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Calendar of Events & Activities

Friday February 16, 2001

Friday, Feb. 16

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Feb. 17

“Go-Go-Go Greenbelt!”

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rockridge BART

Oakland

A bike tour on this ride into the rolling East Bay hills. A free ride sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call 415-255-3233 for reservations or visit www.greenbelt.org

Rockridge Writers

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Spasso Coffeehouse

6021 College Ave.

Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”

e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com

Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Benefit Gala

4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists hall

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

Dance to the music of Toru Saitu & his band. Benefits BFUU.

$10 donation

Call 849-9508

Free Puppet Show

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Hall of Health

2230 Shattuck Ave., Lower Level

The Kids on the Block, an award-winning puppet troupe that includes puppets of diverse cultures and puppets with medical conditions such as leukemia and spina bifida. Free

Call 549-1564

P.U.R.R.S. Pet Adoption Day

Noon - 5 p.m.

Pet Food Express

1942 MLK Jr. Way

Cats, kittens, rabbits, dogs and other pets in need of homes will be available for adoption.

Call 444-3204

Sunday, Feb. 18

Ruth Acty Oral History

Reception

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society

Veterans Memorial Building

1931 Center St.

In 1943 Miss Ruth Acty became the first African American teacher to be hired by the Berkeley Unified School District. She taught thousands of students until her retirement in 1985. Oral History Coordinator Therese Pipe interviewed Acty in 1993-94 for the Berkeley Historical Society. Free

Waterfalls of Berkeley

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

North Berkeley BART

Sacramento at Delaware

On this urban waterfall hike, discover three waterfalls along rushing creeks hidden in Berkeley neighborhoods. A free hike sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call 415-255-3233 for reservations or visit www.greenbelt.org

Kaleidoscope Performances

2 p.m.

Julia Morgan Center for the Arts

2640 College Ave. (at Derby)

Yassir Chadley, traditional Moroccan musician and Sufi storyteller.

$5 - $10

Call 925-798-1300

Healthful Building Materials

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Learn about healthful materials in this seminar conducted by environmental consultant Darrel DeBoer.

$35

Call 525-7610

Empowering Your Soul Through Meditation

4 p.m.

St. John’s Church

2727 College Ave.

Speakers will include Wm. Scotti, PhD and Linda Scotti RN, educators and diplomats from Washington DC. Free 635-2290

Monday, Feb. 19

Affordable Housing Advocacy Project Open Forum

2 - 4 p.m.

Strawberry Creek Lodge

1320 Addison St.

This months topic will be vouchers - what is happening to the section eight program and what you need to know about it. AHAP is a project of Housing Rights, in partnership with Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency, the national Housing Law Project and the City of Berkeley.

Call 1-800-773-2110

Tuesday, Feb. 20

“Great Decisions” – China & Taiwan

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

The first in a series of eight weekly lectures with the goal of informing the public of current major policy issues. Many of the lectures are presented by specialists in their field and are often from the University of California. Feedback received at these lectures is held in high regard by those in the government responsible for national policy. $5 single session 526-2925

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

With no religious affiliation, this twice-monthly group, led informally by former UC Berkeley extension lecturer Robert Berent, seeks to bring people together to have interesting discussions on contemporary topics. This evenings discussion topic is different cultural, ethnic and religious values.

Call 527-9772

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet

3:30 p.m.

South Branch Berkeley Library

1901 Russel St.

Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.

Call 649-3943

John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet

7 p.m.

North Branch Berkeley Library

1170 The Alameda

Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.

Call 649-3943

Blood Pressure for Seniors

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Alice Meyers. Free

Call 644-6107

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Control Hypertension

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Summit South Cafeteria Conference Room

3100 Summit St.

Oakland

Bessanderson McNeil, MPH, and the Ethnic Health Institute, will help attendees take control of their lives. Free

Call 204-3443

Sacred Cinema

7 - 9 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Chapel Six

Ken Peer has sought to explore sacred themes and to draw attention to the spiritual lives of individuals from the world’s great wisdom traditions. See three of his short films at this free screening.

Call 649-2523

John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet

3:30 p.m.

Claremont Library

2940 Benvenue

Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.

Call 649-3943

Alzheimer’s Support Group

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

For families and caregivers. Free

Call 644-6107

Thursday, Feb. 22

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Charles Ellick and host Louis Cuneo.

644-0155

Rivers of the World

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Pamela Michael, writer, educator and river conservationist, will highlight her new anthology “The Gift of Rivers: True Stories of Life on the Water,” showing slides of nearly 100 of the world’s great rivers. Free

Call 527-4140

Growl & Howl of Man & Woman

7 - 9 p.m.

Hillside Community Church

1422 Navellier St.

El Cerrito

A series of Thursday evenings of conversation “engaging people in discovering the pleasures of an excellent discussion.” Bring your favorite gender assumptions and put them to the test.

$10

Agaves & Yuccas

7 p.m.

UC Botanical Garden

200 Centennial Drive

Mary and Gary Irish, experts on these plants will show you where to find these dry garden plants and how to makes them grow happily.

$15

Call 643-1924

John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet

3:30 p.m.

West Branch Berkeley Library

1125 University Ave.

Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.

Call 649-3943

Meditation Seminar

6:30 p.m.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave.

A free talk followed by practical instruction in meditation on inner light and sound. Sponsored by Know Thyself as Soul Foundation, a nonprofit corporation.

Call 845-9648

Friday, Feb. 23

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Cosi Fan Tutte

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

An opera presented for free.

Call 644-6107

Saturday, Feb. 24

Tibetan New Year’s Celebration

6 - 9 p.m.

Britta Hauenschild gives a flute concert followed by a festive dinner and New Year’s celebration. Proceeds support Nyingma Institute sacred art and education programs.

$30 suggested donation

Call 843-6812

Celebrate Samuel H. Day, Jr.

2 - 4 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists

1924 Cedar St. (at Bonita)

Longtime anti-nuclear activist and journalists, Day was the coordinator of the U.S. campaign to free Israeli nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu. Day died suddenly at his home in Madison, Wisconsin on Jan. 26.

Call 548-3048 or visit www.nukewatch.org

A Little Taste of Africa

2 - 4 p.m.

City of Franklin School

1150 Virginia St.

The City of Franklin PTA hosts this fundraiser for Black History Month. There will be performances by a West African Dance Troupe, music, poetry, authentic African dishes, a marketplace, and much more.

Call 644-6260

Love of Self, Family & Community

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Celebrating the many talents of African-Americans, join the City of Berkeley’s Young Adult Project at its annual Black History Month Celebration for a day of music, dance, arts & crafts displays. Free dinner for all who attend.

Call 644-6226

Meditation Seminar

1:30 p.m.

Grace North Church

2138 Cedar St.

A free talk followed by practical instruction in meditation on inner light and sound. Sponsored by Know Thyself as Soul Foundation, a nonprofit corporation.

Call 845-9648

Sunday, Feb. 25

“Imperial San Francisco:

Urban Power, Earthly Ruin”

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley History Center

Veterans Memorial Building

1931 Center St.

Gary Brechin speaks on the impact and legacy of the Hearsts and other powerful San Francisco families. Free

Call 848-0181

Reimagining Pacific Cities

6 - 8:30 p.m.

New Pacific Studio

1523 Hearst Ave.

“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” A series of ten seminars linking the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and other pacific cities.

$10 per meeting

Call 849-0217

Authors in the Library: Lois Silverstein

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Writer and performer, Silverstein, will read selections from “Oh My Darling Daughter,” “Behind the Stove,” and a work-in-progress, “Family Matters.” Discussion and book signing will follow. Free.

Call 848-0237 x127

Planetary Temples

8 p.m.

Shambhala Booksellers

2482 Telegraph Ave.

Employee Don Frew will show slides of teh ruined city of Harran. Free

Call 848-8443

Art Meets Science in Time

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Bancroft Hotel

2680 Bancroft Way

Professor Andrew Stewart of UC Berkeley and Gail M. Wright, a digital artist and lecturer at Mills College explore this subject through slide-illustrated discussions. In conjunction with the 0. Museum’s current exhibition “Telling Time.”

Call 549-6950

Harran: City of the Moon God

8 - 10 p.m.

Shambhala Booksellers

2482 Telegraph Ave.

Donald Frew will present s, past and present, and will show slides from a recent visit. He will also discuss the likely treasure trove of texts from the ancient world that await discovery there. Free

Call 848-8443

High Blood Pressure Screenings

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Church by the Side of the Road

2108 Russell St.

Free blood pressure screenings, follow-up advice and other nutritional counseling. Sponsored by Alta Bates Medical Center.

869-6763

Monday, Feb. 26

“Passages Into Aging”

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Miriam Chaya Fields, co-producer and director, of Timbrels & Torahs, will lead in a discussion about celebrating the wisdom and inspiration of the elder years.

$5 donation

Call 549-9447 x110

Black History Dance Celebration

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

The Imhotet Dancers will perform. Free

Call 644-6107

Tuesday, Feb. 27

“Great Decisions” - Missile Defense

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

City Council Meeting

8 p.m.

Sheryl Walton of CAT will provide an overview of the CAT and its model to the City Council and Berkeley viewers.

Farmers’ Market Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras Celebration

1 p.m. - Dusk

Derby St. at MLK Jr. Way

With live performances by The Sons & Daughters of Orpheus and Wild Buds: West Coast Mardi Gras Band. Free and always wheelchair accessible.

BHS Jazz Band

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

A Black History celebration performance. Free

Call 644-6107

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Conversations in Commedia

7:30 p.m.

La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)

Mime Troupe founder Ron Davis and icon clown Wavy Gravy give dialogues on satire.

$6 - $8

Call 849-2568

Women in Interfaith Relationships

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Led by Dawn Kepler, this workshop will explore interfaith relationships on many levels, in relation to culture, religion, and gender. People of all backgrounds and orientations are invited to attend.

$10

848-0237 x127

Planning Commission Public Hearing

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

The commission is holding public hearings on the Planning Commission Draft General Plan. The commission requests that all written comments on the plan be submitted by March 1.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

T. Duncan, a low vision speaker, will talk about guide dogs. Free

Call 644-6107

Thursday, March 1

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Eliza Shefler and host Dale Jensen.

644-0155

Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

2515 Hillegass Ave.

Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.

Call 869-2547

Cancer Support Group

Noon - 2 p.m.

Summit Medical Center

Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Center

450 30th St., Second Floor

Oakland

Free support group for families, friends, and patients diagnosed with cancer.

869-8833 to register

Cycling Journey

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Leo Tenenblat and Jean Philippe Boubli set off on their mountain bikes from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal. They will share slides and stories of their 52-day adventure. Free

Call 527-4140

Friday, March 2

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Class Dismissed Poetry Posse

7:30 p.m.

Little Theater

Berkeley High School

2246 Milvia St.

Afro-Haitian dancers, Dance Production dancers, the BHS poetry slammers, an opening a capella number and a few surprises. A benefit for a Berkeley High school student trip to Cuba.

$5 - $10

Colombia In Context

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bancroft Hotel

2680 Bancroft Way

UC Berkeley

A conference bringing together leading experts from both Latin America and the U.S. to discuss both the roots of the current Colombian crisis, and the future effects of U.S. strategy on the region. There will be a break between Noon and 2 p.m.

Visit www.clas.berkeley.edu/clas

Saturday, March 3

Rockridge Writers

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Spasso Coffeehouse

6021 College Ave.

Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”

e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

The Cal Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing and windsurfing cooperative, give free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Wild About Books?

10:30 a.m.

Central Berkeley Library

2121 Allston Way

Mary Miche, leader of Song Trek Music, will lead a sing-along that will send everyone home humming.

Call 649-3913

Sunday, March 4

Free Sailboat Rides

1 - 4 p.m.

Cal Sailing Club

Berkeley Marina

Visit www.cal-sailing.org

Salsa Lesson and Dance Party

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Professional instructors Mati Mizrachi and Ron Louie will lead you through the steps. Irsraeli food will be provided by Holy Land Restaurant.

$10

RSVP 237-9874

Monday, March 5

Your Legal Rights with HMOs

6 - 7:30 p.m.

YWCA Oakland

1515 Webster St., Second Floor

Oakland

Presented by the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, UCSF Cancer Resource Center and the San Francisco Bar Volunteer Legal Services, this free workshop covers what your legal rights are and how to guard them.

Call 415-885-3693

Beginning Bicyclist Workshop

7 - 9 p.m.

YMCA

2001 Allston Way

Community Room 1, Main Floor

Jason Meggs and Zed Lopez will teach you how to keep yourself and your bike safe and even how to use your bike for shopping. Free

Call Jason Meggs, 549-RIDE

Tuesday, March 6

“Great Decisions” - U.S. & Iraq

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

Call 527-5332

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

Wednesday, March 7

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Women in Interfaith Relationships

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Led by Dawn Kepler, this workshop will explore interfaith relationships on many levels, in relation to culture, religion, and gender. People of all backgrounds and orientations are invited to attend.

$10

848-0237 x127

Thursday, March 8

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Judy Wells and host Dale Jensen.

644-0155

Trekking Northern India

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Professional wilderness guide Randy Pomeroy will take you on a journey from Ladakh to Rajasthan. Free

Call 527-4140

Friday, March 9

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Berkeley PC Users Group

7 p.m.

Vista College

2020 Milvia St., Room 303

E-Mail: meldancing@aol.com

Europe on a Shoestring

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Scott Mcneely, co-author of the Lonely Planet book will share slides and information on some of his favorite adventures off the beaten path. Come learn about smart budget travel.

Call 527-4140

Saturday, March 10

The Secrets of Sacred Cinema

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103

Kevin Peer, a documentary film maker for the past 25 years, gives a two-day intensive for people interested in exploring documentary filmmaking. No equipment or prior experience required.

$200 per person and registration is required

Call 486-1480

Narratives of Public Sector Reform: A Colloquium

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

223 Moses Hall

UC Berkeley

Mark Bevir of the department of Political Science of UC Berkeley, will present his paper on “Decentered Theory of Governance” and Rod Rhodes of the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne will present his paper, “Entering British Governance.” There will also be a session to discuss the broader issues their works raise.

Greece Adventure

1 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Linda Pearson of REI Adventures will introduce you to Greece in slides and discussion.

Call 527-4140

Sunday, March 11

Reimagining Pacific Cities

6 - 8:30 p.m.

New Pacific Studio

1523 Hearst Ave.

$10 per meeting

Call 849-0217

Myths & Realities of the International House

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society

1931 Center St.

Director Joe Lurie will show a video and talk about the history and the struggle to open the International House.

$10 donation

Call 848-0181

Walk on the Moon

2 & 7 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

A mother and daughter explore their identities as they summer in the Catskills in 1969 amidst the news of Woodstock and the first lunar landing. Peer led discussion to follow film.

$2 suggested donation

Tuesday, March 13

Berkeley Rep. Proscenium Opening

8 p.m.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

2015 Addison St.

Featuring the premiere performance of “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus. Opening gala dinner held prior to performance. Performance will be at 8 p.m.

Call 647-2949

“Great Decisions” - International Health Crisis

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

Wednesday, March 14

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, March 15

Simplicity Forum

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Library

Claremont Branch

2940 Benveue Ave.

Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” learn about this movement whose philosophy is “the examined life richly lived.” Work less, consume less, rush less, and build community with friends and family.

Call 549-3509 or visit www.seedsofsimplicity.org

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Elanor Watson-Gove and host Mark States.

644-0155

Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

2515 Hillegass Ave.

Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.

Call 869-2547

Cancer Support Group

Noon - 2 p.m.

Summit Medical Center

Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Center

450 30th St., Second Floor

Oakland

Free support group for families, friends, and patients diagnosed with cancer.

869-8833 to register

Myanmar: The Golden Kingdom

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Philip Hassrick of Lost Frontiers will introduce you to Myanmar’s unique history and culture.

Call 527-4140

Friday, March 16

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Saturday, March 17

Rockridge Writers

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Spasso Coffeehouse

6021 College Ave.

Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”

e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com

Sunday, March 18

East Bay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal

6:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley

Calling for gay and bisexual men and their allies and friends to join this choral ensemble directed by J.R. Foust. There is no obligation to join the chorus after the first rehearsal.

Call to RSVP 664-0260 or e-mail eastbaymenschorus@yahoo.com

“Parenting in the Second Half of Life”

10:30 a.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Author Roberta Maisel will discuss ways parents and their grown children can get on a positive and guilt-free path.

848-0237

Tuesday, March 20

“Great Decisions” - Mexico Reexamined

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

Call 527-9772

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Free! Early Music Group

10 - 11:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.

Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org

Wednesday, March 21

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, March 22

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Anna Mae Stanley and host Louis Cuneo.

644-0155

Trekking in Bhutan

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Ruth Ann Kocour and Elizabeth Rassiga will share slides of their 25-day journey along the Snow Leopard Trek to the sacred mountain Chomolhari and beyond. Free

Call 527-4140

Friday, March 23

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Saturday, March 24

Ashkenaz Dance-A-Thon

2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Ashkenaz

1370 San Pablo Ave.

Join Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers along with African, Cajun, North African, Balkan, reggae, and Caribbean bands in this twelve hour dance music-fest. This is Ashkenaz big fundraiser for making improvements, including a new dance floor and ventilation system.

$20 donation

525-5054 or visit www.ashkenaz.com

Sunday, March 25

Reimagining Pacific Cities

6 - 8:30 p.m.

New Pacific Studio

1523 Hearst Ave.

$10 per meeting

Call 849-0217

Tuesday, March 27

“Great Decisions” - European Integration

10 a.m. - Noon