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-- Berkeley Parkinson's Support Group -- Usually meets 10 a.m.- noon third Mondays monthly. North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. Details: Irene, 510-524-4847, Roddy, 510-231-1998.

-- Berkeley Arthritis Support and Education Group -- Meets 1- 2:30 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly (except December). Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way. 510-204-4503.

-- Women's Cancer Resource Center -- To attend a support group, call Helpline at 510-420-7900 during Center's open hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and noon-4 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays monthly.

LEARNING

Berkeley Adult School -- Offers classes: High School Diploma, GED preparation, Vocational Training Classes, Preparation for Citizenship, English as a Second Language, and more. 1701 San Pablo Ave. Details: call Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 510-644-6130. Register: bas.berkeley.net.

-- Scharffen Berger Chocolate -- Daily docent-led tours detailing chocolate history and chocolate making, including a tasting. Walk through artisan chocolate factory and see chocolate made from bean to bar on vintage European equipment. For ages 10 and up; reservations recommended. 914 Heinz Ave. Free. Details: 510-981- 4050, www.scharffenberger.com.

-- St. John's Prime Timers -- activities for adults over 50 years old. Ongoing classes welcome new members on Tuesdays and Thursdays. St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Details: 510-845- 6830.

-- Berkeley's Office of Emergency Services -- Offering a series of free Community Emergency Response Training classes. Hands-on training in fire suppression, light search and rescue, and disaster first aid. Classes at fire department's Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. Participants must be 18 or older; living or working in Berkeley. Registration: 510-644-8736.

-- Assets Senior Employment -- Offers a job training program for income-eligible people 55 and older living in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany. Earn when you learn. Interested in working with children? Receive college credit in Early Childhood Development while being paid. 510-238-3554.

-- Julia Morgan Center for the Arts -- Offers family-friendly program of classes, workshops and activities. Taught by professional teaching artists. 2640 College Ave. 510-845-8542, www.juliamorgan.org.

LITERARY EVENTS

Poetry Express -- 7 p.m. Mondays. Weekly open mic hosted by Mark States, with featured guests. Priya Indian Cuisine, 2072 San Pablo Ave. Details: poetryexpress@gmail.com.

-- Black Repertory Group -- Theatrical Poetic Collective at Twilight Tuesdays: A Voyage of Verse, Voice, Vision featuring: Open mic, third eye poetry. Enjoy weekly scheduled evenings with theme poetry and an 'On the Spot N 5 Minutes Drop' Poetry Contest (not a slam) at 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. 3201 Adeline St. Entry fee $2. Admission $5; no one turned away for lack of funds.

RELIGION

Berkeley Christian Business Men's Fellowship -- USA Berkeley Chapter No. 169, meets noon-1 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly. Everyone welcome; ladies always welcome. Cafe Giovanni, 2420 Shattuck Ave. Details: Gyan, 510-223-3837, everesttreasure@msn.com. National office: 800-263-8981, www.bmfusa.com.