Live: Berkeley Youth Alternatives Garden - Volunteer
Get your hands dirty in one of Berkeley Youth Alternatives' two gardens. Tasks may include weeding, bed preparation, sowing, transplanting, and harvesting. Meet at the Bancroft Garden. Call with questions.
January 16, 10am-1pm
Berkeley Youth Alternatives Garden, Bancroft Way, between Bonar and West St., Berkeley.
Live: E-Waste Recycling Event -- Solano
Electronic Equipment / Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Accepted: Televisions Monitors; Computer systems; Copy machines; Fax Machines; Printers; MP3 Players; Scanners; Video Game Consoles; Video Games; Cellular Phones (batteries can be included); Household phones; Stereo Equipment; Miscellaneous wiring; CD's (players and discs); DVD's (players and discs); Computer components (i.e. keyboards, mice, internet devices etc.). Universal Waste Management, Inc. does not accept household appliances at recycling events. Download the State E-Waste verification form from website and fill it out before you visit this event.
January 17, 2009 - January 18, 9am-3pm
Solano Middle School, 1025 Corcoran Ave., Vallejo.
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Live: Dick Penniman’s Avalanche Safety Lecture
Internationally known avalanche instructor and consultant Dick Penniman has taught avalanche safety courses for the National Avalanche School, the Alaska Avalanche School, the American Avalanche Institute, and several mountain colleges. Join Dick here at REI for a lively and informative slide lecture and video presentation on the fundamentals: avalanche phenomena, meteorology, snowpack formation, route selection, stability evaluation and rescue techniques. Lecture fee: $20; payment may be made to Dick at the lecture. For more information, email Dick at dpenniman@snowbridge.org.
January 20, 6–9:15pm
REI, 1338 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
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Eat: VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS – HEALTHFUL RESOLUTIONS - LOW-CAL/HIGH-FLAVOR!
Though healthful plant-based diets are naturally lower in calories and higher in fiber than meat- and dairy-based diets, our January class focuses on those delicious dishes that are particularly low in fat and calories but high on flavor. Join Compassionate Cooks' founder Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of the award-winning cookbook, The Joy of Vegan Baking (www.joyofveganbaking.com), in her monthly fun-filled cooking classes that celebrate healthful and humane eating that features local, seasonal, mostly organic ingredients. Dishes, include: Fennel, Orange, Walnut, and Pomegranate Salad; Traditional Vegetable Soup; Saffron-Spiked Moroccan Stew; Chana Masala (Curried Chickpeas); Greens-and-Beans Burritos. Register at website.
January 24, 10am-1pm
First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro.
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Play: Chinese New Year Celebration
Ring in the Year of the Ox with crafts, hands-on traditional Chinese activities for kids. Activities are FREE with General Admission.
January 24, 11am-4pm
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Go: Snowcamping 101
Imagine the fun of a day spent backcountry skiing or snowshoeing; it doesn’t have to end as the sun gets low… REI’s Andy Mikzsa will show you how enjoyable snowcamping can be, when you have the right gear and know-how. Come learn about tents, snow shelters and sleeping bags/pads. Find out how to select and set up camp, layer your clothing for maximum warmth, cook nutritious meals, stay properly hydrated, and more.
January 27, 7 pm
REI, 1338 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
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Live: Learn How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
You're invited to come learn about a simple, fun, and effective approach to implementing a personal climate action plan. At this workshop you will: Find out how to calculate your personal carbon footprint; Learn about actions you can take to significantly reduce your carbon emissions; Receive information about technical and financial assistance for implementing energy efficient and renewable energy options in your home or apartment; Be given the opportunity to join a Climate Change Action Group or form your own group with friends, family, coworkers or neighbors. The first 50 people to arrive will be given a free copy of "The Low Carbon Diet" workbook. Come join us!
January 28, 7 pm
Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, at Arch, Berkeley.
Live: International Seed Swap Day of Action
Join Food Not Lawns as we unite seed savers around the world in our first annual day of Action. Build community and food security in your own neighborhood by hosting seed swap and skill-sharing events. Visit website for how-to articles and a photo slideshow.
January 31