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Out & About Calendar
Saturday, Dec. 1
Changing Berkeley High
noon - 3 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Community Action to demonstrate community support for transforming Berkeley High School into new, autonomous, small schools. We are hoping to have enough people that we will be able to hold hands around the entire Berkeley High School campus and “hug” our school. 527-7779, http://berkeleysmallschools.org.
Waterfront Walk
10 a.m.
Sea Breeze Market
University Ave. & Frontage Rd.
Berkeley Path Wanderers’ Association leads a walk in the new Eastshore State Park. 848-9358, f5creeks@aol.com.
Day Without Art
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Berkeley Art Museum
Pacific Film Archive
2625 Durant Ave.
In remembrance of people who have died from AIDS, the Museum will drape in black a prominent work from its collection. $6. 642-0808, www.bampfa.berkeley.edu.
Women’s Night at the Movies
7:30 - 10 p.m.
2712 Telegraph Ave.
“Out of Season”, a drama about a lesbian who is caring for a dying uncle and finds romance with the owner of a local diner. Open to all women. Food and drinks provided. $5-$10. 548-8283 X231, lawrance@pacificcenter.org
Berkeley Community Chorus
and Orchestra Concert
8 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison
Franz Schubert, Mass in A-flat major, with solo voices; Handel, Messiah Hallelujah Chorus. Free. 964-0665. www.bcco.org.
Small Press Distribution
Open House
noon - 4 p.m.
SPD Warehouse
1341 7th St.
Join hundreds of book lovers at the country’s only exclusively literary book distributor, shop for discounted books, and eat free food and drink. Readings begin at 2 p.m., Beat Poet Joanne Kyger featured guest. Free. 524-1668 x305, www.spdbooks.org.
UC Botanical Garden Holiday
Plant Sale:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Dr., Strawberry Canyon
Choose from orchids, tillandsias, cacti, ferns, bromeliads, and carnivorous plants as well as unique gifts and books. 643-2755.
Montessori Campus Design
Competition Exhibit
1 - 3 p.m.
Berkeley Montessori School
1581 LeRoy Ave.
BMS is designing a new Elementary and Middle School campus, see the designs and give your feedback for jury consideration in selecting the winner. 843-9374, sharline@well.com.
Mural Dedication Celebration
3 - 5 p.m.
The Crucible
1036 Ashby Ave.
843-5511, www.thecrucible.org.
Dunsmuir Historic Estate Holiday Season
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland
Volunteers have transformed the 50-acre estate and the 1899 mansion into a holiday event. 925-275-9595, www.dunsmuir.org.
“Peace on Earth”
8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
27th and Broadway, Oakland
Maestro Morales presents the 120 voice Cantare Chorale with organ and full orchestra. $22. 655-5117, www.cantareconvivo.org.
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 16th Annual Christmas Concert
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway, Oakland
Under the direction of Terrance Kelly. $20. 839-4361, www.oigc.org
Central Library's Wild About Books
10:30 a.m.
Temporary Central Library
2121 Allston Way
The Berkeley Public Library presents Muriel Johnson of Abiyomi Storytelling in a family program, introducing children ages 3-7 and their families to the world of language and the discovery of good books. 649-3943, elo1@ci.berkeley.ca.us.
Giant Garage Sale
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Albany YMCA
921 Kains Ave.
The Albany YMCA is holding its 10th Annual Giant Garage Sale. All proceeds from the event will be used to provide financial assistance for families, youth and seniors so they can participate in YMCA programs. Accepting donations - unwanted household items - at the Albany YMCA. 549-4524
Santa's Solstice Bazaar
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Metaversal Lightcraft
1708 University Ave.
Come shop while kids visit with Santa for free. Fine arts, crafts,
clothing and gift booths in a magical and colorful scene. 644-2032, www.lightcraft.org.
Workshop for Shopping in
Health Food Stores
1 - 3 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
An informative workshop to help participants gain a practical understanding of the products in today’s health food stores. $15 non-members, $10 members548-2220 x233
Sunday, Dec. 2
KPFA Radio: Its Past and its
Uncertain Future
7 p.m.
International House Auditorium
Bancroft at Piedmont Ave.
A showing of the award-winning documentary, “KPFA On The Air,” narrated by Alice Walker, followed by a panel discussion about current threats to KPFA's free speech tradition. $10-20, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Buddy Club Children Show
1 - 2 p.m.
The Berkeley JCC Theater
1414 Walnut St.
EarthCapades, a juggling tandem, that tosses pins, knives, bowling balls, and rubber chickens will join with, Colibri, a musical duo performing music from the Americas $7, 236-SHOW, www.TheBuddyClub.com
Macrobiotics: The Way to
Personal Health and Peace
noon
The Fellowship of Humanity
411 28th Street, Oakland
Robert Mattson, publisher of the International Macrobiotic Directory,
presents a Macrobiotic health program whose main component is common sense. 451-5818, HumanistHall@yahoo.com.
Advent Graces
4 p.m.
St. Augustine Church
400 Alcatraz
Janet Sullivan Whitaker and friends share an afternoon of her inspiring music, scripture and prayer. 653-8631
Berkeley Community Chorus
and Orchestra Concert
4 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison
Franz Schubert, Mass in A-flat major, with solo voices; Handel, Messiah Hallelujah Chorus. Free. 964-0665. www.bcco.org.
Kick-Off Event for the 2002
Elections
noon - lunch, 1 p.m. - program
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave.
The People's Electoral Project (PEP) invites you to the Kick-Off Event for the 2002 Elections: Wilson Riles, Jr. candidate for mayor of Oakland; Peter Camejo, candidate for governor of California; also The Labor Heritage Rockin' Solidarity Chorus. $15 - $25. 415-789-8497, banjo@california.com
Interfaith Forum on Racism
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing
Panelists will include Ameena Jandali of the Islamic Networks Group, Chiori Santiago - social activist, Lewis Woods of the Berkeley Zen Center. Free. 841-1356
Compiled by Guy Poole
