Nature: Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park
Experienced birders will be available to show close-up views of some wintering birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park -- ducks, geese, egrets -- on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bedwell Bayfront Park, Marsh Road at Bayfront Expressway, Menlo Park. Bring binoculars or look through birders' scopes. Heavy rain cancels. Go to friendsofbayfrontpark.org.

Music: Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
Grammy-award winner and six-time Grammy nominee Peter Rowan will play Saturday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1667 Miramonte Ave. at Cuesta Drive, Mountain View. The bluegrass singer-will play with his band -- Keith Little, Mike Witcher and Paul Knight. There will also be a 5 p.m. jam. $20 advance, $22 door, half-price for teens, free for under-13 and music students. Go to rba.org.

Community: Paly Music Boosters Flea Market
The flea market includes a variety of items for sale such as books, antiques, plants and crafts from around the world. Proceeds support Palo Alto High School Instrumental Music Program. The event is tomorrow, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Palo Alto High School parking lot, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Go to paly.net.

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