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Publication Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2001

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@1aaahead:Special Events @copy:<@bold>Christmas Tree Sale Nativity School sale through Dec. 19. Mon.-Thurs. 2:30-8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.1250 Laurel St., MP. @copy:<@bold>Magic of Paris Parisian Theme transforming Filoli House and Visitor Center into the City of Lights, emphasis on French color and romance. Through Dec.1. Reservations required. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Call 364-8300. @copy:<@bold>Peninsula School Holiday Fair Holiday Crafts Fair Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities for children. Benefits Peninsula School scholarship fund. 920 Peninsula Way, MP. Call 591-9814. @copy:<@bold>"Remembering Pearl Harbor" Survivors Ralph Hornbrook and H.R. "Pinky" Tomlin speak. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Call 299-0104. @copy:<@bold>"Deck the Halls" Boutique St. Pius Women's Club annual holiday boutique Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Call 361-1710. @copy:<@bold>Animal Champions' Caucus Pets In Need quarterly summit on how to save more animals' lives. "Life Saving Collaborations," Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 873 Fifth Ave., Redwood City. Call 367-1405. @copy:<@bold>Farmhouse Christmas Tea/Lunches Dec. 6-9 and 13-15, noon. $35 per person. By advance registration only. Yerba Buena Nursery, 19500 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Call 851-1668. @copy:<@bold>Hanukkah Fair Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Call 366-8481. @copy:<@bold>Holiday Parade Dec. 1, 10 a.m. Downtown San Mateo, 7th and B streets to 1st Street, San Mateo. @copy:<@bold>USGS Alternative Shopping Topo maps for hikers, aerial photography, posters, books available for sale for gifts. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 345 Middlefield Road, MP. Call 329-4390. @copy:<@bold>Candlelight Service KARA, grief support for children and adults, 7th annual Candlelight Service of Remembrance Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Unity Palo Alto Community Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, service with clergy of different faiths, open to the community .Everyone attending will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of their loved ones who have died. Call 321-5272. Visit www.kara-grief.org. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Craft Faire Holiday craft faire, over 110 artisans. Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tresidder Memorial Union, Stanford campus. @1aaahead:Benefits @copy:<@bold>Gala Ball Benefits Animals Peninsula Humane Society Auxiliary and KRON-TV's Doug McConnell benefit raising funds for shelter animals "A Home for the Holidays," Nov. 30, 6 p.m. Black tie. $110 per person. Hotel Sofitel, Redwood Shores. Call 340-7022, ext. 681. @copy:<@bold>Garden Study Club The Garden Study Club of the Peninsula annual fundraiser for local and state gardening projects and scholarships. Nov. 30, 11 a.m. Boutique and luncheon, Green Hills Country Club, Ludeman Lane, Millbrae. Call 342-1545. @copy:<@bold>German Holiday Fair Dec. 1, noon-4 p.m. German-style Christmas bakery, handicrafts, Christmas decorations. Proceeds from the sales benefit the German-American School. German-American School, 275 Elliott Dr., MP. Call 324-8617. Visit www.germanamericanschool.or. @copy:<@bold>United Nations MidPeninsula "Night of a Thousand Dinners." Nov. 30 event to benefit the Canadian Landmines Foundation. Participants invite friends to their homes for dinner or a potluck and each guest makes a donation to the land mine project. Donations go to UNA-USA-MidPeninsula, 552 Emerson St., PA. Call 968-1174. @1aaahead:Concerts @copy:<@bold>California Bach Society Dec. 1: Monteverdi, "Mass for Christmas Day," 8 p.m., St. Patrick's Seminary, Middlefield Road, MP. Call (415) 440-2224. @copy:<@bold>Christmas Concert Woodside Village Band 14th annual concert Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Sanctuary of the Woodside Village Church, Woodside. @copy:<@bold>"Christmas Story" Christmas Vespers from the Dresden Court Chapel Singers and early wind ensemble The Whole Noyse, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. St. Patrick's Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road, MP. Call 979-4500. Visit www.magnificatsf.org. @copy:<@bold>Peninsula Cantare Performs Finzi "Magnificat," Mathias "Ave Rex," Poulenc "Gloria" and other works. Dec. 2, 4 p.m. $19-$12. Messiah Lutheran Church, Woodside and Valota Rd., Redwood City. Call 306-3319. @copy:<@bold>St. Paul's Presents Concert series with Amanda Hahn, flute, Lori Lack, piano, William Ludan, guitar, Bianca Rowden, soprano. Nov. 30, 8 p.m. $10. Benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network caring for the homeless. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 415 El Camino Real, Burlingame. Call Lisa Eunson, 589-3276. Visit www.stpaulsburlingame.org. @copy:<@bold>"Swingin' the Sinatra Way" Palo Alto Jazz Alliance-Metro Jazz Orchestra. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Canada College Main Theatre-Fine Arts Building, 4200 Farm Hill Road, Woodside. Call 345-9543 or 854-3465. @copy:<@bold>Montalvo Events and Concerts Dec. 4: Anchee Min, 7:30 p.m. Venues vary. Call (408) 961-5858. Visit www.villamontalvo.org. @copy:<@bold>Soli Deo Gloria Forty-voice chorus, "A Festival of Carols," Dec. 2, 3:30 p.m. $15, $20 at the door. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, PA. Call (415) 447-9823. Visit www.sdgloria.org. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Dept. of Music Nov.28: Stanford University Singers, 8 p.m. Dec. 1: Stanford Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Dec. 2: Stanford Wind Ensemble, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4: Stanford Flute Ensemble, 8 p.m. Wednesday Noon Concerts: Diverse array of soloists and ensembles, 12:15 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall. Free. Call Concert Line 723-2720. Visit www.stanford.edu/group. Music. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Lively Arts Nov. 30: Emerson String Quartet. Also: The SITI Company "War of the Worlds-The Radio Play." Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Stanford University. Call 725-ARTS. Visit livelyarts.stanford.edu. @1aaahead:On Stage @copy:<@bold>A Christmas Carol Menlo Players Guild annual production opens Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Performances Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 8 p.m. Matinees: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2 p.m. $12/$15. Carrington Hall Theatre Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster at Broadway, Redwood City. Call 322-3261. Visit www.menloplayersguild.com. @copy:<@bold>"Gigi" Nov. 30-Dec. 23. Performances Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Call 349-6411. @copy:<@bold>Comedy Showcase Monday nights, 8:30-11 p.m. The Rose and Crown, 547 Emerson St., PA. Comedians from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Free. Call 327-7673. @copy:<@bold>Bus Barn's "A Christmas Carol" The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society production. Nov. 29-Dec.30, 8 p.m., except Dec. 27. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 3 p.m., Dec. 30, 3 p.m. Preview Nov. 29, $10. Opening Night Nov. 30, $22. Fri.-Sat. $20. Thurs. and Sun. $15. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. Visit www.busbarn.org. @copy:<@bold>"Charley's Aunt" Farce about two 19th century collegians who bamboozle an upper-crust classmate into impersonating an aunt from Brazil. Nov. 28-Dec. 30. TheatreWorks production. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, PA. Call 903-6000. @copy:<@bold>"Nutcracker" Cardinal Ballet, formerly Stanford Ballet, performs full-length production Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. $14 adults, $8 for children under 12, students and seniors. Palo Alto High School. 50 Embarcadero Road, PA. Call 723-4317. @copy:<@bold>"The Nutcracker" Pacific Theatre Ballet performance Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. MainStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., MV. Call 903-6000. @1aaahead:Exhibits @copy:<@bold>Burlingame Recreation Center 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. Nine members of The Palette Society exhibit watercolor paintings. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Through November. Call 558-7300. @copy:<@bold>Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center Stanford University campus, Lomita Dr. and Museum Way. "Men at Work: Paintings by Christina Branch," through Feb. 10, 2002. "Paul De Marinis: The Messenger," through Jan. 27, 2002. "Liberated Voices: Contemporary Art from South Africa, through Jan. 6, 2002. "Divination," through Jan. 30, 2002. "Isamu Noguchi Sculpture," through autumn 2002. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. Call 723-4177. Visit www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. @copy:<@bold>Mercy Center Art Gallery 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Frances Tong, photographs. "Images of Peace," Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Call 340-7480 or (510) 559-9043. @copy:<@bold>Pan American Unity/Diego Rivera Canada College, Main Theatre Foyer, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Diego Rivera's Pan American Unity Mural and Exhibition. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Through Nov. 30. Call 306-3336. Visit www.canadacollege.org. @copy:<@bold>Anderson Art Collectio Tours held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., and the third Thursday of the month at noon. Tours meet at Quadrus office complex on Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. No tours Dec. 1-Jan. 15. Free. Advance reservations required. Call 854-5160. @copy:<@bold>Museum of American Heritage Through January 27: "Toy Trains." and "Home Beautiful-Domestic Embroidery." Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 351 Homer St., PA. Call 321-1004. Visit www.moah.org. @copy:<@bold>Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road, PA. "Bay Area Drawing Collections." Includes work by emerging as well as known Bay Area artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Arneson and Roy de Forest. "Fresh Marks," a second exhibit of drawings from the Bay Area. Through Jan. 6. Call 329-2366. @copy:<@bold>Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garde Corner of Lomita and Santa Teresa streets, near Roble Hall and across form the Terman Engineering Building. Large, carved spirit poles are found among the trees. Carved in relief on wood indigenous to Papua New Guinea. Call 723-3469. @copy:<@bold>Rodin Sculpture Garde Lomita and Roth Way, Stanford University campus. Twenty of Rodin's bronze sculptures adjacent to the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts. The world's largest public bronze collection outside of Paris. Other statues located throughout the Stanford campus. Tours of the Rodin garden Sat. 11:30 a.m. and Sun. 3 p.m. Other sculpture tours the first Sun. of each month, 2 p.m. Meet at the entrance to the main quad. Free. Call 723-3469. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Art Spaces Center for Integrated Systems and William Gates Computer Science Art Spaces, Stanford University. Tessa and Tom Marlott, paintings. Karen Hale, paper collage. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-Jan. 31. Call 725-3622. Visit www.cis.stanford.edu/~marigros. @copy:<@bold>Stanford University Art Gallery 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. "By Design," selected mature works from visual design courses in the art department. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Through Dec. 12. Call 723-3404. @copy:<@bold>YWCA YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula, 4161 Alma St., PA. Edith Smith,"Paintings of Today's Children and Watercolor Diptychs of Peninsula Parks and Open Spaces." Mon.-Fri. 8-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10-5 p.m. Through Jan.10, 2002. Call 494-0972. @1aaahead:Talks/Authors @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Library Events Dec. 1: Reading of "A Christmas Carol." Performance, by Al Jacobs, is of Dickens' own public reading version. 11 a.m. 800 Alma St., MP. Call 858-3468. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Bookstore Nov. 28: Corunne McSherry, "Who Owns Academic Work?" 7 p.m. Stanford Bookstore, White Plaza, 519 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 725-6136, ext. 359. @copy:<@bold>ADHD Matthew S. Stubblefield, M.D., "ADHD and Bipolar Spectrum Disorders" Nov. 28, 7:15-9:30 p.m. $5 tax-deductible donation. Open to the public. Friends Meeting House, 957 Colorado Ave., PA. Call 329-9443. @copy:<@bold>Phyllis Koestenbaum Reading from "Doris Day and Kitschy Melodies," prose poems. Nov. 30, 4-5:30 p.m. Reception and signing. Serra House, 556 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford University campus. Call 723-1994. @copy:<@bold>Travel on Trans-Siberian Express Ralph Igler describes a family excursion by rail on the Trans-Siberia Express. Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. Museum of American Heritage, Frank Livermore Learning Center, 351 Homer Ave., PA. Call 321-1004. @1aaahead:Children and Teens @copy:<@bold>"Breakfast with Santa" Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., $7 adults, $5 children. Tickets sold in advance. Event at the St. Pius Women's Club "Deck the Halls Holiday Boutique." 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Call 361-1710. @copy:<@bold>Chess for Fu Beginning-level youths grades 2 and up. One Wed. of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 next date. Atherton Library, #2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call Marlene, 328-2422. @copy:<@bold>Children's Holiday Parade Parade, City Hall Tree Lighting ceremony, fireworks. Dec. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Downtown Redwood City. Call 361-0801. @copy:<@bold>Coyote Point Museum "The Peregrine Falcon: The return of an Endangered Species," through Dec. 2. 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. Call 342-7755. Visit www.coyotepointmuseum.org. @copy:<@bold>El Camino Youth Symphony El Camino Flute Ensemble Preparatory Flute Ensemble and Flute Club, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 East Charleston Rd., PA. Call 327-2611. Visit ecys@earthlink.net. @copy:<@bold>Holiday Family Past Times Children make their own Victorian style Dresden and Sebnitz ornaments. Musical performance by the Pacifica Bell Ringers. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Call 299-0104. @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Library Story times for Children: Toddlers Wed. 10:15 a.m., Baby story time Wed. 11:15 a.m., Pre School story time Thurs. 11:15 a.m., Pajama story time Wed. 7 p.m. 800 Alma St., MP. Call 858-3468. @copy:<@bold>Nutcracker Story Time Storytelling by the Western Ballet (no dancing) Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Free For ages 6-12. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., MP.Call 858-3461. @copy:<@bold>River Otter Feeding Daily, 12:15 p.m. Observation of a pair of river otters in their habitat from above ground and through the underwater observation window. Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. Call 342-7755. @copy:<@bold>Bilingual Storytime Children's Bilingual Storytime every Tuesday evening through April 30, 2002. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, ages 3 and up. East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave., EPA. Call 321-7712, ext. 223. @copy:<@bold>Hidden Villa Dec. 1: Mushroom Hike. Ongoing: Weekend Farm Tours, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., most weekends. $5 general, children 2 and under free. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 949-8650. @copy:<@bold>Holiday Family Day Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m. Free art activities for parents and children 4 and up. 1313 Newell Road, PA. Call 329-2366. @copy:<@bold>Popcorn Party After-school special event with stories and popcorn. Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m. For grades 1-6. Children's Library,1276 Harriet St., PA. Call 329-2496. @1aaahead:Seniors @copy:<@bold>Ballroom Dancing Thurs. evenings 7 p.m. Music by Mike Johnson and the Sound Wizards. $5 per person. Peninsula Volunteers Little House, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 326-2025. @copy:<@bold>Chair Dancing Fri., Through Dec. 21, 1:15-2:15 p.m. drop-in $6. Sequoia Room, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call 349-6454. @copy:<@bold>Dance and Exercise For Active Adults, Fri. Through Dec. 21, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Drop-in $6. Sequoia Room, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call 349-6454. @copy:<@bold>Little House Flu Shots Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-noon, flu shots $5. Tetanus and pneumonia shots also $5 each. Appointment necessary. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 326-2025, ext. 230. @copy:<@bold>Little House Lectures Nov. 28: "What We Know About Optimal Nutrition for Overall Health." Dec. 5: "Solo Celebration" How to enjoy the holidays by yourself. 11 a.m. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 326-2025. @copy:<@bold>Little House Tuesday Teas Tea every other Tues. 2:45-3:45 p.m.; Guest lecturers along with refreshments the first Tues. of each month, $1 members, $2 nonmembers. Dec. 4 Art Appreciation Lecture: "The Christmas Story in Art." Little House Senior Center, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 326-2025. @copy:<@bold>Senior Forum Senior Forum of San Mateo Annual meeting and installation of officers and Christmas Fun Day. Christmas Lunch Celebration. Dec. 7, starting 9:30 a.m. Luncheon tickets $7 sold in advance only. Senior Center Veteran's Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call Hector Berglund 365-2839, May Nichols 577-9160, Ola Augmon 322-8703, Niel Nielsen 588-2019, Frances Rosenmiller 589-3587. @copy:<@bold>Snowflake Ball Mini-buffet with champagne and dancing Dec. 9, 5-9 p.m. Formal attire optional. Advance ticket required Members $5, guests $6. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 326-2025. @copy:<@bold>Fifty-Plus Associatio Offering a variety of activities: Adventure walks, runs and bike rides, swims, monthly discussion groups and talks. Open to all Fifty-Plus Members and nonmembers alike. Page Mill YMCA, 755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B, PA. Call 323-6160. Visit www.50plus.org. E-mail fitness@ix.netcom.com. @copy:<@bold>55 Alive Senior Driving Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 fee. Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Call 853-2960. @copy:<@bold>AARP Local chapter of AARP open to all and to members of the National AARP. Palo Alto Area Chapter meets 1:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month (except July). Palo Alto Art Center, corner of Embarcadero and Newell. Call 328-1838. @copy:<@bold>Challenge Camp Fifty-Plus Fitness Challenge Camp. Small group exercise program designed for older adults. Dec. 1-Jan. 12. Angell Field, Stanford. fees. Three session times. Call 323-6160. Visit www.50plus.org. @1aaahead:Health @copy:<@bold>Flu Shot Clinic Sutter VNA and Hospice flu shot clinics through Jan. 31. Dec. 5: Longs Drug Store, 325 Sharon Park Dr., MP. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 1-800-500-2400 for local clinics. Visit www.sutterhealth.org. @copy:<@bold>YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula Personal Training, Tai Chi Chih, Hatha Yoga, Boot Camp, Arthritis Aqua Fitness, Pilates, Hi/Lo Aerobics in Spanish. Sequoia YMCA, 1445 Hudson St., Redwood City. Call 368-4168. @copy:<@bold>Water Aerobics for Wome No swim skills required. Open to all ages, abilities, sizes and shapes. Classes held Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. evenings at C.A.R. Center in Palo Alto. 325-7664. @1aaahead:Classes/Workshops @copy:<@bold>Divorce Workshops YFA, Youth and Family Assistance workshop "Divorce: Legal, Financial and Psychological Issues," Dec. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. $30, $40 at the door. "Divorce: How to Prepare Your Own Forms," Dec. 13, 5:30-8 p.m. $25. Preregistration required. San Mateo City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo, Room A. Call 366-8401, ext. 311. @copy:<@bold>Restraining Order Clinic Youth and Family Assistance (YFA) assists preparation of restraining orders. Every Wed. 9 a.m. Allow 3 hours to complete. 609 Prince Ave., Suite 207, Redwood City. Call 366-8401, ext. 311. @copy:<@bold>Book Discussion Group Meets the first Tuesday of the month 11 a.m.-noon. Woodside Library. Call Peggy at 851-0147. @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Library Events Story times and events for children and adults. Story times see "Children and Teens." Adult events see "Talks/Authors." 800 Alma St., MP. Call 858-3468. @copy:<@bold>Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 851-0560. Visit www.Portolavalleylibrary.org. @1aaahead:Film @copy:<@bold>French Cine Club French films shown at the Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, PA. Nov. 28: "La Fille de Dartagnan, 8 p.m. $7 general, $5 members, seniors and children under 12. Call Cultural Center 329-2366 or Cine Club 390-9354. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Theatre Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2: "49th Parallel." "The Pearl of Death." 221 University Ave., PA. Call 324-3700. @1aaahead:Environment @copy:<@bold>Habitat Restoration Parties Saturdays: Habitat Restoration Work Parties at the Arastradero Preserve. Call 329-8544. First and third Saturdays: Habitat Restoration Work Projects on San Francisquito Creek. Dec.1: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Native plant re-vegetation work meets at Woodland and Manhattan, EPA. Call Acterra 962-9876, ext. 305. @copy:<@bold>Midpeninsula Open Space Offering a variety of hikes for all levels. Nov. 28: Scenic Aerobic Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Rancho San Antonio. Explorer Hike, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Long Ridge.Call 691-1200. @1aaahead:Singles @copy:<@bold>Single Parents Fellowship Meeting of single parents for social activities informative speakers, and support. First and third Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m. Child care provided. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 1177 University Dr., Room C-20, MP. Call 323-8624. @copy:<@bold>Meeting for Good Singles meet while doing community projects in Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Group is based in Mountain View. Call Susan at 949-4611. Visit www.meetingforgood.com. @copy:<@bold>Singles Supper Club Dinner series and entertainment events for professional singles. Palo Alto headquarters. Call 327-4645. Visit www.singlessupperclub.com. @1aaahead:Clubs/Meetings @copy:<@bold>SHHH Self Help for Hard of Hearing People meets monthly, the first Mon. of most months. Dec. 3: Sister Ann Rooney, LMFT, "Overcoming the Emotional and Physical Problems of Hearing Loss." Veteran's Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call 593-6760. @copy:<@bold>Widows and Widowers Provides social and support for widows and widowers of all ages. Meets the fourth Wed. of each month, 5:30 p.m., with pot luck dinner. Belmont Senior and Community Center, Twin Peaks Park, 1225 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Call Gloria 341-3561. Visit www.mpwwa.org. @1aaahead:Religion/Spirituality @copy:<@bold>Christian Dance For Christian professionals ages 40+. Ballroom dance class and dancing to a live band or DJ music of the 40s-60s. 8-11 p.m., last Sat. of each month. $7 includes refreshments. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Garden Court, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., MP. Call 323-8624. @copy:<@bold>Divorce/Relationship Recovery Drop-in support group, speakers and discussions. Every Mon. 7 p.m. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Room C-21, 1177 University Dr., MP. Call 323-8624. @copy:<@bold>Family Celebration/Sing-Along Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Children's Choir "Family Christmas Celebration and Sing-Along," Dec. 2, 6 p.m.Child care provided for ages 3-36 months. 950 Santa Cruz Ave., MP. CAll 323-8657. @copy:<@bold>HOPE Support group ministry for family and friends of the homosexual community. 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 1177 University Dr. MP. @copy:<@bold>Women Living with Cancer Prayer support group for women. Helpful to women no matter where they are on their journey with cancer. Meets second Tues. of each month, 7:30-9 p.m. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 1177 University Dr., MP. Call Jane 323-8651. @1aaahead:Art Galleries @copy:<@bold>1870 Art Center 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. "Holiday Show and Sale." Thur.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Through Dec. 29. Open Studios Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1-2, noon-5 p.m. Call 595-9679. @copy:<@bold>North Gallery Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. P. J. Barber, "California Naturally," digital art. Free with museum admission. Through December. Call 342-7755. @copy:<@bold>Portola Valley Art Gallery Portola Valley Town Center, 765 Portola Road. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. Call 854-2799. @copy:<@bold>Redwood City Art Gallery 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. Vicky Coe Mitchell, "Mitchell: Mere et Fille," Oil landscapes by the artist and equestrian paintings by her daughter. Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Dec. Artist reception Dec. 2, 2-5 p.m. Call 780-0306. @copy:<@bold>The Book Rack 865 Santa Cruz Ave., MP. Joyce-Savre-Hutt, "Paintings with Poetry in Mind," Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Call 323-3877. @copy:<@bold>The Main Gallery 1018 Main St., Redwood City. "Merry Art at Main." Group show of 23 local artists, affordable holiday gifts. Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Through Dec. 24. Open House Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m. West Bay Opera carolers perform. Call 701-1018. Visit www.themaingallery.org. @copy:<@bold>Modernbook /Gallery 494 494 University Ave., PA. Ron van Dongen, "Nudare," photographs. Through Dec. 14. Call 327-6325. Visit www.modernbook.com. @1aaahead:Volunteers @copy:<@bold>Partners in Learning Partners in Learning seeks volunteers to assist adults learning English language, literacy, and citizenship. Flexible hours. Training provided. Affiliated with Sequoia Adult School. Call 369-1411 ext. 7946. Visit www.seq.org/~plearn. @copy:<@bold>Peninsula Clef Hangers Women's chorus performing for senior citizens and health care facilities. Rehearsals Tues. 7:15-9:15 p.m., MP. No auditions necessary. Call 327-3592. @copy:<@bold>Preschool Educatio Creative Montessori Learning Center needs volunteers to assist staff in development of interest in fine arts through projects and activities. Minimum age 18. East Palo Alto. Job 25106. Call Volunteer Center, 342-0801. @copy:<@bold>Crisis Center San Mateo County needs volunteers to staff the 24 hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline. Call 692-6662. @copy:<@bold>Museum of American Heritage Gallery docents needed at the Museum of American Heritage. Help needed to greet visitors, answer questions regarding exhibits and the Williams house and gardens, and possibly assist in museum gift shop. Very little training required. Time requirements variable, at least one 2.5-3 hour shift per month, Fri, Sat. or Sun. Call Ellen 321-1004. @1aaahead:Support Groups @copy:<@bold>Brain Injury Second and fourth Thurs. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Little House Fitness Room, 800 Middle Ave., MP. Call 851-0925 or (408) 453-2966. @copy:<@bold>Divorce/Relationship Recovery Drop-in support group. Special speakers and discussion groups Mon., 7 p.m. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 1177 University Dr., Room C-21, MP. Call 323-8624. @copy:<@bold>Grief Support for Children and Adults KARA offers support groups for parents who have lost children. Groups are ongoing and meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tues. from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Adrienne Ammen at 858-4749. @copy:<@bold>Grief Support Group Offers support to adults who are grieving. Meets the first and third Wed. of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at KARA's offices, 457 Kingsley Ave., PA. Call 321-5272. @1aaahead:Dance @copy:<@bold>DansKinetics-Yoga Meets Dance Workout for mind, body, spirit. Ongoing classes Tues. 6-7 p.m. City of Menlo Park Rec Center, MP. Call 328-3575. @copy:<@bold>Kripalu DansKinetics Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. City of Menlo Park Rec. Ctr. Call Victoria at 328-3575. Visit www.masfina.com/dk. E-mail victoriasedillo@yahoo.com. @copy:<@bold>Raices de Mexico Dance Mexican regional dance for children, teens and adults (beginner and intermediate) at Canada College, Woodside. There is a registration fee and monthly tuition. Scholarships available. No age limit or previous dance experience required. Call 322-1501 for class times. @copy:<@bold>Belly Dancing All ages and sizes welcome. Wed. 6:15- 7:10 p.m. and Sat. 12:15-1:30 p.m. YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, PA. 856-YMCA or Yolanda 365-1066 ext. 2. E-mail yolanda_medance@yahoo.com. @1aaahead:Et Alia @copy:<@bold>Used Book Sale Ongoing sale supports the San Mateo County Historical Association and Museum, 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Store open Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 299-0104, ext. 34. @copy:<@bold>St. Joseph The Worker Center of Mountain View offers help on home maintenance and repairs free of charge. Call 962-1902.

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