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Calendar of Events & Activities
Wednesday, July 12
West Berkeley Redevelopment Projects
8 a.m.
James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth St.
City staff will discuss the planned improvements in the area, including the Berkeley rail stop, Aquatic Park, bike routes, and streetscape work throughout the neighborhood. The meeting will be of specific interest to business owners and commercial/industrial property owners in and adjacent to the West Berkeley Redevelopment Project Area.
Ice Cream Day
Noon-2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC Berkeley campus
This is part of the Summer Science Fundays series at the Hall. Children and parents will have the opportunity to make, taste and compare ice cream. Included with regular admission to the museum.
510-642-5132
Deaf Issues Subcommittee
1 p.m.
Public Works Administration Office, First Floor Conference Room, 2201 Dwight Way
The subcommittee will review potential projects and will make a recommendation to the Commission on Disability for a subcommittee work plan for the coming year, as well as hear a presentation on the screening of newborns for hearing loss by Alta Bates and other hospitals.
“Dealing with the Opposite Sex”
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
7 p.m.
West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave.
This storytime program is designed for families with children up to 3 years old. The free, participatory program features a half hour of multicultural songs, rhymes, lap jogs and stories to give very young children a lively introduction to the magic of books. Parents also will enjoy the new stories, rediscover old favorites and learn new songs and games to share.
510-644-6870
Thursday, July 13
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
Berkeley State Health Toastmasters Club
12:10-1:10 p.m.
State Health Building, Eighth Floor, 2151 Berkeley Way
Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization, has been working for over 70 years to help people conquer their pre-speech jitters and improve communication skills. The local club meetings the second, third and fourth Thursdays of each month.
510-649-7750; higgins_edie@hotmail.com
Movie: “In a Class of its Own”
1 p.m.
Prostate support group
3 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Community Health Commission Meeting
6:45-9:30 p.m.
Public Health Division, 2344 Sixth St.
Items on the agenda include review of written subcommittee report on Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, and the HHS Budget update as well as the topic of medical marijuana and pesticides.
510-644-6500
Zoning Adjustments Board Agenda
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
The board will discuss current business/committee appointments. Also concerns relating to individual addresses are going to be brought forward.
510-705-8111
Friday, July 14
Conversational Yiddish
1 p.m.
Opera: “La Gioconda”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Public Meeting on the Regional Airport System Plan Update
1:30 p.m.
MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 Eighth St., Oakland
The public will have a chance to make public comment on the Draft Final Plan at this time. Copies of the draft are available in the main libraries, on MTC’s website, www.mtc.ca.gov, or can be requested from MTC by calling ahead.
510-464-7815
Berkeley Folk Dancers Beginners’ Try Outs
7:45-10:30 p.m.
Live Oak Park Social Hall, 1301 Shattuck Ave.
Cost for non-members is $5.
510-525-3030
Saturday, July 15
Light Search and Rescue
9 a.m.-noon
Fire department’s Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St.
This summer, Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Services will offer a set of free training classes to help families prepare for emergencies. The classes, open to Berkeley residents at least 18 years old, will be taught by retired firefighters. The classes give hands-on training in how to put on a splint, extinguish a fire, use a fire hose, and more. Call ahead to register. The next class will be held on Fire Suppression (Aug. 12).
510-644-8736
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
Sunday, July 16
People’s Park Rally
1 p.m.
People’s Park
Emergency rally on the future of People’s Park and the 133rd anniversary of the US’s greatest strike of 1877. Come here Gina Smith, Carol Denney, Thunder, Gerald Smith, Roger Wilkins, Folk This, Leon Stevens, Clifford Fred, Michael Diehl, Michael Delacour and more.
510-841-7460
Rent Board nominations
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Progressives will nominate a slate of candidates for the November election.
“In Our Own Hands”
2-4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
This film, part of the Sundays at the BRJCC Cinema series, features lively interviews and rare archival footage telling the story of a group of Jewish volunteers from Palestine who battled to become a fighting unit in the British army during World War II. A $2 donation is suggested.
510-848-0237
“Free Meditation Seminar”
2:30 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
Experience the Awaking of the soul through mediation on the Inner Light and sound. This event is free of charge.
510-845-9648
