By AAUW lunches with authors
The Palo Alto branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a fundraising event 1-3 p.m., Saturday that will feature lunch with more than 20 local authors.
Award-winning writer Shirley Climo of Los Altos Hills, will be on hand to discuss her twenty-three books as well as her interpretations of folktales. Books from all participating authors will be available for purchase.
The event is scheduled to be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 600 Colorado Ave., in Palo Alto. The cost is $30 ($25 tax deductable) and all proceeds will benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation. For reservations, call Gwen Rogers at 494-3379.
Emergency training for kids
The American Red Cross-sponsored Kid Power, a program designed to teach third-, fourth- and fifth-graders how to prevent and respond to fire and water emergencies.
The program is scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palo Alto Area American Red Cross, 400 Mitchell Lane. There is no charge but students must pre-register by phone at 688-0427 or e-mail rosannab@paarc.org.
“Kid Power is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about safety,” said Rosanna Bonfilio, education specialist at the Palo Alto Area Chapter. “Safety training can help children become more independent. If you feel your child is mature enough to be left home alone while you run to the office, make sure he or she has the tools and training to stay safe,” said Bonfilio.
Kid Power will also highlight earthquake safety, rescue breathing and poison awareness.
“Fires and earthquakes happen without warning. Children are never too young to be trained in safety procedures,” said Bonfilio.
The Palo Alto Area chapter of the Red Cross serves the communities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Stanford.
For additional information, call 688-0427.
Fine art in the park
Rated one of the top ten art shows in California, the Los Altos Rotary Club kicks off its 26th annual Fine Art in the Park extravaganza scheduled 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., May 19 and 20 in Lincoln Park at Foothill Expressway and Main Street near downtown Los Altos.
More than 200 talented artists, selected from across the United States, will offer outstanding art and quality craftwork including watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and ceramics.
In addition to innovative artwork, the show offers an assortment of fine food, premium beer and wine, and entertainment for the entire family.
Admission and parking are free. Proceeds from the show benefit local and international charitable projects. For more information, call the Art Show Hotline at 949-2637, ext. 52, or visit the web site at www.losaltosrotary.org.
Pet parade set for May 19
With a little help from Kiwanian friends, pets of all sizes, shapes and colors will parade down Main and State streets 10 a.m., May 19, in the Kiwanis 54th annual Pet Parade.
The wailing siren of an antique police car will set thousands of children and their beloved pets marching in the annual parade starting at the corner of First and Main. In past years, more than 10,000 spectators have lined the parade route.
After the parade, which runs less than an hour, the Town Crier will hold its annual Pet Parade Contest in the Community Plaza, at the intersection of State and Main streets. Prizes will be given for best overall participants, most creative/unusual entries and best pet and owner look-alikes.
Stanford professors discuss brain tumors
“Brain Tumors, Diagnosis and Treatment,” a lecture presented by the Clinical Cancer Center, is scheduled 7-8:30 tonight at Fairchild Auditorium, Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Griffith Harsh, professor of neurology; Dr. Quynh-Thu Le, assistant professor of radiation oncology; and Dr. Kendra Peterson, assistant professor of neurology, are the featured speakers.
The lecture is free and open to the public. For information or to register, call 498-7826.
Chefs Who Care at La Fiesta
This month’s Chefs Who Care benefit for the Community Services Agency is scheduled for May 7, at La Fiesta Restaurant, 240 Villa St., Mountain View. Seating times are 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Menu selections include chile verde, and enchiladas suizas. Half the cost of the dinners goes to the agency’s Food and Nutrition Center to help needy residents. Tickets, if purchased by May 2, are $20 for adults, $10 for children (6-12). To buy tickets in advance by credit card, call 961-3584.
Federated women to hear ‘Roadshow’
Gary Richards, the transportation reporter for the San Jose Mercury News known as “Mr. Roadshow,” is scheduled to be the guest speaker at today’s meeting of the Federated Woman’s Club of Los Altos.
Richard will speak on the many improvements in the works to make traveling in Silicon Valley less confusing.
This includes revamping the present driver’s test given by the Department of Motor Vehicles. He will hold a question-and-answer session following his talk.
The meeting is scheduled to start 11 a.m. at Micahel’s Restaurant, with a luncheon following at 12:15 p.m.
Guests are welcome. For more information, call 948-3553.
Inside world of genetics
Max Diehn, a Stanford researcher, will outline the science behind his current work in genetics during a free lecture and discussion scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Sunday, in the Parish Hall of Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos.
Diehn is currently working at Stanford in the area of “functional genomics,” with the goal of better diagnostics and therapeutics for human cancers.
In addition, Jane Turnbull, who received her doctorate in chemistry from MIT, will speak on ethical issues surrounding genetics research.
Friends’ used book sale
The Friends of the Los Altos Library will hold their spring used book sale Friday through Sunday at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.
The Friday sale is open from 7-9 p.m. for members only. Family memberships are available at the main library for $5. The sale is open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 5, and from noon to 3 p.m., May 6. On Sunday, books will be sold by the bag. Bags are available at the door for $3 each and there is no limit to the number of bags purchased. Proceeds from the sale go to the library.
