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THEATER
“The Night of the Iguana. ” Pear Avenue Theatre. Tennessee Williams’ play set at a run down resort in a Mexican jungle, where an unlikely group of travelers arrive and are all running from something. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View. $10-$20. 254-1148; www.thepear.org.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Palo Alto Players. Musical about the simple joys and delightful complexities of relationships. 8 p.m. today-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $22-$27. 329-0891; www.paplayers.org.
“Baby Taj.” TheatreWorks. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and/or 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and/or 7 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 23. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. $20-$58. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
“How To Eat Fried Worms.” Peninsula Youth Theatre’s Stories on Stage series. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. $6-$7. 903-6000 or mvcpa.com.
MUSIC
Pete Holland. Los Angeles-based songwriter/guitarist from Los Altos. Monday evening. Red Rock Coffee, downtown Mountain View.
Nova Vista Symphony. Featured guest: Anastasia Dedik. Winner of the 2005 Russian International Piano Concerto Competition. 8 p.m. Saturday. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. $8-$15.
Eroica Trio. Works by Bach and Schubert. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. $44-$48. 725-ARTS; http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.
St. Lawrence String Quartet. Program features works of Debussy and Osvaldo Golijov. Stanford Lively Arts. 1:15 p.m. pre-performance talk, 2:30 p.m. concert Oct. 16. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. $40-$44. 725-ARTS.
Los Altos native Brad Wolfe, singer-songwriter, and his band, The Moon, performs 9-10:30 p.m., Friday, at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City. Tickets $12 in advance. A benefit for the Sunbeam Foundation. Visit wwww.bradwolfemusic.com.
Music in the Cellar. Musicians perform in the cellar of Beausejour restaurant. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Doors open at 7 p.m. 170 State St., Los Altos. 948-8667.
EVENTS
“Sharing Knowledge, Creating Hope.” Community Breast Health Project’s second annual breast cancer conference for those who have or had breast cancer, their family, friends and concerned community members. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto. $60, includes breakfast and lunch. Registration: 326-6686; w.cbhp.org.
Palo Alto Unified School Board Candidates Forum. Meet, ask questions and get to know the candidates for the PAUSD Board of Education. 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 19. Terman Middle School, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Free.
Halloween Horse Show and Used Tack Sale. Pacific Ridge Pony Club’s 13th-annual event. 8 a.m. warm-ups, 9 a.m. start Oct. 29. Westwind Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills. 947-9104.
Junior Bird Hike. Learn about native raptors, song birds and farm chickens, plus migration and how feathers work. For ages 7-10. 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $10. 949-8653; www.hiddenvilla.org.
Fall Plant Exchange. Bring extra plants, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, small trees or shrubs and take home something new in exchange. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 947-2790.
Sally Ride Science Festival. Day of science and socializing for girls in grades 5-8. Street fair with experiments, food and music, and a chance to meet and listen to the first American woman in space, Sally Ride. 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sunday. NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Mountain View. $18 for lunch, activities and materials. (800) 561-5161; www.sallyridefestivals.com.
Fall Native Plant Sale. Hard-to-find native plants, seeds and bulbs suitable for California gardens. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Hidden Villa Ranch, CNPS Nursery, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 691-9749; www.cnps-scv.org.
EXHIBITS
Selected artwork by Santa Clara County Watercolor Society members. Includes about 35 paintings, realism and abstracts. Main Street Cafe & Books, 134 Main St., Los Altos. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
“Have Paints …Will Travel.” Watercolors of Carol Mead. Viewpoints Gallery. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sunday through Oct. 30. 315 State St., Los Altos.. 941-5789. http://viewpointsgallery.com.
“Into Autumn.” Group show. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today-Friday. Los Altos Library, 13 San Antonio Road.
“Paint The Town History.” Paintings created in June by local artists, half of which will appear in the 2006 Historic Los Altos calendar. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today-Friday. Main Street Cafe & Books, 134 Main St., Los Altos. 948-8040.
“Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!” Los Altos History Museum. Flags and popular interpretations of the United States flag’s motif. Noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Jan. 8. 51 S. San Antonio Road. Free. 948-9427; www.losaltoshistory.org.
Paintings by Maxine Solomon. Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, and an hour prior to performances. Through Oct. 17. Lobby, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Free. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
LECTURE
“Roxy Rapp Remembers Palo Alto.” Talk by local commercial develop. 2 p.m. Sunday. Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.Sponsored by the Palo Alto Historical Association.
“Freshwater-Conflict or Cooperation: What Does the Future Portend?” Dr. Peter Gleick, MacArthur Fellow and President of the Pacific Institute, discusses the global and security implications of freshwater water resource management. World Affairs Council. 7 p.m. refreshments, 7:30-9 p.m. program today. Los Altos main library. www.itsyourworld.org.
“Jupiter’s Tantalizing Moon: Water (and Life?) Under the Ice of Europa.” A non-technical, illustrated talk by astronomer Cynthia Phillips. Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Free; parking $2. 949-7888.
“A Masked Ball.” Led by Larry Hancock, Opera San Jose director of marketing. Principal artists to sing excerpts from the opera. San Jose Opera Guild’s Fall Opera Lecture Series. 10 a.m. Oct. 11. Los Gatos History Club. 123 Los Gatos Blvd.
AUDITIONS
Clef Hangers. Menlo Park-based women’s chorus that performs for senior citizens and throughout the community. 366-5060.
South Bay Community Orchestra. For musicians who play symphony-orchestra instruments, especially strings. Part of Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School, needs Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons. 493-3798; joman@sonic.net.
Nova Vista Symphony. Auditions for fourth horn, second trombone and all string players. Nova Vista performs at Foothill College. Dates for auditions will be scheduled individually. (408) 530-0700; @juno.com.
Cantabile Youth Singers. By appointment through Sept. 15. Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos. 424-1410; www.cantabile.org.
Peninsulaires Men’s Harmony Chorus. Auditions for men interested in a cappella/barbershop-style singing. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room M-2, Palo Alto. 917-2100; www.barbershop-harmony.org.
REUNION
Awalt High School Class of 1965. Saturday. Michael’s at Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. 965-1955; awalt1965@gmail.com.
Awalt High School Class of 1981. Alumni sought to help plan the 25th reunion, set for Aug. 25-27. Awalt1981@aol.com or Awalt1981@yahoo.com.
CLASSES
“Journaling for Health and Personal Growth.” Interactive one-day workshop that explores journaling as a creative tool for stress reduction, increased self-awareness and improved health. Led by Suzanne Olson, MSW, LCSW. For individuals facing life transitions, stress, health, weight management, or grief issues. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Stanford University’s Health Improvement Program, 1101 Welch Road, Palo Alto. $80. 723-9649; www.hip.stanford.edu.
Geneology. Emphasizes the search for Irish ancestors; guest speaker on Irish history. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School. Nov. 7-16. 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. 940-1333.
Bay Area Authors of the Past. Works of noted Bay Area authors, including Wallace Stegner, Jack London, Bret Harte, Frank Norris and Dashiell Hammett. Foothill College Middlefield Campus, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 16. $51. 949-7325; www.foothill.edu.
Mind-Body Fitness. Yoga, meditation and Pilates class led by Pam Walatka. Stretch, relax, and strengthen. Bring a yoga mat and wear loose or stretchy, comfortable, layered clothing. 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Oct. 5. Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. $105-$115. 941-722, ext. 241; www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/recreation.
Language classes. Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Russian and Spanish offered. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School. Classses start at $18. 940-1333; www.mvlaae.net.
Effective Communication Strategies for People Living with Hearing Loss. Supportive class for those struggling to hear and understand conversations. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School. Held Friday mornings. 940-1333.
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.
Acting, singing and dancing. Peninsula Youth Theatre. Ages 3 1/2-18. Through Dec. 12. PYT’s rehearsal studio, 2600 Old Middlefield Road, Mountain View. $110-$175. 988-8798; www.pytnet.org.
“Glorious Gourds.” Introduction to preparing, dying and decorating dried gourds, make small gourd containers and see examples of gourd art. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $20. 949-8653; www.hiddenvilla.org.
“Astronomy for Recreation.” Seminar for those interested in getting involved with Astronomy. 1:40-2:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 26. www.foothill.fhda.edu/ast/ast105.htm.
Jazzercise. 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at Blach Intermediate School gym, 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos. 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 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. $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; 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
American Fuchsia Society, Santa Clara Valley Branch. Speaker: Mary Cooke, on creating your own brand of fuchsias, from hybridizing to propagating from cuttings and seeds. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hillview Community Center, Room 12. 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. (408) 733-3469.
Los Altos Kiwanis Club. Noon, Tuesdays. Ragusa Restaurant, 325 Main St. 948-9032.
Sons in Retirement, Branch 35. Lunch and lectures. 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 948-5442.
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.
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 the month. Hillview Community Center, Hal Brady Room, 97 Hillview Ave. Refreshments served. 968-7015.
Leads Club, Cupertino Coed Chapter. 7:30 a.m. today. 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.
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. today. 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; 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 the month. 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. 967-1390.
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
Amputee Support Group. A place to meet other amputees, gain support, hear guest speakers and have barbecues in the summer. Third Wednesday of each month. Cedar Crest Rehabilitation, 797 E. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale. 968-7464; (408) 738-4880.
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 the 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 today and Friday. 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. Volunteers needed to mentor and speak up for abused and neglected children 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., today. 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: 3-4:30 p.m. today; 6-8 p.m. Monday. The 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. today. 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
Los Altos Art Docents. Volunteers needed to assist in bringing art lessons to Los Altos School District children. Trainee docents will receive extensive training in both hands-on and art appreciation units. 947 1194.
Stanford Hospital’s Partners in Caring. Volunteers needed to provide friendly visiting, transportation, shopping or meal assistance to homebound persons. Training held monthly. 725-4137; CMindigo@stanfordmed.org.
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. Provide practical support to homebound members of the community. Opportunities include: transportation, shopping assistance, light housekeeping, and caregiver relief. Training and ongoing education provided. 725-4504.
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 home-bound 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.
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; 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; 326-5252.
