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Publication Date: Wednesday, April 03, 2002

Calendar of Events
@1aaahead:Special Events @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Fine Arts Festival Annual show of 90 professional artists, April 5-7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. @copy:<@bold>Spring Bulb Walk at Filoli Daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, flowering trees, narcissus. Tours of the gardens in spring bloom. April 5 from 2-4:45 p.m. Registration: $25. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Call 364-8300 ext. 508. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Community Day Open house and celebration of Founders' Day, with music, arts, athletic demonstrations, science displays, carnival and health fair. Free, open to the public. April 7. Multi-faith service on theme of community at 10 a.m., Memorial Church; programs and exhibits start at 11 a.m. Throughout Stanford campus. Call 724-2933. Visit neighbors.stanford.edu.

@1aaahead:Benefits @copy:<@bold>Fashion Benefit Menlo School seniors model Bloomingdale's spring fashions April 12 in "O Carnaval!" benefit. Raises funds for scholarships and faculty grants, athletic department improvements. Lunch and dinner events. Tickets: $75 lunch, $150 dinner. Call Terri Bullock, 322-7938. Visit www.menloschool.org. @copy:<@bold>Gourmet Decadent Dinner In celebration of Earth Day, "Celebrate the Bay," April 13 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sustainable dinner, locally harvested fish grill, seasonal appetizers from local produce, organic wines. Coyote Point Museum, San Mateo. Proceeds benefit Acterra. Donation $40/$50. RSVP by April 8, call 962-9876 ext. 302. @copy:<@bold>Musical Instrument Drive Collection of musical instruments for "Music in Our Schools Month," at Stanford Shopping Center. New or used instruments can be dropped off at the concierge office next to Polo-Ralph Lauren through April 7. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Call 617-8585. Visit www.stanfordshop.com. @copy:<@bold>13th Annual MS Walk 10K walk for Multiple Sclerosis sponsored by the Silicon Valley chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society April 6 at 9 a.m. Los Gatos Creek Trail. Register for the walk or to volunteer. Call 1-800-FIGHT-MS. Visit www.nationalmssociety.org. @copy:<@bold>Items for Rummage Sale Items needed for upcoming rummage sale to benefit Family Connections, a parent participation preschool for low income families in East Palo Alto. Toys, clothes, household goods needed. Donations are tax-deductible. Drop off at T & H Lumber, 350 Blomquist Ave., Redwood City from April 1-20. Call Maura Devlin 361-8351 for information or to volunteer for the event.

@1aaahead:Concerts @copy:<@bold>Laurie Anderso Performance artist in new solo work "Happiness," April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $34/$40. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford. Call 725-ARTS. @copy:<@bold>Manuel Barrueco Cuban-born guitarist performs classical and 20th century works, including Bach, Scarlatti, Piazzolla. April 5 at 8 p.m. and April 7 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$34. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford. Call 725-ARTS. Visit livelyarts.stanford.edu. @copy:<@bold>Piano Music of Norway Age Kristoffersen, performing works by Grieg, Saeverud, Torjussen. April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Offering at the door. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Road, Redwood City. Call 363-2743 or 851-1463. @copy:<@bold>Stanford's "Prelude to Spring" Concert series with performances by and benefiting the California Youth Symphony and Peninsula Youth Orchestra. April 7: California Youth Symphony performance from 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Stanford Shopping Center covered pavilion. @copy:<@bold>Street Sounds African-American vocal ensemble. A cappella quintet, blues, jazz, rap, R&B, doo-wop. April 7 at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Free. SecondStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 903-6000. Visit www.mvcpa.com.

@1aaahead:On Stage @copy:<@bold> "Kept" TheatreWorks performance of a handsome med student who falls for a mysterious beauty, only to find she is "kept" by a ruthless millionaire. April 10-May 5. Tues. at 7:30 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 and/or 7 p.m.; Tickets: $20-$45. MainStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 903-6000. Visit www.mvcpa.com. @copy:<@bold>"The Heidi Chronicles" Wendy Wasserstein play about the progress of a generation of women from the progressive 60s to the success-oriented 80s. Through April 20 at 8 p.m.; April 7 at 3 p.m.; April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/$20. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. Visit www.busbarn.org. @copy:<@bold>"Die Fledermaus" Bay Shore Lyric Opera's Champagne Gala opening night, April 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. $125, performance at 8 p.m. Performances also April 13 at 8 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $22-$45. Fox Theatre, Redwood City. Tickets available from Villa Montalvo box office (408) 961-5858. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. @copy:<@bold>"Grease" Msgr. Armstrong Young People's Theater Group of St. Pius Parish perform April 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.; April 7 at 1 p.m. Tickets at the door. St. Pius Parish, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Call 366-6080. @copy:<@bold>"Lettice and Lovage" Comedy in three acts by Peter Schaffer, author of "Equus" and "Amadeus." Through April 14. Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets $24/$22/$19. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale, Foster City. Call 349-6411. @copy:<@bold>"Imaginal Disks" A musical drama about a daydreaming schoolgirl whose innocent view is altered when she learns about controversial GMOs. April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Chapel Theater, Castilleja School, 1310 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 857-0782. Visit www.bootstrap-foundation.org. @copy:<@bold>"OO-Bla-Dee" TheatreWorks production of post-war female jazz musicians making music against all odds. Through April 7. Tickets $22-$40.Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto. Call 903-6000. Visit www.theatreworks.org.

@1aaahead:Auditions @copy:<@bold>El Camino Youth Symphony Auditions for ages 6-18 to join the music education program, for all ensembles and orchestras. Call 327-2611. Visit www.ecys.org. @copy:<@bold>Independent Film Local filmmakers the Hanley Bros. are seeking auditions for their second feature film entitled, "The Vigilante Memoirs." Open auditions to be held April 13 & 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2016 Liberty Park Ave., Menlo Park. E-mail Tyler or Nathan at hanleybros@hotmail.com for more information.

@1aaahead:Art @copy:<@bold>Bechtel International Center Mayfield Ave. and Lomita Dr., Stanford. Judi Keyani and Pat Marcus Curtis, "Two Perspectives in Pastel: The Rodin Sculptures at Stanford University," 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat.; 4-10 p.m. Sun.; Through April 30; Reception, April 6 from 4-7 p.m. Call 685-9602. or 948-2961. @copy:<@bold>Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture between Palm Drive and Lomita Mall, and Museum Way and Campus Drive. "Stone River, 2001." Sandstone sculpture from original Stanford University buildings destroyed in the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. Permanent exhibit. Call 723-4177. @copy:<@bold>Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center Stanford University campus, Lomita Dr. and Museum Way. "Off the Wall: Prints by Frank Stella," through April 7; "Jizuri: Hiroshi Yoshida's Self-Printed Woodblock Prints," through May; "Southern Metropolis: Pictorial Art in 17th Century Nanjing," through May 5; "Buckminster Fuller and Friends," through June 30; "Global Death and Destruction," Robert Arneson, sculpture, through June 2; "Ariel Muse: The Art of Yvonne Jacquette," through April 21; "Isamu Noguchi Sculpture," through autumn 2002. Ongoing: "The Life and Legacy of the Stanford Family." Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. until 8 p.m. Call 723-4177. Visit www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. @copy:<@bold>Los Altos History Museum 51 South San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. Anna Knapp Fitz: "An Artist's Legacy," Los Altos primitive artist's paintings. Through May 5. Call 948-9427. Visit www.losaltoshistory.org. @copy:<@bold>Mountain View Center 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Kateryna Krychevski-Rosandich, watercolors, through April 22; Hugo Lecaros, watercolors, April 23-June 12. Mon., Wed., Fri., noon-1 p.m. and one hour prior to public performances. Call 903-6551. @copy:<@bold>North Gallery Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. R. Machado, " Behind the Sky," mixed media and oil on canvas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free with museum admission, $1-$4. Through June 30. Call 342-7755. Visit www.coyoteptmuseum.org. E-mail info@coyoteptmuseum.org.

@1aaahead:Exhibits @copy:<@bold>"Brains to Bytes" The Evolution of Information Storage. Illustrates storage technologies of the past, present and future. Bay Area residents may find a few of their own creations on display. Through May 27. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. The Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. @copy:<@bold>Jacquard Weavings Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Beautiful fabrics and woven silk pictures from the punch card controlled loom that revolutionized weaving in 1805. Historic and modern weavings on display. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Free. Through May 26. Call 321-1004. @copy:<@bold>San Mateo County History Museum 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Robert Buelteman, "Unseen Peninsula," photographs of San Francisco watershed lands in San Mateo County. Through Apr. 28. Call 299-0104.

@1aaahead:Talks/Authors @copy:<@bold>Kepler's Books April 3: Lalita Tademy, "Cane River"; April 4: Thad Carhart, "The Piano Shop on the Left Bank"; April 5: Joan Anderson, "An Unfinished Marriage"; April 6: David Breashears, "Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Roof of Africa"; April 8: Bharati Mukherjee, "Desirable Daughters," at 7:30 p.m. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. Visit www.keplers.com. @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Library Events April 9: Book discussion group: "Last Report on the Miracles of Little No Horse," by Louise Erdrich, at 7 p.m. Library Meeting Room, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 325-4048. @copy:<@bold>Writer's Cafe Meets the 4th Fri. of each month at 7 p.m. Gathering of writers and those interested in literary themes. Readings of original work encouraged. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 851-0147. @copy:<@bold>Natural Resource Disputes Stanford Environmental Law Society Spring Conference, "A Tale of Two Conflicts: Examining Solutions to Natural Resource Disputes," discusses two regional environmental management crises - the Klamath River basin and growth and sprawl in the Sierra Nevada, April 6. Dinner, keynote address by Representative Fred Keeley, Speaker Pro Tem of the California Assembly. Members of the community welcome. Fee: $5. Register at http://www.stanford.edu/~petesuen/ELS/conference.fft @copy:<@bold>Psychotherapy Humanist Forum: "Your Individual Psychotherapy Session," a talk by Dr. Michael Edelstein, clinical psychologist and co-author of "Three Minute Therapy," April 7, at 11 a.m., Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Free and all welcome. Call 359-2966. @copy:<@bold>"The Food Revolution" Expert on dietary link with environment and health John Robbins, "The Food Revolution," April 9, from 4-5 p.m. Stanford University School of Medicine, Fairchild Auditorium. Free, open to the public. Call 723-8628. E-mail edinucci@stanford.edu. @copy:<@bold>"A Feminist Economic View" Jing Lyman Lecture Series, Myra Strober, "A Feminist Economic View of Work and Family," April 3 from noon-1 p.m. Free. Oak East Lounge, Tressidder Student Union, Stanford University. Call 723-1995. @copy:<@bold>Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia Gail Lapidus, Professor of Political Science, Stanford University, "Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia: Dilemmas for American Policy after September 11," April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5/$7. Stanford Law School, Alvarado and Nathan Abbott Way, Room 180, Stanford University. Call (415) 293-4600 for reservations. @copy:<@bold>Stanford Bookstore April 7: "Meet the Author," Bob Mathias, "A 20th Century Odyssey: The Bob Mathias Story," book signing, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Gary Gach, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism," book signing at 7 p.m. Bookstore, White Plaza, 519 Lasuen Mall, Stanford; Dave Kaval and Brad Null, "The Summer that Saved Baseball," from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Track House, corner of Galvez and Campus Drive. Call 329-1217. General information: Call 725-6136, ext. 359.

@1aaahead:Children and Teens @copy:<@bold>Atherton Children's Art Classes Seasonal crafts workshop for grades pre-K-6. April 5: Egg ornaments and tree. Call 482-9824. @copy:<@bold>Mid-Peninsula High School Open House April 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet faculty, administrators, graduates. 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park. Call Heidi Moore, 321-1991, ext. 104. Visit www.mid-pen.com. @copy:<@bold>Scholastic Book Fair Books and learning products from over 150 publishers for all readers. Traditional children's favorite and new works by popular authors and illustrators. Free with museum admission, $1-$4. Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. Call 324-7755. @copy:<@bold>Toddler Tuesday Nature Walk April 9 from 10 a.m.-noon. Interactive classes at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 walk to teach children nature appreciation at Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. Call 324-7755. @copy:<@bold>Hidden Villa 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>Sierra Club Family Outings Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A 2-4 mile hike at a local park with children walking, in front or back packs, or in a jogging stroller. Call leader: Sonya Bradski 856-9366. E-mail SonyaNGary@juno.com.

@1aaahead:Seniors @copy:<@bold>AARP Free Tax Preparatio Wednesdays, through April 10, by appointment. Main Building, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call 780-7264. @copy:<@bold>"Going for the 2012 Olympics" Anne Warner Cribbs, CEO, Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee for 2012 Olympics, speaker, April 4 at 7 p.m.; Tickets: $10/$5. Sponsored by Fifty-Plus Fitness Association, and Pacific Athletic Club. 200 Redwood Shores Pkwy., Redwood Shores. Call to reserve 323-6160. @copy:<@bold>"Introduction to Creative Memories" Scrap book workshop April 8 from 1-3 p.m. Fee: $10 includes materials. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. @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. April 9: Professor Robert Frager, "The Wisdom of Islam." Little House Senior Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. @copy:<@bold>Movies at Little House April 8: "Moulin Rouge," at 1 p.m. $1 members, $2 nonmembers. Peninsula Volunteers Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025.

@1aaahead:Classes/Workshops @copy:<@bold>African Drumming Congolese African drumming class with Ma Boukaka. Mixed level, beginners welcome. Tuesdays from 7:45-10 p.m. Drop in, $10. Peninsula School, Menlo Park. Call 325-1566. @copy:<@bold>Atherton Arts Committee Classes Adult arts classes in drawing, sculpture, collage, assemblage April 9-May 7. Fee: $250. 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton. Call 482-9824. E-mail atherton_art@hotmail.com. @copy:<@bold>Chinese Brush Painting Classes meet Tue.-Sat. starting Apr. 9 at Redwood Center Art Center, 2625 Broadway. Call 922-3796 for times and fees. @copy:<@bold>Color Photography Composition and Creativity taught by Susan Darice Reno. Field trips, principles of composition and developing a creative eye. Landscape, night, street photography. Thursdays, April 4-May 30 from 7-9 p.m. Fee, plus film/processing costs. Palo Alto Adult School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-3752. Visit www.paadultschool.org. @copy:<@bold>Effective Management for Small Business Canada College Small Business Development Center seminar. Speaker, Henry Calero, author, international business consultant, "Focus on Effective Management to Grow your Business," April 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Canada College SBDC 900 Main St., Redwood City. For reservations, call 599-9767. E-mail canadasbdc@smccd.net.

@1aaahead:Film @copy:<@bold>First Friday Films Film showings and discussion the first Friday of each month from 7-9 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 851-0147. @copy:<@bold>"We Wuz Framed!" Al Jacobs and Nick Szgeda discuss "We Wuz Framed! What Happens in Experimental Film," April 6 at 11 a.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 858-3468.

@1aaahead:Health @copy:<@bold>Long Term Care Public Workshop "California State Partnership for Long Term Care." State certified advisors discuss revitalized state program that helps Californian protect their assets from potential financial loss associated with long term care. April 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Reservations. 1900 South Norfolk St., Second floor, Suite 200, San Mateo. Call Sandra Lang, 341-5050.

@1aaahead:Outdoors @copy:<@bold>Wildflower Walks Carpets of wildflowers on the serpentine grassland at Edgewood Natural Preserve. April 6-7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bring snack, hat and water. Meets at Old Stage Day Camp entrance, off Edgewood Road, Edged Natural Preserve, Woodside. Call Malian Kaushik, 631-0527. @copy:<@bold>Midpeninsula Open Space Offering a variety of hikes for all levels. April 7: "Springtime Stroll," wildflower walk, from 1-4 p.m. Russian Ridge, Skyline Blvd. and Alpine Road. Call 691-1200. @copy:<@bold>Habitat Restoration Parties Saturdays: Habitat Restoration Work Parties at the Arastradero Preserve. Planting along Arastradero Creek. Call 329-8544. April 6: Creek restoration from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call Susan Fizzell 962-9987 ext 305. E-mail Creeks@Acterra.org. @copy:<@bold>Nature Walks for Well-Being Non-strenuous walks with Elizabeth Bowden-Smith, naturalist and ecopsychologist to experience nature more fully. April 6, 27, May 11, 25 from 9:30-noon. $10 per hike; $35 for series. Advance registration required. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 949-8653. Visit www.hiddenvilla.org.

@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, Menlo Park. 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.

@1aaahead:Clubs/Meetings @copy:<@bold>African Violet Society San Mateo County African Violet Society monthly meeting April 8, 7 p.m. Workshop: "Show Etiquette and Rules." Program: "Last Minute Grooming for a Blue Ribbon Plant." Guests welcome. San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. Call 593-6761. @copy:<@bold>SHHH Self Help for Hard of Hearing People meets monthly, the first Mon. of most months. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Call 593-6760. @copy:<@bold>Peninsula Geological Society April 9: George Brinhall, UC Berkeley Dept. Earth and Planetary Science, "Digital Geological Mapping: Revolution or Regression?" 5:30 p.m., Social hour; 6:15 p.m. dinner, Mitchell Building, first floor. 7:30 p.m., meeting, Geocorner Room 105, Stanford University. Dinner and social hour $26, $5 for students. Reservations by April 5, janice@seismosoc.org. Pay by check at the door. Call (510) 559-1780. @copy:<@bold>Silicon Valley Startup Entrepreneurs Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) Main Event: "Homeland Security: New Opportunities for Technology Entrepreneurs," April 4, at 6 p.m. Fee includes dinner $25 members, $45 nonmembers, pre-registration, $10 additional for walk-ins. Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Building 1, 1065 La Avenida, Mountain View. Call 755-6522. Visit www.svase.org. @copy:<@bold>Western Horticultural Society Meets April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Speaker Bill McNamara, plant collector, Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation, "Quarryhill Botanical Garden." Loyola School, 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos. Free. Call 327-9522.

@1aaahead:Religion/Spirituality @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., Menlo Park. Call 323-8624. @copy:<@bold>"Islam and the Middle East" Seminar Adult education series April 7: Libby and Len Traubman and friends, "The Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group," from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Speakers from the local Muslim community. Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call Al Wegener (408) 879-3257.

@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. from 7:15-9:15 p.m., Menlo Park. No auditions necessary. Call 327-3592. @copy:<@bold>Pets in Need Volunteer orientation April 9 from noon-1 p.m. Job training for a number of volunteer positions to help abandoned animals. 873 Fifth Ave., Redwood City. Call 367-1405. @copy:<@bold>Teach Someone to Read Project Read - Menlo Park literacy training April 10 and 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and April 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Project Read, Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 321-8818. @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. @copy:<@bold>Next Generatio Volunteers needed to join art enthusiasts and support the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. Plan and run events ranging from cocktail parties to tours and lectures geared to increasing younger and family membership at the museum. Call Marcie 330-1318 or Betsy 321-1371. @copy:<@bold>Project LOOK! Palo Alto Art Center art education program, Project LOOK! needs volunteers to lead small school groups through gallery exhibitions and assist with hands-on art activities once a week. No experience needed. Training provided. Call Art Center volunteer office 329-2370.

@1aaahead:Support Groups @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, Menlo Park. Call 323-8624. @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. @copy:<@bold>Midpeninsula Me Support/discussion group for men, straight, gay or bi Meets on the first and third Thurs. of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3 donation. University Lutheran Church, 1611 Stanford Ave., Palo Alto. Call 856-1125. @copy:<@bold>Young Widows/Widowers Survivor's support group ages 30-55 meets Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. Sliding-scale fee. 800 Menlo Ave., Suite 121. Call 323-1535.

@1aaahead:Et Alia @copy:<@bold>Dancing From Inside Out An improvisational dance class with no steps to learn and no dance experience necessary. Wed. 7:15 p.m. Peninsula School, Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. Call Fran Bell 327-0457. @copy:<@bold>Menlo Park Farmers' Market Open every Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., downtown Market Plaza, between Wells Fargo Bank and Trader Joe's. Call 941-4808. @copy:<@bold>Brazilian Dance Workout 10 week session with Anita Lusebrick starts April 8, Mondays at 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Fees: 1x week $100; 2x week, $170. Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 463-4940. @copy:<@bold>Common Ground Store April 6: Linda Lenora, "Connecting Your Home and Garden," from 10:30 a.m.-noon; Fee $17. Common Ground Store, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072.

@1aaahead:Art Galleries @copy:<@bold>1870 Art Center 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Kevyn Warnock, "Shades of Spring," oil paintings , through April 28. Artist reception April 7 from 2-5 p.m. Thur.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Call 595-9679. @copy:<@bold>Aguirre Gallery 480 East 4th Ave., San Mateo. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 373-4977. Visit www.aguirregallery.com. @copy:<@bold>Angelico Fine Arts 1139 Chestnut St., Menlo Park. Paintings and objets d'art. Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 566-1211. @copy:<@bold>Artistic Adventure 1162 University Dr., Menlo Park. Call 566-1381. @copy:<@bold>Atherton Gallery 1616 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Acrylics, watercolors, and botanical, Oriental and hunt prints. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 321-5759. @copy:<@bold>Bryant Street Gallery 520 Bryant St., Palo Alto. MArguerite Olson Fletcher, "New Pastels and Paintings: Considering Trees," Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 Through March 31. Call 321-8155. @copy:<@bold>Galeries Gerard d' Eygalieres French art, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 164 Main St., Los Altos. Call 947-8684. @copy:<@bold>Gallery House 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. Lydia Tkalcevic, "Horsing Around," ceramic sculpture. Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Through April 27. Call 326-1668. @copy:<@bold>Knorr Gallery 253 South B St., San Mateo. Call 344-2001. @copy:<@bold>Marjolaine 134 Main St., Los Altos. Mon-Fri. 7a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 941-5789. @copy:<@bold>Modernbook /Gallery 494 494 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-6325. Visit www.modernbook.com. @copy:<@bold>Park Avenue Salon and Gallery 609 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Impressionist-style paintings. Call 328-6311. @copy:<@bold>Pieces of the Planet 999 Alma St., Palo Alto. Daily from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Call 322-7841. Visit www.piecesoftheplanet.com. @copy:<@bold>Portola Valley Art Gallery Portola Valley Town Center, 765 Portola Road. Christine Humphreys and Bruce Finocchio, "Nature and Scenic Photography," through April 21; Mary McCann, Impressionist oils.; Jean Prophet, stoneware pottery. April 24-May 26. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. Call 854-2799. @copy:<@bold>Redwood City Art Gallery 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. "Friends and Family," a show of artists who work together. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through April 27; Artist reception April 13. Call 780-0306. @copy:<@bold>The Main Gallery Kate Curry, "Fabled Forests," David Baltzer, "Local Color," 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun.; through April 14. 1018 Main St., Redwood City. Call 701-1018. Visit www.themaingallery.org. @copy:<@bold>The Nature Gallery 87 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. Jewelry, amber, fossils minerals and nature photography. Mon. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 327-8700. @copy:<@bold>The Photographer's Gallery 152 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto. "Sister Cities and Photographers with Neighbors Abroad," through April. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 328-0662. @copy:<@bold>Van Kampen Fine Art 151 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. Oil paintings, watercolors and miscellaneous media by local and national artists. Mon.-Wed. from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thur.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 328-0662. @copy:<@bold>Viewpoints Gallery 315 State St., Los Altos. Group Show - "Painted Journeys," paintings,etchings, drawings, pottery, jewelry. Through May 4. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 941-5789. @copy:<@bold>Xanadu Gallery 871 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Ethnic and folk art from around the world. Art from Africa, Asia and Native America. Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 329-9999. @copy:<@bold>Gallery 9 143 Main St., Los Altos. "Four Decades," retrospective of etchings by Elaine B. Rothwell, Through April 20. Reception April 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m-5:30 p.m., Fri. until 8 p.m. Call 941-7969. @copy:<@bold>Gallery Europa 535 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Peter Etzer, "Symphony of Colors," oils on linen, through April 26. Tues., Wed., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs., Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 321-4336. @copy:<@bold>Hang Gallery 432 University Ave., Palo Alto. Works by emerging artists geared for budding art collectors. Brian Ida, "50 Layers." April 5-15. Opening reception April 5, from 6-9 p.m. Call 752-0250. @copy:<@bold>Keeble and Shuchat 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. Mark Gottlieb, black and white and color photographic retrospective; Connie Guidotti, "People of Afghanistan." Through April 15. Call 327-8996. @copy:<@bold>Sharon Park Gallery 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park. Derek Lynch, mixed media, April 6-May 4. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 854-6930. @copy:<@bold>Smith Andersen Editions 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto. Contemporary, abstract and expressionistic works by appointment. Prints by David Shapiro Apr. Call 328-7762. @copy:<@bold>The Great Frame Up 1047 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. "Creative Self-Expression Show" juried art show of Menlo Atherton High School's Art Program. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 'til 9 p.m. Thurs.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. April 15-28; Reception 6:30-8 p.m. April 18. Call 323-1097. @copy:<@bold>ZYT Gallery 923 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Alex Dzigurski II and Carolyn Jones, "Studies in Western Light," landscapes and seascapes. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through April 27. Call 948-4363.

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