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Calendar of Events & Activities
Saturday, Sept. 30
Jim Hightower: “Election 2000: a Space Odyssey”
8 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Sponsored by KPFA and Global Exchange
“I am an agitator,” Hightower says. “The agitator is the centerpost in a washing machine that gets the dirt out.”
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
848-6767 x609
Introduction to Permaculture
1 - 4 p.m.
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave.
As part of their “Sustainable Living” series, the center presents an afternoon discussion on the urban garden led by Claudia Eve Joseph, director of the East Bay Permaculture Exchange.
More info: 548-2220 x233
Tour Mission District Gardens
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
One of a series of free outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance for this fall. Tour SF’s Mission District and learn about the role of gardens and open space in community planning.
Call: 415-255-3233 to make reservations
Dharma Publishing
Showroom Tour
10:30 a.m. - noon
RSVP: Lunch and volunteers only (1 - 3 p.m.)
Dharma House
2910 San Pablo Ave.
RSVP: Lunch and volunteers only (1 p.m. -3 p.m.)
See traditional Tibetan book making, sacred art projects, spinning copper prayer wheels and a video of the work Peace Ceremony in Bodhgaya, India.
More info: 848-4238
South Berkeley Cultural
Landscape Walking Tour
Led by Bill Coburn.
Contact Berkeley Historical Society, 848-0181
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
Berkeley City Championship
Golf Tournament
11 a.m. registration
1 p.m. shotgun start
Tilden Park Golf Course
This tournament will determine the city champion. The tournament is open to Berkeley residents, people who work or go to school in Berkeley only.
Contact Michael Clark, 841-0972
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. Also, a film “Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq” starting at 6 p.m.
(510) 528-5403
Magnetic Massage from Japan
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne at 644-6107
Landmarks Preservation
Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
The agenda includes a presentation by the archeological consultant candidate for who would review the West Berkeley Shellmound Landmark.
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
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
