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Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday September 27, 2000

Wednesday, Sept. 27

“Improving Your Bottom Line”

2-5 p.m.

Berkeley Yacht Club

1 Seawall Dr.

Speakers include, Mayor Shirley Dean, Dr. Drian Nattrass and Mary Altomare Nattrass, authors of “The Natural Step for Business” and two of the world’s leading authorities on providing a strategic business framework promoting sustainability and profitability.

Talking about Living, Talking about Dying

7 - 9 p.m.

Maffly Auditorium

Herrick Hospital

2001 Dwight Way

A community forum providing an opportunity to find out about community resources and to share experiences. Moderated by Wendy Hanamura, producer of KQED’s series “Eyes Wide Open,” the forum includes a panel discussion and an audience Q & A.

Contact Patricia Murphy, 450-8719

Berkeley Path Wanderers Association Meeting

7 p.m.

Hillside Club

2286 Cedar St.

Gray Bachlin, author of “Imperial San Francisco,” an analysis of environmental destruction in the Bay Area will speak about the BPWAs involvement in the design of the Berkeley hills.

Law Center for

Families Benefit

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Oakland Museum of California

1000 Oak St.

The Law Center for Families, a nonprofit professional corporation which provides family, housing and consumer law to low and moderate-income families and individuals, celebrates its first anniversary. There will be community speakers, food, drinks and live local music.

Admission $35 per person

RSVP by calling 451-9261 x204

Current Topics in Federal

Housing Policy

noon - 1 p.m.

Room 105, GSPP

2607 Hearst

Professor John Quigley will share insights into his current studies and the recent research conference, sponsored by the Berkeley Program on Housing and Urban Policy, held at Haas Business School. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Call Heather Cameron, 642-9437

Berkeley Gray Panthers

Meeting

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Titled “How do we get there?,” this meeting will focus on the Bay Area’s massive transportation jam, lack of public transit and the importance of Measure B. Elected officials and transportation systems’ representatives will be in attendance.

548-9696

Civic Arts Commission

6:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

Contact Mary Ann Merker-Benton, 705-8183

Disaster Council Meeting

7 p.m.

Emergency Operations Center

997 Cedar

Contact Reginald Garcia, 644-6665

Mental Health Commission

6:30 p.m.

Mental Health Clinic

2640 MLK Jr. Way

Contact Harvey Tureck, 644-8712

Planning Commission Meeting

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

The Commission will be discussing the Draft Southside Plan and Southside Zoning provisions

Contact Karen Haney-Owens, 705-8137

Thursday, Sept. 28

Free Introduction to Golden Shield Qi Gong

6:30 p.m.

Assembly Hall,

First Congregational Church

2345 Channing Way

Learn the basics of this 4,000-year-old system that promotes health and strength of body, mind and spirit.

More info: 849-2231

Forest Action Roadshow

Presents Darryl Cherney

7:30 p.m.

Unitarian Fellowship

1606 Bonita (at Cedar)

Called “the Woody Guthrie of the North Woods” by the SF Examiner, Cherney has been an avid defender of the redwoods.

He will present lighthearted songs and a slide show about the direct action protests he’s helped organize.

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Music from the Andes

8 - 9:30 p.m.

International House, Auditorium

UC Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave.

Performances by Juanita Newland-Ulloa and the traditional music group, Grupo Atahualpamanta. Co-sponsored by Earth Mandala, an international organization for global peace.

$3 admission

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Alta Bates Breast Cancer Center Benefit

6:30 p.m. This gala event features a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception and a Fall Fashion Workshop presented by Nordstrom and image consultant Anthea

Tolomei. $50.

Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley.

(510) 843-3000 ext. 290 or www.claremontresort.com

Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting

7 p.m.

Old City Hall

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

2134 MLK Jr. Way

One of the items on the agenda is a request to construct a 5,250 square foot addition to an existing auto sales building at 1500 San Pablo.

Contact Mark A. Rhoades, 705-8110

West Berkeley Project Area Meeting

7 p.m.

West Berkeley Senior Center

1900 Sixth Ave.

One of the topics to be discussed will be the Berkeley Crossing/SPI Agreement for public parking and use of Second Street for temporary permit parking.

Contact Daniel Vanderpriem, 705-8134

Kids Carpentry & Habitot

Mondays, 2 - 5:45 p.m.

Habitot Children’s Museum

2065 Kittredge St.

This after-school program for children aged five to ten allows the tikes to work together creating boats, trucks, bird feeders and other creations while emphasizing the safe use of hand tools. The first session begins Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 30.

$90 for members; $95 for non-members

Call 647-1112

Saturday, Sept. 30

Jim Hightower: “Election 2000: a Space Odyssey”

8 p.m.

King Middle School

1781 Rose St.

Sunday, October 1

Return of the Raptors to Marin

Drivers: 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bikers: 10:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Witness the migration of birds of prey over the Marin Headlands. Includes a hawk talk and banding demonstration and lunch at Rodeo Lagoon. Bike from SF or meet at Hawk Hill. Part of Greenbelt Alliance’s series of free outings.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Open Paw Seminar

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pauley Ballroom

UC Berkeley

Dr. Ian Dunbar, world renowned veterinarian and animal behaviorist presents this free seminar on the prevention and treatment of problem cat and dog behavior. Co-sponsored by the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society and the Berkeley Animal Shelter, the goal is to make animals more adoptable through interaction with trained volunteers.

More info: Janet Kotlier, 527-7387

Celebrate Nigerian Independence Day

5 p.m.

El Cerrito Veterans Memorial Building

6401 Stockton Ave.

El Cerrito

International treats, Nigerian music, dance and live entertainment, including a West African dance and drum performance by students from Malcolm X Elementary School in Berkeley.

For more info call 234-5333

Sunday Worship Celebration

11 a.m.

East Bay Community Church - Berkeley

1798 Scenic Ave.

849-8280

Monday, Oct. 2

“2nd annual Berkeley City Championship”

Tilden Park Golf Course

Entries accepted August 1. Entry Fee includes gift, cart and Awards Dinner. Proceeds benefit local organizations and projects. This event determines Berkeley City Champion and Seven other Flight Winners.

$115 Entry Fee

841-0972

“Clean Lies Dirty War”

7:30 p.m.

Unitarian Fellowship

1924 Cedar

This event is part of a national campaign to end sanctions on Iraq.

(510) 528-5403

Landmarks Preservation Commission

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Discussion of the city’s hiring an archeologist to study the possible mound remnants in the streets.

Peace & Justice Commission

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

665-6880

Youth Commission

6 p.m.

MLK Jr. Youth Center

1730 Oregon St.

Topics to be discussed include the Berkeley High School Security Camera issue and the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Communication Youth Employment Funding.

644-6226

Personnel Board Meeting

7 p.m.

Permit Center

2118 Milvia St.

644-6951

Wednesday, Oct. 4

“An Evening With Jane Goodall”

7 p.m. A slide show and lecture by the world-renowned chimpanzee research scientist, conservationist and humanitarian.$16 general; $12 students. Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley. (925) 935-1978 or www.wildlife-museum.org

Prayer Gathering

6:30 p.m.

East Bay Community Church - Berkeley

1798 Scenic Ave.

849-8280

Task Force on Telecommunications

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

644-6480

Fire Safety Board Commission

7:30 p.m.

Fire Training Division

997 Cedar St.

644-6665

Thursday, Oct. 5

3rd annual Berkeley Black Police Officers’ Association Golf Tournament

Tilden Park Golf Course

Shotgun Start at 7:30 a.m. Entry Fee includes cart range balls and Award Luncheon. Proceeds benefit Berkeley Black Police Officers’ Scholarship Fund.

$99 Entry Fee

644-6554

New Role for the UN in the New Century

7:30 - 9 p.m.

International House, Homeroom

2299 Piedmont Ave.

A discussion with Rosemary van der Laan, President of the Board of Directors of the UN Association of the United States, about globalization and it’s impacts on the economic, social and political lives of the world.

$3 admission

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Saturday, Oct. 7

Berkeley Grassroots Greening Tour

Starts at 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Celebrate Open Garden Day by joining this annual bicycle tour of local community and school gardens. Part of a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Houses or Open Hills?

10 a.m.

Experience Black Diamond Mines Regional Park’s ghost towns, coal mines, spectacular views and open space on this hike by the proposed sites of 7,700 homes near Antioch. Cosponsored by Save Mount Diablo. One outing in a free series organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

“Redesigning Retirement”

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley (call for exact location)

The UC Berkeley Retirement Center and the Academic Geriatric Resource Program will present retirement as a time of great potential. Participants will take part in interactive workshops dealing with the impact of technology on retirement; community involvement of older adults, among other topics. Prominent experts in the field of aging and retirement will take part in “ask the experts” sessions.

$25. No on-site registration. Register by September 25.

Contact: Shelly Glazer at 642-5461

Harwood Creek Cleanup

9 a.m. - Noon

John Muir School

2955 Claremont Ave.

Help clean up and restore the creek that runs through John Muir school. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, chippers/shredders, tools and pick-up trucks.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Surmounting Sunol Peaks

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn about local geology while enjoying the panoramic views from three Sunol peaks. One outing in a free series organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Cal Alumni Singles 20th Anniversary Dinner

UC Faculty Club

Dinner scheduled for Oct. 15

For reservations call 527-2709 by Oct. 10

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Are Domed Cities in the future?

7:30 - 9 p.m.

International House, Homeroom

UC Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave.

A discussion based on UC Berkeley alumnus Tim Holt’s book, “On Higher Ground.” Set 50 years in the future, part of the book takes place in an East Bay enclosed by a climate-controlled dome.

$3 admission

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Thursday, Oct. 12

East Timor: The Road to Independence

7:30 - 9 p.m.

International House, Homeroom

UC Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave.

A discussion of events leading up to the creation of the newest nation of the millennium and issues raised on the road to independence.

$3 admission

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Saturday, Oct. 14

Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market

10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Grand Entry 1 p.m.

Enjoy Native American foods, arts & crafts, drumming, singing and many types of native dancing. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley, this event is free.

Civic Center Park

Allston Way at MLK Jr. Way

Info: 615-0603

Sunday, Oct. 15

A Taste of the Greenbelt

1 - 4 p.m.

Los Gatos Opera House

Celebrate the Bay Area’s agricultural and culinary bounty. This benefit features a variety of musical groups, local artists and samples from over 40 local restaurants, farmers, wineries and microbreweries. Proceeds benefit Greenbelt Alliance’s ongoing efforts to protect Bay Area farmlands and open space.

$45 per person; $80 for this event and the Oct. 22 event in SF

1-800-543-GREEN, www.greenbelt.org

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Is the West Berkeley Shellmound a landmark?

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers

2134 MLK Jr. Way, 2nd floor

Continued and final public hearing on the appeals against landmark designation of the West Berkeley Shellmound. The City Council may possibly make it’s decision at this meeting.

Landscape Archeology and Space-Age Technologies in Epirus, Greece

8 p.m.

370 Dwinelle Hall

UC Berkeley

Professor of Archeology, Art History and Classics Dr. James Wiseman presents a slide-illustrated lecture.

Thursday, Oct. 19

The Promise and Perils of Transgenic Crops

7:30 - 9 p.m.

International House, Homeroom

UC Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave.

A discussion with Dr. Peggy Lemaux, professor of Plant and Microbiology at UC Berekeley, of the scientific basis for biotechnology, it’s risks and benefits.

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Saturday, Oct. 21

A Day on Mt. Tam

9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Come play and hike in San Francisco’s beloved playground. This outing is part of a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

AHIMSA Eight Annual Conference

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

International House, Great Hall

UC Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave.

The AHIMSA is a nonprofit foundation whose goal is to encourage dialogues and public forums which bridge spiritual, scientific and social issues. This years conference is titled “Science, Spirituality and Nonviolence.”

Admission is free

Contact Maribel Guillermo, 642-9460

Sunday, Oct. 22

A Taste of the Greenbelt

1 - 4 p.m.

Presidio’s Golden Gate Club

Greenbelt Alliance brings the farm to the city in this celebration of the Bay Area’s agricultural and culinary bounty. Featured are samples from over 40 local restaurants, farmers, wineries, microbreweries. Also featured are live music and local artwork. The event benefits Greenbelt Alliance’s ongoing efforts to protect Bay Area farmlands and open space.

$45 per person

1-800-543-GREEN, www.greenbelt.org

An Evening with Alice Walker

7:30 p.m.

King Middle School

1781 Rose St. (at Grant)

free parking

Join internationally loved novelist, poet and essayist Alice Walker in celebrating her new book of autobiographical stories, “The Way Forward is With a Broken Heart.” Benefits Berkeley EcoHouse and KPFA Radio, 94.1 FM.

Tickets: $10 advance, $13 door

Tickets available at independent bookstores

More info: 848-6767 x609

Monday, Oct. 23

Berkeley Chinese Community Church Turns 100

6 p.m.

Nov. 4

Silver Dragon Restaurant

835 Webster St.

Oakland

Reservations: $30 per person

More info: 548-5295

Saturday, Oct. 28

Pedaling the Green City

11 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

Take a leisurely bike ride along the future San Francisco Bay Trail. One in a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Saturday, Nov. 4

Breathtaking Barnabe Peak

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hike through Samuel P. Taylor State Park’s lush forests and climb to the heights of Barnabe Peak, overlooking Point Reyes. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Saturday, Nov. 11

Moonlight on Mt. Diablo

1 - 10:30 p.m.

Hike up the Devil’s Mountain by daylight, catch a glorious sunset and hike back by the light of the moon. One in a series of free outing organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Sunday, Nov. 12

Views, Vines and Veggies

9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Climb Bald Mountain in Sugarloaf State Park and peer down upon the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Then please your palate at the Landmark Winery and visit Oak Hill organic vegetable and flower farm. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233 for reservations

Saturday, Nov. 18

S.F. Stairs and Peaks

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Begin the day with a visit to the farmer’s market, then meander up the stairways and streets of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. Then up Russian Hill, descending to Fisherman’s Wharf for a ride back on the new historic streetcar line. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: 415-255-3233

Berkeley Free Folk Festival

11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Ashkenaz

1317 San Pablo Ave.

Fourteen hours of free concerts, workshops, jam sessions and to top it off a Saturday night dance. The fifth annual Folk Festival will feature Shay & Michael Black, Spectre Double Negative & the Equal Positive, Larry Hanks, Wake the Dead and many others. Sponsored by Charles Schwab and the City of Berkeley.

More info or to volunteer: 525-5099

Sunday, Nov. 19

Mt. Madonna & Wine

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hike through evergreen forests and visit the remains of a 19th century estate, then finish the day with a visit to Kruse Winery. One of many free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call: (415) 255-3233 for reservations

ONGOING EVENTS

Sundays

Green Party Consensus Building Meeting

6 p.m.

2022 Blake St.

This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. This week’s focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.

415-789-8418

Tuesdays

Easy Tilden Trails

9:30 a.m.

Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm

Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.

215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

2-7 p.m.

Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street

548-3333

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda

Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.

531-8664

Computer literacy course

6-8 p.m.

James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.

This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.

644-8511

Saturdays

Berkeley Farmers’ Market

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street

548-3333

Poets Juan Sequeira and Wanna Thibideux Wright

Thursdays

The Disability Mural

4-7 p.m. through September

Integrated Arts

933 Parker

Drop-in Mural Studios will be held for community gatherings and tile-making sessions. This mural will be installed at Ed Roberts campus.

841-1466

Fridays

Ralph Nader for President

7 p.m.

Video showings to continue until November. Campaign donations are requested. Admission is free.

Contact Jack for directions at 524-1784.

2nd and 4th Sunday

Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series

2:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.

The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.

234-0727;642-5168

Tuesday and Thursday

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.

644-6109

Compiled by Chason Wainwright