Now through August 15^th, Contrabando: Dignidad Rebelde, a gallery-as-studio and workshop series, will be on display for free at the Galeria De La Raza, 2857 24^th St. in San Francisco.

For details call (415) 826-8009 or visit galeriadelaraza.org.

From July 20th through July 25th, from 9am to 5 pm, there’ll be hands on training in natural building.  Classes will be held at 772 Santa Maria Road in El Sobrante.  Discussions will include passive solar design and integrating electrical and plumbing with earth and fiber construction.

Tuition is $350. For more information, call 707-472-2450 or email massey.burke@gmail.com

On Wednesday, July 23rd at 1:30 pm, Wendy Peterson, director of the Alameda County Senior Services Coalition will speak about the impact of state funding cuts and what can be done to stop the cuts. This free event takes place at the North Berkeley Senior Center on 1901 Hearst. For details, call 510-644-3292.