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FOOD SCRAPS LIFE HACKS with Zak Zero Zak Zero visited Palo Alto residents to find out how they make food scraps collection easy. For more tips & videos, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/foodscraps
“We use a compostable bag to collect meat, dairy and old leftovers from the fridge the night before collection and take it directly to the cart.” — Liz P.
“My husband and I line the bucket with newspaper, then layer food scraps with used paper napkins to keep it neat.” — Grace G.
“We bought our own stainless steel container with a filter and line it with compostable bags.” — Elizabeth G.
“We use milk cartons and keep them in the refrigerator until pick-up day.” — Adam and Abi
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WELCOME TO INFO PALO ALTO Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Palo Alto has played a pivotal role in the arts, education, politics, technology and science, becoming the address of choice for dozens of Nobel Prize winners, tech visionaries, leaders of major arts movements and even a U.S. president. In recent months, it has evolved into ground zero for innovation in the automobile industry, become a home to a blue-chip gallery with museum-quality art shows and has nearly completed a newly expanded state-of-the-art children’s hospital that will be the largest in terms of children’s hospital operating rooms in Northern California. This tight-knit community’s ongoing entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and zest for pushing beyond the established boundaries have made the city not only a great place to call home, but a recognized leader that other communities strive to mimic worldwide. Our annual Info Palo Alto publication aims to make it easier for residents to maintain this spirit of collaboration by capturing key resources and data needed to connect with neighborhood leaders, participate in the community and create positive change. Within its pages you will find information about the community from how to contact the mayor to where to find advocates for seniors and those in need. Our education section offers comparative information on public and private schools. The outdoors chapter maps out where you can swim, skateboard and play tennis. The government chapter provides information on the boards and commissions that guide the city. In addition to Info Palo Alto, you can visit PaloAltoOnline.com to stay up to date on Palo Alto news. Subscribe to Express, an email sent every weekday with news delivered right to your inbox. Or check out Weekend Express, emailed on Thursday, for the scoop on arts and entertainment. Both are free: sign up at PaloAltoOnline.com/express. If you have a suggestion for next year’s Info, please email editor@paweekly.com. We appreciate your feedback. Linda Taaffe Info Palo Alto Editor On the cover: Windsurfer Andriy Naborskyy rides the wind at the Palo Alto Baylands. Above: A couple walks under vibrant gingko trees on Greenwood Avenue. Photos by Veronica Weber.
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BY THE NUMBERS Demographics, housing values
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Galleries, museums, performing arts centers Stanford Arts District
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Assistance, resources, social services
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SENIORS Activities, resources, medical services
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NEIGHBORHOODS Demographics, association contacts
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OUTDOORS & RECREATION Parks & plazas Open space preserves Recreation & sports facilities
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EDUCATION Public, private, higher education
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GOVERNMENT Local, county, regional contacts Community and civic facilities
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GETTING AROUND Bikes, buses, trains, carpooling services
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BY THE
PALO ALTO NUMBERS WHO’S LIVING HERE
67, 024
PALO ALTO’S POPULATION
84.1%
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HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE
MEDIAN AGE MEN
49.9%
34%
32%
FOREIGN BORN
45%
50.1% 17.1% SENIORS WOMEN
LAND USE
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 3.5%
PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL 4.4%
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$2.6M MEDIAN HOME VALUE
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION
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$1,458
NUMBER OF PARKS
MEDIAN LIST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
473 MILES OF STREETS
MIXED-USE 0.3%
INCOME & SPENDING
2.4%
AMOUNT HOME VALUES HAVE RISEN OVER PAST YEAR
BUSINESS MATTERS
$126,548
$$$ INCOME $71,696 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
AVERAGE CREDIT LIMIT
$31,528
$210M $31.99B GENERAL FUND BUDGET
58.6% OPEN SPACE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 23.3%
AVERAGE SALARY FOR MEN
HOMES WITHOUT A MORTGAGE
HOMEOWNERS
HOUSING COSTS
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL 7.4% COMMERICAL 2.5%
$116,066
55%
RENTERS
$84,538 AVERAGE SALARY FOR WOMEN
AMOUNT MEN OUTEARN WOMEN (COMPARING AVERAGE SALARIES)
2,249
NUMBER OF STARTUPS
VALUED AT OVER
$5 MILLION
99
$76,114 AVERAGE ENTRY-LEVEL
STARTING SALARY
RANKING FOR
“2017 BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES”
Sources: City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office Annual Report 2016; Zillow Research, August 2017; PayScale, August 2017; Nerdwallet, 2016; Trulia, July 2017 Market Trends; angel.co/Palo Alto; U.S. Census Bureau’s 2016 American Community Survey
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A LOOK BACK
Spaniards, pioneers, educators, activists, tech leaders
Explorers & settlers
Development of a town
Electronics boom
Growth and prosperity
1769 The Gaspar de Portola party camps by the 829-yearold Redwood, El Palo Alto, during the expedition that discovers San Francisco Bay.
1891 Stanford University opens.
1931 Gerhard R. Fisher opens Fisher Labs in his garage.
1945 Joseph Eichler begins building the first of his 2,700 trademark “modern” homes the city.
1844 Juana Briones purchases the 4,400-acre Mexican land grant Rancho La Purisima Concepcion, which includes Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills, and settles on the property.
1894 Palo Alto is incorporated.
1891 First business opens — a real estate office. 1893 Population reaches 400.
1925 Neighboring Mayfield annexed.
1938 Bill Hewlett and David Packard begin work in Addison Avenue garage. 1949 Hiller Helicopters produces three helicopters a week. 1953 Varian Associates becomes first firm to move into Stanford Industrial Park.
Growing Pains: sit-ins, protests, anti-growth 1965 Counterculture icon Jerry Garcia forms the Grateful Dead.
A century after incorporaton
1967 Voters recall all 13 council members.
1994 Palo Alto becomes first U.S. city on the Internet.
1968 93 demonstrators arrested at Stanford Research Institute.
1994 City celebrates its Centennial.
1971 Voters turn out in mass to defeat “Superblock,” a proposal to build two, 11-story office towers.
1956 Stanford Shopping Center opens. 1960 Population reaches 52,287.
1956 Fairchild Semiconductor creates first semi-conductor chip.
1882 Railroad baron Leland Stanford purchases Ayrshire Farm, one of the state’s most successful dairies, from French financier Peter Coutts and adds the property to his adjoining Palo Alto Stock Farm.
1969 The Concerned Citizens and Resistance headquarters on Lytton Ave. is bombed.
1953 Town & Country Village opens.
1994 Stanford hosts the World Cup. 1999 Google opens first office, receives $25 million in VC financing.
Top row from left to right: Mayfield bicyclists, 1888; David Packard, left, and Bill Hewlett in Addison garage, 1939; Eichler model-home interior, 1950s.
21st Century: rise of startups, housing prices 2013 Palo Alto goes “carbon neutral” with its electric portfolio. 2015 Palo Alto becomes home to seven unicorns (startups valued at $1 billion or more). 2016 City ranked No. 2 most expensive housing market in the nation.
Middle row from left to right: Jane Stanford’s free kindergarten (Mayfield), 1887; Stanford arch damaged in earthquake, 1906; Hiller Helicopter demonstration, late 1940s; Mayor JP Mitchell at the Mitchell Park dedication ceremony, 1957. Bottom row from left to right: Police respond to a Vietnam War demonstration, 1969; David Packard shows Queen Elizabeth around Hewlett-Packard Co., 1983; A crowd gathers outside the Apple store on University Avenue (photo by Veronica Weber); Students from Palo Alto high schools protest in response to the 2016 presidential election (photo by Veronica Weber). All photos courtesy of Palo Alto Historical Association, unless otherwise noted.
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A&E THEATERS, MUSEUMS, NIGHTLIFE AND MORE
New gallery brings art luminaries downtown
Find the best places to experience the arts locally in our comprehensive list below. Facilities located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
BOOKSTORES AND READINGS
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fter attracting tens of thousands of visitors to its temporary pop-up
gallery at the former Tesla showroom in Menlo Park, New York-based Pace Gallery decided to open a permanent West Coast showplace in Palo Alto’s landmark Cardinal Hotel last year. Since opening in the new 3,200-square-foot space, the museumlike gallery has attracted collectors and viewers alike to its rotating international exhibitions. The gallery, which also has locations in London, Beijing, Hong Kong, Paris and Seoul, represents an impressive roster of notable contemporary artists including luminaries such as Chuck Close, Agnes Martin and David Hockney. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... PACE Palo Alto Gallery is located at 229 Hamilton Ave. For information about upcoming exhibitions, call 650-561-4076; or go to pacegallery.com (search “Palo Alto”).
Bell’s Books 536 Emerson St.
• New, used, rare, out-of-print titles. • 650-323-7822 / askus@bellsbooks.com / bellsbooks.com
Books Inc. 74 Town & Country Village / 301 Castro St., Mountain View (Set to relocate to 317 Castro St.)
• New books. • 650-321-0600 (Palo Alto), 650-428-1234 (Mountain View) / booksinc.net
East West Bookshop 324 Castro St., Mountain View
• New Age/metaphysical books, author events. • 650-988-9800 / eastwest.com Feldman’s Books 1170 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
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Used books. 650-326-5300 / bit.ly/feldmansbooks
Kepler’s Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
• Adult and children’s books; literary events. • 650-324-4321 / orders@keplers.com / keplers.com
Lee’s Comics 1020 N. Rengstorff Ave., Ste. F, Mountain View
• 650-965-1800 / lcomics.com Pace Palo Alto showcases the work of New York artist Tara Donovan during an exposition last January. Photo by Megan Bayley/Drew Altizer Photography.
Linden Tree Children’s Books 265 State St., Los Altos
• 650-949-3390 / lindentreebooks.com
See Stanford Arts District listings on page 14 Stanford Bookstore 519 Lasuen Mall (White Plaza), Stanford
• General books; Stanford-related gift items. • 650-329-1217 / stanfordbookstore.com DANCE GROUPS/LESSONS Alberto’s Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge 736 Dana St., Mountain View
• World beat, salsa, tango. • 650-968-3007 / albertos.com
Bay Area Country Dance Society Various locations
• Traditional American dance with callers and live bands. • bacds@bacds.org / bacds.org Bows and Beaus Loyola Elementary School, 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos
• Singles & couples square dance club. • contact@bowsandbeaus.org / bowsandbeaus.org
Castle House Vintage Dance Palo Alto Masonic Lodge, 461 Florence St.
• Social dances as done from 1900 to 1930, with live orchestra. • castlehousevintagedance@gmail.com / castlehousevintagedance.com
Ecstatic Dance Palo Alto Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road
• Sunday drop-in at 9 a.m., $20. • ecstaticdance.org/paloalto
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A&E
STANFORD ARTS DISTRICT
Rodin reinstallation celebrates artist 100 years after his death
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his fall, the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University will unveil the reinstallation of its collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin to mark the centenary of the French artist’s death. The center’s internationally recognized collection includes more than 200 works executed in bronze, plaster, terra-cotta, wax and stone displayed in three galleries, including: The Susan and John Diekman Rotunda, which features Rodin’s most famous sculpture, "The Thinker;" The Eugénie B. Taylor Gallery, which will introduce Rodin’s life and artistic vision through a selection of portrait busts and early achievements, such as "The Age of Bronze;" and the Rodin Gallery, which will be devoted to exploring his greatest monument projects, including “The Gates of Hell.” The reinstallation opens Sept. 15. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... go to museum.stanford.edu/visit/plan_a_visit.
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It’s no coincidence that Stanford University has emerged as a leading arts destination along the Peninsula. Since 2006, Stanford has been on a hectic pace to create a concentration of museums, galleries and performance spaces around Palm Drive, opening a new arts building every year from 2013 to 2015, as well as renovating existing facilities. The new Arts District provides ample opportunities to admire and (if you’re a student) create art. It’s a good place to spend the day exploring the sculpture garden, free museums and modern architecture of the newest facilities, or take in a performance.
STANFORD ARTS DISTRICT Anderson Collection at Stanford University 314 Lomita Drive
• Modern American paintings and sculptures • anderson.stanford.edu Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen St.
Frost Amphitheater Lasuen St. @ Roth Way
• 20-acre, tiered outdoor performance space • live.stanford.edu (search “Frost Amphitheater”) McMurtry Building 355 Roth Way
• Indoor-outdoor screening and exhibition spaces; Coulter Art Gallery • arts.stanford.edu (search “McMurtry Building”) Memorial Auditorium 551 Serra Mall
• Home of the Department of Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS) • live.stanford.edu (search “Memorial Auditorium”) Nitery Theater Nitery Building in the Old Union, 514 Lasuen Mall
• Black-box theater; used for student productions; flexible seating capacity • taps-calsrv2.stanford.edu Pigott Theater 551 Serra Mall
• Music, dance, theater performances • live.stanford.edu (search “Bing”)
• Used by Stanford’s Drama Department; 200 seats; proscenium stage • taps-calsrv2.stanford.edu
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 328 Lomita Drive
Roble Gymnasium 375 Santa Teresa St.
• 24 art galleries, Rodin Sculpture Garden • museum.stanford.edu Dinkelspiel Auditorium 471 Lagunita Drive
• 710-seat performance and lecture hall; used by Department of Music • music.stanford.edu (listed under: Venues Dinkelspiel)
• Rehearsal, dance and performance spaces for students. • taps.stanford.edu (listed under: About - Facilities) Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery 435 Lasuen Mall
• Features student, faculty and other artists’ work • art.stanford.edu (listed under: Exhibition Spaces Stanford Art Gallery)
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MANUEL NERI ASSERTION OF THE FIGURE MANUEL NERI, a California native, has spent a lifetime I\TPSVMRK the gesture, surface, and materiality of the figure. He renders his work in plaster, marble, bronze, and paper. This special exhibition is drawn from and celebrating gifts donated to the museum by The Manuel Neri Trust.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 The Anderson Collection at Stanford University is one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary American art. Explore works by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, and more.
The museum is always free. 314 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Wednesday through Monday: 11am – 5pm Thursday: 11am – 8pm Closed Tuesday
anderson.stanford.edu
Manuel Neri, Joan Brown Seated, 1959, aluminum with Alborada patina; oil-based pigments with yellow glaze, cast 1963, re-patina applied 2016, 30¼ x 12½ x 27 in. Anderson Collection at Stanford University, Gift of The Manuel Neri Trust, 2017.2.01
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El Camino Reelers St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 4111 Alma St.
• One of the largest gay square dance clubs in the country. • information@reelers.org / reelers.org
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar 642 Ramona St.
• Music on the patio. • 650-329-9533 / coconutsinpaloalto.com Dana Street Roasting Company 744 W. Dana St., Mountain View
• Live music on weekends. • 650-390-9638 / danastreetroasting.com Molly Magees 241 Castro Street, Mountain View
• DJ dancing Thursday - Saturday nights. • 650-961-0108 / mollysmtview.com Monte Carlo Nightclub 228 Castro St., Mountain View The El Camino Reelers. Photo by Veronica Weber.
• Latin dance club. • 650-988-1500 / montecarloniteclub.com Opal Nightclub 251 Castro St., Mountain View.
Friday Night Waltz First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave.
• DJ music. • 650-318-6732 / opalnights.com
Claire Alexander Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View
Pioneer Saloon 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside
The Patio
• Waltz, polka, one-step, swing, salsa, cha 412 Emerson St. cha, lindy and tango. • 650-326-6265 / fridaynightwaltz.com • Karaoke and DJ dancing. • 650-322-2575 / thepatiopa.com Mountain View Open Floor with • Dynamic movement. • inbodied.com
Raices de Mexico Folkloric Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Room L4
• Mexican folklore dance for children and teens. • 650-429-8930 / bit.ly/raicesdemexico Stanford Quads 418 Santa Teresa St, Stanford campus
• Square dancing for singles, couples, families. • 650-948-4935 / stanfordquads.org
Tuxedo Junction Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road; Lucie Stern Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road
• Ballroom dancing. • 650-856-6991 / cubberleyballroom.com LIVE MUSIC/DJ DANCING 4290 Bistro & Bar at Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel 4290 El Camino Real
• Occasional entertainment. • 650-628-0145 / cabanapaloalto.com Alberto’s Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge See listing under “Dance Groups/ Lessons” Cafe Borrone 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
• Live jazz on occassional Thursdays. • 650-327-0830 / cafeborrone.com
• Live music on weekends. • 650-851-8487 / pioneer-saloon.com Red Rock Coffee 201 Castro St., Mountain View
• Folk, blues, jazz, rock, and open-mic nights. • 650-967-4473 / redrockcoffee.org Rosewood Sand Hill Road 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
• Live jazz every Saturday in the hotel lounge. • 650-561-1500 / rosewoodhotels.com Shoreline Amphitheatre 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View
• Outdoor concert venue. • theshorelineamphitheatre.com
Stanford Coffee House 459 Lagunita, No. 1, Tresidder Union, Stanford
• Occasional live music and open mic nights. • 650-721-2262 / coho.stanford.edu St. Stephen’s Green 223 Castro St., Mountain View
• Live Irish music, DJ dancing, Latin DJ music. • 650-964-9151 / ststephensgreen.com GALLERIES Anderson Collection in Menlo Park Quadrus Conference Center, 2400 Sand Hill Road
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Supporting Community Art
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Together, We Prosper.
Since 2013, the Foundation has provided grants to the following programs / projects • PiE (Palo Alto Partners in Education)
• East Menlo Park schools
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• Gunn High School
• Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation
• Palo Verde Elementary School
• JLS Middle School
• Palo Alto Chinese School
• Palo Alto High School
• Mountain View Los Altos Education Foundation
• East Palo Alto schools
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Bryant Street Gallery 532 Bryant St.
• American contemporary artists. • bryantstreet.com EcoCenter 2560 Embarcadero Road
• Occasional environmental-art exhibits. • www.evols.org Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation 940 Commercial St.
• Watercolor works of artist Tony Foster. • thefoster.org Gallery 9 143 Main St., Los Altos
• Monthly exhibitions of member artists. • gallery9losaltos.com Gallery House 320 S. California Ave. (Printers Cafe)
• Rotating exhibits by local member artists. • galleryhouse2.com
Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
• Artwork by Local and international artists. • arts4all.org
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts lobby 500 Castro St., Mountain View
• Temporary exhibits by local artists. • mountainview.gov (search “Performing Arts Center”)
Mountain View City Hall Rotunda 500 Castro St., Mountain View
• Shows on topical subjects. • mountainview.gov The Nature Gallery 296 State St., Los Altos
• Minerals, fossils, jewelry and fine-art photography. • nature-gallery.com PACE Palo Alto 229 Hamilton Ave.
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Palo Alto Art Center: "Spectral Hues" Exhibit. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Contemporary art gallery. (See “New Gallery Brings Art Luminaries Downtown, “ page 13) pacegallery.com
Portola Art Gallery at Allied Arts Guild 75 Arbor Road
• Representational art by regionally and nationally recognized artists. • portolaartgallery.com
Pacific Art League 668 Ramona St.
• Ten monthly juried exhibitions and two annual members exhibitions. • pacificartleague.org
Shady Lane Gallery 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park
• Locally crafted jewelry and art; Native
Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road
• World-renowned and emerging artists in a wide range of artistic media. • cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter
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American and handmade international art. shadylanegallery.com
Smith Andersen Editions 440 Pepper Ave.
• A monotype, monoprint press exhibit•
ing print work by local, national and international artists. 650-328-7762
Viewpoints Gallery 315 State St., Los Altos
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Since its inception in 2012, Sereno Group’s 1% For Good program has donated $1,436,452 to local organizations in an effort to support those groups making a positive difference within our communities. It is our mission to create a culture that is mindful of our responsibility to our earth and to our community. We are continually exploring ways in which to improve our use of resources and our ability to support the community through volunteering and philanthropy.
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MUSEUMS Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
• Large international collection of computing artifacts. • computerhistory.org
NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Mountain View
• Exhibits explain space exploration and •
• Quarterly exhibits feature artifacts and • Free exhibit on President Herbert images of 19th century life. Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry Hoover. r-house.org • • hoover.org The Jehning Family Lock Museum 175 Castro St., Mountain View
• Changing exhibits of locks, keys, locksmithing tools, safes and other items. • jehninglockmuseum.com Los Altos History Museum 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos
Woodside Community Museum 2961 Woodside Road, Woodside
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• Aircraft displays and unique military uniforms; artifacts from post-1930. • moffettfieldmuseum.org Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave.
• Permanent and rotating exhibits •
emphasize invention and technology from 1750-1950. moah.org
PERFORMING ARTS SPACES Center for Performing Arts, Menlo-Atherton High School 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
• thecenteratma.org
Foothill College Smithwick Theatre 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
• Home to Foothill Music Theatre. • foothill.edu/theatre
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Woodside High School Performing Arts Center 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside
Lucie Stern Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
(at Palo Alto High School) 50 Embarcadero Road
• arts4all.org
• Community-theater group; performs at Bus Barn Theater. • woodsidehs.org • losaltosstage.org Paly Peforming Arts Center
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• Permanent/changing exhibits; J. Gilbert Preserved mid-1800s store with educaSmith History House. • tional programs. • losaltoshistory.org historysmc.org • Moffett Field Historical Society Museum Severyns Ave., Bldg. 126, Moffett Field, Mountain View
Los Altos Stage Company 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos
• Home to Palo Alto Players, TheatreWorks, West Bay Opera. • paplayers.org, theatreworks.org,
Changing exhibits display artifacts related to Woodside history. woodsidetown.org (search “Woodside Community Museum”)
Woodside Store 3300 Tripp Road, Woodside
Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
• foothill.edu/theatre
the scientific work of NASA and Ames Research Center. nasa.gov/ames
Rengstorff House 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
Hoover Institution 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford
Lohman Theatre at Foothill College I-280 at El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St., Mountain View
• palytheatre.com/
MOVIE THEATERS Aquarius 430 Emerson St.
• landmarktheatres.com
• Home to Peninsula Youth Theatre and Century Cinema 16 TheatreWorks. 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View • mvcpa.com, pytnet.org, theatreworks.org • cinemark.com Palo Alto Children’s Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road
• Plays, musicals with professional and child actors; acting classes. • cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre The Pear Theatre 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View
• Intimate theater hosts diverse seasons •
of full plays, plus an annual shortworks festival, “Pear Slices,” created by members of its playwriters’ guild. thepear.org
CineArts @ Palo Alto Square 3000 El Camino Real
• cinemark.com/theatre-475
Guild 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
• landmarktheatres.com Stanford Theatre 221 University Ave.
• stanfordtheatre.org
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SERVICES
ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES, SOCIAL SERVICES
New Children’s Hospital nears completion
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he new $1.1 billion Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is scheduled to open
in December after five years of construction. It will house a cancer center, acute-care and intensive-care units, and a surgical treatment center that will make Packard the largest in terms of children’s hospital operating rooms in Northern California. The hospital will include interactive wildlife art, more than 3.5 acres of gardens and green spaces, California ecosystem-themed floors, and sustainable and cutting-edge technological features. The older hospital will be joined by enclosed bridges on each floor to the new “Main” hospital. The project is part of the multibillion-dollar Stanford University Medical Center Renewal Project, which also includes the new 824,000-square-foot Stanford Health Care hospital, which is slated to open in 2018.
Animal sculptures of a ram, bear, turtle and sea lion surround a working sundial in the Dunlevie Garden at the new Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Photo by Veronica Weber.
The list below includes a broad range of local resources to help residents address health and housing issues, poverty and other life challenges. Services are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH Adolescent Counseling Services 1717 Embarcadero Road, Ste. 4000
• On-campus and after-school counseling; substance-abuse treatment. • 650-424-0852 / acs-teens.org Alcohol and Drug Services, Santa Clara County 976 Lenzen Ave., San Jose
• Drug and alcohol treatment and placement referral for adolescents and adults. • 800-488-9919; 408-272-6518 for youth / sccdads.org
The Bridge 581 Capistrano Way, Stanford University
• Free, confidential, 24-hour peer counseling services for the Stanford community. • 650-723-3392 for counseling / stanfordbridge. wordpress.com
Deborah’s Palm 555 Lytton Ave.
• Support groups; professional counseling for women. • 650-473-0664 / deborahspalm.org Family and Children Services of Silicon Valley 375 Cambridge Ave.
• Divorce support groups, child-abuse treat-
ment, anger management and domestic violence offender treatment groups; substanceabuse treatment; LGBTQ youth services; support services for youth emancipating
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from foster care and victims of domestic violence. 650-326-6576 / fcservices.org
The La Selva Group 206 California Ave. (Part of Momentum for Mental Health)
• Various levels of care: psychiatry, residential •
(24-hour staffed) treatment, outpatient program, individual and group therapy, supportive housing, case management. 650-617-8340 / thelaselvagroup.com
Outlet Program, Adolescent Counseling Services 1717 Embarcadero Road, Ste. 4000
• Support and empowerment program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender teens. • 650-424-0852, ext. 107 / projectoutlet.org
Suicide Crisis Hotline 828 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 200, San Jose (Run by Santa Clara County Mental Health Administration)
• 855-278-4204
YWCA Silicon Valley 375 S. Third St., San Jose
• Support and services in the areas of domestic •
violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, counseling, youth services and child care. 24-hour hotline: 800-572-2782 / ywca-sv.org
HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association 1060 La Avenida St., Mountain View
• Information, support, referrals and education/ training. • 24/7 helpline, 800-272-3900; office, 650-962-8111 / alz.org/norcal
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The Midpeninsula has a variety of grocery-shopping options to suit every taste, but Piazza’s Fine Foods has been named the cream of the crop. With its delicious deli, old-fashioned market feel (still owned and operated by the Piazza family, whose patriarch modeled the store after those he used to love in his homeland of Sicily) and high-quality food choices, it’s no wonder why shoppers love it. Piazza’s carries a large variety of organic and supreme quality produce. What’s more, this family market supported eco-friendly practices more than two decades before San Francisco’s first hippie even thought about hugging a tree. Piazza’s supports the dietary desires of their customers by supplying plenty of organic, Kosher and gluten-free options and promoting healthy eating. After all, the motto is “Chi mangia bene, vive bene!” (He/she who eats well, lives well.)
Visit us at the Charleston Shopping Center
3922 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 650-494-1629 Open 7am-10 Sunday-Friday, 7am-9pm on Saturdays
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Bay Area Cancer Connections 2335 El Camino Real
Peninsula Healthcare Connection 33 Encina Ave., #103
• Support groups, counseling, nutrition
• Serves the needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. • 650-853-0321 / peninsulahcc.org
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Peninsula Stroke Association 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 6, A-162
workshops and more to people touched by breast or ovarian cancer. 650-326-6686; toll-free 888-222-4401 / bcconnections.org
Bay Area Funeral Consumers Association 463 College Ave. (Mail: P.O. Box 60448, Palo Alto, CA 94306)
• Educates consumers regarding end-oflife options. • 650-321-2109 / ba-fca.org Breathe California of the Bay Area 1469 Park Ave., San Jose
• Asthma and anti-tobacco education. • 408-998-5865 / breathebayarea.org Cardiac Therapy Foundation of the Midpeninsula 4000 Middlefield Road, Ste. G-8
• Cardiac rehabilitation therapy. • 650-494-1300 / heartfitforlife.org Children’s Health Council 650 Clark Way
• Support programs for learning differ•
ences, anxiety and depression, ADHD and autism. 650-326-5530 / chconline.org
Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. 1731 Embarcadero Road, Ste. 210
• Advocacy, fundraising, annual confer•
ence for families dealing with cystic fibrosis. 650-665-7576, 855-237-4669 (toll-free) / cfri.org
Kara 457 Kingsley Ave.
Menlo Medical Clinic 1300 Crane St., Menlo Park
Planned Parenthood Mountain View Health Center 225 San Antonio Road, Mountain View
Palo Alto Medical Foundation 795 El Camino Real
pacificstrokeassociation.org
RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics 298 San Antonio Road, #100, Mountain View
• Pregnancy tests; ultrasound exams; •
medical consultations; prenatal care; parenting and adoption information. 650-559-1550 / realoptions.net
Ronald McDonald House 510 Sand Hill Road
• A “home away from home” for patients •
and families of children receiving treatment at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital. 650-470-6000 / ronaldhouse.net
Stanford Blood Center 3373 Hillview Ave.
• 888-723-7831 / bloodcenter.stanford.edu Stanford Health Library Various locations. Main Branch, Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Suite 201
Living Strong Living Well Classes held at local YMCAs
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A live, multilingual operator is available 24 hours a day to provide access to critical community, health and disaster services in Santa Clara County ranging from assistance programs for victims of elder fraud to evacuation information during times of disaster. The program is administered by United Way Bay Area.
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information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care; services are free. 650-725-8400 / healthlibrary.stanford.edu
• Medical services for young adults ages 12-21. • 650-694-0600 / stanfordchildrens.org Urgent Care Center 795 El Camino Real
pediatric / pamf.org/urgentcare
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave. and multiple campuses
300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford
• Includes the Stanford University Medi•
Teen and Young Adult Clinic, Stanford Children’s Health 1174 Castro St., Ste. 250, Mountain View
• Urgent, drop-in care. • 650-321-4121, adult; 650-853-6558,
• Primary and specialty care. • 650-498-6500 / menloclinic.com
and urgent care (drop-in). • Family planning and health services for •• Primary 650-321-4121 / pamf.org/paloalto women and men. • 650-948-0807 / plannedparenthood.org Stanford Health Care
• Provides scientifically based medical
Get non-emergency assistance
• Stanford Family Practice, 650-723-6963 • Stanford Medical Group, 650-723-6028 • Menlo Medical Clinic, 650-498-6500 • Stanford Referral Center, 800-756-5000 • Hospital operator, 650-723-4000
• Monthly support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers. • 650-565-8485 /
• Grief support. • 650-321-5272 / kara-grief.org • Strength-fitness program designed for adult cancer survivors. • 650-725-5014 / lslw.stanford.edu
Medical groups affiliated with Stanford Hospital & Clinics
cal Center, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. 650-723-4000 / stanfordmedicine.org
Stanford Hospital & Clinics 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford
• In-patient treatment, emergency care, major surgeries, laboratories, X-ray. • 650-723-4000, general; 800-756-9000,
• General medical, surgical and psychiatric care for veterans. • 650-493-5000 / paloalto.va.gov HOMELESS SERVICES Breaking Bread Call or check website for specific location
• Hot meals daily at various churches in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. • 650-853-8672 ext. 436 / lifemoves.org (search “Breaking Bread”)
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Retinal Diagnostic Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Atherton, CA to better serve patients in the bay area
Diagnostics and Therapeutics available include: • Optical coherence tomography • Fluorescein angiography
• A & B scan ultrasound • Intravitreal injection • Retinal laser
HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS Arbor Free Clinic 795 Willow Road, Bldg. 334, Menlo Park
• Acute medical care for uninsured •
people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. 650-724-1332, weekdays; 650-493-5000 ext. 22222, Sundays / arbor.stanford.edu
Conditions treated include: • Macular holes • Flashes and floaters • Age related macular degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy • Retinal vein occlusion • Epiretinal membranes • Retinal detachment
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford 725 Welch Road
• Devoted to the care of children and ex•
pectant mothers. See “New Children’s Hospital Nears Completion.” 650-497-8000 / Stanfordchildrens.org
MayView Community Health Center 270 Grant Ave.
• Primary medical care for low-income individuals. • 650-327-8717 / mayview.org
3301 El Camino Real, Suite 101, Atherton, CA
www.retinaldiagnostic.com
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Lawyer Referral Service 405 Sherman Ave.
Downtown Food Closet 425 Hamilton Ave.
• Canned goods, produce and dairy
• The Palo Alto Area Bar Association
• Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • 650-305-1174 / streetsteam.org
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Downtown Streets Team 555 Waverley St.
Palo Alto Mediation Program (Project Sentinel) 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
products for homeless and low-income residents of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park.
MEDIATION
• Downtown Streets Team employs •
• Advice and mediation services to help
unhoused men and women, thereby helping them to rebuild their lives and prepare for long-term employment. 650-305-1174 / streetsteam.org
Hotel de Zink Shelter Call or check website for specific location
hosted at a different church in Palo Alto and surrounding neighborhoods each month. lifemoves.org (search “Hotel de Zink”)
LifeMoves Administrative offices, 181 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park
Opportunity Services Center 33 Encina Ave.
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Project Sentinel 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
closet, computer lab, on-site clinic and case management. 650-853-8672 / lifemoves.org (under listing: “Get Help”)
HOUSING
homeless families and individuals in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. 650-685-5880 / lifemoves.org
Palo Alto Housing 725 Alma St.
• Fair-housing investigation; counseling; education and community mediation. • 408-720-9888; TTY/TDD: 800-735-2929 / housing.org
• Private nonprofit that develops, builds and manages low- and moderate-
Inspirations
resolve a variety of disputes including tenant/landlord, roommates/shared housing, neighbor to neighbor, business and workplace. 650-856-4062 / paloaltomediation.com
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
income housing in Palo Alto; administers city of Palo Alto’s Below Market Rate program. 650-321-9709 / pah.community
• Emergency rental assistance, clothes
• Housing and supportive services for •
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The Opportunity Center provides emergency rental assistance and other drop-in services for single adults and families. Photo by Veronica Weber.
• A 15-bed emergency shelter program •
runs a referral service that includes a half-hour consultation in exchange for a $40 administrative fee. 650-326-8322 / paaba.org
Abilities United 525 E. Charleston Road
• Milestones Preschool, therapy clinic, •
after-school socialization, respite; adult day activities, independent-living skills training. 650-494-0550 / abilitiesunited.org
AchieveKids 3860 Middlefield Road
• Special education programs and mental health therapy for people ages 5-22. • 650-494-1200 / achievekids.org
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish The Catholic Community of Palo Alto 3290 Middlefield Rd, PA 94306
A guide to the spiritual community
650-494-2496 Rev. Matthew Stanley, Pastor St. Thomas Aquinas, 751 Waverley St. St. Albert the Great, 1095 Channing Ave Our Lady of the Rosary, 3233 Cowper St www.paloaltocatholic.org
Inspirations is a resource for ongoing religious services and special events. To inquire about or to reserve space, please email Blanca Yoc at byoc@paweekly.com or call 650-223-6596.
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A community that embraces justice, creation, and the diversity of human life.
Our Sunday Services: 8:30 am: Early Church 10:30 am: Communal Worship 1140 Cowper St. Palo Alto, CA 94301
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More Life. More Love. More Light.
Sunday Services 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Holy Communion with Music & Children’s Chapel Childcare & Nursery available
Sunday Teen Programs 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner 7:00 - 8:00 pm Middle/High School Programs
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Learning Ally 431 Burgess Drive #120, Menlo Park
• Formerly Recording for the Blind •
& Dyslexic, the nonprofit provides educational materials, recorded by volunteers, for students and professionals who cannot read standard print. 650-493-3717 / learningally.org
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2500 El Camino Real #100
• Rehabilitation program for clients with •
severe sight loss; low-vision clinic; store with helpful products; computer and Braille classes. 650-858-0202 / vistacenter.org
VTA Access Paratransit 3331 First St., San Jose
• Transportation for individuals who •
have a disability that prevents them from using public transportation (bus, light rail). 408-321-2300, information on eligibility; 800-894-9908, reservations; 408-321-2330, TTD / vta.org
Westwind 4-H Riding for the Handicapped/Westwind Riding Institute 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills
• Year-round classes • 650-947-8680 / westwind4h.org
SOCIAL SERVICES Child Abuse Reporting (Santa Clara County Child Protective Services) 373 W. Julian St., San Jose
clinical services and drop-in center.
• 650-688-3030 / jfcs.org
Mobile market comes to East Palo Alto
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties 4001 N. First St. and 750 Curtner Ave., San Jose
Facebook is sponsoring a farmers market on wheels that makes weekly stops in three East Palo Alto and Menlo Park neighborhoods. The Freshest Cargo Mobile Farmers Market, operated by Fresh Approach, is a food truck that brings fresh, locally grown produce to underserved communities throughout the Bay Area. The East Palo Alto/ Belle Haven route, launched in July, provides discounts and subsidies to shoppers who receive CalFresh, Women Infants & Children (WIC) or Social Security benefits.
• Child abuse and neglect center; takes calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Partners with hundreds of nonprofit • 650-493-1186 / sccgov.org (search agencies to provide food at more than “Child Abuse Reporting”)
770 sites.
Ecumenical Hunger Program 2411 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
• Emergency food, clothing, household
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essentials, furniture, support programs and referral services to families in need; hot meals every Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Bay Road; women’s support group and programs for children. 650-323-7781 / ehpcares.org
Family Resources Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, T2
• Helps families find services and service •
providers in areas of emergency including basic needs, child care, mental health and counseling. 650-329-2221 / cityofpaloalto.org/ familyresources
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave.
• Counseling, case-management; elder-
care consultation; home-care services,
• 800-984-3663; 408-266-8866 office / shfb.org
St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
• Hot lunch program six days each week; •
groceries and produce distribution; public-health nurse on site one day a week for referrals (no appointment necessary). 650-365-9664 / paduadiningroom.com
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... The East Palo Alto/Belle Haven route includes Sunday stops at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, 10-11:30 a.m.; East Palo Alto Senior Center, 560 Bell St., 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Onetta Harris Community Center, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. For more information, go to freshestcargo.org
Social Services Agency — North County District 1330 W. Middlefield Road, Mountain View
• Adult and child welfare services; •
distributes food stamps, MediCal and cash aid; runs hotlines for child and elder abuse reporting. 408-278-2400 / sccgov.org (search “Social Services Agency”)
Veterans Emergency Social Work Fund 3801 Miranda Ave.
• Meets emergency needs of veterans
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who are in-patients or out-patients awaiting admission, relocation or discharge at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. 650-493-5000 / paloalto.va.gov
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Every day is a new opportunity to learn AGING IN PLACE BUT NOT SITTING STILL Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) provides innovative services and housing to support aging adults on the San Francisco Peninsula and in Silicon Valley. Little House provides services for adults of all ages with a focus on staying physically, intellectually, socially and culturally active. Rosener House offers a positive, caring option for older adults with age-related challenges and their family caregivers.
Meals on Wheels increases food security and access to nutritious food, keeping older adults well nourished and healthy. Safe, low cost, beautiful housing for Seniors in Menlo Park at two complexes, Crane Place and Partidge-Kennedy Apartments.
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Workshop helps ease retirement jitters
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tuart Silverman’s own “failed” attempt at retirement two years ago prompted
the former Palo Alto business consultant to
SENIOR CENTERS Avenidas 450 Bryant St. See “Avenidas moves classes during renovation,” page 31.
• 650-289-5400 / avenidas.org Golden Castle Adult Day Health Care Center 3803 E. Bayshore Road
Stanford Health Care, Aging Adult Services 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford
• In-patient services, community support, end-of-life support. • 650-723-1303 / stanfordhealthcare.org Stanford Health Care, Stanford Hospital 401 Quarry Road, Stanford
• Physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social
• In-patient treatment, emergency care, regional trauma center. • 650-723-4000; 800-756-9000 appointments and
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Alto this year. “I didn’t have a lot of leisure
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center 3921 Fabian Way
create “Retirement and Your Next Stage of Life,” a free, five-part interactive workshop on how to successfully transition from career
activities or hobbies, and I began to realize the difficulty I was having moving to the next stage,” Silverman said. Through his workshop, Silverman, now a certified retirement coach and founder of the organization Next Stage Roadmaps, helps retirees make a smooth transition. His workshop covers retirement concerns, such as lifestyle, encore careers, health, finances and customizing a personal road map. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... Find upcoming courses, at NextStageRoadmaps. com or call 650-245-0950. Jim Stinger, a guest speaker at the “Retirement and Your Next Stage of Life” workshop, went from working as a research engineer at HP to selling his own paintings after taking an introductory watercolor class at Avenidas senior center following his retirement. Photo by Veronica Weber.
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workers, psychologists, activity coordinators; multilingual staff. 650-964-1964 / goldencastlecenter.org
• Weekly fitness and art classes, guest lecturers, concerts, bridge, day trips and social groups. • 650-223-8700 / paloaltojcc.org Hua Kuang Chinese Reading Room 4000 Middlefield Road, #H4
• More than 13,000 volumes of Chinese materials; •
painting, flower-arranging and Chinese calligraphy classes; American etiquette classes. 650-856-3733 / huakuang.yolasite.com
MEDICAL CENTERS MayView Community Health Center 270 Grant Ave.
• Primary medical care for low-income individuals. • 650-327-8717 / mayview.org Palo Alto Medical Foundation 795 El Camino Real
• Primary care, drop-in urgent care, outpatient surgery center. • 650-321-4121 (switchboard is open 24 hours) / pamf.org/paloalto
referrals / stanfordhealthcare.org
• General medical, surgical and psychiatric care for veterans. • 650-493-5000 / paloalto.va.gov HOT LUNCH LA COMIDA After four decades in downtown Palo Alto, the popular lunch program for seniors (ages 60 plus) and their spouses, will no longer serve meals at its Bryant Avenue dining hall at Avenidas. The nonprofit will temporarily move its kitchen operations to Stevenson House through August 2018 while it searches for a new, permanent facility. La Comida is a nonprofit program that provides nutritious hot lunches in a friendly, group setting. There is a $3 suggested contribution. For more information, contact lacomida.org. Meals currently are being served at:
• Stevenson House 455 E. Charleston Road / 650-494-1944 ext. 10 • Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, Room M4 / 650-329-2418
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Robert Lovelace, RN Home Care Supervisor
Better Care Starts With Robert’s Support. Lean on Robert. No matter what level of home care you need, Robert, our Home Care Supervisor, and his highly trained caregiving team stand ready to help your loved one have a safer, healthier, and more independent life. See why we’re the Bay Area’s leading expert in senior care.
Free consultation 650.931.1860 SeniorsAtHome.org
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RESOURCES Seniors At Home, Koret Family Resource Center 200 Channing Ave.
Medical Plaza Pharmacy 211 Quarry Road, #108
• Special services: Online ordering,
• Comprehensive services to help seniors • live more independent lives in their •
own homes. 650-688-3070 / SeniorsAtHome.org
Stanford Health Library See “Community Services,” page 25.
PHARMACIES CVS Pharmacy Locations:
• 352 University Ave., 650-324-3248 • 2701 Middlefield Road, 650-330-0132 • 855 El Camino Real, 650-322-2554 Disco REX Pharmacy (Walgreens) 328 University Ave.
• Special services: Online ordering •
available, specialized medication compounding. 650-326-3876 / walgreens.com
Maximart Pharmacy 240 Cambridge Ave.
• Special services: Deliveries to some locations. • 650-327-3922 / www.mygnp.com
The Avant 4041 El Camino Way
deliveries available, prescription compounding. Multilingual in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Russian and Korean. 650-326-2300 / positiveoutcomesrx.com
Safeway Pharmacy 2811 Middlefield Road
• Special services: Weekday deliveries •
(some restrictions), online ordering available. 650-321-9731
Avenidas moves classes during renovation
• Designed for active adults age 60 or older. • 650-320-8626 / theavantpaloalto.com
Avenidas senior center will temporarily relocate activities from its downtown site on Bryant Avenue to Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, from September until early 2019, while the nonprofit completes an $18-million expansion that will add 26,000 square feet and include a fitness room; a tech center where entrepreneurs will work with seniors to create new senior-friendly products; additional multipurpose rooms for more programs; and a kitchen for nutrition classes. During the interim, all activities will be held on their usual day and at their usual times. For more information, call 650-289-5400 or go to avenidas.org.
Channing House 850 Webster St.
• Independent-living apartments with assisted living and skilled nursing. • 650-327-0950 / channinghouse.org The Hamilton 555 Byron St.
• Condominium complex for residents age 55 and older. • 650-463-1400 / thehamilton.net
Walgreens Pharmacy Locations:
Gardens Senior Communities • 2605 Middlefield Road, 650-566-9723 Lytton 649 University Ave.; 656 Lytton Ave.; • 300 University Ave., 650-326-3404 330 Everett Ave. • 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Suite CC-1101 • Assisted-living and independent-living MC 5834, 650-838-0429 facility for residents age 62 or older. 4170 El Camino Real (drive-through • • 650-617-7373 / jtm-esc.org/lyttonavailable) 650-858-2007 gardens • 121 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, 650-961-7555 (Open 24 hours) Moldaw Family Residences • Special services: online ordering available. 899 E. Charleston Road with Alzheimer’s disease. • walgreens.com/pharmacy • 650-494-0760 / paloaltocommons.com • Part of the Taube Family Campus for
SENIOR HOUSING Alta Torre 3895 Fabian Way
• Affordable apartments for very-lowincome residents age 55 or older. • 650-493-4700 / bridgehousing.com/ properties/senior/santa-clara/paloalto/alta-torre
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Jewish Life; independent living and continuing care with memory support, assisted living and skilled nursing for residents of all faiths age 62 or older. 650-433-3600 / moldaw.org
Palo Alto Commons 4075 El Camino Way
Stevenson House 455 E. Charleston Road
• A nonprofit apartment community •
for low-income and independently functioning adults age 62 and older. 650-494-1944 / stevensonhouse.org
• Independent and assisted living for
seniors 60 or older; wing for residents
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At STRIDE, we understand the importance of having pain-free feet. Your quality of life depends on it.
PHOTO JOYCE GOLDSCHMID
Dr. Brynn Ewen is a fellowship-trained podiatrist and the founder of STRIDE, a boutique podiatry practice and medical foot spa. Dr. Ewen understands that quality of life depends largely on the health of your feet. Her extensive training in sports medicine and biomechanics allows her to treat many foot problems using customized foot orthotics. Through careful diagnosis and treatments, she will get you back to your activities as quickly and safely as possible so that you can enjoy life to the fullest.
Specalizing in: • General Podiatric Medicine • Sports Medicine • Custom orthotics • Seniors • Laser treatments • Toenail care • Spa services (STRIDE Spa)
Call or book an appointment online: 650.323.2200 www.stridewellbeing.com Dr. Brynn H. Ewen, D.P.M. STRIDE Podiatry Office & Medical Foot Spa 512 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 31
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AVENIDAS CARE PARTNERS
Palo Alto
AVENIDAS LIFELONG LEARNING & LEISURE
AVENIDAS HEALTH & WELLNESS
AVENIDAS DOOR TO DOOR
TOOLS FOR POSITIVE AGING AVENIDAS CARE PARTNERS help families cut through conflict and confusion
AVENIDAS HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM provides the nuts and bolts for living well
Whether you are worried about an aging spouse or parent, or dealing with your own concerns, you can turn to Avenidas Care Partners for support, advice and assistance.
Keeping people healthy is the goal.
• Family consultations
• Health Screenings
• Spinal Exams
• Flu shots
• Reiki Energy treatments
• Nutrition counseling
• Foot and hand nail care
• Health Insurance information • Acupuncture
• Counseling services
• Podiatry
• Care management
• Therapeutic massage
• Information and assistance • Support groups
AVENIDAS LIFELONG LEARNING & LEISURE CLASSES help you strive for a higher level of personal growth The Lifelong Learning and Leisure program aims to keep the bodies and brains of older adults active and stimulated. • Current Events
• Movies
• Creative Arts
• Lectures
• Foreign Languages
• Fitness classes
AVENIDAS DOOR TO DOOR helps you nail down your transportation needs When you or a loved one can no longer drive, getting out of the house and around town can often be difficult. This program provides a variety of transportation options. • Going to medical appointments • Picking up groceries • Meeting friends for lunch • Running errands
(650) 289-5400 w w w.avenidas.org AVENIDAS CARE PARTNERS
AVENIDAS LIFELONG LEARNING & LEISURE
AVENIDAS HEALTH & WELLNESS
AVENIDAS DOOR TO DOOR
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AVENIDAS HANDYMAN SERVICES
Palo Alto
AVENIDAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AVENIDAS VILLAGE
AVENIDAS ROSE KLEINER CENTER
Put our POWER TOOLS to work for you today! AVENIDAS HANDYMAN SERVICES hammer out efficient home repairs
AVENIDAS VILLAGE helps you get a grip on aging-in-place
Maintaining a home can be quite a burden, and that’s why we offer Handyman Services. Our trusted team can make your home safer and more accessible, all at below-market rates.
Who says you have to move out of the neighborhood that you love and the home you’ve made memories in? So if you want to simplify your life, maintain your independence, and stay mobile, safe and active, consider becoming an Avenidas Village member.
• Install grab bars
• Fix leaky faucets
• Add security lighting
• Clean out your gutters
• Build wheelchair ramps
• Help with yard work
• Repair faulty lighting
• Computer Troubleshooting
AVENIDAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Each year, over 400 people find meaningful matches for their skills and interests through the Avenidas Volunteer Program, donating a total of 20,000 hours of their time. • Tutor kids in reading
• 24/7 support
• Discounts on services
• Transportation Assistance
• Social Gatherings
• Daily Phone Check-Ins
• Legal Assistance Services
• Wide network of vendors
• Med-Pals
AVENIDAS ROSE KLEINER CENTER gives families a blueprint to follow for aging loved ones At our custom-built facility in Mountain View, Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center offers two levels of daytime care for older adults with frail physical or mental health in a warm, welcoming environment.
• Provide leadership on Board of Directors or Advisory Council
• Transportation
• Group Exercise
• Teach computer and technology skills
• Stimulating Activities
• Socializing
• Work on mailing projects
• Nutritious Hot Lunches
• Help with special events
• Entertainment
• Skilled Nursing Services • Variety of Therapies
Avenidas Handyman Program Has Been Hammering Away for 40 Years! AVENIDAS HANDYMAN SERVICES
AVENIDAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AVENIDAS VILLAGE
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12TH Annual Walk’n’Run to Remember Saturday, October 14, 2017
HONOR A LOVED ONE & SUPPORT THE JOURNEY Walk’n’Run in memory of a loved one… Walk’n’Run ƚŽ ĞŶũŽLJ Ă ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ĂƵƚƵŵŶ ĚĂLJ ǁŝƚŚ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ĂŶĚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͘͘͘ Walk’n’Run to honor and support ŽƚŚĞƌƐ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ grieving a loss… Walk’n’Run to raise funds for a ŵĞĂŶŝŶŐĨƵů cause…
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“The quality of your life is our focus”
The new rooftop garden: Channing House recently opened two terrace gardens on its second-story rooftop as part of major renovations at the retirement community. Photo by Veronica Weber. Continued from page 31
Sunrise of Palo Alto 2701 El Camino Real
• Assisted living, continuing care; Al•
• Independent-living apartments with access to assisted living, memory support and skilled-nursing care for residents age 62 and older. 888-681-8466 / viliving.com
Webster House 401 Webster St.
• Independent and assisted-living •
community in downtown Palo Alto for those 65 or older. 650-327-4333 / jtm-esc.org/websterhouse
DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION Avenidas Door-to-Door 450 Bryant St.
• Rides by volunteers to and from ap-
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pointments in private cars within an 8-mile radius of Avenidas senior center in downtown Palo Alto; Pickup service from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; advanced reservations required. Fees charged. 650-289-5411 / avenidas.org/services/ transportation
VTA Access Paratransit 3331 First. St., San Jose
• Transportation for individuals who •
have a disability that prevents them from using public transportation (bus, light rail). 408-321-2300, information on eligibility; 800-894-9908, reservations; 408-321-2330, TTD / vta.org
Paratransit Providers 3607 Deedham Drive, San Jose
• Private company providing passen•
• Senior transportation for medical-
zheimer’s and memory care; available, short- and long-term stays; no age requirement. 650-326-1108 / sunriseseniorliving.com
Vi at Palo Alto 620 Sand Hill Road
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RoadRunners Transportation Service 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View
gers with wheelchair transportation throughout the entire Bay Area. Fees charged. 408-832-2233 / sjparatransit.com
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related and personal appointments within 10 miles of El Camino Hospital; pickup services: Mon.-Fri. 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; clients need not be affiliated with El Camino Hospital; fees charged; Advance reservations required. 650-940-7016 / elcaminohospital.org (search “RoadRunners”)
PUBLIC TRANSPORATION
• See Getting Around
Amenities include: • 3 restaurant-style meals by our chefs. Dinner served with wine. • 7 day concierge service, 24 hours staff • Emergency call system in bedroom and bathroom. 24/7 monitor. • Weekly housekeeping with laundry service
Stanford memory researchers looking for volunteers Dozens of Stanford researchers from multiple disciplines have teamed up with the Stanford Alzheimer’s Research Center to conduct interdisciplinary research on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders through a $7.3 million grant from the National Institute of Health. As part of the push to better understand the onset of the disease, the Research Center is recruiting those with early stage diagnosed Alzheimer’s as well as healthy volunteers without memory issues for multiple clinical trials. Stanford neurologist and biotechnology pioneer Frank Longo, who co-leads the new Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, said the greatest barrier to getting effective therapies to people “is that it’s so hard to know what’s going on in the brain with Alzheimer’s disease. If we understood that, we’d be developing therapies at tenfold the rate we are now, and they’d have a greater chance of being effective.” IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... Contact Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at bit.ly/ MemoryTrials
• All utilities except phone and cable • Chauffeured van and bus to all medical needs, personal errands, shopping, outings and excursions to San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Sausalito etc. • Kitchenette with full size refrigerator and 2 cook tops • Full monthly calendar with activities, wellness program and daily exercise with instructor
Contact Marie Louise Cates Sales Manager 408-446-4300 Office 408-210-7425 Cell Email: MarieLouise@chateau-cupertino.com 10150 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Cross street: Stevens Creek Boulevard www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 35
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NEIGHBORHOODS SIZE, CHARACTERISTICS, HOME VALUES
Fairmeadow neighborhood: Ramji Digumarthi and Sippie Dykstra (holding cat Jason) and their children Devi DigumarthiDykstra (holding dog Tori) and Pieter Digumarthi-Dykstra stand outside of their home. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Palo Alto is made up 36 neighborhoods contained within 25.79 square miles. Here’s a glimpse of each area’s distinctive features, contact information for neighborhood associations and a look at median sales prices for Spring 2017. Each neighborhood is listed next to a number that corresponds to the neighborhoods map on page 38.
Downtown North 94301 Eclectic mix of arts-and-crafts homes, cottages, apartments, duplexes. 1
• Homeowners: 34% • Median sales price: $2.1M
Downtown North Neighborhood Association: ghball@aol.com 2 Crescent Park 94301 Spacious lots, wide streets, mature trees.
• Homeowners: 86% • Median sales price: $4.1M
Crescent Park Neighborhood Association: Norm Beamer, 650-327-7071; nhbeamer@ yahoo.com
University South 94301 Quiet neighborhood with well-kept sidewalks, tree-lined streets. 3
• Homeowners: 39% • Median sales price: $1.9M
University South Neighborhood Association: Elaine Meyer, 650-325-8057; meyere@concentric.net
4 Professorville 94301 Oldest residential neighborhood; Victorians, Tudors, colonials.
• Homeowners: 66% • Median sales price: $1.9M
Community Center 94301, 94303 Socially and culturally active neighborhood near downtown. 5
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Homeowners: 82% Median sales price: $3.2M Community Center Neighbors Association: pma94301@comcast.net.
6 Duveneck/St. Francis 94303 Mix of 1950s homes, new construction.
• Homeowners: 86% • Median sales price: $3M
Duveneck/St. Francis Neighborhood Association: Karen White, 650-494-7026; karenwhite4@gmail.com 7 Triple El 94303 Named after Elsinore Drive, Elsinore Court and El Cajon; mostly post warera Eichler homes.
• Homeowners: 82% • Median sales price: $2.7M 8
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10 Garland Park 94303 Three mini-neighborhoods that stretch along Oregon Expressway;
mix of ranch-style homes and newer construction.
• Homeowners: 89% • Median sales price: $4.1M
11 Old Palo Alto 94301 Known for its stately homes, diverse architectural styles.
• Homeowners: 70% • Median sales price: $5.6M
Old Palo Alto Neighborhood Association: nadianaik@gmail.com
Southgate 94301, 94306 Varied architectural styles: modern, Spanish, Craftsman and cottages. 12
• Homeowners: 70% • Median sales price: $2.9M
Southgate Neighborhood Watch: Jim McFall, 650-327-4428; wmjmcfall@yahoo. com
Evergreen Park 94301, 94306 Mix of new and old homes. 13
• Homeowners: 50% • Median sales price: $1M
Evergreen Park Neighborhood Association: David Schrom, 650-323-7333; epna@ecomagic.org
College Terrace 94304, 94305, 94306 Next to Stanford University campus; streets named after Ivy League universities. 14
• Homeowners: 29% • Median sales price: $2.5M College Terrace Residents’ Association: board@ctra.org, ctra.org 15 Mayfield 94301 It’s own township before becoming part of south Palo Alto; contains the California Avenue shopping district.
• Homeowners: 31% • Median sales price: $1.2M
Mayfield Residents: Joe Villareal, 650-3267519; joe.a.villareal@gmail.com 16 Ventura 94306 Next to CalTrain tracks; mix of small bungalows, newly designed homes, apartments.
• Homeowners: 32% • Median sales price: $2.0M
Ventura Neighborhood Association: rebsanders@gmail.com, Venturapaloalto. org
Midtown 94301, 94303, 94306 Located in the middle of Palo Alto; developed after World War II. 17
• Homeowners: 61% • Median sales price: $2.8M
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We are thrilled to have recruited Dr. Thazin (Jayne) Aung OD to join our team of doctors at Palo Alto Eyes Optometry. She was previously at Fremont Eye Care Physicians, receiving excellent feedback from patients and fellow doctors for her unparalleled FXVWRPHU VHUYLFH DQG DWWHQWLRQ WR GHWDLO b Dr. Aung has wide experience of diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, vascular and diabetic retinal diseases. Dr. Aung is particularly interested in preventative eye care and FRQWDFW OHQVHV DQG LV D FHUWLÆ“HG SUDFWLWLRQHU RI 2UWKRNHUDWRORJ\ which helps reduce the progression of myopia in young children. 6KH LV KLJKO\ VNLOOHG LQ Æ“WWLQJ VSHFLDOW\ OHQVHV IRU SDWLHQWV ZLWK corneal conditions such as keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, DQG VWDWXV SRVW SHQHWUDWLQJ NHUDWRSODVW\ b All of us at Palo Alto Eyes Optometry look forward to introducing you to Dr. Aung, she is available for consultation Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and most Saturdays.
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Adobe Meadow/Meadow Park 94303 Wide streets, tall trees, Eichler-style homes.
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Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association: Chip Wytmar, info@ adobemeadow.org; adobemeadow.org
Charleston Gardens 94303 Mid-century modern homes.
• Homeowners: 73% • Median sales price: $2.1 M
23 The Greenhouse 94303 Set of two adjoining condominium complexes at the southernmost end of Palo Alto.
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Homeowners***: 68% Median sales price: $1.31M Palo Alto Greenhouse Homeowners Association: Ralph Cahn at 650-858-1012, Management company: 650-563-9900; gocompass.com
Greendell/Fairfield 94303 Ranch-style and Eichler homes. 24
• Homeowners: 69% • Median sales price: $2.71M
Greendell Neighborhood Association: Srini Sankaran, 650-485-1335; admin@ greendell.org 25 San Alma 94303 Mix of townhomes, below-market-rate condominiums built on the site of the historic Don Secundo Robles adobe, dating back to 1840.
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• Homeowners: 90% • Median sales price: $2.7M 22
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Greenmeadow 94303 94306 Iconic Eichler subdivision in South Palo Alto. 26
• Homeowners: 85% • Median sales price: $2.5M
Greenmeadow Community Association: 650-494-3157, info@greenmeadow.org, greenmeadow.org 27
Walnut Grove 94303
• Homeowners: 94% • Median sales price: No recorded sales Walnut Grove Homeowners Association:Vipul Vyas, 415-377-0352; Vipul.Vyas@gmail.com
San Alma Association: Barbara Best, 650-704-2160; barbarabest@gmail.com Professorville. Photo by Veronica Weber. 38 • Info Palo Alto www.PaloAltoOnline.com
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• Median sales price: No recorded sales.
Fairmeadow 94306 1950s Eichler homes. 28
Miranda Neighbors: Don Nielson, 650-941-2429; nielsonz@pacbell.net
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Homeowners: 50% Median sales price: $2.1M Fairmeadow Neighborhood Association: Len Filppu, 650-857-1031; lenfilppu@ earthlink.net
Esther Clark Park 94306 Spanish villas and old-style ranch homes on 1-acre plots. 35
• Homeowners: 78% • Median sales price: No recorded sales.
Charleston Meadows 94040, 94306 Predominantly1950s Eichler homes. 29
Palo Alto Hills 94022, 94304 Mostly remodeled or rebuilt 1960s homes on 1-acre lots in the hills. 36
• Homeowners: 57% • Median sales price: $2.5M
• Homeowners**: 90% • No recorded home sales
Charleston Meadows Association: cmaboard@googlegroups.com; charlestonmeadows.org
Palo Alto Hills Neighborhood Association: Mark Nadim, 650-949-5672; paloaltohillsna@gmail.com
30 Monroe Park 94306 Rural, farm-like community
• Homeowners: 44% • Median sales price:$2.5M
Monroe Park Neighborhood Association: Linnea Wickstrom, ljwickstrom@ comcast.net
Palo Alto Orchards 94306 Cul-du-sacs lined with redwood trees and relatively modest single-family homes. 31
• Homeowners**: 61% • Median sales price: $818,000
Palo Alto Orchards: John Spiller, 650-483-8815; rice49er@pacbell.net
Palo Alto Neighborhoods (PAN) An independent umbrella group for Palo Alto neighborhoods that includes several neighborhood associations.
Southgate neighborhood. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Barron Park 94306 Pastoral setting, diverse housing mix. 32
• Homeowners: 65% • Median sales price: $2.6M
Barron Park Association: president@ bpaonline.org, bpapaloalto.org
Green Acres 94022, 94306 Arastradero Road divides neighborhood into two distinct areas: Green Acres I on the south (built in the early 1950s) and Green Acres II 33
(developed after the 1950s).
Sheri Furman, chair, at 650-856-0869, paneighborhoods.org
Green Acres I Neighborhood Association (GAIA): Alice Sklar a2sklar@aol.com / (Green Acres II) Jim Colton, 650-464-1775; james.colton10@gmail.com
Median sales prices based on information provided by Trulia and Robert Taylor Properties for activity between April 13 and July 12, 2017. All other neighborhood data from Nextdoor.com, unless otherwise noted.
• Homeowners: 69% • Median sales price: $2.1M
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Dogs headed to Peers Park
Parks are open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. No alcohol or smoking permitted at individual sites. For more information: 650-496-6962, cityofpaloalto.org/ gov/depts/csd/parks/neighborhood.asp
Byxbee Park 2375 Embarcadero Road
• See Open Space
Cameron Park 2101 Wellesley St.
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Baylands Nature Preserve 2500 Embarcadero Road
• 11 acres. • Named for Donaldina M. Cameron, director
Designs for a new 0.73-acre dog park at
• See Open Space
Bol Park 3590 Laguna Ave.
•
alo Alto is poised to open its fourth park dedicated to dogs in early 2018.
Peers Park are set to be finalized this fall, and construction is anticipated to begin as early as January. The park, as proposed, would lie along the northeastern fence, adjacent to the train tracks. It would have separate enclosures for large and small dogs, a sliding 12-foot gate between the two areas and water fountains for dogs, among other features. The city, which currently has three dedicated dog parks, has been working to increase that number and has identified 11 sites as potential locations for future dog parks. The city’s other dog parks are located at Greer, Hoover and Mitchell parks.
• 13.8 acres. • Named for Dr. Cornelius Bol, a Stanford •
professor who invented the high-intensity mercury vapor lamp. Climbing structure, native plant garden, bicycle path.
Boulware Park 410 Fernando Ave.
• 1.5 acres. • Named for Mayfield crop grower and Palo Alto school trustee John Wesley Boulware. • Picnic area, barbecues, playground, basketball court.
Bowden Park 2380 High St.
• 2 acres. • Named for former City Councilman Jerome Trimble Bowden. • Redwood grove, public art, playground, picnic area, perimeter trail.
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Bowling Green Park 474 Embarcadero Road
• See Recreational Facilities
of the Presbyterian Mission Home for Chinese Women from 1895-1942. Climbing structure, picnic area, playground.
Cogswell Plaza 264 Lytton Ave.
• 0.5 acres. • Named for Elinor Cogswell, editor of the Palo Alto Times in the 1950s. • Benches, redwood trees, open lawn area. Don Jesus Ramos Park 800 E. Meadow Drive
• 4.4 acres. • Named for Mayfield pioneer Don Jesus Ramos. • Sport court, playground, picnic area, barbecues.
Don Secundino Robles Park 4116 Park Blvd.
• 4.7 acres. • Quiet neighborhood park hidden from view. • Wheelchair-accessible toddler swings, benches, multipurpose bowl, picnic areas, barbecues, basketball, softball backstop, footpath. Continued on page 45
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• Named for Alexander Peers, who
El Camino Park 155 El Camino Real
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• 12.2 acres. • Palo Alto’s oldest park, which opened in 1914. • Lighted softball diamond with bleach-
Rinconada Park 777 Embarcadero Road
ers, soccer, restrooms.
• 19 acres. • Second oldest park in Palo Alto. The
El Palo Alto Park 117 Palo Alto Ave.
• 0.5 acres. • Home of the tree “El Palo Alto,” the •
city’s namesake, estimated to be 1,077 years old. Lighted pathway.
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Eleanor Pardee Park 851 Center Drive
• 9.6 acres. • Community activist Emily Pardee •
deeded land to the city in memory of her daughter who died of typhoid as a young girl. Multiuse concrete bowl, Palo Alto Demonstration Garden, picnic area, barbecues, playground.
Foothills Park 11799 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills
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Hoover Park 2901 Cowper St.
Sarah Wallis Park 202 Ash St.
• 4.2 acres. • Named for the 31st U.S. president and Stanford graduate Herbert Hoover. • Playground, baseball field with bleach-
ers, tennis courts, handball court, picnic area, multipurpose concrete bowl with two basketball hoops, fenced dog run, restrooms.
Hopkins Creekside Park Palo Alto Ave. from Emerson to Marlowe St.
• 22 acres. • Named for sea captain John Lucas Greer. • 12.4 acres. • Little League diamond, small dog • Park honors Palo Alto’s founder, run, skateboard bowl, playground, Timothy Hopkins. soccer, softball, basketball, picnic area, barbecues, restrooms. • A 1.5-mile trail that meanders along Henry W. Seale Park 3100 Stockton Place
• 4.3 acres. • Named in 1968 for Henry Seale, a California rancher in the late 19th century. • Circular sand pit with concrete turtles, children’s playground, basketball, picnic area, pathway.
the creek.
Johnson Park Everett and Hawthorne avenues (between Kipling and Waverley streets)
• 2.5 acres. • Created in the late 1980s, and named for Edith Johnson. • Sand and water play equipment, con-
crete slide, climbing structures, volleyball pit, community garden, basketball, picnic area, toddler playground.
Heritage Park 300 Homer Ave.
• 1.1 acres. • A sentinel redwood tree stands out as the focal point. • Special features: benches, picnic tables •
and a children’s playground that features a train, a dolphin, a climbing rock. To make picnic reservations, call 650-463-4900.
Juana Briones Park 609 Maybell Ave.
• 4.1 acres. • Named for Juana Briones, daughter •
of Spanish parents who came to Alta California in the late 18th century. Bridge, toddler play equipment with a “train station,” picnic areas, basketball, footpath.
Kellogg Park Waverley Street at Embarcadero Road
• 0.2 acres. • Named for Mary Kellogg Crittendon,
the wife of Palo Alto founder Timothy Hopkins.
Lytton Plaza 202 University Ave.
Gwennyth Wallace and mom, Cheryll Go, enjoy the playground at Johnson Park. Photo by Veronica Weber.
main swimming pool was completed in 1940, a gift from Lucie Stern’s daughter, Ruth. The redwood grove in front of the pools was named the Magic Forest in 1971 in memory of school teacher Edith Ellery Patton. Community pool, nine tennis courts (six with lights), cemented multipurpose bowl, restrooms, picnic areas, barbecues, multiple playgrounds. For picnic reservations, group policies and rental fees, call 650-463-4900
Children play at the Magical Bridge Playground. Photo by Veronica Weber.
• See Open Space
Greer Park 1098 Amarillo Ave.
served on Mayfield’s first Board of Trustees and was Mayfield Bank’s first president. Tennis, basketball, playground, restrooms, picnic area.
Magical Bridge Playground 600 East Meadow Drive (located in Mitchell Park)
• 1.3 acres. • The nation’s first 100-percent acces•
suffragette Sarah Wallis lived in the late 19th century. Grass area with benches, public art, a short path.
sible and fully inclusive public playground for children of varying physical and cognitive abilities.
•
Swing and sway zone, a music zone, a slide mound, a carousel, performance area, two-story, wheelchair-accessible playhouse, picnic area.
Scott Street Mini Park 911 Scott St.
• magicalbridge.org Mayfield Park 2300 Wellesley St.
• 1.1 acres. • This park wraps around the College Terrace branch library. • Small lawn area with benches, library, child care center.
Mitchell Park 600 East Meadow Drive
• 21.4 acres. • Named for J. Pearce Mitchell, who
served on the Palo Alto City Council for 31 years.
• Lighted tennis courts; paddle-tennis
courts; handball courts; horseshoe pits; multiuse concrete bowl; children’s water park; fenced dog run; public art; jogging trail; barbecues; toddler playgrounds; restrooms.
• For picnic reservations, group policies and rental fees, call 650-463-4900.
Monroe Park 4305 Miller Ave.
• 0.55 acres. • Named for property owner L.G. Mon-
roe, this park is split between the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto.
• Mounded grassy area, path and sand area, toddler play area.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve 1530 Arastradero Road
• 0.2 acres. • One of Palo Alto’s designated “free
• See Open Space
•
• 4.7 acres.
speech” areas originally built by banker Bart Lytton in the 1960s. Fountain, benches, public art.
• 0.3 acres. • Located on the same land where
Peers Park 1899 Park Blvd.
• 0.4 acres. • Named for author and poet Sir Walter Scott. • Circular basketball court, toddler play equipment with swings and spring animals.
Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields 2700 El Camino Real
• 5.9 acres. • Two regulation-size synthetic turf
soccer fields, night lighting, restrooms, snack facility, seating area, public art.
Terman Park 655 Arastradero Road
• 7.7 acres. • Named for Stanford psychologist Lewis M. Terman who studied gifted children. • Softball diamond, walking path, tennis, soccer, basketball, bikes.
Weisshaar Park 2298 Dartmouth St.
• 1.1 acres. • Named for Frederick Weisshaar who •
served as a school trustee in Mayfield and was first town treasurer. Open grassy field, tennis, picnic area.
Werry Park 2100 Dartmouth St.
• 1.1 acres. • Named for an English stonemason who •
came to Mayfield in 1884 and helped build Stanford University. Large open lawn area, children’s sand area, climbing structure, toddler playground.
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RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES SKATE, SAIL, GOLF
Jonathan Iles, second from right, and fellow swimmers prepare to take some laps at Rinconada Pool. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Facilities located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
FISHING
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integrate 55 acres of native plants and adjacent wetlands into the course. The driving range, cafe and golf shop are open during the renovation. 650-856-0881; bradlozaresgolfshop.com
Shoreline Golf Links 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
• 18-hole course overlooking the Bay; 16 acres of water-hazards. • 650-903-GOLF (4653); shorelinelinks.com
LAWN BOWLING Bowling Green Park 474 Embarcadero Road
SAILING AND SAILBOARDING
Arastradero Lake 1530 Arastradero Road
• Year-round fishing; no boats. • 650-329-2423; bit.ly/Pearson-Arastradero Boronda Lake, Foothills Park 3300 Page Mill Road
• Year-round fishing; non-motorized boats. • 650-329-2423; cityofpaloalto.org (search “Boronda Lake”)
GOLF (PUBLIC COURSES) Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course 1875 Embarcadero Road
• 18-hole links-style course; driving
range and green with practice sand pits. Links area is currently closed until November as the city completes a $12.5-million renovation that will
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Westwind Community Barn 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills
• Year-round programs, 4-H therapeutic •
riding on 15 acres that connect to town’s pathways system. 650-941-6113 / losaltoshills.ca.gov/ parks (search “Westwind Community Barn”)
ICE SKATING Winter Lodge 3009 Middlefield Road
Greer Skateboard Park 1098 Amarillo Ave.
• Tri-bowl complex. • cityofpaloalto.org (search “Greer Park”)
Webb Ranch 2720 Alpine Road, Menlo Park Programs for all levels of riders on 230 acres with trails and organic farm. 650-854-7755 (lesson office); 650-854RIDE (boarding) / webbranchinc.com
Burgess Skate Park 700 Alma St., Menlo Park
• Two-acre bowling green with members • A 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art clubhouse; drop-in Sundays for skating facility; skate classes. beginners. 650-330-2222; • menlopark.org/skatepark • 650-323-2575; palbc.org
HORSEBACK RIDING Boronda Lake. Photo by Veronica Weber.
SKATEBOARDING
Rengstorff Park 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View Shoreline Lake. Weeky file photo.
Baylands Sailing Station 2775 Embarcadero Road
• Located within the 1,940-acre Palo Alto •
Baylands Nature Preserve; non-motorized small boats and sailboards. 650-617-3156; cityofpaloalto.org (search “Baylands Sailing Station”)
Shoreline Aquatic Center at Shoreline Lake 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
• • Outdoor, seasonal rink; public sessions, • lessons, party rentals. • 650-493-4566 / winterlodge.com
50-acre lake; sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing. 650-965-7474; shorelinelake.com
• Smooth asphalt, steel pipes, rail, ramps. • 650-903-6262; mountainview.gov (search “Skate Park”)
SWIMMING (PUBLIC POOLS) Burgess Memorial Pool 501 Laurel St., Menlo Park
• Large lap pool; swim and exercise classes. • 650-328-SWIM (7946); menloswim.com Rinconada Pool 777 Embarcadero Road
• Lap, recreation, wading areas; fountains and kids’ play area. • 650-463-4914; cityofpaloalto.org (search “Aquatics”)
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TENNIS For information on tennis courts, call the Palo Alto Recreation Division. 650463-4900; cityofpaloalto.org (search “Tennis”) Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, T2
Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road
Jordan Middle School 750 N. California Ave.
Rinconada Park 777 Embarcadero Road
Hoover Park 2901 Cowper St.
Mitchell Park 600 E. Meadow Drive
Terman Middle School 655 Arastradero Road
JLS Middle School 480 E Meadow Drive
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OPEN
SPACE
HIKE, BIKE, EXPLORE
Palo Alto Baylands: A bicyclist rides along a path near the bay. Photo by Veronica Weber
Palo Alto boasts 3,731 acres of open space and 220 miles of regional trails. Parks located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted. *City-operated parks: open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset, unless otherwise noted. **Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District parks: open daily a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset, unless otherwise noted. Smoking is prohibited in all preserves.
Bixby Park* 2375 Embarcadero Road
• 130 acres. • Marshlands with mixture of tidal and freshwater habitats. • 650-617-3156; bit.ly/Baylands
Foothills Park* 3300 Page Mill Road
• 1,400 acres/15 miles of trails. preserve open only to Palo Alto • Nature residents and accompanied guests. • 650-329-2423; bit.ly/FoothillsPark Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills.
• 1,600 acres/8 miles of trails. organic farm and nature • Nonprofit preserve. • Hours: Closed June - August for summer camp. • 650-949-8650; hiddenvilla.org
Esther Clark Park* Old Trace Lane/Old Adobe Road
• 21 acres. • Undeveloped grassland and oaks. • 650-329-2423; bit.ly/EstherClark Foothills Open Space Preserve** Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills
• 212 acres/0.5-mile trail. • Steep and forested ravines. • 650- 691-1200; openspace.org/preserves
• 622 acres/ 10.25 miles of trails. grassland, evergreen forest, • Savanna lake. • bit.ly/Pearson-Arastradero Picchetti Ranch Preserve** Montebello Road, Cupertino
• Spring wildflowers, raptor habitat, 360-degree view. • bit.ly/RussianRidge Shoreline at Mountain View Park 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
• 750 acres/8 miles of trails. • Aquatic park, 18-hole golf course,
bayfront trails linking to Palo Alto and Sunnyvale.
• 308 acres/3.7 miles of trails. • Hours: Park is open 6 a.m. to half hour trails, wine tasting at historic • Fern-lined after sunset, daily. Lake has Seasonal Pichetti Winery. hours. • 650-691-1200; bit.ly/PicchettiRanch • 650-903-6392; shorelinelake.com Rancho San Antonio Preserve** 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos Hills
Baylands Nature Preserve* 2500 Embarcadero Road
• 1,940 acres/15 miles of trails. with mixture of tidal and • Marshlands freshwater habitats. • 650-617-3156; bit.ly/Baylands
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve* 1530 Arastradero Road
Skyline Ridge Preserve** Skyline Boulevard near Page Mill/ Alpine Road intersection, Los Gatos
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve** Page Mill Road
• 3,988 acres/24 miles of trails. farm with barnyard animals, • Working • 2,143 acres/10 miles of trails. trails to San Antonio County Park. vistas, nature center, pond, • 650-691-1200; bit.ly/SanAntonioPreserve • Ridge migrating birds. • bit.ly/SkylineRidgePreserve
Note: Some portions of trails have been closed due to mudslides caused by last winter’s rain. Check status.
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve** Bay Road, East Palo Alto
• 274 acres/5.2 miles of trails. • Mountain top trails, guided tours along San Andreas Fault. • bit.ly/LosTrancos
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve** Page Mill Road
• 3,436 acres/15.5 miles of trails. wildlife, Black Mountain • Abundant backpack camp (permits required). • bit.ly/MonteBelloPreserve
Windy Hill Preserve** Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley
• 376 acres/1.3 miles of trails. acres/12 miles of trails. • Marshlands, platforms for bird watching. •• 1,335 Redwood, oak and fir forests, hang• bit.ly/RavenswoodPreserve gliding, paragliding, kite-flying. • bit.ly/WindyHillPreserve Russian Ridge Preserve** Skyline Boulevard near Page Mill/ Alpine Road, Los Altos Hills
• 3,137 acres/10.4 miles of trails.
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offers new classes each fall, winter, spring, and summer
Arts and Crafts • Career Training • Computer Skills Cooking • ESL • GED / Hi SET • Health and Fitness Home & Environment • Music • Online Classes Parenting & Family • Woodworking • World Languages
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EDUCATION PUBLIC & PRIVATE, PRESCHOOLS, ENRICHMENT
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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DISTRICT FAST FACTS
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The Palo Alto Unified School District’s five-member school board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month during the school year. The board sets direction for the district, approves the annual budget, hires the superintendent and makes other policy decisions. Elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
tgodfrey@pausd.org
Budget: $227.9 million Enrollment: approx. 12,400 Average student-teacher ratio: 15-1 Class size: K-5, 21.58; 6-8, 23.24 Ethnic/racial percentages (2016-17): Caucasian 40.2%; Asian 34.8%; Hispanic/ Latino 12.3%; African-American 1.8%; two or more races 9%
Melissa Baten Caswell, member
RANKINGS Graduation rate: 95% (2015, most recent available) Average SAT score: 1958 (national average: 1020) Average amount spent per student: $18,815
Terry Godfrey, president Term expires: Nov. 30, 2018
schools. Earlier this year, the district again earned the No. 1 spot for Best School
Ken Dauber, vice president
Districts in California in the
Term expires: Nov. 30, 2018
2017 Niche rankings, as well
kdauber@pausd.org
Term expires: Nov. 30, 2020 mcaswell@pausd.org
as the top spots for best public
for ranking information.
Todd Collins, member
Jennifer DiBrienza, member
Labor Day ..................................................Sept. 4, 2017
Term expires: Nov. 30, 2020
Term expires: Nov. 30, 2020
Veterans’ Day .........................................Nov. 10, 2017
tcollins@pausd.org
jdibrienza@pausd.org
Winter break .................. Dec. 22, 2017-Jan. 5, 2018
Gunn High School graduate Aidan Levin high-fives fellow graduates after receiving his diploma. Photo by Veronica Weber.
SEE PRIVATE SCHOOLS ON PAGE 54
School starts for grades 9-12 ........ Aug. 14, 2017 School starts for grades K-8 ...........Aug. 15, 2017
middle, elementary and high schools. See District Fast Facts
CALENDAR School year runs Aug. 14, 2017 - June 1, 2018.
Staff development day.........................Oct. 6, 2017 Thanksgiving break .................... Nov. 20-24, 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...............Jan. 15, 2018 Staff development day...................... Feb. 16, 2018 Lincoln’s Birthday ................................ Feb. 19, 2018
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 25 Churchill Ave. | 650-329-3700 | pausd.org
Local holiday ......................................March 12, 2018
Superintendent: Glenn "Max" McGee
Last day of school ................................. June 4, 2018
Spring break ........................................ April 2-6, 2018 Memorial Day .........................................May 28, 2018
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS School
Contact
Enrollment
Average class size
Englishlanguage learners
# languages spoken
Addison
650 Addison Ave.; 650-322-5935; addison.pausd.org
440
22.6
68
11
Barron Park
800 Barron Ave.; 650-858-0508; barron.pausd.org
265
19.3
114
13
Duveneck
705 Alester Ave.; 650-322-5946; duveneck.pausd.org
436
20.8
72
13
El Carmelo
3024 Bryant St.; 650-856-0960; el-carmelo.pausd.org
377
21.9
88
12
Escondido (Spanish immersion program)
890 Escondido Road, Stanford; 650-856-1337; escondido.pausd.org
554
21.4
145
15
Fairmeadow
500 E. Meadow Drive; 650-856-0845; fairmeadow.pausd.org
471
22.4
144
19
Hoover (Traditional "direct instruction" teaching style. Admission by lottery.)
445 E. Charleston Road; 650-320-8106; hoover.pausd.org
396
22.6
76
12
Juana Briones (Houses Juana Briones Therapy, a county-run orthopedic unit serving children in northern Santa Clara County)
4100 Orme St.; 650-856-0877 Orthopedic unit: 650-845-3000 briones.pausd.org
315
20.9
91
15
Lucille M. Nixon
1711 Stanford Ave.; 650-856-1622 nixon.pausd.org
452
21.5
97
14
Ohlone ("whole-child" teaching approach; home of the district's Mandarin Immersion program)
950 Amarillo Ave.; 650-856-1726; ohlone.pausd.org
562
21.4
82
14
Palo Verde
3450 Louis Road; 650-856-1672; palo-verde.pausd.org
392
23.1
47
12
Walter Hays
1525 Middlefield Road; 650-322-5956; hays.pausd.org
378
21.05
97
17
David Starr Jordan
750 N. California Ave.; 650-494-8120; jordan.pausd.org
1134
22.1
30
8
Jane Lathrop Stanford (JLS)
480 E. Meadow Drive; 650-856-5188; jls.pausd.org
1188
22.9
69
15
Terman
655 Arastradero Road; 650-856-9810; terman.pausd.org
720
24.7
45
11
Alta Vista (alternative continuation school)
1325 Bryant Ave., Mtn. View; 650-691-2433; mvla.net/avhs
82 (25 max from Palo Alto Unified)
20 or less
26
2
Henry M. Gunn
780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto; 650-354-8200; gunn.pausd.org
2011
25-28
86
15
Middle College Program (alternative for juniors and seniors, housed at Foothill College)
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills; 650-949-7168; middlecollege@foothill.edu
29
30 for juniors and seniors each
N/A
N/A
Palo Alto
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto; 650-329-3710; paly.net
2133
24-27
32
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOLS
OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS School
Contact
Focus
Level
Enrollment
Class size
Tuition
AchieveKids
3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-494-1200; intake@achievekids.org achievekids.org
Serves kids with emotional and/ Ages 5 to or developmental disabilities 22
55
Hospital School
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto 650-497-8230
For Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford patients
K-12
about 40
Varies
Free
Special Education
25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto; 650-833-4257 For special education preschool services, call 650-833-4260; cperry@pausd.org pausd.org/programs/special-education
Foster inclusive educational climates where individuality and diversity are respected, honored and celebrated
K-12
1065
N/A
Free
123 total
Transitional Kindergarten and Young Fives: 22; PreSchool Family: 10-22; Springboard to Kindergarten: 16
PreSchool Family: $440$1,260/semester
Greendell School
Greendell School 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-856-0833; psf.pausd.org
Preschool, early education
PreschoolpreK
Funded by school districts
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School
Address, Contact 930 Emerson St., Palo Alto 866-664-2070 altschool.com/locations/palo_alto
AltSchool
Athena Academy
Beechwood School
Bowman International School
Castilleja School
Challenger School
Esther B. Clark School at Children's Health Council
Crystal Springs Uplands School
Emerson School
Fusion Academy
525 San Antonio Ave., Palo Alto 650-543-4560 info@AthenaAcademy.org athenaacademy.org 50 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park 650-327-5052 ijimenez@beechwoodschool.org beechwoodschool.org 4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto 650-813-9131 info@bowmanschool.org bowmanschool.org 1310 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-328-3160 admission@castilleja.org 3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-213-8245 challengerschool.com 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650-688-3634 help@chconline.org chconline.org/esther-b-clark-school/overview 400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough 650-342-4175 admission@csus.org csus.org 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 650-424-1267 emerson@headsup.org emersonpaloalto.com 2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100, Palo Alto 650-857-0634 fusionacademy.com/academy/palo-alto/welcome
Focus
20:2
Dyslexia
1-8
69
6
Traditional academics; Ravenswood City School District students only
KPrep-8
170
18-20
Montessori
K-8
235
10:1
Girls, college prep
6-12
438
15
Emphasis on early reading
Preschool-8
390
21
Academic program in therapeutic milieu
Ages 7-16
80
Grades 2-4: 10 Grades 5-10: 12
Coed, college prep
6-12
350
14 avg.
Accelerated
K-6, 1-8
18
6
One-on-one learning
6-12
20-25
1
(650) 424-1267
www.EmersonPaloAlto.com
Class Size
35-120
Individualized, self-paced, Montessori curriculum Emphasis on personal goal setting and time management Foreign languages, art, and music, included for all students Cultivation of thinking skills and personal values Year-round, full-day, program for grades 1-8
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• Year-round, full-day program for ages 0-6 • Individualized Montessori curriculum • International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) • Cultivation of thinking skills & personal values • Bilingual Chinese-English classroom option Palo Alto 650-424-1221
San Jose 408-432-1644
Pleasanton 925-463-2885
www.headsup.org
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The Girls’ Middle School 3400 West Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 www.girlsms.org
We believe education can be engaging and joyous Valuing: Authentic Interactions • Community Equity • Freedom and Responsibility Meaniful Academics • Play OPEN HOUSES Nursery and Kindergarten October 28 and January 6, 10-11:30 Children welcome
OPEN HOUSES
SCHOOL TOURS October 12, November 2, 9 & 30 December 7, 11-12:30 Parents only please – registration not required.
Saturday, Oct. 14th, 1 - 4 pm
For an appointment, please call (650) 325-1584, ext. 5 APPLICATION DUE DATE: JANUARY 16, 2018
Please RSVP 650.968.8338 x133 admissions@girlsms.org
Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 1 - 4 pm
Ready. Set. Enroll. Now Enrolling PRESCHOOL through ELEMENTARY
Stratford School nurtures the joy of learning in children. Enroll your child in a school that inspires children to become tomorrow’s creative problem-solvers, innovators, and confident leaders.
Schedule a tour today! StratfordSchools.com/tours
Palo Alto 870 N. California Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 493-1151
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School Alto International School (formerly GermanAmerican International School)
Address, Contact 475 Pope St., Menlo Park 650-324-8617 office@gais.org germanamericanschool.org
310 Easy St., Mtn. View 650-254-0748 office@gissv.org gissv.org 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto Gideon Hausner Jewish Day 650-494-8200 School hausner.com 3400 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 650-968-8338, ext.133 The Girls' Middle School admissions@girlsms.org girlsms.org Preschool: 4525 Union Ave.; Lower school (K-5): 4300 Bucknall Road; Middle school (6-8): 3800 Blackford Ave.; High school (9-12), 500 Saratoga Ave., The Harker School all in San Jose 408-249-2510 (9-12) admissions@harker.org harker.org 597 Central Ave., Sunnyvale 650-223-8690 Helios New School admissions@heliosns.org heliosns.org Nursery-K: 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto International School of the 1-8: 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto Peninsula 650-251-8500 admissions@istp.org istp.org 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto 650-213-9600 Kehillah Jewish High School info@kehillah.org kehillah.org K-4: 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 5-8: 3981 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Keys School 650-328-1711 admission@keysschool.com keysschool.com 456 College Ave., Palo Alto 650-462-8150 The Living Wisdom School info@livingwisdomschool.org livingwisdomschool.org 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Lydian Academy 650-321-0550 lydianacademy.com 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto 650-485-3589 Meira Academy info@meiraacademy.org meiraacademy.org 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 650-330-2001 Menlo School info@menloschool.org menloschool.org 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park 650-321-1991 Mid-Peninsula High School info@mid-pen.com mid-pen.com 1250 Laurel St., Menlo Park 650-325-7304 Nativity Catholic School info@nativityschool.com nativityschool.com 2462 Wyandotte St., Mtn. View Palo Alto Preparatory School 650-493-7071 paloaltoprep.com 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park 650-325-1584 Peninsula School marylou@peninsulaschool.org peninsulaschool.org German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV)
Phillips Brooks School
2245 Avy Ave., Menlo Park 650-854-4545 info@phillipsbrooks.org PhillipsBrooks.org
Focus
Grade Level
Enrollment
Class Size
German/ English
Pre-K-12
269
17
German/English
Pre-K-12
634
15-20
Coed, college prep, Jewish
K-8
385
K-5: 12; 6-8th: 6-20
Girls
6-8
200
18 avg.
Co-ed, college prep
Preschool-12
2000
n/a
Gifted
K-8
150
10:1
Mandarin or French immersion Nursery-8
560
17-20 avg.
Coed, college prep, Jewish
9-12
215 (capacity: 240) 12 avg.
Coed
K-8
320
18 avg.
Coed
TK-8, 9-12
70
5:1
One-on-one education
6-12
100
1
Jewish, girls
9-12
30
Varies
Coed, college prep
6-12
6-8: 216; 9-12: 576
15-18 avg.
Coed, college prep
9-12
125
Under 15
Catholic
Pre-K-8
275
30-35
Coed, college prep
8-12
70
8
Progressive
Nursery and K-8
252
18 avg.
Coed
Preschool-5
280
20 avg.
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Talk about your Harker experience. It’s been amazing. Coming from a public middle school I feel like I’ve had more opportunities to do more things and it’s probably been the best decision I made, ever.
What’s your favorite class? I love chemistry and biology. I plan to continue studying marine biology.
Harker wants to bring out the best in your child across all areas - academic, extracurricular and personal - so that students can discover their passions and make a positive impact on the world. We invite you to learn more about how Harker can inspire your children. Visit our website or
Describe the Harker community. It’s very welcoming and it’s so diverse. It’s so cool to see how different people get along really well together. Harker students and faculty always supporting each other is awesome.
What surprises you most about Harker? I’ve been surprised at how far teachers will go to help you to succeed – they are really passionate about that.
contact us! Founded in 1893, The Harker School is a Pre-12, college preparatory school in San Jose that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and students’ achievements.
New! Peninsula Shuttle Service For the convenience of our many families on the Peninsula we have added a bus service to Harker from Portola Valley and Los Altos.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School
Address, Contact
Focus
Grade Level
Enrollment
Class Size
K-2: (Lower campus) 477 Fremont Ave., Los Altos 650-209-3050 lcinfo@pinewood.edu
Pinewood School
3-6: (Middle campus) 327 Fremont Ave. Los Altos 650-209-3030 mcinfo@pinewood.edu
K-6: 300; 7-12: 300
K: 7; 1-2: 14; 3-6: 18; 7-12: 12
Individualized attention, Piaget Preschool, Pre-K, philosophy Young 5s
50
10-12
Coed, Catholic
Pre-K and K-12
P-8: 560-570; 9-12: 625-635
Pre-K and K: 2:24; 1-12: 15-16 avg.
Academics, arts, moral values
K-12
7-12: (Upper campus) 26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills 650-209-3010 ucinfo@pinewood.edu pinewood.edu The Roberts School
641 Coleman Ave., Menlo Park 650-322-3535 robertsschool.com Lower & Middle School: 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 650-322-1866
Sacred Heart Schools
Preparatory (grades 9-12): 650-473-4006 admissions@shschools.org shschools.org
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650-688-3605 info@sandhillschool.org sandhillschool.org
Language-based learning differences
1-8
71
5:1
St. Elizabeth Seton School
1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-9004 setonpaloalto.com
Coed, Catholic
Preschool-8
285
30
St. Joseph Catholic School
1120 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View 650-967-1839 info@sjmv.org sjmv.org
Catholic
K-8
223
15:1
St. Raymond School
1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park 650-322-2312 admissions@straymond.org straymond.org
Catholic
JK-8
330
34
Stratford School
870 N. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-493-1151 pa@stratfordschools.com stratfordschools.com
Coed
Preschool-5
varies by program 22 avg.
Synapse School
3375 Edison Way, Menlo Park 650-294-4570 synapseschool.org
Independent, advanced academic curriculum; Six Seconds
K-8
220
18
Trinity School
Early Childhood: 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park K-5: 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park 650-854-0288 admission@trinity-mp.org trinity-mp.org
Episcopal, coed
Preschool-5
140
16-20 avg.
Coed, developmentally based experiential curriculum
Pre-K-12
325
16-25 avg.
Woodland School
360 La Cuesta Drive, Menlo Park 650-854-9065 info@woodland-school.org woodland-school.org
Coed
Early childhood-8
293
15 avg.
Woodside Priory School
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley 650-851-8223 admissions@prioryca.org PrioryCA.org
Coed, college prep, Catholic/ Benedictine day and boarding school
6-12
385
13-14
Pre-K-grade 5: 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos 650-209-9400 Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Grades 6-12: 180 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View 650-417-7600 info@waldorfpeninsula.org waldorfpeninsula.org
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ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
Sundays, October 29th & December 10th 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm How to RSVP: vvisitkehillah.eventbrite.com Marily Lerner, Director of Admissions mlerner@kehillah.org 650-213-9600 x154
WHERE WORLD-CLASS ACADEMICS ARE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Kehillah Jewish High School | 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650-213-9600 | kehillah.org www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 59
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CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Covenant Children’s Center 670 East Meadow Drive
Child Care, Preschools, After School Programs
• 2 months to K; play-based curriculum. • 650-493-9505 / cccoffice@
East Palo Alto
All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
Menlo Park
covenantchildrenscenter.com / covenantchildrenscenter.com
NORTHEAST (bounded by Oregon Expressway, Alma Street, San Francisquito Creek, Palo Alto Baylands)
Crescent Park Child Development Center 4161 Alma St.
Northeast
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-323-4007 / akc@paccc.org /paccc.org
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• 18 months to 6 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-322-9668 / crescentparkpreschool.org
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Southeast
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-856-6150 / eckc@paccc.org /
Northwest
CCLC in Downtown Palo Alto 848 Ramona St.
paccc.org
• 6 weeks to 5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-473-1100 /cclc.com
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Southwest
• Pre-K through transitional kindergarten; Montessori method. • 650-329-8023 / dchouse1@gmail.com /
Good Neighbor Montessori 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite K4
bit.ly/DiscoveryHouse
Color-coded regions correspond to child care, preschool, and after school program listings below.
Downtown Children’s Center 555 Waverley St.
• 2 years to K; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-321-9578 /dcc@paccc.org /paccc.org Duveneck Kids’ Club 705 Alester Ave.
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-328-8356 / dkc@paccc.org / paccc.org First Congregational Church Nursery School 1985 Louis Road
• 2-4 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-493-1915 / info@firstcongonursery
school.org / firstcongonurseryschool.org
First School 625 Hamilton Ave.
• 2.5-6 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-321-3871 / info@firstschool.org /
Parents Nursery School 2328 Louis Road
• Grades 1-8; after-school language classes, activities, study hall. • 650-251-8500 / istp@istp.org / istp.org The Learning Center 459 Kingsley Ave.
• 6 months to 5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-325-6683 / tlcpaloalto.org Neighborhood Infant-Toddler Center 311 N. California Ave.
• 2 months to 3 years; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-321-3493 /nitc@paccc.org / paccc.org
College Terrace Children’s Center 2300 Wellesley Ave.
• 2-5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-856-1440 / info@parentsnursery
• 2.5 years to K; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-858-1580 / ctc@paccc.org / paccc.org
Periwinkle School 169 Byron St.
Escondido Kids’ Club 890 Escondido Road
school.org /parentsnurseryschool.org
• 2-6 years; Montessori method. • 650-493-2777 / GNMschool@sbcglobal. net / goodneighbormontessori.com
Grace Lutheran Preschool 3149 Waverley St.
• 2.5-5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-493-8942 / preschool@gracepa.org / gracepre.org
HeadsUp! Child Development Center 2800 W. Bayshore Road
• Infants through kindergarten; playPalo Alto Community Child Care • Young fives (summer or fall birthdays); • K-5; based curriculum. (PACCC) program. play-based curriculum. 650-424-1221 / pacdc@headsup.org / • • 650-326-5386 / pj@periwinkleschool.org • 650-855-9828 / ekc@paccc.org / paccc.org headsup.org / periwinkleschool.org
Walter Hays Kids’ Club 1525 Middlefield Road
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-325-5350 / whkc@paccc.org / paccc.org
firstschool.org
International School of the Peninsula Cohn Campus, 151 Laura Lane
Los Altos
Mountain View
NORTHWEST (bounded by Page Mill Road, Foothill Expressway, San Francisquito Creek, Alma Street) Amigos de Palo Alto 1611 Stanford Ave.
• 2.5 years through K; bilingual immersion Spanish/English. • 650-493-4300 / amigosdepaloalto.com Kids Choice After School Care 1711 Stanford Ave., Stanford
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School-age day care. 650-656-8170 / lmnixon.org
Children’s Center of the Stanford Community 685 Pampas Lane, Stanford
Sand Hill School 650 Clark Way
Hoover Kids’ Club 445 E. Charleston Road
CCLC at Stanford West 625 Clark Way
Infant-Toddler Center 4111 Alma St.
• Grades 1-8; personalized learning for • K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care students with learning differences. (PACCC) program. • 650-688-3605 / info@sandhillschool.org • 650-565-8847 / hkc@paccc.org / / sandhillschool.org paccc.org
• 2 months to 5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-723-8700 / kindercare.com SOUTHEAST (bounded by Alma Street, Oregon Expressway, East Bayshore Road, San Antonio Road) Besse Bolton Kid’s Club 500 E. Meadow Drive
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-856-0847 / bbkc@paccc.org / paccc.org
Children’s Pre-School Center 4000 Middlefield Road, T-1
• 2 months to 3 years; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-493-2240 / itc@paccc.org / paccc.org International School of the Peninsula 3233 Cowper St. (Cowper Campus)
• Nursery to K • Bilingual immersion French/English and Mandarin Chinese/English. • 650-852-0264 / istp@istp.org / istp.org Love ‘n’ Care Christian Pre-School 2490 Middlefield Road
• 2-5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-322-1872 / preschool@tempcare.net / lovencarepreschoolpaloalto.com
Milestones Preschool, Abilities United 3864 Middlefield Road
• 8 weeks to 5 years; play-based curriculum. • Infancy to pre-K; play-based curriculum. • 650-493-5770 / cpsccares.org • 650-853-3090 / caren@ccsc-parent• 2-5 years; developmentally-appropriate coop.org / ccsc.stanford.edu curriculum.
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• 650-494-0550 / preschool@abilities
Sunshine Preschool Montessori 3711 Ross Road
united.org / milestonespreschool.org
• 2-6 years; Montessori method. • 650-493-0665 / sunshine-preschool.com
Mini Infant Center 3149 Waverley St.
• 2 months to 2 years; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-424-9130 / mini@paccc.org / paccc.org
T’enna Afternoons at OFJCC Palo Alto 3921 Fabian Way
• Continuation of preschool day with both quiet and active learning. • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@
Montessori School of Los Altos 303 Parkside Drive
• 2.6 to 6 years; Montessori method. • 650-493-7200 / smartkids@sbcglobal.net
paloaltojcc.org / paloaltojcc.org/Youthfamily/OFJCC-Preschool/
/ montessorischooloflosaltos.org
The Wonder Years Preschool 991 Commercial St.
Mustard Seed Learning Center 2585 E. Bayshore Road
• 2.2 to 5.5 years; multi-cognitive teaching methods. • 650-494-7389 / info@mustardseed-
learningcenter.org / mustardseedlearningcenter.org
Ohlone Kids’ Club 950 Amarillo Ave.
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-493-0774 / okc@paccc.org / paccc.org Oshman Family JCC Preschool Palo Alto 3921 Fabian Way
• 18 months to 5 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@
Iris pushes herself around in a play car at the nonprofit Children’s Preschool Center at Cubberley Community Center. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Palo Alto Friends Nursery School 957 Colorado Ave.
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-852-9475 / pvkc@paccc.org / paccc.org
psf.pausd.org
Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto 701 E. Meadow Drive
• 3-6 years; bilingual Japanese/English. • 650-493-7672 / info@sorapreschool. com / SoraPreschool.com
paloaltojcc.org / paloaltojcc.org/Youthfamily/OFJCC-Preschool
preschool@gmail.com / thewonder yearspreschool.net
PreSchool Family 4120 Middlefield Road
• 3 years to pre-K; play-based curriculum. • Infants to 5 years old; play-based curriculum. • 650-856-6152 / pafns@sbcglobal.net / pafns.org • 650-856-0833 / fgersh@pausd.org / Palo Verde Kids’ Club 3450 Louis Road (PAUSD site)
• 2-5 years; play-based curriculum with age-appropriate academics. • 650-494-6800 / thewonderyears SOUTHWEST (bounded by Alma Street, Page Mill Road, San Antonio Road, Foothill Expressway) Barron Park Children’s Center 800 Barron Ave. (PAUSD site)
• 3 years old to K; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-856-7559 / bpcc@paccc.org / paccc.org
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Middle School Middle School November November1112 Preparatory Preparatory October 2916 October November November1213 Please visit our website for open house details and reservation information.
Early Childhood through Eighth Grade Woodland School is an independent day school located just west of Stanford that offers a balanced approach to learning in a diverse and inclusive environment for students in early childhood through eighth grade. Woodland School is committed to bringing out the best in each child through the nurturing of both intellect and character. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Hallmarks: Reggio-Inspired Early Childhood Center, House System, Global Service Learning Trip Abroad, Eighth Grade Capstone Project, Core Virtues Program
Open House and Campus Tours available. 150 Valparaiso Avenue Atherton, CA 94027 RSVP & Inquiries: admission@shschools.org www.shschools.org
360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley
650.854.9065
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Join Us at a Fall Open House! Middle School Program Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:00-3:30 PM
Primary Grades (K-3) Thursday, Nov. 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Kindergarten-8th Grade Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9:00–11:00 AM
Barron Park Kids’ Club 800 Barron Ave.
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-856-1220 / bpkc@paccc.org / paccc.org
Barron Park Preschool 3650 La Donna Ave.
Country Day Little School 3990 Ventura Court
• 2-6 years; play-based curriculum. • 650-494-8044 / countrydaylittle-
schoolinfo@gmail.com / countrydaylittleschool.com
Heffalump Co-operative Preschool 3990 Ventura Court
• 2 years to first grade; play-based curriculum. • 650-856-4321 / info@heffalump-preJuana Briones Kids’ Club 4100 Orme St.
admissions@hausner.com 650.494.4404
• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 650-856-3874 / jbkc@paccc.org / paccc.org
450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 www.hausner.com | CAIS and WASC accredited
Leaping Lizards Nature Awareness Preschool 397 Fernando Ave.
Operating and scholarship funds partially provided by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties and the Schwartzman Family Scholarship Fund.
• 3-5 years; natured-based program. • 650-858-0355 /
magdalena@leapinglizardspreschool.com / leapinglizardspreschool.com
Christine E. Hansen, DDS
Roberta R. Jurash, DDS Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Oshman Family JCC Preschool at Beth Am 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) 3990 Ventura Court
• Infancy - elementary school; nonprofit, state licensed program. • 650-493-2361 / paccc.org Palo Alto Montessori School 575 Arastradero Road
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Young Life Christian Preschool 687 Arastradero Road
• 2.5 years to first grade; Montessori and Piaget methods. • 650-494-7885 / info@ylcp.org / ylcp.org LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT The Palo Alto area has more than two dozen enrichment programs for children of all ages, including tutoring, cultural immersion programs and language classes in Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, German and Hebrew. Find a program: All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
Acme Education Group Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Ste. L1
• After-school tutoring, enrichment classes and Chinese lessons. • 650-387-0545 / info@acmeschool.com / acmeschool.com
Bay Area Arabic School 310 Easy St., German International School of Silicon Valley, Mountain View
• Arabic language for children and •
adults, culture for children; optional Islamic religion instruction. 650-394-7765 / admin@bayareaarabic school.org / bayareaarabicschool.org
Center for a New Generation at Belle Haven Community School — 415 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park
• Grades: K-8. After-school and summer program run by the Boys & Girls Clubs
of the Peninsula. • 2-4 years; creative, play-based curriculum. • 650-561-3135 / athai@bgcp.org / bgcp.org • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@ paloaltojcc.org / paloaltojcc.org/Youthfamily/OFJCC-Preschool/
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• 6 weeks to pre-K; play-based curriculum. • 650-852-3497 / whistle-stop.org
• 2-5 years; child-centered, play-based curriculum. • 650-493-7597 / barronparkpreschool.com
school.com / heffalump-preschool.com
RSVP: Aileen Mitchner
The Whistle Stop 3801 Miranda Ave. No. T-6B
2017
NEW PATIENT SPECIAL - $189 INCLUDES COMPLETE DENTAL EXAM, X-RAYS, ORAL CANCER SCREENING, INTRA-ORAL & EXTRA-ORAL PHOTOS, GUM EVALUATION, DIAGNOSTICS CASTS, INITIAL CLEANING AND WHITENING.
Christine Hansen, DDS 416 Waverley St., #A, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 326-3290 | www.christinehansendds.com
• 2-5 years; Montessori method. • 650-493-5930 / info@pamontessori. com / pamontessori.com
Palo Alto Empire Preschool 4232 El Camino Real
• 2-6 years; Montessori method. • 650-739-0137 / info@paloaltopre-
school.org / paloaltopreschool.org
Sojourner Truth Child Development Center 3990 Ventura Court
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entry into K for preschool program); PACCC program. 650-493-5990 / stcdc@paccc.org and stcdc-ps@paccc.org / paccc.org
Champion Youth Enrichment School 870 N. California Ave.
• After-school academics and Chineselanguage. • 650-353-0882 Dutch School Silicon Valley P.O. Box 51826
• K-12. Afternoon, weekend instruction in Dutch language and culture. • 855-388-2472 / info@dutchschoolsilicon
valley.org / dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org
Genius Kids — Palo Alto 569 San Antonio Road
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enrichment K; after-school tutoring for grades K-5. 650-847-1821 / geniuskidsonline.com/ paloalto
German-American School of Palo Alto GAIS Campus, 475 Pope St., Menlo Park
• Ages: 2.5-18. German instruction on Saturdays and a summer camp. • 650-520-3646 / contact@gaspa-ca.org / gaspa-ca.org
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Hwa Shin Bilingual Chinese School Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave.
• Grades: K-12. Bilingual Chinese school
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for students who do not speak Mandarin at home, various days of the week in different locations: Menlo Park, Oak Knoll Elementary and Hillview Middle Schools; Atherton, Laurel and Encinal Elementary Schools; Redwood City, North Star Academy. 408-807-1088 / hwashinschool@yahoo. com / hwashinschool.org.
Kumon Math and Reading Center 2730 Middlefield Road
• After-school program for reading and
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math skills. Also located at 903 E. El Camino Real, Ste. 5, Mountain View, 408222-1500; 1780 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, 650-969-3820; 1060 El Camino Real, Redwood City, 650-799-4099. 650-969-1978 / janetkwei@ikumon.com / kumon.com/palo-alto.
Lydian Academy 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
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Grades 6-12. Personalized education, collaborative learning. 650-321-0550 / staff@lydianacademy.com / lydianacademy.com
Mathnasium 605 Cambridge Ave., Suite A, Menlo Park
• Grades: K-12. Learning center for building math skills and concepts. • 650-321-MATH (6284) / mathnasium.com/
Nine Fruits Bilingual School 2484 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View
ADULT SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
• K-8. Chinese/English. • 650-669-3515; 650-962-1900 / info@
All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.
Palo Alto Chinese School
• 650-306-3100 / canadacollege.edu
ninefruits.org / ninefruits.org
480 E. Meadow Drive
• Ages 4 to 18. Mandarin track PK-12.
CSL (Chinese as Second Language) track PK-7.
• contact@paloaltochineseschool.org / paloaltochineseschool.org
Palo Alto School for Jewish Education (PASJE) 3921 Fabian Way
• • 650-444-2117 / director@pasje.org / K-8. Jewish Sunday School; B’nai Mitzvah class; optional Hebrew. pasje.org
Sitanfu (formerly Stanford Chinese School) 475 N. Whisman Road, #100, Mountain View
• Minimum age: 6 years old; offers
weekly Mandarin classes at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road.
• 408-499-5451 / scs.question@gmail.com / mychineseschool.com
paloalto-menlopark
Cañada College 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley Campus NASA Research Park, Bldg. 23, Moffett Field
• 650-335- 2880 / sv.cmu.edu
De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
• 408-864-5300 / deanza.edu
Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills and Middlefield Road Campus: 4000 Middlefield Road
• 650-949-7777, 650-949-6950 (Middlefield Road) / foothill.edu
Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton
• 800-556-3656 / admissions@menlo.edu / menlo.edu
Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View
• 650-940-1333 / mvlaae.net
Palo Alto Adult School 50 Embarcadero Road, Room 8
• 650-329-3752 / adultschool@pausd.org / paadultschool.org
Palo Alto University 1791 Arastradero Road
• 800-818-6136 / admissions@paloaltou.edu / paloaltou.edu
Sofia University 1069 E. Meadow Circle
(76342) / admissions@ • 888-98-SOFIA sofia.edu / sofia.edu
Stanford Continuing Studies 365 Lasuen St., Stanford
• 650-725-2650 / continuingstudies@ stanford.edu / continuingstudies. stanford.edu
Stanford University 450 Serra Mall, Stanford
• 650-723-2300 / stanford.edu UC Berkeley Extension 1301 Shoreway Road, Suite 400, Belmont
• 650-594-9623 / info@unex.berkeley. edu / extension.berkeley.edu
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara
• 408-861-3700 / extensionprogram@ ucsc.edu / ucsc-extension.edu
COLLEGE PREP, LESS STRESS Our adaptive college prep program empowers diverse learners to imagine, dream, & explore who they will become. OPEN HOUSE October 21, 2017 10:30am - 12:30pm December 9, 2017 10:30am - 12:30pm
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DERK BRILL
GREG CELOTTI
650.814.0478 dbrill@apr.com DerkBrill.com
650.740.1580 greg@apr.com GregCelotti.com
A born and raised Palo Altan, Derk is the top producing agent in the Alain Pinel office. His philosophy of client service differs significantly from most top producing agents. He offers a hands-on, personal approach to listing homes. This extends from the preparation process through the close of escrow. Rather than handing a client off to a series of assistants, Derk manages every aspect of the sale himself. Contact Derk to leverage the Local Advantage.
Greg is a top producing agent and has achieved the highest ranking in customer care by QSC. “We could not have been happier with Greg’s attention to detail on both ends of selling and buying our homes. He is extremely patient and professional, plus his market knowledge and negotiating skills are outstanding!” – Nick A, Atherton, CA
CHARLENE CHANG
HARRY CHANG
STANFORD MBA 650.814.2913 cchang@apr.com CharleneChang.com
STANFORD MBA 415.699.9092 harrychang@apr.com
For the past 15 years, I have provided a unique service to my clients through my strategic consulting perspective. I integrate local real estate knowledge with extensive experience in management, real estate development, construction management, and brand marketing. My credo is to provide professional advice to help my clients optimize their real estate decisions.
Harry brings his extensive experience in consulting, private equity investments, and senior corporate management to his real estate clients. Selling or buying a home can be a difficult and emotional process. Harry’s business acumen, hands-on experience in complex negotiations, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving can help guide you to an optimal result.
ISABELLE COLE
DESIREE DOCKTOR
650.814.3060 icole@apr.com IsabelleColeHomes.com
650.291.8487 ddocktor@apr.com DesireeDocktor.com
Isabelle Cole offers clients a unique combination of proven sales experience, unparalleled marketing expertise and rare local insight. Isabelle is a twenty-five year Palo Alto resident who has raised two children in Palo Alto’s public schools and has deep ties to the community. Her in-depth local knowledge of our area’s dynamic real estate market gives buyers and sellers an inside edge in reaching their goals.
Local Realtor who grew up in Palo Alto, raised her family here, and knows the neighborhoods intimately. “We bought and sold our home with Desiree. She is very professional and produces great results. Easy to work with and she has great attention to all the little details that make a difference. We would highly recommend her to anyone!” – Mike & Asmita, Palo Alto
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DANTE DRUMMOND
DELIA FEI
650.400.9390 ddrummond@apr.com DanteDrummond.com
650.269.3422 dfei@apr.com DeliaFei.com
A recipient of the “Palo Alto Realtor of the Year” award, Dante is a skilled, experienced Broker / negotiator actively engaged in today’s competitive Palo Alto market. For sellers, her professional team of home preparation specialists will transform your property for the best sale results. Call today so Dante can develop the most effective timeline for your needs.
• Selling real estate over 18 years, very experienced • Successful marketing and negotiating skills • Reputable, trust worthy, many repeated clients • One of the top agents in the area
STEPHANIE HEWITT
JOHN FORSYTH JAMES
650.619.7885 shewitt@apr.com StephanieHewitt.com
650.218.4337 john.james@apr.com johnforsythjames.com
A long time Old Palo Alto resident as well as successful career Realtor for 25 years, Stephanie offers the knowledge, and experience to guide you smoothly through your real estate decisions and transactions.
With over 25 years of real estate experience, Alain Pinel Realtors’ top-producer, John Forsyth James, has built an impressive reputation for tenured expertise and reliable results. Born and raised in Los Altos, this local agent not only comes with in-depth market knowledge, but an innovative approach that truly speaks for itself.
XIN JIANG
MICHAEL JOHNSTON
650.283.8379 xjiang@apr.com xjiang.apr.com
650.533.5102 mjohnston@apr.com MichaelJohnston.com
Xin’s logical and data/fact driven approach has helped clients sort out priorities in any real estate transactions. “Xin has gone above and beyond at every step of our home-searching process. She knows mid Peninsular inside out and always offers us great analytical advice; and most importantly, we trust Xin. We know that Xin will never steer us towards a property just to close a deal.” – Stacy and Eric, Los Altos
A Bay Area real estate investment advisor with over 35 years of experience in buying and selling single-family, multi-family and commercial properties, Michael Johnston is a skilled negotiator who consistently produces positive outcomes for his clients.
• Fluent in English and Chinese
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ELIZABETH ELLIOTT MAULICK 650.799.3130 Emaulick@apr.com apr.com/emaulic
ADELA MAZZON 650.714.0537 amazzon@apr.com adelamazzon.com
My aim is to make your real estate process successful and enjoyable! I will explain the steps needed so you will know what to expect when buying or selling a home. As a resident and realtor of Palo Alto, I have a deep personal and professional understanding of the housing market and all that the community offers. “She was always prepared, refreshingly down-to-earth, and we always knew she had our best interests in mind”
Adela is a proven and accomplished real estate professional with over 14 years experience in the Bay Area. Her knowledge of the local real estate market, and unwavering commitment to her clients ensures that her customers receive the highest level of service, setting her apart from others. Her mission is to support buyers in achieving their dreams of home ownership, and to assist sellers with smooth, hassle-free real estate transactions.
LYNNE MERCER
ARTI MIGLANI
650.906.0162 Lmercer@apr.com Lmercer.com
650.804.6942 amiglani@apr.com ArtiMiglani.com
“Lynne is phenomenal. She provided invaluable guidance as we prepared our home for sale, sold it, and purchased another. She was in constant communication with us, explaining every detail of the process. We were impressed with her integrity, warmth, dedication, and attention to detail. Because of the relationship we developed, we consider Lynne to be our good friend as well as Realtor.” (Palo Alto Sellers)
“Arti’s professionalism, market knowledge, and strong communication skills made her stand out in our mind. We have worked with Arti on several transactions and would refer her to all our friends and family”– Jim S.
SHARI ORNSTEIN
ANNA PARK
650.814.6682 sornstein@apr.com shariornstein.com “Shari Ornstein is unquestionably the “go-to” Realtor in Stanford/Palo Alto area. Our family was deeply impressed with the great skill, energy, and deep knowledge she brought to the task of rehabilitating and marketing our home. We would unhesitatingly recommend her to anyone seeking a highly experienced and conscientious real estate agent.”
650.387.6159 apark@apr.com AnnaParkHomes.com My experience and the intimate knowledge of Palo Alto and its surrounding areas, combined with meticulously hand-picked network of financial, legal, and other specialists will provide a distinct advantage when buying or selling your property. I am dedicated in providing the highest level of professional service and always with my client’s best interest in mind.
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TED PAULIN
TERRY RICE
650.766.6325 tpaulin@apr.com www.tpaulin.com
650.207.4142 trice@apr.com TerrySellsPaloAlto.com
I am 5th generation Palo Altan and a 2nd generation Palo Alto Realtor. My foremost goal is to provide extraordinary service for complete customer satisfaction. By always keeping my clients informed and educated, I take the mystery out of the buying and selling process allowing for the best results. Call me to get the support and knowledge that you need in today’s real estate market.
Real Estate is about Lifestyle Changes… It is challenging and exciting to help people find homes in our area. I sincerely care about all my clients and my job is to help them achieve their goal in an enjoyable and timely manner….
LIZ RHODES
MICHELE HARKOV
650.722.3000 lrhodes@apr.com lizbethrhodes.com
650.773.1332 mharkov@apr.com micheleharkov.com
We believe selling and buying a home requires strategic negotiating and marketing skills. As respected, knowledgeable Realtors with market expertise we achieve compelling results for our buyers and sellers.
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LYNN WILSON ROBERTS
UMANG SANCHORAWALA S
650.255.6987 lwr@wilsonroberts.com, LynnWilsonRoberts.com
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“Empathy, Creativity and Experience.” • Former owner of a Palo Alto hotel • Long time resident of area • Children are graduates of Palo Alto and Atherton high schools My roots in the community go deep, serving your needs for current information about all aspects of our amazing neighborhood.
“ “After seven years of my ssearch, five with you, I finally got this perfect lot! Without g yyour patience, persistence and dedication for your clients it d would have never happened. w You are not only a true proY ffessional but a well wishing ffriend that never says “no” to any of our requests, questions a or concerns. It has been a real o pleasure working with you p and finalizing this part of a a project.” – Barbara V. p www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 67
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CATHERINE SHEN
DENISE SIMONS
650.862.5268 cshen@apr.com www.catherineshen.com
650.269.0210 dsimons@apr.com DeniseSimons.com
With 17 years of selling real estate in the Bay Area, Catherine brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and professionalism to her work. With proven negotiation skills, communication skills and a commitment to high integrity, Catherine works diligently to help buyers and sellers meet and exceed their real estate goals.
Denise brings deep experience, high energy and honest professionalism to every transaction. “I want to be my clients’ realtor for life, I’m dedicated — in good times and bad — to earning the trust and satisfaction of every one of my clients.” As a longtime, Palo Alto resident who has raised three children in the community, Denise has nearly unmatched knowledge of the area’s neighborhoods, amenities and school systems.
JENNY TENG
SOPHIE TSANG, MBA
650.245.4490 jteng@apr.com jennytenghomes.com
650.687.7388 sophie@apr.com SophieTsang.com
• Dedicated, respected realtor in the business over 25 years • Committed to exceptional, personalized service • Superb negotiation skills, proven marketing strategy • Passion for interior design and talented in floral design • Record setting top dollar sales in Palo Alto • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
”Sophie’s solid experience and marketing strategies stood out. The whole selling process was well planned and effectively executed.” ”We did not know selling a house and meeting our target price could be this amazingly easy. Whatever Sophie said worked. The house was sold in 3 days. Working with Sophie was a very pleasant experience.”
KATHLEEN WILSON
PAUL YANG, MBA
650.207.2017 Kwilson@apr.com
408.203.0567 pyang@apr.com paulyangrealestate.com
Kathleen has over thirty years of a proven track record ranking among the top agents in the Peninsula. Her extensive marketing and negotiating skills, attention to details coupled with her deep roots and native connections will help ensure you to accomplish your real estate goal!
“Paul helped us with the purchase of our dream home recently in a very competitive market. He guided us through the entire process from screening through listings to providing us with invaluable resources. I would recommend him to my friends and family without hesitation. He is professional, energetic, patient, thorough, reliable, and efficient. He is the agent you can count on for your big purchase!” – Danny S.
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GOVERNMENT PUBLIC OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
Council members discuss the city budget. Photo by Ben Hacker.
MEET THE CITY COUNCIL Palo Alto is a charter city that operates its own utilities and functions under a City Council-City Manager form of government. The mayor and vice mayor hold one-year terms that expire in January. The general municipal election is held in even-numbered years, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Council terms are for four years.
CITY HALL 250 HAMILTON AVE. | 650-329-2100 |
CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
Council meetings When: 6 p.m., first three Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Ave. (Council regularly takes a month off during the summer). To watch/listen: Government Channel 26 on Comcast Cable, KZSU Radio, 90.1 FM, and online at midpenmedia.org/watch/ pacc_webcast/index.html.
Greg Scharff
Liz Kniss
Tom DuBois
Eric Filseth
Adrian Fine
(Mayor 2017)
(Vice Mayor 2017)
Council member
Council member
Council member
Elected: 2009, re-elected in 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018
Elected: 2012, re-elected Elected: 2014 in 2014 Term expires: Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020 Dec. 31, 2018
Elected: 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018
Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020
650-325-7200 (office)
650-888-8671 (cell)
415-377-8455 (cell)
650-329-2162
650-285-3694
greg.scharff@. cityofpaloalto.com
liz.kniss@ cityofpaloalto.org
tom.dubois@ cityofpaloalto.org
eric.filseth@ cityofpaloalto.org
adrian.fine@ cityofpaloalto.org
Karen Holman
Lydia Kou
Greg Tanaka
Cory Wolbach
Council member
Council member
Council member
Council member
Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020
Elected: 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018
Elected: 2009, re-elected in 2014 Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018 650-444-4017 (cell)
650-308-9893
415-968-9436
650-329-2145
karen.holman@ cityofpaloalto.org
lydia.kou@ cityofpaloalto.org
greg.tanaka@ cityofpaloalto.org
cory.wolbach@ cityofpaloalto.org
Addressing the council: Anyone can address the council on any topic during the oral communications period at the beginning of each meeting, and when the council takes up an item during the meeting. Before addressing the council, fill out a card with your name and address; give it to the City Clerk. Accessing agendas: Available in the City Clerk’s Office and are currently printed in the Palo Alto Weekly on the Friday preceding the City Council meeting. Copies of the council packet are available for reading in the Clerk’s Office and at city libraries; They are also available at cityofpaloalto. org/gov/agendas/ www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 69
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT Council-appointed officers Assistant City Manager: Ed Shikada, 650-329-2146 City Manager: James Keene, 650-329-2392 City Attorney: Molly Stump, 650-329-2171 City Auditor: Harriet Richardson, 650-329-2629 City Clerk: Beth Minor, 650-329-2571
Department heads Utilities General Manager: Ed Shikada, 650-329-2146 Interim Police Chief: Ron Watson, 650-329-2413 Fire Chief: Eric Nickel, 650-329-2184 Office of Emergency Services, director: Kenneth Dueker, 650-617-3197 Chief Financial Officer: Lalo Perez, 650-329-2692 Chief Information Officer: Jonathan Reichental, 650-329-2182 Chief People Officer: Rumi Portillo, 650-329-2124 Chief Sustainability Officer: Gil Friend, 650-329-2447 Development Services, director: Peter Pirnejad, 650-329-2349 Library, director: Monique le Conge Ziesenhenne, 650-329-2436 Planning & Community Environment, director: Hillary Gitelman, 650-329-2321 Public Works, director: Mike Sartor, 650-329-2151
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Architectural Review Board Reviews designs of all new construction
for commercial, industrial and multiplefamily projects Contact: Jodie Gerhardt 650-329-2575 / jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org
Public Art Commission Oversees city’s collection of public art Contact: Elise DeMarzo 650-617-3517 / elise.demarzo@cityofpaloalto.org
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Historic Resources Board
Provides advice on Palo Alto’s municipally owned utilities Contact: Ed Shikada 650-329-2146 / ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org
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Human Relations Commission Charged to act when it finds that any person or group is unfairly or differently treated Contact:Minka van der Zwaag 650-463-4953 / minka.vanderzwaag@ityofpaloalto.org
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Library Advisory Commission Advises council on matters relating to the Palo Alto City Library Contact: Monique le Conge Ziesenhenne 650-329-2403 / monique.leconge@ityofpaloalto.org
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Parks and Recreation Commission Advises on parks, recreation, open space issues Contact: Kristen O’Kane 650-463-4908 / kristen.o’kane@ityofpaloalto.org
Planning and Transportation Commission Advises on zoning and land use issues Contact: Jonathan Lait 650-329-2679 / jonathan.lait@cityofpaloalto.org
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• General manager: Steve Abbors • Acquires and preserves natural open
Utilities Advisory Commission
Makes recommendations about exterior changes on historic buildings Contact: Amy French 650-329-2336 / amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos
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space; maintains more than 62,000 acres of open space Board meetings: 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the district office. 650-691-1200 / openspace.org
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Early Care & Education Committee (ECEC)
Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose
Advises the City Manager on child care issues Contact: Minka van der Zwaag 650-463-4953 / minka.vanderzwaag@ityofpaloalto.org
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Youth Council Studies community concerns relating to youth Contact: 650-463-4910 / teenadvisoryboard@cityofpaloalto.org
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REGIONAL GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County 70 West Hedding St., San Jose
• District 5 director: Nai Hsueh • Provides wholesale water supply and flood management to the county. • District 5 Directors meetings: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesday of the month • 408-265-2600 / valleywater.org REGIONAL DISTRICTS Foothill-DeAnza Community College District 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
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2501 Embarcadero Way Palo Alto, CA 94303
Visit Our Reuse Cabinets Residents can pick up usable household products such as paints, cleaners and unused motor oil. The Reuse Cabinets are located inside the HHW Station and are only open during HHW Station hours.
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THE DREYFUS GROUP RECENT LISTINGS AND SALES
ACTIVE
17 MILE DRIVE, PEBBLE BEACH Offered at $41,888,000
ACTIVE
SILICON VALLEY ESTATE Offered at $68,000,000
653 WILDWOOD LN, PALO ALTO Offered at $3,998,000
SOLD
14700 MANUELLA RD, LOS ALTOS HILLS
Offered at $2,795,000
Offered at $3,800,000
SOLD
Offered at $6,995,000 Michael Dreyfus 650.485.3476 m.dreyfus@ggsir.com CalBRE 01121795
ACTIVE 549 LAKESHORE BLVD #22, INCLINE VILLAGE
Offered at $1,650,000
SOLD
SOLD
190 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO
345 GOLDEN OAK DR, PORTOLA VALLEY
1250 CAÑADA DR, WOODSIDE Offered at $14,995,000
SALE PENDING
SALE PENDING
525 CENTER DR, PALO ALTO Offered at $7,498,000
ACTIVE
1171 ORANGE AVE, MENLO PARK Offered at $2,398,000
SOLD
SOLD
1320 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO Offered at $5,750,000 Noelle Queen
650.427.9211 n.queen@ggsir.com CalBRE 01917593
Lisa Keith 650.703.8644 lisa@lisakeith.com CalBRE 00882247
5 PHILLIPS RD, PALO ALTO Offered at $4,300,000 Dulcy Freeman 650.804.8884 d.freeman@ggsir.com CalBRE 01342352
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GE T TING
AROUND BUSES, BIKES, TRAINS & SHUTTLES
BY BIKE
City offers subsidies to tackle traffic
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BEFORE YOU RIDE REGISTER YOUR BIKE. IT’S THE LAW.
alo Alto's commuters can now obtain
• Bring your bike to any Palo Alto fire station from 4-5 p.m. daily to register. • More information: 650-329-2184 (Fire Department)
transit and ride-share subsidies for
REPORT A STOLEN BIKE
services, such as Lyft and the carpooling
• 650-329-2413 (Police Department)
company Scoop, as part of an ongoing
STORAGE & RENTAL OPTIONS
effort by the city to shrink the number of
LOCKERS
solo drivers in the city by 30 percent. A 2017
Located at California and University avenue train depots, various downtown locations.
ridership survey shows that downtown’s
• Six-month rental agreement with City or Caltrain
rate of solo driving is at about 53 percent. Through the nonprofit Palo Alto
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Transportation Management Association
provides access to private, locked 30-inch by 44-inch locker. City-operated lockers: 650-329-2520, cityofpaloalto.org | Caltrain-operated lockers: 650-508-6350, caltrain.com/riderinfo/Bicycles
(TMA), employees commuting downtown
BIKESTATION PALO ALTO
may be eligible for $2 carpool service,
Caltrain Depot, 95 University Ave.
free transit passes and reduced Lyft
• Monthly membership provides access to indoor
rates. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... For information about commuter subsidies, visit the TMA website at paloaltotma.org/ carpool
Commuters wait for the train at the Palo Alto Station on University Avenue. Weekly file photo.
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parking with 24-hour access, plus bicycle repairs, changing room and discounts on parts and accessories. bikestation.com
BY FREE SHUTTLE DOWNTOWN The Palo Alto Shuttle Service is a free program that connects commuters to transit and other destinations. The city recently approved the addition of the new South Palo Alto route, expected to start running in the upcoming
year, and is looking to expand the Embarcadero and Crosstown Shuttle routes. Shuttles are wheelchair accessible and open to all riders. For schedules and real-time shuttle information, go to paloaltoliveshuttle.doublemap.com.
EMBARCADERO SHUTTLE Connects University Caltrain Station with Palo Alto Tech Center east of Highway 101/Embarcadero Road
CROSSTOWN SHUTTLE Connects University Caltrain Station to Stevenson House
STANFORD CAMPUS Stanford’s Marguerite public shuttle service travels around campus and connects to nearby transit, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Shuttles are open to all riders. For more information, contact: 650-724-9339 / transportation.stanford.edu/ marguerite/ live map: supublic.etaspot.net
STANFORD MARGUERITE SHUTTLE Traverses Stanford campus to downtown Palo Alto
• Schedule: No service during major college holidays and from Dec. 21-Jan. 3.
STANFORD MARGUERITE TECH Palo Alto Technology Center in Baylands to downtown Palo Alto Transit Center
• Key Stops: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Town & Country Village. • Schedule: Weekdays and some holidays. STANFORD MARGUERITE SE University Avenue Caltrain Station to San Antonio Shopping Center
• Key stops: Stanford Medical Center, El
Camino Real at California Avenue, El Camino at Maybell Avenue. Loops the shopping center via San Antonio Road, California Street,
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Showers Drive and El Camino.
Francisco and Gilroy, with stops at the California and University avenue depots. Limited service on weekends. For more information: 800-660-4287; for hearing impaired TDD 650-508-6448, caltrain.com
• Schedule: Daily mid-September to
mid-June, except university holidays.
STANFORD MARGUERITE VA Stanford Hospital to VA Medical Center via Welch Road, Foothill Expressway
Parking limitations for the California Avenue area are:
• On/off street parking: two-hour limit • Garages: three-hour limit • Restricted times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
DOWNTOWN’S COLOR ZONES
sity holidays.
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) Countywide bus service; Fares: regular and limited stop buses: $2 adults; $1.75 youth ages 5-17; $1 seniors, persons with disabilities; community buses: Adults $1.25; youth 0.75; seniors/disabled 0.50; For more information, contact: 408-3212300/ vta.org
EMPLOYEE AND VISITOR PARKING PERMITS
Downtown parking limitations are:
• On/off street parking: two-hour limit • Garages (Alma/High, Bryant/Lytton,
Civic Center, Cowper/Webster): three-hour limit Restricted times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays (Green 30-minute zones, yellow commercialloading zones, white passenger-loading zones and disability designated spaces are
See routes below
CALTRAIN COMMUTER RAIL LINE Weekday commuter service between San
WITHIN OR THROUGH PALO ALTO*
months) for off-street lots and parking lots (There may be a waiting list).
CALIFORNIA AVENUE AREA (employee)
• How it works: Employee/employer •
permits may be used in all public parking lots and garages. Cost: $365 per year (There may be a waiting list).
Visitor permits may be purchased at the Revenue Collections Department, City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.) Employee permits must be purchased online at paloalto.parkingguide.com.
EVERGREEN PARK-MAYFIELD (employee)
DOWNTOWN (employee)
•
• How it works: Employee/employer
permits are available for off-street lots and parking garages in each of downtown’s 10 parking zones, but are only valid in the specific zone for which they are purchased.
•
BY RAIL
• Cost: $730, annual permit ($365 per six
weekdays
Downtown is divided into four color zones: purple, coral, lime and blue. Motorists may park for free in any one zone for up to the allowable permitted time, but are prohibited from parking in that color zone again for the rest of the enforcement day.
BY BUS
VTA.ORG
CALIFORNIA AVENUE AREA
PUBLIC PARKING
• Schedule: Weekdays including univer-
VTA BUS ROUTES
exempt from the re-parking requirement).
• How it works: Employee/employer
permits are valid for off-street lots in specific parking zones. Permits are not valid in City lots or garages. Cost: $182.50 per six months. (There may be a waiting list).
ALL DAY VISITOR PERMITS
• How it works: Day permits are valid in all off-street parking lots and garages. • Cost: $25 COMMUTER LINES
PALO ALTO TO EAST SAN JOSE
35
88
89
22
522
101
102
103
104
182
Downtown Mountain View to Stanford Shopping Center
Midtown to Palo Alto VA Hospital (serves Gunn High School)
California Avenue train station to Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Research Park
Along El Camino Real
Same as the 22, but with fewer stops
West San Jose to Stanford Research Park
South SJ to SRP
East SJ to SRP
East SJ to SRP
South SJ to SRP
*
Note: VTA is scheduled to replace Route 35 with Route 21 and Route 88 with 288 in upcoming months as part of its new Transit Service Plan. For more information, go to nextnetwork.vta.org.
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QUICK REFERENCE WHO TO CALL
KEY CITY NUMBERS
NON-CITY AGENCIES
Police/Fire/Paramedics (emergency)...................................911
SCC = Santa Clara County
Abandoned Vehicle Hotline .............................650-329-2258
Better Business Bureau — SCC ........................408-278-7400
Animal Services .................................................... 650-496-5971
Birth, marriage & death certificates — SCC 408-299-5688
Bicycle license information ...............................650-329-2184
Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 650-324-3121
Building inspection ..............................................650-329-2496 Use and occupancy permits .............................650-329-2496
Department of Motor Vehicles — Redwood City Office............................................ 800-777-0133
Vendors, solicitors, etc. ....................................... 650-329-2147
GreenWaste Recovery ........................................ 650-493-4894
Doing business in home or garage................650-329-2441
Marriage licenses — SCC Clerk ....................... 408-299-5688
Cable-TV complaints against Comcast ........ 650-329-2182
Palo Alto Airport — SCC .....................................650-329-2444
City Attorney .......................................................... 650-329-2171
Palo Alto Unified School District.....................650-329-3700
City Clerk ..................................................................650-329-2571
Post Office — Main................................................650-321-1423
City Manager ..........................................................650-329-2392
Registrar of Voters — SCC ................................ 408-299-8683
Community Services .......................................... 650-463-4952
Small Claims Court — SCC ................................408-882-2700
Fire Department .................................................... 650-329-2184 Flood zone information .....................................650-329-2295
Tax Assessor — SCC ...............................email through website: sccassessor.org
Graffiti reporting .................................................. 650-496-6974
Traffic Court — SCC ..............................................408-882-2700
Human resources (Employment) ....................650-329-2376
24-HOUR HOTLINES
Library .......................................................................650-329-2436
Alcoholics Anonymous — SCC ........................ 408-374-8511
Mayor Greg Scharff ..............................................650-329-2571
Child Abuse Report Line for Santa Clara County ....................................................................................... 650-493-1186
Parking permits for parking lots ..................... 650-329-2317 Parking violations ................................................650-329-2252 Planning Department .........................................650-329-2441
Child Abuse Report Line for San Mateo County .......................................................................................650-802-7922
Police (office: non-emergency) .......................650-329-2406
Bill Wilson Center Crisis Hotline ......................408-278-2585
Police (non-emergency)..................................... 650-329-2413
Mid-Peninsula Rape Crisis Center...................650-493-7273
Property ownership/addresses .......................650-329-2496
Senior Help Line ....................................................800-510-2020
Real property (city-owned) ..............................650-329-2800
Services for seniors ...............................................408-241-1571
Recreation...............................................................650-463-4900
Suicide & Crisis Hotline — SCC ........................855-278-4204
Recycling ..................................................................650-496-5910
Support Network for Battered Women .......800-572-2782
Streets ...................................................................... 650-496-6974
Teen 24-7 line ..........................................................888-247-7717
Trees .......................................................................... 650-496-5953 Utilities (turn-on & turn-off) ............................. 650-329-2161
Canopy’s Planting Leader Training Make a visible difference in your community. Become a Volunteer Planting Leader! This free two-part workshop will equip you to lead teams of volunteers during community tree planting events in local schools, parks, and neighborhoods.
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Nessa Kmetec and Malu Aiyer relax in the shade at Mitchell Park. Photo by Veronica Weber.
Adult education..................................................................... 63
Mediation................................................................................. 26
Animal services ...................................................................... 72
Mental health ......................................................................... 22
Art galleries ............................................................................. 14
Movies ....................................................................................... 21
Bookstores ............................................................................... 16
Museums and collections .................................................. 21
Bus .............................................................................................. 75
Neighborhoods and homeowner associations ........ 36
Child care .................................................................................60
Open space areas..................................................................48
Colleges and universities ................................................... 63
Palo Alto Unified School District ..................................... 50
Community centers ............................................................ 72
Palo Alto, City of .................................................................... 69
Counseling .............................................................................. 22
• Boards, commissions and committees ...................... 70
Court, Superior ...................................................................... 72
• City Council ........................................................................... 69
Dancing .................................................................................... 13
• City staff ................................................................................. 70
Demographics ..........................................................................8
• Departments ........................................................................ 70
Disabilities, services ............................................................. 26
Parking ...................................................................................... 75
Educational enrichment..................................................... 62
Parks........................................................................................... 42
Fire stations ............................................................................. 72
Performance spaces............................................................. 21
Fishing.......................................................................................46
Post offices............................................................................... 72
Golf .............................................................................................46
Preschools................................................................................ 56
Government ............................................................................ 69
Sailing and sailboarding ....................................................46
Health and support services............................................. 22
Schools, private .....................................................................54
Health clinics and hospitals .............................................. 25
Schools, public ....................................................................... 50
Hiking/walking ......................................................................48
Seniors ...................................................................................... 29
History ....................................................................................... 10
Skateboarding........................................................................46
Homeless services ................................................................ 25
Social services ........................................................................ 27
Horseback riding ...................................................................46
Special governmental districts ........................................ 70
Hotlines..................................................................................... 76
Sports facilities.......................................................................46
Ice skating................................................................................46
Stanford Arts District........................................................... 14
Junior Museum & Zoo ......................................................... 72
Swimming ................................................................................46
Language schools................................................................. 62
Tennis ........................................................................................ 47
Lawn bowling.........................................................................46
Train............................................................................................ 75
Libraries .................................................................................... 72
Transportation ....................................................................... 74
Live music ................................................................................ 16
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TOO MAJOR FOR HOME
TOO MINOR FOR HOSPITAL
When an injury or illness needs quick attention but not in the Emergency Department, call Stanford Express Care. Staffed by doctors, nurses, and physician assistants, Express Care treats children (6+ months) and adults for: • • •
Respiratory illnesses Cold and flu Stomach pain
• • •
Fever and headache Back pain Cuts and sprains
Fast, convenient, connected In most cases, you can make an appointment for a visit the same day. After your visit, Stanford Express Care doctors update your doctor and share recommendations for follow-up care. If you don’t have a local doctor, we can help you find one.
JUST RIGHT FOR STANFORD EXPRESS CARE
Express Care is available at two convenient locations: Stanford Express Care Palo Alto Hoover Pavilion 211 Quarry Road, Suite 102 Palo Alto, CA 94304 tel: 650.736.5211 Stanford Express Care San Jose River View Apartment Homes 52 Skytop Street, Suite 10 San Jose, CA 95134 tel: 669.294.8888 Open Everyday by Appointment Only 9:00am–9:00pm
Express Care accepts most insurance and is billed as a primary care, not emergency care, appointment. Providing same-day fixes every day, 9:00am to 9:00pm.
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