Alberto's World Dance Music 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. Brazilian Dance Classes Monday evenings. The Sundogs, Feb. 11, 9 p.m. Call 968-3635.
British Bankers Club presents live music Fri. and Sat. nights. 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 327-8769.
California Cafe 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto, 325-2233.
Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill 3877 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 858-1141.
The Edge 260 California Ave., Palo Alto, 324-EDGE. DJ music and dancing or live band starts at 9 p.m., weekend nights until 3 a.m.
Empire Grill & Tap Room 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 321-3030. Dinner jazz in the garden Sundays 4-7 p.m..
Hugo's Sports Bar, Hyatt Rickey's, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 493-8000. Pam Hawkins and Stark Nekkid play R&B every Fri. night at 9 p.m.
Jose's Caribbean Restaurant 2275 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 326-6522.
Little Mermaid, 417 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-6812. Classical guitarist Canute Larsen plays Fridays 6-8:30 p.m.
Los Altos Bar and Grill 169 Main St. Call 948-4332. Live music Mon.-Sat.
Maddalena's Cafe Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6082. Jazmin, Tues. and Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Nancy Gilliland singing Gershwin, Wed., Thurs. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.
MacArthur Park 27 University Ave., Palo Alto, 321-9990. Mon.-Sat., 6 to 10:30 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 2:30 and 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Nouveau Trattoria 541 Bryant, Palo Alto. Solo piano Tues., Wed. and Sun. Jazz trio Thurs., Fri. and Sat. All shows 7-11 p.m. Call 327-0132.
Saint Michael's Art Cafe 806 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Live music nightly at 8 p.m. Call 326-2530.
Stanford Park Hotel and Palm Cafe, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Tues.-Thurs. Call 322-1234.
Mozart's Quartet Party will be presented by the Artari Quartet, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto. Call 323-6167.
The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, featuring Clarence Fountain, performs gospel music Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $17-$20. A presentation of Lively Arts at Stanford. Call 725-ARTS.
Pianist Corinne Barkin will perform four Scarlatti Sonatas as well as works by Debussy and Schubert, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.
The Masters of the Banjo perform Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. Sold out. Call 725-ARTS.
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra performs works by Vivaldi, Mozart and Grieg, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. $5-$8. Call 856-3848.
Palo Alto Jazz Alliance presents a reflection of the leading artists from the Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie and the Tonight Show Bands Feb. 6, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. $15-$18. Call 326-3115.
The Master Sinfonia presents its second concert of the 1993-94 season with works by Ravel, Mozart and Tschaikovsky, Feb. 6, 3 p.m., Foothill College Main Theater, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. $4-$8. Call 343-5441.
Jonathan Dufour, flute, with Steven Lightburn, piano, perform sonatas by Franck, Reinecke, Dutilleux and Bach, Feb. 6, 2:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford University. Free. Call 723-3811.
Palo Alto Unified School District music teachers present a Scholarship Concert Feb. 6, 4:30 p.m., Palo Alto High School Theater. $4 adults; $2 students. Call 858-1254.
James Welch, organist, assisted by Russell Hancock, pianist, perform works by Bach, Sorge, Meyer, Kabalevsky and more Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Christ Church, 815 Portola Road, Portola Valley. $8 donation. Call 851-0224.
String Fling, a variety of orchestral music by the combine orchestras of Los Altos and Mountain View schools, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., MainStage, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts. $4. Call 903-6000.
Cookie Wong and the Jim Chanteloup Trio Feb. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Atrium Lobby, Stanford Hospital, Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto. Free. Call 347-9637.
Tuck and Patti perform Feb. 11, 8 p.m., MainStage, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $22. Call 903-6000.
"An Evening of Beckett: Beckett on Air/Beckett on Stage" by Stanford University Dept. of Drama, through Feb. 5, Memorial Hall, Stanford University. $5-$9. Call 725-ARTS.
"A Shayna Maidel" by Palo Alto Players, through Feb 5, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $14-$16. Call 329-2623.
"Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" through Feb. 5 at Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $2-$4. Call 329-2623.
"Marvin's Room" by TheatreWorks, through Feb. 6, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $12-$24. Call 903-6000.
"Hiding Out" h. Teirrah McNair's latest one-woman show, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. Free. Call 723-1587.
"Rameau's Nephew" by Stanford Dept. of Drama, Feb. 9-12, Eleanor Prosser Studio, upstairs in Memorial Hall, Stanford University. $4. Call 723-2646.
"La Traviata" by West Bay Opera, Feb. 11-13 & 18-20, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $28 adults; $15 youth. Call 321-3471.
Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats & Magicians of Taiwan perform Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $22. Call 903-6000.
Gunn High School Band Winter Concert followed by a gala community celebration of musical accomplishment and Palo Alto's sister-city relationship with Linkoping, Sweden, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Spangenberg Auditorium, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. A $5 donation helps send three Palo Alto bands to Sweden. Call 856-1456.
St. Olaf Choir performs a benefit concert for the United Stanford Ministries, Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $10-$18. Call 723-3811.
Masters' Invitational Domino Tournament Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m., Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club, Menlo Park. $220 for teams of two; $110 for individuals. Call 326-0643. Benefits Children's Health Council.
Valentine's Tea Feb. 14, 2 & 3:30 p.m., Allied Arts Guild Restaurant, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Par, $15. Reservations recommended. Benefits Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Call 324-2588.
Starlight Special: Frogs in Love: Stories of Amphibious Friendships by storyteller Ellin Klor, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2134.
4-H Club for kids 5-19 meets Feb. 4, 4 p.m., Menlo Park Recreation Center. Call 325-4831.
"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by Palo Alto Children's Theatre Outreach, Feb. 4-5 & 11-12, El Carmelo School, 3024 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $2-$4. Call 329-2216.
Charlotte Diamond performs Feb. 5-6, 1 & 4 p.m., Spangenberg Theater, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. $7. Benefits Music for Minors program. Call 941-9130.
"Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" through Feb. 5 at Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $2-$4. Call 329-2623.
Cupid's Workshop! Kids design valentines Feb. 6, 1-2:15 p.m. for ages 6-9 and 2:30-3:45 p.m. for 9 years and older, Junior Museum, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $12. Call 329-2111.
Kids are invited to make valentines Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 858-3300.
Magic Mike and Circus Soozee present Circo Magico, a combination of circus antics and magical illusion, Feb. 12, 2 p.m., Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. $3. Call 858-3470.
Children's storytimes at Menlo Park Library include Preschool Storytime Tues., 11 a.m., for ages 3-6, East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto. Call 321-7713.
Palo Alto City Libraries' new calendar includes Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6, Wed. 1:30 p.m., 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 851-0560.
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility meet Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Larry Magid discusses his interview with Vice President Al Gore about the SuperHighway. Call 322-3778.
Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra meets Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Duveneck School, 705 Alester Ave., Palo Alto. Call Diana Fischer at (408) 730-0782.
Peninsula Geological Society meets Feb. 3, 6 p.m. for dinner, 7:30 p.m. for program, SRI International Building, Menlo Park. The program topic is Current Status of Petroleum Exploration, Mining, and Tectonic Studies in Alaska. Call 329-5688.
Humanist Community meets Feb. 6, 10:45 a.m., Tresidder Student Union, Cypress Room, Stanford University. Bill Jacobsen speaks on "Speech Codes." Call 969-3630.
Neighbors Abroad General Meeting with potluck honoring new members, Feb. 6, 6-8:30 p.m., Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto. RSVP by Feb. 1 to Valda at 968-5570.
Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club is open every day but Monday and Friday at Cowper and Churchill. Adults of all ages are welcome. Free Lessons. Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Call 493-5909.
Western Horticultural Society meets Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos. Wayne Roderick speaks on 365 Days of Color with Bulbs. Call 494-7317.
Amnesty International USA Group 19 meets Feb. 8 in Room 14 of All Saints Episcopal Church, Waverley at Hamilton, Palo Alto. New member orientation begins at 7 p.m. followed by a group meeting at 7:30 p.m. Call 852-9739.
The Mothers Club of Palo Alto/Menlo Park meets Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Friends Meeting House, 957 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. The member-led group for moms of children from birth to 5 years old offers play groups, guest speakers, mom's night out, family activities and babysitting co-op. Call Sue at 852-1225.
The Florets Garden Club meets Feb. 10, 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1295 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Nan Ray speaks on the care and history of Rhododendrons. Call 327-8544.
Silicon Valley Chapter of American Institute of Wine and Food meets Feb. 10, 6:45 p.m. at California Cafe, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. The event features Jan Shrem and the wines and art of Clos Pegase Winery. RSVP by Feb. 2. $37.50-$45. Call (408) 448-3768.
Jaime Escalante talks about education and learning and shares his experiences in teaching calculus to students in underpriviledged schools, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Free. Call 723-2880.
Developing Your Potential: A Workshop for Women based on "Springboard," a new self-development program, four Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Career Action Center, 445 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto.
What Everyone Needs to Know about Trusts, Estate Planning and Taxes by attorney Michael Gilfix, Feb. 3, 2 p.m., Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $2. Call 327-2811.
Resume Clinic Thursday afternoons, starting Feb. 3, 2:30-5 p.m. and Wednesday evening Feb. 9, 6:30-9 p.m., Career Action Center, 445 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. $30 members;$40 non-members. Call 324-1710.
The Problem of Mme. Rodin by Ruth Butler, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Annenberg Auditorium, Cummings Art Building, Stanford University. Free.
Creative Decision Making for Career Management by H.B. Gelatt, Feb. 3 & 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Career Action Center, 445 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. $65 members; $75 non-members. Call 324-1710.
The Navy at Moffett Field by Ben DeBolt, at the general meeting of Palo Alto Historical Association, Feb. 6, 2 p.m., Children's Theatre, Lucie Stern Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Open to the public.
Forum Lecture Series presents "Love Letters" by Lois Jacob and Nancy Wagner, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m., Council Chamber, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 329-0224.
Saving the Public Schools by Henry M. Levin, Stanford Professor of Education and Economics, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $1. Call 327-2811.
Reach for the Sky: How Artful Pruning and Espaliering Will Open Up Your Garden by Ted Kipping, Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m., Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. $12-$15. Call 329-1356.
Strategies for Implementing a Gay Studies Program at Stanford by Karl Knapper, Feb. 9, 12-1 p.m., Tresidder Union, Cypress Room, Stanford University. Free. Call 723-1995.
Some English Excitements by Sarah Hammond, Feb. 9, 10-11:30 a.m., Gamble Garden Center, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. $12-$15. Call 329-1356.
New thinking and science about disability in mid and late life by Lois Verbrugge, Institute of Gerontology, University of Michigan, Feb. 9, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Herrin Hall, Room T-175, Stanford University. Call 723-7518.
Going Back to School and Doing it Sanely Feb. 9, 6:30-9:3 p.m., Career Action Center, 445 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. $35-$45. Call 324-1710.
Transitional Survival Skills taught by Carol McClelland, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. $25. Call 494-0972.
Touring in Italy by Carol Siebaldi of Ciclismo Classico, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Bicycle Outfitter of Los Altos, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos. Free. Call 948-8092.
Doug Cheesman, zoology and ecology professor, shows slides highlighting natural history and geological formations of the Antarctic area, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Phileas Fogg's, 87 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. Call 327-1754.
I'm Gonna Make You a Star: A New Approach to Protecting the Environment in America and Around the World by William K. Reilly, former head of the EPA, Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Call 723-4581.
Daytime Armchair Travel Series by John Stuart, meet six Thursdays 1-2 p.m., beginning Feb. 10 at the Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $5 for series. Call 327-2811 ext. 130.
What a Salesman Really Is by Katie Marin, Chair of Advertising/Marketing Manager, "LA Magazine," Feb. 10, noon, Menlo College, Brawner Hall, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton. Open to the public. Call 688-3734.
Dr. Paul Ehrlich Bing Professor of Population Studies at Stanford University, addresses how land can or cannot support all the earth's people, Feb. 10, 8 p.m., MainStage, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $15. Call 903-6000.
Oil paintings by JoAnne Beasley and pottery by Jan Presley, Gallery House, 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Through Feb. 26. Reception Feb. 4 from 5-8 p.m. Call 326-1668.
Gardens of the gods...and other myths by Louise Freund, through Feb. 26, Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. Artist's reception is Feb. 4, 5-8 p.m. Call 941-7969.
Oil Paintings by Mimi Ehsani Feb. 2-28 at Elizabeth Norton Gallery, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Opening reception is Feb. 4, 5-8 p.m. Call 598-9282.
Recent Paintings: Oil and Watercolors by Cathy Young, Feb. 4-March 3, Richard Sumner Gallery, 628 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Opening reception is Feb. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call 322-3330.
YoungArt, featuring artwork by children in Menlo Park schools, kindergarten through eighth grade, through Feb. 28 at Menlo Park City Hall, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Valentine Show of special valentine jewelry at de novo, 250 University Ave., Palo Alto. Reception Feb. 12, 12-6 p.m. Call 327-1256.
Hine Editions/Limestone Press: Selections from the Archive through May 1, Stanford Art Gallery, Serra St. near Hoover Tower, Stanford University. Call 723-4177.
Mardi Gras Sale watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels etchings, woodcut and monoprints, ceramics and jewelry, through Feb. 26, Viewpoints Art Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Call 941-5789.
Watercolors by Joy Redick through Feb. 15 at Cafe Sophia, 3904 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 852-9220.
Watercolors by Berni Jahnke through Feb. 23 at the Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.
All Aboard!: A Century of Toy Trains extended through April 17 at the Museum of American Heritage, 275 Alma St., Palo Alto. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sun. Call 321-1004.
Una Mirada al Campo: Images by Herlinda Cancino through March 22, Serra House, Stanford University. Call 725-3622.
Acrylics and Oils by Jeane Kluga through Feb. 25, Metropolitan Cafe of Art, 1571 Carob Lane, Los Altos. Call 941-8603.
David Park: Fixed Subjects figurative paintings and works on paper from the 1930s through 1960 and New Raku by Gerald Wansoo Hong through February at Sharon Park Gallery, Sharon Park Shopping Center, Menlo Park. Call 854-6878.
Watercolors by Robyn Crumly through February, Bechtel International Center, Stanford University.
Quilts: A Vibrant Journal by Sue Benner, through Feb. 18, Lucy Berman Gallery, 534 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 322-2533.
Master Drawings 1520-1800 through March 13, Stanford Art Gallery, Serra St. near Hoover Tower, Stanford University. Call 723-4177.
Black and White Photographs by Paul Caponigro, through Feb. 25, The Photographer's Gallery, 732 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 328-0662.
Watercolors by Carol Wilder through February at Atherton Library, #2 Station Lane, Atherton. Call 328-2422 for hours.
Pastel landscapes and seascapes by Marty Wessler through March 1, Ridgeside Cafe, 3140 Alpine Road, Portola Valley.
Drawings & Paintings by Karl Jensen through Feb. 11, Northlight Gallery, 2091 Avy Ave., Menlo Park. Call 364-8016.
Joie de Vivre, an exhibition of large scale watercolor paintings by Richard Bolingbroke, through Feb. 14, Center for Integrated Systems Building and School of Engineering, Terman Building, Stanford University. Call 725-3622.
Centennial Time Tunnel through Oct. 1994, Junior Museum, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2111.
Diana Jaye's California landscape oil paintings through February at Little Mermaid Restaurant, 417 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-6812.
Off the Wall Sale through Feb. 20 at Portola Valley Art Gallery, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 851-0332.
Women in Engineering features technical presentations, panel discussions and tours of Silicon Valley companies, Feb. 4-5, Tresidder Memorial Union, Stanford University. $50-$75. Call Mo-Yun Lei at 497-5387.
The Reality of Health Care Reform: What it means to you and the Palo Alto Area, Feb. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Palo Alto High School Auditorium. Free. Call 322-1994.
Psychic Faire and Spiritual Healing Festival with psychic healings, workshops and readings on a variety of topics, Feb. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto. Call 960-0552.
Cities in Crisis: Promoting Urban Change Stanford's You Can Make a Difference Conference, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Stanford University. $5-$10 includes lunch. Call 725-2872.
Quick low-fat gourmet meals taught by Parvaneh Scoggin, Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 2-16, Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $45 plus $10 lab fee. Call 329-2261.
Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Feb. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., The Bicycle Outfitter of Los Altos, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos. Call 948-8092 for reservations.
Dairy-Free menu planning class Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Hidden Villa Farm & Wilderness Preserve, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $20. Call 949-8653.
Grafting taught by James Kern, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Common Ground, 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. $10. Call 328-6752.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, Judaism and Early Christianity: An Introduction to the De Young Museum Exhibit meets Mondays 7:30-9 p.m., Feb. 7-March 21, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-4661.
Home Decorating: Give Your Home a Fresh Look Without Spending a Dime by Kit Davey, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Palo Alto High School. $13. Call 329-3752.
Beginning/Intermediate Modern Dance Classes Saturdays 10:30 a.m. The Music of Bach and Mozart by Professor Sandor Salgo, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9-March 9, Stanford University. Sponsored by Stanford Alumni Association Continuing Education Programs. Open to the public. $45-$50. Call 723-2027.
Developing Inner Guidance features exercises for learning about yourself and others, Feb. 12, 9-11 a.m. in Mountain View. $10-$20. Call instructor Cheryl Potter at 493-3001.
Registration is open for Pied Piper Theatre's production of "Cafe Carnival" beginning Feb. 14 in Redwood City. Additional classes offered include mask making, circus skills, mime and makeup for children and improvisation, play-writing and radio production for adults. Call 493-3747.
The Palo Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross offers Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor training in March, April and May. Call 688-0415.
Creative Writing Feb. 3, 12:30 p.m. Polar Bears of Hudson Bay slide show Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m., Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025.
Winterfest Valentine's Day Celebration featuring a tap dancing performance by Mary Ellen Walton, choreographer, Feb. 9, 11:15 a.m. at Senior Friendship Day, Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 856-7750.
February Health Screenings at Palo Alto Senior Center include: Trained volunteer Tax Aides help older people file returns Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Feb. 4-April 15, Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 327-2811.
Senior Citizen Dance Club dances to live music of the '30s, '40s and '50s, Fridays 7:45-10:30 p.m., Mitchell Park, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $3. Call 326-1483.
Jennifer Harbury, author of "Bridge of Courage" speaks about conditions in Guatemala today, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 325-8083.
The feast of Candlemas will be observed by a candlelight procession and a sung Mass in Latin Feb. 2, 7 p.m. at Memorial Church, Stanford University. Call 493-7933.
Learn what the Catholic Church is saying about . . . Learn what the church is saying about many questions that affect our daily life, Feb. 3 & 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Call 325-5614.
Evening of Trance Channeling, learn what spirit guides are around you, Feb. 5 at Lucie Stern Center, 1305 Middlefield, Palo Alto. For tickets call the Berkley Psychic Institute of Mountain View at 960-0552.
Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda four-part series meets Mondays 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 7 at Ananda, 299 California Ave. #208, Palo Alto. $40. Call 323-3363
Enriching Family through Ritual and Celebration for parents and individuals interested in enhancing family life, Feb. 12, 1-4:30 p.m., Trinity Parish, Ravenswood at Laurel, Menlo Park. Free. Call 326-2083.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Aging as a Spiritual Journey is the theme for the Gathering of Women, Feb. 12 at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. $20. Call 325-5621 for reservations.
Spiritually sensitive counseling for all. No one turned away Interfaith, non-profit. Call Samaritan Counseling Center at 328-8111.
Community Meeting in Barron Park held by California Environmental Protection Agency, Dept. of Toxic Substances Control on Lockheed Building 255 Site, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Hoover Elementary School, 800 Barron Ave., Palo Alto.
Child Abduction Prevention Program provides parents with age-specific educational tools to prevent child abduction, abuse and exploitation, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas School, 12816 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos Hills. Call 361-0414.
5th National African American Read-In Day Feb. 7, 3-7 p.m., East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto. Call 321-7713.
Midtown Palo Alto Community Meeting Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Country Fare Restaurant, 2680 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 326-4456.
Stanford West Informational Meeting Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Cowper Ave., Palo Alto. Sponsored by League of Women Voters and Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing. Call 322-0254.
University Park Neighborhood Monthly Meeting Feb. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Addison School Multipurpose Room, Palo Alto. Speakers from the Palo Alto Fire Department will discuss Earthquake Preparedness and how the neighborhood's residents, institutions and businessess can work together in a large emergency. Call Don Fitton at 327-2260.
One Day Weight Training Workshop by Teri Stryker, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mountain View Athletic Club, 444 Castro St., Mountain View. $75.
Endometriosis: The Pain is Not in Your Head by Arnold Kresch, M.D., Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto. Free. Call 723-9933 for reservations.
Weight Training for Women six-week session Feb. 2-March 9, YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto. Call Julie Wesolek at 494-1883.
Palo Alto Run Club invites runners to its monthly run, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Courses include six, nine and 12 miles. The courses are relatively flat with the exception of the longer distance, which includes moderate hills. Bring food and beverages to share at the potluck tailgate brunch immediately following the run. Call 328-4434.
Ski Injury Evaluation Feb. 7, 4-6 p.m., Sports Medicine Center, 913 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 853-2960.
Winter Walk in Foothills Park begins at the Foothills Nature Center, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. Foothills Park is open only to Palo Alto residents and their accompanied guests. Park entrance fee is $2 per vehicle. Call 329-2423.
Take a hike to the tide gate with naturalist Ted Chandik Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Baylands Nature Center. Call 329-2506.
I'm Gonna Make You a Star: A New Approach to Protecting the Environment in America and Around the World by William K. Reilly, former head of the EPA, Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Call 723-4581.
Bushtrack slideshow focusing on Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Baylands Nature Center, 2775 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Free. Call 326-8689 for reservations.
Bay Area Bird Photographers meet the first Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Baylands Nature Center, East end of Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2506.
"La Vie est un Long Fleuve Tranquille" Feb. 2, 8 p.m., Palo Alto Unified School District Kindergarten Registration begins Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Parents should bring bring documents verifying the student's birthdate, proof of residency and medical records. Call 329-3707.
Stilting Workshop Extravaganza Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bell Gym, East Palo Alto. Beginning Stilting: Building and Walking session 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with Advanced Stilt Dancing and Improvisation 2:30-6:30 p.m. $30-$40. Call 726-7687.
Campus Sculpture Walk tour by Stanford University Museum o Art and Art Gallery Docents, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. Meet at the Information Booth at the entrance to Memorial Court at the end of Palm Drive, Stanford University. Call 723-3469.
1994 Summer Exchange Programs to Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden family information meeting Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Lucie Stern Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Applicants should be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors or at least 15 years old in June of 1994. Call Margo Manley at 856-0884.
Peninsula French American School Information Night for prospective parents Feb. 10, 7 p.m., 870 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 328-2338.
Team Trivia games every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Jose's Caribbean Restaurant, 2275 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Form a team, join a pickup team upon arrival, play alone or just watch. Free. Call 326-6522.
Host families needed for exchange students from Japan, April 14-18, July 24-Aug. 7 and August 5-31. Call Homestay Office at 964-1502.
Local storyteller Mara entertains all ages Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m., Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. Free. Call 493-4661.
St. Raymond School Open House Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 121 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Meet the faculty and tour the classrooms.
Author Cynthia Ozick reads from her work Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Free and open to the public.
Elwyn Berlekamp and David Wolfe talk about their latest book "Mathematical Go" Feb. 2, 8 p.m., Alison Owings discusses "Frauen: German Women Recall the Third Reich" Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321.
United Nations Association Information Center and Gift Shop needs volunteers to work in sales, word processing, inventory control and spread sheets. Call 326-3170.
Museum of American Heritage needs volunteers to serve as hosts/hostesses, receptionists and tour group docents. Call Judy Pell at 321-1004.
Wildlife Rescue announces a volunteer orientation class Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Wildlife Rescue Shelter, Bldg. V., 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-7417.
Kara, an organization that provides emotional support and peer counseling to persons living with life-threatening illness or grief, is presenting an orientation for prospective volunteers Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m., 457 Kingsley Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-5272.
Volunteers are needed for Kara's Children's Grief Program. Informational meeting will be held for prospective volunteers Feb. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-5859.
Headway Unlimited a free drop-in support group for caregivers of people who have had a traumatic brain injury meets Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Mid-Peninsula YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. Darryl Thomander, neuropsychologist, will show a film on his son's recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Free and open to the public. Call 494-0972.
Bulimia Support and therapy group eight sessions start Feb. 11. $280. Call Nancy Nye, MFCC, at 325-2050.
The Centre for Living with Dying offers one-on-one and group support for individuals of all ages who are coping with grief and loss. The Centre also provides counseling and "debriefing" in trauma situations. Call (408) 980-9801.
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