Palo Alto Weekly Entertainment Listings

The best of what's happening on the Midpeninsula

LIVE MUSIC

Alice's Restaurant 17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Grateful Dead Night every Monday, live music/open mike, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 851-0303.

Alberto's 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. Call 968-3007.

British Bankers Club 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 327-8769. Live music Fri. and Sat. David Martin's House Party, Nov. 18; Plaid's, Nov. 19; Gypsy, Nov. 25 and David Martin's House Party, Nov. 26.

California Cafe Bar and Grill, 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto 325-2233. Live music from the baby grand piano Thurs.-Sat. 6:30-10 p.m.

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. Killing Joke and Stabbing Westward, Nov. 20.

Empire Grill & Tap Room 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 321-303 Dinner jazz in the garden Sundays 4-7 p.m.

Fogg's 303 Bryant St., Mountain View, 390-9696. Jazz and swing for listening and dancing by Don Conway's Jazz Octet, String of Pearls, Tuesdays 7:30-11 p.m.

JJ's 165 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, 968-2277. Jimmy and the Blackjacks, Nov. 18; Delta Wires, Nov. 19; Alley Cat Band, Nov. 22; Spang-A-Lang, Nov. 23; Little Charlie, Nov. 25 and Soul Drivers, Nov. 26.

Little Mermaid, 417 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-6812. Classical guitarist Canute Larsen plays Fridays and Saturdays 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. Jazz vocalist Christine Marie, Mon. 7-11 p.m.; Jazz trio featuring drummer Collette d'Aloneida, Fri. 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Nancy Gilliland performing Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 7:30-11:30 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 St., Palo Alto. Solo piano Tues., Wed. and Sun. Jazz trio Thurs., Fri. and Sat. All shows 7-11 p.m. Call 327-0132.

St. Michael's Art Cafe 806 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 326-2530. Final Girl, Nov. 18; BeccaJac, Nov. 19; Four Shillings Short, Nov. 20; Old Timey Jam with Tom Culbertson, Nov. 21 and Chris Rossbach, Joey Fabian and Greg Thomas, Nov. 25.

Stanford Park Hotel and Palm Cafe, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Tues.-Thurs. Call 322-1234.

CONCERTS

The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra presents its Training Orchestra in a demonstration concert Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. $2-$4. Call 494-3023.

Intoto presents Pusaka Sunda featuring Burhan Sukarma, an Indonesian suling player, and famed dance drummer Undang Sumarna, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. $9 donation. Call 322-6506.

Palo Alto Performances presents pianist Daniel Glover performing works by Bach-Busoni, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and others, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. $7; $5 student/senior. Call 329-2527.

The Lynn Morris Band performs bluegrass, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $17-$19. Call Redwood Bluegrass Associates at (408) 353-5288.

Glenn Cole Dalton, pianist, performs and discusses Fugues in the music of Bach, Beethoven, Shostakovich and Barber, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. $15 donation; $10 seniors and children under 12. Call 851-8282.

Music at First Methodist presents Radio Show with the Black Tie Jazz Orchestra, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton, Palo Alto. $10; $8 seniors and students. Call 323-6167.

Larry Reed keyboardist joins guitarist Mike Cohen for an evening of electronic and acoustic music, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., SecondStage, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $15; $12.50 seniors/students; $7.50 children 12 and under. Call 903-6000.

California Youth Symphony with 16-year-old pianist Jinwha Choi performing the "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," by Rachmaninoff, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. at Flint Center in Cupertino. $6; $3 students and seniors. Call 325-6666.

El Camino Youth Symphony Teacher Appreciation Concert 7 p.m., Nov. 20, Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. Guest cellist is Misha Quint. Menlo School and Los Altos High School choruses will sing Borodin's "Polovetsian Dance and Chorus" from "Prince Igor." $8 general, $4 students and seniors. Family $20. Call 327-2611.

Lori Keyne presents a harpsichord/organ concert featuring works by Frescobaldi, Froberger, Bach and Distler, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church, 815 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 851-0224.

The California Bach Society directed by Edward Bolkovac, performs Bach's "Missa Brevis in G," and "Lobet den Herrn," Psalm settings by Monteverdi and seasonal music from the 16th to 20th centuries, Nov. 20, 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park. $12; $8 children under 12. Call 328-0393.

The Jesus and Mary Chain with guests Mazzy Star and Velvet Crush, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University. $19.50. Tickets at Stanford's Tresidder Ticket Office, 725-ARTS or at BASS outlets.

Sacred Music Sacred Dance by Tibetan monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $15; $10 for students. Call 856-2244.

Music at Stanford presents the Stanford Chamber Chorale, conducted by Gregory Wait, performing works by Rheinberger, Rore, Palestrina and Vaughan Williams, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $7;$4 students. Call 723-3811.

Music at Stanford presents the University Singers, directed by Stephen M. Sano, performing holiday music with orchestra accompaniment, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $7; $4 students. Call 723-3811.

ON STAGE

"The Pirates of Penzance" by the Stanford Savoyards, Nov. 18 and 19, Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20. $10 general; $6.50 seniors, students, children. Call 725-ARTS.

"My Favorite Year" by the Menlo School Drama Department, Nov. 18-19, 7:30 p.m. in the Florence Moore Auditorium, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. $7; Call 688-3856.

"Blues In The Night" by Palo Alto Players, through Nov. 20, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $14-$20. Call 329-0891.

"The Miracle Worker," the story of Helen Keller, Nov. 18-19, 7:30 p.m., Castilleja School, 1310 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $7; $5 students and seniors. Call 328-3160 ext. 401.

"Under Milk Wood" by Foothill Theatre Conservatory, Nov. 18-20, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater at Foothill College, I-280 at El Monte, Los Altos Hills. $8.50; $7.50 students and seniors. Call 948-4444.

"The Tales of Beatrix Potter" by Palo Alto Children's Theatre, through Nov. 19 at the theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are available through the Children's Theatre Box Office, open Tues.-Sat. 1-6 p.m. and one hour before evening performances. $4; $2 children. Call 329-2651.

AUDITIONS

Actors wanted for a short independent video that will be taped Jan. 14 and 15. One male and one female, each 35-50 years old and one female, fifteen years old are needed. Auditions will be held Nov. 19-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at De Anza College. Call Rosemary at (408) 253-0688 for an appointment.

Pied Piper Theatre announces auditions for "Jack and the Beanstalk," Nov. 21-23 at the Redwood City Art Center, 1020 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Parts are available for adults and children 8 years and older. Adult auditions will be held 7-9 p.m.; children's auditions will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. Performances are scheduled Jan. 14-15, 1995. Children under 18 will pay a participation fee of $50. Call 493-3747.

DANCE

Melissa Miller teaches Balkan Dances to the Stanford International Dancers, Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m. followed by request dancing 8-10 p.m., Mountain View Sports Pavilion, corner of Castro at Miramonte, Mountain View. $4. Call (408) 971-1326.

Pilobolus Dance Theatre Program A, Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m., Program B, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Main Stage, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy, Mountain View. $26. Call 903-6000.

Big Band Dance Music of the 40's, 50's and 60's featuring the Mark Teel Sextet and vocalist Sylvia Gaylord, Nov. 19, 8-11 p.m., Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Calll 323-3394.

Ballroom Dancing to the Adrian Davis Orchestra (formerly Johnny Lampson Orchestra) Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m., Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. $12. For information or dinner reservations, call (408) 374-1752.

Sacred Music, Sacred Dance by the Tibetan monks of the Drepung Loseling monastery, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Memorial Church, Stanford University. $15; $10 with student I.D. Presented by Stanford Friends of Tibet. Call 856-2244.

The Nutcracker Ballet by Pacific Theatre Ballet of Mountain View, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 26, 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 27, 1 and 5:30 p.m., MainStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Castro at Mercy streets, Mountain View. $12-$15. Call 903-6000.

REUNIONS

Los Altos High Class of 1984 10-year reunion Nov. 26, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Los Altos Country Club. Call Reunion Masters at 800-359-7888.

BENEFITS

German Christmas Bazaar will be hosted by the German-American School with handicrafts, Christmas ornaments, snacks, story-time for children, games and more, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 275 Elliot Dr., Menlo Park. Call 324-8617.

Contemporary Craft Museum Collectors' salon and wine tasting Nov. 19, 3-5 p.m. in Los Altos Hills. $30 members; $35 non-members. Call 771-1919.

Foothill College Flea Market Nov. 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., parking lots B and D, I-280 at El Monte, Los Altos Hills. Call 948-6417.

Peninsula School Crafts Faire for family fun includes storytelling, craft corner and local artisan's handwork, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. Call 325-1584.

Holiday preview Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Crafts Shop at the Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Benefits senior artisans and the programs of the Senior Coordinating Council. Call 327-2811.

Las Lomitas School Book Fair features picture books, science and nature finds, activity books and others Nov. 21-22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school library, 299 Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton.

Festival of Trees 1994 includes an exhibition of Christmas trees and holiday table settings offered for drawing, auction and sponsorship, Nov. 26-28, Hotel Sofitel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. Events include Carnival Dinner-Dance, Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Breakfast with Santa, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-12 noon and Yuletide Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Events benefit Peninsula Children's Center Charter Auxiliary. Call 306-0462.

KIDS

Events

Midpeninsula Children's Educational Software Fair Learn about software for kids, experience hands-on demos and attend workshops, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20, Rollnick Auditorium, Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Free to kids accompanied by adults; $3 all others. Call 424-8482.

Author SuAnn Kiser reads "The Hog Call To End All," a picture book about a hog calling contest at the county fair, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m., Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321.

"The Tales of Beatrix Potter" by Palo Alto Children's Theatre, through Nov. 19 at the theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are available through the Children's Theatre Box Office, open Tues.-Sat. 1-6 p.m. and one hour before evening performances. $4 adults; $2 children. Call 329-2651.

Youth Basketball Camp by Jeff Klenow, varsity coach at Menlo-Atherton High School, for boys and girls, grades 2-8, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 at Sequoia High School. Call Sue Cortopassi at 368-4168.

Children's Educational Software Fair with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations by software vendors, workshops on kid's computing products, raffles and refreshments, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. $3. Kids with parents admitted free. Call 493-5942.

Word Play See what silly things can be done with the English language at the Afterschool Special for children in grades 1-5, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Children's Library, 1276 Harriet, Palo Alto. Call 329-2134.

Secret Saturday Workshops for kids ages 6-16, Nov. 26-Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Junior Museum, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $48. Call 329-2261.

Jazz, ballet, creative movement and tap for kids age 5 and older, Zohar School of Dance, 4000 Middlefield Road, Bldg. L, Palo Alto. Call 857-1005.

Snowboard Camp will be offered to kids in grades 7-9 by YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, Dec. 18-23 in Tahoe. Registration fee includes transportation, lift tickets, lessons, meals, lodging and nightly campfires. $449-$499 plus $30 basic membership. Call 494-1883.

Storytimes

Palo Alto library programs include Family Storytime, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m., College Terrace Library; Toddler Storytimes Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Children's Library and Fridays 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Park Library: Starlight Special, a family program the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Mitchell Park Library ;Bedtime Stories second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children's Library and Afterschool Special fourth Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m. Call 329-2134.

Menlo Park library programs include Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Pre-School Story Time for ages 3-5, Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Pajama Story Time for all ages Wednesdays 7 p.m. Call 858-3464.

Portola Valley Library Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6 Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. Call 851-0560.

CLUBS

Vegetarian Friends meets for its monthly potluck dinner Nov 19, 6:30 p.m. in Palo Alto. Rochelle Lowenthal will speak about her experiences with a vegetarian diet and the McDougall Plan. Call 948-2209.

Humanist Community Forum meets Nov. 20, 10:45 a.m., Stanford University's Kresge Auditorium. John Robbins, author of "Diet for a New America," and founder of EarthSave, speaks on "Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World." Call 969-3630.

Peninsula Chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee hosts a box social, Nov. 20, 5 p.m., followed by a talk by Brun Wessertheil, former CBS correspondent for Israel, Eucalyptus Room, Oak Creek Apartments, 1600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto. $6. Call 324-8724 for reservations.

National Organization for Women meets Nov. 21, 7-9 p.m., YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. Kalamu Chache speaks about the Consortium for Young Women in East Palo Alto. Call 325-4033.

Older Women's League (OWL) meets Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stevenson House, 455 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. Bring a bag lunch. An overview of the annual conference of OWL of California will be presented. Call 327-4862.

Humanist Community Forum meets Nov. 27, 10:45 a.m., Cypress Room, Tresidder Union, Stanford University. Bill Jacobsen speaks on "Is Humanism a Real Religion or is it Opposed to Religion?" Call 969-3630.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Shyness What it is and how to deal with it, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., 407 Burgess Dr., Menlo Park. Sponsored by the Shyness Institute. $5. Call 851-2994.

Investment Strategies Nov. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Marotta Money Management, Inc., 2600 El Camino Real, Suite 411, Palo Alto. $20 pre-payment required. Call 494-2733.

Make a decorative gourd Ginger Summit teaches how to clean, cut and scrape a gourd and a variety of embellishment techniques, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills. $45. Call 949-8653 for reservations.

Writing your spiritual autobiography allows you to journal inward to places/people/events and moments that have shaped your attitudes and your inner life, taught by Carol Nosko, Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m., Two Sisters Bookshop, 605 Cambridge Ave., Menlo Park. $45. Call 323-4778.

The American Legal Process in the Context of the Simpson, King an Menendez Trials by Robert Weisberg, Stanford University Professor of Law, Nov. 20, 3 p.m., Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Second in a lecture series on American Institutions at Risk: Changing Public Perceptions. $3; $2 seniors and students. Call 493-9400.

Partners massage workshop with focus on face, neck, hands and feet, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., Bed of Roses, 231 Castro, Mountain View. $25 per couple. Call 965-9920 for reservations.

Hanging on to Health and Happiness by Margaret Deanesly, M.D., as part of the G. Derwood Baker Distinguished Lecture Series, Nov. 21, 2 p.m., Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. $2. Call 327-2811.

Ten Ways (More or Less) to Look at China by Professor Lyman Van Slyke, followed by a performance by the Chinese Folk Dance Association of San Francisco, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. $2. Call 723-3811.

Tax deferred investing by Robert Corona, financial consultant, Smith Barney Craig Gallagher, Nov. 22, 1 and 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, Maple Room, 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Free. Call 496-4212 for reservations.

Continents in Collision by U.S. Geological Survey Geologist David Howell, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., USGS Bldg. 3 Conference Room, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Free. Call 329-4000.

Our Congress: Environmental Legislation Since 1992 and the Congress Elect by Sam Schuchat, executive director of California League of Conservation Voters, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Bay Area Action, 715 Colorado, Palo Alto. $4 includes food, music and beverages. Call 321-1994.

The Foods and Wines of Italy an Epicurean Journey by Joyce Capece, Nov. 29, 7-10 p.m., Phileas Fogg's, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. $40. Call 327-1754 for reservations.

Cuba: What's Next by William Ratliff, Senior Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Presented by the Peninsula chapter of the World Affairs Council of Northern California. $6 members; $9 non-members and free for students with an ID. Call 434-5112 for reservations.

Charting China's Future: Does History Help? by Professor Jonathan Spence, Nov. 29, 5 p.m., Oak Lounge, Tresidder Union, Stanford University. Free. Call 725-2581.

Workshops at Career Action include: Self-Assessment for Career Planning Mondays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19 Informational Interviewing with Focus Nov. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Effective Networking for Job Seekers Nov. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Career Action Center, 445 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. Pre-registration is required. Call 324-1710.

EXHIBITS

Opening

The Art of Goldsmithing by Bernd Munsteiner, Wilhelm Buchert and Abrasha, Nov. 19-Dec. 31, De Novo, 250 University Ave., Palo Alto. Opening reception is Nov. 19, 4-8 p.m. Call 327-1256.

Winter Exhibitions at the Palo Alto Cultural Center include "Keith Haring: The Altar Piece," "The Gold Show" and "Claudia Bernardi," Nov. 20-Feb. 5. 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. An opening reception will be held Nov. 20, 3-5 p.m. Call 329-2366.

Soul Works Acrylics by Suzanne Wenz, through Dec. 1 at St. Michael's Art Cafe, 806 Emerson, Palo Alto. Artist's reception Nov. 20, 3-5 p.m. Call 326-2530.

Botanical Paintings by Manabu Saito, through Dec. 10, ZYT Galerie, 923 N. San Antonio Road, Los Atlos. Painting demonstrations Nov. 18-20, 12-4 p.m. Call 948-6770.

Thomas Mann's jewelry and sculpture through Dec. 24, Spirals, 367 University Ave., Palo Alto. Jewelry trunk show and artist's reception, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. and Nov. 19, 1-4 p.m. Call 324-1155.

Jewelry creations by Edith Sommer through November at Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025.

Continuing

Flowers in Watercolor by Becky Baer, through Nov. 29, Elizabeth Norton Gallery, Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 321-3891.

Print Survey by Corneille through Nov. 23, Smith Andersen Gallery, 728 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 327-7762.

Simple Pleasures an exhibition of contemporary wall quilts, through Jan. 16, School of Humanities and Sciences, Bldg. 1, Stanford University.

A gallery of digital art at Creative Computer Workshop, Inc., 145 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Currently featured are works by artists Dee Baily, Wes Breazell, Sharon Fox, Ken Gardiner, Helen Golden and more. Hours are Monday-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Tuesdays until 9 p.m. Call 328-5048.

Oil and watercolor paintings as well as hand-colored etchings by Alessandro Nocentini, through Dec. 23 at Lucy Berman Gallery, 534 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 322-2533.

Group show featuring all the cooperative members at Portola Valley Art Gallery through Dec. 31. The gallery is in the Little Red School House, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Hours are 12-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. Call 851-0332.

Oriental Brush Paintings and Fans by Jo Henderson, through December, Senior Center Dining Room, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.

Fiber Art Show featuring Mary Jaeger, through Nov. 29, P.R. Coonley, 325 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto.

Toys of Yesteryear through Jan. 29, 1995 at the Museum of American Heritage, 275 Alma St., Palo Alto. Open Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 321-1004.

Mixed-media paintings and sculpture by Norman Laliberte through Nov. 30, Sunbird Gallery, 243 Main St., Los Altos. Call 941-1561.

Scenes of Beauty by the Peninsula Watercolor Group, through Nov. 30, Menlo Park City Hall, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park.

Raiments of Protection Fiber art by Linda Raffel, through Nov. 27 at Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 856-8302.

Art on the Mezzanine group show by local artists Maggie Slate, Ami Wada, Thomas Mangelsen and Cynthia Thornton through Dec. 29 at First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 323-6167.

Indian Summer group show features watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, etchings, woodcut, monoprints, pen and ink drawings, fabric paintings, ceramics and jewelry, through Dec. 3, Viewpoints Art Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Call 941-5789.

Saints and Sinners: Religious Prints 1500-1700 through Dec. 18, Stanford University Art Gallery, Serra Street near Hoover Tower, Stanford University. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Call 725-0466.

The Arts of Buddhism through Dec. 18, Stanford University Art Gallery, Serra St., near Hoover Tower, Stanford University. Call 723-4177.

Of Horses and Horsemanship: Highlights of the Barry Whitehead Collection through Jan. 25, Green Library, Stanford University.

Ribbons and More large-scale pastels on paper by Pat Wipf through Dec. 12 at the Center for Integrated Systems Building and School of Engineering, Terman Building, Stanford University. Call 725-3622.

Becoming Myth mixed-media prints by Cosette Dudley, through Dec. 15, at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Serra House, Stanford University. Call 725-3622.

Space, Earth, Environment contemporary and art quilts, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and Penny-Nii Gallery, through Dec. 31, Ames Visitors Center, Building 223 on Parsons Ave., Moffett Field. Call 969-2625.

CONTESTS

CONFERENCES

Finding the thread Mothers and Daughters/Daughters as Mothers workshop, Nov. 25-27. $140-$150. Call 327-1713.

CLASSES

The Truth about Rolfing Does it really hurt? Rolfer Gary Crowley discusses the method of body work originally taught by Ida Rolf, Nov. 18, 7-9 p.m., A Massage Table and Accessories Store, 456 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-9197 for reservations.

Records and Reports in Disaster by the American Red Cross, teaches how to process disaster forms for accounting and how to locate case records, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palo Alto Area Chapter, 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto. Call 688-0415 to register.

Self-defense class for women Nov. 19, 12-3 p.m., YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto. $30 members; $40 non-members. Call 494-1883.

Holiday Breads by Beth Hensperger, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. Small Pizzas by Lou Pappas, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Draegers Supermarket, 1010 University Dr., Menlo Park. Call 688-0688 for reservations.

Transforming Conflict in Our Lives by Larissa Keet, Nov. 22, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Two Sisters Bookshop, 605 Cambridge Ave., Menlo Park. $15. Call 323-4778.

Rape: Strategies to Survive Physical, Social and Legal Attacks by Cathy Winkler, Ph.D. Tuskegee University, Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m., Two Sisters Bookshop, 605 Cambridge Ave., Menlo Park. $5-$10 donation to the Rape Crisis Center. Call 323-4778.

Congolese African Drumming with Ma Boukaka, Tuesdays 8-10 p.m., Peninsula School, Menlo Park. Call 325-1566.

SENIORS

Classical piano concert works by Chopin and Debussy played by Dr. Walter Thomas, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Free. Call 327-2811.

"Angie" shown Nov. 21, 1 p.m., Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Twenty-five cents. Call 326-2025.

The Crafts Shop at the Senior Center of Palo Alto holds its annual holiday preview Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 327-2811.

Pescadero March led by Nancy Hawtrey, Nov. 21, leaving Little House at 9 a.m. by bus, returning by 3 p.m. $20. Call 326-2025.

What You Need to Know about Health Insurance and Longterm Care by Bill Newell from HICAP, Nov. 22, 11 a.m., Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 342-0822.

The Fabulous Palo Alto High School Jazz Band with Dave Adams, director, Nov. 23, 11:15 a.m., Senior Friendship Day, Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 856-7750.

50+ Fitness Association meets for a one hour walk and run, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. at the Track House at Angel Field, Stanford University. Call 323-6160.

November Health Screenings at the Palo Alto Senior Center include: Skin Cancer Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Physician's Adv. Nov. 23, 10 a.m. and Audiology Nov. 23, 10 a.m. The Senior Center is at 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. For appointments call 327-2811.

POLITICS

Our Congress: Environmental Legislation Since 1992 and the Congress Elect by Sam Schuchat, executive director of California League of Conservation Voters, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Bay Area Action, 715 Colorado, Palo Alto. $4 includes food, music and beverages. Call 321-1994.

Cuba: What's Next by William Ratliff, Senior Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Presented by the Peninsula chapter of the World Affairs Council of Northern California. $6 members; $9 non-members and free for students with an ID. Call 434-5112 for reservations.

SINGLES

Singles Supper Club meets at Mac Arthur Park in Palo Alto on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. Reservations are required. Call Barbara Millin at 327-4645.

SPIRITUAL

Informal Saturday Service includes prayer, song, celebration for all ages followed by a supper and Advent wreathmaking, Saturday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Ravenswood at Laurel, Menlo Park. Call 326-2083 for information and reservations.

Resources and support for families from the various religious/philosophical perspectives, in the final program of a series entitled Religion and the Family, Nov. 21, 7-9:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1300 Grant Road, Los Altos. Call 494-3093.

Keddem Congregation Shabbat evening service, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m., Albert L. Schultz JCC, Senior Community Room, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 323-4796.

Advent Service of Lessons and Carols by St. Bede's Choir, Nov. 27, 5 p.m., St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Free. Call 854-6555.

Parents of young children (birth to age 10) are invited to a class on parenting and faith issues each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 E. Medow Dr., Palo Alto. Call 494-1760.

In-Step Women's Walking Group meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at 687 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Warm up, walk and cool down. Child care provided. Free. Coffee Break Women's Bible Study follows Wednesdays 10 a.m. Call Judi at 941-5344.

COMMUNITY

Ohlone School information meeting for 1995-96 school year equal access drawing, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., Ohlone School Multipurpose Room, 950 Amarillo, Palo Alto. Meetings are mandatory for parents requesting enrollment. Call 493-3260.

HEALTH

Reiki I Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Reiki II, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. offered by Elizabeth Ferguson and Cheryl Coleman at Body Therapy Center, 368 California Ave., Palo Alto. $100-$150. Call 855-8197.

Zen Therapy/Body Therapy Demonstration by Michael Takatsudo, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., A Massage Table and Accessories Store, 456 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto. Free. Call 322-2565 for reservations.

Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World by John Robbins, author of "Diet for a New America," Nov. 20, 10:45 a.m., Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Call 969-3630.

Alzheimer's: Beginning to Cope For anyone beginning to cope with the caregiving needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, Nov. 21, 7-9 p.m., Older Adult Resource Center, 2400 Hospital Dr., Mountain View. Call (800) 660-1993.

Assisted Reproductive Technologies by Dr. Armin Milki, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Milki is assistant professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Stanford University Infertility Clinic. Free. Call 723-5251 for reservations.

Food and Medications: How they interact by Myrna E. Goese, registered pharmacist, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto. Free. Call 723-9933 to register.

Researchers with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at Stanford University Medical Center need volunteers to test a new estrogen-releasing vaginal ring. Volunteers must be post-menopausal women who are on estrogen-replacement therapy. Call Martha Ekdale at 725-9977.

Healthy, sexually active women between the ages of 18 and 55 are needed to participate in a birth control research study for a six month period. Call LifeSpan at 324-3496.

Women suffering from hot flashes and who have experienced either natural or surgical menopause are needed for studies investigating a new estrogen skin patch and a new oral progestin. Call LifeSpan at 324-3496.

SPORTS

Solo Swim Club 1994 Winter Tryouts for boys and girls in grades K-12, Nov. 28, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Burgess Pool, 501 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Candidates must be able to swim the overarm crawl stroke with some proficiency. The tryout is free; first month fee is $45. Call head coach, Tom McRae at 851-9091.

ENVIRONMENT

MidPeninsula Open Space Family Hike at Skyline Ridge Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Children ages 6-12 and their families hike out to Alpine Pond for lunch during this three-mile loop hike. Reservations required. Call 691-2153. Meet at the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve parking lot one mile south of the Page Mill/Alpine Road and Skyline Blvd. intersection.

Tide Gate Trek Ted Chandik leads participants past the duck pond, the Water Quality Control Plant, the Recycling Center and Byxbee Park to the tide gates, Nov. 20. Meet at Baylands Nature Center at 9:30 a.m. for this 3-mile walk. Call 329-2506.

Native Cats the powerful mountain lion and the agile bobcat slide presentation, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m., Baylands Nature Center, end of Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Pre-register at the Junior Museum by Nov. 16. Call 329-2111.

Day After Thanksgiving Hike 8 mile hike in multiple skyline area preserves, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Meet at the Skyline Ridge Parking Lot, one mile south of the Page Mille/Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard intersection. Call 691-1200.

FILM

MISCELLANEOUS

Holiday Boutique with one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, topiaries, angels and baskets by Ellenrose Goddard, floral artist, and new cookbooks by Lou Pappas, Nov. 18-19, 1-5 p.m. and Dec. 2-3, 1-5 p.m., #1 Nora Way, Atherton. Call 364-6814.

Tellabration a night of storytelling for adults, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., Creekside Center, Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena (at Foothill Expressway), Los Altos. $5. Call 494-1383.

Festival of Jewish Arts and Crafts begins with a concert Nov. 19, 8-9 p.m. featuring the Rachmaninoff Ensemble, followed by a reception, exhibit and sale, 9-11 p.m. in the social hall of Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. The art exhibit and sale continues Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 948-5748.

Annual Book and Crafts Faire features Hanukkah candles, dreidles, chocolate gelt, children's books, costume and fine jewelry and more, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-9400.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20, 6 p.m. in the Community Plaza at State and Main streets, Los Altos. The Peninsula Bible Adult and Children's Choir will perform as well as bell ringers. Call 949-5282.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served Nov. 24, 12-2:30 p.m., St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room, 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. The dining room needs donations of turkeys, hams, cranberries, #10 canned yams and fresh vegetables as well as monetary contributions with which to purchase supplies. Donations accepted 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 365-9664.

Thanksgiving with Urban Ministry of Palo Alto for people of the streets and anyone in the community who would like to share a meal, Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Volunteers are needed to help shop, prepare or serve the meal. Call Estelle Champs owner of Captain Cosmo's at 322-8222. Donations of prepared food may be taken to the Downtown Food Closet at 555 Waverley between 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Money donations may be sent to Urban Ministry, P.O. Box 213, Palo Alto, CA 94302.

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market continues to offer fresh produce, flowers, fish, honey and dried fruits, 8 a.m.-12 noon, behind the downtown post office on Gilman Street between Hamilton and Forest Avenue. The market ends its season this year on Dec. 3. Call 327-2811.

Meals on Wheels can deliver hot meal Monday through Friday to people who are unable to prepare his or her own meals, can't get out to eat or has little or no help to obtain adequate meals. If you live in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City or San Carlos, call 323-2022 to apply.

READINGS

Kepler's Books Yaron Svoray discusses "In Hitler's Shadow," Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321.

Printers Inc. Bookstore Mark Achbar reads from "Manufacturing Consent," Nov. 21, 8 p.m.; Peter Gold discusses "Navajo & Tibetan Sacred Wisdon," Nov. 22, 8 p.m. and Roderick Kiracofe reads from "Cloth & Comfort," Nov. 29, 8 p.m. at Printers Inc. Bookstore, 310 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-650

VOLUNTEERS

American Red Cross Palo Alto Chapter announces The Shelter Operations Workshop Nov. 22, 7-10 p.m. to train volunteers to set-up and run shelters to meet the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Call 688-0415.

Urban Ministry of Palo Alto needs compassionate listeners who can also make coffee to volunteer at homeless drop-in center. The time commitment would be four hours (7:30-11:30 a.m.) one morning a week. Call 853-8672.

The Support Network for Battered Women needs help for their Adopt-A-Spot campaign, a project involving outreach to the community. Volunteer select a spot to post crisis cards and brochures and then maintain that spot with updated SNBW materials. Call 940-7865.

Family Service Mid-Peninsula needs volunteers to staff Repeat Performance, their consignment clothing resale shop at 2323 Birch St., Palo Alto. Call 322-3657.

Environmental Volunteers needs volunteers to learn about marine ecology and train to teach natural science to school children. Classes are held evenings and Saturdays beginning Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Sunnyvale. Call 961-0545.

Holiday Country Tea needs volunteers in several areas Dec. 3-4 at Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve. Call Minka at 949-8655.

Stanford University Hospital is recruiting volunteers as Patient Relations Associates (PRA). PRAs offer support, solve problems and provide a link between the patient and the hospital. Volunteers are asked to make a one year commitment of only four or more hours a week and completion of a training program to be held in February and March. Orientation is Jan. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Call 723-7167.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Nicotine Anonymous meets Saturdays, 10 a.m. in the rectory basement of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 745 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Beginners meet at 9:15 a.m. The only requirement for membership is the desire to be free of nicotine addiction. Call 327-6734.

Stroke Support Group for patients and their families meet Nov. 23, and the fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hoover Pavilion, Room NO38, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto. The group is facilitated by Charles Dalmon, a licensed clinical social worker affiliated with the Stanford Stroke Center. Call 723-5091.

Women's Support Group meets Tuesday evenings at ALSJCC in Palo Alto. Pre-group interview required. Call Barbara Cuban, LCSW, at 328-5191.

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