Federated Woman’s Club hosts luncheon
The Federated Woman’s Club of Los Altos has scheduled a luncheon meeting today at Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.
The meeting begins at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and a fashion show follows at 1 p.m.
Guests are welcome. For more information, call 948-3553.
Libraries add authors to downloadable books
More than two dozen books - ranging from “Family First” by Dr. Phil McGraw to bestselling novels by Stephen King, Janet Evanovich and Stuart Woods - have been added to the collection of hundreds of downloadable recorded books available to patrons of the Los Altos and Woodland Branch libraries.
The books can be played on personal computers or MP3 players.
“People enjoy listening to audio books while they commute, work out at the gym, do chores and just relax,” said Cheryl Houts, community librarian. “Being able to download them at a time and place that is convenient maximizes their value to our customers.”
For five consecutive years the Santa Clara County Library has been listed as one of the top 50 public libraries in the United States.
For a complete list of downloadable audio books, visit www.santaclaracountylib.org.
Nature calls at Hidden Villa
Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills is seeking volunteer farm/nature guides to introduce schoolchildren to farm animals, to explore the vegetable garden and to hike in the wilderness area.
Guides are needed for school tours Tuesday through Friday mornings, and for the general public on weekends. Training is provided.
For more information, call Nayna Patel at 949-8655 or visit www.hiddenvilla.org.
Red Cross offers free preparedness classes
The Palo Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross has scheduled a series of classes on earthquake preparedness 7-8 p.m., March 6, April 4, May 11 and June 12 at 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto (call for directions).
The classes will address the questions: How prepared are you for the next earthquake? Do you have all your emergency supplies ready? Do you know what you should do in the event of one happening?
To register or for more information, call 688-0418 or visit www.paarc.org.
While drop-ins are welcome, advance registration will ensure sufficient materials for everyone who attends.
Master’s domino tournament set
The Children’s Health Council Auxiliary has scheduled its 44th annual Master’s Domino Tournament March 11 at the Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with tournament play commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Tournament fees, which include continental breakfast and buffet luncheon, are $140 for advanced players and $70 for novice players.
To register, call Nancy Schmacher at 854-5599.
Museum displays sewing artifacts
The Los Altos History Museum’s latest exhibit, “Stitches in Time,” features a history of sewing machines and their social and technological impacts.
The exhibit, running through May 21, displays sewing machines dating from the 1850s to the 1950s, and is augmented by sewing accessories, machine-sewn clothing and textiles from the same period. A complimentary exhibit of sewing-related artifacts such as buttons is exhibited in the historic 1905 Smith House across the garden from the museum building.
The Los Altos History Museum and Smith History House are open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. They are located at 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Admission is free.
For more information, call 948-9427 or visit www.losaltoshistory.org.
Homebound seniors need volunteer drivers
Community Services Agency aims to help homebound seniors live healthy and independent lives and to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. The agency is seeking volunteers to drive seniors to and from medical appointments. To volunteer, call 964-4630.
Donate phones for abuse victims
The “Donate-A-Phone” program gives used cell phones to victims of domestic violence. Deliver phones, preferably in a plastic bag, to Shelly Potvin at Coldwell Banker, 161 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Drop-off hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Donations are tax-deductible.
E-mail notification at Los Altos library
The Santa Clara County Library can send notices, such as titles of holds and overdue reminders, to patrons via e-mail. To sign up for e-mail notification, patrons may obtain a form at the Los Altos main library reference desk and turn it in at the circulation desk.
At the Woodland branch library, patrons should ask at the circulation desk. Patrons who sign up will no longer receive such notices through the post office.
DAR offering workshops
Daughters of the American Revolution holds workshops the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, including the time and place of workshops, call 494-1866.
