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Wednesday, April 26
Earth Week 2000
9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
UC Berkeley campus
This weeklong event features a series of activities and workshops each day: morning presentations from 9:30 a.m. to noon, lunch/entertainment from noon to 1 p.m., first workshop block from 1 to 2:30 p.m., second workshop block from 3 to 4:30 p.m., entertainment from 5 to 7 p.m. and panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Call organizers to get a detailed list of each day’s program, or visit the group’s web site. The group’s office is in 303 Eshleman Hall.
510-643-9703;
www.earthweek2000.org
“Gary Lapow”
Noon and 1:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of a series of family events being held through April 28. “Celebrate Spring” events are included with admission.
510-642-5132; www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Schubert: Trout Quartet
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Janice Park on violin, Stephanie Ng on viola, Benjamin Hagemann on cello, Corey Chandler on bass, and Wendy Liao on piano will perform Schubert’s Quintet in A Major (“Trout”), D. 667, op. post. 114. This is a free concert.
“Intellectual Debates in ‘90s China”
Noon
3335 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Wang Hui (Institute of Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) is the featured speaker. Wang is also editor in chief of “Reading” and “The Scholar,” and a visiting fellow/professor, University of Washington.
510-643-6321
Special Berkeley City Council Meeting
1 p.m.
Third Floor Conference Room, 1900 Addison St.
Five council members called this special meeting to discuss three items: waiver of fees for the April 30th People’s Park Anniversary and Street Fair; the living wall project between the freeway and Aquatic Park and rescheduling a public hearing slated for May 16, due to conflicts with other public hearings to be held that night.
Art in the Garden
2-4:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive
Karen LeGault, a local artist and teacher whose work has been exhibited internationally, is leading this eight-week class in drawing and painting from nature. Both experienced artists and beginners are welcome. Call ahead for more information or to enroll.
510-643-2755
Energy Commission
5:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Discussion of tritium-filled signs is among the items on the agenda.
Mental Health Commission Agenda
6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Mental Health Clinic, 2640 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
The commission will be talking about “5150” - people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others, due to mental health needs, the forum on the city’s drug policies and more.
Community Energy Services Corporation Board of Directors
6:30 p.m. (follows the Energy Commission meeting)
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
The agenda includes election of the board of directors.
510-644-8546
Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Among other items on the agenda, the commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Underhill Area projects. The commission will also hear a report on the results of the draft Southside plan working group process.
“Travel Tips: Gearing Up for Adventure”
7 p.m.
REI Berkeley, 1338 San Pablo Ave.
Learn how to make the most of your next adventure with experienced travelers Dallas Foster and Ruth Tretbar.
510-527-4140
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St.
Among the items to be discussed are disaster preparedness in the schools, and Project Impact, the city’s designation as a model earthquake-safe community.
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
7 p.m.
West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave.
This storytime program is designed for families with children up to 3 years old.
510-644-6870
Poetry Flash
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
The featured poets this week will be members of the San Francisco Slam Team, co-winners of the 1999 National Poetry Slam, with their coach, poet and slam master Charles Ellik.
510-845-7852; 510-525-5476
