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‘Watercolor Travels’ by Mark Garner “Watercolor Travels — Near ... and Far” by Palo Alto artist Mark Garner, is on display at Gallery 9, featuring watercolor paintings based on adventures both nationally and internationally. An opening reception will be held Sunday, March 9, 3-6 p.m. March 4-30, Tues.-Sat., 11-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com
BENEFITS/FUNDRAISERS Sheryl Sandberg at GMS Scholarship Breakfast The Girls’ Middle School Annual Scholarship Breakfast will feature keynote speaker Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook and author of “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.” March 7, 7:45-9:30 a.m. $125 ($85 of each ticket is tax-deductible). Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 650-681-3307. www.girlsms.org/breakfast
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Classes at For the Love of Dance For the Love of Dance offers training in ballet, jazz, tap and other styles of dance. Serving Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Sunnyvale, it is a familyowned studio that teaches dance to children and adults at all levels of ability. Visit the website to learn about specific offerings. March through December. Prices vary. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. www.fortheloveofdancemv.com Create a Container Garden with Sarah Easley Sarah Easley will give a demonstration and talk about the elements of design she uses to create eye-catching container gardens. Then students will create their own designs using materials provided. March 7, 9 a.m.- noon. $45 member; $55 non-member. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356 ext. 201. www.gamblegarden.org How to Ditch Your Car and Shop by Bike This class will discuss ways to shop more frequently by bike, as well as offer assistance in building grocery bag panniers. March 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526-7020. www. mountainview.gov/city_hall/library/ Zoom In - Video Production Workshop Zoom In is a 15-hour intensive video workshop that covers how to create a digital video, edit it, upload it to Youtube and produce a DVD. Class includes all software, equipment plus a booklet. March 10-19; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $145. Midpeninsula Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Call 650494-8686 ext. 11. www.midpenmedia.org/
COMMUNITY EVENTS ‘March Into Fashion’ Spring Fashion Show Spring fashions from Boutique 4 and Chico’s of Los Altos will be shown by eight models escorted by Mountain View Firefighters in dress uniform. March 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $36 if RSVP by Feb. 21. Michael’s at Shoreline, 2960 Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 408-744-1474. www. quotad12.org ‘No Kidding Me 2!!’ Film Screening Los Altos High school LET’S club and the Family Services of Silicon Valley will be showing the film, “No Kidding Me 2!!”, to help dispel the stigma and shame associated with mental health concerns. March 12, 7-9 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Los Altos High School, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-960-8816. mvla.net ESL Conversation Club Those learning or improving spoken English are invited to come practice at the club with casual conversation and friendly company. All levels are welcome, and no registration is required. Wednesdays, March through May, 5-6 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526-7020. ca.evanced.info/mountainview/ lib/eventcalendar.asp?df=list&nd=90&kw=esl Sew Sew Saturday Mountain View Public Library has four Baby Lock (Grace model) sewing
machines and one serger. The library invites all to come sew on Saturday mornings. Registration required to use machines, hand sewers welcome to drop-in. March through May, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526-7020. ca.evanced.info/mountainview/lib/eventcalendar. asp?df=list&nd=90&kw=sew The Heart of Recovery The Heart of Recovery is a meditation and sharing support group bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and the Twelve Steps with the goal of integrating the basic goodness of meditation with a commitment to abstinence. The group meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Silicon Valley Shambhala Meditation Center, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. Call 650-3521499. siliconvalley.shambhala.org/programdetails/?id=169970
CONCERTS Live Music Improv Chin-Fei Chan (flute), Jim Kassis (percussion) and Daniel Wood (horn) will improvise a concert, using musical games, themes and props. March 16, 2-3 p.m. Free. Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all. org/attend/concerts.htm
ENVIRONMENT Spring Tree Walk At this event presented by the library in partnership with Mountain View Trees, arborists will tell stories as attendees ramble through the trees of Pioneer Park. All ages are welcome, please keep pets on leash. This walk will take place rain or shine. Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. March 8, 12-1 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526-7020. www. mountainview.gov/city_hall/library/
EXHIBITS ‘Imagined Spaces and Paintings’ by Ernest Regua This exhibition will display artist Ernest Regua’s abstract work at the museum from Feb. 7 until March 30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www. arts4all.org/attend/mohrgallery.htm American Photographs: A Cultural History Professor Alexander Nemerov designed this exhibition to illuminate his course on American photographs. The 14 works on display range from a Civil War-era photograph by Timothy O’Sullivan to street photography by Robert Frank, work by Diane Arbus from the 1960s and Helen Levitt from the 1970s. March 12 to July 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
FAMILY AND KIDS ‘Carmen for Families - The Movie’ As part of the San Francisco Opera’s “Opera in an Hour” series, this Georges Bizet opera will be screened. In English. Recommended for ages 10+. March 8, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 2-3:15 p.m.. Free. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Call 415565-3274. www.sfopera.com/familymovies Author Oliver Chin San Francisco author Oliver Chin will be at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos to read his book “Julie Black Belt.” There will also be a martial arts demonstration. This book is most appropriate for girls ages 5-8. March 8, 1 p.m. Free. Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos. Call 650-949-3390. www.lindentreebooks.com Future Farmers Kids who love animals can shadow Hidden Villa interns as they do their afternoon chores, seeing firsthand how cows, sheep, goats, chickens and pigs are cared for. This is a kids-only class, in a small group of four. March 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $35. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-949-6326. www. hiddenvilla.org/programs/calendar-of-events/61public-programs/222176-future-farmers The Pop Ups Grammy-nominated Pop Ups present “Radio Jungle,” a new comedic adventure filled with magic and music. March 9, 10 a.m.-12
p.m. $15 members; $18 non-members; $20 at the door. Seiler Family Gymnasium, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2014/03/09/family-activities/ the-pop-ups/
FILM ‘The Shape of Water’ Film To celebrate International Women’s Day, the film “The Shape of Water” will be screened, followed by a Q&A with founder of the Global Women’s Water Initiative and Stanford Social Entrepreneurship Fellow Gemma Bulos. March 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Stanford Bechtel International Center, 584 Capistrano Way, Stanford. www.facebook.com/ events/814722491877798/
HEALTH Jacki’s Aerobic Dancing Classes These fitness classes include core work, strength training and aerobic routines. Jacki’s also offers complimentary childcare; bring children and get the first month of classes for free. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. $4 per class. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-941-1002. www. jackis.com/
FOOD AND DRINK Might Cheese Cracking Event At noon, many Whole Foods Market locations will unite in an attempt to break the record for most wheels of cheese cracked at once. The event includes the chance to win a piece of fresh ParmigianoReggiano, straight from the wheel, along with cooking demos, wine tasting and more. March 8, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Whole Foods Market, Palo Alto, 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 650326-8676. www.facebook.com/WFMPaloAlto
LIVE MUSIC Master Sinfonia Concert - Los Altos This Master Sinfonia concert will feature David Ramadanoff conducting Beethoven, Mahler and Copland and Layna Shianakas as soloist for Mahler and Copland songs. March 16, 2:30-5:30 p.m. $15-25. Free for youth under 18. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. www.mastersinfonia.org/season. aspx?c=Concert3. Mountain View Plaza Palooza The City of Mountain View is hosting a series of events on the downtown Mountain View Civic Center Plaza. Local musicians and entertainers will perform; food and drink will be served. Event is held rain or shine. March 7, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6331. www.mountainview. gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/community_events/ plaza_events.asp Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Long-time Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo performs as a special guest artist with the Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble. He will be performing several classic and modern salsa pieces specifically prepared for this concert. March 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15 general; $10 seniors and students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Call 831-295-2253. latinjazz.stanford.edu
ON STAGE ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Musical Mountain View High School presents “Catch Me If You Can”, a musical based on the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. A live pit orchestra will back the performers. March 6-8 and 13-15, 7-9 p.m. $15 general; $10 youth; $2 infant. Mountain View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-940-4625. tinyurl.com/ mvhstickets ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Youth Drama For All — a Los Altos-based inclusive drama program open to all youth in special and general education classes — is putting on a production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” March 8, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $7; free for children under 2. Gardner Bullis Elementary School, 25890 W. Fremont Road, Los Altos
N HIGHLIGHT MOUNTAIN VIEW ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Activities include themed children’s arts and crafts, tree-planting ceremony, treeclimbing demonstration, tree tours and children’s stories in the library. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served while visiting booths. Talk to the biggest foliage fans, arborists, to learn everything about trees. March 8, 10:15 a.m. Free. Pioneer Memorial Park, 1146 Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6259. www.mountainview.gov
Hills. Call 408-210-2030. www.ydfacharlie2014. eventbrite.com ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Musical Foothill Music Theatre and Foothill Theatre Arts present the rock musical comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors,” in which a down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving. Feb. 20-March 9, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $13-28. Foothill College, Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. www.foothillmusicals.com ‘Once on This Island’ TheatreWorks presents the Tony Award-nominated musical “Once on This Island.” 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 Treat Social Club Performance The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center is holding an event with Treat Social Club that will include a 20-piece jazz orchestra, aerial artists, food and drinks. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. March 13, 8-10 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members; $40 door, $45 premium seating. Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Call 650-223-8664. www.paloaltojcc.org/ events/2014/03/13/social-events/treat-socialclub-music-film-dance-games-food/
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY Young Meditator Night Young Meditators are a group of people in their 20s and 30s who meet weekly to deepen their personal practice and explore how they can use that ground to cultivate good human relationships, communities and society. Time is allowed for sitting meditation and discussion. Every Tuesday, through April 29, 7:15-9:30 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Silicon Valley Shambhala Meditation Center, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. Call 615-3303622. siliconvalley.shambhala.org/programdetails/?id=171846
SENIORS City Council ‘Meet and Greet’ The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” with City Council members. City Council and SAC members will be eating at different tables to maximize the opportunity to hear from Mountain View’s seniors. March 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. CSA Information and Referral Day Community Services Agency’s Senior Case Managers will provide assistance with vital medical forms by giving a walk-through on how to correctly complete the forms, explaining what to do with them once completed and answering any questions. Appointments are required; arrange them at the Senior Center’s front desk or call 650-9036330. March 18, 10-11 a.m. Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. www.mountainview.gov/ city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_ and_services/senior_center/ MV Senior Center Annual Talent Show Sign-ups are being taken for the 3rd Annual Senior Center talent show, “Hot Cup of Talent Joe.” Seniors who can joke, juggle, sing, salsa or exercise another talent can apply. Pick up an application at the Mountain View Senior Center front desk, due no later than Friday, March 14. The talent show will be on March 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. www. mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/senior_center/ Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) Workshop This two-hour workshop will provide an overview of SVILC’s services to the cross-disability community in Santa Clara County, focusing on how SVILC can help with housing search and assistance. March 13, 1-3 p.m. Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
SPORTS Secrets of the Silicon Valley Roller Girls A Q&A session with the Silicon Valley Roller Girls will discuss roller derby and how one might become a jammer, blocker or a pivot. March 13, 7-8 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526-7020. goo.gl/x2wS42
LECTURES & TALKS ‘Inventing Future Entrepreneurs’ Lecture Michelle Khine, Ph.D., will give a talk, “Inventing Future Entrepreneurs,” focusing on the growing need to cultivate “homegrown” STEM student innovators. Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla Motors, will give opening remarks. March 14, 7 p.m. $8 general admission includes parking; $5 Foothill students. Foothill College, Room 5015, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650949-6232. www.foothill.edu/news/newsfmt. php?sr=2&rec_id=3291 ‘Yoga: The Art of Transformation’ Lecture The Asian Art Museum Lecture Series will have its third and final presentation. Temple sculptures, devotional icons, illustrated manuscripts and court paintings - in addition to colonial and early modern photographs, books and films - will shed light on yoga’s tenets and history. March 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, Program Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 650-948-7683. www.sccl.org Julian Hoffman at Books Inc. Winner of the 2011 Terrain.org Nonfiction Prize for the essay “Faith in a Forgotten Place,” Julian Hoffman shares the manuscript containing this prize-winning work, “The Small Heart of Things: Being at Home in a Beckoning World.” March 11, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-428-1234. www.booksinc.net/ event/2014/02/18/month/all/all/1 Ocean Cruising Maureen Jones of All Horizons Travel will talk about two cruises: 11 days in the Mediterranean and 14 days in Australia and New Zealand. March 11, 7-8 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. www. sccl.org SFMOMA Talk: Gerogia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams SFMOMA docents will lead a presentation on these two American artists. March 17, 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. www.sccl.org Sue Fliess at Books Inc. Local author Sue Fleiss will read from the illustrated guide to all things pirate, “How to Be a Pirate.” March 8, 4 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View. www.booksinc.net/event/2014/03/18/ month/all/all/1 Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Eric E. Sabelman, Ph.D., an engineer in the Neurosurgery Department at Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, describes new tools for discovering how the brain works, including developments in optogenetics, functional and other magnetic imaging techniques, and braincomputer interfaces. March 11, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $12. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-7215. tian.greens.org/TASC.shtml The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology John Hollar will moderate a conversation with professor Peretz Lavie, the Technion’s 16th president. Along with Israel’s penchant for innovation and entrepreneurship, they will talk about the Technion’s storied history and Lavie’s path to its presidency. March 12, 3-4 p.m. Free. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. www.computerhistory. org/events
VOLUNTEERS Coffee for Volunteers Anyone interested in volunteering at the Los Altos History Museum can come by for coffee and learn what the museum is all about. March 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call 650-948-9427, ext. 14.
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