(PJOHT0O caroling for 20 minutes. New unwrapped toys and books will be collected for needy children. Sun., Dec. 6, 7:30-7:45 p.m. Free. California Avenue Holiday Train, California Avenue, Palo Alto. Call 650-688-6295.
LIVE MUSIC 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 Mountain View High School Winter Chamber Concert Mountain View High Spartans String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will perform in concert Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in the Spartan Theater 3535 Truman Avenue, Mountain View. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students with ASB cards, free for children under 12. 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
ON STAGE “A Civil War Christmas” TheatreWorks presents the West Coast premiere of “A Civil War Christmas,” a musical. Fact and fiction, old-time carols, and traditional tunes entwine in a saga of a divided nation longing for hope. Dec. 2-27, $26-$62. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-1960. www.theatreworks.org
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 After-life planning Steven Moyer from the Thunder Society explores the whole mortuary/funeral side of after-life planning. Thu., Dec. 17, 1 p.m. Free. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. Holiday Gala at the Mountain View Senior Center Wed., Dec. 9. An afternoon of dancing to Jerry Jay’s Quartet and festive refreshments in the Social Hall. 4-6 p.m. Free to all seniors. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. Migraines and headaches Hiro Sugawara, D.C, gives some tips on preventing and alleviating headaches. Thu., Dec. 10, 1 p.m. Free. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
SPECIAL EVENTS Blach School Holiday Faire More than 80 booths where Blach 7th and 8th grade students sell hand-crafted jewelry, candles, toys, holiday decorations, candy, food and more. Proceeds benefit the Blach PTA. 12:30-4 p.m. Free. Blach Junior High School, 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos. Call 650934-3800. www.blachschool.org Bloomingdale’s Stanford - Children’s Violin Performance Songs performed by students of The Music Within Us. Twenty young violinists, from ages 3 to 10, will play classical and holiday music selections. Sat., Dec. 5, 3-4 p.m. Bloomingdales. com, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. www.bloomingdales.com Rengstorff House: Holiday Open House Victorian decorations at Rengstorff House, Mountain View’s oldest house. Refreshments and caroling. Tue., Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 650903-6392. http://www.r-house.org
TALKS/AUTHORS Greg Mortenson’s “Books Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan” Mortenson recounts his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan. Fri., Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Single tickets are $30 and include one copy of the book and free parking in lots 5 or 6. Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Jesse Katz discusses “The Opposite Field” Jesse Katz presents “The Opposite Field: A Memoir,” a memoir and baseball story. Wed., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. Books Inc. in Mountain View, 301 Castro St., Mountain View. www.booksinc.net Resilient Memoirist Jean Oda Moy Palo Alto City Library presents a free author event with local memoirist, Jean Oda Moy. Her autobiography reflects on her life as an American-born daughter of Japanese immigrants, focusing on her experience in wartime and postwar Japan. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palo Alto City Library. Fri., Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art Center auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-3292436. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library Romney Steel’s “My Nepenthe” Romney Steele presents “My Nepenthe: Bohemian Tales of Food, Family, and Big Sur.” Sat., Dec. 5, 5 p.m. Free. Books Inc. in Palo Alto, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. www.booksinc.net Stanford Breakfast Briefings Laura Carstensen, professor of psychology, Stanford University. Wed., Dec. 9, 7:30-9 a.m. $60. Stanford Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Call 650-725-3330. http:// breakfastbriefings.stanford.edu/ Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum Dr. Meyya Meyyappan, chief scientist for exploration technology at
NASA Ames, provides an overview of nanotechnology and its impact on computing, communications, health and medicine, energy and the environment, and transportation. Tue., Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $11, $12 for nonmembers. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-7215. http://tian.greens.org/TASC.shtml The Quest for Energy in Eurasia A roundtable discussion: 1. “Turkey’s Role in Eurasian Energy Policy” Suhnaz Yilmaz, Associate professor international relations, Koc University (Istanbul) 2. “Identity Politics of Energy Policy: Ukraine and Russia.” Scott Littlefield, doctoral candidate, POLIS, University of Cambridge. Fri., Dec. 4, noon-1 p.m. Free. Stanford University, Encina Hall West, Room 208, Stanford. Call 650-725-2563. creees.stanford.edu Twyla Tharp Tony and Emmy award-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp discusses collaborative learning. Wed., Dec. 9, 6:30-8 p.m. $12 members; $18 non-members. Schultz Cultural Hall, Oshman JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Call 1-800-847-7730. commonwealthclub.org/sv Waverley Writers Poetry Open Mic Poetry to be spoken and heard aloud. Every First Friday except for July and August. 7:3010 p.m. Free. Waverley Writers, 957 Colorado (near Greer), Palo Alto.
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 650-903-6410. www.ci.mtnview. ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp College-Admissions Talk David Montesano, an admission strategist with College Match, speaks on techniques that may assist students in identifying the best colleges for them, and help them gain admission. Tue., Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 415-6016955. www.collegematchus.com Teen Open Gym Teen Open Gyms are open every Saturday night for various sports. Middle School and High School students only; bring your student ID. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Whisman Sports Center, 1500 Middlefield Ave., Mountain View. Call 650903-6410. http://www.mountainview.gov/ 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 middle-
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*/(. */(..9 6)3/6)#( John Completed his 86 year life cycle within 1/2 mile of his birth on Grant Road in Mt. View Ca. on Sat. Nov. 28, 2009. His parents Filomena and Anton Viscovich came from the Island of Hvar in Croatia to farm apricots, prunes and cherries in what was then known as "The Valley of Hearts Delight". He actually witnessed the entire metamorphosis into what is now known as the Silicon Valley from many families orchards. John attended and played football for Mt. View High School. Then came W.W.II where he became a Sgt. in the Armed Forces. He then went on to own with his brother George and wife Kay the popular night club in Los Altos known at the "T & C". He belonged to many local service organizations such as the Mt. View Historical Assn., Napredak Club and the Native Son's of the Golden West. He also was well know for selling Cherries and Christmas trees on the family property on Grant Rd. As a life long 49er season ticket holder he loved traveling to games, especially during the Superbowl years. He leaves his longtime companion June Casey, her children Linda, Mike, Lori and families, brother Charles and wife Roberta, sister-in-law Kay, nieces Karen Miller, Suzanne Arcady, Shawn Citarelli, and Lisa, nephews Mike, Bill, and Jim and their families. John also leaves family in Croatia and many, many loving friends. He is preceded in death by Anton, Filomena, sister Eva Sisk, brothers George and Steven. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to The Parkinson's Institute, 675 Almoner Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Viewing will be held December 6th from 4 to 8 at Spangler Mortuary in Mt. View. Grave side Gathering December 7th at Gates of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos at 1pm. PA I D
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