By Happy banjos at women's club
The Happy Times Banjos will entertain members of the Federated Woman’s Club of Los Altos at its first luncheon meeting of the new season, set for Sept. 4 at Michael’s Restaurant at Shoreline in Mountain View.
The group comprises 10-15 banjo and washtub players, all volunteers, who play for enjoyment and keeping alive the old songs of yesteryear.
In 1998, the group became a charitable non-profit organization.
The meeting is scheduled to start at 11 a.m., with the luncheon and program following. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 948-3553.
Los Altos Art Docents
Los Altos Art Docents are seeking volunteers to assist in their program.
Trainees will be part of a five-month, hands-on learning process. At the conclusion of the training, volunteers will be part of a team of docents bringing more than 40 varied and fun units of arts into the Los Altos School District K-8 classrooms.
Some of the lessons offered include art appreciation, clay work, painting and graphic design.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, an introductory coffee is scheduled 10-11:30 a.m., Sept. 4, in Room A at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave.
For more information, call the Art Docents office at 940-4010, ext. 18.
Chefs Who Care at Clarkes
The Chefs Who Care September dinner is scheduled for Sept. 10 at Clarkes Charcoal Broiler at Rancho Shopping Center, Springer and Foothill Expressway, Los Altos. Seatings are 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Prepaid by Sept. 5, costs are $22 adults; $12 children 6-12. Prices at the door are $24, adults, $14 children. Make reservations using Visa/MasterCard by calling 961-3584.
Chefs Who Care is a program of the Community Services Agency. Half of the dinner cost is donated to the agency’s Food and Nutrition Center and is tax deductible.
Friends of Library fall book sale
Friends of the Los Altos Library have set their fall book sale for Sept. 6-8 at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave.
The Sept. 6 sale is open 7-9 p.m. for members only.
The sale is open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 7. From noon to 3 p.m., Sept. 8, books are sold by the bag.
Bags are available at the door for $3 each, and there is no limit to the number of bags purchased. Purchases are cash only.
Proceeds from the sale go to the Los Altos Library.
Hoedown set at Westwind Barn
Westwind Barn users invite town residents to a “Hoedown” celebration 5 - 10 p.m., Sept. 7.
Free to the public, the evening will feature a petting zoo, pony rides, equestrian demonstrations, a silent auction and square dancing to music under the stars.
A barbecue dinner is offered at $25 for adults, $20 for youth and seniors. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Proceeds from the event will help support and preserve the historic barn, its 14-acre property and the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program for children with severe physical disabilities.
For more information or to reserve dinner tickets, call 941-6113.
Free radio expert to address lunch meeting
The Technology and Society Committee’s biweekly Luncheon Series will meet 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, at the Golden Wok Restaurant, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. The speaker will be Stephen Dunifer, founder of Free Radio Berkeley and International Radio Action Training Education and co-editor of “Seizing the Airwaves, A Free Radio Handbook.”
Cost is $8.50-$9.50. For more information, call Bob Kirby at 969-7215.
Photography class for children
Professional photographer David Linnig is scheduled to hold a workshop for young photographers ages 9-13 at 1-4 p.m., Sept. 14-15, at Hidden Villa Farm, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Linnig will offer instruction on subject matter, composition and exposure control, in addition to individual critiques, with time spent on the farm taking photos.
Cost is $45. Reservations are required. For more information, call 949-8653.
‘Green Foothills’ to celebrate 40 years
The Committee for Green Foothills is scheduled to celebrate 40 years of advocacy and education to protect open space at the “Umbrellas Over Time” auction and dinner Sept. 8 at Ridge Vineyards atop Montebello Ridge. The event is intended to raise awareness of and support for the Committee for Green Foothills’ programs that improve the beauty and quality of life on the Peninsula.
State Senators Byron Sher and Jackie Speier will be among the political leaders scheduled to serve as auctioneers. Auction items include two signed Ansel Adams photographs and Wallace Stegner’s famous sweater.
The event will feature dinner and wine tasting.
The Committee for Green Foothills is a regional grass-roots organization working to establish and maintain land-use policies that protect the environment throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. It was established in 1962.
For more information, call 968-7243.
Golf croquet lessons in Los Altos Hills
Golf croquet lessons are being held 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, at Little League Field 2 in Los Altos Hills. Reservations are required. For more information, call Jeanne Strong at 493-3322.
