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Chef Dmitry Elperin’s cooking keeps Village Pub patrons coming back, and the Michelin star shining

By Renee Batti

mitry Elperin’s TV-viewing habits as a child were hardly what you’d call typical: While most kids get revved up weekend mornings on action-packed cartoons, young Dmitry watched culinary programs. Decades later, Mr. Elperin’s performance in the kitchen is also far from typical. In October, it was announced that the restaurant where the 38-year-old chef practices his impressive art — the Village Pub in Woodside — has won a star in the 2010 Michelin restaurant guide. A Woodside institution that remains popular and lively despite the economic downturn, the Pub was one of only four Bay Area restaurants south of San Francisco to win the single-star honor.

The Pub also won a star — its first ever — in the 2009 guide. The review in that guide cites the restaurant’s “irresistible rustic fare,” and declares the food “California cooking at its best.” Mr. Elperin will celebrate his third anniversary as the Pub’s executive chef next March. He’s come a long way from the land of his childhood to arrive on the local culinary scene — about 5,800 miles, in fact. But parallels between his early foodrelated experiences and his professional life today make it clear why he feels at home in the Bay Area, and at the Village Pub. Growing up in Minsk, Belarus, Mr. Elperin was decisively influenced by his grandfather’s cooking, which emphasized the seasonal foods the family grew just outside their house. “The garden was the primary source of cooking, and the

produce-driven (style of cooking) was my education,” he explains. When he was 9 years old, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where the tradition of a home garden continued and his mother played a bigger role in helping young Dmitry develop his kitchen skills. Both his grandfather and his mother “expressed creativity in the kitchen,” he says, and he was eager to grab the wooden spoon, the skillet and the kitchen knife before he was 10. By age 12, he says, he was actively helping in the kitchen, and two or three years later, he regularly took charge of preparing the family meal. During this time, he was developing his own style. “I put two and two together” in coming up with his dishes, he says. “It was comfortable to be in the kitchen.” His kitchen is much larger these days,

and the people benefiting from his culinary skills are much greater in number, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the emphasis on fresh, locally grown produce on the menu. In fact, in recent years the Pub has developed a farm-to-table cuisine through a partnership with a five-acre organic farm in the hills above Woodside. “Much of the produce (the Pub serves) comes right from the soil to the truck to the restaurant,” Mr. Elperin says, adding that the truck runs on biodiesel. On the menu this season are dishes that incorporate the farm’s leafy greens, broccoli raab, carrots, Brussels sprouts and other winter crops. Mushrooms are brought in by local foragers, he says. The Pub, the flagship restaurant of BacSee page 27

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Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac

Star chef Dmitry Elperin stirs a stock pot in the Village Pub kitchen, where he’s stirred many a pot in the last few years as executive chef.

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“There‘s no place like home.”

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Chef Elperin, center, confers with staff about gingerbread houses being made for a kids’ cooking class in late November.

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chus Management Group, is also becoming increasingly self-sufficient in other areas: It gets its bread from Mayfield Bakery in Palo Alto, also part of the Bacchus group; charcuterie is made in-house; and Bacchus roasts its own coffee for its restaurants, which includes Spruce in San Francisco. “I’m very proud to be in this company,” Mr. Elperin says. The road West

Mr. Elperin graduated from the highly regarded Culinary Institute of America in New York before beginning his career working for Mark Miller at Red Sage in Washington, D.C. He gained valuable experience there, but headed west after about four years. “One of the reasons I’m here in California is that I saw all this produce coming to (the East) from California — the best and the freshest produce,” he says. Once here, he worked at Sans Souci in Carmel and Hawthorne Lane in San Francisco. He returned to New York to work for Daniel Boulud, whose restaurant Daniel in New York City just won a three-star Michelin rating. But San Francisco had won his heart, and he returned. It was a chance meeting with the Village Pub’s then-executive chef and current partner Mark Sullivan that led Mr. Elperin to Woodside, where he took over the Pub’s kitchen. He has complete control over the menu, he says, and he enthusiastically approaches the challenge of making that menu conform to the seasons. “It’s not difficult — it motivates me,” he says. “It’s important to be true to the seasons.” That means the food “is not trend-driven — it’s solid, fundamental cooking,” he emphasizes.

His cooking, he says, is deeply rooted in the French classical style. “French classical cooking is something that is important to me and should be for every cook in our industry. “You need to have an understanding of the basics in order to take your cuisine to the next level of creativity. If you don’t have the basic training or fundamental understanding of how ingredients work with one another, then how

‘French classical cooking is something that is important to me and should be for every cook in our industry. You need to have an understanding of the basics in order to take your cuisine to the next level of creativity.’ CHEF DMITRY ELPERIN

can you create or be creative?” His menu changes often, not only to accommodate the changing crops of the seasons, but to satisfy patrons who return often to the Pub. “My role at the Pub is to provide an experience that evokes memories,” he says. “I create dishes and change the menu often so that our guests come back with a sense of excitement and anticipation.” The food

On a recent chilly night, the dining room was warm and buzzing with a full house of diners, many of whom appeared to be regulars. My partner and I were there to see what the buzz — and the Michelin star — were all about. By the end of the meal, we understood. Beginning with the sauteed crispy sweetbreads with poached egg, black truffle jus and celery

cream, we agreed that of all the sweetbread appetizers we’ve tried — and they’ve been many — nothing has surpassed this one. The meat was slightly crisped but perfectly tender, and floated in a frothy broth whose flavor was enriched by the egg yoke once it was pierced. The seared duck breast was served on a bed of toasted farro with crimson turnips and date chutney. The maple brined grilled rack of pork was served with speckwrapped braised Belgian endive, roasted gamboni mushrooms and caramelized diced quince. In both dishes, all the ingredients worked harmoniously, and their preparation brought out the best of their fresh and scrumptious flavors. Dessert was beautiful and delicious: a plate meticulously arranged with tiny poached pears, a pistachio genoise, and a goat cheese fritter.

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Mr. Elperin says he’d eventually like to open his own restaurant. For now, though, he’s happy to keep his creative juices flowing and patrons coming back at the Pub, located on Woodside Road, between Whiskey Hill and Canada roads. When asked if he could share any stories about cooking projects or experiments that went wrong, he looked slightly perplexed. What? Even Michelin-star chefs must have had a few kitchen disasters, right? No. “I’ve been fortunate to be in the company of great chefs,” he says after a pause. His approach to food has been studied and deliberate “since I was a kid — there’s no guessing, it’s all precise,” he says. “You know what will work, and what won’t.” A

INFORMATION The Village Pub is at 2967 Woodside Road in Woodside. For information, call 851-9888, or go to thevillagepub.net.

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A modern holiday feast By Yvonne Tally

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ingle, jingle, let’s mingle ... The holiday season is here. It is the beginning of what I call the puree-food parade: mashed potatoes, pulverized parsnips, crushed cranberries and pasty pumpkin everything. Don’t get me wrong; my palate eagerly awaits these seasonal foods each year, but I guess I’m kind of a culinary curmudgeon when it comes to the traditional Christmas dinner. All that “mushing” about on my plate leaves me feeling as though I’m a reluctant taste-tester for Gerber’s. Looking back on history, our current holiday food frenzy is delectable compared with ancient Roman food orgies. Overcooked turkey is nothing compared with staring down the beak of a stuffed peacock or swan. That part of history I’ll leave in the pantry, opting for a more current culinary interpretation. And even though it may sound fowl (sorry, I couldn’t resist), there is no trace of turkey on my holiday table. In fact, I serve rabbit and duck. My nephew once awkwardly asked, “Are we really eating Bugs Bunny and Daffy tonight?” I leaned down and answered, “No, only their relatives.” His mother was not pleased with my apparent insensitivity. I thought it was the perfect response to assuage his anxiety. I have since learned a little bit of mendacity in the kitchen goes a long way with kids. Perhaps that’s how the heads of noble 15th century households got their children to eat their pet swans and garden peacocks, not to mention the boar’s head and ostrich brains that once graced the center of any aristocratic table. And I thought Aunt Phyllis’s fruitcake was bad! The modern holiday table takes a few things into consideration that those kings and queens of fortune and royalty did not have to consider: greenfriendly choices, budget, nutri-

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tion and TASTE. With renewed interest in sustainable foods and constricted budgets, shopping local and in season keeps the grocery bill down and supports community commerce. Decreasing preparation and cooking times maintains the nutritional value of foods and increases our time to relax and sip something bubbly. Instead of mashing butternut squash, roast it. Combine fresh cranberries, tangerine zest and juice, a few juniper berries, white wine and sugar, then boil stovetop until they pop. They are delicious as a chilled side dish, or turn them into scrumptious vinaigrette by adding balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Make a gratin of parsnips, onions, roasted garlic and parmesan cheese. Its crunchy top and savory center is the consistency of scalloped potatoes and is delicious topped with a poached egg the day after any feast. Pumpkin pie — forget the crust. Instead, fold real whipped cream and finely grated white chocolate into the pumpkin mixture and bake in small flan cups. Top with pumpkin seeds dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder, then roasted. This holiday, mingle, rather than muddle about a hot kitchen. Bird or no bird, enjoy your holiday season and I’ll be back next year with more recipes, tips, opinions, and food folklore.

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MEETINGS, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events Menlo Park Library December Book Sale. Located in the downstairs meeting room, this sale will feature holiday books, fiction and mystery titles, history and religion books, art and collectible books, and much more. Sun., Dec. 6, noon-4 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Public Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2530. www.friendsmpl.org Assemblyman Ira Ruskin hosts town hall Meeting in Palo Alto on Dec. 3. The public is invited to discuss legislative and community issues. 6-7:30 p.m. Palo Alto City Hall, Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Spring Down Open Horse Show. Dec. 6 is Spring Downâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter horse show. $15/ class. Spring Down Equestrian Center, 725 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-8511114. www.springdown.com The 22nd Annual Christmas Creche Exhibit. Five hundred nativities from 80 countries; live holiday music with concerts in the evening; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room has crafts, nativity costumes and marionette shows at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. daily. Dec. 5-9, noon-9 p.m. Free. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3865 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.christmascreche.org Schola Seraphica. Members of the Catholic Churches of Menlo Park join forces with the St. Francis High School Chamber Choir in a Christmas concert Dec. 6 at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seminary. Choral music from Gabrieli and Mendelssohn will be sung. 2:30-4 p.m. $20general/$15seniors-students. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-323-8328. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Twas the Night Before Christmasâ&#x20AC;? ballet. The Dancers Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of Dance present an â&#x20AC;&#x153;alternative to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Nutcracker.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Thee 75-minute ballet includes costumes, sets and the familiar cadence of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Twas the Night Before Christmasâ&#x20AC;? poem. Sun., Dec. 6, at 1:30 and 4 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 12, 4 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 13, 1:30 and 4 p.m. $20 general, $12 for seniors and children under 12 Woodside Performing Arts Center, Woodside High School, Churchill Avenue and Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-3235292. www.twasthenight.org Emerald Cities. This exhibition of decorative and religious arts explores Thailand and Burmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared culture. Fri., Dec. 4, 7-8 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org/libraries/ath/events/

Talks/Authors Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director, Library of Alexandria. Dr. Serageldin will give two talks: 2 p.m.: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge.â&#x20AC;? 4:30 p.m.: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a Better Dialog Between the West and Muslims.â&#x20AC;? Refreshments will be provided after the second lecture. Wed., Dec. 2, 2-6:30 p.m. Free. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Call 650-736-9538. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Metamorphoses of Tintin; or Tintin for Adults.â&#x20AC;? The English translation of the first critical study of the canonical Tintin cartoons. Wed., Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. free. Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Mexican Cooking Demonstration. New Yorker Nicole Salgado plunged into her life in the Queretaro region of Mexico and recently authored a cookbook featuring The Bajioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bounty. Salgado will demonstrate some of her recipes, and also discuss the food plants traditionally used in this area of Mexico. Wed., Dec. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. www.smcl.org

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Community Events

Be a Go-To Grandparent. Join author Donne Davis, contributor to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Grandparenting,â&#x20AC;? for coffee and conversation about becoming a go-to grandparent whether near or far from grandchildren. Fri., Dec. 4, 9-10 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650328-2422. www.smcl.org Finishing Touches: A Holiday Tour of Fine Homes. The Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula hosts tour of four homes in the west Atherton area, a holiday marketplace, raffles, prizes. Dec. 5 and 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Sacred Heart Prep School, 50 Emilie Ave., Atherton. Call 512-653-4027. Holiday Festival. The German-American International School hosts its annual Holiday Festival on Dec. 5 in Menlo Park. Students perform traditional holiday songs. Holiday market, arts and crafts tables, a cafe, a German sausage and bake sale, and even Santa may drop in. 2-5 p.m. Free. GermanAmerican International School, 275 Elliott Drive, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-8617. www. germanamericanschool.org Holiday Tree Lighting. Rosewood Sand Hill will welcome the beginning of the holiday season on Thu., Dec. 3, when the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30-foot holiday tree is illuminated. Dickens-era costumed carolers, hot cider and sweets. 5-7 p.m. free. Rosewood Sand Hill, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park.

Concerts Menlo-Atherton High School Choir will perform a seasonal concert on Sat., Dec. 5, in the Menlo Park City Council Chambers. Choir Director Patrick Maier has selected songs from around the world. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2512. www.menloparklibrary.org Redwood Symphony Concert. Eric Kujawsky conducts Redwood Symphony in Stravinskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firebird Balletâ&#x20AC;? (with supertitles), Rota â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trombone Concertoâ&#x20AC;? (Garo Gagliano, trombone) and Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Semiramide Overture.â&#x20AC;? Sat., Dec. 5, 8-10:30 p.m. $10 (student), $20 in advance, $25 at door, free for children under 12. Canada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd,, Woodside. Call 650-366-6872. www.redwoodsymphony.org

Kids & Families Mothers Togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Breakfast. The Mothers Together fellowship, teaching and prayer group holds its annual Christmas Breakfast. Limited childcare available with registration. Tue., Dec. 8, 9-11:30 a.m. $15 before Dec. 1; $20 after Dec. 1 Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. mppc.org Tree Treasures. San Mateo County History Museum will offer Tree Treasures, where children can make old-fashioned holiday tree ornaments to take home. Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104. www.historysmc.org

Et Alia Small treasures: fine art for every budget. Portola Art Gallery presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? for the month of December. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. www.portolaartgallery.com Ring in the Holidays. The SFSU (San Francisco State University) Handbell Choir will perform a variety of holiday tunes. In Courtroom A, under the stained-glass ceiling. Sat., Dec. 5, 1-2 p.m. Free. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104. www.historysmc.org Write Night: Teen Writing Workshop. Get writing advice from five published authors. Open to those ages 12 and up, no registration required. Tue., Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-1530. www. menloparklibrary.org/children.html

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Woodland School 360 La Cuesta Drive Portola Valley 854-9065 www.woodland-school.org Preschool-8th grade. Woodland Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is a challenging academic program with a strong enrichment program of art, music, drama, computers, gymnastics and physical education. Science, math and technology are an integral part of the 5th-8th grade experience. Extended Care is offered 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call for a brochure or to set up a tour.

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3249 Alpine Road Portola Valley 854-6699 ext. 100 laura@laderaoaks.com Patient, professional instructors and warm, clean pools make it fun to learn to swim. Private and small group lessons for all ages and abilities, from water babies (3-30 months) to national champions. Weekday and weekend lessons available for sign-ups now.

Circle of Friends Preschool Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park 854-2468 cofpreschool@gmail.com We offer a well-rounded curriculum in a warm personal environment. Our goal is to promote the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual. Detailed assessment of each child helps us to build partnerships with families to support emerging competencies. All this in a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn concepts, and integrate knowledge in a hands-on environment.

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230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View 917-6800 917-6813 www.arts4all.org info@arts4all.org The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) offers classes year-round in music, visual and digital arts for ages 18 months to adult. Vacation and summer camps, one- and two-day arts workshops offered throughout the year. Private music lessons offered, taught by international faculty. Financial assistance available.

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International School of the Peninsula 151 Laura Lane Palo Alto 251-8504 www.istp.org admissions@istp.org Nursery-8th grade, co-education, dual language immersion day school specializing in French/English and Chinese/English (Mandarin) programs. Celebrating more than 25 years of providing academic bilingual excellence in Palo Alto. School accepts monolingual children for nursery, prekindergarten and kindergarten. No previous second language experience required. To learn more, visit the Web site.

ACADEMIC QWERTY Education Services 1050 Chestnut St., #201 Menlo Park 650-326-8484 650-326-8030 www.qwertyed.com info@qwertyed.com Academic tutoring and diagnostic educational evaluation for K-12 and college. Our professional educators and diagnosticians work with students to build understanding of their learning, resulting in improved confidence and academic progress. Professional education services since 1976. Contact Michael Perez, director, for a no-cost phone consultation.

Challenger School 3880 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 650-213-8245 ChallengerSchool.com Celebrating 45 years of learning and fun, we are an independent private school that focuses on academic excellence, individual achievement, critical thinking skills, and self-reliance. Challenger students achieve scores on average in the 90th percentile on the national Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). Come tour our campus to learn about our preschool through eighth-grade programs.

DANCE Burgess Recreation Center 700 Alma St., Menlo Park 327-0759 Folk Dance Class. Marcel Vinokur, teacher. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 22. No partners necessary. Featuring dances from the Balkans and Israel. 7-10:30 p.m.

Little House Community Center Menlo Park 306-8866 www.adultschool.seq.org nashwa@nashwabellydance.com Belly dance classes in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Community sponsored means only approx. $8 per class. Palo Alto Adult School/Sequoia Adult School. Mondays in Menlo Park in studio at Little House Community Center. Tuesdays in mirrored, well-floored Palo Alto High School dance studio. All welcome. Have fun at any weight or age learning the art of MiddleEastern belly dance. Develop grace, gain strength, burn calories and laugh.

Sequoia District Adult School 3247 Middlefield Road Menlo Park 306-8866 www.adultschool.seq.org uniquesewyourown@sbcglobal.net Clothes making: Kimono robe class introduces beginners to the basics of sewing and making clothes. Please bring your own sewing machine.

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ecole de Danse Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 650-365-4596 www.lecolededanse.net Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ecole De Danse (School of Ballet) -Vaganova and Cecchetti styles. Creative dance, pre-ballet and full curriculum for all levels starting at age 5. Adult classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced. Please call for more information.

Zohar Dance Company 4000 Middlefield Road, L4 Palo Alto 494-8221 www.zohardance.org zohardance@aol.com Founded in 1979, Zohar is unique in that it offers classes to adults in jazz, ballet and modern dance. Under the direction of Ehud & Daynee Krauss, the studio is known for its professional instructors and inspiring classes.

HEALTH & FITNESS Elite Musketeer Fencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club 160B Constitution Drive Menlo Park 353-0717 408 317 0480 www.emfc.net valerie@emfc.net Fencing programs for kids and adults, recreational and competitive. Summer camps, birthday parties, private lessons and group classes.

Jazzercise at Little House Activity Center 800 Middle Ave Menlo Park 650-703-1263

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G U I D E Improve your health and wellness through aquatic exercise and therapy in the fully accessible, public, warm-water (92 degree), in-door pool. Classes include aqua aerobics, aqua arthritis, back basics, body conditioning, Aichi yoga and prenatal. Physical therapy, personal training, Watsu and land massage by appointment. Group and private swim lessons. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.

www.jazzercise.com meredithstapp@hotmail.com Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. Classes are ongoing. Come directly to class to register. Mon., Tue. 6 p.m., Thu. at 5:40 p.m. and Sat. mornings at 8:30 a.m.

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947-9642 www.californiayoga.com info@californiayoga.com The California Yoga Center offers classes for beginning to advanced students. With studios in Mountain View and Palo Alto, classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as prenatal, back care and pranayama. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga-related topics.

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International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)

251-8519 www.istp.org beatricebergemont@istp.org ISTP offers extensive adult language classes and children’s after-school language classes. For preschool students, ISTP offers classes in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. For elementary and middle-school students, ISTP offers classes in Arabic, Farsi French and Mandarin Chinese. For adults, ISTP offers separate classes for varying proficiency levels for each language: Arabic, English ESL, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish.

151 Laura Lane Palo Alto

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Darshana Yoga 654 High St. Palo Alto 325-YOGA www.darshanayoga.com info@darshanayoga.com Fresh and inspiring yoga classes in Palo Alto. A blend of alignment and flow. Great teachers, beautiful studio. Director Catherine De Los Santos has taught yoga in Palo Alto more than 25 years.

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50 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto 650-329-3752 650-329-8515 www.paadultschool.org adultschool@pausd.org Willkommen (welcome). Learn to speak, read and write German, with an emphasis on conversation. Basic grammar and Germanic culture are also covered. The instructor, a college-credentialed teacher, lived and studied in Germany through Stanford, from where she later received a master’s degree. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8-Nov. 10. $108.

MISCELLANEOUS Little House Senior Activities Center 800 Middle Ave. Menlo Park 326-2025 www.peninsulavolunteers.org tpuckett@peninsulavolunteers.org Computer workshops, health lectures, investments, travel, self-improvement, movies, opera previews, ballroom dancing and weekend trips for people over 50. Costs range from free to $40. Register in person or by phone.

County of San Mateo RecycleWorks 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City 599-1498 361-8220 RecycleWorks.org Become a certified master composter. Learn to compost and garden without the use of toxic chemicals and make 2008 a healthier year for you, your family and the environment. Classes are free to San Mateo County residents.

Elite Musketeer Fencer’s Club 160B Constitution Drive Menlo Park 353-0717 408 317 0480 www.emfc.net valerie@emfc.net Fencing programs for kids and adults, recreational and competitive. Summer camps, birthday parties, private lessons and group classes.

MUSIC & ART Art For Well Beings 2800 West Bayshore Road Palo Alto 776-8297 855-9067 artforwellbeings.org me@judyg.com Art for Well Beings (AFWB) offers art classes especially welcoming people with special needs. AFWB is open to the public. Drop-in or 6-8 week sessions are available. All materials provided. Please call to register or visit website for more information.

Art with Emily 402 El Verano Ave. Palo Alto 856-9571 www.artwithemily.com info@ArtWithEmily.com Emily Young teaches mixed-media, multicultural art lessons for children at her fully equipped studio in Palo Alto. Individual lessons or small group classes available.

Children’s Music Workshops P.O. Box 60756 Palo Alto 306-0332 Kids music classes and private lessons for guitar, piano and voice. Locations in Palo Alto and Mountain View. Music for special-needs children too.

Chinese Brush Painting Palo Alto 948-1503 Chinese brush painting with master calligrapher and painter Anna Wu Weakland. Class meets eight Tuesdays, 2:304:30 p.m. Classes held at the Cubberley Studio in Palo Alto. Learn to paint with minimum strokes and achieve maximum results. The techniques of all the popular subject matters will be taught. Beginners and advanced students welcome.

Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center WE SPEAK FRENCH, CHINESE AND COMPASSION

K–5th grade secular program that challenges, inspires and respects gifted learners.

Information Nights January 14, February 25 & March 25, 7–8:30PM

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Helios New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and ethic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) 151 Laura Lane Palo Alto 251-8519 www.istp.org

beatricebergemont@istp.org Join ISTP for after-school programs for preschool, elementary and middle-school students. Classes include French cooking, Asian cooking, chess, science, robotics, Chinese dance, art and craft, watercolor, gymnastics, soccer and multi-sports. For a complete list of classes, visit the Web site.

Midpeninsula Community Media Center 900 San Antonio Road Palo Alto 494-8686 www.communitymediacenter.net The Media Center offers classes every month in a wide range of media arts, including publishing media on the Web, pod casting, digital editing, field production, TV studio production, Photoshop for photographers, citizen journalism, and autobiographical digital stories. One-onone tutoring is also available. Biweekly free orientation sessions and tours. Web site has specific dates, fees, and scholarship information.

New Mozart School of Music 305 N. California Ave. Palo Alto 650-324-2373 www.newmozartschool.com info@newmozartschool.com New Mozart provides private lessons on all instruments and excellent early childhood music classes for children 2-7 years of age.

Opus1 Music Studio 2800 W Bayshore Road Palo Alto 408-821-5080 musicopus1.com musicopus1@gmail.com Opus1 Music Studio is offering private & group music lessons for all kinds of instruments to aged 1.5 and up. Beginners to advanced level.

Pacific Art League 688 Ramona St. Palo Alto 321-3891 www.pacificartleague.org gallery@pacificartleague.org Art classes and workshops by qualified, experienced instructors for students from beginners to advanced and even nonartists. Classes in collage, oil painting, portraits and sketching, life drawing, acrylic or watercolor and brush painting. Sculpture. Registration is ongoing.

Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto 329-2366 www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter lynn.stewart@cityofpaloalto.org Classes and workshops for adults in ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, book arts, printmaking, collage and more. Register online or stop by the Art Center for a class brochure.

African Drum Classes for Beginners 883 Ames Ave. Palo Alto 650-493-8046 www.villageheartbeat.com zorina@villageheartbeat.com Village Heartbeat drumming classes are designed to allow anyone to learn the basics of drumming in an hour and a half, regardless of previous musical experience.

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Bulletin Board 115 Announcements

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650-964-2771 71 1 Piano Lessons Taught in your home. Member MTAC & NGPT. Specializing in beginners. All levels welcome. Karen, (650)233-9689 Piano Lessons in Palo Alto Vln/Vla/Clar/Sax lessons at home

135 Group Activities Art for kids BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER Hanukkah Hullabaloo w Papa Hugs

Harps for rent Meditation and Dhamma Study MVLA Girls Softball Registration Painters sending THANKS

130 Classes & Instruction HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, Affordable & Accredited FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 97 http://www. continentalacademy.com (AAN CAN) GERMAN Language Class Instruction for Hebrew Bar and Bat Mitzvah For Affiliated and Unaffiliated George Rubin, M.A. in Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424-1940 Piano Accordion Violin Vocal

Issues with food? NATURE/OUTDOORS Events Calendar Pre-Thanksgiving Singles Party Singles Holiday Dance www.art4growth.com

140 Lost & Found FOUND Black/White Cat 11/2

Barton-Holding Music Studio Vocal & cello instruction, all levels. Laura 650/965-0139 Bass Lessons

NASA cats need fosterers Project LOOK! volunteers needed! Stanford Cats Need Foster Homes Stanford Flu Study for 70-100 yo

FUN Piano Voice Violin Guitar Guitar and Bass Lessons All styles, ages, skill levels 25+ years exp. 408/260-1131 Guitar Lessons 650-224-3550 Your home, fun, professional $55 Hope Street Studios In Downtown Mountain View Most Instruments, Voice All Ages, All Levels (650) 961-2192

155 Pets Black & White Cat Found Chinchilla for Sale

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Little Ages Little Ages home childcare

balloon shades - $100.00

After School Care/Driver Avail

Bedroom Furniture - $ 250.00

Art Parties

Comfy Reading Chair - $50

Child Care opening in San Carlos

Conference Table & 10 Chairs Dimensions 92 x 48 x 27 info@next10.org

EXCELLENT BABYSITTER AVAILABLE!

Conquistador Wall Plaque - $140

Great, FUN, Loving NANNY Mature Female Driver Available

nanny looking for partime nanny/family assistant

Louvered Panels,Shelves, more - $5

NEED A NANNY FOR WEEKENDS

Used Tires For Sale Used Tires Used Tires For Sale - $Used Tire

micro trim kit - $25.00

New Licensed Daycare Enrolling

stainless sink - $450.00

Sitter for Winter Holidays

202 Vehicles Wanted

The Modern Living

Top Nanny for Hire Avail. Mon., Wed., Fri. All ages, TrustLine, CPR cert., top refs. 650/233-9778

Mercedes Benz 1992 500SL Roadster Convertible - $11500

Donate Vehicle Receive $1000 Grocery Coupons, Your Choice. Noah’s Arc, No Kill Animal Shelters. Advanced Veterinary Treatments. Free Towing, IRS Tax Deduction. Non-Runners. 1-866-912GIVE. (Cal-SCAN)

Tiffany Ceiling Light Fixture - $80

Donate Your Car Children’s Cancer Fund! Help Save A Child’s Life Through Research & Support! Free Vacation Package. Fast, Easy & Tax Deductible. Call 1-800-252-0615. (Cal-SCAN)

DISH Network $19.99/mo. Why Pay More for TV? 100+ Channels - FREE! 4-Room Install - FREE! HD-DVR Plus $600 Sign-up BONUS. Call Now! 1-866-747-9773. (Cal-SCAN)

Chess Lessons for kids and adult

Back Pack - Jansport - $35.00

210 Garage/Estate Sales

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French Native Teacher All levels and ages. SAT, AP, conversation for travelers and business professionals. Hessen Camille Ghazal, Ph.D. 650/965-9696

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Menlo Park: 1015 O'Brien Dr., near E. Willow * Dealers Welcome FINE ART & ANTIQUES SALE Every Sat. 9 AM – 4 PM 5,000 sq. ft. warehouse filled with Period Furnishings, Oil Paintings & Hundreds of other unique, quality bargains. Free Parking. Rain/Shine.

viking hood - $850.00 Wine Cork Wreaths & Corks - $25 Wooden Wine Boxes and more - $5

245 Miscellaneous

Canon 35 MM Camera - $50.00 Christmas Trees Dried Hydrangea Arrangements - $15

345 Tutoring/ Lessons Experienced and Certified Tutor Experienced Math Tutor French & Spanish 4 HS and Adults

Math and Chinese Tutor

Persimmons- Fuyu and Hachiya - $0.25 each

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Seasoned Firewood $200 to $250/cord. 650-365-4345

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Stetson Western Hats - $35.00

Stanford-Educated Expert Tutors

Telephoto Camera Case - $25.00

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The Winged and Garlanded Nike - $22 Western Boots - $55-$100

Kawaii RX-6 grand piano - $18,000.00

260 Sports & Exercise Equipment 10 separate weight stations - $—Negocia South San Francisco, 439 Eccles Ave, Dec 4 & 5th, 9 AM - 2:30PM

Vacation Nanny/Babysitter.

NEW! BMW 335i Cabrio Toy Car - $600

250 Musical Instruments

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Library Volunteers Needed

2 Italian Marble Lvg Rm Tables - $299

iron christmas tree - $150.00

MERCEDES BENZ 1980 450 SL - $6100

150 Volunteers

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Oak Media/Entertainment center - $50/BO

330 Child Care Offered

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Knitters Wanted

feed homeless cats in MV

240 Furnishings/ Household items

gas cooktop - $75.00

Mercedes 1998 E430 - $6500

145 Non-Profits Needs

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133 Music Lessons

Antique dolls

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235 Wanted to Buy

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Dryed Flower Bouquets - $15

Lexus 2005 ES 330 - $17,495

Men ! Sing 4 Part a capella

Women: What’s Your Next Step?

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201 Autos/Trucks/ Parts

jeep 1986 grand waggoneer - $4600.00

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230 Freebies

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355 Items for Sale

English Close Contact Saddles - $250-350

24 months BOY clothes

German Hiking Boots (Men) - $45.00 OBO

Barbie car (large blue car)

Locker Bag - Ogio - $45.00 OBO

Fisher Price Dollhouse - $50

Snorkel by Dacor - $17.00

Girls blankets thick/thin

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215 Collectibles & Antiques

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Antiques SALE Event 11/27-29 minature furniture ect - $100.00 fi Quality Fine Art

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Jobs 500 Help Wanted Caretaker Self-motivated worker to manage family farm. Responsibilities to include operation of farm equipment, understanding of mechanical systems, on-going household and landscape maintenance. Single person or couple, no children. Individual must be congenial with family, other employees and public. References required. Send resume to rfarm1930@gmail.com Dog Care/Garden Dependable person for dog care and garden work. P/T in RWC. $14 per hour. 650-631-9735

Part Time Job Offer As part of our expansion program, NorthWest Resources LLC is in need of people to work as part time account managers, payment and sales representatives, it pays a minimum of $3000 a month plus benefits and takes only little of your time.Please contact us for more details...Requirements -Should be a computer Literate. 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly. Must be Honest and Loyal. Must be Efficient and Dedicated.If you are interested and need more information, Contact John H Churchill, Email : nwestresourcesllc@gmail.com

Business Services 601 Accounting/ Bookkeeping

All Cash Vending! Be Your Own Boss! Your Own Local Vending Route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy for $9,995. MultiVend LLC, 1-888-625-2405. (Cal-SCAN)

560 Employment Information $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-4057619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN)

Able to Travel? Over 18? Earn Above Average $$$ with Fun Successful Business Group! No Experience Necessary. 2wks Paid Training. Lodging, Transportation Provided. 1-877-646-5050. (Cal-SCAN) Computer Work Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.KTPGlobal.com or call 1-800-330-8446. (Cal-SCAN) Computer Work Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.mlbwealth.com (Cal-SCAN) EARN $75 - $200 HOUR Media Makeup Artist Training. Ads, TV, Film, Fashion. One week class. Stable job in weak economy. Details at http://www.AwardMakeUpSchool.com 310-364-0665 (AAN CAN) EMT Free Training Plus pay, benefits, vacation, regular raises. HS grads ages 17-34. Help others. Gain financial security. Call Mon-Fri 1-800-345-6289. (Cal-SCAN) Firefighters Paid training, good salary, $ for school, regular raises, benefits, retirement. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 1-800-345-6289. (Cal-SCAN) Heavy Equipment Training Learn to operate bulldozer, backhoe, loader, motor grader, excavator. Job placement assistance. Call 888-2104534. Northern California College of Construction. www.HEAVY4.com promocode: NCPA1. (Cal-SCAN) Sales Executives for Exclusive Skincare Brand. Founders/ creators of Proactiv, Drs Rodan and Fields have created another #1 selling skincare line. Email resume:mseely@ myrandf.com (Cal-SCAN) Truck Drivers CDL training. Part-time driving job. Fulltime benefits. Get paid to train in the California Army National Guard. May qualify for bonus. www.NationalGuard.com/ Truck or 1-800-GO-GUARD. (Cal-SCAN)

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610 Tutoring Credentialed Tutor, Special-ed All conditions, all ages. Spanish or English. Advocacy, respite, guidance. kate2358@comcast.net.

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650 Pet Care/ Grooming/Training All Animals Happy House Pet Sitting Services by Susan Licensed, insured, refs. 650-323-4000

Home Services 710 Carpentry Cabinetry-Individual Designs Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling: Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces * Wall Units * Window Seats. Ned Hollis, 650/856-9475

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STYLE PAINTING Commercial and Residential. Interior/ Exterior. Licensed (#903303) and Insured. Complete painting service. 650/388-8577 Wallpapering by Trish 24 years of experience Free Estimates 949-1820

775 Asphalt/ Concrete Roe General Engineering Concrete * Asphalt * Pavers Sealing. New Construction, Repairs 30 years exp. No job too small Lic #663703 * 650/814-5572

779 Organizing Services End the Clutter & Get Organized Residential Organizing by Debra Robinson (650)941-5073 PENINSULA CONCIERGE Personal Assistant on the Run

783 Plumbing He-Man Plumbing Sewer & drain Cleaning. Lic. #915454. 650/222-7953

787 Pressure Washing Pressure Washing Decks * Patios * Driveways Deck Repair * Home Exterior Becky, 650/493-7060

790 Roofing All American Roofing

792 Pool Services Woodside Pool Service Est. 1973. Full service, repairs, equipment, inspections, consultations. 650/948-8358

Real Estate 801 Apartments/ Condos/Studios Belmont, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,100/mon Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $1145 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1075.00 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 945 Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1325/mont

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771 Painting/ Wallpaper

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Picture Hanger Need someone to hang approximately 10 pictures in living room of condo. Must supply own tools.

550 Business Opportunities

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GreenQuest Home Solutions Free 18 Point Inspection HomeHealth Check Up Eco-friendly Construction Green Builders * Lic. #930607 650/493-6000 NOTICE TO READERS California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

757 Handyman/ Repairs ABLE HANDYMAN FRED

BELEW PAINTING *Interior Painting *Moldings Installed *Over 30 Years Experience 650/465-0432 * CA Lic #576983 Christine’s Wallpapering Interior Painting Removal/Prep * Since 1982 Lic. #757074 * 650-593-1703

Mountain View, Studio BR/1 BA - 825 MV: 1BR/1BA Cute, quiet, old-fashioned unit. Hdwd flrs., vaulted ceilings, small complex. N/P. $925 mo. Manager, 650/269-8385 9am-7pm

$$ MOVE-IN SPECIALS! $$ WASHER/DRYER INSIDE EVERY HOME! MODERN, SUNNY, HI-CEILING, W A/C INSIDE, BEAUTIFUL 1BR/1BA $1,595** & UP, OR SPACIOUS UPSTAIRS 2BR/2BA $2,495*** OR LARGE 1BR/1BA W/NEW CARPET $1,495* NEAR GUNN HS, STANFORD, PAGE MILL RD

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PA: 1BR/1BA in 4-plex. Rustic setting, hardwood flrs., gardener. $1045 mo., lease. N/P. Contact Arn Cenedella, agent, 650/566-5329 PA: 1BR/1BA Bike to Stanford. Year lease. N/P. Avail. now. $1265 mo. 650/493-9576 Pa: 2bd , 2 BR/2.5 BA - $2400

Don Pohlman’s Painting * Detailed Craftsmanship * Excel. Restorative Prep * Great Local References 650/799-7403 * Lic. 635027 FARIAS PAINTING Interior/Exterior. Avail. 24/7. 25 Yrs. c.(650)248-6911

PA: 2BR/1BA Upstairs. Bike to Stanford. N/P. From $1,350, year lease. 650/493-9576. PA: 2BR/1BA From $1400 mo. Upstairs. Bike to Stanford. Year lease. N/P. Avail. now. 650/493-9576 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,595/mo Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,495/mo

Gary Rossi PAINTING Residential/Commercial. Wall paper removal. Lic. (#559953) and Bonded. Free est. 650/345-4245

Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,395/mo

Glen Hodges Painting Senior Discount. 35+ years exp. Lic. #351738. Payment plan avail. 650/322-8325

Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,395/mo

Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1500/mont Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $1700 Palo Alto, Studio - $850/month San Carlos, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,250.00

THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA W/S San Carlos Apt, walk to town,trans,2/2,1car gar.$1,700 also 1Br,1Ba,1car gar.,1,250.00, no smok/ pets,650-598-7047 San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA - $1,700.00 WDSD: 1BR/1BA LR w/kitchenette, utility room, deck w/view of ocean, marble flrs. Gated. $1500 mo. + utils. 650/851-3180

809 Shared Housing/ Rooms ALL AREAS - ROOMMATES.COM Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http:// www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN)

PA: California Avenue For sublease 2 prof. offices w/secretarial area. Contact Maureen: maureen@ dotylaw.com or 650/327-0100. PA: Downtown 120-4355 sf offices for lease. Photos, plans, pricing: www.paoffices.com. 650/776-5390

Sunnyvale, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $680/month

810 Cottages for Rent

840 Vacation Rentals/Time Shares

Los Altos Hills, Studio - $1850.00

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Monterey Beach House 3Bedroom 3 Bath,650-598-7047

Cupertino: 2BR/2BA Luxury MONTEBELLO condo at Stevens Creek & DeAnza. $2200/mo Call: 510-290-4454

Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $800

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Woodside, 1 BR/1 BA - $900

Northstar/ Tahoe 5 Bedroom 4.5 Baths 650-598-7047

803 Duplex Emerald Hills, 1 BR/1 BA - $1299/mont

805 Homes for Rent

815 Rentals Wanted

E. Palo Alto, 3 BR/1 BA Beautiful renovated. 6508617669.

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Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $2,850

Large Unfurnished Room wanted

Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $2500.

PV: Quiet, Mid-Age, Single Woman Needs Rental I am a long time resident of Portola Valley, employed by a local church. I am looking for a 1+ (2 ideal) BR cottage/in-law/ caretaker place to rent, pref. long term. Prefer PV, WDSD, LAH, West of 280 area, if possible. Will consider secty., personal ass’t/house-sitting services in exchange for rent reduction. Refs on request. Vickie, 650-851-3794, lv mssg

Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA - $2400/mo. Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $3,500.00 Menlo Park, 4 BR/2 BA - $2700. Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $2,700/mon MP: 2BR/1BA Hardwood floors, frplc. Front/back yards. Gardener. N/P. $2300 mo., lease. Agent Arn Cenedella, 650/566-5329

Seeking Quiet Cottage/Guest Quar MP: Allied Arts Partly furn. 3+BR/1.5BA. 2 decks/patios, hot tub. All appliances and utils incl. EXCEPT PGE. $3500 mo. Avail. now. 650/283-3371 Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $2800/mo Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $3,500 mon Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $2,850 Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA Furnished-walk stanford&town

825 Homes/Condos for Sale Foreclosed California Homes 60+ Homes selling by auction December 9th - 12th, 2009 valued from $32k to $749k. Get all the details at www. HudsonAndMarshall.com or call 1-866539-1086. (Cal-SCAN) Los Altos Hills, 5+ BR/4+ BA - $3598000

Palo Alto, 2 BR/1.5 BA

Mountain View, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $625,000

Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $3200

Mountain View, 4 BR/3 BA - $895,000.

Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $3000/mont

Mountain View, 5+ BR/3 BA - $1,099,999

Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $2400 Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3300, mon Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3,800/mo Redwood City, 2 BR/2 BA - $2675 Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $2600/mo Sunnyvale, 3 BR/2 BA - $2400

Pajaro Dunes Condo 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, ocean view. Cable TV, VCR, internet access, CD, tennis, W/D. Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, 650/424-1747. hherzenber@aol.com

850 Acreage/Lots/ Storage El Paso, TX Ranch Foreclosures. 20 acres. Was $16,900. Now $12,856! $0 Down. Take over payments $159/month. Owner Financing. Free Maps, Pictures. 1-800343-9444. (Cal-SCAN) Southern Colorado Land Foreclosure: 35 Acres- $29,900 Rocky Mtn. views, Warranty Deed Survey, Utilities. Enjoy 300 days of sunshine. Low down payment. Call Today! 1-866-696-5263, x5355 www.coloradolandbargains.com (Cal-SCAN)

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Public Notices 995 Fictitious Name Statement ACCELERATED TRAINING CENTER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 235713 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Accelerated Training Center at 827 Bellevue Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014: LAUREN MYERS 827 Bellevue Avenue Daly City, CA 94014 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 10/08/2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 20, 2009. (Almanac Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2009) ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYST CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 235996 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Environmental Catalyst Consulting at 138 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County, Mail Address: P.O. Box 370, Menlo Park, CA 94025: JON G. MCCARTY 138 Yale Road Menlo Park, CA 94025-5337 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 9, 2009. (Almanac Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2009) DATA FIRST CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236043 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Data First Consulting at 401 Menlo Oaks Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025-2345, San Mateo County: NEIL T. PARKIN 401 Menlo Oaks Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025-2345 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 11/01/2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 12, 2009. (Almanac Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2009) MALLETT SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 235962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mallett Sports and Entertainment at 50 Woodside Plaza # 106, Redwood City, CA 94061: MALLETT SPORTS, LLC 50 Woodside Plaza # 106 Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is being conducted by Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 06/01/2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 5, 2009. (Almanac Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2009) THE MIX A FROZEN YOGURT TREATERY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236179 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Mix A Frozen Yogurt Treatery at 3536 Alameda De Las Pulgas, #3, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County: BRIGHT & SCHEINY LLC 2001 Oakley Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 18, 2009. (Almanac Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2009)

KONSULENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236058 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Konsulent at 415 San Mateo Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County: DAVID L. HUESTIS 415 San Mateo Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 WRAY H. HUESTIS 415 San Mateo Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by General Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/02/1975. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 18, 2009. (Almanac Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009)

997 All Other Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1235129-03 APN: 055-354-250-7 TRA: LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8811 REF: Ibarra, Teresa IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 01, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 22, 2009, at 12:30pm, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 15, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-160405 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, executed by Teresa E. Ibarra and Pedro L. Ibarra, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance of the city hall of records 401 Marshall Street Redwood City, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 123 Newbridge Street Menlo Park CA 94025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $526,563.39. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of

exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. I, Rebecca Kuenzi, of Bank of America, declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: Bank of America has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 (b). Date: October 02, 2009 Place: Getzville, NY, Name of Signor: Rebecca Kuenzi Position: Team Manager. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 30, 2009. (R-271896 Almanac 12/02/09, 12/09/09, 12/16/09) TSG No.: 4230847 TS No.: 20099070817682 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/15/2009 at 12:30 PM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/20/2005, as Instrument No.2005-183772, in book ,page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN MATEO County, State of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: DAVID E. KUCERA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CITY HALL OF RECORDS 401 MARSHALL STREET REDWOOD CITY All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 079-160-370-7 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 133 CORTE MADERA ROAD , PORTOLA VALLEY, CA, 94028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,346,087.67. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. First AmericanLoanstar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL

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continued from Page 35 619-590-1221 Date: 11/25/2009 FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Authorized Signature: Chet Sconyers 11/25/09, 12/02/09, 12/09/09 R-273005 (Almanac 11/25/09, 12/02/09, 12/9/09) Trustee Sale No.: 20090134007773 Title Order No.: 090565252 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/19/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/28/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-083078 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California. Executed By: RONALD J MIDDEL AND AMELIA R MIDDEL, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 12/8/2009 Time of Sale: 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1107 SEVIER AVENUE MENLO PARK, CA 94025 APN#: 062074-320 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common

designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $303,305.19. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Authorized Agent Dated: 11/9/2009 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P637211 Almanac 11/18, 11/25, 12/02/2009

Robin Dale, an unmarried woman Recorded: 12/22/06, as Instrument No. 2006-194065, of Official Records of San Mateo County, California. Date of Sale: 12/08/09 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall Street entrance to the Hall of Justice, 400 County Center., Redwood City, CA The purported property address is: 200 LAGUNA DR, LA HONDA, CA 94020 Assessors Parcel No. 083-151030-0 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $494,110.32. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. The undersigned mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: 11/10/2009 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Camale Smith, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI# 1002.137221 Almanac 11/18, 11/25, 12/02/2009.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE File No. 7037.00497 Title Order No. 4212681 MIN No. 100039046796924666 Loan No. 1844703708 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/18/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s):

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sections 21700 - 21716 of the California Business and Professions Code, known as the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, that the undersigned, ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE will sell at public auction on December 16,2009 at 4 pm. at 1520 WILLOW RD., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 the following personal property, household goods, business property and/ or vehicle to wit: 119- Elenio Etuati Nielson, AKA Elenio E.

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THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM Nielson, AKA Elenio Nielson – Clothing/ Bedding, Toys, 5 Boxes, 3 Bags 310- Teresa Borg, AKA Teresa Ann Borg, AKA Teresa A. Borg – Table, Suitcases, 8 Boxes, 2 Bags 322- Angelina Ibarra – Speakers, Mattress, Clothing/Bedding, 30 Boxes, 15 Bags Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the undersigned for storage fees, advertising, and lien costs. The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. Dated this 16 day of November, 2009 J. Michael's Auction, Inc. State License Bond #142295787 (916) 543-1575 Dates Published December 2, 2009 and December 9, 2009

By: Betty L. Ascensao Agent for Owner (Almanac Dec. 2, 9, 2009) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Title Order No.: 185670 Trustee Sale No.: 66478 Loan No.: 9041362591/001 APN: 062-074-060-5 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 01/26/2005. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 12/16/2009 at 12:30PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 2/18/2005 Instrument # 2005-026086 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, executed by: Vicente Zavala, An Unmarried Man, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: The Marshall Street entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1118 Hollyburne Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $480,766.55 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in California Civil Code § 2923.53(k) (3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the

exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/16/09 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President, FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 178377) (Almanac 11/25/09, 12/02/09, 12/09/09) Trustee Sale No. 737048CA Loan No. 3060945650 Title Order No. 3206243474 Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/15/2009 at 12:30 PM California Reconveyance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, recorded on 01/27/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-013483 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, executed by: Maria R. Arroyo and, Victor J Arroyo, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $609,896.86 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 742 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 APN NUMBER: 060-123-180-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. See attached Exhibit Exhibit Declaration Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President Date: 11/23/2009 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: F500555 CA Unit Code: F Loan No: 0999198476/VO Investor No: 169062144 AP #1: 062-216-010-9 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DANNY VO, NGOC BICH NGUYEN Recorded March 21, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006-040609 in Book —- Page —- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded September 1, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-118058 in Book —- Page —- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 20, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 320 HAIGHT ST., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: JANUARY 12, 2010, AT 12:30 P.M. *AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF RECORDS AT THE COUNTY CENTER, 401 MARSHALL STREET, REDWOOD CITY, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $256,168.47. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: December 2, 2009 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary SUSAN EARNEST, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/ websales. TAC# 874351C PUB: Almanac 12/02/09, 12/09/09, 12/16/09

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Rare, penthouse unit in desirable Atherton Place! Fabulous, spacious, 2bd/2ba, single level unit w/elevator, in pristine condition. Soaring ceilings, 2 fireplaces, family room off kitchen. Best value anywhere!

PARK

(650) 614-3500

PALO

(650) 614-3500

ATHERTON – 3421 EL CAMINO REAL #32D

MENLO

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Nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home with great floorplan! Double pane windows, nice backyard, fireplace and 2-car garage. Joban Brown Offered at $299,900

EAST

■ Exquisite home extensively remodeled. Large gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinetry & top of the line appliances. Abundant natural light & alder wood floors. Kit opens to FR w/French doors leading to gardens & patio. 3 bedrooms + office.

SAN MATEO (650) 343-3700

Almost entirely new with state of the art details in Palo Alto's beautiful Evergreen Park. Three bedrooms, each a master suite with remodeled bathrooms. Light and cozy, expansive chef's kitchen opening in to a great room. Alexandra von der Groeben Offered at $2,295,000

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ATHERTON – 30 SOUTHGATE ST

WOODSIDE (650) 529-1000

■ Woodside Chalet. Amazing views, 5 bedrooms including master suite, 3 bathrooms, in law unit with kitchen, LR, FR + guest unit. Pool, horse property, Woodside Elementary Schools. Adjacent to Huddart Park.

Dana Cappiello

Offered at $2,999,000

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WOODSIDE

7BR | 6.5BA

20 PRIME ACRES

$14,900,000

20 prime acres adjacent to the town of Atherton. This knoll-top position has magnificent views - SF Bay to the east & glorious hills to the west. Virtual Tour – www.20woodsideacres.com

Steven Lessard

WOODSIDE 1450 BEAR GULCH RD

4BR | 4BA

THREE-STORY CRAFTSMAN HOME IN ALLIED ARTS

$1,450,000

Approx. 2,661 sf ft by architect Roger Kohler w/high ceilings, designer finishes, hardwood floors, 1-car garage & MP Schools.

Tom LeMieux

650.323.7751

ATHERTON

Arn Cenedella

Lyn Jason Cobb

650.324.4456

PALO ALTO

2BR | 2BA

Nathalie de Saint Andrieu

650.851.2666

650.324.4456

LUXURY & TRANQUILITY $3,900,000 5 BR 6.5 BA Serenity surrounds this remod. 6,400 sf gated home on a very private ac. Built around an inner courtyard & pool w/circular drive, gardens & Koi pond. 650.851.2666

BEST BUY IN LADERA/PV!

Lyn Jason Cobb

Nathalie de Saint Andrieu

Keri Nicholas

NEW PRICE! $1,599,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Luxury Living at the Mansions. Lovely town home on a desirable cul de sac in Sharon Heights. Award winning Las Lomitas School District. Hugh Cornish

650.851.2666

WOODSIDE

EXQUISITE REMODEL $3,795,000 4 BR 2 BA + 2 half-baths (1BR currently is an office), additional office,tennis ct,spa,extra 3-car garage w/ living space potential. www.190PortolaRoad.com

9.7 LEVEL OPEN ACRES $6,000,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Ideal for a grand estate or large equestrian facility. Sun-swept land is bordered by oaks with views of the green ridges of the Western Hills.

PRICED TO MOVE! $2,295,000 3 BR 3 BA Sophisticated, remodeled, exceptional home. Secluded, private, quiet, yet close in location. Easy access to shopping, dining, hiking trails.

650.851.1961 Ed Kahl

PRIME WESTRIDGE PARCEL $2,995,000 Approx. 3 acs w/ bay valley views. Minutes to shops, trails,Stanford and excellent P.V. schools.Fully approved plans for new home. www.187Bolivar. 650.324.4456 com

650.851.2666

650.851.1961

EXQUISITE HOME $4,495,000 5 BR 4 BA Grand Tuscan home only 4 years new in prestigious Blue Oaks. 5 bd/5.5 ba, library,wine cellar on approx 2+ ac w/ pool, fabulous gardens & hill views. 650.851.1961

STUNNING VIEWS! $4,100,000 Unique Parcel, Prime 4½ + acres w/unobstructed views of Windy Hill, awaits world class estate. Water,sewer & utilities on site. www.5VeronicaPlace.com

650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh

650.323.7751

PORTOLA VALLEY

650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh

ULTIMATE QUALITY & DESIGN $4,795,000 3 BR 3 BA A masterpiece of modern, minimalist architecture with Zen-like ambiance. Extensive remodel on approx 3.8 ac w/incredible Bay Views.

650.324.4456 Celeste Henzel/Diane Rothe

$769,000

Lana Rebert

Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh

Celeste Henzel

650.851.2666

CLOSE TO TOWN $4,500,000 Exceptional opportunity to build in the heart of Woodside. Approved plans for aprx 6000sf main level/2000sf lower level Napa style hme w/3 car garage.

650.851.1961 Thomas Dallas

EXPANSIVE VIEWS! $2,379,000 4 BR 4 BA Incredible setting for this remodeled Contemporary on approx 12.5 acres with views Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 of SF & East Bay. Den, au paire & guest rm, useable land & privacy. MEDITERRANEAN STYLE VILLA $798,000 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 3 BR 2.5 BA Enjoy the elegance of this tri-level $2,295,000 Mediterranean style Villa with stunning architec- ENCHANTING SETTING tural design. Located in the beautiful town of 4 BR 2.5 BA Unique & private waterfront propMenlo Park. erty w/spacious floorplan, LR, formal DR, famDoug Gonzalez 650.324.4456 ily rm,eat-in kitchen,pool, pool house & more. www.90Iroquois.com PRICED TO SELL! $599,000 650.851.1961 3 BR 2 BA Private, remodeled, stunning 1-level Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh condo, top floor, end unit, very convenient to LOWER WAYSIDE BEAUTY! $1,997,000 Stanford & 280. Incredible West MP location. Las 4 BR 3.5 BA Sophistcated 11 year old custom built Lomitas schools. Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 split- level on apprx. 1 ac. Top quality thruout!

Scott Dancer

GORGEOUS CONDO, PRIME MP

Elegant living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, recreation room & pool-see virtual tour @ www.kerinicholas.com

JUST LISTED! $979,950 3 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous, newer 2 story home near Civic Center & downtown Menlo Park. HW floors, new carpet, new interior paint. FP & vaulted ceilings.

650.324.4456 Celeste Henzel

NEW PRICE! $1,699,000 4 BR 3 BA Striking home w/luxurious finishes. Gourmet kitchen w/granite & top stainless appliances. Hardwood floors. Bright & private. Prof landscaped yard.

$1,295,000

Well maintained entry level home in the desirable Ladera community with fabulous Las Lomitas Schools! Lots of windows with views of perennial garden.

JUST LISTED! $2,795,000 4 BR 5.5 BA Terrific floor plan; totally remodeled PORTOLA VALLEY home. Large great room, chef’s kitchen. En-suite bedrooms. Guest house with sauna & wet bar. PANORAMIC VIEWS $5,695,000 Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 4 BR 3 BA In the heart of PV, approx 9.4 acres. Amazing setting w/Bay, Windy Hill & Southern hill views with 4 bed, 3 bath home, Palo Alto schools. MENLO PARK Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 NEW PRICE! $5,495,000 $4,950,000 4 BR 5 BA 2 fabulous residences; prestigious loca- TOTALLY PRIVATE tion. Menlo Park schools. Gorgeous gardens. Once 4 BR 3.5 BA Completely remodeled 7 years ago. in a lifetime opportunity! Shown by appointment. This 2 story floor plan is situated on a private 1 acre Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 site with gated driveway, pool, spa & guest house. SHARON HEIGHTS $3,790,000 5 BR 4.5 BA Gorgeous home situated on the golf course in one of the finest locations in Sharon Hts. This 4,900 SF hm sits on an approx 16,000 SF landscaped lot.

3BR | 1.5BA

SHARON OAKS TOWN HOME $999,000 2 BR 2 BA Beautifully remodeled town home. Interior location in Sharon Oaks. Inside laundry. Attached two-car garage.

650.324.4456 Lyn Jason Cobb

NEW PRICE! $4,200,000 5 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Traditional estate at end of cul-de-sac near Menlo School. Huge master suite. Pool, spa and sport court. Menlo Park Schools.

Ed Kahl

650.324.4456

PORTOLA VALLEY

NEW LISTING! $1,399,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Stunning remodeled townhome in prestigious Sharon Heights complex. Gourmet kitchen. Private location. Decks overlooking green650.324.4456 belt, trees. Las Lomitas.

EXTENSIVELY REMODELED $6,395,000 4 BR 4 BA On a sunny knoll w/high ceilings & a light-filled contemp. design, with a New England flair. Tennis Ct, Sep. gst hse, pool, putting green & BBQ area.

Hugh Cornish

$1,775,000

Also available for lease. Spacious, Mediterranean-style, updated home. Approx. 3300 SF pf living space. 3 fireplaces. Las Lomitas Schools.

MENLO PARK

MUST SEE! $7,995,000 6 BR 7 full BA + 3 half Historic Atherton estate updated w/finest of modern amenities. Guest house has been designed as music & entertainment center. Las Lomitas schools.

Steven Lessard

4BR | 3.5BA

Price reduced! Fabulous 9000 sf contemporary home on 6.11 peaceful acres. Pool, tennis court, 4 car garage, in-home theatre room and so much more!

EXQUISITE ATHERTON $13,950,000 6 BR 6 full BA + 2 half Exquisite Atherton estate-over 14,000 sqft home on huge, professionally landscaped 1.63 acre lot.

Hugh Cornish

$3,288,888

MENLO PARK GREAT NEW PRICE!

650.851.2666

MENLO PARK

Hanna Shacham

5BR | 7BA

650.851.2666

MUST SEE! $7,195,000 5 BR 4 BA This custom-built home is situated on 5.67 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the end of a cul-de sac w/charming guest house & pool.

650.851.1961 Hanna Shacham

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650.851.1961

17.6 ACRES OF FOREST $1,995,000 Beautiful private estate site. Peace and quiet adjacent to watershed lands. Ready for your building plans. Excellent Woodside Schools.

CLOSE TO HUDDART PARK $4,495,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Custom built just 10 yrs ago, influenced from architect Robert A.M. Stern. Trad. two-story design + lower level. Pool, spa, & lots of sun-swept Scott Dancer lawn. Scott Dancer

650.851.2666

Steven Lessard

650.851.2666 Athena Chilicas

650.851.2666

DESIRABLE SKYWOOD ACRES $1,925,000 NEW PRICE! $4,200,000 4 BR 4 BA This 3 level home offers panoramic 4 BR 4.5 BA Single level custom estate bordering views of the Bay & City Lights. Lg eat-in kitchen Atherton. Built in 1991 with a tennis court, pool & overlooking pool & lawn, separate DR, separate spa, 2 office suites & Las Lomitas Schools. FR, library & den. SPLIT LEVEL HOME $4,150,000 4 BR 3.5 BA 3.8 ac parcel set at the end of a private country lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford leased land. Remodel or build new. Scott Dancer

650.851.2666

$3,842,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Amazing Property located in Central SOUGHT-AFTER LADERA $1,648,000 Woodside w/Truly Magical Grds. Come visit this 4 BR 4 BA Spacious home w/ 2 Master Suites, contemporary ranch-style home w/walls of glass LR/DR, Family rm, eat-in kit, private yard, min- & high ceilings. utes to Stanford & excellent Las Lomitas schools. Doug Gonzalez 650.324.4456 www.180Durazno.com HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $3,695,000 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 4 BR 4.5 BA Great value and opportunity! Custombuilt 5 years ago. Offers high-end craftsmanship, WOODSIDE attention to detail. Landscaped grounds w/expansive patio. HEART OF WOODSIDE $9,680,000 Chris McDonnell/Kelly Griggs 650.324.4456 4 BR 4 BA Approved plans for Napa style home on WOODSIDE HILLS $3,475,000 3 flat ac. Apprx. 6000 sf main level/2000 sf lower level. Lovely oaks & babbling creek along side of 5 BR 4 BA Bay & City lights views! Desirably located at the end of a private driveway, this property. stunning remodeled home overlooks the Menlo Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 Country Club.

Jim McCahon

650.324.4456

LOVELY TRADITIONAL $2,095,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Spacious 2-story w/LR/DR combination,eat-in kit,fam.rm & more.Lovely grounds,1BR/1BA guesthouse, barn & riding ring on approx 1ac. www.589RockyWay.com

650.851.2666 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh

650.851.1961 CENTRAL WOODSIDE

DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION $8,500,000 4 BR 4 BA 2 bdrm gsthse, sep pool house, fitness cntr & 4 car garage. Beautifully landscaped grounds on aprx. 3.8 ac w/pool & room for horses or vineyard.

Chris McDonnell/Kelly Griggs

650.851.2666

SKYWOOD ACRES $1,648,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Amazing architectural jewel w/ walls of glass allow for vws of valley & bay. Light, bright, w/soaring vltd ceilings, grt rm, grmt kit & expansive deck. Judy Byrnes

650.851.2666

"NEW ENGLAND" STYLE HOME $1,499,000 4 BR 2 BA Office/library & workout rm. LR, DR w/French drs & step down FR. Exquisitely remod. “chef’s kitchen”. Lovely landscaping on ¾ ac with secluded pool. Maaike Neves

650.851.2666

SOPHISTICATED COTTAGE $1,295,000 4 BR 4 BA 2400 sf located in the gorgeous Redwoods, just minutes away from Hwy. 280. Top rated Portola Valley schools plus bus transportation available. Judy Byrnes

650.851.2666

COUNTRY HM ON RUSTIC AC $1,195,000 3 BR 2 BA Close to town, over 1 ac. Hdwd flrs, frml LR, sep DR, kit. w/granite tile counters, inviting FR w/wdbrning FP. Access to deck & expansive Steven Lessard 650.851.2666 yard w/pool. 650.851.2666 WOODSIDE HILLS $2,495,000 Scott Dancer 4 BR 2.5 BA 1st Open House. Incredible views! BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEW $539,000 This house is tucked away behind beautiful wrought iron gates & offers a peaceful & natural setting, w/ Near level, quiet horse property. Less than 6 miles from Hwy. 84. Bring your plans & ideas to build pool & spa. Carla Priola-Anisman 650.851.2666 your peaceful retreat. Lisa Schumacher

CENTRAL WOODSIDE $2,395,000 3 BR 2.5 BA + guest cottage w/full bath. Extensively remodeled home on almost one-half ac. Private outdoor patio & landscaped gardens. Woodside Elem. K-8.

650.851.2666

BAY VIEWS $485,000 2+ acres in Skyline Acres. Lovely trees on this wonderful wooded lot with gradual slope. Located at the end of a cul de sac in a private area.

650.324.4456 Deborah Kehrberg & Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 Margot Lockwood

650.851.2666

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MENLO PARK

20 PRIME ACRES 7 BR 6.5 BA

$14,900,000

20 prime acres adjacent to the town of Atherton. This knoll-top position has magniďŹ cent views - SF Bay to the east & glorious hills to the west.Virtual Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.20WoodsideAcres.com

3TEVEN ,ESSARD 650.851.2649

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NEW PRICE! 3HOWN BY APPOINTMENT

3 BR 3 BA A masterpiece of modern, minimalist architecture with Zen-like ambiance. Extensive remodel on approx 3.8 ac w/incredible Bay Views. Finishes of onyx, recycled glass, steel, honed marble, imported sinks & tiles.

650.529.8568 chenzel@camoves.com www.chenzel.com

NEW ATHERTON LISTING! 5 BR 5.5 BA

Traditional estate at end of cul-de-sac near Menlo School. Huge master suite. Pool, spa and sport court. Menlo Park Schools.

(UGH #ORNISH 650.566.5353 hcornish@cbnorcal.com

NEW PRICE! 4 BR 4.5 BA

SHARON HEIGHTS

Situated on the golf course in one of the ďŹ nest locations in Sharon Heights. This 4,900 SF home sits on an approx 16,000 SF landscaped lot.

4 BR 2.5 BA 1st Open House. Incredible views! This house is tucked away behind beautiful wrought iron gates & offers a peaceful & natural setting, w/pool & spa.

Menlo Park 650.324.4456

3TEVE "ELLUMORI 650.752.0826 sbellumori@cbnorcal.com

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TREMENDOUS BAY & CITY LIGHTS VIEWS! 5 BR 4 BA

$3,475,000

New Price! Desirably located at the end of a private driveway, this stunning remodeled home overlooks the Menlo Country Club.

650.851.2649

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#ARLA 0RIOLA !NISMAN 650.888.9521 canisman1@aol.com

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4BR/3.5BA Single level home nestled on one acre with fabulous Bay views. Beautifully landscaped grounds. Cul de sac location.

650.323.7751 s 7OODSIDE 650.851.2666 s Portola Valley 650.851.1961

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$4,200,000

Single level custom estate bordering Atherton. Built in 1991 with a tennis court, pool & spa, 2 ofďŹ ce suites & Las Lomitas Schools. Virtual Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.417Eleanordrive.com

MENLO PARK

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NEW PRICE!

'ORGEOUS "2 "! HOME

$4,295,000

Timeless French Country Manor set on a magniďŹ cent 1.1 acre lot. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen & separate wine room! Incredible home & property!

ATHERTON

"2 FULL "! HALF BATHS

,YN *ASON #OBB

ATHERTON

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NEW LISTING

Two residences; prestigious location. Menlo Park schools. Gorgeous gardens. Once in a lifetime opportunity!

PORTOLA VALLEY

5LTIMATE 1UALITY $ESIGN

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