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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Aerobic Dancing Classes A Jacki Sorensen fitness class incorporating strength training, abdominal work and aerobic routines. Complimentary child care provided. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 9-10 a.m. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St. (next to Library), Mountain View. Call 650-941-1002. Communication Workshop (ToastMasters Orbiters) Toastmasters meet every first and third Thursdays to work on communication skills in a friendly environment. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Community Center, 210 South Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Call 408571-1844. orbiters.freetoasthost.us Foothill Community Choir The choir begins its inaugural season Monday, October 3. Offering performances to senior centers and schools in our community, the ensemble is welcoming new members. Rehearses Mondays. 12:30-3 p.m. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Room 1501, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-9613673.
‘Shaped By Water - Past, Present, & Future’ Reception The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibition “Shaped By Water-Past, Present & Future� at the Los Altos History Museum. Refreshments will be served. Oct. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 650-948-9427. www.artscouncil.org ‘Wheat Grass Planting for Riveropolis Installation’ A community wheat-grassplanting activity that will enhance Riveropolis, a water-centered artwork. Led by artist Gregory Gavin. All ages and abilities welcome. Oct. 9, noon-2 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 650-9489427. www.losaltoshistory.org 10th Annual Book Arts Jam This one-day event, co-sponsored by Bay Area Book Artists and Foothill College, is a celebration of book arts, print arts and paper arts. This year will feature a gallery exhibit, slide show of artists’ works, over 50 exhibitors, artists’ talks and silent auction. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Foothill College, 12345 S. El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-591-6190 . www.bayareabookartists. org The Neutra House Architecture Speaker Series: Sustainability Chuck Davis is senior partner of the San Francisco architecture firm, EHDD. Oct. 13, 6 p.m. $20. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 650-948-9427. www.losaltoshistory.org
CLUBS/MEETINGS ‘Garden Treasures from Arid Mexico and the Southwest ‘ Learn how to expand garden choices with colorful and hardy plants from arid Mexico and the Southwest. Nan Sterman, designer, educator and author who teaches and writes about sustainable gardening, will speak. Oct. 12, 7:30-9 p.m. Free for members; $10 for guests. Christ Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos. Call 650-948-4614. westernhort.org
DANCE Ballet Class For the Love of Dance studio
N HIGHLIGHT LOS ALTOS FOLLIES “Scallywags, Snollygosters & Slippery Slopes,� a musical parody of modern life and politics, Oct. 6-8, to benefit Bus Barn Stage Company. 7:30-8:45 p.m. $50 Thu., $85 Fri., $85 Sat. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. www.busbarn.org_
is offering ballet class for teens and adults. Students will stretch and learn ballet technique in a comfortable setting. Wednesdays through June 26, 7-8 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. fortheloveofdancemv.com Hip-Hop Class For the Love of Dance Studio is offering hip-hop class for teens and adults. Mondays through June 24, 8-9 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-8610650. fortheloveofdancemv.com Jazz-Dance Class For the Love of Dance Studio is offering jazz-dance classes for teens and adults. Mondays through June 24, 7-8 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. fortheloveofdancemv.com
Marimo-Kai Koto Ensemble, Patricia Cheng (piano) and Armando Castellano (French horn). Oct. 9, 3-5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www.artsaction21.org
2nd Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival A showcase of films reflecting stories, hopes and dreams of Africa. Highlights: dialogue with filmmakers, African drumming and dance performances, theme parties, awards ceremony. Presented by Oriki Theater in partnership with CSMA. Oct. 14-16, 11 a.m. $20 One-day pass; $30. Two-day pass; $5 senior/student discount. Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www.svaff.org
‘Robust System Design’ This talk will address the following major robust system design goals: New approaches to thorough postsilicon validation; cost-effective tolerance and prediction of failures in hardware during system operation; ways to overcome substantial inherent imperfections in emerging nanotechnologies. Oct. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley, NASA Research Park, Bldg. 23, Moffett Field. Call 650-335-2852. www.cmu. edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/index. html
ENVIRONMENT
LIVE MUSIC
TALKS/AUTHORS
Foothill College Fall Plant Sale The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department presents its fall plant sale, with a spotlight on drought-tolerant and native plants, and hard-to-find greenery while supplies last. Cash and checks are accepted; no sales by credit card. Bring bags and boxes for purchases. Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Foothill College Nursery & Greenhouse Facilities, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-949-7427. www.foothill. edu/news/newsfmt.php?sr=2&rec id=1783
Belly Dancing & World Music The performance will start at 8:30 p.m., with the dancer Adriana performing. Reservations recommended. Oct. 8, 5 p.m.-midnight. Free. Morocco’s Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1502. www.moroccosrestaurant.com Latin-infused jazz The musician Moraga will perform Latin-infused contemporary jazz starting at 7 p.m. RSVPs requested by calling 408-9981509. Oct. 11, 5 p.m.-midnight. Free. Morocco’s Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1502. www.moroccosrestaurant.com Moroccan Music Night Moroccan music will be played, with a complimentary wine tasting planned. Oct. 10, 5 p.m.-midnight. Free.
Alton Brown Alton Brown discuss his new book “Good Eats 3: The Later Years!� Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Contact store for ticket info. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View. www.booksinc.net
FAMILY AND KIDS ‘Exploring Artistic & Musical Heritage’ Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra,
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Morocco’s Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1502. www.moroccosrestaurant.com
RESEARCH SUBJECTS
VOLUNTEERS Tutor with JustREAD JustREAD is a nonprofit, literacy program dedicated to improving the reading/writing skills of students. Volunteers are trained by JustREAD and work one-on-one with students. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. JustREAD Tutorial Center, 1299 Bryant St., Mountain View. Call 650-691-0416. justREADcenters.org
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