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Calendar of Events & Activities
Tuesday, July 11
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
Easy Tilden Trails
9:30 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm
Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.
510-215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html
“Tell the Children: Letters to Miriam”
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Hear about the experiences of a physician during World War II and the Holocaust in Eastern Europe, with Dora Sorell.
510-644-6107
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
City Council executive session
5:30 p.m.
1900 Addison St., Third Floor Conference Room
Consider initiating validation action on Measure G bonds.
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
City Council meeting
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
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
Wednesday, July 12
West Berkeley Redevelopment Projects
8 a.m.
James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth St.
City staff will discuss the planned improvements in the area, including the Berkeley rail stop, Aquatic Park, bike routes, and streetscape work throughout the neighborhood. The meeting will be of specific interest to business owners and commercial/industrial property owners in and adjacent to the West Berkeley Redevelopment Project Area.
Ice Cream Day
Noon-2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of the Summer Science Fundays series at the Hall. Children and parents will have the opportunity to make, taste and compare ice cream. Included with regular admission to the museum.
510-642-5132
Deaf Issues Subcommittee
1 p.m.
Public Works Administration Office, First Floor Conference Room, 2201 Dwight Way
The subcommittee will review potential projects and will make a recommendation to the Commission on Disability for a subcommittee work plan for the coming year, as well as hear a presentation on the screening of newborns for hearing loss by Alta Bates and other hospitals.
“Dealing with the Opposite Sex”
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
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.
510-644-6870
