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Published on 09/29/1997 All articles from this issue

Community Briefs

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Foothill instructor presents recital

Foothill College music instructor Kenneth M. Piascik will perform a solo recital at 8 tonight in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. He will be playing drums, piano and guitar. Piascik's performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio, and he has toured internationally. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and students. For more information, call 852-0428.

Woman's Club holds meeting today

The Federated Woman's Club of Los Altos meets at 11 a.m. today at the Sundance Mining Co. in Palo Alto. The program will be, "Caution: Laughter may be hazardous to your illness." For more information, call 948-3553.

Saturday programs at Hidden Villa

Hidden Villa Farm of Los Altos Hills begins a series of activities for children ages 6-10 from 10 a.m. to noon beginning this Saturday. The three-week program includes grooming farm animals, exploring the garden on a scavenger hunt and hiking along the trails.

Other scheduled events include "Halloween Haunts" on Oct. 24-25 from 6:30-8 p.m., basic basketry on Nov. 8; campfire stories with Anne Rovetta on Nov. 15, and farm tours every Sunday until mid-November at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call 949-8653.

Hikes along paths in Los Altos Hills

Members of the Los Altos Hills Town Pathways committee invites the public from 1-3 p.m. this Sunday for a hike along the town paths.

The walk will begin from Los Altos Hills Town Hall (26379 Fremont Road) and will continue on local trails in the area. People of all ages and ability are encouraged to join. Refreshments will be provided following the walk.

October lecture series celebrates composers'

The Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto area offers a four-week concert series from 2-3:30 p.m. beginning next Tuesday. Los Altos resident Linda Manking will be presenting the programs, from Brahms to Broadway music, which will include instrumentalists and tapes. Cost is $10 for the four events. For more information, call 327-2811.

El Camino offers low-cost mammograms

As part of breast cancer awareness month in October, El Camino Hospital offers low-cost mammograms during the week of Oct. 13-17. For more information, call 988-7600 to schedule an appointment.

Children's Chorus begins rehearsals

The Cantabile Children's Chorus, part of the Baroque Choral Guild Performing Groups, has begun its fall rehearsals. They are held in Los Altos at Foothills Congregational Church on Orange Avenue. Performances are scheduled in December with the El Camino Youth Symphony, a winter concert in January and a spring concert in May. Cantabile is for children from the first grade and older.

For information about joining Cantabile Children's Chorus, call 967-8012.

Widows and Widowers Association

The Mid-Peninsula Widows and Widowers Association meets 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460, S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos. The MPWWA helps people begin a new life following the death of a spouse. All widows and widowers of the area are invited to attend. For more information, call 964-2612.

Free screenings for depression

El Camino Hospital offers free screening for depression as part of National Depression Screening Day, from 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9 at El Camino Hospital, 1-South Outpatient Psychiatry, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View.

The event is sponsored by Camino Counseling Services and is supported in part by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company.

Volunteers needed for partners in caring

The Stanford University Chaplaincy Office invites volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to community members who are home bound. Opportunities include friendly visiting, essential transportation, shopping and meal assistance. Training and on-going education required. For more information, call 723-5101.

Bay Bells handbells holds open rehearsal

Bay Bells, a community handbell ensemble of the Bay Area, will be holding an open rehearsal from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 19 in Los Altos. All experienced handbell musicians and directors are invited. For more information call 437-BELL.

Town Choir performance set

The Town Choir's next performance will be Oct. 25 as part of the Los Altos Town Crier's 50th anniversary celebration. The group will perform numbers from Your Hit Parade of 1947, the popular radio show. The event will be a fund raiser for the History House Education Center.

The Town Choir welcomes new voices for its Monday night rehearsals. Anyone interested in performing should call Linda Teets at 941-3596.

CSA welcomes food volunteers

Community Services Agency needs volunteers to help provide food to low-income and homeless families and individuals. For information, call 964-4630.