Roundtable discussion on Proposition 71
The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network has scheduled a conference on Proposition 71, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10, at the Crowne Plaza Cabaña in Palo Alto.
Distinguished representatives from all sides of the debate will participate in the conference.
On Nov. 2, the people of California passed Proposition 71 authorizing $3 billion in funding, plus another $3 billion in interest charges, to support stem-cell research.
There is a $75 registration fee which includes lunch.
For more information or to register online, log on to www.thecbc.org.
Exhibit for Los Altos painter, Hau Pei-Jen
The paintings of Mr. Hau Pei-Jen of Los Altos, internationally famed artist, will be on exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, June 8 through July 8, at Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St.
A reception with the artist is scheduled 2-4 p.m., June 10.
Since emigrating from Hong Kong and settling on the Peninsula in 1956, Hau has taught traditional Chinese painting with a modern flair.
More ‘ChopShticks’ comedy at Cabana
After selling out comedy events for the last three years, a Los Altos family has planned shows in a new venue. On Saturday, their company, ChopShticks Productions, is scheduled to present “Comedy at the Cabaña,” billed as intelligent humor for the comedy connoisseur.
This is ChopShticks’ premiere event at the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel in Palo Alto. Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The event will feature comedians Andrew Norelli and Albert Vallejo.
The Crowne Plaza Cabaña is located at 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto.
To purchase tickets, log on to www.ChopShticks.com. Tickets cost $18 in advance, $20 at the door.
For more information, call 949-1033.
Town picnic set for Sunday
The eighth annual Los Altos Hills Town Picnic is scheduled 1-4 p.m., Sunday, at the Little League Fields on Purissima Road at Viscaino Road. The picnic features lunch, games, a magician, Ye Olde Towne Band of Los Altos, crafts, model trains and other attractions.
The town of Los Altos Hills hosts the picnic as the major annual community event that brings together all town residents. Since there is no charge for attending, the picnic is limited to Los Altos Hills residents. Advance registration is required and must be made by May 23 so the correct number of dinners can be ordered.
For reservations, call town hall at 941-7222.
Naval association seeks members
The California LST (Landing Ship Tank) Association is looking to attract new members. The association is open to anyone who served on an LST, landing craft tank, landing craft infantry or other amphibious vessel.
The LSTs, used in the European and Pacific theaters during World War II, were the most common of all naval vessels.
According to the United States LST Association Web site, there were 1,051 LSTs built during the war to carry troops and supplies to American and Allied positions. When the war ended most of the LSTs were scrapped, modified or given to navies of other countries, according to the association.
For more information, call Richard Yellin at 965-0508.
Red Cross to honor local residents
A celebration of exceptional volunteer service will be the highlight of the evening when the Palo Alto Area Chapter, American Red Cross holds its annual meeting and volunteer awards 6 p.m., Thursday, at Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St.
Among local volunteers honored will be five young fundraisers from Los Altos, the children of the Quinlan and Vieraitis families, for their efforts in helping victims of the Southeast Asian tsunami.
The public is invited to attend.
