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Thursday August 20, 2009 - 10:59:00 AM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 

Cynthia McKinney’s Triumph Tour She will discuss her stay in an Israeli prison, her trip to Gaza and the importance of independent media at 6:30 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland. Cost is $15, but no one turned away. 415- 671-078. www.sfbayview.com  

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll have a treasure hunt, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-327-2757. 

“Opting Out of the Consumer Trap” Simplicity Forum at 6:30 p.m. at the Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.  

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. 

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 

Tilden Tots Join a nature adventure program for 3 and 4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome)! We’ll have a treasure hunt, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. Registration required. 1-888-327-2757. 

Childproofing Your Home free advice for parents and caregivers from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111. www.habitot.org 

Red Cross Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Kaiser Center Lobby, 300 Lakeside Dr., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 7:30 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St at University. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253. www.circledancing.com 

Berkeley Women in Black weekly vigil from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. Our focus is human rights in Palestine. 548-6310. 

Stand With Us Stand for Peace Stand with Israel vigil every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. www.sfvoiceforisrael.org 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 

Lone Tree at Low Tide Explore one of the only exposed reefs within the bay, beachcomb, and hunt the rocks for hiden coastline wildlife, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lone Tree Point Regional Shoreline. For meeting place please call 544-2233. 

Woody Walk Alameda Join historian Woody Minor on a tour highlighting the architecture of Central Alameda. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Meyers House & Garden, 2021 Alameda Ave., Alameda. Free for AAPS members, $5 others. 986-9232 

Urban Releaf Tree Planting Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on West MacArthur and San Pablo, Oakland. 601-9062.  

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.  

Cohousing Bus Tour of the East Bay Learn about cohousing and visit several communities, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Cost is $95. For more information see www.cohousing.org/tours 

Up Close and Natural Learn how to use a magnifying lens and learn about the microscopic world under our feet on this guided hike, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 544-2233. 

“The Spirit of West Oakland” BBQ celebrating green neighbors and West Oakland’s local heroes from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Poplar Park, 3131 Union St., Oakland.  

Junior League of Oakland-East Bay Information Session at 10 a.m. at 6934 Norfolk Rd. RSVP to jloebmembership@gmail.com 

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.  

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, AUGUST 23 

Youth Spirit Artworks 2nd Annual Art Chair Auction from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lake Merritt Boathouse, 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. www.youthspiritartworks.org 

Little Farm Goat Hike Join a short hike with the Little Farm goats as we explore the historic connections between humans and their ungulate friends, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Little Farm, Tilden Park. For ages six and up. 544-2233. 

Stroller Donation Day Bring your used strollers for donation to two Oakland non-profits, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to Let’s Go Strolling showroom, Kaiser Center next to 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. info@letsgostrolling.com 

Kids Garden Buffet Join us in the Kids Garden and learn about vegetables and fruits, and then help us harvest, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center. 544-2233. 

Social Action Summer Forum “Social Justice and the Environment” with Bob Shildgen, Sierra magazine columnist, at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

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. 

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

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 Santosh Philip on “Integrating Physical and Mental Energy” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000.  

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 

Cynthia McKinney’s Triumph Tour Dinner with the former Congresswoman and presidential candidate at 5:30 p.m. at 33 Revolutions Cafe, 10086 San Pablo Ave. at Central, El Cerrito. 415-671-0789. www.sfbayview.com  

Kensington Book Club meets to discuss “The Terrorist” by John Updike at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043. 

Contra Costa Chorale Rehearsals begin at 7:15 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navallier St., El Cerrito. New singers are being acepted. for information call 427-2026. www.ccchorale.org 

Drop-in Knitting Group Work on your own project or make pet blankets and children’s hats for donation. Yarn, needles and instruction provided. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 536-3720.  

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425. 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 

Tuesdays for the Birds Tranquil bird walks in local parklands, led by Bethany Facendini, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Bring water, field guides, binoculars or scopes. Call for meeting place and if you need to borrow binoculars. 544-3265. 

Women’s Equality Day honoring Patricia Maginnis at 5:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of. Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland. Sponsored by Bay Area NOW chapters and California Women’s Agenda. For information and reservations call 636-0338. 

El Cerrito Democratic Club Meeting with Ellis Goldberg, chair of the Tri-Valley Democratic Club, on “Restoring Democracy to California: A Sane Approach to Budgets and Revenue,” and photojournalist Dale Mead on “AB 583, the California Fair Elections Act,” at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, El Cerrito United Methodist Church, 6830 Stockton Ave. Refreshements and pizza available at 6 p.m. for $4. 527-5953. 

Benefit for David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund which helps youth participate in programs of the El Cerrito Recreation Dept. Sale of furniture Tues.-Thurs. from noon to 5 p.m. at Tradeway Furniture Bldg., 10860 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 559-7000. 

“Truman’s Post-World War II Assault on Labor” Discussion with The Freedom Socialist Party’s ongoing study group on Art Preis’s “Labor’s Giant Step” at 5:50 p.m. at Room 374-A Boalt Hall School of Law, UC campus. 415-864-1278. www.socialism.com 

Alain Badiou’s “Politics of Emancipation: A Communism Locked Within the Confines of the Bourgeois World” A discussion at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. 

Morris Dance Workshop at 7:30 p.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. No experience necessary, all welcome. www.berkeley-morris.org 

Berkeley PC User Group meets at 7 p.m. at 1145 Walnut St., corner of 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 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 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. 

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, AUGUST 26 

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 Oakland Chinatown Meet at 10 a.m. at the fountain of Pacific Renaissance Plaza, Ninth St., between Webster and Franklin. 238-3234.  

“Cook Food: A Manifesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating” with author Lisa Jervis at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320. 

“Living Food” An Evening with Viktoras Kulvinskas at the Oakland Raw Food Meetup at 6:30 p.m. at Kaia Foods, 2925 Adeline St., Emeryville. Cost is $15. 

Great Books Discussion Group meets to discuss “Goblin Market” by Rosetti at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 536-3720. 

“This Dust of Words” A documentary of ELizabeth Wiltsee who had an IQ of 200, at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org 

Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Auditions for ages 12-21 from 4 to p.m. For application and information see www.ypsomusic.net 

East Bay Innovation Group meets to discuss “Clean Tech SIG: Measuring Sustainability for Fun & Profit” at 6 p.m. at RHI, 1999 Harrison St., Suite 1100, Oakland. www.ebig.org/cleantech 

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. at the 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. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 

Tilden Explorers An after-school nature adventure program for 5-7 year olds. We will learn about animal adaptation from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Cost is $6-$8, registration required. 1-888-EBPARKS. 

ACCI Seconds Sale Thurs.-Sat. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from noon to 5 p.m. at 1652 Shattuck Ave. 843-2527. 

“Other: Asian & Pacific Islanders Prisoners’ Anthology” A discussion with author Eddy Zheng at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196. 

Kids Nature Night Out with games, crafts and nature walks from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. For ages 5-12. Cost is $10-$12. 1-888-327-2qp757. 

Community Women’s Orchestra Rehearsals begin near Lake Merritt in Oakland. For details see www.communitywomensorchestra.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. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 

“Trouble the Water” A documentary of Hurricane Katrina shot by residents of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St. Discussion follows. 524-4122. www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org 

Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction. Potluck at 7 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253. www.circledancing.com 

Berkeley Women in Black weekly vigil from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. Our focus is human rights in Palestine. 548-6310. 

Stand With Us Stand for Peace Stand with Israel vigil every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bancroft and Telegraph. www.sfvoiceforisrael.org 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 

Walkathon to Benefit Fight Against Cervical Cancer in Africa starting at 10 a.m. at the Pergola at Lake Merritt. Sponsored by Prevention International: No Cervical Cancer. To sign up see www.pincc.org 

Trails Challenge Hike: Traversing Tilden Join an invigorating 5-mile hike led by naturalist Bethany Facendini from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring water, lunch and sturdy boots, swimsuit and towel. For meeting place call 544-2233. 

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.  

Plant Families of California: A Medicinal Perspective from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Blue Wind Botanical Medicinal Clinic, 823 32nd St., Apt. B, Oakland. Cost is $40. To register call 428-1810. 

East Bay Evolution Bike Tour A tour along Oakland’s waterfront to meet culinary artisans and taste their creations, from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $40. RSVP to 654-6346. www.hesternet.net/events 

Freight and Salvage Grand Opening Open House from noon to 5 p.m. with workshops, perfromances and building tours, at 2020 Addison St. www.freightandsalvage.org 

Hands-On Drip Irrigation Installation Learn how to plan and install a drip irrigation system. Bring gloves and lunch. Cost is $20-$25. RSVP required. 548-2220, ext. 239. 

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. 

Project Peace East Bay’s Day of Peace from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Berkeley’s University Village, 1125 Jackson St. helping run the “No Matter What you Speak, You are Welcome” International Fall Festival and Potluck. Those who wish to volunteer may register at http://dayofpeace-fbnews.eventbrite.com 

Walking Tour- Stroll Along a Transformed Shoreline in at MLK Jr. Shoreline Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Arrowhead Marsh Parking Lot. Bring binoculars. Cost is $10-$15. Sponsored by The Oakland Heritage Alliance. 763-9218. 

Children’s Clothing Swap from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Berkeley Covenant Church, 1632 Hopkins St. Cost is $5 and at least one bag of clothes to swap or $7 for expectant mothers. Proceeds and extra clothes will be donated to local charities. Infant to size 12 kids welcome. Bring good quality, clean clothes like you would want to find. laileenf@gmail.com 

Floral Design Class with Devon Gaster from 1 to 3 p.m. at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. Cost is $25. www.expressionsgallery.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.  

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.  

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 

Immigration Community Action A forum with elected officials sponsored by Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church Hall, 2123 Jefferson Ave. www.berkeleyboca.org 

Wonders of Watershed Learn about the intricacies of the waterways in your neighborhood through interactive games and crafts, from 11 a.m. to noon at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 544-2233. 

Walking Tour- Oakland Point & The West Oakland Marsh Meet at 10 in front of the Southern Pacific Train Station, 16th and Wood Streets. Sponsored by The Oakland Heritage Alliance. Cost is $10-$15. 763-9218. 

Flutter By Butterflies Tour the butterfly garden, at 2:30 p.m. and help with a gardening project to improve their habitat at 3 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 544-2233. 

“Single Payer Health Care, Not War” meeting at 7 p.m. at the Art House, 2905 Shattuck.  

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 

Social Action Summer Forum “Current Events in the Middle East” with Dr. Stephen Zunes, Prof, USF, at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306. 

Tibetan Buddhism with Sylvia Gretchen on “Liberation Psychology” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 809-1000.