Art Galleries

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

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

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

Clubs/Meetings

Palo Alto Scrabble Club
Every Monday approximately 25 people get together to play Scrabble at Boston Market in Palo Alto. All equipment provided. 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call Mitch Bayersdorfer E-mail scrabbleman@sbcglobal.net or visit groups.yahoo.com/group/pa-scrabble. Boston Market, 3375 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Community Events

Mah-Jong Games
"Studies show that playing Mah-Jong is beneficial for individuals who may be suffering from memory difficulties. Join us on Monday afternoons to learn this fascinating game, or if you already know how, just to have a good time," Avenidas says. 1-4 p.m. Free. For more information, call Patricia Nevius at 650-289-2428 or e-mail pnevius@avenidas.org or visit avenidas.org. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto

Dance

Environment

Exhibits

"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

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

Stanford Art Spaces Stanford University
Art exhibit: mixed media by Mark Engel, photomontages by Michael Golden, paintings by Anthony Ventura at the Paul G. Allen (C.I.S.) Art Spaces. Through Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Marilyn Grossman at 650-725-3622 or e-mail marigros@cis.stanford.edu or visit cis.stanford.edu/~marigros. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Stanford

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

Acupuncture for 50+
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is a treatment using ultra-fine sterile needles. This program is for those ages 50 and up. Every Monday. $20. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., 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

Live Music

Outdoors

Religion/Spirituality

Sports

PARC's Monday Night Run
Every Monday, a run of about 5-6 miles leaves from the Stanford Track parking lot, near the corner of Campus Drive East and Galvez, on the Stanford University campus. Free. For more information, call Dave Ahn E-mail dahn@stanford.edu.

Support Groups

Divorce/Relationship Recovery
Small-group discussion follows the evening speaker or video presentation. Free childcare upon arrival by 7:40 p.m. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Call 650-323-8600 or e-mail info@mppc.org or visit mppc.org. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church - Garden Court, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park

Talks/Authors

Teen Activities

The House
The House is open to middle-school students to come hang out with their friends in a safe, fun environment. This free drop-in program is supervised by trained recreation leaders and offers a social atmosphere that includes homework help, billiards, arts and crafts, foosball, video games and more. 5-8 p.m. Free. For more information, call Kristine Pardini at 650-903-6410 or e-mail kristine.pardini@mountainview.gov or visit www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp. The House, 298 Escuela Ave., Mountain View

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