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ART GALLERIES
Los Altos Follies “Hissy Fits & Hot Air,” a musical parody of modern life and politics, Oct. 7-9, 7:30-8:45 p.m. $50 Thu., $80 Fri., $90 Sat. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. www.busbarn.org
Snapshot Day Palo Alto City Library celebrates Snapshot Day: One Day in the Life of California Libraries. Visit the library during the Open House to share thoughts on the value of the library to your life. Oct. 4, noon-8 p.m. free. Main Library, Children’s Library, Mitchell Park Library, Palo Alto. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library World Cardmaking Day Charity Event Celebrate World Cardmaking Day by creating handmade cards. Supplies will be provided to make two cards -- one to keep and one to donate to send oversea to the troops through Operation Write Home. No experience necessary, please RSVP to ensure enough supplies. Oct. 2, 1-3 p.m. Free. Round Table Pizza, Mountain View. Call 650209-5964. www.nwstamper.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
DANCE
MVUHS “Eagle” Alumni Day Picnic MVUHS Annual “Eagle” Alumni Day Reunion Picnic for all MVHS, Awalt and Los Altos High students. Teachers and friends welcome. Donations for BBQ, raffle and DJ. Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation requested. MVUHS “Eagle” Alumni Day Picnic, Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Call 650-968-1053. Panel on water issues A panel discussion on the Santa Clara Valley Water Disrict (SCVWD) and water policy will be sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Los Altos/ Mountain View and Palo Alto in a free public meeting on Wed., Oct. 6. Speakers: Susanne Wilson, Terry Trumbull, Cathy Lazarus. 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. http://www.lwvlamv.org
Latin Dance Fusion Workout Steps from many genres are folded into easy-tofollow combinations. Move to flamenco, cha-cha, cumbia, swing, merengue, salsa, samba, middle eastern, or other Latin dances. Wear athletic shoes/clothing and bring an exercise mat. Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. Los Altos American Legion Hall, 347 First St., Los Altos. Call 650-948-1484.
Blossoming and Illuminating City Bay Area artists Miyoko Mizuno and Shigemi Sanders. The exhibit features San Francisco landmarks painted by Mizuno and illuminated ceramic works of buildings by Sanders. Exhibit runs through Oct. 24, Gallery Hours: Tue.ñ Sat.,11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., noon-4. Gallery 9, Los Altos, 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com
BENEFITS
EXHIBITS “Celebrating Mexico” Exhibition commemorates the bicentennial of Mexico’s independence from Spain and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. Books, manuscripts, movie posters, photographs, and other materi-
als from the collections of the Stanford University Libraries illustrate key events in Mexico’s history. Through Jan. 16, Free. Peterson Gallery, Green Library Bing Wing, Stanford University. Call 650-725-1020. http://library.stanford.edu/ depts/hasrg/latinam/celebmex/ By Hand: American Women with Needle and Thread The exhibit features a sampling of quilt styles representing key quilting periods over the last 150 years. Samplers, crochet, cross-stitch, and needlepoint will also be displayed. Through Oct. 31. noon-4 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 So. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 408-391-8519. www.losaltoshistory.org
FAMILY AND KIDS Family Fun Day Free admission with live music by Andy Z and Rockin’ Moms, carnival games, food, raffle and silent auction, workshops and local pregnancy and new parent community providers info booths. Organized by Blossom Birth, Hand in Hand and Stroller Hikes Bay Area nonprofits celebrating families and parenting. Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 650321-2326. www.blossombirth.org
HEALTH Flu Shots at Andronicos Sutter VNA & Hospice will be providing flu and pneumonia shots at Andronicos in Los Altos. Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Flu: $25; preservative-free flu:$30; pneumonia: $45. Andronicos, 690 Rancho Shopping Center, Los Altos. Call 650-685-2855. www.suttervna.org
N HIGHLIGHT LIVING HISTORY DAY Hands-on, interactive event for all ages. Victorian-era activities such as crafts, games, dress ups, household tasks, nature hikes and more. Oct. 3, noon-3 p.m. free. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. r-house.org
LIVE MUSIC
TALKS/AUTHORS
Kabile Bulgarian Wedding Band Bulgarian wedding band Kabile will be at Stanford Folk Dancers Friday, Oct. 1, $15 general $7.50 students. American Legion Hall, 347 First St., Los Altos, CA. Call 408-733-5529. http://home. comcast.net/~genebloch08/Stanford Lush Finesse Lush Finesse is an art, music and refreshment event. Larry Vuckovich and his four piece ensemble plays jazz. Kay Kostopoulos sings. Art exhibits are by Pierrick Gaume, Fabienne Bismuth, Nilou Farzaneh. Oct. 2, 7-11 p.m. Concert and dinner $55; concert only $25. Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-275-2439. http://blog.chezmana.com
Ariel Balter Meet Ariel Balter, author of “Maternity Labyrinth,” a chronicle of the couple’s five-year-long quest to have a child. Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. www.booksinc.net Matthew Rothenberg and Marc Cendella Matthew Rothenberg and Marc Cendella will discuss “You’re Better Than Your Job Search.” Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View. www.booksinc.net TEDxBayArea TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Samovar Conference Hall, 1077 Independence Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-469-3243. http://tedxbayareaoct2010.eventbrite.com/
SPECIAL EVENTS Bonny Doon Wine Tasting with Randall Grahm Meet the Winemaker: Bonny Doon Vineyard Wine tasting and book signing with Randall Grahm. Oct. 2, 2-5 p.m. Advance ticket price: $13.71 / Walk-In Ticket Price: $17.39 (if space permits) Artisan Wine Depot, 400A Villa St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-3511. www.artisanwinedepot.com/ ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EVENTBONNYDOON Marching Band Community Thank You Mountain View High School Marching Band and Color Guard perform “Out of Exile,” the music of Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Field Show.” Two other local high school bands also debut their shows. Sat., Oct.2, 4-6 p.m. Free. Marching Band Community Thank You, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View.
TEEN ACTIVITIES Teen Open Gym Teen Open Gyms are open every Saturday night for various sports. Middle School and High School students only; bring student ID. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Whisman Sports Center, 1500 Middlefield Road, Mountain View. Call 650-903-6410.
NMORELISTINGS For a complete listing of local events, see our website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com.
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The Hazards of Deferred Home Maintenance Will this be your home in 10 years? This educational workshop will give you the facts about what risks your home faces if you continue to ignore its routine maintenance needs! Your home may be your single most expensive investment, and we will provide you with the “tools” you need to make the right choices for your home’s longevity and durability. n What does your home need today, tomorrow and this year? n Winter is around the corner… is your home weatherized and ready? n When to caulk, paint and seal your home’s surfaces and why! n Peeling paint is not just ugly, it can quickly “lighten” your wallet. n Don’t gamble with the roof above your head! Will last year’s tree leaves and debris cost you this year? n Learn what the experts know about the newest products and ideas that will help you create the lower maintenance home you’ve always wanted! n 5 steps to keep your roof protected and in tip top shape, this year and for the next 10+ years.
The Hazards of Deferred Home Maintenance Thursday, October 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We never forget it’s your home.®
Registration and light dinner at 6:15pm Harrell Remodeling Design Center, Mountain View
The Forever Home Saturday, October 16 9:30 am - 12:00 noon Registration and light breakfast at 9:15 am Harrell Remodeling Design Center, Mountain View For more information on this class call or go online today OCTOBER 1, 2010 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■
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