Events Listings
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Berkeley Recycling Center BBQ & Open House See Berkeley’s recycling program in action with tours of buyback and donation operation, watch sorting and baling equipment, observe off-loading of curbside trucks, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Berkeley Recycling Center, 2nd St. and Gilman St. 524-0114.
Come Play Board Games at 3 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library, Main Children’s Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Most of the games are only suitable for ages 3 and up. 620-6557.
Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Red Cross bus at 2106 Shattuck Ave. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.com
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.
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, JULY 3
Kensington First Friday Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with street musicians, free refreshments at participating businesses on Colusa Circle, as well as works by local artisans. 525-6155.
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
Sideshow weekend at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Celebrate P.T. Barnum's birthday with a trip to the sideshow Fri.-Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 932-8966. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.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.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
4th of July at the Berkeley Marina with entertainment, food, games, arts and crafts booths and more, from noon to 9:30 p.m.. Fireworks at the Berkeley Pier at 9:30 p.m. No cars after 7 p.m.
Walking Tour of Jack London Waterfront Meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations can be made by calling 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
El Cerrito’s Fourth of July Celebration, with carnival games, rides, circus performances and live music, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cerrito Vista Park on Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. www.el-cerrito.org
Fireworks at Jack London Square with music at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. www.portofoakland.com
Disney’s High School Musical: Summer Celebration at 7:15 p.m. at Craneway Pavilion, inside the historic Ford Point Building, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond. Activities from 5 p.m. on. Performance followed by fireworks. www.craneway.com
Independence Day on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet with live music, interactive games and tours of the carrier, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. Cost is $10-$25. 521-8448, ext. 282. www.hornetevents.com
People’s Weekly World Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, as well as the 40th anniversary of the first Venceremos Brigade with music, Cuban food and art exhibition from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2232 Derby St. Cost is $12. 548-8764.
Adbusters July 4th Event with Adbusters contributing editor on the future of the anti-corporate movement in America at 6 p.m. at The Long Haul Infoshop, 3124 Shattuck Ave. micah@adbusters.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
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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, JULY 5
Bay Trail Bike Bash Brunch for the grand opening of the new Ford Point Bay Trail at at 8 a.m. at Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond. Ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. www.craneway.com
Social Action Summer Forum with Carson Perez, Program Associate for the Children’s Defense Fund California on “Freedom Schools, Children’s Sabbath, and the Goals of the Children’s Defense Fund” 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 11 a.m. and 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
Huston Smith on “Tales of Wonder” at 11:30 a.m. at Epworth UMC, 1953 Hopkins St.
Tibetan Buddhism with Judy Rasmussen on “Creating Positive Community” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000. www.nyingmainstitute.com
MONDAY, JULY 6
Sunset/Moonrise Waterfront Walk Join Friends of Five Creeks to explore the Berkeley waterfront at dusk, including new and upcoming restorations. Meet at 6 p.m. at Sea Breeze Delicatessen, 598 University, just west of I-880/580. This is an easy, mostly level walk of about 2.5 hours. No dogs allowed on parts of trail. 848- 9358. www.fivecreeks.org
Make a Scraper Bike Come and decorate your wheels, we will provide foil, candy wrappers, and other flashy stuff to decorate with. Bring your bike. At 4 p.m. at the West Side branch library, 135 Washington Ave., Richmond. 620-6557. www.richmondlibrary.org
“Castoffs” Knitting Group at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. lodea@ccclib.org
Community Yoga Class 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. 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, JULY 7
Birds and Butterflies: Easy Garden Enchantment Learn about water-wise, wildlife friendly gardening with the Audubon Nature Studies Class. Meets for five Tues. from 7 to 9 p.m. at Albany Adult School, 601 San Gabriel. Register at http://www.albany.k12.ca.us/adult/birding.html
“The Conscience of Nhem En” with filmmaker Steven Okazaki at 7 p.m. at Jewish Community Center East Bay, 1414 Walnut St. Also showing “Smile Pinkie.” RSVP to https:www.homeboxoffice.com/rsvp/oscarshorts. 888-684-0385.
“Fresh” Screeening of film about our food system at 8:30 p.m. at Saul’s Restaurant and Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave. Suggested donation $10. saulsdeli.com
Make a Scraper Bike Come and decorate your wheels, we will provide foil, candy wrappers, and other flashy stuff to decorate with. Bring your bike.At 4 p.m. at the Bayview branch library, 5100 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. 620-6557. www.richmondlibrary.org
Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. learn about ways to greet, inform and thank our community’s blood donors; deliver blood; call donors; or help with special projects.Registration required. 594-5165.
Introduction to Improv Theater and Acting with Pan Theater in downtown Oakland, from 8 to 10 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Free. Advance registration requested pantheater@comcast.net
“On Communism, Leadership, Stalin and the Experience of Socialist Society” A discussion at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
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
“Salvador: I Want My People to Live” a documentary about the FMLN victory in the 2009 Salvadoran elections at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. 849-2568.
Free Screening of “Is the Crown at War with Us?“ 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
“The Real Dirt on Farmer John” A documentary about a mavarick midwestern farmer at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org
Backpacking Kings Canyon National Park at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Square Dancer Program A new 14-week series begins at the Montclair Women's Center, 1650 Mountain Blvd. Oakland. For details esirbu@sbcglobal.net or 531-6843.
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 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. at Berkeley BART station. 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, JULY 9
Creeks, Parks, & Gardens Walk for walkers age 50+ to discover community gardens, restored creeks, environmentally friendly landscaping, and a “hidden” Albany park on a level, 3.5 mi. walk. Meet at 9 a.m. at the garden next to Berkeley Bagels, 1281 Gilman, near Santa Fe. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and snack. Walk is free but numbers are limited. Please register at Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic. 524-9122, or Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin. 524-9283.
East Bay Mac Users Group With presentations of the Omni Group's OmniFocus and OmniGraffle by David Alter and Howard Cohen at 7 p.m. at Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound Street, Emeryville. http://ebmug.org
Caddwynn the Magician will present her magic show at 3 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library, Main Children's Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. 620-6557. www.richmondlibrary.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.m. to oppose UC weapons labs contracts. 848-8055.
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, JULY 10
Tsukimi Kai Fundraiser with Nikkei and Latino music and dance, raffle and silent auction at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Water Safety Skills Class for parents and caregivers from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111. www.habitot.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
Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Office, Dining Conference Room, 1950 Franklin St., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.BeADonor.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.
Berkeley Chess Club meets every Fri. at 7 p.m. at the Hillside School, 1581 Le Roy Ave. 843-0150.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
The Crucible’s 9th Annual Fire Arts Festival Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Fire Arts Arena, W. Grand Ave. and Wake Ave., Oakland. www.thecrucible.org
Impact Theatre Benefit Poker Tournament at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $50. impacttheatre.com
“Breads and Tortillas: Eat Your Way Through History” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465 34th Ave., Oakland. Cost is $1. Tours of the house also available. Wear socks. 532-9142. www.peraltahacienda.org
Common Agenda Regional Network Meeting on the California budget crisis, U.N. Durban Review Conference, alternatives to the death penalty and John Yoo, at 2 p.m. at Gray Panthers’ office, 1403 Addison St., 527-9584.
Rabbit Adoption Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at RabbitEars, 377 Colusa Circle. 525-6155.
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
“Bamboo” Learn about the right types to plant in your garden at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. Free. 644-2351.
Adventure Weekend at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 932-8966. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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, JULY 12
Medicinal Plants in Strawberry Canyon Learn the historical and modern medicinal applications with any utilitarian potential, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring water, snacks/lunch, hat/sunscreen, a notebook, and a camera. Cost is $25. To register call 428-1810 or email bluewindbmc@yahoo.com
“Specter of Revolution Stalks Iran’s Theocratic Rulers” A discussion at 10:30 a.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 658-1448.
Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to repair a flat, from 10 to 11 a.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140.
Social Action Summer Forum with Antonio Medrano, Board Member for the West Contra Costa School District on “What’s Happening in the District?” at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
Huston Smith on “Tales of Wonder” at 11:30 a.m. at Epworth UMC, 1953 Hopkins St.
Silpada Designs Jewelry Show and Sale to benefit the Adult Day Service Network of Alameda County from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 East 29th St., Oakland. 534-3637.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. and 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 Erika Rosenberg on “Emotions in Mind” 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
Community Environmental Advisory Commission meets Thurs., July 2, at 7 p.m., at 2118 Milvia St. Nabil Al-Hadithy, 981-7460.
Landmarks Preservation Commission/Zoning Adjustments Board Meeting meets Thurs., July 2, at 6 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7429.
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., July 6, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900.
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/agenda-committee
Housing Element Community Meeting Wed., July 8, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416.
Planning Commission meets Wed., July 8, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416.
Police Review Commission meets Wed., July 8, at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 981-4950.
Waterfront Commission meets Wed., July 8, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. 981-6737.
Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., July 9, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5428.
Community Health Commission meets Thurs., July 9, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5356.
West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets Thurs., July 9, at 7 p.m. at the James Kenney Recreation Center, 8th & Virginia. 981-7418.
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., July 9, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. 981-7430.
Housing Element Community Meeting Thurs., July 9, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7416.
