Art Galleries

'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

Stanford Art Spaces - Stanford University
Paintings on Shaped Canvases by Brent Bushnell, Paintings by Sofia Carmi, Paintings by Jessica Eastburn, & Paintings by Alison Woods are on exhibit at the Paul G. Allen (C.I.S.) Art Spaces Gallery Reception Friday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Paul G. Allen reception area Stanford University. Open weekdays through March 21, 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, Palo Alto

The Hogarth Experiment
Fourteen artists have taken the Eighteenth Century into the Twenty First in three centuries of British Art. Each artist worked on an original 19th century Hogarth etching. Reception Feb. 9 3-5 p.m. Open from Jan. 25-March 2, 10-2 p.m. For more information, call Karen Frankel at 650-327-7762 or email saprints@sbcglobal.net. Smith Andersen Editions, 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto

Valentine's Show
De Novo presents its annual Valentine's Show, with pieces by Jane Bohan, Raissa Bump, Karen Gilbert, Gabriella Gould, April Higashi and Valerie Mitchell. Jan. 26-Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 650-327-1256 or email services@denovo.com or visit www.denovo.com. De Novo Fine Contemporary Jewelry, 250 University Ave., Palo Alto

Classes/Workshops

Edible Garden Series: From Design to Harvest
Attendees learn garden design and planning, composting, soil testing and preparation, seed propagation and transplanting, watering and how to nurture healthy edible crops. Feb. 2-May 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $325. For more information, call Patricia Becker at 650-493-6072 or email manager@commongroundinpaloalto.org or visit www.commongroundinpaloalto.org. Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto

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

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

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

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

Health

JDRF Silicon Valley Summit: Healthcare Reimbursement
The summit will review the current state of healthcare reimbursement and examine potential new models for healthcare payment. Feb. 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m. contact JDRF. For more information, call Caroline Kinsey at 415-597-6314 or email ckinsey@jdrf.org or visit www.jdrfbayarea.org/events/svsummit. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto

On Stage

'After Ashley'
From Gina Gionfriddo, the author of "Becky Shaw," comes a biting dark satire that looks at a father and son coping with the loss of a loved one in the eye of a media storm. Jan. 25-Feb. 17. $15-$35. ($10 rush tickets at the door on non-opening Thurs and Fri nights.) For more information, call Box Office at 650-493-2006, extension 4 or email tickets@dragonproductions.net or visit www.dragonproductions.net/afterashley.html. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City

'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

Outdoors

Religion/Spirituality

Reinventing Sunday, Reinventing Worship
This is a a Lenten retreat and workshop with musician Brad Berglund for everyone seeking new ways to be creative in worship. This weekend-long retreat will offer opportunities for group and individual meditation and conversation about the place of creativity in spiritual lives. Feb. 15-17, For more information, call Tripp Hudgins at 650-327-0561 or email tripp@anglobaptist.org or visit www.fbc-paloalto.org. First Baptist Church of Palo Alto, 305 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