Events Listings
Berkeley This Week
FRIDAY, FEB. 16
Impeachment Banner Fridays at 6:45 to 8 a.m. on the Berkeley Pedestrian bridge between Seabreeze Market and the Berkeley Aquatic Park www. Impeachbush-cheney.com
“The Untold Story Of Emmett Lois Till” A documentary by Keith A. Beauchamp at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Discussion with Rosemary Patton follows the screening. Donation $10. 528-5403.
City Commons Club Noon Luncheon with Susan Fisher on “Human Embryonic Stem Cells.” Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. for $14, speech at 12:30 p.m., at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant St. 526-2925.
Manga and Anime Club for Tweens and Teens meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.
Circle Dancing, simple folk dancing with instruction at 7:30 p.m. at Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. at University. Donation of $5 requested. 528-4253.
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations meets to discuss neighborhood and citywide issues at 9:30 a.m. in the Sproul Conference Room, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
Black History Month Community Celebration “Making the Connection: To Family, History, Purpose” with entertainment, presentations, and a soul food meal, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St. 981-5218.
Animal Amore Day Learn all about animal love and ask the questions you’ve been afraid to ask, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. Cost is $10-$15. 632-9525.
Soccer for Youth with Disabilities Information Day from 9 a.m. to noon at Prospect Sierra Middle School, corner of Avis & Moeser, El Cerrito. For information call 301-1747. www.topsoccerleague.org
“Getting Children Interested in Genealogy” will be discussed at the meeting of the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Diamond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome. www.aagsnc.org
African-American Feast Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lake Shore Ave., Oakland. Cost is $20, includes food and entertainment. 653-6055.
“Are We a Democracy? Vote Counting in the United States” with Steven Freeman, Univ. of PA., Paul Lehto, of Verifiable Democracy, Joshua Mitteldorf, Univ. of AZ, and others, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Elections Defense Alliance. www.ElectionDefenseAlliance.org
Amiri Baraka and Ngugi wa Thiango in conversation at 7 p.m. at the Third World Book Fair, Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd. www.eastsideartsalliance.com
Memorial Celebration for Tillie Olsen at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland.
Celebrate Black History Month on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. Admission is $14 adults, $6 for children, $20 for a family of four. www.hornetevents.com
“Treads ‘N’ Tracks” Animals we don’t see leave behind clues of where they have been, and where they are going. We’ll search for tracks, then make some of our own to take home. At 2 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Kids Garden Club We plant, harvest, build, make crafts, cook and get dirty! For ages 6-9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cost is $6-$8. 636-1684.
Open House and Volunteer Opportunity at Gateway Park in El Cerrito Learn about the ongoing restoration activities and the Baxter Creek Watershed Stewards, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dress to participate in weeding and planting activities. The Gateway site is located on the right-hand side of Key Blvd. at the end of the Ohlone Greenway, a 5-minute walk north from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART. 665-3686.
The Last Drag Berkeley Free LGBT Quit Smoking Class begins at 10 a.m. at The Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave. and runs for six Sat. and one Sun. to register call 981-5330.
Valentine Crab Fest & Dance at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Dinner seatings at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$50. 526-3805.
California Writers Club meets to discuss crime and ethics at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, Jack London Square. 272-0120.
Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling Free class on lead safe renovations for older homes, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Temescal Branch Library, 5205 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 567-8280.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18
Huey P. Newton Birthday Commemoration from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Black Repertory, 3201 Adeline St. Tickets are $10. 652-2120.
Open Garden at Tilden Park Join the Little Farm gardener for composting, planting, watering and reaping the rewards of our work, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Heavy rain cancels. 636-1684.
Newt Hunt Every winter, newts return to our freshwater ponds to breed. Catch a glimpse of the incredible mating behavior of newts, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. 636-1684.
Community Labyrinth Peace Walk at 3 p.m. at Willard Middle School, on Telegraph Ave. between Derby & Stuart. Wheelchair accessible. Rain cancels. 526-7377.
Mental Health Workshop and Training on Trauma with Will Hall, at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. 540-0751.
“Duality and Non-Duality; Salvation in Abrahamaic Traditions” with Alex Pappas at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington. 535-0302, ext. 306.
Tibetan Buddhism with Sylvia Gretchen on “Tibetan New Years: Culture and Tradition” at 6 p.m. at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl. 843-6812.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
“More Than Your Standard Garden” A workshop on creating a school garden as an outdoor classroom for science, math, or language arts. Learn how to develop standards-based lesson plans and link existing activities to California Content Standards, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Watershed Project, 1327 S 46th St. Bldg. #155, Richmond. Cost is $25, scholarships available. 665-3430. www.thewatershedproject.org
“Creating An Ecological House” A seminar with Skip Wenz on modeling houses on ecosystems, natural building materials, solar design and alternative construction methods, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building Education Center, 812 Page St. Cost is $85. 525-7610.
Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. 548-0425.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20
The Berkeley Garden Club meets at 2 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. The topic will be “National Trust Gardens of England” presented by Carole Austin. 845-4482.
Woodfin Town Hall Meeting in support of immigrant and worker rights at 7 p.m at Emeryville Senior Center, 4321 Salem St., Emeryville. 893-7106, ext. 27. www.democracyinaction.org
“Hiking the Pacific Coast Trail” A slide show with Scott Williamson at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Animal Communication Consultations from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. For appointment call 525-6255.
Tuesday Tilden Walkers Join a few slowpoke seniors at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot near the Little Farm for an hour or two walk. 215-7672, 524-9992.
Family Storytime at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
Discussion Salon on Changing Religion at 7 p.m. at JCC, 1414 Walnut.
Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your digital images, slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
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.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
Cynthia McKinney, Voting Rights and the American Blackout with at screening of the documentary 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland Tickets are $12-$15 at independent bookstores. 415-255-7296 ext. 253. www.globalexchange.org/
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A Plan for North Shattuck? Contribute ideas on what, if anything, should change on N. Shattuck at 7:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park Recreation Center. Sponsored by the Live Oak Coordinices Creek Neighborhood Association.
Teach-In and Vigil Against American Torture every Wed. at noon at Boalt Hall, Bancroft Way at College Ave.
Robert Reich on “The Four Narratives of American Public Life” at 5 p.m. in Room 315, Wheeler Hall, UC Campus.
“Sophie Scholl: The Final Days” a film on the anti-Nazi White Rose student movement, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Gary Panthers, 1403 Addison St. 548-9696.
“Contemplation and Education” a conversation on the contemplative practice in different religions at 7 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave.
“Terrestrial Laser Scanning in Landscape Architecture” with Toby Minear at 1 p.m. at Wurster Hall, 315A, UC Campus. http://laep.ced.berkeley.edu/
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Albany Library Evening Book Club meets to discuss “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri at 7 p.m. at The Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720.
Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. 548-9840.
Stitch ‘n Bitch at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
THURSDAY, FEB. 22
“Preserving the Past and Embracing the Future” with Byron C. Williams in celebration of Black History Month at 6 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, 1730 Oregon St. 981-5158.
“Sankofa” A celebration in honor of Black History Month at 6:30 p.m. at the Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St. 981-5158.
“Seafood Watch” Learn about the status of the oceans and how you can make sustainable seafood choices, at 5 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park. Registration required. 636-1684. www.ebparks.org
“Insects Make the Green World Go Round” A presentation on conserving invertebrate biodiversity with entomologist Leslie Saul-Gershenz and special insect guests at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., in Knowland Park, Oakland. Suggested donation $12-$20. 632-9525 ext.122. www.oaklandzoo.org
Setting the Table for Impeachment Panel discussion with Larry Everest and Dr. Peter Phillips and screening of “High Crimes” by Jacob Clapsadle at 7 p.m. at Grand Lake Theater, Oakland. Tickets are $10-$15. 845-4154. www.impeachbush-cheney.com
Berkeley School Volunteers Training workshop for volunteers interested in helping the public schools, from noon to 1 p.m. at 1835 Allston Way. 644-8833.
“Sacred Hospitality between the Religions” a lecture by Fr. Pierre-François de Béthune at 7:30 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave. Free. 848-9788.
Family Story Time for children ages 3-7 at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, at Hopkins. 981-6107.
ONGOING
Berkeley Winter Campaign for Cats We are providing free trapping assistance and spay/neuter to feral and homeless cats in Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and Piedmont, through March 2007. The cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and returned safely back to their neighborhoods. To report a neighborhood in need or to volunteer, please call 908-0709.
Albany Berkeley Girls Softball League Open to girls in grades 1-9. Spring season begins March 3. To register call 869-4277. www.abgsl.org
Fast Pitch Softball for Girls ages 10-12 with Bears Softball Association. For information call 748-0611. www.berkeleybearssoftball.com
CITY MEETINGS
Citizens Humane Commission meets Wed., Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6601.
Downtown Area Plan Advisory Commission meets Wed. Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7487.
Homeless Commission meets Wed., Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-5426.
Library Board of Trustees meets Wed., Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at South Berkeley Senior Center. 981-6195.
Mental Health Commission meets Thurs., Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at 2640 MLK Jr. Way, at Derby. 981-5213.
West Berkeley Project Area Commission meets with the Transportation and Planning Commissions Thurs., Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., at the West Berkeley Senior Center. Iris Starr, 981-7520.
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410.
