THEATER
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Peninsula Youth Theatre. Comedy by Laura Joffe Numeroff. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. $5-$7. 903-6000; www.pytnet.org.
“Who Farced?” Foothill Theater Conservatory’s annual one-act festival, four farces by Georges Feydeau. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Theatre, Room 1301, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road., Los Altos Hills. $10-$15. 949-7360; www.foothill.edu/fa.
MUSIC
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. Annual “Music in the Garden” concert, featuring small ensembles performing chamber music masterpieces. 2-4 p.m. May 7. 340 Lowell Ave., Palo Alto. $30/person, $50/couple; proceeds benefit PACO’s summer chamber music workshop. 856-3848; www.pacomusic.org.
San Jose Wind Symphony. “A Trek to the Stars.” 3 p.m. Sunday. Homestead High School Theater, Cupertino. $15-$17. (408) 927-7597.
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. today. Full Thread Ahead, 169 Main St., Los Altos. 948-9036.
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.
Garden Club of Los Altos’ Spring Plant and Bake Sale. Unusual plants from members’ gardens at reasonable prices.11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos.
Hidden Villa Summer Camp Celebration. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first and oldest multicultural summer camp in the country. Program features 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.
EXHIBITS
Silicon Valley Open Studios. Work of 12 artists; a preview of paintings, prints and photos by SVOS members exhibiting works throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in May. Through April. Main Street Café & Books, Los Altos. Reception: 4:30-6 p.m. Monday. www.svos.org.
CLASSES
Stream Bank Restoration Workshop. Celebrate Earth Day by learning about how to restore stream banks and helping Hidden Villa. Instructional materials and native plant cuttings included. Wear work clothes. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Adult program, or ages 15-18 with adult. $25. 949-8650; www.hiddenvilla.org.
Solar Electric Info and Payback. Learn about the economic payback of photovoltaic systems, practical operational characteristics, technologies, selecting a solar contractor and environmental benefits. A tour of a solar home follows. 1:30-5 p.m. April 29. Los Altos Library, Community Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road. Free. RSVP recommended: (408) 370-9636; KurtNewick@yahoo.com.
CLUBS
Garden Club of Los Altos. Guest speakers: Tony and Joleen Morales, award-winning landscape designers behind Redwood Landscape, Inc. 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos. $5 guests. 969-2282.
Santa Clara Valley Branch of the American Fuchsia Society. Topics: Planting fuchsias in baskets and companion plants. 7:30 p.m. May 2. Hillview Community Center, Room 12. 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Free. (408) 733-3469.
Los Altos Hills Historical Society. Ben Hatfield, Hatfield Aerial Surveys/Archives, will show professionally-taken large-format aerial views of Los Altos Hills and nearby areas taken from 1947 to 1979. 3-5 p.m. May 7. Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road. 961-8859.
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.
