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Arlington Church A celtic harp trio, Triskela, with Diana Stork, Shawna Spiteri, and Portia Diwa
Arlington Church Guest Speaker Cheri Lovre Director of Crisis Management Institute, Salem, Oregon
Kensington Library: Film Screening: Eat at Bill's: Life in the Monterey Market
Kensington Library:Come Hear Bill Nemoyten, the "Hornman"
Kensington Library Baby-friendly Book Club: Bring your baby, and your love of books!
Unitarian Universalist Church UU Legislative Ministry.
Unitarian Universalist Church SOCIAL ACTION FORUM: SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:30
Kensington Library:Family Storytime
"Castoffs" - Knitting Group
Events at the Farmer's Market
Animal Events at RabbitEARS
Kensington Library: Family Storytime
Gala Benefit Concert w/ The Arlekin String Quartet
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream
Poetry Reading at the Kensington Library
World Music: "Harp Music to Hearald in the Spring"
Clown Unique Derique
Kensington Library Book Club
Film: Caring for the Dying
Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party
Magic/Comedy: Flying Calamari Brothers
SAT workshop
Albany Centennial Celebration
Magic Show by Alex
Secular Singing
Palestrina concert
Toddler Storytime
Storytime
Book Group - "Blindness" by Jose Saramago
Walter the Giant Storyteller
Church garage sale
Fashion show
Discussion
Babies & Toddlers Storytime
Family Storytime
Reading festival
Fun Fair
Stockton Avenue Art Stroll
Book Sale
Joy Of Movement
Book Group
One Woman Show
Choir
Babies and Toddlers Storytime
Musical Comedy "Indoor/Outdoor Blues"
Book Release Party
Knitting Group
Book Group - "Dancing at the Rascal Fair"
Insect Discovery Lab
Book Group - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen
"Castoffs" - Knitting Group
Sandi & Stevie Sing Bug Songs
Storytime
Fuzzy Bunny Clipping
Guinea-pig-a-thon
Art workshop
Python Ron & Prize Party
Book Group - "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
An evening with Rose Fox, author of Love and Laughter
KASEP Open House
Registration for kindergarten KASEP classes
First day of fall KASEP classes
Puppeteer
Book Group - "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

Book Group - "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Date: Monday, September 22, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 28-JULY-07

Puppeteer Ventriloquist/Puppeteer Randel McGee & Groark the Dragon Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Randel Mcgee is a master ventriloquist, puppeteer, storyteller & singer. His naughty puppet Groark the Dragon is also highly accomplished, and they join together to create a night of hilarity, craziness, and fun! Bring the whole family--you won't want to miss this outstanding show! This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: www.ccclib.org Contact: Pamela McKay (510) 528-2567 pmckay@ccclib.org Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 28-JULY-07

First day of fall KASEP classes Monday, September 22 First day of fall KASEP classes For more info click here 18-AUG-07

Registration for kindergarten KASEP classes Wednesday, September 10, 6:45 pm registration for kindergarten KASEP classes 7:15 pm, registration for grades 1-6, in the community center. For more info click here 18-AUG-07

KASEP Open House Monday, September 8, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, KASEP Open House in the Recreation Building Meet some of our KASEP teachers and talk about classes. For more info click here 18-AUG-07

Book Group - "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy Date: Monday, September 8, 2008 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Memories of Love and Laughter: An evening with Rose Fox, author of Love and Laughter. Ages: All Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 18-AUG-07

Book Group - "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy Date: Monday, August 25, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 6-AUG-07

Python Ron Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Python Ron & Prize Party Ages: Ages 3 and up Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 6-AUG-07

Art workshop Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 3:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Art Workshop Ages: Ages 5 and up Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 31-JULY-07

Guinea-pig-a-thon Saturday, September 13, 2-5pm GUINEA-PIG-A-THON, everything you want to know about adopting a guinea pig, bonding your lonely pet with a new friend, and caring for your guinea pig, RabbitEARS, 377 Colusa Ave, Kensington, phone 510-525-6155, www.rabbitears.org 31-JULY-07

Fuzzy Bunny Clipping Saturday, September 20, 10am - 3pm (with break for lunch), FUZZY BUNNY CLIPPING: Take It All Off Safely and Calmly, a demonstrated method of shearing for wool or dematting that is as easy on the rabbit owner as it is on the Angora rabbit. Bring your own bunny. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged, RabbitEARS, 377 Colusa Ave, Kensington CA 94707, phone 510-525-6155, www.rabbitears.org 25-JULY-07

Sandi & Stevie Sing Bug Songs Date: Tuedays, August 5, 12, & 19 (No Storytime August 26) Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Family Storytime Ages: Best for Preschool and up Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 11-JULY-07

Sandi & Stevie Sing Bug Songs Sandi & Stevie are a Bay Area Parent Family Favorite Winner in 2007 and are super entertaining."Sandi & Stevie will be hopping and jump-starting the summer reading program with their high-energy, interactive, educational & environmentally-friendly BUG show for kids, using their original songs about BUGS (from their website)." Hop on in and join us for this great show. This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: http://ccclib.org 11-JULY-07

"Castoffs" - Knitting Group Date: Monday, August 4, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: "Castoffs" - Knitting Group Ages: Adults Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 10-JULY-07

Book Group - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen Date: Monday, July 28, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 23-MAY-07

Insect Discovery Lab Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. As the kickoff event for our Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug" come see an amazing array of insects and other arthropods such as giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches and whip scorpions. Scientists from The Center for Ecosystem Survival will present the natural history of bugs' lives, will teach insect identification, and you will even get to pet some of the insects! You surely won't want to miss this fascinating event! This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: www.ccclib.org. 23-MAY-07

"Castoffs" - Knitting Group Date: Monday, June 2, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Ages: Adults Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 23-MAY-07

Book Group - "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" by Ivan Doig Date: Monday, June 23, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" by Ivan Doig And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 23-MAY-07

Book Release Party Date: June 14th Time: 2 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book release party: Rogue Beekeepers of Kensington: Hillside, Orchard, Garden, Hive, by Judith Adamson. There will be a honey tasting and free samples of products made from beeswax. Ages: all Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 7-MAY-07

Musical Comedy "Indoor/Outdoor Blues" By First Stage Children's Theater Date: Tuesday, June 10th Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Ages: Ages 5 and up Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 7-MAY-07

Babies and Toddlers Storytime Date: Thursday, June 5 & 12 (No storytimes on June 19 or 26) Time: 10:15 & 11:15 (two identical sessions) Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Babies & Toddlers Storytime Ages: Young children and parents/caregivers Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 7-MAY-07

Classical Harmonies On Friday, June 6, the Arlington Community Church will feature the Bay Area Classical Harmonies (B.A.C.H.) directed by Andrew Chung. The choir and ensemble will perform Vivaldi's Gloria and other classical pieces. 7:30 pm at 52 Arlington Ave.in Kensington. Tickets $15. gen., $12. Senior, $5.children. Reserve a seat by calling 526-9146. The church is wheelchair accessible and parking is available. 7-MAY-07

One Woman Show Lorri-Marie Jenkins: “A One-Woman Show”- Assemblage, collage & sculpture by artist and working mom, using just about everything but the kitchen sink!. Re-cycled & sustainable art!! Exhibit Runs-April 25th-May 25th Eclectix, 7523 Fairmount Ave., El Cerrito, CA www.eclectixgallery.com 2-MAY-07

Book Group Date: Monday, May 19, 2008 - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FROM 4TH MONDAY Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043 1-MAY-07

Joy Of Movement Liz Mac will be leading this fun and entertaining class which incorporates movement and music. She is a certified instructor in the Nia approach to holistic and healthy fitness and is also a certified White Belt. Nia's philosophy is "Through movement we find health." This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: ccclib.org 1-MAY-07

Book Sale The Friends of the Kensington Library Spring Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 10, 9am - 4pm and Sunday, May 11, 11am - 3pm, at the Community Center at 59 Arlington Blvd. in Kensington. Special events include: gifts for Mom; a Silent Auction on Saturday, 10 am - 2pm; and a Bag Sale on Sunday from 3 - 4pm. (510) 524-3043 1-MAY-07

Stockton Avenue Art Stroll KOJAK LLC. announces the Stockton Avenue Art Stroll, a collaboration of local businesses and art. The three host galleries are The Glenn Gallery of Art, MC Art Gallery and Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar, all located near Stockton Avenue in El Cerrito. Click here to check out the press release. The Stroll occurs on the second Friday of every other month beginning in May. May 9th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm July 11th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm September 12th, 7:00 pm – 9 pm November 14th, 7:00 pm – 9 pm 24-APR-07

Kensington Nursery School Fun Fair Junior scientists ages 2 - 7 experience the joy of discovery at Kensington Nursery School's Science Fun Fair. Come explore more than 15 hands on science stations including Space World, volcanoes and magnets, ocean-in-a-bottle, Dino Dig and Astro Jump. Admission is $3 per person. Free for under age 2. Delicious lunch for sale. Saturday May 17. 10 am - 2 pm at Kensington Nursery School, 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. 21-APR-07

Reading festival Date: May 17th Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: The Kensington Library celebrates the Contra Costa County Library's First Annual Reading Festival with activities all day! Vivian Walsh, author of Olive, the Other Reindeer, will speak at 11 a.m. and Barbara Quick, author of Vivaldi's Virgins, will speak at 3 p.m. There will also be live music, balloon animals and face painting for the kids, and refreshments and games. Ages: all Cost: Free 18-APR-07

Family Storytime Date: Tuedays,May 6, 13, & 27 (No storytime May 20) Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Family Storytime Ages: Best for Preschool and up Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 15-APR-07

Babies & Toddlers Storytime Date: Thursday, May 8, 15, 22, & 29 (No storytime on May 1) Time: 10:15 & 11:15 (two identical sessions) Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Babies & Toddlers Storytime Ages: Young children and parents/caregivers Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 15-APR-07

Discussion Date: May 12, 2008 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Frederick Rolf will discuss his father's memoir, Berlin - Shanghai - New York: My Family's Flight from Hitler, a "vivid and factual account by an eminent Berlin physician of his family's escape from the clutches of Hitler's regime." Ages: all Cost: Free 15-APR-07

Fashion show Spring Awakenings: Fashion Show and Benefit Alex & Lee, Colourdance by Keiki Fujita, and Loretta Warner Local artisans who create each in their own eclectic style. Saturday, April 26, 2 - 7 p.m. with modeling at 4 p.m. CWiggz! - Imaginative musical entertainment Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley 94705 Contact: Elizabeth Dante, Manager, 510.848.1228 Percentage of proceeds will benefit Kensington Hilltop School. 10-APR-07

Church garage sale GARAGE SALE April 26 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington Household items, objets d'art, exercise equipment, fine table linens, used books and records, toys, games, and more. 1-APR-07

Walter the Giant Storyteller Celebrate National Library Week by joining us for a rousing fun time with Walter the Giant Storyteller. Walter is really six feet seven-and-a-half inches tall and his dynamic personality matches his size! Walter the Giant Storyteller loves books, stories, and people--and it shows! His tales are crowd pleasers and he will keep you utterly entertained. See you at the library! This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: www.ccclib.org 26-MAR-07

Book Group - "Blindness" by Jose Saramago Date: Monday, April 28, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Book Group - "Blindness" by Jose Saramago And Poem reading Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 26-MAR-07

Storytime Date: Tuedays,April 1, 8, 22, & 29 (No storytime April 15) Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Family Storytime Ages: Best for Preschool and up Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, www.ccclib.org 18-MAR-07

Toddler Storytime Date: Thursday, April 3 & 10 (No storytimes on April 17 or 24) Time: 10:15 & 11:15 (two identical sessions) Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Event: Babies & Toddlers Storytime Ages: Young children and parents/caregivers Cost: Free. No registration required. Information: Kensington Library 18-MAR-07

Palestrina concert On Good Friday, March 21, at 7:oopm, the Arlington Community Church, along with early music group Vox Flores and community singers will present a concert of Palestrina's "Pope Marcellus Mass" written in 1562. The evening will start with a twenty minute set of music by Hildegard von Bingen. The location is at the Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., in Kensington. the evening is FREE. 3-MAR-07

Secular Singing On Friday, March 28 at 7:30pm, an early music group called "In Boca al Lupo", directed by Shira Kammen will present an evening of secular singing and playing of music from the medieval/Renaissance times. This is the second concert in the Mini Concert Series, held at the Arlington Community Chruch, 52 Arlington Ave., in Kensington (Berkeley). Tickets are $15. gen, $12. senior, $5. children. The church is wheel chair accessible. (510) 526-9146 3-MAR-07

Magic Show by Alex Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Ages: Ages 3 and up Cost: Free Information: Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 25-FEB-07

Albany Centennial Celebration Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008 Time: 7:00 to 11:00PM Place: Albany Community Center 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA The Rotary Club of Albany California is sponsoring an "Albany Centennial Celebration", commemorating Albany's 100th birthday. The event includes a casino, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions, cocktails, bistro dining and desserts. Tickets are $35 per person, and are available by sending an email to party@albanycarotary.org or by calling 510-558-1534. 20-FEB-07

Free Kaplan SAT vs. ACT Workshop Registration required at http://www.kaptest.com/college (event code SKBK8009) Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2008 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Ages: high school and parents Cost: Free Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 11-FEB-07

Flying Calamari Brothers Magic and Comedy Show Date: Tuesday, March 18th Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Ages: Ages 3 and up Cost: Free Kensington Library (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 11-FEB-07

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party Join us for our special annual celebration of Dr. Seuss' Birthday on Saturday, March 1st, 11am at the Kensington Community Center located at 59 Arlington Avenue on , up the hill from the Kensington Library. The party will feature a dramatization of Green Eggs and Ham, games with prizes, and actual green eggs and ham to eat. Due to the popularity of this event a limited number of free tickets will be required and available starting February 23RD. All ages are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10a.m. to 6p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5p.m. Phone Number: (510) 524-3043 Website: ccclib.org 11-FEB-07

Caring for the Dying: the Art of Being Present Dr. Michelle Peticolas will show her film, Caring for the Dying: the Art of Being Present at the Kensington Library on Monday, March 3rd at 7 p.m. This program is free. Up against her own sense of failure with caring for her dying parents, Dr. Peticolas, sociologist, teacher, and long-time student of Sufism, takes us on her search for people who might have found success. This new half-hour documentary film, Caring for the Dying: the Art of Being Present, is the second in a four-part series, Secrets Of Life And Death. It will be screening Monday, March 3, at 7 pm at the Kensington Public Library. 07-FEB-07

Kensington Library Book Club Please join the Kensington Library Book Club. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 2008, at 7:00 PM at the Kensington Library where we will discuss "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. This novel explores what it means to be American. Two families, who would otherwise never have come together, meet by chance at the Baltimore airport. Each couple is awaiting the arrival of an adopted infant daughter from Korea. On each succeeding anniversary of the arrival, the families reunite with their adopted daughters. This shared tradition opens the door to misunderstandings, humor, eccentric relatives and finally a heartwarming story. Book group meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month in the library at 7:00 PM. Each meeting starts with a poem selected and read by a member with a brief discussion following the reading. New members are always welcome. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: http://ccclib.org Contact: E-mail: lodea@ccclib.org Louise ODea (510) 524-3043 30-JAN-07

Clown Unique Derique February 19, 2008 6:30 pm Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 For more information, call: (510) 524-3043 website: http://ccclib.org 28-JAN-07

"Harp Music to Hearald in the Spring" featuring TRISKELA Celtic Harp Trio, with guest Teed Rockwell on percussion Friday, February 8, 2008 7:30 pm Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707 For more information, call: 510-526-9146 website: http://www.acc-ucc.org Tickets at the door: $15 general admission; $12 seniors; $5 children. 23-JAN-07

Poetry Reading at the Kensington Library featuring Lynne Knight followed by Open Mic Date: February 11, 2008 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707 Cost: Free Contact: (510) 524-3043, http://ccclib.org 22-JAN-07

Family Storytime Tuesday nights at 7:00pm (except when pre-empted by special programs) All ages welcome (best for preschool & up, cost is FREE The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. More information: (510) 524-3043 or http://ccclib.org 14-JAN-07

Silver Anniversary Gala Benefit w/ The Arlekin String Quartet Saturday, January 26, 2008, 4pm-7pm Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington Dinner and Festivities follow the concert Suggested Donations: $25 adult $15 student To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Young People's Chamber Orchestra, a teaching orchestra serving East Bay players. The orchestra performs several times each year and promotes a non-competitive and cooperative philosophy. (510) 595-4688 WWW.YPCO.ORG 15-JAN-07

Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Saturday, February 16 1:00-6:00 PM Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito Sponsored by Pachamama Alliance CONTACT: Chris Bohnert, 510-665-6066, bohnert@sonic.net Hopeful, new perspectives and actions on how to change the old dream of the modern world to a NEW, CONNECTED VISION of: Environmental sustainability Social justice Spiritual fulfillment A donation of $10 is requested. For more information, visit www.AwakeningtheDreamer.org. 16-JUL-07

A celtic harp trio, will perform at the Arlington Community Church A celtic harp trio, Triskela, with Diana Stork, Shawna Spiteri, and Portia Diwa will perform at the Arlington Community Church, The Mini Concert spring series will be available to purchase for a special fee at this first concert. To reserve tickets or for information call 526-9146. Friday, February 9th at 7:30pm., Tickets are $15. gen., $12..senior, and $5. children Come and enjoy Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 510-526-9156 12-JAN-08

Arlington Church Guest Speaker Cheri Lovre Director of Crisis Management Institute, Salem, Oregon Cheri has over 30 years of experience in the field of grief and trauma. Her many experiences include working with schools that fled in the aftermath of 9/11 in New York City, working with the traumatized population in Sri Lanka after the Tsunami, helping provide staff development and group work with students who had to relocated after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also helping to provide support and training to both the Amish and surrounding communities following the massacre at Nickle Mines. Most recently Cheri assisted in the local areas and with institutions, parents, students and the media after the horrific event at Virginia Tech. Cheri is an inspiring and gifted speaker. Cheri will preach at the morning worship service as well as speak about her work at a forum following the service. Don’t miss this special opportunity! Sunday January 13th at 10 AM – Cheri Lovre, speaker at worship 11:20 AM – Cheri presents a seminar about her work, Free. Come and enjoy Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA 94707 510-526-9156 7-JAN-08

Kensington Library: Film Screening: Eat at Bill's: Life in the Monterey Market a film by Lisa Brenneis. There will be a screening of the film followed by a discusssion with the market's owner, Bill Fujimoto. January 14th at 7:00pm, Free. Come and enjoy The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. More information: (510) 524-3043 or http://ccclib.org 3-JAN-08

Kensinton Library presents: Bill Nemoyten, the "Hornman" Come hear Bill Nemoyten, the "Hornman," tell about and play horns he has collected from all five continents. He will play children's songs, classics, jazz, gospel and folk songs on these horns which include a South Seas Conch Shell, an Israeli Antelope Horn, an Australian Dijeridu and a 12 foot long Swiss Alp Horn. You won't want to miss this fun program featuring music, history, and travel. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. January 22nd at 6:30pm, Free. Ages 3 and up Come and enjoy The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. More information: (510) 524-3043 or http://ccclib.org 3-JAN-08

Unitarian Universalist Church UU Legislative Ministry UU Legislative Ministry Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 94707 Contact: Alisa Gould Sugden, Office Administrator (510) 525-0302, ext. 306 19-JUL-07

Unitarian Universalist Church SOCIAL ACTION FORUM: SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:30 SOCIAL ACTION FORUM: SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:30 AM August 5: UU Service Committee video and presentation. Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 94707 Contact: Alisa Gould Sugden, Office Administrator (510) 525-0302, ext. 306 19-JUL-07

Baby-friendly Book Club: Bring your baby, and your love of books! Kensington Library presents Baby-friendly Book Club: Bring your baby, and your love of books! Parents and their babies, and other baby-friendly people, are invited to this daytime book club for grownups. Tuesdays, at 10:00am & 11:15 (two identical sessions), Free. No registration required. The book this month is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Toys and board books are available for the babies. Come enjoy simple stories, songs and action rhymes. Free. No registration required. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. More information: (510) 524-3043 or http://ccclib.org 27-DEC-07

Events at the Farmers' Market All events are located at 303 Arlington Ave at Amherst (behind ACE Hardware), Kensington CA. Email or phone 510-528-4346 for more information.

Animal Events at RabbitEARS Saturday, June 23, 12-4pm and Sunday, June 24, 11am-3pm - WING, BEAK & NAIL BIRD DROP-IN GROOMING CLINIC, with avian vet-trained specialists All events are located at RabbitEARS, 303 Arlington Ave, Kensington CA, email or call 510-525-6155 for info.

Farmers' Market Kensington will host its Farmers' Market Grand Opening on July 9. The market will be open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features- nursery, fresh-cut flowers, a chocolatier, honey and other bee-related items, fresh wild-caught fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and nut butters, a knife sharpener, eggs, artisanal bread and cheese, and other produce. The Grand Opening celebration on July 9 will include music, children’s activities, and appearances by four celebrity chefs who live in Kensington. Location- Parking lot behind Ace Hardware, 303 Arlington Ave. at Amherst. For more information, contact the market manager, Judith Adamson, at 528-4346, or visit kensingtonfarmersmarket.com 6-JUL-06

"Castoffs" - Knitting Group Please join the Kensington Library Knitting Club, called the "Castoffs. The group meets on the first Monday of every month at the Kensington Library at 7:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of knitting, show and tell and yarn exchange. All levels are welcome and some help will be provided. The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. More information: (510) 524-3043 or http://ccclib.org 21-JUN-07

Computer Literacy Classes Beginning computer classes for adults are offered every Monday evening. Classes are based on students' needs. Any beginning topic may be covered such as: how to use the mouse, internet searching, using the library's catalog or databases, Microsoft Word, online medical information. Class is limited to 3 students. Call to reserve a spot. For more information, Call (510) 524-3043. Web site: http://ccclib.org 10-MAY-06