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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, May 14
Seeing Into the Afterlife
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Yossi Offenberg will discuss Judaism’s philosophy on what happens beyond this world.
$10
848-0237
Tuesday, May 15
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
Young Queer Women’s Group
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Make some new friends, expand your horizons and get support with a bunch of queer women all in the same place at the same time (somewhere between 18 and 25).
548-8283 or visit www.pacificcenter.org
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Intelligent Conversation
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
A discussion group open to all, regardless of age, religion, viewpoint, etc. This time the discussion will be about the effect of the media on our lives. Informally led by Robert Berend, who founded similar groups in L.A., Menlo Park, and Prague. Bring light snacks/drinks to share. Free
527-5332
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Dr. Kathryn Williams, former chairman for the department of rehabilitation, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, will discuss the current understanding of fibromyalgia.
601-0550
Business of Seeds
7 - 9 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
How seeds became a commodity and their journey from the fields to the lab to wall street and a discussion of our potential role as urban seed stewards in the global system.
548-2220
Basic Electrical Theory and
National Electric Code
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Instructed by author/retired City of Oakland building inspector Redwood Kardon.
$35
Silent Vigil Against Death
Penalty
8 - 9 a.m.
Federal Building
1301 Clay St, Oakland
Sponsered by East Bay Women Against the Death Penalty is sponsoring a silent vigil in protest of the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the first federal execution in 38 years. Wear black, bring signs.
841-1896
Bicycling Get Together
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Wesley Foundation
2398 Bancroft Way
Special presentation on bicycling in Germany.
597-1235
Wednesday, May 16
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
Thursday, May 17
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
“What is Queer Spirituality?”
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd Bldg., Room 100
Bill Glenn, PSR alumni and leader of Spirit Group, will lead a panel discussion on the dynamic shape of queer spirituality today.
849-8206
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
Free Smoking Cessation Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Six Thursday classes through May 17.
Call 644-6422 to register and for location
LGBT Catholics Group
7:30 p.m.
Newman Hall
2700 Dwight Way (at College)
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Catholics group are “a spiritual community committed to creating justice.” This meeting is the spring barbecue.
654-5486
Solving Residential Drainage Problems
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
First day of two day seminar led by contractor/engineer Eric Burtt. Continues Tuesday May 22. $70 for both days.
525-7610
John Muir May Fair
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
John Muir Elementary School
2955 Claremont Ave
Cake walk, face painting, games, food and student performances, quilt raffle. Free.
644-6410
Friday, May 18
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
Living Philosophers
10 a.m. - Noon
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Hear and entertain the ideas of some modern day philosophers: Jacob Needleman, J. Revel, Hilary Putnam, John Searle, Saul Kripke, Richard Rorty and others. Every Friday, except holidays. Facilitated by H.D. Moe.
Therapy for Trans Partners
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave. (at Derby)
A group open to partners of those in transition or considering transition. The group is structured to be a safe place to receive support from peers and explore a variety of issues, including sexual orientation, coming out, feelings of isolation, among other topics. Intake process required. Meeting Fridays through August 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
Call 548-8283 x534 or x522
Saturday, May 19
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Annual strawberry tasting
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Get to Know Your Plants
1 - 4 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
Learn what to look for and what and how to record it to more intimately know your plants.
548-2220
“Be Your Own Boss”
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
YWCA
1515 Webster Street, Oakland
Second Saturday of a two day workshop on starting up small businesses (see May 12).
415-541-8580
Community Summit on
Smaller Learning
Communities
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alternative High School
MLK Jr. Way (at Derby)
All teachers, students, administrators, parents, and community members are encouraged to attend this meeting on smaller learning communities at Berkeley High. Translation, childcare, and food will be provided.
540-1252 to RSVP for services
Campaign for Equality Benefit
7:30 - 10 p.m.
Montclair Women’s Cultural Arts Club
1650 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland
A comedy benefit with performances by Karen Ripley, Julia Jackson, Pippi Lovestocking, Darrick Richardson, and Nick Leonard. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the International Lesbian Gay Association Scholarship Fund for the 2001 ILGA Summit in Oakland.
$15 - $20
466-5050
Finish Carpentry
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Carpenter/contractor Kevin Stamm leads workshop. $95.
525-7610
Earthquake Retrofitting
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar taught by structural engineer Tony DeMascole and seismic contractor Jim Gillett. $75.
525-7610
How to Prevent Home Owner Nightmares
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Dispute prevention and early resolution seminar taught by contractor/mediator Ron Kelly. $75.
525-7610
Puppet Shows
1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health (Lower Level)
2230 Shattuck Ave.
Program on physical and mental differences. Promotes acceptance and understanding. Free.
549-1564
Sunday, May 20
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
Working with Awareness,
Concentration, Energy
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Nyingma members discuss meditative awareness in everyday life. Free and open to the public.
843-6812
Salsa Lesson & Dance Party
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Kick up your heels and move your hips with professional instructors Mati Mizrachi and Ron Louie. Plus Israeli food provided by the Holy Land Restaurant. Novices encouraged to attend and no partners are required.
$12
RSVP: 237-9874
Mediterranean Herbs
1:30 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Tour of herbs. Learn myths and legends, ideas for planting in home gardens.
643-1924
Jazz on 4th Street Festival
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4th St. between Hearst and Virginia
Performances by Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble and two Berkeley High Jazz Combos, among others. Also 4th St. merchants, raffle prizes, arts and crafts. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Berkeley High Performing Arts.
526-6294
