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holidays
Tips on how to avoid weight gain,
unhealthful eating during the season
of parties and dinner celebrations
By Stephanie Cadora So what to do about all those
Special to the Almanac holiday parties and dinners?
These, both nutritionists agree,
T
he holiday season is a require a strategy to survive the
time for people to social- high-calorie foods generally
ize and celebrate the end of available at the holiday table.
the year and the beginning of the “It’s important to have a holi-
new. It’s also a time of an abun- day wellness plan,” Ms. Hanna
dance of sweet and tempting treats says. “Stick to it. Make some
— from finger foods to desserts goals for yourself. Develop a
— that can be hard to resist. game plan. What foods do you
Maintaining one’s health, and really want to eat?
a healthy weight, during this “Have planned indulgences.
time can be difficult. Yet a recent Enjoy every single bite of pie if
study by the National Institutes that’s what you want.”
of Health on weight gain dur- At holiday parties, “alcohol
ing the holidays reveals that, on reduces good intentions,” Ms.
average, adults gain only one Hanna says. “A smart thing to
pound — although each year do is to exercise before parties.”
that pound tends to remain. Also, you can get into trouble
To keep down weight gain if hunger pangs accompany you
and survive the flurry of holi- to a party, so before you go, “eat
day activities, it is important raw vegetables with a low-fat
to stay healthy and robust, says or nonfat dip. Don’t go hungry
nutritionist and Atherton resi- — eat yogurt or a handful of
dent Joyce Hanna of Stanford nuts,” she advises.
University School of Medicine. “At parties, don’t stand by the
The Almanac asked Ms. Han- food table or bar,” Ms. Coghlin-
na, associate director of Stan- Dickson recommends. “People
ford’s Health Improvement Pro- are exposed to food they don’t
gram (HIP), and Tara Coghlin- usually eat. It’s not necessary to
Dickson, a sports nutritionist finish everything. Use water to
who works for Stanford Varsity wash down food, not alcohol.
Athletes, for some health tips as Have one-half of a dessert or have
the holiday season unfolds. a fruit-containing dessert.”
Ms. Hanna, who has master’s And the big holiday dinners
degrees in nutrition and exer- are not all bad. Ms. Hanna notes
cise physiology, emphasizes that that “turkey is a healthy item.
“maintaining — not losing —
The Almanac/Marjan Sadoughi
Nutritionist Joyce Hanna inspects the papayas at Sigona’s Market at the Stanford Shopping Center. weight is a good, realistic goal.” SeeHEALTHY HOLIDAYS, page 35
‘Super Foods’: Eat more, not less
Overeating during holiday er healthy foods, too. However, Broccoli, other cruciferous Legumes: beans, split peas, enoids, flavonoids, potas-
festivities is a temptation only scientists in the field agree that vegetables (Cabbage, brus- lentils (Soybeans, pinto, sium, pectin, Vitamin C
people of iron will can resist. putting these foods in your sels sprouts, cauliflower, col- black, navy, white, lima, gar-
“Load up on these (foods) diet will help reduce your risk lards, bok choy, turnips) banzo, split peas) Protein, Wild salmon, other fatty fish
and you’ll be less tempt- for disease.” Folate, carotenoids, flavo- folate, isoflavonoids, flavo- (Sardines, mackerel, herring,
ed,” nutritionist Joyce Hanna noids, indoles, vitamin C & K, noids, saponins, B vitamins, sea bass, tuna, trout) Omega-
advises. Blueberries, other berries lutein, fiber fiber 3 fatty acids, potassium, sele-
“None of these are miracle (Blackberries, strawberries, nium, protein
foods,” she says. You don’t cranberries, raspberries) Vita- Garlic family (Garlic, leeks, Oranges, other citrus fruits
have to eat them every day. min C & E, potassium, carot- onions, shallots, chives, scal- (Grapefruit, tangerine, kum- Spinach, other green leafy
There are also a variety of oth- enoids, flavonoids, fiber lions) Flavonoids, allicin, fiber quat, lemon, lime) Carot-
SeeSUPER FOODS, page 35
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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S
Tips for good health She recommends the whole
grains, vegetables and fruit of
the food pyramid. “It’s better Gourmet Italian Foods
“Try to schedule around the than more refined products,”
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
weather. Walk around the build- she says. “And have meals with Now featuring Fra’mani Salumi
Continued from page 33
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Bake sweet potatoes or yams minutes.” so food will hold you longer.” Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 8am-4pm [phone]
without marshmallows. Opt for Many of the health tips the She suggests a few quick meals:
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ASTE OF THE ENINSULA
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“Eating is one way to deal with smaller portion and eat it slowly
A cornucopia of restaurants and cafes providing
stress,” Ms. Hanna says. “Don’t — this can really help. The first
expect things to be perfect. Have four to five bites are the most the finest dining from brunch to dessert.
a stress management plan — it enjoyable.”
helps to maintain weight and get “There are a lot of substitu-
through the holidays. tions you can make,” she says.
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The Almanac/Marjan Sadoughi [phone] 6am-2pm, Sat. 7am-2pm
holidays.” instead of white wheat. Nuts are 9am-5:30pm Fresh roasted coffee beans
Exercise, she says, is a good more healthy than potato chips. Mon. - Sat. – European style. Full
way to lessen stress. “It’s a high ‘Eating is one way to Eat less cheese or eat nonfat/ Coffee roasting & fine teas, coffee bar. Now serving
priority. Even if you don’t belong to low-fat cheese.” espresso bar, retail breakfast: M-F 6am-11am;
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can walk at a different time, get an Stanford for 15 years. She teaches Lunch: M-F 11am-2pm
a stress management
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She also suggests brushing up on just to the short, wintry, cel- Ms. Coghlin-Dickson has a
tled among the redwoods.
which fats are good and which ebratory days of the holiday master’s degree in nutrition
are bad — such as unhealthful season. and is board certified in sports
trans fats. Ms. Coghlin-Dickson advis- nutrition. “This field combines To Advertise in “A Taste of the Peninsula” call The Almanac 650-854-2626.
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people “keep a normal schedule. meals,” she says. “Don’t snack. tunity to work with collegiate
Get regular exercise — plan it Even if it’s on the run, eat a athletes was appealing to me.”
Deck the Halls
in advance. Stretch at your desk, nutrition bar and a yogurt, or She has been with Stanford for
walk, take breaks. string cheese and crackers.” eight years.
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with
SUPER FOODS tomatoes, cantaloupe, papaya, Whole grains: breads and
boughs of
Continued from page 33 apricots, persimmons, man- cereals (Whole wheat, barley,
gos) Carotenoids, potassium, millet, buckwheat, bulgur, corn,
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Tasting is
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‘Christmas Narratives’ at First Baptist
Great offers from local businesses.
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“The Christmas Narratives,”
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Offer of the Week scripture with music, lighting and
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ATRICIA ARY RIEN NZINGER
Born August 2, 1921 in San Parish in Menlo Park after moving to the Classic
Francisco, California as the Residence by Hyatt in 2004.
middle of three children to Pat was an avid reader, a big Cal fan, loved current
John Daniel O’Brien Sr. and events and spent her whole life learning. She especially
Nadine Eslick O’Brien. Pat enjoyed travel, visiting China, the Panama Canal,
graduated from Burlingame Alaska, Span, Portugal, Ireland, Italy and England. She
High School in 1939, and was respected for her wit and insight and intelligence.
received a BS degree in She was a strong, modern, independent woman who
Library Sciences from was an inspiration to all who knew her.
University of California, Berkeley. She did post Donations in her memory can be made to the
graduate work receiving advanced certification in American Cancer Society or to the Lucile Packard
Medical Records. Pat married Dr. Paul Ernest Anzinger Foundation for Child Health, 400 Hamilton, Suite 340,
on February 20, 1960 and was a loving wife until his Palo Alto, CA 94301.
death in 1995. Pat worked at Mills Hospital, the Pat is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in
Palo Alto Clinic and Stanford Children’s Hospital as Menlo Park. She was preceded in death by her sister,
the Director of Medical Records. She volunteered Nadine O’Brien Streitberger. She is survived by her
her time teaching reading to children with learning brother, John Daniel O’Brien, Jr., stepdaughter Polly
disabilities and was actively involved with Little House Perrigo, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-
Multipurpose Senior Center. Pat lived most of her grandchildren, great nieces, and great nephews. She
married life in Portola Valley, attending church at Our was cherished by her family and will be forever missed.
Lady of the Wayside in Portola Valley and St. Denis Rest in peace, Pat.
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C O M M U N I T Y
Woodside film festival: ‘overwhelmingly positive’ response
Jamis MacNiven says this is the start of something big we got home at 10:30 p.m. I went online to
learn more about the subjects of the film
By Barbara Wood
“The response was overwhelmingly pos- and download some of the music from it.
Special to the Almanac itive,” Ray said. “There was one phrase I I also enjoyed “The Blue Butterfly,”
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ost of the seats were empty when heard consistently — ‘That was great!’” about a 10-year-old with incurable brain
Woodside’s first film festival This reporter attended five of the cancer who convinces an eminent scien-
opened its first show at the day festival’s seven programs along with my tist to take him to the central American
after Thanksgiving, but Jamis MacNiven, 15- and 20-year-old daughters. The three jungle in search of a rare butterfly. The
who came up with the festival idea, told of us saw 16 short films and two features movie was based on the true story of a
the 21 people who were there that he over two nights, and I watched an addi- boy whose cancer goes into remission
wished the group was even smaller. tional feature on my own. Most of the after he catches the elusive butterfly.
Mr. MacNiven, the owner of Bucks of films were good, some were wonderful, “The Blue Butterfly” was one of the
Woodside, told the filmgoers at Wood- and only one caused my daughter Caitlin “family features” shown at 5 p.m. each
side High School’s Performing Arts to moan that it had been “probably the evening and designed for children 8 and
Center that they were an elite group, in worst six minutes of my life.” older and their parents. All the other
on the start of something very special. We all loved “Being the Tooth Fairy,” movies were for teens and adults.
“You’re going to remember you were an 8-minute black and white film about Many of the actors and filmmakers
here before it got huge,” he promised. a tooth fairy for the elderly, made by two attended the festival and mingled with
Taylor Ray, the Palo Alto actor, writer 75-year-olds; “Zombie-American,” also the filmgoers after each show, and since
and stand-up comedienne who put an 8-minute short about a regular guy the crowds were small everyone had a
together the program for the Woodside who just happens to be a zombie; and chance to talk with those responsible
Film Festival, said about 400 tickets were “Tackle Box,” a lavishly photographed for the films they’d just seen.
sold over the two nights of the event, 10-minute short about thieves who steal “Voyeur,” a thriller about the reality
which featured four feature-length films the ashes of a woman who loved to fish behind a reality TV show, had the biggest
Poster for the first Woodside film festival,
and 18 shorts. Ticket sales, along with under the misconception that they are crowd with 150 ticket holders. The film-
held on Thanksgiving weekend.
donations from sponsors, allowed the fes- stealing drugs, and who then become maker, many of the actors, including Tay-
tival to break even financially, she said. compulsive fishermen themselves. lor Ray, and some of the crew attended.
Ray said the attendance figure, while A 6-minute documentary called Caitlin, who is not known for being Ray says she hopes to repeat the
lower than they had wished for, was “81-year-old Sweethearts,” was cer- sentimental, said: “It made me cry.” Woodside Film Festival next year,
“double what Telluride,” the now hugely tainly not technically the best film, The feature “Novem” about some cur- though perhaps on a different weekend.
successful Colorado film festival, “had but its subject, former high-school rent-day college students who find tapes “I’d sure like to,” she said. “It was heap
their first year.” Those who did attend sweethearts meeting for the first time and film from a recording session by 1970s of fun and people really seemed to enjoy
appeared to be enjoying themselves. in 62 years, was compelling. Even musicians was so compelling that when it ... and that’s why we did it.”
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Students consider home life
in shipping containers
By David Boyce
and a planned community that
Almanac Staff Writer included gardens, laundry rooms
B
ack yard fallout shelters and a medical clinic, she says.
are the stuff of memory “They went beyond simply
— or of history if you were designing the interior of a ship-
born after 1960 — but if a major ping container,” she says. “They
earthquake or wildland fire ren- designed livable spaces using
ders a home uninhabitable, an materials that were either recycled
inexpensive emergency shelter or environmentally friendly. This
might be found in a used shipping is the essence of green design.”
container. Experimenting with shipping
That’s right, the metal kind containers with their simplicity
seen on freighters, trains and and small footprint in a time of
tractor trailers. They’re roomy, global environmental concerns
dry, sturdy, stackable and have “challenges you to think deeply
flat walls that can be paneled, about what is needed versus
hung with art or fitted with win- what is wanted, both personally
dows. You can even flip them on and socially,” said Canada stu-
their sides for more space. dent Anna Teeples. Ms. Teeples
Emergency shelter is one use has had an internship with
under study by students of inte- Habitat for Humanity.
rior designer Annie Cronin of A used container costs about
San Mateo, who teaches a class $900, Ms. Cronin says.
on green design and sustainable A visit to containerarchitec-
concepts at Canada College in ture.co.nz, the Web site of Addis
Woodside. Containers in New Zealand,
Ms. Cronin’s students have done includes a portfolio of drawings
designs with tiled kitchens and showing what’s possible with
bathrooms and hardwood floors shipping container dwellings
in the living areas, solar power, when architects get involved.
A
Money for Sudden Oak Death study
As Sudden Oak Death (SOD) killed more than a million trees
wipes out tanoak trees on Windy in California and Oregon. So far
Hill and 16 other open space pre- about 3,000 acorns have been col-
serves, the Midpeninsula Regional lected from 31 locations on district
Open Space District is contribut- lands where trees have been lost.
ing $60,000 toward a joint research In local areas, SOD shows up
project with the U.S. Forest Service most visibly in dead tanoaks,
and National Park Service. although other oaks may be affect-
The project will focus on wheth- ed. The district first adopted a 10-
er some tanoak trees are genetical- year work plan to map and study
ly resistant to the disease that has the disease on its lands.
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Special Events into melodic duets. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. $14 Film
advance/$16 at the door. Little Fox Theater,
Leave those latkes alone!
2215 Broadway, Redwood City. Call (619)
Christmas Tree Lane Opening. Dec. Acterra Family Movie Night. “A Charlie
757-3816. www.bellasorella.net
16, 5-5:30 p.m. The Music In Motion Singers Brown Christmas,” “Rugrats’ Babies in Toy-
Will the holiday-hating,
from Deveneck and Escondido Elementary Dance land” and “Rugrats: Chanukah.” Small snack
Schools will perform. Free. 1881 Fulton St., will be provided. Dec. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; potato pancake-pitching
Palo Alto. donations accepted. Peninsula Conservation hobgoblins ruin another
“Dancing In The Rain.” By Nona. A Center, 3921 East Bayshore Road., Palo Alto.
Hanukkah for the poor
Concerts combination of Christmas songs and origi- Call 962-9876 ext. 306. www.acterra.org
nal choreography, ballet, tap, jazz, and hip villagers, or can Herschel
Monday Movies. Dec. 18: “The Family
“A Chanticleer Christmas.” Chan- hop. Dec. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. $8 adult/$5 stu- Stone.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $1 members/$2 non- outwit them? Kids are
dents. Smithwick Theater at Foothill College,
ticleer a cappella ensemble performs a members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., invited to Kepler’s books
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos. Call 679-
yuletide concert. Features renditions of Gre- 1603. www.captivatingdancebynona.com Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsu- to find out, as Chelsea
gorian chant, medieval and Renaissance lavolunteers.org
music, contemporary classics and carols. “Snowflake Ball.” Thu., Dec. 14, 7 p.m. McNeel reads “Herschel
Dec. 12-13, 8 p.m. $44/$40. Memorial Music by Mike Johnson and the Sound Wiz- Talks/Authors and the Hanukkah
Church, 459 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 725- ards. Formal attire. Tickets at the door. $7. Goblins” by Eric Kimmel,
2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu LCiattllle 3 H26ou-2s0e2, 58.0 w0 wMwid.pdelen iAnvseu.l,a Mvoelunnlote Pearsrk.o. rg Jews and Muslims on Nativity Sto- and “Merry Un-Christmas”
“Holiday Fanfare.” The 60-voice Aurora ry. Early traditions surrounding the Nativity
Singers will present international Christmas, Brazilian Dance Class. Open to begin- Story presented by Bob Gregg, Stanford by Mike Reiss and David
Chanukah and seasonal favorites. With a ners; not a couples dance class. Drop-ins Professor in both the Religious Studies and Catrow, at 11:30 a.m.
repertoire that runs from traditional to jazz, welcome or register for the series. Thu., Classics departments and former Dean of Sunday, Dec. 17. Kepler’s
the group will perform “Carol of the Bells,” Dec. 14, 8:15-9:30 p.m. $12 per drop-in Memorial Church. Dec. 21. Sequoias, Han-
“A Holly Jazzy Christmas” and “Santa Claus class. Red Morton Community Center, 1120 son Hall, 501 Portola Road, Portola Valley. is located at 1010 El
is Just a Good Ol’ Boy.” Sing-along and Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. www.red- Call 851-1501. Camino Real in Menlo
reception. Dec. 16, 7-8 p.m. $7/$9. Unitar- woodcity.org/sdi/registrationmain.sdi Park; call 324-4321.
ian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E.
On Stage
Charleston Road, Palo Alto. www.auroras-
SeeCALENDAR,previous page
ingers.net
Cantabile Chorale Christmas Con- “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.” Red
cert. Presented by Cantabile Chorale and Lantern Theatre presents John Patrick Shan- Deck the Halls. Or Just Knock Down Some Walls.
pianist T. Paul Rosas. Dec. 15, 8-10 p.m. ley’s drama about two lonely and defensive
$25/$20 seniors/$6 students. St. Mark’s people who forge an unlikely connection
Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., in the Bronx. Dec. 14-16, 8 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7
Palo Alto. Call 424-1410. http://cantabile. p.m. $10-$15. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220
org/index.html Pear Ave., unit K, Mountain View. Call 274-
6721. www.redlanterntheatre.com
Cypress String Quartet. Performs with
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. Dec. 16, 8 “Keep the Yuletide Gay.” Presented
p.m. Performing Beethoven’s Symphony by Theatre Q. Christmas comedy by Dale
No.8 and a world premiere by local com- Albright. Through Dec. 30. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.;
poser Mark Fish. $12 adults/$10 seniors/$6 Sun., 2 p.m. $10 previews/$25 opening
students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 night/$20 regular/$15 seniors. Dragon Theatre,
Lagunita Dr., Stanford. Call 856-3848. www. 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. www.theatreq.org
pacomusic.org “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas
El Camino Youth Symphony Holiday Binge.” A parody by satirist Christopher
Concert. Holiday selections and perfor- Durang. Wednesdays-Sundays, through
mances by the ECYS Percussion Ensemble Dec. 16, 8-10 p.m. $22-$32 Bus Barn The-
and ECYS Concerto Competition winners ater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-
Timothy Yu, violin, Stephanie Tsai, cello, Lily 0551. www.busbarn.org
Tsai, piano, and Saranya Sethuraman, trom- “The Learned Ladies of Park Ave-
bone. Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. $10 general/$5 nue.” Presented by TheatreWorks. Set in the
student/seniors. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Jazz Age of Cole Porter’s New York. Through
Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 327-2611. Dec. 23. $20-$60. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.;
www.ECYS.org Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m. Lucie
Festival of Lessons and Carols. Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.
Music from America, Sweden, France, Call 463-1960. www.theatreworks.org
and Hungary with the First Lutheran Choir
accompanied on the 26-rank Casavant Auditions t’s been on your holiday wish list for years. Celebrate this season by treating yourself to an
Freres and the Bond continuo organs, inspired remodel from the award-winning staff at Harrell Remodeling. This gift is
directed by Jacques Desjardins. Dec. 17, Peninsula Pops Orchestra Openings.
7 p.m. First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer For advanced players of all instruments. a great fit under any tree. Besides, our team of little helpers is more fun to have
Ave., Palo Alto. www.flcpa.org Rehearsals Tuesdays, through Dec. 31, 7-10 around than those pesky elves from up north.
From Darkness to Light. “Christmas p.m. Call for appointment. Gunn High School,
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Gryphon Caroler’s 25th Anniversary Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 463-4930.
Concert. Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Spangenberg
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Sing-and-Play-Along-Messiah. Dec. Kitchen cabinets • Bathroom vanities
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• Entertainment centers • Fireplace mantels
Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. http://
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“WinterSong.” Presented by The Silicon
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CALENDAR ext. 0. http://gamblegarden.org/ Exhibits Art for Life presents “Shadows and Bohdanna Kesala; watercolors by Amy Da-
continued from next page Children’s Story Time. Sundays, 11:30 Fog.” Art for Life, a quarterly exhibition cel- Peng King, and collage by Mellissa Shields.
a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino “Flowers, Fruit and Fungi, Trees and ebrating the gift of life blood donors provide Through Feb 8. Free. Stanford Art Spaces,
Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www. Travel.” Photographs by Dawn Ishimaru others in our community. Through Jan. 2. 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 725-3622.
Family & Kids keplers.com Frazier on display through Jan. 13. Free. Little Shadows and Fog, done by a community of http://cis.stanford.edu/~marigros
House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call San Francisco Bay Area artists. Stanford Blood Palo Alto Art Center. Free tours for
“A Christmas Carol.” Charles Dickens’s Classes/ 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org Center, 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. Call 723- adults with docents in Art Dialogues pro-
caltares.s Bicy p PrYesTe Anrtetidst ibcy D Pireencintosru Dlae Yxoteurt hF iTdhleer-. Workshops “AB cooullencttiiofun lo Bf doiswtinlsc,t ivPel astetrevirnsg opfie Pceles.n ty.” 8A2r7t0 i.n h tAtpc://tbiloonod Lciebnrtear.rsyta Snfhorodw.e.d Aurt in gPrraivmat.e S taotuurrsd aavyas,il athbrloeu. gPha lDo eAclt.o 2 A2,r t2 C pe.mnt.e r,
Dec. 15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.; Dec. 16, 11:30 Tue.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 24. Action opens a 6-month-long art show 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $5-$7. Mountain View December Community Forums. Dec. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, series featuring artwork from local students Repetitious Antics. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-
Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro 13: “Comfort Shoes for the Holiday Season”; Palo Alto. Call 329-3168. www.paacf.org grades K-8. Through May 5. For a list of 4:30 p.m. through March 23. Photographs
St., Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Dec. 20: “An Introduction to Reverse Mort- participating schools see Web site. Free. Art and collages by Jessica Walker and Cyane
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of the Lego Menorah. Free. Palo Alto City 2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org “Classic and Timeless Toys,” an exhibit fea- Multimedia Student Art Show. Origi- and the artificial. Free. Serra House, 589
Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. PYT Drama Camp. Peninsula Youth The- turing over 75 classic toys of the 20th cen- nal works of digital paintings, imaging and Capistrano Way, Stanford. Call 723-1994.
Children’s Holiday Tea. Ages 6 and atre will offer a winter vacation drama camp for tury. Learn the history of toys and the story photography will on display through Jan. 20 http://gender.stanford.edu
up accompanied by an adult. Entertainment children ages 8-14. Tuesdays through Fridays, behind their inventions. Fridays-Sundays, by students. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. The Mondavi Family Gallery Rein-
includes the “Merry, Merry Christmas” show. Dec. 26-Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $250. through Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Muse- Canada College Main Theater Foyer, 4200 stalled. New installation presents the Cen-
Dec. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. $15. Gamble Garden, Peninsula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Middlefield um of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Call 306- ter’s 19th-century European and American
1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 329-1356 Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org 3330. www.canadacollege.net/multimedia/ collection. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-
Paintings and Collage. Oil Paintings by Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.;
closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Free Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita
Dr., Stanford. Call 723-4177.
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1131 Del Norte $750,000
2/1 units. Excellent opportunity. Recently remodeled. Great location 650.269.0770 GREAT WEST MP HOME $1,295,000 EXQUISITE LOCATION $2,149,000
3 BR 2.5 BA Immaculate & wonderful hm in a grt schl dis- 4 BR 2.5 BA Delightful single-level home in quiet
near Onetta Harris Community Center. www.sharonwitte.com [email protected]
trict-Las Lomitas. Very charming! Fully landscaped, tastefully neighborhood, MBS w/fpl & French drs w/priv. deck,
remodeled. Close to shopping & restaurants. views of Windy Hill, Excell. PV schls. V-Tour @ www.
Brenda Kim 650.324.4456 DeanAsborno.com
Dean Asborno 650.851.1961
W PRICE! KaGvainnnauyg h ATHERTON EAST PALO ALTO
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OLD WORLD ELEGANCE $10,900,000 PRICED TO SELL! $574,500
650.529.8570 6 BR 7.5 BA Under construction French Country Manor 3 BR 1 BA One car garage & carport. Good condition,
gkavanaugh@ by Bob Owen. Three levels w/ every amenity, cabana & close to 84 & 101. Living room with fireplace. Property to
camoves.com pool on 1.1 private acre in prime West Atherton location be sold as is condition.
Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Amelia Middel 650.324.4456
Joe OPPORTUNITY AND LOCATION $8,490,000 WOODLAND CREEK! $549,000
4 BR 2 BA A private, sunny, open, level lot of 1.85 acres 2 BR 2 BA Minutes to Downtown PA! Spacious private
PORTOLA VALLEY Kavanaugh in prime West Atherton w/ MP schls. Existing home & cot- balcony/patio. Central AC & heat. Pool, Spa & Fitness
Exquisitely Crafted $3,695,000 tage sold in present condition. Tennis ct, pool Center. In-unit laundry. Secure underground parking.
5BR/4.5BA On approx. 1 acre with Windy Hill views. Gracious LR, 650.529.2060 Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Tom O’Dowd 650.324.4456
joseph.kavanaugh@ PRIVATE PARADISE $5,995,000 WOODLAND CREEK! $389,000
formal DR, FR, library/study, designer kitchen, spacious MBRS & camoves.com 5 BR 8.5 BA Three-story, Mediterranean hm on a resort- 1 BR 1 BA Minutes to Downtown PA! Spacious private bal-
marble bath. like, gated lot in West Atherton. A sunny patio links the cony/patio. Central AC & heat. Pool, Spa & Fitness Center.
pool, spa & tennis court. Las Lomitas Schools. In-unit laundry. Secure underground parking.
Tom O’Dowd 650.324.4456
Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456
Celeste ELEGANT HOME $5,495,000 HALF MOON BAY
4 BR 5.5 BA Classic French Normandy estate beauti-
Henzel fully renovated and situated on approx .86 acre in prime
BEAUTIFUL WEST SIDE HOME $779,000
Lindenwood location with pool and lush landscaping.
3 BR 2 BA Just 2 blocks from beach & coastal trail. Formal
650.529.8568 Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 LR/DR combo, remod. eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters
cenzel@ ELEGANT TUDOR STYLING $3,950,000 opens to FR w/ built in office, 2 car garage.
camoves.com 6 BR 4.5 BA Grand dimensions on a priv cul-de-sac. LR Kathleen Jarvis Pasin 650.325.6161
w/FP, DR, Chef’s Kit, FR w/FP, Library w/FP, Mstr St w/FP,
Excercise Rm w/Wet Bar, Gst Hse, Pool & Spa, Spt Ct LA HONDA
Ellie
Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751
PORTOLA VALLEY Gross Bullis ACRE + PRIVATE LOT $3,850,000 MANY SPECIAL FEATURES! $829,000
4 BR 4 BA Gated drive to versatile, spacious single level 3 BR 2 BA Sunny inviting country home on 2+ acres.
Premiere Views! $2,995,000
home with pool. 3 suites, FR, DR ++ .Enjoy, remodel or Open floor plan, New perimeter fencing, area of world
4BR/2.5BA Windy Hill views. Private 1 acre. Gracious home for 650.529.8560 redevelop. Tranquil setting with mature trees. class bike riding, Birder’s dream. Extra parking.
egrossbullis@
entertaining. V-tour @ www.chenzel.com Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161 Janis Grube 650.851.2666
camoves.com
EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY $3,695,000
4 BR 3 BA Prime Atherton location for remodel or build LOS ALTOS HILLS
new on approximately one acre w/pool & spa. Mature
perimeter trees, gardens, level lawn & flower beds GORGEOUS REBUILT HOME $3,395,000
O PE N S AT & S U N TL3oL BmORY LD2e.EM5N iB ePAuA x R 2K5 60 sf not incl garage or gst 6 h5$s02e..,3 4S29e35p.7,a07r0a50t1e 41sH-e asBtnttoRinnr ayg4 , S hBchmoAan c voh enaCn moisem tnu ptnllyne itnleoglcy a 1rt-eeabdcu. liBoltet 1sw2t /d yePrsaA l a Signco ht,o o6now5el0nsa.!!3r l2Py 4ri4.v40 40C50D6sSf
FR, bonus area & granite kitchen w/top of the line appli-
ances. Pool, BBQ area & automatic security gate. UPDATED 3000SF HM PA SCHL $2,395,000
Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456 4 BR 3.5 BA Updated sunny 3000 sf LAH home w/PA
Schools on 1 ac lot w/vineyard. Gourmet kitchen w/granite
STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION $2,295,000
countertops. Wine tasting & bottling rooms in basement.
4 BR 4 BA Features include an elegant LR, formal Dr,
Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456
gourmet Kt with top of the line appliances, spacious FR &
BRs, hrdwd flrs thru-out & lovely bckyd. MP schls
SAN CARLOS MENLO PARK
Barbara Ellis Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751
1322 Eaton Avenue $849,000
TRANQUIL CREEK-SIDE $3,999,000
2 BR 1 BA Charming White Oaks Home. Don’t miss this fabulous 650.566.5326 BELMONT
7 BR 2.5 BA Dutch colonial style w. study, family kitchen
neighborhood home w/many upgrades! Additional sun porch can [email protected] & formal dining rm. Oversized 2-car gar. Apx. 34,000sf lot.
CONTEMPORARY HOME $999,000
also be used as an office. Owned by the same family for over 80 years!
4 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous views from most rooms. New Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161
kitchen, custom cabinets, hwd floor, expansive granite slab
QUIET CUL-DE-SAC $2,795,000
counters & great appliances. New 2-car gar. New paint.
4 BR 3 BA Traditional home on large lot w/many recent
Ginny Mike Sokolsky 650.325.6161
improvements! Top location near S. Heart & Menlo Schl.
CHARMING BELMONT HOME! $749,000 Solar pool, grt flrpln w/huge kit/FR. Hdwd floors.
Kavanaugh 3 BR 1 BA Freshly painted interior and refinished hard- Barbara Piuma 650.851.2666
wood floors! Nice floorplan! REMODELED WITH STYLE $2,695,000
650.529.8570 Erika Demma 650.323.7751 6 BR 4.5 BA On three levels in desirable Menlo Park loca-
gkavanaugh@ tion. Formal LR & DR areas w/FP, granite Kit w/Brkfst Area,
camoves.com EAST PALO ALTO FR, Mstr w/spa-style BA, lower-lvl BRs, Wet Br
Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751
Joe BEST BUY! $680,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION $2,550,000
3 BR 1 BA Magnificent home on lrg 7200+sf lot. Upgraded 5 BR 4.5 BA One of a kind custom home built by J5
WOODSIDE Kavanaugh throughout, granite kit & bath. Designer colors. Must see! Development. Beautiful combination of modern amenities
Hidden Valley Estate $7,950,000 Cristina Bliss 650.324.4456 & old world charm.
Masterful design on approx. 3 ac., premium amenities throughout, 650.529.2060 WOODLAND CREEK $599,000 Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161
joseph.kavanaugh@ 3 BR 2 BA Minutes to Downtown PA! Spacious private PRIME WEST MENLO LOCATION $2,350,000
separate studio/playroom with shower & exercise room plus pony
camoves.com balcony/patio. Central AC & heat. Pool, Spa & Fitness 4 BR 2.5 BA Prime W. Menlo remodeled home features:
barn/art studio. Center. In-unit laundry. Secure underground parking. eat-in kit, MBR, LR/DR w/frplc opens to pool & patio.
Tom O’Dowd 650.324.4456 Karin Riley/Kris Klint 650.324.4456
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