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March 2012

Sing Out For Literacy! - March 11, 2012

Join us for an Open Mic at Café Zoe in Menlo Park from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. on Sunday March 11, 2012 Community members will showcase their musical talent in front of a live audience! 50% of the proceeds received all day will benefit Project Read-Menlo Park. Café Zoe is located on 1929 Menalto Avenue in Menlo Park. Go here for more information.

Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust - March 03, 2012

Marty Brounstein is the author of a recently published book titled Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. A true story of how Franz and Mien Wijankker saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews in Southern Holland during World War II. Mr. Brounstein will be available to discuss his book at the Menlo Park Council Chambers located on 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Go here for more information.

Planning College & Career Technical Fair 2012- Thursdays -1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th - March 01, 2012

MEETING LOCATION: Room Educational Services Menlo Park, CA TIME: 7 pm to 8:30 pm The public is invited to participate in the weekly planning meetings for the 3rd annual College & Career Technical Fair 2012. Meetings start promptly at 7:pm. In the event you can’t physically attend, you can always participate by conference call. Below are details for conference calls: Conference BABA 3723 Haven Avenue Thursdays --- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 7 pm to 8:30 pm TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE, CALL 213-342-3000 #2614947 For more information, email Edmund Harris at edharris51@hotmail.com Go here for more information.

February 2012

The Cantor Museum at Little House - February 28, 2012

Join us for an informative lecture and photo tour of the main Cantor galleries: Africa, Asia, Early Europe, 19th Century, Early Modern, and Contemporary. In addition, Cantor houses a gallery dedicated only to the Rodin Collection, and in February will be exhibiting photos by Walker Evans, a noted American photographer of the early 20th Century. Docents: Gretchen Ostenberg and Judy Ousterhout Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 1:30-2:30 Location:Little House Activity Center Cost: $2 for Members/ $3 for Non-Members Info: Julie Scales, (650) 326-2025. Ext229 Go here for more information.

Black History Month - Storytelling Experience - February 16, 2012

Come and listen to Yolanda Rhodes as she tells true stories of African American heroines in American history. This program will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012,4:30-5:30 pm in the East Palo Alto City Chambers. Scheduled to attend this event is The Honorable Assemblyman Rich Gordon. Join us! Go here for more information.

Sailing "Round the World" - February 14, 2012

Come and meet John O’Connor, a long time Menlo Park proprietor and his wife Karen, who took an 8 year sabbatical aboard their 60 foot yacht, Windsong. John will share pictures and yarns about the people and places they met along the way. Included will be the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Maine, the Azores, Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, the Black, and the Red Seas Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:30 to 2:30 PM Location: Little House Activity Center 800 Middle Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Cost: $2 members/$3 non-members Info: Julie Scales, (650) 326-2025 ext. 229 Go here for more information.

Commission on Aging General Meeting - February 13, 2012

San Mateo County - Commission on Aging General Public Meeting. Open to All. February 13th. 10AM-11:30AM Go here for more information.

Valentine's Day Dinner Dance - February 09, 2012

Little House's Annual Valentine's Day Dinner Dance Live Entertainment provided by the Jerry Jay Quartet Cocktails 5:00PM Three Course Dinner 5:30PM Dance 7:00PM. Tickets are $12 for the Dance and they are $18 for the Dance and the Dinner. To purchase, please contact: Kamliah Najieb-Wachob (650) 326-2025, ext. 222 knwachob@peninsulavolunteers.org Go here for more information.

Docent Lecture: The Goddess in Asian Art - February 07, 2012

We all know about Goddesses in Ancient Greece and Rome. But did you know that the ancient Goddesses of Asia are still worshipped today and they can take both fierce and mild forms? This illustrated talk will cover goddesses in their many forms, across cultures/time and link them over geographic boundaries. DOCENT: Bianca Larson, Asian Art Museum Date: Tuesday February 7, 2012, 1:30 to 2:30 PM Location: Little House Activity Center Cost: $3 members/$5 non-members Info: Julie Scales, (650) 326-2025 ext. 229 Go here for more information.

The Power of the Horn: Charlie Parker to John Coltrane - February 04, 2012

Alisa Clancy, operations director of KCSM 91.1 FM and co-host of "A Morning Cup of Jazz" hosts the free program "The Power of the Horn: Charlie Parker to John Coltrane" on February 4 at Menlo Park Council Chambers, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park at 11:00 AM. Clancy will discuss the evolution of the jazz saxophone and expound upon the lives of Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, John Coltrane, and more. She will also play numerous recordings of the jazz legends and lead a Q&A session. For more information call 330-2512 or e-mail rlroth@menlopark.org Go here for more information.

Assemblyman Rich Gordon to host 2nd Annual Open House at District Office in Los Altos - February 02, 2012

Assemblyman Rich Gordon (Menlo Park) will host an Open House Thursday, February 2nd at his District Office in Los Altos. Constituents will have an opportunity to ask questions of Assemblyman Gordon, voice their thoughts and concerns about State Government, and discuss the outlook for the State of California in 2012. WHAT: Open House with Assemblyman Rich Gordon. WHEN: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012. WHERE: Assemblyman Rich Gordon’s District Office. 5050 El Camino Real, Suite 117, Los Altos, CA 94022. This event is free and open to the public. Light food and refreshments will be served. Any questions can be directed to District Office staff: 650-691-2121. ### Assemblyman Rich Gordon represents the 21st Assembly District on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, which includes the communities of San Carlos, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Woodside, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, and the Almaden Valley of San Jose. Go here for more information.

Chat with the Chief - February 02, 2012

JOIN POLICE CHIEF RONALD DAVIS AS HE HOSTS ANOTHER “Chat with the Chief” SERIES. THE CHIEF WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE 2011 CRIME STATISTICAL REPORT AND DISCUSS OUR CRIMEREDUCTION EFFORTS FOR 2012. THE CHIEF WILL ALSO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON OPERATION CEASEFIRE, THE NEWLY FORMED POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL), THE PRISONER REENTRY PROGRAM, AND THE DEPARTMENT’S NEW PUBLIC HEALTH AND ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE. THE “CHAT” SERIES ALSO PROVIDES AN OPEN FORUM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TALK WITH THE CHIEF DIRECTLY AND SHARE THEIR CONCERNS, IDEAS, FEEDBACK, OR JUST A CUP OF COFFEE. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON: DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 TIME: 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: EAST PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Light Refreshments Provided For more information, please contact Agripina Villegas, Assistant to Chief Davis at (650) 853-3155. Go here for more information.

Planning for College & Career Technical Fair 2012 - Thursdays --- 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd - February 02, 2012

MEETING LOCATION: Room Educational Services Menlo Park, CA TIME: 7 pm to 8:30pm The public is invited to participate in the weekly planning meetings for the 3rd annual College & Career Technical Fair 2012. Meetings start promptly at 7:pm. In the event you can’t physically attend, you can always participate by conference call. Below are details for conference calls: Conference BABA 3723 Haven Avenue Thursdays --- 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 7 pm to 8:30 pm TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE, CALL 213-342-3000 2614947# For more information, email Edmund Harris at edharris51@hotmail.com Go here for more information.

January 2012

East Palo Alto Police Department Commemoration & Awards Ceremony - January 31, 2012

East Palo Alto Police Department Commemoration & Awards Ceremony Tuesday, January 31, 2012 At 6:30 P.M. Location: Eastside Preparatory Auditorium 1041 Myrtle Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Go here for more information.

"Introduction to Facebook" Class at Peninsula Volunteer's Little House - January 26, 2012

Menlo Park, CA January 11, 2012 – The newest addition to Menlo Park’s burgeoning financial district has finally arrived and with that arrival comes Facebook’s outpouring of support for the local community. One of the first beneficiaries of Facebook’s outreach is Peninsula Volunteer’s Little House Activity Center, which will host an “Introduction to Facebook” event on Thursday January 26th at 3:30PM. Representatives from Facebook will be on hand to explain the services, both new and old, that the company offers to it’s members. As Facebook recently surpassed 800 million active users, Little House is proud to be selected by the company for this chance to educate the Menlo Park community on social media practices. The presentation will be geared towards individuals who have limited experience with Facebook and are looking to advance their social media skills in the new year. Basic user functions such as communicating with family and friends will be discussed as well as Facebook-specific language such as “newsfeed” and “wall post”. The session will be interactive in nature, in that participants will be encouraged to ask questions so as best to tailor this opportunity to their personal needs. As Little House will soon be launching a Facebook Page to interact with members and promote activities, this event serves as an excellent chance to familiarize oneself with the social media technology to truly reap the benefits of both Little House and Facebook. The event is open to both members and non-members and all ages are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops to follow along with the presentation. Pre-registration for this event is required by Monday January 23rd. You can register by calling (650) 326-2025, ext. 222 or emailing knwachob@peninsulavolunteers.org. Please join Little House in welcoming our newest neighbors to the Menlo Park community. Go here for more information.

Chronicles of Hope Stories of Students from East Palo Alto & Belle Haven - January 25, 2012

Nuestra Casa cordially invites you to: the East Palo Alto premiere of its new film, Chronicles of Hope. This film highlights the trials and tribulations of three local students as they make their transition from middle school to high school. We hope that you make the time to come out to learn more about this project. When: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Where: Eastside College Preparatory School (EPA) 1041 Myrtle Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Go here for more information.

Open Mic Night 2012 - January 25, 2012

Do you have talent and want to share it with others? Have you been longing for a place to go in the community to see local performing artists present their work? Well, you now have a chance to support the arts through a new Cultural Arts Initiative that is being established by Poetess Kalamu Chaché. In partnership with the East Palo Alto Library, Open Mic Night is being offered in an effort to help bring the arts closer to people's hearts. It will be held on Wednesday, January 25, at the East Palo Alto City Hall, 2415 University Avenue, on the 2nd Floor at 6:30 PM. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians, dancers, and other performing artists are asked to sign-up for their place on the program at 6:00 PM. Open Mic Night is open to all ages. It will be held at other times in the year on April 18, July 18, and October 17. Please help spread the word. For more information, contact Poetess Kalamu Chaché at (650) 321-7712. See you there! Go here for more information.

GreenSmart’s Tom Larsen to speak at upcoming Silicon Valley EcoTuesday meetup - January 24, 2012

Silicon Valley’s EcoTuesday networking event will feature GreenSmart’s President, Tom Larsen, who will speak about how consumer actions can radically change the business landscape. He will cover examples of how conditions in California have been changed by consumers, whether or not they are conscious of their effect. The event will begin at 6:30 pm and will be held at The Acterra Conference Room, Peninsula Conservation Center: 3921 East Bayshore Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Go here for more information.

D-I-Y Home Energy Saving Workshop - January 23, 2012

Come to a FREE workshop and learn some basic ways to save on your PG&E bill. You'll receive a retractable clothesline, light bulbs, water-saving devices, and more! It's a hands-on session with tools and demonstration models. Monday Jan. 23, 6:46 to 8:30 pm at the East Palo Alto YMCA, 560 Bell St. Contact Elizabeth at (650) 962-9876 x354 or elizabeths@acterra.org to sign up. Go here for more information.

Beat Meeting Schedule - Beat One - January 19, 2012

Beat One Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Time: 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm Location: Community Room at City Hall (2415 University Avenue, EPA, CA 94303) Go here for more information.

Planning College & Career Technical Fair 2012- Thursdays --- 12th,19th and 26th - January 19, 2012

MEETING LOCATION: Room Educational Services Menlo Park, CA TIME: 7 pm to 8:30pm The public is invited to participate in the weekly planning meetings for the 3rd annual College & Career Technical Fair 2012. Meetings start promptly at 7:pm. In the event you can’t physically attend, you can always participate by conference call. Below are details for conference calls: Conference BABA 3723 Haven Avenue Thursdays --- 12th,19th and 26th 7 pm to 8:30 pm TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE, CALL 213-342-3000 2614947# Go here for more information.

Beat Meeting Schedule - Beat Four - January 17, 2012

Beat Four Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Apartment Club House (1761 Woodland Ave., EPA, CA 94303) Go here for more information.

Canopy Tree Planting on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day - January 16, 2012

Canopy is planting trees to create greener schools for East Palo Alto kids! Please feel welcome to join us for an inspiring event at Costaño Elementary. Please join your community to help plant 49 trees at Costaño Elementary School, 2695 Fordham St. East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The event will be held on Martin Luther King Service Day, Monday January 16, 2012 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Volunteers are needed to help plant 49 trees. For more information, contact Elliott Wright at Elliott@canopy.org or call (650)964-6110, ext 4. Go here for more information.

San Mateo County MLK Celebration at San Mateo CalTrain Station - January 16, 2012

WHAT: 13th Annual San Mateo County Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Celebration and Freedom Train WHEN: Monday, January 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Freedom Train Departure) WHERE: San Mateo CalTrain Station, 385 First Avenue, San Mateo IMPORTANT INFO: Special San Mateo County Freedom Train tickets are sold only at the MLK, Jr. Day Celebration. Regular CalTrain tickets are not valid. WHO: 2012 HONORARY CHAIRPERSON: Claire Mack was the first African American Mayor of San Mateo, serving on the City Council from 1991 – 2003. 2012 HONORARY ORGANIZATION: One East Palo Alto: Neighborhood Improvement Initiative (OEPA) DOROTHY BOYAJIAN HONORED TEACHER AWARDS: Jessica Thomas Brugos and Kathy Connolly For more information, please visit: www.mlksmc.com Questions? Call: (650) 377-8708 or email: info@mlksmc.com Go here for more information.

Beat Meeting Schedule - Beat Three - January 11, 2012

Beat Three Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Time: 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm Location: Palo Mobile Estates (1885 E. Bayshore Road, EPA, CA 94303) Go here for more information.

January Beat Meet Schedule for Beat Two - January 05, 2012

Beat Two Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012 Time: 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm Location: Ecumenical Hunger Program (2411 Pulgas Avenue, EPA, CA 94303) Go here for more information.

Celebrate Matthew Fremont’s outstanding community service to East Palo Alto - January 04, 2012

Wednesday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m. Honor Matthew Fremont at a Potluck in the City Council Chambers and Community Room Residents, staff, and public officials are invited to attend a potluck celebration to honor Matthew Fremont’s service as a Rent Stabilization Board member and dedicated resident. Matthew was instrumental in challenging Page Mill Properties’s practices and in drafting the new Rent Stabilization Ordinance that 79% voters approved in June 2010, as well as the regulations to implement it since its adoption. Mr. Fremont is moving to Boston and has submitted a letter of resignation to the City Council effective December 31, 2011. Bring a dish to share or make a donation to contribute to the party. Please call 650-714-1935 to RSVP or email maureencorps@yahoo.com indicating the dish you will bring to share or if you wish to donate for the event. Go here for more information.

Senior Advisory Comittee Meeting - January 04, 2012

January 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. City Hall Community Room, 2415 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 See the agenda at the link below. Go here for more information.