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TUESDAY, DEC. 9 

Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters meets at 7 p.m. at the Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave., near Rockridge BART. 835-6303.  

“The Geysers: The Nature, Development and Preservation of a Unique Resource” with W. T. (Tom) Box, Jr., VP, Geothermal Resource Management, Calpine Corporation, at 5:30 p.m. in 105 North Gate Hall, UC Campus. Sponsored by Water Resources Center Archives. 642-2666. 

“Translating the Ineffable” A reading and celebration of Professor Daniel Matt’s new translation of the Zohar at 7:30 p.m. in the GTU Library, 2400 Ridge Rd. Admission free. Sponsored by the GTU’s Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies. 649-2482. 

Daniel Ellsberg, author of “Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers,” will offer insights into the parallels between the war in Vietnam and the war in Iraq, at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533. 

Tuesday Tilden Walkers We are a few slowpoke seniors who walk between a mile or two each Tuesday, meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Little Farm parking lot. To join us, call 215-7672.  

St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. We offer ongoing classes in exercise and creative arts, and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830. 

Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 525-3565. www.berkeleycameraclub.org 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 

Protest Against Wal-Mart from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the former Macy’s store in Hilltop Mall, Richmond. Sponsored by the Contra Costa Central Labor Council. 925-250-5513.  

Epic Arts Annual Holiday Art Auction, featuring original works and prints, at 7 p.m. at 1923 Ashby. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org 

Fun with Acting class meets at 11 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Free, all are welcome. 985-0373. 

Prose Writers Workshop We're a serious but lively bunch whose focus is on issues of craft. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut, at Rose. 524-3034. 

Free Marketing Workshops, sponsored by Sisters Headquarters, for women entrepreneurs, every Wed. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 643 17th St. Oakland. For information call 238-1100. 

Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Sta- 

tion, corner of Shattuck and Center. Vigil at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil 

Amnesty International Berkeley Community Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1606 Bonita Ave., at Cedar St. Join fellow human rights activists to help promote social justice one individual at a time. 872-0768. 

Berkeley CopWatch open office hours 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in to file complaints, assistance available. For information call 548-0425. 

Community Dances, traditional English and American dances, at 8 p.m. every Wednesday, $9. 7 p.m. first Sunday, $10. Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. 233-5065. www.bacds.org 

Free Feldenkrais ATM Classes for adults 55 and older at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut at Rose. For information call 848-0237. 

THURSDAY, DEC. 11 

Project Gutenberg, a presentation on the effort to digitize, archive, and distribute cultural works, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Berkeley Public Library, Internet Archive and ibiblio. 981-6195. 

Examining Humanity’s Alienation from Nature, Animals and Each Other, an evening with grassroots animal liberationists, Kelah Bott and David Hayden, at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. 548-2220, ext. 233. www.ecologycenter.org 

Boston Tea Party in Berkeley? Join the US Face to Face Voter Project, the national movement of citizens educating citizens about the current administration in time for the 2004 election. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists at Cedar and Bonita. 848-8848. join@usfacetoface.org 

Nonviolent Peaceforce Party featuring Mel Duncan, Co-Founder of Nonviolent Peaceforce, at 7 p.m. at the University of Creation Sprirituality/ 

Naropa Univ., 2141 Broadway, Oakland, two blocks from 19th St. BART. 415-751-0302.  

Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations Holiday Social from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fireside Room at St. John’s Presbyterian, 2727 College Ave. Bring appetizers, desserts or drinks to share.  

East Bay Mac User Group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 3rd floor Community Room, Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St. http://ebmug.org 

FRIDAY, DEC. 12 

City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Luanne Linnar-Palmer, RN, PhD, “Who Has the Final Say on Children’s Health?” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $11.50 - $12.50, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For reservations call 526-2925.  

“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with Joe MacDonald, veterans advocate, singer and composer and Terri Compost, Food Not Bombs volunteer, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Suggested donation $5. For more information call 528-5403. 

“Literacy and Beyond” hosts a scholastic book fair from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA., 2001 Allston Way. 665-3271. 

Literary Friends meets at the Berkeley Senior Center at 1:15 p.m. 232-1351. 

Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com, 548-6310, 845-1143. 

Meditation, Peace Vigil and Dialogue, gather at noon on the grass close to the West Entrance to UC Berkeley, on Oxford St. near University Ave. 655-6169. www.bpf.org 

Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART at 5:30 p.m. 

Overeaters Anonymous at 1:30 p.m. at the Northbrae Church at Solano and The Alameda. 525-5231. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 13 

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant’s Holiday Crafts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Channing and Dana. Items are fair trade and most are from indigenous women’s cooperatives in Central America, Asia, Haiti and Africa. Free admission. All proceeds benefit local work with refugees. 524-7989. 

Benefit Holiday Crafts Sale Handicrafts from reused and recycled materials, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1720 Rose St. Backpacks, purses, jewelry, slippers, carved coconut shell containers, and more, made in cooperatives in India and the Philippines. Affordable prices. All proceeds will be distributed by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, www.no-burn.org to communities working to stop waste around the world. 

Artists with Heart, art show benefit from noon to 6 p.m. at 2033 and 2041 Center St. More than 50 artists and community members are donating their work to benefit the individuals and families served by BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency). 649-1930.  

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair between Bancroft and Dwight, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 649-9500. www.telegraphberkeley.org  

Holidays on Solano Ave. with photos with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peralta Park, 1561 Solano. 

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with handcrafted gifts and music at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. 548-333. www.ecologycenter.org  

Amsterdam Art Studios Holiday Sale, with a dozen artists’ paintings and crafts, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1007 University Ave., between 9th and 10th Sts. 

Studio 1509's Winter Open Studios from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1509 San Pablo Ave. 

Berkeley Artisans Open Studios every weekend through Dec. 21. 100 professional artists and craftspeople at studio buildings in Berkeley open their doors to the public. Crafts include blown glass, functional and decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, clocks, lamps and lighting, painted and custom furniture, garden art, bird houses, egg dioramas, floor cloths, clothing, textiles, jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints, and other works on paper. All work is handcrafted, many pieces are one-of-a-kind. A self-guided tour presents opportunities to meet the artists and see working craft studios. For a map of participating studios call 845-2612. www.berkeleyartisans.com 

33rd Annual KPFA Community Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Concourse, 8th and Brannan, San Francisco.  

High Tea at the Berkeley City Club with holiday decorations, sweets and savories from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $24.95 adults, $14.95 children under 12. Call for reservations, 848-7800. 

East Bay Wetlands Restoration from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us for our regular drop-in volunteer days at Arrowhead Marsh, for a fun chance to learn about the ecology of the Bay and see some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the East Bay. We will be planting for the native plant project. Gloves, tools and snacks are provided. Please dress in layers and bring sunscreen and water. All ages and physical abilities are welcome. Please RSVP groups with 10 or more. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland. 452-9261. mlatta@savesfbay.org  

Greens at Work will be volunteering for the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be clearing ivy and other invasive plants from the Tamalpais Path. Meet at the intersection of Euclid at Eunice. Bring gloves, study shoes, and water.  

Winter Tonics and Herbal Remedies from the Kitchen and Yard Stay healthy this Winter with the aid of common plant allies from your kitchen and yard. Learn how to boost your system with herbs, spices, foods and weeds. Leave the class with a homemade remedy. The class is taught by Terri Compost, a naturalist specializing in the living world immediately around us. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way. Cost is $10 EC members, $15 general, no one turned away for lack of funds. 548-2220, ext. 233.  

Conifers, with Garth Jacober at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com 

Small Press Distribution Open House and Book Sale from noon to 4 p.m. at 1341 7th St. at Gilman. 524-1668. www.spdbooks.org 

Kol Hadash Brown Bag Family Shabbat with Rabbi Kai Eckstein, on “King Solomon,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Come and find out why King Solomon was special. Please bring lunch for your family, and (finger) dessert to share; juice provided. We also collect non-perishable food for the needy. 428-1492. kolhadash@aol.com 

Shamanic Journeying Meditation, starts at noon. Free. For information and directions call 525-1272. 

Yoga for Seniors at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St., on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Open to non-members of the club for $8 per class. For further information and to register, call Karen Ray at 848-7800. 

Pet Adoptions, sponsored by Home at Last, from noon to 5 p.m., Hearst and 4th St. 548-9223. 

Car Wash Benefit for Options Recovery Services of Berkeley, held every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1744 University Ave. 666-9552. 

SUNDAY, DEC. 14 

Bamboo Building Strong as steel in tension, timber bamboo can grow three feet in a day, be sustainably harvested every year and uses a small fraction of the land required by trees. We will cover proper tool usage and joinery as well as design ideas that avoid the more difficult, time-consuming joints. From 7 to 10 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $35. 525-7610.  

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant’s Holiday Crafts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Channing and Dana. Items are fair trade and most are from indigenous women’s cooperatives in Central America, Asia, Haiti and Africa. Free admission. All proceeds benefit local work with refugees. 524-7989. 

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair between Bancroft and Dwight, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 649-9500. www.telegraphberkeley.org  

Studio 1509's Winter Open Studios from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1509 San Pablo Ave. 

Amsterdam Art Studios Holiday Sale, with a dozen artists’ paintings and crafts, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1007 University Ave., between 9th and 10th Sts. 

Holidays on Solano Ave. with photos with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sweet Potatoes, 1224 Solano. 

Teach-in on Militarism from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by spoken word, speakout on militarism, art dancing and music. Admission is $5-$15 sliding scale or free with a donation for homeless veterans shelter (blankets, gloves, hats, warm clothes, socks, shoes, etc.) No one turned away for lack of funds. Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. Oakland. 547-7486. 

Anti-Militarist Festival of Resistance, with poetry and music by Lynx, International Maggot Theatre, Six Pack Four, Live Ammo, and Tragedians of the City, at 6 p.m. at The Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St., Oakland, between Telegraph and Broadway. 547-7486.  

Free Sailboat Rides from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring warm, waterproof clothes - it can be wet! At the Cal Sailing Club at the Berkeley Marina 287-5905. www.cal-sailing.org  

Chanukah Celebration for the entire community. Activities, music, storytelling and, of course, latkes, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. 848-0237, ext. 112. www.brjcc.org 

MONDAY, DEC. 15 

Tea at Four Enjoy some of the best teas from the other side of the Pacific Rim and learn their cultural and natural history. Then take a walk to see wintering birds and dormant ladybeetles, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Registration required. Cost is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. Wheelchair accessible. 525-2233. 

Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 6 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Join us to work on current issues around police misconduct. Volunteers needed. For information call 548-0425. 

ONGOING 

Holiday Food Drive Help the Alameda County Community Food Bank help people in need. Offer to run a food drive, or donate healthy nonperishable food at Safeway stores, Berkeley Bowl and Bay Street Emeryville. For more information call 834-3663. www.accfb.org 

City of Berkeley Commissioners Sought If you are interested in serving on a commission, applications can be downloaded from www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ 

commissions/general.htm#applications or contact the City Clerk, 981-6900.  

The Online Civilian Conservation Corps Museum is seeking the stories about the CCCs, CCC Enrollees, Staff, or Technical Advisors for publication to this online historical resource. If you would like to participate please send your stories, with name company number and location if known, to CCC Collection, PO Box 5, Woodbury NJ 08096 or email to JFJmuseum@aol.com 

Free Smoke Detectors for City residents and UC Berkeley students who live off-campus. Applications are available from the Environment, Health & Safety office of UC Berkeley, at any Berkeley Fire Station, or at the Fire Admin. Office located at 2100 MLK, Jr. Way. 981-5585.  

Free Energy Bill Payment Assistance The City of Berkeley has money to help low-income households pay their gas and electric bills. For applications contact the Energy Office at 644-8544. TDD: 981-6903. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/energy 

CITY MEETINGS  

City Council meets Tues., Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Sherry M. Kelly, city clerk, 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil 

Commission on Disability meets Wed., Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Paul Church, 981-6342. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/disability 

Homeless Commission meets Wed., Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Jane Micallef, 981-5426. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/homeless 

Planning Commission meets Wed., Dec. 10, at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Ruth Grimes, 981-7481. www.ci.ber 

keley. ca.us/commissions/planning 

Police Review Commission meets Wed., Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Barbara Attard, 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca. 

us/commissions/policereview 

Waterfront Commission meets Wed., Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at 201 University Ave. Cliff Marchetti. 644-6376 ext. 224. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/waterfront 

Commission on Early Childhood Education meets Thurs., Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Marianne Graham, 981-5416. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/earlychildhoodeducation  

Community Health Commission meets Thurs, Dec. 11, at 6:45 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344. www.ci.berkeley. 

ca.us/commissions/health 

Zoning Adjustments Board Thurs., Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/zoning 

Design Review Committee meets Mon. Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/designreview