Climate Fresk comes to Los Altos Library
Climate Fresk is an interactive game of cards developed in France that is 100% science-based and designed to explore the impact of climate change. In just three hours, players work together to connect causes and effects of climate change, learn about the science from the United Nations panel that has been studying this since 1988, and discuss ways to help. Participants are divided into small groups and are presented cards that they organize into a tabletop mural.
This free event is scheduled 5-8 p.m. May 23 at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, and is sponsored by the Green Team from St. Nicholas and St. William Parish and GreenTown Los Altos. Space is limited.
Register at sccl.bibliocommons.com/events.
Pathways Run slated May 11
The annual Los Altos Hills Pathways Run/Walk is scheduled to start 9 a.m. May 11 at Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road.
The event will include 1-mile, 5k and 10k races. The 5k and 10k races begin at 9 a.m.; the 1-mile race begins at 10:30 a.m.
Entry fees are $35 for the 1-mile run and $50 for the 5k and 10k races. Fees include a 2024 Pathways Run T-shirt, a trophy for category winners, free food and drink, a race bib number and 5k/10k chip timing with online results. Advance registration is required – there will be no race-day registration.
For more information, visit lahpathwaysrun.org.
‘Bring and take’ at spring plant exchange
The Garden Club of Los Altos, in cooperation with the city of Los Altos and with assistance from the Los Altos History Museum, has scheduled a Spring Plant Exchange 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
This is a “bring a few, take a few” event – anyone can bring plants or cuttings and take home a like amount in trade.
This community event occurs twice a year, in spring and fall, and is open to all. The plant exchange takes place at the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., at the parking lot by the Bus Barn Theater.
Empty Bowls fundraiser Sunday
Back by popular demand for the third year in a row, CSA hosts their annual Homeless Services fundraiser ice cream sundae party in the park.
This year’s event takes place 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Rengstorff Park. Purchase tickets online at csacares.org/events.
Empty Bowls, traditionally a soup supper, became “Sundaes on a Sunday” to create an outdoor take on the worldwide phenomena pairing potters to fundraise for organizations serving the homeless.
Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild has donated bowls for the event, which will feature bottomless ice cream from Baskin-Robbins, handmade bowls and fun children’s activities.
Community Services Agency is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides services to elderly, low-income and homeless residents of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.
Ride for Los Altos bike month
The month of May marks the second annual Los Altos Bike Month, a full month of activities to get Los Altos residents on their bikes.
Bike Month includes activities like “Family Bike Day” on May 4, where families can get to know Los Altos’ secret cut-throughs on an easy guided bike ride, and “Bike ’n Dine” on May 17, where the first 50 bicyclists to pre-register and check-in at the event will get a swag bag with dining discounts.
For more information on Los Altos Bike Month, visit bikelosaltos.com.
Seeking art, booth workers for Teen Week
Organizers of the Mountain View Teen Week are seeking participants for various activities during the week-long festival May 13-17.
Sponsored by the city of Mountain View, Teen Week is a city-wide celebration dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and celebrating the teens in our community. The celebration will include a city council proclamation, teen-only discounts at local businesses, teen-only activities, teen-led community events and more, all planned and led by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
YAC is seeking art submissions to display at city hall during Teen Week. Submissions are due May 3. A gallery reception of the Teen Art Showcase will be held May 13 at City Hall Rotunda, 500 Castro St. Free boba tea and mochi waffles will be served. The art will remain on display through May 17 at noon and participants’ artwork will be returned after the showcase.
YAC is also looking for teens to host a booth for the Cultural Diversity Fair May 15. The teen-led event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the Mountain View community and the world by educating attendees on cultures, talents and beliefs.
For more information, visit mountainview.gov/teenweek.
CMS hosts e-waste collection
Cupertino Middle School has scheduled a free e-waste collection event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1650 S. Bernardo Ave. in Sunnyvale.
Volunteers will be on-site in the front parking lot to accept recyclable electronics, including wires, TVs, laptops, power tools, printers, vehicle batteries, cameras, kitchen appliances and more. Items that will not be accepted include microwaves, ovens, copiers, printer cartridges, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, among others.
A portion of the proceeds from resale of the items supports the students of Cupertino Middle School.
For a list of accepted items and more information, email [email protected].
Company recruits crossing guards
All City Management Services, a company that provides crossing guards and safety resources at local schools, has immediate openings.
School crossing guards work a shift in the morning before school and in the afternoon after school, protecting local children as they cross busy streets.
Local school crossing guards typically work fewer than two hours per day, divided into a morning and afternoon shift, but are paid for three hours if they work both shifts. Compensation is $20.50 per hour or $61.50 for the whole day. The work is outdoors and on school days only – no nights, weekends or holidays.
Crossing guards are also needed in Mountain View, where the hourly rate is $19.50, or $57.50 for the whole day.
For more information, visit acmssafety.com/careers.
