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MIDTOWN BUSINESS/NEIGHBOR NEWS
Second call: Thank to everyone who responded to this note in December. We are planning a coffee for the folks who applied for the Steering Committee. I will send out a note next week to schedule.
The Midtown Residents Steering Committee has a special request for you to consider: We would like you to consider applying to serve on the Steering Committee. This is a great way to make an important contribution to our neighborhood. It involves 1 meeting a month (11 months, plus participating on a committee - emergency preparedness, communications, traffic, zoning, parks, public art etc). If you're interested, just reply to this link, or if you know a friend or neighbor you think would be a good candidate, please cajole them into volunteering or tell us who we should contact!
NEWS ABOUT OUR FAMOUS MIDTOWN RESIDENTS:
** Geri Spieler, Midtown resident and investigative reporter, has just released her new book "Taking Aim at the President" - History you won't find anywhere else. It is really a remarkable read. I couldn't put it down and consumed it in one sitting. It is the true story of a country club mother and doctor's wife who came within inches of killing President Ford. The story about this psychotic woman is fascinating.
You will enjoy the history of the tumultuous events that happened in California during the Vietnam war. Geri's is holding a local reading at Books Inc. in Mountain View on Castro Street, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM. For more about the book & to order see www.TakingAimAtThePresident.com.
** Vangi Uribe, Midtown resident and stroke survivor, made the cover of the Mercury Peninsula Section today. She was featured in an article about the American Heart Association awareness campaign on stroke. http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_11351922?nclick_check=1. The article describes Vangi's road to recovery with the help of loving and very supportive husband Matt Sorgenfrei. Pictures online. See tips below from past enews for recognition of signs and symptoms of stroke. Remember "Time is Brain". If you or a loved one is experiencing these symptoms - don't wait, call 911. If you arrive within the magic 3 hour window to a Stroke Center (Stanford, El Camino, Kaiser Redwood City), they can diagnose and possibly start to reverse the course of this devastating disease.
SHOP MIDTOWN: Is anyone missing a child's razor scooter from their porch or driveway in Midtown? I found one just sitting all by itself in the parking lot with no kids anywhere near it. E mail if it might be yours. annie@opalzoap.com. Also, Opal'z is a wonderful family crafts time and a good activity extra kids in town. It's fun for all ages, not expensive and a great way to spend time together. A useful craft project and you don't have to clean up the kitchen after. We'll be open through the end of the school vacation and after that with make-up classes, bath and body products classes and always available for birthday parties. www.opalzoap.com
NEW MERCHANTS: Daryl Savage writes in the Weekly column "Shop Talk" that Creme de Cafe coffee shop will re-open under new management. RickZ. See http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=10134.
Also new exercise spot NoXcuses Fitness to be relocated from downtown to the old TravelSmith Store. See http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=9682.
GREER PARK: We need your feedback. The variations proposed by the consultant can be found via Midtown Home page or on the city web site at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/news/details.asp?NewsID=109&TargetID=14.
Just reply to this link.
CITY/COUNTY/SCHOOL EVENTS/NOTES
There is a vacancy on the Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission position which was created by the resignation of Paula Sandas. The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM on January 5, 2009. Regular meetings are at 7:00 PM on the second and last Wednesdays of each month. Appointment information and application forms are available from the City Clerk's Office 329-2571) or may be obtained on the website at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/clerk/planning.html.
CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 5: Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor at 7PM. Council Chambers.
JANUARY 10: City Council retreat to discuss 2009 priorities at Lucie Stern; start 8:30AM.
JANUARY 26: NOTE CHANGED DATE. The City Council will consider the Tentative Map and the Site & Design Review of Alma Plaza.
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY NEXT CLASS
Next class is Feb. 25 – April 15. Applications are being accepted and are downloadable from our website: www.papd.org (Community Involvement) or contact Susie Ord for more information: Susie.Ord@cityofpaloalto.org.
LOCAL EVENTS/NEWS
JANUARY 3: Pat Ryan's Celtic Junket, Mountain View, 8:00-10:30 PM. Tap your toes to lively jigs and reels, led by the exuberant Andrew Davis on violin. Let compelling Celtic ballads transport you as Doris Williams plays a beguiling lute. Pat Ryan plays five-string bass. Come to Dana Street Roasting Company, 744 West Dana Street, 650-390-9638, and enjoy expresso, sandwiches, salads, cakes, and pastries. See http://www.doriswilliams.com for more information. Call Caroline with questions at 322-6297.
JANUARY 6 and 27: ACTERRA Green@Home Training Tues, Jan 6 AND Jan 27 from 6:15 - 9:45 PM. To sign up or for more info contact Liz Muir at lizm@acterra.org or 962-9876 ext. 350.
JANUARY 10, 24: ACTERRA Habitat Restoration at Pearson Arastradero Preserve. 9 AM - 1 PM For info and to register go to: http://www.acterra.org/programs/stewardship/get_involved.html#restoration
JANUARY 29: USGS monthly lecture: Exploring Mars: Geology, Climate Change and Prospects for Past Life. During this intriguing discussion of recent data acquired from a polar lander, still-active surface rovers, and three orbital spacecraft, you'll be hearing how scientists are uncovering new clues about the Martian landscape, geology, and climatic conditions, and what these discoveries may mean with respect to possible past lifeforms being present on the "red planet".
Learn what scientists are finding, and what this new data might imply for the prospects of water having been present and the possibility of past and present life existing on Mars. Where: 345 Middlefield Road, Conference Room A, Bldg 3, Menlo Park. For more, contact Amelia Barrales, abarrales2@usgs.gov, or 329-5136
JANUARY 10: Next CANOPY Tree walk in Southgate. Meet at Palo Alto High School parking lot at Churchill and Castilleja 10 am till noon.
JANUARY 15: Canopy 13th Mayor Tree Planting to honor outgoing Mayor Larry Klein. Time 4:30 - 5 PM. Planting will be at entrance to Clark Way close to main entrance of Classic Hyatt. This will be followed by the annual party and award ceremony at 5 PM at the University Auditorium at Classic Residence (620 San Hill Road) RSVP by January 7 to info@canopy.org or 964-6100.
TIPS
Do you know these signs and symptoms of Stroke? See the Peninsula Stroke Association (PSA) web site about Stroke at http://www.psastroke.org/Stroke.html.
Medical treatment in the first 3 hours is critical to minimize the damage and maximize recovery. If you have stroke caused by a clot, you may be able to receive the clot-bursting drug t-PA. Please note that PSA is a local organization serving the Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with a mission "to reduce the incidence of stroke through education and to help alleviate stroke's devastating aftermath through programs to support survivors and caregivers."
Lori sends these 10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online from the Mercury on 11/12/07
Lori also sends this link: http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/index.cfm to a site that describes what is in your organic body care products.
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