Palo Alto Online's Master Community Calendar Showing listings from August 14, 2013 to August 14, 2013 in all categories.
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
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
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
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
Life Drawing Open Studio
In these ongoing, year-round drop-in classes, participants can draw from live models. No formal instruction, work with other students and artists. Bring own supplies. Option to purchase punch card for 10 sessions. Mondays are Short/Med Pose; Wednesdays, Long Pose. See website for more info. Running until December 30, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. $7 per session/$60 for 10 sessions. For more information, call Linda Covello Email lcovello@arts4all.org or visit www.arts4all.org/study/on-site/lifedrawing.htm. Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
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.
The Mountain Goat Farmers' Market
This farmers' market features organic fruits and vegetables, wild and local seafood,grass fed beef, pasture raised chicken and pork, free range eggs, jam, local honey, freshly baked focaccia, fresh goat cheese, fair trade coffee, goat's milk chocolates, nuts & nut butters, gluten free bakery and music. It will be held in front of the Skywood Trading Post. Through December 18: Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. Free. For more information, call Maggie Foard Email maggiefoard@mac.com or visit www.mountaingoatfarmersmarket.com. The Mountain Goat Farmers' Market, 17285 Skyline Blvd., Woodside
Jacki's Aerobic Dancing
Try one month of free classes at Jacki's Aerobic Dancing in Mountain View. The studio offers core work, strength training and aerobic routines as well as childcare during the classes. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. Free. For more information, call Joan Rabin at 650-941-1002 or email joanier@pacbell.net. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View
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
Summer Concert Series
Linden Tree Books hosts their summer concert series, featuring special guests on Wednesday mornings. Attending families can donate new books, which will be given to Reading Partners, a local literacy organization. June 19-August 14, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. For more information, call Nadja Jackson at 650-949-3390 or email nadja@lindentreebooks.com or visit www.lindentreebooks.com. Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos
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
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
Free Introductory TM Lectures
Free Introductory Lectures to the Transcendental Meditation Technique every Wednesday at noon and 8 p.m. For more information, call Michael Yankaus at 650-424-8800 or email michaelyankaus@me.com. Transcendental Meditation Center, 1101 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
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
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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