 calendar for November 20El Cerrito Journal Posted: 11/12/2009 10:01:47 AM PST Updated: 11/12/2009 10:01:49 AM PST
El Cerrito Library — Events, 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito, 510-526-7512. Kensington Library — Events, Book group meetings, Nov. 23, "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens, Dec. 28, "Everyman" by Philip Roth, new members always welcome. Family Storytime, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 29. Babies and Toddlers Storytime, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17. The Nutcracker: Children's Dance Program, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 510-524-3043, ccclib.org. Albany Library — The Camera and Eye, a free photography workshop offered by Treve Johnson, 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 6, free, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., 510-841-0905, treve@treve.com, www.treve.com.outdoors El Cerrito Garden Club — Christmas Luncheon, with holiday entertainment in lieu of a general meeting, reservation are required, Dec. 10, $20, El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, call Audrea Miller at 510-237-4192 by Dec. 10.EXHIBITS Eclectix Gallery — Exhibits, "Dimensions," a Halloween art exhibit, and "All Dolled Up," featuring exquisite art dolls, through Nov. 29, 10082 San Pablo Ave., www.eclectix.com.
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CHILDREN/TEENS Albany Karate for Kids — Nonaggressive classes for ages four to teens, taught by a female black belt instructor. Classes help develop self-confidence and skill. Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 510-524-9283, www.albanykarateforkids.com. Albany Library — Activities. Family Sing-Alongs, Wednesdays, 4:30—5 p.m; toddlers, preschoolers and families are welcome; Dale Bolan, a local singer and music teacher, leads all in a selection of old and new favorites; songsheets provided. Homework Center, 3:15-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays except school holidays; free drop-in homework help for students in grades 2-6; emphasis placed on math and writing skills. All programs free; no registration required. 1247 Marin Ave. 510-526-3720. Contra Costa Civic Theatre —Offers theater classes and seminars for children, and youth and adult programs including summer camps, stage craft seminars, after-school programs, theater techniques and improvisation, all taught by professionals. 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito. 510-524-9132, www.ccct.org. El Cerrito Library — Events. Family Story Times, 7 p.m. Mondays; includes songs and fingerplays. Lapsit storytimes, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m, Thursdays; for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers; includes songs, bounces, games and fingerplays. No registration required. All activities free. 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 510-526-7512. Kurukula — Empowerment classes for young women ages 9-13. Fun and dynamic self-defense class including music and discussions. Informal 'Rap' sessions include bullies, boyfriends, peer-pressure and more. Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. 510-847-2400, www.kurukula.com. Special Children's Programs — 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Thursdays. For children 22 months-3½ years old. Safe atmosphere, qualified supervision. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. Registration continuous, space permitting. 510-215-4371.COMMUNITY Albany Senior Center — Low Vision Support Group, noon-1 p.m. third Fridays monthly; free. Massage Therapy 1:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, $25 for 30 minutes. Caregiver Support Group, noon-1 p.m. second and third Thursdays monthly, free. Foot and Health Care, 9-11:30 a.m. second Mondays monthly, free. Rosen Movement, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, $5 per class. 846 Masonic Ave., Albany. 510-524-9122. Asian Outreach Program — Center for Independent Living assists Asians with disabilities, particularly new immigrants, providing services and advocacy in Cantonese, Vietnamese and English. Staff knows community and government services available to disabled. Details: CIL, 510-763-9999. Bay Area Community Services — Offers special lunch days, noon-1 p.m. at various locations in Alameda County. $2.25 donation. Details and reservations: 510-986-8900, www.bayareacs.org. Hopalong Animal Rescue — Dog and puppy temporary foster homes are urgently needed. Local animal shelters are overcrowded and the situation is desperate. 510-267-1915, www.hopalong.org. Kensington Farmers' Market — Runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays all year. Oak View Ave. at the Colusa Circle, Kensington. Details: kensingtonfm@yahoo.com. Kensington Senior Activity Center — Meets 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. West Contra Costa Adult School presents classes and events for those 55 and older. Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 510-526-9146, 510-547-1969. Solano Avenue — Albany ArtWalk, 6-9 p.m. first Fridays monthly. An art and food walk. Participating businesses include A Different Day Gallery, Albany Arts Gallery, Casa Oaxaca, 6 Degrees on Solano, Gathering Tribes, Fisher's Jewelry and Solano Bar and Grill. Look for participating businesses by the red colored lights in their windows. Solano Ave., Albany. 510-868-4904. Stockton Avenue — Art Stroll, second Friday of May, July and September. Pick up brochure at any of the host galleries. Meet the artists at their studios or galleries, and explore art along Stockton Avenue. Previous strolls included 20 venues, and over 70 artists participating, including a few musicians. Details: Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar, 6925 Stockton Ave. 510-528-4709.FILM/DANCE/STAGE Children's free dance lessons — 2-3 p.m. Saturdays. Ballroom dance lessons, including Latin steps, offered by the nonprofit dance club. For children ages 5 and older and their parents. Ongoing. Allegro Dancers, Inc., 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville. 510-655-2888; www.allegroballroom.com. Folk Dancing — 8-11 p.m. Fridays. Learn line dances from Romania, Bulgaria, Israel, Turkey, the Near East and more. No partners or experience necessary; all ages welcome. Wear comfortable shoes. Albany YMCA, 921 Kains Ave. Small admission fee. 510-525-1130. Folkdance classes — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays. For all levels. Arlington Community Church, 53 Arlington Ave., Kensington. $30 for six-week session (pro-rated fees apply), $8 for drop-in session. Details: Mel, 510-848-5289, before 9 p.m. Free dance lessons for seniors — 2:15-3 p.m. Sundays. Tea dance is from 3-5 p.m. Allegro Dancers, Inc., 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville. Non-seniors: $3 for members and $6 for non-members. 510-655-2888; www.allegroballroom.com.HEALTH Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Tele-Care Program, 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. Telephone contact service for the elderly; homebound, convalescent and isolated in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Daily calls monitor clients' well-being, refer them to outside sources for help and information, if needed, and help them maintain a connection to their community. Free. 510-204-4487.LEARNING Albany Library — One-on-One Computer Help for novice computer users, noon - 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays. An experienced volunteer or library staff member can help with navigating the Internet, setting up a free email account, or learning to use the library's online resources. Sign up for an appointment at the reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext.5 during library open hours. 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. Assets Senior Employment — Offers a job training program for income-eligible people 55 and older living in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany. Earn when you learn. Interested in working with children? Receive college credit in Early Childhood Development while being paid. 510-238-3554. Bay Area Free Book Exchange — Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. every weekend. A co-op run by book dealers who have extra, unsold books. People are welcome to bring in books they're no longer using, but donating is not required. Free. Bay Area Free Book Exchange, 10520 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-526-1941; jemiles2020@hotmail.com. Contra Costa Civic Theatre — Offers theater classes and seminars, taught by professionals, for all ages, all year, including summer camps, stage craft seminars, after-school programs, theater techniques and improvisation. Classes at 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito. 510-524-9132, ccct.org. REACH for Learning — Provides academic support services, taught by professionals; all ages, all subjects; tutoring, testing,homework support, educational therapy. Held at 1221 Marin Ave., Albany 510-524-6455 or www.reachforlearning.org. Saint John's Prime Timers — 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in Berkeley. Ongoing classes in ceramics, weaving, copper enameling, exercise and creative writing. New members, seniors older than 50 are welcome. Discount lunches offered. 510-845-6830. World Affairs/Politics group — Meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. Mondays. For people aged 60+. Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany. $3 per week includes refreshments. 510-524-9122.MEETINGS/LECTURES El Cerrito Lions Club — Meets 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor, 11025 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. We have interesting speakers and work on service projects. El Cerrito Lions Club is a part of Lions International, the world's largest volunteer service organization. Details: Dean, 510-233-6663 or e-mail deanflint@sbcglobal.net. El Cerrito Toastmasters — Meets 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly. Group offers basic public speaking and leadership activities and programs. Speakers of all skill levels invited. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. Details: jim@peachpit.com. Kol Hadash — Jewish Humanistic (nontheistic) Congregation celebrates major Jewish holidays, holds special events, and meets at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. Group meets 7:30 p.m. fourth Fridays monthly for Shabbat (Sabbath), and two Sundays monthly for Sunday School and Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes. 510-428-1492, www.kolhadash.org. Simplicity Forum — Meets monthly to discuss ways to change lives by finding ways to work less, consume less, rush less, have more time to build community with friends and family, and live more lightly upon the planet. 510-526-6596, www.simpleliving.net. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Albany Chapter meetings, 9:30 a.m. Mondays. 980 Stannage Ave., Albany. Details: Mary, 510-526-3711.MUSIC Contra Costa Chorale — Accepting new singers and soloists. Rehearsals, 7:15-9:45 p.m. Mondays. Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navallier St., El Cerrito. Sign ups: 510-527-2026, or come to rehearsals. www.ccchorale.org.OUTDOORS El Cerrito Garden Club — Meeting, 9:30 a.m. - noon, second Thursday of every month, September through June. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. Details: Jackie Davids, 510-233-9365. www.elcerritogardenclub.org. Feed and care for orphaned baby birds — House sparrows, starlings and pigeons; species not afforded care by rehabilitation groups. Help return them to the wild. Free training and supplies. Details: Myrna, 510-531-3042, Lelia, 510-655-3911.SUPPORT Alzheimer's Association Support Group — At Open House Senior Center, 6500 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. Details: 510-215-4340, 800-272-3900, www.alznorcal.org. Charcot Marie Tooth — Quarterly support group meetings are held at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. CMT is a neuropathic disorder. Details: Gail, 408-425-5629. Mid-Life Women's Group — Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. For support, friendship and sharing issues; with an experienced facilitator. 510-237-2210. National Alliance on Mental Illness-East Bay Chapter — Support and share groups for families with a relative with mental illness. Families with adult relatives, 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly. Families with children and adolescents, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly. Albany United Methodist Church, 980 Stannage Ave., Albany. 510-524-1250, www.nami.org/sites/namieastbay. Neighborhood Parents Network — Offers information, support, social and educational events, a monthly newsletter, play groups, support groups, preschool and elementary school info, more for East Bay families. 877-648-5437, www.npnonline.org. Support Groups for Mothers — Sessions for first-time mothers and babies (younger than 5 months) at Ann Martin Children's Center. Experienced facilitator. 510-524-0821. Women's Cancer Resource Center — To attend a support group, call Helpline at 510-420-7900 during Center's open hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and noon-4 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays monthly.VOLUNTEERS Albany Senior Center — Volunteer opportunities at 846 Masonic Ave., Albany: Shopping van drivers, desk work, special events, kitchen helpers, Meals-On-Wheels drivers and more. Donate a few hours a week for a great cause. 510-524-9122. California Peace Action — Volunteers needed to assist paid staff, work independently, provide technical support and aid in community outreach. Dedicated to building a citizen's movement for changes in United States foreign policy. 510-849-2272, Ext. 104; sophia@californiapeaceaction.org. Civil Rights— Activists needed. Write the ACLU chapter of Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, and Kensington at P.O. Box 11141, Berkeley, CA 94701. Red Cross volunteers needed — Interested in helping disaster victims? Join Alameda County Disaster Action Team. Free training. Agency Fair Representatives needed to staff booths at fairs, parades and festivals; good people skills a plus. First Aid Station workers needed during Bay Area public events. Details: Eva, 510-595-4472, www.bayarea-redcross.org. Turnabout Shop — Seeking thrift shop volunteers at 10052 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Proceeds support local health care needs. Shop hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Donations of clothing and household items are welcome. 510-525-7844. |
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