Hospital foundation cooking with gala
The El Camino Hospital Foundation has scheduled its annual gala May 20 at the Parking Pavilion, Penthouse Level.
Celebrity chefs from premier restaurants in Northern California, including Amber India, AP Stump’s Chop House, Caffe Riace, Chez TJ, Emile’s, Evvia, Quattro - Four Seasons and Kokkari, will cook their signature hors d’oeuvres onsite - the tented rooftop of El Camino Hospital’s new parking garage.
The black-tie optional event will celebrate the building of the new hospital campus and raise funds for the programs and outreach services the hospital provides to the community, including RotaCare, the Health Library and Resource Center and Healing Arts. A sit-down dinner and dancing to the music of the Robert Vickers Orchestra will follow the appetizer hour, which begins at 5 p.m. The evening costs $250 per person, $150 is tax deductible.
For more information, call Lindsay Greensweig at 988-7849 or e-mail lindsay_greensweig@elcaminohospital.org.
Friends of Westwind sponsors dressage clinic
Friends of Westwind Barn is sponsoring a clinic with Erik Herbermann, a master of classical equine dressage, at Westwind Community Barn Friday through Tuesday. Herbermann is known internationally for his dedication to the classical ideals of horsemanship.
For more information, e-mail caesar@westwindcommunitybarn.org or call 941-6113.
Bike to Work Day set for May 18
The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition has scheduled its 12th annual Bike to Work Day May 18. The designated day offers opportunities to meet other bikers, get exercise and discover efficient routes around town.
This year, the coalition will launch a Team Bike Challenge that will last through the month of May. Bicyclists are encouraged to form teams of five. Team members can record as many trips as possible by bike during the month of May.
The winning team will receive prizes including a bike rack placed in a location of their choice. All registrants will have a chance to win additional prizes.
For more information or to sign up for the Challenge, visit www.511.org.
Museum seeks artwork
The Los Altos History Museum is seeking original artwork for its summer 2006 exhibition, “Los Altos Impressions.” The exhibit will run from May 25 through Aug. 20. The Los Altos- and Los Altos Hills-themed exhibit will focus on historic or current homes, businesses and buildings; landscapes, scenes and flowers; and scenes with people, local events and portraits.
To submit entries, mail or drop off photographs of up to six works with a submission form by Sunday to the Los Altos History Museum, 51 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 94022. Submission forms are available at the Los Altos History Museum, Gallery Nine, Viewpoints Gallery or from the museum’s Web site.
For more information, visit www.losaltoshistory.org.
Rotary’s Fine Art in the Park set for May 20-21
The Rotary Club of Los Altos has scheduled its 31st annual Fine Art in the Park 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 20 and 21 in Lincoln Park at the corner of Foothill Expressway and Main Street, near downtown Los Altos.
Considered one of the most prestigious art shows in California, the event features the fine art and quality craftwork of 200 juried artists from across the United States.
The show also includes food, refreshments and a variety of live music and entertainment, with free admission and parking.
Proceeds from the art show benefit charitable projects and organizations such as the Rotary AIDS Project, Community Services Agency and Child Advocacy Council.
Last year, the Los Altos Rotary Club donated more than $94,000 in grants.
For more information visit www.losaltosrotary.org or call 949-5908 and press 2 and the pound sign.
