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  • Soja Martial Arts and Yoga — 2nd Anniversary Party, open to neighbors to celebrate the energy created at Soja, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, free, 2406 Webster St., 510-832-7652, sojamartialarts.com.

  • College Avenue Presbyterian Church — Rehearsals for Christmas Choir start, 7:30-9 p.m., Nov. 6, Fridays, plus 9 p.m. Dec. 19. Performance, Dec. 20, 24, 5951 College Ave., 415-673-9139.

  • Junior League of Oakland-East Bay — 6th Annual Artful Living Home Tour, raises money for the League's charitable endeavors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, $20-$35, Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, 925-284-3740, www.jloeb.org.

  • Joyce Gordon Gallery — Exhibits, "Pairings," Jim Doukas, Nov. 6-Dec. 28, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6, free. The Art of Yoga, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, $10 donation per session. 406 14th St., Oakland. 510-465-8928.

  • A Great Good Place for Books — Events, "Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformation Power of Daily Gratitude," Nina Lesowitz comes to reads this book, 7 p.m. Nov. 6. "The Pharaoh's Secret," a reading by the author, Marissa Moss, 11 a.m. Nov. 8. "Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures
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    and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son," a reading by author Michael Chabon, 7 p.m. Nov. 12. "The Water Giver: The Story of a Mother, a Son and Their Second Chance," a reading by author Joan Ryan, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. 6120 La Salle Ave., Oakland, 510-339-8210, www.ggpbooks.com.

  • KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble — Concert, Kitka and Hasmik Harutyunyan: Armenian Lullabies and Songs of Longing, 8-10 p.m. Nov. 7, $15-$25, St. Vartan Armenian Church, 650 Spruce St., Oakland, 510-444-0323, www.stvartanoakalnd.org.

  • SadieDey's Cafe — Events, Holiday Card Photo Shoot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, free admission, New Year's Eve Party, countdown at 12 p.m. Dec. 31, free with admission, 4210 Telegraph Ave., 510-601-7378, www.sadiedeyscafe.com.

  • Orchid Society of California — Orchid Treasures Show and Sale, exotic and unusual orchids for sale and for raffle, also orchid culture sessions and demonstrations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7,8, free admission, Lakeside Park Garden Center, Lake Merrit, 666 Bellevue, Oakland, www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com.

  • Museum of Children's Art — Events, Saturday Stories: "Down by the Station" by Jennifer Vetter, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 7, free. Adult Art Nights, the over-21 crowd is welcome to enjoy art making, beer, wine, and music, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 19, $5. Kids Paint the Town: Art on College Avenue, 11 a.m.-noon through Nov. 27, College Avenue Shopping District. Fall Art Camp: Primary Colors, 8:30 through Nov. 29, free. 538 9th Street, Oakland, 510-465-8770, www.mocha.org.

  • Mills College Art Museum — A Room of Their Own: The Bloomsbury Artists in American Collections, the exhibition will examine the American reception of the art produced between the 1910s and the 1970s, Nov. 7-Dec. 23, opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 7, free, Mills College Art Museum, 510-430-2164, www.mills.edu/campus_life/art_museum/index.php.

  • TheatreFirst — "Stones in His Pockets," a funny and poignant play about two Irish men working as extras on a Hollywood movie shooting in their hometown, through Nov. 8, $45-$75, 19th Street Theatre, 510-436-5085, TheatreFirst.com.

  • Community Women's Orchestra — Family Concert, the first in a series of concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary season, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, free-$10, Lake Merrit United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., www.communitywomensorchestra.org.

  • Avonova — An intimate jazz concert, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 8, $25, reservations required, 417 Avon St., 510-652-8440.

  • GISSV — German International School of Silicon Valley Open Houses, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Dec. 8, free, UC Berkeley Campus, 1 Lawson Rd., berkeley@gissv.org, www.gissv.org.

  • Redwood Day School — Focus on Middle School, a parent education event, Mike Riera and Warren Sepkowitz will help parents and guardians better understand adolescent development, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, free, 3245 Sheffield Ave., 510-534-0800, www.rdschool.org.

  • East Bay Genealogy — Getting The Most Out of City Directories, with speaker Steve Harris, 10 a.m. Nov. 11, free, Oakland Family History Library, 4766 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, 510-531-3905.

  • Oakland Art Association — Group Show, through Nov. 12. Featuring paintings, drawings, photography, collage, monoprints, and etchings created by Bay Area artists. Window display; can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 54 Washington St., Jack London Square, Oakland. 510-533-3003.

  • Chabot Space and Science Center — Tales of the Maya Skies, the United States Premiere, 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7 p.m. premiere screening, 8 p.m. dinner, Nov. 12, 10000 Skyline Blvd., 510-336-7323, premiere@chabotspace.org.

  • Montclair Safety Improvement Council — A meeting with new Oakland Police Chief Anthony bates, about his vision for the department, and the roles the community will play, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Montera Middle School Auditorium, 5555 Ascot Dr., 510-339-6855.

  • Utunes Coffee House — East Bay Anointed Voices, a multiracial mix of talented vocalists and musicians under the direction of Donal Taylor and Rachelle Rogers-Ard, 8-10 p.m. Nov. 13, $5-$18, First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland, uuoakland.org/newcomers.directions./.

  • Havens Elementary School — Book Sale at Barnes and Noble, go to the store any time you want and buy anything at the store, present the Haven's unique book fair ID number, which is 10041788, Nov. 13-16, Barnes and Noble, 5604 Bay Street, Emeryville, 510-594-2683, www.piedmont.k12.ca.us/havens/lib.html.

  • The JanRae Community Art Gallery — "And the Spirit Moved Her," a group show, Nov. 13-Dec. 18, artist reception 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13, Women's Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, 510-601-4040 ext. 111, www.wcrc.org.

  • Oakopolis Creativity Center — Why the Bunny? by Sas Colby, including painting, drawing, the artist book, mixed media, objects art, mask and costume, through 5 p.m. Nov. 14, open Saturdays 2-5 p.m. 447 25th St., Oakland. 510-663-6920.

  • St. Peter's Church — Holiday Boutique and Tea, selling handcrafted gifts and holiday items, home baked goods, jams, and jellies, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. tea, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6013 Lawton at Broadway, Oakland.

  • St. Alban's Church — The Black Dragon: Music form the Time of Vlad Dracula, performed by Canconier, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, $15-$20, 510-528-1685.

  • Operation Christmas Child — OCC is collecting gift-filled shoe boxes to distribute to children in over 90 countries, Nov. 16-23, Oakland Chinese Independent Baptist Church, 280 Eighth St., 1-800-343-1459.

  • Holy Names High School — Events, Information Meeting, learn more about Holy Names, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Fall Play, "Steel Magnolias," open to the public, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 21, $5-$12. 4660 Harbord Dr., Oakland, 510-450-1110, www.hnhs.org.

  • Holy Names University — Information Sessions, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, Founders Hall, Bay Vista Room, 510-436-1368, dain@hnu.edu.

  • The Friends of the Montclair Library — Story and Novel Writing Workshop for teens in grades 6-12 as part of National Novel Writing Month, Wednesdays 5 p.m. through Dec. 2, free, Montclair Library, 1687 Mountain Blvd., montclairlibrary.wordpress.com.

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  • Alameda County Community Food Bank — Weekday food sorting, Monday-Friday 8-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Volunteers needed to help sort, screen, box and shelve donated food. Volunteers need to attend a 50-minute orientation, held at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Corporate, business, church, youth or other groups receive a short orientation when they arrive. 510-635-3663, ext. 308.

  • Alameda County Community Food Bank — Volunteers needed to staff Food Helpline, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese) volunteers needed. Food Helpline (800-870-3663) refers residents in need to food providers in their neighborhoods. You must be comfortable on phone and have basic computer skills. Requires minimum 3-month commitment of at least one shift per week. 510-635-3663, ext. 308.

  • DIESEL — David Swanson's "Daybreak" Reading and book signing, a thorough investigation of how Bush/Cheney altered the way American government works, 3 p.m. Nov. 22, 5433 College Ave., Oakland, 212-226-8760, 510-653-9965, www.dieselbookstore.com/.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Blood pressure screening, noon-1 p.m. fourth Thursdays monthly. Find out how to reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring. Providence Pavilion, Cafeteria Conference Room, 3011 Summit St. Free. 510-869-6737.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Chemical Dependency workshops, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Merritt Peralta Institute Treatment Services offers free workshops about alcohol and other drug dependencies. Health Education Center, Room 201, 400 Hawthorne Ave. Free. 510-652-7000.

  • Antonio Peralta House — Tours 1-3 p.m. first Saturdays monthly and every Wednesday and Friday. 1870 Italianate Victorian is a city landmark and birthplace of Oakland. 2465 34th Ave. Cost: $3, free to Fruitvale residents. 510-532-9142.

  • Boy Scout Troop 203 — Meetings 7 p.m. Mondays. Details: www.troop203.com.; E-mail: troop203@earthlink.net.

  • Building Jewish Bridges — "Welcoming Your Jewish Baby" moms group. Whether you are Jewish or not, looking for other new moms? Supportive discussion? Jewish options? $36 for five sessions. 510-845-6420, Ext. 11; www.buildingjewishbridges.org.

  • Camron-Stanford House — Public tours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. second and third Wednesdays monthly and 1-4 p.m. third Sundays monthly. 1876 Italianate Victorian residence. $5 adults; 12 and younger are free. Available to rent for weddings and parties. 1418 Lakeside Drive. 510-444-1876 or 510-874-7802; www.cshouse.org.

  • Cathedral of Christ the Light — Events. Children's Storytimes, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Docent-Led Tours, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturdays. All are welcome. Space limited; RSVP for the Storytime and/or tour to: 510-496-7280. Lower level Cathedral parking on Saturdays is $5. 2121 Harrison St., Oakland.

  • Children's Support League of the East Bay — Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays monthly. Piedmont Community Center, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont. 510-273-9109.

  • Community Advisory Committee — Meetings for anyone interested in Oakland Special Education, 7-9 p.m. first non-holiday Mondays monthly, September through June. MetWest High School building, first floor, 314 East 10th St. Details: 510-879-2708, cacoakland@comcast.net.

  • Couples counseling group — Meets with a husband-and-wife psychotherapy team, 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Montclair. Learn how to overcome negative, repetitive patterns and develop new, mutually enriching ways of communicating. 510-482-4343.

  • Distaff Singers — Rehearsals 7:15-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Established East Bay women's chorus seeks new members. No auditions required, just a love of singing. Classical, pop, sacred, Broadway. Details: Rosemary, 510-635-4575.

  • Downtown Oakland Senior Center — Tap dance classes Tuesdays. Beginners 9-10 a.m.; intermediate 10-11 a.m. 200 Grand Ave. 510-238-3284.

  • Dress Best for Less — Donations of gently used clothing, books, bric-a-brac, small appliances welcome. No computers. Proceeds benefit Piedmont schools. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 3861 Piedmont Ave. 510-658-8525.

  • East Bay Moms — Meets Friday mornings. Planned activities for parents with their infants and toddlers, including a hike or stroller walk. Featuring mom's day out, indoor play sessions, retreats, family day, Music Together classes and more. 510-653-7867, www.eastbaymoms.com.

  • Education Not Incarceration — Oakland chapter works to empower youth and stop them from being pushed from school into prison. Volunteers needed. People of color, women, migrants, LGBTQ and working class candidates encouraged to apply. 510-868-1870, www.ednotinc.org.

  • Feldenkrais® Classes — 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Feldenkrais® lessons can help one reduce pain, find movement possibilities and increase comfort. All ages/physical abilities welcome. Downtown Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Ave., second floor hall. Free. Details: 510-238-3284.

  • Friendship Circle — Meets 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A nondenominational group for older adults. Group offers day trips, holiday celebrations, entertainment and speakers. Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Ave. 510-530-1725.

  • Friends of Beaconsfield Canyon — Canyon restoration, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; last Saturdays monthly. Help reduce fire hazard and restore area by removing invasive plants and trash, planting native seedlings, extending trails. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water bottle and garden tools if you have them; wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet at end of Beaconsfield Place, second street on right on Chelton Drive from Ascot Drives in Piedmont Pines. Richard, 510-531-1237; richard@rkcommunications.com.

  • Harmony Center — Sunday Spiritual Celebration, 11 a.m.-noon, Sundays. Friendly and open-minded spiritual community that supports you your own spiritual and life path. Learn about and express spiritually oriented ideas from many traditions and enjoy socializing opportunities. Celebrations include live music by the Joyful Harmony Band, weekly talks on spiritual topics by Harmony Center Minister Daniel Neumayer, and social time afterward. Free. Oakland Veterans' Hall, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. Details: Daniel, 510-451-3009; www.joyfulharmony.org.

  • Jack London Square — Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Free Yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays. Free arts and crafts for kids, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Free cooking demonstrations by local chef, first and last Sunday of each month. Free consultations and tours with certified nutrition educator, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Sunday of each month. Jack London Plaza, Webster and Water St. www.jacklondonsquare.com.

  • Lakeview Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Improve your public speaking skills. Providence Pavilion, Cafeteria Conference Room, Summit Medical Center, 3100 Summit St. Guests welcome. Bill, 510-451-2989; lakeview2767.home.com.cast.net.

  • MOMS Club of Oakland — Moms and their babies and young children welcome for play groups, park days, special outings, moms' nights out and more. Monthly calendar offered with activities throughout the week. 510-334-8606, momsclubofoakland.itgo.com.

  • Montclair 4-H — Meets 6:30 p.m. third Mondays monthly. Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Ave. www.alamedacounty4h.org.

  • Mothers & More of the East Bay — Meets 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays monthly. Zion Lutheran Church, 5201 Park Blvd. 510-339-8563, mothersandmoreeb.tripod.com.

  • Museum of Children's Art — Drop-in Art Studio programs, with hands-on activities for all ages with revolving art themes. 528 Ninth St. 510-465-8770, www.mocha.

  • National Organization for Women — Oakland/East Bay Chapter meetings, 6 p.m. first Mondays monthly. 510-287-8948.

  • National Park Service — Volunteer opportunities. Positions include accounting technician, an experienced retired accountant can assist Contracting Division with processing invoices. Tasks include accounts payable. File Clerk: Volunteer assists Contracting Division with office and clerical functions, mainly filing and organizing. Regional Office, 1111 Jackson St. Ed, 510-817-1415; Ed_Bonsey@partner.nps.gov.

  • Nourishing the Mind-Body Connection — Workshops, 1:15-2:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Each workshop is a series of four classes; workshops repeated every two months. For cancer survivors and those touched by a cancer diagnosis. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, 450 30th St., Suite 2810. Free; donations accepted. Registration: 510-869-8833.

  • Oakland Artisan Marketplace — Weekly market featuring fine art and crafts of local artists, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street and Broadway; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at Jack London Square, Broadway at Embarcadero. Free admission. 510-238-4948, www.oaklandartisanmarketplace.org.

  • Oakland Art Murmur — Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of each month. Features local and national artists. At various art spaces in Oakland. www.oaklandartmurmur.com.

  • Oakland 88 Toastmasters — 7 a.m. Mondays. Meetings help people speak, listen and discuss their communicative skills in a supportive, friendly and nonthreatening environment. Guests welcome. Summit Medical Center, 3100 Summit St., cafeteria, first floor. 510-452-0151.

  • Oakland Coffee Club — Conversation, coffee and croissants. Social time for those who have lost loved ones. Monthly series features a guest speaker, musical performance or another activity that focuses on helping people move through difficult emotional times. Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Free. Allison, 510-228-3207.

  • Oakland Public Library — Drop-in Homework Assistance Program. Teens ages 12-18 needing help in English, mathematics, research and science can receive help from tutors. Schedule: 3-7 p.m. Mondays and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays at Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 211; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays at Main Library, West Auditorium, 125 14th St.; 5-7 p.m. Mondays at Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.; 6-8 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays at Asian Branch, 388 Ninth St. 510-238-7233, www.oaklandlibrary.org.

  • Oakland Hills Toastmasters —Meets 7-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Hosted meetings to help people improve their public speaking, critical thinking and leadership skills. East Hills Community Church, 12000 Campus Drive. 510-482-5937.

  • Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club —Weekly play days for A, B and C ladders. Piedmont residents, nonresident women invited to join. Piedmont Recreation Department tennis courts, Vista and Hillside avenues. Cecile, 510-420-1584.

  • Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Association — First Mondays and third Saturdays monthly. Restore creek area by removing invasive plants. Meet at Chelton and Ascot drives. Elaine, 510-530-6472; elaineofpew@sbcglobal.net.

  • Piedmont Recreation Department — Coed self-defense classes, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Be prepared and build self-confidence, self-control and discipline from rigorous aerobic workout. Multipurpose room, Piedmont Middle School, 740 Magnolia Ave. 510-420-3070.

  • Poetry Diversified — 7:30-10:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly. Open mic sessions and featured readers. Open mic sign-ups start at 7:15 p.m. World Ground Café, 3726 MacArthur Blvd. 510-261-6792, www.worldgrounds.com.

  • Reading Partners — Would you like to share a book with a child? Volunteer mentoring group at Piedmont Avenue Elementary School is looking for volunteers. 510-482-0862.

  • Rockridge Toastmasters — Meets at 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Hosted meetings to help people improve their public-speaking skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Guests welcome. Veterans Building, Hall Three, 200 Grand Ave. www.rockridgetoastmasters.org.

  • Symmetry Emotional Freedom Techniques — Workshops in Oakland, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays throughout the year. Learn revolutionary techniques for healing emotionally and physically. $20 donation to Feed the Children. Details: Kim, 510-632-6140.

  • Three Wishes Inc. — Free electric wheelchairs available to the elderly and permanently disabled if they qualify. 800-277-2129.

  • USS Potomac Presidential Yacht — Activities. Dockside tours, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through November. History Cruises, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Thursdays, second and fourth Saturdays. $20-$40. FDR Pier, 540 Water St., Jack London Square. Details: 510-627-1215, www.usspotomac.org.