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WELCOME TO INFO PALO ALTO From its earliest beginnings, Palo Alto cemented itself as a tight-knit community with an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives on innovation and pushing beyond the established boundaries. The city has played a pivotal role in the arts, education, politics, technology and science, and yet its residents recognize that it is the plentiful civic amenities and culture of braininess (cultivated through close ties to Stanford University) that have fostered the dynamic life they so enjoy. 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, a daily email, and have the 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 Palo AltoOnline.com/express. If you’ve got suggestions for next year’s Info, please email editor@paweekly.com. We appreciate your feedback. Linda Taaffe Info Palo Alto Editor On the cover: Three walkers make their way along the 3.6-mile Stanford Dish Loop Trail that winds through the Stanford Foothills. Above: Windsurfers glide across the water at the Palo Alto Baylands. Photos by Adam Pardee.

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BY THE NUMBERS Demographics, housing values

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Galleries, museums, performing arts centers Stanford Arts District

COMMUNITY SERVICES Assistance, resources, social services

SENIORS Activities, resources, medical services

NEIGHBORHOODS Demographics, association contacts

PARKS & PLAZAS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OPEN SPACE EDUCATION Public, private, higher education

GOVERNMENT Local, county, regional contacts Community and civic facilities

GETTING AROUND Bikes, buses, trains, carpooling services

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A LOOK BACK A

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

1891 First business opens — a real estate office

1844 Juana Briones settles on the 4,400-acre Mexican land grant Rancho La Purisima Concepcion, which includes Palo Alto

1893 Population reaches 400

1938 Bill Hewlett and David Packard begin work in Addison Avenue garage

1945 Joseph Eichler begins building his trademark “modern” homes

1894 Palo Alto is incorporated 1925 Neighboring Mayfield annexed

1882 Railroad baron Leland Stanford purchases Ayrshire Farm and expands his adjoining Palo Alto Stock Farm

21st century: Rise of startups, green energy and housing prices

1965 Counterculture icon Jerry Garcia forms the Grateful Dead 1967 Voters recall all 13 council members

A century after incorporaton

1968 93 demonstrators arrested at Stanford Research Institute

1994 Palo Alto becomes first U.S. city on the Internet

1971 Voters turn out in mass to defeat “Superblock,” a proposal to build two, 11-story office towers

1953 Varian Associates becomes first firm at Stanford Industrial Park

1956 Stanford Shopping Center opens 1960 Population reaches 52,287

1956 Fairchild Semiconductor creates first semi-conductor chip

Growing pains: Sit-ins, protests, anti-growth

1969 The Concerned Citizens and Resistance headquarters is bombed

1949 Hiller Helicopters begins producing three helicopters a week

1953 Town & Country Village opens

1994 City celebrates its Centennial 1994 Stanford hosts the World Cup 1999 Google opens first office, receives $25 million in VC financing

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 2018 A 20-room home in Palo Alto Hills goes on the market for a record-breaking $97 million

Top row from left to right: Liddicoat Brothers truck, 1915; Isabel Charles, California’s first female Justice of the Peace, 1917; Stanford Theatre grand opening, 1925; Flood aftermath, 1955. Middle row from left to right: 42nd Street Bar and Restaurant, 1979; Rinconada Pool Dedication, 1940; Freedom Train, 1989, The Benwell family watches the solar eclipse in front of the Stanford Dish, 2017**. Bottom row from left to right: Carnegie Library demolition, 1967; Artist Mohamed Soumah paints poppies, Country Sun Natural Foods, 2004*. All photos courtesy of Palo Alto Historical Association, unless otherwise noted. *

Palo Alto Weekly, **Andrew Benwell

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A Museum of Modern and Contemporary American Art on the campus of Stanford University, the Anderson Collection was established in 2014 by a generous gift from the Anderson family. It is a place of creative engagement and community programming, as well as home to some of the finest works by Jackson Pollock, Agnes Martin, Mark Rothko, Philip Guston, Joan Mitchell, Martin Puryear, Richard Diebenkorn, and others.

SALON STYLE II ON VIEW

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 – FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Wisch Family Gallery

Including rarely exhibited collages, watercolors, drawings, and paintings on paper by Wayne Thiebaud, Jay DeFeo, and others from the Anderson family’s personal collection that open a window into artists’ varied practices across media.

Spotlight on

Elizabeth Murray ON VIEW

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 – MARCH 25, 2019

2nd Floor

Elizabeth Murray’s (1940-2007) work expands the definition of painting and challenges its conventions through colorful, large-scale, multipart canvases reflecting on lived experience.

Wayne Thiebaud, Freeway Curve, 1977, monotype, 22 ⅜ x 29 15⁄16 in. Collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson. Art © Wayne Thiebaud / Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY Jay DeFeo, Untitled (Rear Window series), 1982, oil paint, oil pastel, charcoal, and graphite on paper, 31 ⅛ x 23 in. Collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson. © 2018 The Jay DeFeo Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS) Elizabeth Murray, Bop, 2002-2003, oil on canvas, 9 ft. 10 in. x 10 ft. 10 ½ in. Photograph by Ellen Page Wilson, Courtesy Pace Gallery. © The Murray-Holman Family Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

The museum is always free. Wednesday – Monday: 11am – 5pm | Thursday: 11am – 8pm | Closed Tuesday anderson.stanford.edu | 314 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 12 • Info Palo Alto www.PaloAltoOnline.com

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A&E THEATERS, MUSEUMS, NIGHTLIFE AND MORE

Landscape art

alo Alto’s Public Art Program has transformed eight magnolia trees in front of City Hall into cobalt blue sculptures as part of the temporary environmental art installation “The Blue Trees.” Artist Konstantin Dimopoulos colored the trees’ bark with an eco-friendly, non-toxic colorant last May to bring attention to global deforestation. The installation — expected to remain on display through the beginning of 2019 depending on weather conditions — is part of the art program’s approximately 300 permanent and portable works spread throughout the city. “Go with the Flow” (below) is another new work that the city recently unveiled at the Louis Road-Fielding Drive intersection. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Find where other public art exhibits are located at bit.ly/PAPublicArt.

Photos by Adam Pardee.

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 Bell’s Books 536 Emerson St.

• New, used, rare, out-of-print titles • 650-323-7822 / bellsbooks.com Books Inc. 74 Town & Country Village / 317 Castro St., Mountain View

• 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 / eastwestbooks.org Feldman’s Books 1170 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

• 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 / keplers.com Lee’s Comics 1020 N. Rengstorff Ave., Ste. F, Mountain View

• 650-965-1800 / lcomics.com

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

• 650-329-1217 / stanfordbookstore.com

DANCE GROUPS/LESSONS Alberto’s Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge 736 Dana St., Mountain View

• World beat, salsa, tango, Spanish rock • 650-968-3007 / albertos.com Bay Area Country Dance Society Various locations

• Traditional American dance with callers and live bands • bacds.org Bows and Beaus Loyola Elementary School, 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos

• Singles & couples square dance club • 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.com Dance Connection 4000 Middlefield Road

• danceconnectionpaloalto.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

Andy Warhol’s personal snapshots unveiled

housands of photographic exposures shot by pop icon Andy Warhol from 1976 until his death in 1987 will be on display for the first time ever at Stanford University’s Pigott Family Gallery from Sept. 29 to Jan. 6, 2019. “Contact Warhol: Photography Without End” includes images from the Cantor Arts Center’s archive of Andy Warhol’s photographic contact sheets and corresponding negatives. Cantor acquired Warhol’s archives in 2014 after the Andy Warhol Foundation selected the museum as the permanent home of Warhol’s contact sheets and negatives. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: For information about the exhibit, go to bit.ly/AndyWarholatPigott. Images that Andy Warhol shot during a New Year’s Eve party at Brooklyn’s landmark River Cafe are shown in this contact sheet. Courtesy of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

EXPLORING STANFORD’S ARTS DISTRICT Stanford University’s Arts District provides ample opportunities to admire and (if you’re a student) create art. Since 2006, Stanford has been on a hectic pace to create a concentration of museums, galleries and performance spaces around Palm Drive, opening new arts buildings as well as renovating existing facilities. Visitors can easily spend the entire day exploring the district’s sculpture garden, free museums and modern architecture of the newest facilities, or taking in a performance.

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 328 Lomita Drive

• 24 art galleries, Rodin Sculpture Garden • museum.stanford.edu Dinkelspiel Auditorium 471 Lagunita Dr.

• 710-seat performance and lecture •

hall; used by Department of Music music.stanford.edu (listed under: Venues - Dinkelspiel)

Frost Amphitheater Lasuen St. @ Roth Way

• 20-acre, tiered outdoor performance space • live.stanford.edu (search “Frost Amphitheater”)

Anderson Collection at Stanford University 314 Lomita Drive

• Modern American paintings and sculptures • anderson.stanford.edu Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen St.

• Music, dance, theater performances • live.stanford.edu (search “Bing”)

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

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

• Used by Stanford’s Drama •

Department; 200 seats; proscenium stage taps-calsrv2.stanford.edu

Roble Gymnasium 375 Santa Teresa St.

• 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)

• Home of the Department of Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS) • live.stanford.edu (search “Memorial Auditorium”)

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Since its inception in 2012, Sereno Group’s 1% For Good program has donated $1,927,400 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. WWW.SERENOGROUP.COM PALO ALTO // LOS ALTOS // SARATOGA // LOS GATOS LOS GATOS NORTHPOINT // WILLOW GLEN // SANTA CRUZ // APTOS

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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 • reelers.org Friday Night Waltz First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave.

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

• Waltz, polka, one-step, swing, salsa, cha • Occasional jazz cha, lindy and tango • 650-326-6265 / fridaynightwaltz.com • 650-628-0145 / cabanapaloalto.com Mountain View Open Floor with Claire Alexander Mountain View Masonic Hall, 890 Church St., Mountain View

• 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 Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley

• Square dancing for singles, couples, families • 650-948-4935 / stanfordquads.org

Alberto’s Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge See listing under “Dance Groups/Lessons” Cafe Borrone 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

• Live jazz on Fridays, occasional Thursdays • 650-327-0830 / cafeborrone.com Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar 642 Ramona St.

Molly Magees 241 Castro Street, Mountain View

• DJ dancing Thursday - Saturday nights • 650-961-0108 / mollysmtview.com Monte Carlo Nite Club 228 Castro St., Mountain View

CoHo 459 Lagunita, No. 1, Tresidder Union, Stanford

• Stanford coffee house with occasional live music and Monday jazz jam • 650-721-2262 / coho.stanford.edu St. Stephen’s Green

• Latin dance club Castro St., Mountain View • 650-988-1500 / montecarloniteclub.com 223 • DJ dance nights Opal Nightclub • 650-964-9151 / ststephensgreen.com 251 Castro St., Mountain View. GALLERIES • DJ music Anderson Collection in Menlo Park • 650-455-9569 / opalnightclub.com The Patio 412 Emerson St.

Quadrus Conference Center, 2400 Sand Hill Road

Pioneer Saloon 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside

Bryant Street Gallery 532 Bryant St.

• Karaoke and DJ dancing • 650-322-2575 / thepatiopa.com • Live music on weekends • 650-851-8487 / pioneer-saloon.com

• Private collection of 20th-century art • Reservations required • aacollection.com • American contemporary artists • bryantstreet.com

Red Rock 201 Castro St., Mountain View

• Music on the patio • 650-329-9533 / coconutspaloalto.com

• Folk, blues, jazz and open-mic nights • 650-967-4473 / redrockcoffee.org

EcoCenter 2560 Embarcadero Road

Dana Street Roasting Company 744 W. Dana St., Mountain View

Rosewood Sand Hill Road 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park

The Foster 940 Commercial St.

• Sunday jazz on the patio • Live music on weekends • 650-390-9638 / danastreetroasting.com • 650-561-1500 / rosewoodhotels.com

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• Watercolor works of artist Tony Foster • 650-209-7181 / thefoster.org

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MUSEUMS

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; celebrating 60th anniversary • 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

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Mountain View City Hall Rotunda 500 Castro St.

• Shows on topical subjects • mountainview.gov

• Minerals, fossils, jewelry and fine-art photography • nature-gallery.com

Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View

Kepler’s Books created a whole new literary outlet for readers along the Midpeninsula in June 2017 with the formation of the independent nonprofit Kepler’s Literary Foundation, whose sole purpose is to bring literary and cultural programs to Silicon Valley. The Menlo Photo by Michelle Le Park organization, which is fully funded by the community, hosts a quarterly literary seminar series, reading groups, a weekly radio show and events for up-and-coming local writers to showcase their works. To find upcoming events, go to keplers.org.

PACE Palo Alto 229 Hamilton Ave.

Temporary exhibits by local artists mountainview.gov (search “performing arts center”)

The Nature Gallery 296 State St., Los Altos

A new literary foundation

• Contemporary art gallery • pacegallery.com Pacific Art League 668 Ramona St.

Portola Art Gallery at Allied Arts Guild 75 Arbor Road

• Representational art by regionally and nationally recognized artists • portolaartgallery.com

• Large international collection of computing artifacts • computerhistory.org Hoover Institution 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford

• Free exhibit on President Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry Hoover • 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

• Permanent/changing exhibits; J. Gilbert Smith History House • losaltoshistory.org Moffett Field Historical Society

Lane • Ten monthly juried exhibitions and two Shady Museum 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park annual members exhibitions Severyns Ave., Bldg. 126, Moffett Field, • Locally crafted jewelry and art; Native • pacificartleague.org Mountain View American and handmade international art Palo Alto Art Center • Aircraft displays and unique military shadylanegallery.com • uniforms; artifacts from post-1930 1313 Newell Road Viewpoints Gallery • moffettfieldmuseum.org • World-renowned and emerging artists 315 State St., Los Altos in a wide range of artistic media • Fine art by local artists • cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter Continued on page 18 • viewpointsgallery.com

Juliana Lee Education Foundation OUR MISSION

The Juliana Lee Education Foundation was created to support local schools and believes education has the power to expand opportunities and transform lives. We hope to inspire others to get involved and support our communities.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP AND MAKE A DONATION Please make checks payable to: Juliana Lee Foundation Send to: Juliana Lee Foundation - 505 Hamilton Ave, Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301 For more information please email: JulianaLeeFoundation@gmail.com

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Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave.

• Permanent and rotating exhibits

• bit.ly/CubberleyTheatre

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• Home to Foothill Music Theatre • foothill.edu/theatre

emphasize invention and technology from 1750-1950 moah.org

NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Mountain View

• Exhibits explain space exploration and •

the scientific work of NASA and Ames Research Center nasa.gov/ames

• 7 day concierge service, 24 hours staff • Emergency call system in bedroom and bathroom. 24/7 monitor. • Weekly housekeeping with laundry service

Lohman Theatre at Foothill College I-280 at El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

• foothill.edu/theatre

Los Altos Stage Company 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos

Woodside Community Museum 2961 Woodside Road, Woodside

Lucie Stern Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

• Community-theater group; performs at Bus Barn Theater • losaltosstage.org

• Changing exhibits display artifacts related to Woodside history • 650-851-1294 /

• Home to Palo Alto Players, TheatreWorks, West Bay Opera • paplayers.org, theatreworks.org,

Woodside Store 3300 Tripp Road, Woodside

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St., Mountain View

bit.ly/CommunityMuseum

• 3 restaurant-style meals by our chefs. Dinner served with wine.

Foothill College Smithwick Theatre 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

Rengstorff House 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View

• Quarterly exhibits feature artifacts and images of 19th-century life • r-house.org

Amenities include:

Cubberley Community Center Theatre 4000 Middlefield Road

• Preserved mid-1800s store with educational programs • historysmc.org PERFORMING ARTS SPACES Center for Performing Arts, Menlo-Atherton High School 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton

• bit.ly/MAtheater

wbopera.org

• Home to Peninsula Youth Theatre and TheatreWorks • mvcpa.com, pytnet.org, theatreworks.org Palo Alto Children’s Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road

• Plays, musicals with professional and child actors; acting classes • cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre

• 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 18 • Info Palo Alto www.PaloAltoOnline.com

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Shoreline Amphitheatre 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View

Improv show with Indian flavor Naatak, the Midpeninsula nonprofit theater group that bills itself as the largest Indian-American theater company in the United States, added a new genre to its repertoire in 2017 with the launch of “Improv Masala,” an unscripted comedy program performed in “Hinglish” (Hindi + English). The group launched in 1995, when Stanford students — most of whom were engineers from India — decided they needed a creative outlet and began practicing the works of Indian playwrights in a member’s Palo Alto home.

• Outdoor concert venue. • theshorelineamphitheatre.com

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: For information about upcoming performances, go to naatak.com.

• arts4all.org

Paly Peforming Arts Center (at Palo Alto High School) 50 Embarcadero Road

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• palytheatre.com

The Pear Theatre 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View

• Intimate theater hosts diverse seasons

of full plays, plus an annual short-works festival, “Pear Slices,” created by members of its playwriters’ guild thepear.org

Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way

• paloaltojcc.org/arts-and-culture

Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View Woodside High School Performing Arts Center 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside

• bit.ly/WoodsidePAC

MOVIE THEATERS

Century Cinema 16 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View

• bit.ly/Century16

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

Aquarius 430 Emerson St.

• landmarktheatres.com

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COMMUNITY

SERVICES

ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES, SOCIAL SERVICES

Mobile food program delivers on demand

alo Alto area restaurants and catering

companies

have

partnered with nonprofit Peninsula Food Runners to donate excess food to those in need rather than toss leftovers in the trash. The program, which launched in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in 2017, uses an app to match donors with volunteers who deliver food to around 200 organizations that are able to request meals on a case-bycase basis to ensure clients get the right kind of food delivered at the right time. Volunteers have served an average of 35,000 meals weekly to local senior centers and organizations that

serve

low-income

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.

Adolescent Counseling Services 643 Bair Island Road, Suite 301, Redwood City

• On-campus and after-school counseling; substanceabuse treatment. • 650-424-0852 / acs-teens.org

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: For more information about VTA’s mobile paratransit program, go to myaccess.vta.org, or call 408-321-2380.

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 / 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 treatment,

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Go to

Holding her child, a client picks up food at CSA in Mountain View. Photo by Michelle Le

The VTA’s paratransit program has gone mobile. Customers and authorized caregivers who wish to book, cancel and monitor their paratransit trips online can now create an account at MyACCESS Online. The program also enables users to access real-time map views of a vehicle’s location with estimated time of arrivals from any device with internet access.

COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH

families.

peninsulafoodrunners.org.

Paratransit goes mobile

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anger management and domestic violence offender treatment groups; substance-abuse treatment; LGBTQ youth services; support services for youth emancipating 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 and after-care/alumni services. 650-617-8340 / thelaselvagroup.com

Outlet Program, Adolescent Counseling Services 590 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

• Support and empowerment program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender teens. • 650-424-0852, ext. 107 / projectoutlet.org Suicide Crisis Hotline 828 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 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 vio•

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HHW Station Location

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.

For more information, visit

www.cityofpaloalto.org/hazwaste zerowaste@cityofpaloalto.org (650) 496-5910

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Groundbreaking shelter program

HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES

East Palo Alto is set launch a groundbreaking shelter program in November that will use city-owned land at 1798 Bay Road for a one-year pilot program to allow people to park their RVs overnight while receiving support services, with the goal of moving the people into transitional housing. The East Palo Alto nonprofit Project WeHope, which provides shelter and services to homeless persons, will manage the program and lease the property. The site will have portable toilets, security guards, meals at Project WeHope’s gym, and laundry and shower services. The program will utilize $118,000 from the city’s general fund surplus and $200,000 from a voter-approved residential rental business-license tax.

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

Bay Area Cancer Connections 2335 El Camino Real

• Support groups, counseling, nutrition •

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, Suite G-8

• Cardiac rehabilitation therapy. • 650-494-1300 / heartfitforlife.org Children’s Health Council 650 Clark Way

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Support programs for learning differences, anxiety and depression, ADHD and autism. 650-326-5530 / chconline.org

Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. 1731 Embarcadero Road, Suite 210

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: For more information about the RV Safe Parking Pilot Program, go to projectwehope.org.

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford 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 Medical Center. 650-470-6000 / www.rmhstanford.org

Stanford Blood Center 3373 Hillview Ave.

• 888-723-7831 / stanfordbloodcenter.org Stanford Health Library Various locations. Main Branch, Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Suite 201 (650-725-8400)

• Acute medical care for uninsured

people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Sundays, 650-493-5000 ext. 22222; weekdays, 650-724-1332 / med. stanford.edu/arbor

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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford 725 Welch Road

Kara 457 Kingsley Ave.

• Grief support. • 650-321-5272 / kara-grief.org Living Strong Living Well Classes held at local YMCAs

• Strength-fitness program designed for adult cancer survivors. • 650-725-5014 / lslw.stanford.edu Peninsula HealthCare Connection 33 Encina Ave., #103

• Serves the needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. • 650-853-0321 / peninsulahcc.org Peninsula Stroke Association 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 6, A-162

• Monthly support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers. • 650-565-8485 / pacificstrokeassociation.org

Planned Parenthood Mountain View Health Center 225 San Antonio Road, Mountain View

• Devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers. • 650-497-8000 / stanfordchildrens.org

MayView Community Health Center 270 Grant Ave.

• Primary medical care for low-income individuals. • 650-327-8717 / mayview.org Menlo Medical Clinic 1300 Crane St., Menlo Park

• Primary and specialty care. • 650-498-6500 / menloclinic.com Palo Alto Medical Foundation 795 El Camino Real

• Primary and urgent care (drop-in). • 650-321-4121 / pamf.org/paloalto Stanford Health Care 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford

• Includes the Stanford University

• Family planning and health services for women and men. • 650-948-0807 / plannedparenthood.org •

Medical Center, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. 650-723-4000 / stanfordhealthcare.org

• Emergency rental assistance, clothes •

closet, computer lab, on-site clinic and case management. 650-853-8672 / lifemoves.org (under listing:”get help”)

HOUSING Palo Alto Housing

Urgent Care Center 795 El Camino Real

Lawyer Referral Service 407 S. California Ave. #3

• Urgent, drop-in care. • 650-321-4121, adult; 650-853-6558,

Arbor Free Clinic 795 Willow Road, Bldg. 334, Menlo Park

Opportunity Center 33 Encina Ave.

1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

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HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

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homeless families and individuals in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. 650-685-5880 / lifemoves.org

Teen and Young Adult Clinic, Stanford Children’s Health 1174 Castro St. Suite 250, Mountain View

• Provides scientifically based medical

information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care; services are free. healthlibrary.stanford.edu

• Housing and supportive services for

• In-patient treatment, emergency care, 2595 E. Bayshore Road, #200 major surgeries, laboratories, X-ray. nonprofit that develops, builds • Stanford Family Practice, 650-723-6963 • Private and manages low- and moderate-in• Stanford Medical Group, 650-723-6028 come housing in Palo Alto; administers of Palo Alto’s Below Market Rate • Stanford Referral Center/appointments, City program. 800-756-9000 • Hospital operator, 650-723-4000 • 650-321-9709 / pah.community • stanfordhospital.org Project Sentinel • Medical services for young adults ages 12-26. • 650-694-0600 / stanfordchildrens.org

• Advocacy, fundraising, annual conference for families dealing with cystic fibrosis. 650-665-7576 / cfri.org

Stanford Hospital & Clinics 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford

LifeMoves Administrative offices, 181 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park

• •

LAW

• The Palo Alto Area Bar Association

pediatric / pamf.org/urgentcare

Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave. and multiple campuses

Fair-housing investigation; counseling; education and community mediation. 408-720-9888 / housing.org

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runs a referral service that includes a half-hour consultation in exchange for a $40 administrative fee. 650-326-8322 / paaba.org

MEDIATION Palo Alto Mediation Program

• General medical, surgical and psychiat- (Project Sentinel) ric care for veterans. 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara • 650-493-5000 / paloalto.va.gov • Advice and mediation services to help HOMELESS SERVICES

Breaking Bread Call or check website for specific location

resolve a variety of disputes including tenant/landlord, roommates/shared housing, neighbor to neighbor, business and workplace. 650-856-4062 / paloaltomediation.com

• Hot meals daily at various churches in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. • 650-444-1547 / lifemoves.org (search

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Downtown Food Closet 425 Hamilton Ave.

Abilities United 525 E. Charleston Road

SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

“breaking bread”)

• Canned goods, produce and dairy

• Milestones Preschool, therapy clinic,

• •

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products for homeless and low-income residents of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 650-305-1174 / streetsteam.org

Downtown Streets Team 555 Waverley St.

• Downtown Streets Team employs •

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

AchieveKids 3860 Middlefield Road

• Special-education programs and mental health therapy for people ages 5-22. • 650-494-1200 / achievekids.org Learning Ally 431 Burgess Drive #120, Menlo Park

• Formerly Recording for the Blind

• A 15-bed emergency shelter program •

hosted at a different church in Palo Alto and surrounding cities each month. 650-853-8672 / lifemoves.org (search “Hotel de Zink”)

after-school socialization, respite; adult day activities, independent-living skills training. 650-494-0550 / abilitiesunited.org

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& Dyslexic, the nonprofit provides educational materials, recorded by volunteers, for students and professionals who cannot read standard print. 800-221-4792 / learningally.org

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SOCIAL SERVICES Child Abuse Reporting (Santa Clara County Child Protective Services) 373 W. Julian St., San Jose

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties 4001 N. First St. and 750 Curtner Ave., San Jose

• Partners with hundreds of nonprofit

agencies to provide food at more than

770 sites. • Child abuse and neglect center; takes calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 800-984-3663 (food connection hot• • 650-493-1186 / sccgov.org (search line); 408-266-8866 (San Jose centers) “Child Abuse Reporting”) / shfb.org • 911 (emergency, law enforcement intervention needed)

Ecumenical Hunger Program 2411 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto

• Emergency food, clothing, household Packard Hospital opens Tyler Briend, 6, looks through his toy viewﬁnder while sitting on “Mama Bear,” one of many interactive pieces of wildlife art intended to help families navigate the corridors at the new $1.1 billion Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford that opened next to the existing facility on Dec. 9, 2017. Photo by Veronica Weber. reservations 800-894-9908; TTD 408-321-2330 / vta.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. • 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). Information on eligibility 408-321-2300;

See “Paratransit Goes Mobile” on page 20 Westwind 4-H Riding for the Handicapped/Westwind Riding Institute 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills

• Year-round classes • 650-947-8680 / westwind4h.org

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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. • 650-329-2221 / cityofpaloalto.org/ familyresources

Jewish Family and Children’s Services Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave.

St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park

• Hot lunch program six days each week; •

Social Services Agency — North County District 1330 W. Middlefield Road, Mountain View

• Adult and child welfare services; •

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distributes food stamps, MediCal and cash aid; runs hotlines for child and elder abuse reporting. 408-755-7100 / sccgov.org (search “social services agency”)

Veterans Emergency Social Work Fund 3801 Miranda Ave.

• Meets emergency needs of veterans

• Counseling, case-management; elder-

care consultation; home-care services, clinical services, and drop-in center. 650-688-3030 / jfcs.org

groceries and produce distribution; public-health nurse on site one day a week for referrals (no appointment necessary). 650-365-9664 / paduadiningroom.com

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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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SENIORS ACTIVITIES, RESOURCES, MEDICAL SERVICES

Boxing gym helps seniors fight tremors

The list below includes a broad range of resources to help older adults navigate housing, legal, health, transportation and social services available to them in the area. Services are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.

SENIOR CENTERS

A growing number of seniors with Parkinson’s are turning to Rock Steady Boxing Silicon Valley in Mountain View to fight the tremors, unsteady gait and speech issues that often accompany the disease. The nonprofit gym opened in 2017 as part of a fast-growing movement that uses boxing to reduce the disease’s symptoms. Several days a week, members stretch, jog, jump, kick, jab, punch and shout their way through a rigorous 90-minute workout under the upbeat tutelage of professional boxing coach Freddy Silva. “A lot of the things we learn in boxing — agility, footwork, balance, flexibility and rhythm — happen to be really helpful to people with Parkinson’s,” Silva said. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Go to siliconvalley. rsbaffiliate.com, or call 415-385-5668. Volunteer coach Sandra Johansen trains Clarence Kellogg on how to land jabs, hooks and uppercuts at Rock Steady Boxing Silicon Valley in Mountain View. Photo by Veronica Weber.

Avenidas 450 Bryant St. Avenidas has temporarily relocated all activities to Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, while the nonprofit completes an $18-million expansion on its downtown center. 650-289-5400 / avenidas.org

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Golden Castle Adult Day Health Care Center 3803 E. Bayshore Road

• Physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social •

workers, psychologists, activity coordinators; multilingual staff. 650-964-1964 / goldencastlecenter.org

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center 3921 Fabian Way

A new ‘Dementia-friendly City’ Palo Alto is exploring how to become a Dementia-friendly City dedicated to fostering quality of life for those with memory loss. City leaders teamed up with Avenidas, Age-Friendly Silicon Valley and the Alzheimer’s Association in March to look at how government, businesses and residents can work together to provide better resources — like training for first responders, community support networks and policies that better aid employees who are also caregivers. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: For more information about what it means to be a Dementia-friendly City, go to dfamerica.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

• Weekly fitness and art classes, guest lecturers, concerts, bridge, day trips and social groups. • 650-223-8700 / paloaltojcc.org

Stanford Health Care, Aging Adult Services

Hua Kuang Chinese Reading Room 4000 Middlefield Road, #H-4

• In-patient services, community support, end-of-life support. • 650-723-1303 / stanfordhealthcare.org

• 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

300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford

Stanford Health Care, Stanford Hospital 401 Quarry Rd., Stanford

• In-patient treatment, emergency care, regional trauma center. • 650-723-4000; appointments and referrals 800-756-9000 / stanfordhealthcare.org

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Join KARA in our 13TH Annual Walk’n’Run to Remember Saturday, October 20, 2018

HONOR A LOVED ONE & SUPPORT THE JOURNEY Walk’n’Run in memory of a loved one… Walk’n’Run to enjoy a special autumn day with family and friends... Walk’n’Run to honor and support others who are grieving a loss… Walk’n’Run to raise funds for a meaningful cause… Whether you participate as an individual, a family, or a Walk’n’Run Team, this is a day of inspiration, remembrance, healing, and fun. Your sponsor pledges and supported donations help Kara provide the community with grief support services. You will enjoy a family friendly day of activities for all ages, with food, live music, prizes and awards for the participants, games, and a memorial tent to honor those who are being remembered in this year’s event.

When: October 20, 2018, 9:00am Where: Mitchell Park Bowl, Palo Alto Visit: kara-grief.org/walknrun18

“

Accompanying others on their journey through grief lets me turn my loss into something positive.”

to register and event information.

Grief Support for Children, Teens, Families & Adults

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Stevenson House 455 E. Charleston Road

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

• A nonprofit apartment community

3801 Miranda Ave.

• General medical, surgical and psychiatric care for veterans. • 650-493-5000 / paloalto.va.gov

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Sunrise of Palo Alto

HOT LUNCH

2701 El Camino Real

• Assisted living, continuing care; Al-

LA COMIDA A nonprofit program that provides nutritious hot lunches in a friendly, group setting at various Palo Alto locations; $3 Suggested contribution. For more information, contact lacomida.org, or call 650-322-3742. Meals currently are being served at:

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• Independent-living apartments with

455 E. Charleston Road Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, Room M4

Photo by Veronica Weber.

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RESOURCES Seniors At Home, Koret Family Resource Center 200 Channing Ave.

• Comprehensive services to help seniors

PHARMACIES Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy

•

Heather Taylor leads an aquatic aerobic workout at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System as part of EXERT, a cooperative national study being funded by the National Institute on Aging that kicked off earlier this year to explore whether certain types of exercise can improve memory and thinking skills in people age 65 and older who have mild memory loss. The 18-month clinical trial will assess 300 people nationally, including 21 in the Palo Alto area. To find out more, go to exertstudy.org.

Webster House

217 Alma St. #200

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.

• Pharmacy, compounding room, consul- • Special services: Deliveries to some tations rooms, preventative amenities locations. • 650-326-3876 • 650-327-3922 / www.mygnp.com CVS Pharmacy

• 352 University Ave., 650-324-3248; • 2701 Middlefield Road, 650-330-0132; • 855 El Camino Real, 650-322-2554; • 1775 E. Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto,

Medical Plaza Pharmacy 211 Quarry Road #108

• Special services: Online ordering avail-

650-325-2018

• Back to school after 60 Former Stanford Medical School dean Philip Pizzo is helping older adults reinvent their lives through the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute that he founded in 2014 to study whether people who are given the opportunity to renew their purpose will live better and longer. Since its launch, nearly 75 tuition-paying “fellows” have gone through the one-year program to study anything they choose. Pizzo currently is exploring ways to expand the program to community colleges and use the lessons learned at Stanford to change the way society thinks about age and aging. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Applications for 2019 will be accepted from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. Only 25 fellows are accepted each year. For more information, go to dci.stanford.edu/application

able, 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 •

access to assisted living, memory support and skilled-nursing care for residents 62 years and older. 650-853-5000 (main office) / viliving.com

Study looks at memory exercises

live more independent lives in their own homes.

Stanford Health Library See “Community Services,” page 20.

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

• Stevenson House

• 650-931-1860 / SeniorsAtHome.org

for low-income and independently functioning adults 62 years and older. 650-494-1944 / stevensonhouse.org

(some restrictions), online ordering available. 650-321-9731

Walgreens Pharmacy

• 2605 Middlefield Road, 650-566-9723; • 300 University Ave., 650-326-3404; • 795 El Camino Real (Palo Alto Medical Foundation) 650-853-6066; • 4170 El Camino Real (drive-through available) 650-858-2007; • 121 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, 650-961-7555 • (Open 24 hours) • Special services: online ordering available. • walgreens.com/pharmacy SENIOR HOUSING Alta Torre 3895 Fabian Way

• Affordable apartments for very-low-

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income residents age 55 or older. 650-493-4700 / bridgehousing.com/ properties/senior/santa-clara/paloalto/alta-torre bitly

The Avant 4041 El Camino Way

• Designed for active adults 60 years or older. • 650-320-8626 / paloaltoseniorcommunityliving.com

Channing House 850 Webster St.

401 Webster St.

• Independent and assisted-living •

community in downtown Palo Alto for those at 65 or older. 650-327-4333 / covia.org/webster-house

DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION Avenidas Door-to-Door 450 Bryant St.

• Rides by volunteers to and from appoint-

•

ments in private cars within a 12-mile radius of Avenidas senior center in downtown Palo Alto; Pickup service from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; advanced reservations required. Fees charged. 650-289-5411 / avenidas.org/services/ transportation

VTA Access Paratransit

• Independent-living apartments with assisted living and skilled nursing. • 650-327-0950 / channinghouse.org

3331 First. St., San Jose

The Hamilton 555 Byron St.

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• Condominium complex for residents 55 and older. • 650-463-1400 / thehamilton.net Lytton Gardens Senior Communities 649 University Ave.; 656 Lytton Ave.; 330 Everett Ave.

• Assisted-living and independent-living facility for residents age 62 or older. • 925-956-7427 (general inquiries) /

• Transportation for individuals who have

Paratransit Providers 3607 Deedham Drive, San Jose

• Private company providing passengers •

• •

Part of the Taube Family Campus for 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

RoadRunners Transportation Service 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

• Senior transportation for medical-relat-

Palo Alto Commons 4075 El Camino Way

• Independent and assisted living for •

seniors 60 years or older; wing for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease. 650-494-0760 / paloaltoseniorcommunityliving.com

with wheelchair transportation throughout the entire Bay Area. Fees charged. 408-832-2233

See “Paratransit Goes Mobile” on page 20.

covia.org

Moldaw Family Residences 899 E. Charleston Road

a disability that prevents them from using public transportation (bus, light rail). Information on eligibility 408-321-2300; reservations 800-894-9908; TTD 408321-2330 / vta.org (“accessibility” icon)

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ed and personal appointments within 10 miles of El Camino Hospital; pickup services: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; clients need not be affiliated with El Camino Hospital; Advance reservations required. Fees charged. 650-940-7016 /elcaminohospital.org (search “RoadRunners”)

PUBLIC TRANSPORATION

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AVENIDAS LIFELONG LEARNING & LEISURE PROGRAM helps you strive for a higher level of personal growth

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AVENIDAS ROSE KLEINER CENTER gives families a blueprint to follow for aging loved ones

The Lifelong Learning and Leisure program aims to keep the bodies and brains of older adults active and stimulated.

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.

• Brain Fitness • Creative Arts & Writing • Current Events • Exercise Classes • Foreign Languages

• Daily Nursing • Speech Therapy • Physical & Occupational Therapy • Nutritious Lunches

• Pilates, T’ai Chi & Yoga • Games & Clubs • Lectures • Improv • Wine Tasting

AVENIDAS CARE PARTNERS help families cut through conflict and confusion 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. • Geriatric Care Management • Caregiver Conference • Information & Assistance

• Counseling • Assessments • Support Groups • Housing Guide

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• Caregiver Support • Group Exercise • Transportation • Music, Art & Crafts

AVENIDAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES fit you like a glove 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. • Teach Kids to Read • ,IPT [MXL 3J½GI 4VSNIGXW • Provide Rides • Tutor Computer Classes • Be an Activity Leader

• Administer Blood Pressure Screenings • Be a Friendly Visitor to a Senior • Help with Avenidas Blooms

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TOOLS FOR POSITIVE AGING AVENIDAS HANDYMAN SERVICES hammer out efficient home repairs

AVENIDAS DOOR TO DOOR PROGRAM helps you nail down your transportation needs

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.

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.

• Enhance Security • Computer Troubleshooting • Increase Accessibility • House Painting

• Rides to Appointments • Low-Cost, Reliable Service

• Plumbing • Carpentry • Yard Service • Electrical

AVENIDAS VILLAGE helps you get a grip on aging-in-place 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. • Stay in Your Own Home • Enjoy Peace of Mind • Maintain Your Independence

• Make New Friends • Keep Your Mobility • Ease Your Family’s Worries

(650) 289-5400 www.avenidas.org

• Weekly Grocery Shopping Trips • Caregivers ride with you free

AVENIDAS HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM provides the nuts and bolts for living well Keeping people healthy is the goal. • Free Health Screenings • Podiatry & Nail Care • Health Insurance Counseling • Annual Flu Shot • Meditation

• Advance Health Care Directives • Reiki • Acupuncture • Massage • Free Loan Closet

AVENIDAS GENERATIONS LAB helps you benefit from the power of technology Generations Lab exists to empower older adults with technology. • One-On-One Gadget Tutoring • Computer Classes

• Tech Talks • Tech Conferences • Online Learning

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Charleston Gardens neighborhood: Naomi Wang and her children Dylan Lu and Jocelyn Lu sit on a sculpture at Mitchell Park, where they like to spend time close to home. Photo by Veronica Weber.

SIZE, CHARACTERISTICS, HOME VALUES 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 2018. Each neighborhood is listed next to a number that corresponds to the neighborhoods map on the next page.

Professorville 94301 Oldest residential neighborhood; Victorians, Tudors, colonials.

Downtown North 94301 Eclectic mix of arts-and-crafts homes, cottages, apartments, duplexes.

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• Homeowners: 34% • Median sales price: $1.9M

Downtown North Neighborhood Association: Neilson Buchanan, cnsbuchanan@yahoo.com

Crescent Park 94301 Spacious lots, wide streets, mature trees. 2

• Homeowners: 86% • Median sales price: $3.8M

Crescent Park Neighborhood Association: Norm Beamer, 650-327-7071; nhbeamer@ yahoo.com 3 University South 94301 Quiet neighborhood with well-kept sidewalks, tree-lined streets.

• Homeowners: 39% • Median sales price: $2M

University South Neighborhood Association: Elaine Meyer, 650-325-8057; meyere@concentric.net

Southgate Neighborhood Watch: Jim McFall, 650-327-4428; wmjmcfall@yahoo. com

• Homeowners: 66% • Median sales price: $2.9M

Evergreen Park 94301, 94306 Mix of new and old homes. 13

• Homeowners: 50% • Median sales price: $1.1M

Community Center 94301, 94303 Socially and culturally active neighborhood near downtown. 5

Evergreen Park Neighborhood Association: David Schrom, 650-323-7333; epna@ecomagic.org

Homeowners: 82% Median sales price: $4.5M Community Center Neighbors Association: Peter Allen, pma94301@comcast.net.

6 Duveneck/St. Francis 94303 Mix of 1950s homes, new construction.

• Homeowners: 86% • Median sales price: $2.4M

Duveneck/St. Francis Neighborhood Association: Jeff Levinsky, jeff@levinsky.org

Triple El 94303 Named after Elsinore Drive, Elsinore Court and El Cajon; mostly post warera Eichler homes. 7

• Homeowners: 82% • Median sales price: $2.6M 8

Embarcadero Oaks

Leland Manor

10 Garland Park 94303 Three mini-neighborhoods that stretch along Oregon Expressway; mix of ranch-style homes and newer

College Terrace 94304, 94305, 94306 Next to Stanford University campus; streets named after Ivy League universities. 14

College Terrace neighborhood. Photo by Adam Pardee.

construction.

• Homeowners: 89% • Median sales price: $3.3M Old Palo Alto 94301 Known for its stately homes, diverse architectural styles. 11

• Homeowners: 70% • Median sales price: $5.7M

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

• Homeowners: 29% • Median sales price: $2.1M

College Terrace Residents’ Association: board@ctra.org, ctra.org 15 Mayfield 94301 Its own township before becoming part of south Palo Alto; contains the California Avenue shopping district.

• Homeowners: 31% • Median sales price: $1.1M

Mayfield Residents: Joe Villareal, 650326-7519; joe.a.villareal@gmail.com; Terry Holzemer, holz@sonic.net. 16 Ventura 94306 Next to CalTrain tracks; mix of small bungalows, newly designed homes,

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Palo Alto Neighborhoods

Ventura Neighborhood Association: rebsanders@gmail.com, Venturapaloalto. org

East Palo Alto

Ravenswood Shopping Center

17 Midtown 94301, 94303, 94306 Located in the middle of Palo Alto; developed after World War II.

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• Homeowners: 61% • Median sales price: $2.3M

Midtown Residents Association: Greer Stone, gstone22@gmail.com, midtownresidents.org

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• Homeowners: 92% • Median sales price: $2.4M

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Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association: Chip Wytmar, info@ adobemeadow.org; adobemeadow.org

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22 Charleston Gardens 94303 Mid-century modern homes.

25 San Alma 94303 Mix of townhomes, below-market-rate

• Homeowners: 90% • Median sales price: $2.2M

Greendell Neighborhood Association: Srini Sankaran, 650-485-1335; admin@ greendell.org

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Adobe Meadow/Meadow Park 94303 Wide streets, tall trees, Eichler-style homes.

• Homeowners: 69% • Median sales price: $2.1M

Greendell/Fairfield 94303 Ranch-style and Eichler homes.

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• Homeowners: 60% • Median sales price: $2.6M

Palo Alto Greenhouse Homeowners Association: Lee The, bizthe@comcast.net; Management company: 650-563-9900, Management company: gocompass.com

South of Midtown 94306 Mix of one-story tract homes, reconstructed two-story modern homes.

• Homeowners***: 68% • Median sales price: N/A

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23 The Greenhouse 94303 Set of two adjoining condominium complexes at the southernmost end of Palo Alto.

• Homeowners***: 70% • Median sales price: $2.4M

• Homeowners: 73% • Median sales price: $1.5M

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• Homeowners: 32% • Median sales price: $1.6M

apartments.

condominiums built on the site of the historic Don Secundo Robles adobe, dating back to 1840.

• Homeowners: N/A • Median sales price: $626,500

San Alma Association: Barbara Best, 650-704-2160; barbarabest@gmail.com 26 Greenmeadow 94303, 94306 Iconic Eichler subdivision in South Palo Alto.

• Homeowners: 85% • Median sales price: $2.2M

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Dance Classes at

FALL/WINTER Dance!

Greenmeadow neighborhood: Eichler Swim and Tennis Club. Photo by Ben Hacker.

DC classes for ages 3 to adults!

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Ballet * Jazz * Contemporary Lyrical * Tap * Hip Hop Break Dance * Combo Classes From Ballet to Breakin’ — DANCE CONNECTION has what you need! Join us this season for the best dance experience! Unique children’s classes — FUN adult classes — Dance Teams

Walnut Grove 94303

Former walnut grove; mix of midcentury modern and ranch-style homes.

• Homeowners: 94% • Median sales price: $2.2M Walnut Grove Homeowners Association: Vipul Vyas, 415-377-0352; Vipul.Vyas@ gmail.com 28

Fairmeadow 94306

1950s Eichler homes.

• Homeowners: 50% • Median sales price: $2.3M Fairmeadow Neighborhood Association: Len Filppu, 650-857-1031; lenfilppu@ earthlink.net 29

Charleston Meadows 94040, 94306

Predominantly1950s Eichler homes.

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• Homeowners: 57% • Median sales price: $1.9M 30

Monroe Park 94306

Rural, farm-like community

• Homeowners: 44% • Median sales price:$1.4M Monroe Park Neighborhood Association: Linnea Wickstrom, ljwickstrom@comcast. net 31

Palo Alto Orchards 94306

Cul-du-sacs lined with redwood trees and relatively modest single-family homes.

• Homeowners**: 61% • Median sales price: $2M Palo Alto Orchards: John Spiller, jspiller@ cbnorcal.com 32

Barron Park 94306

Pastoral setting, diverse housing mix.

650-852-0418 • 650-322-7032 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto WWW.DANCECONNECTIONPALOALTO.COM

• Homeowners: 65% • Median sales price: $2.5M 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 (developed after the 1950s). -

• Homeowners: 69% • Median sales price: $3.6M Green Acres I Neighborhood Association (GAIA): Alice Sklar a2sklar@aol.com / (Green Acres II) Jim Colton, 650-464-1775; james.colton10@gmail.com 34

Greater Miranda 94306

Adobe Creek runs through this former orchard land.

• Homeowners: 78% • Median sales price: $3.6M Miranda Neighbors: Don Nielson, 650-941-2429; nielsonz@pacbell.net 35

Esther Clark Park 94306

Spanish villas and old-style ranch homes on 1-acre plots.

• Homeowners: 78% • Median sales price: $3.6M 36

Palo Alto Hills 94022, 94304

Mostly remodeled or rebuilt 1960s homes on 1-acre lots in the hills.

• Homeowners**: 90% • Median sales price: $3.4M Palo Alto Hills Neighborhood Association: Mark Nadim, 650-949-5672; paloaltohillsna@gmail.com

Palo Alto Neighborhoods (PAN) An independent umbrella group for Palo Alto neighborhoods that includes several neighborhood associations. Sheri Furman, chair, at 650-856-0869; Becky Sanders, rebsanders@gmail.com, paneighborhoods.org Median sales prices based on information provided by Trulia for activity between March 28 and June 27, 2018. All other neighborhood data from Nextdoor.com, unless otherwise noted. ** Information from Niche.com *** Information from Weichert

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PARKS &

PLAZAS PICNIC, PLAY, RELAX, DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY

Zoo critters at Rinconada Park move to Cubberley

he raccoons, hedgehogs, ferrets and

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; bit.ly/PAparks

Byxbee Park 2375 Embarcadero Road

Baylands Nature Preserve 2500 Embarcadero Road

Cameron Park 2101 Wellesley St.

other zoo animals that live at the Junior

• See Open Space

Museum and Zoo at Rinconada Park relocated

Bol Park 3590 Laguna Ave.

to a temporary home at Cubberley Community Center in July while the City of Palo Alto

May 2020. The expanded museum will feature new exhibit galleries, classrooms, storage spaces and an outdoor area that will allow visitors to mingle with birds, insects and other zoo critters. Founded in 1934, the museum was the first children’s museum west of the Mississippi. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Call 650-3292111, or go to bit.ly/MuseumAndZoo

Visitors watch zookeeper Marlon Kasberg give Loki a grape shortly after the new raccoon enclosure opened at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo at Rinconada Park in 2013. Photo by Veronica Weber.

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• 11 acres • Named for Donaldina M. Cameron, director

of the Presbyterian Mission Home for Chinese Women from 1895-1942 Climbing structure, picnic area, playground

• 13.8 acres • Named for Dr. Cornelius Bol, a Stanford

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• 0.5 acres. • Named for Elinor Cogswell, editor of the Palo Alto Times in the 1950s. • Redwood trees, open lawn area

rebuilds and expands the facility. The $25 million renovation is targeted for completion in

• See Open Space

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

Bowling Green Park 474 Embarcadero Road

• See Recreational Facilities

Cogswell Plaza 264 Lytton Ave.

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 35

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El Camino Park 155 El Camino Real

• 12.2 acres • Palo Alto’s oldest park, which opened in 1914 • Lighted softball diamond with bleachers, soccer, restrooms

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

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

• See Open Space

Greer Park 1098 Amarillo Ave.

• 22 acres. • Named for sea captain John Lucas Greer • Little League diamond, small dog

run, skateboard bowl, playground, soccer, softball, basketball, picnic area, barbecues, restrooms

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

Heritage Park 300 Homer Ave.

• 1.1 acres • A sentinel redwood tree stands out as the focal point • Benches, picnic tables and a children’s •

playground that features a train, a dolphin, a climbing rock To make picnic reservations, call 650463-4900

Hoover Park 2901 Cowper 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 and restrooms

Hopkins Creekside Park Palo Alto Ave. from Emerson to Marlowe St.

•

12.4 acres

• Park honors Palo Alto’s founder, Timothy Hopkins • A 1.5-mile trail that meanders along 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

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

Photo by Veronica Weber

New dog park Palo Alto opened its fourth dog park on a .073-acre portion of Peers Park on June 13. The area has 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’s other dog parks are located at Greer, Hoover and Mitchell parks.

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.

• 0.2 acres • One of Palo Alto’s designated “free •

speech” areas originally built by banker Bart Lytton in the 1960s Fountain, benches, public art

Magical Bridge Playground

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

• Grass area with benches, public art and a short path

Scott Street Mini Park 911 Scott St.

• 0.4 acres. • Named after author and poet Sir Walter Scott • Circular basketball court, toddler play equipment with swings and spring animals

600 East Meadow Drive (located in Mitchell Park)

• See Open Space

• 1.3 acres • The nation’s first 100-percent ac-

Peers Park

Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields

1899 Park Blvd.

2700 El Camino Real

cessible and fully inclusive public playground for children of varying physical and cognitive abilities

• 4.7 acres • Named for Alexander Peers, who

served on Mayfield’s first Board of Trustees and was Mayfield Bank’s first president

• Swing and sway zone; a music zone; a

slide mound; a carousel; performance area; two-story, wheelchair-accessible playhouse; picnic area

• 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 600 East Meadow Drive

Terman Park

Rinconada Park

• 7.7 acres • Named for Stanford psychologist Lewis M. Terman who studied gifted children • Softball diamond, walking path, tennis,

rooms, picnic area, dog park

777 Embarcadero Road

• 19 acres. • Second oldest park in Palo Alto. The

•

• 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

soccer fields, night lighting, restrooms, snack facility, seating area, public art

• Tennis, basketball, playground, rest-

and child care center

Mitchell Park

• 5.9 acres • Two regulation-size synthetic turf

•

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), a cemented multipurpose bowl, restrooms, picnic areas, barbecues, multiple playgrounds and home to the Junior Museum and Zoo For picnic reservations, group policies and rental fees, call 650-463-4900

Sarah Wallis Park 202 Ash St.

• 0.3 acres • Located on the same land where

suffragette Sarah Wallis lived in the late 19th century

655 Arastradero Road

soccer, basketball, bikes

Weisshaar Park 2298 Dartmouth St.

• 1.1 acres • Frederick Weisshaar 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

Baylands Golf Links opens

alo Alto’s redesigned municipal golf course, now called Baylands

Golf Links, opened in May following a $12-million-plus reconfiguration of all 18 holes that included bringing in nearly half a million cubic yards of soil from Stanford University to transform what was once a flat, green expanse into a hilly landscape. The ditches that once populated the course have been extended, reshaped and turned into 55 acres of wetlands with natural grasses and other native vegetation. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Baylands Golf Links is located at 1875 Embarcadero Road. For more information, call 650856-0881 or go to baylandsgolflinks.com. Palo Alto’s reconﬁgured municipal golf course, which opened in May as Baylands Golf Links, now includes 55 acres of wetlands with native vegetation. Photo by Veronica Weber.

Facilities located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.

FISHING Arastradero Lake 1530 Arastradero Road

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”)

• 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”)

ICE SKATING Winter Lodge 3009 Middlefield Road

• Outdoor, seasonal rink; public sessions, lessons, party rentals. • 650-493-4566 / winterlodge.com

GOLF (PUBLIC COURSES) Baylands Golf Links (formerly Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course) 1875 Embarcadero Road

• Newly recontoured 18-hole course on 55 acres of wetlands along the Bay. • 650-856-0881; baylandsgolflinks.com Shoreline Golf Links 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View

• 18-hole course overlooking the Bay; 16 acres of water-hazards. • 650-903-4653; shorelinelinks.com HORSEBACK RIDING Webb Ranch 2720 Alpine Road, Menlo Park

LAWN BOWLING Bowling Green Park 474 Embarcadero Road

• Two-acre bowling green with members clubhouse; drop-in Sundays for beginners. • 650-323-2575; For information about lawn bowls club, go to palbc.org

SAILING AND SAILBOARDING 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; bit.ly/BaylandsNaturePreserve

Shoreline Aquatic Center at Shoreline Lake 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View

• Programs for all levels of riders on 230-acres with trails and organic farm. • 50-acre lake; sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing. • 650-854-7755 (lesson office), 650-854-RIDE (boarding) 650-965-7474; shorelinelake.com / webbranchinc.com •

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SKATEBOARDING Burgess Skate Park 700 Alma St., Menlo Park

• A 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art skating facility; skate classes. • 650-330-2239; menlopark.org/skatepark Greer Skateboard Park 1098 Amarillo Ave.

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Tri-bowl complex. cityofpaloalto.org (search “Greer Park”)

Rengstorff Park 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View

• 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. • 650-636-7946; cityofpaloalto.org (search “aquatics”)

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

JLS Middle School 480 E. Meadow Drive Mitchell Park 600 E. Meadow Drive Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School 750 N. California Ave.

Rinconada Park 777 Embarcadero Road

Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road Hoover Park 2901 Cowper St.

Terman Park 655 Arastradero Road

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OPEN

SPACE HIKE, BIKE, EXPLORE

Baylands boardwalk to reopen in December

he replacement of the plank boardwalk at Baylands Nature Preserve that stretches out a quarter-mile across the marshland to an observation platform over San Francisco Bay, is proceeding a year ahead of schedule, with construction set to finish by December. In June, the City of Palo Alto approved a $1-million contract to replace the 1969 boardwalk, which closed to the public in 2014 because of structural damage (a 200-foot segment was reopened after minor repairs). The new 850-foot boardwalk will be slightly wider (5 feet versus 4 feet), with redwood railings and decking, four outlook points, an observation platform at the far end and benches. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: The boardwalk is located near the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center and Preserve, 2775 Embarcadero Road (along the San Francisquito Creek Trail). For more information, call 650-329-2506.

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 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

Foothills Park* 3300 Page Mill Road

• 1,400 acres/15 miles of trails. • Nature preserve open only to •

Baylands Nature Preserve* 2500 Embarcadero Road

• 1,940 acres/15 miles of trails. • Marshlands with mixture of tidal and freshwater habitats. • 650-617-3156; bit.ly/Baylands Esther Clark Park* Old Trace Lane/Old Adobe Road

Palo Alto residents and accompanied guests. 650-329-2423; bit.ly/FoothillsPark

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve** Page Mill Road

• 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 Moun• Abundant tain backpack camp (permits required).

• bit.ly/MonteBelloPreserve Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills

• 1,600 acres/8 miles of trails. • Nonprofit organic farm and nature preserve. • Hours: Closed June - August for summer camp. • 650-949-8650; hiddenvilla.org

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve* 1530 Arastradero Road

• 622 acres/10.25 miles of trails. • Savanna grassland, evergreen forest, lake. • bit.ly/Pearson-Arastradero

• 21 acres. • Undeveloped grassland and oaks. • 650-329-2423; bit.ly/EstherClark

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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.

• Hours: Park is open 6 a.m. to half hour after sunset, daily. Lake has seasonal hours.

• 650-903-6392; shorelinelake.com Skyline Ridge Preserve** Skyline Boulevard near Page Mill/ Alpine Road intersection, Los Gatos

• 2,143 acres/10 miles of trails. • Ridge vistas, nature center, pond, migrating birds. • bit.ly/SkylineRidgePreserve

Spring wildﬂowers make a colorful display in the Palo Alto foothills. Photo by Veronica Weber.

Picchetti Ranch Preserve** Montebello Road, Cupertino

• 308 acres/3.7 miles of trails. • Fern-lined trails, wine tasting at historic Pichetti Winery. • 650-691-1200; bit.ly/PicchettiRanch Rancho San Antonio Preserve** 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos Hills

• 3,988 acres/24 miles of trails. • Working farm with barnyard animals,

trails to San Antonio County Park.

• 650-691-1200; bit.ly/SanAntonioPreserve Ravenswood Open Space Preserve** Bay Road, East Palo Alto

Russian Ridge Preserve** Skyline Boulevard near Page Mill/ Alpine Road, Los Altos Hills

• 3,137 acres/10.4 miles of trails. • Spring wildflowers, raptor habitat, 360-degree view. • bit.ly/RussianRidge

• 376 acres/1.3 miles of trails. • Marshlands, platforms for bird watching. • bit.ly/RavenswoodPreserve

Windy Hill Preserve** Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley

• 1,335 acres/12 miles of trails. • Redwood, oak and fir forests, hanggliding, paragliding, kite-flying. • bit.ly/WindyHillPreserve

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EDUCATION PUBLIC & PRIVATE, PRESCHOOLS, ENRICHMENT

PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

he Palo Alto Unified School District serves

approximately 12,230 K-12 students

from

Palo

Alto,

Stanford and a portion of Los Altos Hills at 12 elementary, three middle and two high

(GRADES K-12)

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.

Ken Dauber, president Term expires: Nov. 30, 2018 kdauber@pausd.org

schools. Earlier this year, the district again earned the

Jennifer DiBrienza, vice president

Melissa Baten Caswell, member

Districts in California in the

Term expires: Nov. 30, 2020

2018 Niche rankings, as well

jdibrienza@pausd.org

mcaswell@pausd.org

No. 1 spot for Best School

as the top spots for best public middle, elementary and high schools. See District Fast Facts for ranking information.

Todd Collins, member Term expires: Nov. 30, 2020 tcollins@pausd.org

Terry Godfrey, member Term expires: Nov. 30, 2018 tgodfrey@pausd.org

Gunn High School graduates and family take a selﬁe after commencement on May 31, 2018. Photo by Adam Pardee.

SEE PRIVATE SCHOOLS ON PAGE 46

PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 25 Churchill Ave. | 650-329-3700 | pausd.org Superintendent: Don Austin

Budget: $228 million Enrollment: approx. 12,230 Average student-teacher ratio: 15-1 Class size: K-5, 21.5; 6-8, 24 for core and world languages; Gunn 25.9; Paly 25.5* Ethnic/racial percentages (2016-17): Caucasian, 38.5%; Asian, 36.3%; Hispanic/ Latino, 12.7%; Black 1.7%; Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 9.7%; two or more races, 9.7%

RANKINGS Graduation rate: 96.5% (2017) Average SAT score: 1360 (national average: 1020)** Average amount spent per student: $19,526

CALENDAR School year runs Aug. 13, 2018, to May 31, 2019.

First day of school ..........................Aug. 13, 2018, for grades 9-12; Aug. 14, 2018, for grades K-8 Labor Day ...........................................Sept. 3, 2018 Staff development day ............... Oct. 10, 2018 Veterans’ Day ..................................Nov. 11, 2018 Thanksgiving break.............. Nov. 19-23, 2018 Winter break ...........Dec. 24, 2018-Jan. 4, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day ........Jan. 21, 2019 Staff development day ............... Feb. 14, 2019 Lincoln’s Birthday ......................... Feb. 15, 2019 Washington’s Birthday ..............Feb. 18, 2019 Local holiday ............................... March 11, 2018 Spring break ................................. April 1-5, 2019 Memorial Day .................................. May 27, 2019 Last day of school.......................... May 31, 2019 *Class sizes based on statistics for the 2017-18 school year **January 2018 school board presentation www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 43

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Palo Alto

An Unwavering Commitment to Excellence.

Since Harker’s founding in 1893 we have oﬀered unrivaled academic programs and extracurricular oﬀerings for students to explore their interests, discover their passions, and develop the skills to succeed in an ever-changing world. We are honored to have educated the students of the Valley for 125 years and will proudly continue our unwavering commitment to excellence for generations to come. The Harker School is celebrating its 125th anniversary. To learn more about Harker, attend an open house or one of the special anniversary events. Visit www.harker.org.

then&now

Shuttle service from the Peninsula is oﬀered.

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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

435

21.85

Barron Park

800 Barron Ave.; 650-858-0508; barron.pausd.org

259

114

Duveneck

705 Alester Ave.; 650-322-5946; duveneck.pausd.org

430

20.5

El Carmelo

3024 Bryant St.; 650-856-0960; el-carmelo.pausd.org

377

22.18

106

Escondido (Spanish immersion program)

890 Escondido Road, Stanford; 650-856-1337; escondido.pausd.org

538

20.69

147

Fairmeadow

500 E. Meadow Drive; 650-856-0845; fairmeadow.pausd.org

469

21.5

114

Hoover (Traditional "direct instruction" teaching style. Admission by lottery)

445 E. Charleston Road; 650-320-8106; hoover.pausd.org

397

22.56

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

314

19.94

Lucille M. Nixon

1711 Stanford Ave.; 650-856-1622 nixon.pausd.org

442

21.76

Ohlone ("whole-child" teaching approach; home of the district's Mandarin Immersion program)

950 Amarillo Ave.; 650-856-1726; ohlone.pausd.org

567

21.33

Palo Verde

3450 Louis Road; 650-856-1672; palo-verde.pausd.org

399

21.61

Walter Hays

1525 Middlefield Road; 650-322-5956; hays.pausd.org

389

21.4

Ellen Fletcher Middle School

655 Arastradero Road; 650-856-9810; fletcher.pausd.org

691

17-28

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School

750 N. California Ave.; 650-494-8120; greene.pausd.org

1119

17-28 39.8 (music)

Jane Lathrop Stanford (JLS)

480 E. Meadow Drive; 650-856-5188; jls.pausd.org

1202

22-34

Alta Vista (alternative continuation school)

1325 Bryant Ave., Mtn. View; 650-691-2433; mvla.net/avhs

139

13-18

Henry M. Gunn

780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto; 650-354-8200; gunn.pausd.org

2008

23-33

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

30 juniors and 30 seniors

N/A

Palo Alto

50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto; 650-329-3710; paly.net

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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

N/A

Funded by school districts

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 infospecial-ed@pausd.org For special education preschool services, call 650-833-4260; pausd.org/programs/special-education

Foster inclusive educational climates where individuality and diversity are respected, honored and celebrated

K-12

1065

Varies

Free

Greendell School

Greendell School 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-856-0833; psf.pausd.org

Preschool, early education

$440-$1,260, semester (preschool)

Infants; K-5

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School Alto International School (formerly GermanAmerican International School) 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

Address, Contact 475 Pope St., Menlo Park 650-324-8617 office@gais.org germanamericanschool.org 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 castilleja.org 3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-213-8245 challengerschool.com 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650-688-3634 ebca@chconline.org chconline.org 400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough 650-342-4175 admission@csus.org csus.org 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 650-424-1267 emersonschool@headsup.org emersonpaloalto.com

Focus

Grade Level

Enrollment

Class Size

German/ English

Pre-K-12

260

Dyslexia

1-8

Traditional academics; Ravenswood City School District students only

KPrep-8

170

18-20

Montessori

K-8

273

10:1

Girls, college prep

6-12

438

Emphasis on early reading

PreK-8

390

21:1

Academic program in therapeutic milieu

Ages 7-16

Coed, college prep

6-12

475

14 avg.

Accelerated

K-6, 1-8

COLLEGE PREP, LESS STRESS Our adaptive college prep program empowers diverse learners to imagine, dream, & explore who they will become. OPEN HOUSE October 13, 2018 10:30am - 12:30pm November 10, 2018 10:30am - 12:30pm

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School

Address, Contact

2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100, Palo Alto Fusion Academy 650-857-0634 fusionacademy.com/academy/palo-alto/welcome 310 Easy St., Mtn. View German International 650-254-0748 School of Silicon Valley office@gissv.org (GISSV) 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.1331 The Girls' Middle School campbell@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 408-475-1024 Helios New School admissions@heliosns.org heliosns.org 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-460-8940 Imagination Lab School info@imagination-scholar.org imagination-school.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 mlerner@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 650-330-2000 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 info@peninsulaschool.org peninsulaschool.org

Focus

Grade Level

Enrollment

Class Size

One-on-one learning

6-12

20-25

German/English

Pre-K-12

634

15-20

Coed, college prep, Jewish

K-8

325

K-5: 12; 6-8: 20

Girls

6-8

195

Co-ed, college prep

PreK-12

2000

N/A

Gifted

K-8

150

10:1

Interdisciplinary/co-ed

TK-6

N/A

Mandarin or French immersion PreK-8

560

17-20 avg.

Coed, college prep, Jewish

9-12

185

Coed

K-8

320

18 avg.

Coed

TK-8, 9-12

K-8: 72 High school: 6-8

5:1

One-on-one education

7-12

no cap

Jewish, girls

9-12

2:1

Coed, college prep

6-12

795

15-18

Coed, college prep

9-12

107

7-12

Catholic

Pre-K-8

301

Coed, college prep

8-12

Progressive

PreK-8

252

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FOUNDED 1973

Join Us at a 2018 Fall Open House! Kindergarten-8th Grade Monday, Oct. 15, 8:30-10:30 AM

Come Visit Us!

Middle School (6-8)

OPEN HOUSES

Sunday, Oct. 28, 1:00-3:30 PM

Lower School • K-4

Kindergarten-3rd Grade Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:00-8:30 PM

RSVP: 650.494.4404 admissions@hausner.com www.hausner.com

Sat. Oct 13 @ 10am-12pm Sat. Jan 12 @ 10am-12pm

Middle School • 5-8 Sat. Oct 20 @ 10am-12pm

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Operating and scholarship funds partially provided by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

Independent • K-8 • Co-Ed • Palo Alto keysschool.org

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Palo Alto

PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL School Phillips Brooks School

Address, Contact 2245 Avy Ave., Menlo Park 650-854-4545 info@phillipsbrooks.org PhillipsBrooks.org

Focus

Grade Level

Enrollment

Class Size

Coed

PreK-5

292

Academics, arts, moral values

K-6 7-12

K-6: 300; 7-12: 300

K: 7; 1-14; 3-6: 18; 7-12: 12

Individualized attention, Piaget PreK, Young 5s philosophy

Coed, Catholic

PreK-8: 575; 9-12: 605

PreK and K: 2:24 teachersstudent ratio Grades 1-12: 15-16 avg.

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 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

PreK-12

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

Lower School: 5:1; Middle School: 8 avg.

St. Elizabeth Seton School

1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-9004 setonpaloalto.com

Coed, Catholic

PreK-8

280

St. Joseph Catholic School

1120 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View 650-967-1839 info@sjmv.org sjmv.org

Catholic

K-8

272

19.5:1

St. Raymond School

1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park 650-322-2312 admissions@straymond.org straymond.org

Catholic

TK-8

305

Stratford School

870 N. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-493-1151 pa@stratfordschools.com stratfordschools.com

Coed

PreK-5

varies by program 22

Synapse School

3375 Edison Way, Menlo Park 650-294-4570 admissions@synapseschool.org synapseschool.org

Independent, advanced academic curriculum; Six Seconds

K-8

240

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

PreK-5

164

16-22

Coed, developmentally based experiential curriculum

PreK-12

322

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 admissions@waldorfpeninsula.org waldorfpeninsula.org

Woodland School

360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley 650-854-9065 info@woodland-school.org woodland-school.org

Coed

Early childhood-8

269

Woodside Priory School

302 Portola Road, Portola Valley 650-851-8223 mlai@prioryca.org PrioryCA.org

Coed, college prep, Catholic/ Benedictine day and boarding school

6-12

385

13-14

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(bounded by Oregon Expressway, Alma Street, San Francisquito Creek, Palo Alto Baylands) Addison Kids’ Club 650 Addison Ave

• 2-5 years; play-based curriculum • 650-856-1440 / info@

East Palo Alto Menlo Park

parentsnurseryschool.org / parentsnurseryschool.org

Periwinkle School 169 Byron St.

Northeast

• young fives (summer or fall birthdays); play-based curriculum • 650-326-5386 / pj@periwinkleschool.org

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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@firstcongonurseryschool.org / firstcongonurseryschool.org

First School 625 Hamilton Ave.

• 2.5-6 years; play-based curriculum • 650-321-3871 / info@firstschool.org / firstschool.org

International School of the Peninsula Cohn Campus, 151 Laura Lane

• 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

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• Pre-K through transitional kindergarten; Montessori method • 650-329-8023 / bit.ly/DiscoveryHouse

/ periwinkleschool.org

Walter Hays Kids’ Club • K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program Middlefield Road • 650-323-4007 / akc@paccc.org /paccc.org 1525 • K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare 650-325-5350 / whkc@paccc.org / • 848 Ramona St. paccc.org • 6 weeks to 5 years; play-based curriculum NORTHWEST • 650-473-1100 / bit.ly/ (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

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Discovery Children’s House 437 Webster St.

NORTHEAST

Child Care, Preschools, After School Programs

All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.

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CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Southwest

Color-coded regions correspond to child care, preschool, and after school program listings below.

Bing Nursery School 850 Escondido Road, Stanford

• 2 - 5 years; bilingual immersion Spanish/English • 650-723-4865 / bingschool.stanford.edu Kids Choice After School Care 1711 Stanford Ave., Stanford

Child Care (PACCC). program

SOUTHEAST (bounded by Alma Street, Oregon Expressway, East Bayshore Road, San Antonio Road) Besse Bolton Kid’s Club 500 E. Meadow Drive

• School-age day care • 650-656-8170 / lmnixon.org (“Childcare • K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care services”) (PACCC) program • 650-856-0847 / bbkc@paccc.org / Children’s Center of the Stanford Community 685 Pampas Lane, Stanford (Relocating to new campus on Escondido Road in Winter 2018)

• 8 weeks to 5 years; parent cooperative; play-based curriculum • 650-462-8870 / ccsc.stanford.edu College Terrace Children’s Center 2300 Wellesley Ave.

• 2.5 years - K; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-858-1580 / ctc@paccc.org / paccc.org Escondido Kids’ Club 890 Escondido Road

paccc.org

Children’s Pre-School Center 4000 Middlefield Road, T-1

• Infancy - pre-K; play-based curriculum • 650-493-5770 / cpsccares.org Covenant Children’s Center 670 E. Meadow Drive

• 2 months - pre-K; play-based curriculum • 650-493-9505 / cccoffice@

covenantchildrenscenter.com / covenantchildrenscenter.com

Crescent Park Child Development Center 4161 Alma St

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program. • 18 months to 6 years; play-based curriculum • 650-855-9828 / ekc@paccc.org / paccc.org 650-322-9668 / • Sand Hill School crescentparkpreschool.org

650 Clark Way

• Grades 1 - 8; personalized learning for students with learning differences • 650-688-3605 / info@sandhillschool. org / sandhillschool.org

Stanford West Children’s Center 625 Clark Way

Mountain View

Los Altos

El Carmelo Kids’ Club 3024 Bryant St.

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-856-6150 / eckc@paccc.org / paccc.org

Ellen Thacher Children’s Center 505 E. Charleston Road

• 2 months to 5 years; play-based curriculum • 650-723-8700 / kindercare.com • 2.5 years old - K; Palo Alto Community

• 650-494-1467 / etcc@paccc.org / paccc.org

Good Neighbor Montessori 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite K4

• 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! Palo Alto 2800 W. Bayshore Road

• Infants through kindergarten; playbased curriculum • 650-424-1221 / pacdc@headsup.org / headsup.org

Hoover Kids’ Club 445 E. Charleston Road

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-565-8847 / hkc@paccc.org / paccc. org

Infant-Toddler Center 4111 Alma St.

• 2 months - 3 years; Palo Alto •

Community Child Care (PACCC) program 650-493-2240 / itc@paccc.org / paccc.org

International School of the Peninsula Cowper Campus, 3233 Cowper St.

• Nursery to K; bilingual immersion •

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Love ‘n’ Care Christian Pre-School 2490 Middlefield Road

• 2-5 years; play-based curriculum • 650-322-1872 / preschool@tempcare.net

Ohlone Kids’ Club 950 Amarillo Ave.

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-493-0774 / okc@paccc.org / paccc.org

/ lovencarepreschoolpaloalto.com

Milestones Preschool, Abilities United 3864 Middlefield Road

Oshman Family JCC Preschool Palo Alto 3921 Fabian Way

months - 5 years; play-based • 2-5 years; developmentally-appropriate • 18 curriculum curriculum • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@ • 650-494-0550 / preschool@ paloaltojcc.org / paloaltojcc.org/ abilitiesunited.org / milestonespreschool.org

Preschool

Palo Alto Friends Nursery School

Mini Infant Center 3149 Waverley St.

957 Colorado Ave.

• 2 months - 2 years; Palo Alto •

Community Child Care (PACCC) program 650-424-9130 / mini@paccc.org / paccc.org

Montessori School of Los Altos 303 Parkside Drive

• 2.6 - 6 years; Montessori method • 650-493-7200 / smartkids@sbcglobal.

• 3 years - pre-K; play-based curriculum • 650-856-6152 / pafns@sbcglobal.net / pafns.org

Palo Verde Kids’ Club 3450 Louis Road (PAUSD site)

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-852-9475 / pvkc@paccc.org / PreSchool Family 4120 Middlefield Road

• 2.2 - 5.5 years; multi-cognitive teaching • methods • • 650-494-7389 / info@ mustardseedlearningcenter.org / mustardseedlearningcenter.org

• 3-6 years; bilingual Japanese/English • 650-493-7672 / info@sorapreschool. com / SoraPreschool.com

Sunshine Preschool Montessori 3711 Ross Road

• 2-6 years; Montessori method • 650-493-0665 / sunshine-preschool.com T’enna Afternoons at OFJCC Palo Alto 3921 Fabian Way

• Continuation of preschool day with both quiet and active learning • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@ paloaltojcc.org / bit.ly/ Tennaafternoons

The Wonder Years Preschool 991 Commercial St.

Infants to 5 years old; play-based curriculum 650-856-0833 / fgersh@pausd.org / psf. pausd.org

Peninsula School

Child Care (PACCC) program

• 650-856-7559 / bpcc@paccc.org / paccc.org

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.

• 2-5 years; child-centered, play-based curriculum • 650-493-7597 / barronparkpreschool.com Country Day Little School 3990 Ventura Court

• 2-6 years; play-based curriculum • 650-494-8044 /

countrydaylittleschoolinfo@gmail.com / countrydaylittleschool.com

• 2 - 5 years; play-based curriculum with age-appropriate academics • 650-494-6800 /

Heffalump Co-operative Preschool 3990 Ventura Court

SOUTHWEST

preschool.com / heffalump-preschool. com

thewonderyearspreschool@gmail.com / thewonderyearspreschool.net

paccc.org

net / montessorischooloflosaltos.org

Mustard Seed Learning Center 2585 E. Bayshore Road

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto 701 E. Meadow Drive

(bounded by Alma Street, Page Mill Road, San Antonio Road, Foothill Expy.) Barron Park Children’s Center 800 Barron Ave. (PAUSD site)

• 3 years old - K; Palo Alto Community

• 2 years to first grade; play-based curriculum • 650-856-4321 / info@heffalumpJuana Briones Kids’ Club 4100 Orme St.

• K-5; Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) program • 650-856-3874 / jbkc@paccc.org / paccc.org

The Girls’ Middle School 3400 West Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 www.girlsms.org

A Leader in Creative Education since 1925 Age 3 - 8th Grade

NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

(Children welcome)

Oct 27 & Jan 12 10 -11:30 am Registration not required

THURSDAY TOURS (Adults only please) Oct 25, Nov 8, 30, Dec 6 & 13, Jan 10 11:00 am 920 PENINSULA WAY, MENLO PARK, CA 650-325-1584

Please RSVP 650.968.8338 x133 admissions@girlsms.org

Saturday, Oct. 20th, 1 - 4 pm Saturday, Dec. 1st, 1 - 4 pm

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Leaping Lizards Nature Awareness Preschool 397 Fernando Ave.

• 3-5 years; natured-based program • 650-858-0355 / magdalena@ leapinglizardspreschool.com / leapinglizardspreschool.com

Oshman Family JCC Preschool at Beth Am 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills

• 2 - 5 years; creative, play-based curriculum • 650-223-8788 / earlychildhood@ paloaltojcc.org / paloaltojcc.org

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

• 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@paloaltopreschool.org / paloaltopreschool.org

Sojourner Truth Child Development Center 3990 Ventura Court

• 2.5 year to K entry; PACCC program • 650-493-5990 / stcdc@paccc.org and stcdc-ps@paccc.org / paccc.org

The Whistle Stop 3801 Miranda Ave. No. T-6B

• 6 weeks - pre-K; play-based curriculum • 650-852-3497 / whistle-stop.org Young Life Christian Preschool 687 Arastradero Road

• 2.5 years - 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. All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.

Acme Education Group Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Ste. L1 / 4101 El Camino Way

• After-school tutoring, enrichment classes and Chinese lessons • 650-387-0545 (Middlefield) / 650-

800-7450 (El Camino Way) / info@ acmeschool.com /acmeschool.com

Members of the Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School marching band perform during the annual May Fete Parade in downtown Palo Alto on May 5, 2018. Photo by Adam Pardee.

Afficient Math 3775 El Camino Real

• Grades: 2 -10. Self-paced computerbased learning program • 929-430-6003 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@ bayareaarabicschool.org / www.baaschool.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 650-561-3331 / athai@bgcp.org / bgcp.org

Dutch School Silicon Valley Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road

• K-12. Afternoon, weekend instruction in Dutch language and culture • 855-388-2472 / info@ dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org / dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org

Genius Kids — Palo Alto 569 San Antonio Road

• Program for toddlers, preschool, pre-K, •

enrichment K; after-school tutoring for grades K-5 650-847-1821 / geniuskidsonline.com/ paloalto Continued on page 56

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 21st 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sunday, December 2nd 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm How to RSVP: kehillah.org/welcome Marily Lerner, Director of Admissions mlerner@kehillah.org 650-213-9600 x154

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EDUCATION FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE

2018 Open Houses Preschool & Kindergarten November 3 @ 10a.m. December 8 @ 10a.m. Middle School October 18 @ 6:30p.m. November 10 @ 10a.m. Registration required; visit www.shschools.org/admission

All schools are located in Palo Alto, unless otherwise noted.

• 2.5-18 years; German instruction on Saturdays and a summer camp • 650-520-3646 / contact@gaspa-ca.org

4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City

/ gaspa-ca.org

Hwa Shin Bilingual Chinese School Oak Knoll and Hillview Middle School campuses, Menlo Park

•

students who do not speak Mandarin at home, various days of the week 408-807-1088 / hwashinschool@yahoo. com / hwashinschool.org

De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino

• 408-864-5300 / deanza.edu 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills and Sunnyvale Center: 1070 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale

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

• Grades 6-12; personalized education, collaborative learning 650-321-0550 / staff@lydianacademy. • 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/paloalto-menlopark

Early Childhood through Eighth Grade

Nine Fruits Bilingual School

360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley • 650.854.9065 More information: www.woodland-school.org

NASA Research Park, Bldg. 23, Moffett Field

Foothill College

com / lydianacademy.com

Open House and Campus Tours available.

Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley Campus

2730 Middlefield Road

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From our Reggio-inspired early childhood program to our innovative middle school, we believe that students learn to their potential when they are inspired. Woodland School takes a joyful approach to learning and places an emphasis on inquiry-based projects, empowering and encouraging students to be active and engaged learners. Our small class sizes translate into more individualized attention for our students and enhance the learning environment. Woodland School is situated on 10.5 acres just west of Stanford University at highway 280. Our spacious and idyllic environment gives children room to breathe, space to play, and freedom to explore the environment around them— all beneficial to their social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

• 650-306-3100 / canadacollege.edu

Kumon Math and Reading Center

Registration requested; visit www.shschools.org/admission

SACRED HEART SCHOOLS, ATHERTON 150 Valparaiso Ave. Atherton, CA 94027 www.shschools.org admissions@shschools.org 650. 454.8450

Cañada College

• Grades K-12; bilingual Chinese school for • 650-335- 2880 / sv.cmu.edu

• After-school program for reading and

Preparatory October 28 @ 1p.m. November 11 @ 1p.m.

ADULT SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

German-American School of Palo Alto Alto International Campus, 475 Pope St., Menlo Park

2484 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View

• K-8. Chinese/English • 650-669-3515; 650-962-1900 / info@ ninefruits.org / ninefruits.org

Palo Alto Chinese School 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) Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way

• K-8; Jewish Sunday School; B’nai Mitzvah class; optional Hebrew • 650-444-2117 / director@pasje.org / pasje.org

Sitanfu (formerly Stanford Chinese School) 475 N. Whisman Road, #100, Mountain View

• Minimum age: 6 years old; offers •

• 650-949-7777, 408-745-8000

(Innovation Way) / 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

• 650-493-4430 / admissions@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, Ste. 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

weekly Mandarin classes at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road 408-499-5451 / scs.question@gmail. com / mychineseschool.com

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CONSIDER AN ALTERNATIVE TO MYLAR BALLOONS WHEN PLANNING YOUR PARTY. Otherwise, please keep track of those balloons.

The City of Palo Alto Utilities values your safety. Here are some helpful tips for handling balloons: •

Make sure helium-ﬁlled Mylar balloons are securely tied to a heavy weight to prevent them from ﬂoating away.

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Never release Mylar balloons outside.

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Do not bundle Mylar balloons together.

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Never attempt to retrieve anything that becomes caught in a power line.

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Avoid a power line that has fallen to the ground or is dangling in the air. Always assume downed electric lines are energized and extremely dangerous. Keep far away and immediately alert 911.

Thank you for your efforts to help keep us all safe. Visit cityofpaloalto.org/safeutility to learn how to contact us in the event of an emergency, stay prepared before a hazard strikes, and access free helpful resources for safety and emergency preparedness.

In the event of a power outage, check cityofpaloalto.org/outagemap for immediate updates. Follow us on Twitter @PAUtilities or Facebook @PaloAltoUtilities for important news and information. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2368 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 08/18 who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2368 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 08/18

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GOVERNMENT PUBLIC OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS

A cake featuring the likenesses of Palo Alto City Council members (from left) Tom DuBois, Lydia Kou, Cory Wolbach, Liz Kniss, Greg Scharff, Greg Tanaka, Adrian Fine and Karen Holman was made in honor of the council and presented to them at City Hall on Jan. 8 after Liz Kniss was named mayor. Photo by Veronica Weber.

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

Liz Kniss

Eric Filseth

Tom DuBois

Adrian Fine

Karen Holman

Mayor 2018

Vice Mayor 2018

Council member

Elected: 2012, re-elected in 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020

Elected: 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018

Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020

Elected: 2009, re-elected in 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018

650-888-8671 (cell)

650-329-2162

415-377-8455 (cell)

650-285-3694

650-444-4017 (cell)

liz.kniss@ cityofpaloalto.org

eric.filseth@ cityofpaloalto.org

tom.dubois@ cityofpaloalto.org

adrian.fine@ cityofpaloalto.org

karen.holman@ 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). Ways to watch/listen: Government Channel 26 on Comcast Cable, KZSU Radio, 90.1 FM, and online at midpenmedia.org/ watch/pacc_webcast/ index.html. Addressing the council: • Anyone can address the council on any nonagendized topic during the oral communications period at the beginning of each meeting. They also can speak to items on the agenda when the council takes them up during the meeting. • Before addressing the council, fill out a card with your name and address; give it to the City Clerk.

Lydia Kou

Greg Scharff

Greg Tanaka

Cory Wolbach

Council member

Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020

Elected: 2009, re-elected in 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018

Elected: 2016 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2020

Elected: 2014 Term expires: Dec. 31, 2018

650-308-9893

650-325-7200 (office)

415-968-9436

650-329-2145

lydia.kou@ cityofpaloalto.org

greg.scharff@ cityofpaloalto.com

greg.tanaka@ cityofpaloalto.org

cory.wolbach@ cityofpaloalto.org

Accessing agendas: • 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/

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Palo Alto

HOW TO CONTACT LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Council-appointed officers Assistant City Manager: Ed Shikada, 650-329-2146 City Manager: James Keene, 650-329-2563 (Note: Shikada set to assume role in December 2018 when Keene retires). City Attorney: Molly Stump, 650-329-2171 City Auditor: Harriet Richardson, 650-329-2629 City Clerk: Beth Minor, 650-329-2571

Department heads Police Chief: Robert Jonsen, 650-329-2556 Fire Chief: Eric Nickel, 650-329-2424 Office of Emergency Services, director: Kenneth Dueker, 650-329-2419 Interim Chief Financial Officer: Kiely Nose, 650-329-2692 Chief Information Officer: Jonathan Reichental, 650-329-2182 Director of Human Resources: Rumi Portillo, 650-329-2124 Chief Transportation Officer: 650-329-2520 Library, director: Monique le Conge Ziesenhenne, 650-329-2403 Planning & Community Environment, acting director: Jonathan Lait, 650-329-2679 Public Works, acting director: Brad Eggleston, 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

Historic Resources Board Makes recommendations about exterior changes on historic buildings

• Contact: Amy French • 650-329-2336 / amy.french@ cityofpaloalto.org

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@

Planning and Transportation Commission

• Contact: Jonathan Lait • 650-329-2679 / jonathan.lait@ cityofpaloalto.org

Public Art Commission Oversees city’s collection of public art

• Contact: Elise DeMarzo • 650-617-3517 / elise.demarzo@ cityofpaloalto.org

Utilities Advisory Commission Provides advice on Palo Alto’s municipally owned utilities

• Contact: Ed Shikada • 650-329-2146 / ed.shikada@ cityofpaloalto.org

REGIONAL GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County 70 West Hedding St., San Jose

• District 5 supervisor: Joe Simitian • The elected policy-making body of Santa Clara County • Board meetings: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 2-3 times monthly at 70 West Hedding St. • 408-299-5001 / sccgov.org Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos

• General manager: Ana María Ruiz • Acquires and preserves natural open • •

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

Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose

• District 7 director: Gary Kremen • Provides wholesale water supply and flood management to the county. • District 7 Directors meetings: 9:30 •

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cityofpaloalto.org

Advises on parks, recreation, open space issues

• Contact: Kristen O’Kane • 650-463-4908 / kristen.o’kane@

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×ĿƙĿƥ cityofpaloalto.org/ThisIsTheLastStraw ƥū ŕĚîƑŠ ŞūƑĚ îċūƭƥ ƥĺĚ HĿƑŕ ¬Čūƭƥ ¹ƑūūƎ ȇȁȁȂȇ ČîŞƎîĿĳŠɍ

Foothill-DeAnza Community College District 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

Advises council on matters relating to the Palo Alto City Library

Parks and Recreation Commission

Together, they approached Palo Alto City Council and received a proclamation to make the month of May, 2018, Plastic Drinking Straw Awareness Month. The girls recruited 37 restaurants to go strawless, and educated four schools on the effects of plastic straws in the environment.

REGIONAL DISTRICTS

Library Advisory Commission

• Contact: Monique le Conge Ziesenhenne • 650-329-2403 / monique.leconge@

TO GIRL SCOUT TROOP 60016 ON THE ‘THIS IS THE LAST STRAW’ CAMPAIGN!

a.m. second and fourth Tuesday of the month 408-265-2600 / valleywater.org

• Chancellor: Judy Miner • Board of Trustee meetings: 6 p.m., first

cityofpaloalto.org

CONGRATULATIONS

Advises on zoning and land use issues

Monday of the month in the Toyon Room on campus 650-949-6100 / fhda.edu

Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose

• Superintendent: Mary Ann Dewan • Board of Trustee meetings: 5 p.m., •

the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 408-453-6500 / sccoe.org

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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 profes-sional, plus his market knowl-edge and negotiating skills are outstanding!” – Nick A, Atherton, CA

HARRY CHANG

DESIREE DOCKTOR

STANFORD MBA 415.699.9092 harrychang@apr.com

650.291.8487 ddocktor@apr.com DesireeDocktor.com

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, handson experience in complex negotiations, analytical thinking, and creative problemsolving can help guide you to an optimal result.

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

DANTE DRUMMOND

NADR ESSABHOY

650.400.9390 ddrummond@apr.com DanteDrummond.com

650.248.5898 nessabhoy@apr.com NadrEssabhoy.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.

Assisting clients to make sound real estate decisions by providing market knowledge, expertise, analysis, sound judgment, and strong negotiating skills, Nadr consistently ranks in the highest 5% by volume of all Silicon Valley Realtors.

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Palo Alto

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

35+ years of real estate experience • Represents buyers and sellers of single-family homes, and multi-family, commercial and investment properties • Proven track record as a skilled negotiator - Certiﬁed Negotiator from Pepperdine University School of Law • Trusted real estate advisor • Reliable results

ELIZABETH E MAULICK

LYNNE MERCER

650.799.3130 Emaulick@apr.com apr.com/emaulick

650.906.0162 Lmercer@apr.com Lmercer.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.”

“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 MIGLANI

SIOBHAN O’SULLIVAN

650.804.6942 amiglani@apr.com ArtiMiglani.com

650.776.5445 sos@osullivanteam.com

“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

5th Generation Californian, 3rd Generation Bay Area resident, Local neighborhood knowledge gives her clients the edge in this competitive marketplace. Relationships and client trust are the backbone of her success. “Because of her collaborative relationships with fellow agents, Siobhan was able to ﬁnd and negotiate our purchase on a property that was not yet listed on the MLS and we were able to get our great house, in one of the best neighborhoods of RWC, without crazy multiple-buyer competition!” – J&C, Buyers

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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…

UMANG SANCHORAWALA

CATHERINE SHEN

650.960.5363 usanchor@apr.com www.umanghomes.com “After seven years of my search, five with you, I finally got this perfect lot! Without your patience, persistence and dedication for your clients it would have never happened. You are not only a true professional but a well wishing friend that never says “no” to any of our requests, questions or concerns. It has been a real pleasure working with you and finalizing this part of a project.” – Barbara V

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I have been in the real estate profession for over 25 years. I have a strong emphasis on renovation, marketing and ﬁnance. My job is to help my clients achieve their goal in an enjoyable and timely manner.

650.862.5268 cshen@apr.com www.catherineshen.com With 18 years of selling real estate in the Bay Area, Catherine brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and professional-ism to her work. With proven negotiation skills, communica-tion skills and a commitment to high integrity, Catherine works diligently to help buyers and sellers meet and exceed their real estate goals.

DENISE SIMMONS

SOPHIE TSANG, MBA

650.269.0210 dsimons@apr.com DeniseSimons.com

650.687.7388 sophie@apr.com SophieTsang.com

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 long-time, 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.

“The minute I hired you, I knew we would hit the ground running. You are a miracle worker!” – M.H. “Sophie was very responsive. She was thoughtful and observant, with many good ideas and suggestions. She followed through with efﬁciency and care, and on budget. Her gentle demeanor coupled with a tremendous work ethic and efﬁciency made her a pure joy to work with. You could not do better!” – P.T.

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GE T TING

AROUND BUSES, BIKES, TRAINS & SHUTTLES

City launches bike-share program

enting bikes and electric scooters for short rides through Palo Alto is set to get

easier. The city approved a bike-share pilot program in March, allowing an unlimited number of vendors to bring fleets equipped with GPS-tracking devices that don’t require docking stations to city streets. This means riders can locate, rent and drop off bikes/ scooters pretty much anywhere in the city. During the one-year program, city officials plan to monitor results and then determine whether the program is worth continuing. .

BY BIKE BEFORE YOU RIDE REGISTER YOUR BIKE. IT’S THE LAW.

• Bring your bike to any Palo Alto fire station from 4-5 p.m. daily to register. • More information: 650-329-2184 (Fire Department)

REPORT A STOLEN BIKE

• 650-329-2413 (Police Department) STORAGE & RENTAL OPTIONS LOCKERS Located at California and University avenue train depots, various downtown locations.

• Six-month rental agreement with City or •

Caltrain 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

CALTRAIN BIKEHUB

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Be on the look

Caltrain Depot, 95 University Ave.

out for fleets of bikes that were set to hit the

• Monthly membership provides access to

streets sometime after July following a city review of permit applications submitted by two private service vendors.

•

indoor parking with 24-hour access, plus bicycle repairs, changing room and discounts on parts and accessories. bikehub.com

BY FREE SHUTTLE DOWNTOWN

A woman commutes home over the Alto-Menlo bike bridge that connects Menlo Park to Palo Alto. Photo by Adam Pardee.

The Palo Alto Shuttle Service is a free program that connects commuters to transit and other destinations. The city approved the addition of

the new South Palo Alto route in 2017 (which is 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. Continued on page 67

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Palo Alto

WITHIN OR THROUGH PALO ALTO*

VTA BUS ROUTES

Downtown Mountain View to Stanford Shopping Center

VTA.ORG

Midtown to Palo Alto VA Hospital (serves Gunn High School)

Continued from page 65

STANFORD MARGUERITE SE: University Avenue Caltrain Station to San Antonio Shopping Center

• Schedule: Daily mid-September to

mid-June, except university holidays.

STANFORD MARGUERITE VA Stanford Hospital to VA Medical Center via Welch Road, Foothill Expressway

• Schedule: Weekdays including university holidays.

BY BUS SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) Countywide bus service fares: regular and limited stop buses: $2.25 adults; $1 youth ages 5-18, seniors, persons with disabilities. For more information, contact: 408-321-2300/ vta.org See routes above

Along El Camino Real

California and University avenue depots. Limited service on weekends. For more information: 800-660-4287; for hearing impaired TDD 650-508-6448, caltrain.com

• 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, Showers Drive and El Camino.

California Avenue train station to Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Research Park

PUBLIC PARKING DOWNTOWN’S COLOR ZONES 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. Downtown parking limitations are:

• On/off street parking: two-hour limit • Garages (Alma/High, Bryant/Lytton, •

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West San Jose to Stanford Research Park

South SJ to SRP

East SJ to SRP

South SJ to SRP

Civic Center, Cowper/Webster):threehour limit Restricted times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays

(Green 30-minute zones, yellow commercial-loading zones, white passengerloading zones and disability designated spaces are exempt from the re-parking requirement).

CALTRAIN COMMUTER RAIL LINE Weekday commuter service between San Francisco and Gilroy, with stops at the

• Cost:$365, annual permit (There may

EMPLOYEE AND VISITOR PARKING PERMITS

be a waiting list).

EVERGREEN PARK-MAYFIELD (employee)

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.

• How it works: Permits are valid for

on-street parking longer than 2 hours and off-street lots in specific parking zones. Permits are not valid in city lots or garages.

DOWNTOWN (employee)

• How it works: Permits are available for

• Cost:$182.50 six-month permit. (There

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. Employees can also participate in the Residential Preferntial Parking program, which allows them to buy zone-specific permits to park on neighborhood streets.

may be a waiting list).

SOUTHGATE (employee)

• How it works: Permits valid for onstreet parking longer than 2 hours.

• Cost:$74.50 per six months. (There may

• Cost: $365, six-month permit for both

be a waiting list).

programs. Supplies are limited.

ALL DAY VISITOR PERMITS

CALIFORNIA AVENUE AREA (employee)

• How it works: Day permits are valid in all off-street parking lots and garages.

• How it works: Permits may be used in

• Cost: $25

all public parking lots and garages.

Christine E. Hansen, DDS

CALIFORNIA AVENUE AREA

Roberta R. Jurash, DDS Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry

Parking limitations for the California Avenue area are:

BY RAIL

COMMUTER LINES

PALO ALTO TO EAST SAN JOSE

• On/off street parking:two-hour limit • Garages: three-hour limit • Restricted times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays

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A Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Congregation Sunday Communion Service 10AM

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Inspirations is a resource for ongoing religious services and special events. To inquire about or to reserve space, please email sales@ embarcadero publishing.com.

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It takes a Village Doctor. True Concierge Medicine is a team effort. Especially for families. That’s why our Internists, Pediatricians, and Staff coordinate their efforts so your family’s health can be seen as a whole. It makes the care you receive that much more effective. This kind of approach is rare, even among concierge practices. But it’s standard practice at The Village Doctor. If you’d like our team to take care of your team, visit villagedoctor.com.

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KEY CITY NUMBERS Police/Fire/Paramedics (emergency)................................... 911

Utilities (turn-on & turn-off) .............................. 650-329-2161 Wildlife Rescue....................................................... 650-494-7283

Abandoned Vehicle Hotline ..............................650-329-2258

NON-CITY AGENCIES

Animal Services ..................................................... 650-496-5971 Bicycle license information ................................650-329-2184

SCC = Santa Clara County Better Business Bureau — SCC .........................408-278-7400

Building inspection ...............................................650-329-2496

Birth, marriage & death certificates — SCC.....408-299-5688

Use and occupancy permits ..............................650-329-2496

Chamber of Commerce ....................................... 650-324-3121

Vendors, solicitors, etc. ........................................ 650-329-2147

Department of Motor Vehicles — Redwood City Office.............................................800-777-0133

Doing business in home or garage.................650-329-2441 Cable-TV complaints against Comcast .........650-329-2182

GreenWaste Recovery .........................................650-493-4894

City Attorney ........................................................... 650-329-2171

Marriage licenses — SCC Clerk ........................ 408-299-5688

City Clerk ...................................................................650-329-2571

Palo Alto Airport — SCC ..................................... 650-329-2444

City Manager ...........................................................650-329-2563

Palo Alto Unified School District......................650-329-3700

Community Services ........................................... 650-463-4952

Post Office — Main................................................ 650-321-1423

Fire Department .....................................................650-329-2184

Registrar of Voters — SCC ................................. 408-299-8683

Flood zone information ......................................650-329-2295

Small Claims Court — SCC ................................ 408-882-2700

Graffiti reporting ................................................... 650-496-6974

Tax Assessor — SCC ..........................................sccassessor.org

Human resources (Employment) .....................650-329-2441

Traffic Court — SCC .............................................. 408-882-2700

Library ........................................................................650-329-2436 Mayor Liz Kniss....................................................... 650-888-8671 Parking permits for parking lots ...................... 650-329-2317 Parking violations ..................................................650-329-2252 Planning Department ..........................................650-329-2441

QUICK REFERENCE WHO TO CALL

24-HOUR HOTLINES Alcoholics Anonymous — SCC .........................408-374-8511 Child Abuse Report Line for Santa Clara County ............................................................................................650-493-1186

Police (office: non-emergency) ....................... 650-329-2406

Child Abuse Report Line for San Mateo County .......................................................................................650-595-7922

Police (non-emergency)...................................... 650-329-2413

Bill Wilson Center Crisis Hotline .......................408-278-2585

Property ownership/addresses ........................650-329-2496

Mid-Peninsula Rape Crisis Center....................650-493-7273

Real property (city-owned) .............................. 650-329-2800

Senior Help Line .....................................................800-510-2020

Recreation................................................................650-463-4900

Services for seniors ................................................408-241-1571

Recycling .................................................................. 650-496-5910

Suicide & Crisis Hotline — SCC ........................ 855-278-4204

Streets ....................................................................... 650-496-6974

Support Network for Battered Women ........800-572-2782

Trees ........................................................................... 650-496-5953

Teen 24-7 line .......................................................... 888-247-7717

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650-327-1313 671-A Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park cporter2@farmersagent.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com Info Palo Alto • 69

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INDEX

Deer graze at Las Trampas Valley in Foothills Park. Photo by Veronica Weber.

Adult education..................................................................... 56

Mediation................................................................................. 22

Animal services ......................................................................60

Mental health ......................................................................... 20

Art galleries .......................................................................14, 16

Movies ....................................................................................... 19

Bookstores ............................................................................... 13

Museums and collections ............................................14, 17

Bus .............................................................................................. 67

Neighborhoods and homeowner associations ........ 30

Child care ................................................................................. 52

Open space areas ..................................................................40

Colleges and universities ................................................... 56

Palo Alto Unified School District ..................................... 43

Community centers .............................................................60

Palo Alto, City of .................................................................... 58

Counseling .............................................................................. 20

• Boards, commissions and committees ...................... 59

Court, Superior ......................................................................60

• City Council ........................................................................... 58

Dancing .................................................................................... 13

• City staff ................................................................................. 59

Demographics ..........................................................................8

• Departments ........................................................................ 59

Disabilities, services ............................................................. 22

Parking ...................................................................................... 67

Educational enrichment..................................................... 55

Parks...........................................................................................34

Fire stations .............................................................................60

Performance spaces............................................................. 18

Fishing ....................................................................................... 38

Post offices...............................................................................60

Golf ............................................................................................. 38

Preschools................................................................................ 52

Government ............................................................................ 58

Sailing and sailboarding .................................................... 38

Health and support services............................................. 22

Schools, private .....................................................................46

Health clinics and hospitals .............................................. 22

Schools, public ....................................................................... 45

Hiking/walking ...............................................................38, 40

Seniors ...................................................................................... 25

History ....................................................................................... 10

Skateboarding........................................................................ 39

Homeless services ................................................................ 22

Social services ........................................................................ 23

Horseback riding ................................................................... 38

Special governmental districts ........................................ 59

Hotlines..................................................................................... 69

Sports facilities....................................................................... 38

Ice skating ................................................................................ 38

Stanford Arts District ........................................................... 14

Junior Museum & Zoo ..................................................34, 60

Swimming ................................................................................ 39

Language schools................................................................. 55

Tennis ........................................................................................ 39

Lawn bowling......................................................................... 38

Train............................................................................................ 67

Libraries ....................................................................................60

Transportation ....................................................................... 65

Live music ................................................................................ 16

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