Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner: A Lecture About Girlhood, St. Francis High Football and More
Learn to play the ukelele, Green Halloween in Palo Alto and a Furry Friends Rescue.
Where/When: , 201 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA. Thursday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The MVLA School Speaker Series presents "From Princess to Pop-Tarts: What the New Culture of Girlhood Means for Girls and the Grown-Ups Who Care About Them" Peggy Orenstein, the author of the New York Times Best-Seller "Cinderella Ate My Daughter", will examine several issues girls are confronting and suggest ways for kids, teens and parents to combat such obstacles.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 158 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA. Thursday, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Green Halloween Palo Alto will feature a costume exchange, an eco fashion show, and complimentary food and drink including organic candy. In addition to a lively program of activities and entertainment, Green Halloween Palo Alto will feature clearly posted tips on how Halloween celebrations can be more eco friendly. Bring the family and pick out your costume for this year!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 5000 Mitty Way, San Jose, CA. Friday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The 2011 schedule doesn't get any easier for the St. Francis High-Mountain View football team. After a 31-13 loss to Serra High-San Mateo in it's West Catholic Athletic League opener last weekend, St. Francis faces another stiff test this Friday night on the road. The Lancers will travel just down the road to play WCAL rival Archbishop Mitty Prep-San Jose. Mitty rallied to tie St. Ignatius last weekend 22-22 and is a stout 2-1-1 overall, including a gritty 27-21 victory over defending CIF state champion Palo Alto High earlier this fall. St. Francis 1-3 overall, heading into the teeth of it's league schedule this month.
Pricing: $8
Where/When: , 1010 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA. Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: The weekly Dog Adoption Showcase features home fostered dogs rescued from over-crowded shelter. Volunteer foster homes always needed to help save a furry life. Bring the kids and you just might find a new addition to the family.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA, Saturday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: During the first annual Ukelele Jam, learn about the people and culture of Hawaii through the sound of the ukelele. Also listen as renown musician Roy Sakuma performs and holds workshops.
Pricing: $7 admission; $20 for workshops
