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Family festivities are planned for Filoli’s annual Spring Fling, scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the historic Woodside estate. There will be live music with Andy Z and the Queen Bee Dancers, Randall Metz’s puppets will perform Grandpa Bunny’s Egg-citing Day, and Heather Rogers will surprise with her magic act. Sterling Johnson, the Bubblesmith, will return to create giant bubbles. The San Francisco Zoo will present animals from their ZooMobile and the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley will bring beautiful rescue birds for all to enjoy. Filoli’s own “Lady Bug� will be in the garden and a guest scientist will explain the life cycle of pollywogs in the pond. Filoli volunteers will demonstrate how they create the floral displays seen throughout the House. There will be crafts for children ages 3-12 and children 4-12 may decorate a container and pot a plant to take home. Docent-

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led nature walks will be available throughout the day. Admission is $25 for adult members, $30 for non-members, $5 for children (ages 5-17), and free for kids 4 and

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TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE NEW AD-HOC WATER CONSERVATION TASK FORCE The Portola Valley Town Council is accepting letters of interest from town residents willing to serve on a new AdHoc Task Force (5 to 9 members) to study the pressing issue of water conservation in Portola Valley. The Town encourages interested residents to review the task force charter and consider the time commitment required to participate on this important task force. The charter and additional information are available online at www. portolavalley.net under the “Town News� section. Letters of interest may be addressed to the Town Council and emailed to towncenter@portolavalley.net or faxed to 650/851-4677.

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Family History Day Thirty classes will be held for enthusiasts of all levels who want to learn more about family history. Keynote speakers will be DNA specialist Steve Morse and author, speaker and innovator Greg McKeown; a computer lab and consultations will also be offered. March 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1105 Valparaiso Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-325-9711. www.mpfhc/events Amy Tan will speak at Canada College reception at Canada Vista at 6 p.m., with wine, hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to meet the author. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. March 25, 7:30-9 p.m. $50. Canada College Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Call 650-306-3347. www.amytanatcanadacollege.brownpapertickets.com ‘Notable Women in San Mateo County’ San Mateo County History Museum presents re-enactors portraying “Notable Women in San Mateo County.� The historic personalities cover a period from the California Gold Rush through World War II. Members of the public are encouraged to wear period costumes. March 29, 2-4 p.m. $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. www.historysmc.org Treasure Market Cantor’s big biennial art, antique and collectible resale event. Opening night party and sale Friday, March 28, from 6:30-9 p.m. Sale continues Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, March 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $75 members, $100 nonmembers for opening night; $5 for each day of weekend. Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation, 341 Galvez St. at Campus Drive East, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu/TM Wingding Family Fest Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society host an event celebrating spring. Activities include birding, hiking and exploring nature. Some activities have limited space and are first-comefirst-served; sign up at arrival. May 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, one mile south of the intersection of Page Mill Road, Alpine Road and Skyline

younger. Tickets may be purchased online at filoli.org or by calling 364-8300, ext. 508. Box lunches at $18 for adults and $10 for children must be ordered by Monday, March 24.

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Community Events Conversation on Education Lifetree Cafe Menlo Park hosts an hour-long conversation examining the state of public education and discussing what changes might improve the system for schools, parents and students. March 19, 7-8 p.m., and March 20, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Free. Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-854-5897. www.facebook.com/LifetreeCafeMP St. Raymond School Rummage Sale with gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, books, housewares, small appliances, toys, games and sporting goods. March 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and March 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. St. Raymond School, 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-248-7677.

On Stage ‘The Diviners’ Play Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory production. Set in the Depression, the story is about a boy who is deathly afraid of water yet who can divine it, a crucial gift for his drought-ridden town. March 13-23, 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-8282 ext. 105. www. pvtc-ca.org ‘Evita - The Musical’ Eva Peron climbs her way to the top of the social ladder from the slums to become the First Lady of Argentina, in “Evita - The Musical.� Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, March 28-April 13, times vary. $42-$64. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. Call 650-369-7770. www. FoxRwc.com ‘Once on This Island’ TheatreWorks presents Tony Award-nominated musical. Check website for dates, times. March 5-30, 2 p.m., 7:30 or 8 p.m. $19-$73. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-1960. www.theatreworks.org Spring Sprung Comedy Show Canada College Theatre Arts presents four comedies packed into one hour. Check website for dates, times. March 12-23. $15. Flex Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Call 650-3063336. canadacollege.edu/arts/boxoffice.php

Talks & Authors USGS Lecture on climate change Dan Cayan, U.S. Geological Survey climate researcher, will talk about “Preparing for

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