Art Galleries

'Felines & Florals'
Jane W. Ferguson presents a collection of works in watermedia on paper and canvas. She will also showcase some of her newly designed "TOTE-ally-ART." Meet Ferguson at an evening reception on Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m., at the gallery. Viewpoints Gallery closes at 3 p.m. on Sundays. June 3-30, Free. Call 650-941-5789 or visit www.viewpointsgallery. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos

Carol Hake Still Life Paintings
"Still Life Paintings" by Los Altos artist, Carol Hake, are on display at Gallery 9. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. June 4-29, Call 650-941-7969 or visit www.gallery9losaltos.com. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos

Contemporary Art Tour
This tour focuses on the contemporary art collection in the Friedenrich Family Gallery of the Cantor Arts Center, which features works from the 1950s to the present. The tour takes place the second Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Free. Call 650-723-3469 or email kmans@stanford.edu or visit events.stanford.edu/byCategory/15/. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Gallery House 3D Exhibit
Gallery House hosts a 3-dimensional works show that includes pottery, sculptures, found objects and wall pieces. The exhibit runs through June 29. Closed Mondays; open Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. For more information, call Gallery Staffer at 650-326-1668 or visit galleryhouse2.com. Gallery House, 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto

Gravity LTD
Jay Hill and Ryan Carrington present a joint collection of their work at New Coast Studios. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 8, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition will run June 8-22, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. For more information, call Dan Caple at 650-485-2121 or email info@newcoaststudios.com or visit www.newcoaststudios.com. New Coast Studios, 935 Industrial Ave., Palo Alto

Benefits

Used Book Sale to Benefit PA Libraries
Friends of the Palo Alto Library is holding monthly sales of used books, CDs, and DVDs. Sale hours: Saturday, Main Sale room is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Children’s and Bargain rooms open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, all rooms are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13-14, Free. For more information, call Friends of the Palo Alto Library at 650-213-8755 or email info@friendspaloaltolib.org or visit www.friendspaloaltolib.org. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Classes/Workshops

Abilities United After School Socialization Summer Camp
Abilities United After School Socialization Program teaches children ages 5-22 social, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, emotional regulation and identification, and play skills through cooperative noncompetitive games and activities. Monday-Friday, June 3-August 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Misty Acristo at 650-618-3351 or email misty@AbilitiesUnited.org or visit www.abilitiesunited.org/page.aspx?pid=295. Abiliities United, 3864 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Bay Area Shakespeare Camp
This two-week camp for ages 7-18 are designed to accommodate both new and experienced actors. Campers stage a shortened Shakespeare play for family and friends on the final day. June 17-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489. For more information, call Bay Area Shakespeare Camp at 415-558-0888 or email sfshakes@sfshakes.org or visit www.sfshakes.org. First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto

Digiquest Camps - TV Studio Production
Campers learn all the crew positions and produce a TV show in the camp studio. Limited to 12 people. Ages 10-14. Four weekly sessions, Monday-Friday, June 17 through July 19, 9:30-3:30 a.m. $450 per week. For more information, call Katherine Saviskas at 650-494-8686 or email katherine@midpenmedia.org or visit midpenmedia.org/digiquest. Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Feldenkrais
Little House is offering feldenkrais classes to improve balance, flexibility and brain function. Exercises are on the floor, so students should bring a towel or mat to lie on. Fridays, year-round. 11 a.m.-noon. $45 ($40 members). 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

Foothill College July-Start Summer Session Registration
Foothill College's "July-Start" summer session runs July 1-Aug. 11. Register online through June 30 at www.foothill.edu. Online and on-campus classes are available. For more information, call Foothill College Outreach Office at 650-949-7325 or email OutreachProgram@foothill.edu or visit www.foothill.fhda.edu/reg/summer13.php. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

German Language Class
In this beginning-level class, students will speak, read and write German, with an emphasis on conversation. The class covers basic grammar and Germanic culture. The college-credentialed teacher lived and studied in Germany through Stanford. No class June 25. Tuesdays, June 11-July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $70. For more information, call Palo Alto Adult School at 650-329-3752 or email adultschool@pausd.org or visit PAAdultSchool.org. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

KMVT Youth Summer Camps
KMVT Community Television in Mountain View offers studio production and claymation camps for middle school students ages 10-14. Camps are one week long and held every winter break, spring break and summer. June 10-August 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $325. For more information, call Christina at 650-968-1540 or email chagan@kmvt15.org or visit www.kmvt15.org/workshops/youth.htmlwww.kmvt. KMVT Community Television, 1400 Terra Bella Ave., Suite M, Mountain View

KMVT Youth Summer Camps
KMVT Community Television in Mountain View offers Studio Production and Claymation camps for middle school students ages 10-14. Camps are 1-week long and held every winter break, spring break and summer. June 10-August 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $325. For more information, call Christina Hagan at 650-968-1540 or email chagan@kmvt15.org or visit www.kmvt15.org/workshops/youth.html. KMVT Community Television, 1400 Terra Bella Ave., Suite M, Mountain View

Kundalini Yoga Night: Summer Series
One Heart Yoga hosts a community yoga class in which participants can learn about the technology of Kundalini Yoga, breathing, movement and meditation. Tuesdays, June 4 - August 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Classes are by donation (recommended $8-$20); no one is turned away due to inability to pay. For more information, call Siri Amrit at 650-649-3055 or email info@oneheartyoga.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/667673569915362/. One Heart Yoga @ Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park

Kung Fu for Kids & 'Little Dragons'
"Kujiweza Kung Fu for Kids" is a life skills and martial arts training program for children ages 6-11. June 18-August 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $225 residents; $259 non-residents. For more information, call Palo Alto Recreation at 650-463-4900 or email enjoyonline@cityofpaloalto.org or visit cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy. Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlfield Road, Palo Alto

Summer's Excellent Adventure Camp
Inclusive program for children/teens 5-18 years old with and without disabilities. The summer camp is filled with field trips, arts and crafts, cooperative/non-competitive games and more. One week sessions (Monday-Friday). June 10-July 3, $345 for Palo Alto residents, $397 Palo Alto non-residents, activity fee of $35. For more information, call Misty Acristo at 650-618-3351 or email misty@AbilitiesUnited.org or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/enjoy.asp. Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Clubs/Meetings

Community Events

Balanced View Open Meeting
Education in the nature of the mind every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Email www.paloalto@balancedview.org or visit www.balancedview.org. University Church, 1611 Stanford Ave., Palo Alto

Ujena Swimwear Charity Drive
Ujena Swimwear's goal is to collect as many new or gently worn women's swimsuits as possible to give away to less fortunate women. The company is offering a $20 off coupon for a future Ujena Swimwear purchase in exchange for a donation. The drive runs through June 31. For more information, call Kevin Lujack at 650-938-1002 or email Kevin@ujena.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/611707982174307/. Ujena Swimwear, 1931A Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View

Dance

Exhibits

'Harmony II 2013'
The Peking Duck Restaurant hosts "Harmony II 2013: A Fine-Art Photography Exhibit," featuring photographs by Rusty Sterling. The exhibit runs June 6 through July 8, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 650- 856-3338. Peking Duck Restaurant, 151 S. California Ave., Palo Alto

'Watergate Villains and Heroes'
Local artist Myrrh's portraits of the Watergate defendants, and the senators questioning them, are on display at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center. She drew them in pencil, crayon and oil pastels while watching the hearings on her TV in 1973. Through June 27, open weekdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment on weekday evenings. Free. Call 650-494-8686 or visit www.myrrh-art.com. Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Ry Smith
Los Altos Hills-sponsored art exhibit of paintings by Ry Smith, a designer of high-tech products. Exhibit runs through Aug. 28. Free. 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

Stanford Art Spaces
This installation of Stanford Art Spaces features paintings by Bryan Ida and Warren Hedgpeth, plus fiber constructions by Aryana B. Londir. A reception will be held at the Paul G. Allen reception area on July 12 from 5-7 p.m. May 31-August 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 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

'Pippi Longstocking'
In the Palo Alto Children's Theatre's production of "Pippi Longstocking," a girl leads a kid's dream life, answering to no one. Audiences can bring picnic dinners or buy hot dogs and hamburgers. June 12-16, June 19-23 and June 26-29. Gates open at 5:45. Curtain at 6:30. Call the theater for tickets. $10 for children; $12 for adults. For more information, call Cy Ashley Webb at 650-463-4970 or email cy.webb@cityofpaloalto.org. Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time
"Baby Bounce and Rhyme" combines singing, dancing, reading, and playing. This program is specifically for babies ages 0-18 months (although older children are welcome too). May 7-December 17, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Free. For more information, call Atherton Library at 650-328-2422 or email atherton@smcl.org or visit www.smcl.org. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton

Summer Reading Program
Children, teens and adults can participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Atherton Library. The theme is "Reading is Soooo Delicious!" Read and participate in raffle drawings. The program is during library hours. June 1-August 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Atherton Library at 650-328-2422 or email atherton@smcl.org or visit www.smcl.org. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton

Summer Sports Camps
Redwood City sports camps at SportsHouse: lacrosse, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball and basketball. June 17 through Aug. 16, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $209/week. For more information, call Mary at 650-362-4100 or email Mary or visit www.sportshouseonline.com. The Sports House, 3151 Edison Way, Redwood City

TheatreWorks PlayMakers Camp
TheatreWorks Education introduces TW PlayMakers, K-8 summer camps that feature theatre games and activities, with each program culminating in a performance created by the students. June 17-July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $550 per child. For more information, call TheatreWorks at 650-463-7146 or visit www.theatreworks.org/learn/youth/camps . Jordan Middle School , 750 North California Ave., Palo Alto

Health

Summer Fitness in the Park
Steven Rice Fitness begins an new Palo Alto outdoor exercise class in June. Get out of the gym and get fit while enjoying the summer weather. The once-per-week class is similar to a boot camp, but with less running, more strength building and better exercise form. Tuesdays, June 4-August 6, 5-6 p.m. $180. For more information, call Steven Rice Email steven@stevenricefitness.com or visit www.StevenRiceFitness.com. Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto

Live Music

Live Jazz Music with Johnny Williams & No Corkage Tuesdays
On Morocco's Restaurants' "No Corkage Tuesdays," Johnny Williams will also perform. June 4-25, 5-9:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call Sham Essadki at 650-968-1502 or email moroccosmv@live.com or visit www.moroccosrestaurant.com. Morocco's Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View

On Stage

'Wild With Happy'
TheatreWorks presents a new play, "Wild With Happy," by award-winning playwright Colman Domingo. Domingo also stars in this comedy, in which a struggling black actor rejects normal rituals of grief and finds himself on a rapturous road trip with his mother's ashes. June 5 through 30, 8 p.m. $23-$73. Visit www.theatreworks.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View

Religion/Spirituality

Insight Meditation South Bay
Shaila Catherine and guest teachers lead a weekly Insight Meditation sitting followed by a talk on Buddhist teachings. Tuesdays through August 13, 7:30-9 p.m. Free (donations accepted). For more information, call Paul Ries at 650-857-0904 or email imsbpr@sbcglobal.net or visit imsb.org. St. Timothy's/Edwards Hall, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View

Support Groups

Talks/Authors

Teen Activities

Menlo Park Library Teen Summer Reading
Menlo Park Library’s 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program (ages 12-18) runs June 10-August 16. Register online or come into the library. Read books, write reviews and enter weekly raffles for awesome prizes. The library will also kick off summer with a barbecue on June 21 at noon at Burgess Park. Free. For more information, call Michelle Burnham at 650-330-2530 or email burnham@plsinfo.org or visit www.menloparklibrary.org/teen.html. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park

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