Datebook items are run on a space-available basis for entertainment, non-profit events, low-cost classes and groups of wide interest in our circulation area. The deadline is noon Tuesday for the next week’s paper. Notices must be typed and include a contact name and phone number. Items may be submitted via e-mail (peteb@latc.com); fax (948-6647) or post (138 Main St., Los Altos, CA 94022).

THEATER

“Expecting Isabel.” Bus Barn Stage Company. Nick and Miranda’s funny yet poignant effort to start a family in a Wonderland-esque odyssey through the booming baby business. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave. 941-0551; www.busbarn.org.

“Cinderella.” California Theatre Center. The fairy tale about a young woman struggling to escape her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. 11 a.m. Saturday. Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. $11-$12. (408) 245-2978; www.ctcinc.org.

“The Sisters Rosensweig.” Theatreworks. Wendy Wasserstein’s comedy about three sisters who meet in London to celebrate a birthday. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through April 30. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. $20-$54. 903-6000.

“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Peninsula Youth Theatre. Comedy by Laura Joffe Numeroff. 9:30 and 11 a.m. April 21; 11:30 a.m. 1:30 and 3 p.m. April 22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. $5-$7. 903-6000; www.pytnet.org.

“Misalliance.” George Bernard Shaw drama about mismatched lovers who vigorously pursue one another. May 5-21. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View. $10-$25. 254-1148; www.thepear.org.

EVENTS

Appearance by Vickie Howell. Host of the DIY Network’s “Knitty Gritty” will discuss her book, “New Knits on the block … A Guide to Knitting What Kids Really Want” and her TV show. 6 p.m. April 19. Full Thread Ahead, 169 Main St., Los Altos. 948-9036.

MUSIC

San Jose Wind Symphony. “A Trek to the Stars.” 3 p.m. April 23. Homestead High School Theater, Cupertino. $15-$17. (408) 927-7597.

Blues Cadillac. 9:30 p.m. Fridays. California Roadhouse, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. www.bluescadillac.com.

Spring Plant Exchange. Bring your extra plants, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, small trees or shrubs and take home something new in exchange. 10 a.m. to noon April 29. Hillview Community Center parking lot, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Please label plants. 947-2790.

Palo Alto-Menlo Park Parents’ Club Rummage Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22. Cubberly Community Center Pavilion located at 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. More than 50 tables of gently used and new baby, children’s and maternity items sold at discounted prices. Entrance fee: $5 per family. Proceeds go to hurricane relief. To donate/info: clubsale@pampmothersclub.org.

Hidden Villa Summer Camp Celebration. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first and oldest multicultural summer camp in the country. A day of nostalgia, with a musical program featuring Nancy Cassidy, animal visits, guided hikes, storytelling, arts and crafts, and blacksmithing demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $5-$10. 949-8650; www.hiddenvilla.org.

LECTURES

“Alternative Solutions to Acid Reflux, IBS and Other Digestive Disorders.” Lecturer: Ted Ray, acupuncturist. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mountain View Public Library. Free. 564-9002.

“A Blue Print for Change in American Foreign Policy.” General Anthony Zinni, former U.S. Peace Envoy in the Middle East, former commander-in-chief of the U.S. central command and author of “Battle for Peace,” offers a blueprint for change in American policy, drawing heavily from his experiences in Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan. Sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Northern California. Registration 6 p.m., program 6:30 p.m. April 19. Cubberley Community Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Members $20, nonmembers $35. www.itsyourworld.org.

“Meet the Press: International Journalists Discuss Democracy in Conflict Regions.” A panel of award-winning journalists from Chile, Colombia, Nepal and the United States discuss democratic efforts in conflict regions, including Iraq. 7:30-9 p.m. April 26. Los Altos Library, 13 South San Antonio Road. 948-7683; www.itsyourworld.org.

EXHIBITS

“Flora and Fauna.” Acrylic paintings by Rebecca Goldman of Menlo Park. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, through May 3. Art21 Gallery, 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. 566-1381.

Selected Works of Don Fritz. Includes mixed-media paintings and ceramic sculptures. Friday through May 26. Artist talk and reception: 6-8 p.m. April 7. Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Free. 917-6800; www.arts4all.org.

“Fiori de Primavera.” Floral watercolors by Lillian Balliet. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, through April 28. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. 941-5789. http://viewpointsgallery.com/.

Oil and gouache paintings by Nancie Crowley. Los Altos Hills artist. Through May 11. Los Altos Hills Town Hall.

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 through Saturdays. Building 126, Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View. Photo ID required for adults. Free. 603-9827.

AUDITIONS

California Youth Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. A winner will be chosen in piano and one other instrument. May 13 at Stanford University. Application deadline: April 24. Prize: $200 and the opportunity to solo with CYS in the 2006-07 season. 325-6666; www.cys.org.

El Camino Youth Symphony. For musicians 6-20 with at least a year of experience on an instrument. Must submit an audition application at www.ecys.org or call 327-2611.

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. 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 scheduled individually. (408) 530-0700; @juno.com.

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 1981. Alumni sought to help plan the 25th reunion, set for Aug. 25-27. Awalt1981@aol.com or Awalt1981@yahoo.com.

CLASSES

Brazilian Dance. Led by Anita Lusebrink. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursdays. Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, Palo Alto. $132 for 11-week session; free first week. 463-4940; www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy.

Stream Bank Restoration Workshop. Celebrate Earth Day by learning about how to restore stream banks and helping Hidden Villa. Hands-on workshop on how to protect eroded stream banks with soft, natural revetment (restoration) methods using willows and other native plants. Instructional materials and native plant cuttings included. Wear work clothes, shoes, gloves, and bring pruners. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills Adult program, or ages 15-18 with adult. $25. 949-8650; www.hiddenvilla.org.

Backyard Chicken Workshop. How start a small backyard flock of your own. Learn the basics of chicken hatching, brooding, health and nutrition, chicken coops, chicken tractor design and local regulations. Chicks for sale afterward. 1-4 p.m. April 23. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $35. 949-8650; www.hiddenvilla.org.

“LineDancePlus.” Line dance classics and dances of exceptional merit taught by Hedy McAdams in an innovative format to upbeat music. 11-11:55 a.m. (basics); noon to 1:05 p.m.(styling), Fridays, through June 2 (no classes May 12). Mitchell Park Center, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $54 one class; $84 both. 493-4900.

Language classes. Learn or practice Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Russian and Spanish. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School. $18-$118. 940-1333; www.mvlaae.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 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.

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

SPAUG PC Computer Group. 7:15 p.m. today. Gary Sasaki, founder of Digital Media Website www.digdia.com, will speak on high-definition TV and TV displays. Palo Alto Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real. www.paspaug.org.

De Anza Chapter, American Rhododendron Society. Program by Jean Frances on Vireya-series rhododendrons. 7:30 p.m. April 26. Hillview Community Center, Room 12, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. thepannells@comcast.net.

Los Altos 2006 Las Madres Playgroup. Playgroup for moms and babies born in 2006. Meet other new moms for weekly walks, park days and/or indoor play dates in and around Los Altos. Expectant moms, new dads and other caregivers welcome. 949-1854; www.lasmadres.org.

Black Sheep Handweavers Guild. 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Guild Room, Woodside Village Church, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside. 948 0705; www.blacksheepguild.org.

ArtSynergy Artists. Discussion Group. For artists to discuss their work, trade resources and share creative energy. 4:30-5:45 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 941-0627.

Adult Children/Caregivers of Aging Parents. 7:30 p.m. second Monday of month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. Free. 209-1119.

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 at Shoreline, 2960 N. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.. 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 W. 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.

Postpartum 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. 948-1730.

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.

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.

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.