By Astronomy lecture at Foothill College

Astronomer Dr. Lynn Cominsky of California State University, Sonoma, will present “Exploding Stars, Blazing Galaxies and Giant Black Holes: The Extreme Universe of Gamma-ray Astronomy,” an illustrated nontechnical lecture, 7-8:30 p.m., tonight, in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Admission is free, the public is invited. Visitors must purchase a $2 parking permit. For more information, call 949-7888.

Woodside Priory presents play

Woodside Priory School has scheduled “The Thread That Runs So True,” a play set in 1925 about a 17-year-old student who takes over a one-room school house in Kentucky, 7 p.m., tomorrow, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at the Woodside Priory Assembly Hall, 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for adults.

Foothill College ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Foothill College will present “Alice in Wonderland,” a play for children 5-12, 10:30 a.m., tomorrow, and 2 p.m., Nov. 17 and 18, at Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. For more information, call Tyler Risk at 949-7417.

Oak School Holiday Faire

The 27th annual Oak Holiday Faire is scheduled 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, at Oak Avenue Elementary School. The faire features over 30 Bay Area crafts people, including a special Children’s Table featuring affordable gifts under $5. For more information, call 964-2187.

American Education Week

Nov. 11-17 marks the 78th annual American Education Week.

-Staff Report