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Calendar of Events & Activities
Tuesday, May 23
Blood pressure screening
9:30-11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
Today’s market will feature strawberry tastings from participating farmers who sell the fresh fruit.
Funding for public schools
6:30 p.m.
B-TV, Cable Channel 25
“You get what you pay for . . . “ , “Dare to Be Average” and other pertinent euphemisms about the funding crisis in California schools, were rampant at the May 8 school funding rally in Sacramento. Before the rally, the League of Women Voters had an opportunity to interview local parent activists in an attempt to unravel the complexity and urgency of school funding - particularly how it effects BUSD. This week’s edition of “City Conversations,” the League’s local cable TV program, includes the interviews with Nancy Riddle, Harry Weiner and Trina Ostrander, a five-minute video of the May 8 rally, as well as addresses and phone numbers of our state representatives.
City Council meeting
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Agenda items for tonight’s meeting include the Living Wage Ordinance, the police antenna tower, lights for Memorial Stadium and the College Avenue street-paving project.
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
510-531-8664
Yiddish Humor and Jewish Humor
7:30-9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
This is the second of a two-session course examining the humor of East European Jews as one form of adaptation to their lives from the pre-World War I period to today. Cost is $15 for BRJCC members, $18 for public.
510-848-0237, ext. 236
Wednesday, May 24
Funding for public schools
7:30 a.m.
B-TV, Cable Channel 25
“You get what you pay for . . . “ , “Dare to Be Average” and other pertinent euphemisms about the funding crisis in California schools, were rampant at the May 8 school funding rally in Sacramento. Before the rally, the League of Women Voters had an opportunity to interview local parent activists in an attempt to unravel the complexity and urgency of school funding - particularly how it effects BUSD. This week’s edition of “City Conversations,” the League’s local cable TV program, includes the interviews with Nancy Riddle, Harry Weiner and Trina Ostrander, a five-minute video of the May 8 rally, as well as addresses and phone numbers of our state representatives.
Low-vision assistance
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Allan Burn will discuss reading devices in the Berkeley public library branches and on the market.
510-644-6107
Public housing meeting
6-8 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This meeting is designed for people who live in public housing in Berkeley or who have a Section 8 voucher or certificate. The Affordable Housing Advocacy Project is sponsoring this meeting to discuss how the Berkeley Housing Authority works, how it can be improved and how residents can affect the planning process for the federally funded Public Housing Authority Plan.
1-800-773-2110
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. The free, participatory program features a half hour of multicultural songs, rhymes, lap jogs and stories to give very young children a lively introduction to the magic of books. Parents also will enjoy the new stories, rediscover old favorites and learn new songs and games to share.
510-644-6870
Improvisational theater
7:30-9:30 p.m.
The “Improvsters” is a group of intermediate-level improvisational players who meet weekly. The group is looking for additional members; there is no charge to join them. Call the group for specific location.
510-848-4357
Claremont-Elmwood Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting
7:30 p.m.
Palache Hall of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Claremont Boulevard at Russell
Deputy City Manager Phil Kamlarz will make a presentation on how bond measure funds and tax assessments are currently spent, and what new bonds, fees, assessments and taxes the city is contemplating putting on the November ballot. Fire Chief Reginald Garcia will present the situation and answer questions about the neighborhood’s protection against fire and emergencies.
Poetry Flash
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
The featured poets this session will be Fanny Howe, Mark Levine and Carol Snow.
510-845-7852; 510-525-5476
The French Revolution, Napoleon and the Jewish People
7:30-9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
This two-session course will be led by Lee Marsh, chair of the Jewish Learning Center. Cost is $12 for BRJCC members, $15 for the public. This is the second session.
510-848-0237, ext. 236
Thursday, May 25
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
Movie: “Analyze This”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Friday, May 26
“Judicial Independence: Why is it so Important Anyway?”
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
The Hon. Ming W. Chin, California Supreme Court justice, will speak during this week’s meeting of the City Commons Club. Social hour begins at 11:15 a.m. Luncheon is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Speaker starts promptly at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is $11 or $12.25; admission to the speech is $1, free for students.
510-848-3533
The History of New York Yiddish Theater Music
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
