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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, May 28
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
11 a.m.
Berkeley Hillel
2736 Bancroft Way
Come hear the ten commandments.
540-5824
Tuesday, May 29
People’s State of the City
Address
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
This community meeting will focus on housing, jobs, education, and disability and senior issues in the city of Berkeley. Food will be provided. Free.
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
The Lois Club Meeting
12 noon or 6 p.m.
Venizia Caffe and Bistro
1799 University Ave.
Social gathering for people whose names are Lois. National organization, local chapter now has 75 members. Open to Loises and their guests. Join the club for lunch or dinner.
848-6254
2001 West Coast Economic
Human Rights Hearings
5:30 - 9 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Oakland
27th and Harrison, Oakland
Join State and U.S. Congress members and local policy makers at a special dinner to highlight the issue of economic human rights. Testimonials from people in poverty will be presented as part of this effort to push economic human rights to the front of a national policy agenda. Free and open to the public.
649-1930
Wednesday, May 30
Dream Home for a Song
7 - 10 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Seminar conducted by author/contractor/owner-builder David Cook.
$35 per person
525-7610
Thursday, May 31
Backpacking in Northern CA.
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Outdoors Unlimited’s director, Ari Derfel, will give a slide presentation on some of his favorite destinations for three-to-four-day backpacking vacations. Free
527-4140
League of Women Voters’
Dinner and Meeting
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Featuring speaker Brenda Harbin-Forte, presiding judge of the Alameda County Juvenile Court on “What’s happening with Alameda County children in the juvenile justice system after Prop. 21?” $10 to reserve buffet supper. May bring own meal or come only for meeting/speaker.
843-8824
Friday, June 1
Free Writing, Cashiering &
Computer Literacy Class
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
AJOB Adult School
1911 Addison St.
Free classes offered Monday through Friday. Stop by and register or call 548-6700.
www.ajob.org
“Rumi: Mystic and Romantic
Love, Stories of Masnavi”
5 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Ave.
Free public talk by Professor Andrew Vidich. Childcare and vegetarian food provided.
707-226-7703
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.
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, June 2
Car Seat Safety Clinic
10:00 a.m.
Kittredge St. Parking Garage, second level
The Berkeley Police Department will demonstrate proper techniques for car seat installation and use, and offer safety checks and tips. Families are welcome to visit the Habitot Children’s Museum located across the street from the garage. Free.
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 accompanied by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
Family Storytime
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Main Library
2121 Allston Way
Storyteller Olga Loya tells tales from around the world. Geared for children three to eight and their parents. Free
649-3964
Commission On Disability
Hearings
1 - 4 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst St.
Open forum, opportunity for public to present ideas and concerns about barriers for people with disabilities and accessibility of City facilities. Public comment on Berkeley’s proposed “Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.” Will continue on June 13.
981-6342
Longfellow Middle School’s
Outdoor Arts Festival
Noon - 4 p.m.
Longfellow Courtyard
1500 Derby St.
Live music performances, silent auction of student and community art, BBQ and bake sale. Talent showcase and awards ceremony from 2 - 3 p.m. Free admission, open to the public.
665-1980
Birdwatching Walk and
Breakfast
8 a.m.
Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
This is the time of year when the greatest variety of birds can be found in the Garden, including some rare species. Join Chris Carmichael and Dennis Wolff for breakfast and a walk. $25, limited space, call to reserve.
643-2755
Berkeley Historical Society
Walking Tour
10 a.m. - noon
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
1150 Virginia St.
Tour of Thousand Oaks School and neighborhood. $5 - $10, reservations required.
848-0181
— Compiled by
Sabrina Forkish
