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Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff

Wednesday September 12, 2001

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Police Review Commission

7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis St.

Among other items, the commission will evaluate charges of discrimination and talk about recruitment efforts. 644-6716

Women’s Group

7 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave.

“In the Name of Salome” by Julia Alvarez. New members welcome. 559-9184 www.bookpride.com

Commission on Disability Meeting

North Berkeley Senior Center

6:30 p.m.

1901 Hearst Ave.

Promoting the total integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life.

Homeless Commission Meeting

North Berkeley Senior Center

7 p.m.

1901 Hearst Ave.

Discussion regarding enforcement of the Lodging Law, status of UA Homes and the Commission’s work plan for the remainder of the year.

Waterfront Commission Meeting

Marina Office Conference Room

7 p.m.

201 University Ave.

Discussing Boating and Waterways Loan as well as Water Transit Authority and Prospects for a Berkeley Ferry.

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

7 p.m.

Berkeley Central Library

2090 Kittredge St.

This participatory program for families with children up to age 3 presents multicultural stories, songs and fingerplays as entertainment. 644-6095

Fishbowl: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Opposite Sex, but Were Afraid to Ask

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Dating, relationships, religions, sexuality and values. An opportunity to ask anonymous questions in a confidential and supportive environment. Social and Single. $8. 848-0237

Housing Summit

1 - 4:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis St.

A panel discusses creative housing solutions for seniors and persons with disabilities. 841-4776

Summit On Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

7 - 9:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s AME Church

2024 Ashby Ave.

Community Action Team invites members of the Berkeley community to participate with elected officials in this working meeting on racial and ethnic health disparities in Berkeley. 665-6809

Socratic Circle Discussions

5 - 6 p.m.

Cafe Eclectica

1309 Solano Ave.

Does your brain need a workout? All ages welcome. 527-2344

Topher Delaney: Ten Landscapes

7:30 p.m.

Builder’s Booksource

1817 Fourth St.

An exploration of her art of gardening and landscape architecture.

845-6874 www.buildersbooksite.com

Making Additions Match - Avoiding the Tacked-On Look

7 - 10 p.m.

Building Education Center

812 Page St.

Seminar taught by architect/ columnist Arrol Gellner. $35.

525-7610

A Taste of the World: Cultural Understanding Through Food

6 - 9 p.m.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut St.

Enhance your cooking skills and experience the cuisines of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco and Israel with Chef Daniel Herskovic. All classes are “hands on.” Class includes meal and cooking lesson. $25. Every Wednesday through Nov. 1.

655-8487

Planning Commission

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Zoning ordinance amendments re: Prohibitions and restrictions related to carry-out or quick service restaurants on San Pablo Ave. Public Hearing.

981-6900

Thursday, Sept. 13

Help Save the West Berkeley Shellmound

2 p.m.

U.S. Post Office Building

201 - 13th St., Oakland

Bring as many people as possible to make a statement before the Court in Oakland in defense of protective landmark status to the oldest dated mound site in the Bay Area. Landmark status is currently being contested by the industrial property owners who originated this lawsuit against the city of Berkeley. Time and place may change, call ahead to confirm. 841-8562

Joint Design Review Board and Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting

North Berkeley Senior Center

6:30 p.m.

1901 Hearst Ave.

Public Comment on Green Building Initiatives, Workshop on Green Building and follow-up discussion and introduction of draft revision to incorporate green design guidelines.

Special City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers

7 p.m.

2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

The first of two public hearings to consider proposals to amend Council District boundaries based on the 2000 census figures. This meeting will replace the regular Tuesday night City Council meeting.

Orangutans in the Wild: Travel in Borneo

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Professional photographer and writer Christine Krieg will give a slide show of her travels to the Tanjung Puting National Park on the south coast of Central Kalimantan. Free. 527-4140

Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn

7 p.m.

Berkeley Community Theater

1930 Allston Way

Renowned Vietnamese poet, peace activist and Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn will give a public lecture. 433-9928

People's Park Community

Advisory Board

7:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley

Unit 1 Residence Hall Rec. Room

2650 Durant Ave.

Monthly meeting, community invited. The PP CAB reviews and makes recommendations on park policies, programs, and improvements. 642-7860