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Calendar of Events & Activities
Wednesday, Aug. 1
The LHS 500:
Virtual Racecars
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Build and test drive a virtual racecar to find out what makes an efficient vehicle. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
Berkeley Communicator Toastmasters Club
7:15 a.m.
Vault Cafe
3250 Adeline
Learn to speak with confidence. Ongoing first and third Wednesdays each month.
527-2337
Extreme Pizza’s
Grand Opening
5:30 p.m.
2352 Shattuck Ave.
Mayor Shirley Dean will welcome Extreme Pizza to Berkeley. There will be a comedy show at 8:30 p.m. featuring 10 local comedians including Tommy Devine and Leslie Choler. The evening will be hosted by Tony Sparks.
486-0770
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
Quit Smoking Class
6 - 8 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street
A six week quit smoking class.
Free to Berkeley residents and employees.
Call 644-6422 or email at: quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Salsa Dance Classes
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Classes every Thursday with live percussionists, light refreshments, DJ playing Latin music. $10 or $15 for two. 237-9874
Adventuring With Kids
7 p.m.
REI 1338 San Pablo Avenue
Karen and Paul Amstutz share stories and slides of family adventures with their one- and three-year-old daughters. Free.
527-4140
Free Senior Computer Class
9 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation. 644-6109
Community Action Team
Advisory Group (CATAG)
7 p.m.
Over 60’s Clinic
Town Hall Summit Update, group addresses city’s health disparities. For more information call Sheryl Walton 665-6809 or
Candace Miles-Threatt 665-6837.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation. 644-6109
Community Environmental Advisory Commission
7 p.m.
Planning and Development Department - First Floor Conference Room
2118 Milvia St.
Residential woodburning, Harrison Street Skate Park update, arsenic in playgrounds - follow up, diesel generators, recycling of universal waste, microwaves - update are among the items on the agenda of the CEAC.
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Ancient Architectures, Virginia Walker presents slides of pyramids, temples, Gothic and other churches. For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
Ancient Native Sites of the East Bay
7:30 p.m.
Room 160 Kroeber Hall, University of California Campus
A panel discussion on ancient sites featuring Sandra Sher, freelance historian and author of The Native Legacy of Emeryville; Richard Schwartz, author of Circle of Stones and Berkeley 1900; Perry Matlock, native advocate and volunteer with the International Indian Treaty Council; and Randy Grandin, explorer of West Contra Costa County native sites. Stephanie Manning, moderator. $10 841-2242
Friday, Aug. 3
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, Aug. 4
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club 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.
www.cal-sailing.org
Robert Bowman
7 - 9 p.m.
Friends Church
1600 Sacramento St. (@ Cedar)
Retired Air Force and NASA Official and Presidential Candidate, Dr. Robert Bowman will speak out against the weaponization of space. Following the rally there will be a procession to the gates of the Livermore Lab for a nonviolent, risk arrest action. For details call Livermore Conversion Project,
663-8065.
Animal Picnic Family Workshop
10 - 10:50 a.m. and 11 - 11:50 a.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Touch and hold a variety of animals and see how they eat their lunch. For children ages 3 - 8 and an accompanying adult. Registration required, $8 - $25.
642-5132
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street.
Annual Tomato Tasting, an opportunity to sample the whole range of tomato varieties at the Market. Also, the grand opening of the Food Court.
548-3333
Poetry Reading
3 - 5 p.m.
1527 Virginia Street (one block from N. Berkeley BART)
The Bay Area Poets Coalition presents an open poetry reading outdoors on the front lawn. For more information call 527-9905 or 845-8409 or poetalk@aol.com
Bay Area Eco-Crones
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Epworth Church, Youth Room
1953 Hopkins
Discuss ecological significance of mushrooms and bats; plan rituals for habitat restorations projects. 874-4935 or 527-4582
Foster Parent Certification Class
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
South Branch Library
1901 Russell St. (at MLK)
This class will cover all aspects of Foster Parenting and is open to anyone interested in attending. Free.
For more information call Bob at 641-6200 or nailahfs@pacbell.net.
Sunday, Aug. 5
Anti-Nuclear Vigil
1 - 3 p.m.
U.C. Berkeley, Lawn at West Entrance,
Oxford and University Ave.
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Opposing U.C. weapons labs contracts; Urging U.C.B. to host a national TV debate on nuclear weapons ban. For more information call Circle of Concern 848-8055.
Buddhism
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Mark Henderson on “Four Thoughts that Awaken the Heart.” Free.
843-6812
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between 3rd and 4th Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods.
654-6346
— compiled by Guy Poole
Monday, August 6
Intensive Production Urban Gardening Training
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Santa Fe Bar & Grill
1310 University Ave.
Growing Gourmet: A free urban gardening training & potluck lunch.
Learn ways to intensively and organically grow produce for your own use or for an urban market garden. A hands-on training in the garden located behind the restaurant and potluck lunch at 1 p.m. For more information call Katherine Webb, 841-1110. Free community training, meets the first Monday each month.
Osteoporosis: How to put Bone Loss on Hold
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Summit Campus
Cafeteria Annexes B & C
350 Hawthorne Ave. in Oakland
A free lecture by Elliot Schwartz, MD, Co-Director of the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education. Learn how to create a program that will help minimize bone loss. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Ellen Carroll at 869-6737.
Mayor Shirley Dean to Receive
Delegation of Japanese Scouts
10 a.m.
City Hall
2180 Milvia St.
A contingent of 38 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from Osaka, Japan, will present an official proclamation from the mayor of Sakai, Japan, to Mayor Shirley Dean. For more information call 841-8117.
Tuesday, August 7
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 center on sex and drugs: Free will? Must laws be obeyed? 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
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 Don, 525-3565
Writing and Resistance
In A Culture of Amnesia
6 - 7:45 p.m.
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Classroom #2
Part of a workshop series on concepts and strategies for resistance through the spoken and written word, taught by Joyce E. Young. $12.
849-2568 www.lapena.org
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2 - 7 p.m.
Derby Street at MLK Jr. Way
548-3333
Free Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK)
Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday morning. Call Ann, 655-8863
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation.
644-6109
Strawberry Creek Daylighting
Strategy Workshop
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Corporation Yard Green Room
1326 Allston Way
A workshop to develop an effective strategy for promoting the daylighting of Strawberry Creek downtown. Learn about current daylighting concepts and develop a working plan for the next year and beyond. Facilitated by Louis Hexter of MIG. Call Janet Byron to RSVP at 848-4008 or bjanet@earthlink.net
Wednesday, August 8
A Day at the Beach
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Build sand castles with sand sculptor Kirk Rademaker. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
Thursday, August 9
Ancient Native Sites of the East Bay
7:30 p.m.
Room 160 Kroeber Hall, University of California Campus
Sean Dexter, archaeologist, will discuss the recent Data Recovery Program at the Emeryville Shellmound/South Bayfront site. Jakki Kehl, a Mutsun Ohlone, will discuss protecting cultural resources by developing partnerships and encouraging good stewardship of the land. $10
841-2242
Salsa Dance Classes
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Classes every Thursday with live percussionists, light refreshments, DJ playing Latin music. $10 or $15 for two.
237-9874
Sea Kayaking
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Avenue
Learn about the best sea kayaking spots in Northern California from Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner. Free.
527-4140
Free Computer Class for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited, call ahead for a reservation.
644-6109
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Safety, Pat Caftel presents Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness. For more information call 526-9146 or 547-1969.
