THEATER
“The Taming of the Shrew.” Bus Barn Stage Company’s Shakespeare in the Park. 3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 22. Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos. Free. 941-0551.
“Ragtime.” Tony award-winning musical. Foothill Music Theatre. 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Smithwick Theatre. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. $18-$24. 949-7360; www.foothill.edu/fa/ragtime/index.html.
“Little Princess.” A renowned adventurer consigns his spirited daughter to a London girls school. TheatreWorks. Aug. 25-Sept. 19. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. 8 p.m., Wednesdays-Fridays.; 2 and/or 8 p.m., Saturdays; 2 and/or 7 p.m., Sundays; and 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. $20-$50. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
Children’s Theater in the Park. Children’s story performed by the Peninsula Youth Theatre. 6:30 p.m., Friday. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ ParkStage, corner of Mercy and Castro streets. Free. 903-6000; www.mvcpa.com.
MUSIC
Ye Olde Towne Band. Summer concerts in Los Altos by old-fashioned band. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Aug. 29, at Hillview Park; Sept. 26, at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave. Free.
EVENTS
Movies on Main. Free movies and musical entertainment. 6 p.m., music; 8:30 p.m., movie. Fridays, through Aug. 27. Main Street, between Second and Third streets, Los Altos. 949-5282; www.losaltos-downtown.org.
Family Film Nights. Classic wedding-themed movies screened on the patio of the Los Altos History Museum. Come early and bring a lawn chairs and a picnic. 8 p.m., Thursday and Aug. 19. Musuem hours: 7-10 p.m. on movie nights. 51 S. San Antonio Road. Free. 948-9427; www.losaltoshistory.org.
Taste of the Village. Taste foods from downtown Los Altos restaurants and wines from around the Bay Area. Music and dancing in the street. Sept. 12. Downtown Los Altos. Limited tickets available. 949-5282; www.losaltos-downtown.org.
Los Altos Farmers’ Market. Food, music, wine tasting and bouncy house for children. 4-8 p.m., Thursdays. State Street. 949-5282; www.losaltos-downtown.org.
Avenidas’ Friday movies. Held at the non-profit senior service agency in Palo Alto. 1 p.m., Fridays, through Aug. 27. 450 Bryant St. Free members; $1 nonmembers. 326-5362
Whistle Stop Child Development Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. Open house, games, potluck and more. Targets families that previously or currently attend the Palo Alto day care. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 22. 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto. R.S.V.P.: 852-3497.
Fall Native Plant Sale. Hundreds of species of native plants, seeds and bulbs, suitable for California gardens. Speak to experts about lawn alternatives such as native perennials, wildflowers and grasses. Native plant books, posters and note cards. Cash or check only. Organized by Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 9. Hidden Villa Ranch, CNPS Nursery, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 941-1068; www.cnps-scv.org.
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. More than 300 quality artisans, Italian street painting, three stages of entertainment, California microbrews and wines, gourmet food and Kids Art Corner. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 28-29. University Avenue between High and Webster streets. Free admission. 324-3121; www.mlaproductions.com.
Renewal and Healing: Come-As-You-Are Communion. Communion, prayer, laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if desired. 6-7 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. 948-1083, ext. 138.
Taize Worship Service. Music, worship and prayer. 6 p.m., third Wednesday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 948-1083, ext. 138.
Sustainable Building Tour. Visit the newest buildings at the Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve. Tour lasts 90 minutes; not recommended for children under 12. 3:30-5 p.m., first Sunday of the month. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $5 parking. Reservations: 949-8646.
EXHIBITS
“Into ‘Plein’ Air.” Landscape paintings inspired by Carol Mead’s recent travels to France and South America. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, through Aug. 31. Viewpoints Gallery. 315 State St., Los Altos. 941-5789.
Children’s paintings and drawings. Part of Community School of Music & Arts’ Arts in Action program for ages 5-12. Thirty young artists from St. Nicholas School in Los Altos Hills and Springer School in Mountain View. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sundays; through Sept. 9. Root Beer Float Reception and “Best of Show” awards ceremony: 5-6:30 p.m., today. Main Street Cafe & Books, 134 Main St., Los Altos. 948-8040.
Artwork by Millie Gallo. Ongoing display of watercolors, acrylics, collages and prints. La Gondola Ristorante, 242 State St. and Pepino’s Mexican Grill, 100 State St., Los Altos.
Artwork by Harlan Howard. Watercolors, acrylic and mixed media. Through Aug. 31. Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Reception: 6-9 p.m., Friday.
“Stitches in Time: 100 Years of Machines and Sewing.” Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, through Sept. 26. Free. 321-1004.
Gallery 9 members’ art. Works in various media, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through Aug. 28. 143 Main St., Los Altos.
Computer History Museum. Thousands of artifacts from the early days of computing, presented in a visible storage exhibit area. Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View. Tours: 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays; 1 p.m., Fridays; 1 and 2 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month. 604-2579.
REUNIONS
Los Altos High School, class of 1984. 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday. Marriott Hotel, Santa Clara. $75. Contact Annemarie Wylie Fina at 948-8806 or [email protected].
Awalt High School, class of 1979. Aug. 20-21. Contact Lisa Hood-Blanchard at [email protected].
Los Altos High School, class of 1964. Aug. 28. Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Contact Donna Ferrucci Rosemont at [email protected].
Mountain View High School, class of 1984. 6 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 2. Tied House, Mountain View. Contact Kelly Anderson at 940-9739 or logon to www.84rules.org.
AUDITIONS
Peninsulaires Men’s Barbershop Chorus. Auditions for men interested in singing music in the barbershop style. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room M-2, Palo Alto. (408) 245-5977.
El Camino Youth Symphony. Senior-level openings for string bass, french horn, percussion, bass trombone and tuba. Ages 6-18. 327-2611; www.ecys.org.
TheatreWorks. Open auditions for skilled, dynamic actors and singers. Aug. 19, 21 and 23 at 1940 Colony St., Mountain View. Call to request an audition appointment. 463-7171.
Cantabile Children’s Chorus. Openings for boys and girls 6-16. Choir members rehearse weekly in Los Altos and perform throughout the Bay Area. Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos. 424-1410; www.cantabile.org.
Artists sought. For Los Altos Arts and Craft Fair on Nov. 5 and 6. Fees/application: 941-7821.
CLASSES
Cooking class. Learn to make a variety of unusual and fun dishes. Taught by accomplished chef Freddie Lopez. Runs five consecutive Tuesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Aug. 10. St. Luke’s Chapel in the Hills, 26140 Duval Way, Los Altos Hills. $10 donation for series. 941-6524.
Miniworkshop based on the book “When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing.” Led by author Susan Borkin, a Los Altos-based psychotherapist, and writing and creativity coach. Free. (408) 973-7877.
Folk dancing. Taught by Marcel Vinokur, through the Los Altos Recreation Department. 7:15-10 p.m., Mondays. Los Altos Hillview Community Center Multipurpose Room, 97 Hillview Ave. No partners necessary. $5 drop-in. 327-0759.
Bows & Beaus Square Dance Class. For adult singles and couples; no partner required. 8-10 p.m., Mondays. Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St., Mountain View. $4/class donation. 494-7736; www.bowsandbeaus.org.
Redwood Grove Nature Center’s environmental awareness program. Traditionally open to only Los Altos children, the program now available to Los Altos Hills children one day a month. 917-0342.
Languages. American Sign Language, Chinese, English, Finnish, German, Russian and Spanish. Mountain View Adult Education. Most classes held in Los Altos. Daytime classes $15 for ages 55 and over. 940-1333; www.mvlaae.net.
Photo Scrapbooking 101. Creative Memories Consultant Alison Rempel teaches photo organization techniques and demonstrates simple, safe and meaningful preservation of your family’s memories. 961-7989.
Dance Workout. Modern ballet and jazz; yoga and core Pilates. 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Starz Dance Studio, 223 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View; noon, Thursdays, at Planet Dance Studio, 1350 Grant Road, Mountain View. $40 four-class series; $15 drop-in. 969-4110.
Afterschool program. Chinese/Mandarin, English/math, music, art, sports and more. For students in grades K-8. Program staff members will pick up students from local schools. St. Timothy Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. 941-9885.
Jump-start Yoga. Total body conditioning. 6-6:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 559-1950.
Pilates small-group mat classes. Trainer Nancy Chan teaches how to increase flexibility and build strength without bulk. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays. Back to Fitness, 3906 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $15. 494-0991.
El Camino YMCA off-site aerobics. Low-impact classes. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Hillview Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 9-10:15 a.m., Saturdays, Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St. 969-9622.
Jacki’s Strong Step. Step aerobics program by Jacki Sorensen offered by the Los Altos Recreation Department. All abilities welcome. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Hillview Community Center. 961-5411.
Stroke Survivors. Mobility and gait training; speech, language and communication; and daily living skills. Sponsored by Foothill College REACH Program. 4000 Middlefield Road, Building P, Palo Alto. 354-8380.
Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Learn the sensuous movements of the ancient art form while building strength and flexibility. 6-7 p.m., Wednesdays; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturdays. MidPeninsula YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. $10/class. 494-0972.
Authentic Mandarin. 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays; and 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays. 817 Castro St., Mountain View. $10 drop-in fee; series enrollment encouraged. 968-8808.
Public Access TV Production. Five-week, 15-hour course at KMVT, Mountain View Community Television. No experience necessary. 950 N. Rengstorff Ave., Suite A. $45. 968-1540.
Parent-Child Gym, Swimming, Drama, Sports, Art, etc. YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula El Camino Branch, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. 969-9622.
CLUBS/GROUPS
American Fuchsia Society, Santa Clara Valley. Refreshments served. 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of month. Hillview Community Center, Los Altos. Free. 322-8878.
Los Altos Kiwanis Club. Service group. Noon, Tuesday. Beausejour, 170 State St. 948-9032.
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. 7 p.m., second Monday of month. Hillview Community Center, Hal Brady Room, 97 Hillview Ave. 968-7015 For artists and art lovers. Refreshments served.
Federated Woman’s Club of Los Altos. 11 a.m., first Wednesday of month. Michael’s Restaurant, Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Lunch served at noon. 948-3553.
Leads Club, Cupertino Coed Chapter. 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays. 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. Springer School, 1120 Rose Ave., Mountain View. (408) 730-5546.
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.
Meeting For Good. Meet other singles and also help the community. 949-4611.
Sons in Retirement. Lunch and lectures. Third Wednesday of the month. Hyatt Rickys, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 948-5442.
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.
Los Altos United Methodist Church. Healing service 6 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. 655 Magdalena Ave.
Electric Toasters. Toastmasters. Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays. 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.
Los Altos Hills Historical Society. Ongoing meetings and events throughout year. Annual dues $10. 948-1238.
South Bay Storytellers. 7 p.m., second Sunday of the month. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 494-1383 or 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 each month at Hugo’s Restaurant, 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.
Fifty-Plus. Adventure walks, runs and bike rides. Open to those 50 and over. Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the Bay Area. Leaders and maps provided. 323-6160.
Mountain View Women’s Club. Community service organization. Monthly meetings. Masonic Temple, 890 Church St. 960-3438.
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 restaurant, Shoreline Park. 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
Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Needs volunteers to mentor and speak up for abused and neglected children/youth 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., Wednesdays. Fireside Room, Bethel Lutheran Church., Finch Ave., Cupertino. $5. 964-8370; [email protected].
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; [email protected].
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.
Post-Partum 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: 6-8 p.m., Mondays; 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays. 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. 424-8744.
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., Wednesdays. 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
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; [email protected].
Community Services Agency. Help a few hours a week to drive frail seniors to medical appointments or take homebound 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; [email protected].
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.
Stanford Hospital’s Partners in Caring. Program needs volunteers to provide friendly visiting, transportation, shopping and meal assistance to homebound persons. Training held monthly. 725-4137.
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 or 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 or 326-5252.
