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Out & About Calendar
Saturday, June 8
African Peace and Justice Tour
7 p.m.
Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland.
A discussion of issues concerning Africa, with speakers including Dr. Molefe Samuel Tsele
Call (415) 565-0201, ext. 15
Free
Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9
Live Oak Park Fair
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Live Oak Park Shattuck & Berryman
Crafts & art, food, live entertainment with M.C. Wavy Gravy. Benefit for Camp Winnarainbow.
(510) 898-3282
Free
History Workshop
3 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society, 1931 Center St.
Learn how to preserve and catalogue our history.
(510) 848-0181
Free
Permaculture Principals, Hands-on
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christopher's Garder, 463 61st Street
Fundamentals for creating sustainable human environments.
(510) 548-2220, ext. 233
$10 members, $15 non-members
unday, June 9
Authors Susan Griffin and Margot Duxler converse
3 to 5 p.m.
Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club,1650 Mountain Blvd. Oakland
Susan Griffin "The Book of the Courtesans: A
Catalogue of Their Virtues" in conversation with Margot Duxler "Seduction:
A Portrait of Anais Nin". Join in with your questions and thoughts.
Free
The Deep Politics of 9/11
Noon
The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St. Oakland
Edward Rippy leads a discussion of the role of engineered attacks in maintaining a permanent
state of war.
(510) 451-5818 or HumanistHall@yahoo.com
Matthew Fox Lecture
11 a.m.
New Spirit Community Church Pacific School of Religion chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave.
Spiritual innovator, theologian, author and founder of
University Creation Spirituality
(510) 849-8280
admin@newspiritchurch.org.
Free
"Creativity and Emotion"
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place
Psychology, Buddhism, Creativity, with speakers Erika Rosenberg and Abbe Blum
510-843-6812.
Free
"Listening to Her Voice"
1 to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut Street
Join Miki Raver in Sacred Circle to study Scripture, pray, dance, meditate and write for the soul's delight, and to connect with your foremothers and the feminine divine within.
848-0237 x127
$30/public, $25 BRJCC and members of co-sponsoring organizations
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
Open House Introduction to
Tibetan Buddhist Culture
3 to 5 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute,1815 Highland Place
Erika Rosenberg and Abbe Blum on "Creativity and Emotion"
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
(510) 843-6812
Free
Traditional Persian Music Concert
Hossein Alizadeh and Madjid Khaladj
Julia Morgan Theatre, 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley
7:30 PM
925-798-1300, www.theatrebayarea.org.
$22
"Creating Peace through
Non-Violence and Meditation"
5 p.m.
St. John's Church, 2727 College Ave.
William Scotti's discussion on meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
(707) 226-7703
Free
Monday, June 10
Partial Solar Eclipse
Begins at 5:06 p.m., reaches its maximum at 6:16 p.m. and will be over at 7:10 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science plaza
LHS astronomers will be on hand to explain the eclipse and help the public with safe viewing techniques. Sun spotter telescopes provided and special viewing glasses for sale
(510) 643-8980; lindas@uclink.berkeley.edu
First 100 people will receive an energy efficient fluorescent light bulb - free
Poetry Express -
All Open Mike Night
7 to 9 p.m.
A community open mike welcoming all artists
Berkeley Bakery & Cafe
1561 Solano Avenue
Free
"All Grown Up: Living Happily Ever With Your Adult Children"
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut Street
Author Roberta Maisel leads the mid-life parent through a series of thoughtful steps inherent in the process of learning how to let go.
(510) 848-0237 x127
Free
Berkeley Parkinson's Group
10 a.m.
Berkeley Senior Center, MLK and Hearst
Speakers, exercise advice, good fellowship
Caregivers and relatives invited
Free
Tuesday, June 11
Art for the Earth!
6 to 8 p.m. special guests: Literacy for Environmental Justice
The Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave
A celebration of Eco-Art opening and slide show with Julianne Skai Arbor, Julia Weaver and Mike Floyd
(510) 548-2220 x233.
Free
Berkeley Camera Club
Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Grizzly Peak Flyfishers
7 p.m. for dinner, 7:30 for meeting
Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave.
Beginners and 'wannabes' welcome to monthly meeting
(510) 524-0428
$4.00 for dinner, meeting free.
Adopt A Special Kid (AASK)
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
7700 Edgewater Drive, suite 320, Oakland
A workshop for singles or couples, gay and lesbian, experienced or older parents, interested in adoption.
(510) 533-1747, ext. 12, or www.adoptaspecialkid.org
Free
Wednesday, June 12
Natural Highs:
7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Sunrise Center, 45 San Clemente Drive, Suite C-200, Corte Madera
Supplements, nutrition and mind/body techniques with Dr. Hyla Cass
415-924-5483 orwww.sunrise-center.org
$15 (Includes refreshments)
Thursday, June 13
"Centering Prayer, An Introduction"
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 2005 Berryman St.
Brother Bryan Dolejsi, OP, speaks on Catholicism
(510) 526-4811, ext. 19
Free
Jack Ball Retirement Party
King Middle School PE teacher’s retirement
7 p.m., at Tilden’s Brazil room
Former students, friends, faculty invited
Call Teri Gerritz (510) 644-6377
$48 for dinner, $20 for desert
Freedom From Tobacco
A quit smoking class
5:30-7:30 Thursday Evenings, June 6-July 18
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street, (510) 981-5330
QuitNow@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Free
Friday, June 14
Judaism Workshop
7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Ecology Center, 2530 SanPablo Ave
Earth Traditions: Judaism Rooted in the Earth... Healing the World in Jewish Thought and Practice
(510) 548-3402
$10 Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned
away for lack of funds.
"The Million Dollar Question"
11:45 for lunch. Speaker begins 12:30
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
Robert Osserman, Ph.D. from the Mathematical Science Research Institute
$11.00/$12.25, students free.
Berkeley Women in Black
Noon to 1 p.m.
Telegraph and Bancroft
A vigil for peace for Palestine and Israel
(510) 548-6310, or www.wibberkeley.org
Saturday, June 15
Emergency Preparedness
Classes in Berkeley
9 to 11 a.m.
997 Cedar Street
Basic Personal Preparedness: Learn how to take care of yourself, your family and your home.
981-5605
Free
The Great Rummage Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, 2700 Ninth Street
Household items, glassware, clothing, furniture for sale.
(510) 845-7735
Chu Ko's Late Afternoon
Adventure in International Art
4 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge
Artist Chu Ko discusses his Chinese ink brush painting.
(510) 981-6100
Free
Sierra Club Northern
Alameda County Group Forum
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. a
Berkeley Public Library
Forum on the benefits and problems of urban density with Rachel Peterson, John
Holtzclaw and Martha Nicoloff.
Call Jonna Anderson at (510)848-0800 x312 to reserve space
Free
The Sierra Student Coalition
A retreat and planning meeting at Point Reyes National Seashore for high school and college-age students working to address local environmental issues. Meet other student activists, exchange ideas, and become more involved. All East Bay students are welcome at this event. Space
is limited.
For Reservations, call Jonna Anderson at 510-848-0800 x312
Sunday, June 16
Field Trip to Remnant East Shore Habitats
Visit a selection of critically rare habitats in and adjacent to the new East Shore State Park
Meet at 10 a.m. at El Cerrito BART, southwest corner of parking lot (towards Albany Hill), then carpool to various sites, returning mid-afternoon.
(925) 372-0687, e-mail elainejx@mindspring.com
Free
Buddhism
Lee Nichol on "Sacred Dimensions of Time and Space."
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
843-6812
Free
Restoration Clinic
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1051 5th Ave. Studio C at E.11th St.
Suigetsukan, a non-profit martial arts collective in Oakland, is raising funds for a new dojo. Massage
therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other health professionals conduct yoga and stress management classes.
(510) 452-3941 or www.suigetsukan.org.
Food is the Earth's Way of Love
Noon
The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St. Oakland
Joy Moore, CoDirector of the Farm Fresh Choice program of Berkeley's Ecology Center
(510) 451-5818 or HumanistHall@yahoo.com
Monday, June 17th
Multiple Sclerosis
Support Group
Rockridge Library
Self-help support group. Meets the third Monday each month
(510) 521-2436, or Rickpete99@yahoo.com
"An Uncommon Friendship: From Opposite Sides of the Holocaust"
Join Bernat Rosner, a Holocaust survivor as he reads from and discusses his counterpoint memoir co-authored with Fritz Tubach, the son of a German Army officer.
7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Street
848-0237 x127
Free
Lesbian, Gay, Bi- Sexual,
Transgender National Day to Honor loved ones lost on 9/11
The LGBT National Day of Honor, about creating a Day when all Lesbian,
Gay, Bi- Sexual, Transgender, & questioning people and our supporters,
can come together to help further our fight against continued second class
citizen treatment in the United States.
For more information, call 802.859.9604
Poetry Express - Nance Wogan, followed by open mike
7 to 9 p.m.
A community open mike welcoming all artists
Berkeley Bakery & Cafe
1561 Solano Avenue
Free
Tuesday, June 18
Arthritis Rap Session
12 to 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium- Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
for more info: 644-3273
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
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"Part-time Parenting? A Career Networks Forum on Flexible Work Arrangements."
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Elementary, 840 Colusa, Berkeley
Neighborhood Parents Network. Adults only.
RSVP required: Amy Knowlden at knowlden@earthlink.net or (510) 526-4044.
$5 NPN Members and $10 for Non-Members.
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Pride Mass 2002
7 p.m.
Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish, 2700 Dwight Way
LGBT Catholics celebrate 10 years towards creating a more inclusive world.
(510) 663-6302
www.calnewman.org
Free
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Simplicity Forum
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.
Discussion on how to lead a more simple life
(510) 549-3509, or www.simpleliving.net
Free
Senior Men's Afternoon
Gay senior men discussion group, 2nd & 4th Thursdays.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
510-548-8283
Free
Freedom From Tobacco
A quit smoking class
5:30-7:30 Thursday Evenings, June 6-July 18
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street, (510) 981-5330
QuitNow@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Friday, June 21
Paramount Movie Classics-
The Mummy, with Boris Karloff, 1932
Doors at 7, Mighty Wurlitzer at 7:30, Newsreel, Cartoon, Previews, and Prize give-away game Dec-O-Win and feature Film
2025 Broadway
Oakland
$5
"Understanding the Achievement Gap in the BUSD"
11:45 for lunch. Speaker begins 12:30
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
Shirley Issel, MSW, president of the Berkeley Unified School District
$11.00/$12.25, students free.
Saturday, June 22
Celebration of Solidarity with the People of Afghanistan
7:30 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2363 Bancroft Way
Live music and slide presentation by Rona Popal. Benefits a widows project and orphanage in Afghanistan
(510) 883-9252
$10-$30
Summer Solstice Celebration
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market, Center St. and MLK Way.
Live music, crafts, and summer solstice ritual.
(510) 548-3333
Free
Emergency Preparedness Classes in Berkeley
Disaster Mental Health: Learn about disaster-related emotional reactions.
9 a.m. to noon
997 Cedar Street
981-5605
Free
Town Hall Meeting
9:30 a.m. to noon
East Oakland Youth Development Center, 8200 International Boulevard
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on affordable housing with housing specialists and bank representatives
(510) 763-0370 for reservations
Sunday, June 23
Debt Cancellation for Impoverished Countries
Noon
The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St. Oakland
Tony Littmann gives us a brief overview on the causes and effects of the Third World debt crisis
(510) 451-5818 or HumanistHall@yahoo.com
Monday, June 24
Shakespeare Festival Auditions
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Berkeley Rehearsal Hall, 701 Heinz Ave.
California Shakespeare Festival is looking for people aged 14-18 to appear in The Winters Tale.
(510) 548-3422 ext. 105, or www.calshakes.org
Tuesday, June 25
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Magic School Bus Festival
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Video Adventures. Other events for kids take place every Wednesday through August 21.
(510) 643-5961
$8 for adults, $6 for ages 5-18, seniors and disabled, $4 for children 3-4, free for children under 3.
Thursday, June 27
The Lost Spacecraft: Liberty Bell 7 Recovered
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland
Preview new exhibit of resurrected 1961 spacecraft
RSVP June 20, (415) 864-6397 or news@davidperry.com
Friday, June 28
Paramount Movie Classics-
The General (1927), starring Buster Keaton, a silent film with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment by Jim Riggs, playing his original score.
Doors at 7, Mighty Wurlitzer at 7:30, Newsreel, Cartoon, Previews, and Prize give-away game Dec-O-Win and feature Film
2025 Broadway
Oakland
$5
Politics in Sacramento
11:45 for lunch. Speaker begins 12:30
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
Dion Aroner, Assemblywoman
$11.00/$12.25, students free.
Saturday, June 29
Emergency Preparedness Classes in Berkeley
Disaster First Aid: Learn to apply basic first aid techniques.
9 a.m. to noon
997 Cedar Street
981-5605
David Brower Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Stanford Jazz Festival, June 29-August 10
Early Bird jazz for kids and families with Jim Nadel & Friends
10:30 a.m. kids 7 & under, 11:30 a.m. kids 8-12
Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford Campus
Free
July 2
Adopt A Special Kid (AASK)
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
7700 Edgewater Drive, suite 320, Oakland
A workshop for singles or couples, gay and lesbian, experienced or older parents, interested in adoption.
(510) 533-1747, ext. 12, or www.adoptaspecialkid.org
Free
Saturday, July 13
Peach / Stone Fruit Tasting
Tasting & cooking demonstrations
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
15th Anniversary Derby Street Farmers Market
Live music and & stone-fruit and peach tasting
Tasting & cooking demonstrations.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derby Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Sunday, July 14
Family Health Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4th and University Ave.
Explore health concerns in a family oriented environment
Free
Tuesday, July 16
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Saturday, July 20
Emergency Preparedness Classes in Berkeley
Earthquake Retrofitting: Learn how to strengthen your wood frame home.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
812 Page Street
981-5605
Free
Saturday, August 10
Tomato Tastings
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Tastings and cooking demonstrations
Free
Sunday, August 11
West Berkeley arts Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4th and University Ave.
Explore the many resident artists located in Berkeley
Free.
Tuesday, August 13
Tomato Tasting
Tasting & cooking demonstrations
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derby Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Berkeley Camera Club Weekly Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share slides, prints with other photographers
(510) 525-3565
Free
Saturday, August 24
Cajun & More
Four Live Bands, crafts fair, Cajun food, dance lessons, micro-brewery beer & dance floor.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Saturday, September 8
Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Sunday, September 15
Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4th and University Ave.
International BBQ and beer festival
Free
Saturday, October 12
Indigenous People's Day Pow Wow, Indian Market & Fall Fruit Tasting
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Tuesday, October 15
Fall Fruit Tasting
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derby Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Saturday, October 26
Pumpkin Carving & Costume Making
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Sunday, October 27
Spirit Day
11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
4th and University
Construct altars in a day of reflection
Free
Saturday December 7, 14, 21
Holiday Crafts Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Saturday December 14
Holiday Crafts Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
Saturday December 21
Holiday Crafts Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Center Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Free
