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Calendar of Events & Activities
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, computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, art and more. Neighborhood disaster preparedness program: 11 a.m.
526-9146
Religion and Public Life in
Pacific and Asian
North America
5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. panel discussion
Cheit Hall, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
The relationship between the religious practices of Asian and Pacific Islander North Americans and public life.
849-8244 www.pana.psr.edu.
Friday, Aug. 10
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 sexual orientation, coming out, feelings of isolation, among other topics. Meeting Fridays through Aug. 17.
$8 - $35 sliding scale per session
548-8283 x534
Even Stronger Women
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Free weekly cultural discussion class. This week: Tales of Murasaki.
549-1879
Religion and Public
Life in Pacific and
Asian North America
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cheit Hall, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
The conference goes through Aug. 11, and will focus on the relationship between the religious practices of Asian and Pacific Islander North Americans and public life. 849-8244 www.pana.psr.edu.
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.
Featuring: Obeyjah & The Saints with the Village Culture Drummers, Dancehall King; Major P., Wawa Sylvestre and The Oneness Kingdom Band and many more.
Religion and Public Life in Pacific and Asian
North America
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cheit Hall, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
The conference goes through Aug. 11, and will focus on the relationship between the religious practices of Asian and Pacific Islander North Americans and public life. 849-8244 www.pana.psr.edu.
Sunday, Aug. 12
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. Bring a 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.
664-0260 www.opus-q.com
Monday, Aug. 13
Auditions for Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck
Held by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, there are parts for five men and three women age 20 - 70. No appointment is needed. No remuneration.
525-1620 www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
Section 8 Resident
Council Meeting
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
East Bay Community Law Center
3122 Shattuck Ave.
Section 8 recipients and concerned citizens can tell the Resident Council their concerns about the program.
Free Seminar on Ayurveda
1 - 2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
The basic principles of Ayurveda for maintaining health and balance. 644-6107 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hhs/commsvc/seniors.htm
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Share 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
Free Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday. 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
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 ages 20 - 70. No appointment is needed; no remuneration.
525-1620 www.actorsensembleofberkeley.com.
The Candy Cottage
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave. (Lower Level)
“The Candy Cottage” is a short comedy written and performed by the Hall of Health staff, for children ages 3 to 12. The play provides information about eating healthy, the food pyramid, and what vitamins and minerals do for your body. The Hall of Health is a hands-on community health-education museum and science center sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Oakland. Free. For more information call: 549-1564.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Space Weather
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Explore the Space Weather exhibit, talk to NASA researchers, look for sun spots, make a sundial, cast sun prints. 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
Support Group for Family/Friends
Caring for Older Adults
4 - 5:30 p.m. - 3rd Wednesday of each month
Alta Bates Medical Center
Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight
3rd floor, Room 3369B
Free. 802-1725
