Palo Alto Online's Master Community Calendar
Showing listings from December 12, 2009 to December 12, 2009 in all categories.
"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
Merry Art at Main
The Main Gallery, Nov. 25-Dec. 24. The Merry Artists at Main have created unique and special works just right for your Holiday gift giving. Opening Reception on Sat. Dec. 5, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Wed.through Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 3.p.m free. Call 650-710-1018 or visit www.themaingallery.org. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City
Small treasures: fine art for every budget
Portola Art Gallery presents "Small Treasures" for the month of December. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call 650-321-0220 or visit www.portolaartgallery.com. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
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
Rainwater harvesting
With Sherri Osaka. This class explores methods of rainwater harvesting and storage from roof materials, to tanks and their costs, to landworks, and finally to using pure, sweet rainwater in the garden. Sat., Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30. For more information, call Common Ground Garden Center at 650-493-6072 or visit www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm. Common Ground Garden Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto
Christmas with a Mission Gift Fair
Come shop the world in Menlo Park. Unique handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, home and fashion products from developing countries will be on sale just in time for Christmas. 100 percent of all proceeds are re-invested with the artisans. Dec. 11-13, noon-8 p.m. Free. Call 650-323-8600 or e-mail info@mppc.org or visit mppc.org. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market
Every Saturday, Gilman Street behind the Hamilton Ave. post office. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, dried fruit, nuts, fish, breads, pastries, eggs, cheese, sausages, pates, olive oil, tamales, crepes, jam and more. Entertainment by local musicians. All proceeds donated to Avenidas senior center. 8 a.m.-noon. Visit www.pafarmersmarket.org.
East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market
The East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market is a community-based and youth-focused certified farmers market. Founded in June 2008, the Market seeks to provide a source of fresh, healthy and local produce, and a friendly community gathering space. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. For more information, call David Kane at 650-324-2769 or e-mail info@epafarmersmarket.org or visit www.epafarmersmarket.org. EPA City Hall & Library, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto
Gray Rabbit at Flea Market
Glass, cards, collectibles, linens. All proceeds donated to domestic animal rescue, specifically NorCal Equine Rescue and House Rabbit Society, both based in California. Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. For more information, call Susan at 650-367-9676 or e-mail susanbunny@sbcglobal.net or visit www.grayrabbit.net. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Gryphon Carolers Holiday Concert
Innovative songs from the Gryphon Carolers. Sat., Dec. 12, 7-10 p.m. Premium seating is $25 for adults and $18 for seniors and children under 12. For more information, call Benita Kenn at 650-325-6119 or e-mail benkenn@gmail.com or visit www.gryphoncarolers.com. Spangenberg Theater, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto
Ballet America's Nutcracker
Ballet America presents "The Nutcracker" Dec. 11 and 12, 7-9 p.m. $20 - $35. For more information, call Julia Ball-Dugan at 650-366-1222 or e-mail julia@americanballet.com or visit http://www.balletamerica.org/. Carrington Hall, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City
"A Revolutionary Idea"
The Hoover Institution is marking the 90th anniversary of its founding with an exhibit titled "A Revolutionary Idea: Hoover Making History since 1919." The Institution was established following World War I through the efforts and philanthropy of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Call 650-723-3563 or e-mail lmaune@stanford.edu or visit www.hoover.org/hila/exhibits/48080107.html. Hoover Institution Stanford University, 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford
"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
"Meccano-Mania"
MOAH offers a glimpse into the model crafter’s world of the early 20th century with "Meccano-Mania," an exhibit of models by modeler Charlie Pack. A giant Ferris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cable car railway and an unusual no-rail ”railway” are among the operating models in the exhibit. Through Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. For more information, call Laurie Hassett at 650-321-1004 or e-mail admin@moah.org or visit www.moah.org. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., palo Alto
"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
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
Keeble & Shuchat Photography
Photographs by David Craven "Moments in Time" from around the world are now showing in The Gallery. Through Nov. 29, 9 a.m (11 a.m. Sun.).-5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pat Hausmann at 650-327-8996 or e-mail accounting@kspphoto.com or visit www.kspphoto.com. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto
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
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
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" ballet
The Dancerss Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of Dance present an "alternative to 'The Nutcracker.'" Thee 75-minute ballet includes costumes, sets and the familiar cadence of the "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. Sun., Dec. 6, at 1:30 and 4 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 12, 4 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 13, 1:30 and 4 p.m.
$20 general, $12 for seniors and children under 12 For more information, call Coleen Duncan at 650-323-5292 or e-mail cduncan@twasthenight.org or visit www.twasthenight.org. Woodside Performing Arts Center, Woodside High School, Churchill Avenue and Woodside Road, Woodside
"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
Fairy Tale Courtroom Play
Students of Adelante School and San Carlos Children's Theater present Fairy Tale Courtroom, a comedy showing the other side of classic childhood fairy tales. The three-day production runs Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec, 13, at 1 p.m. 7 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for students. For more information, call Donna Avanzino at 650-594-2730 or e-mail donna@sancarloschildrenstheater.com or visit http://www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com/. McKinley School Auditorium, 400 Duane St., Redwood City
Gamble Garden - Children's Holiday Puppet Shows
"The Nutcracker" by The Puppet Company. Sat., Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m. $10/person for members and $15/person for non-members. For more information, call Gamble Garden at 650-329-1356 ext. 201 or e-mail admin@gamblegarden.org or visit http://www.gamblegarden.org/events/events.html. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto
Model Rairoad Show
West Bay Model Railroad Association 2009 Christmas Show. Fri., Dec. 11, 7-10 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. Dec. 12 and 13, noon-5 p.m. Model Trains in three scales will be on display and operating on large layout. Railroad Memorabila on display. Raffle for new train set. Free. Donations appreciated For more information, call Lauren Mercer at 650-322-0685 or e-mail lnjmercer@gmail.com. Model Railroad Building, 1090 Merrill St., Menlo Park
Talk Cinema Palo Alto
Subscription 14-part series meets Saturday mornings September 2009- April 2010, offering sneak peeks of new movies. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $129 series/ $20 general admission. For more information, call Susan Jacobson at 800-551-9221 or e-mail susan@talkcinema.com or visit talkcinema.com. The Aquarius Theatre, 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto
CPR and First Aid Classes
Every Tuesday and Thursday nights, CPR and first-aid classes.
CPR basic/health care professional/renewal and basic first-aid class, adult care and child care classes every Saturday by All Care Plus. Please call and preregister. Can be taken separately or in combination. Caregiver support workshops also available. 5-9:30 p.m. $75. For more information, call Lisa Shivers at 650-424-0204 or e-mail lisa@allcareplus.org or visit www.allcareplus.org. 862 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto
Massage at Little House
Therapeutic massage by Victoria Tregoning and Verenice Torres at Little House in the Conference Room Mondays,1-4 p.m.; Wed. and Thu. 2-5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $25-50. For more information, call Tryphenet at 650-326-2025 or e-mail TRY2@sbcglobal.net or visit www.penvol.org. PV Inc Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park
Brazilian Jazz at Pampas
A contemporary jazz take on Brazil's greatest bossas and sambas. Saturday nights, 7-10 p.m. Call 650-327-1323 or visit www.pampaspaloalto.com. Pampas, 529 Alma St., Palo Alto
Local-Talent Night
Local artists perform at Caffe' Sportivo every Friday and Saturday evening. Acts include bands, musicians, improv and comedy. 6-9 p.m. Free. For more information, call Chris Aakelarios at 650-369-4568 or e-mail csakelarios@gmail.com or visit caffesportivo.com. Caffe' Sportivo, 965 Brewster Ave., Redwood City
"A Civil War Christmas"
TheatreWorks presents the West Coast premiere of "A Civil War Christmas," a musical. Fact and fiction, old-time carols, and traditional tunes entwine in a saga of a divided nation longing for hope. Dec. 2-27, $26-$62. For more information, call TheatreWorks at 650-463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
PARC December Trail Run - El Corte de Madera Creek
The Palo Alto Run Club's December Trail run will be at El Corte de Madera Creek on the ridge line above Palo Alto. PARC encourages car pooling from Palo Alto. For car pool info and the detailed run announcement see website. Sat., Dec. 12, 8:15-11:30 a.m. Free. For more information, call Peter Zepter E-mail pwjzep@hotmail.com or visit www.parunclub.com/trail2009dec.htm. El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
Winter Birds of the Wetlands
The numbers and species of birds greatly increases in the winter months in this wetland. Ages 8 and up. Sat., Dec. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 Palo Alto residents / $5 non-residents. For more information, call Naturalist Annette Coleman at 650-329-2506 or e-mail annette.coleman@cityofpaloalto.org or visit enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Center, 2775 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto
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
Artist's Open Studio
Holiday open house and sale. Jan Schachter, ceramics; Peggy Forman, drawings; Margaret Realica, porcelain. Therese Ann Wu and Amberlin Wu, paintings, pillows, jewelry and cards to benefit raising awareness of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Jan Schachter at 650-851-3754 or e-mail jan_schachter@sbcglobal.net or visit www.janschachter.com. Jan Schachter's Studio, 190 Golden Hills Drive, Portola Valley
Madrigal Tea & Dinner Concerts
Palo Alto High School Choirs perform in Renaissance-themed afternoon tea and dinner banquets. Dec. 11-13, 3:15 p.m. Dinner at 5:15 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Visit www.palychoir.com/. St Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto
Red Star Academy Soccer Tryouts
Red Star Soccer Academy Announces Competitive Soccer Tryouts for U8-U11 Boys & U8-U10 Girls. Open tryouts will take place Nov. 30-Dec.12 at Montclaire Elementary in Los Altos. For more information, call Adriano Allain E-mail admin@redstaracademy.com.
Teen Open Gym
Teen open gyms on Saturday nights for various sports. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call Kristine Pardini at 650-903-6410 or e-mail kristine.pardini@mountainview.gov or visit www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp. Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St., Mountain View
Teen Open Gym
Teen Open Gyms are open every Saturday night for various sports. Middle School and High School students only; bring your student ID. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call Kristine Pardini at 650-903-6410 or e-mail kristine.pardini@mountainview.gov or visit http://www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp. Whisman Sports Center, 1500 Middlefield Ave., Mountain View
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
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