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Special Events ‘Breaking The Stigma: Teen SelfEsteem’ Presented by Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a forum of panelists and keynote speaker Roni Gillenson discuss teen self-esteem and self-image. Feb. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. La Entrada Middle School-Multi Use Room, 2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-424-0852. www.acs-teens.org CERT Disaster-Preparedness Training Disaster-preparedness training. Six Tuesdays starting Feb. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; and Sat., March 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Woodside Fire Station, 4091 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City. Call 650-851-1594. www.cerpp.org/cert ‘Growing Up Asian in America’ Essays and artwork from 2011 by K-12 students are featured with the theme of “Lost and Found.� Feb. 4-29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. www.asianpacificfund.org Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Live entertainment by the Jerry Jay Quartet, and a three-course dinner. Cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 5:30; dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9. $18. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, extension 222. www.penvol.org
On Stage ‘The Elephant Man’ In this Bernard Pomerance play, a freak of nature becomes the toast of London society, and forces all who meet him to think more deeply about how they view the world. Feb. 9-12, 7:30 p.m. $10 ($5 for students). Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. www.menloschool.org Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ West Bay Opera’s production of the tale of Don Juan. Feb. 17, 19, 25 and 26. Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. (Free preview with piano: Feb. 9, 8 p.m., at Avenidas, 455 Bryant St., Palo Alto.) $40-$70 Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.wbopera.org
Talks/Authors Russ Feingold Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold will speak on public service and citizenship, presented by the Haas Center for Public Service. Feb. 8, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. CEMEX Auditorium, 641 Knight Way, Stanford. Sebastian Seung, professor of computational neuroscience at MIT, will discuss his book, “Connectome: How the Brain’s Wiring Makes Us Who We Are.� Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Buy event book or $10 gift card to admit two. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Call 650-324-4321. Youth Event: Love Maia discusses her book, “DJ Rising,� about an unassuming high school junior who breathes in music like oxygen and cares for his heroin-addicted mother. Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321.
Art Oil Painting Demonstration Artist Carolyn Jones will present a demonstration on light and color in oil paint. Topics will include optical color mixing. Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. www.portolaartgallery.com Abilities United art exhibition Forty original works of art by artists from Abilities United are on display. All art is available for purchase, with the proceeds going to the artist. Daily through Feb. 10, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Cafe Zoe, 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-618-3319. www.cafezoemenlopark. com
Kids & Families Valentine’s Day Party Kids will hear stories, make Valentine cards and play games. Ages 4 and up. Feb. 13, 4-5 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org ‘Juggling, Magic & Storytelling’ Bob Kann juggles his skills of magic and storytelling in a performance. Feb. 16, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. www.smcl.org ‘Rabbit Day’ Students from Sacred Heart Schools and the San Carlos Eaton Hills 4-H Club will bring rabbits for participants to meet, and will talk about the rabbits living locally. Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org African Drumming with Onye The percussionist and educator Onye will present an “African village celebration� in honor
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR WOODLAND AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT The City of Menlo Park invites qualiďŹ ed contractors to submit sealed bid proposals for the construction of the WOODLAND AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT. Work required as part of this project consists of the installation of concrete sidewalk, curb/gutter, driveways, handicap driveways and access ramps; asphalt concrete roadway and driveways; trafďŹ c signage; pavement striping and a storm drain piping system at ďŹ ve locations along Woodland Ave. within the City of Menlo Park; all as shown in the contract documents. Performance of this work requires a valid California Contractor’s License Class A, C8 or C12. Project documents and copies of the prevailing rate of wages can be obtained from the Menlo Park Engineering Division, located in the Administrative Building at 701 Laurel St. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held to discuss the project scope of work on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the City Administration Building, 701 Laurel Street in Menlo Park, CA. Sealed bid proposals will be received at the Engineering Division ofďŹ ce until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Additional information can be obtained on the City’s website: www.menlopark.org/cip
PLANNING COMMISSION February 15, 2012 7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING: Robert Fanfelle and Laini Katheiser 481 West Maple Way
SDES2011-0009 Planner: Jackie Young, Planning Director
Review and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal to demolish the existing residence and shed and to construct a new 3,974 square foot main residence with a 440 square foot attached garage; to remodel the existing 463 square foot accessory living quarters (ALQ); and to construct a new swimming pool, septic system, driveway, and landscaping on a property located in the Emerald Lake Hills. The property is visible from Interstate 280. 2.
Jeff Tangney and Claudia Schweikert 246 Mountain Home Road
Et Alia ‘Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park’ Walkers will learn about some wintering birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park: ducks, geese, egrets. Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Bedwell Bayfront Park, the end of Marsh Road, at Bayfront Expressway, Menlo Park. Call 650325-7841. www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org Mahler’s Fifth Symphony The Redwood Symphony presents Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. 90-minute concert. Feb. 11, 8-9:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at door. $ 10 adult students; free for under 18. Canada College, Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Call 650-366-6872. www.redwoodsymphony.org
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TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. The Town of Portola Valley Seeks Dedicated Volunteers for the following Town Committees: Community Events Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee organizes the annual Blues & Barbeque Open Space Fundraising Event, the Town Picnic and the Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party. Cultural Arts Committee Meets second Thursday of each month; appointed for a oneyear term. Increase cultural awareness among residents of Portola Valley by sponsoring and supporting local cultural activities in the areas of art, music, science and nature, history, horticulture, drama, literature, photography and dance. Emergency Preparedness Committee Meets second Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee works with Town Staff to ensure that neighborhoods and Town government are ready to respond to possible emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires and flooding. Other duties include maintaining emergency supplies and equipment, planning response to emergencies and educating Town residents. Nature and Science Committee Meets alternate even-numbered months 2nd Thursday at 4:00 p.m. The objectives of this Committee are to increase appreciation for Portola Valley’s natural environment by providing opportunities for residents and visitors to observe and study local natural history, encourage scientific dialog and promoting scientific literacy in the community and provide information to the community about science, technology and natural history.
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of Black History Month. The audience will be encouraged to participate in drumming, dancing, songs and stories. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org
SDES2010-0003 Planner: Sage Schaan
Review and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new two-story single family residence including an attached Accessory Living Quarter (ALQ), a detached ALQ, new entry gate, and reconstruct an existing swimming pool; and site grading and landscaping. All application materials are available for public review at the Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Woodside Town Hall, weekdays from 8:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM, or by appointment. For more information, contact the Woodside Planning and Building Department at (650) 851-6790.
Recreation Committee Meets third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee meets to develop, promote and maintain quality recreational and community enrichment programs, recreational facilities and park areas in the Town of Portola Valley. Trails and Paths Committee Meets second Tuesday of each month, 8:15 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee meets to provide a system of trails and paths that provide passageways for people, whether on foot, horseback or bicycle. It is their objective that these trails be safe, pleasant and provide access to all parts of town. Applications are available on-line at www.portolavalley.net on the home page under the Town Committees tab. Hard copies are available at Town Hall. Town Clerk Sharon Hanlon Town of Portola Valley 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 E-mail: shanlon@portolavalley.net Phone: (650) 851-1700 ext. 210
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