2 & N O I T C A monthly section on physical and mental well-being. ■ September 13, 2006 E S A L S O I N S I D E C A L E N D A R 3 4 | R E A L E S TAT E 3 6 | C L A S S I F I E D S 4 8 Alma Fletcher, center, at the crater rim of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, considered to be the summit of the mountain, on July 25. At right: head guide Charles Lyimo; at left: Eric, an RReeaacchhiinngg hheerr ppeeaakk assistant guide. Courtesy of Alma Fletcher Woodside septuagenarian climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro A lma and Austri Fletcher of Wood- mountain, but several were descending, her mother might have to turn around if Shortly after sunrise, the women reached side watched solitary headlamps Alma recalls. Alma couldn’t get her energy up. But as a Stella Point at the crater rim, at 18,800 feet snake up the mountain ahead of They passed at least four hikers who last resort, she forced down some energy considered to be the summit of Kiliman- them as they hiked toward the weren’t able to brave either the steep incline gel, a nutritional supplement used mainly jaro, a volcano. summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in or the altitude, and Alma knew that she by endurance runners and other athletes; Alma then began the descent from the the early morning was slowing down, too. she had been reluctant to take the gel mountain, while Austri continued hiking hours of July 25. “I didn’t expect the last because of her failing appetite, and because to the true peak at 19,340 feet. Story by Sean Howell The mother and daugh- (portion of the) climb to she hated the taste. But once she did, her Reaching the crater rim would be an Special to the Almanac ter had started the climb be so difficult. I didn’t pace picked up almost immediately. impressive feat for anyone, especially some- at midnight, donning have enough energy.” one who’s 72 years old, but Alma smiles and headlamps and extra clothing. But in the end, she proved that she had shakes her head when she thinks about it. “It was like a torchlight parade,” said just enough — with a little help from a “I wish we had started (eating the gel) ‘I didn’t Alma, who was taking on the mighty nutritional supplement taken on the trail at midnight,” she says, sitting in the liv- challenge of climbing the highest and, no doubt, from having kept up over think I’d ing room of her home off Skyline Boule- mountain in Africa at the age of 72. The the years a daily physical regimen that has vard, near King’s Mountain Road. If she make it. The scene reminded Austri, 41, of the Seven kept her remarkably fit into her eighth had, she says, she might have joined her Dwarfs from Snow White, marching off decade of life. hotel staff daughter for the last 500 feet. to work. When Alma and Austri Fletcher descend- didn’t think Ahead of them, the women could see REACHING THE SUMMIT ed 6,000 feet to an emergency base camp, only the feet of the guides whom Alma But in the wee hours of that bracingly I’d make it.’ they wrapped up what both women call and Austri had hired at the hotel at the cold day in July, she didn’t feel all the most strenuous day of exercise in their bottom of the mountain. too fit. ALMA FLETCHER, ONHERCLIMBTO Most of the lights were going up the At around 3 a.m., Austri thought she and KILIMANJARO’SSUMMIT SeeFLETCHER,page 31 September 13, 2006■TheAlmanac■ 29 Private & Secluded Setting! Large, level building site with treed West Atherton Cul De Sac! 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Sanding & Sealing “I didn’t think I’d make it,” for temperatures as low as 20 She has climbed Mount Whit- she says. “The hotel staff didn’t degrees below zero. ney in California — the tall- think I’d make it.” The climate continued to est mountain in the lower 48 ★ Free Estimates ★ Alma had doubts about wheth- change the higher they climbed, states — and trekked in Nepal er she would even be able to start from rainforest to high desert to with Austri and her son Mark Pressure Washing the climb, much less reach the lava rock. in 2000, where she reached the All Surfaces summit. Only two weeks before, Alma and Austri say that the peak of Muktinath, a Buddhist she and Austri had walked 200 famed glaciers at the top of the pilgrimage site, at 12,475 feet. Patios • Driveways • Walkways miles along the path from Le peak were breathtaking as they She walks for about an hour Puy in France to the Spanish walked beside them, though every morning with a group Tony Addy’s Pressure Washing border, completing a five-sum- they have receded dramatically of friends, and also does yoga, 800-546-WASH mer-long trek across Spain and in recent years as the climate has aerobics and swimming. ( 9 2 7 4 ) part of France that began in warmed. Austri says she trained for Santiago de Compostella in the One of the most difficult about two and a half hours per northwest corner of Spain. sections for the women came day in preparation for the trip, American Society of Interior Designers Around mile 170, Alma devel- on the fourth day, when they mixing aerobics with weight Announces oped edema in her ankle, caus- had to scramble up the steep, lifting. ing it to swell. She spent the next 1,000-foot-high Barranco Wall, Alma says that she feels strong- HOUSE TOUR 2006 two weeks resting at the base of made up entirely of lava rocks. ly about exercising, and wishes Mont Blanc in France with her If Alma was going to turn back, that other Americans would do SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 foot elevated, while Austri hiked that was the likeliest place. But more of it. up the mountain to acclimate her head guide, Charles Lyimo, “It’s cheap to walk every day,” 10 AM - 4 PM Tickets: $40 for Kilimanjaro. helped her up the rocks by Alma says. Alma saw a doctor who feared holding onto her hand while “It’s free,” Austri corrects with This self-guided tour showcases six architecturally distinctive that she had a blood clot, but she grasped handholds that had a grin. Los Altos Hills homes and features the work of many was cleared to climb the moun- been installed along the route. After conquering Kilimanjaro, talented ASID California Peninsula Chapter interior designers. tain under the condition that Despite the strenuous sec- mother and daughter completed she turn around and hike down tions, both Alma and Austri say their trip with a weeklong safari Tickets can be purchased online at www.asidcapen.org if her ankle got any worse that the climb was easier than in Africa — the vacation they or at the following retail locations: they had originally thought it had originally planned before Rutt Collection, Los Altos Design & Interiors, Los Altos SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO would be. they decided to squeeze in the Waterworks, Palo Alto Design & Interiors, Los Gatos I n addition to the altitude, climb. The Tile Shop, San Jose Flegel’s, Menlo Park Alma and Austri also had LOVE OF NATURE, EXERCISE Instead of taking it easy next Poppleton’s, Monterey A to withstand harsh weather lma says that she has been summer, they’re now entertain- conditions because Kilimanjaro walking religiously since ing the idea of walking along a is in the southern hemisphere; 1958, when she started to 200-mile trail along Germany’s Local Builders – Local Pride ! it was the dead of winter in late hike in the Sierra Nevada moun- Rhine River. A Living and Building in the Palo Alto area for more than 20 years Caregiver conference at Avenidas The Avenidas senior center keynote speech. A certified how technology can assist will host a caregiver conference, grief counselor, Ms. Prashant seniors to live high-quality, “Aging is a Family Affair,” on lectures on various subjects independent lives. General Contractors Saturday, September 30, from in the aging and caregiver The conference price is $30 License #730954 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 450 fields. for Avenidas members and $35 • Remodels Bryant St. in Palo Alto. The conference is designed for non-members through Sep- The conference is for those to bring together family and tember 22. After that date, the •Additions involved or interested in care- professional caregivers with price is $40. The fee includes •New Construction giving issues, including adults care-giving experts in ses- workshop materials, a conti- caring for elderly parents or an sions that explore a variety nental breakfast and lunch. •Kitchens and older spouse or friend. of topics, from the personal To register or for more infor- bathrooms Lyn Prashant, an educator side of caring for older adults mation, call Linda Borders at and author, will deliver the to practical solutions, such as 289-5419. 650-494-2400 www.BandBBuilders.com September 13, 2006■TheAlmanac■ 31 NEWS OF LOCAL PEOPLE AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY Krakower shows his paintings ■ NOTES Talk by columnist others. Single tickets are $20 Arthur Krakower, a twice- 2001 with a master’s degree in fine David Brooks for members and $30 for oth- retired Atherton resident with arts from the California College ers. For information or tickets, a blossoming third career as an of the Arts. He was the college’s New York Times columnist call 415-293-4600, or go to artist, has a solo show of his oil oldest graduate. David Brooks will speak on itsyourworld.org. paintings and monotypes on dis- The school’s alumni associa- “Bipartisanship in Foreign and play from September 7 to October tion is jointly hosting the recep- Domestic Policy and Leadership Square dancers alert 7 at Smith Andersen Editions in tion with Smith Andersen. The Challenges for the United States” Palo Alto. reception features Kim Anno, at The Sequoias on Monday, September 18, at An opening reception for the CCA’s associate professor of 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Yes, there is Mainstream “A Sidelong Glance” is set for art. Center for the Performing Arts. Western Square Dancing in Thursday, September 14, from Smith Andersen is located The World Affairs Council of Portola Valley. An energetic 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 440 Pepper Ave. in Palo Northern California sponsors group of seniors square dances Mr. Krakower, whose art Alto and is open Wednesday the Richard and Judith Gggen- every Monday night with the has been shown at Triton through Saturday from 10 a.m. heim Lectures, which will fea- popular caller Jim Osborne. Museum at Santa Clara Uni- to 3 p.m., and by appointment. ture presidential adviser David The Sequoia Squares invite versity, recently returned from Call 327-7762. To RSVP to the Gergen on Monday, October 9. local residents to join them a month-long stay at an artists’ reception, e-mail rkatz@cca. The charge for the two events colony in Italy. Loving sisters in the city, painted edu. For information, go to is $35 for members and $60 for SeeNOTES,next page At the age of 80 he graduated in by Arthur Krakower. smithandersen.com. Talk: How to raise environmentally conscious child Your restaurant can be listed in our A T P Parents who want their kids to in Palo Alto. can last a lifetime. They will suggest ASTE OF THE ENINSULA tune into the outdoors instead Peninsula School teacher Jerry kid-friendly places for kids to visit of TV and computer games may Hearn of Los Trancos Woods, out- and ideas for hands-on activities. $16.00 directory for 26 weeks for as little as per week. be interested in a program on door educator and animal tracker Tickets are available at the door at “How to Raise an Environmentally Jon Young, and Luane Robinson, $5 for Acterra members and $10 for Listing includes: the name, phone number and location and is listed Conscious Child,” on Wednesday, director of Luane’s Little Explorers others. For more information, call under appropriate type of cuisine that it offers. September 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Preschool, will give tips on intro- Ellen Wilkinson at 962-9876, ext. CALL 650-854-2626 Acterra, 3921 East Bayshore Road ducing kids to nature in ways that 306; or go to acterra.org. M S (cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:34)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:52)(cid:0)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:54)(cid:41)(cid:36)(cid:0)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:33)(cid:46) ake ome GRAFFITI (cid:17)(cid:25)(cid:21)(cid:17)(cid:13)(cid:18)(cid:16)(cid:16)(cid:22) N oise! Robert David Cahalan passed away of a heart attack in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 14, 2006 at the age of 55. “Dave” graduated from Woodside High School in 1970 and completed his ARTIST! Associate of Arts degree from Canada College in 1973. He moved to Los Angeles in Letters to the editor 1986 and then relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he pursued a career in security and guest columns management. are welcome. Dave will be remembered for his kindness, wonderful smile, great sense of humor, and his natural ability to make everyone instantly comfortable in his presence. The highlight of his life was his role as a father to his children Meredith and Robbie. He Mail you comments to: was so proud of their accomplishments and what the future held for them. The Almanac He is survived by his children, Meredith and Robbie Cahalan, his brother, Kip 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas Cahalan, his sisters, Luzanne Tuganov and Kathy Stevens, his dear friend, Charlotte Menlo Park, CA 95025 Cahalan, and his late parents, Harry and Luzanne Cahalan. [email protected] Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dave’s life on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 12:00 noon at his sisters home in Redwood City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice. PAID OBITUARY (cid:36) (cid:0)(cid:38) (cid:0)(cid:45) (cid:37) (cid:47)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:51)(cid:52) (cid:47)(cid:50)(cid:39)(cid:33)(cid:46) (cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:0)(cid:17)(cid:22)(cid:12)(cid:0)(cid:17)(cid:25)(cid:18)(cid:19)(cid:13)(cid:33)(cid:53)(cid:39)(cid:53)(cid:51)(cid:52)(cid:0)(cid:18)(cid:24)(cid:12)(cid:0)(cid:18)(cid:16)(cid:16)(cid:22) We are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer with the passion and drive A longtime resident of Menlo Park, Forest died peacefully at Sunday morning to the delight of his friends and neighbors. of a graffiti artist. Someone who possesses strong editorial and advertising home on Monday, August 28, 2006. Although he did not like strawberries, he grew them for all the design skills. You should have the ability and demonstrated experience to work Forest was born and raised in West Winfield, New York by children in the neighborhood who were often seen in Forest’s parents, Estelle and George Morgan. His family owned a dairy strawberry patch. His generosity was well known and appreci- with the latest publishing software – Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. farm, where from a young age, he learned the value of a strong ated. Experience in print work and/or newspapers is preferable. work ethic which he practiced throughout his life. He is survived by his son, David Morgan of Utica, New During World War II, he proudly served in the Pacific with York, his sisters, Benora Brayton of New Hartford, New York the 11th Airborne Division as a paratrooper. After the war, he and Molly Clough of Menlo Park, CA, and his brother Sewell returned to upstate New York where he began his career as a Morgan of West Winfield, New York. He was predeceased by finish carpenter. In 1978, he moved to Menlo Park to be close another brother, Charles Morgan. He was beloved by several to his youngest sister. He continued his craft as a master nieces, nephews, a great niece, and a great nephew. He will For immediate consideration send your resume to carpenter, endearing himself to his clients with his wonderful be missed by all. Raul Perez, Design Director, workmanship. Memorial gifts may be made to Pathways Hospice, 585 N. [email protected] Forest loved to bake and began baking fresh bread every Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package including medical, dental, paid vacations, sick time, and a 401(k) plan. PAID OBITUARY 32■TheAlmanac■ September 13, 2006 C O M M U N I T Y Traffic safety for older drivers As San Mateo County’s popu- lation gets older, more and more HOME RENOVATIONS drivers get to the stage where their KITCHEN/BATH DESIGN reflexes may slow down or their night vision dims. www.danenbergdesigns.com Older drivers are invited to a free seminar on traffic safety for older drivers on Thursday, September CALL 650-325-2060 21, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION Little House community center, 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park. The California Highway Patrol 1155 CRANE STREET, MENLO PARK will present the seminar in con- junction with county Supervisor ACdoruinentyn Ce Tomissmieri sasniodn t hoen S Aangi Mnga.teo Limited Summertime Savings!!! A SamTrans representative will offer transportation alternatives for people who don’t drive. This is not one of the classes that qualifies a driver for a reduced insurance premium, said Bill Chi- ang, aide to Ms. Tissier. But there will be a free lunch. For informa- tion or to sign up, call Supervisor Tissier’s office at 363-4572. The Hilarious Celebration of WomenandThe Change! Gallery grand opening NOTES continued from previous page “Midday Glow at Allied Arts Guild,” a pastel by Kim Lordier, will be on Buy One, display at Portola Art Gallery’s grand opening reception Saturday, at two Monday evening open September 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Get One h2T5oh ue— sSe esaq t—u 7o piao.msn, 5.S 0ien1p PHteoamrntbosoelarn R 1Ho8aa dalln iandt Rthoea dne, wM egnallole Prya.rk. Ms. Lordier is one of 10 artists represented at “hGarvaeb at hbela gsta!l sY oaun'dll 1/2 Off!* Portola Valley. 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Sept. 16, noon-4 Sailor?.” Dr. Fabio Lopez Lazaro lectures pose as cakes, sundaes and other sweets p.m. Deadline to pre-register is Sept. 29. ton High School, 555 Middlefield Road, Ather- p.m. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo to relate realities of the not-so-romantic that grace a party table or for use as a host- See website for details. Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m. $20 ton. Benefits scholarship, community service Park. www.portolaartgallery.com life aboard ship in the romantic age of sail. ess gift. Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $55 pre-registration before Sept. 29./$25 day of programs of Rotary Club of Menlo Park, Sept. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Members free/ $5 non member/$65 non-member. Filoli, 86 Canada event. Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, members. Museum of American Heritage, Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org 1900 Geng Road at Embarcadero Rd, Palo 3w5w1w H.momoaehr .Aorvge., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. Hand Weights How-To. Learn how to Alto. 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Through Oct. 1; meet the FOR COMMITTEES pdraordg rsaema tbse mgeinms.b Teirc k$e2t0s/ naovani-lambelem nboewr .$ S3t5a;n - tceucthtinngiq uine tsh fiso rl epcrtuunrien ga,n pdr dopemagoantsiotrna taionnd. a8r6t isCtas nSaadt.a, SReopatd. ,1 W6,o 1o0d as.idme.-. 2w pw.mw..f iFloreli.eo.r gFiloli, preferred seating, $45/$65. Mountain View Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25 mem- Chinese Painting on the Eve of the Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., bers/$35 non-members. Filoli, 86 Canada Communist Revolution. Exploring the B C Mountain View. Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org art of the 20th-century with Chinese artist ICYCLE OMMITTEE James Lovelock. “The Revenge of PYT’s Fall Session. Weekly classes in act- Zhang Suqi. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. Meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 Gaia.” Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s ing, singing and dancing for ages 3.5-18. Sept. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tues- Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 25-Dec. 8. $115-$250 per class per session. days. Through Oct. 29. Cantor Arts Center, p.m.; appointment for a one-year term. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com PYT also offers a drama camp for ages 8-14, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. Judith Schwartz, “Doublethink.” Dec. 26-Jan. 5. $250. Registration now avail- museum.stanford.edu Palo Alto author Judith Schwartz paints a able. Peninsula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Mid- Sailing through History with Model The Committee advises and recommends to picture of a “divinely entitled” Silicon Valley dlefield Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Ships. The Museum of American Heritage existence and then tears it apart. Tue., Sept. Raising Girls. Parenting workshop cover- in partnership with South Bay Model Ship- the Town Council on the policies for planning, 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El ing grades kindergarten-3rd. Explore what wrights tell the story of maritime heritage Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. girls need to grow up curious, competent, from ancient to modern times through a col- developing, maintaining, and usage of Town's www.keplers.com and capable conducted by Sheila Dubin. lection of two dozen exquisite ship models Lynne Cox, “Grayson.” Sept. 16, 7:30 Mondays, Sept. 18 and 25, noon-1:30 p.m. and related objects. Fri.-Sun., through Sept. bikeways system and provides an open forum p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino $50 for 2 sessions. Pre-registration required. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Museum Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo for bicycle issues. keplers.com Call 688-3040. www.parentsplaceonline.org Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org Michael McFaul. “Promoting Democ- Stanford Diabetes Self-Manage- Silicon Valley “Sim Day.” Demonstra- racy: Can We? Should We?” Sun., Sept. 24, ment Workshop. A Stanford University tions of disaster and emergency response CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL 3 p.m. Directions to Atherton location given study of Diabetes Self-Management. Learn technologies used in earthquakes, tsunamis upon prepaid registration, deadline Sept. to manage your symptoms and avoid or and other catastrophes. See bike and solar- H 21, 5 p.m. (415) 293-4600 for prices, details. delay complications. Saturdays, Sept. 16- power computers, solar phones, tele-medi- EALTH Call (415)293-4600. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. El Camino cine technologies, mapping devices designed to bring emergency communications to com- Meets fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Modern Sculpture Explained. Charles Hospital, Park Pavillion, room K, 2400 Grant munities hit by disasters. Sept. 19, 12:30-3:30 Citron, an internationally acclaimed sculptor, Road, Mountain View. Call 1-800-366-2624. p.m. Free. Intuit Corporate Headquarters, appointment for a two-year term. will speak on “How to Understand Contem- Community 2550 Garcia Road, Building 5, Mountain View. porary Sculpture, Modern and Post-Modern.” Call (415) 255-1554. www.techri.org Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Free. Pacific Art League, Events The Committee advises and assists the Town 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 325-6679. Kids & Families Scott Smith, “The Ruins.” Wed., Sept. Council, Planning Commission, and staff 13, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El 2006 San Mateo County Heart Walk. Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. on conservation, open space, noise, public www.keplers.com services and facilities as pertaining to the Auditions elements of the Town's General Plan. El Camino Youth Symphony Audi- tions. ECYS invites young musicians ages A model of the American 6-20 to join the music education program for R C the 2006-07 season. Audition applications are fishing schooner Benjamin ECREATION OMMITTEE being accepted for all levels. Auditions will take W. Latham is among place through Sept. Submit an audition appli- Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; model ships on display cation online. Call 327-2611. www.ecys.org through September 24 at appointments for three-year and two-year Peninsula Pops Orchestra Openings. For advanced players of all instruments. the Museum of American terms. Rehearsals Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 31, 7-10 Heritage, 351 Homer Ave. p.m. Call for appointment. Gunn High School, in Palo Alto. 780 Arastradero Road, Room M1, Palo Alto. The Committee guides the activities of the Call 856-8432. www.peninsulapops.org Photo courtesy of Museum of Ameri- Stories on Stage Company. PYT seeks can Heritage community recreation programs. youths ages 12-18 for its Stories on Stage com- History talk on life at sea pany, which dramatizes children’s books Oct.- May. Auditions Sept. 16, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Pre- pare 1-minute prose monologue. $45/month. Peninsula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Middlefield The past is easily romanticized. unsanitary, uncomfortable and Committees are volunteer positions and serve Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Take, for example, that thrilling unbearable” — in a lecture at the in an advisory capacity to the Town Council. Benefits age when shipmates scudded Museum of American Heritage. through the blue bounding main The program starts at 7:30 Interested residents may request information Hollywood Hosts. Gentry Magazine and Stanford Park Hotel’s benefit for Peninsula in sturdy wooden ships driven by p.m. Thursday, September 21, and applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 Youth Theatre. Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Events include the pure wind and white billow- in the Frank Livermore Learn- a raffle of professionally designed table set- ing sails. ing Center at the museum, 351 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Town tings inspired by legendary movies, supper- by-the-bite, live and silent auctions, and enter- They are certainly the old days, Homer Ave. in Palo Alto. An Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, on the web site at tainment by PYT. $40. Stanford Park Hotel, 100 but apparently they were not the exhibit of locally crafted model El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 988-8798 www.woodsidetown.org, or telephone (650) ext.303. www.pytnet.org/hollywoodhosts good old days. Professor Fabio sailing ships opens at 7 p.m. Lopez Lazaro of Santa Clara Admission is $5, which is waived 851-6790. Deadline for applications is Friday, Classes/ University will talk about life at for museum members. For more September 15, 2006, 5:00 p.m. Workshops sea in days of sail — a life that information, call 321-1004 or go was “difficult at best and often to moah.org. Calligraphy Workshop: Designing and 34■TheAlmanac■ September 13, 2006 C A L E N D A R Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, beginning and intermediate level teams for 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Cooley Godward LLP, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, women ages 25 and older. Sept. 25-Nov. 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call (408) 2 and 7 p.m., through Sept. 17. $20-$60. 18. $65 for season. Burgess Park, Menlo 573-5611. www.cadvocates.org Mountain View Center for the Performing Park. www.maasl.com Menlo Art League. Donna Orme will Arts, 500 Castro, Mountain View. Call 463- Child Advocates Orientation Ses- demonstrate and explain her method for etch- 1960. www.theatreworks.org sion. Looking for adults to become a friend ing on aluminum plates combined with the “Tick, Tick...Boom.” Presented by Bus and mentor to an abused or neglected child. application of Asian papers. Sept. 13, 7:30-9 Barn Stage Company. A musical look at the Volunteers will be appointed to speak up p.m. Free. Menlo Park Recreation Center, 700 courage it takes to follow your dreams. Through for the child’s best interest in court. Sept. Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 322-6867. Sept. 30. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. www.busbarn.org We represent over 20 local and Et Alia internationally acclaimed artists. The featured art is abstract, Older Driver Traffic Safety Semi- contemporary post modernism, nar. Learn how to compensate for age- classical impressionism related changes, and receive a confidential and realism. self evaluation. Space is limited to the first 45 registrants. Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open Mon-Sun year around 300 Main St, Half Moon Bay 650-726-8932 www.gallerialuna.com Free. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 363-4572. Beautiful Art for Beautiful Living “7th Annual To Life” A Jewish Cul- Dispersion tural Street Festival. Showcasing fine art, traditional Jewish music, dance, and “San Shi (dispersion),” a video installation by artist Ajna Lichau, foods. Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Cali- fornia Ave., Palo Alto. Call 852-3506. www. shows an image of the artist’s apparently lifeless body floating in TOWN OF WOODSIDE tolifefestival.org a pool of water and projected onto a floor covered by sand. Ms. Kara’s “At Your Own Pace” Walk. Lichau’s photography and video and installation work is on display at Walk 3 miles in memory of loved ones and PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SPUR Projects gallery in Portola Valley. A reception is set for 5 to 7 raise funds to help those who are grieving. See website for registration. Sept. 16, 10 a.m.- p.m. Saturday, September 16. SPUR, at 888 Portola Road, is open September 20, 2006 • 7:30 PM 2 p.m. $25. Mitchell Park, Pine Grove Picnic Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Area, 600 East Meadow Ave., Palo Alto. Call 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062 For information, call 529-2040 or go to www.SpurProjects.com. 321-5272 ext. 17. www.kara-grief.org U.S. Election Fairness Film, Talk. Explorers Program for Kids 8-11: On Stage Ael edcotciounm feronmta rPya olon Athlteo 2fil0m0m4 apkreesr iDdeonrotitahly PUBLIC HEARINGS Amazing Insects and Spiders. Chil- Fadiman. A public forum on the state of U.S. dren learn through classroom instruction, “Beehive.” Presented by the Palo Alto elections. Tue., Sept. 19, 7 p.m.-midnight. a hike on the trails and hands-on activities Players. 60’s girl group presenting the musi- Steve Chessin, president of Californians for 1. J ohn & Stacey Hodge SDPC06-002 when they return. Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon cal “Beehive.” Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 Election Reform, will speak on local reform $15 members/$25 non-members. Filoli, 86 p.m. Sept. 15-Oct. 1. $20-30. Lucie Stern efforts and possible changes. Free. The 155 Mountain Wood Lane Canada Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Theatre, 1305 Middle Field Road, Palo Alto. Adobe Building, 157 Moffett Blvd., Mountain Family Story Time: School Stories. www.paplayers.org View. Call (640) 941-4846. www.lwvlamv.org Continued review of a proposal to grade in excess of Kepler’s storyteller, Chelsea McNeel, “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” A Lacrosse Clinics and Classes. Atherton reads stories about friends, learning, and play by Eugene O’Neill. Thu.-Sat., Sept. 21- Lacrosse is offering weekend clinics and after- 1,500 cubic yards per Woodside Municipal Code section fPurne -aKt sthcrhoouoglh. Gseecaorendd tgorwaadred.s S cuhnil.d, Sreenp itn. OPecat.r 2A2v.e Sneuee wTheebastitree ,f o1r2 d20e tPaeilsa.r $A1v0e-.$ U25ni.t smcehdoioalt ec llaesvseelss ftohrr oagugehs 5S eapntd. Buepg. Hinonlebrr-oinotek r- 151.22.B. 17, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 K, Mountain View. www.thepear.org Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. Call El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324- “M Butterfly.” Presented by Theatre- 799-3600. www.athetonlacrosse.com 2. M cDonald Family LLC MERG 06-004 4321. www.keplers.com Works. An exploration of love and politics. Ladies Soccor League Sign Ups. For 408 Eleanor Drive Living Well Review of a request to merge three lots into one, con- sistent with the provisions of Woodside Municipal Code Section 152. A Guide for Seniors and Their Families 3. Peter Leigh & Pamela Smith Exception to WMC Section 53.35 428 Hillside Drive Review of an exception to the requirement to underground the electrical wiring from the street to remodeled house in accordance with the provisions of Section 53.35 of the Woodside Municipal Code. 4. Bob Reed XSB 06-005 580 Patrol Road Review of a setback exception to allow a garage addition to the existing main residence 46 feet from the interior boundary of the ingress/egress easement when 50 feet is normally required in the SCP-7.5 zoning district. 2006 Publish Date: 5. F irst Virtual Properties SDPC06-003 October 31, 2006 3000 Portola Road Deadline: Review of a site development plan to accommodate October 12, 2006 construction of a new home and accessory structures. Baby Boomers and their parents are the fastest growing market heading into the Proposed earthwork volumes are 1528 cubic yards of fill, next two decades. 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