The Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School will hold a costume gala from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Feb. 27 at the newly refurbished Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Camino Real in Palo Alto.
When things looked grim for the Jews in ancient Persia, Queen Esther- who was secretly a Jew - threw a party for the king to lobby him on behalf of her people. Her gala affair helped spare the Jews from extinction. The school's Purim Ball will revel in that ancient spirit.
The ball is the annual benefit for the school, which teaches all strands of Judaism.
The event will include a kosher buffet, dancing, a casino, and a raffle. Party-goers are encouraged to come dressed as their wildest fantasy, organizers said.
Tickets are $50 per person, $60 at the door. Sponsorships for the ball are available. The ball is limited to 700 guests. For more information, call 424-1991.
Twisters gym hosts kids' sports camp
Twisters Kids is offering a one-week sports camp including gymnastics and indoor rock climbing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. 15-19 at 2639 Terminal Blvd. in Mountain View.
Children ages 3-6 will be able to experience gymnastics, motor skills, arts and crafts and story time. School-aged youth will be able to participate in rock climbing or use the trampoline.
Camp fees start at $95. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available for eligible participants.
Twisters is a nonprofit organization. For more information, call 967-5581.
Break dance competition
The city of Palo Alto Recreation Teen Programs will be hosting its Third Annual Break Dance Competition from 4 to 8 p.m., Feb. 6 at Mitchell Park Community Center.
Participants must be between 14-19 years old with a photo ID. Winners will receive a trophy.
DJ Delalo will be spinning hip-hop, and the boys from Style Elements will be judging. Spiderman will MC. For more information, call 329-2488.
Attention Deficit topic of seminar
Los Altos resident Marilyn Weinstein will discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at 8 p.m. tonight in the Oak School Multipurpose Room, 1501 Oak Ave. The lecture is the second of three parent education seminars to be held at Oak School.
Weinstein is an Oak parent who has investigated this issue for several years after discovering her son had ADD. She will discuss the signs of ADD/ADHD and where to seek help.
For more information, call 961-8818.