Art Galleries

'Are We There Yet?'
Paintings by Bay Area artist Suej McCall. Runs through Jan. 27 at Gallery 9 Los Altos. Exhibit features watercolors inspired by images the artist encounters while traveling. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit www.gallery9losaltos.com. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos

'Ironic Icons'
Valentin Popov's show "Ironic icons" relates to Facebook, BP and other corporations. Open Jan. 5-19, Wed.-Sun., with a reception on Jan. 5, 3-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Karen Frankel at 650-327-7762 or email www.smithandersen.com. Smith Andersen Editions, 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto

'The Jameel Prize: Art Inspired by Islamic Tradition'
This international exhibition presents the work of 10 finalists for the 2011 Jameel Prize, which explores long-established practices of Islamic art, craft, and design within a contemporary framework. It is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Through March 10, Wednesday through Sunday. Free. For more information, call Abbasi Program at 650-736-8169 or email abbasiprogram@stanford.edu or visit museum.stanford.edu/news_room/jameel.html. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Ford, Hill: 'A Farewell Exhibit'
Watercolor and pastel artists Terri Hill and Terri Ford unite for a farewell exhibit at Viewpoints Gallery for the month of January. Reception: Jan 12, 2-5 p.m. at the gallery. Gallery closes at 3 p.m. Sundays. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call 650-941-5789 or visit www.viewpointsgallery.com. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos

Once In A Lifetime
A gallery by Paige K. Parsons, "Once In A Lifetime," a retrospective of 7 years of concert photography will show a t Keeble & Shuchat Gallery 290 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto. The artist reception will be Jan. 19 from 3-5 p.m. The gallery shows through Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 650-327-8996 or visit kspphoto.com/gallery.html. Keeble & Shuchat Gallery, 290 S. California Ave., Palo Alto

Rodin Sculpture Garden and Galleries
The B. Gerald Cantor Rodin Sculpture Garden features 20 bronzes by Auguste Rodin, including The Gates of Hell, and is open to the public. The Center also devotes three indoor galleries to the work of Rodin. Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., rain or shine. Visit museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

Classes/Workshops

'Introduction to Alexander Technique'
This class focuses on techniques aimed at relieving pain and muscular tension, and improving posture. Students should bring a yoga mat and two or three paperback books. No experience necessary. Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For more information, call Cheryl Burke Dance at 650-864-9150 or email dana@alexandertechniquestudio.org or visit www.cherylburkedance.com/MountainView/. Cheryl Burke Dance, 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd., #A-1, Mountain View

'The Winter Rain'
This class on watersheds will teach students to create their own paper version, then go outside to test their new knowledge at Adobe Creek with a guide. Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-noon. $15. For more information, call Margaret Fielder at 650-949-9704 or email cpintern@hiddenvilla.org or visit hiddenvilla.org. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills

A PowerPoint Celebration of Chinese Culture
Just ahead of Chinese New Year (on Feb. 10, 2013), the library invites attendees to this visually illustrated lecture on Chinese dance, music and costumes, featuring the internationally known Shen Yun troupe. The Chinese classical dances illustrate folktales and other facets of Chinese culture. Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m. For more information, call Woodside Library at 650-851-0147 or email woodside@smcl.org or visit www.smcl.org. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside

Communications Skills That Build Connection
The Institute for Collaborative Communication is holding a skills-based communication workshop. Attendees learn the pitfalls of communication habits, then explore how listening to understand can shift the quality and outcome of your interactions. Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m. free Call 650-328-2422 or visit www.smcl.org. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton

Feldenkrais
Little house is offering feldenkrais classes to improve balance, flexibility and brain function. Exercises are on the floor so bring a towel or mat to lie on. Fridays, year-round. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $40 members/ $45 nonmembers. For more information, call Deborah at 650-679-8113 or email dmdutton_assoc@yahoo.com or visit www.Umovebetter.com. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park

How Did Our Ancestors Live And Eat?
Prof. Tel-Oren speaks on Paleo-Anthropology and implications for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Jan. 19, 1:15-5 p.m. $45 pre-paid / $60 at door For more information, call Anna Coulter Email coulteranna@aol.com or visit doctortevents.com/events-list/palo-alto,-ca-01-19-13.html. Unity Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Learn to Meditate
A class on meditation will be held Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. For more information, call Joe Begley at 650-323-3363 or visit www.anandapaloalto.org. Ananda, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Reiki Classes
Classes seek to direct healing energy through students' hands. Level 1 class in Los Altos on 1/12; level 2 in Los Altos on 2/02; level 1 in Palo Alto on 1/19; and level 2 in Palo Alto on 1/19. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Linda Alderman at 650-862-2425 or email lindaalderman@hotmail.com. Los Altos Reiki Center, 745 Distel Drive, Los Altos

Soil Foodweb
Attendees learn how to greatly boost their gardens' health through increasing biological life. Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $31. For more information, call Patricia Becker at 650-493-6072 or email manager@commongroundinpaloalto.org or visit www.commongroundinpaloalto.org. Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto

TV Studio Production Workshop
This class will teach all the crew positions necessary to produce one's own TV show in the Media Center's TV studio. Five-night class, Jan. 18-Feb. 4, 6-10 p.m. $145. For more information, call Dave Sorokach at 650-494-8686, extension 10 or email dave@midpenmedia.org or visit midpenmedia.org. Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Community Events

Martin Luther King Birthday Community Sing Along!
There will be a celebration of the birthday and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with music from the civil rights, labor, and peace movements. Attendees can sing along with the music from Folk This! and friends. Jan. 19, 8-10 p.m. For more information, call ppjc at 650-326-8837 or email ppjc@peaceandjustice.org or visit www.peaceandjustice.org/article.php?story=MLK_Sing_Along_2013. Social Hall, First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto

MLK Jr. Community Disaster Preparedness Fundraiser
MLK Jr. Day through February's Black History Month, fundraiser to prevent public and social safety disasters in African American Communities across USA. Sponsored by Ravenswood Gardenkits Products and Free At Last Gardening Club. Jan. 15, For more information, call Leland at 650-461-0276 or email freeatlastgardens@yahoo.com. Ravenswood Community, 265 Tara Road, East Palo Alto

Dance

Belly dancing and world music
The dancer Etain will be featured with world music on Saturdays from Jan. 5-19, 5-11 p.m. For more information, call Sham Essadki at 650-968-1502 or email moroccosmv@live.com or visit www.moroccosrestaurant.com. Morocco's Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View

Environment

Free E-Waste Recycling Event
Free e-waste recycling event. Items that can be recycled include: desktop computers, laptops, PDAs, peripherals, monitors, TVs, printers, copy and fax machines, audio & video players and cellphones. Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Lindsey West at 650-854-1081 or email lwest@stdenisparish.org or visit www.stdenisparish.org. St. Denis Parish parking lot, 2250 Avy Ave., Menlo Park

Exhibits

Los Altos Hills art exhibit
The Town of Los Altos Hills will sponsor an artist's exhibition of Mitchell and Nina Bricker's figurative paintings through March 1. For more information, call Karen Druker at 650-941-8073 or email kadruker@pacbell.net. Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills

'Community Creates'
Ten Bay Area artists have partnered with community members to inspire an exhibition in celebration of the re-opening of the Palo Alto Art Center following its $7.9 million renovation. Runs through April 2013. Free. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto

Deborah Garber Art Exhibit
Bay Area artist Deborah Garber brings new floral images to Woodside in an exhibit opening Dec. 22. The new work in oil and pastel has up-close views of flowers, both exotic and commonplace. Also featured are some of Garber's familiar landscapes. Shows through March. 18, Tues-Sat, 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, call Deborah Garber Email DG@DeborahGarber.com or visit www.DeborahGarber.com. Station 1, 2991 Woodside Road, Woodside

Sculpture from the Fisher Collection
This exhibit features pieces by John Chamberlain, Sol LeWitt Claes Oldenburg and Martin Puryear, together with Carl Andre's Copper-Zinc Plain, a floor piece composed of 36 tiles; and John Chamberlain's Bijou, a large early work made of crushed automobiles and paint. Wed.-Sun.; Feb. 29-Oct. 13, 2013; open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.). Visit museum.stanford.edu. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Family and Kids

Folger Stable Community Day Open House
The open house will include trail rides and tours of the stable from 12-3 p.m. Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Dan Byrum at 650-529-1028 or email info@folgerstable.com or visit folgerstable.com/index.php/community-day-open-house. Folger Stable, Wunderlich County Park, 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside

Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents SingFest!
Ragazzi Boys Chorus invites boys between ages 7 and 10 to SingFest!, an informal gathering consisting of singing games and activities during which boys sing as a group and individually. This is a free event, no singing experience is required; those interested in participating must pre-register. Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call Ragazzi Boys Chorus at 650-342-8785 or email ragazzi@ragazzi.or or visit www.ragazzi.org. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton St., Redwood City

Health

How Did Our Ancestors Live And Eat - And How Should We?
Prof. Tel-Oren on Paleo-Anthropology and implications for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Networking break with a table to share business information. Jan. 19, 1:15-5 p.m. $45 prepaid, $60 at the door. Visit doctortevents.com/events-list/palo-alto,-ca-01-19-13.html. Unity Palo Alto, Fireside Room, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Live Music

Audie Blaylock & Redline
Bluegrass vocalist and guitarist Audie Blaylock brings his tenor and fast picking to town. Concert follows a 5 p.m. jam. Jan. 19, 7-10 p.m. $20 advance/$22 at door. For more information, call Bruce at 650-691-9982 or email bruce@rba.org or visit rba.org. First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View

On Stage

'Intimate Apparel'
A Lynn Nottage play inspired by Nottage's great-grandmother, an African-American seamstress who sewed her way out of grinding poverty. Thurs.-Sun., 8-10 p.m. Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Through Jan. 27. Sunday matinees at p.m. $10-$30. Call 650-254-1148 or email info@thepear.org or visit www.thepear.org. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View

'Somewhere'
TheatreWorks presents the Matthew Lopez play "Somewhere," about a family dreaming of show biz. Jan. 16-Feb. 10. $23-$73. For more information, call TheatreWorks at 650-463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View

Outdoors

Religion/Spirituality

Sports

Ongoing Soccer Tryouts - PSV Union FC
PSV Union FC is a non-profit youth soccer club based in Palo Alto, with teams ages U7 to U18, and an academy for ages 4-6. Through Feb. 4. Call 650-387-4128 or email manager@psvunion.org or visit www.psvunion.org. Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave., Palo Alto

Support Groups

Talks/Authors

Volunteers

Lytton Gardens Senior Communities
Volunteer opportunities with seniors include friendly visits, pet visits, activities assistant, dining room host, staff assistance, more-than-a-meal program, spiritual support, leading a class, and music performance. Flexible schedule. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Bethany Dinh at 650-617-7355 or email bdinh@lyttongardens.org or visit www.lyttongardens.org. Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, 437 Webster St., Palo Alto

Museum of American Heritage
Volunteers are welcome at the Museum of American Heritage in downtown Palo Alto. There are a wide range of opportunities. 11-4 p.m. free For more information, call Laurie at 650-321-1004 or email admin@moah.org or visit www.moah.org. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto

Now Recruiting Outdoor Education Leaders
There are volunteer opportunities with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. It involves working as part of a team and leading third through fifth grade students on field trips at the David C. Daniels Nature Center. Those interested can submit an interest form now to be included in the upcoming training. Through Feb. 12, Free Call 650-691-1200 or email jwilliams@openspace.org; docent@openspace.org or visit www.openspace.org/volunteer/volunteer.asp.