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Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday February 28, 2001

Wednesday, Feb. 28

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

Conversations in Commedia

7:30 p.m.

La Peña 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. $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. 644-6107

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

A free class sponsored by the City of Berkeley’s Young Adult Project. The class will cover basic hardware identification and specification, basic understanding of software, basic word-processing and basic spreadsheets.

Call 644-6226

Parent Advocacy in the BUSD

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King Middle School Library

1781 Rose St.

Representative from various parent advocacy groups will discuss organizing strategies. Free 558-8933

Disaster Council

7 p.m.

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

Presentation on sheltering issues in Turkey by Doug Sandy, American Red Cross. Also, proposed budget for office for emergency services.

Commission on Disability

6:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Discussion of the Commission on Aging’s recommendation to the City Council regarding small cab companies’ participation in Berkeley Paratransit Program, with certain conditions or comments.

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Thursday, March 1

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

Micro Marketplace

9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

1150 Virginia St. (at San Pablo)

Presented by the City of Franklin MicroSociety Magnet School, the marketplace will feature student entrepreneurs and their products: Recycled art, masks, jewelry, games, T-shirts, tile magnets, pottery, plant holders and more.

— Compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

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

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Lockdown America

7 - 9:30 p.m.

2040 Valley Life Sciences Bldg.

UC Berkeley

Christian Parenti, author of “Lockdown America, on Police and Prisons in the Age of Crisis” will speak. Free

552-8236

Cosi Fan Tutte Pt. II

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

The second part of this opera will be presented.

Call 644-6107

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

Residential Solar Electricity

1 - 3 p.m.

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Hal Aronson, director of the Solar Energy Education Program for Berkeley EcoHouse, will cover how solar electric cells work, different types of systems, and costs of a solar system. Participants will also produce electricity using photovoltaic panels and power a range of appliances.

$10 - $15

548-2220 x233

Feathered Dinosaurs

11 a.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

UC Berkeley’s Dr. Kevin Padian talks about the discovery of feathered dinosaur fossils in northern China. Included with museum admission.

$3 - $7

642-5132

“Socialism & the Struggle for Global Justice”

10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

200 Wheeler Hall

UC Berkeley

Discussions will include “Why Socialism?”; crisis in Palestine; race, class and the fall out from the 2000 elections; and fighting misogyny and sexism.

$5 donation

552-8236

Emergency!: Personal Preparedness

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A class sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services. Free.

644-8736

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

Spiritual and Social Transformation

2 - 5 p.m.

7th Heaven Yoga & Body Awareness Studio

2820 Seventh St.

Acarya Dada Shambhushivananda Avadhuta & Norie Huddle.

$5 - $15 sliding scale

231-0382

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

“Stop Medical Apartheid”

Noon

Parker & Seventh St.

Local non-violent civil disobedience in reaction to Bayer Corp. involvement in a lawsuit against the government of South Africa. Bayer and 39 other large drug companies are suing the governement to prevent them from producing generic AIDS drugs or importing them at the lowest market price. Speakers or arrestees includes Councilors Maudelle Shirek and Kriss Worthington, Father Bill O’Donnell and Rev. Mark Wilson and South African Bongane Byatai.

Call 568-1680

Self-Care and Wellness Health Fair

Pre-Registration Deadline

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Ashby Campus, Auditorium

2450 Ashby Ave.

Registration deadline for the March 10 event. A day of workshops offering ways to maintain and improve health of the body, mind and spirit.

$10 admission, $5 per workshop

Beginning Spanish

10 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Edie Wright.

Call 644-6107

Tuesday, March 6

“Great Decisions” - U.S. & Iraq

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

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley 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 health, nutrition and science; bioengineering.

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

International Women’s Day

11:10 a.m.

Pacific School of Religion Chapel

1798 Scenic Ave.

Join students, staff, and faculty in the celebration of International Women’s Day. The theme is “A Call to Place: Quilting Resistance,” highlighting women’s religious experiences and women of the world.

649-2490

Aquinas, Creation and Cosmic Evolution

7:30 p.m.

2400 Ridge Road

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

Dinner Board Room

Benedict Ashley, author, advisor to the Theological Commission of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and faculty member of the Aquinas Institute, gives the eleventh annual Aquinas lecture. Free

883-2085

National Nutrition Month Cooking Demonstration

11:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Five a Day with Natalie.

Call 644-6107

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

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

“Fifty Years in the Making”

Boalt Hall School of Law

UC Berkeley

A gathering of some of the most prominent diplomats, scholars, and legal practitioners in the field of World War II reparation and restitution claims. Free and open to the public.

Backyard Birding & Beyond

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Bird watching with Stan Scher.

Call 644-6107

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Take the Terror Out of Talking

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.

California Dept. of Health Services

2151 Berkeley Way

Room 804

Session four of six in a series of classes presented by the State Health Toastmasters, this one is called “Creating An Introduction.”

649-7750

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Yiddish Conversation

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Allen Stross.

Call 644-6107

Energy Teach-In & Action Forum

6:45 p.m.

Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

Graham Brownstein of TURN, Charles Kalish of Citizens Power Campaign and Todd Creiten of Campaign Against Utilities Rate Hike give an update on the vital struggle for public power. Find out what you can do about your utility bill.

233-3175

“Torture in 2001 - The Violations Continue”

Stephens Hall, Geballe Room

Townsend Center for the Humanities

UC Berkeley

Despite nearly universal prohibition against the use of torture in laws of most nations, the incidence of torture is epidemic. Dr. Kathi Antolak, an expert on the treatment of torture victims will speak.

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

Healing Garden

10 a.m. - Noon

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Kathi Kinney will teach how to integrate medicinal herbs into existing gardens and landscapes and how to design and maintain a practical, aromatic, easy-care herb garden.

$10 - $15

548-2220 x233

West Coast Live

10 a.m. - Noon

Freight & Salvage

1111 Addison St.

Sedge’s guests this week will be Patrick McCabe, author of The Butcher Boy and Emerald Germs of Ireland, a capella singers M-Pact, Naturalist Claire Peaslee and pianist Mike Greensill.

664-9500

Self-Care and Wellness Health Fair

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Ashby Campus, Auditorium

2450 Ashby Ave.

A day of workshops offering ways to maintain and improve health of the body, mind and spirit. Learn the process one might go through when deciding to stay with self-help, when to seek out assistance, and how to integrate care.

$10 admission, $5 per workshop

Fire Suppression Class

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Sunday, March 11

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.

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

Energy Attack

4 - 6 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

PUC Commissioner Carl Wood, labor journalist David Bacon and Environmentalist architect Mark Gorrell will discuss the energy crisis and how to get involved in solutions.

549-0816

Community Health & Wellness Fair

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2345 Channing Way

Review health from a holistic perspective, personally and communally. Stop by for practical health screenings and explore wellness practices such as Taoist Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga and Rosen Bodywork in introductory workshops. Free except for cholesterol screening.

649-1383

Monday, March 12

Weight Loss & Gain

10:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

New theories about weight loss and gain with Dr. McGillis.

Call 644-6107

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

Reclaim the Seeds!

7 - 9 p.m.

Ecology Center

2530 San Pablo Ave.

Bring seeds, questions, stories, and ambitions to swap. The center will be coordinating the growout of local quality seed and announcing their season-long workshops, discussions, processing parties, and advisory-consultation team. Free

Call 923-0733

Time & Thing Management

1:15 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Mary Ann.

Call 644-6107

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Guitar duo with Devon and Mark.

Call 644-6107

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

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

“Respecting Creation”

7:30 p.m.

King Middle School

1781 Rose St.

Winona LaDuke, Native American Indian activist, environmentalist, author, and Green Party Vice Presidential candidate will speak about the environmental situation under the Bush administration, including California’s power dilemma. A benefit for KPFA and Speak Out.

$10 - $12

Call 848-6767 x609 or visit www.kpfa.org

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

Celtic Theology

6:30 p.m.

Dinner Board Room

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

2400 Ridge Rd.

Thomas O’ Loughlin, lecturer a the University of Wales, will present a lecture entitled “A Celtic Theology: The Dream, the Myth, and Some Questions for Academics.”

649-2490

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Gay & Lesbian Panel Discussion

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Everyone is welcome.

Call 644-6107

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

Light Search & Rescue

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

Burma Human Rights Day

2 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship Hall

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

KPFA Journalist Dennis Bernstein and members of the Burmese Resistance Movement will speak. Sponsored by the Burmese American Democratic Alliance and the Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists Social Action Committee.

528-5403

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

“Hope Against Darkness”

7:30 p.m.

Newman Hall

2700 Dwight Way (at College)

Richard Rohr will respond to the questions: What is the darkness? What is hope?

848-7812

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

Lavendar Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Pacific School of Religion

1798 Scenic Ave.

Mudd Bldg., Room 103

Unitarian-Universalist minister Sean Parker Dennison discusses his experiences as a transgender minister working in parish ministry.

849-8206

Rethinking Creation

7 p.m.

Tucson Common Room

Church Divinity School of the Pacific

2450 Le Conte Ave.

Dr. Sjoerd L. Bonting will speak on “Rethinking Creation: ‘Chaos Events’ and Theology.”

Call 848-8152

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

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

Income Tax Assistance

9 a.m. - Noon

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Call Maggie for an appointment, 644-6107.

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

Computer Literacy Class

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MLK Youth Services Center

1730 Oregon St.

Call 644-6226

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

Disaster First Aid

9 a.m. - Noon

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar St.

A free class as part of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Sponsored by the Berkeley Fire Dept. and the Office of Emergency Services.

Call 644-8736

“LGBT Family Night at the Y”

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley YMCA

2001 Allston Way

The third annual free night for gay and lesbian families at the Y. The event will feature floor hockey, swimming, soccer, basketball and other sports, as well as arts and crafts. Free; donation requested.

Call 848-9622

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

Berkeley City Club