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Out & About Calendar
Saturday, March 30
Keep Kids Street Safe
1:30 - 4 p.m.
YWCA
1515 Franklin St., Oakland
A national campaign helping keep children safe and healthy. Highlights include food, prizes and music. 530-1319, compeace@concentric.net
Sunday, March 31
GAIA Arts and Cultural Center
Patrice Wynne and Maria Teresa Valenzuela
Art, Healing and the Creative Process
Presentation, exhibit and sale open house
4-8 p.m.
For more information, call 848-4242
Monday, April 1
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part one of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Renewable Energy Lecture
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Adult School
University and Bonar St.
Peter Asmus discusses the viability of renewable energy resources and how they can be used in Berkeley. 981-5435
Winter Lectures on Energy
What About Renewable Energy
Find out how to make the sun’s energy work for you
Berkeley Adult School
University Ave and Bonar Streets
For more information 981-5435
Tuesday, April 2
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part two of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Wednesday, April 3
Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar
Don George (Travel Editor Lonely Planet Publications
Topic: Finding the story, exploring the experience
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore 843-6725
Saturday, April 6
Library Grand Opening
1 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library
The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, a keynote speech by Alice Walker, musical guests, and building tours. 548-7102
Emergency Preparedness Class
9 - 11 a.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
A class in basic personal preparedness for emergency situations. 981-5605
Monday, April 8
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part one of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Tuesday, April 9
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part two of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Spring Travel Writer’s Workshop
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave.
The Fire Escape is Locked For Your Safety
Wednesday, April 10
Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar
Linda Watanabe McFerrin (Award-winning poet, travel writer, author of Namako: Sea Cucumber and The Hand of Buddha)
Topic: Mechanics of Travel Writing
Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore 843-6725
Thursday, April 11
Bicycle Maintenance 101
7 p.m.
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Rodian Magri will teach participants how to perform basic adjustments on their bikes to keep them in good working condition. 527-7377
Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar
7:30 p.m.
Scratching the Surface: Impressions of Planet Earth, from Hollywood to Shiraz
Easy Going Travel Shop $ Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave.
843-3533
Saturday, April 13
Emergency Preparedness Class
9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
A class disaster mental health. 981-5605
Monday, April 15
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part one of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Tuesday, April 16
Respite Caregiver Volunteer Training
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Catholic Charities
433 Jefferson St., Oakland
Part two of a two day training for anyone interested in becoming a respite care volunteer. 768-3147, betty@cceb.org
Spring Travel Writer’s Seminar
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave.
Packing Demonstration
How to pack for three weeks, two climates in one manageable carry-on bag For more information call 843-3533
YWCA Turning Point Career Center
Brown Bag Career Talk
Frank Vargas of the city of Berkeley will speak on the process of gaining employment in the many aspects of city government
2600 Bancroft Way
12 -1 p.m.
$3
Compiled by Guy Poole
