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

'Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition'
Foothill College presents "Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition," which captures the magnetic pull of the Cuban people -- their warmth, openness, and resourcefulness -- as photographed by 16 Foothill College photography students and their instructor. Admission is free; parking is $3. Nov. 28- Jan. 16, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information, call Ron Herman at 650-949-7082 or email HermanRon@foothill.edu or visit cubanatheart.wordpress.com/. Krause Center for Innovation Gallery at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

'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

Memorial Church Tour
Located in the Main Quad, a few minutes' walk from the center, the Stanford Memorial Church is the physical heart of the campus, replete with stained glass windows, mosaics, and stone carvings. Fridays at 2 p.m., rain or shine. Visit museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

Classes/Workshops

Needlework Club
Those interested in needlework can dust off those knitting needles, crochet hooks, and join Club Aveneedles.Needles and yarn if needed provided. Refreshments included. Beginners as well as experts welcome. Prorated rates available. Jan 4-March 29, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $17 members/$25 non-members. For more information, call Anne Zacanti at 650-289-5428 or email azacanti@avenidas.org or visit avenidas.org. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto

Community Events

El Camino Hospital Farmers' Market
El Camino Hospital hosts a weekly farmers market every Friday on the Mountain View campus. The market is held in the parking lot east of the emergency entrance. Parking is available in lots A and B, located in front of the hospital along Grant Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit www.elcaminohospital.org/calendar. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

Food Truck Fridays
Gourmet food trucks in downtown Palo Alto every Friday night at the Third Door. Indoor and outdoor seating, artisanal beer and wine. 5:30-8 p.m. For more information, call Lorring at 925-640-3691 or email lorring@the-mobile-gourmet.conm or visit www.the-mobile-gourmet.com. The Third Door, 131 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto

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

Stanford Art Spaces Stanford University
Cuba 2012: American Photographers in Havana - exhibit from Nov. 16, 2012-Jan. 17, 2013. Reception - Nov. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Paul G. Allen building on the Stanford University campus. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Marilyn Grossman at 650-725-3622 or email marigros@cis.stanford.edu or visit cis.stanford.edu/~marigros. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Stanford

Family and Kids

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

Codependents Anonymous
Codependents Anonymous Meeting El Camino Hospital Main Building Room C Downstairs Fridays 7:15-8:45 p.m. 2500 Grant Road Mountain View Fridays through May 31, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Free For more information, call Lee Blevins at 408-564-7442 or email blevins.lee@gmail.com. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

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.