Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley: October’s Omnibus of Events

Our “weekend events” edition is on tap for today’s reading on the Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley blog.  After all, next week is Halloween, which will be a special edition in itself (be sure to check in for that one). So, without further ado…check out what’s brewing in Berkeley. Oh, and Happy UN Day. (That may read like a non-sequitur, but today is UN Day and you’ll find out later why we mention it.)

Anyone who is into apps (mobile, back-end, front-end), along with marketers, students and visual/UX designers – should give serious thought to what’s going on tonight at the Ed Roberts Campus. Today, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and then picking up tomorrow from 10:00am to 9:00pm, attend the “AT&T Mobile App Hackathon Berkeley – Accessibility” event. (Don’t be fooled by the name…it’s NOT about how to become a hacker.) This two-day workshop will provide instruction on how to build apps, present the latest in cutting-edge app technology, and serve as a place to network with like-minded individuals and possible tech teammates. Dinner tonight, breakfast and lunch tomorrow, with coffee and other beverages to be served. As you eat and learn, listen to guest speakers and get instruction from Alex Gaber, Mobile App Evangelist at Crittercism. (Our guess is that Mr. Gaber knows of what he speaks, as his company manages mobile apps on one billion devices, globally.) Reserve your tickets online. (Oh yeah, admission is free, and prizes will be given to the best newly created apps. It does NOT get better than this.) Once you know you have a space, get your laptop ready and bring it down to the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline Street. To find out more, call 510.225.6300. Happy app learning!

Saturday’s event is one for serious gourmets, gourmands and foodies who reside in Berkeley. We emphasize “serious” because we will be upfront and let you know that this offering costs more than others – $75.00. If that admission price doesn’t intimidate you, and you have a love of Italian food, you may wish to take in some “Italian Tapas: A Taste of Sicily” at 3:00pm at Playing Life Academy. Still with us? If so, come and meet Chef Maria Capdevielle, who will not only present you with some delicious and zesty tapas (i.e., small plates), but show you how to create them as well. Authentic dishes on tomorrow’s menu include Sicilian pizza with onion sauce, stuffed rice ball, bread with eggplant relish, warm olives with fennel and lemon, and Sicilian cannoli. Sound good? If so, find your way to Playing Life Academy at 1645 Fourth Street, where Sicily comes to Berkeley for one memorable Saturday. You can find out more information by calling 510.528-2133, or you can reserve your space online by clicking here. Mangia!

Now for that reference to UN Day that we made earlier. Although UN Day is today, International House at the University of Berkeley will be hosting “UN Day Celebrations/9^th Annual Global Citizen Awards” on Sunday. For the past eight years, this event has filled International House to maximum capacity each and every time. Partial proof of the importance and respect that local residents pay to this gathering is that start time is 9:00am (VERY early for a Sunday morning). Among the topics of discussion are for contenders who are worthy of being nominated for “Global Citizen Awards.” Do you know of any organizations or individuals who have made a positive difference to East Bay society? If so, they may be deserving of a nomination. So, why not make a difference by attending this celebration of UN Day? Make your reservation online, or call 510.642-9490. Admission by the way is free. So set your alarm clocks, and remember to be at 2299 Piedmont Avenue bright and early for this worthwhile event.

Well, this weekend certainly has a cross-section of happenings. Whether you choose app technology, culinary curiosity, or civic-minded socializing (or something else, as this list can offer), remember – if you require eyewear, please keep your eyeglasses polished or contact lenses clean and ready for wear.

Thanks for reading…enjoy the weekend…and keep your sites on healthy vision.