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Showing listings from June 13, 2013 to June 13, 2013 in all categories.


Art Galleries

'Felines & Florals'
Jane W. Ferguson presents a collection of works in watermedia on paper and canvas. She will also showcase some of her newly designed "TOTE-ally-ART." Meet Ferguson at an evening reception on Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m., at the gallery. Viewpoints Gallery closes at 3 p.m. on Sundays. June 3-30, Free. Call 650-941-5789 or visit www.viewpointsgallery. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos

Gallery House 3D Exhibit
Gallery House hosts a 3-dimensional works show that includes pottery, sculptures, found objects and wall pieces. Exhibit runs from June 4 to June 29 with a reception on June 7, 6-8 p.m. Closed Mondays; open Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. For more information, call Gallery Staffer at 650-326-1668 or visit galleryhouse2.com. Gallery House, 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto


Benefits

Used Book Sale to Benefit PA Libraries
Friends of the Palo Alto Library is holding monthly sales of used books, CDs, and DVDs. Sale hours: Saturday, Main Sale room is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Children’s and Bargain rooms open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, all rooms are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8-9 and July 13-14, Free. For more information, call Friends of the Palo Alto Library at 650-213-8755 or email info@friendspaloaltolib.org or visit www.friendspaloaltolib.org. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Wine Tasting Benefit
Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards is hosting a benefit to support Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), a local non-profit organization. Award-winning wines, specialty brews and gourmet food will be served. The main event is from 7 to 9 p.m.; a VIP reception/cooking class begins at 6 p.m. June 13, 6-9 p.m. $150 or $250 for VIP . Call 408-263-2630 or visit flyprogram.org/get-involved/#events. Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards, 19501 Skyline Blvd., Woodside


Classes/Workshops

Abilities United After School Socialization Summer Camp
Abilities United After School Socialization Program teaches children ages 5-22 social, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, emotional regulation and identification, and play skills through cooperative noncompetitive games and activities. Monday-Friday, June 3-August 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Misty Acristo at 650-618-3351 or email misty@AbilitiesUnited.org or visit www.abilitiesunited.org/page.aspx?pid=295. Abiliities United, 3864 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Feldenkrais
Little House is offering feldenkrais classes to improve balance, flexibility and brain function. Exercises are on the floor, so students should bring a towel or mat to lie on. Fridays, year-round. 11 a.m.-noon. $45 ($40 members). For more information, call Deborah at 650-679-8113 or email dmdutton_assoc@yahoo.com or visit www.Umovebetter.com. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park

Foothill College Summer Session Registration
This year, Foothill College offers two summer sessions that run six weeks: June-Start (Early Summer) Session runs June 10-July 21 and July-Start Summer Session runs July 1-Aug. 11. Choose from a variety of traditional and online class options. Class schedule at www.foothill.edu. Registration is May 13-June 30. California residents pay $31 per unit plus basic fees for Foothill classes; fees are due at the time Call 650-949-7325 or email webregfh@fhda.edu or visit www.foothill.edu/admissions.php. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

KMVT Youth Summer Camps
KMVT Community Television in Mountain View offers studio production and claymation camps for middle school students ages 10-14. Camps are one week long and held every winter break, spring break and summer. June 10-August 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $325. For more information, call Christina at 650-968-1540 or email chagan@kmvt15.org or visit www.kmvt15.org/workshops/youth.htmlwww.kmvt. KMVT Community Television, 1400 Terra Bella Ave., Suite M, Mountain View

KMVT Youth Summer Camps
KMVT Community Television in Mountain View offers Studio Production and Claymation camps for middle school students ages 10-14. Camps are 1-week long and held every winter break, spring break and summer. June 10-August 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $325. For more information, call Christina Hagan at 650-968-1540 or email chagan@kmvt15.org or visit www.kmvt15.org/workshops/youth.html. KMVT Community Television, 1400 Terra Bella Ave., Suite M, Mountain View

Summer's Excellent Adventure Camp
Inclusive program for children/teens 5-18 years old with and without disabilities. The summer camp is filled with field trips, arts and crafts, cooperative/non-competitive games and more. One week sessions (Monday-Friday). June 10-July 3, $345 for Palo Alto residents, $397 Palo Alto non-residents, activity fee of $35. For more information, call Misty Acristo at 650-618-3351 or email misty@AbilitiesUnited.org or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/enjoy.asp. Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto


Clubs/Meetings


Community Events


Dance


Exhibits

'Watergate Villains and Heroes'
Local artist Myrrh's portraits of the Watergate defendants, and the senators questioning them, are on display at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center. She drew them in pencil, crayon and oil pastels while watching the hearings on her TV in 1973. Through June 27, open weekdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment on weekday evenings. Free. Call 650-494-8686 or visit www.myrrh-art.com. Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Ry Smith
Los Altos Hills-sponsored art exhibit of paintings by Ry Smith, a designer of high-tech products. Reception March 31, 2-5 p.m. Exhibit up through Aug. 28. Free. For more information, call Karen Druker at 650-941-8073 or email kadruker@pacbell.net. Los Altos Hills town hall, 26379 Fremont Road , Los Altos Hills

Sculpture from the Fisher Collection
This exhibit features pieces by John Chamberlain, Sol LeWitt Claes Oldenburg and Martin Puryear, together with Carl Andre's Copper-Zinc Plain, a floor piece composed of 36 tiles; and John Chamberlain's Bijou, a large early work made of crushed automobiles and paint. Wed.-Sun.; Feb. 29-Oct. 13, 2013; open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.). Visit museum.stanford.edu. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Stanford Art Spaces
This installation of Stanford Art Spaces features paintings by Bryan Ida and Warren Hedgpeth, plus fiber constructions by Aryana B. Londir. A reception will be held at the Paul G. Allen reception area on July 12 from 5-7 p.m. May 31-August 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Marilyn Grossman at 650-725-3622 or email marigros@cis.stanford.edu or visit cis.stanford.edu~marigros. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Stanford


Family and Kids

'Pippi Longstocking'
The Palo Alto Children's Theatre presents "Pippi Longstocking." Bring a picnic for your family or purchase hot dogs and other dinner items at the show. June 12-29, Wednesday-Sunday, 6:30-8 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children. For more information, call Lane Pianta at 650-463-4970 or email Lane.Pianta@CityofPaloAlto.org or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/theatre/default.asp. Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Summer Reading Program
Children, tTeens and adults can participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Atherton Library. The theme is "Reading is Soooo Delicious!" Read and participate in raffle drawings. The program is during library hours. June 1-August 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Atherton Library at 650-328-2422 or email atherton@smcl.org or visit www.smcl.org. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton

TW Playmakers
TheatreWorks Education introduces TW PlayMakers, spring break (K-5) and summer (K-8) camps with theater games and activities. June 3-14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $275 per child. Call 650-463-7146 or visit www.theatreworks.org/learn/youth/camps. Jordan Middle School , 750 North California Ave., Palo Alto


Health


On Stage

'Wild With Happy'
TheatreWorks presents a new play, "Wild With Happy," by award-winning playwright Colman Domingo. Domingo also stars in this comedy, in which a struggling black actor rejects normal rituals of grief and finds himself on a rapturous road trip with his mother's ashes. June 5 through 30, 8 p.m. $23-$73. Visit www.theatreworks.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View


Support Groups

Alateen Support Meeting
Alateen is a community of young people (12-18 years) whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Confidential. Anonymous. Non-professional. Non-Religious. Based on AA's 12 Steps. Thursdays weekly, 7-8 p.m. Call 650-329-8298 or visit alanonmidpeninsula.org. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Room 8, Palo Alto


Talks/Authors


Teen Activities

Menlo Park Library Teen Summer Reading
Menlo Park Library’s 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program (ages 12-18) runs June 10-August 16. Register online or come into the library. Read books, write reviews and enter weekly raffles for awesome prizes. The library will also kick off summer with a barbecue on June 21 at noon at Burgess Park. Free. For more information, call Michelle Burnham at 650-330-2530 or email burnham@plsinfo.org or visit www.menloparklibrary.org/teen.html. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park


Volunteers

Lytton Gardens Senior Communities
Volunteer opportunities with seniors include friendly visits, pet visits, activities assistant, dining room host, staff assistance, more-than-a-meal program, spiritual support, leading a class, and music performance. Flexible schedule. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Bethany Dinh at 650-617-7355 or email bdinh@lyttongardens.org or visit www.lyttongardens.org. Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, 437 Webster St., Palo Alto

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