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Out and About

Compiled by Greg Poole

Saturday September 08, 2001

Saturday, Sept. 8

Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Civic Center Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Way at Center Street

A free environmental poetry festival with a day of poetry, music and environmental activism featuring Gary Snyder, Maxine Hong Kingston, Robert Haas, Francisco X. Alarcon, and Earll Kingston as John Wesley Powell. Strawberry Creek Walk at 10 a.m. Oxford and Center. 526-9105 www.poetryflash.org

Youth Arts Studio

2 - 5 p.m.

All Souls Episcopal Parish

2220 Cedar St.

Demonstration classes for after school program in visual arts, creative writing and dramatic arts for students ages 10 - 15. Free. 848-1755

Luna Kids Dance Open House

10 - 11 a.m.

Grace North Church

2138 Cedar

Free open house and parent/ child classes. Designed to give families a shared dance experience that connects body, mind, and soul. Children will have a chance to play fun dance games, refreshments and register for fall session. 525-4339 www.lunakidsdnace.com

Pack Right, Travel Smart

1 p.m.

Recreational Equipment

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Eagle Creek Rep will give you tips on how to best organize your gear and clothing for your next adventure. Free. 527-4140

Free Emergency Preparedness Class

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

812 Page St.

Earthquake retrofitting class. Free to anyone 18 or older who lives or works in Berkeley. 644-8736 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire.oes.html

Sunday, Sept. 9

Solano Stroll 2001

8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Solano Avenue

27th Annual Berkeley / Albany Festival. 11 a.m. Parade; 8 a.m. pancake breakfast; merchants, entertainers, food, craft alley, game booths, silent auction, climbing wall, bicycle stunt show, ponyrides, giant slide, dunk tank, hot air balloon rides. Free. 527-5358 www.solanostroll.org

Salsa Lesson and Dance Party

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Salsa lesson and dance party with professional instructors. Israeli food. Novices welcome and no partner required. $12. RSVP 237-9874

West Berkeley Market

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets

Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods.

654-6346

Hands-On Bicycle Repair Clinics

11 a.m. - noon

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Learn drive train maintenance and chain repair from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Tools are provided. Free

527-4140

International House featured in documentary

1:30 p.m.

KQED-TV Ch. 9

Hosted by Sam Waterson, The International House feature is part of the Visionaries Documentary series about the positive impact of inspiring nonprofit organizations.

Buddhism

6 p.m.

Tibetan Nyingma Institute

1815 Highland Place

“The Heart Sutra” Bob Byrne will discuss the deep impact this important teaching of the Buddha has had on his life. 843-6812

Monday, Sept. 10

Jazzschool in Berkeley fall quarter

Jazzschool

2375 Shattuck Ave.

Applications are currently being accepted for the fall 2001 quarter. Auditions and consultations scheduled through Sept. 14. 845-5373 www.jazzschool.com

FTM Book and Discussion Group

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

“The Lieutenant Nun: Transgenderism, Lesbian Desire and Catalina DeErauso,” by Sherry M. Velasco. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Cub Scout Information Night

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Epworth Methodist Church

1953 Hopkins St.

A program that offers outdoor and leadership skills. First through fifth grade boys and parents. Free. 525-6058

Jewish Genealogy: Finding Your Jewish Family History

7:30 - 9 p.m.