MacArthur Park Festival set for Aug. 13
The 24th Annual MacArthur Park Fine Wine and Food Festival is slated 12:30-4 p.m. Aug. 13 at MacArthur Park Restaurant, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Festival proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Visitors may sample wines from more than 60 wineries, indulge in a tasty buffet, bid on wines and other items in a silent auction, and enjoy the music of Sweet Talk and Mostly Celtic.
Also included are chocolate and cheese tasting, and complimentary commemorative photos by Matrix Photography.
Festival tickets are $65 in advance, $75 at the gate. For tickets and more information, call 688-0438 or visit www.paarc.org.
Volunteers sought for summer picnic
The city of Los Altos has scheduled its Fourth Annual Community Picnic for Los Altos residents 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 in the civic center, off San Antonio Road and Hillview Avenue.
The event will showcase information booths and live entertainment including the traditional Ye Olde Towne Band, an old-fashioned barbecue by Santa Clara County Fire Fighters Local 1165, a classic car show, Kids Zone, public safety information, police, fire and public works department vehicles, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, demonstrations and other attractions.
For more information, to volunteer, be a sponsor or participate in the Community Service Fair, call 947-2889.
Free summer concerts in Cuesta Park
The city of Mountain View is holding a series of free summer concerts 6:30-8 p.m. at Cuesta Park, Grant Road and Cuesta Drive, and at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Performing bands are Bust-A-Groove, July 21 and Rumors, Aug. 4, at Cuesta Park; and Yardies, July 28, and Unauthorized Rolling Stones, Aug. 11, at Civic Center Plaza.
For more information, call 903-6300.
LAH seeks candidates for fire commissioner
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District has a vacancy for one fire commissioner. Only LAH residents are eligible.
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the fire station on the Foothill College campus.
Letters of interest may be sent to: Board of Commissioners, Los Altos Hills County Fire District, P.O. Box 1766, Los Altos 94023-1766.
Deadline for receipt of letters is Aug. 26. The letters will be presented at the Sept. 20 meeting. For more information, call 949-1044.
Roadrunners need more help
Roadrunners is an El Camino Hospital-based volunteer group whose members provide transportation for seniors who can no longer drive. The group needs more volunteer drivers.
To volunteer, call 988-7651.
‘Peace Dances’ held in Mtn. View
The Lively Foundation, under the direction of acclaimed local dancer/choreographer Leslie Friedman, presents “Peace Dances” 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Mountain View Masonic Temple Auditorium, 890 Church St., Mountain View, celebrating the United Nations’ 60th anniversary.
Dancers will move to the music of Kurt Weill, Pete Seegar and Sir Edward Elgar.
For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com or call (866) 468-3399.
