Events Listings
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, JAN. 28
Strawberry Creek at Center Street A pesentation by landscape architect Walter Hood on his designs for an open creek in downtown at 7 p.m. at David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way. kirstin@ecocitybuilders.org
Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128. www.eastbayworks.com
Berkeley School Volunteers, New Volunteer Orientation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Bring a photo ID and two references to the orientation. Returning volunteers do not need to attend. 644-8833.
“Envisioning Sustainability” with Peter Berg at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-3402.
StopWaste.org Workshop on Transport Packaging Solutions at 10 a.m. at 2145 Webster St., Oakland. RSVP required. 1-877-786-7927. www.UseReusables.com
Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum “Angel Investors: Alternative Financing?” at 6:30 p.m. at Andersen Auditorium, Haas School of Business, UC campus. Cost is $20-$30. 642-4255. entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu
Association of Women in Sciences meets at 6:30 p.m. at Novartis, Building x-310, 5300 Hollis St., Emeryville. Suggested donation $5-$10. ebawis.org
Improv for Fun Play fun improv games that unleash your imagination, spontaneity, laughter. Ongoing classes Thurs. at 7 p.m. at Berkeley YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way. Cost is $12. www.berkeleyimprov.com
Improv for Performance Develop improv acting skills for the stage. 6-week series concludes with show for friends and family, Thurs. at 8:30 p.m. at Berkeley YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way, through March 4. Cost is $45. www.berkeleyimprov.com
Babies and Toddlers Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Classrooms 1 and 4, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Names University, Brennan Lounge, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org
Free Drop-in Beginning Computer Class, Mon. at 6 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. at bekeley Public Library, 3rd flr., 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6148.
Great Books Discussion “Playboy of the Western World” at 1:30 p.m. Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720.
Homework Center for grades 2-6 Tues. and Thurs. from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 5
FRIDAY, JAN. 29
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Rita Maran on “The United Nations Human Rights Treaties and the United States’ Policies on Human Rights” 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
“Forever Activists: Stories from the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade” A film showing in honor of Hilda Bell Roberts (1915-2009), nurse in Spanish Civil War and activist, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. Donation $5-$10. 841-4824. www.bfuu.org
Red Cross Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Watergate Towers, 2200 Powell St., Suite 120, Emeryville. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.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.
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, JAN. 30
First Annual Home Coming, sponsored by Friends of Negro Spirituals with Negro Spirituals singing, raffle, renewing acquaintances, and getting acquainted, all for the purpose of celebrating and educating the public about the Negro Spirituals folk songs at 1 p.m. at the West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline St., Oakland. fns3@juno.com
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.
Snow Day at Habitot Make snow, build an igloo, and enjoy flying snowballs, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $8.50. 647-1111.
Golf Introduction Learn pre-shot and full-swing fundamentals, and become familiar with terminology/equipment. Golf balls and loaner clubs are provided. Participants will receive a free $20 range card for use at the driving range and $20 off a future class at the golf course. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tilden Golf Course, Tilden Park. For ages 14 and up. Cost is $50-$56. Registration required 1-888-EBPARKS. www.ebparks.org
Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Red Cross bus, at 2801 Adeline St., at Walgreens. To schedule an appointment go to www.helpsavealife.org
Winter Storytime for pre-schoolers and their families at 11 a.m. at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 5.
Transition Albany Film showing of “The Age of Stupid” a presentation on climate change that combines a fictional 2055 with six documentary strands from all over the globe, at 1:30 p.m. at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720, ext. 5.
Rhythmix Community Clothing Swap Bring a bag of clothing you don’t love and swap them for something you’ll adore, leftovers donated to local charities. From 2 to 5 p.m. at Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda. Donation $5. 865-5060.
Women-Only Daylong Inquiry Into the Essence of Womanness through meditation and discussion from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ridhwan Center, 2075 Eunice St. Cost is $100. Registration required. explorevenus@gmail.com
Time Machine: The 1980s at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach Music, TV shows and movies, Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Cost is $10-$15. 932-8966.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. at 2 p.m. 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.
SUNDAY, JAN. 31
Oakland Museum’s White Elephant Preview Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 333 Lancaster St. on the Oakland Estuary. Free shuttle from the Fruitvale BART. Cost is $12.50-$15. www.whiteelephantsale.org
Boy’s Day at Berkeley Ballet Theater Free open house with dance classes for boys from noon to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Ballet Theater, Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. 843-4688. idance@berkeleyballet.org
Personal Theology Seminars with Hana Matt on “Native American Spirituality, Modern Science” at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
Plan People’s Park Anniversary Meeting Please join us at noon at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. to plan our community celebration.
MONDAY, FEB. 1
Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate, on “Rights & Relativity: The Interplay of Cultures” at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC campus. Sponsored by the Townsend Center for the Humanities. 643-9670.
“Haiti: Before, During and After the Quake” with Walter Riley and Barbara Rhine at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Cost is $5. 848-3227.
“HURAH’s Work in Haiti” with Tom Luce at 7 p.m. at BFUU, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donations welcome. 415-519-1190. www.hurah-inc.org
Richmond Youth for Haiti Basketball Series, through Sat. at 7 p.m. at the Richmond PAL Arena, 2200 Macdonald Ave. Tickets are $10-$25. 621-1221. www.rpal.org
Castoffs Knitting Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Kensingon Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. All levels welcome. 524-3043.
Free Drop-in Beginning Computer Class, Mon. at 6 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 3rd flr., 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6148.
East Bay Track Club for ages 3-14 meets at 6 p.m. at the running track of Berkeley High School. 776-7451.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2
Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate in a panel discussion at 4 p.m. in the Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall, UC campus. Sponsored by the Townsend Center for the Humanities. 643-9670. townsendcenter.berkeley.edu
Tuesdays for the Birds at 7:30 p.m. at Crown Memorial State Beach, Elsie Romer Bird Sanctuary. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides, and binoculars of scopes. Call for specific meeting location. 544-2233.
Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128.
Berkeley School Volunteers, New Volunteer Orientation from 10 to 11 a.m. at 1835 Allston Way. Bring a photo ID and two references to the orientation. Returning volunteers do not need to attend. For further information 644-8833.
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.
Family Storytime, for ages preschool and up, at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043
Homework Help at the Albany Library for students in grades 2 - 6, Tues. and Thurs. from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Emphasis on math and writing skills. No registration is required. For more information, call 526-3720.
Homework Help Program at the Richmond Public Library Tues. and Thurs. from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 325 Civic Center Plaza. For more information or to enroll, call 620-6557.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. S548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. We always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3
Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, Mexican political leader, will be speaking in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution at 7 p.m. at 2050 Valley Life Sciences Bldg., Chan Shun Auditorium, UC campus. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies. 642-2088. http://clas.berkeley.edu
Claremont Branch Library Rennovation Update meeting with the design team at 6:30 p.m. at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue. 981-6195.
BSEP Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. in the D-Bldg. Conference Room, Berkeley High.
Berkeley Path Wanderers: Panoramic Hill Walk Read Ron Sipherd’s history of Panoramic Hill, and retrace his October 2009 walk. Meet at 10 a.m. at Panoramic Way and Orchard Lane. 520-3876. www.berkeleypaths.org/walkhandouts/091017Panoramic.pdf
Science at the Theater “Entertaining Science” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Roda Stage, 2015 Addison St. Free, seating is first come, first served. 486-7292. friendsofberkeleylab.lbl.gov
“Inside the Venezuelan Revolution” Talk and slide show with Laurie Tanenbaum and Nick Wechsler at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Donation $5. www.Humanist Hall.org
Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation from 10 a.m. to noon at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Registration required. 594-5165.
Richmond Youth for Haiti Basketball Series, through Sat. at 7 p.m. at the Richmond PAL Arena, 2200 Macdonald Ave. Tickets are $10-$25. 621-1221. www.rpal.org
“Allergies” a seminar with Dr. Larry Gertler at 6:30 p.m. at Center for Holistic Health, 5273 College Ave., Ste.101, Oakland. For reservations call 652-2302.
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.
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
An Evening with Tim Wise, anti-racism author and activist on “Colorblindness and its Consequences: How Ignoring Race Deepens the Racial Divide” at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Cost is $15-$20, $5 youth 17 & under. 601-0182 ext. 302. www.speakoutnow.org
Science Cafe Compare science notes with Jamie Paglia and Colin Ferguson of SyFy TV’s EUReKA, at 7 p.m. at The David Brower Center, Goldman Theater, 2150 Allston St. Seating is available on a first-come, first served basis. 486-7292.
Walden Center and School Benefit with soul music, dancing, silent auction at 7 p.m. at Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way. Tickets are $50-$60. 841-7248. www.walden-school.net
Senior Driving Safety Learn what you can do to maintain your driving skills as you age, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720.
Job Seeker Information Session for Berkeley residents receiving unemployment insurance at 10 a.m. at North Cities One Stop Career Center, 1918 Bonita Ave. 982-7128.
Babies and Toddlers Storytime at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.
Community Yoga Class: Gentle Yoga, Thurs. at 10 a.m. at James Kenney Parks and Recreation Center, 8th St. and Virginia. Cost is $6. Mats provided. 207-4501.
Free Drop-in Beginning Computer Class, Mon. at 6 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 3rd flr., 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6148.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
“Behind the Wall” Emerging Strategies of Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance with Carol Sanders of Jewish Voice for Peace at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church Chapel. 499-0537.
Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 8 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. at University. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253.
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, FEB. 6
Open Space Improvement Plan for Berkeley’s Downtown to discuss plaza options, landscaping, bike lanes, street trees and watersheds at 10:30 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. 981-7487. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/SOSIP/
West Branch Library Project update on the conceptual design at a special meeting of tge Board of Library Trustees at noon at West Branch Library, 1125 University Ave. 981-6195.
Birding on the Bay Join a naturalist for a walk along the shore to spot birds feeding on the newly created mud flats, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland. 272-4802.
Xeriscaping Learn how to garden with less water, fertilizer and maintenance, at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. www.magicgardens.com
Saint Mary’s College High School Crab Feed and Silent Auction Silent Auction 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., music and dancing to 11 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 1294 Albina Ave. Tickets are $40. Advance paid reservations required. 832-2453.
Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room of the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany. To volunteer, or for more information, call 526-3720 ext. 5.
“The Obama Presidency One Year Later: Marxist and Other Observations” at 2 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 595-7417. www.marxistlibr.org
Pinball Tournament 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.
Valentine’s Week at Habitot Make heart-themed art Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Fri. to 4:30 at 2065 Kittredge St. Cost is $8.50. 647-1111.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. at 2 p.m. 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 at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Wear flat soled shoes, no heels. 841-2174.
SUNDAY, FEB. 7
Family Art Workshop: Chinese New Year Make lanterns, dragon puppets and tiger hats from 1 to 3 p.m. at Museum of Children’s Art, 538 Ninth St., Oakland. Cost is $3 for adults, $7 for children. 465-8770.
Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exporation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Cost is $25. To register call 428-1810. bluewindbmc@gmail.com
Free Hands-on Bicycle Clinic Learn how to repair a flat, from 11 a.m. to noon at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. Bring your bike and tools. 527-4140.
Personal Theology Seminars with “Jesus, the Jewish Sage” with Rabbi Harry Manhoff at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
CITY MEETINGS
Medical Cannabis Commission meets Thurs., Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, Cypress Room, 2180 Milvia. 981-7402.
Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5217.
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Feb. 1, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900.
Landmarks Preservation Commission meets Thurs., Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7429.
Open Space Improvement Plan for Berkeley’s Downtown to discuss plaza options, landscaping, bike lanes, street trees and watersheds, Sat., Feb. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. 981-7487. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/SOSIP/
ONGOING
Berkeley High Registration Incoming 9th graders from non- BUSD schools must register by Feb. 12. For complete information on how to register, please go to http://bhs.berkeley.net and click on Prospective Families. Students currently enrolled in a district middle school do not have to enroll at Berkeley High School.
