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Harvest Moon Auction benefits Bing school “BINGO: Celebrating 25 Years on the Farm� is the theme of the 25th Harvest Moon Auction to be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on the Stanford University campus. The silent and live auction benefits the Bing Nursery School scholarship fund, which awards more than $250,000 in scholarships each year to more than 20 percent of the 450 children who attend the school. Many Harvest Moon chairs of the past are returning this year to celebrate the anniversary. Auction highlights will include a dream playhouse, a getaway to Carmel Valley Ranch, and tickets to Warrior, 49er, and Stanford games and other sports events. There will be food and wine.
Guests will receive a copy of author and Bing parent Randi Zuckerberg’s new children’s Call 650-324-4321. Author Bill Fernandez discusses memoir on childhood in Kapa’a Kaua’i during World War II. Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 330-2512. www.menloparklibrary.org Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins discusses new book of poetry. Nov. 9, 7 p.m. $20. Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/462033 Chef David Kinch of Manresa Restaurant in Los Gatos discusses new cookbook. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. ‘The First Phone Call from Heaven’ Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays with Morrie,� discusses new book. Nov. 20, 7 p.m. $20. Menlo-Atherton Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Call 324-4321. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/461887 Book: ‘Uncommon Thread’ Mary Ella Gabler, founder of fine linens brand Peacock Alley, discusses her book. Nov. 6, 4-6 p.m. Free. The Picket Fence, 883 Santa Cruz Ave., Suite 4, Menlo Park.
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Community Events ‘Is Church Obsolete?’ Lifetree Cafe Menlo Park conversation exploring relevance of church. Nov. 6, 7-8 p.m. Free. Bethany Lutheran Church , 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. Call 854-5897. www.facebook.com/LifetreeCafeMP Woodside Nursery School marks 40th anniversary with day of activities, food. Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Woodside Parents’ Nursery School, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 208-7064. Medicare Workshop Counselors help participants find a plan. Nov. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. www.smcl.org
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Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac
Harvest Moon Auction co-chairs at Bing Nursery School are, from left, Hays Hyre of Palo Alto, Stephanie Oshman of Atherton and Julia Popowitz of Atherton.
Authors & Talks ‘Creative Confidence’ IDEO founder David Kelley and brother Tom discuss their book. Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
picture book “Dot.� Tickets are $25 per person and available at the door. www.peacockalley.com Korean Art Docent Lecture explores significance of celebrations during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. www.smcl.org Francine Segan, author of cookbook “Pasta Modern,� talks about regional dishes and what’s cutting edge in Italy. Nov. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Draeger’s Cooking School, 1010 University Drive, Menlo Park. Call 931-5457. www.draegerscookingschool.com Astrobiologist David Morrison discusses “Chelyabinsk Meteor: Can We Survive a Bigger Impact?� Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Admission free; parking $3. Foothill College Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
On Stage ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Grab Bag Theater, a student-run company, presents Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy. Nov. 14-15, 7-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 1 p.m. $5-$10. Veteran’s Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. www. grabbagtheater.com
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