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Taking the Mystery of the Permit Process Workshop
Public Interest Thu., May 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m.510-549-7000
A Permitting 101 workshop presented by Berkeley City Planning Department representatives Wendy Cosin and Terry Blount in partnership with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.
free
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Office
1834 University Ave., Berkeley (map)
Urban Cycling 101: Bicycle Safety Class
Public Interest Mon., June 3, 3-5 p.m.
This two-hour interactive classroom course teaches the basics of safe cycling, riding in traffic, equipment, crash avoidance, and rights and responsibilities.
free
Barrows Hall
UC Berkeley, Berkeley (map)
"New Parking Rates & Time Limits"
Public Interest Mon., June 3, 5-7 p.m.510-981-6100
Come provide feedback on options for new on-street parking rates and time limits that the City of Berkeley is planning for this fall.
free
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
Children's Future Forum
Public Interest Tue., June 4, 6-8 p.m.510-638-3994
An event led by Tony Thurmond for Assembly 2014 on ways to engage kids in school. With a panel including school board members from across the East Bay.
free
YMCA Teen Center
5908 Foothill Blvd., Oakland (map)
"...Slated for Demolition"
Public Interest Wed., June 5, 5:30-7:45 p.m.
KQED host Michael Krasny leads a moderated discussion and debate addressing property rights, preservation, and the impact of architecture on our communities.
free
AIA East Bay
1405 Clay St., Oakland (map)
Toastmasters International @ Warehouse 416
Public Interest Tuesdays, 7 a.m.510-922-1653
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations.
free
Warehouse 416
416 26th St., Oakland (map)
Read and Share Book Club
Literary Events, Public Interest, Social Events, Culinary & Wine Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.510-981-6100
A monthly book group for adults to discuss any book they please. Meetings held in the fourth floor Story Hour room.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
Lawyers in the Library
Public Interest First Tuesday of every month, 5-7 p.m.510-597-5017
Services provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up begins at 4:45 p.m. Call 510-597-5017 to confirm event.
free
Oakland Public Library, Rockridge Branch
5366 College Ave., Oakland (map)
Lawyers in the Library
Public Interest Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5-7 p.m.510-615-5726
Services provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance sign-ups begin at 4:30 p.m.
free
Oakland Public Library, Eastmont Branch
Eastmont Town Center, Suite 211, Oakland (map)
Toastmasters International @ UC Berkeley
Public Interest Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Toast of Berkeley welcomes people of all experience levels who are interested in becoming more confident and effective public speakers.
free
Barrows Hall
UC Berkeley, Berkeley (map)
Anarchist Study Group
Public Interest Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m.510-540-0751
Members of Berkeley Anarchist Students of Theory and Research Development (BASTARDS) facilitate this discussion group on the theory, practice, and history of anarchism.
free
Bankruptcy Lawyer in the Library
Public Interest First Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.510-238-3134
Lottery sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m.
free
Oakland Public Library, Main Branch
125 14th St., Oakland (map)
Food Not Bombs General Meeting
Public Interest First Wednesday of every month, 7:30 p.m.510-540-0751
Planning meeting for upcoming and ongoing Food Not Bombs meals.
free
Berkeley Liberation Radio General Meeting
Public Interest Every other Thursday, 7 p.m.510-540-0751
free
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A People-Focused Solution
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
