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

'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

Classes/Workshops

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

Hoarders Book Study and Treatment Group
Dr.Dana Girard, an expert in helping those struggling with a hoarding disorder, will lead a small book study and treatment group. She will be assisted by a "clutter coach" who will be available to help hoarders organize in their homes. Thursdays, through April 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $250 for 12 wekly sessions For more information, call Alan Merrfield at 650-343-4380 or email alamer99@comcast.net or visit www.peninsulacommunityservices.org. Crane Place, 1331 Crane, Menlo Park

Learn to Meditate
Classes on meditation will be held Saturdays, Jan. 10-31, 7:30-9 p.m. $60. For more information, call Joe Begley at 650-323-3363 or visit www.anandapaloalto.org. Ananda, 2171 El Camino Real, 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

Woman's Support Group
A group with an emphasis on depression and anxiety, facilitated by Louise Taylor & Annette Glass, will begin on Thursday evenings, Jan. 10 through Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. $10. For more information, call Louise Taylor at 650-473-0664 or email spubear2@yahoo.com or visit www.deborahspalm.org. Deborah's Palm, 555 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto

Clubs/Meetings

SV-IABC January Luncheon Meeting
This lunch panel will explore the theme of cross-functional collaboration, through an HP case study, in which senior leaders broke down functional silos to ensure employees were aligned around a common vision, strategy and culture so they could provide exceptional customer experiences. Jan. 24, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25 members; $45 non-members; $15 Students ($5 discount before Jan 19). For more information, call Gail Gauvin at 650-938-4245 or email sv.iabc.com or visit bit.ly/SVIABCJan24. Michael's at Shoreline, CA 94043, Mountain View

Community Events

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

The Ethics of Wealth: Income Inequality
Emmanuel Saez is Professor of Economics at the Univ. of California Berkeley. His lecture will present evidence on income inequality from the World Top Incomes Database and discuss the role of technology and globalization, government regulations, and tax progressivity in explaining the findings. Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. Free Visit ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu/ethics-events/events/view/1516/?date=2013-01-24. TBA, Stanford

Dance

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

Raising Kids Who Can Launch
Dr. Deborah Gilboa will tell parents how to parent teens & young adults through this stage of life, how to encourage a child’s resilience in the face of adversity, how to balance active parenting with helping your child be out on his own, how to leave with the skills to impart lessons to your children. Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m. Visit ptac.mvwsd.org/parented.html. Los Altos High School, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos

Health

Live Music

Acoustic Live Gypsy Guitar with Danni Torres
Danni will come to Moroccos for a Thursday night of Flamenco guitar and soothing sounds of latin love classics. Jan. 24, 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

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

'On Golden Pond'
Ernest Thompson's play is about revisiting the past and forging new bonds across generations. Jan. 24-Feb. 17, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 or 7 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. $18-$32. For more information, call Nada Angell at 650-941-0551 or email nada@busbarn.org or visit www.busbarn.org. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos

'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

The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers: A New Way to Walk on the Earth
Grandmother Mona Polacca, MSW, is a Havasupai, Hopi and Tewa elder who has worked on health and social issues effecting Native American tribes. She is a member of The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, a group of women representing indigenous cultures from around the world. Jan. 24, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. General ticket: $25. For more information, call Kristen Sato at 650-493-4430 or email Kristen.Sato@sofia.edu. Sofia University, 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto

Seniors

'Hearst Castle: Building the Dream'
The film "Hearst Castle: Building the Dream" and photo presentation of recent Mountain View Seasoned Traveler's trip to the mighty abode of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. For more information, call Mountain View Senior Center at 650-903-6330 or email senior.center@mountainview.gov. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View

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

Alateen Support Meeting
Alateen is a community of young people (12-18 years) whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Confidential. Anonymous. Non-professional. Non-Religious. Based on AA's 12 Steps. Thursdays weekly, 7-8 p.m. Call 650-329-8298 or visit alanonmidpeninsula.org. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Room 8, Palo Alto

Talks/Authors

Exploring Earth's Crust
USGS geophysicist Walter Mooney explains how scientists have dissected the outer layer of our planet, fostering innovation in field measurements from the Tibetan Plateau to the Pacific Ocean and beyond and revealing clues to processes that have shaped Earth for 4.5 billion years. Jan. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call Amelia Barralles at 650-329-4000 or email abarrales2@usgs.gov or visit online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar/. US Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park

Jared Diamond, author of 'Guns Germs and Steel'
Diamond, Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Guns, Germs and Steel" will discuss his new book "The World Until Yesterday." Drawing on his extensive field work, he examines how traditional societies have adapted and evolved for nearly 6 million years and what universal lessons can be learned from them. Jan. 24, 12-1 p.m. $12 - $45 For more information, call Georgette Gehue at 408-280-5530 or email ggehue@commonwealthclub.org or visit www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2013-01-24/jared-diamond. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

Kepler's: Bob Zeidman
Local author Bob Zeidman discusses his new novel: "Good Intentions." The book is about a future United States that has become the ultimate nanny state. Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Grange at 650-324-4321 or email pam@keplers.com or visit www.keplers.com. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

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

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.