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MIDTOWN RESIDENTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL September 14 from 1:00 PM at Hoover Park
MIDTOWN MERCHANTS - October Fest at Midtown Centre on October 18 from 11AM to 4 PM
Congratulations to Midtown resident Merta Elvira Elmquist who just turned 95 years old . Merta is a long-time resident of the Midtown, formerly of 820 Colorado Avenue, she is currently living at The Birches Residential Care facility - still in Midtown! Merta celebrated throughout the day and well into the evening with her pastor, numerous friends, and four generations of her family. Mrs. Elmquist is a founding member of the Foothill Christian Center.
Housing needed: I'm single, financially stable, considerate, responsible. I'm musical, athletic, with many varied interests an open outlook. I hope to be moved by mid-August. Contact Ron at ron.e.wolf@ieee.org. I'm casting the net wide but with an eye towards:
- 800 sq. feet minimum plus a workout space (covered outdoor space is fine) plus some add'l storage (such as a 1 car garage)
- Prefer 2br or 3br/2ba
- parking for at least one vehicle, convenient street parking is fine
- under $2,200/month
- single family detached preferred, condos, apartments, duplexes etc considered
- no more than slight traffic noise
- interesting view
- will consider shared housing but only for a very special situation
CITY/COUNTY/SCHOOL EVENTS/NOTES
RICH SWENT, Midtown resident informs us that there are still plenty of openings for the summer session of Middle School Bike Skills classes. The City of Palo Alto Recreation Dept.is offering classes to teach bicycle traffic skills to children between the ages of 10 and 14 and their parents. The classes will cover::
* the basics of traffic law
* basic bike and helmet fitting
* the most common types of bike crashes and how to avoid them
* how to position yourself properly on the road
* how to let drivers know your intentions
* how to deal with left turns and 4-way stops One parent is required to register and attend from each family. The summer class schedule is:
Sunday June 29 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58239
Saturday July 12 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58240
Sunday August 10 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58241
Saturday August 23 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58242
For more information, go to http://bikeclass.swent.net.
To register, go to http://enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org.
RETURN OF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Click on the link below to learn more about the Palo Alto City Library summer reading program and the beloved Wacky Wednesday programs. Kids and teens can also download an online reading log and set their goal of books to read this summer.
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/lib/news/details.asp?NewsID=611&TargetID=140,162
Baby Storytimes 8 weeks, July 1 - August 19 Tuesdays at 11am at the Downtown Library for 6-18 month-olds.
Two four year terms ending July 31, 2012 for Planning & Transportation Commission and two three year terms ending June 30, 2011 for Utilities Advisory Commission. Anyone interested can contact City Clerk Donna Grider for an application packet. (329-2226; donna.grider@cityofpaloalto.org). These application packets are accessible at the City Clerk section of the website under the respective Board & Commission. Applications due June 26, 2008.
Latest update of Planning and Transportation Division activities posted at http://tinyurl.com/6xnprj
From the City Utilities - Free workshops -3 Saturdays 10 am, Lucie Stern Community Room
June 28 -- Improve your Home's Energy Efficiency
July 12 -- Solar Water Heating
www.cityofpaloalto.org. To Register Call 329-2241
JULY 29: Safety and Fingerprinting event from 9 AM - 1 PM. See below.
AUGUST 5: Twenty Fifth anniversary of NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Enjoy National Night Out by hosting a Block Party! National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. Register free and you will enjoy a visit from City of Palo Alto elected officials and employees, including police and fire department staff. If you register early, you will increase the likelihood of receiving a visit. The deadline to register is 5:00 PM on Friday July 25. MORE DETAILS LATER.
LOCAL EVENTS/NEWS
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES: For the full schedule of concerts through the grand finale on California Avenue on Tuesday 8/5, go to: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/news/details.asp?NewsID=481&TargetID=14.
All concerts on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8 PM at various parks in the Palo Alto area. All concerts are free to the public.
JULY 1: DAVID JACOBS STRAIN QUARTET: Roots and Blues on the edge: Eleanor Pardee Park, 851 Center Drive at Channing www.davidjacobs-strain.com
JULY 8: THE RED HOT CHACHKAS: Red hot Jewish dance music, Rinconada Park Bowl, www.redhotchachkas.com
JULY 15: PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Legendary Latin percussionist with incredible musicians, Mitchell Park Bowl, www.peteescovedo.com
The 24th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Best of Reader Poll is HERE! It's 2008! This year's Best Of Palo Alto celebrates the sovereign right to vote. Let your voice be heard!! Go to: http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com to vote. Deadline to vote is July 11.
JUNE 26: Monthly USGS lecture: "Cleanup on Aisle 9. The long lasting legacy of Nuclear Waste by Dave Stonestrom, USGS Research Hydrologist. To see a colorful flyer please visit: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar/2008/jun08flyer.pdf OR for more info please visit their Public Events Calendar website: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar
JUNE 28: Common Ground class: Gophers and Moles; 10:30 - 12:30 FEE: $27 JULY 12: Common Ground class: Healthy Pests and Disease Control; 10:30 - Noon $25 JULY 19: Common Ground Class: BACKYARD DECORATING: HOW TO CREATE AN ENCHANTING GARDEN; 10:30 - 12:30 FEE: $27 includes supplies. FOR ALL EVENTS, call 493-6072 to register; for more see www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
JULY 29: Safety and Fingerprinting event sponsored by the Palo Alto Police Department at the California Avenue Farmer's Market . The event will be held from 9am to 1pm. A booth will be set up at the market and staffed by Palo Alto Police Officers who will offer tips on child safety and protection. Police officers will fingerprint children and also make available child safety kits from the Polly Klaas Foundation. Several businesses in the area have made donations to this important event. Bring your children to the market and take advantage of this free opportunity to help protect your children.
JUNE 30 & JULY 23 Information session on Acterra's "Be the Change Workshop" from 6 - 8 PM at Acterra 3921 East Bayshore Road. Classes start in September. These informational sessions/mixers will be allow you to a) learn more about program content, b) Meet others who care about our environment, and c) Talk with Be the Change participants, Advisors, and program staff The year-long course has monthly seminars that teach participants how to be effective change agents where they live, work, worship, or play. The curriculum revolves around environmental information, personal skills mastery and social change processes -- and everyone does a project to put their learning into practice. For more see www.acterra.org or contact Rebecca Araiz Iverson at 962-9876 ext.345 or 922-1787 (cell).
JULY 3: Celebration at Frost Amphitheater: Enjoy a family-friendly pre-Independence Day concert at Frost Amphitheater at 7:30 PM (gates open at 5:30; picnic anyone?). Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will offer sizzling sounds. Led by Grammy-nominated trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, hear this exciting big band play New Orleans jazz, blues, swing and spirituals. Note: because of construction underway on campus, fireworks will not be displayed this year.
FEE: Adults $44. Youth (ages 15 and under) and Stanford students: $22.
Please call 725-ARTS or see http://livelyarts.stanford.edu for more information.
JULY 4: 24th Annual Palo Alto Chili Cookoff:
Celebrate Independence Day the Palo Alto way on 7/4 from noon - 5:00 PM at Mitchell Park! Taste red-hot chili delicacies prepared by teams of chefs battling for the chili championship. Chili tasting starts at 1:30 PM; tasting kits will be sold or a nominal fee; admission to the event is free. Live music will be provided by The Chicano AllStars; line dancing led by Hedy McAdams of DanceAdventures.com. Awards will be presented for best booth, best spirit and best chili in each of three categories: Corporate, Open and Vegetarian.
JULY 6: Acterra Interpretive Hike: Fire in the California Landscape: Pearson-Arastradero Preserve from 9:30- 11:30 AM. Fire was key to the development of the California landscape as we know it, and continues to play a large role in the lives of many people today. learn about the historical and current-day role of fire in our Oak Woodland ecology, and how native plants can enhance fire safety on the Preserve and in surrounding communities.Free. Register online at http://www.acterra.org/arastradero/events.html.
PLUS Twilight Hikes at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve Friday, July 11, 7:30 PM; Friday, August 8, 7:30 PM; Friday, Sept 12, 6:30 PM; Please RSVP at arastradero@acterra.org
JULY 12 & 13: 16th Annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival: This not-to-be-missed festival featuring works in clay and glass will be held from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Palo Alto Art Center. Shop for the finest for your home and garden, created by more than 180 artists. Ceramic workshops for all ages will be available. Enjoy live cool jazz and refreshments, too!
OCTOBER 4: Way out there: Save the Date for the City of Palo Alto Black and White Ball at Lucie Stern Community. Tickets $135@ person.
OLD: Concert Schedule Ye Olde Towne Band 2008: Come and enjoy a free, old-fashioned band concert in a beautiful park setting. Each month, Ye Olde Towne Band of Los Altos provides an enjoyable concert presenting music ranging from rousing marches to popular musicals. Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon sitting on the grass listening to your favorite concert music. A playground is available for the youngsters. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.
Shoup Park 390 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA. 1:30 to 3:30 PM the last Sunday of each summer month.
JULY 27 - Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
AUGUST 31 - Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
SEPTEMBER 07 - Concert Los Altos Bus Barn (1:00 PM). Free entry; food available to buy
SEPTEMBER 28 - Final Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
VOLUNTEER TO HELP SCIENCE EDUCATION
Program Looking for Engineers and Scientists: As part of the Partnership for Student Success in Science project at San Jose State University, engineers and scientists are trained and placed in science classrooms in Silicon Valley. Retirees and others Enhancing Science Education through Experiments and Demonstrations) was started at Northeastern University in 1991 and expanded to the Silicon Valley area in 1998. This program has placed many volunteers with local classrooms ever since. All interested in energizing young people about science and engineering, and looking for a personally rewarding activity, please consider joining our next cohort of volunteers. For more information, contact Dr. Peter K. Mueller, 303 6893, pklausm@mac.com or Professor Kurt McMullin, College of Engineering, 408-924-3855, mcmullin@email.sjsu.edu and www.reseed-sv.org
TIP from Pat
Missing pet alerts: For full article see http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2008-6-15-petalertz.
"Next time Fido goes missing, a Web-based company can quickly notify concerned pet owners within a 5-mile radius. The Peninsula Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has just partnered with PetALERTZ, a free neighborhood watch for pets. ....
Interested pet owners register their dogs or cats by providing photos and other information. When a pet runs away, a registered owner can quickly generate a report. The Web site converts the report into a poster and sends it to all registered community members within five miles of the place the pet went missing. It's sent by e-mail now, and soon it'll upgrade to text messaging, said Connie Weiss, CEO of mypetstreet.com.
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