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Calendar of Events & Activities
Friday, Nov. 10
Dragon and Phoenix Banquet Cooking Contest
7 p.m.
Oakland Museum
1000 Oak St.
Students from Bay Area cooking academies present original dishes based on the “Dragon and Phoenix” theme to a panel of celebrity judges. Fee and price of admission to museum.
Reservations: 238-2022
Women in Black
Noon - 1 p.m.
Bancroft at Telegraph
Women for peace in the Middle East
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall
UC Berkeley
Performing the music of Ronald Bruce Smith, Beethoven and Elliot Carter.
$19 - $35
Call 841-2800
Korean Literature Seminar
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
7768 Duke Ct.
El Cerrito
Korean writer and professor Do Chang Hoi will speak on the topics of creative writing and modern Korean literature. Sponsored by the Korean Literary Art Fellowship. Continues on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Call 559-7856 for more info.
PC Users Group
7 p.m.
Vista College
Room 303
2020 Milvia St.
A groups of PC users who help each other solve problems. They introduce their members to new software, hardware, and invited speakers and technicians from various PC related companies. Meet the second Friday of each month.
Call Melvin Mann, 527-2177
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
Opening Celebration
Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland
A new city project that gives artisans an opportunity to sell their own work year-round in Oakland. Performances by KITKA vocal ensemble and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Marketplace will continue to be open on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cultural and Historical View
of the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
Luncheon served, 11:15 a.m.
Speaker, 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Byron Bass, archeologist with the URS Corporation will speak.
$11 - $12.25 with luncheon
$1 general for speaker only, Free to students
Call 848-3533
Underground Technopagans
10:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Cinema
2451 Shattuck Ave.
The world premiere of Antero Alli’s “Tragos,” a film about a witch hunt for technopagans practicing rites in a virtual reality world. The filmaker and actors will be present at the screening.
$7
Call 464-4640
Saturday, Nov. 11
Moonlight on Mt. Diablo
1 - 10:30 p.m.
Hike up the Devil’s Mountain by daylight, catch a glorious sunset and hike back by the light of the moon. One in a series of free outing organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
Kitchen Design Fundamentals
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by independent kitchen and bath designer Beverly Wilson.
$75
Homeowner’s Essential Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
The annual six-Saturday intensive with lectures, slides, and demonstrations taught by professional builder Glen Kitzenberger. Six Saturdays through Dec. 16.
$425 per person, including textbook
Call Sydney, 525-7610
InterPlayce Benefit
8 p.m.
Large Assembly
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
A benefit concert featuring the Wing It! Performance Ensemble. The project is to renovate and retrofit an 8200 square foot building to include a dance studio, visual art spaces, office and meeting rooms. Free, but donations are requested.
Get Your Garden Ready for Winter
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
Ted Kipping of Tree Shapers will offer advice on pruning your shrubs and trees, while Anthony Garza of Magic Gardens will suggest how to improve the health and appearance of your plants. Free, but space is limited.
Call 287-0591
Sunday, Nov. 12
Views, Vines and Veggies
9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Climb Bald Mountain in Sugarloaf State Park and peer down upon the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Then please your palate at the Landmark Winery and visit Oak Hill organic vegetable and flower farm. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations
“Time Across Cultures”
2 - 4 p.m.
St. Clements Church
2837 Claremont Ave.
The annual Roselyn Yellin Memorial lecture with a slide-illustrated panel discussion. Also a tour of the “Telling Time” exhibit at the Judah L. Magnes Museum followed by a reception at the museum, 4 - 5 p.m.
More info: 549-6950
Buddhism & Compassion
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Psychiatrist and teacher Bobby Jones on “Healing through Compassion.” Free.
843-6812
“Road To Mecca” Auditions
2 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
The Actors Ensemble of Berkeley is auditioning roles for two females, 60-70 and 25-35, and one male, 60-70. Auditioners should prepare a monologue no longer than two minutes. No appointments.
Call Debra Blondheim, 667-9827
Solar Electricity for Your Home
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar instructed by engineer Gary Gerber of Sunlight and Power.
$75 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Parenting Book Club
11 a.m.
Cody’s Books
1730 Fourth St.
Take part in a discussion of “The Good Enough Parent” by Bruno Bettelheim. New group members always welcome. The group meets the second Sunday of each month.
Call 559-9500
Carpentry Basics for Women
9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
A hands-on workshop taught by carpenter Tracy Weir. This workshop is a two-day workshop and runs Nov. 12 and 19.
$195 per person
“Collecting Ethnic Notions”
2 - 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut. St.
Live Oak Park
A book signing and reception for Jan Faulkner.
Call 644-6893
Monday, Nov. 13
An Evening with
Barbara Kingsolver
7:30 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Barbara Kingsolver’s works include “Animal Dreams,” “High Tide in Tucson,” “The Poisonwood Bible” and “Prodigal Summer”
free parking $10 in advance, $13 at the door
Benefits KPFA and Urban Ecology.
848-6767
From Rossi to Bernstein
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses the works of Jewish classical composers beginning with the sixteenth century. The first in a series of three Monday evening classes on music.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Community Open House on the
Underhill Area Projects
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Unit II Residence Hall
Lower Recreation Room
2650 Haste St.
Join architects, housing officials, parking and transportation officials, program representatives, key administrators and campus planners for an open house on these projects, which include a new apartment building at the southeast corner of College and Durant, and a new Central Dining and Office Facility on the east side of Bowditch between Haste and Channing.
Call Jennifer Lawrence, Principal Planner, 642-7720
Berkeley Preschool Fair
7 - 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, this fair features representatives from local preschools. The topic will be how to evaluate preschool education philosophies and make the most of the admissions process. A fair featuring many local preschools will follow panel discussion.
$5 non-members; Free to NPN members
Call 527-6667 or visit
www.parentsnet.org
— compiled by
Chason Williams
“Timber Framing - Ancient and Modern”
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar led by contractor/Timber Framers Guild member Doug Eaton.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Soulforce Candlelight Vigil
6 p.m.
SF Chancery
445 Church St.
San Francisco
In conjunction with an action by Soulforce/Dignity in Washington D.C., at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, to stop spiritual violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, local members of Soulforce will be holding a vigil to demonstrate their solidarity.
Call SF Dignity, 415-681-2491
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Take a Trip to the Steinbeck Museum and
Mission San Juan Bautista
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
This is an outing organzied by the Senior Center.
$40 with lunch, $25 without
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Three Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley South Branch Library
1901 Russell St.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets perform.
649-3943
More Little Pigs
7 p.m.
Berkeley North Branch Library
1170 The Alameda
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets huff and puff and blow the house down.
“A Jewel in History”
7 p.m.
St. Paul AME Church
2024 Ashby Ave.
A documentary about the Homer G. Phillips Hospital for the Colored. The hospital, despite providing superior medical care for decades, was closed in the ‘70s. Donations will be accepted.
“The Hand of Buddha”
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck (at Rose)
In her new book poet, columnist and travel writer Linda Watanabe McFerrin explores the lives of women from different ethnic backgrounds and in moments of crisis. Free
Call 843-3533
Quest for Justice
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bade Museum
1798 Scenic Ave.
A reception and discussion with the artists of “Quest for Justice: The Story of Korean Comfort Women as Told Through their Art,” an exhibit on display at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery.
849-8244
Even Seniors Get the Blues
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
A holiday blues support group with Lyn Rayburn.
Recognizing Alzheimer’s Disease
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Summit North Pavilion
Annexes B & C
350 Hawthorne Ave.
Oakland
Susan Londerville, MD, Gerentologist, will discuss how to recognize the signs and common symptoms of Alzheimer’s and how to distinguish them from normal aging. Free
Call Ellen Carroll, 869-6737
Our School Open House
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Our School
St. John’s Community Center
2727 College Ave. (at Garber St.)
An open house for prospective parents.
Call Martha Knobler, 704-0701
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Even More Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library Claremont Branch
2940 Benvenue Ave.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets help Little Red Riding Hood get to Grandma’s house.
Healthful Holiday Cooking
11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Natalie. Free
Unity of Diversity in the Bay Area
7:30 p.m.
International House, Homeroom
UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Ave.
Ramona Lucero of the United Indian Alliance will give a presentation addressing the exploration and significance of unity as a basis for the Native American community.
Call 642-9460
Community Action Commission &
Berkeley Homeless Commission
Joint Public Hearing
7 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St. (at Ashby)
The purpose of this hearing is to allow low-income residents of Berkeley, and people who use the services to inform these agencies about what services they need.
Call Marianne Graham, 665-3475
Making Additions Match
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by architect/colunist Arrol Gellner.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Citizen’s Humane Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr.)
Review the support of a ban on leghold and body-crushing traps.
Commission on Labor Board
6 p.m.
1950 Addison St., Suite 105
Civic Arts Commission
6:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Energy Commission
5:30 p.m.
Discussion and possible approval of a resolution regarding the expiration of the electricity rate freeze.
Human Welfare & Community Action
7 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Task Force on Telecommunications
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Board of Education
7:30 p.m.
Old City Hall
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Commission on Aging
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Thursday, Nov. 16
Reminiscing in Swingtime
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Library
1170 Alameda (at Hopkins)
George Yoshida, author and jazz drummer, presents a multi-media program recounting the big band experience in the Japanese American internment camps. The presentation will be capped with a set of live jazz by the George Yoshida Quartet.
Call for more info: 644-6850
Berkeley Metaphysic Toastmasters Club
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysic come together at Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547 or 643-7645
Free blood pressure screenings
Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave.
free
869-6737
Three Little Pigs
3:30 p.m.
Berkeley Library West Branch
1125 University Ave.
Roger Mara and his Snapdragon Puppets perform.
Tai Chi for Seniors
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
With Tai Chi master Mr. Chang. Free
Sea Kayaking in the Bay Area and Baja
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Mitch Powers of Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center presents slides of some of his favorite paddling destinations and gives tips on selecting gear, paddling safety and planning trips. Free
Call 527-4140
Native American Heritage Celebration Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
International House
UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Ave.
Chef, Zachary Runningwolf will be supervising the preparation of Indian breads, pumpkins, and more. At 8 p.m., a cultural night will commence featuring arts & crafts, a drumming performance, and a fashion show.
$8 dinner, $3 cultural night & performances
Call 642-9460
HVAC for Beginners
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning for beginners seminar taught by contractor/engineer Eric Burtt.
$35 per person
Call Sydney, 525-7610
Transportation Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Design Review Committee
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Friday, Nov. 17
Community Dance Party
7:45 - 9:45 p.m.
Live Oak Park
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
Come learn to dance with easy instructions presented by the Berkeley Folk Dancers.
Teens $2; Adult Non-members $4
Information: 525-3030
California Energy Re-Structuring
Luncheon served, 11:15 a.m.
Speaker, 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Severin Borenstein, director at the UC Energy Institute will speak.
$11 - $12.25 with luncheon
$1 general for speaker only, Free to students
Call 848-3533
Women in Black
Noon - 1 p.m.
Bancroft at Telegraph
Women for peace in the Middle East
Housing Clinic for Seniors
3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
A housing clinic with the East Bay Community Law Center. Free
“Beneath Our Feet”
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
This all-day conference involves Native Americans, archeologists, anthropologists, historians, naturalists, photographers, and sound artists, joining together to evoke a sense of the people of the East Bay and the landscape they have inhabited over the past ten thousand years.
$12 - $27, lunch ($12) optional
Call 636-1648
Saturday, Nov. 18
S.F. Stairs and Peaks
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Begin the day with a visit to the farmer’s market, then meander up the stairways and streets of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. Then up Russian Hill, descending to Fisherman’s Wharf for a ride back on the new historic streetcar line. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233
Berkeley Free Folk Festival
11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave.
Fourteen hours of free concerts, workshops, jam sessions and to top it off a Saturday night dance. The fifth annual Folk Festival will feature Shay & Michael Black, Spectre Double Negative & the Equal Positive, Larry Hanks, Wake the Dead and many others. Sponsored by Charles Schwab and the City of Berkeley.
More info or to volunteer: 525-5099
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educaitonal and art video and film works. Featuring a number of local filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Zuni Fetish Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gathering Tribes
1573 Solano Ave.
Fresh from a trip to Zuni, Janet & Diane from Beyond Tradition will have new fetishes and jewelry. This is the last fetish show of the year for Gathering Tribes.
Call 528-9038
Sunday, Nov. 19
Soprano Deborah Voigt
Cal Performances
3 p.m.
Voigt’s performance is a postponment from her original Oct. 15 date. The program will remain unchanged.
$28-$48 For tickets call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu
Mt. Madonna & Wine
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hike through evergreen forests and visit the remains of a 19th century estate, then finish the day with a visit to Kruse Winery. One of many free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: (415) 255-3233 for reservations
“Drawing Marathon”
Merritt College’s Art Building
Live models, group poses.
$12 for half a day, $20 for a full day, senior and student discounts available. No cameras or turpentine.
523-9763
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educaitonal and art video and film works. Featuring a number of Berkeley filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Monday, Nov. 20
The Music of Israel
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses the music of Israel, from the early pioneers of Palestine to the latest rock.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center, Maffly Auditorium
Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Call D.L. Malinousky, 601-0550
Environmental Solutions!
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)
Informally led by Robert Berend, former UC Extension lecturer, this group aims to have intelligent discussions on a wide range of topics. They stress that there is no religious bent to the discussions and that all viewpoints are welcome. Bring light snacks to share with group.
Call Robert Berend, 527-5332
Thursday, Nov. 23
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
Friday, Nov. 24
“Yoga Poems”
7:30 p.m.
Piedmont Yoga Studio
4125 Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont
Leza Lowitz will read from her new book, which contains over 60 poems inspired by different yoga poses, and do a yoga performance. Free.
Call Miki, 558-7826
Saturday, Nov. 25
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Papersong Grand Opening Celebration
Noon - 5 p.m.
Swan’s Marketplace
936B Clay St.
Oakland
Featuring free musical performances by Big Brother & The Holding Co., Caravan of All Stars Revue, The Charles Dudley Band, and Jane DeCuir.
Call 436-5131
Monday, Nov. 27
To Make the World Whole
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses songs of peace, protest and change from labor, feminists, peace, and environmental activists of the past 125 years, that inspired others to action.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Educational Philosophies Roundtable
7 - 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
At this roundtable, Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, parents will learn about the following educational philosophies: Developmental, cooperative, Montessori, bilingual, Waldorf, religious, homeschooling, and charter schools.
Free to members; non-members, $5
Call 527-6667 or visit www.parentsnet.org
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Wanderlust: Tales of Adventure and Romance
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)
Jeff Greenwald and other travel writers discuss the art of writing travel literature and how to make a living doing it.
Call 843-3533
Thursday, Nov. 30
Pro Arts Juried Show Reception
6 - 8 p.m.
Pro Arts
461 Ninth St.
Oakland
With the work of 70 artists, this annual show features the work of emerging and mid-career artists. The show runs through December 30. See A&E calendar for details.
Snowshoeing Basics
7 p.m .
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Professional snowshoe guide Cathy Anderson-Meyers gives basic instruction on how to get out and experience Tahoe’s winter terrain on “shoes.”
Call 527-4140
Friday, Dec. 1
Spanish Book Club
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books
2454 Telegraph Ave.
A discussion of “Dona Barbara” by the Colombian writer Rumulo Gallegos. New members welcome. The group meets the first Friday of each month.
Call 601-0454
Saturday, Dec. 2
Wild About Books?
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Storyteller Kellmar draws from her African-American roots with stories that touch the heart and the funnybone. For childen aged 3-7.
Call 649-3943
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Publish Your Own Book
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Regent Press
6020-A Adeline St.
Mark Weiman of Regen Press presents an overview of the business of book publishing oriented towards the author considering self-publishing.
$60 per person
Call Mark Weiman, 547-7602
Friends of Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Wine Tasting
1 - 4 p.m.
Rosenblum Cellars
2900 Main St.
Alameda
All proceeds benefit the children and families served by Berkeley Youth Alternatives.
$25
Call 845-9010
Sunday Dec. 3
Connecting with Nature
1 - 3 p.m.
Rotary Nature Center
600 Bellevue Ave. (at Perkins)
Oakland
Children aged six to twelve, accompanied by a parent, are invited to explore nature with all their senses. Cathy Holt, author of “The Circle of Healing” will lead the event. Free
Call Stephanie for reservations, 238-3739
Richmond Holiday Arts Festival
Noon - 4 p.m.
Richmond Art Center
2540 Barret Ave.
Richmond
A silent auction, craft sale, gifts and services auction, and hands-on art projects. Proceeds benefit the Richmond Art Center. Free
620-6772
Kitka’s “Wintersongs Holiday Tour”
7 p.m.
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
1330 Lakeshore Ave.
Oakland
In it’s first annual winter holiday concert, this women’s vocal ensemble will perform Eastern European seasonal songs.
$15 - $20
444-0323
Winterfest
Noon - 4 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
A celebration of winter family traditions like music, dance, craft activities, and food. Included in museum admission.
$6 general, $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Design the Perfect School
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)
Informally led by Robert Berend, former UC Extension lecturer, this group aims to have intelligent discussions on a wide range of topics. They stress that there is no religious bent to the discussions and that all viewpoints are welcome. Bring light snacks to share with group.
Call Robert Berend, 527-5332
Thursday, Dec. 7
Berkeley Metaphysic Toastmasters Club
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysic come together at Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547 or 643-7645
Women’s Travel Book Club
6:30 p.m.
Cody’s Books
1730 Fourth St.
Join a discussion of M.F.K. Fisher’s “Two Towns in Provence: Map of Another Town & A Considerable Town.” New members are always welcome. The group meets the first Thursday of each month.
Call 482-8971
Friday, Dec. 8
PC Users Group
7 p.m.
Vista College
Room 303
2020 Milvia St.
A groups of PC users who help each other solve problems. They introduce their members to new software, hardware, and invited speakers and technicians from various PC related companies. Meet the second Friday of each month.
Call Melvin Mann, 527-2177
Saturday, Dec. 9
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Friday, Dec. 10
Parenting Book Club
11 a.m.
Cody’s Books
1730 Fourth St.
Take part in a discussion of “Mothers Who Think” edited by Camille Peri. New group members always welcome. The group meets the second Sunday of each month.
Call 559-9500
Saturday, Dec. 16
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Planning for the Future
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)
Informally led by Robert Berend, former UC Extension lecturer, this group aims to have intelligent discussions on a wide range of topics. They stress that there is no religious bent to the discussions and that all viewpoints are welcome. Bring light snacks to share with group.
Call Robert Berend, 527-5332
Thursday, Dec. 21
Berkeley Metaphysic Toastmasters Club
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysic come together at Avatar Metaphysical Toastmasters. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547 or 643-7645
Friday, Jan. 5
Zen Buddhist Sites in China
7 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Andy Ferguson, author of “Zen’s Chinese Heritage: The Masters and Their Teachings,” presents a slide show of Zen holy sites in China. Ferguson will read from the book and engage the audience in a brief meditation session. Included in museum admission.
$6 general, $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
Thursday, Jan. 11
Toni Stone and the Negro Baseball League
1 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Marcia Eymann, curator of historical photography, discusses memorabilia of Toni Stone, a woman who played in the Negro Baseball Legue in the 1940s. Free.
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
Sunday, Jan. 14
Teaching Chinese Culture in the U.S.
2 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
Educators from Bay Area Chinese schools explore issues related to teaching Chinese culture and language. Included in museum admission.
$6 general; $4 seniors and students with ID
Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE
ONGOING EVENTS
Sundays
Green Party Consensus Building Meeting
6 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. This week’s focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
415-789-8418
Mondays
Baby Bounce and Toddler Time
10:30 a.m.
Oct. 16 - Dec. 11
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
For children ages 6 to 36 months. Get those babies off to a good start with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and very simple books.
649-3943
Tuesdays
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.
215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
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.
531-8664
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.
644-8511
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.
Preschool Song and Story Time
Berkeley Central Library
2121 Allston Way
Music and stories for ages 3-5.
649-3943
Thursdays
The Disability Mural
4-7 p.m. through September
Integrated Arts
933 Parker
Drop-in Mural Studios will be held for community gatherings and tile-making sessions. This mural will be installed at Ed Roberts campus.
841-1466
Fridays
Ralph Nader for President
7 p.m.
Video showings to continue until November. Campaign donations are requested. Admission is free.
Contact Jack for directions at 524-1784.
Saturdays
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Poets Juan Sequeira and Wanna Thibideux Wright
2nd and 4th Sunday
Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series
2:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.
The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.
234-0727;642-5168
Tuesday and Thursday
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.
644-6109
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
