Palo Alto Weekly Entertainment Listings
The best of what's happening on the Midpeninsula
British Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. There is a cover charge. Most shows begin at 9:30 p.m. Call (650) 327-8769.
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Circadia, 518 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Live music Fri. and Sat. evenings. Call (650) 327-8954.
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Elbe Restaurant, 117 University Ave., Palo Alto. Csardas Gypsy Ensemble the second and fourth Sun. of every month, 6:30-10 p.m. Call (650) 321-3319.
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The House The Palo Alto Teen Center features high school bands from 8 p.m. - midnight every Sat. Free. 425 Bryant St. Bands interested in playing should call (650) 321-1095.
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Hugo's Cafe and Sports Lounge, Hyatt Rickeys, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Entertainment every Wed., 5-8 p.m. No cover. Call (650) 843-2521.
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Los Altos Bar & Grill Music is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Call (650) 941-3418.
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Palo Alto Cafe, 2675 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Geri McGilvray and Mike Bechler perform traditional folk songs and originals the second Fri. night of every month, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. No cover charge. Call (650) 322-8644.
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Q Cafe, 529 Alma St., Palo Alto. Live music every Thurs. and Sat.; DJ dancing every Fri. Call (650) 322-3311.
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Cafe Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Mondays: Pepe Merola; Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Ken Plourde's "Trio Deluxe" with Marge Baker; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Nancy Gilliland on piano; Fridays and Saturdays: Nancy Gilliland on piano accompanied by bassist Ken Plourde. Call (650) 326-6082.
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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 (650) 327-0132.
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MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Live music Mondays - Saturdays, 6-10:30 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. Call (650) 321-9990.
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The Schola Cantorum presents a Musical Salute to Women with "A Tune of Her Own" on March 24 at 8 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and more information call (650) 254-1700.
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Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra presents 17th annual Bach celebration. Two Sunday concerts focusing on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and featuring an array of notable guest soloists. The concerts will take place on March 11 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. $12 general per concert, $10 for seniors and students. For more information call (650) 856-3848.
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The Redwood Symphony will perform on April 1 at 3 p.m. at Canada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Lecture at 2 p.m. $15 at the door, $12 advance. Children under 16, $6. For more information call (650) 366-6872.
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The Congregational Concert Series presents "Sacred and Sublime" on March 18 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto. $10 general and $5 senior/student. For more information call (650) 856-6662.
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The National Association of Composers presents "Composers Can Play Too" with chamber music ensembles and piano music performed by composers. A benefit for the San Francisco Bay Chapter of NACUSA on March 10 at 8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center, Embarcadero at Newell. $12 general, $10 students, seniors. For more information call (650) 329-2527.
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Peninsula Volunteers Little House invites you to a Piano Recital by the students of Ellen Barger on March 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. For more information call (650) 326-2025.
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The Stanford Lively Arts present Kronos Quartet and Taraf de Haidouks at the Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University on March 10 at 8 p.m. For more information call (650) 725-1960.
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The Foothill Symphonic Winds will perform on March 14 at 8 p.m. at the Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $6 general, $4 seniors/students. For more information call (650) 969-0191.
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The Menlo Park Library presents a discussion of, "Book: the Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon on March 13 at 7 p.m. For more information call (650) 858-3468.
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Susie Bright will be appearing on April 3 at 8 p.m. at Printers, Inc. bookstore, 301 Castro St., Mountain View. For more information call (650) 325-3807.
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25 Bay Area Churches are launching a Pro-Gay Series to end religious based anti-homosexual prejudice. This five-week program will include a speaker series, films, workshops and panel discussions and will run from now until March 24 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. All events free and open to the public. Complete information about the series is available through the website, www.newvisionsproject.org.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Peninsula Volunteers Little House on March 16 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. For more information call (650) 326-2025.
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Palo Alto City Library presents its Saturday monthly book sale on Sat., March 10 begiining at 11 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. The sale will take place at the Terman Park Library, 661 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Sale items include the complete spectrum of topics, from reference to arts and music. For more information on this and other Palo Alto City Library events call (650) 329-2516.
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The Palo Alto Recreation is sponsoring the Girl Scouts 5k Fun Run. Prizes awarded. Children and adults welcome. $15 entry fee with a t-shirt. Registration is from 8-8:45 a.m. with a 9 a.m. start followed by a 1 mile walk at 9:10 a.m. Held at the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Embarcadero and Geng Roads, Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 329-2686.
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23rd Annual Spring Mountain Parade on April 28 on Castro St., Mountain View. Applications to participate are available at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstoff Ave. Deadline is April 6. For more information call (650) 903-6412.
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The Right to Write--An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life. Mary E. Lord, LMFCC holds MAs in psychology and theater. The class is based on Julia Cameron's book, The Right to Write. It will include centering meditations, time for writing, personal sharing and reading our work, if we choose. Mondays, now through March 19, noon - 1:30 p.m. $150. East West Bookshop 324 Castro Street, Mountain View. For information on this and other events at East West Bookshop call (650) 988-9800.
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Irish Night A traditional St. Patrick's Day feast of corn beef and cabbage and all the trimmings. The event also includes a live auction, silent auction and lots of fun. At the Veteran's Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City on March 17 at 6 p.m. For more information call Jackie Powell at (650) 363-2423.
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The 2001 Jing Lyman Lecture Series presents "Speaking of Women: Views from Feminist Studies Faculty." For a complete schedule of lectures call (650) 723-1995.
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The Bay Area Action and Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation is offering a free forum on "Playing it Safe with Pesticides" in the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 962-9876 ext. 302.
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The Palo Alto Historical Association presents a lecture by David A. Nicolai, Director of the Pardee Home Museum at the Lucie Stern Community Center on 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. No cost. For more information call (650) 856-0912.
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"SNOOPY!!!" the musical based on Charles Schulz's comic strip. A benefit musical produced by Mixed Nutz Productions at the Walter Hays Elementary School, 1525 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. March 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and March 10 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. All money from ticket sales will be donated to Walter Hays Elementary School for specifically designated theatre related projects. To reserve your seat or for more information contact Mixed Nutz Productions at mixednutzproductions@yahoo.com or call (650) 868-4483. Please include the following information in your e-mail or voicemail: Date/time of performance(s); number of adult tickets; contact e-mail or phone; number of child tickets.
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Ensemble Phoenix Concert will perform March 18 at 4 p.m. at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. $12. For more information call (415) 307-3059.
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The Stanford University Department of Drama presents "Life is a Dream", written by Pedro Calderon de la Barca on March 9-11 at 7 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. at The Nitery, Old Union, Stanford University. $5. For more information call (650) 723-2646.
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The Fortnighly Music Club will give a concert March 11 at 8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Cultural Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Free. For more information call (650) 329-2366.
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Perfect Strangers--a Bluegrass Band will perform March 24 at 8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Arts Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call (650) 691-9982 or contact www.rba.org.
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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 (650) 327-7673.
Palo Alto Philharmonic is looking for additional string players for the Symphony Concert, March 24. For more information call (650) 325-1997.
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The California Coastal Commission is accepting entries for 2001 Amateur Photography Contest. Entrants are encouraged to submit photos in the categories of scenic coast, the ways people use the coast and coastal wildlife. For more information call 1-800-COAST4U.
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Henry and Maria Holt Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold auditions for operatic singers between the ages of 18-26 on April 29 at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. Must return application form before April 6. For more information call (650) 494-0795.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church Choir is now auditioning singers. All voice ranges welcome; tenors and basses especially welcome. One Sun. service at 10 a.m. For information, call James Welch at (650) 856-9700, Rebecca Maggi at (650) 573-3315, or the church office at (650) 326-3800.
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The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is offering a one-day workshop on "Taking Your Own Shape" for women dealing with body issues on March 17 from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Pre-registration required. For more information call (650) 938-2370.
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church will host a discussion on the preeminence of worship and praise, along with music's related role on March 10 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Shelton E. Kilby, III, pastor, theologian and musician. The church is located at 786 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 327-8545.
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Composting Workshop on March 17. For location and more information call (650)496-5910.
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The Parents Place of Palo Alto is offering a schedule of groups and workshops for parents and children throughout April. For more information call Diane Wasson at (650) 688-3021.
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Betty Bethards, mystic and author will lecture at the Unity Palo Alto Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto on March 13 from 8-9:30 p.m. $12.
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The Department of History presents Mary Beth Norton and her lecture, "Rethinking Witchcraft" on April 2 from 3-5 p.m. at Building 200, Main Quad, Stanford University. Free and open to the public. For more information call (650) 723-1995.
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The Western Horticultural Society presents, Lucy Tolmach, Director of Horticulture at Filoli. She will lecture on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Loyola School, 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos. Free. For more information call (650) 327-9522.
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Professor Michael Wald, Stanford University Law Department, will speak on "Same-sex Civil Marriage: Why California Families Need it Today" at the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto on March 15 from 7-9 p.m. For more information call (650) 325-5659.
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"Documenting the Damage" March 20 from 7-9 p.m. Rev. Wichmann is completing his PhD in divinity at U.C. Berkeley and will speak at New Visions II on his thesis topic, "Documenting the Damage". at the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 325-5659.
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Three leaders of nationally-known activist groups discuss how they've used non-violent resistance to work for gay-positive social change. March 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 325-5659.
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Sisters in Crime: Forensic pathologist Terri Haddix will speak and show slides at the Northern California Sisters in Crime meeting on March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. (650) 858-3460. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, check out the SinC website at www.zott.com/ncsinc.
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Keddem Congregation's Bagels, Lox and Learning series presents Yitzhak Santis, director for Middle East Affairs for the S.F. Jewish Community Relations Council, on "Peace in the Middle East--In Our Lifetime?" on March 11 at 10 a.m. at Board Room, Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 947-9913 or contact keddem@keddem.org.
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The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education presents Carl B. Feinstein, MD, who will lecture on "Invisible Disabilities" on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 25 Churchill St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 327-5829.
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Writers' Workshop seeks new members, any age, with fiction, memoir, plays or essay work planned or ongoing. Monthly evening meetings in member's home, Stanford, for congenial discussion, supportive criticism, fellowship and fun. For more information call (650) 493 5975 or e-mail RBRAZENOR@aol.com.
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Timely advice for the entrepreneur by an entrepreneur. He will help promote your ideas, demystify inventing, gather your resources and strategize. Build your own enterprise? License? More than three decades of inventing, patenting and start-up experience at your service. Robert Bornn (650) 368-1946, robert@bornn.com, www.bornn.com/mentoring.
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The Lane Community Lecture Series 2001 presents a series of lectures during March and May starting with "Colorectal Cancer--Screening and Treatment" on March 14 from 7-8 p.m. and "Brain Tumors--Diagnosis and Treatment" on May 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. All lectures led by Medical Professionals and held at The Fairchild Auditorium at Stanford Medical Center. Free. Advanced Registration advised. For more information call (650) 498-7826.
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The Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute is sponsoring "The Coaching Experience: What, Why and How" lecture on March 28 from 7:15-9:30 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 957 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call Kitty at (650) 329-9493.
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The Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University presents The 2001 Drell lecture by Freeman Dyson, "Engineers' Dreams--Successes and Failures in Applying Science to Maintain Peace and Help the Poor" on March 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. Free and open to the public. For more information call (650) 725-4918.
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Women in Business Breakfast on March 12 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Stanford Park Hotel, 100 El Camino Real. RSVP by March 7. $18 for members, $23 non-members. There will also be a Business Networking Social on March 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Van Kampen Framing Gallery, 151 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto. $5. For more information (650) 325-2818.
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Printers, Inc. Bookstore is offering a schedule of lectures and book discussion throughout the month of March. All events are at the bookstore either the Mountain View branch, 301 Castro St. or the Palo Alto branch, 310 California Ave. For a complete schedule of events call (650) 961-8500.
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The Morrison Institute for Population and Resources Studies offers a Winter Colloquium series of lectures at Stanford University, Herrin Hall Room T-175, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Credit available. For more information call (650) 723-7518.
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David Abernathy Stanford professor of Political Science will speak about his new book, "The Dynamics of Global Dominance" at the Stanford Bookstore. No cost and open to the public. For more information call (650) 725-6136.
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Humanist Community Forum presents lectures and discussions Sundays at 11 a.m. at the YWCA Mid-Peninsula, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 328-6659.
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Dianetics Seminar Learn to use the techniques of Dianetics to live a well and happy life. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. in Palo Alto. Call (650) 424-1990.
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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 (650) 368-1946 for more information.
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Inner Child Workshop For adults who want to develop true self-esteem and a recognition of their own personal value. Wed. evenings at the Center for New Beginnings. Call Pat Look at (650) 856-4088, ext. 11.
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Etiquette School of Palo Alto Develop business, dining and person skills for any business or social occasion. Call Naomi Torre Poulson, (650) 321-7786, for seminar dates and times.
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Palo Alto City Library presents special events for children. "Bedtime Stories" with Natalie Bivas on March 14 at 7 p.m.; "Introduce Your Baby to the Libarry," for babies aged 6 - 18 months, March 21 at 10 a.m.; "Afterschool Special: Tales From The Time of King Arthur," March 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Ongoing events such as Toddler and Preschool Stroytimes. Childrens' events generally take place at the Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto with some events occuring at Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road and College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley St. For a complete list of events or for more information call (650) 329-2496.
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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 (650) 322-TAXI (8294).
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The Main Gallery of Redwood City presents two exhibitions, "Old World/New World: Juxtaposition of Place" and "In the Presence of Metaphor" from March 28 through April 22. For more information call (650) 701-1018.
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Cara Thompson and Joyce Savre Hutt will present their mixed media and pastel paintings now through April 30 at the Redwood City Art Gallery at 2625 Broadway. For more information call (650) 780-0306.
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The Museum of American Heritage presents "Let's Go to the Movies: The Mechanics of Moving Images" now through May 27 at the Museum of American Heritage located in the Williams House, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Free. For more information call Ellen Harrington at (650) 321-1004.
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Cultural Landscapes: Gilbert White and the Natural History of Selborne. The Bicentennial Exhibit Revisited will celebrate the works of Gilbert White. On view now through April 8 at the Peterson Gallery, Cecil H. Green Library at Stanford University. Free. For more information call (650) 725-1064.
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La Galerie Internationale presents its Spring exhibits featuring Art by French artists now through April 8. The Galerie is located at 370 California Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 322-2700.
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"New Works" by Dianne Erickson will be at Gallery House now through March 24. The Gallery is located at 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 326-1668.
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The Tercera Gallery presents special gallery exhibits through March 10 at 534 Ramona St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 322-5324.
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William Carter and Sharon Chinen present their works at the Town Hall Chambers now through March 23. Chambers hours are Mon.-Fri. from 1-3 p.m. For more information call (650) 941-7222.
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Stanford University presents paintings and photographs by Megan Hurst and John Nimetz at the William Gates Computer Science building through March 22, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information call (650) 725-3622.
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The Mountain View City Hall's Art Gallery will display the works of 10 Bay Area artists at 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Open every day from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information call (650) 964-8219.
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The Gallery House presents "A Passion for Red" by Gallery House Members. The gallery is located at 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call (408) 292-8447.
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Works by Akiko Yamada and Michael Cutlip will be featured at the Bryant St. Gallery through March 9. The Gallery is located at 520 Bryant St., Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 321-8155.
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The San Mateo Historical Museum is hosting an exhibit on "Community Story" focusing on the lives of Japanese Americans. For more information call Mitch Postel at (650) 873-2876.
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The Fine Art Gallery at the Town and Country Village of Palo Alto presents "A Magic Language" with the work of Jacques Van Kampen. For more information call (650) 329-8585.
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The Palo Alto Art Center presents "Conscience & Celebration--Posada's Graphics and Mexican Folk Sculpture." A Collection of "calaveras" or skeletons in the Day of the Dead festival tradition. They will also present Pan American Unity "A Multimedia Exploration of the Mural by Diego Rivera." The Art Center is located at 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 329-2366.
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The Main Gallery presents "The Story of the Job Revisited" by Martine Zadno of Newark presented now through March 25 at the Main Gallery on 1018 Main Drive, Redwood City. For more information call (650) 701-1018 or www.themaingallery.org.
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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 (650) 323-9290.
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Avenidas will host a dramatic reading of The Old Man and the Sea on March 12 at 2 p.m. at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Free and open to the public. For more information call (650) 326-5362 ex. 19.
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Borders Books 456 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call (650) 326-3670.
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The Palo Alto City Library presents a series of discussions and storytelling for adults and children. For complete information on the events offered call (650) 329-2134 or (650) 329-2496.
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Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. All readings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call (650) 324-4321.
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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 (650) 493-2984.
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Open Poetry Readings Every Thurs., 7-9 p.m., at Printers Inc. Bookstore, 310 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call (650) 327-6500.
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AARP presents 55 Alive/Mature Driving course offered at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto on March 15 and March 22 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 for the 8-hour course. For more information call (650) 327-2811.
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The Palo Alto branch of the AARP will hold a meeting on March 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. All welcome and free refreshments. For more information call (650) 323-2398.
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Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to quit the tobacco habit. It meets every Sat. in the Fireplace Room, All Saints Episcopal Church, Waverley and Hamilton (on the Hamilton side), Palo Alto. The newcomers meet at 9:30 a.m., followed by the regular meeting at 10 a.m. Smokers welcome. Call (408) 236-2196 for more information.
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Yoga Center of Palo Alto--Hatha Yoga at the same downtown location since 1975. Modern practical classes based on a 4,000 year old system of self health care. Physical poses, breathing exercises and deep relaxation are used to develop mind and body. Create strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Call (650) 322-YOGA (9642) for more information.
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Private Cooking Lessons In Your Home by a Professional Chef is now organizing new classes. Plan what you want to learn or leave it to the professional--from the basics to sophisticated menus. You can organzie a group of friends or make it a perfect gift. Emphasis is on organic ingredients. For more information contact Megan Donner at (650) 473-1693 or e-mail megdonner@earthlink.net.
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Ananda Yoga Postures (wear comfortable clothes) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m. $10 per class. Instructed by Tina Madison. Fridays, 6-7:15 p.m. $10 per class. Instructed by Robin Sacolick. Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino (at College), Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 323-3363 or visit www.anandapaloalto.org.
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Kirtan/Chanting Fridays, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Free. Usually located at Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino, Palo Alto; First Fri. of month at 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View. For more information call (650) 323-3363 or visit www.anandapaloalto.org.
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Life coaching for Your New Year's Resolutions led by Laura Worth. Small groups and one-on-one coaching available. Cost effective packages can include individual coaching, workshops, interactive classes, goal support circles and retreats. Specializing in topics such as: Bridging Life Transitions, the Art of Small Talk, Direct Your Life in Fast Forward, Tools for Life Balance and Focus, Managing Your Procrastination Habits with Kindness, Tools for Emotional Intelligence and more. Locations in Mountain View, Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Los Altos. For more information call (650) 949-4230 or worthy@best.com.
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Constance Wise offers Yoga with a Twist Class and a Beginning Ballet Class for Adults at the Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The ballet classes are $10 a class and offered Mondays 5:10-6:10 p.m. For more information call (408) 730-1516.
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Music and Memories Held the third Sat. 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 (650) 941-0950.
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The Santa Clara Audubon Society presents a series of field trips for beginning to intermediate bikers. For more information and a complete schedule of trips call (408) 252-3747.
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Gamble Garden Center Hotline For answers to your gardening questions, call the Master Gardener Hotline at (650) 329-1356 Fridays from 1-4 p.m. or bring your ailing plants to the Plant Clinic held the second Sat. of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the Gamble Garden Center, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto.
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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 (650) 723-7167.
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Voice and Sound Mediation and Relaxation Course for beginners. For more information call (650) 948-1003.
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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.
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Working Writers sought for ongoing critique group. Wed. afternoons in Palo Alto. Call Antoinette May at (650) 322-9334.
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Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners Every Mon. at 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 (650) 599-3320.
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The YMCA is offering Belly Dance with Yolanda at the YMCA on 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto. All sizes welcome. For more information call (650) 365-1066.
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The YMCA of the Mid Peninsula is offering a Gym Ventures Program for parents and children. Classes meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. $15 per six-week sessions plus a $35 membership. Center located at 1445 Hudson St., Redwood City. For more information call (650) 368-4168.
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The Peninsula School in Menlo Park is offering "Discovering Yourself Through Art" adult art classes through March 28. 8-week class held on Wednesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. Fee of $200. For more information and to register call (650) 494-6595.
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The Flex-it Gym presents Kripalu danceKinetics. Ongoing classes held Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. on 425 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. For more information call (650) 328-3575.
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Peninsula Volunteers Little House offers free training on how to become an income tax preparer. No cost. For more information call (650) 326-2025. Classes held at 800 Middlefield Ave., Menlo Park.
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Peninsula Volunteers Little House offering Arts and Crafts Classes, Fitness Classes, Music and Dance Classes throughout Winter 2001. For a complete schedule call (650) 326-2025.
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Beyond Match Making interactive class offered monthly for three hours. Led by Laura Worth. For more information call (650) 949-4230 or worthy@best.com.
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Private Hebrew tutoring for adults and children. For more info. call Dr. Shmuel E. Pour at (650) 571-5967.
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Drawing Day Ceramics is offering small classes, semi-private and private ceramics classes. For more information call (650) 424-9329.
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The Atherton Library presents a "Chess for Fun" class for children on Wed. nights at the Atherton Library from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call Marlene Lee at (650) 328-2422.
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The Morrison Institute for Population and Resources Studies offers a Winter Colloquium series of lectures at Stanford University, Herrin Hall Room T-175, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Credit available. For more information call (650) 723-7518.
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Enneagram Studies of Palo Alto presents an Introduction to Enneagram, a spiritual and psychological system, with David Daniels, MD. 10 week class at the Palo Alto Elks Club, 4249 El Caminio Real. For more information call (650) 941-2353.
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"International Women's Day--A Campus Wide Celebration of All Women" will be celebrated through March 10 at Stanford University. There will be a full schedule of lectures and performances. For a complete schedule with times and locations call Mary Stiles at (650) 723-1995 or Laura Harrison at (650) 723-1709.
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The Peninsula Macrobiotic Network is offering Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners every Mon. at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. $12. Reservations required. For more information call (650) 903-0447.
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The Palo Alto Jaycees are a networking, leadership and community service organization for young people, ages 21-39. For more information, call (650) 323-7252 or visit www.paloaltojaycees.org.
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The Reach Fitness Club is offering a Dance Class--"The Mix" featuring live music will be offered in 6 sessions ongoing Fridays from now to April 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. $75. For more information call (650) 949-3730.
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Magic--a nonprofit organization is offering a program to clarify values and help you become healthy and aware. Spring quarter courses include "Beyond Illusion" ten Thursdays, April 5 - June 7; "Yoga and Friends" ten Tuesdays, April 3 - June 5; "Planning for Living" two Thursdays, June 14 and 21; "Creating Loving Community" Tuesdays, April 3, May 1 and June 7. For more information call Hilary at (650) 323-7333.
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The New Visions Series is a 5-week educational series designed to explore, and seek alternatives to, Christianity's historical promotion of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. For more information on the New Visions series, please see the project web site at www.newvisionsproject.org.
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The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is offering a 12-week class, "Women, Weight and Embodiment", Thursdays, March 22 - June 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. 744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Pre-registration required. For more information call (650) 938-2370.
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The Palo Alto Adult School is offering a one-evening class, "Transform Your Home in a Day, For Free" on March 22 from 7-9 p.m. at Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Send checks for $25 before March 21. For more information call Kit Davey at (650) 367-7370.
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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation on-going classes will be taught at the Oak Creek Apartments, Palo Alto, Tuesdays, 7:15-9 p.m. For more information call Linda at (650) 851-5876.
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Stress-Management Class offered at The Social Fitness Center in Palo Alto on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. from March 22 - April 26. For more information call Sylvia at (650) 856-2019.
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"Express Yourself!" and explore shyness and ways to promote self expression through simple art. No experience required. Classes held Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. from March 14 - April 18 at The Social Fitness Center in Palo Alto. For more information call Sylvia at (650) 856-2019.
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