Horticultural society holds lecture
The Western Horticultural Society has scheduled a lecture titled “Shade plants for the dry garden” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Shoup Park Garden House, 400 University Ave. in Los Altos.
Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio will discuss various types of shade, give tips on how to make the most of each shade zone and provide planting combinations to enjoy throughout the year. She will talk about a variety of shade plants including a favorite shade lover, the hellebore. Hellebores are winter-blooming, drought-tolerant beauties that make a wonderful partner to other shade garden features. Learn about different varieties, where to plant them and seasona care.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The lecture is free for members; $10 for non-members.
For more information, visit westernhort.org.
Cahill to perform Celtic concert
Internationally acclaimed Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill, lead singer of the Irish music group Celtic Thunder, will return for the third year in a row to Los Altos with his Celtic Christmas concert, scheduled Nov. 30 at St. William Church.
Also performing with him will be the Greene Academy of Irish Dance Ensemble from San Jose. Tickets are $40 general admission, which includes a meet and greet at noon as well as the show at 1 p.m.
St. William Church is located at 611 S. El Monte Ave. in Los Altos. For tickets and more information, visit EmmetCahill.com. Tickets are also available at St. Nicholas Church at 473 Lincoln Ave., Los Altos.
Museum holds ‘Catch the Spirit’
Los Altos History Museum invites the community to its annual “Catch the Spirit” event happening noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20.
The afternoon of holiday cheer features festive performances by choral group Schola Cantorum and the Volare Choir from Los Altos High School, and an old-fashioned sing-along around the piano with Carole Cameron. Attendees can snack on homemade cookies and treats, tour the historic J. Gilbert Smith House adorned for a 1930s Christmas, and shop for unique gifts at the museum’s boutiques, with every purchase supporting local history.
“This event goes beyond the festivities; it’s a celebration of community that captures the spirit of the season,” said Vicki Holman, the museum’s board president and store manager. “Admission is free, allowing everyone to enjoy the day while making a difference by supporting the museum’s exhibits and programs.”
For more information and a schedule of performers, visit losaltoshistory.org/CTS2024.
Resilient Los Altos launches newsletter
Resilient Los Altos has announced a new free newsletter designed to keep residents informed and engaged in emergency preparedness and community building.
The group intends the newsletter to be a go-to source for information on topics such as emergency preparedness, building connections, classes and events and seasonal safety.
A “Prepare in a Year” program breaks down emergency preparedness into manageable, budget-friendly steps.
To subscribe, visit resilientlosaltos.org.
