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Calendar of Events & Activities
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
Deaf and Disabled
Telecommunications Program
with Mike Mening
1:00 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
510-644-6107
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
Tai Chi exercise with Brain
Omeki
1:00 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst at MLK Jr. Way
644-6107
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
Zoning Adjustments Board Agenda
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Items on the agenda will include the request by Patrick Kennedy and Gordon Choyce to demolish the existing building at 2700 San Pablo Ave.
705-8111
Berkeley Art Center’s Salon for the 16th Annual National Jutied Exhibition
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
Three artist featured in the Berkeley Art Center’s 16th Annual National Juried Exhibition will present slide-lectures of their work.
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
Disablity Awareness and
Outreach Subcommitte
Meeting
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Public Works Administration Office
2201 Dwight Way
Items on the agenda will include “Sidewalk Benches and Planters Design Guidelines,” and sidewalk seating and obstacles on the sidewalk.
665-3445 or 548-1351
