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Sept. 6 - Sept. 12, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Biotechnology Program Hundreds of skilled bioscience jobs are opening in the Bay Area, and Berkeley’s Vista Community College is providing the training to get them. The college is accepting applications for its Fall 2002 Biotechnology Program, now through Sept. 7. Applicants may choose from a two-and-a-half-year associate program in science or two-year occupational certificate program. Enrollment fee for California residents is $11 per unit. For more info: 510-981-2863 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Careers in Travel Careers in Travel for the 21st Century examines new career prospects in a changing and largely restructured travel industry. The session takes place Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Vista Community College, 2020 Milvia St., Room 303, between University and Addison streets, Berkeley. The workshops cost $5.50 for California residents and $77 for nonresidents. For more info: 510-981-2931 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Chinese Caregiver Assistance Program The Older Adult and Family Center of Stanford University of School of Medicine and Palo Alto VA offer a free one-on-one, in-home, caregiver program to Bay Area residents. The program is designed for Chinese women who provide regular care to a relative with memory loss and other cognitive impairment. Participants will learn how to reduce stress, and to cope with difficulties associated with caregiving and assessment. Enrollment is ongoing. For more info: 800-943-4333 or www.med.stanford.edu/oac.
Miss Asia Beauty Pageant There is an open call for aspirants of the Miss Asia -Northern California Beauty Pageant. The pageant is open to young women of Asian descent, ages 18 - 27, who are currently based in Northern California. Contenders will be judged on the basis of physical beauty and major competitions, namely personality interview, swimsuit and evening gown. Deadline for filing is Sept. 5. For more info: 877-891-2523 or www.missasianorcal.com.
PACE Fall 2002 enrollment for Program for Adult College Education (PACE) is open at Berkeley’s Vista Community College now through Saturday, Sept. 7. PACE is a college alternative for adults with job and family responsibilities. The program allows them to finish their freshman and sophomore years, in two-and-a-half years, then transfer to a four-year college to complete their bachelor’s degree. For more info: 510-981-2864 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Sign Language Class Applications for Vista Community College’s Fall 2003 American Sign Language classes are being accepted at Berkeley’s Vista Community College. Tuition is $11 per unit for California residents; non-residents pay $154 per unit. Enrollment is open through Saturday, Sept. 7. For more info: 510-981-2872 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
EVENTS
Arts and Crafts Fair The Jan Ken Po Gakko will host its annual Arts and Crafts Fair, featuring Asian arts and crafts, such as kimono-embellished clothing, pillows, jewelry, dolls, framed artwork and other decorative household items. The fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 6, located at 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. For more info: Karen at 916-391-3742.
California Wine Classic Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will be celebrating the eighth annual California Wine Classic on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the clubhouse at Stern Grove in San Francisco from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds from food, wine, classical cars, a live and silent auction benefit the Northern California Chapter of CCFA in support of basic and biomedical research, public and professional education, support groups for patients and other programs. Tickets: $60 - $65. For more info: 650-578-6590.
Chinatown Night Market Fair Chinatown Neighborhood Inc. presents Chinatown Night Market Fair in Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Nov. 9. The evening program will include traditional lion dancing, Chinese opera, musical performances, Chinese painting, fortunetellers and feng shui consultants. Participating merchants will validate up to two hours parking from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Portsmouth Square Garage and from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at St. Mary’s Garage with minimum purchase. For more info: www.sfnightmarket.homestead.com.
JazzZoo The San Francisco Zoo presents the second annual JazzZoo event with live music, wine tasting and vintage Ferrari displays. This event will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to raise funds for the Zoo’s wildlife conservation and education programs. JazzZoo is 21+ event. Tickets: $35 - $45. For more info: 415-753-7165 or www.sfzoo.org.
Mountain View Art and Wine Festival The 31st annual Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is one of California’s largest festival where more than 200,000 art lovers gather to listen to non-stop R&B, rock ’n’ roll, jazz, soul, swing, world beat and other music. Six hundred fifty artists and craft makers will show their latest work while international food, wine and microbrews are served. Activities are also available for kids. The event will take place Sept. 7 and 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Castro Street (between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue), Mountain View. For more info: 650-968-8378 or www.miramarevents.com/mountainview.
Seeing Shocking proof that we don’t all see the same thing when looking at the same scene and that we can’t always believe what we do see, will be revealed when the Exploratorium unveils 70 exhibits of its new Seeing collection in a temporary exhibition presented through Jan. 31, 2003, at the Exploratorium, located inside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Admission is free to members, $6 - $10 for non-members. For more info: 415-EXP-LORE.
VOLUNTEERING
Child Abuse Prevention Center The Child Abuse Prevention Center will be offering an opportunity to join one of its Volunteer Case Aide programs, which assist children and their families by providing service requested by county social workers. Training will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Belmont. For more info: 650-595-7640 or vprogram@hotmail.com.
Volunteer Training for Adult Docents The Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park is offering a 13-week Interpretive Training Program that emphasizes tour guiding techniques, signature plants in the Gardens and basic botany. No prior horticultural knowledge is required. The trainings run Sept. 17 - Dec. 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., plus three Wednesday evening lectures to be announced. The trainings will take place at the County Fair Building, Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. Fee: $75. For more info: 415-661-1316 or www.stybing.org.
WORKSHOPS
Fun Bowling Basics Come learn an easy approach to bowling. This class is designed for beginner to advanced bowlers. Regulation bowling shoes and bowling balls will be furnished for your convenience. The class is designed for students ages 9 - 18, and runs Sept. 10 - Oct. 8, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Serra Bowl, 3301 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. For more info: 650-991-8001.
Japanese Language Classes Soko Gakuen will be provide Japanese classes with native teachers in San Francisco’s Japantown. Beginner to advanced classes available evenings and Saturdays for three hours a week for 11 weeks, Sept. 28 - Dec. 18. Classes cost $150. For more info: 415-928-9608 or www.users.aol.com.
Next Steps Workshop Hospice by the Bay will offer a workshop designed for people who are ready to rebuild their lives after the loss of a loved one, but not sure what to do next. This two-session workshop will feature group discussions, partner exercises and individual coaching Sept. 21 and 28, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Hospice by the Bay, 1540 Market St. Suite 350, San Francisco. Fee is based on a sliding scale. For more info: 415-626-5900.
Parental Loss Support Group Hospice by the Bay will offer an eight-week Tuesday evening support group for adults coping with the loss of one or both parents. The group will run Oct. 1 - Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sessions will include grief education, sharing stories, emotional support, writing and art. The workshop will be held at Hospice by the Bay at 1540 Market St., Suite 350, San Francisco. Fees are based on a sliding scale. For more info: 415-626-5900 or sfmain@hospicebythebay.org.
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EVENTS
Disability Mentoring Day The Western Law Center for Disability Rights is hosting Disablity Mentoring Day - L.A. Students with disabilities in high school, college and law school will be matched with mentors at area businesses, law firms and government agencies. For more info: 213-736-1031.
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VOLUNTEERING
Coastal Cleanup Coastal Cleanup Day is a statewide beach cleanup held throughout California each year that happens at beaches, creeks, lakes and shorelines. The 18th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day takes place Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - noon. For more info: 800-COAST-4U or www.coastforyou.org.
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