A Day of Advocacy and Tribute to Congolese Women” with Kambale Musavuli, from the D.C. based organization, Friends of the Congo, along with Bay Area activists from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. bayarea@friendsofthecongo.org 

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

Family Printmaking Workshop in conjunction with “Reverberations” Japanese Prints of the 1923 Kanto Earthquake from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mills College Art Museum, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 430-2164. www.mills.edu/museum/ 

Sad Voter Pink Tea Party with Code Pink at 6 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. bayareacp@yahoo.com 

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. 

Social Action Forum with Cheryl Meyers, Nevin Community Center on “Working as a Community Organizer” 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 

Tibetan Buddhism with Bob Byrne on ”Mantra and Healing” 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 2 to 6 p.m. at 84 Bolivar Dr., Aquatic Park. Also on Thurs. from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. 644-2577. www.watersideworkshops.org 

CITY MEETINGS 

Design Review Committee meets Thurs., June 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7415.  

Medical Cannabis Commission meets Thurs., June 18, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, Cypress Room, 2180 Milvia. 981-7402. 

Transportation Commission meets Thurs., June 18, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7061.  

Zero Waste Commission meets Mon., June 22, at 7 p.m., at North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6357. 

City Council meets Tues., June 23, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci. 

berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets Wed., June 24, at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. 981-5502.  

Energy Commission meets Wed., June 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7439.  

Planning Commission meets Wed., June 24, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416. 

Police Review Commission meets Wed.,June 24, at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950.  

Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., June 25, at 5 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5217.  

Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., June 25, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7430.  

Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., June 29, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. 

www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee