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Parent Education
10/07/2009—11/04/2009 | Child Obesity Prevention Feeding Classes at Stanford
<p>Stanford University is offering parent education classes on the topic of child feeding. These classes are aimed at preventing future eating and weight problems in your children. The classes are for families with one or both parents overweight and a child between the ages of 2-4. For more information, please visit http://feeding.stanford.edu or use the contact information above to contact the Research Assistant on the study.</p>
| Free | Stanford
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Support Groups
11/01/2009 | Bay Area Single Parents
<p>Here is an opportunity to meet with other single parents. Our name is Bay Area Single Parents. We organize regular events to provide a place for single parents and their families to meet each other. This group runs by volunteers. No dues to pay. If you want to find out more about our group, please go to: www.meetup.com/singlebayarea.com This new member orientation event will be held at: Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041.</p>
| Free | Mountain View
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Music
11/01/2009 | Silicon Valley Brass Band Concert
<p>The Silicon Valley Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, will present its season opening concert of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, November 1st at 2:30 p.m. at West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, in the Campus Theatre, near Parking Lots 1 & 2. Suggested donation is $10. The group is a 30-piece brass and percussion ensemble formed in the tradition of a brass band, with a unique, rich sound. The group is made up of talented volunteer musicians</p>
| Fee | Saratoga
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Parent Education
11/01/2009 | How I Decided to Raise My Kids Jewish
<p>How do non-Jewish parents decide to raise their children as Jews? What are their concerns? A panel of non-Jewish parents discusses their process. 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM. Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. $7. MORE INFO: Website: http://buildingjewishbridges.org/?p=239 Email: dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org Phone: 510-845-6420 x11</p>
| Fee | San Francisco
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Unique Events
11/01/2009 | Silicon Valley Co-op MEET AND GREET, park play date
<p>You asked for it and Silicon Valley Co-op listened…we’re proud to bring you - MEET AND GREET, park play dates at Live Oak Park, Santa Clara! for parents and children to meet and greet Silicon Valley Co-op members. Come monthly to meet co-op babysitters and make new friends! Fall Play Date Schedule and Times 10.30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, December 6th * Everyone is welcome to stay beyond the scheduled time **How to find us.....................Black and Yellow balloons** Live Oak Park. 4025 Rivermark Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054</p>
| Free | Santa Clara
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Auditions
11/01/2009—12/11/2009 | Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
<p>'Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition' Accepting Applications NOW! Win $2,500. Go to LivermoresTalentCompetition.com . Apply by December 11, 2009. 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center, 2400 First Street, Livermore. $25 / $35. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.livermorestalentcompetition.com Email: auditions@livermorestalentcompetition.com</p>
| Fee | Livermore
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Kids Create
Celebrate a different textile tradition each month through a story and hands-on art project. In November, make a festive Indian toran welcoming decoration. Ages 5-10. 2-3:30pm every 1st Sun. $7.50. San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 S. 1st St. Registration required. 408-971-0323, ext. 14. sjquiltmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Children's Bookmark Contest
Create a bookmark with a drawing and/or message about books or reading in black ink in honor of Cambrian Library's third birthday. Pick up an entry form at the information desk and return the entry by Nov. 7. Winners will be announced at the library's birthday party on Nov. 17. Grades K-5. 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3080. sjlibrary.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Introduction to Hieroglyphics
Learn the history of the Middle Kingdom hieroglyphs, a classical writing form used for 500 years in ancient Egypt, and try writing in the language of the Egyptian gods. 11:30-12:15pm every Sun. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. See address details in Egyptian Jewels.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Egyptian Jewels
See rare pieces up close. Learn about different types of Egyptian jewelry and how they served specific functions. 12:30-1:15pm every 1st Sun. Museum hours: 11am-6pm. Free with admission: $9 adults, $7 students, $5 children ages 5-10, free children under 5. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1664 Park Ave., San Jose. egyptianmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Seaside Crafts at Seymour Center
Make a sea-inspired craft at the aquarium. 1-3pm Sundays. Included with admission: $4-6. Seymour Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. 831-459-3800. www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter.
| Fee | South Valley
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Nature
11/01/2009 | Wetlands of Watsonville
Take a guided tour of these wonderful wetlands and learn about the creatures that call them home. All ages welcome. Binoculars provided. 1:30pm Sundays. Free. Wetlands Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. 831-768-3133. wetlandsofwatsonville.org.
| Fee | South Valley
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/01/2009 | Day of the Dead
Celebrate this Mexican tradition with performances and activities at four Palo Alto venues. At the art center, peruse the Treasures from the Mexican Museum exhibit. At the Children's Library, hear stories by Latina performer Olga Loya. At the Main Library, teens can make sugar skulls. Noon-5pm. Free. The art center, 1313 Newell Road; Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.; Main Library, 1213 Newell Road; and Palo Alto Jr. Museum and Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road. cityofpaloalto.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Earthquake Walk
See where worlds collide at the junction of the Pacific and North American plates. Look for remnants of the 1906 quake and learn about plate tectonics and preparedness on this two- to three-mile stroll. Bring water and snacks. 2-4:30pm. Free. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, Page Mill Road, 7 miles west of Highway 280 and 1.5 miles east of Skyline Blvd., west of Palo Alto. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Day of the Dead Craft
The Mexican celebration Dia de los Muertos honors those who have departed. Learn the background of this festive holiday while decorating your own sugar skull. Teens only. 3pm. Free. Main Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. 650-329-2436. cityofpaloalto.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Art
11/01/2009 | Nature Through a Lens
Join amateur photographers for a leisurely three-mile hike. Discuss basic technique and focus on aspects of nature you haven't noticed before. 9am-1pm. Free. Russian Ridge Preserve, northwest corner of Page Mill/Alpine Road and Skyline Blvd. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Russian Ridge Preserve
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Tales of the Moon
Charlie Chin, renowned performer and storyteller, presents these traditional Chinese tales. 2-3:30pm. Free. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408-808-2183. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Museum Events
11/01/2009 | Coyote Pt Museum Free Day
This colorful museum features wildlife shows and exhibits on nature and the Bay Area environment. Noon-5pm. Free every 1st Sun. 1651 Coyote Pt. Dr., San Mateo. 650-342-7755. coyoteptmuseum.org.
| Free | San Mateo
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Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Beginning Birding Hike
Take a leisurely hike through Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in search of feathered friends. No experience needed. 8-10am. Free. 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton. 831-335-9348. santacruzca.org.
| Free | South Valley
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Unique Events
11/02/2009 | The Animation with Disney/Pixar's Up
<p>Enjoy a magical evening with veteran animator Scott Clark as he shares the process of making award winning blockbuster movies. From art to story to rendering and beyond, Clark's unique perspective on what appeals to audiences includes his work on some of Pixar's greatest hits like Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles, and most recently Up. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield. $15 non-members, $5 for 18 and under. <a href="mailto:ggehue@commonwealthclub.org">ggehue@commonwealthclub.org</a>.</p>
| Fee | Palo Alto
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Health & Safety
11/02/2009 | Keep Your Child Safe! Talking to Your Child about Cyber Security, Cyber Citizenship and Personal Safety
<p>Speaker Lori Getz will provide resources for parents to help them talk with their children about Cyber Security and navigating the Internet safely and securely. Ms. Getz is the founder and director of Cyber Education Consultants http://yourcec.org in Los Angeles and has developed a Cyber Education curriculum for schools throughout California. Her lectures include information on how to talk to students about Cyber Safety and how adults can be more informed and feel secure about how kids use technology without breaching their trust. No rsvp. Location: Kirby,425 Encinal, Santa Cruz.http://www.kirby.org/admissions/other-public-events</p>
| Free | Santa Cruz
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Films
11/02/2009 | Animation with Disney Pixar's Up
Veteran animator Scott Clark shares the process of making award-winning movies. From art to story to rendering and beyond, Clark tells of his work on Pixar hits like Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., and most recently Up. Time? 6.30pm $15 adults, $5 for 18 and under, $10 Commonwealth Club members. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. ggehue@commonwealthclub.org. 408-280-5530.
| Fee | Palo Alto
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/02/2009 | Books Together
Library volunteers share sensational stories. 3-4:30pm most Mondays and Wed. Free. Los Gatos Library, 110 E. Main St. Call to confirm. 408-354-6893. childrenslibrary@losgatosca.gov.
| Free | Los Gatos
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Teens & Tweens
11/02/2009 | Bollywood Dance
Learn some simple dance moves, have fun and get a workout at this Indian dance workshop. 7:30pm. Free. Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St. 408-262-1171. santaclaracountylib.org.
| Free | Milpitas
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Teens & Tweens
11/02/2009 | Beginning Integral Tai Chi
Learn basic moves of integral Tai Chi, which combines tai chi, yoga, relaxation and meditation to heal the mind, body and spirit. 7-9pm every Monday this month. Free. Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/02/2009 | Kids Craft
Make a Thanksgiving Day craft. 4-5pm. Free. Vineland Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. 408-808-3000. sjlibrary.org
| Free | San Jose
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/02/2009 | Storytime at Capitola Book Café
Readers Billie Harris and Jill Rose delight children with new stories and old tales. 11am Mondays. Free. 1475 41st Ave. 831-462-4415. capitolabookcafe.com.
| Free | South Valley
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Playgroups
11/03/2009 | Drop-in Play-time
Explore the playroom with your child. Ages 0-5. 10:30am-noon every Tuesday and Thurs. $8. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. parentsplaceonline.org.
| Fee | Palo Alto
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/03/2009 | Tuesday Tales
Enjoy an enriching story and activity in the book nook. Ages 2-5 and caregivers. 11-11:30am every Tues. Museum hours: 10am-5pm. Free with admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 3-12, free under 3. Coyote Pt. Museum, 1651 Coyote Pt. Dr., San Mateo. 650-342-7755. coyoteptmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Mateo
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Museum Events
11/03/2009 | $2 Tuesday at MY Museum
Visit the Monterey County children's museum at its new location. Learn how to make a pizza, how the body works and even how to build a house. 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat (closed Wed.,) noon-5pm Sun. $2 the first Tuesday of the month. $7 regular admission, free under 2. 425 Washington St., Monterey. 831-649-6444. mymuseum.org.
| Fee | South Valley
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Teens & Tweens
11/03/2009 | Knitting Club
Start a new project or get help and inspiration to finish an old one. All levels welcome. Ages 10 and up. Free. 4-6pm every Tues. Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave. 408-446-1677. santaclaracountylib.org.
| Free | Cupertino
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Teens & Tweens
11/03/2009 | First Tuesday Happy Hour Hike
Evening brings out the wildlife at the preserve. Join docents on a three- to five-mile hike where you may see coyotes, bobcats, Western bluebirds, acorn woodpeckers, wild turkey, black-tailed deer and California quail. 5-7pm. Free. Far right parking lot at Rancho San Antonio Preserve, Cristo Rey Dr., Mountain View. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Mountain View
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Teens & Tweens
11/03/2009 | teensReach
Join the library's youth advisory council and help the library while earning community service hours. This free program takes place once a month at most San Jose libraries. Today's meetings: 4-5pm. Berryessa Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3050; 6:30-7pm. Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3045. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Unique Events
11/03/2009 | Keeping It Clean
Explore the world inside a sterile computer chip fabrication room - from particles of contamination to bunny suits. Ages 7 and up. 3:30 and 4:30pm. Free. The Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. Register two days in advance by emailing child's name, age, phone number and requested session. 408-765-0889. museum@intel.com. intel.com/museum.
| Free | Santa Clara
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Museum Events
11/03/2009 | First Free Tuesday
Come explore the aquarium, exhibit hall and touch tanks. 10am-5pm. Free. Seymour Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. 831-459-3800. www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter.
| Free | South Valley
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Playgroups
11/04/2009 | Drop-in Play-time
Come try out this well-designed playroom with your child. Ages 0-5. 3:30-5pm every Wed. The 1st Wednesday of the month features a pediatrician who answers parents' questions. $8. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. parentsplaceonline.org.
| Fee | Palo Alto
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/04/2009 | Flight of Imagination
Come meet local children's authors and enjoy refreshments while helping raise funds for Family Connections, a tuition-free preschool for low-income children. Three writers will sign their books, including Jennifer Holm, author of Our Only May Amelia, Pamela Turner, author of Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog and Jim Lamarche, author of The Elves and The Shoemaker. 6-9:30pm. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. 650-369-6467. 650-556-9503. familyconnections.org.
| Fee | San Carlos
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/04/2009 | Day of the Dead
Come make a sugar skull, a tradition of this Mexican holiday to honor the dead. 3:30-4:15pm. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road. 650-948-7683. santaclaracountylib.org.
| Free | Los Altos
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Teens & Tweens
11/04/2009 | Body Image Support Group
Gain control of your body image and fear of food with help from this support group. Does not substitute for medical treatment. 6-7:30pm every 1st Wed. Free. Hosted by the Eating Disorder Center at Mission Oaks Campus' PlaneTree Health Library, 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Blvd., Los Gatos. info@edrcsv.org.
| Free | Los Gatos
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Music
11/04/2009 | Juliette McDonald
An angelic singer and Grammy nominee, McDonald puts a unique show that inspires both kids and adults. Free. 3:30pm. Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org/depts/lib/default.asp.
| Free | Palo Alto
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