Press Releases
Berkeley This Week
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with I. Michael Heyman, Prof. Boalt Hall on “Life at the Smithsonian.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $13, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. For information and reservations call 526-2925 or 665-9020.
Native American Spiritual Celebration Weekend with Jerry Farlee, Lakota Spiritual Leader from the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Fri. eve. through Sun. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. 525-0302. www.uucb.org
“Beyond the Age of Innocence - A Worldly View of America” with Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore, at noon at 2223 Fulton Street, 6th Floor. Sponsored by the Institute of East Asian Studies. 642-2809. http://ieas.berkeley.edu
“Transforming Our Communities: An Inclusive Approach to Environmental Justice” A forum of open dialogue with scholars, policy makers, activists, community organizers and environmental lawyers, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boalt Hall, UC Campus. http://els.boalt.org/ej2005/
“So How’d You Become an Activist?” with Roy Campanella II, new General Manager of KPFA Radio and Andrea Buffa, Global Exchange Peace Campaign Coordinator at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., at Bonita. Donation $5. 528-5403.
Berkeley Critical Mass Bike Ride meets at the Berkeley BART the second Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Berkeley Chess Club meets Fridays at 7:15 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041.
Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Kids Garden Club For children 7-12 years old to explore the world of gardening. We plant, harvest, build, make crafts, cook and get dirty! From 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 2 pm. Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org
School Gardens A one-day conference sharing successes and best practices. Cost is $10. For details on location call 643-4832.
Green Building 101 Learn about healthier building materials and how to lower your utility bills and reduce home maintenance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$15, no one turned away. 548-2220, ext. 233.
Seeds for Spring and Summer at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens Nursery, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351. www.magicgardens.com
“Historic Hotels--Could They Be Built Today?” with Henrik Bull, FAIA, at 3 p.m. at the Claremont Hotel, Horizon Room, followed by hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar at 4 pm. Cost is $15, $20 at the door. www.mitcnc.org/www/Events_Single.asp?eventID=1083
Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Making Plays with Beth Templeton, for children in grades 3-5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Monoprinting with Karen Weil from 1 to 4 p.m. at Artists at Play Studio, 1649 Hopkins Ave. Families welcome. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Dance of India with Purnima Jah from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893.
Poets’ Dinner with contest winners and poet James Keller at 11:30 a.m. at Spenger’s Restaurant. 1919 Fourth St. Cost is $23. For reservations call 235-0361.
Burmese Human Rights Day with speakers, including former political prisoners, and Burmese food at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donation $10-$20, benefits Burmese American Democratic Alliance. 220-1323.
“Democracy, Maoists and the Monarchy: Nepal at the Crossroads” Experts brainstorm on solutions to Nepal’s political crisis at Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, 8th floor, UC Campus, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 643-4487. http://igov.berkeley.edu
Radio Camp Build an FM transmitter and learn the fundamentals of micropower broadcasting in this 4-day workshop in Oakland. Class runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mar. 12-13, 19-20. Cost is $150-$200 sliding scale. For information and to register call 625-0314. www.freeradio.org
Kol Hadash Family Brown Bag Shabbat/Purim Celebration at 10:45 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 8465 Masonic Ave. Come in costume and bring lunch for your family and finger food to share. Free, all ages welcome. 428-1492.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Prehistoric Life Today Join us for a hike back in time to discover ferns, liverworts and silverfish at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Berkeley Youth Arts Festival Making Musical Instruments from Recycled Materials with Fran Holland, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. All ages and families welcome. Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Green Sunday “Military Recruitment in our Schools & Citizen Counter-recruitment” with the film “Blood Makes the Grass Grow” at 5 p.m. at the Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave. at 65th in North Oakland.
World Affairs Challenge Berkeley High students in the finals of this academic challenge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UCSF, Burk Hall, 1600 Halloway Ave. SF. www.projectspera.org/programs/wac.html
Amnesty International Conference “A Turning Point for Human Rights” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Room 126, Barrows Hall, UC Campus. Free and open to the general public. RSVP to norcal@aiusa.org
Book Release Party for “From Ike to Mao and Beyond - My Journey from Mainstream America to Revolutionary Communist” a memoir by Bob Avakian, at 6:30 p.m. at Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way. 848-1196.
CancerGuides, a workshop to train integrative cancer care counselors through March 19 at The Claremont. Sponsored by Center for Mind-Body Medicine. 202-966-7338, ext. 222.
Berkeley Cybersalon “Information Wants To Be Free, But Programmers Want To Get Paid,” with Paulina Borsook, Jon Callas, and Phil Zimmermann at 6 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. 843-3733.
“Prisoner of Paradise” Film about Kurt Gerron, German-Jewish actor in pre-war Berlin at 2 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. 848-0237, ext. 110.
Family Film Sunday Series ”The Wizard of Oz” at 11 a.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Cost is $5 at the door.
Free Sailboat Rides between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Cal Sailing Club in the Berkeley Marina. Bring warm waterproof clothes. www.cal-sailing.org
Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace Peace walk around the lake every Sun. Meet at 3 p.m. at the colonnade at the NE end of the lake. 763-8712. lmno4p.org
Tibetan Buddhism with Lama Palzang and Pema Gellek on “The Healing Mantras” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812. www.nyingmainstitute.com
MONDAY, MARCH 14
Tea and Hike at Four Taste some of the finest teas from the Pacific Rim and South Asia and learn their natural and cultural history, followed by a short nature walk. At 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233. www.ebparks.org
Mercury in View The best evening views of the planet Mercury are during the next two weeks. Join us at Tilden’s Inspiration Point at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll walk down Nimitz Way. 525-2233.
“US Military Operations and Militarized Prostitution” The resistance of the women of Olongapo, Philippines, at 7 p.m. at Mills College Student Union, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. Free. 430-2019.
“Problems in Argentine Commercial Law” with Carlos Rosenkrantz, Prof. of Law, Univ. of Buenos Aires, at 4 p.m. in the Goldberg Room, Boalt Hall, UC Campus. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
“Brazil’s Global Leadership: The Role of Civil Society” with Luiz Dulci, Secretary General, Brazil, at 4 p.m. in the Morrison Room, Doe Library, UC Campus. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
World Affairs/Politics Discussion Group for people 60 years and over meets Mondays at 9:45 a.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. J524-9122.
Senior Health with Dr. McGillis on molds, mildews, and their relation to health at 10:30 a.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center.
Introduction to Conscious Bookkeeping with Bari Tessler at 7 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. Cost is $15. 883-0600. www.belladonna.ws
Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
Berkeley Garden Club “Propagation for the Home Gardener” with Kathy Echols, Diablo Valley College Horticulture Dept. at 1 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. 524-4374.
Celebrity Waiter Luncheon & Silent Auction to benefit the Berkeley High Althletic Program at 11 a.m. at Hs Lordship’s Restaurant, Berkeley Marina. Tickets are $60 per person or $500 for a table of 10. 526-8885. www.berkeleyathleticfund.org
“Eat in Season” for National Nutrition month with cooking demonstrations at 3:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way. 548-3333. www.ecologycenter.org
“Solar Power and Social Change in Rural Kenya” with Arne Jacobsen, Humbolt Univ. at 4 p.m. at 652 Barrows Hall, UC Campus. 642-8338. www.ias.berkeley.edu/africa
Choices for Sustainable Living A 9-week discussion course meeting Tues. at 6:30 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. Free. 548-2220, ext. 233.
“A Year on the Road: Cycling Through Siberia, Mongolia and China” with Lori Lewis and Ilya Pratt at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
“Crossing Borders: Trade Policy and Transnational Labor Education” with Prof. Harley Shaiken, at 4 p.m. in the CLAS Conference Room, 2334 Bowditch St. 642-2088. www.clas.berkeley.edu
Magic with Magician Alex Gonzalez at 6:30 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Tickets required. call 524-3043.
Berkeley Salon Discussion Group meets to discuss “Beliefs and Believers” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Please bring snacks and soft drinks to share. No peanuts please. 601-6690.
“Pool Exercise for Pain and Stiffness” a video at the Fibromyalgia Support Group at noon at Mafffley Auditorium, Herrick Campus of Alta Bates Hospital, 2001 Dwight Way. 644-3273.
“The Challenges of Aging” with Alice Wilson-Fried, author of “Menopause, Sisterhood, and Tennis: A Miraculous Journey Through ‘The Change’” at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
WriterCoach Connection Volunteer Training Help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills. Training session from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To register call 524-2319. www.writercoachconnection.org
“Purim: A Meeting Point between Cyclical & Linear Time” with Avital Plan at 7:30 p.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5. 848-0237, ext. 110.
Free Fitness Tests for people 50 and over from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. You will receive personalized scores and tips on how to maintain or improve your fitness. 981-5367.
“On the Rediscovery of Buddhist Sanskrit Texts” with Michael Hahn, Visiting Prof. in Buddhist Studies, UC Berkeley, at 5 p.m. at 2223 Fulton St., 6th Floor. Sponsored by the Center for Buddhist Studies. 643-6492.
“Personal Stories of Survival and Spirit” at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave., at Bancroft.
American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteer Orientation at 6 p.m. at 6230 Claremont Ave. Advance sign-up needed, 594-5165.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
St. John’s Prime Timers at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Nick Brown will sing and play folk music at 11 a.m. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Great Decisions 2005: “Sudan’s Crisis in Darfur” with Prof. Martha Saavedra, Center for African Studies, UCB, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. Cost is $5, $40 for the series. For information and reservations call 526-2925.
Outstanding Women of Berkeley honored at the Commission in the Status of Women at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5347.
Community Meeting with the Mayor Come meet District 2 Councilmember Darryl Moore and Mayor Tom Bates to discuss current issues and concerns, at 7 p.m. at Frances Albrier Center, San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St. 981-7100, 981-7120.
“Island Nations: Limited Space, Mounting Trash” with speakers from Japan, Puerto Rico and the UK at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220, ext. 233.
“Moveon’s Spin on Global Warming and How Cyclists Can Help” with Joan Blades, founding member of Moveon.org, at 8:15 p.m., at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Sponsored by the Grizzly Peak Cyclists. 527-0450.
Remembering Rachel Corrie An evening of words, song and activism with Peter Camejo, Julia Butterfly Hill, Pratap Chatterjee, Barbara Lubin and many others at 7 p.m. at King Middle School, 1781 Rose St. Donation $20, reception at 6 p.m. for a donation of $50. A Benefit for the International Solidarity Movement & The Rachel Corrie Foundation. 236-4250. www.norcalism.org
“Judi Bari Discusses her FBI Case” videos at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St,. midtown Oakland. Donation of $5 requested.
East Bay Asian Local Development Coproration 30th Anniversary at 4 p.m. at Swan’s Marketplace, 901 Washington St., Oakland. Festivities include tours of the new facility and entertainment. 287-5353.
“Faith and the Church” at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls Parish, 2220 Cedar St. Part of the Journey of Faith Lenten Series. 848-1755.
“Cosmic Sacramentality” A New Age Invention or the Church’s Living Heritage? A discussion with Eddie Fernandez at 5 p.m. at the Jesuit School of Theology, 2401 Le Conte Ave. 549-5021.
AARP Free Tax Assistance for taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those 60 years and older. From 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. This service will continue through April. Appointments must be made in advance. 526-3720, ext. 5.
Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:15 a.m. at Au Cocolait, 200 University Ave. at Milvia. 524-3765.
Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping in Berkeley Public schools at 4:30 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833.
Winter Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. Everyone is welcome, wear comfortable shoes and a warm hat. Heavy rain cancels. 548-9840.
ONGOING
Domestic Violence Training for people interested in volunteering at Oakland’s battered women’s shelter, Sat. March 12 - April 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 986-8600, ext. 316.
“Half Pint Library” Book Drive Donate children’s books to benefit Children’s Hospital. Donations accepted at 1849 Solano Ave. through March 31.
Spring Break Program for Children offered by the City’s Recreational Division, March 28-April 1, for children ages 5-12, at the Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St. For information call 981-6640.
CITY MEETINGS
Creeks Task Force meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center through April 4. Erin Dando, 981-7410. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/creeks
Council Agenda Committee meets Mon., Mar. 14, at 2:30 p.m., at 2180 Milvia St. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
citycouncil/agenda-committee
City Council meets Tues., Mar. 15, at 7 p.m in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci.
berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil
Berkeley Housing Authority meets Tues., Mar. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. 981-6900. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/housingauthority
Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Mar. 16, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Katherine O’Connor, 981-6601. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/humane
Commission on Aging meets Wed. Mar. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. William Rogers, 981-5344. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/aging
Commission on Labor meets Wed., Mar. 16, at 6:45 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Delfina M. Geiken, 981-7550. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/labor
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets Wed. Mar. 16, at 7 p.m., at the South Berkeley Senior Center. Kristen Lee, 981-5427. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/welfare
Design Review Committee meets Thurs., Mar 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Anne Burns, 981-7415. www.ci.berkeley.ca.
us/commissions/designreview
Transportation Commission meets Thurs., Mar. 17, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Peter Hillier, 981-7000. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/transportation
