Exploring Belmont bites, hikes and history

Editor’s note: This week’s introduction is about pet loss.

Halloween and Día de los Muertos festivities are the focus of the events calendar this weekend. It will be the first weekend in several years without my black cat by my side.

Hermione left this world in the same place we met: in our backyard basking in sunlight. She was there when my husband and I moved in nearly six years ago, a mainly outdoor senior cat that we quickly befriended. When she developed a respiratory issue, we found out that Hermione’s owners had moved away without her and we adopted her. From then on, she was our constant companion.

Hermione transformed our world. We connected anew with people over cats as first-time feline owners, picked up cat sitting and fostered a kitten we found in our yard. We unearthed a new portal to joy and unconditional love, and even with the void left by her death, that portal will forever remain open. We are cat people now.

She is gone, but she is everywhere: in Halloween decorations, in my black cat tchotchkes and in countless photos and memories. I am bereft without her, but buoyed by the love she left with us.

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

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Find more things to do with our extensive Halloween guide and our guide to Día de los Muertos festivities!

Tamagotchi Meetup – Trink or Treat: Oct. 31 Tamagotchi enthusiasts are invited to exchange cute trinkets with fellow attendees, paint a 3D tama figure, color tama coloring pages and participate in a raffle at this meetup.

Block-Printing Workshop: Nov. 1 Learn to carve nature-themed stamps and print mini greeting cards at this workshop, hosted by Hidden Villa.

Disabilities Arts Showcase: Through Nov. 1 This exhibition showcases the talent, creativity and unique perspectives of San Mateo County artists with disabilities.

Jane Austen Reader’s Theatre: Nov. 5 Hear the witty words of Jane Austen read aloud by local actors at regular events in Redwood City (and San Francisco).

Zoppé Italian Family Circus: Nov. 6-29 The long-running, Old World-style Zoppé Italian Family Circus returns to the Peninsula, featuring clowning, amazing feats and more.

Belmont Diwali: Nov. 7 Find live music and dance performances, a henna artist, crafts and more at the Diwali celebration at Twin Pines Meadow in Belmont.

History in Motion Grand Opening: Nov. 7 The San Mateo County History Museum celebrates the grand opening of the Taube Family Carriage House and Automobile Gallery, the H.E.R.O. Natural History Gallery and the restored Lora Mundi House.

Laser Pink Floyd: Nov. 7 Experience Pink Floyd’s classic “Dark Side of the Moon” album as a laser light show at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.

Swap Don’t Shop: Nov. 7 Clean out your closet, bring clothes to donate and “shop” from the swap pile for free at this circular fashion event at Little Green.

Tack Gives Back Fall Tack Sale: Nov. 8 Find affordable tack and equestrian items such as saddles, strap goods, apparel, blankets and more at this sale, which benefits the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT).

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Buppydogs Screenprinting Workshop: Nov. 10 Learn to screenprint an original design by artist Buppydogs at this free workshop.

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed The World: Nov. 11-15 Singer-songwriter Duane Forrest performs acoustic versions of iconic reggae songs in this theatrical work.

The Smithereens: Nov. 12 The rock band – with special guest vocalist John Cowsill – performs at Montalvo Arts Center.

Friday the 13th Witch Market: Nov. 13 The Whimsy Market brings Bay Area artisans to Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company for an evening of “witchy shopping.” Find candles, crystals and more, along with food trucks and Devil’s Canyon beverages.

Birdwatching Hike – Devil’s Slide Trail: Nov. 14 Learn about birdwatching and observe species that can be found at Devil’s Slide on this 1.5-mile hike, part of San Mateo County Parks Department’s “Who’s that Bird?” series.

Tea and Pottery Pop-Up: Nov. 15 Author and potter VC Tang (“Stir Fry Stories”) hosts a tea and pottery pop-up event at Peninsula Books.

Neuroscience for Drummers: Nov. 20 Sing for Science presents an evening of music, comedy and neuroscience featuring comedian and drummer Fred Armisen and Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman.

East Palo Alto Turkey Trot: Nov. 21 The city of East Palo Alto’s Community Services Division presents its inaugural Turkey Trot at Cooley Landing, featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1K family fun walk.

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