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THEATER
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Shakespeare play that takes a journey to the magical world of fairies, where lovers find themselves in romantic mishaps and a local acting troupe is bungled by its own set of problems. Los Altos High School Drama Department. 7 p.m., Thursday- Friday; 7 and 2 p.m., Saturday. Eagle Theater, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos. $5-$10. 960-8301.
“Pear Slices II.” A potpourri of short plays showcasing new works by members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. Pear Avenue Theatre. 8 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays, through April 10. 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View. $10-$20. 254-1148; www.thepear.org.
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” Steve Martin’s comedy about an imaginary meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in a Paris bar in 1904. Bus Barn Stage Company. 8 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m., Sunday; and 7 p.m., April 10, through April 16. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. $20-$25. 941-0551; www.busbarn.org.
“Vincent in Brixton.” Unravels the mystery of what happened to future artist Vincent Van Gogh during his brief encounter with a London teacher. TheatreWorks. 8 p.m., today-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $20-$50, 903-6000; www.theatreworks.org.
“Hello, Dolly!” Musical featuring three casts of middle school and high school students. The King’s Academy Drama Department. Evenings of April 14-16 and 21-23; matinees April 15 16 and 23. $6-$10. wwww.tka.org.
“Crowns.” African-American women proclaim their heritage and identity in an exuberant celebration of family and fortitude. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays; 8 p.m., Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and/or 8p.m. Saturdays; 2 and/or 7 p.m., Sundays, April 6-May 1. MainStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 500 Castro St. $20-$50. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival. Staged readings and workshops showcasing new plays and musicals in all stages of development. April 27 through May 1 SecondStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 500 Castro St. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
MUSIC
Music in the Cellar. Musicians perform in the cellar of Beausejour restaurant. 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., Thursdays. Doors open at 7 p.m. 170 State St., Los Altos. 948-8667.
EVENTS
“Owls at the Los Altos Library.” Los Altos-based Sky Hunters Environmental Education, accompanied by two of its resident owls, present a talk on the folklore and biology of owls. 7:30 p.m., today. Los Altos Library. 13 S. San Antonio Road. 948-7683.
“Broadcast Legends.” The Museum of American Heritage recreates original radio shows from the 1930s to 1950s. 7:30 p.m., April 15. Cubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $10-$15. 321-1004.
“Flying Dutchman.” Lecture and opera preview with live performances. San Jose Opera Guild. Noon, Tuesday. San Jose Museum of Art, Wendell Center, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. (408) 275-6199; www.sjoperaguild.org.
Barnyard Babies tour. Meet Hidden Villa’s newest additions (chicks, piglets, goats and lambs) and learn about baby animals. 3-4 p.m., Thursday. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $10; for ages 3 and up. 949-8653; www.hiddenvilla.org.
“Special Gardens for a Special Year.” The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden’s 20th annual spring garden tour. Tour of five private gardens and Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, plus plant sale, luncheon and boutique. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29-30. $30 advance, $35 day of tour; lunch $18 (reservation required). 329-1356, ext. 23.
“It’s a Jungle Out There.” Mountain View’ s annual spring family parade. Noon, April 30. Castro Street. Children’s activities, music, food and entertainment follow in Pioneer Memorial Park, 1146 Church St. 903-6331.
Income tax assistance. Free help for income tax returns by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers. 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays, through April 11. Los Altos Senior Center, 97 Hillview Ave. 947-2797; www.aarp.org/taxaide.
Plant sale. Features Maddenii series of rhododendrons. De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 23. Intersection of State and Main streets, Los Altos. 964-7614; www.deanza-ars.com.
Renewal and Healing: Come-As-You-Are Communion. Communion, prayer, laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if desired. 6-7 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 948-1083, ext. 138.
Taize worship service. Music, worship and prayer. 6 p.m., third Wednesday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 948-1083, ext. 138.
Sustainable building tour. Visit the newest buildings at the Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve. 3:30-5 p.m., first Sunday of the month. Not recommended for children under 12. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $5 parking. Reservations: 949-8646.
CONTESTS
California Youth Symphony’s annual Young Artist Competition. May 1. Stanford University. Contestants must be 18 or under. The winners, one pianist and one other instrumentalist, will each receive $200 and solo with the CYS during the 2005-06 season. Application deadline: April 15. 325-6666.
LECTURES
“The Continuing Revolution in Medical Imaging: One Road to Early Disease Detection and Personalized Medicine.” Dr. Gary Glazer, professor and chair of Stanford University’s Department of Radiology, discusses advances in medical imaging. 7 p.m., April 6. Clark Center Auditorium, Stanford. Free. 234-0647.
“Estimating the Chances of Life Out There.” Illustrated, non-technical talk by Frank Drake, SETI astronomer. 7 p.m., April 20. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Free.
“Queensland, Australia.” Certified Aussie Specialist Maureen Jones will lecture on the diverse terrain of Australia’s Sunshine State including which beaches and islands are most desirable and offer the best diving and access to the Great Barrier Reef. . 6-7:30 p.m., April 26. 160 Main St., Los Altos. Free. 941-5810; info@allhorizonstvl.com.
EXHIBITS
“View from Above.” Still-life paintings by Carol Hake. Gallery 9. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 29. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m., Thursday. 143 Main St., Los Altos. 941-7969.
Paintings by Robert Chiarito. Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, Tuesday-May 27. Artist talk/reception: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday. 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Free. 917-6800.
“Exhibit 2005.” Packard Art Studio. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, April 15-May 11. Mountain View, City Hall, 500 Castro St.
“Less Than a Day Away: California Landmarks.” Viewpoints Gallery. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Thursday. 315 State St., Los Altos. 941-5789; www.viewpointsgallery.com.
“Essence of Form.” Etchings by Nathan Oliveira. Community School of Music and Arts. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., today-Thursday. CSMA’s Mohr Gallery at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. 917.6800; www.arts4all.org.
“Ambiguous Entities.” Monotypes and works on paper by Cindy Blain. Through April 27; hours by appointment only. Lift Fitness, 284 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. 949-3031; www.liftfitness.com.
“Wallace Stegner: Throwing a Long Shadow.” Los Altos History Museum. Retrospective on the life and influence of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, teacher and environmentalist. Noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays-Sundays, through June 12. 948-9427; www.losaltoshistory.org.
Computer History Museum. Thousands of artifacts from the early days of computing, presented in a visible storage exhibit area. 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Tours: 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays; 1 p.m., Fridays; 1 and 2 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month. 810-1010.
Moffett Field Historical Society Museum. Displays memorabilia, artifacts, photos and aircraft models. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays. Building 126, Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View. Photo ID required for adults. Free. 603-9827.
AUDITIONS
California Youth Symphony. For high-school age and younger musicians. All instruments. Registration deadline: Friday. Auditions to be held in April at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Info: www.cys.org.
El Camino Youth Symphony. Membership auditions for 2005-06 season. For ages 6-20 with at least a year of experience on a musical instrument. Audition application available online: www.ecys.org. 327-2611.
SJSU Choraliers. Several openings for trained singers for spring. The renowned chamber choir, led by Dr. Charlene Archibeque of Los Altos Hills, will be competing in Italy this summer and needs several basses and mezzos. (408) 924-4333; Choraliers@sjsu.edu.
Peninsulaires Men’s Barbershop Chorus. Auditions for men interested in singing music in the barbershop style. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room M-2, Palo Alto. (408) 245-5977.
El Camino Youth Symphony. Senior-level openings for string bass, French horn, percussion, bass trombone and tuba. Ages 6-18. 327-2611; www.ecys.org.
Cantabile Children’s Chorus. Openings for boys and girls 6-16. Choir members rehearse weekly in Los Altos and perform throughout the Bay Area. Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos. 424-1410; www.cantabile.org.
CLASSES
“Physics for Poets: Everything You Wanted to Know About Einstein’s Work but were Afraid to Ask.” Non-technical course, focusing on Albert Einstein’s contributions, introduces modern physics with humor, analogies and demonstrations. Taught by Foothill College astronomy instructor Andrew Fraknoi. No background in science or math required. 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 5-June 21. Registration: www.foothill.edu/reg/spring05.html.
Cancer Supportive Care. Wellness and fitness program promoting healing through body awareness and dance-like movements. For people anywhere in the cancer experience; may bring family or friend. 10:45 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Fridays. Health Logic 453 Sherman Ave. Palo Alto. Free. letsjustdance@att.net.
Working with Arthritis. Workshops for working-age adults with arthritis who want to take an active role in managing their arthritis. Participants discuss issues related to arthritis, hear how others handle similar issues, and construct a plan of action for managing arthritis. 6:30-8:30 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Blake Wilbur Clinic, 900 Blake Wilbur Drive, Stanford University. Free; donations accepted. RSVP: 851-2781.
Jazzercise. 6 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays; and 8:30 a.m., Saturdays, at Blach Junior High gym, 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos. 9 a.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays, at Grant Park School, 1575 Holt Ave. Los Altos. Childcare available for an additional fee. $38 month; $100 eight weeks. 948-6068.
Stanford International Dancers. 8 p.m., Fridays. Flex-It Aerobics Studio, 425 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Admission $5; $6 on live music nights. 966-1775.
Jazz and beginning ballet. For adults and teens, New York-style jazz: 8-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays; beginning ballet: 7:30-9 p.m., Mondays. Pacific Ballet Academy, 295-B Polaris Ave., Mountain View. 969-4614.
Free session based on the book “When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing.” Led by author Susan Borkin, Los Altos-based psychotherapist and writing/creativity coach. (408) 973-7877.
Languages. American Sign Language, Chinese, English, Finnish, German, Russian and Spanish. Mountain View Adult Education. Most classes held in Los Altos. Daytime classes $15 for ages 55 and over. 940-1333; www.mvlaae.net.
Dance Workout. Modern ballet and jazz; yoga and core Pilates. 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Starz Dance Studio, 223 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View; noon, Thursdays, at Planet Dance Studio, 1350 Grant Road, Mountain View. $40 four-class series; $15 drop-in. 969-4110.
Afterschool program. Chinese/Mandarin, English/math, music, art, sports and more. For students in grades K-8. Program staff members will pick up students from local schools. St. Timothy Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. 941-9885.
Jump-start Yoga. Total body conditioning. 6-6:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 559-1950.
Pilates small-group mat classes. Trainer Nancy Chan teaches how to increase flexibility and build strength without bulk. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays. Back to Fitness, 3906 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $15. 494-0991.
El Camino YMCA off-site aerobics. Low-impact classes. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Hillview Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 9-10:15 a.m., Saturdays, Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St. 969-9622.
Jacki’s Strong Step. Step aerobics program by Jacki Sorensen offered by the Los Altos Recreation Department. All abilities welcome. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Hillview Community Center. 961-5411.
Authentic Mandarin. 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays; and 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays. 817 Castro St., Mountain View. $10 drop-in fee; series enrollment encouraged. 968-8808.
Public Access TV Production. Five-week, 15-hour course at KMVT, Mountain View Community Television. No experience necessary. 950 N. Rengstorff Ave., Suite A. $45. 968-1540.
Parent-Child Gym, Swimming, Drama, Sports, Art, etc. YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula El Camino Branch, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. 969-9622.
CLUBS/GROUPS
Santa Clara Valley Branch of the American Fuchsia Society. Topic: “Shaping and Pinching Fuchsias.” 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. Hillview Community Center, Room 12, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Bring your plants. Free. (408) 733-3469.
SPAUG PC Computer Group. Jen Clausen of Smart Computing will introduce his magazine and Web site; Dick Delp will present a Linux demo. 7:15 p. m., April 13. Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 493-9307; www.pa-spaug.org.
Glass and Decorative Arts Club. Noon, the fourth Monday of the month at Garden House, 400 University Ave., Los Altos. 967-8720; (408) 446-3767.
South Bay Community Orchestra. Musicians sought; all orchestral instrumentalists welcome. Full 60-member orchestra is sponsored by Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education. 493-3798.
Peninsula Men’s Holiday Chorus. Men of all ages and faiths who love to sing are invited to join. No singing experience required. Rehearsals: 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays. Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. info@barbershop-harmony.org.
Federated Woman’s Club of Los Altos. 11 a.m., first Wednesday of month. Michael’s Restaurant, Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Lunch served at noon. 948-3553.
Assistance League of Los Altos. Nonprofit volunteer organization that develops, administers and funds service projects within the local communities. An autonomous chapter of the National Assistance League. 941-4625; 961-2310.
The Powerful Pens. Writers group. 10 a.m. to noon, second Thursday of the month. Town Crier backroom, 138 Main St., Los Altos. (408) 626-9784.
American Fuchsia Society, Santa Clara Valley. Refreshments served. 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of month. Hillview Community Center, Los Altos. Free. 322-8878.
American Legion Los Altos Post 558. Meetings 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays; luncheons noon, Fridays. 347 First St.
Quota International of Mountain View/Los Altos. Supports scholarships for hearing-impaired students, El Camino Hospital Infant Hearing Screening Clinic, Community Services Agency and CHAC. Noon, first and third Thursdays of each month. Michael’s at Shoreline, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View. 969-5860; www.quota.org.
Los Altos Art Club. For artists and art lovers. 7 p.m., second Monday of month. Hillview Community Center, Hal Brady Room, 97 Hillview Ave. Refreshments served. 968-7015.
Leads Club, Cupertino Coed Chapter. 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays. Guild Room at St. Timothy’s Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. 877-906-9528.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Los Altos Chapter. Holds workshops to help people trace their lineage. 965-8275 or 948-0760.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Volunteer organization of boating enthusiasts who perform community service, including boating education, voluntary vessel inspections and boating operations. Not involved in military or law enforcement activities. Ages 17 and up. 7 p.m., second Tuesday of the month. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. 941-5466.
Mid-Peninsula Widows & Widowers Association. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte Ave. (408) 732-7824.
Great Books Group. Interpretive discussion group focused on reading essays and excerpts of the great classics. 6-8 p.m., second Tuesday of the month. Los Altos Main Library. 961-7380.
Spinning Wheels Square Dance Club. Couples welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays. Loyola School, Los Altos. 571-1970.
Camera Club of Los Altos. 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month. Los Altos Senior Center, Room 12, 97 Hillview Ave. 969-3017
Peninsula Gem and Mineral Society. 8 p.m., fourth Wednesday of the month. Garden House, Shoup Park, Los Altos. 948-8016.
Los Altos Newcomers Club. Welcomes new residents of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills who want to become better acquainted with their new community and neighbors. 941-4505; 948-7780.
Los Altos Rotary Club. Service group. 12:15 p.m., Thursdays. Garden House at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave. 948-1455.
Meeting For Good. Meet other singles and also help the community. 949-4611.
Sons in Retirement. Lunch and lectures. Third Wednesday of the month. Hyatt Rickys, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 948-5442.
Syntillating Speakers Toastmasters Club. 5:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays of the month at Roche Pharmaceuticals, Main Gallery, 3401 Hillview, Palo Alto. (408) 947-1525.
Spiritsong Kids. Singing and dancing group for children of all ages. Rehearsals 9:15 a.m., Sundays; concerts throughout year. Immanuel Lutheran Church of Los Altos, 1715 Grant Road. 967-4906.
Aglow Lighthouse in Mountain View. 9:45 a.m. to noon, third Friday of the month at Presbyterian Church, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Room 103. 941-5090.
Los Altos United Methodist Church. Healing service 6 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. 655 Magdalena Ave.
Electric Toasters. Toastmasters. Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays. Electric Power Research Institute, 3412 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. 855-2270.
New Mothers and New Fathers Groups. Ongoing meetings at El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View. 940-7202.
Los Altos Lodge No. 712 F. & A. M. 7:30 p.m., first Monday of the month. Los Altos Masonic Hall, 146 Main St. 941-6615.
Weekly meditation practice group. Based on Jack Kornfield’s book “A Path with Heart.” 7 a.m., Tuesdays. Foothills Congregational Church, Los Altos. 969-3452.
Los Altos Sister Cities. Third Thursday of the month. 969-0136.
Los Altos Hills Historical Society. Ongoing meetings and events throughout year. Annual dues $10. 948-1238.
South Bay Storytellers. 7 p.m., second Sunday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 494-1383 or 917-1920.
Vasa Order of America, Lindbergh Lodge. Organization for experiencing the Swedish culture, open to people of Scandinavian descent and their families. 6:30 p.m., second Friday of each month; supper 7 p.m. American Legion Hall, 347 First St., Los Altos. 948-8018; 948-5559.
Soroptimist Club of Los Altos/Mountain View. Noon, second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Hugo’s Restaurant, Rickey’s Hyatt, Palo Alto. 321-0622; 948-8110.
Mountain View Foothills International Training in Communication Club. 7 p.m., first and third Thursday of the month. Union Bank, El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 967-6466.
Baha’I Faith of Los Altos. Fireside talks. 8-9:30 p.m., Thursdays. 158 Coronado Ave., Los Altos. 948-0143.
Mountain View Women’s Club. Community service organization. Monthly meetings. Masonic Temple, 890 Church St. 960-3438.
Technology and Society Committee. 11:45 a.m., alternate Tuesdays. Golden Wok, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. 969-7215 (after 6 p.m.).
Electronics Museum Amateur Radio Club. 7 p.m., fourth Friday of the month. Los Altos School District Board Room, 201 Covington Road. 941-2666.
Quota Club of Mountain View. Noon, first and third Thursdays of the month. Michael’s at Shoreline restaurant, Shoreline Park. 967-2964.
Mountain View Talking Heads Toastmasters. Improve public speaking. 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays. Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, 580 Castro St. 968-8378.
Optimist Club of Palo Alto-Mountain View. Luncheon meetings noon to 1:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays of the month. Hyatt Rickey’s, Palo Alto. 855-1847.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Ongoing Breast Cancer Support. Recovery, renewal and education for anyone who has completed breast cancer treatment and is focusing on continued physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. 5-6:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of month. Free. 326-6686.
Cancer support. The Nia Technique, a wellness and fitness program that promotes healing through body awareness and dance-like movements. May bring family and friends. Part of Stanford Cancer Patient Services and Supportive Care programs 10:45 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Fridays. Health Logic, 453 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. Free. Info: letsjustdance@att.net.
Alzheimer’s Association Portuguese/English Support Group. For families and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Share common experiences, give and receive support, and discover ways of coping and caring. 5:30-7 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Alzheimer’s Association, 2065 West El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View. 962-8111.
Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Needs volunteers to mentor and speak up for abused and neglected children/youth who have been placed in the foster-care system. (408) 416-0400.
Huntington’s Disease Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month. First Baptist Church, 305 N. California St., Palo Alto. 967-0679.
Career Action and Support Group. Resources for job seekers. 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Fireside Room, Bethel Lutheran Church., Finch Ave., Cupertino. $5. 964-8370; schoenbeck@mindspring.com.
Sexual Assault Survivors Counseling. Confidential group and individual counseling sessions for survivors of sexual assault. Women meet 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays; men 6:30 p.m. Drop-in counseling: 2-5 p.m., Tuesdays. Mid-Peninsula YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. $5. 494-0993, ext. 316.
Young Survivors Group. Weekly support for those 30-60 grieving the loss of a spouse. Facilitated by Sue Shaffer, Ed. D. MFT. 7-9 p.m., Mondays or Wednesdays. Sliding fees. 323-1535; sueshaffer@aol.com.
Divorce Care. Recovery seminar for people who have experienced or are experiencing divorce. 7:30-9 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Los Altos. 947-0846.
Los Altos Al-Anon. Confidential and anonymous. 7:30 p.m., Sundays, United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Road; 7:30 p.m., Mondays, Lutheran Church, Cuesta and El Monte roads. (800) 344-2664.
Center for Healing and Wellness. Support for children who have a parent with a serious illness. 2235 Grant Road, Suite 6, Los Altos. 625-1987.
Breast Cancer Support Group. 7:30-9 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays. Mid-Peninsula YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 988-6612.
La Leche League. International non-profit, non-sectarian organization providing information and support to women planning to breast feed. 873-6525.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Twenty-four hour help for those with drinking problems. Some meetings held in Los Altos. (408) 374-8511.
Surviving the Death of Our Child. Support group for bereaved couples. 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesdays. 900 Welsh Road, Suite 400, Palo Alto. $50/week. 948-8601.
Post-Partum Emotional Support Group for Women. Supportive environment to discuss transition into motherhood, nurturing the nurturer and other women’s post-partum issues. 766-9223.
Support Network for Battered Women. Provides services to battered women and their children, including safe shelter, bilingual counselors and a staff attorney to help with restraining orders. Drop-in support: 6-8 p.m., Mondays; 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays. 24-hour crisis line: 940-7855. 200 Blossom Lane, Mountain View. 940-7850.
Support groups for those with heart problems, diabetes, seizures and arthritis. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View. Free. 940-7202.
Mid-Peninsula Widows and Widowers Association. Helps people begin a new way of life following the loss of a spouse. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte Road. (408) 732-7824; (408) 739-8275; www.mpwwa.org.
Personal Life Coaching. Weekdays and Saturday nights. $10. 424-8744.
Shoreline Chapter of Parents Without Partners. Open to any single parent. Introductions 5 p.m., Saturdays. (408) 275-9057.
South Bay Fibromyalgia Support Group. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., third Saturday of the month at El Camino Hospital, Park Pavilion Building, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View.
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association. 7-9 p.m., third Monday of the month; 4-6 p.m., first Thursday of the month. Older Adult Resource Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Mountain View. Free. (800) 660-1993.
Emotions Anonymous. Twelve-step program of recovery for those suffering from emotional problems 6-7 p.m., Mondays. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. 968-5637.
Workaholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Tuesdays. First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Room 103. 949-3216 (evenings).
Nicotine Anonymous. Members help each other quit smoking. Free. (408) 236-2196.
Personal Growth and Problem Solving. Divorce recovery for men and women, women working at home and dysfunctional families. 6-7:45 p.m., Mondays. 949-5673.
Men’s support group. Men discuss and work on emotional issues such as work, relationships, family and finding renewed passion for life. Led by Brian Winkler, Ph.D. 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays. Los Altos/Mountain View area. 306-8188.
Women’s group. A nurturing circle of women committed to ongoing psychological growth and healing. 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays. Los Altos. 941-5581.
Touchstone Support Network. Support for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families. 6:30 p.m., first and third Mondays of the month. Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos. 328-4495.
Diabetics Anonymous. 7-8:30 p.m., Sundays. Spinal and Sports Care Center, 2290 El Camino Real, Suite 8, Mountain View. Free. (408) 749-0579 or 321-4783.
Kara of Palo Alto. Provides bereavement support for people with life-threatening illnesses and their families and those who recently lost a loved one. 321-5272.
SERVICES
Bay Area Adoption Services. Meeting explaining the process and costs of adopting through international adoption. 7:30 p.m., one Monday per month. Mountain View Business Center, 465 Fairchild Drive, Suite 215. (415) 499-8037.
That Place. Recreation program for high school students, offered through Mountain View Recreation Division. 7-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. 903-6417.
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital and Catworks. Cats and kittens available for adoption on a continual basis. 962-8338.
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network. Non-profit grassroots organization with a hot line, support groups, speakers bureau, newsletter and educational forums. (408) 261-1425.
Center on Aging. Free assistance in processing senior’s medical claims and selecting Medicare supplements, and completing Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney forms for those of all ages. Weekday, evening and in-home appointments available. El Camino Hospital, Mountain View. 966-9222.
Master Gardeners. Organization answers gardening questions through its hot line (329-1356) 1-4 p.m., Fridays. Ailing plants may be brought to the Plant Clinic at Gamble Garden Center, 1431 Waverley St. Palo Alto, 9- 11 a.m., second Saturday of the month.
VOLUNTEERS
Stanford Hospital Auxiliary. Volunteers sought to work in the hospital gift shop. Training provided. 723-6636
Pilgrim Haven Retirement Community. Volunteer Coordinator sought to oversee and administer volunteers. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment, orientation, training and recognition. Passion for working with seniors preferred. E-mail resume to Tara McGuinness, Executive Director, at TMcGuinness@abhow.com.
Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Seeks volunteers to speak up for abused and neglected children who have been placed in the foster-care system. (408) 573-5618; vickie@cadvocates.org.
Stanford Hospital’s Partners in Caring Program. Volunteers needed to provide friendly visiting, transportation, shopping and meal assistance to home-bound people. Training held monthly. 725-4137.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. Downtown Los Altos. Proceeds go to cancer awareness, education and improving the comfort of cancer patients. 949-0505.
Assistance League Costume Bank. New volunteers sought for Los Altos shop. 941-2610.
Farm/Nature Guides. Needed at Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, to introduce children to cows, sheep and other farm animals, explore the vegetable garden and hike in the wilderness area. Training provided. 949-8643; www.hiddenvilla.org.
Avenidas Senior Center. Needs help with administrative/reception duties, selling items in craft shop and drive seniors to doctor’s appointments. 326-5362; awalker@avenidas.org.
Community Services Agency. Help a few hours a week to drive frail seniors to medical appointments or take homebound seniors grocery shopping. 964-4630.
Project YEA! (Youth Education Advocacy). Needs educational advocates to support county collaborative supporting educational needs of children in the juvenile justice system. Training provided. (408) 727-5775; melissak@php.com.
Stanford University Auxiliary. Volunteers for 3-4 hours weekly in a variety of areas: the reception area of the intensive-care units, the emergency department, escort service, gift shop, surgical reception area and the auxiliary office. 723-6636.
Pathways Hospice. Seeks caring volunteers to help patients and their caregivers manage care at home. Volunteers provide companionship, practical help and emotional support at a crucial time. Training schedule: 947-4271.
Environmental Volunteer Docent. Teach kids to enjoy nature and learning. Next training class, on Marine Ecology, is 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday. 961-0545; www.evols.org.
Stanford Hospital’s Partners in Caring. Program needs volunteers to provide friendly visiting, transportation, shopping and meal assistance to homebound persons. Training held monthly. 725-4137.
City of Los Altos. Needs handy people to work in the Senior In-Home Repair Program performing minor home repairs. Telephone greeters at City Hall are also needed. Flexible hours and basic training provided. 948-1491, ext. 229.
Breast Cancer Action. Seeking volunteers to assist in events, task force, activist work and in office. (415) 243-9301.
Child Abuse Prevention Center. Needs volunteers to work four hours a week in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties. 327-8120.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Needs help with various programs. 497-8915.
Wildlife Rescue. Needs help in its Palo Alto shelter to provide care for sick, injured and orphaned wild birds and small mammals. Training provided. 494-7417.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. Needs a few more volunteers in Los Altos. 949-0505.
West Bay Opera Guild. Needs people to usher and/or serve refreshments at West Bay events. 494-7355.
El Camino Hospital Auxiliary. Needs people with cheerful attitudes and caring sensitivity. 940-7214.
Alzheimer’s Association. Needs people to staff its help line, which provides free literature and assistance to the public. 962-8111.
Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve. Needs help around the farm. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 949-8655.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Outdoor educational leaders needed during the week to share nature with children at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. 691-1200.
Stanford Hospital’s Hospice Program. Needs people to work with dying patients in their homes. 203-6586.
Environmental Volunteers. Needs nature guides to lead hikes and do classroom presentations. 961-0545.
Community Breast Health Project. Help needed for research and hot line. Four hours a week. 725-1788.
Center for Economic Conversion. Mountain View organization needs help with database, library management and administration. 968-8798.
Stanford University Medical Center Auxiliary. Seeks helpers of all ages. 723-6636.
Volunteer Exchange of Santa Clara County. Seeks tutors and teachers’ aides. 965-2426.
Westwind 4-H Riding for the Handicapped. Needs volunteers for classes 4-5 p.m., Mondays and/or Thursdays, in Los Altos Hills. 725-4754 or 941-4808.
Clearinghouse. Needs teens to connect junior and senior high school students with nonprofit agencies. 941-0950, ext. 315.
City of Mountain View. Needs office assistants, translators and assistants at Deer Hollow Farm and docents at Rengstorff House. 903-6607.
Los Altos Flower Arranging Team. Seeks those interested in donating and arranging flowers for city offices and events. 948-1491.
Visit elderly Los Altos residents. People needed for weekly one-hour visits to lonely seniors. 329-0888.
Jesuit Retreat House of Los Altos. Needs office help on a regular basis. 917-4040.
Casa Say. Group home in Mountain View for teenage runaways seeks help with chores and supervision. (408) 253-3540.
English-in-Action. Seeks people to converse in English one hour a week with Stanford’s international students, scholars, or spouses. 961-3539 or 326-5252.
