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Exhibits ‘Playing Grown-Up: Toys from the Harry P. Costa Collection’ This exhibition will explore toys from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s that allowed children to mimic the activities of adults. Toys will include an antique pedal fire truck and airplane, Tonka work trucks, and an electric 1929 Lionel Stove & Oven. Feb. 14-Dec. 31, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 seniors/students, free for children 5 & under, free for association members. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104. www.historysmc.org Stanford Art Spaces - Stanford University Paintings by Ben Alexy, watercolor, ink, and mixed media by Valerie P. Cohen & paintings by Kyungsoo Lee are on exhibit at the Paul G. Allen Art Spaces on the Stanford University Campus. From July 6 to Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 650-725-3622. http://cis. stanford.edu/~marigros
Family and Kids ‘Puppylocks and the Three Bears’ Magical Moonshine Theatre presents this family play in which Goldilocks is a little golden dog and the three bears are teddy bears. Recommended for ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome. Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m. Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. smcl.org ‘Wild Cat Adventure’ Five live wildcats from various countries. Each cat is shown on stage as information about the species is shared with the audience. Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m.
At Kepler’s
Author David Carnoy, who lives in New York and was raised in Menlo Park, will discuss and sign his second novel, “The Big Exit,� at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Kepler’s bookstore, 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. “The Big Exit� takes place in and around Palo Alto and Menlo Park and even features the Menlo Park Police Department. As part of his discussion, Carnoy will answer questions about the state of the publishing industry, the pros and cons of self-publishing vs. getting a traditional publishing contract, and any gadget questions you might have. David Carnoy is a longtime executive editor at CNET and is an expert in e-publishing, e-readers, and self-publishing. $10 general, $5 for kids under 12. Foothill College’s Appreciation Hall, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 707-874-3176. www.wildcatfund.org Atherton Library Preschool Storytime Children ages 3-5 are invited for stories and activities every Monday morning. Through May 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org Happy Birds Performing Parrot Show Children ages 4 and up are invited to see some performing parrots. Nov. 19, 4-4:45 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www. smcl.org
Live Music Music for the Soul Doris Williams, lute and soprano, performs Renaissance, Celtic, Originals and American Country/pop with Mike Bell, guitar, mandolin, vocals, and Susan Casey, Renaissance Recorders. Italian, French, German and English 16th century lute songs and dance tunes, and soaring Celtic, and American Country. Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 online, $15 at the door. Angelica’s Bistro, 863 Main St., Redwood City. Call 650-968-0112. www. doriswilliams.com
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PENINSULA
Discover the best places to eat this week! AMERICAN
CHINESE
Armadillo Willy’s
Chef Chu’s
941-2922 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos www.armadillowillys.com
948-2696 1067 N. San Antonio Road www.chefchu.com
The Old Pro
Ming’s
326-1446 541 Ramona Street, Palo Alto www.oldpropa.com
856-7700 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto www.mings.com
STEAKHOUSE
New Tung Kee Noodle House
Sundance the Steakhouse
947-8888 520 Showers Drive, Mountain View www.shopmountainview.com/luunoodlemv
321-6798 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto www.sundancethesteakhouse.com
INDIAN
Janta Indian Restaurant Read and post reviews, explore restaurant menus, get hours and directions and more at ShopPaloAlto, ShopMenloPark and ShopMountainView
462-5903 369 Lytton Ave. www.jantaindianrestaurant.com
Thaiphoon 323-7700 543 Emerson Ave, Palo Alto www.ThaiphoonRestaurant.com
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