Get Out! Things to Do March 31-April 3

An emotional play about love at a Japanese internment camp and seminars about becoming more compassionate are some of the many things happening in Mountain View this weekend. Check out what's happening in and around town and don't forget to add your own suggestions in the comments section below.

1. Get moving and get happy! Learn how a regular exercise regimen can improve physical and emotional health in this seminar, “Managing the Blues,” from Stanford University researcher Dr. Dolores Gallagher-Thompson. This class will be at the , 266 Escuela Ave., on Thursday at 1 pm. For more information, call 650-903-6330 or email senior.center@mountainview.gov.
2. The novel , about love, war, murder and redemption during the internment of the Japanese during World War II comes to life on the stage at the now through April24. Based on the book by David Guterson and adapted for the stage by Kevin McKeon, this is the play’s regional premiere. Presented by TheatreWorks. To purchase tickets, call 650-903-6000 or order online.
3. If laughter is the best medicine, then you can find a cure for whatever ails you at “” this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, at , 3535 Truman Ave. The Mountain View High School Players will host a comedic show of several vignettes by contemporary American playwright David Ives. For more information, contact Elena Kuhn at 650-862-0645 or elenamkuhn@gmail.com.
4. The  will accept registrations now at usyvl.org. The season runs from Saturday through June 11. No prior volleyball experience is required to participate in this youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7-15. For more information, call 888-988-7985 or email questions@usyvl.org. 
5. Make sure you designate Saturday and Sunday as “Compassion Weekend 2011.” Celebrate the spirit by serving the community through endeavors such as renovating a school, reading to children, painting playgrounds, serving meals to the homeless and volunteering in a medical and dental clinic. The local campaign is at Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave. To learn more about or register for “Compassion Weekend 2011,” call 650-323-8600, email info@mppc.org, or visit mppc.org/compassionweekend.