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Out & About
Friday, June 29
Living Philosophers
10 a.m. - Noon
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
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.
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
Strong Women: Arts, Herstory
and Literature
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly cultural studies course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.
Call 549-2970
Carefree/Carfree Tour
3 p.m.
Sather Gate
UC Berkeley
Telegraph at Bancroft
Walking tour from Sather Gate to People’s Park entitled “Berkeley in the Sixties.” Free. 486-04 11
Saturday, June 30
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
548-3333
First Annual Brower Day
David Brower’s Environmental Legacy Celebrated
Noon - 5 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Sustainable Crafts Market, organic and vegetarian food. Lee Stetson will perform “The Spirit of John Muir” in the Florence Schwimley Little Theater, 12:30 and 2 p.m., and at 3 p.m. a special screening of "In the Light of Reverence" by the Sacred Land Film Project. Julia Butterfly Hill will join filmmaker Toby McLeod for a special panel following the film.
415-788-3666
Science of Spirituality
5 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 Collage Avenue
Professor Andrew Vidich will speak on “Rumi: Mystic and Romantic Love, Stories of Masnavi.” Childcare and vegetarian food provided. Free.
925-830-2975
Bonfire III: Stories and
Songs By the Sea
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Marina
Spinnaker Way, near Olympic Circle Sailing Club
Come for Havdala and share stories, sing and watch the flames dance. Bring food and drink to share, kosher s’mores provided.
848-0237
Know Your Rights
11 - 2 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
Copwatch workshop: Learn what your rights are when dealing with the police. Special section on juvenile rights.
548-0425
Bay Area Eco-Crones
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1066 Creston Road
Networking, information sharing, project planning and ritual.
Call ahead, 874-4935.
2001 Paul G. Hearne Leadership
Award Workshop
4 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. at MLK
Michai Freeman, one of 11 recipients of the 2000 Paul Hearne Leadership Award of $10,000, will discuss how she applied for the award and how you can too. The award is given by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is open to any individual with a disability.
RSVP required. Reserve your space by emailing your name and address to michai@gladtobehere.org, or by calling 548-6425 ext 2. First 10 registrants will receive free membership to AAPD.
— compiled by Sabrina Forkish and Guy Poole
