Art Galleries

"Soul and Consciousness"
A collection of abstract art by Mehul Shah, representing an inner search for essential reality. Tuesdays-Sundays, Oct. 28-Nov. 23. Noon. Free. For more information, call Aegis Gallery staff at 408-867-0171 or e-mail robertaf@sbcglobal.net or visit www.aegisgallery.com. Aegis Gallery of Fine Art, 14531 Big Basin Way, Saratoga

10 Years
Modernbook Gallery celebrates their 10 year anniversary with a rotating selection of gallery artists, showcasing a broad range of contemporary fine-art photography. Through Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. free. Call 650-327-6325 or e-mail info@modernbook.com or visit www.modernbook.com. Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Ave., Palo Alto

Celebrating Solstice - Holiday Show 2009
“Celebrating Solstice - Holiday Show 2009," a festive exhibit of fine art and crafts, will be held at Gallery House through Dec. 24. Free. For more information, call Karen White at 650-804-0491 or e-mail KarenWhite4@sbcglobal.net. Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto

Fall Into Color
"Fall Into Color" features the work of oil painter Carolyn Hofstetter and watercolorist Kathleen Alexander. Through Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. free. Call 650-941-5789 or visit www.viewpointsgallery.com. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos

Marianne Schlumberger
An exhibition of of original intaglio etchings from the children's book "Kasper the Clown" by artist, storyteller and teacher Marianne Schlumberger of Menlo Park. Through Nov. 22, s: Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m; Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 650-701-1018 or visit www.themaingallery.org. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City

Six Photographers Exhibit
Gallery 9 Los Altos is featuring black-and-white and color photography by Bay Area artists: Andy Browne, Tony Coluzzi, Charles Halleck, Roy Harrington, Aki Mori and Bill Scull through Nov. 21. Call 650-941-7969 or visit www.gallery9losaltos.com. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos

Auditions

Benefits

Classes/Workshops

Be the Change Environmental Leadership Program
Ten-month environmental leadership program (September to June). For more information, call Rebecca Araiz Iverson at 650-922-1787 or e-mail rebeccaai@acterra.org or visit www.acterra.org/programs/bethechange/index.html. Acterra, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto

Red Cross CPR adult/child
Students will learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) for adults, infants and children as well as rescue breathing, choking rescue and use of EMS system. Students will receive training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Nov. 6, 14 and 20, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $70. For more information, call American Red Cross Palo Alto at 1-877-727-6771 or visit www.siliconvalley-redcross.org. Red Cross Office, 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto

Red Cross First Aid Class
Comprehensive course to train for any emergency. Learn CPR, choking rescue, bleeding controls, basic first aid for fractures, seizures, poisoning and training on Automated External Defibrillators(AED). Dates: Nov. 7, 13, 21. Adult CPR/AED and First AId certificates. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $75. For more information, call American Red Cross Palo Alto at 1-877-727-6771 or visit www.siliconvalley-redcross.org. Palo Alto Red Cross, 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto

Clubs/Meetings

Community Events

Menlo Park Farmers Market
The Menlo Park Farmers Market is held every Sunday. This is a year-round certified farmers market. In addition to fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts, the Menlo Park Farmers market also has farm fresh eggs, fish, flowers and Holding Ranch meat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For more information, call Lori Hennings at 831-688-8316. Menlo Park Farmers Market, Plaza 6- between Menlo & Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park

Dance

Environment

Exhibits

"Horsing Around in San Mateo County"
The exhibit will feature 20 miniature saddles by local artist Reg Buyle and include historic photographs chronicling the use of horses in San Mateo County for transportation, sports and entertainment. Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2-$4. Call 650-299-0104 or e-mail susan@historysmc.org or visit www.historysmc.org. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City

"Introducing the Cantor Arts Center"
These docent-led tours feature a sampling of objects from various eras and cultures. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet in the main lobby. 1-2 p.m. Free. Call 650-723-4177 or visit museum.stanford.edu. Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

"Recent Arrivals: Rare Books, Manuscripts & Archives"
Exhibition of recent acquisitions to Stanford University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives, from the 1468 manuscript of Jacob de Voragine's "Legenda Aurea" to the editing of William Burroughs's "Naked Lunch," and including artwork for the Stanford Memorial Church mosaics. Through December, For more information, call Elizabeth Fischbach at 650-725-1020 or e-mail efischba@stanford.edu or visit library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/exhibits/index.html. Peterson Gallery, Green Library, Stanford University, Stanford

"Rodin! The Complete Stanford Collection"
The Cantor Arts Center expands the display of Rodin's work, with the Center's entire collection of Rodin's bronzes, plasters and waxes on view. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu. until 8 p.m. Free. Call 650-723-4177 or visit museum.stanford.edu. Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

Earthquake Exhibit
"I Survived the Great Quake of 1989: Recollections of Loma Prieta Earthquake." The exhibit runs through Dec. 6 and will feature KGO-TV news coverage, photographs, artifacts and residents' personal accounts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 adults, $2 students & seniors, kids under 6 free For more information, call Diane Rummel at 650-299-0104 or e-mail diane@historysmc.org or visit www.historysmc.org. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City

Frank Lobdell Figure Drawings
Nov. 11, 2009 - Feb. 21, 2010. This exhibition features about 60 figure drawings Frank Lobdell completed throughout his career as he developed his signature vocabulary of abstract expressionism. The drawings in ink, pencil, crayon and wash date from from the 1960s and 1970s. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. free. For more information, call Margaret Whitehorn at 650-724-3600 or e-mail mmwhite@stanford.edu or visit museum.stanford.edu/news_room/LobdellFigureDrawings.html. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Longing for Sea Change
This series of video installations by contemporary artists living and working in Africa and the diaspora addresses broad human issues of humanity in moments of upheaval, fragmentation and transition. (Museum open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.) Through June 26, 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. free. For more information, call Margaret Whitehorn at 650- 724-3600 or e-mail mmwhite@stanford.edu or visit museum.stanford.edu/news_room/sea_change.html. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Marks and Metal Exhibit
Marks and Metal is an exhibit of multi-plate acrylic monoprints/monotypes incorporating ancient symbols. Through Nov. 30, 2-4 p.m. Free. For more information, call Margaret-Ann Clemente at 650-224-8329 or e-mail maclemente@comcast.net or visit www.maclemente.net. Cafe Zoe, 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park

Paintings by Janna Mitchell
A combination of watercolor, inks, gouache and collage. Through Dec. 20, 10-9 p.m. Free. For more information, call Jan Fisher at 650-493-4430 ext. 254 or e-mail JFisher@itp.edu or visit www.itp.edu. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto

Family and Kids

"Karaoke Madness" programs
"Karaoke Madness" a program for kids that includes singing, costumes and cupcakes, will be held on Mondays (ages 4-6) and Wednesdays (ages 7 +). Call 650-323-8330 or e-mail magicmoments@snipits.com or visit www.snipits.com. Snip-its Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real,, Palo Alto

Film

Health

Food-issues group
Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous is a program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of AA. No dues/no fees/no weigh-ins. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call FA rep at 415-248-9347. 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto

Live Music

Mike Bastian's Pentimento Jazz
Lavanda Wine Bar & Restaurant presents Mike Bastian's Pentimento Jazz every Sunday night. American jazz songbook with drums/vocals by Mike Bastian. No cover. 5:45-9 p.m. For more information, call Lavanda at 650-321-3514 or visit www.lavandarestaurant.com. Lavanda, 185 University Ave., Palo Alto

On Stage

"Annie"
Peninsula Youth Theatre presents "Annie." Nov. 14-22, $10-18. Call 650-903-6000 or visit pytnet.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View

"The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Gunn High School Theatre presents Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's "The Man Who Came to Dinner." Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at the Gunn Studio Theatre. $10. For more information, call Jim Shelby at 650-354-8258 or e-mail jamesshelby4@gmail.com or visit www.gunntheatre.org/. Gunn Studio Theatre, Gunn High School 780 Arastadero Road, Palo Alto

Outdoors

Sunday Baylands Birdwalks
Learn to identify the birds of the Palo Alto Baylands. Designed for beginners (ages 9 and up) and others interested in recognizing the area’s birds by sight, sound and behaviors. Meeting time varies to coincide with favorable tides. Call or email for current schedule. Free. For more information, call John DeBell at 650-329-2506 or e-mail johndebell@sbcglobal.net. Baylands Nature Preserve, 2775 Embarcardero, Palo Alto

Religion/Spirituality

Seniors

50 Plus Dinners
Senior are invited to an evening of fellowship, food and entertainment. First and third Fridays of the month. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $6 donation. Call 650-323-8600 or e-mail info@mppc.org or visit www.mppc.org. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park

Sports

Cross Country Registration
Register now for the 2009 Cross Country season with Palo Alto Lightning Track Club. A parent meeting will be held on August 30 at Angell Field (Stanford Track) and runners of all levels of ability and ages 6-18 are welcome to join. For more information, call Coach Willie Young at 650-321-2175 or e-mail sty3000@aol.com. Angell Field, Stanford University, Stanford

Support Groups

Talks/Authors

Teen Activities

Volunteers

Junior Museum & Zoo
Office volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, community relations and special events. Data input, mailings, internet research, etc. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. For more information, call Molly at 650-326-6338 or e-mail info@friendsjmz.org or visit www.friendsjmz.org. Junior Museum & Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Nature Center Hosts
Volunteers needed to greet visitors, answer questions, and encourage exploration on weekends at the Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Training is required and will be provided. Must be at least 18 years of age. Call 650-691-1200 or e-mail docent@openspace.org or visit http://www.openspace.org/volunteer/volunteer.asp. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Stanford Cats Need Foster Homes
Stanford Cat Network needs foster homes for newcomer cats to campus. For more info and to volunteer, visit the SCN website and complete the Foster Home Profile: http://catnet.stanford.edu/support_foster.html . Adoption fair help also needed. Opportunities ongoing. For more information, call Stanford Cat Network at 650-566-8287 or e-mail catnetwork@lists.stanford.edu or visit catnet.stanford.edu. Stanford Cat Network, P.O. Box 18287, Stanford

Volunteer guide opportunity
Volunteer to introduce children to nature, an organic garden and farm animals. No experience needed. Training is provided. Opportunities ongoing. For more information, call Nayna Patel at 650-949-8655 or e-mail volunteers@hiddenvilla.org or visit www.hiddenvilla.org. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos