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ART GALLERIES Kevin Bean, Backyard Paintings & Geometric Abstractions Exhibition of drawings and paintings by artist Kevin Bean, who has taught drawing and painting at Stanford University since 1999. Through Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Call 650917-6800 ext. 305. www.arts4all.org/view
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Becoming a LEED Accredited Professional Learn the process of becoming a LEED AP, a green credential . November 20, noon-1 p.m. Free. Clock tower Coffee Conference Center, 425 N. Whisman Ave., Suite 700, Mountain View. Holiday Necklace Making Class This class will teach how to make a holiday necklace. Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. $40. Global Beads Inc., 345 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-967-7556. www.globalbeads.com
CLUBS/MEETINGS Leads Club meeting The Leads Club, a networking organization that aims to help professionals build formal relationships with each other, meets Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. $5. St Timothy’s Guild Hall, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. Call 650-428-0950.
music, no partner needed, all dances taught. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Dance meets first, third, fifth Wednesdays through June 2010. 8-10 p.m. $15 supporters, $9 non-members, $7 members, $5 students or pay what you can. Flex-It Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-493-6012.
ENVIRONMENT Environmental Docent-Led Walks of Shoreline Learn about Shoreline at Mountain View’s: maritime history; landfill legacy; environmental processes; ecosystems; birds, wildlife; and more. Walks depart from Rengstorff House and last about one hour on the 4th Sunday of every month. Bring/Wear: layered clothing, walking shoes, binoculars. No advanced reservations required. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Rengstorff House, Shoreline at Mountain View, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 650-9036073. http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us
FAMILY AND KIDS Wild Cat Adventure Wild Cat Adventure features five live wild cats from around the world. Each cat is shown on stage as information about the species is shared with the audience. Sun., Nov. 22, 2-3 p.m. $5-10. Foothill College - Auditorium 1501, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 707-8743176. www.wildcatfund.org
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Holiday Gift Fair Items for sale include jewelry, scarves, purses, rugs, bowls, and toys. Music and refreshments. Sat., Nov. 21-22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (noon to 3 p.m. Sunday). Free. Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-330-7525. odcmv.blogspot.com
DANCE English Country Dancing Peninsula English Country Dance welcomes all, from beginners to experienced dancers. Live
Irish Music Session Irish songs for a pub restaurant and bar. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. St. Stephen’s Green, 223 Castro St., Mountain View. www.ststephensgreen. com/index.html Peruvian Night DJ MGD spins Latin American songs all night long every first and third Saturday of the month. Free. St. Stephen’s Green, 223 Castro St., Mountain View. www.ststephensgreen.com/index.html
“Annie.� Nov. 14-22, $10-18. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. pytnet.org “David & Lisa� Saint Francis High School announces the first production in its new theater. Written by James Reach, “David and Lisa� follows the struggles of two mentally disturbed adolescents who have come under the compassionate guidance of psychiatrist Ellen Swinford and her staff. Nov. 12-21, 7 p.m. $10. Saint Francis High School Performing Arts Center, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1213, ext 244. www.sfhs.com/news/detail.aspx?pageactio n=ViewSinglePublic&LinkID=1852&ModuleI D=297&NEWSPID=1 “Gaieties 2009: Apocalpyse Cal� Gaieties is a student-written and directed musical. Performed the week of Big Game, Gaieties is a Stanford tradition that packs MemAud with crowds of rowdy, Cal-hating students eager to “Beat the Weenies!� Nov. 18-20, 8-10 p.m. $10 students ($8 Wed.), $15 faculty/staff/alum, $20 general. Memorial Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. www.apocalypsecal.com
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY Insight Meditation South Bay Shaila Catherine and guest teachers lead a weekly Insight Meditation sitting followed by a talk on Buddhist teachings. Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. imsb.org
SENIORS Gingerbread houses Admission includes gingerbread house, frosting, candy and house-decorating activity. The gingerbread houses will be shared in the display case. Mon., Nov. 30, 1 p.m. $2. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
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Pre-Thanksgiving Singles Party This singles’ party includes a mixer game and
N HIGHLIGHT SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY BAZZAR Sat, Nov 21. The bazaar features a selection of homemade arts and crafts for sale, live entertainment, lunch available for purchase, an ornament contest and a raffle. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
appetizers served at 7. Adults of all ages welcome and are advised to “dress to impress.� Wed., Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m. $10, Macarthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 415-5079962. www.thepartyhotline.com
SPECIAL EVENTS Buy a Home in Silicon Valley Seminar on home-buying in Silicon Valley. Sat., Nov. 21, free. Bank of America, 1001 Page Mill, Palo Alto. Call 650-305-1111 . www.650and408homes.com/sv_semi nar_reg.html
SPORTS Cross Country Registration Register now for the 2009 Cross Country season with Palo Alto Lightning Track Club. A parent meeting will be held on August 30 at Angell Field (Stanford Track) and runners of all levels of ability and ages 6-18 are welcome to join. Angell Field, Stanford University, Stanford. Call 650-321-2175. U12 Boys’ Soccer Tryouts: Stanford Fire The class 3 soccer team Stanford Fire is holding tryouts for boys who were (at most) 11 as of July 31, 2009. Tue., Dec. 1; and Tue., Dec. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Mayfield Soccer Complex southwest, Page Mill Road and El Camino Real, Palo Alto. sites.google.com/ site/stanfordfire/home
TALKS/AUTHORS Afghanistan: Center of Regional Conflict Thomas Johnson discusses changing security and civil situation in Afghanistan. Los Altos Public Library, Tue., Nov. 23, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Public Library, 13 South San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. Andre Agassi Tennis champ Andre Agassi reflects candidly on his life on and off the court Ăą from dropping out of high school and turning pro at 16, to pivotal matches, personal relationships, and his role as an education advocate and philanthropist. Nov. 20, 12:30-1 p.m. $15 members; $25 non-members; $45 & $55 premium. Schultz
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TEEN ACTIVITIES “Club 201� The “Club 201� dance is being held for Mountain View middle-school students. Tickets are on sale through Dec. 4 at Graham and Crittenden after-school sites, the Mountain View Community Center and the House. Students must bring ticket and ID to the door the night of the dance. Fri., Dec. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. $5 in advance/$7 at the door. Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Call 650903-6410. www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/ comm_services/recreation_programs_and_ services/teen_services.asp High School Dodgeball Tournament Gather a team of six and compete in the High School Dodgeball Tournament. It’s free to play, just register in advance at www. dodgeballtournament.eventbrite.com. Space is limited. Sat., Nov. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6410. www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/ teen_services.asp Teen Open Gym Teen open gyms on Saturday nights for various sports. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6410. www.mountainview.gov/ city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp The House The House is open to middleschool students to come hang out with their friends in a safe, fun environment. This free drop-in program is supervised by trained recreation leaders and offers a social atmosphere that includes homework help, billiards, arts and crafts, foosball, video games and more. 5-8 p.m. Free. The House, 298 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650903-6410. www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/ comm_services/recreation_programs_and_ services/teen_services.asp
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Stanford Cats Need Foster Homes Stanford Cat Network needs foster homes for newcomer cats to campus. For more info and to volunteer, visit the SCN website and complete the Foster Home Profile: http:// catnet.stanford.edu/support_foster.html . Adoption fair help also needed. Opportunities ongoing. Stanford Cat Network, P.O. Box 18287, Stanford. Call 650-566-8287. catnet. stanford.edu
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