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Jackie Ballinger’s fitness regimen includes hitting the trails in Huddart Park in Woodside.
Health from head to toe — and beyond
Local fitness pro says focus on body, mind and community leads to overall good health
By Megan Rawlins upcoming Olympic event. Run- “I started competing when I
Special to the Almanac ners spill off sidewalks into bike was eight,” says Ms. Ballinger,
lanes and the various pelotons “and in high school, I was the ‘I think of the body as the carrier for our minds. They
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oing out around 11 slow traffic on many roads. first girl to letter in a boys’ var-
feed one another as they dance, emotionally and
a.m. on a Saturday, Being active may seem to be sity sport; tennis was my life.”
you would be forgiven in our collective DNA, but it is Burned out on tennis by the physically, internally and externally.’
if you thought everyone in the in the true, chemical DNA of end of high school, Ms. Ballinger
Woodside-Portola Valley-Men- Jackie Ballinger, a local fitness quit that sport, but not an active JACKIE BALLINGER
lo Park metroplex was guru in Woodside. Daughter of a lifestyle. She began riding horse-
training for an professional tennis player mother back; hiking slowly morphed into sonal trainer and fitness special- business of making others love
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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S
HEALTH
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and work on their weaknesses and
make deep, sustainable healthy Please call Coleen at
408-325-5159 or email
changes in their lives.” [email protected]
Being active, eating right and a
healthy mind are all components
of healthy living, but there is no
set formula for what makes a
healthy lifestyle. “Healthy living
is unique to all of us at any given
time,” says Ms. Ballinger; unique
and important. St. Bede's Episcopal Church
If you aren’t already active, Ms.
Ballinger recommends starting (cid:2)
2650 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park
with easy walking and working
towards hiking or jogging. Start
on Sunday
slowly and make it easy.
She tosses out some suggestions,
8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
“such as parking away from the
9 am Soulwork — Education for Adults
store so you can walk to it; buy-
Almanac photo by Veronica Weber
ing a pedometer, which is typi- Ms. Ballinger uses elastic bands as exercise tools to enhance her 10 am Sunday School — Children’s Worship & Education
cally $20-$30, and measuring how fitness hike in Huddart Park. 10-11:30 am Childcare
many steps you take a day; taking
10:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with hymns, choir, & organ
the stairs; dancing to music while
cleaning the house.” strategy for healthful eating as well. injury. In 2007, she strained her
“Put your walking shoes next to “Choose to eat a healthy breakfast hamstring while cycling. “My
your work desk,” she adds, “and for a month before making any mind was ready for the push,” she INSPIRATIONS
have a friend call to meet you for a other changes,” she advises. says, “but my body wasn’t.”
A resource for special events and ongoing religious
walk; ask for their support. Stretch “Our society typically eats very To protect her hamstring as it
services. To inquire about or make space
at your office desk.” large quantities in the evening heals, Ms. Ballinger has stopped
Ms. Ballinger also suggests try- hours,” she says, “and then starve running and now emphasizes reservations please contact Blanca Yoc at
ing weight-training, yoga, stretch- themselves in the morning until other activities in her life. She has 650-326-8210 x221 or email [email protected]
ing, even dancing; anything to they are starving. Then people begun exploring local hiking trails
find an activity “that fits.” reach for unhealthy choices. and parks, working more with her
“Eat breakfast to prevent more horse, strengthening her core and
What we eat hunger at the end of the day.” increasing balance and stability.
Slow and easy is Ms. Ballinger’s She also encourages eating a It’s also important to learn how
small meal after a long workout. to lean on others for help, she
“You have a 30-minute window of insists. Healthy relationships are a
TIPS optimal absorption once you end big part of a healthy lifestyle. TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
continued from page 25 exercising to eat a combination This all-encompassing approach 765 Portola Road
of carbs, protein and a little fat is what Ms. Ballinger believes sets Portola Valley, CA 94028
• Dance to music while to recover faster and fuel energy her firm apart from other personal
cleaning the house stores.” trainers. She adds that she and her
• Put your walking shoes colleagues at Physically Focused NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON
next to your desk for Care of the mind have the time and resources to ADDITION AND AMENDMENTS
lunchtime walks The mind-body connection is evaluate the whole individual and
• Stretch at your desk vital to Ms. Ballinger’s philosophy. work with the person to create a TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
“I think of the body as the carrier healthy-living regimen as opposed NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
• Cross train to prevent overuse
for our minds,” she says. “They to just a workout regimen.
injuries and boredom feed one another as they dance, When pressed to explain, she NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Com-
• Make workout dates with emotionally and physically, inter- says, “When I think about a mission of the Town of Portola Valley will hold a public
friends; the commitment will nally and externally. healthy regimen, it encompasses all hearing on proposed addition and amendments to
ensure you show up “Become aware of your inner areas of life, from healthy balanced Chapter 18 [Zoning] of the Portola Valley Municipal
• Get enough rest voice. Is it guiding you on a healthy fitness, what to eat, ... growth and Code on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., in
• Drink plenty of water track or sabotaging you? The mind development, self-care, friends, the Town Council Chambers (Historic Schoolhouse),
• Eat breakfast to prevent is a brilliant thing, but it is also family, nature and community.” 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California. The pro-
unhealthy choices later very tricky.” posed addition and amendments to the nonconform-
in the day The mind can set us up for Community health ing structures and uses section of the zoning ordi-
• Eat a small yet balanced failure in a couple of ways, she Ms. Ballinger takes the health of nance will provide for a clearer and more consistent
meal within 30 minutes after explains, through excuses or with her community to heart. She is the ordinance internally.
impractical goals. director of the Tour for Woodside,
a long workout (over
A common excuse is, “I don’t have a bike ride through the Santa Cruz
60 minutes) The Planning Commission will consider all evidence,
time.” Ms. Ballinger laughs slightly Mountains that raises money for
• Buy shoes at a running store at this one and says it’s an issue of the Woodside High School Foun- written and oral communications pertaining to the
where there are employees priorities. She suggests setting a dation Endowment. proposed amendment. All interested persons are in-
vited to appear before the Planning Commission to be
trained to analyze your foot schedule in advance and making In its second year, she says,
and stride, and choose a exercising part of “personal time,” the event raised $70,000 for the heard at the time and place herein above mentioned.
shoe that fits you and a time to focus inward and reflect. endowment, which provides funds
your activity She adds that it’s about having the for books, technology, equipment, CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305,
• Have your bicycle profession strength to say yes to the new and supplies, and student support pro- this Ordinance Is categorically exempt from environ-
ally fitted to compensate for no to the old, and not slipping back grams, according to its Web site. mental review.
into comfortable old habits. The interconnectedness of the
the body’s small anomalies
Unrealistic goals, like losing 15 community brings Ms. Ballinger Dated: February 7, 2008
• Wear clothes that are loose
pounds in four weeks or training back to the interconnectedness of Signed:
enough to be comfortable
for a hard ride in two months, also the individual. Health and fitness, Leslie Lambert, Planning Manager
but tight enough to not get in greatly increase the risk of failure, she concludes, is not about chang-
the way not to mention injury. ing bodies but changing lives. A Published in THE ALMANAC on February 13, 2008.
Ms. Ballinger is no stranger to
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MEETINGS, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Filoli opens its 2008 season On Stage Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman
Collection.” Through April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road,
“The Real Thing.” Tom Stoppard’s “The
Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2366. www.paacf.org
Real Thing” examines the pain and pas-
Magnolias and camellias are already sion love brings into ordinary lives. Performs Benefits
through Feb. 23. 8 p.m. $22-$32. Bus Barn
in bloom as the historic Filoli estate
Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-
in Woodside welcomes visitors after a 941-0551. www.busbarn.org Mimi Blais. Montreal pianist/composer Mimi
Blais performs romantic ragtime, waltzes and
two-month hiatus.
Talks/Authors more to help benefit the FBC California Fire Vic-
“Magnolias and camellias, daphne tim’s Fund. Thu., Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m. $25 general;
and quince are all early bloomers that Menlo Park El Camino Real/Down- $20 seniors; 16 and under free. First Baptist
Church of Menlo Park, 1100 Middle, Menlo
signify the annual awakening of the town. As part of the El Camino Real/Down-
Park. Call 650-323-8544. www.firstbaptist.com
town Visioning and Planning Process, Frederic
garden,” says Cathy Rampley, Filoli’s
Knapp will speak on “Preservation and Pros- Classes/
education administrator. perity in Downtown Environments.” Wed., Feb.
The first event of the season is “The 13, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Menlo Park City Council Workshops
Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call
Enchanting Winter Garden,” to be held
650-330-6722.
Friday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. Globalization Challenges and the Compost Crops and Rotations. Learn
how to grow the most food, calories and soil-
24. The three days of activities include New Religions Answer. The Stanford
nourishing compost materials for this summer’s
camellia pruning and potting, walks Ukrainian Studies Program presents: Vyache- garden with a plan for the health of the garden
slav Ageyev, Fulbright scholar at San Fran-
through the camellia gardens, flower cisco State University, Institute of Philosophy, over the next three years. Sat., Feb. 16, 10:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. Common Ground Garden
arranging, tea tasting, and a Japa- Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. Thu., Feb.
Supply and Education Center, 559 College
14, 5-6 p.m. Free. Stanford University, Hartley
nese tea ceremony. Events for families Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493-6072.
Conference Room, Mitchell Earth Sciences
include nature hikes, making flower Building, Stanford. Call 650-725-2563. Double-Digging and Bed Preparation.
Double-digging is the first step in a “grow
tiaras and bouquets, decorating pots, Mulele Rebellion in Congo. “The Mulele
biointensive” garden. Includes hands-on dem-
and planting California native plants. Rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo: onstration. Sat., Feb. 16, 2-4 p.m. $25. Common
Multi-layered Memories and National Heroism.”
A selection of Asian and European Kiangu Sindani, associate professor and head Ground Garden Supply and Education Center,
559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493-6072.
porcelains from the Filoli collection of Department of History, University of Kinsha-
sa. Wed., Feb. 13, noon-1 p.m. Free. Room 202 Folk-Dance Class. Marcel Vinokur, teacher.
will be on display in the house. An
Encina Hall West, 616 Serra St., Stanford. Tuesdays through March 25. Beginning class
Asian brush painting and decorative at 7 p.m., intermediate at 7:30 p.m. No partners
arts exhibition will be held in the Art Galleries necessary. Featuring dances from the Balkans
and Israel. Free refreshments. 7-10:15 p.m. $6
Visitor and Education Center. Cura- drop-ins. Burgess Recreation Center, 700 Alma
“How I See It.” Photos by Steven Shpall
tor Tom Rogers will give a talk on the will be shown in the Little House Gallery St., Menlo Park. Call 650-327-0759.
Asian porcelains at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. through March 14. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. PV Inc Intuition for Productivity, Innovation
Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. and Wellness. Applied intuition is used in
22. The Japanese tea ceremony takes
Call 650-326-2025. business, science and creative expression.
place at 10 a.m. Friday. Class offers an overview on intuition and tech-
Pacific Art League Valentine Fund-
General admission to Filoli is $12 raiser. Buy a piece of art, get a box of Scharf- niques that raise awareness of intuition and
apply intuition to practical matters. Practices
for adults, $5 for students, and free fenberger candy. Through Feb. 14, 9 a.m. Free. are drawn from remote viewing, energy heal-
Gallery, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 650-
for children under 5. There are fees ing, psychometry and meditation. Fridays, Feb.
321-3891. www.pacificartleague.org
15-22, 12-1:15 p.m. $60. Hoover Pavilion, 211
for many of the “Enchanting Winter Photography by Alan McGee. Portola Art Quarry Road, Room 400, Stanford. Call 650-
Garden” programs. Gallery presents “Sermons in Sandstone” by 723-9649. http://hip.stanford.edu/
black-and-white photographer Alan McGee.
For a comprehensive list of the Seed Propagation. This class explains
The exhibit will run through Feb. 29, 10 a.m.-5
programs and their fees, go to www. p.m. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo choosing the best soil mix, transplanting, prick-
filoli.org. For more information and Daffodils are among the early spring blooms at the historic Filoli Park. www.portolaartgallery.com ianngd o pulta snetiendgl ibnyg sth fero pmh aflsaetss, opfr othpee mr woaotne.r iSnagt .,
reservations, call 364-8300, ext. 508. estate in Woodside, which reopens Friday, Feb. 22. Winter 2008 Exhibitions. “From Fire to Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. Common
the Forefront: Vessels from the Forrest L. Merrill Ground Garden Supply and Education Center,
Live Music Collection” and “Intertwined: Contemporary 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493-6072.
Unity in Landscape Design. Garden
T R E L L I S design incorporating flow and harmony. Wed.,
Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m. $20 members, $25 nonmem-
bers. Class is limited to 25. Gamble Garden,
1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356
ext. 201. http://www.gamblegarden.org
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Clubs/Meetings
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Tuesday thru Saturday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Blackberry REACT. Blackberry REACT,
Incorporated is a local team of volunteers
providing radio communications for public
service in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
TRELLIS Refreshments served. Group meets Wednes-
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Daily Specials ture member of the National Watercolor Society.
Now Accepting Reservations for Valentine’s Day Wed., Feb. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park
Great Atmosphere Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park.
Private Banquet Rooms with Own Bar Call 650-854-4656.
20-120 People (No room charge) Issues with food?. Food Addicts In Recov-
ery Anonymous is for individuals recovering
Featuring Full Bar from addictive eating and anorexia based on
SERVING Pianist the 12 steps of AA. No dues/no fees/no weigh-
Six days Lunch
Seven days Dinner Nancy New Spring Menu ins. Sundays. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. St. Mark’s
Gilliand Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto.
The Best Terrace Patio in the Peninsula Palo Alto Scrabble. Just for fun. Open to
players of all levels. All equipment provided.
Nightly Free Parking Mondays, ongoing, 6-10 p.m. Free. Boston Mar-
ket Restaurant, 3375 El Camino Real, Palo Alto.
Fine Dining, Full Bar, Live Pianist
Call 650-326-6243.
Lunch Dinner
650 592-7749
Take Out Available
Mon-Fri 11-2:30 7 Days/Week 5-10 Community
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discussion of “The Distant Land of My Father,” Black-and-white photographs by Peter Zivkov, p.m. Free. Serra House, 589 Capistrano Way, Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org for parents and infants. For ages newborn to
by Bo Caldwell, the 2008 Silicon Valley Reads Katie Cooney and Roy Harrington are on dis- Stanford. Call 650-725-0371. http://gender. Story Time with Antoinette Portis. 2 years old. Wednesdays, Feb. 6-27, 10-10:30
selection. Nancy Fox facilitator. Refreshments. play in The Gallery during February. 9 a.m.-5:30 stanford.edu Antoinette Portis, the creative mind behind “Not a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside
Wed., Feb. 13, 7-11:30 p.m. Free. College Ter- p.m. Keeble and Shuchat Photography, 290 Woodside Community Museum Open a Box” presents her newest title “Not a Stick.” Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147.
race Library, 2300 Wellesley Ave., Palo Alto. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-327-8996. Sundays. Exhibit celebrates Woodside’s Sun., Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. Free Kepler’s Books, Woodside Library Toddler Musical
2008 Row and Ride Fundraiser. Sup- www.kspphoto.com 50 years since incorporating as a town. Bring 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- Storytime. Finger plays, stories, songs and
port the Downtown Streets Team by forming Sculpture Exhibit. Belmont’s 1870 Art Cen- old local photos to scan for the collection. 1-4 324-4321. www.keplers.com fun. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Wednes-
teams of four or eight and compete against ter sculptors BJ Stevenson and Rob Browne p.m. Woodside Community Museum, Wood- Toddler Time Storytime. Toddler Time is days through Feb. 27, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.
friends and family on rowing machines or cycle display work including several abstract stone side Road at Whiskey Hill, Woodside. Call for children ages 18-36 months old. Tuesdays Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road,
on stationary bikes. Sat., Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-1 sculptures, portrait busts and whimsical art. 650-851-1294. through March 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Portola Woodside. Call 650-851-0147.
p.m. Free. Lytton Plaza, Corner of University Through April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Rotunda Valley Library, 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley.
Ave. and Emerson Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- Gallery, 555 County Center, Redwood City. Call Kids & Families Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org Film
462-1795. http://www.downtownstreetsteam. 650-261-1086.
What Happened to Pluto? Andrew Fra-
com/rownride.html Toys from the Attic. MOAH presents an Music with Patricia Shih. Patricia Shih knoi will be discussing the story behind the “Super Size Me.” Part of “The Ethics of Food
Lunar New Year Celebration. HeadsUp! eclectic collection of the toys from the past. presents a music program. Tue., Feb. 19, 3:30- “demotion” of Pluto and signing copies of his and the Environment” series. Post-film discus-
Child Development Center in Palo Alto will be Through Feb. 24, Free. Museum of American 4:30 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Wood- new book for children “Disney’s Wonderful sion led by Christopher Gardner (School of
having their Lunar New Year celebration. There Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- side Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. World of Space.” It is written for kids from ages Medicine). Thu., Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m. Free. Annen-
will be a musical performance and storytelling 321-1004. www.moah.org Preschool Storytime. Storytellers seek 10 to 85 and illustrated with the latest color berg Auditorium (Cummings Art Bldg), Stanford
by the students. Following the celebration there Transfigurations, Exploring Transgen- to develop preschoolers’ attention spans and images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Fri., campus, Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-
will be arts and crafts and a reception. Wed., der Identity. Jana Marcus’s black-and-white love of story by sharing longer books and using Feb. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 0997. http://ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu
Feb. 13, 4-6 p.m. Free. HeadsUp! Child Devel- photographs of transgender people, with their fewer movement and song breaks. Wednes- El Camino Real, Menlo Park. www.keplers.com
opment Center, 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo personal stories, explore notions of masculine days through March 5, 1:30-2 p.m. Free. Portola Woodside Library Baby Musical Sto-
Alto. Call 650-424-1221. www.headsup.org and feminine. Through March 21, 9:30 a.m.-5 Valley Library, 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. rytime. Rhymes, songs and lap-sit activities See CALENDAR, page 30
Pacific Art League. Printmakers Patricia
J. Machmiller and Donna Orme present
“Re-Formations,” an exhibit of original prints. Low Cost Divorce/Living Trust
Through Feb. 29, Pacific Art League, 668
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Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 408-249-7746.
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Yiddish Night. Video clips from works such 500 LAUREL STREET
as “Yiddish With Dick and Jane.” Sun., Feb.
17, 7-9 p.m. Free. Kehillah Jewish High School, INCLUDES: MENLO PARK, CA 94025
3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Call 650-493-1932.
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Troubled Waters Lecture Series. Stan-
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ford faculty who will focus on international water
es at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the District’s offices at 500
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Tuesday Teas at Little House. The
February teas: Feb. 19, “The History of The- Kyle & Koko of Intention to Annex the Lands of Kelly, 10 Peak Lane, Portola Valley
atreWorks.” Jodi Corwin, manager of the (077-224-040), and the Lands of Hildebrand, 140 Meadowood Drive,
company’s VIP projects, is guest speaker. Feb.
26, “Return to Saipan” with Ex-Seabee Frank We The People® Portola Valley (077-300-120), to the West Bay Sanitary District’s On-Site
Flores. 2-3 p.m. Free. PV Inc Little House, 800 650-324-3800 Wastewater Disposal Zone. The resolutions are available for review at
Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025.
the District’s offices, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Peninsula Volunteers Inc We the People is a registered trademark. Stores are owned/operated by franchisees who are not
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Concerts At the Public Hearing, any interested person may address the
District Board. Written comments may be submitted at or before the
“Haydn in Bethlehem.” The New Ester-
Public Hearing by addressing them to the District Board at the address
hazy Quartet will perform Haydn quartets
from the Moravian archive. A benefit for UC-approved HIGH SCHOOL indicated above.
Friends Committee on Legislation. Sun., Feb.
17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. donation: adults $25, youth Classes for Credit
$10. Palo Alto Friends Meetinghouse, 957 Dated: January 25, 2008
Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-322-2455. _/s/_________________________
http://www.pafm.org
Timothy Clayton, District Manager
On Ensemble with Stanford Taiko.
Contemporary taiko ensemble with influences Pursuant to Government Code 6066, this notice will be published in
from jazz, funk, hip hop and other contem- THE ALMANAC on February 6th and February 13th, 2008.
porary music. Fri., Feb. 15, 8 p.m. $10 / $5 • Enroll full time or concurrently
students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford
with your high school
University, Stanford. Call 650-723-0038. www.
stanford.edu/group/Music/Events/index.html • Open year round. Enroll anytime! A T P
Palo Alto Philharmonic Chamber ASTE OF THE ENINSULA
Concert. The 20th season of chamber music • Planning ahead? See our web site
concerts features orchestra musicians in string
for Summer School details. A cornucopia of restaurants and cafes providing
quartets, trios and quintets, brass and wind
ensembles, accordion, harp and more. 8 p.m. the finest dining from brunch to dessert.
$17 general; $15 senior; $8 student Palo Alto Call 650-321-0550 to register
Arts Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo
Alto. http://www.paphil.org LYDIAN ACADEMY
Palo Alto Philharmonic Concert III.
Third concert of the 20th anniversary season. 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
“Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute,” “Four 650-321-0550 • www.lydianacademy.com
Last Songs” by Richard Strauss with soprano Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
soloist Paula Goodman Wilder, “Symphony
No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64” by Tchaikovsky. 8 3740 El Camino, Palo Alto [phone]
p.m. $17 general, $15 senior, $8 student Cub- 1850 El Camino, Menlo Park [phone]
berley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo
Alto. http://www.paphil.org www.celiasrestaurants.com
Come See our New Store!
Full Bar - Happy Hour Specials; Catering
Dance
CasaRosina
Ballroom Dancing. Rumba and bolero Vive Sol-Cocina Mexicana
will be taught Fri., Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Lessons for
2020 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View [phone].
beginning and intermediate levels, no experi-
ence and no partner necessary. General dance Specializing in the Cuisine of Puebla.
party 9 p.m.-midnight. Singles and couples wel- We carry a unique selection of: Open daily for lunch and dinner.
come. Free refreshments. Dressy casual attire.
$8 Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000
Wrought Iron Lighting
Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-856-9930.
www.readybyte.com/fridaynightdance Copper Lighting
Exhibits Antiques
Connoisseur Coffee Co.
Furniture & Accessories.
“African Americans in San Mateo
County.” This exhibit will showcase the out- 2801 Middlefield Road Redwood City [phone]
standing African Americans in the community 9am-5:30pm Mon. - Sat.
and their impact upon San Mateo County. 940 Commercial St. Suite D. San Carlos, CA
Through Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 student/ (off Industrial between Holly & Brittain) Coffee roasting & fine teas, espresso bar, retail & wholesale.
seniors; $4 adults. San Mateo County History
Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call Ph: 650.591.1423 Tuesday - Saturday 10-4
650-299-0104 ext. 24. www.historysmc.org To Advertise in “A Taste of the Peninsula” call The Almanac 650-854-2626.
Keeble and Shuchat Photography.
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CALENDAR South Peninsula Opera Guild. 1-3 p.m. $1 Health musicians ages 9 to 17 playing traditional Chi- Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2423.
members, $2 nonmembers. PV Inc Little nese instruments. Sun., Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m. Free.
continued from page 29 House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middle- Special Events
Little House/Avenidas Walkers. In Feb-
650-326-2025. field Road, Palo Alto.
ruary the Walkers will meet Thursdays at Little
February Movies at Little House. Monday Movies at Little House. The House or by arrangement at the trail head. Valentine’s Jazz Concert. Candice will Amgen Tour of California Prologue.
Wednesday movies shown in the Audito- February movies in the Auditorium will be: Feb. Rain cancels. The hikes will be: Feb. 14, Sky- be headlining. After 10:15 p.m. there will be an The Palo Alto-Stanford Prologue is the first
rium are: Feb. 13: “Romeo and Juliet”; Feb. 25 “The Namesake.” 1-3 p.m. $1 members, $2 line Park with Horseshoe Lake/Alpine Pond; open jam session. Thu., Feb. 14, 8:30-10 p.m. stage of a week-long international cycling race
20: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Feb. nonmembers. PV Inc Little House, 800 Middle Feb. 21, Mountain View, lunch included; Feb. $10. Pioneer Saloon, 2925 Woodside Road, spanning much of California. The Prologue
27: “Othello.” Hosted by Bob Brock of the Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025. 28, Arastradero Preserve Big Loop. 9 a.m.- Woodside. Call 650-851-8487. http://www.pen- Stage is a 2.2-mile time trial of 140 cyclists
noon. 650-948-2310 for cost information. PV insulajazzsociety.org that will begin at city hall and end on Stanford
Inc Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. campus. Sun., Feb.17, noon-4 p.m. Free. www.
TOWN OF ATHERTON Call 650-326-2025. Outdoors amgentourofcalifornia.com
Ravenswood History Project. Project
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Live Music Baylands Rail Watch. An attempt to find in honor of Black History Month. Personal and
91 ASHFIELD ROAD the elusive, endangered California Clapper Rail. written interviews of residents. Through Feb. 28,
ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA 94027 Dream of a French Romantic Night. Ages 5 and up. Sat., Feb. 16, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Ravenswood History Project, P.O. Box 51524,
650-752-0500 Simon Dray singing French Love songs. Thu., Baylands Nature Center, 2775 Embarcadero East Palo Alto. Call 650-630-1985.
Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bistro Vida, 642 Santa Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2506. enjoyon- The Ethics of Social Networking. A
FAX [phone] Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-823-2228. line.cityofpaloalto.org discussion of ethical/social concerns generat-
http://www.simondray.com Twilight Hike. Leisurely ranger-led hike ed by the evolving culture of social networking
NOTICE OF ELECTION Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra. through Pearson-Arastradero Preserve at twi- technology. Moderated by Dean Eckles, Nokia
Palo Alto City Library presents: Firebird Youth light. Sat., Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Pearson- Research Center. Panelists: Dr. BJ Fogg,
Chinese Orchestra, which consists of young Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Director of Stanford’s Persuasive Tech Lab; Jia
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Municipal Election, to be Shen, CTO and Co-Founder, RockYou; Prof
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consolidated with the Statewide Direct Primary Election, will be held in
pack up your winter clothes... Feb. 14, noon-2 p.m. Free. Tresidder Memorial
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lowing office: FABULOUS, NEW Stanford University. Call 650-736-1313. http://
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The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
DBSA Bipolar/Unipolar Support
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port Group for consumers only. First, second
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NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for said and third Wednesdays of month, ongoing.
Katherine Lerer, Facilitator. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
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DBSA Bipolar/Unipolar Support Group, 4153A
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babies, girls & boys
Clerk (or designee), Town Hall/Administration Building, 91 Ashfield Road, www.DBSAPaloAlto.org
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ages newborn - tween! Volunteers
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318 Selby Lane, Atherton

Shown By Appointment Only
Built nearly 100 years ago on l.6 acres this is one of the grand
estates of Atherton. Featuring all the amenities of gracious
living, in addition to a tennis court, swimming pool and spa,
this is truly a unique property.
• Five bedrooms, four and a half baths
• Separate guest suite
• High ceilings
• Gracious foyer with sweeping staircase
• Four fi replaces including master bedroom
• Separate guest house/artist studio
• Las Lomitas Schools
OFFERED AT $8,250,000
113 Atherton Ave., Atherton
ONE ACRE IN CENTRAL ATHERTON
Expanses of glass merge the indoors and outdoors at this
sprawling contemporary Atherton property.
• 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• High Ceilings
• Mature Landscape
• Secluded Swimming Pool with Spa
• Detached Two-Car Garage
• Circular Driveway
• Menlo Park Schools
OFFERED AT $4,495,000
Open Sunday
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Gloria Darke Caitlin Darke
650-543-1182
www.gloriadarke.com
[email protected] • [email protected]
apr.com | MENLO PARK | 1550 El Camino Real, Suite 100 | 650.462.1111
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REDEFINING QUALITY SINCE 1990
Reading between the emotional line makes the
difference between finding a house and a home.
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650.543.1164
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Rich
Bassin
Barbara J. Smith
650.543.1197
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Quetzal
Grimm
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650.209.1575
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FR + bonus room. $1,299,000 Village. Price Upon Request
PALO ALTO 578 University Avenue 650.323.1111 | MENLO PARK 1550 El Camino Real, Ste 100 650.462.1111
LOS ALTOS 167 S. San Antonio Road 650.941.1111 | WOODSIDE 2930 Woodside Road 650.529.1111
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boasts a lovely lawn area,
[email protected] • Separate dining room
sparkling pool,sport court and
• 3-car garage
spacious guest house.
650.473.1500
Offered at:$3,295,000
Information deemed reliable,but not guaranteed.
Steve Gray Presents —
386 Raymundo Dr. • Woodside 35 Valley Road, West Atherton
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$3,395,000 $2,750,000
3+ acre private country estate horse property www.386Raymundo.com West Atherton remodel or build new opportunity www.35Valley.com
with barn, tennis court and winding drive to a 3 on approximate 1.5 acres (per MetroScan) with 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath home with spectacular views bedrooms, 3 bath home with pool and beautiful views.
and chef style gourmet kitchen. Plans available for a 6,000 SqFt Mediterranean style
Woodside Elementary School District. home. Las Lomitas School District.
Steve Gray
650.743.7702
Your area Real Estate professional with over 50 years in the local communities…
• Born in Menlo Park • Raised in Atherton • Reside in Woodside
[email protected]
Local Real Estate Reports available via email for Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Palo Alto or Woodside
www.obeo.com/SteveGray
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■ ATHERTON ■ ■ MENLO PARK ■
Stunning Atherton 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with views. Remodel This one bedroom condo has been extensively remodeled
or build on this spacious property. Has a pool and is priced to throughout. A must see!
sell quickly. Alexandra von der Groeben $489,500
Steve Gray $2,750,000 ■ PALO ALTO ■
Unique West Atherton opportunity! Charming 2BR house with
vaulted ceilings & French doors leading to private rear yard. This bright & spacious 2BR/2BA is situated across from San
Updated with granite, travertine floors, & double paned win- Francisquito Creek. Vintage details incl hdwd fl. & true divided light
dows. Unlimited expansion possibilities. windows. The updated Kit & BA’s are finished w/white cabinetry &
Stephanie Savides $1,395,000 marble tile. Home can be purchased w/109 Webster or separate.
■ CAMPBELL ■ Ginna Lazar $849,000
ATHERTON – On one of Atherton’s most desirable This 2BR/1.5BA is in the ideal Dntn North area. Hdwd flrs & PALO ALTO – Beautiful 5BR/3.5BA with Country style
streets rests a stylish 4BR residence. Enjoy well-designed Beautiful 2BR/2BA cottage/condo end unit! Features vaulted crown molding are in the LR, also built-in bookshelves & a wood architecture. Remodeled and spacious. State of the art
living spaces over 2 levels & features; oak hrdwd flrs, boxed ceiling & fireplace in living room, Mstr BR suite, atrium patio, burning FP. The Kit is a delight w/tile countertops & a breakfast kitchen and hardwood floors. Large rooms as well as
& wood-beamed ceilings, elegant crown mouldings, wood newer appliances + washer/dryer in unit. nook w/built-in benches & mounted table. Can be purchased bedrooms. Extra large lot with oversized two car garage.
trim, custom built-ins & soft recessed lighting. Bkyd features Carol Christie $430,000 w/612 Palo Alto or separate. Prestigious Palo Alto Unified School District & Gunn
a lap pool & spa, brick patio terrace & level lawn area. ■ EAST PALO ALTO ■ Ginna Lazar $749,000 High School.
Tim Kerns $3,699,000 ■ PORTOLA VALLEY ■ Julia Keady $2,349,000
Great starter home or investment. Updated interior, Designer paint
& crown moulding, bonus rm. w/sep. entry. Lrg private bckyd & BBQ French Chateau with 4 bedrooms, 4 and one half baths, 2 family
area. Corner lot w/unique stone fence, large side parking area. rooms, office, living and dining rooms. One of the most beauti-
Barbara Klem $549,000 ful kitchens in the world with marble countertops inlaid with
1BR/1BA, 5 years old condo. One level, pool spa, workout area stone and French slab limestone floors. Winery, 12 stall barn.
and washer and dryer inside unit. Dana Cappiello $8,275,000
Larae Fioresi $449,950 ■ REDWOOD CITY ■
■ FOSTER CITY ■
Stunning Mt. Carmel remodel. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath home. Family
Well maintained 4BR/3BA home by original owner in desirable Room, Living Room with lux appliances and dining area. Outdoor
neighborhood. Spacious flr plan, vaulted ceilings, lots of stor- patio with fireplace. A true oasis.
age. Master suite w/walk-in cedar closet, sitting rm & fireplace. Kristin Cashin $1,320,000
Large bonus rm w/lots of possibilities. Private brick patio w/lush Turn of the century craftsman architecture enhances this well
garden. Carpeted garage w/storage cabinets. preserved and renovated office building. Five offices & common REDWOOD CITY – Outstanding opportunity to live
EL GRANADA – Romantic Coast side Bungalow. Walk Leslie Howard $1,348,000 area. Five off street parking spaces. High visibility. in beautiful Emerald Hills in this 5-year old 3BR/2.5BA
to the beach, enjoy all outdoor activities, and award win- ■ LA HONDA ■ Matt Shanks $890,000 traditional home. Charming living room; gourmet kitchen
ning restaurants. Ideal for weekend getaways. Small office complex in a highly visible location near Downtown. w/granite countertops, opens to cozy FR w/fireplace; sunny
Katherine Clark $564,500 Pterdo pbeyr ttyh he ans e3w s torwucnteurrse. sI, ta h masa innu, ma ebraornus & p are s-teuxdisitoin tgo sbter upcetrumreist.- 4st roefefti cpeas rkanindg csopmacmeso. nZ oanreeda f+o ra mlaarngye ussteosr.age facility. Five off- master suite w/bay views. Hrdwd flrs, natural stone finishes,
double paned windows, lush lawns & attached 2 car garage.
The property has its own well & its own power-generating source. Matt Shanks $849,000
Gary McKae $619,000 Perfect starter home! 3BR/1BA in a charming neighborhood. Elizabeth Daschbach $1,160,000
Charming cabin in the redwoods behind Applejacks, it backs Newly painted, hdwd flrs & FP in cozy LR. Cute kit w/lots of
up to Playbowl Park. Perfect starter or weekend home. 2 stories, cabinet space.
1+BR & MBR suite. FP, decks. Mary Paige $649,000
Maureen Love $435,000 Fantastic, remodeled Co-op Condo in the heart of the Peninsula.
Quiet, serene and secluded. Enjoy privacy among the Redwoods. 2BR/2BA near shopping, amenities & transportation. Quiet,
35 min from Roberts Market in Woodside or from Hwy. 280. This small complex. Best buy in area.
parcel has a flat building site w/views on to a bubbling stream. Tobi Baldwin $440,000
Gary McKae $350,000 ■ SAN JOSE ■
■ LOS ALTOS ■
Gorgeous 5BR/3BA home in very desirable neighborhood! Cul-
A spectacular Italian Villa in Prestigious LA Country Club area. de-sac w/views of hills. Light filled & spacious, vaulted ceilings,
MENLO PARK – Classic 3BR/2.5BA cedar shingle home Custom home, exceptional floor plan built to unprecedented stan- designer colors, lots of storage, great flr plan w/ground flr BR.
nestled in the heart of desirable Felton Gables. Stainless dard of design & quality. 4BR/4.5BA, office, 3 car gar, + pool house, Close to schools, trails, 85 & 101.
steel Viking range, sub-zero fridge. Dbl paned windows & pool/spa & lawn. Close to shopping, fwys & top LA schools. Andrea Burke $930,000 SAN MATEO – Wonderful 3BR/2BA Waterfront Vista
hrdwd flrs. Lush landscaping. Menlo Park schools. Farideh Zamani $4,449,000 Enjoy this 3BR/2BA home on a quiet tree-lined street, in a great Townhome. Granite Kitchen, recently upgraded wood
Camille Eder $2,950,000 ■ MENLO PARK ■ Cfoarm ebnrtiearnta nineiinggh binodrhoooorsd .& T ohue tf.l oNourm pelarno u&s yuaprgdr dadeseisg nad adr et oid tehael lbaomniunsa rteo ofmlo oorfsf, mcaarspteert isnugit e&. Aptataincth. eAdm 2p-claer sgtaorraaggee. with
Stunning updated 5BR/4.5BA Mediterranean estate in prime feeling of comfort & tranquility.
Geoff Hoffman $775,000
Sharon Heights. Views of the coastal range, golf course & picture Roberta & Jan $669,000
perfect sunsets. This entertainer’s delight includes outdoor fire- Spacious luxury 2BR/2BA condo in central San Jose. Mstr BA w/
place, BBQ & multiple areas for entertaining. New landscaping dual vanity, walk-in closet in ea. BR. Granite counters, recessed
w/many interior upgrades. Outstanding Menlo Park Schools. lighting, stainless steel appl, FP, secure 2 car parking. Close to HP
D. Rundell/M. Englert/K. Cashin $5,295,000 Pavilion, Rstrnt & more! www.46wjulian.com
Spanish Villa centrally located, close to downtown MP. 5 spa- Stephanie Fielden $664,999
cious BR, 3 full BA w/bonus basement entertainment/game ■ SAN MATEO ■
room--Unwind while relaxing near backyard pool surrounded
by redwood trees. Home features 3 private balconies including
“Storybook” house with 2BR/1BA on a cul de sac. Charming
wrap around master patio.
garden and patio.
Meegan Ferrari $2,950,000
Regan Cinelli $799,000
This gorgeous, tastefully remodeled 5BR home in W. Menlo has
Best 1 Bedroom value at Woodlake! Pool, tennis, gym, and close
everything you’ve been dreaming of! Spacious open floor plan w/
to shops and transportation.
MENLO PARK – Petite Villa in the Heart of Dwntwn soaring ceilings, beautiful kitchen w/large island & views of the
Menlo Park 3BR/2.5BA Mediterranean style home has outdoor gardens. Stunning master BR suite w/spa like master BA, John Marshall $365,000
been remodeled w/a taste of Tuscany. Stunning kitchen tranquil park like yard w/babbling creek & outdoor entertaining ■ SANTA CLARA ■ WOODSIDE – New Custom built 3+BR/4.5BA Country
& LR/DR combo. Soaring 30 ft ceiling above a spiral area. 2 car garage, additional parking, Los Lomitas Schools. French home with a panoramic view. Beautiful crafts-
staircase, accents light filled rms & garden views from every Suzanne Scott $2,799,000 Charming 1BR unit. Updated w/top-of-the-line appliances. Cozy manship w/Cathedral ceilings, French windows & doors,
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Suzanne Scott $1,395,000 cious MB suite features 3 closets, private BA & great natural light. Best priced 1BR/1BA condo in Woodsborough. Ground floor
Paul Skrabo $3,995,000
Ginna Lazar $2,488,000 end unit. Remodeled kitchen w/newer appliances. Upgraded
Beautifully remodeled 4BR/2BA-Las Lomita's Schl. Dist. Open Bath. Views to the lake.
flr. plan, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/granite, maple cabi- Matt Shanks $250,000
nets & Viking range/oven. 2/car garage w/storage. Private yard. ■ WOODSIDE ■
Near Shopping & Dining.
Stephanie Savides $1,595,000 2 contiguous parcels located in prime central Woodside near
Bright 3BR/2BA extensive remodel. Granite kitchen, cherry town center. This exceptional opportunity to build a custom
cabinets, breakfast bar, Fireplace in Living Room and hardwood estate with possible equestrian facilities is benefited by the prop-
floors. Spacious open floor plan and vaulted ceilings. erty’s access to the coveted Woodside School District & nearby
Karen Thut $1,248,500 riding trails of Wunderlich and Huddart Parks.
Kristin Cashin $10,000,000
This Charming Ranch sits in the heart of the Willows. Close to
dwntwn Palo Alto & w/in blocks of local market, coffee shop, spa Stunning views: Western hills & Santa Clara Valley, Las Lomitas
& park w/ dog run. 3BR/1 tiled BA, hdwd flrs, carpeting, double Schools, 2003 Craftsman, 4BR/3.5BA, upgrades, vineyard & est.
pane windows, Menlo Park schools. landscaping minutes to 280 and 101.
MENLO PARK – Best buy in Menlo Park! Upgraded Ted Paulin $839,000 Gary McKae $5,250,000 WOODSIDE – Designer 4BR/3BA cottage in the
sunny end unit. This 2BR/1.5BA unit includes 2 car park- This stunning 3BR/2.5BA town home has beautiful maple floors Country estate w/3BR/2.5BA in a private location. Spectacular Redwoods. Beautiful Cape Cod home, takes your breath
ing, attic storage, patio with neighborhood view and loads and cabinetry. Separate formal DR. Two slate FP’s in LR and Master LR/DR w/vaulted ceiling, skylights & a wall of windows show- away with how well done the interior is done. Very enter-
of amenities. Great complex! BR. Master BR w/his & hers closets and vaulted ceiling. Large 2-car casing beautiful views. Fully remodeled chef-style gourmet kit. taining home with two large decks.
Kristin Cashin $499,000 garage and landscaped yard w/patio area. Excellent Menlo schools. Corral, barn & tennis court. Dana Cappiello $1,399,000
Mary Jo McCarthy $869,999 Steve Gray $3,395,000
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