Join us this Saturday for a fun-filled midday adventure in North Berkeley. We'll meet at the northeast corner of Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street, at the newsrack in front of the Coldwell Banker office, and walk through Live Oak Park to Codornices Park. The highlight of Codornices Park is a cement slide that we can slide down--no need to bring your own cardboard unless you want a "fresh" piece--so be prepared to act like a kid again! (Don't worry, the slide attracts a wide variety of ages.)

The Rose Garden is across the street, so depending upon how well the plants have held up, we can meander through it. Then we'll return to the Gourmet Ghetto for a slice of pizza at the Cheese Board. It'll be clear (if not a bit cool) out, so we should be able to dine in the street median in true North Berkeley fashion.

The pizza of the day will be broccolini, onions, mozzarella and Canadian cheddar cheese, garlic olive oil, and gremolata. Yum! (Important note: The Cheese Board accepts cash only, so be sure to bring $2.50 for a slice and $1.50 if you opt for a drink. Cheese and bread prices vary.)

It's difficult to say exactly how long this adventure will take us. Considering the total walking distance is a little over 1.5 miles, and that we may have to wait in line at the slide and for pizza, we could spend a couple hours having a blast. Hope you can join us!

By popular request, join us for another late night happy hour this Friday. This time we'll check out Sea Salt, which was recommended by a group member.

Sea Salt, located next to Caffe Trieste in West Berkeley, is a nice-but-not-too-fancy restaurant serving up a cheap late night happy hour menu. The focus is on seafood, but other meal options include land animals, vegetarian goods, and liquid nourishment. See Yelp for reviews.

We'll meet in front of the restaurant at 10:00. Please be prompt, and RSVP only if you expect to attend. See you Friday!

Perhaps you are new to Berkeley and do not know of the "Karma Kitchen'' phenomenon or live here and know their lip smackin' indian cuisine gets your Sunday going!

Karma Kitchen has graciously agreed to set up group tables for us provided we show up no later than 11am. Spillover after 11 am will be accomodated on other tables in the restaurant. Food is served family style and the tab is $0!!. Donations are encouraged SO PLEASE BRING CASH.

Here's to a sumptous brunch while supporting a good cause and making new friends! It's also Diwali (festival of lights) and there will be live music for the event! Yay!!

www.karmakitchen.org/

Do you like sleeping in on weekend mornings, then strolling down to a local coffee shop for a warm smile and hot beverage? Perhaps you are new to town and don't recognize anybody there? Well, this is a great opportunity to join others for coffee (or tea or hot cocoa) and friendly conversation at a local coffee shop.

We will meet Sunday morning, October 4, at Local 123, a newer café located on San Pablo Avenue near University Avenue. Local 123 has pastries to go with its drinks, so be sure to bring your appetite. Local 123 is clean, attractive, and has a variety of seating arrangements. The large back patio is especially good for groups, so we'll try to sit there--assuming the weather and crowds cooperate. Even if they don't, stop by and say hello to the resident cat.

Look for David outside the entrance, and once enough of us have assembled, we will go inside to start ordering. See you then!

(Edit: Attendance cap has been raised from 15 to accommodate all interested parties; however, seating may be at a premium. Please review your RSVP to confirm you will be attending. Thanks!)

Ashkenaz is hosting lessons for Balkan Folk dance and then dancing.
I don't know what is Balkan Folk Dance. So I am taking a chance in going there to learn and have fun. I surely have two left feet. Do you care to try and provide secure social network to each other on this fun adventure? If you do then please come joins us all who are itching to dance in this new city.
Following is the detail of event at Ashkenaz

"This monthly event is a revival of ’70s-style Berkeley folkdancing with some international request dancing to recorded music, capturing the spirit that David Nadel was inspired by when he opened Ashkenaz in 1973 with Balkan folkdancing. One does not need a live band to experience the communal pleasure of dancing together, and the dance lessons help newcomers join in the experience."

It is only $7
Door opens at 6:30 PM
Dance class starts at 7:00 PM
Show starts at 8:00 PM