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Calendar of Events & Activities
Tuesday, Aug. 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. 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 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: F526-9146 or 547-1969.
Friday, Aug. 10
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 Aug. 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
Call 548-8283 x534 or x522
Even Stronger Women
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: Tales of Murasaki. 549-1879
Yiddish Conversation Group
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
644-6107 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hhs/commsvc/seniors.htm
Saturday, Aug. 11
Sixth Annual Reggae Worldbeat Festival
Noon - 5 p.m.
People’s Park
Telegraph & Haste St. (behind Amoeba)
Featuring: Obeyjah & The Saints with the Village Culture Drummers, Dancehall King; Major P., Wawa Sylvestre and The Oneness Kingdom Band and many more. Free, but donations encouraged.
Free Classical Music Concert
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
UC Berkeley Summer Symphony, Gene Chang, Henry Shin, Directors.
Debussy, Stravinsky, Brahms. Free admission.
For more information: 665-5631
Sunday, Aug. 12
Live Oak Concerts
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
Composition vs. Improvisation, Music/Structures by Tom Swafford. $10 644-6893
Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics
11 a.m. - Noon
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Learn front and rear derailleur adjustments from one of REI’s bike technicians. Tools provided. All you need to bring is your bike. Free. 527-4140
Buddhist Architecture In the West
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Mark Henderson on “Building a Buddhist Temple.” Free. 843-6812
Steel Drums and Sand Castles
1 - 3 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Kirk Rademaker teaches sand sculpting while Richmond Bloco entertains with steel drum music. Museum admission $3 - $7.
642-5132
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
Opus Q Auditions
7 - 9 p.m.
The University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Ave.
Opus Q - The East Bay Men’s Chorale is preparing for its first full season. Gay men and their allies are invited to audition for the world’s newest GALA ensemble. For more information: www.opus-q.com or 664-0260.
Monday, Aug. 13
Auditions for Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
Held by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, there are parts for five men and three women 20 - 70. Director Mikel Clifford asks that auditioners present a two-minute piece or read from a script. No appointment is needed, and there is no pay. 525-1620 www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
Section 8 Resident Council
Meeting
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
East Bay Community Law Center
3122 Shattuck Ave.
All Section 8 recipients and concerned citizens should come tell the Resident Council all of their concerns about the program.
Free Seminar on Ayurveda
1 - 2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
The basic principles of Ayurveda for maintaining health and balance.
644-6107 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hhs/commsvc/seniors.htm
