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Showing listings from August 11, 2013 to August 11, 2013 in all categories.


Art Galleries

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

Rengstorff Arts Festival
This festival showcases local artists in a variety of mediums and selected student work from the art4schools program at the Community School for Music and Arts. July 31-September 1, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Call 650-903-6392 or visit r-house.org. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View


Classes/Workshops

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


Clubs/Meetings


Community Events

Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series
The city of Mountain View is hosting a series of outdoor movie screenings this summer. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. or when dark enough outside. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. The series is co-sponsored by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division and Youth Advisory Committee. Movie Night schedule: Friday, July 12 at Cuesta Park - "Madagascar 3" Friday, July 19 at Sylvan Park - "Antz" Friday, July 26 at Eagle Park - "Wreck it Ralph" Friday, August 2 at Stevenson Park - "Shrek" Friday, August 9 at Whisman Park - "Dr. Suess' The Lorax" Friday, August 16 at Rengstorff Park - "Hotel Translyvania" Free. For more information, call Kristine Crosby at 650-903-6410 or email kristine.crosby@mountainview.gov or visit www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/community_events/summer_outdoor_movie_night_series.asp.

Woodside Farmers' Market
New farmers' market at Woodside Elementary will feature organic fruits and vegetables, wild and local seafood, local grass-fed beef, pasture raised chicken and pork, free range eggs, jams, local honey, freshly baked breads, fair trade coffee, chocolates, nuts & nut butters, gluten free baked goods, cheesecake and music. The market runs Sundays through December 22, Noon-4 p.m. Free. For more information, call Maggie Foard Email maggiefoard@mac.com or visit www.woodsidefarmersmarket.com. Woodside Farmers' Market, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside


Dance


Exhibits

'From Fiber to Fabric: A History of American Textile Production'
Exhibit on the history of textile production in the United States from the homespun of colonial times through mass production in the industrial age. Artifacts and textiles illustrate the story of wool, linen and cotton from cultivation to finished cloth. Open through Aug. 18, Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. For more information, call Laurie Hassett at 650-321-1004 or email Admin@moah.org or visit www.moah.org. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., 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

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

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


Health


Live Music

Music@Menlo Prelude Performance
Featuring artists from Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute International Program for advanced and preprofessional artists, ages eighteen to twenty-nine. They will be performing various dates throughout July and August. Visit www.musicatmenlo.org for program details and to reserve your free ticket. 5:30 p.m. Free. Call 650-331-0202 or email tickets@musicatmenlo.org or visit www.musicatmenlo.org. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton

Rengstorff Arts Festival
Small Town Therapy featuring guitarist Adsm Roszkiewicz and violinist Lief Karlstrom will be performing jazz/country music atthe Rengstorff gardens. There will be general admission and lawn seating. August 11, 2-3 p.m. Free. Visit r-house.org. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View


On Stage

'Damn Yankees'
The Foothill Music Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical "Damn Yankees" in which mddle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Performance times vary. July 26-August 18, $10-$28. Visit www.foothillmusicals.com. . Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College , 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills


Religion/Spirituality

'Betrayed: Healing After a Broken Trust'
Lifetree Cafe hosts a conversation called "Betrayed: Healing After a Broken Trust," featuring a short film of a man who dealt with his wife's extramarital affairs. Snacks/beverages available. August 11, 7-8 p.m. Free. Email lifetree@pacc.org or visit www.lifetreecafe.com. 3373 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

University Public Worship
Stanford's Memorial Church hosts University Public Worship with Rev. Scotty McLennan, dean for religious life preaching and music by university organist, Dr. Robert Huw Morgan. August 11, 10-11 a.m. Free. For more information, call Office for Religious Life at 650-723-1762 or email religious-life@stanford.edu or visit events.stanford.edu/events/368/36873. Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford


Support Groups

Food Addicts in Recovery
Weekly meeting on Sunday evenings. Open to all who want to stop eating addictively. 7-8:30 p.m. Visit www.foodaddicts.org. St. Marks Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto


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

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