Borders Books, Music, Cafe, 456 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-3670.
British Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Live music Friday and Saturday. There is a cover charge. Most shows begin at 9:30 p.m. Call 327-8769.
Circadia, 518 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Live music Friday and Saturday evening. Rebbe Soul (cutting Jewish music) Oct. 27. New Morty Quintet (rock) Oct. 28. Call 327-8954.
Elbe Restaurant, 117 University Ave., Palo Alto. Csardas Gypsy Ensemble the second and fourth Sunday of every month, 6:30-10 p.m. Call 321-3319.
The House The Palo Alto Teen Center features high school bands from 8 p.m.-midnight every Saturday. Free. 425 Bryant St. Bands interested in playing should call 321-1095.
Hugo's Cafe and Sports Lounge, Hyatt Rickeys, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Entertainment every Wed. 5-8 p.m. No cover. Call 843-2521.
Los Altos Bar & Grill Music is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 941-3418.
Palo Alto Cafe, 2675 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Geri McGilvray and Mike Bechler perform traditional folk songs and originals the second Friday night of every month, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. No cover charge. Call 322-8644.
Q Cafe, 529 Alma St., Palo Alto. Live music every Thursday and Saturday; DJ dancing every Friday. Call 322-3311.
Cafe Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Monday: Pepe Merola. Tuesday & Wednesday: Ken Plourde's "Trio Deluxe" with Marge Baker. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Nancy Gilliland on piano. Friday and Saturday: Nancy Gilliland on piano accompanied by bassist Ken Plourde. Call 326-6082.
Nouveau Trattoria, 541 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Solo piano Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Jazz trio Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All shows 7-11 p.m. Call 327-0132.
MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Live music Monday-Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. Call 321-9990.
Fortnightly Music Club: Piano music of Robert Schumann (Kreisleriana) and Chamber music of Antonin Dvorak (Piano Quintet in A), Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Cultural Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road (near Embarcadero), Palo Alto. Call 329-2366.
Stanford Lively Arts presents the Alexander String Quartet, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford. Tickets $27 & $30. Call 725-2787.
National Association of Composers U.S.A., San Francisco Bay Area Chapter will present choral and vocal music at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2527.
Redwood Symphony presents "Dreams and Magic," Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Canada College Main Theater. Call 366-6872.
Comedy Showcase Monday nights, 8:30-11 p.m. at The Rose and Crown, 547 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Comedians from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Free. Call 327-7673.
Peninsula Dinner Theatre "Prince of Phantoms" mystery dinner theatre every Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. in Los Altos. $49 per person includes show, dinner, tax and tip. Reservations required. Call 941-0234.
Becoming Memories, a passionate comedy by award-winning playwright Arthur Giron Oct. 27 - Nov. 12 in the Studio Theater at Foothill College in Los Altos. Tickets are $10 - $14. Call 949-7645 for information on this and other Foothill events.
Messiah Sing will be performed by the Schola Cantorum on Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Call 254-1700.
The Diary of Anne Frank plays from Nov. 4 - Nov. 19 at the Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are $16 - $24. Call 329-0891.
Performers wanted Any soloist or group interested in performing a concert on the Palo Alto Performances Series, sponsored by the Arts and Culture Division, should submit a CD and bio to Community Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CA 94301. Applications being accepted now for Winter and Spring of 2001. Call 329-2527.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church Choir is now auditioning singers. All voice ranges welcome; tenors and basses especially welcome. One Sunday service at 10 a.m. For information, call James Welch at 856-9700, Rebecca Maggi at 573-3315, or the church office at 326-3800.
Peninsula Ballet Theatre presents Nutcracker at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Dec. 10, 16 & 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets $12 - $28. Call 340-9444.
Rosen Method Movement classes assist in awareness, relaxation and overall enjoyment. Calsses are Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cubberley Community Center Dance Studio. $12 per class. Call (415) 731-1199.
Line Dancing The Lively Foundation announces that internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Leslie Friedman, will offer line dancing classes at the Mountain View Masonic Lodge, Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Call 969-4110.
Yoga Dance Connecting awareness to movement rhythm and breath. Every Sunday, 9:30-11 a.m. at Dance Visions, 4000 Middlefield Road, L-3, Palo Alto. Call Deanna at 969-0366.
Instruction in dance.creative movement Expand your "movement vocabulary," increase flexibility, find comfort in stretching, widen awareness of breath and rhythm. 24 year experience. Call Polly at 851-8145.
Pilates Mat Class For adults and dancers. Stress relief, body toning and improved coordination. Tuesday and Thursday, noon, at DanceVision Studio, 4000 Middlefield Road, L-3, Palo Alto. Call 968-5959.
Afro-Caribbean Dance and Drum class Ongoing Fridays, 7:30-9 p.m., in the Ballet Dance Studio at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $10 drop-in.
Art for Peace International Dance and Music Group Free world dance classes from different cultures. Emphasis on tango, milonga, Celtic (like Riverdance), Near Eastern, African. Monday evenings, 7:30 p.m. at Stanford University Bechtel Center, Mayfield and Lomita streets. Call 497-7161 or 853-1864.
Beginning Ballet for Adults For beginnning and returning students. Safe, supportive, fun environment with individual attention. Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. $10 per class. Ongoing. DanceVisions, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call (408) 730-1516.
Beginning Folk Dance with Marcel Vinokur at the Menlo Park Recreation Center, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. No partner necessary. Intermediate class at 8 p.m. Call 327-0759.
Belly Dance with Yolanda Discover the timeless dance of the Middle East. All ages and sizes welcome. Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m. at YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto. Call 856-YMCA or 365-1066 #2.
Belly Dance, Mystic Sun Studio of Mid-Eastern Dance Learn the ancient rejuvenating art of belly dance. Ongoing classes at Lucie Stern Community Center and Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto. Beginning through advanced. Call 361-0688 for schedule.
Beaudoin's School of Dance Beginning Adult Ballet Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Beginning Adult Tap Mondays at noon; Beginning Adult Ballroom Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Classes for Junior High and High School in Swing; Ballet and Tap classes for Pre-school Tuesdays at 1 p.m.; ages 6-7 Mondays at 3:30 p.m.; ages 8-10 Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m.; teenagers Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Advanced registration required for all classes. Students with previous dance experience, call for placement. Call 326-2184.
Brazilian culture & arts Enjoy Brazilian culture through dance, music and martial arts this fall. Classes for children and adults are now open for registration through the City of Palo Alto's Arts and Culture Division and Mid-Peninsula YWCA. Beginning and advanced classes in samba, percussion and Copoeira (a blend of dance, martial arts and gymnastics) taught by Mestre Beicola of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Call 329-2527 or 494-0972. Visit the website at www.brazilca.com/new
Caribbean Beat Dance class Ongoing Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. at DanceVisions, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, L-3, Palo Alto. Call Deanna at 969-0366.
Congolese African Dance class with Regine B. Ndounda, drumming by Massengo Constant and others. Ongoing Sundays, 3:30-5 p.m. in the dance studio at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $10 drop in. Call 325-1566 or (510) 441-9389.
Dancing From the Inside Out An improvisational dance class with no steps to learn and no dance experience necessary. Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Peninsula School, Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. Call Fran Bell at 327-0457.
Do Your Own Dance Free-form, improv, spontaneous dance. Individuals move to music from around the world, each dancing in his or her own way. Dance with or without partners, with or without shoes. 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at DanceVisions, Cubberley Community Center, L-3, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $5 drop-in charge. Call 566-8960.
English Country Dances Drop in on the first, third and fifth Fridays, 8 p.m., at the Palo Alto Masonic Temple, 461 Florence Ave. (near University), Palo Alto. Beginners welcome. Call 858-0843 or 327-0269.
Intermediate/advanced modern dance with Lisa Burnett, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m., Dancevisions at Cubberley Community Center, north entrance, 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto. $10 per class. Call 363-9385.
International Folk Dancing Emphasis will be on Israeli and Balkan dances. Rollnick Auditorium, Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Beginners, 7:30-8 p.m., intermediate, 8-9 p.m. and request dances, 9-10:30 p.m. Drop-in fee $5 per evening. Call 493-9400 to register.
Irish Dancing The McGrath School of Irish Dance holds a Ceili (an Irish barn dance) on the third Saturday of every month at the YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. Beginner lessons are 8-9 p.m. with open dancing and live music from 9 p.m. All welcome. No partner required. $8 adults, free for children under 12. Call 494-0972.
Jazz, Modern, Tap Dance Production and Rehearsal and Performance dance classes are offered at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Classes are ongoing, $7 for 12 weeks. Call Dance Director Bubba Gong at 949-7354 for information or to register.
Jazz Dance Technique A class for adults and teens. Drop-ins encouraged. Dance Visions, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room L-3, Palo Alto. Classes are every Tuesday morning from 9-10:15 a.m. Call 299-1919.
Jazz Dance with Gino Torrey Dance for everyone. Newcomers encouraged. Sundays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. at Zohar Dance Studio, Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room L-4, Palo Alto. $15 drop-in. Call 298-8980.
L'Ecole de Danse School of classical ballet offering a full curriculum for children, teens and adults. Modern and European folk dance for teens and adults. Performance opportunities throughout the year. Cubberley Community Center Dance Studio, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 323-7932.
Modern Dance Beginning level classes for adults and teens, Thursdays, 10-11:15 a.m.; intermediate level classes for adults Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. slow intermediate level classes Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at DanceVisions, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room L-3, Palo Alto. Call 858-2005 or 856-3054.
Mostly Balkan Folkdancers The group meets Thursdays. Lessons, 7:45-8:45 p.m.; request dancing, 8:45-10:15 p.m. at Menlo Park Recreation Center. $5. Call Derek or Mary at 851-8498 or Sue at (408) 247-2420.
Raices de Mexico dance classes Learn Mexican regional dance for children, teens and adults (beginner and intermediate) at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. There is a registration fee and monthly tuition. There is no age limit or previous dance experience required. Call 322-1501 for class times.
Scottish Country Dancing New classes beginning now with newcomers accepted through the fall. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the JLS Middle School gym, 480 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. No partner required. $52 per quarter. First night free. Call Gloria or Doug at 493-5974.
Zohar School of Dance Home of Zohar Dance Company. Classes for adults in jazz, ballet and modern and for youths in jazz, tap, and musical theater. Ongoing classes with performance opportunities taught by a professional staff. Studio space available for rental. Cubberley Community Center, Building L, Room 4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 857-1005.
Classes at Palo Alto Art Center The center offers a wide variety of classes for adults and children, plus open workshops and studio facilities. Palo Alto Art Center is located at 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. To receive a catalog, call 329-2366.
"What Did You Say?" Individual or group classes for accent reduction. Call 838-9011.
Writing Short Stories with James Spencer (published in Best American Short Stories 1999). Learn the art of story writing. Find your unique voice and vision. Call 323-0633.
Yoga with Lori Enrich your mind, body and spirit Mondays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Unity Church in Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Road. $7-$10. Call (408) 236-2135.
Reiki Exercise for Health Friday mornings, 9:45-11 a.m. and Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:45 p.m. For health, clarity, relaxation and meditation. Call Karen or Mary Ellen at 321-1838 for information and location.
Actor's Studio Acting and improv training with Constance Wise, beginning to advanced. Working scenes, monologues, auditions, one act play performance opportunity. Mondays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto. $25 per class. Call (408) 730-1516.
Private Cooking lessons with a professional chef Emphasis on organic ingredients. Call Megan at 473-1693.
Palo Alto Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Circle Learn practices to strengthen the body, balance the emotions, activate your creative potential, and experience your own highest consciousness. Ongoing classes on Tuesday evenings at the Willow Room, Oak Creek Apartments, 1824 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto. Call Linda at 969-9101.
Painting classes Private and semi-private classes in a studio or Plein Air style. Call Cindy at 314-0164.
Ceramic Lessons Explore the medium of clay with an experienced ceramic artist in her studio in Palo Alto. Small classes. Private and semi-private lessons available in handbuilding and glazing. Call Dawning Day Ceramics at 424-9329.
House Call Yoga with Kim Hatha (Iyengar style) yoga. Increase flexibility, tone your body, calm your mind. Individual and group classes at home or work. Open ongoing classes in studio. Call Kim at 326-5988.
Private Lamaze Childbirth classes Private class in your home taught by nationally certified Lamaze instructor Call Amy Roberts at 813-1317.
Reiki I and II classes Reiki works on all levels to alleviate stress, promote relaxation and healing. Learn how to give treatments to self and others. Join small classes or arrange your Reiki initiation at your convenience. Call Carloyn Franklin, Reiki Master, at 856-6448.
Language Studies Institute of Palo Alto offers all levels of instruction for Italian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Russian. Group instruction and private classes taught by qualified native teachers. 456 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1867.
LanguageArts Ongoing classes in German, Italian, Portuguese, and French in a personalized, professional and enjoyable manner. Located in downtown Palo Alto. Call 329-1731.
Mime classes Taught by Stella Filler. Classical mime, street mime, mime for profit, mime for fun. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 328-8369.
Body & Sole--relaxation for recovery Appropriate for persons who desire a more natural and spiritual life, who are short of time, crave intimacy, suffer from pain/addiction, wish to cut down on medications, have difficulty in sleeping or who just enjoy taking off their shoes. Ongoing Wednesdays. Call 969-3932 to register.
Meditative Yoga taught by Andrea Lenox. We explore inner and outer realms based on the philosophical and meditative aspects of Hatha Yoga and Tantra. Prana (vital force) and the evolutionary ascendance of energy within (Kundalini) will be specifically addressed. Call 857-0919.
Hot Metal Printing The Museum of American Heritage is offering classes in letter press printing. Each student will learn a little of the history of printing and then do some hot metal typesetting using the museum's linotype typesetting machine. Call John Grant for class times at 494-0433.
TV Production Orientation A free one-hour orientation and tour at Mid-Peninsula Access Corporation, 3200 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, for those interested in public access cable TV Channel 6, learning to produce TV programs with video field production equipment or in the TV studio. Orientation available most Monday evenings, 7-8 p.m. Call Annie at 494-8686.
Build Personal Power with Kundalini Yoga Many benefits including improved concentration, creativity and increased physical energy. Classes held 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. $50 per month for non-students; $30 per month for students (sliding scale also available). Call Michael Cougar at 368-1281.
Book Proposal Writing: Taking the First Step to Becoming a Bestselling Nonfiction Author If you are an expert in health, business, personal growth or spirituality, literary agent Carol Susan Roth can teach you their success secrets. One-on-one coaching. Call 323-3795.
Congolese African Drumming Ongoing class with Ma Boukaka meets Tuesdays. All levels welcome. 7:45-10 p.m. at Peninsula School in Menlo Park. Drop-in $10. Call 325-1566.
Zorina's Beginning African Drum Class Thursdays, 7 p.m. African and Caribbean polyrhythms, songs and chants. Drums are available. Call 493-8046.
Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners Lessons in Chinese calligraphy will be offered every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The class is free and taught by Marie Hu. Register at Hua Kuang Chinese Reading Room H4 (Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) or by calling 856-3733.
Yoga & meditation workshop Learn the practices of yoga and meditation on the second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 27160 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills (about 2 miles beyond Foothill College). $30 (includes vegetarian lunch). Call Victoria at 322-4626.
Life Coaching workshops, interactive classes, goals and support groups, retreats and private 1:1 coaching. Topics include "Life Balance and Focus in Silicon Valley, Flexing the "Wish Muscle," Managing Your Procrastination Habits, and Finding Your Purpose. Call Laura Worth, MSW, 949-4230 for more information about class times and locations.
Magic Show on Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at the Atherton Library featuring talented magician Jay Alexander. Call 328-2422.
Storytimes for Children at Menlo Park Library Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3) Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.; Baby Storytime (up to 23 months) Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.; Pajama Storytime (all ages) Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 858-3464.
Yoga For Kids Nov. 4 at the California Yoga Center in Mountain View. Call (408) 842-5103.
Storytimes for Children at Atherton Library Fall Pajama Storytime for ages 3-6 held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through Nov. 14; Fall Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 held Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. through Nov. 15; Fall Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6 held Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. through Nov. 15. Atherton Library, #2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 328-2422.
Music Together A research-based, music enrichment program designed to develop music enjoyment in families and basic music competence in children from birth to age 4. New "Babies-Only" class introduces babies and their parents to the Music Together experience. Fall classes in Palo Alto begin Dec. 1. Tuition (including materials) is $158/$153/$120 for new students/returning students/siblings over 8 months. Siblings younger than 8 months attend classes free. Call (408) 739-0489 for a free demo class.
Basic dance for teens with special needs Features ballet, jazz, and tap with focus on building self-esteem, promoting positive self-image, importance of physical activity. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for ages 12 and older. Call Constance Wise at (408) 730-1516 for location and information.
YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula The Youth Music Foundation produces all ages events featuring high school bands on the first, third and fifth Friday of each month. $5 admission. 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 856-2648 or 494-0972.
Learnarium programs Internet/computer/academic courses plus personalized individual learning programs where children can learn to create their own web pages and post them on the Internet, besides improving their academic skills in computer literacy. Two-way transportation provided. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. $5-$12 per hour. Learnarium, 4600 El Camino Real, Los Altos. Call 948-7888.
Just for Kids A ten-week support group for children experiencing separation and divorce. Groups meet at Family Service Mid-Peninsula. Cost: Sliding scale. For more information call 326-6576.
Daffy Dave Free balloon animals, prizes, and magic the first Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m., at Taxi's Restaurant in downtown Palo Alto. Call 322-TAXI.
Palo Alto Jaycees A community service and networking organization for young people, ages 21-39, meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Palo Alto Jaycees Clubhouse. Call 323-7252 or email paloaltojaycees@netscape.net
A Wisdom Circle in Menlo Park in the spirit of a Native American "council." See www.wisdomcircle.org, and book of the same name. Call William Croft at 322-8306.
American Legion Post 52 meets every Friday morning at the Palo Alto Elks Club. The meeting at 11:30 a.m. is followed by lunch. All veterans are invited to attend. Call 856-1616 or 328-2656.
Amnesty International USA Group 19 meets the second Tuesday of every month at the All-Saints Episcopal Church, corner of Waverley and Hamilton, Palo Alto. Newcomer orientation at 7 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. Call Lee Boucher at 851-3124.
The Network Where business is happening. This business networking group meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 a.m. Call 364-5576 for reservations.
Creative Enrichment Alliance New membership organization offering interactive, ongoing, goal, processing, discussion and activity groups for fun, creativity, personal growth and development, service, and to foster development of community into the 21st century. Quarterly Shine-Your-Light party/open house. Mountain View and other locations. Call Laura Worth, MSW at 949-4230.
Daughters of the American Revolution Do you have an ancestor who helped in the American Revolution? The chapter holds a genealogical workshop on the first Wednesday of each month. Call Patricia Stebbins at 324-2826.
Delta Zeta Alumni of the San Francisco Peninsula meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. in homes around the Peninsula. The club is open to all alumni of Delta Zeta Sorority. Call Kelly Rubingh at 327-7141.
Early Risers Toastmasters Club meets Tuesdays 6:30-8 a.m. at Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Guests and drop-ins welcome. Call Bob at 948-5615 or John at 941-8974. Website is http://Earlyriserstoastmasters.homestead.com
East Palo Alto Women's Walking Club Monthly orientations offer important tips for walking safety and maximizing benefits and are held the third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Hagar Women's Center. The sessions provide a support group and ongoing discussion for beginning and advanced walkers. The center is located at 1836A Bay Road, East Palo Alto. Call 473-6915.
Electric Toasters Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday, 12-1 p.m. at EPRI, 3412 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. All are welcome. Call 855-2733.
Silicon Valley Chapter, Electric Auto Association meets the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-noon in the auditorium, level A at Hewlett-Packard, 3000 Hanover St., Palo Alto. Visit the website www.evcl.com/eaa-sv for more information.
Lee Emerson Bassett Toastmasters Meets every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Room 72. Open to all. Call (415) 861-2444.
Los Altos Rotaract Club is open to young professionals who wish to become involved in the community through volunteering. Rotaract meets at 6:30 p.m. in the first Tuesday of each month in the Bank of Los Altos Community Room, 369 San Antonio, Los Altos. Call 599-2184.
Menlo Park Library Mystery Readers Join fellow mystery readers the third Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at Menlo Park Library meeting room, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call Jackie Drew at 325-4048.
Menlo Presbyterian Toastmasters meets on Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. at 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Building A, Room A-21, Menlo Park. Beginners are welcome. Call Susan Rose at (408) 730-5240 or David Dailey at 854-8476.
Mid-Peninsula Network Breakfast for Women meets Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 a.m. at The Cookbook Restaurant, Town & Country Center, Palo Alto. Newcomers welcome. Call Dina at 855-1809.
Mothers' Club of Palo Alto/Menlo Park A group for moms and dads offering a monthly newsletter, weekly playgroups, monthly meetings, guest speakers, a babysitting co-op, family activities and more. The group meets every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. for socializing and 7:30 p.m. for a program at the Lucie Stern Community Center, Community Room, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The first meeting is free; membership is $36 per year. Call 306-8182.
Newcomers Club in Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside, open to residents new within the last five years. Variety of activities include: bridge, book discussion, lunches, tennis, wine tasting, walking, moms & tots, dinners, gardening. Call 326-4597.
Palo Alto Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and second Tuesday of the month at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Visitors welcome. Call Betty at 321-4288.
Palo Alto Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at Mac's American Grill, 325 Main St., Los Altos. Social/networking at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. with a guest speaker. Call Vicky at (408) 973-1203.
Peninsula Coin Club Meets the second Monday of each month at 7:45 p.m. at the Palo Alto Elks, Board Meeting Room, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Knock if the door is locked. Call 326-6212.
Professional Women's Fellowship Breakfast Meets the first Friday of every month, 7:30 a.m. at Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park. Call 323-8686 for reservations.
Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA) The Peninsulaires, men's a capella harmony singing, has weekly meetings that include vocal production training, chorus and quartet singing, and performance rehearsals. Meetings are every Tuesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Al Ward at 969-1882.
Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Branch 5 meets for lunch at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Each luncheon includes a speaker on a subject of interest to members. All retired men are welcome to attend and join. No initiation fees or monthly dues. Call Bob at 368-8449.
Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Branch 35 meets every third Wednesday at the Palo Alto Elks Club. The meeting includes lunch, a guest speaker and entertainment. All retired men are invited to join and attend. Call 493-8401.
Stanford Newton User Group meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Printers Inc. Bookstore Cafe, 310 California Ave., Palo Alto.
Stanford/Palo Alto PC User Group meets the last Wednesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Palo Alto Elks Club, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call Jim Dinkey at 493-9307.
SRI Organon Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at SRI International, Building G, Laurel Avenue near the corner of Ravenswood in Menlo Park. Enhance your communication and leadership skills. All are welcome. Call Bob at 859-3239 or visit the website at http://pearl.sri.com/tm/
Sunset Toastmasters Meets the first and third Thursdays of every month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Allstate Insurance, 321 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Call 833-6241.
Telstar Pacesetters Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Tuesday at OICW, 1200 O'Brien, Menlo Park, from 6:30-8 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Call David Dailey at 854-0476.
Toastmasters at Avenidas Meetings are held every Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call Judith at 326-5362, ext. 19.
Freethought Book Reviews and Discussions Each Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Humanist Center, Stanford Villa Professional Building, 3525 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 424-8626.
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Women in business luncheon is the third Tuesday of the month. The Chamber mixer is the fourth Wednesday of the month. Call 324-3121 for schedule or to make reservations for the women in business luncheon.
Western Wheelers Bicycle Club A non-profit organization of more than 600 area cyclists, mostly age 18 and older, promoting recreational and road cycling. Many mid-week and weekend rides, occasional club meetings and picnic rides. Rides generally have 5-20 cyclists; different levels cater to varying desires for speed, distance and socializing. Call (408) 257-7626 or visit the website at www.westernwheelers.org.
Get the Facts Two panelists from the League of Women Voters will present the pro's and cons of California's ballot propositions, at the Humanists Sunday Forum, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at YWCA Mid-Peninsula, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 424-8626.
Silicon Valley a 100-year Renaissance. Lecture and presentation by John McLaughlin on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 856-0912.
Our Muslim Neighbors Dr. Sidiqi Imam lectures oo family an daily life on Nov. 5 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4111 Alma Street, Palo Alto. Call 493-0900.
Sustainability Awards will be presented at a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 27 at the San Mateo Marriott, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo. Call Kim at 638-2323.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People will meet on Nov. 6 at Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. at St. Francis, Redwood City. Speaker is Vivian Philips. Call 593-6760.
Dianetics Seminar Learn to use the techniques of Dianetics t live a well and happy life. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. in Palo Alto. Call 424-1990.
Launch Your Invention or Business Now Mentoring for the struggling entrepreneur, promote your ideas and inventions, demystify inventing, assemble your resources and strategize commercialization. Call Robert Bornn 368-1946 for more information.
Inner Child Workshop For adults who want to develop true self-esteem and a recognition of their own personal value. Wednesday evenings at Center for New Beginnings. Call Pat Look at 856-4088, ext. 11.
Etiquette School of Palo Alto Develop business, dining and person skills for any business or social occasion. Call Naomi Torre Poulson, 321-7786, for seminar dates and times.
Paintings by Ellen Lougee The Anita Seipp gallery of the Castilleja School, 1311 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, presents recent artwork by painter Ellen Lougee. The show runs Oct. 16 - Nov. 16. Call 328-3160.
Jewelry by Andy Cooperman on display Nov. 4 - Dec. 9, 2000 at De Novo, 250 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-1256.
Paintings and Ceramics by Yoju Kondo and Shigemi Sanders featured at Los Altos Hills Town Hall Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. The exhibit runs from Nov. 5 - Dec. 29, 2000. Call 941-7222.
Xena: Warrior Princess official convention including speakers Hudson Leick (Callisto), Willa O'Neill (Lila), Adrienne Wilkinson (Eve) and William Gregory Lee (Virgil). The convention runs Nov. 11 & 12 at Hyatt Rickeys Hotel, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call (818) 409-0960.
Architectural Drawings by Dan Thompson on display through Dec. 31, 2000 at the Church of Scientology in Palo Alto. Call 424-1990.
La Galerie Internationale, 370 California Ave., Palo Alto presents paintings by Nicolai Larsen. Exhibit runs Oct. 23 - Dec. 31, 2000. Call 322-2700.
Pacific Art League Portfolio and crafts sale Oct. 9 to Oct. 27 featuring the best of over 25 artists in the main gallery. 15th annual PAPA Print Show in the Norton Gallery. Call 321-3891.
In Company: Robert Creeley's Collaborations This exhibition highlights Creeley's collaborations with artists throughout his career. Through Jan. 6, 2001 at Peterson Gallery, Green Library, Bing Wing, Second Floor, Stanford University. For library hours, call 723-9108; for information, call 725-1020
History Corner Featuring historic photographs of Palo Alto from the collection of the Palo Alto Historical Association and the grand safe from the first bank of Palo Alto (1892). Ongoing display is at Cal Fed Bank, 525 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 323-9290.
Borders Books 456 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-3670.
Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. All readings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call 324-4321.
Open Poetry Readings Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Cafe La Dolce Vita, California Ave. at Birch St., Palo Alto. Free. All poets and listeners welcome. Call Jim at 493-2984.
Open Poetry Readings Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at Printers Inc. Bookstore, 310 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-6500.
Senior Softball If your are 50 or older, male or female, join us for fun, sun and fellowship. Daytime and evening play. Call Jack Hoover at 494-3505.
Seniors Bike Ride Every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This casual road ride is for seniors of all ages at all riding levels and with all types of bikes. Non-seniors are also welcome. There are three loops to choose from through the hills of Los Altos Hills depending on the "elevation challenge" each rider wants. Meet behind The Bicycle Outfitter at Loyola Corners in Los Altos. Helmets mandatory. Rain cancels. Call 948-8092 for more information.
Free Chiropractic Consultations at Little House Free consultations with Lewis E. Connor, D.D. on the third Tuesday of each month. The consultations will be 20 minutes in length and available between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. by appointment. Seniors may bring their physical problems for discussion and treatment suggestions. Call 326-2025.
Better Movement with Feldenkrais Reduce neck and back pain, improve flexibility and balance, reverse age-related limitations by learning simple and gentle movements. Class meets Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Stevenson House, 455 East Charleston, Palo Alto. $24 for four weekly classes. Call Aviva at 941-1379.
Senior Friendship Days The Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, hosts Senior Friendship Day every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Hot lunch served by La Comida, $1.75. Events include exercise and craft classes, dancing classes and more. Call Betsy Dickie at 856-7750.
La Comida Have lunch with friends and make new friends at La Comida at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St. Lunch served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. No reservations necessary.
Caring for an Older Spouse An ongoing group that meets twice a month on Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Newcomers are welcome to share in mutual support and practical advice. Call Mimi Goodrich at 327-2811 for dates and more information.
Thursday Senior Programs at the Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center All programs at 12:30 p.m. in the Senior Community Room at the JCC, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. All programs are free. Call 493-9400.
Little House Sunday programs begin at 1:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Monday and Thursday movies are shown at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is 50 cents. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025.
Senior Home Repair Low-cost electrical, plumbing, painting, furnace and handyman repairs for all Palo Alto/Stanford homeowners 55 and older. Subsidies for low-income seniors. A service of Avenidas. Call 326-5362, ext. 26.
Adventure walks, runs, bike rides and swims sponsored by the Fifty-Plus Fitness Association. Local outings in Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Stanford. Call 323-6160. Weekly walk every Tuesday at 4 p.m. from Nordstrom parking lot (Sand Hill entrance) at Stanford Shopping Center. Call Elena Kubby at 234-9533 or Mildred King at 328-7225. Campus walk and run, fourth Saturday of the month at the Track House, Angell Field west of Stanford Stadium on Galvez St., 8:45 a.m. Call Milton Borgens at 364-2747 or Joel Waldman at 327-4259.
Movies at Little House on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Little House Auditorium, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Admission is 50 cents. Films featured are: "High Fidelity" Nov. 2, "The Love Letter" Nov. 6, "Snow Falls on Cedars" Nov. 9, "The Third Miracle" Nov. 13, "The Color of Paradise" Nov. 16, "Where the Heart Is" Nov. 20, "Flawless" Nov. 27 and "Dead Poet's Society" Nov. 30. Call 326-2025 for this and other Little House events.
Three on Three Basketball 20-35 year olds play Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. 35 years old and over; or 50 years old and over play Tuesday evening or Sundays from 4-6:30pm; We can place you on a team or you can bring in your own team. Eight week season with playoffs and trophies (new league every season). $20 per person. Come join us. JCC of Palo Alto. Call Arnold at 493-9400 ext.228
JCC Tri-Series Mini triathlon series with 400m swim, 11.4 mile bike, 5K run. Held Oct. 15. Call 493-0563, ext. 237 or visit the website at www.paloaltojcc.org
Peninsula Sports Club Promotes healthy lifestyles and physical fitness through co-ed recreational sports programs including Ultimate Frisbee, Extreme Golf, SCUBA Certification, Fencing, In-line Skating, Running clinics, Rock Climbing, Tennis and more. Call 329-0340.
Los Altos Masters swim Workouts and lap swimming for adults 19 and older three times daily Monday through Friday. Twice daily on Saturday and Sunday. All levels welcome. Call 941-2406.
Palo Alto Lightning Track Club practices weekly in Palo Alto and includes runners of all ages. For membership information, call 323-7632.
Tennis at Ladera Oaks Experienced USPTA pros make tennis fun to play and easy to learn, and can help any level of player progress. Daytime and evening schedule. Also inquire about the free "Play Tennis America" program for beginner and infrequent (or rusty) players. Call 854-6661.
Palo Alto Soccer Club For information about the soccer club, call 361-0561.
Meeting for Good Singles helping the community. Meet other singles while doing community projects in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties. Projects range from clearing trails to sorting food at the food banks to addressing envelopes for Ronald McDonald. Call Susan at 949-4611 or visit the website at www.meetingforgood.com
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Join other single parents the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for prayer, social activities and support. Childcare is provided. 1122 Crane St., Room A-26, Menlo Park. Call 851-8025 or e-mail singles@mppc.org
Endless Adventures Activities Club Join other singles for fun and adventure. Dining, hiking, dancing, wine tasting, picnics, sailing, skating, beach bonfires and more. Call 691-1181 for details or check the website at www.endlessadv.com
Beyond Matchmaking This interactive class brings you group coaching to make it rewarding and fun to explore and grow at your own pace during your search for a mate. Saturday workshop monthly, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for details. Laura Worth, MSW at 949-4230, worthy@best.com or www.coachworth.com
Catholic Singles Network A new group in Palo Alto and throughout the Bay Area that introduces Catholic men and women from local parishes based in their common faith and positive values. For a free brochure, call (877) 875-8200 or visit the website at www.catholicsinglesnetwork.com.
Congregation Kol Emeth has a genuine matchmaker service to serve Northern California. Call 856-4115. E-mail matchmaker@kolemeth.org
Sierra Singles A group of environmentally conscious single adults ranging in age from 20's to 40's. Join a variety of activities including hiking, biking, volleyball, backpack and camping trips, game nights, dancing, dinners and other social events. See website at www.lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/lpss or call (408) 795-3237.
Elvis Night Winter Lodge is hosting "Elvis Night," Friday, Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. In celebration of the Lodge's 45th anniversary, skaters who come dressed as Elvis pay 1/2 price admission. Everyone else should know that '50s attire is preferred. Elvis music all night. Winter Lodge is located at 3009 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Call 493-4566 for more information.
Halloween Events at Kepler's Friday Fright Night on Oct. 27 features readings by Robert Stine, author of "Goosebumps," and a costume contest for early arrivals. Recommended for 4th graders and older. Event begins at 7:30 p.m. San Souci Saturday on Oct. 28 features storytelling by award-winning author Robert San Souci at 11 a.m. Both events take place at Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park. Call 324-4321.
Jesuit Retreat House presents a retreat for married couples and lecture by Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J. Nov. 3-5 at the Jesuit Rtreat House of Los altos. Call 948-4491 for more information.
Women Writers' Group Finish your book with the supportiv expertise of fellow writers. Meets in Stanford. Day and time will accomodate members. Call Mary Driscoll at 473-0943.
Belly Casting for Pregnant Moms Preserve your shape forever with a plaster cast of your pregnant belly. In association with Blossom Birth. For an appointment, call Polly at 851-8145.
Menopausal Tours offers specialty escorted tours for women to exciting U.S. destinations. The tours include accommodations in comfortable properties and local events unique to the areas they visit. Menopausal Tours also offers event planning services for private groups or corporate getaways. Upcoming destinations include San Antonio, Napa Valley, Boston and Seattle. Call (510) 346-2929 or visit www.menopausaltours.com.
Music and Memories Held the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at Los Altos History House Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road (behind the library), Civic Center complex, Los Altos. Featuring children's games of the 1930's, an ice cream social, face-painting, music and more. All ages are welcome. Call 941-0950.
Gamble Garden Center Hotline For answers to your gardening questions, call the Master Gardener Hotline at 329-1356 Fridays from 1-4 p.m. or bring your ailing plants to the Plant Clinic held the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the Gamble Garden Center, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto.
Tours of Stanford University Hospital Tours available for staff and general public at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Tours will begin to the left of the Information Desk near the front entrance. Docent-led tours are approximately 1 1/2 hours. Group tours may be arranged. Call 723-7167.
Cohousing is a new style of housing development that fosters close-knit communities by sharing some facilities, meals and other activities for all ages. Planning meetings for a Peninsula cohousing project are held Sundays, 3-6 p.m. Call (408) 615-7485.
Working Writers sought for ongoing critique group. Wednesday afternoons in Palo Alto. Call Antoinette May at 322-9334.
Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Sit down or takeout $12. A suggested donation of $5 for lectures that follow the dinners at First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave. at Bryant St., Palo Alto. Sponsored by the Peninsula Macrobiotic Community. Call 599-3320.
Psychic and Healing Arts Fair on Nov. 5 at Hyatt Rickeys in Palo Alto. Call (800) 722-7330.
Just Bible Study, a weekend of lectures and workshops on Christian discipleship, nonviolence and change in our criminal justice system. Nov. 10 - Nov. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 321-4997 or 321-9313.
Miracles A weekly Bible study from a Biblical perspective sponsored by Faith Hope and Love Church, Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. 1151 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 328-4444.
Course in Miracles Joyous/serious study group meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in Palo Alto. Call Russell at 323-8550.
Ananda Events Ongoing events/drop-in Ananda Yoga Postures (wear comfortable clothes) Tues and Thurs 12:15-1:30PM $10 per class Tina Madison Fri eve 6-7:15PM $10 per class Robin Sacolick Kirtan/Chanting Fridays 7:30-9:15 PM free Note: Usually located at 2171 El Camino, Palo Alto except first Fri of month at 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View) Sunday Service with Wayne & Naomi Palmer Sunday, October 15, 10 am Ananda Mandir, 2171 El Camino Real (at College), Palo Alto, Women's Retreat Saturday, October 14, 9 am-3 pm, $30 at Ananda Community Yoga, meditation, music, and chanting nurture the spirit and set the tone for the day. Call 323-3363.
Ananda Seva Mission Friday evening of chanting, meditation and intuitively transmitted discourses at 7:30 p.m. Call 364-9559 or 364-8645 for information.
Dances of Universal Peace Second and fourth Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Unitarian Church, 505 E. Charleston, Palo Alto. Simple circle dances to sacred phrases from many spiritual traditions. No partner needed, only an open heart. Donations accepted. Call 493-1852.
Ananda Church of Self Realization Offers guidance and support for those who understand spirituality in terms of inner freedom and soul joy and who strive to experience these divine states within themselves. It is a positive, practical blend of mystical Christianity with the meditation tradition of the East. For information about classes, Sunday worship service or a free brochure call 323-3363.
Centering Prayer Group Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church sanctuary, 745 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Two 20 silent prayer periods are followed by a Zen-like walk. Sharing and Q&A follow meditations. Call 326-5256.
Christian Meditation A contemplative discipline based upon the New Testament parables and sayings of Jesus. We are using the mystical interpretations and techniques discussed in "The Mystic Way of Radiant Love" by John Francis. The methods practiced include breath awareness and silent prayer repetition. Beginners to advanced meditators are welcome. Every Sunday, 8-9 a.m. Call 947-4088.
Healing Prayer Circle will meet the first and third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Christian-based quiet prayer for physical, emotional and inner healing. Laying on of hands optional. No experience needed, just an acknowledgement of the Holy Spirit. For location and other information call 326-5256.
New Bridges to Jewish Community A new venture dedicated to creating and fostering meaningful connections for Peninsula Jews seeking sense of belonging and involvement in Jewish community in traditional and non-traditional ways. Call 857-1800 for more information. <\q\q\q\q>
Noontime Break The sanctuary is open for prayer and quiet meditation on weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome. First Baptist Church, 305 North California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-0561.
Paneurhythmy in the Park Come join the dance. Discover this celebratory sacred dance, a wonderful spiritual practice, especially for people who sit more than they want to and need/love to move. Call 326-6394 to learn more.
Spiritual Mentoring An opportunity to reflect on your life, including your spiritual life and your relationship with the divine. Call 960-3566. Sliding fee.
Meditation and Self-Development Group Every Thursday, 6:30-7 p.m. for beginning meditation; 7-8 p.m. for meditation and self-development, at Pathways to Self-Healing, 4157 El Camino Way, Suite C, Palo Alto. Free. Call Paul Sibcy at 424-1118.
Sunday Mornings for Spiritual Health Every Sunday, 10-11 a.m. (early meditation at 9:15 a.m.) at Pathways to Self-Healing, 4157 El Camino Way, Suite C, Palo Alto. Free. Call Paul Sibcy at 424-1118.
Environmental Volunteers teaches school aged children the wonders of nature through hands-on learning at local public and private schools. Also, learn to help protect local water quality with a four-week training beginning Nov. 8. Call 961-0545.
Foothills Restoration Learn how restoring native habitat benefits foothill ecology. Join Rangers Debra and Michelle the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Foothills Park Interpretive Center. Dress in layers, ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring gloves, water, and a lunch. Call 329-2423 to sign up.
Nature Walks at Foothills Park Docent-led, gently paced tours of selected trails to explore seasonal changes in plant life and animal trails and habitats. Every second and fourth Wednesday. Meet at the front gate of the Park on upper Page Mill Road at 9 a.m.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Offering a variety of hikes for all levels. Call 691-1200 for reservations, location of hikes and directions.
Downtown Farmers' Market in Los Altos will be held from 4-8 p.m. each Thursday on State Street between Second and Third streets from through Oct. 26. Call (408) 918-0564 for more information.
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Self-Help Leader Training Learn how to teach others about pain management, exercise, and other issues related to arthritis self-management. Upon completing the training, not only will you acquire important self-management skills, but you will also receive a $100 honorarium for each course that you teach. Call for information on the next training. Registration is required. Call 1-800-366-2624.
Living Well Workshop for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc., is offered by Stanford Health Partners at the Stanford Clinics. Workshop meets 2 1/2 hours per week for six weeks. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustration and how to design your own self-management program from people like you. $25 (free for Stanford Clinic patients, book and relaxation tape included. Call 724-3359.
Cancer Supportive Care Program is now offering a free weekly lecture series and no-cost workshops on various topics related to living with cancer. Call 498-5566 or visit the website www.cancersupportivecare.com for more information. Cancer Supportive Care is located at 1101 Welch Road, Building A, Suite 6, Palo Alto.
Women with Gynecological Cancer Join a Stanford Study on the effects of group psychotherapy for women who have had gynecological cancer. Participation involves 12 weekly psychotherapy groups with a clinical psychologist that specializes in the treatment of sexual issues. Participants will receive $50 for completing three questionnaires. Call Rebecca Caldwell, Stanford Research Assistant, at 723-8480.
Blossom Birth Services offers classes in childbirth preparation, baby care, surviving the first six weeks, breast feeding basics, infant massage and yoga. Classes are taught in small groups in warm, supportive setting. Private classes also available. Call 856-2140 or visit the website at www.blossombirth.com
Freedom From Stress Free introductory lecture on transcendental meditation technique at Maharishi Vedic School every Wednesday at 8 p.m., 1101 Embarcadero Road (at St. Francis), Palo Alto. Call 424-8800.
Feldenkrais with Deborah learn Feldenkrais's "awareness through movement," to improve flexibility and balance and quicken recovery from injuries. Mondays 7-8 p.m. or Wednesdays noon-1 p.m. at the Burgess Recreation Center, Menlo Park, and Fridays 11 a.m.-noon at Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Take a series of classes or drop in. Call Deborah Dutton, 327-9419.
Feldenkrais Method--Awareness Through Movement Reconnect with your natural ability to move. Verbally directed, gentle movements for overuse injuries and underused bodies. One hour class Friday at 9 a.m. Series or drop in fee of $12. First Congregational Church, Embarcadero and Louis. Call Elizabeth Robinson at 321-0921.
Water Aerobics for Women No swim skills are required. Open to all ages, abilities, sizes and shapes. Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings at C.A.R. Center in Palo Alto. Call 325-7664.
Yoga with Exercise By Design Class held every Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Ladera Oaks, 3249 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. $12 drop-in, $10 monthly. Call 854-3089.
Early Morning Dance Exercise An alternate or a complement to an aerobics program. Modern dance movements, lots of stretching and toning exercises, a little ballet and jazz. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m. at DanceVisions Studio, Cubberley Community Center, L-3, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Laura Zweig at 324-8751.
Exercise Galore! Stretch, energize, trim down, Tuesdays and Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, 4111 Alma St., Palo Alto. Instructor: Alicia J. Loffler. Call 856-3054.
Jazz Stretch with Annie Zane For both beginning and experienced. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45 a.m. Mondays at 7 p.m. for all levels. DanceVisions, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room L3, Palo Alto. $10 per class. Call 858-2005.
Stroke Survivors The Foothill College REACH Program for adults offers mobility and gait training; speech, language and communication and daily living skills. Continuous enrollment. Reach program is at Foothill College Middlefield Campus, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 354-8380.
Alexander Technique Learn how to regain good posture and effortless movement. Ongoing instruction in improving posture, balance and coordination; reducing tension and pain. George Lister, certified teacher, at Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. Call 325-8806.
RSI and Chronic Pain support groups forming in Los Altos. Daytime and evening groups emphasizing stress reduction, coping skills, and family impact of these conditions. For information, contact Kathy Kermit, Ph.D., registered psychological assistant, at 566-0535.
Prenatal/Postpartum Counseling and Psychotherapy For individuals and groups (taking names for group starting soon) support for the emotional issues of pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, infertility, and neonatal loss. Experienced, empathic therapist. Insurance and sliding scale fees. Call Amy Roberts, LMFCC, at 813-1317. Palo Alto location.
Healing Imagery Sessions for breast cancer patients every other Wednesday evening at the Community Breast Health Project. Medical hypnotherapist Jeanne Fournier leads the group in meditations and discussions for healing through the body, mind, and spirit. Group meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. at 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686.
Dermatology and Skin Care Seminar on the latest in cosmetic surgery. Call for date and time of next seminar. All attending will receive a complimentary skin analysis and consultation. Call 940-4460.
Working with Arthritis Workshops Monthly workshop to explore the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual aspect of life as a working age person with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Blake Wilbur Clinic, 900 Blake Wilbur Drive, Room W1084, Stanford University. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Call 493-5000, ext. 64476.
The Cardiac Therapy Foundation Exercise classes daily, supervised by R.N.'s. M.D. referral necessary. Classes are held in the gym at the Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-1300.
A Healing Breath workshop for people with cancer and their caretakers. Learn techniques for overcoming emotional and physical burdens of life-threatening illness. Call 326-4740 for more information.
Need counseling services? The clinic at the Mental Research Institute, M.R.I., in Palo Alto offers counseling to individuals, couples or families. The clinic works with a variety of problems including the effects of attention difficulties and other school problems, depressed or angry adolescents in conflict with parents, individuals struggling with anorexia, etc. Fees are on a sliding scale. Call 321-3055.
Pre- and Post-Natal Exercise Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:50 p.m., Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto. Call 842-7162 to register.
Alternative Treatments for Depressed Mood Stanford needs volunteers for a research study of meditation or hypnosis for depression. Seeking English-speaking adults who have experienced two or more years of mild to moderate depressed mood and are not currently in a meditation group or psychotherapy. Call 736-0462.
Online Breast Cancer Support Group participants needed. Researchers at Stanford University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are seeking women with breast cancer from throughout California to participate in a 12 week online support group program facilitated by a Stanford psychologist. The goal of the program is to provide women with a forum to talk about concerns, find support and learn new coping skills. Conducted exclusively online and requires about one hour per week of participation. Free enrollment and open to women with a diagnosis of primary breast cancer. For more information contact Mary Rauner, PhD. at 723-2229 or buddies-help@buddies.stanford.edu.
Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors Sought Women ages 18 year and older who have been sexually abused between the ages of 4 and 15 are sought to participate in a study of the effects of group psychotherapy on survivors of sexual abuse. Call 498-6043 or email renee1@leland.stanford edu for more information. <\q\q\q\q>
The Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto is seeking chronic pain patients, ages 18-50. Offering up to 12 free psychotherapy sessions as part of a study on a new approach to chronic pain. Call MRI at 321-3055. <\q\q\q\q>
Male caregivers needed Volunteers 50 years of age or older needed. You must be currently taking care of a spouse or relative in your home who has been diagnosed with dementia due to conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, interested in learning how the daily challenge of caregiving might affect your physical and emotional well-being, interested in making an important contribution to science. Call Kellie Rhodes at 723-9530. <\q\q\q\q>
Seeking depressed persons 65 years or older If you are currently not in treatment, you are needed for a free research treatment study of depression at Stanford Medical School. Call 725-4620.
Hidden Villa has opportunities to volunteer in its organic vegetable garden, ornamental garden, offices and for special events. Call Cyd at 949-8655 or visit the website at www.hiddenvilla.org
Family Service Mid-Peninsula seeks volunteers for the TeenLine and Parental Stress hotlines, and for the Change the Channel on Violence and Get Real About Violence programs and community health fairs. Call 326-6576, visit the website, www.fsmp.org, or come by 375 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto.
Library Reference Associate at Avenidas Enjoy a unique opportunity for service and learning: volunteer as a Library Reference Associate at The Heath Library of Avenidas, an affiliated branch of The Health Library at Stanford in the Senior Center in downtown Palo Alto. Help seniors with health information searches using InfoTrac, the Internet, and a state-of-the-art collection relating the health issues of older adults. Apply at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto, or call 327-2811, ext. 22.
Partners in Caring Volunteers needed to provide practical and emotional support to members of our community who are homebound. Opportunities include friendly visiting, essential transportation, telephone reassurance, shopping and meal assistance. Training and ongoing education provided. For details and an interview, call Stanford University Hospital Chaplaincy Office at 723-5101.
Palo Alto Art Center There are openings for volunteers to greet gallery visitors, lead children's tours, host artists' receptions, and work on special projects. No art background is necessary; training will be provided through briefings, lectures, and field trips. Day, evening and weekend shifts are available. Call the Volunteer Office at 329-2370.
Canteen host and hostess are needed at the Stanford Medical School Blood Center. Duties include serving refreshments to donors and monitoring their health after their donation. Friendly and outgoing individuals willing to train are invited to call. Positions available at Palo Alto and Mountain View center. Call Maureen Roskoph at 723-6795 for an interview and a tour.
City of Palo Alto's Performing Arts Department Volunteers needed for mailing and distributing. Anyone interested should call 329-2527.
Palo Alto Senior Center Discover more about your community by volunteering at the information desk of a busy senior center. Help is also needed in the computer lab, health library, crafts shop, with bulk-mailing and weekend programs. Call Sue at 327-2811.
Pacific Art League of Palo Alto Volunteers are needed in many areas including gallery docent, exhibit installations, exhibit receptions, fundraising activities, special events, groundskeeper, handyperson, volunteer director's assistant, computer input, office assistants, caterer for events, and more. Volunteers obtain substantial discounts on gallery purchases and class tuition and participate in an annual awards dinner. 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. For more information, contact Joe Hardegree at 321-3891.
Project Look! The arts education program at the Palo Alto Cultural Center is looking for new docents to join the program. Volunteers are needed to guide a small group of students on a tour of current exhibitions. Experience with children and art are a plus. Call 329-2176.
Westwind 4-H Riding for Handicapped needs volunteers. Classes are Mondays and/or Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Call 965-2698.
English-in-Action Program seeks volunteers to converse in English one hour weekly with Stanford's International students, scholars or spouses. Call 961-3539 or 326-5252.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) The group matches individuals 55 and older with volunteer opportunities at more than 120 nonprofit organizations in northern Santa Clara County. There are a variety of volunteer positions available. Your experience can make a difference. Call 326-5362.
The Junior Museum and Zoo in Palo Alto Volunteers needed to spend a few hours explaining exhibits, answering questions and performing simple activities with kids. Training provided. Call Maggie Kane at 329-2112.
The Peninsula Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired needs volunteers to offer emotional support and assist with reading, errands or exercise for those who are blind or visually impaired. The center is located at 2470 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 858-0202.
Friendly Visitors for Holocaust Survivors Jewish Family and Children's Services is currently recruiting community members to volunteer as friendly visitors with older adults who are survivors of the Holocaust. Volunteers must be able to work with elders, have sensitivity to individuals' experiences in the Holocaust and have knowledge or interest in learning about the Holocaust. Volunteers must commit to four to six hours each month for one year. Training will be provided. Call Sheryl Groden at 561-1244.
Stanford University Medical Center Auxiliary is seeking mature volunteers to work in the Intensive Care Units. Volunteers are needed to take care of the waiting room and offer support and comfort to the families. Volunteers are needed for 3 1/2 hour shifts either a.m. or p.m. Call 723-6636.
California Literacy Campaign Teach someone to read and change a life. Project Read Menlo Park needs volunteer tutors. Free training session will be held at the Menlo Park library on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. Call 321-8818 for more information.
Cat lovers needed to help homeless cats No experience necessary. Openings and trainings in fostering, feeding, spay/neuter and trapping, adoptions, publications, computer graphics and data entry, and public education. Call CatWorks at the Palo Alto Humane Society at 327-0631, Ext. 3, leave name, phone number, city and interests.
Partners in Learning The tutoring program of Palo Alto and Sequoia Adult Schools is recruiting volunteer tutors and classroom aides to work with adults who are learning English. Volunteers receive free training and ongoing support. You do not have to speak a foreign language or have teaching experience. Call 369-1411 x 7946. <\q\q\q\q>
Give nature a hand Restore biodiversity in our state parks by removing invasive exotic plants. Projects every Sunday. Call Wildlands Restoration Team at (408) 662-3039.
The East Palo Alto Community Garden at 831 Weeks St. needs volunteers every Saturday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The garden is a collaborative project of the East Palo Alto Historical and Agricultural Society (EPA HAS) and Bay Area Action. Call 325-9184.