WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16


Drip Irrigation Class – 11:30am. Learn how to use drip irrigation for optimal water effi ciency. Topics include zoning and layout of systems from the water source to emitters from instructor and owner of Urban Farmer Store Tom Bressan. Free. Urban Farmer Store, 2121C San Joaquin St, Richmond. For info: 510-524-1604.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17


Entrepreneur’s Club Meeting – 8:30-9:30am. Open to the public. The Entrepreneur’s Club provides social networking opportunities while providing professional development speakers. Free. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Cir, Ste 103, Lafayette. Contact Jay Lifson: 925-284-7404.


Homeopathy on the Fly – 6-7pm. All welcome. Certifi ed Classic Homeopath Renita Herrmann, MS, will talk about how to quickly and effi cient- ly use homeopathy as a treatment process, as part of the Homeopathy Every Day Study Group. $9. 43 Quail Court, Ste 215, Walnut Creek. For more info, contact Myra: 925-826-3858.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Procrastination: Why We Do It & How to


Stop It – 9am-4pm. Learn procrastination styles, identify the difference between occasional, regular and chronic procrastination, and learn the “antidote” for procrastination using experiential exercises. $75, $95 for CE units, lunch included. San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr, Dan- ville. 925-837-9141. SanDamiano.org.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Kettlebell Drills – 11am-12pm. See Feb 5 list-


ing. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP to Blossom: BBarnes@ SportsBasement.com.


Kick Arse Kickboxing – 1-2pm. See Feb 5 listing. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP to Blossom: BBarnes@ SportsBasement.com.


Community Drummm Circle – 4-5:30pm. All ages and levels welcome. Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow, group drumming can reduce stress, connect with others, and build musical skills. Bring a drum or play one for $4. $10. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. 510-316-2850. DRUMMM.com.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20


Chabot Trail Run – 7:30-8:15am, Bib number pick-up; 8:30am, run. 10K/20K/30K/50K. Mixed trail run, beginning at Lake Chabot Regional Park. 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley. PCTrailRuns.com/Event.Aspx?dtid=9900.


Urban Goats 101 – 10am-1pm. This class will help assess lifestyle and property for goats in urban areas. Topics will include proper goat feed- ing, birthing, milking, and weaning. Resources for acquiring goats and becoming part of a goat collective provided. $30. BioFuel Oasis, 1441 Ashby Ave, Berkeley. BioFuelOasis.com.


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21


Bra Fitting by Champion Rep – 6-9pm. Get professionally fi tted with the perfect sports bra by Champion Representative Alisa Romero.


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Hor d’oeuvres, chocolate and wine provided. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP for time slot to Blossom: BBarnes@SportsBasement.com.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22


Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Green Com- mittee Meeting – 12-1pm. Open to the public. Green Committee of Lafayette meets to discuss how to encourage the greening of local business- es, including how to effi ciently use of environ- mentally friendly products. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Cir, Ste 103, Lafayette. Contact Jay Lifson: 925-284-7404.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24


Fast Freddie Rodriguez’s Bicycle Coalition Fundraiser – 6:30-9pm. An evening in the com- pany of those who support making the East Bay a more bike-friendly community. Special guest Fast Freddie Rodriguez, the East Bay’s bicycling champion. Live auction items, local food and drinks. $20. David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. 1000NewCyclists.org.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26


Discovering Mr. or Ms. Right: A Workshop for Singles – 9am-4pm. Registration begins at 8:30am. Pre-registration required. Clarify rela- tionship mindsets and desired partner’s qualities and characteristics. $75. Lunch included. San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr, Danville. 925-837-9141. SanDamiano.org.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27


33rd Annual LMJS Couples Relay – 9am. Two person relay, each running a 5K lap around Lake Merritt. Race starts at Lake Merritt Boating Center, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Active.com/ Running/Oakland-CA/33rd-Annual-LMJS- Couples-Relay-2011.


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28


Fructose, The Epidemic – 7pm. Nationally recognized UCSF professor Dr. Robert Lustig will talk about the detrimental effects of fructose consumption and its link to childhood and adult obesity. Donations appreciated. Gateway Com- munity Center in Rossmoor, 1001 Golden Rain Rd, Walnut Creek. Contact Brad: 925-954-8566.


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PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, MARCH 6


City Chickens – 10am-1pm. Join Novella Carpenter for a class about becoming a chicken owner as a way of providing nitrogen for gardens and eggs for home. Topics will include chicken requirements and responsibilities, setting up coops, raising chicks, feed and water require- ments. $30. BioFuel Oasis, 1441 Ashby Ave, Berkeley. BioFuelOasis.com.


MONDAY, MARCH 7


East Bay Women’s Conference 2011 – 8am-5- pm. Keynote and featured speaker presentations, breakout sessions focused on contemporary issues, exhibitor books, bookstore with author signings. Keynote speaker is award-winning playwright, activist and author Eve Ensler. $165/ person; $1,650/table of 10. San Ramon Mar- riott, 2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon. To register: Walnut-Creek.com.


SATURDAY, MARCH 12


St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Mar 12 & 13. This two-day outdoor festival in Dublin will consist of authentic food and music; an Irish Tea Cottage; two stages of entertainment; over 150 arts, crafts and vendor booths; carnival rides; and food and drinks. Celebration will also include a 5K run, parade, and pancake breakfast. For more info: DublinCA.gov.


SATURDAY, MARCH 26


Oakland Running Festival – Mar 26 & 27. 9am. The second annual event begins on Sat with the health and fi tness expo. Sunday’s races include full marathon/half-marathon/team relay/kid’s fun run. For more info: OaklandMarathon.com.


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