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X-WR-CALNAME:Berkeley · next month · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alameda Chess Classes DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260811T001040Z UID:67901-1786320000-1797551999@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Alameda Monday Chess (kids & adults)\nOpen to adults and child ren. A half-hour lecture aimed at players between 500 and 1500 USChess in strength\, followed by a USChess-rated tournament game with a G/25\;d5 tim e control. USChess Membership is required\, https://www.berkeleychessschoo l.org/uscf-membership/. Trophies to the top five at the end of each sessio n.\nFall One: August 10th – October 5th (8-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRAT ION\n\nFall Two: October 19th – December 14th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REG ISTRATION\n  \nAlameda Thursday Chess (kids)\n\nImmerse yourself in the e xciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily ! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, sc ience\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyon d academia\, chess influences social behavior including self esteem\, resp ect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it ’s FUN!\nAll skill levels welcome.\nFall One: August 13th – October 8t h (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Two: October 15th – Decemb er 17th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T001040Z LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-chess-classes/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly BCS Cash Quads! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260806T061936Z UID:66881-1786752000-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Players will be divided into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if n o rating\, then by Age.\nFirst place in each group will Receive $80! (winn er take all!)\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are \n1pm\, Round 2 as soon as round 1 finishes\, Round 3 as soon as Round 2 finishes \nG/30 with a 15 second increment \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nThe Cash Quad tournaments are only f or adults and strong scholastic players rated over 800 \nBCS Cash Quads Au gust 15th                EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads Sep tember 19th         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads October 17t h               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads November 21s t           EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads December 19th           EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T061936Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monthly-bcs-cash-quads/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly BCS Cash Quads! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260817T001252Z UID:66881-1789776000-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Players will be divided into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if n o rating\, then by Age.\nFirst place in each group will Receive $80! (winn er take all!)\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are \n1pm\, Round 2 as soon as round 1 finishes\, Round 3 as soon as Round 2 finishes \nG/30 with a 15 second increment \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nThe Cash Quad tournaments are only f or adults and strong scholastic players rated over 800 \nBCS Cash Quads Se ptember 19th         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads October 17 th               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads November 21 st           EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads December 19th           EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001252Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monthly-bcs-cash-quads/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hospicing Modernity Book Discussions DTSTART:20260927T163000Z DTEND:20261025T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062140Z UID:23183@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Marcus\, writer Courtney Martin\, and friends for an exploration of the theme of "hospicing modernity\," drawn from a book of the same name by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira.\n\nSo much is breaking down right now in our personal and political lives\, but there is also potenti al for real breakthrough. Our consciousness\, our communities\, and our cl imate need us to grow up! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062140Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/hospicing-modernity-book-discussions/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261001T153000Z DTEND:20261001T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e_R20261001T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/g7hbBvd2Mor ning Embodiment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves pe rmission to arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attu nement\, we will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, meaning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and res ponsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes being very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices w e might consider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be many options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to na vigate choice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigati ng a limitation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a mome nt for yourself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check-in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is des igned to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experien cing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We wi ll do a guided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodie s and attention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretc h\, wiggle\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simp le enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop into our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/c ontemporary dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movem ent Explorations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements th at deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on c oncepts and areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditati on: 15 min: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness mig ht be sitting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having ey es open or closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, includi ng allowing some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothe s you feel comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeve s\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Br ing a journal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of mo dern dance experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides stu dents in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourse lves\, our surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical trai ning\, creative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Tim es as “grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is curren tly heavily influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfu lness practices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF studios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and others.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI consultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature \, music\, and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; BA in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebea hrssuzannebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ryan Burton ~ From First Sit to First Shift DTSTART:20261001T160000Z DTEND:20261001T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36771-1790845200-1790852400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sept 28\, Oct 1\, 5 and 8\, 2026\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacif ic Time (PT)\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Bu ddy\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting .\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessio ns. \nA four-session journey over two weeks\, moving from the first taste of recognition to living from awake awareness in daily life. Each session builds on the last\, tracing a direct path from initial recognition to exp ressed realization. \nSession 1: Pointing Out Instructions The foundationa l transmission — an introduction to the nature of mind\, given from teac her to student which is the direct pointing out of awareness itself. \nSes sion 2: Transmission of the Six Gates Building on the initial pointing\, w e explore the six sense gates as doorways and expressions of awakening — learning to recognize sight\, sound\, smell\, taste\, touch\, and thought as dimensions of awakened awareness rather than obstacles to it. \nSessio n 3: Mindfulness of the Body Awakening moves off the cushion. This session explores how to integrate recognition into movement and daily activity\, carrying the pointing into a living and unfolding practice. \nSession 4: F ull Release The culmination of the series is aimed at the understand that awakening was never interrupted or obscured to begin with. Sitting\, walki ng\, and speaking reveal themselves as different modes of enlightenment. \nWho it’s for: Practitioners ready to move from first glimpse to sustai ned recognition — from “first sit” to a genuine shift in how life is lived. \nGet to know Ryan through these short videos: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nRyan Burton is a meditation teacher and guide in the non-dual traditio ns\, with over seventeen years of practice across Dhammakaya Theravada\, D zogchen\, Vedanta\, and Zen. He teaches post-awakening integration — the territory that opens after the initial recognition. His work also draws o n Tibetan Buddhism\, Dream Yoga\, and Robert Monroe’s Focus Levels syste m. \nFind out more about Ryan: www.afterawakening.com\nYouTube: @afterawak ening072 \nSliding Scale: $100 to $200\nSome Partial Scholarships Availabl e\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/ryan-burton-sep-oct-series-2026-2/2 026-10-01/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261001T210000Z DTEND:20261002T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20261001T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Races DTSTART:20261002T000000Z DTEND:20261002T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:93A2BF46-79C6-43D4-903E-937796DE174A CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Arrive between 4 and 5 pm to drop boats as close to 5 pm as po ssible. The end time is approximate\, but will usually coincide with closi ng time due to sunset.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to we ather. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements ma iling list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\ nNo advance registration is required. All members and their guests are wel come to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard w ith both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal -sailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_cha ir@cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/thursday-races-2-179089 9200?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Night at Armistice DTSTART:20261002T010000Z DTEND:20261002T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063628Z UID:event_316521922@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,gaming DESCRIPTION:Point Richmond Gamers\nGreat beer and quality board games happ en every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 10.\nWe h ave a selection of games from our vast libraries ready to teach—no exper ience required!\nIt's free to play\, but please support the brewery and am azing staff by buying something while you're there.\n\nDon't let the lack of RSVPs fool ya. We're averaging nearly 30 participants each week. It's a diverse and vibrant community of fun-loving Gamers—join us!\nMessage me (Stephen) if you have any questions.\nGAME ON! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/point-richmond-gamers/events/316521922/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Point Richmond Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261002T013000Z DTEND:20261002T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/15h6Bx8z Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landmarks Preservation Commission DTSTART:20261002T013000Z DTEND:20261002T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:f3d2138b17f1da5e0c38403e8bee82b3@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Landmarks Preservation Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca .gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sukkot Farm Feast DTSTART:20261002T013000Z DTEND:20261002T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T002105Z UID:10002354-1790879400-1790886600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Come gather around the table with us in the sukkah for a cozy evening of good food\, good people\, and good conversation. \nWe’ll shar e a farm-fresh seasonal dinner and celebrate Sukkot—a holiday of welcomi ng\, joy\, vulnerability\, and being outdoors. We’ll spend time together in the sukkah\, with some singing\, storytelling\, and opportunities to c onnect with the land\, the season\, and each other. We’ll end with fresh farm made ice cream and sorbet! \nBring your appetite\, your friends\, an d your love of gathering outdoors 🌿🍋 LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T002105Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/sukkot-farm-feast-2026101/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261002T020000Z DTEND:20261002T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T184934Z UID:19vua5hjt8b0umnhg903p4fijf@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/ymhq11Mg3 S ESSION MEETINGS:Thursday Oct. 1\,       7pm-9pm    Thursday Oct. 8\ ,      7pm-9pm           Thursday Oct. 22\,    7pm-9pm            (3-pack Bundle Ticket)     About the Workshop:Dating can e asily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you 're tired of feeling drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frust rated by theuncertainty — this series offers a deeper dive into understa nding how your embodied patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move into a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.Durin g our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater c larity\, confidence\,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this ser ies you will:• Gain practices to feel more grounded while navigating unc ertainty• Learn how your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, a nd how to shift towards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust and confidence in how you approach romantic connection • Build community with others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeWhat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic p ractice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somatic coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No pr ior experience with somatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jack son is an ICF-certified somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work int egrates nervous systemawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients mo ve from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and centers the body as a source ofinsight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T184934Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261002T160000Z DTEND:20261002T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/GBhyKAe2Experienc e the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice stre ngthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to heal \, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simple\ , time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes m ore spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel m ore resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Tasty Treats with Acorns & Bay Nuts with Autumn Summers DTSTART:20261003T000000Z DTEND:20261003T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010418Z UID:event_315916027@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms\, Mussels\, Urchin Uni\ n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Mee tup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**)\n\n**What To E xpect**\nIn this experiential half-day program\, we'll be:\n\n* Going for a walk to look at the oaks and learning how to identify common oak species in the area\n* Having a hands-on experience processing bay nuts and acorn s into tasty treats\, including shelling\, winnowing\, leaching\, and more \n* Learning how to sustainably harvest\, dry\, and store acorns\, and how to roast bay nuts and turn them into yummy treats\n* Tasting and making d elicious acorn porridge and hummus\n* Sharing a history of acorn use aroun d the world\, including NorCal\n* Integrating community building and embod iment practices throughout our time together\n\nThis class is offered on 4 dates (not a series):\n\n* **Sun\, Sept 20th** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* * *Fri\, Oct 2nd** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* **Sat\, Oct 10th** in Nevada Cit y (included our 4-day [campout](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration -fall-retreat-nevada-city-2026) led by Christopher\, must attend the whole retreat to participate)\n* **Sat\, Oct 17th** 1-4pm - near Sebastopol\n\n All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.fork inthepath.org/schedule)\n\n**More Important Details**\nThese programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for th e adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https: //www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010418Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-mushroom-classes/events/315916027/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms\, Mussels\, Urchin Un i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Tasty Treats with Acorns & Bay Nuts with Autumn Summer DTSTART:20261003T000000Z DTEND:20261003T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010421Z UID:event_316111213@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/k hFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedu le](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule**)\n\n**What To Expect**\nIn this experiential half-day progr am\, we'll be:\n\n* Going for a walk to look at the oaks and learning how to identify common oak species in the area\n* Having a hands-on experience processing bay nuts and acorns into tasty treats\, including shelling\, w innowing\, leaching\, and more\n* Learning how to sustainably harvest\, dr y\, and store acorns\, and how to roast bay nuts and turn them into yummy treats\n* Tasting and making delicious acorn porridge and hummus\n* Sharin g a history of acorn use around the world\, including NorCal\n* Integratin g community building and embodiment practices throughout our time together \n\nThis class is offered on 4 dates (not a series):\n\n* **Sun\, Sept 20t h** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* **Fri\, Oct 2nd** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* ** Sat\, Oct 10th** in Nevada City (included in our 4-day [campout](https://w ww.forkinthepath.org/registration-fall-retreat-nevada-city-2026) led by Ch ristopher\, must attend the whole retreat to participate)\n* **Sat\, Oct 1 7th** 1-4pm - near Sebastopol\n\nAll registrations must be completed on ou r website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)\n\n**More Importa nt Details**\nThese programs are very popular and often fill up very quick ly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If yo u are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**A bout Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010421Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316111213/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkeley BCS 2026: AI + Recruiting Summit DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T231500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004408Z UID:3411004-1791018000-1791044100@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join 250+ students\, alumni\, founders\, investors\, researche rs\, and industry leaders at UC Berkeley for a full day exploring how AI i s transforming work\, infrastructure\, venture capital\, gaming\, and real -world industries. \nThe summit features leaders from Microsoft Core AI\, ZFLOW AI\, Cal Innovation Fund\, Essence VC\, Costanoa Ventures\, Sidekick \, and other organizations. Attendees can also connect with TikTok recruit ers\, submit résumés for recruiting consideration\, and participate in n etworking throughout the day. \nRegistration includes all sessions\, break fast and snacks\, lunch\, afternoon boba\, recruiting activities\, and net working. \nQuestions? Contact JL Xie – xventure@berkeley.edu. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004408Z LOCATION:Pauley Ballroom\, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union\, UC Berke ley URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/berkeley-bcs-2026-ai-recruiting-summit /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bay Area AI War Room - Berkeley Edition - Saturday\, 10:00 AM DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010415Z UID:event_313150518@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Bay Area AI War Room\nModels\, agent\, systems\, ethics\, the law\, business\, art and impact we discuss it all. With the DeepSeek hoopl a fading\, what of Reasoning models?\n\nInspired by the Berkeley AI War Ro om\, we invite you to join us at the same venue\, same time\, and with the same dynamic community.\n\nCome share your interests\, showcase your proj ects\, and discuss the latest trends and news that's shaping the AI landsc ape at a rapid pace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010415Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-artificial-war-room/events/313150518/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area AI War Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pleasanton Quads DTSTART:20261003T200000Z DTEND:20261003T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T121804Z UID:67021-1791032400-1796484600@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:K-12 Tournament\nAll Players will be put into groups of 4 by r ating\, or\, if no rating\, then divided by Grade.\nPlay only those in you r Group.\nFirst place in each Group will Receive a Trophy.\nParticipation Medals for everyone Else.\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are from 1pm – 3:30pm. \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clock s will be provided by BCS \nPleasanton Quads October 3rd                                                EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nPleasanton Quads November 7th                                            EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nPleasanton Quads December 5 th                                            EXPRES S REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T121804Z LOCATION:Fairlands Elementary\, 4151 W Las Positas Blvd\, Pleasanton\, CA\ , 94588\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/pleasanton-quads/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Windsurfing Slalom Racing DTSTART:20261003T210000Z DTEND:20261003T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:D2FBC0D4-90EA-4587-B9E5-FA1D311BFE8D CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Windsurfing Slalom racing sessions — fun\, f ast way to improve windsurfing skills and open to all windsurfers who are able to plane (Junior and above).\nArrive 30–60 min early for the mandat ory skippers’ meeting and get your gear ready.No registration needed — just show up and join.\nNew to racing?\n\nRead the guide: Windsurfing Sla lom Racing Guide\nPass the test: https://www.cal-sailing.org/ratings-menu/ written-test/windsurf-slalom-racing/read-test\nUpdates & cancellations: CS C Windsurf Racing Corner WhatsApp chat (join via link)\n\nContact windsur f_racing@cal-sailing.org with any questions.See you on the race course! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/windsurfing-slalom-raci ng?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Chess for Youngsters Fall 2026 DTSTART:20261004T170000Z DTEND:20261004T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T181340Z UID:52151-1791108000-1797766200@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Fall One 2026 (6 weeks)\nAugust 23rd – September 27th\nEXPRE SS REGISTRATION \nFall Two 2026 (6 weeks)\nOctober 4th – November 8th\nE XPRESS REGISTRATION \nFall Three 2026 (6 weeks)\nNovember 15th – Decembe r 20th\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \nChess is fun and can be learned quickl y and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, science\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive s kills. Beyond academia\, chess influences social behavior including self e steem\, respect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN! \nThis class is for kids ages 5 – 8. \n ***New b eginners must start on the first day of a session\, they cannot start mid- session. \nInstructor: Stephen Shaughnessy aka Mr. Chess LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T181340Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-novice-class-in-person-w inter-2022/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-c a X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Dinghy Racing DTSTART:20261004T170000Z DTEND:20261004T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:26BE255A-F742-4150-83A6-0D1DEC990797 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The start time of this event is about 1 hour before the start of the first race to allow time to rig a boat and find a partner. The end time is approximate.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weat her. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements mail ing list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\nN o advance registration is required. All members and their guests are welco me to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard wit h both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal-s ailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_chair @cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/sunday-dinghy-racing-5- 1791133200?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261004T173000Z DTEND:20261004T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/QQhwA jBM5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BCS All Girls Chess Class (Queens) DTSTART:20261004T200000Z DTEND:20261004T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T181340Z UID:18790-1791118800-1797778800@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Calling all chess queens! Join our all girls traveling chess t eam!\n-Meet new friends that love chess. \n-Attend all girl training \n-Co mpete as a team against other all girl teams. \n-Have your games analyzed and play over them with your teammates. \n-Beginner\, intermediate and adv anced players are welcome to join\, we will have level appropriate trainin g. \n\n\n\n\nFall One: August 23rd – September 27th (6-weeks)\n\n EXPRE SS REGISTRATION\n\n\nFall Two: October 4th – November 8th (6-weeks)\n\n  EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Three: November 15th – December 20th (6-w eeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T181340Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-all-girls-chess-team/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open House DTSTART:20261004T200000Z DTEND:20261004T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:01E05199-5490-4B5B-931F-68C9CBDB3034 CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the B ay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out! Check it out here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/activities/csc-open-house?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Mensch Award: Honoring Seymour and Rebecca Fromer DTSTART:20261004T200000Z DTEND:20261004T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T003323Z UID:10001100-1791118800-1791122400@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mensch Award has been granted posthumously to th e founders of the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, Seymour and R ebecca Fromer. Join Steven Geiger of the Mensch International  Foundation and anthropologist\, author\, and award-winning filmmaker Mira Z. Amiras\ , the Fromer’s daughter\, to reflect on their contributions to Jewish ed ucation and a more tolerant society. \n\nSunday\, October 4\, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm\nIn person at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2 121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA \n\n\nRSVP\n  \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodations to participate in this even t\, please contact us at dalter@berkeley.edu or call us at (510) 643-252 6 with as much advance notice as possible. \nProgram is subject to change. \n\n\n  \nAbout the Fromers\nThe Magnes was founded by Seymour and Rebec ca Fromer over 60 years ago\, a truly inspired and imaginative couple. In response to what they saw as California and the world’s need to learn mo re about its proud Jewish heritage\, the Fromers dared to answer the call and\, in turn\, started a movement of cultural preservation by creating th e first independent Jewish museum in the United States after the Holocaust . As the museum grew\, Seymour Fromer (1922-2009)\, an internationally kn own Jewish educator\, and Rebecca Camhi Fromer (1927-2012)\, a gifted aut hor of exceptional breadth\, nurtured many young Jewish scholars and artis ts and were a key catalyst in the Jewish cultural renaissance in the Bay A rea. Reflecting the guiding concerns of American Jewry after the Holocaust \, they focused the Magnes on preserving the legacy of vanishing communiti es around the world and expanding the canon of Jewish cultural history\, i ntegrating visual\, musical and material cultures. \nAbout the speakers \n Mira Z. Amiras is an anthropologist\, author\, and award-winning filmmaker . She was raised on her mother’s accounts of the Inquisition and Holocau st\, her father’s tales of the creation and beauty of the universe\, and her grandparents’ foods\, folklore and music of ancient Sefarad. Mira h as lived\, studied\, and traveled throughout the Middle East and North Afr ica\, camped out 7\,000 miles through Africa\, and traveled overland from her home in Brussels to the Nepalese border. She received her Ph.D. from t he University of California\, Berkeley and is Professor Emerita of Compara tive Religion and Middle East Studies at San Jose State University. She is author of Development and Disenchantment in Rural Tunisia (1992)\, and ot her works on North Africa and Jewish Studies. For more see the links below . Mira is past president of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousn ess\, and was a member of the Executive Board of the American Anthropologi cal Association. She lives in San Francisco with her family. \nSteven Geig er is the founder and director of the Mensch International Foundation. Ste ve was born in Budapest\, a child of Holocaust Survivors\, and first met t he Fromers in 1971. \nAbout the Mensch International Foundation\nThe Mensc h Foundation was founded by Steven Geiger in 2002\, in his words\, “to d evelop an educational curriculum to stamp-out stereotyping and anti-Semiti c and racist thinking.” The Foundation’s goal is “to develop a toler ant social order of values which respects minority rights and freedom of s peech and worship.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T003323Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/2026-mensch-award-honoring-seymour -and-rebecca-fromer/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=b erkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bryan Baker and Friends DTSTART:20261004T200000Z DTEND:20261004T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000206Z UID:23196@uucb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Bryan Baker & Friends\nOctober 4\, 2026 at 1 pm in the Firesid e Room\nFree\; donations welcomed\nClassical Music's Great Love Triangle\n Chamber music and songs by the Schumanns - Clara and Robert - and Johannes Brahms\nThe great pianist Clara and the great composer Robert are married \, have six children and are among Europe's most celebrated musicians. T hey welcome a promising young composer\, Johannes Brahms\, into their live s. Soon Brahms will fall in love with Clara and complications follow\, and amazing music! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000206Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/bryan-baker-and-friends/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261004T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhwGwoE Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these experiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ ve had meaningful journeys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journe ys!). Healing – especially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. The same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful experiences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together \, we become a mosaic – a colorful and varied community\, greater togeth er than the sum of our parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle f or self-identified women. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integ rate the lessons\, challenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so th at you can apply those learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our psychedelic experiences and make profound insights acce ssible and actionable.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rat her than a psychotherapy group. We create space for sharing stories and ex periences\, receiving support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditatio n\, mindful movement\, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts w ork\, and creative tools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to i ntegration or looking to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. Note: You’re invited to bring an object for our commun ity altar that represents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, psychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern Univ ersity Medical School) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma t reatment\, and health psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Cha nge\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership change and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this vari ed background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change t hrough a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (min dful movement\, creative arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social co nnection\, and spiritual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is schedu led for release in 2026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psychedelic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a cri tic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offe red by these medicines. She serves as an advocate for community and patien t education and fights for legal access to psychedelics for health and hea ling. As a recent transplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature \, worshipping the sun\, and developing community.

Learn more about L yssa here: https://lyssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: htt ps://lyssamenard.substack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chair Yoga: In-person with Shari Ser DTSTART:20261004T220000Z DTEND:20261004T231500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T003242Z UID:10000867-1791126000-1791130500@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Chair Yoga with Shari Ser\nA monthly class in person\nOn a Sun day from 3 – 4:15 pm:\nOct 4\nNov 1\nDec 13\nChairs offer a supported an d accessible approach to yoga practice. Using a chair as a primary prop to bring stability\, clarity\, and ease to each pose. It is not a “lesser ” practice—it is a precise and intelligent way of working that can dee pen awareness and refine action. \nPostures are adapted so that students c an experience the essential shape and intention of each asana with less st rain. The chair helps to improve balance\, and create space in the body\, making the practice suitable for those recovering from injury\, navigating fatigue\, or simply seeking a more supported experience. \nAt the same ti me\, yoga with a chair can be surprisingly challenging. With the support o f the chair\, we are able to stay longer\, observe more closely\, and work with greater sensitivity. This often reveals new pathways of strength\, m obility\, and understanding. \nThis class invites a steady\, attentive pra ctice—one that meets you where you are and helps you move toward greater integration\, stability\, and ease. \nThis will be a covid cautious month ly yoga class.  Shari will bring high quality KN 95 masks for students th at choose to wear one. Shari herself will be masked teaching the class. Ma sking is a way to continue to take care of our community especially our ol der and immunocompromised students who may be missing the availability of in person covid safer group classes. \nWe plan this class to happen once a month\, on a Sunday 3 – 4:15 pm.  Register for each one individually. \nWho is this class for? \nMobile people who want to use a chair as a prim ary prop to aid in a practice either due to age\, debility\, surgical reco very\, balance or chronic illness. You must be able to independently get u p and down from the floor.  Some experience with yoga would be helpful. \ n  \nTuition:\nUse your membership or class pass \nOr drop in for $30 \nR EGISTER HERE\n  \nAbout your instructor:\n \nShari Ser (she/her) is a Cer tified Iyengar Yoga teacher\, a physical therapist and certified yoga ther apist (C-IAYT). She has been practicing yoga for over 35 years along with working as a physical therapist throughout that time. She loves teaching y oga with students who may feel uncomfortable in faster paced yoga classes and need more personalized attention. \nShari is a Level 1 CIYT\, a certif ied trainer in Dr Loren Fishman’s Yoga for Osteoporosis method and teach es an ongoing Yoga for Healthy bones class at Adeline Yoga currently on zo om. \nShari loves teaching anatomy classes for yoga students and teachers and believes we can deepen our practice and teaching of yoga through a goo d understanding of basic anatomy. She is a graduate of the Adeline Yoga Sa dhana Studies Program. Her additional certifications include RYT 500\, E-R YT\, Shari is an avid believer of the practice and power of yoga throughou t the years. She believes in its immense value in maintaining mobility\, i ndependence and equanimity as we all age. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003242Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-chair/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261005T150000Z DTEND:20261005T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36775-1791187200-1791189000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q4/2026-10-05/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berke ley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ryan Burton ~ From First Sit to First Shift DTSTART:20261005T160000Z DTEND:20261005T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36773-1791190800-1791198000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sept 28\, Oct 1\, 5 and 8\, 2026\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacif ic Time (PT)\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Bu ddy\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting .\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessio ns. \nA four-session journey over two weeks\, moving from the first taste of recognition to living from awake awareness in daily life. Each session builds on the last\, tracing a direct path from initial recognition to exp ressed realization. \nSession 1: Pointing Out Instructions The foundationa l transmission — an introduction to the nature of mind\, given from teac her to student which is the direct pointing out of awareness itself. \nSes sion 2: Transmission of the Six Gates Building on the initial pointing\, w e explore the six sense gates as doorways and expressions of awakening — learning to recognize sight\, sound\, smell\, taste\, touch\, and thought as dimensions of awakened awareness rather than obstacles to it. \nSessio n 3: Mindfulness of the Body Awakening moves off the cushion. This session explores how to integrate recognition into movement and daily activity\, carrying the pointing into a living and unfolding practice. \nSession 4: F ull Release The culmination of the series is aimed at the understand that awakening was never interrupted or obscured to begin with. Sitting\, walki ng\, and speaking reveal themselves as different modes of enlightenment. \nWho it’s for: Practitioners ready to move from first glimpse to sustai ned recognition — from “first sit” to a genuine shift in how life is lived. \nGet to know Ryan through these short videos: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nRyan Burton is a meditation teacher and guide in the non-dual traditio ns\, with over seventeen years of practice across Dhammakaya Theravada\, D zogchen\, Vedanta\, and Zen. He teaches post-awakening integration — the territory that opens after the initial recognition. His work also draws o n Tibetan Buddhism\, Dream Yoga\, and Robert Monroe’s Focus Levels syste m. \nFind out more about Ryan: www.afterawakening.com\nYouTube: @afterawak ening072 \nSliding Scale: $100 to $200\nSome Partial Scholarships Availabl e\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/ryan-burton-sep-oct-series-2026-2/2 026-10-05/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mon at Victory Point Cafe DTSTART:20261006T010000Z DTEND:20261006T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T063756Z UID:event_316575615@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Board Gamers\nGame night is back\, come on out to Vic tory Point Cafe and check out the Berkeley Board Gamers.\n\nThe only reaso n restrictions are being lifted is because most adults that can be vaccina ted are being vaccinated. In fact\, vaccines are going to be available for 5 and up. Let me state clearly right now\, if you are NOT FULLY UPDATED o n your boosters\, you should NOT come out to any of these events for your own health and safety. Fully updated means 2 weeks after your latest boost er dose of vaccine. The Berkeley Board Gamers has no power to verify wheth er someone is fully updated\, so if you make the choice not to listen to t his warning\, then you are assuming that risk yourself. We may also meet i n a place with non-members\, the Berkeley Board Gamers definitely has no p ower or influence over non-members.\n\nTo be clear\, you should only consi der these game nights if you are fully updated!\n\nThe venue we are meetin g at is the charming Victory Point Café. The normal gaming fee at the caf é is $7.50. Instead of paying the normal gaming fee the café has generou sly offered to let us simply purchase any 2 items from the menu. If you ha ve a dietary restriction that makes this requirement difficult\, please le t me know and we can work something out.\n\nThe link below includes the ca fe's menu:\n\nhttps://www.victorypointcafe.com/pages/menu LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T063756Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeleyboardgamers/events/316575615/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peace and Justice Commission DTSTART:20261006T013000Z DTEND:20261006T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:d871cc9f9c738b47a46e40a00a74fcd5@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Peace and Justice Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/ your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Return to Center: An Experiential Yoga Practice DTSTART:20261006T163000Z DTEND:20261006T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T004914Z UID:4mh9kv4d55kfl8joq3ndkh0333@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/8Mh4eyvOIn this deeply experiential yoga practice\, we will explore the dynamic inter play between stability and mobility\, strength and relaxation\, movement a nd stillness. Through mindful movement\, standing and seated practices\, b reath\, and attention to the subtle ways we organize ourselves in space\, we'll investigate what allows us to feel both grounded and free.Rather tha n striving for perfect alignment or mastering difficult poses\, we'll appr oach the practice as an exploration. We'll slow down enough to notice\, ex periment with different possibilities\, and discover how the balance betwe en effort and ease can change our experience of movement — and of oursel ves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T004914Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261006T210000Z DTEND:20261007T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260929T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261007T011500Z DTEND:20261007T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:6dl47nusshaqpoq62d8d5lj07l@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information:  https://momence.com/l/0ehqGDznIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everything sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and eve n silence itself. Across traditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\, expressing it through “medicine melodies ” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit wor ld. •    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a vehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection. •    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — pl ants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of de ep listening.•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneo us transmissions from nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voic e and simple instruments.•    Experience initiatory sound practices dr awn from Icaros (Peruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ra gas\, mantric improvisation\, and healing invocations.•    Cultivate c ontemplative listening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.•    Develop greater clarity\, neur al coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vib rational formulas.•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of soun d shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power o f your sonic presence. You’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience neede d — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal it s sacred intelligence.Teacher Bio: Silvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary voc al artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, and multihyphenate educator and sch olar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, authored the book "Free Your Voice" \, and offered significant scholarly contributions to the academic study o f music and sound therapies. She is a former clinical psychologist who ser ves on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies’ East -West Psychology Department. Silvia is also a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. You can listen to her expl orations of sound\, spirituality\, and the human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding director of the International Vox Mun di School of Sound\, with centers in Japan\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\ , and across the US and the Bay Area. Visit: voxmundiproject.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261007T013000Z DTEND:20261007T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/dahVOLldsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration DTSTART:20261007T020000Z DTEND:20261007T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063537Z UID:event_316437338@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists\nJOIN THE D ISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION.\nDiscord (very important updates): https://di scord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\n\nNo RSVP needed on Meetup.com\, but we do have a che ck-in link on our Discord.\n\nWant to just see a video or two about what t his is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA\nTake a tour of the c ampus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE \n\nWhat Happens Each Week?\nFeedback & Listening\n• Play what you made\ , a work‑in‑progress\n• Get constructive critiques\, mix notes\, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd.\nOpen‑Studio Sessions (3 Commer cial Studios!)\n• Grab a workstation\, plug in\, and start building beat s\, recording vocals\, or jamming with new friends.\nNetworking & Vibes\n • Meet producers\, engineers\, artists\, and music‑tech pros.\n\n**Lin ks**\nDiscord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\nLev el‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusic academy.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063537Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/anthemmusicacademy/events/316437338/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261007T160000Z DTEND:20261007T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36780-1791363600-1791365400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q4/2026-10-07/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=be rkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bow and the Brush in Berkeley DTSTART:20261007T191500Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1711-1791375300-1791378000@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:arts,free,music DESCRIPTION:Dan performs Bach Partita #2 for solo violin and a handful of his own compositions with projected paintings. Free concert. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, University of California Berkeley\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, 94704 URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/the-bow-and-the-brush-in-berkeley/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20261008T013000Z DTEND:20261008T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181201Z UID:2cbe75cb83982ffb95ec92acd21b340a@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181201Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning Commission DTSTART:20261008T013000Z DTEND:20261008T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:c32214da10d73a882e4e34c14bf15ab7@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-gove rnment/boards-commissions/planning-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Between Science and Spirituality\, with Bob Jesse DTSTART:20261008T020000Z DTEND:20261008T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002827Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:https://momence.com/l/x9hkbrbJFor thi s month’s Chalice\, we are very happy to host Bob Jesse\, one of the mos t thoughtful\, sincere\, and ethical change-makers influencing the “psyc hedelic renaissance.” In the early 1990s\, Jesse founded the Council on Spiritual Practices\, which argued for the value of “primary religious e xperiences” and advocated for psychedelic approaches for such experience s. Eventually\, Jesse helped support and guide the groundbreaking psilocyb in research at Johns Hopkins\, as well as the center’s later studies of psychedelic experience among religious professionals. More recently\, Jess e served as a founding member of the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Tonight Jesse will deliver a short “statement of position ality”\, after which we will plumb the current state of psychedelic spir ituality\, science\, and commodification.  Bob Jesse was instrumental in forming the psilocybin research team at Johns Hopkins\, and he has co-auth ored several of its papers. He is also a founding member of the U.C. Berke ley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Earlier in life\, Bob trained at Hopkins in electrical engineering and computer science\, consulted for AT&T Bell Labs\, and worked at Oracle as a VP of business development. In 1993\, he founded the Council on Spiritual Practices.The Chalice is a recu rring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the first Wednesday o f every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw from the deeper hum anistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany\, humor\, and m ystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or ps ychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic culture and explorin g what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half of this event wil l be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Davis\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Women’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, currently a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half of each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the second half of the e vening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes with breakout grou ps\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and always with more ques tions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a scholar of Religious S tudies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held tea ching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-founder\, and the c o-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the American Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Universe: Global Pe rspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-week seminar on t he history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the University of Amste rdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an organizer for the Or der of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & book publisher. H is latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage to Pow erspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyzes the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii Peninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik Davis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based in San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, media culture\, t he popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Experience in the Se venties (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoterica (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritual Landscape (200 6)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the celebrated cult cl assic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information ( 1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and popular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appeared in scores o f books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has been translated i nto a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universities\, conferenc es\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interviewed by CNN\, t he BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Yale University i n 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice University in 201 5. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www.burningshore.co m)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (20 24).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP has written exten sively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of he r contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguis hed investigators in this field. She is one of the founders of the Women ’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that supports investigat ions into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work explores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science o f Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Science\, Allied H ealth\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 50 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal family based in Be rkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002827Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261008T153000Z DTEND:20261008T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e_R20261001T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/a8h09mkWMor ning Embodiment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves pe rmission to arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attu nement\, we will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, meaning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and res ponsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes being very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices w e might consider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be many options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to na vigate choice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigati ng a limitation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a mome nt for yourself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check-in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is des igned to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experien cing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We wi ll do a guided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodie s and attention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretc h\, wiggle\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simp le enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop into our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/c ontemporary dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movem ent Explorations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements th at deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on c oncepts and areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditati on: 15 min: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness mig ht be sitting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having ey es open or closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, includi ng allowing some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothe s you feel comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeve s\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Br ing a journal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of mo dern dance experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides stu dents in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourse lves\, our surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical trai ning\, creative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Tim es as “grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is curren tly heavily influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfu lness practices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF studios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and others.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI consultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature \, music\, and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; BA in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebea hrssuzannebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ryan Burton ~ From First Sit to First Shift DTSTART:20261008T160000Z DTEND:20261008T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36774-1791450000-1791457200@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sept 28\, Oct 1\, 5 and 8\, 2026\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacif ic Time (PT)\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Bu ddy\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting .\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessio ns. \nA four-session journey over two weeks\, moving from the first taste of recognition to living from awake awareness in daily life. Each session builds on the last\, tracing a direct path from initial recognition to exp ressed realization. \nSession 1: Pointing Out Instructions The foundationa l transmission — an introduction to the nature of mind\, given from teac her to student which is the direct pointing out of awareness itself. \nSes sion 2: Transmission of the Six Gates Building on the initial pointing\, w e explore the six sense gates as doorways and expressions of awakening — learning to recognize sight\, sound\, smell\, taste\, touch\, and thought as dimensions of awakened awareness rather than obstacles to it. \nSessio n 3: Mindfulness of the Body Awakening moves off the cushion. This session explores how to integrate recognition into movement and daily activity\, carrying the pointing into a living and unfolding practice. \nSession 4: F ull Release The culmination of the series is aimed at the understand that awakening was never interrupted or obscured to begin with. Sitting\, walki ng\, and speaking reveal themselves as different modes of enlightenment. \nWho it’s for: Practitioners ready to move from first glimpse to sustai ned recognition — from “first sit” to a genuine shift in how life is lived. \nGet to know Ryan through these short videos: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nRyan Burton is a meditation teacher and guide in the non-dual traditio ns\, with over seventeen years of practice across Dhammakaya Theravada\, D zogchen\, Vedanta\, and Zen. He teaches post-awakening integration — the territory that opens after the initial recognition. His work also draws o n Tibetan Buddhism\, Dream Yoga\, and Robert Monroe’s Focus Levels syste m. \nFind out more about Ryan: www.afterawakening.com\nYouTube: @afterawak ening072 \nSliding Scale: $100 to $200\nSome Partial Scholarships Availabl e\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/ryan-burton-sep-oct-series-2026-2/2 026-10-08/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20261001T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nevada City Foraging Campout DTSTART:20261008T220000Z DTEND:20261011T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010421Z UID:event_316111249@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/k hFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedu le](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule**)\n\nThis retreat includes 3 nights of camping with hot show ers\, all meals with farm and foraged fresh ingredients\, and 4 days of Si erra Nevada ecological and foraging programming\, including:\n\n* swimming in the Yuba River\n* edible & medicinal plant foraging\n* basket weaving from gourds & pine needles\n* making natural sodas\n* acorn & bay nuts\n\n We'll be camping together on a beautiful ranch with a sauna that's 5 minut es from the river\nAll registrations must be completed on our website [her e](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)\n\n**More Important Details**\n These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encoura ge you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**About Fork In T he Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences i n California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Inst agram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010421Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316111249/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260801T000624Z UID:3372396-1791504000-1791676799@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Homecoming @ Haas – Ignite your Spirit \nGet ready\, #HaasAl umni and friends! The ultimate weekend of connection\, learning\, and roar ing Cal Bears pride is almost here! Mark your calendars for October 9-10\, 2026 because Homecoming is about to explode with unforgettable moments. H ere are a few Haas-curated suggestions for you\, but full list of Homecomi ng activities is found here:  \n\n\nFRIDAY 10/9: INTELLECT MEETS EXCITEME NT!  \n\n\nUC Berkeley Haas Faculty Lecture: “Generative AI & the Futur e of Finance: Can Bots Out-Trade Humans?”  Jump back into Andersen Audi torium to hear how Haas is at the forefront of AI transformation. Join al umni and faculty from our Masters in Financial Education (MFE) program to learn how industry titans are leveraging AI to redefine global markets. St ick around after the lecture for a light reception and meet n’ greet wit h the speakers! Arrive early\; seating is first-come\, first-served! \n\n \nConversation with the Chancellor: “America 250: Berkeley and the Futur e of the American Experiment” Chancellor Lyons and a panel of faculty e xperts explore how ideas of citizenship\, democracy\, participation\, and higher education have shaped the American experience — and how they will continue to evolve in the decades ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY 10/10: GA ME DAY GLORY! \n\n\nOski Village Tailgate: Live entertainment\, interactiv e games\, food and beverage for purchase\, sponsor activations\, and activ ities for fans of all ages.  \n\nGame Time: Don your blue and gold and jo in the crowd as our mighty California Golden Bears clash with Virginia Tec h ! (Game time TBA – stay tuned!) Don’t miss a single tackle – grab your game tickets TODAY!\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email homecoming@berkeley.edu  or call 888.UNIV.CAL (888.864.8225). LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T000624Z LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/alumni-and-parents-weekend-at-homecomi ng-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Races DTSTART:20261009T000000Z DTEND:20261009T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:93A2BF46-79C6-43D4-903E-937796DE174A CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Arrive between 4 and 5 pm to drop boats as close to 5 pm as po ssible. The end time is approximate\, but will usually coincide with closi ng time due to sunset.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to we ather. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements ma iling list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\ nNo advance registration is required. All members and their guests are wel come to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard w ith both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal -sailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_cha ir@cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/thursday-races-2-179150 4000?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Francisco & Silicon Valley Alumni: Beyond Big Tech: Reinventin g Your Career in the Age of AI DTSTART:20261009T003000Z DTEND:20261009T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T063637Z UID:3397280-1791480600-1791491400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:**This is a joint event between the San Francisco Chapter and the Silicon Valley Chapter** \nThe technology industry is undergoing one o f its biggest transformations yet. As AI reshapes industries and organizat ional structures\, and many professionals rethink their careers\, new oppo rtunities are emerging well beyond traditional Big Tech.   Join us for a n engaging panel discussion featuring leaders who successfully pivoted fro m careers at companies like Meta\, Google\, Salesforce\, Intel and other m ajor technology firms into entrepreneurship\, venture capital\, consulting \, and academia – each representing a different path beyond Big Tech: \n \n\nThe Entrepreneur – Left a leading technology company to build an AI startup.\nThe Venture Capitalist – Transitioned from operator to invest or\, backing the next generation of AI companies.\nThe Startup Operator – Traded the scale of a global tech company for the speed and impact of an early-stage startup.\nThe Portfolio Leader – Built a multifaceted car eer combining mentorship & advisory work\, angel investing\, board service \, and teaching.\n\nOur panelists will share candid stories about navigati ng uncertainty\, redefining their professional identities\, leveraging tra nsferable skills\, and embracing AI as both a catalyst for disruption and a tool for creating new opportunities. You’ll hear what motivated each t ransition\, the tradeoffs they encountered\, the lessons they brought from Big Tech\, and how they’re building meaningful careers in today’s AI- driven economy.   Whether you’re actively exploring your next move\, c urious about the future of work\, or simply interested in how AI is changi ng career paths\, this conversation will provide practical insights\, insp iration\, and meaningful connections. \nQuestions? Contact Zhanara Amans – amanszh@gmail.com. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063637Z LOCATION:555 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/san-francisco-alumni-beyond-big-tech-r einventing-your-career-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_mediu m=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Night at Armistice DTSTART:20261009T010000Z DTEND:20261009T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063628Z UID:event_zcdxztyjcnblb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,gaming DESCRIPTION:Point Richmond Gamers\nGreat beer and quality board games happ en every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 10.\nWe h ave a selection of games from our vast libraries ready to teach—no exper ience required!\nIt's free to play\, but please support the brewery and am azing staff by buying something while you're there.\n\nDon't let the lack of RSVPs fool ya. We're averaging nearly 30 participants each week. It's a diverse and vibrant community of fun-loving Gamers—join us!\nMessage me (Stephen) if you have any questions.\nGAME ON! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/point-richmond-gamers/events/zcdxztyjcnblb/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Point Richmond Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261009T013000Z DTEND:20261009T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/79hedGbd Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261009T013000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034739@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034739/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoning Adjustments Board DTSTART:20261009T020000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:a37c81005678d61dc447740820978a33@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoning Adjustments Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261009T020000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T184934Z UID:6hck4hk884j6mn5ijve96oj3mf@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/ymhq11Mg3 S ESSION MEETINGS:Thursday Oct. 1\,       7pm-9pm    Thursday Oct. 8\ ,      7pm-9pm           Thursday Oct. 22\,    7pm-9pm            (3-pack Bundle Ticket)     About the Workshop:Dating can e asily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you 're tired of feeling drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frust rated by theuncertainty — this series offers a deeper dive into understa nding how your embodied patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move into a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.Durin g our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater c larity\, confidence\,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this ser ies you will:• Gain practices to feel more grounded while navigating unc ertainty• Learn how your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, a nd how to shift towards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust and confidence in how you approach romantic connection • Build community with others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeWhat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic p ractice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somatic coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No pr ior experience with somatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jack son is an ICF-certified somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work int egrates nervous systemawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients mo ve from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and centers the body as a source ofinsight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T184934Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261009T160000Z DTEND:20261009T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/ymhaQB2VExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soul-Nourishing Kirtan: A Night of Inner Peace & Community Connect ion with Jordan Loder DTSTART:20261010T020000Z DTEND:20261010T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:2omrvot7hv8t1vmuv2scrm6dfb@google.com CATEGORIES:community,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/XehL9LlXJordan Loder is a touring bhakti artist who has devoted his life to spreading the joy o f inner peace through the power of music. His unique kirtan is known for i ts tender\, authentic\, and introspective quality\, igniting an experience of profound healing and a genuine sense of community connection. The song s go straight to the heart\, but the shows stay light and unpretentious\, with a sense of playfulness throughout.He travels with professional sound\ , ambient lighting\, and projected lyrics so every voice in the room can j oin in. Don’t miss this special opportunity to open your heart and recon nect through music and community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Film maker Chat & Coffee DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002657Z UID:event_316301990@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out\nThis is one of our General Meetin gs\, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or wh atever)!\n\n* Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies!\n* the cafe does sell food and beverages\n\nIf you have something to show or materials to review\, feel free to bring that. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002657Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-filmmaker-hangout/events/316301990/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walnut Creek K-12 Quads DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001426Z UID:67501-1791637200-1797089400@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Walnut Creek K-12 Quads! First time tou rnament players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced to urnament players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tournament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to p articipate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in every quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEnt ry fee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must regi ster at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks w ill be provided by BCS \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads October 10th                         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads N ovember 14th                     EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads December 12th                      EXPRESS REG ISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001426Z LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd\, Walnut Creek\ , CA\, 94595\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/walnut-creek-k-12-quads/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's\, Trans\, and Non-Binary Social Sail & Windsurf DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261010T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:5EA2D6BF-DCCF-44D8-A6A1-DE6257A94F01 CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/womens-trans-and-non-bi nary-social-sail-windsurf-7?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Windsurfing Slalom Racing DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:D2FBC0D4-90EA-4587-B9E5-FA1D311BFE8D CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Windsurfing Slalom racing sessions — fun\, f ast way to improve windsurfing skills and open to all windsurfers who are able to plane (Junior and above).\nArrive 30–60 min early for the mandat ory skippers’ meeting and get your gear ready.No registration needed — just show up and join.\nNew to racing?\n\nRead the guide: Windsurfing Sla lom Racing Guide\nPass the test: https://www.cal-sailing.org/ratings-menu/ written-test/windsurf-slalom-racing/read-test\nUpdates & cancellations: CS C Windsurf Racing Corner WhatsApp chat (join via link)\n\nContact windsur f_racing@cal-sailing.org with any questions.See you on the race course! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/windsurfing-slalom-raci ng?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sticky Art Lab Family Clay DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T072818Z UID:event_316562904@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nCome and join us for a n afternoon of making pottery as a family! Clay and glazing will be provid ed.\n\n35 per Adult & 30 for children (4yr-18yrs.)\n(Age 2- 3yrs. - 1 Adul t & 1 child will be charged as 1 Entry)\nTo reserve your spot or schedule a clay session contact us at clay@stickyartlab.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T072818Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 562904/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Veteran Alumni: Haas Veteran's Club Fall Alumni Mixer DTSTART:20261011T013000Z DTEND:20261011T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T003650Z UID:3409216-1791657000-1791667800@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Haas Veterans Club is hosting an alumni mixer this fall\, and we would be honored to have you there.  \nWe have reserved a private rooftop in the Financial District for the evening — cocktails\, dinner\, and city views\, with no program\, no panel\, and nothing to sit through. Just an evening with people who made the same transition you did. \nQuest ions? Contact Dylan Burks – dburks@berkeley.edu. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T003650Z LOCATION:The Newhall Nest — 260 California St\, San Francisco\, CA 94111 URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/veteran-alumni-haas-veterans-club-fall -alumni-mixer/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkele y-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Dinghy Racing DTSTART:20261011T170000Z DTEND:20261011T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:26BE255A-F742-4150-83A6-0D1DEC990797 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The start time of this event is about 1 hour before the start of the first race to allow time to rig a boat and find a partner. The end time is approximate.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weat her. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements mail ing list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\nN o advance registration is required. All members and their guests are welco me to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard wit h both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal-s ailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_chair @cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/sunday-dinghy-racing-5- 1791738000?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gallery Tour | Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon DTSTART:20261011T203000Z DTEND:20261011T205000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003627Z UID:10001096-1791725400-1791726600@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A NANCY LEE KATZ: A PRIVATE PANTHEON PROGRAM \nStop by the M agnes during Cal’s Alumni and Parent Weekend at Homecoming for the secon d in a series of free curator- and educator-led gallery tours of the new e xhibition\, Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon. Learn about the artist\, h er work\, and the cultural icons she photographed. Each tour will highligh t different photographs on view. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 | 1:30 pm\nI n person at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Wa y\, Berkeley\, CA\nLed by Dan Alter\, Learning and Engagement Coordinator \n\n\nRSVP\n  \nPlease join us for a special Gallery Concert featuring th e music of Elliott Carter after this Gallery Tour at 2:00pm. Please RSVP f or the gallery concert here. \nFALL GALLERY TOUR SCHEDULE:\nThursday\, Sep tember 24\, 2026  |  5:30 pm\nSunday\, October 11\, 2026  |  1:30 pm\ nThursday\, November 19\, 2026  |  5:30 pm\nSunday\, December 13\, 2026   |  1:30 pm \nThe Magnes’s programs and exhibitions are supported by our community. Click here to make a suggested donation of $10 per sessio n.. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodati ons to participate in this event\, please contact us at dalter@berkeley.ed u or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance notice as possible. \n Program is subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the exhibition\nNancy Le e Katz: A Private Pantheon explores the artist’s decades-long effort to photograph artists\, writers\, musicians\, and thinkers she admired. Crea ted in the intimate environments of personal studios and workplaces\, thes e portraits look behind public accolades to reveal a quiet\, private prese nce. Unfolding in two parts (fall and spring)\, the exhibition presents\, for the first time\, the entirety of Katz’s Pantheon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003627Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/pantheon-gallery-tour-october-2026 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gallery Concert | Music of Elliott Carter DTSTART:20261011T210000Z DTEND:20261011T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T003557Z UID:10001095-1791727200-1791730800@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:A NANCY LEE KATZ: A PRIVATE PANTHEON PROGRAM \nJoin us durin g Cal’s Alumni and Parent Weekend at Homecoming in the gallery of Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon for a special concert with UC Berkeley facult y and student musicians playing compositions by\, and instruments of\, sit ters on view. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 | 2:00 pm\nIn person at the Mag nes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA \ nLeighton Fong playing music by Elliott Carter (1908- 2012)\nFigment No.2 for Solo Cello  (Remembering Mr. Ives) (2001) \n\nUC Berkeley students Mi chael Arumainayagam and Rohith Karur performing on violin and cello\nSonat a for Violin and Cello (1922) Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)\nAllegro\nTrès vi f\nLent\nVif\, avec entrain \n\nRSVP\n  \nPlease join us for a special Ga llery Tour prior to the Gallery Concert from 1:30-1:50pm. Please RSVP for the gallery tour here. \nThe Magnes’s programs and exhibitions are suppo rted by our community. Click here to make a suggested donation of $10 per session.. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or require acco mmodations to participate in this event\, please contact us at dalter@ber keley.edu or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance notice as pos sible. \nProgram is subject to change. \n\nAbout the Composer \n\nComposer Elliott Carter (December 11\, 1908 – November 5\, 2012) is internationa lly recognized as one of the most influential American voices in classical music\, and a leading figure of modernism in the 20th and 21st centuries. He was hailed as “America’s great musical poet” by Andrew Porter an d noted as “one of America’s most distinguished creative artists in an y field” by his friend Aaron Copland. Carter’s prolific career spanned over 75 years\, with more than 150 pieces\, ranging from chamber music to orchestral works to opera\, often marked with a sense of wit and humor. H e received numerous honors and accolades\, including the Pulitzer Prize on two occasions: in 1960 for his String Quartet No. 2 and in 1973 for his  String Quartet No. 3. Other awards include Germany’s Ernst Von Siemens Music Prize and the Prince Pierre Foundation Music Award. Carter was the first composer to receive the United States National Medal of Arts\, and i s one of a handful of composers inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. He was recognized twice by the Government of France: being named Commander of the “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres\,” and receiving the insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honor in September 2012. \nPho to by Nancy Lee Katz\, 1999. Gift of Michael S. Sachs\, 2024.1.25. \nAbout the Performers \n\n\nLeighton Fong\, a longtime member of San Francisco ’s Left Coast Chamber Ensemble\, is Principal Cellist of the California Symphony\, and has taught at UC Berkeley for over thirty years. He plays r egularly with Eco Ensemble and Empyrean Ensemble\, and was a member of the San Francisco Contemporary Players. In addition to specializing in contem porary music\, he has performed the complete string quartets of Beethoven with the Los Angeles based Southwest Chamber Music Society and the complet e string quartets of Schubert on original instruments with the Berkeley Sc hubert Quartet. Leighton studied at the San Francisco Conservatory\, the N ew England Conservatory\, the Bern Conservatory in Switzerland\, and the R oyal Danish Conservatory in Copenhagen\, Denmark. Born in Sacramento\, Cal ifornia\, he has lived in Berkeley since 1991. \nPhoto credit: Vivian Sach s \nAbout the exhibition\nNancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon explores the artist’s decades-long effort to photograph artists\, writers\, musician s\, and thinkers she admired. Created in the intimate environments of pers onal studios and workplaces\, these portraits look behind public accolades to reveal a quiet\, private presence. Unfolding in two parts (fall and sp ring)\, the exhibition presents\, for the first time\, the entirety of Kat z’s Pantheon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T003557Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/gallery-concert-elliott-carter/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3RD EAR PRESENTS: Mystic Songs of India - Exploring the Wisdom & P oetry of Kabir Through Folk Songs with Priyal Maheshwari DTSTART:20261012T020000Z DTEND:20261012T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183108Z UID:5o4nvaj4bdbicsi1ivmrafbs59@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/wyhZAq9BIn this immersive workshop\, we explore the deeper esoteric meanings within the po etry of Indian mystic saints such as Kabir and Guru Nanak through the indi genous folk songs of the Malwa region of Central India. These songs belong to a living oral tradition that has been carried forward for over 600 yea rs.Priyal will guide us through this journey by singing and interpreting t hese songs while accompanying himself on traditional instruments like the Tambura and Kartaal. Printed translations will be provided\, allowing part icipants to follow along and join in the singing if they wish. After each song\, we will pause for reflection\, creating space for participants to s hare whatever arises within them. We will also spend time in shared silenc e\, gently turning inward to experience the stillness pointed to in the so ngs.Priyal will also share stories from the life of Kabir\, insights into India’s oral traditions\, and reflections on his own journey — how he encountered his Guru and how these teachings have shaped his life. Through song\, storytelling\, collective reflection\, and silence\, this workshop invites us to touch something deeper within ourselves — a space where b oundaries soften\, and a sense of oneness with each other and the world be gins to emerge.About Priyal Maheshwari:Priyal Maheshwari is a musician and yoga teacher whose journey bridges the worlds of science\, spirituality\, and the arts. After graduating from Indian Institute of Technology\, Khar agpur and spending six years in the IT industry\, he felt an inner calling to step away from the corporate path and dedicate his life to the transfo rmative power of music and wellness practices. Through his work\, Priyal i ntegrates music\, yoga\, and meditation as tools for healing and self-disc overy. His approach helps people reconnect with the deeper aspects of thei r being and cultivate a more balanced\, integrated way of living.Alongside extensive training in classical music\, Priyal has immersed himself in th e oral traditions of saint poets such as Kabir\, Nanak\, and Meera. He con tinues to learn directly from PadmaShri Prahlad Singh Tipanya ji\, one of the foremost carriers of Kabir’s singing tradition from the Malwa region of Central India. These teachings have deeply shaped Priyal’s own music al journey\, grounding it in devotion\, simplicity\, and the timeless wisd om of the saints.Priyal regularly shares his music in concerts\, satsangs\ , and community gatherings. He also organizes retreats and collaborative e vents with Prahlad ji and his ensemble\, creating spaces where participant s can experience the confluence of music\, spirituality\, and collective h armony. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183108Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261012T150000Z DTEND:20261012T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36777-1791792000-1791793800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q4/2026-10-12/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berke ley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mon at Victory Point Cafe DTSTART:20261013T010000Z DTEND:20261013T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010422Z UID:event_vhtgtsyjcnbqb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Board Gamers\nGame night is back\, come on out to Vic tory Point Cafe and check out the Berkeley Board Gamers.\n\nThe only reaso n restrictions are being lifted is because most adults that can be vaccina ted are being vaccinated. In fact\, vaccines are going to be available for 5 and up. Let me state clearly right now\, if you are NOT FULLY UPDATED o n your boosters\, you should NOT come out to any of these events for your own health and safety. Fully updated means 2 weeks after your latest boost er dose of vaccine. The Berkeley Board Gamers has no power to verify wheth er someone is fully updated\, so if you make the choice not to listen to t his warning\, then you are assuming that risk yourself. We may also meet i n a place with non-members\, the Berkeley Board Gamers definitely has no p ower or influence over non-members.\n\nTo be clear\, you should only consi der these game nights if you are fully updated!\n\nThe venue we are meetin g at is the charming Victory Point Café. The normal gaming fee at the caf é is $7.50. Instead of paying the normal gaming fee the café has generou sly offered to let us simply purchase any 2 items from the menu. If you ha ve a dietary restriction that makes this requirement difficult\, please le t me know and we can work something out.\n\nThe link below includes the ca fe's menu:\n\nhttps://www.victorypointcafe.com/pages/menu LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010422Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeleyboardgamers/events/vhtgtsyjcnbqb/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Return to Center: An Experiential Yoga Practice DTSTART:20261013T163000Z DTEND:20261013T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T004914Z UID:4mh9kv4d55kfl8joq3ndkh0333@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/ElhDB6kkIn this deeply experiential yoga practice\, we will explore the dynamic inter play between stability and mobility\, strength and relaxation\, movement a nd stillness. Through mindful movement\, standing and seated practices\, b reath\, and attention to the subtle ways we organize ourselves in space\, we'll investigate what allows us to feel both grounded and free.Rather tha n striving for perfect alignment or mastering difficult poses\, we'll appr oach the practice as an exploration. We'll slow down enough to notice\, ex periment with different possibilities\, and discover how the balance betwe en effort and ease can change our experience of movement — and of oursel ves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T004914Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261013T210000Z DTEND:20261014T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260929T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261014T011500Z DTEND:20261014T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:4hhqdl0615slpoi5pql06mqor1@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information:  https://momence.com/l/ymhaRXPDIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everything sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and eve n silence itself. Across traditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\, expressing it through “medicine melodies ” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit wor ld. •    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a vehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection. •    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — pl ants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of de ep listening.•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneo us transmissions from nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voic e and simple instruments.•    Experience initiatory sound practices dr awn from Icaros (Peruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ra gas\, mantric improvisation\, and healing invocations.•    Cultivate c ontemplative listening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.•    Develop greater clarity\, neur al coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vib rational formulas.•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of soun d shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power o f your sonic presence. You’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience neede d — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal it s sacred intelligence.Teacher Bio: Silvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary voc al artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, and multihyphenate educator and sch olar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, authored the book "Free Your Voice" \, and offered significant scholarly contributions to the academic study o f music and sound therapies. She is a former clinical psychologist who ser ves on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies’ East -West Psychology Department. Silvia is also a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. You can listen to her expl orations of sound\, spirituality\, and the human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding director of the International Vox Mun di School of Sound\, with centers in Japan\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\ , and across the US and the Bay Area. Visit:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration DTSTART:20261014T020000Z DTEND:20261014T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063537Z UID:event_316437339@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists\nJOIN THE D ISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION.\nDiscord (very important updates): https://di scord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\n\nNo RSVP needed on Meetup.com\, but we do have a che ck-in link on our Discord.\n\nWant to just see a video or two about what t his is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA\nTake a tour of the c ampus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE \n\nWhat Happens Each Week?\nFeedback & Listening\n• Play what you made\ , a work‑in‑progress\n• Get constructive critiques\, mix notes\, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd.\nOpen‑Studio Sessions (3 Commer cial Studios!)\n• Grab a workstation\, plug in\, and start building beat s\, recording vocals\, or jamming with new friends.\nNetworking & Vibes\n • Meet producers\, engineers\, artists\, and music‑tech pros.\n\n**Lin ks**\nDiscord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\nLev el‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusic academy.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063537Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/anthemmusicacademy/events/316437339/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheshvan Rosh Chodesh Circle DTSTART:20261014T030000Z DTEND:20261014T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10001898-1791921600-1791927000@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings\, an opportuni ty to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition and the natural land cycles. Each session is crafted to correspond with the new Hebrew mo nth\, with texts and colors that symbolize the essence of the time. \nOur tradition suggests that each month holds a potential to work with differen t life issues—such as sleep\, anger\, eating\, sight\, and listening. We will explore these themes through text learning\, creative writing\, sing ing\, and sometimes working with flowers and Jewish traditional color theo ry. \nOur sessions will be held when the moon is absent\, opening us up to the possibilities of the new moon coming our way. Even when the world see ms to turn upside down and fall apart\, the moon keeps going in circles\, and we will be with her. Join us for a time of reflection\, connection\, a nd growth as we journey through the Jewish calendar together. \nBy registe ring\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’ s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/cheshvan-rosh-chodesh-circle-20251016/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261014T160000Z DTEND:20261014T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36782-1791968400-1791970200@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q4/2026-10-14/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=be rkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Playing with Spirituality DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000554Z UID:10002357-1791995400-1795024800@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:There is a Jewish story about a child of a rabbi who wanders i n the woods instead of going to services. When their parent asks them abou t it\, the child says they go to the woods to be closer to God. The rabbi reminds them that God is the same everywhere. The child replies\, “But I am not.” \nHow do we keep coming back to ourselves\, to a sense of the sacred\, in the rush and crush of our lives? The garden draws us back to w hat is elemental\, to natural rhythms\, to a deeper connection with creati on. \nThis six-part journey will bring together the garden\, Jewish spirit ual practices\, and your mind/body/spirit. We’ll make our way through th e senses starting with the breath and an opportunity to unpack our ideas a bout God/the Sacred\, then move into and through the body with a range of embodied practices that connect us to the Sacred\, the earth\, and ourselv es. In each session we will anchor ourselves in Jewish teaching\, practice in real-time\, and connect with one another. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000554Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/playing-with-spirituality-2026106/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commission on Disability DTSTART:20261015T000000Z DTEND:20261015T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:787de73633e1e67ca83a8252aa9dac50@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Commission on Disability Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/commission-on-disability LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alameda Chess Classes DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260906T181340Z UID:67901-1792022400-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Alameda Monday Chess (kids & adults)\nOpen to adults and child ren. A half-hour lecture aimed at players between 500 and 1500 USChess in strength\, followed by a USChess-rated tournament game with a G/25\;d5 tim e control. USChess Membership is required\, https://www.berkeleychessschoo l.org/uscf-membership/. Trophies to the top five at the end of each sessio n.\nFall One: August 10th – October 5th (8-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRAT ION\n\nFall Two: October 19th – December 14th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REG ISTRATION\n  \nAlameda Thursday Chess (kids)\n\nImmerse yourself in the e xciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily ! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, sc ience\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyon d academia\, chess influences social behavior including self esteem\, resp ect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it ’s FUN!\nAll skill levels welcome.\nFall One: August 13th – October 8t h (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Two: October 15th – Decemb er 17th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T181340Z LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-chess-classes/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkeley Haas Chicanx/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration 2026 DTSTART:20261015T003000Z DTEND:20261015T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T063306Z UID:3398741-1791999000-1792006200@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:Join Somos Haas Alumni and the Berkeley Haas Chicanx/Latinx community for an evening of community\, connection\, and celebration in ho nor of Hispanic Heritage Month. \nThe entire Berkeley Haas community inclu ding alumni\, staff\, faculty and students of all Berkeley Haas degree pro grams are invited to join us at alaMar in Oakland for an evening of fest ivities as we come together to celebrate our unique stories and strengthen our connection with one another. We look forward to celebrating with you! \nAppetizers and drinks included. \nRegister Here by October 12  \nQues tions? Contact alumni@haas.berkeley.edu \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Berkeley Haas Development & Alumni Relations Office a nd DEIJB team. \nThis event is open to all UC Berkeley community members\, regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, ethnicity\, age\, gender\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, disability\, religion\, or any oth er protected class status. UC Berkeley and the Haas School of Business are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes participant s from all backgrounds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T063306Z LOCATION:alaMar Dominican Kitchen\, 100 Grand Ave #111\, Oakland\, CA 9461 2\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/berkeley-haas-chicanx-latinx-heritage- month-celebration-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE Mushroom Class: "Can I Eat That?" DTSTART:20261015T010000Z DTEND:20261015T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010421Z UID:event_316081739@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food,free DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\nFREE Mushroom Classes: "Can I eat that?"\nL earn edible & toxic species with Carrie Staller\n\n* 10/14 - Benicia Libra ry - 6pm\n* 10/17 - Larkspur Library - 11am\n* 10/20 - Mill Valley Library - 6pm\n\nNo Registration Needed!\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In T he Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https:/ /www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010421Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316081739/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261015T013000Z DTEND:20261015T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/k8hbvWr6Welcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos (Session 2: Tru e Purpose Workshop) DTSTART:20261015T013000Z DTEND:20261029T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T000309Z UID:23190@uucb.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Discover a simple\, practical way to reconnect with your own i nner wisdom – the grounded\, unwavering source of clarity that has alway s been present\, waiting for you to listen. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T000309Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/your-inner-compass-awaits-find-grounding-in-ch aos-session-2-true-purpose-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin DTSTART:20261015T020000Z DTEND:20261015T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:36m8kb1ahbt4esjkj77he9j32l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/QQhw4gQxBy increa sing the flow of oxygen or Prana in our bodies\, we can begin to move and release tension.In this class we shift our focus from the realm of thought s to the intricate web of electrical signals within our bodies. Regardless of whether you've faced significant stress or trauma\, this approach offe rs profound benefits to the nervous system. The accumulation of daily stre ssors can strain our bodies and without releasing this tension through exp ression\, it can manifest as depression\, anxiety\, or disease over time.I n this class we- Lay down for a guided short meditation.- Practice the bre athwork sequence together for around 30 minutes.- Relax and recover.- Opti onal sharing and snacks afterwards.NOTE: Doors close 5 minutes after the s tart of class.Matt Barkin has been studying breathwork and meditation for over 15 years. His training is rooted in the ancient practices of Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga. His goal as a guide is to help students awaken their self-healing potential with the breath! Learn more about Matt here h ttps://mattbarkin.com/breathwork/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement + Stillness with Suz anne Beahrs DTSTART:20261015T153000Z DTEND:20261015T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e_R20261015T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/lkhgjnrbMor ning Embodiment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves pe rmission to arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attu nement\, we will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, meaning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and res ponsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes being very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices w e might consider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be many options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to na vigate choice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigati ng a limitation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a mome nt for yourself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check-in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is des igned to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experien cing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We wi ll do a guided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodie s and attention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretc h\, wiggle\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simp le enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop into our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/c ontemporary dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movem ent Explorations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements th at deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on c oncepts and areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditati on: 15 min: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness mig ht be sitting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having ey es open or closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, includi ng allowing some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothe s you feel comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeve s\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Br ing a journal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of mo dern dance experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides stu dents in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourse lves\, our surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical trai ning\, creative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Tim es as “grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is curren tly heavily influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfu lness practices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF studios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and others.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI consultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature \, music\, and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; BA in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebea hrssuzannebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20261001T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Races DTSTART:20261016T000000Z DTEND:20261016T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:93A2BF46-79C6-43D4-903E-937796DE174A CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Arrive between 4 and 5 pm to drop boats as close to 5 pm as po ssible. The end time is approximate\, but will usually coincide with closi ng time due to sunset.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to we ather. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements ma iling list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\ nNo advance registration is required. All members and their guests are wel come to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard w ith both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal -sailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_cha ir@cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/thursday-races-2-179210 8800?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Night at Armistice DTSTART:20261016T010000Z DTEND:20261016T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063628Z UID:event_zcdxztyjcnbtb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,gaming DESCRIPTION:Point Richmond Gamers\nGreat beer and quality board games happ en every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 10.\nWe h ave a selection of games from our vast libraries ready to teach—no exper ience required!\nIt's free to play\, but please support the brewery and am azing staff by buying something while you're there.\n\nDon't let the lack of RSVPs fool ya. We're averaging nearly 30 participants each week. It's a diverse and vibrant community of fun-loving Gamers—join us!\nMessage me (Stephen) if you have any questions.\nGAME ON! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/point-richmond-gamers/events/zcdxztyjcnbtb/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Point Richmond Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission DTSTART:20261016T011500Z DTEND:20261016T031500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:c294945967206f196aa9644fd780a075@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Homepage: https:/ /berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infr astructure-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261016T013000Z DTEND:20261016T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/rqhRxBJk Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Review Committee DTSTART:20261016T013000Z DTEND:20261016T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:ff23b3a9aa4203f65cda424e67ae5117@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Design Review Committee Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your- government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intermediate Hebrew Lettering Workshop DTSTART:20261016T020000Z DTEND:20261030T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T002105Z UID:10002353-1792090800-1793307600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:After several years of offering an introductory workshop in He brew Lettering at Urban Adamah\, we thought the time might be right to tak e the next step in our practice. \nIn this intermediate class\, we will pr actice a few different Hebrew fonts to expand your lettering and compositi on skills. This class is for those who have done Hebrew lettering at Urban Adamah or have practiced Hebrew lettering outside of our introductory wor kshops. \n“Since the world was created with Ten Sayings\, and the saying s consist of letters\, the letters are seen as the primary ingredients of creation. Thus\, when one contemplates them\, the letters serve as the mea ns through which a person connects himself to God and the creative process .” \n— Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan\, Jewish Meditation\, p. 75 \nAbout the Faci litator\nPeretz Wolf-Prusan was born in 1954 in Los Angeles\, California. He grew up in a sign shop run by his grandfather\, who handpainted signs a nd worked in gold leaf\, and his father\, who made neon signs. LA in the 1 960s and ’70s was the home of Sister Corita Kent and her screen-printing workshop at Immaculate Heart College. Her social justice poster art\, alo ng with the work of Ben Shahn\, had a profound influence on Peretz\, and h e took up screen printing\, making posters against the war in Vietnam and in support of Soviet Jewry. \nPeretz came to the Bay Area to teach printma king at UAHC Camp Swig and to study at the San Francisco Art Institute. Af ter a decade of creating ketubot (illuminated wedding documents)\, printma king\, and working in informal education\, Wolf-Prusan and his family trav eled to Israel in 1985 to study at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem and C incinnati. After 30 years in Jewish education\, he now lives\, works\, and teaches from Berkeley. \nBy registering\, I acknowledge that I have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T002105Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/intermediate-hebrew-lettering-workshop-2 0261015/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261016T160000Z DTEND:20261016T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/GBhBD6AQExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat at Mar De Jade in Mexico with Anneke DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20260801T061104Z UID:10000855-1792195200-1792713599@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join the waitlist for a Yoga Retreat at Mar de Jade\nWITH ANNE KE FAAS \n  \nOctober 17–22\, 2026\nMar De Jade\nLocated approximately 90-minutes from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Side of Mexico\, Mar de Jad e is situated between the tropical jungle mountainside and the blue-green ocean of the Chacala beach.  Meals are prepared with great care\, attenti on and love using fresh and healthy ingredients mainly from Mar de Jade’ s 17-acre organic farm. The natural beauty\, fresh ocean air\, and colorfu l accommodations inspire a connection with nature—it’s a perfect place to retreat from everyday life and practice yoga together. \n \nOur retrea t includes:\n✨ Daily Iyengar yoga classes with Anneke\, including active asana\, restorative sessions\, pranayama\, chanting\, and philosophy disc ussion.\n✨ A beautiful retreat setting near Puerto Vallarta\, surrounded by nature and serenity.\n✨ Nourishing meals\, relaxation time\, and a w elcoming yoga community.\n✨ Space to deepen your understanding of yoga i n a dedicated\, immersive environment. \n \nFIND YOUR INSPIRATION\nADD ME TO THE WAITLIST \n\n \nWHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?\nEach morning will start with sunrise tea or coffee\, followed by yoga sutra study\, chanting\, and an a ctive 2 hour class suitable for all levels. After the class\, a delicious breakfast will be served in the open-air dining area overlooking Chacala B each and the ocean. \nThe practice hall at Mar De Jade is specifically des igned for Iyengar Yoga\, featuring beautiful wood floors and wall ropes. W ith panoramic ocean views and floor-to-ceiling windows\, our hall is airy and filled with natural light. \nThere will be time each day for your own adventures and quiet contemplation. Consider visiting the Altavista petrog lyphs\, hiking to another local beach and taking a boat ride home\, or exp loring the local Mexican markets. Alternatively\, spend the day exploring Mar De Jade\, enjoying a spa treatment or a relaxing nap in a hammock unde r the shade of our thatched-roof palapa. \nMar de Jade offers a swimming p ool and Jacuzzi nestled amidst bougainvillea flowers and palm trees. You c an wander on the paths lining the hotel grounds and visit the herb garden. Chacala Beach is also nearby for swimming\, paddle-boarding\, or kayaking \, weather permitting. \nBefore sunset\, a restorative and pranayama pract ice will leave you refreshed after the day’s activities. Join us for 6 d ays of good company\, healthy food\, rejuvenation in the fresh ocean air. \n  \n\n \n\n“The practice (asana\, breathe\, chanting) was incredible and beyond my expectations. I felt so in my body and outside the noisiness of my brain. I came home in such an exhale sort of space.” ~Pilar S.\n\ n \n\n“Mar de Jade is one of the great undiscovered pleasures of Mexico … A tropical setting that lifts the spirits and fires the imagination. ” – San Francisco Chronicle\n\n \nAmazing Accommodations\n \n  \n  \ n  \nThis retreat is FULL but more room might be added.  Join our waitli st today \n\nOcean View Room Single Occupancy — $3\,395 (FULL) \nOcean V iew Room Double Occupancy — $3\,000 (FULL) \nGuest Room Single Occupancy — $2\,900 (FULL) \nGuest Room Double Occupancy — $2\,550 (FULL) \n\nO cean Rooms are bright and airy\, with an indoor sitting area and floor-to- ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony. these spectacular room s are decorated with rich textiles and custom made mahogany wood furniture \, providing a sense of timeless Mexican elegance. \nGuest Rooms are a sim ple yet comfortable option for one to two people\, offering garden or jung le views. They provide a cozy and well appointed option for those seeking simplicity and comfort. \nSome rooms require steps to climb. \n  \n\nTHIS RETREAT IS FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST \n\nWAITLIST ME! \n\n\n \nWHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT?\n\nYour accommodations and use of this incredi ble property\n3 delicious meals per day\, with plenty of options to meet y our dietary needs.\nAsana and pranayama classes each day.\nWIFI\nAir condi tioning in most sleeping areas\nTaxes\nPeaceful down time and ample opport unities to explore the area\n\nWhat is not included: \n\nAirfare\nGround t ransportation to/from the airport and Mar De Jade\nTravel insurance\nSpa t reatments\nAdditional adventures\nStaff Gratuities\n\nThe actual schedule varies per day.  We will usually have two yoga-related activities togethe r each day\, whether it be pranayama\, asana or group discussion. We will have free time for activities on your own. \nThis is an incredible opportu nity to deepen your practice\, find quietude\, and connect with a like-min ded community in a breathtaking setting. \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\nINCRED IBLE FOOD\nMeals at Mar de Jade are a favorite! Delicious and well balance d buffet-style meals are served three times daily in the open-air dining r oom overlooking Chacala bay. \nEvery dish is made daily from scratch using fresh ingredients from our Organic Farm. Our menu is inspired by traditio nal Mexican cuisine and international flavors. The kitchen is happy to acc ommodate your dietary restrictions and food allergies\, with advance notic e. \nThroughout the day visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee\, tea\, fruit\, bread\, and the stellar homemade organic peanut butter and m ango marmalade. Free purified water is available at stations throughout th e grounds. \n \nWHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?\nIyengar Yoga students with at le ast one year of consistent practice are welcome. \nParticipants should hav e a strong interest in all aspects of yoga to fully enjoy the retreat. Stu dents are welcome to bring partners or friends who do not wish to particip ate in the yoga classes:  you can select the “non-yoga participant” r ate for them. \nThis property involves lots of stairs\, and our yoga hall is on the third floor.  You must be physical fit enough to climb these st airs. \n  \n\n\nI’M READY TO GET ON THE WAITLIST!\n\nWho This Retreat I s Not For?\nThis retreat may not be the best fit if: \nYou are brand new t o Iyengar Yoga or have not yet established a consistent practice. \nYou ar e looking for a vacation with minimal structure or only occasional yoga cl asses. \nYou prefer a fast-paced tourist experience rather than time for q uiet\, reflection\, and practice. \nYou are unable to comfortably climb se veral flights of stairs each day. \nThis retreat is designed for students who want to step away from daily life and immerse themselves in practice\, study\, and the natural beauty of Mar de Jade. \n\n\n \nABOUT THE LOCATIO N\nMar de Jade sits on the shores of Playa Chacala\, a small Mexican fishi ng village with plenty of charm that still retains a traditional way of li fe. It has easy access to Puerto Vallarta International Airport\, just 90 minutes south\, yet feels worlds apart from the big tourist developments. The town and surrounding areas have much to offer\; from jungle hikes and ancient petroglyphs\, to the simple pleasure of playing on the soft sand a nd swimming in the year-round warm ocean waters. \nChacala is the most pri stine and picturesque bay in the Riviera Nayarit\, with golden sand\, coco nut trees\, and palapa (thatched-roof) restaurants along the shore\, surro unded by tropical jungle mountainsides. Home to approximately 400 resident s\, the town’s unhurried lifestyle is complemented by the welcoming and friendly attitude of locals. \nGETTING THERE\nIt is best to fly in and out of Puerto Vallarta which is Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport\,in Puerto Vallarta\, Jalisco. Airport code: PVR.  There are many daily non-s top and connecting flights to choose from. \nWe will arrange the pick-up a nd drop-off for the entire group to/from Mar de Jade and the airport. Plan to arrive in the late morning to early afternoon\, and to depart in the e arly afternoon to late evening. \nSome students choose to come a few days earlier or stay a few days later in Puerto Vallarta or one of the towns en route to Mar de Jade such as Sayulita or San Jose. \nJOIN THE WAITLIST HE RE\n\n \nYOUR INSTRUCTOR & GROUP LEADER\n \n\nAnneke Faas (she/her) is a C ertified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT). She b ecame a devoted practitioner at the age of 14\, and a yoga teacher in coll ege. Yoga continues to support her through many stages of life. Anneke has a knack for relating yoga to everyday living – using it as a tool to br ing balance and meaning to students’ lives. As a teacher\, Anneke has a warm presence and directs her classes with ease and careful focus. Beginne rs love Anneke’s fun classes! Her love of yoga philosophy and chanting s hines through in her work with intermediate classes. She also offers exper tise to pregnant and post-natal mothers. Anneke loves being in nature with her family. You will find her camping in the mountains with her children\ , or playing in the ocean during her free time. \n \n\n\nTravel Insurance\ nWe HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance right a fter you book your trip. This is so important because you can select a “ cancel for any reason” policy that will also help in case you need to ca ncel your trip last minute plus you will have support for any weather & tr avel delays or emergency medical needs.  Previous retreat participants ha ve selected World Nomads\, Faye and Trawick International for their insura nce policies. \nCancellation Policy\nWhen we receive your deposit\, we res erve your room.  Your $500 deposit is not refundable. \nCancellations rec eived before May 15 are entitled to a full refund minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received by August 1 are entitled to a 50% refund minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received after August 2 will not receive a ref und. Due to arrangements made with our hosts\, there can be no exceptions to this policy. \nPlease make sure you have insurance coverage that can he lp you if you need to cancel close to your departure date. \n  \nStill ha ve more questions?\nLearn more by emailing anneke@adelineyoga.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061104Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/mardejade-with-anneke/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Leadership & Connections Session 1 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260827T003046Z UID:7rboep2aohurnermc282ed5fan@google.com CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003046Z X-SOURCE-NAME:I-House Berkeley Community Events & Programs X-SOURCE-URL:https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/resident-life/calendar-community- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bay Area AI War Room - SF Edition - Saturday\, 10:00 AM DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010415Z UID:event_313150522@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Bay Area AI War Room\nModels\, agent\, systems\, ethics\, the law\, business\, art and impact we discuss it all. What will 2026 bring us ? Claude code for everything?\n\nInspired by the Berkeley AI War Room\, we invite you to join us at the same venue\, same time\, and with the same d ynamic community.\n\nCome share your interests\, showcase your projects\, and discuss the latest trends and news that's shaping the AI landscape at a rapid pace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010415Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-artificial-war-room/events/313150522/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area AI War Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cutting Through Fear and Attachment: The Practice of Chöd in the Bön Tradition\, Part 2 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261018T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:1pi7r6dn51vqbulqsdsjr839sm@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9hjEy5v\n\n\n\n All are welcome to attend this weekend retreat\, the second part of a two- part series on the practice of chöd in the Tibetan Bön tradition. \n\nI n Tibetan\, chöd means "to cut." The practice is designed to help cut thr ough habitual patterns of fear and attachment\, offering a path toward hea ling and building a greater creative presence in daily life. Chöd is trad itionally practiced through a combination of chanting\, prayer\, and visua lization\, accompanied by a hand drum (damaru) and bell. Practitioners use these tools to enter a contemplative state in which they visualize offeri ng the body — symbolically dismantled and transformed into an abundant f east — to all beings\, including those forces we typically perceive as f rightening or threatening. This act of symbolic self-offering is meant to confront the root of fear directly rather than avoid it: by imagining givi ng away what we most instinctively protect\, practitioners can work with a ttachment to the self at its source.\n\nOver the course of the weekend\, p articipants will learn the structure of the chöd ritual\, the meaning beh ind its symbolism\, and how the practice can be integrated into ongoing sp iritual work. Building on the foundation from Part 1\, this session will g o deeper into the practice's techniques and their application to everyday emotional and psychological patterns. \n\nYou do not need to have attende d the first session to join this one. \n\nTenzin Rinpoche\, fluent in Eng lish\, teaches in a warm and engaging style\, frequently drawing on exampl es from contemporary culture to bring the Bön teachings to life and make them relevant to modern practitioners.\n\nWe will meet October 17th\, 10:0 0am-5:30pm + October 18\, 9:00am-5:00pm. We will send more information the week of the retreat. Please make sure to check all boxes that allow us to communicate with you or you may not receive the needed information. Early bird Pricing Ends October 16th.\n\nTeacher Bio: Founder and spiritual dir ector of Ligmincha International\, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a resp ected and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist tradi tion of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries\, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs. T rained as a Bön monk\, Rinpoche now lives as a householder\, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and concerns of his students. Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping student s recognize their true nature\, he is the author of many books and online courses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE Mushroom Class: "Can I Eat That?" DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063619Z UID:event_316081740@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food,free DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\nFREE Mushroom Classes: "Can I eat that?"\nL earn edible & toxic species with Carrie Staller\n\n* 10/14 - Benicia Libra ry - 6pm\n* 10/17 - Larkspur Library - 11am\n* 10/20 - Mill Valley Library - 6pm\n\nNo Registration Needed!\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In T he Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https:/ /www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063619Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316081740/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom Farm Tour + Lunch (Moss Landing) DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063619Z UID:event_316177769@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/k hFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedu le](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule**)\n\nAfter many years\, Far West Fungi is opening its farm d oors again to visitors!\nJoin us on Oct 17th\, 2026\, from 11- 2 p.m. for a special day of touring their mushroom farm. The Farm is located at 248 B luff Rd\, Moss Landing\, CA. Space is limited\, and this will sell out in advance! No tickets will be available onsite.\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\n* To ur of the mushroom farm - get your mushroom-growing questions answered\n* Mushroom-themed delicious lunch\n* Fresh mushroom and Far West Fungi merch andise booth\n* Mushroom jerky and tea tastings available upon arrival\n\n All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.fork inthepath.org/registration-mushroom-farm-tour)\n\n**More Important Details **\nThese programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We enc ourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are read ing this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experienc es in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063619Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316177769/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Tasty Treats with Acorns & Bay Nuts with Autumn Summers DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063555Z UID:event_315916031@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms\, Mussels\, Urchin Uni\ n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Mee tup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**)\n\n**What To E xpect**\nIn this experiential half-day program\, we'll be:\n\n* Going for a walk to look at the oaks and learning how to identify common oak species in the area\n* Having a hands-on experience processing bay nuts and acorn s into tasty treats\, including shelling\, winnowing\, leaching\, and more \n* Learning how to sustainably harvest\, dry\, and store acorns\, and how to roast bay nuts and turn them into yummy treats\n* Tasting and making d elicious acorn porridge and hummus\n* Sharing a history of acorn use aroun d the world\, including NorCal\n* Integrating community building and embod iment practices throughout our time together\n\nThis class is offered on 4 dates (not a series):\n\n* **Sun\, Sept 20th** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* * *Fri\, Oct 2nd** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* **Sat\, Oct 10th** in Nevada Cit y (included our 4-day [campout](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration -fall-retreat-nevada-city-2026) led by Christopher\, must attend the whole retreat to participate)\n* **Sat\, Oct 17th** 1-4pm - near Sebastopol\n\n All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.fork inthepath.org/schedule)\n\n**More Important Details**\nThese programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for th e adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https: //www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063555Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-mushroom-classes/events/315916031/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms\, Mussels\, Urchin Un i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Tasty Treats with Acorns & Bay Nuts with Autumn Summer DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063619Z UID:event_316111228@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/k hFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedu le](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule**)\n\n**What To Expect**\nIn this experiential half-day progr am\, we'll be:\n\n* Going for a walk to look at the oaks and learning how to identify common oak species in the area\n* Having a hands-on experience processing bay nuts and acorns into tasty treats\, including shelling\, w innowing\, leaching\, and more\n* Learning how to sustainably harvest\, dr y\, and store acorns\, and how to roast bay nuts and turn them into yummy treats\n* Tasting and making delicious acorn porridge and hummus\n* Sharin g a history of acorn use around the world\, including NorCal\n* Integratin g community building and embodiment practices throughout our time together \n\nThis class is offered on 4 dates (not a series):\n\n* **Sun\, Sept 20t h** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* **Fri\, Oct 2nd** 5-8pm - near Berkeley\n* ** Sat\, Oct 10th** in Nevada City (included in our 4-day [campout](https://w ww.forkinthepath.org/registration-fall-retreat-nevada-city-2026) led by Ch ristopher\, must attend the whole retreat to participate)\n* **Sat\, Oct 1 7th** 1-4pm - near Sebastopol\n\nAll registrations must be completed on ou r website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)\n\n**More Importa nt Details**\nThese programs are very popular and often fill up very quick ly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If yo u are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**A bout Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063619Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316111228/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(IN LUNA)Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creativ e Expression DTSTART:20261017T203000Z DTEND:20261017T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T003132Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/XehqeKq7 Creative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienc ed in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or enth eogenic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves o f Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has soug ht to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligat or Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression \, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two dimensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayo ns to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and canvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and wi ll help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background ne eded for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to exp lore.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint \, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mi xture of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissanc e and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique create s an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, rend ering each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she learned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work explores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealisti c sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates image s of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural climate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\ , nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\ , she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depa rtment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows througho ut the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum i n Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in mul tiple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T003132Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Windsurfing Slalom Racing DTSTART:20261017T210000Z DTEND:20261017T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:D2FBC0D4-90EA-4587-B9E5-FA1D311BFE8D CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Windsurfing Slalom racing sessions — fun\, f ast way to improve windsurfing skills and open to all windsurfers who are able to plane (Junior and above).\nArrive 30–60 min early for the mandat ory skippers’ meeting and get your gear ready.No registration needed — just show up and join.\nNew to racing?\n\nRead the guide: Windsurfing Sla lom Racing Guide\nPass the test: https://www.cal-sailing.org/ratings-menu/ written-test/windsurf-slalom-racing/read-test\nUpdates & cancellations: CS C Windsurf Racing Corner WhatsApp chat (join via link)\n\nContact windsur f_racing@cal-sailing.org with any questions.See you on the race course! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/windsurfing-slalom-raci ng?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Our Monthly Concert DTSTART:20261018T000000Z DTEND:20261018T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010410Z UID:event_315221283@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Music Circle\nThis event consists of\n\n* A concert w ith 6-8 performers\, followed by\n* A potluck supper and classical "jam se ssion"\, held at a member's home.\n\nIf you want to perform for the concer t please sign up here\, preferably well in advance of the event:\n\nhttps: //goo.gl/HgfXBz\n\nIf you haven't performed one of our events before\, you must attend at least one BAMC concert as a listener prior to performing. Speak with one of the organizers (Molly\, Lily\, or David) at an event if you would like to perform with us.\n\nCOVID: masks are optional. Please do not attend if you have ANY cold or flu symptoms. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010410Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-music-circle/events/315221283/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Music Circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cutting Through Fear and Attachment: The Practice of Chöd in the Bön Tradition\, Part 2 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DTSTART:20261018T160000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:63fqirn09tl7sitra9supt36jm@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9hjEy5v\n\n\nAl l are welcome to attend this weekend retreat\, the second part of a two-pa rt series on the practice of chöd in the Tibetan Bön tradition. \n\nIn Tibetan\, chöd means "to cut." The practice is designed to help cut throu gh habitual patterns of fear and attachment\, offering a path toward heali ng and building a greater creative presence in daily life. Chöd is tradit ionally practiced through a combination of chanting\, prayer\, and visuali zation\, accompanied by a hand drum (damaru) and bell. Practitioners use t hese tools to enter a contemplative state in which they visualize offering the body — symbolically dismantled and transformed into an abundant fea st — to all beings\, including those forces we typically perceive as fri ghtening or threatening. This act of symbolic self-offering is meant to co nfront the root of fear directly rather than avoid it: by imagining giving away what we most instinctively protect\, practitioners can work with att achment to the self at its source.\n\nOver the course of the weekend\, par ticipants will learn the structure of the chöd ritual\, the meaning behin d its symbolism\, and how the practice can be integrated into ongoing spir itual work. Building on the foundation from Part 1\, this session will go deeper into the practice's techniques and their application to everyday em otional and psychological patterns. \n\nYou do not need to have attended the first session to join this one. \n\nTenzin Rinpoche\, fluent in Engli sh\, teaches in a warm and engaging style\, frequently drawing on examples from contemporary culture to bring the Bön teachings to life and make th em relevant to modern practitioners.\n\nWe will meet October 17th\, 10:00a m-5:30pm + October 18\, 9:00am-5:00pm. We will send more information the w eek of the retreat. Please make sure to check all boxes that allow us to c ommunicate with you or you may not receive the needed information. Early b ird Pricing Ends October 16th.\n\nTeacher Bio: Founder and spiritual direc tor of Ligmincha International\, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respec ted and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist traditi on of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries\, teaches around th e world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs. Tra ined as a Bön monk\, Rinpoche now lives as a householder\, allowing him t o more fully relate to the needs and concerns of his students. Known for t he depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature\, he is the author of many books and online co urses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Dinghy Racing DTSTART:20261018T170000Z DTEND:20261018T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:26BE255A-F742-4150-83A6-0D1DEC990797 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The start time of this event is about 1 hour before the start of the first race to allow time to rig a boat and find a partner. The end time is approximate.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weat her. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements mail ing list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\nN o advance registration is required. All members and their guests are welco me to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard wit h both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal-s ailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_chair @cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/sunday-dinghy-racing-5- 1792342800?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weave Your Own Ribs Style Foraging Basket (Berkeley) DTSTART:20261018T170000Z DTEND:20261018T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063619Z UID:event_316263803@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\n**\\*\\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/k hFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A)\, NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedu le](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath. org/schedule**)\n\nJoin storyteller and basketweaver Jerry Falek and learn to make your own 8-inch ribs-style foraging basket made from reed in this half-day workshop. Designed with a sturdy oak frame and comfortable handl e\, this classic style is perfect for gathering mushrooms\, berries\, or g arden herbs. You will walk away with a functional\, hand-woven basket to b ring on all your future foraging adventures. No prior experience necessary \; all materials are provided.\n\nSun Oct 18th 10am-3pm (with an hour brea k for lunch)\n\nAll registrations must be completed on our website [here]( https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule/basket-weaving-class-berkeley-oct-2 026)\n\n**More Important Details**\nThese programs are very popular and of ten fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this\, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In The Path offers tra nsformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of al l ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com /forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063619Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316263803/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20261018T220000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/g7hgXexeT he Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to meditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, then start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We sit for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditation s together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end wi th questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leadi ng to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundation al meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of  shi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Se ries (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices uniqu e to Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, thoug h they operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of cl arity and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awarenes s as non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of the practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global community exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with the world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective indi viduals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261019T150000Z DTEND:20261019T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36778-1792396800-1792398600@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q4/2026-10-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berke ley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mon at Victory Point Cafe DTSTART:20261020T010000Z DTEND:20261020T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010422Z UID:event_vhtgtsyjcnbzb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Board Gamers\nGame night is back\, come on out to Vic tory Point Cafe and check out the Berkeley Board Gamers.\n\nThe only reaso n restrictions are being lifted is because most adults that can be vaccina ted are being vaccinated. In fact\, vaccines are going to be available for 5 and up. Let me state clearly right now\, if you are NOT FULLY UPDATED o n your boosters\, you should NOT come out to any of these events for your own health and safety. Fully updated means 2 weeks after your latest boost er dose of vaccine. The Berkeley Board Gamers has no power to verify wheth er someone is fully updated\, so if you make the choice not to listen to t his warning\, then you are assuming that risk yourself. We may also meet i n a place with non-members\, the Berkeley Board Gamers definitely has no p ower or influence over non-members.\n\nTo be clear\, you should only consi der these game nights if you are fully updated!\n\nThe venue we are meetin g at is the charming Victory Point Café. The normal gaming fee at the caf é is $7.50. Instead of paying the normal gaming fee the café has generou sly offered to let us simply purchase any 2 items from the menu. If you ha ve a dietary restriction that makes this requirement difficult\, please le t me know and we can work something out.\n\nThe link below includes the ca fe's menu:\n\nhttps://www.victorypointcafe.com/pages/menu LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010422Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeleyboardgamers/events/vhtgtsyjcnbzb/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Return to Center: An Experiential Yoga Practice DTSTART:20261020T163000Z DTEND:20261020T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T004914Z UID:4mh9kv4d55kfl8joq3ndkh0333@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/nmhdalqZIn this deeply experiential yoga practice\, we will explore the dynamic inter play between stability and mobility\, strength and relaxation\, movement a nd stillness. Through mindful movement\, standing and seated practices\, b reath\, and attention to the subtle ways we organize ourselves in space\, we'll investigate what allows us to feel both grounded and free.Rather tha n striving for perfect alignment or mastering difficult poses\, we'll appr oach the practice as an exploration. We'll slow down enough to notice\, ex periment with different possibilities\, and discover how the balance betwe en effort and ease can change our experience of movement — and of oursel ves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T004914Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261020T210000Z DTEND:20261021T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260929T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE Mushroom Class: "Can I Eat That?" DTSTART:20261021T010000Z DTEND:20261021T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063619Z UID:event_316081743@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,food,free DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Foragers\nFREE Mushroom Classes: "Can I eat that?"\nL earn edible & toxic species with Carrie Staller\n\n* 10/14 - Benicia Libra ry - 6pm\n* 10/17 - Larkspur Library - 11am\n* 10/20 - Mill Valley Library - 6pm\n\nNo Registration Needed!\n\n**About Fork In The Path**\nFork In T he Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https:/ /www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063619Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/bay-area-foragers/events/316081743/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Bay Area Foragers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261021T011500Z DTEND:20261021T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:26g3lip2gjdd6k2t1nhecrsn1m@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information:  https://momence.com/l/rqhAJ9yaIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everything sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and eve n silence itself. Across traditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\, expressing it through “medicine melodies ” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit wor ld. •    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a vehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection. •    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — pl ants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of de ep listening.•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneo us transmissions from nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voic e and simple instruments.•    Experience initiatory sound practices dr awn from Icaros (Peruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ra gas\, mantric improvisation\, and healing invocations.•    Cultivate c ontemplative listening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.•    Develop greater clarity\, neur al coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vib rational formulas.•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of soun d shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power o f your sonic presence. You’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience neede d — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal it s sacred intelligence.Teacher Bio: Silvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary voc al artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, and multihyphenate educator and sch olar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, authored the book "Free Your Voice" \, and offered significant scholarly contributions to the academic study o f music and sound therapies. She is a former clinical psychologist who ser ves on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies’ East -West Psychology Department. Silvia is also a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. You can listen to her expl orations of sound\, spirituality\, and the human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding director of the International Vox Mun di School of Sound\, with centers in Japan\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\ , and across the US and the Bay Area. Visit:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration DTSTART:20261021T020000Z DTEND:20261021T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063537Z UID:event_316437340@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists\nJOIN THE D ISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION.\nDiscord (very important updates): https://di scord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\n\nNo RSVP needed on Meetup.com\, but we do have a che ck-in link on our Discord.\n\nWant to just see a video or two about what t his is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA\nTake a tour of the c ampus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE \n\nWhat Happens Each Week?\nFeedback & Listening\n• Play what you made\ , a work‑in‑progress\n• Get constructive critiques\, mix notes\, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd.\nOpen‑Studio Sessions (3 Commer cial Studios!)\n• Grab a workstation\, plug in\, and start building beat s\, recording vocals\, or jamming with new friends.\nNetworking & Vibes\n • Meet producers\, engineers\, artists\, and music‑tech pros.\n\n**Lin ks**\nDiscord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\nLev el‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusic academy.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063537Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/anthemmusicacademy/events/316437340/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261021T160000Z DTEND:20261021T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36783-1792573200-1792575000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q4/2026-10-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=be rkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission DTSTART:20261022T013000Z DTEND:20261022T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:197deb753fc4d6cf9d698cfef48507a4@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission Homepage: https: //berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-comm unity-action-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20261022T013000Z DTEND:20261022T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181201Z UID:2190601bb548b9b0f470a5c2bcdc8109@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181201Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/lkhPeVWB In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Bay Women's Book Club October Meetup: True Biz DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010429Z UID:event_314632462@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:East Bay Women's Book Club Meetup\nHello\, fellow female reade rs --\nThe book for the October Meetup is True Biz by Sara Novic. For thos e of you who are new\, I will send out the address to my house by Monday\, October 19.\nLooking forward to gathering together and discussing the boo k.\nBonnie LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010429Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/east-bay-womens-book-club-meetup/events/3146324 62/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:East Bay Women's Book Club Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Integration Circle: Imagery & Music with Sophia Wang DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:500pe2fs3321o5h0cu4c6iqldm@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/XehLPbZwThis is an on going monthly group designed to support the integration of mystical\, psyc hedelic\, or otherwise transformative experiences. Each session combines g uided listening to curated music with expressive arts such as drawing and writing to help you process what a single conversation can't resolve. Come once\, or return each month. No musical or art background is required.Dur ing the evening\, we will:Enter a brief guided relaxationListen to a short \, curated music passageExpress what surfaces through drawing and writingS hare and witness in the group (optional)Leave with a deeper understanding or perspectiveRooted in the Bonny Method\, this circle draws on Guided Ima gery and Music (GIM)\, developed by Helen Bonny from her work with LSD-ass isted therapy at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in the 1960s and 70s. Bonny found that music paired with deep relaxation could open the sa me expanded states she observed in psychedelic sessions\, and that the ima gery work done afterward carried much of the lasting change. GIM's approac h to music and imagery now informs how integration is supported across mod ern psychedelic-assisted therapy.Please arrive no later than 7pm. Doors lo ck at 7:10pm.Sophia Wang is a violinist\, board-certified music therapist (MT-BC)\, integration practitioner\, and life coach whose work centers on music\, imagery\, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. With over a de cade of clinical experience across oncology\, palliative care\, and mental health settings\, she draws on Guided Imagery and Music\, expressive arts \, and depth-oriented inquiry to support emotional healing\, insight\, and meaningful change.Sophia works with people across a wide range of inner t errain: those in cancer care or facing the end of life\; people moving thr ough grief\, depression\, or anxiety\; and high-performing professionals a nd seekers drawn to deep self-inquiry and the integration of transformativ e experiences. Her approach blends clinical training with creative explora tion\, emphasizing safety\, pacing\, and integration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement + Stillness with Suz anne Beahrs DTSTART:20261022T153000Z DTEND:20261022T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e_R20261015T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/WQhRMmAAMor ning Embodiment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves pe rmission to arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attu nement\, we will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, meaning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and res ponsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes being very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices w e might consider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be many options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to na vigate choice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigati ng a limitation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a mome nt for yourself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check-in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is des igned to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experien cing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We wi ll do a guided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodie s and attention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretc h\, wiggle\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simp le enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop into our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/c ontemporary dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movem ent Explorations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements th at deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on c oncepts and areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditati on: 15 min: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness mig ht be sitting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having ey es open or closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, includi ng allowing some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothe s you feel comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeve s\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Br ing a journal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of mo dern dance experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides stu dents in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourse lves\, our surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical trai ning\, creative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Tim es as “grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is curren tly heavily influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfu lness practices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF studios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and others.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI consultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature \, music\, and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; BA in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebea hrssuzannebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20261001T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Races DTSTART:20261023T000000Z DTEND:20261023T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:93A2BF46-79C6-43D4-903E-937796DE174A CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Arrive between 4 and 5 pm to drop boats as close to 5 pm as po ssible. The end time is approximate\, but will usually coincide with closi ng time due to sunset.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to we ather. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements ma iling list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\ nNo advance registration is required. All members and their guests are wel come to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard w ith both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal -sailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_cha ir@cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/thursday-races-2-179271 3600?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee DTSTART:20261023T010000Z DTEND:20261023T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:64af3f5b6249bc96b5b5a601cf2db4c9@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee Homepage: https://ber keleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/safe-streets-citizen-oversi ght-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Night at Armistice DTSTART:20261023T010000Z DTEND:20261023T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063628Z UID:event_zcdxztyjcnbdc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,gaming DESCRIPTION:Point Richmond Gamers\nGreat beer and quality board games happ en every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 10.\nWe h ave a selection of games from our vast libraries ready to teach—no exper ience required!\nIt's free to play\, but please support the brewery and am azing staff by buying something while you're there.\n\nDon't let the lack of RSVPs fool ya. We're averaging nearly 30 participants each week. It's a diverse and vibrant community of fun-loving Gamers—join us!\nMessage me (Stephen) if you have any questions.\nGAME ON! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/point-richmond-gamers/events/zcdxztyjcnbdc/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Point Richmond Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Health Commission DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1a7f173154abb2c5939211b4656e5ed0@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Community Health Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/Elhv9ZmB Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034747@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034747/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261023T020000Z DTEND:20261023T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T184934Z UID:1pt22pcn47lr6lsent5fl7nonl@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://momence.com/l/ymhq11Mg3 S ESSION MEETINGS:Thursday Oct. 1\,       7pm-9pm    Thursday Oct. 8\ ,      7pm-9pm           Thursday Oct. 22\,    7pm-9pm            (3-pack Bundle Ticket)     About the Workshop:Dating can e asily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you 're tired of feeling drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frust rated by theuncertainty — this series offers a deeper dive into understa nding how your embodied patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move into a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.Durin g our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater c larity\, confidence\,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this ser ies you will:• Gain practices to feel more grounded while navigating unc ertainty• Learn how your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, a nd how to shift towards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust and confidence in how you approach romantic connection • Build community with others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeWhat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic p ractice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somatic coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No pr ior experience with somatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jack son is an ICF-certified somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work int egrates nervous systemawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients mo ve from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and centers the body as a source ofinsight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T184934Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Progression of Teaching: Professional Development for Yoga Teacher s DTSTART:20261023T153000Z DTEND:20261025T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T002608Z UID:10000490-1792744200-1792944000@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Progression of Teaching\nA weekend of teacher development\nOct ober 23 – 25\, 2026 in-person\nOur weekend together is your opportunity to boost your teaching skills within a supportive community of colleagues.    Our focus will be on helping method. \nThis session of Progression of Teaching will specifically focus on observation and correction skills suc h as how to hone our powers of observation.  What to observe and how to i nterpret what we observe?  And how to act based on what we observe?  For Yoga Philosophy we will take a deep look at the kleshas\, how to work wit h these afflictions in both our teaching and as Sadhakas. \nOver the three days\, we will reflect on the balancing act required for effective teachi ng.  Teaching Iyengar Yoga requires you to help individual students while moving the entire classroom forward.  This requires knowledge of the asa na you are teaching\, an easily accessible toolkit of modifications and co rrections AND strong decision making skills regarding what you say and wha t you don’t say. \nOver the three days\, you will consider your own exis ting strengths and uncover the skills that are ready for maturation.  You will get more experience in the well-timed application of instruction\, o bservation\, correction and demonstration. \n  \nThe schedule \nFriday: \ n8:30 – 11:30 am:  This includes a public class + time afterwards to di scuss the experience including thought process and teaching skills \n1:30 – 3:45 pm :  Teacher education \nSaturday: \n1 – 5:30 pm:  Teacher E ducation \nSunday: \n8:30 – 11:15 am: This includes a public class + de- brief of the thought process and teaching skills \n1:15 – 4:15 pm:  Tea cher Education \nYou will receive an optional homework assignment.  This type of svadhaya is a central part of the Progression of Teaching weekend because it creates an auspicious beginning for the program\,  gives you a n opportunity to reflect on what you already know while developing new kno wledge\, and gives you time to connect with Heather.  Please register by September so you are able to complete the assignment. \nProgression of Tea ching is open to anyone who is trained as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. \nTUITI ON\nRegular rate: $274 per person \nScholarships are available\; email inf o@adelineyoga.com for details. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMore about Progression of Teaching:\n  \n“It is the duty of the t eacher to know what to teach\,\nwhy to teach and how much to teach.” – BKS Iyengar\nProgression of Teaching is a cornerstone of our teacher supp ort\, offering an opportunity for you to develop your personal sadhana and teaching skills. Our weekend gathers are forum from which to build enduri ng relationships with peers and teachers. \nThis program is open to anyone who is trained as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. We offer support in your sadha na\, in teaching and career exploration\, gathering twice a year. \nTeachi ng yoga in an effective way is a very complex endeavor.  It can be so dif ficult to know what to teach\, why to teach and how much to teach whether you are teaching online\, in-person or hybrid\, with masks and without mas ks\, across diverse venues including public classes in a studio\, private lessons at home\, corporate venues\, college campuses and in community cen ters.  Our students have a huge diversity of urgent needs and interests.   That is why our time to come together is so valuable.  It is a time to be with your friends and colleagues and to learn from each other. \n \nDu ring our time together you will: \n\nEnhance your understanding of poses f rom Level 1 all the way to Level 3 syllabus.\nPractice teaching to build y our skills and confidence working with a range of bodies and situations.\n Develop confidence in sequencing these poses so that you can progress your own practice.\nUse the teaching skills at your level to convey the essenc e of Yoga.\nDive deeper into the source materials.\nGet feedback on your o wn teaching.\n\nOptional homework is given prior to each meeting.  This i s your way to study the syllabi in a focused way and get feedback on both the required knowledge and theoretical aspects of Iyengar Yoga.  Doing th e homework – and receiving personal feedback on it – is a central part of every Progression of Teaching gather. \nWhat are the thorny poses you want to look at? Doubts to discuss? Bring your questions. Participants wil l get feedback on their teaching and gain confidence working with their st udents in a variety of situations. \nPeople who are traveling from far dis tances\, here is more information about our location and favorite places t o stay and eat. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:\nHeather Haxo Phillips is Director of Adeline Yoga and a certified Level 3 Iyengar yoga instructor (Senior Intermediate 1). Her additional certifications in clude: Certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT)\, Relax and Renew restorative yog a teacher and Yoga Alliance E-500 level instructor. She has specialized yo ga therapy training which includes scoliosis\, musculoskeletal injuries an d pain management.  One of her asana-related specialties is women’s hea lth. Heather has a deep commitment to the ancient teachings which includes mantra sadhana (chanting) and Sanskrit\, pranayama and yoga philosophy.  You can expect to find aspects of this in all of Heather’s classes. Hea ther deepens her own practice by studying regularly with senior Iyengar t eachers\, Sanskrit and Vedic scholars\, and the Iyengar family in Pune. \n Heather is an active volunteer for the Iyengar Yoga National Association o f the United States.  She currently serves as a member of the Assessment Committee and the DEIJ Committee\, and as an assessor and mentor.  She is past President of the Board of Directors for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California. \n  \n \nCancellation policy for workshops:\nIf your cancellation request is received more than 72 hours before the event \, your workshop payment may be converted into Adeline Yoga account credit minus a $10 processing fee. To request a workshop cancellation\, please e mail support@adelineyoga.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T002608Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/progression-of-teaching/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261023T160000Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/jJhGynMzExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat w. Melita Silberstein! DTSTART:20261024T003000Z DTEND:20261024T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10001930-1792776600-1792780200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join Melita Silberstein for Tot Shabbat on the farm where litt le ones and their grown-ups come together to celebrate\, sing\, and make n ew friends! With joyful songs\, playful movement\, and interactive stories \, this is a warm and welcoming way for our youngest community members to connect with the ritual of Shabbat. \nNo prior knowledge or experience nee ded—just bring your smiles and dancing feet! This event is ideal for chi ldren up to 6 years\, but older siblings are very much welcome too. We’l l provide light snacks and grape juice for our hamotzi and kiddush blessin gs. \n  \nMelita Silberstein is a singer/songwriter\, contemporary folk m usician\, childrens’ performer\, and ceremonial song-leader based in Ber keley\, CA. She is the founding member of Octopretzel\, a popular Bay Area children’s band\, as well as the Family & Nevatim Program Manager at Wi lderness Torah. She uses the tools of energy and sound to create healing e xperiences for people of all ages. \n  \nBy registering\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/tot-shabbat-w-melita-silberstein-2026102 3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Primal Gestures - How Direct Perception Reshapes The Way We Think with Liz Koch DTSTART:20261024T020000Z DTEND:20261024T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0a11506ci8jctljmevqajfas2i@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9h6e550Innovati on is determined by our ability to think creatively\, what is often referr ed to as thinking outside of the box. But what if our daily movement defin es our capacity to expand our creativity? New biology\, quantum physics\, molecular science\, mathematics\, deep psychology\, and indigenous wisdom all recognize that human beings are not static objects animated by a spiri t\, but expressions of living sacred processes. These perspectives contend that a unified matrix of life\, not individual parts\, provides an in-dep th understanding of being human. This bio-intelligence can be felt-sensed through primal gestures.  Engaging with a living systems approach\, speci fically our embryological story\, reveals that human beings at their very core are fluid organisms (imagine a tadpole or caterpillar) that continual ly reshape through invaginating and innovating flows of intelligence. Turn ing our attention toward the somatic sensory system\, direct perception en ables a conscious participation in a universal intelligence capable of dis solving mind/body dualism and reductionist constructs. Our body is no long er reduced to an “it”\; rather\, we are living beings embedded within a larger field of dynamic relationships rich with innovative expression.Li z will also be teaching a Saturday experiential. Tickets to the lecture an d experiential are $175. you can find information here: Liz Koch is a conc eptual artist exploring the deep sensory system and the bio-intelligence o f our primal core as a means for developing human potential and igniting c reative impulses. An international educator\, author\, and creator of Core Awareness™\, she focuses on awareness as key for developing human poten tial and awakening consciousness. With over 45 years of experience special izing in the tissue called Psoas\, Liz is recognized in the somatic\, body work\, and fitness professions as an authority on what is referred to in D aoist healing traditions as the "muscle of the soul."  Her teaching inclu des developing racial\, social\, and cultural awareness of BODY not as an object but as a living process. Nationally and internationally published\, her major works include The Psoas Book\, Core Awareness: Enhancing Yoga\, Pilates\, Exercise & Dance\, Mother\, Maiden\, Crone: Our Pleasure Playli st and Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intelligence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Present Moment Game with Alli Magidsohn DTSTART:20261024T020000Z DTEND:20261024T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T063938Z UID:6ac2p80aatb6gkgpvkpm7f3l4d@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/jJhJkAPAWhen we gather with others\, conversation almost automatically drifts into what ha s already happened or what might happen next. Stories\, plans\, explanatio ns\, reactions—these patterns are so normal that we barely notice just h ow much we relate to one another through the lens of the past and the futu re.But when those habits pause\, something surprising occurs.The room chan ges.Attention sharpens.A different kind of connection begins to emerge.A s mall clearing inside awareness opens—a place where no future is rehearsi ng itself and no echoes from the past are allowed to enter. We can touch t his space in solo contemplative practices\, but it’s rare to enter it wi th others.The Present Moment Game is a simple social meditation designed t o explore that possibility.For one hour\, a small group agrees to step int o this clearing and stay inside the moment. What unfolds is often unexpect ed—and never the same twice.We call it a game because it can be playful. But it’s also something more: an invitation to discover what becomes po ssible when a group of people agree to be fully here\, now\, together.Curi ous to learn more? Come play!____What to Expect:6:30 PM – Doors openArri ve anytime within the next 30 min and help yourself to complimentary tea w hile you settle in.7:00 PM – The Game begins(We ask that all tea & water be left outside the circle)7:05 PM – Grace period closesOur container i s sealed\, no entry beyond this time7:06 PM – Welcome\, introductions\, and review of the simple game rules7:25 PM – The Present Moment Game beg ins8:25 PM – The game ends\, followed by group reflections8:45 PM – Ev ent concludesYou're welcome to enjoy complimentary community tea service u ntil 9:30 PMPlease note: You will be asked to turn your phone off for the duration of the game____Alli Magidsohn is the creator of The Present Momen t Game\, an experimental social meditation practice that offers a simple y et powerful way to drop into the Now.After being introduced to T-Group in 2018\, Alli noticed that what interested her most wasn’t the relational mechanics of the practice\, but the context itself—the felt sense of a g roup of people paying close attention to what was happening in real time.S o she took the core context of T-Group—the present moment—and turned i t into the actual subject of the inquiry. Inspired in part by the linguist ic principles of E-Prime\, she added a few simple constraints that gently guide conversation away from the past and future and into what's happening right now.The result is The Present Moment Game\, a playful yet profound invitation to explore what it means to really be together in community\, r ight here\, now.Learn more:www.thepresentmomentgame.comInstagram: @thepres entmomentgame LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063938Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dorothy Hunt ~ Chasing the Absolute\, Returning to Love the Relati ve ~ Half-Day Retreat DTSTART:20261024T160000Z DTEND:20261024T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T061617Z UID:36611-1792832400-1792845000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tasting the Absolute\, experiencing spirit\, reading or hearin g teachings from spiritual masters\, many seekers of truth develop ideas a nd illusions that Awakening means judging\, denying\, or by-passing the ch allenges\, messiness\, feelings\, thoughts\, and beauty of our human expre ssions. They chase an identity called “the Absolute” or being a “so meone” always “resting as Awareness.” There IS a Source\, but this a wake Mystery claims no identity. The truth of who/what we already are cann ot be gained by our effort or lost in our forgetfulness. The real freedom of Awakening is not resisting the moment that is here now\, rather deeply experiencing that all of life is an expression of an undivided Mystery— one the intellect will never “know” yet opens the Heart to intimately love its own expressions. \nPlease join us in exploring the possibility o f experiencing no separation between Absolute and Relative—true non-dual ity. We will meet for two sessions with a half an hour break about 10:30 a m. \nDorothy Hunt currently serves as Spiritual Director of Moon Mountain Sangha\, teaching at the request and in the spiritual lineage of Adyashant i. The flavor of her teaching blends Advaita and Zen with a deep welcoming of the human expressions of the Mystery. Dorothy is the founder of the Sa n Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, and practiced psycho therapy from 1967 until her retirement in 2020. She is the author of Only This!\, Leaves from Moon Mountain\, and Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness. In addition\, she is a contributing au thor to two books on Nondual Wisdom and Psychotherapy\, and the editor of Love: A Fruit Always in Season. \nwww.dorothyhunt.org \nSliding Scale: $40 to $80\nSome Partial Scholarships Available.\nAddress inquiries to web@op encirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as : Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T061617Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/dorothy-hunt-oct-24-2026/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Primal Gestures: An Experiential Day of Movement with Liz Koch DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:3f3pda6c7spvh65r1dk1la667n@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/nmhz90xJThis one -day workshop follows our evening lecture\, offering a direct experience o f the concepts presented.  Employing a bio-intelligent paradigm we will e xplore felt-sensed primal gestures. When we perceive and experience our sp ine through an embryological and biomorphic paradigm\, it is the nexus of our being—the source from which all aspects of self\, flow – a life sh aping central channel of fluid embodiment. Whether referred to as a channe l\, axis\, midline\, primitive streak\, or central nervous system\, the sp ine has oceanic and cosmic origins. Sensed as micro-undulations and spiral s that echo through tissue\, all life is touched by the planetary rhythms of vibrating water. Primal gestures stimulate innovative expressions. Disc over how engaging in the fluid field changes stress signals and impulses\, awakens creativity\, and evokes neuroplasticity. Movement is the mother o f innovation.This is an experiential day of movement. We will meet 10am-1p m and 2pm-4pm with a one hour lunch break.  Liz is doing a lecture on Fri day which has an option for a combined ticket: https://momence.com/l/x9h6e 550Liz Koch is a conceptual artist exploring the deep sensory system and t he bio-intelligence of our primal core as a means for developing human pot ential and igniting creative impulses. An international educator\, author\ , and creator of Core Awareness™\, she focuses on awareness as key for d eveloping human potential and awakening consciousness. With over 45 years of experience specializing in the tissue called Psoas\, Liz is recognized in the somatic\, bodywork\, and fitness professions as an authority on wha t is referred to in Daoist healing traditions as the "muscle of the soul."  Her teaching includes developing racial\, social\, and cultural awarene ss of BODY not as an object but as a living process. Nationally and intern ationally published\, her major works include The Psoas Book\, Core Awaren ess: Enhancing Yoga\, Pilates\, Exercise & Dance\, Mother\, Maiden\, Crone : Our Pleasure Playlist and Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intel ligence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Windsurfing Slalom Racing DTSTART:20261024T210000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:D2FBC0D4-90EA-4587-B9E5-FA1D311BFE8D CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Windsurfing Slalom racing sessions — fun\, f ast way to improve windsurfing skills and open to all windsurfers who are able to plane (Junior and above).\nArrive 30–60 min early for the mandat ory skippers’ meeting and get your gear ready.No registration needed — just show up and join.\nNew to racing?\n\nRead the guide: Windsurfing Sla lom Racing Guide\nPass the test: https://www.cal-sailing.org/ratings-menu/ written-test/windsurf-slalom-racing/read-test\nUpdates & cancellations: CS C Windsurf Racing Corner WhatsApp chat (join via link)\n\nContact windsur f_racing@cal-sailing.org with any questions.See you on the race course! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/windsurfing-slalom-raci ng?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kabira Gaye Ja (Sing On\, Kabir) with Premsheela DTSTART:20261025T013000Z DTEND:20261025T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1bsa05ng465abptsm618juspc2@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/BGhd9jbLA soulfu l concert celebrating the timeless bhajans of Kabir. The event explores Ka bir’s teachings on love\, unity\, simplicity\, and spiritual awakening. The program brings together traditional melodies and meaningful verses tha t continue to inspire people across generations and faiths.Kabir was a 15t h-century Indian mystic poet and saint whose radical writings influenced H induism's Bhakti movement\, Sufism\, and Sikhism.The writings of Kabir are known for their simple language\, deep spiritual insight\, and powerful s ocial message.Premsheela learned music for more than ten years from her pr incipal music guru\, the late Devi Karunamayee of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch. Under her golden wings and with the spiritual orientation o f Sri Aurobindo and The Mother\, Premsheela assimilated deep foundations o f both classical and devotional music. She has been working in educational fields for over 15 years LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002016-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-2026/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade TK/K DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002017-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-tkk-20261025 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 1 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062428Z UID:10002022-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062428Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-20261025/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 2 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062428Z UID:10002021-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062428Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-2-20261025/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 3 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002020-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-3-20261025/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 4 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002019-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-4-20261025/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 5 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002018-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-5-20261025/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Dinghy Racing DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:26BE255A-F742-4150-83A6-0D1DEC990797 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The start time of this event is about 1 hour before the start of the first race to allow time to rig a boat and find a partner. The end time is approximate.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weat her. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements mail ing list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\nN o advance registration is required. All members and their guests are welco me to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard wit h both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal-s ailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_chair @cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/sunday-dinghy-racing-5- 1792947600?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261025T173000Z DTEND:20261025T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T003907Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/mXhxD PGQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003907Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jungian Dreamwork: Uncovering the Symbols of the Psyche with Alyss a Polizzi DTSTART:20261025T200000Z DTEND:20261025T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:3u2b5pcjlptjef9l0qp020lh8g@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/LbhOWBlyDreams g ive us direct access to the inner workings of the psyche. They act as a po werful bridge to the unconscious\, unveiling the subtle dynamics and influ ences within. When we engage the images and symbols of our dreams\, we cre ate a dialogue with the unconscious that can shift our perspective\, revea l opportunities for growth\, and bring clarity to areas of life that feel stagnant or uncertain.In this workshop\, we will explore the foundations o f Jungian dreamwork\, including the vital role dreams play in individuatio n\, their various psychological functions\, and the ways they reveal the d eeper patterns shaping development. We'll examine common dream motifs\, ho w to cultivate a symbolic attitude toward dream material\, and learn a pra ctical four-step method for interpreting dreams.Please bring a dream or pa rts of a dream (like a striking symbol or repeating motif) that you’d li ke to explore in class.Bio: Alyssa Polizzi is a scholar\, educator\, and w riter specializing in Jungian psychology and archetypal studies. She is th e founder of The Artemisian\, a best-selling educational platform and comm unity\, and co-host of The Golden Shadow podcast. Drawing from over a deca de of scholarship in dreams\, mythology\, tarot\, and alchemy\, she guides students in cultivating a meaningful relationship with the unconscious an d deepening their inner work through archetypal awareness. For more\, visi t: alyssapolizzi.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butoh-Inspired Movement Meditation with Maya Kaufman DTSTART:20261025T230000Z DTEND:20261026T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:2j2hj0misfquk0vdql4dg8u4es@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/z9hL6dEWButoh is a slow\, surreal movement practice rooted in deep listening\, imagination \, and transformation. In these guided movement meditations\, we explore t he body as landscape\, myth\, and memory\, softening habitual patterns and awakening new ways of being. No dance experience is needed\, only a curio sity and openness to move\, feel\, and enter the unknown.Each class begins with a gentle opening circle to arrive\, ground\, and set intention toget her. We move into a somatic warm-up\, awakening sensation\, breath\, and s ubtle awareness in the body. From there\, you’ll be guided through a but oh-fu score\; poetic\, image and/or narrative based originally written lon g-form prompts that invite transformation from the inside out\, allowing t he body to become something other than itself. We’ll also explore simple butoh exercises that deepen presence\, perception\, connection\, and imag inative embodiment.We close with a soft landing: time to integrate\, refle ct\, and share (if desired)\, leaving you resourced\, expanded\, and a lit tle more in touch with the mysterious wisdom built of your body. Arrive ho wever you are\, and leave having touched something vast\, intimate\, and u nknowably alive within you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkelium String Quartet at Hillside Club (Berkeley) DTSTART:20261026T020000Z DTEND:20261026T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1709-1792954800-1792962000@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Berkelium String Quartet returns to the Hillside Club. \nB eethoven: String Quartet Op. 18 #3 \nFlanagan: Water Lilies \nFlanagan: De vil Went Down to Bern (world premiere) \nBeethoven: String Quartet Op. 130 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Berkeley Hillside Club\, 2286 Cedar St.\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet-at-hillsi de-club-berkeley/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berk eley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261026T150000Z DTEND:20261026T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36779-1793001600-1793003400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q4/2026-10-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berke ley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mon at Victory Point Cafe DTSTART:20261027T010000Z DTEND:20261027T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063622Z UID:event_vhtgtsyjcnbjc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Board Gamers\nGame night is back\, come on out to Vic tory Point Cafe and check out the Berkeley Board Gamers.\n\nThe only reaso n restrictions are being lifted is because most adults that can be vaccina ted are being vaccinated. In fact\, vaccines are going to be available for 5 and up. Let me state clearly right now\, if you are NOT FULLY UPDATED o n your boosters\, you should NOT come out to any of these events for your own health and safety. Fully updated means 2 weeks after your latest boost er dose of vaccine. The Berkeley Board Gamers has no power to verify wheth er someone is fully updated\, so if you make the choice not to listen to t his warning\, then you are assuming that risk yourself. We may also meet i n a place with non-members\, the Berkeley Board Gamers definitely has no p ower or influence over non-members.\n\nTo be clear\, you should only consi der these game nights if you are fully updated!\n\nThe venue we are meetin g at is the charming Victory Point Café. The normal gaming fee at the caf é is $7.50. Instead of paying the normal gaming fee the café has generou sly offered to let us simply purchase any 2 items from the menu. If you ha ve a dietary restriction that makes this requirement difficult\, please le t me know and we can work something out.\n\nThe link below includes the ca fe's menu:\n\nhttps://www.victorypointcafe.com/pages/menu LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063622Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeleyboardgamers/events/vhtgtsyjcnbjc/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Monthly Practices for Making Our Te nder\, Messy Emotions the Path with Eve Ekman DTSTART:20261027T013000Z DTEND:20261027T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2qshn60qku4d000tj4vrl4qqbh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/e4hZ0r5JEach mon th\, we explore a different emotional terrain through the lenses of contem porary emotion science\, Tibetan contemplative traditions\, and the core p rinciples of Cultivating Emotional Balance. Sessions weave together guided meditation\, reflective inquiry\, and shared discussion\, helping us reco gnize the arc of an emotion\, including its triggers\, bodily signals\, th oughts\, and action tendencies. By mapping these emotional episodes\, we l earn to meet experience with clarity rather than fusion\, compassion rathe r than avoidance\, and enough inner balance to choose how we respond.As th e practice deepens\, emotions that once felt destabilizing begin to reveal their inner resources—tenderness within sadness\, clarity within anger\ , wisdom within fear. When met directly and held with awareness\, each emo tion becomes its own medicine\, guiding us toward steadiness\, insight\, a nd a more open heart.We will work with a different emotion each month. Feb ruary's theme is Ethics & Integrity:Exploring how ethical living stabilize s the mind and empowers emotional balance. We will learn to see integrity as the quiet refuge beneath reactivity.Eve Ekman\, Ph.D.\, MSW\, is a teac her\, writer\, and contemplative social scientist whose work rests at the confluence of modern emotion science and living wisdom traditions. She is a longtime student of Jennifer Welwood and Tsoknyi Rinpoche\, and a newer student of earth-based lineages that deepen her commitment to embodied\, r elational practice.Eve teaches widely\, including a monthly meditation and book group at the SF Dharma Collective\, and offers trainings for clinici ans and healthcare professionals on the science and practice of compassion \, emotional balance\, and well-being. Her research spans burnout\, emotio nal awareness\, meditation\, and psilocybin-assisted therapy.With the supp ort of the Dalai Lama\, Eve co-created the Atlas of Emotion with her fathe r as a tool for deepening emotional understanding. She is the lead trainer for the Cultivating Emotional Balance program\, previously served as Well -Being and Mental Health Lead at Apple\, and is a Senior Fellow at UC Berk eley’s Greater Good Science Center as well as a Mind & Life Institute Fe llow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Return to Center: An Experiential Yoga Practice DTSTART:20261027T163000Z DTEND:20261027T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T004914Z UID:4mh9kv4d55kfl8joq3ndkh0333@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/BGhoVrqWIn this deeply experiential yoga practice\, we will explore the dynamic inter play between stability and mobility\, strength and relaxation\, movement a nd stillness. Through mindful movement\, standing and seated practices\, b reath\, and attention to the subtle ways we organize ourselves in space\, we'll investigate what allows us to feel both grounded and free.Rather tha n striving for perfect alignment or mastering difficult poses\, we'll appr oach the practice as an exploration. We'll slow down enough to notice\, ex periment with different possibilities\, and discover how the balance betwe en effort and ease can change our experience of movement — and of oursel ves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T004914Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkelium String Quartet in San Francisco DTSTART:20261027T190000Z DTEND:20261027T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T184221Z UID:1801-1793102400-1793106000@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Berkelium String Quartet performs at Noontime at Old St. M ary’s. \nBeethoven: Quartets #3 and #13 \nFlanagan: Water Lilies and the premiere of Devil Went Up to Bern LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T184221Z LOCATION:Old St. Mary’s Church\, 660 California\, San Francisco\, CA\, U nited States URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet-in-san-fr ancisco/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261027T210000Z DTEND:20261028T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260929T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261028T011500Z DTEND:20261028T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:401j4r29lbgqd05032jr2d85cu@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information:  https://momence.com/l/mXhQA1g0In these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everything sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and eve n silence itself. Across traditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\, expressing it through “medicine melodies ” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit wor ld. •    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a vehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection. •    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — pl ants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of de ep listening.•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneo us transmissions from nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voic e and simple instruments.•    Experience initiatory sound practices dr awn from Icaros (Peruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ra gas\, mantric improvisation\, and healing invocations.•    Cultivate c ontemplative listening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.•    Develop greater clarity\, neur al coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vib rational formulas.•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of soun d shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power o f your sonic presence. You’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience neede d — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal it s sacred intelligence.Teacher Bio: Silvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary voc al artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, and multihyphenate educator and sch olar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, authored the book "Free Your Voice" \, and offered significant scholarly contributions to the academic study o f music and sound therapies. She is a former clinical psychologist who ser ves on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies’ East -West Psychology Department. Silvia is also a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. You can listen to her expl orations of sound\, spirituality\, and the human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding director of the International Vox Mun di School of Sound\, with centers in Japan\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\ , and across the US and the Bay Area. Visit:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coming of Age for Adults DTSTART:20261028T013000Z DTEND:20261118T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23184@uucb.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This four-session series is designed for adults of all ages to explore their spiritual journey and religious identity. Participants refl ect on how they got to now\, engage with texts as they relate to their spi ritual life\, and craft a statement about who they are as a person of fait h. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/coming-of-age-for-adults/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration DTSTART:20261028T020000Z DTEND:20261028T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063537Z UID:event_316438235@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists\nJOIN THE D ISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION.\nDiscord (very important updates): https://di scord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\n\nNo RSVP needed on Meetup.com\, but we do have a che ck-in link on our Discord.\n\nWant to just see a video or two about what t his is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA\nTake a tour of the c ampus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE \n\nWhat Happens Each Week?\nFeedback & Listening\n• Play what you made\ , a work‑in‑progress\n• Get constructive critiques\, mix notes\, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd.\nOpen‑Studio Sessions (3 Commer cial Studios!)\n• Grab a workstation\, plug in\, and start building beat s\, recording vocals\, or jamming with new friends.\nNetworking & Vibes\n • Meet producers\, engineers\, artists\, and music‑tech pros.\n\n**Lin ks**\nDiscord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K\nLev el‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusic academy.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063537Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/anthemmusicacademy/events/316438235/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Satsang with Sean Oakes DTSTART:20261028T023000Z DTEND:20261028T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:5q55laljhcmqau5v2ukqfup4hh_R20260923T020000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets  + details: https://www.berkeleyalembic.org/seanoake sThis meditation and study group is based in the Insight Meditation tradit ion and its sources in Thai Forest and Burmese Theravāda Buddhism. To th is foundation\, we add exploration of Mahāyāna Dharmas particularly fr om the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) literature and lineag e. The group meets weekly online\, and on fourth Tuesdays live at the Alem bic.The focus of the group is on deepening in Buddhist liberation practice \, and exploring the links between individual & systemic liberation in the form of social justice and collective healing. I bring a particular focus on working with the nervous system and resolving the symptoms of trauma\, supported by devotional practice\, study\, and ethics as the basis of the path.All are welcome. Cost is $5\, plus Dāna (pay what you can).Sean Oa kes\, PhD (he/him\, queer\, of Spanish/Puerto Rican and Northern European ancestry living on unceded Pomo land in California)\, teaches Buddhism\, Y oga\, and somatic practice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajr āyāna Buddhist lineages since 1993\, including training as a monk in B urma\, and was authorized to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield in 2010. His primary Buddhist teachers include Kornfield\, Sylvia Boorstein\ , Gil Fronsdal\, Eugene Cash\, Kittisaro\, Ṭhānissara\, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu\, Anam Thubten\, and Chammyay Sayadaw (U Janaka)\, with whom he o rdained as a bhikkhu for a Rains Retreat in Burma in 2002.He studied Haṭ ha and Vinyāsa Yogas with Alice Joanou\, Rachel Shaw\, Amanda Moran\, an d David Moreno\, and taught mindfulness-based āsana and prāṇāyām a for 10 years. He performed for many years in music\, dance\, and perform ance art\, including with Keith Hennessy’s Circo Zero\, and was certifie d in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI) with Steven H oskinson\, integrating the complex systems approach from OI in a distincti vely Buddhist approach to trauma resolution. He received his PhD in Perfor mance Studies from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on extraordinary states of c onsciousness in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, Insight Timer \, and elsewhere\, focusing on the integration of philosophy\, somatics\, and social justice discourse with the Dharma.Website: SeanFeitOakes.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20261028T160000Z DTEND:20261028T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061909Z UID:36784-1793178000-1793179800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:free,wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061909Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q4/2026-10-28/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=be rkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babies on the Farm! DTSTART:20261028T173000Z DTEND:20261028T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062036Z UID:10002322-1793183400-1793190600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,family,music DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our drop-in group for babies and their parents! We will meet to shmooze\, play and enjoy some music and Boichik bagels. You are welcome to come late or leave early. This is meant to be an informal a nd relaxed setting to get to know other parents and bond with your baby. M usic will be around 11:30 am. This will be run by Rena Greenfield\, Parent Connector for Urban Adamah and PJ Library. \nBy registering\, you acknowl edge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062036Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/babies-on-the-farm-2/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Environment and Climate Commission DTSTART:20261029T010000Z DTEND:20261029T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T001043Z UID:3f8ffa2e72dfe0263c810825e949b9df@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Environment and Climate Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyc a.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commissio n LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T001043Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261029T013000Z DTEND:20261029T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T003907Z UID:1brln8mgq1e04o0t1lm9se3qc5@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/Z4haoEl2Welcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation prac tices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of rela ting to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insight s and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection by being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, parti cipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by stepp ing away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at Th e AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please register to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, sugges ted donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thr ough the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while conti nuing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other f acilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to brin g.When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find h im loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in M ichael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York Jets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at th e Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scien ce of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli ( he/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatef ul Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some rece nt inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\ , and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence and calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersect ion of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003907Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Human Edge of Innovation: Silicon Valley DTSTART:20261029T013000Z DTEND:20261029T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T064226Z UID:3409652-1793212200-1793219400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:What starts at Haas moves the world—and after traveling to meet our community across the globe\, we are bringing that momentum back home to the Bay Area. \nPlease join Dean Jenny Chatman in Silicon Valley f or the final stop of her tour. This closing event looks toward a bold futu re. Dean Chatman will introduce the school’s four Strategic Initiatives and sit down for a fireside chat with their leaders to discuss how Haas em bodies the human edge of innovation—and how we are building solutions to business and society’s biggest challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\nAI | Professor Mathijs de Vaan\, Faculty Director\nEntrepreneurship | Rhonda Shrader\, M BA 96\, Executive Director\nHealthcare | Ted Robertson\, Executive Direc tor\nSustainability & Impact | Professor Jim Sallee\, Faculty Director\n\ n\n\n\n\nCome hear what’s next for UC Berkeley Haas and how we are shapi ng the future\, together. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more  \nQuestions? Contact UC B erkeley Haas Development & Alumni Relations at events@haas.berkeley.edu LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T064226Z LOCATION:Atherton\, CA\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/the-human-edge-of-innovation-silicon-v alley/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261029T020000Z DTEND:20261029T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/Mjh2WD1VThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission DTSTART:20261029T020000Z DTEND:20261029T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T181310Z UID:1caa6d592f73969e2efe47f7bb5f4cb7@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Homepage: https://berkeley ca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commiss ion LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement + Stillness with Suz anne Beahrs DTSTART:20261029T153000Z DTEND:20261029T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e_R20261029T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:  https://www.berkeleyalembic.org/s uzanneMorning Embodiment Practices is an invitation to practice giving our selves permission to arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore mov ement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, we will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, meaning that we are each making choices that are nourishin g and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes being very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might consider\, and being curious about how it feels to try th em. There will be many options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate choice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limitation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and ta ke a moment for yourself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check-in with whatever feels present for each of us. This eve nt is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 m in: We will do a guided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and attention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out \, stretch\, wiggle\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements wil l be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop into our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contemporary dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and mu sic.Movement Explorations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore mov ements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focu sing on concepts and areas of the body that can help us settle and release .Meditation: 15 min: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stil lness might be sitting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open or closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\ , including allowing some body movement within that quiet space.Please bri ng clothes you feel comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring lo ng sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a journal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three deca des of modern dance experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs g uides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—w ith ourselves\, our surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend techn ical training\, creative expression\, and guidance on being intentional wi th how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavily influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, a nd mindfulness practices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dan ce Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon Uni versity\, ADF studios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in N Y\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, M o Miner\, and others.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI consultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art \, nature\, music\, and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch Scho ol of the Arts\; BA in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @s uzannebeahrssuzannebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261029T210000Z DTEND:20261030T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T184918Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20261001T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184918Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Races DTSTART:20261030T000000Z DTEND:20261030T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:93A2BF46-79C6-43D4-903E-937796DE174A CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Arrive between 4 and 5 pm to drop boats as close to 5 pm as po ssible. The end time is approximate\, but will usually coincide with closi ng time due to sunset.\nThe race may be cancelled or rescheduled due to we ather. Any changes to this event will be announced on the announcements ma iling list and the #racing slack channel with as much notice as possible.\ nNo advance registration is required. All members and their guests are wel come to race\, but every boat racing must have a person in charge aboard w ith both a junior skipper and racing skipper rating. See https://www.cal -sailing.org/activities/racing for more information.\nContact racing_cha ir@cal-sailing.org with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234632Z URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar/thursday-races-2-179331 8400?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cal-sailing.org/resources/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Francisco Alumni: Haas alumni and CED designers help solve the climate crisis DTSTART:20261030T000000Z DTEND:20261030T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T003650Z UID:3409220-1793293200-1793304000@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:**This event has been rescheduled from the original date of Se pt 10\, 2026.**   Are you interested in helping create climate resilienc e in the Bay Area and beyond? \nThis event brings together climate-resilie nt design thinking from the Berkeley College of Environmental Design (CED) community with Haas alumni expertise in financing\, partnership\, governa nce and delivery.   The objective: to spark ideas on how vision gets bui lt and sustained. For Haas MBAs and BAs\, this is a real opportunity to co ntribute your expertise to the human adaptation challenges that climate ch ange is already forcing. For designers\, it’s a chance to pressure-test their visions against people who move capital and make implementation poss ible. \nClimate designers will bring solutions on four topics: (1) Floodin g disaster management\; (2) Environmental contamination from sea level ris e\; (3) Extreme heat\; (4) Green infrastructure. \nQuestions? Contact Wenp ei Wang – wen.wang41@gmail.com.  \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T003650Z LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 350 California St 4th floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94104\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/san-francisco-alumni-haas-alumni-and-c ed-designers-help-solve-the-climate-crisis-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ari'el Stachel's "Other" DTSTART:20261030T003000Z DTEND:20261030T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T003431Z UID:10001094-1793295000-1793302200@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:A NANCY LEE KATZ: A PRIVATE PANTHEON PROGRAM \nDon’t miss t he chance to see Ari’el Stachel in his Off-Broadway\, one-man play Other \, an acclaimed dramedy about the anxious art of belonging. \nFunny…symp athetic…and wrenching! – The New York Times Read the full review \nFro m his childhood at a Bay Area Jewish day school to his Tony Award®-winnin g performance in The Band’s Visit\, Ari’el Stachel brings an ensemble of voices from his past to life in a raw and hilarious one-man show. Navig ating a mixed Yemeni-Israeli and Ashkenazi-American heritage\, Stachel exp lores the tension of feeling like an outsider within his own community. Fr om early reinventions to performing through chronic panic on stage\, he co nfronts identity\, self-acceptance\, and the pursuit of his dreams with hu mor and heart—delivering a performance as relentlessly funny as it is vu lnerable. \nOther is written and performed by Ari’el Stachel and directe d by Tony Taconne. \nThursday\, October 29\, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 pm\nIn perso n at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA \nTicket prices: \n\nFULL PRICE: $35.00 \nFRIENDS OF THE MAGN ES: $25.00 (Look for the promo code in your inbox. For questions\, email magnes@berkeley.edu)\nSTUDENTS: $5.00 (Current student ID will be requi red for entry)\nMUSEUMS FOR ALL: $5.00 (EBT/SNAP card required for entry )\n\nBuy Tickets\n  \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or re quire accommodations to participate in this event\, please contact us at  magnes@berkeley.edu or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance not ice as possible. \nPresented in partnership with the Berkeley Bridging Fel lowship Program\, Berkeley Hillel\, UC Berkeley’s Helen Diller Institute \, and the Center for Jewish Studies. \nAri’el Stachel is a Tony Award® and GRAMMY® Award–winning actor\, singer\, and writer. His new solo pl ay OTHER comes Off-Broadway after acclaimed runs at Berkeley Rep and Berks hire Theatre Group. Stachel received the 2018 Tony Award® for Best Featur ed Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Haled in The Band’s Vi sit on Broadway\, a performance that also earned Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nominations. On screen\, he stars in the upcoming feature Death Do Us Part and has appeared in Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling (Warner B ros.) and A24’s Zola. His television credits include Law & Order: SVU\, Billions\, Jessica Jones\, Blue Bloods\, and The Night Agent. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003431Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/ariel-stachels-other/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Night at Armistice DTSTART:20261030T010000Z DTEND:20261030T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063628Z UID:event_zcdxztyjcnbmc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,gaming DESCRIPTION:Point Richmond Gamers\nGreat beer and quality board games happ en every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 10.\nWe h ave a selection of games from our vast libraries ready to teach—no exper ience required!\nIt's free to play\, but please support the brewery and am azing staff by buying something while you're there.\n\nDon't let the lack of RSVPs fool ya. We're averaging nearly 30 participants each week. It's a diverse and vibrant community of fun-loving Gamers—join us!\nMessage me (Stephen) if you have any questions.\nGAME ON! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/point-richmond-gamers/events/zcdxztyjcnbmc/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Point Richmond Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261030T013000Z DTEND:20261030T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/VRh5kMRD Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261030T160000Z DTEND:20261030T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/BGh1xKb7Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19931@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/halloween-2026-10-31/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Death Sangha DTSTART:20261031T020000Z DTEND:20261031T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:6j33coj90dkd6pb7ie4ig4mqqq@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/z9hy4QKjIn Death Sang ha we will play with the fantasies of both eternalism and nihilism\, and e xperiment with the awakening that lies beyond both.Spirituality • Mystic ismAt its core\, all spirituality is about Death. The Buddha\, Buddhism\, and meditation practice have always been deeply concerned with Death\, dyi ng\, and mortality. Every living thing has to face the reality of Death\, and yet in modern meditation circles there is almost no confrontation with this ultimate question and primordial mystery. Instead there is denial\, obfuscation\, minimalizing\, and—essentially—painting a smiley face on the whole subject. If that seems ridiculous to you\, as well as something that misses the whole point\, then Death Sangha is for you.In Death Sangh a we meet to honor the fact of Death\, to face our own and others’ morta lity in a clear\, unsullied\, fierce\, humble\, and gracious manner. In De ath Sangha we will play with the fantasies of both eternalism and nihilism \, and experiment with the awakening that lies beyond both. We will confro nt experiences such as Cosmic Horror\, Cosmic Shame\, and Total Meaningles sness. We will also engage with the mythological\, occult\, psychological\ , historical\, and phenomenological aspects of this most important topic. And of course we will do plenty of meditation. Death Sangha is not a spec tacle for the curious\, nor is it a soporific for the frightened. In Death Sangha\, you will confront your deepest fears\, your most difficult warts and shadows\, and learn to meditate with the reality of your own imminent demise. It has often been said that until we truly accept Death\, we cann ot actually live. In Death Sangha\, we will not meekly accept Death\, but rather learn to passionately and exuberantly dance with this final and mos t intimate partner.Details:Cost: $45 suggested donation - no one turned aw ay for lack of funds.Important: Death Sangha begins at 7 pm sharp. Doors t o Alembic open at 6:30 and will be locked at exactly 7pm.Due to the intens e nature of this practice\, please do not come to Death Sangha unless you are feeling resourced and prepared. We will gladly issue you a refund if y ou choose not to attend.Death Sangha is in person only.This will be a 60 m inute sit\, maybe longer. The evening also entails group interaction\, so come prepared to participate.  Alembic cofounder Michael W. Taft is a no n-traditional meditation teacher\, bestselling author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secular\, science-based mindfulnes s training in retreats\, groups\, corporate settings\, and one-on-one sess ions. Michael is the author of several books\, including the bestselling T he Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the editor of such books as Hardwi ring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Google\, worked on curriculum deve lopment for SIYLI\, and is currently core faculty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, an d an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neuroscience Lab. He was previous ly editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was the long-time editorial direct or of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan to yogi caves in India\, Micha el has been meditating for over thirty five years and has extensive experi ence in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tantric practice. Michael is a s enior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unified Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Bay Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding editor of the iconoclastic mindful ness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructing Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spooky Swiss K-12 DTSTART:20261031T200000Z DTEND:20261101T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T061936Z UID:18532-1793451600-1793466000@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Halloween Spooky Swiss Tournament!\nK-12 Tournament\n3 section s! Under 400\, Under 800\, and 800+\nPlay only those in your section.\nTo p 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy.\nDress up! play in your Halloween Costume!\nTrophy for best Chess Themed Costume!\nParticipation M edals for everyone Else.\n4 rounds Total\nRounds are from 1pm – 5pm.\nAl l Tournament players must be USCF members. \n  \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T061936Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/spooky-swiss-k-12/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=berkeley-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Windsurfing Slalom Racing DTSTART:20261031T210000Z DTEND:20261031T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T234632Z UID:D2FBC0D4-90EA-4587-B9E5-FA1D311BFE8D CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Windsurfing Slalom racing sessions — fun\, f ast way to improve windsurfing skills and open to all windsurfers who are able to plane (Junior and above).\nArrive 30–60 min early for the mandat ory skippers’ meeting and get your gear ready.No registration needed — just show up and join.\nNew to racing?\n\nRead the guide: Windsurfing Sla lom Racing Guide\nPass the test: https://www.cal-sailing.org/ratings-menu/ written-test/windsurf-slalom-racing/read-test\nUpdates & cancellations: CS C Windsurf Racing Corner WhatsApp chat (join via link)\n\nContact windsur f_racing@cal-sailing.org with any questions.See you on the race course! 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