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Calendar of Events & Activities
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.
Soulful Improv Games
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening is a “Shamanic Journeying Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-554.
Lesbians and Gay Get-Together
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne,
644-6107.
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Tai Chi Chuen with
Henry Chang
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107.
Disaster Council Meeting
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
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.
Create the City of
Your Fantasies
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening features DJ’d “Candlelight Massage
Circles Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541.
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.
Sunday, Nov. 26
The Value of Meditation
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Joleen Vries, director of the Nyingma Institute in the Netherlands for over five years, will discuss how to maintain a regular meditation
practice. Free
843-6812.
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.
Parks & Recreation Board
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way).
Solid Waste Management
Commission
7 p.m.
Solid Waste Management Center
1201 Second St.
Zoning Adjustment Board
Meeting
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor.
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.
Tai Chi Chih with Ben Levitan
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Blood Pressure for Seniors
9:30 - 11 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107.
Read a Play Together Salon
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies.
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541.
Lavender Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd 100
PSR adjunct faculty member Mark Wilson and PSR alumna Lynice Pinkard will speak on “Heterosexism and Racism.” Sponsored by PSR’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry. Free
Call 849-8206.
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.
Berkeley Gray Panthers
Membership Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK
Jr. Way)
Discussion of how the election results will affect the Gray
Panthers.
Call 548-9696.
Mental Health Commission
6:30 p.m.
2640 MLK Jr. Way (at Derby).
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.
Art for Sale
6 - 8 p.m.
Kala Art Institute
1060 Heinz Ave.
Over sixty artists affiliated with the Kala Art Institute exhibit works ranging from traditional wood block prints to works in digital media. During the reception, artists will offer 10 percent off the sale of their prints.
Call 549-2977 for information.
