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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, July 24
“Pros and Cons of Measure B” with Marike Baan
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Parks and Recreation Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
The commission will address naming the tot lot at San Pablo Park after Corene Butler Bayless and the audiorium/meeting room there after Esther Bell. There will be a public hearing on naming the new park at Fifth and Harrison streets and a discussion of the use/management/maintenance agreement for People’s Park.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Project
5:30 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Terrace
2870 Adeline St.
Topic for discussion: Getting ready for the fall election and what will be on the ballot.
1-800-773-2110
Design Review Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave., Workshop B
The agenda will include 801 Grayson Street, the Bayer corporation, South Properties, and 1608 Fourth Street.
705-8118
Monday, July 24
“Pros and Cons of Measure B” with Marike Baan
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Parks and Recreation Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
The commission will address naming the tot lot at San Pablo Park after Corene Butler Bayless and the audiorium/meeting room there after Esther Bell. There will be a public hearing on naming the new park at Fifth and Harrison streets and a discussion of the use/management/maintenance agreement for People’s Park.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Project
5:30 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Terrace
2870 Adeline St.
Topic for discussion: Getting ready for the fall election and what will be on the ballot.
1-800-773-2110
Design Review Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave., Workshop B
The agenda will include 801 Grayson Street, the Bayer corporation, South Properties, and 1608 Fourth Street.
705-8118
Tuesday, July 25
“The Candy Cottage”
2:30 p.m.
The Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave
A comedy for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents. Learn about health and nutrition. “The Candy Cottage” is a short play written and performed by Hall of Health staff. The play provides information about eating healthily, the food pyramid, and what various vitamins and mineral do for your body.
549-1564
“Commitment Ceremonies”
6-7:30 p.m.
Judah L. Magnes Museum
2911 Russell St.
Rabbi Allen B. Bennett of Temple Israel in Alameda, and Muchal Friedlander, Blumenthal Curator of Judaica at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, will discuss “Commitment Ceremonies.” Rabbi Bennet will pose the question of-and whether-new concepts of commitment can be integrated with more traditional Jewish and general perspectives on marriage.
$5 donation suggested for non-members.
Reservations are appreciated, but not required.
549-6950
Chinese Macrame: Ornaments
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Violin and Piano Classical Musical Concert with Cooper and Yand
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Community Dance Party
7:45-9:45 p.m.
Live Oak Part Social Hall
1301 Shattuck Ave.
Dance instruction included with admission.
Teens $2, Non-members $4
Wednesday, July 26
Nursing Home Reform
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Prescott Cole, staff attorney and elder abuse coordinator for California Advocates for Nursing Ho me Reform is the featured speaker at the membership meeting. Also speaking is Betty Brown of Common Agenda.
“Peace and Dignity Run 2000”
6 a.m.
Point Reyes Station
834-9455 ext. 231
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
997 Cedar St.
Discussions include bicycle policy issues and BPD Chief’s report.
644-6480
Townhall Meeting on the Public Housing Plan
6-8 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street
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.
644-6870
Thursday, July 27
From Bears to Bigfoot
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave
An Evening With California Wildlife Expert Tom Stienstra: San Francisco Examiner outdoors writer Tom Stienstra. Come find out how to best handle close encounters with bears, rattlesnakes, sharks and more.
527-7377
Friday, July 28
“KPFA on the air”
7:30 p.m.
U.C. Theater
2036 University Ave.
A film reviewing KPFA’s history from the time community-sponsored radio was just an idea in the head of pacifist Lew Hill to July 13 of last year when KPFA staff were booted out of their studio by Pacifica managers and arrested by Berkeley police.
Teen Poetry at Berkeley Public Library
7:15 p.m.
2940 Benvenue
Teen poets are invited to share their best work at Berkeley Public Library’s Claremont Branch. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and sign-ups to read will be taken until 8:11.
All ages are welcome to attend, but poets must be at least 12 and no older than 19 to share their work in this venue. There will be prizes for those who turn in the best performances. This free event is sponsored by Teen Services and the Friends of the Library.
644-6100 x313
Saturday, July 29
63rd Annual Bay Regional Golf Tournament
Saturday and Sunday July 29 and 30 and Saturday and Sunday August 5 and 6
Tilden Park Golf Course
The Tournament consists of 72 Holes with a cut made after 2 Rounds. NCGA player points awarded-over $5000 in Prizes
$115 Entry Fee-Entries Close July 19
925-253-0950
Berkeley State Health Toastmasters Club
12:10-1:10 p.m.
State Health Building, Eighth Floor, 2151 Berkeley Way
Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization, has been working for over 70 years to help people conquer their pre-speech jitters and improve communication skills. The local club meetings the second, third and fourth Thursdays of each month.
649-7750 or higgins_edie@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 30
“Hammering it out”
7:30 p.m.
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
“Hammering It Out” is the story of a community initiated laws that resulted in hundreds of women getting trained and working on a billion-dollar freeway in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 90s.
$7.00 donation
Monday, July 31
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
Professionally facilitated support group allows members to share their feelings and to support each other in the healing process. Support group held every first, third and fifth Monday of each month.
Call 204-4330 or 204-1769 for time and location.
Friday, August 4
“Human Nature”
8:30 p.m.
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia
San Francisco
Watch or participate in an idyllic nude ritual of groupbody which reconnects us to a merged mindset. Put on by X-plicit Players.
Ticket: $12
484-1985
www.xpliciteplayers.com
Sunday, August 6
Creative Writing Workshop with Dr. Joi Barrios,
10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Pusod, Center for Arts, Culture and Ecology
1808 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA
Barrios is an acclaimed Filipina writer and Associate for Fiction at the Creative Writing Center at the University of the Philippines.
Pre-registration is required by July 25. Pre-submission of written work that would be the subject of the workshop is also required.
A registration fee of $15 would cover basic costs, which will be waived for participants with resulting poetry that tend to integrate arts, culture and ecology in the content.
Please contact Pusod at ipat@bwf.org or call 883-1808 for more details.
“The San Francisco Chronicle Tour de Peninsula 2000”
8 a.m.
A 33-mile bicycle tour which benefits the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation. The ride, open to all ages, is a scenic loop that includes the Sawyer Camp Trail in the San Francisco Watershed. It starts at 8 am at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. Early registration fee, by July 28: $25 adults, $15 children 16 years and under. Race day entry fee: $30 adults, $20 children 16 years and under. Stop by REI to pick up a registration brochure. For additional information about the ride please call (415) 759-2690.
Tuesday, July 25
“The Candy Cottage”
2:30 p.m.
The Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave
A comedy for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents. Learn about health and nutrition. “The Candy Cottage” is a short play written and performed by Hall of Health staff. The play provides information about eating healthily, the food pyramid, and what various vitamins and mineral do for your body.
549-1564
“Commitment Ceremonies”
6-7:30 p.m.
Judah L. Magnes Museum
2911 Russell St.
Rabbi Allen B. Bennett of Temple Israel in Alameda, and Muchal Friedlander, Blumenthal Curator of Judaica at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, will discuss “Commitment Ceremonies.” Rabbi Bennet will pose the question of-and whether-new concepts of commitment can be integrated with more traditional Jewish and general perspectives on marriage.
$5 donation suggested for non-members.
Reservations are appreciated, but not required.
549-6950
Chinese Macrame: Ornaments
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Violin and Piano Classical Musical Concert with Cooper and Yand
1:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
Community Dance Party
7:45-9:45 p.m.
Live Oak Part Social Hall
1301 Shattuck Ave.
Dance instruction included with admission.
Teens $2, Non-members $4
Wednesday, July 26
Nursing Home Reform
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Prescott Cole, staff attorney and elder abuse coordinator for California Advocates for Nursing Ho me Reform is the featured speaker at the membership meeting. Also speaking is Betty Brown of Common Agenda.
“Peace and Dignity Run 2000”
6 a.m.
Point Reyes Station
834-9455 ext. 231
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
997 Cedar St.
Discussions include bicycle policy issues and BPD Chief’s report.
644-6480
Townhall Meeting on the Public Housing Plan
6-8 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street
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.
644-6870
Thursday, July 27
From Bears to Bigfoot
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave
An Evening With California Wildlife Expert Tom Stienstra: San Francisco Examiner outdoors writer Tom Stienstra. Come find out how to best handle close encounters with bears, rattlesnakes, sharks and more.
527-7377
Friday, July 28
“KPFA on the air”
7:30 p.m.
U.C. Theater
2036 University Ave.
A film reviewing KPFA’s history from the time community-sponsored radio was just an idea in the head of pacifist Lew Hill to July 13 of last year when KPFA staff were booted out of their studio by Pacifica managers and arrested by Berkeley police.
Teen Poetry at Berkeley Public Library
7:15 p.m.
2940 Benvenue
Teen poets are invited to share their best work at Berkeley Public Library’s Claremont Branch. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and sign-ups to read will be taken until 8:11.
All ages are welcome to attend, but poets must be at least 12 and no older than 19 to share their work in this venue. There will be prizes for those who turn in the best performances. This free event is sponsored by Teen Services and the Friends of the Library.
644-6100 x313
Saturday, July 29
63rd Annual Bay Regional Golf Tournament
Saturday and Sunday July 29 and 30 and Saturday and Sunday August 5 and 6
Tilden Park Golf Course
The Tournament consists of 72 Holes with a cut made after 2 Rounds. NCGA player points awarded-over $5000 in Prizes
$115 Entry Fee-Entries Close July 19
925-253-0950
Berkeley State Health Toastmasters Club
12:10-1:10 p.m.
State Health Building, Eighth Floor, 2151 Berkeley Way
Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization, has been working for over 70 years to help people conquer their pre-speech jitters and improve communication skills. The local club meetings the second, third and fourth Thursdays of each month.
649-7750 or higgins_edie@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 30
“Hammering it out”
7:30 p.m.
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
“Hammering It Out” is the story of a community initiated laws that resulted in hundreds of women getting trained and working on a billion-dollar freeway in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 90s.
$7.00 donation
Monday, July 31
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
Professionally facilitated support group allows members to share their feelings and to support each other in the healing process. Support group held every first, third and fifth Monday of each month.
Call 204-4330 or 204-1769 for time and location.
Friday, August 4
“Human Nature”
8:30 p.m.
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia
San Francisco
Watch or participate in an idyllic nude ritual of groupbody which reconnects us to a merged mindset. Put on by X-plicit Players.
Ticket: $12
484-1985
www.xpliciteplayers.com
Sunday, August 6
Creative Writing Workshop with Dr. Joi Barrios,
10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Pusod, Center for Arts, Culture and Ecology
1808 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA
Barrios is an acclaimed Filipina writer and Associate for Fiction at the Creative Writing Center at the University of the Philippines.
Pre-registration is required by July 25. Pre-submission of written work that would be the subject of the workshop is also required.
A registration fee of $15 would cover basic costs, which will be waived for participants with resulting poetry that tend to integrate arts, culture and ecology in the content.
Please contact Pusod at ipat@bwf.org or call 883-1808 for more details.
“The San Francisco Chronicle Tour de Peninsula 2000”
8 a.m.
A 33-mile bicycle tour which benefits the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation. The ride, open to all ages, is a scenic loop that includes the Sawyer Camp Trail in the San Francisco Watershed. It starts at 8 am at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. Early registration fee, by July 28: $25 adults, $15 children 16 years and under. Race day entry fee: $30 adults, $20 children 16 years and under. Stop by REI to pick up a registration brochure. For additional information about the ride please call (415) 759-2690.
