Thursday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

Summer Film Series: Saving the Bay, Part 1 of 4

A critically acclaimed film that played recently on PBS. It focuses on our beautiful bay which was saved by citizen action including the work of Sylvia McLauglin and others. Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated but no one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible.

Sunday, August 1, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Negotiation as an Alternative to War

David C. McGaffey, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of International Relations, Holy Names University, US Foreign Service Officer, Retired. UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Free. 525-0302.

Saturday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.

Classical Chamber Music Concert

Milton Wong and his friends Frank Lahorgue  and Hans Brightbill bring their chamber ensembles together for a recital of Romantic Era chamber music by Beethoven, Richard Strauss and Ludwig Thuille. Read more details about the concert . Cost: $10 ($5 youth). Wheelchair accessible. Join us in Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Marin , 240 Channing Way, San Rafael.

Sunday, August 8, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

A Review of Russian American Relations

Sharon Tennison, President, Center for Citizens Initiative. UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Free. 525-0302.

Thursday, August 12, 7:30 p.m.

Summer Film Series: Inner Tour  

By director, Ra'anan Alexandrowicz . A documentary made in 2000 before the Second Intifada (Uprising) when displaced Palestinians were still allowed to go to their homes from which they had been expelled in 1948. Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated but no one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible.

Friday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. (6:30 for performer sign-up)

Country Joe's Open Mic

Join us for our Lucky Friday the 13 th open mic event. The guest host is Clyde Leland, popular Berkeley musician and member of family group, the Peace Monkeys. Featured artist for August is Winston Montgomery, a San Francisco-based songwriter. Suggested donation of $5 to $10 per person. No one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible and open to the public. See you at Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Learn more about this series.

Sunday, August 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Exiting Afghanistan, Winning the Peace

Stephen McNeil, PMRO Peace Building Program, American Friends Service Committee. UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Free. 525-0302.

Friday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.

Ethical Eating and World Peace: Dr. Will Tuttle 

Dr. Will Tuttle, acclaimed author, educator, pianist, composer, and recipient of the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award, will discuss the main ideas from his best-selling, ground-breaking book The World Peace Diet . His research and synthesis is based on a new understanding of the far-reaching implications of our food choices, as well as ancient wisdom teachings that have been suppressed in our culture. Besides offering a provocative lecture, Dr. Tuttle will also offer some of his original and uplifting piano music. Join us at Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $10 (No one turned away for lack of funds.) Wheelchair accessible.

Sunday, August 22, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

My Priority: Do You Really Know the Federal Budget

Ellen Augustine, author and National Women's Political Caucus Board Member. ? UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Free. 525-0302.

Thursday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.

Summer Film Series: King Korn

A look at our agribusiness food industry and what has happened to "Family Farms".  Part of our Social Justice Committee's shining light on how we live and the food we eat. This will be a follow-up to Dr. Will Tuttle's “ World Peace Diet" presentation at BFUU on Friday August 20th. Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated but no one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible.

Sunday, August 29, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Building Schools in Nepal

Earle Canfield, Founder of ANSWER. Join us at the UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington. Free. 525-0302.

Friday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. (6:30 for performer sign-up)

Country Joe's Open Mic

Host and featured artist for the month to be announced. Suggested donation of $5 to $10 per person. No one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible and open to the public. See you at Berkeley Fellowship of UUs, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. Learn more about this series.

On-Going Events (Classes, Workshops) Follow:

First Monday of each month, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Writers Meeting

Join this writers' group, which will meet in the "Green Room" at UU Congregation of Santa Rosa. Can't attend monthly meetings? Live in another city, state or country? Request an Invitation to join our Online Writer's Blog. For more: email GGdeB@aol.com or visit http://uucsrwriters.blogspot.com.

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

"TaP" or Thursdays at Peet's