A Celebration of Filipino American History and Culture

Saturday, July 26, 2008

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Readings by Bay Area Filipino American authors. The authors reading at the event are:

Dawn B. Mabalon, Evageline Canonizado Buell, Edwin Lozada and Oscar Penaranda.

Crosspulse Rhythm Duo

Thursday, July 24, 2008
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Crosspulse Rhythm Duo uses body, bells, boxes, balls and all manner of found sound to make music out of anything. Entertaining and educational show fun.

For children of all ages.

Practical Astrology for Teens

Friday, July 18, 2008
at 3:30

This workshop will help you see beyond the universe and into yourself. Get an expanded picture of who you are, what your relationship style is, what your life “mission statement” is about, and more.

For ages 12-18.

The Magic Makers

Please join us on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00pm

Animal stories and magic from around the world. For children of all ages.

Dog Safety Talk for Children

Thursday, July 10 at 3:00 pm

A volunteer from the SPCA will be bringing Roofus, a labrador, to discuss how kids can safely interact with dogs. For children of all ages.

Author Talk: Eccentrics, Heroes and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley

Wednesday, July 9

6:30 pm

Richard Schwartz, author and historian, will present a slide show and lecture on his new book. "Eccentrics, Heroes and Cutthroats of OldBerkeley." Through stories of the amazing characters in the book, Schwartz will reveal the many unknown connections between San Francisco and Berkeley in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Book sales and signing follow event.

Make Your Own Ancient Animal Clay Wall Hanging!

Wednesday, July 2 at 2:00pm

Kids will use ancient animal hieroglyphics from the Olmec, Maya and Aztec peoples to stamp the design onto their own clay wall hanging that they can take home. A teacher from The Museum of Craft and Folk Art will be leading the class.

For ages 5 and older.