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Courtesy of Pets In Need

Hans is available for adoption through Pets In Need.

Hans is an 18-month-old male terrier mix available for adoption through Pets In Need. He is initially shy around new people, but it doesn’t take him long to warm up, according to Pets In Need reps. His favorite hangouts are on the desk and the lap of PIN’s shelter operations manager. He enjoys watching her type and provides occasional finger licks to solicit a cuddle. For more information on Hans and other animals available for adoption, call Pets In Need at 496-5971, visit petsinneed.org or stop by the facility at 3281 E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto, noon to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

May 10

Mother’s Day Wine Stroll, 6-9 p.m. in downtown Los Altos. Information: downtownlosaltos.org.

May 18

Kiwanis Club of Los Altos’ 72nd annual Pet Parade, 10 a.m. in downtown Los Altos. Information: losaltoskiwanis.org.

Town Crier File Photo

A young participant in last year’s spring egg hunt at Hillview Soccer Field snags a big catch. This year’s city of Los Altos-sponsored event is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday on the field, 97 Hillview Ave. Activities will include games, singing, dancing and the egg hunt, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. For more information, visit losaltosrecreation.org.

Engel

Professor Emeritus Elliot Engel explained the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare in his April 2 Morning Forum of Los Altos presentation, “Shakespeare 400 Years Later: More Alive than Ever.”

“Although Shakespeare died in 1616, he is the greatest person who picked up a pen and wrote,” Engel said. “He’s our greatest writer and always will be. Because Shakespeare wrote plays, he wanted his words to roll over us as we listened to them.”

Friedman

The Lively Foundation has scheduled its seventh annual International Dance Festival@Silicon Valley in May at the Mountain View Masonic Center, 800 Church St.

Highlights of the festival include the Full Day of Dance, slated 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18, and the Festival Concert, set for 3 p.m. May 19.

Courtesy of Pets In Need

Gracie is an 8-month-old pit bull mix available for adoption through Pets In Need. She’s a sweet “pupper” and is full of spunk, according to Pets In Need reps. “She’d make a great exercise buddy, as she’s full of energy, and our volunteers say she’s a dream on-leash,” they said. Gracie already knows “sit,” and she would benefit from a family that’s willing to teach her more commands and tricks. For more information on Gracie and other animals available for adoption, call Pets In Need at 496-5971, visit petsinneed.org or stop by the facility at 3281 E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto, noon to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.