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Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday June 06, 2000

Tuesday, June 6

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

Edward Parmentier, harpsichord concert

Noon

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.

510-642-9988

Orientation for Yan Xin Qigong

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.

510-644-6107

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street

510-548-3333

American Bach Soloists: International Violin Competition Finals

5 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.

510-642-9988

Special Council Meeting

6 p.m. meeting; 7:30 p.m. public hearing.

City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

The council will hold a special meeting that will include a budget update and public hearing on the budget.

Computer literacy course

6-8 p.m.

James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.

This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.

510-644-8511

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

Ensemble Clement Janequin

8 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.

510-642-9988

Wednesday, June 7

Edward Parmentier, harpsichord concert

Noon

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.

510-642-9988

Concert: Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin, and John Butt, harpsichord

5 p.m.

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $20.

510-642-9988

Telecommunications Task Force public workshop

7-9 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.

The workshop is entitled “Bridging the Digital Divide.” Its participants include OpNet; WEAP; Berkeley Neighborhood Computers; Bill Lambert, City of Berkeley OED; Ceda Floyd, City of Oakland Clerk; and Girl Geeks.

510-526-8685

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

Berkeley Friends Meeting

7:30 p.m.

2151 Vine St.

Audie Bock, independent Assemblywoman from California’s 16th district, will speak on “Challenges to an Independent Legislator.” As an assemblywoman, Bock holds the highest office yet to be won by a Green Party candidate. She has since withdrawn from the Green Party and re-registered as an Independent. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and no charge for admission.

BUSD Board meeting

7:30 p.m.

Board/Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

California Bach Society

8 p.m.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $20.

510-642-9988

Ensemble Clement Janequin

10:30 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.

510-642-9988

Thursday, June 8

Tai Chi Chuen with Henry Chang

9 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. Call ahead for a reservation.

510-644-6109

John Butt, organ and harpsichord concert

Noon

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.

510-642-9988

Paul O’Dette, Vihuela and Baroque guitar

5 p.m.

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $22.

510-642-9988

North East Berkeley Association meeting

7:30 p.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.

The association will elect its board of directors, discuss the proposed “Neighborhood Services Initiative,” and get updates on the General Plan and the Hills Firehouse.

Rebel

8 p.m.

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.

510-642-9988

The King’s Noyse

10:30 p.m.

Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $22.

510-642-9988

Friday, June 9

“A Reason to Vote”

Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.

Ellen Jefferds, Natural Law Party’s candidate for the Ninth Congressional District, 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

Ensemble Anonymus

Noon

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way

Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.

510-642-9988

Conversational Yiddish

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.

510-644-6107

Le Carrousel Du Roi

4 p.m.