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Bike to wherever, horse fair and transportation survey all in the air
The Portola Valley Trails and Paths Committee is hosting its annual Horse Fair on May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Town Center, 765 Portola Road. The family-friendly event will feature carriage rides, petting zoo, pony rides and roping. And that is just one thing to keep in mind this weekend.
Housing affordability: Peninsula among worst markets in state for Black, Latino homebuyers
The number of Californians who can afford to buy a home has dropped a whopping 36% since 2012, which marked the last time more than half the state’s population earned enough to purchase a median-priced, single-family home, according to new data released by the California Association of Realtors.
Artists and designers find a common thread in art-inspired fashion show
Models wearing looks designed by Cañada College fashion students hit the runway recently at Menlo Park’s Gallery House. The designs were inspired by art created by the co-op gallery’s members.
Arts briefs: Jorge Luis Pacheco, ALO, ‘Beauty & the Beast’ ballet, Dave Barry and more
This week, catch shows with Cuban pianist, singer and percussionist Jorge Luis Pacheco and eclectic fusion band ALO; hear Pulitzer-winning humor columnist Dave Barry discuss his new memoir; see dance and art come together in nature at Djerassi Resident Artists Program; and enjoy a ballet fairy tale with “Beauty & The Beast.”
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