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Page 2 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis
SCHOOLS Fitness levels The a mixed bag Some kids having a hard time touching their toes, Pleasure state test shows by Alexandria Rocha L espite faring better than their princip e peers throughout the state on Nicholas Wright D last year’s physical-fitness STRESS-REDUCTION FAIR TEACHES tests, only half of Palo Alto’s school TEENS THE VALUE OF RELAXATION children are considered fit, accord- ing to results released this week by by Alexandria Rocha the state Department of Education. The Palo Alto Unified School Dis- iddhartha Oza sat cross- trict’s 17 schools are a mixed bag of legged on the Mitchell Park fitness levels, with some campus’ S Community Center floor scores rising and others plummeting. Monday evening. Classmates El Carmelo Elementary School around him buzzed about, doing saw the largest gain, with 45 percent yoga, eating, or banging on bongo of fifth-graders qualifying as fit last drums. Oza tuned them out to focus year, up from 26 percent in 2003-04. on his breathing — a technique he Walter Hays Elementary School saw learned to reduce stress. the most significant decline in the “I call it balloon breathing. It’s number of fit students. In 2003-04, 47 most useful when you’re up against percent of the site’s students who something that is really frustrat- were tested made all the benchmarks. ing,” said Renee Burgard, instructor But last year, only 19.5 percent did. of the Palo Alto Medical Founda- The state Department of Education tion’s Mindfulness-based Stress requires school districts to annually Reduction program, who led Oza administer a physical fitness test to all and his peers through the method. fifth-, seventh-, and ninth-graders. Burgard was one of a handful of The test, called the FITNESSGRAM, guests at the second annual Teen assesses students in six major fitness Stress Reduction Fair Monday. The areas: aerobic capacity, percentage of event was hosted by the Palo Alto body fat, abdominal strength and en- Youth Council and held at the Mid- durance, trunk strength and flexibili- dlefield Road center. About 50 stu- Nicholas Wright ty, upper body strength and en- dents from Castilleja, Gunn and durance, and overall flexibility. Those Palo Alto high schools attended. translate into running or walking a It’s well known that high-school mile, measuring weight to height, and students in Palo Alto are stressed doing sit-ups, push-ups, and sit-and- out. Teens and their parents are of- Nidia Morales, a Gunn High School freshman (top, left) shares a laugh with Paly senior Lili Xu at the Teen reach toe touches. ten accused of being obsessed Stress Reduction Fair Monday night at the Mitchell Park Community Center. Paly and Gunn students take It is straightforward whether a stu- about grades and college admis- turns with the ‘singing bowl’ while learning about meditation and relaxation (above). dent meets requirements in each area sions. — they are either fit or not. The def- “Everyone is trying to be No. 1, since the Palo Alto community be- inition of fit, according to the test, a super kid, and no one can achieve came aware of the overwhelming says a student must “represent a lev- it,” said Christine Rogers, a senior stress and competitiveness teens el of fitness that offers some degree of at Castilleja. endure. Student suicides in 2002 protection against diseases that result There have been many forums and 2003 brought the issue into a from sedentary living.” and lectures to address the issue in glaring light. Since then, parents In Palo Alto, only half, or 47 per- the past two years. However, Mon- and educators have tried to debunk cent, of the 2,430 students tested were day’s two-hour fair was drastical- the myth that there are only a fit in all six areas. In the prior two ly different. handful of colleges worth attend- school years, 2002 to 2004, it was Although most of the recent ing, such as the Ivy Leagues and about the same. Fifth-graders per- events were held to examine the Stanford University. formed the best in sit-ups and push- problem and discuss strategies, this They have thought about limiting ups and had the hardest time with program put such cerebral matters the number of advanced-placement touching their toes. Seventh- and on the shelf. The teens who came courses students take, and have en- Nicholas Wright ninth-graders had more abdominal played with animals, finger paint- couraged teens to only be involved strength, but also had the most trou- ed, jazzercised, and like Oza sim- with activities that are enjoyable, ble with overall flexibility. ply sat and breathed. rather than simply impressive to a School-board member-elect Dana “That was the goal of the fair college admissions office. Tom, who has two children in dis- — to provide an atmosphere for But one thing became clear Mon- Mike Lee (left), Michael Fortune and Brecon Welton improvise a song trict schools, considered Palo Alto’s students to participate in activities day evening. There is nothing like at a drum circle. results as good, compared with the they normally wouldn’t and to time set aside to relax and have fun. county and state. learn about the different outlets, Gunn senior Susan Wu is a prime of her class and a student repre- the room, which was filled with oth- “Being the same (fitness ranking like drumming. They’re learning example. sentative on the district’s Board of er students’ pets, including a gerbil, as last year) is OK if it’s at a very, it’s fun and it feels good,” said When asked if she is stressed Education. mice, two turtles and two dogs that very high level. But if there is signif- Kim Parker, the center’s recreation out, she said, “absolutely.” Col- But on Monday she sat and cud- were brought in for the fair. The icant room for improvement, that’s supervisor. lege applications are due next dled with her bunny, named Imp. teens giggled, danced, sang songs, different,” he said. Various strategies have emerged week, added Wu, who is at the top Her friends strolled in and out of (continued on page 5) Last year in Santa Clara County, (continued on page 5) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 3 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 Gregory Wait, PUBLISHER Music Director William S. Johnson ReaderReaderWire comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail presents EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor tron visits last year and yet they cost Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Racism not ‘hidden’ Jocelyn Dong, Associate Editor Racism is a problem in Palo Alto as it only 8 percent of the total library budg- Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors Keith Peters, Sports Editor is in every corner of this country and it et to run (according to city documents). Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Reserving books online has become Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor isn’t hidden, certainly not from those of Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer us who habitually suffer insults large hugely popular and many of the small- Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer and small that make us feel like tres- branch library users take advantage of Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer this to (cost-effectively) access titles Christmas Garland Brian Connelly, Photo Intern passers in our hometown — and some- Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & times even in our own homes. from the larger branches. Online Editor Wendell Whalum’s “Betelehemu,” Vaclav Nelhybel‘s “Estampie Natalis,” Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections I am African-American. Not long ago We can certainly find more ways to George Guest‘s arrangement of the traditional Welsh lullaby “Suo Gân,” Cammie Farmer, Calendar Editor Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn while driving a few blocks from my efficiently build on the neighborhood- Conrad Susa‘s “A Christmas Garland,” and much more. Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jill Slater, Susan house I was stopped by a policeman branch model as we move toward a Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors Wrap yourself in the music of the season! Suman Mudamula, Saqib Rahim, Ken Selis, who asked me as he stared down at long-range plan for our libraries. Editorial Interns the Palo Alto address on my driver’s li- Holly Welstein Saturday, December 10, 2005, 8:00 pm DESIGN cense: “Are you still living at this ad- Harvard Street, Palo Alto First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto Carol Hubenthal, Design Director Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director dress in East Palo Alto?” Sponsored by Tickets: $22/$18 for seniors/students Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior Some weeks later a couple who had Cops and council Designers; stopped to admire my dog as I walked Call: (650) 254-1700 or e-mail [email protected] Dana James, Sarah McAleer, Scott Peterson, Several locations have been pro- More information on our web site Designers him down the street I have lived on for posed for a new police building, but the www.scholacantorum.org PRODUCTION more than a decade asked me if I was most obvious and economical plan has Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager a professional dog walker. Then there yet to be discussed. Dorothy Hassett, Brooke Fox, was the time I rushed to answer the Sales & Production Coordinators When the new police building last ap- doorbell as I finished dressing for an ADVERTISING peared on the council’s agenda, I pro- Michael Howard, Advertising Manager evening at the theater only to have the posed leaving the existing police build- Messiah Sing Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant solicitor ask me to summon the “lady ing right where it is and getting the ad- Jasbir Gill, Janice Hoogner, Sandra of the house.” The Peninsula’s oldest and most popular Messiah Sing. Valdiosera, Display Advertising Sales ditional space needed by building an ex- Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales These deeply wounding experiences Music Director Gregory Wait leads the audience through the choruses tension where the present council Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. are a very real part of my everyday ex- and the solos of this Handel favorite, complete with chamber orchestra. Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager chambers are located. istence. The way the editors chose to Justin Davisson, Evie Marquez, Irene Then rebuild the council chambers ei- Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales phrase the question to their readers Monday, December 12, 2005, 7:30 pm ther over the Downtown Library or over Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant last month — “Is racism a hidden prob- Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts the plaza in front of City Hall. 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“Imagine you’ve come from Mars Stress reduction and don’t know what this thing is. (continued from page 3) Do you feel a longing to put it in and no one mentioned school. your mouth? Are you repulsed?” she “It really helps to have designated asked the students. time,” Wu said. The teens closed their eyes and Her friend Katherine Chen, also slowly ate the raisins. The point, Bur- a Gunn senior, is one step ahead in gard said, is to know what you’re do- this area. She already takes one to ing as you’re doing it, called mind- two nights a week off from home- fulness and non-judging awareness. work to relax, read or catch a “Most of us are judging all the movie. time. With mindfulness, we take a The idea for the fair came from the break from that. We learn to observe students. The Palo Alto Youth Coun- what we’re doing,” she said. cil, composed of 16 teens, hosted the As one student admitted, taking first fair last year. Its success begged breaks is necessary. for a second event. “You run on stress. It’s sort of like The center was divided into the that initial anxiety when you get an various stations and students could assignment. It’s a build up, an adren- roam as they liked. In Burgard’s cor- aline rush, and then you turn it in,” ner, students learned how to quiet said Eneida Reuveltas, a senior at their minds and focus on their sens- Castilleja. ■ es. Burgard, a licensed clinical so- Staff Writer Alexandria Rocha cial worker, passed around raisins for can be reached at arocha the first experiment. @paweekly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 5 Upfront News Digest )BQQZ)PMJEBZT Hospital workers vote for possible strike Workers at Stanford and Lucile Packard Children’s hospitals voted GSPN,MVU[ overwhelmingly Tuesday night to authorize a possible strike. A second vote confirming the strike will be held Monday. 4HE +LUTZ 3TORE HAS Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 715, represents 1,300 food and service workers, including 300 nursing assistants. The SOMETHING FOR EVERY union’s contract with the two hospitals expired Nov. 13. KIDS WISH LIST )TS A The two sides are far apart on salary and other issues. The hospitals made their “last, best and final offer” to the unions Tuesday before SEIU WONDERLAND OF GIFTS members voted to authorize a possible strike. The hospitals are offer- TO GIVE AND TO GET ing 12 percent in pay increases over three years while the union is ask- ing for 29 percent over the same period. 9ULE LOVE IT The two sides seem to be hardening into a war of words. “We extended an offer to Stanford to resume negotiations,” John Founded in 1983, we are Vellardita, chief SEIU spokesperson, said Wednesday morning. If the $ONT FORGET TO CHECK experts in the field of elder law hospitals don’t increase their offer, “the members have said they are and estate planning.We have willing to go on strike.” He said that 90 percent of those who voted au- OUT THE SUPER DUPER SALE thorized a possible strike and rejected the last offer from the hospitals. SECTION COOL +LUTZ given peace of mind to thou- sands of individuals. “The hospital sees no purpose to resuming negotiations if the union STUFF AT HALF OFF continues to make unrealistic offers,” said Andrea Smith, media rela- DON’T DELAY tions manager at Stanford Hospital. The two hospitals have a total of 668 inpatient beds, 431 at Stanford #OLLEGE !VENUE 0ALO !LTO 650.493.8070 and 237 at Packard and both are currently full or close to full. 2300 Geng Rd., Suite 200 “Union leadership seems more concerned with enhancing their or- 4UES n &RI n s 3AT n s 3UN -ON CLOSED ganizing abilities than in considering our proposals and we don’t be- Palo Alto, CA 94303 lieve they’ve adequately communicated our offer to their member- ship,” Christopher Dawes, president and CEO of Packard Hospital, said. Robert Valenzuela, one of the SEIU negotiators, said Tuesday night NEED A Give Your that the union believes the hospitals are trying to eliminate union jobs by moving to contract workers for some jobs. TAX “They haven’t addressed job security,” Valenzuela, a lead trans- Car to portation coordinator at Stanford Hospital said. He added there have DEDUCTION? ...help create a future for people with developmental disabilities been eight negotiating sessions so far. —Don Kazak Community Association for Rehabilitation, Inc. 525 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 • www.c-a-r.org Call: 650-494-0550 United Way Candlelight vigil held for quake victims About 25 people held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night at Palo Alto’s Civic Center Plaza to bring awareness to the plight of victims of the South Asia earthquake, many of whom are living in tents. In addition, five people stayed overnight in the plaza, sleeping in tents. “I really wanted to walk in their shoes,” Samina Faheem Sundas said. Sundas, the executive director of American Muslim Voice, said she also fasted for 12 hours before staying in a tent Tuesday night. The End The death toll from the Oct. 8 quake, centered in the mountainous re- gion of Pakistan, is officially 87,000 but expected to go much higher. Sundas said that those wishing to donate to relief efforts can get in- formation on how to do so at the Web site www.amuslimvoice.org . —Don Kazak
of Oil? ON THE WEB: The latest local news headlines at www.PaloAltoOnline.com For much of the past two centuries, modern society has prospered due to the steady sup- ply of cheap, abundant oil. In the past several months, oil prices have skyrocketed and the future of supplies is again of great concern. In this lecture, we will learn about oil as MEMORIAL SERVICES a vital commodity, how it formed and where it occurs, and two experts will present dif- fering perspectives on how much oil is left and what the future holds. Walter Weber, a 58-year former resident of Palo Alto, died Nov. 16. A Memorial Mass will be held at Saturday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Welcome How Much Oil is Left? Two Views Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel, followed by cele- Professor Pamela Matson Professor Amos Nur bration of life at Crespi Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may Dean, School of Earth Sciences Geophysics be made to a favorite charity. What You Need to Know About Oil Professor Stephan Gorelick Professor Stephan Graham Geological & Environmental Sciences Geological & Environmental Sciences Questions and Answers November 29, 2005 7:30 PM Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center, McCaw hall 326 Galvez Street, Stanford University
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Page 6 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace
by Rebecca Wallace
he applause rang out, the curtain fell, and the cast and T crew of TheatreWorks’ 1992 production of “Into the Woods” lived happily ever after. Thirteen years passed. The the- ater company grew and grew, like a burgeoning beanstalk. There were bright sets and sparkling costumes galore. And one day Robert Kelley arose from his The- TheatreWorks atreWorks throne and pro- journeys into nounced, “Let’s do it again.” the forest for Second acts may be rare in an encore of American life, but they are also Sondheim irresistible. Stephen Sondheim’s favorite “Into 1987 musical, replete with princes the Woods” and magic beans, intricate lyrics and clever yet gentle lessons about learning to stand on your own, is an enduring favorite. “I had a longing to see it again,” said Kelley, director of both pro- ductions and founding artistic di- to the rector of the group. “For a show Back with as much guts as it has, it’s Clockwise from left: Christiane Noll and Jackson Davis still a fun holiday show, and it star in the TheatreWorks revival of “Into the Woods,” a works for all ages.” fairy tale staged for the holidays; Jack (Robert Brewer) shares a moment with Milky White the cow (played by Bill Olson); The Prince (Patrick Leveque) rescues Ra- punzel (Tielle Baker) by climbing her hair. Photos by (continued on next page) woods David Allen.
Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 7 Arts & Entertainment
Davis was also The Baker in the show!” Iglehart marvels. He shakes You might see some Doc Martens is timeless, he said. ‘Into the Woods’ 1992 production, and he leaped at his head. “But no rapper would put on her,” she said. “The woods in which they live (continued from previous page) the chance to once more play the ‘arugula’ in his song.” The show marks a homecoming were threatened or crushed by a gi- simple man who with his wife The jittery energy of The Witch’s of sorts for Bowers. She designed ant. But it could be anything — a Exploring what happens after pledges to do anything to have a rap always packs a punch. But costumes for TheatreWorks from war, a hurricane, an overwhelming happily ever after is apropos. Act child. there will be some differences in 1986 through 1997, then was at disaster that threatens us,” Kelley One of “Into the Woods” follows “The themes are for everyone,” TheatreWorks’ production of “Into American Musical Theatre of San said. “In the end, you see the sur- the exploits of such familiar fairy- Davis says. “Life goes on, and the Woods” this time around. Jose, and then returned to Theatre- vivors banding together to carry tale characters as Cinderella, Jack what decisions do you make? It The set will again be influenced Works about a year and a half ago. on, to defeat the enemy, and start (and his beanstalk) and Rapunzel, would be boring if there was one by the intricate, chimerical draw- The powerhouse theater compa- again.” ■ halting for intermission with what adventure, then it was happily ever ings of Arthur Rackham, an early- ny is a far cry from its early days, appears to be the fabled happy end- after.” 20th-century English illustrator, when the costume department was What: “Into the Woods,” with ing. The two are also taken with the Kelley said. This time, though, the one person and plays were some- music and lyrics by Stephen But there’s still Act Two. The sly show because, like the eerie set will have “a more spare, ab- times staged at the nature center at Sondheim, presented by The- beauty of the musical, which is Grimm tales of old, it doesn’t shy stract feeling,” he said. Palo Alto’s Baylands Preserve, atreWorks viewed by many as Sondheim’s away from darkness. There really In another change, a prop will Bowers recalled. Where: Lucie Stern Theatre, most accessible, is that it shows all are giants in the sky, and scary become a person. In 1992, the cow “They had to move the harbor 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo the turmoil of what happens after things can happen when you get Milky White was a wooden beast seal exhibit every night to make Alto the wedding kiss or the fulfilled lost in the maze of the woods. on wheels; now the animal will be room for the show,” she said, When: 8 p.m. preview shows quest with drama, poignancy and “There are consequences to your played by an actor. chuckling. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2. good humor. The paper fairytale actions, and that’s great for kids to TheatreWorks costume director Now Bowers is part of a four- Performances then run Tues- characters become people we know see,” Davis says, citing as an ex- Jill Bowers, a veteran of the 1992 person, full-time costume depart- day through Sunday, through and people we are. ample, “Jack steals the goose and production, says she’s also been ment that also periodically hires Jan. 7. (There will be no “You spend your whole life giants come after him.” influenced by Rackham’s drawings temps. It means less time at the shows on Dec. 24, 25 and 27 wanting to be a princess, and then Iglehart, of course, gets to revel in creating the woodsy garb. This sewing machine and more time and on Jan 3.) you get it, and it isn’t anything you in the dark side as The Wolf. It’s year, the colors will be “a bit big- looking at the big picture of cos- Cost: $20-$54, with dis- thought it would be,” said actor quite the reversal from his previous ger and a bit zingier” than before, tuming a world of actors. counts available for youth, James Monroe Iglehart, who plays role as the Cowardly Lion in “The and all the costumes will have “an Stretching well beyond small na- students, seniors and mem- The Wolf. (Making a meal out of Wizard of Oz” at American Musi- edgier, modern, more intense feel,” ture-center performances, Theatre- bers that tasty morsel Little Red Riding cal Theatre of San Jose. she said. Works now stages performances at Info: Call (650) 903-6000 or Hood doesn’t exactly turn out the “‘What’s your motivation?’ I’m Contrast is also key this time. the 589-seat Mountain View Cen- go to theatreworks.org. way The Wolf hoped, either, as any hungry. I’m evil,” Iglehart said The costumes will strongly reflect ter for the Performing Arts and the child knows.) with a smirk. the class difference in the woods: 428-seat Lucie Stern Theatre in Appropriately, Iglehart is speak- Like many actors, Davis and characters such as The Baker and Palo Alto. “Into the Woods” will ing under a canopy of trees in front Iglehart also love the deliciously The Baker’s Wife, Jack and Cin- be at the Lucie Stern. of a TheatreWorks rehearsal build- complicated music and lyrics, derella, are peasants, unlike the While Kelley acknowledges that About the cover: ing in Mountain View, where he which are pure Sondheim. princes. So they often have fewer this is a big show to fit onto the Michael Honsaker (Cinderella’s and fellow actor Jackson Davis are “He puts harmony in places you tools to help them through the Palo Alto stage, he’s ultimately Prince) and Christiane Noll pondering why they love “Into the don’t expect. It sounds wonderful, maze of the forest, Bowers said: pleased with the choice because of (Baker’s Wife) rehearse a scene Woods” so much. but it’s hard for actors,” Iglehart “They’re at the mercy of the royal- its intimacy. for “Into the Woods,” the “It’s fun because of the first act said. ty and the magic of the witch.” One of his favorite themes in TheatreWorks musical revival. versus the second act. People are Then his eyes light up, and he But no one is alone, and even the “Into the Woods” is the coming to- Photo by Nicholas Wright. split on which act they like,” says pronounces Sondheim “before his poor aren’t defenseless. Little Red gether of characters who feel small Davis, a wiry man in glasses who time.” Who else in 1987 was put- Riding Hood, for example, will get and afraid in the face of magic and looks perfect to play the everyman ting rap in a Broadway show? And a major costume upgrade after she other things that go bump in the character of The Baker. yet the “Woods” witch busts out bests the Wolf, Bowers said. night. That instinct of humans to In fact, he enjoys the role so into a rap about her garden. “She gets a knife and a wolf pelt, help each other, to build a commu- much that it’s worth playing twice. “He had a hip-hop moment in the but I’m pushing it a little farther. nity under tenuous circumstances,
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
begged for fresh chopped herbs to Italy. spark it to life. Barbera, light red wines from Similar was Penne Norma Piedmont, and one of the few bar- ($14.95), with pasta and chopped gains left on the world wine mar- tomato in the same tomato-ricotta ket, were also steeply priced de- sauce. What made this dish better spite being of slightly older vin- were the few pieces of chopped tage. At Caffe Riace, the Barbera fennel that added interest to the selection ran $55 to $100. Gener- plate. Had there been more herbs ally, Barbera runs $25 to $35 in and a more concentrated sauce, local restaurants. The menu of- this version could have excelled. fered several less expensive San- Instead, it only hinted at poten- giovese, Valpolicella and Dolcet- tial. to from which to choose. Corkage Salsiccia Sicilana ($17.95) were fee is $15. grilled, house-made sausages and Though service was fine on tube pasta buried in tomato sauce. most visits, diners should be It was a mountain of a meal, warned against visiting the restau- something the Cardinal football rant at the same time as large par- team might relish after a long day ties. One sunny noon hour, an on the gridiron. The fennel and army of office workers swarmed wine sausages were ever so mild the restaurant. Platters of an- and the mantle of tomato sauce tipasti, salads and cold cuts were Radio Flyer red. set on long buffet tables. The sin- There just weren’t enough gle-file legion nearly stretched mushrooms to make a difference around the entire perimeter of the in the Pappardelle Porcini restaurant. So focused was the ($18.95). The creamy sauce of staff on hauling out platters of cheese, porcini mushrooms, food and filling water glasses that chopped tomato and green onion the remaining diners might as well combined to make this little more have cooked their own food and
Nicholas Wright than comfort food: filling, but un- bussed their own tables. I am sure Caffe Riace’s outdoor-only dining area features grand statues and heat lamps for cooler evenings. remarkable. this was an important revenue Grilled chicken breast topped source for the restaurant, but I was with too few olives, tomato, stuck more than an hour and a half Riace’s rendition, ($7.95) with chopped Italian parsley and a side between entry and exit. Caffe Riace, more style garlic, ricotta salata (soft cheese), of pasta, the Pollo Puttanesca At Caffe Riace, portions are olive oil, oregano and balsamic ($21.95) was mundane. I yearned large but barely register on the than substance vinaigrette failed to excite my for more pungent olives — some- taste-o-meter. The food is listless taste buds. Perhaps the blandness thing memorable in the mouth. and would be greatly enhanced Bland Italian fare leaves no mark was from the tame olive oil or per- Desserts were hit and miss. Of with a little more attention from by Dale F. Bentson haps because it was served cold. the half-dozen house-made the kitchen. There is no pungency, The Antipasto sampler ($11.95) gelatos and sorbets, the almond- no intensity of flavor, no concen- hen I go to an upscale trees, oversized statues of Roman was a platter of bruschetta flavored Torroncino gelato ($6.50) tration of what makes Italian cui- restaurant, investing time warriors, ceramics tacked to side (chopped tomato, garlic and olive was creamy and too sweet for my sine one of the best in the world. W and money, I hope the walls, a painted cart, Italian motor oil atop toasted bread), caprese taste buds, oozing over the sides Instead the emphasis is on kitschy meal will be memorable for at scooters at the entrance, umbrel- (tomato slices with mozzarella of the elfin cup in which it was ornamentation and sizeable ra- least 24 hours. Unfortunately, I las, decorative tiles, and hum- and fresh basil leaf), melenzane served. Better was the coffee gela- tions. If food had more satisfying had trouble remembering much of mingbird feeders hung from trees. (roasted eggplant) and roasted to ($6.50). Rich and creamy, it flavors, we wouldn’t need such the food the mornings following The sturdy steel-and-glass pa- peppers. This was my choice as was like a defrosting espresso. distractions. ■ any of my visits to the popular tio furniture was comfortable for an appetizer - a smattering of all The consistency was perfect — Caffe Riace. Good thing I had prolonged sitting, however, thanks the antipasti and enough to share. soft and gummy, reminiscent of notes to work from. to thick cushions that rest atop The pasta selection is formida- the gelatos of Florence. Tucked behind the Santa Clara each chair. Despite the plethora of ble at Riace and much of it made Tiramisu ($6.50) was possibly Caffe Riace County Courthouse and sand- ornamentation, I needed a miner’s in-house as are the focaccia, the best dish I had at Caffe Riace. 200 Sheridan Ave. Palo Alto, wiched between nondescript con- helmet to read the menu at night. sausage and desserts. (Learning The bottom layer of ladyfingers (650) 328-0407 crete buildings is the Italian gar- The miniature candle that adorned from his grandmother in Sicily, were soaked in espresso and the den oasis of Caffe Riace. Franco each table was no brighter than a Mr. Carrubba has been making creamy tiers were not overly Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Carrubba and his family started child’s nightlight. sausages his entire life.) Addi- sweetened. Cocoa powder was ju- p.m.; 5 to 10 p.m. the business nearly 8 years ago as For starters, the Insalata Sicil- tionally, Caffe Riace offers eight diciously sprinkled and not lay- a small café. Now, the all-outside iana ($11.95) had slices of fresh to 10 specials daily on the sea- ered on. dining area seats between 45 and oranges, lettuce, and spring and sonally adjusted menu. More than 700 wines await in ✔ Reservations ✔ Banquet 160, depending on the weather. red onions, drizzled with balsam- Pasta Ceppo Riace ($14.95) was the cellar. A fine wine list, with an ✔ Credit cards ✔ Catering Heaters, a large tented area and a ic, olive oil and crushed red pep- tube-shaped pasta with homemade especially interesting Italian se- small interior alcove shelter diners per. Nothing noteworthy here. The sausage, mushrooms, green onion lection, prices running the gamut. ✔ City lots ✔ Outdoor from inclement conditions. ingredients were fresh and mild- and peas covered with tomato-ri- One evening, I chose a Langhe seating ✔ Beer & Wine With its abundance of decora- mannered but doggedly over- cotta gravy. It was an enormous Nebbiolo, shockingly overpriced Noise level: tion, the restaurant reminded me priced despite the large presenta- plate of food lacking in any dis- at $50. Nebbiolo is a light red ✔ Takeout Low of a souvenir shop in Orvieto or a tion. tinction other than its size. The grape variety mostly grown in the ✔ Highchairs Bathroom theme restaurant at Disneyland. Fried eggplant or Malanzane is creamy ricotta and tomato sauce Piedmont region of northwest Cleanliness: The dining area features a park a classic Italian dish of celebrated ✔ Wheelchair Excellent sized fountain with a water spew- flavors. Sliced eggplant is dredged access ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com ing nymph, large potted olive in egg and flour and quickly fried.
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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 13 Japanese Food to Go. Delivery Eating Out • Lunch Obento &6.25 • Dinner Obento $9.25 Beef Teriyaki • Vegetable Sushi Tempura NOW SERVING person less than $10 $$ - Average meal excellent dessert. Good service, festive Salmon Teriyaki • Combo Sushi $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 decor. Full bar with an affordable, thoughtful Rice & Salad Following are condensed versions, in alpha- wine list. Lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.- • Sushi betical order, of longer restaurant reviews pub- Angelo Mio, 820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo 2:30 p.m.; Lunch Sunday 12-2:30 p.m.; Din- lished in the Weekly over the past several Park (650) 323-3665 Angelo Mio serves a ner Monday-Sunday 4:30-9 p.m. $$-$$$ 650-323-9449 MIYAKE years. This week’s reviews begin where the list variety of reasonably priced, Italian-based ap- (Reviewed February 11, 2005) ended one week ago. petizers, a broad array of pastas and other We accept Visa & Mastercard www.miyake-usa.com Price Guide: (Beverages not included in av- entrees. The polenta is excellent. Veal and Applewood Inn, 1001 El Camino Real, Men- Min. Order $20 140 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 erage meal prices) $ - Average meal per chicken dishes are good. Chocolate tart is an lo Park (650) 324-3486 Creative gourmet pizzas (toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic cheeses), salads, soups, sand- wiches and pastas available at lunch. Take- out available. Mon-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.- Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed September 1, 2000) Applewood Pizza 2 Go, 989 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 328-1556 Apple- wood Inn’s creative gourmet pizzas (toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic cheeses) to go. Daily 5-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed October 1, 2002) Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos (650) 941-2922 This Texas-style restaurant serves up big plates of barbecue, ribs and steaks. Try any of the bar- becue sandwiches or platters with a side of fries or thespicy peanut slaw. You won’t go home hungry. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed March 12, 2004) Austin’s, 1616 West El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 969-9191 Cowboy hats and boots decorate the otherwise plain decor, while smoky chicken, ribs and pulled pork make everyone feel a part of the Lone Star state. Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Mon.- Thu. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. with entertainment until 1 a.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. with entertainment until 1 a.m. $$ (Reviewed September 8, 2002) Babbo’s, 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 321-1488 Serving pizzas and Mediterranean specialties, such as pael- la. The outdoor patio is one of the best things about Babbo’s; homemade desserts are the other. Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed November 2, 2001) Baja Fresh, 3990 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 424-8599 This is more than a hip, cool burrito and taco joint. You’ll get some of the freshest fast food you’ve ever had here. Cal-Mex dishes, such as Baja fish tacos and !J=9L over-stuffed burritos are favorites. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed February 9, 2001) Bangkok Bay, 825 El Camino Real, Red- Steak Never Tasted So Good wood City (650) 365-5369 Bangkok Bay does a pretty good job of walking that fine – Delicious New Menu Items– -. %K line between accessibility and authenticity, much in the way Thai food manages at once to be subtle and intense. The satay, tom kah – New Ownership – Restaurant Remodeled – gai and tod man pla are especially good. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed July 19, 2001) (SFBU13*$&4 Bangkok Cuisine, 407 Lytton Ave., Palo iVÊ"ÕÌÊ"ÕÀÊ iÜÊ iÕÊi>ÌÕÀ}Ê Alto (650) 322-6533 An unassuming retreat *ÀiÊEÊ >Ê,>V Ê-Ìi>Ã]ÊÊ into a world of wonderful Thai food, where Restaurant & Bakery Àià Ê-i>v`ÊEÊ*ÀiÊ,L flavors are perfectly balanced in nearly every 4710 El Camino Real dish in the restaurant’s creative — and lengthy — menu. A complete vegetarian and Los Altos • 650- 941-6989 ,iÃiÀÛ>ÌÃÊÈxäÊÎÓÎÊÇÈääÊÊÊ vegan menu echoes the style and flavors of "«iÊvÀÊ`iÀÊiÛiÀÞÊ`>ÞÊ>ÌÊx many regular menu offerings. Monday-Satur- day lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Monday-Satur- Daily Lunch Specials Serving Certified day dinner 5 - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 - 10 p.m. @ 4.99 Angus Steaks $$ (Reviewed April 22, 2005) Bangkok Spoon, 702 Villa St., Mountain M-F, 11AM-3PM starting @ 13.99 View (650) 968-2038 Affordable Thai food in a comfortable setting with excellent, friend- mvv mvv @=FJQKHJAE= ;GE &M$BNJOP3FBM .FOMP1BSL ly service. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-
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Page 14 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out Local, Community, Neighborhood Restaurant 10 years owned & operated by Italian family MANDARIN GOURMET 10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed RESTAURANT May 26, 2000) Sicilian Menu • Intimate Dining Bella Luna, 233 University Ave., Palo Alto Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food (650) 322-1846 A gorgeous, high-design in- Lunch Tues-Fri • Dinner Tues-Sun T O E terior makes Bella Luna one of University Av- Closed Monday K L enue’s most bella restaurants. On a warm L A Y day, ask to be seated near the open front 651-H Maloney Lane, Menlo Park CA 94025 Winner of Best Chinese Food P window to maximize people-watching poten- 650.328.2778 tial. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.11 a.m.-3 p.m.,5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 2 0 0 5 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed April Curbside pick-up • Valet parking 23, 1999) 1 Whole Bistro Elan, 448 California Ave., Palo Alto 420 Ramona, Palo Alto (650) 327-0284 Bistro Elan offers elegant Herb Roasted (between University & Lytton) dining in a bistro setting. Chef/owner Amb- Wood-Fired Rotisserie jorn Lindskog’s ever-changing menu melds a Chicken 650-328-8898 French sensibility with a California emphasis Chicken & Ribs on light foods. Main courses consist of duck, Take Out or Dine In • Open 7 Days a Week plus tax www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com lamb, beef and seafood. Desserts are inter- 452 University Ave., Palo Alto $ 95 with this ad esting and uniformly good. Handsome yet re- Next to Borders Books laxed décor. Reservations advised. Lunch (Cannot be combined or Call for Take-Out 650-328-1965 7changed. Exp.11/30/05) Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tue.-Sat. Delivery Available 5:30-10:30 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed February 20, 2004) Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 462-1686 Opened in the middle of 1998, Bistro Vida is a glorious French Le Pot au Feu RESTAURANT FRANCAIS bistro archetype. The dinner menu is small and select—a simple sheet of paper and a chalkboard with the listings of eight appetiz- TRELLIS ers and 10 entrees. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 20% off 2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.- up to 6 guests with this ad SEASONAL ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A CALIFORNIA FLAIR 2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed May 1, 1998) www.lepotaufeurestaurant.com Blue Chalk Cafe, 630 Ramona St., Palo Dinner 5-9:30 • Tues-Sun Alto (650) 326-1020 As much a bar and 1149 El Camino- Menlo Park - 650.322.4343 “The Best of pool hall as a restaurant. “Nouveau” South- Menlo Park” ern cuisine with a California twist. Home- made biscuits, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Banquet facilities. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; bar until 1:30 a.m. $$$ (Reviewed August 9, 2001) Boardwalk, The, 4940 El Camino Real, Los For Your Holiday Parties Call Us Altos (650) 964-7500 The Boardwalk is a no-frills burger and pizza joint brought to you You Will Love Our Customized Menus and Prices by the folks that blessed Menlo Park with the like-minded Oasis. The decadent double cheeseburger makes the calories count. ★ Private Banquet Rooms with Own Bar Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-1 a.m. $$ (Reviewed June 20-120 People (No room charge) 12, 1998) ★ Full Bar Boston Market, 3375 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 843-0288 While it certainly can ★ The Best Terrace Patio in the Peninsula qualify as a fast-food, take-out place, it’s in a different league. Chicken and turkey are the ★ Nightly Free Parking restaurant’s specialty, but it also serves ham and meat loaf—good comfort food. Daily ★ Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed Septem- ber 19, 1997) New Year’s Eve Brasserie Gigi, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City (650) 598-9000 A first-rate restaurant in a fine hotel, Brasserie Gigi, Specialize in hot and spicy dishes Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30 326.9028 326.9038 lodged in the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, (mild also available) serves some of the finest cuisine on the Mid- Banquet and catering are available Dinner 7 Days/Week 5-10 1077 El Camino Real • Menlo Park peninsula. Breakfast 6-11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dinner 5-11 p.m. Open daily. Call for special banquet and catering menu $$$ (Reviewed November 22, 2002) Bravo Fono, 99 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 322-4664 Outdoor dining, fresh fish, pasta, pizza, salads, soups and Real Estate Matters daily specials, including several Hungarian What a combination- specialties. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m; Sun. WHAT’S THE RUSH? need someone to handle all the 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed March 31, An eye-opening survey was paperwork and legalities of the Award winning pizza and beer! 1995) recently released by HouseValues transaction. Bravo Taqueria, 980 Woodside Road, Red- So do some research on the Imported Beers wood City (650) 364-3511 Bravo Taqueria Inc. that illustrates how much time boasts “healthy homemade Mexican food.” is involved in the purchase of a Internet, read informative articles in on Tap Lots of vegetarian options are offered, but home. local publications, and then make there’s plenty for meat-lovers, too. The Would you believe that the your agent choice based on honesty Weltenburger Barock Hell chicken mole platter, quesadilla con carne and trust. and nachos are standouts. Mon.-Fri. 11 survey found that buyers, like Weltenburger Barock Dunkel a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $ (Re- Happy house hunting! sellers, frequently take up to four Anchor Steam viewed April 12, 2002) years formulating their needs and Jackie Schoelerman is a Broker Bass Ale British Banker’s Club, 1090 El Camino wishes before actually initiating a Associate with Alain Pinel Realtors. Real, Menlo Park (650) 327-8769 Food She has a degree in Architecture, Sparten Primium and fantasy meet agreeably at the British transaction? Obviously, this doesn’t Bankers’ Club, a meticulously reconstructed include people who are suddenly with extensive experience in Real Amstel Light monument to England’s Edwardian past. thrust into the home buying market Estate, Architecture, and Construc- BBC serves up pub grub like fish and chips tion. Call Jackie for real estate With our pastas, Ceasar Salad, and burgers and is quite the night life spot as because of job relocation, family well. Daily 11 a.m.-1 a.m. $ (Reviewed Feb- needs, or other motivations. advice. Greek Salad, Spinach/Goat ruary 10, 1995) Once the decision to move Cheese Salad, Hungarian Brix B.B.Q. and Grill, 1246 El Camino Real, forward has been made, almost half Goulash and Fine wines, Menlo Park (650) 321-3300 This is a burg- er joint with a quirky personality. You’ll do just of buyers take 6 months considering expresso, even Champagne! fine as long as you stick to the basics here — types of homes and neighborhoods plain old hamburgers and cheeseburgers, vir- before they ever look through the gin fries and shakes. Screened-in patio seat- ing. Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu.-Sat. 11 listings. But the most surprising a.m.-10 p.m. $$-$$ (Reviewed June 1, 2001) result of this survey is that Buca di Beppo, 643 Emerson St., Palo Alto consumers select a professional real (650) 329-0665 Noisy, entertaining, family- estate agent in only 1 to 3 days! oriented. A barrage of photographs and visu- The reasons they turn to a al flotsam celebrating Italy and all things Ital- Menlo Park Pizzza-2-Go Los Altos professional are threefold: 1. They ian. Huge family-style portions. Mon.-Thu. 5- Jackie Schoelerman 1001 El Camino Real 989 El Camino Real 227 First St. 10 p.m.; Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; want full access to all available 650 324-3486 650 328-1556 650 941-9222 Sun. noon-10 p.m. $$-$$$ (Reviewed Sep- listings, 2. They need help and www.schoelerman.com tember 13, 1996) advice in negotiations, and 3. They 650-855-9700 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 15 “ASTONISHINGLY GOOD...” “ ★★★★” ROGER EBERT
“Evocative and superbly acteD. Haunting.” Movie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti Claudia Puig Movies OPENINGS “A family drama of unforeseen daring, resonance and complexity.” Kenneth Turan
EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT CALL THEATRE FOR NOW PLAYING SHOWTIMES Billy Bob Thornton and John Cusack get all noir in “The Ice Harvest.” The Ice Harvest ✭✭1/2 Three Stooges treatment, turning interesting dynamics (Century 16) It’s not easy to pigeonhole this quirky into snippets of senseless abuse. With fine performers comedy/thriller/noir mob piece that falls into place too and decent dialogue creating a concrete foundation, it’s THE MAGIC CONTINUES... little and too late. a shame such inane smacks and slaps ultimately make ® “This Is The Perfect “Two Thumbs Up!” ® The eminently watchable John Cusack stars as un- for a rickety flick. ‘Harry Potter.’ This May EBERT & ROEPER der-the-radar attorney Charlie Arglist, who ensures Chris (Reynolds) and Jamie (Smart) are inseparable “The Most Remarkable himself a merry Christmas by embezzling a cool $2 high-school friends in suburban New Jersey. Theirs is Well Be The Best Movie million from a Kansas City mob figure. His partner in a relationship of shared secrets and soulful one-on- Movie You’ll See This Year.” crime is the sinister Vic Cavanaugh (Billy Bob Thorn- ones. But Chris — awkward and overweight — is har- Franchise Ever.” Mark S. Allen, CBS-TV Sam Rubin, KTLA MORNING NEWS ton) whose plans for the take are shady at best. boring a deep love for his gorgeous gal-pal. Ready to “Brilliant, Magical While the money lies in wait, Charlie dreams of confess his feelings at a graduation bash, Chris instead “Wicked Fun.” skipping town with sultry businesswoman Renata finds himself humiliated by the class jock and fleeing Ken Tucker, NEW YORK MAGAZINE And Extraordinary!” for the West Coast, leaving Jamie and Jersey in a trail Taylor Johnson, MSN MOVIES (Connie Nielsen), the sharp-as-nails owner of the “Another Magical Masterpiece.” Sweet Cage strip club. As a steely ice storm envelops of Road Runner dust. Melanie Moon, KPLR-TV, ST. LOUIS Wichita Falls, Charlie makes plans to woo Renata Flash forward 10 years. Chris has dropped the weight while watching the back of his plastered drinking bud- and picked up a Hollywood attitude. His new life dy Pete Van Heuten (Oliver Platt). means big money as an executive in the music biz and “Ice” is notable for its lack of a linear theme. Char- dating a parade of beautiful models. When an intend- lie deals with the sticky situations standard for a cold ed trip to Paris with pop star Samantha James (Faris) and fateful night but his intentions are vague at best. A goes awry and the two serendipitously arrive in Jersey, bloody run-in or two with the local underbelly and an all of Chris’ old emotions resurface. unfortunate encounter with Vic pepper the action but Reynolds is a rare breed of actor. His near-perfect as the plot subtly solidifies the end credits roll on this physique, nice-guy charm and aptitude for humor make Midwest slice of lowlife. him a charismatic triple-threat able to spearhead action, Cusack can always chew up the scenery and Thorn- romance or comedy films with fervor. His casting is ton is gifted with his own peculiar charm but Platt de- perfect for “Just Friends,” and the chemistry between livers one for the ages. His classic Christmas Eve ben- he and Smart is palpable. der is by turns dismal and sidesplitting as he comes face Klein’s cinematic homecoming is welcome as a pim- to face with his greatest mistakes and tries to make ple-faced simpleton turned golden-voiced stud. But amends. Faris steals the show. Her turn as pop goddess Saman- Nielsen is a bust; a classy gal horribly miscast as a tha James — a contemporary spoof of everything Brit- quasi-cheap strip-club seductress. The violence is sur- ney, Paris, Lindsay or Jessica — is painfully hilarious. prising and unexpected, gratuitously pushing the en- With pouty lips and over-the-top antics, Faris proves velope for a black comedy. A mixed bag with saucy she has the comedic tools to coast past the competition. highlights. Good one-liners occasionally arise, such as when Chris lays out a slew of his old high-school apparel and Rated: R for excessive violence. 1 hour, 28 minutes. labels it the “Michael Bolton starter kit.” But it isn’t quite enough to warrant a $9 ticket price. Save the — Jeanne Aufmuth currency for inspired faire along the lines of “Capote” or “Good Night, and Good Luck” and add this to the Netflix memory bank. It’s worth a rainy-day watch on Just Friends ✭✭1/2 the couch ... with a friend. (Century 16, Century 12) A quartet of talented young actors shine in this romantic ode to “friend-zone” angst. Rated: PG-13 for sexual content including some dia- Ryan Reynolds (“Van Wilder”) and Amy Smart (“The logue. 1 hour, 28 minutes. Butterfly Effect”) are charismatic leads, while Anna Faris (“Scary Movie”) and Chris Klein (“American — Tyler Hanley Pie”) ham it up. But director Roger Kumble (“The Sweetest Thing”) To view the trailers for “The Ice Harvest” and “Just Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres SEE DIRECTORY simply can’t calm the film’s ridiculous slapstick storm. Friends,” go to Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAl- CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 OR CALL THEATRE toOnline.com/ Redwood City San Mateo So San Francisco FOR SHOWTIMES Likeable characters with sincere concerns are given the 650/365-9000 650/558-0123 650/742-9200 NO PASSES
Page 16 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies “AN ELECTRIFYING .MOVIE EVENT.” STANFORD MOVIE TIMES THEATRE DYNAMIC FILMMAKING: BRILLIANTLY The Stanford Theatre is located at “ Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. CONCEIVED, VISUALLY ARRESTING, 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. BEAUTIFULLY ACTED, EMOTIONALLY Screenings are for Friday through Bee Season (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 7 & 9:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at ENGAGING, AND INTELLECTUALLY Sunday only. The theatre is closed on 2 & 4:30 p.m. STIMULATING. MUST-SEE MOVIES Monday and Tuesday. For more infor- ✭✭✭✭ DON’T COME ALONG VERY OFTEN, mation call (650) 324-3700. Capote (R) Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 4:50, 7:25 & 10 ‘GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK’ IS p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11:40 a.m. DEFINITELY ONE OF THEM” Green for Danger (1946) Alistair Sim Chicken Little (G) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, plays Inspector Cockrill of Scotland 7:30 & 9:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:35 Yard, who must solve a series of mur- a.m.; 1:35, 3:35, 5:35, 7:35 & 9:40 p.m. ders in a rural British hospital. Fri. at Derailed (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 1:50, 4:10 & 9:55 p.m. Cen- 7:30 p.m. tury 12: 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 & 10:05 p.m. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Century 12: 11:55 a.m. Father Brown (1954) Mystery starring ✭✭ Alec Guinness as amateur detective (PG) Father Brown, who seeks to recover a Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (R) Century 12: 10:35 p.m. Landmark Theatres Century Theatres SEE DIRECTORY sacred cross stolen by master thief (Not Reviewed) NOW GUILD CINEARTS @ HYATT OR CALL THEATRES Flambeau. Fri. at 5:45 & 9:15 p.m. 949 El Camino Real Hwy 101 Broadway Overpass FOR SHOWTIMES Good Night, and Good Luck (PG) Guild: 7 & 9:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at PLAYING 650/266-9260 650/340-1516 NO PASSES ✭✭✭✭ noon, 2:15 & 4:35 p.m. Your membership card will admit you and a guest to any performance at the following theatres: The Four Feathers (1939) The son of AMPAS, DGA & WGA: All Theatres (Century & Landmark: Mon-Thurs Only). PGA: AMC, Brenden & Regal. SAG NOM. COMM.: AMC, Brenden, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Century 16: 10:45 a.m.; Noon, 1, 2:15, Century (Mon-Thurs Only) & Landmark (Mon-Thurs Only). ACE, ADG, ASC, BAFTA, CAS, HFPA, MPEG & MPSE: AMC & Brenden. a distinguished military family resigns ✭✭✭ his commission. His friends send him (PG-13) 1/2 3:30, 4:30, 5:45, 7, 8, 9:15 & 10:30 p.m. the traditional white feather to show Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:45, 3, contempt for his assumed cowardice, 4, 5:15, 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 & 10 p.m. but he proves his courage beyond all The Ice Harvest (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 1:30, 3:40, 5:50, doubt. Sat. & Sun. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 & 10:10 p.m. also at 3:55 p.m. This Holiday Season, In the Mix (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10 & 9:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:40 a.m.; 2, Find Out How To Ruin Q Planes (1939) Comedy-thriller 4:20, 7:05 & 9:35 p.m. about a Scotland Yard detective inves- tigating the disappearance of bomber Jarhead (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m. & 9:50 p.m. A Great Friendship. planes, with the assistance of a young Just Friends (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15 & test pilot, played by Laurence Olivier. 9:40 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 2:15, 4:35, Sat. & Sun. at 6 & 9:35 p.m. 7 & 9:30 p.m. “You’ll laugh Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:45 & 10 from beginning p.m. SPANGENBERG The Legend of Zorro (PG) ✭✭ Century 12: 11:45 a.m. & 9:55 p.m. to end.” Pride & Prejudice (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, Jim Ferguson, ABC-TV THEATRE 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. Note: The Spangenberg Theatre is lo- cated on the Gunn High School cam- Rent (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 1:15, 3, 4:15, 6:30, 7:25 & pus, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 12:45, 4:05, just friends Alto. Screenings are for Friday and 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. Saturday only. For more information Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic Aquarius: 7:30 & 9:55 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also SOUNDTRACK visit www.spangenbergtheatre.com AVAILABLE ON (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) at 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. ©MMV NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. or call (650) 354-8220. Shopgirl (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:15, 2:40, 5:20, 7:55 & Now Showing 10:15 p.m. March of the Penguins (2005) Docu- Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES mentary about the quixotic journey of The Squid and the Whale (R) Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 3:45, 5:50, 8 & CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 Mountain View San Mateo So San Francisco SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS the mighty emperor penguin. They live ✭✭✭1/2 10:10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. 650/960-0970 650/558-0123 650/742-9200 NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED alone on the darkest, coldest conti- Two for the Money (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: Tue. at 2:25 & 7:25 p.m. www.justfriendsmovie.com Moviefone.com nent and move their parade to their breeding grounds with unusual ele- Walk the Line (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:20, 4:20, 6:40, gance. Once there, the penguins par- 7:20 & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 12:50, ticipate in an ancient and complicated 3:50, 6:50 & 9:50 p.m. mating ritual. Narrated by Morgan Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:10, 3:15, 5:20 Freeman. Sat. & Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Were-Rabbit (G) ✭✭✭✭ & 7:25 p.m. SPEND THIS THANKSGIVING ON Yours, Mine and Ours (PG) Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:25, 3:30, 5:35, WITH THE DIRECTOR OF ‘GROUNDHOG DAY’ Balzac and the Little Chinese Seam- (Not Reviewed) 7:40 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 stress (2005) Set in the days of the AND ‘CADDYSHACK’ Cultural Revolution when it was a a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 7:55 & 10:05 p.m. crime to listen to Mozart, read Balzac Zathura (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 5:05 p.m.; Fri.-Mon. also at “ or enjoy other Western classics. Luo 2:40 & 7:25 p.m. WICKEDLY HILARIOUS! and Dai are the sons of parents classi- ‘ ’ fied as “enemies of the people” and ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding , sent to a remote mountain town to un- MOVE OVER BAD SANTA dergo re-education. Trapped, the Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) John Cusack,, Billy Bob Thornton and Harold Ramis friends discover two unexpected dis- ” Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) have a special holiday treat! A pure original! tractions — a suitcase full of forbidden –DEAN RICHARDS, WB-TV foreign books and the beautiful daugh- Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) ter of a local tailor. Sat. & Sun. at 4:30 p.m. Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) Gone with the Wind (1939) American classic in which a manipulative woman Spangenberg: 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto (354-8220) DAVE KEHR RAVES: and a roguish man carry on a turbulent “AWESOME! love affair in the American south during Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) I don’t think we’ll be seeing a the Civil War and Reconstruction. better movie this season! Harold Ramis Starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Internet address: For show times, plot synopses trailers, and more information demonstrates again how closely related about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ comedy and suspense timing are, introducing Sat. & Sun. at 7 p.m. his twists and reversals with the same dual sense of surprise and inevitability that ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com sets up a great punch line.” – DAVE KEHR, DAVEKEHR.COM NOW PLAYING – DAVE KEHR, DAVEKEHR.COM own. With each successive bee win the needs to prove his untested theory that in The following is a sampling of movies family dynamic suffers a seismic psychologi- gifted hands nonfiction can be as scintillat- recently reviewed in the Weekly: cal shift. Strikingly crafted and worth a look. ing as fiction. With the support of “re- JOHN CUSACK BILLY BOB THORNTON CONNIE NIELSEN Bee Season ✭✭✭ Rated: PG-13 for intensity and mature searcher and bodyguard” Harper Lee (the (Aquarius) Words and letters open the se- themes. 1 hour, 44 minutes. — J.A. (Re- superb Catherine Keener as the “To Kill a crets to the universe for 11-year-old Eliza viewed Nov. 11, 2005) Mockingbird” author) and the blessing of his Naumann (Flora Cross). Eliza is the black editor, Capote sets out for Kansas and an sheep of a family of intellectual over-achiev- Capote ✭✭✭✭ obsession that will ultimately consume his THICK THIEVES. THIN ICE. ers who displays a remarkable aptitude for (Cinearts) The Best Actor Oscar race prom- intricate life. Debut director (!) Bennett Miller spelling bees, forcing her family to sit up and ises to be smoking hot, courtesy of Philip crafts a marvelously rich and absorbing take notice. Since hers is not your typical Seymour Hoffman’s delirious turn as the biopic of man and mystery and the subtle happy home the implications are significant. shrill and effeminate Truman Capote. nuances that make twisted brilliance tick. Dad Saul (Richard Gere) is a distant perfec- “Capote” focuses its lens on 1959, when Rated: R for violent images and strong lan- STARTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23! guage. 1 hour, 50 minutes. — J.A. (Re- tionist and religious scholar with a burning the author happens upon a New York Times Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres viewed Oct. 7, 2005) desire to get closer to God. Mom Miriam article about the brutal murders of the sim- CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 (Juliette Binoche) is an insecure, preoccu- ple, upstanding Clutter family of Holcomb, Mountain View 650/960-0970 San Mateo 650/558-0123 So San Francisco 650/742-9200 pied lab rat with a hidden agenda of her Kansas. This is just the opening Capote (continued on next page) SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORY OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 17 Movies
(continued from previous page) tle at school. His only companions are three may see a slump in business when “Little” ing second to nursing proud Sonador back to and keep their fingers crossed. But when Chicken Little ✭✭✭ equally unpopular students: Abby Mallard hits the big screen, because if all chickens health with the help of Twizzlers and cherry Harry’s name mysteriously wafts out of the (Century 16, Century 12) Loosely based on (Joan Cusack), an astute but unattractive were this cute the world would stick with Popsicles. Bland family fare that goes down blue-lit Goblet, the tournament becomes a the classic children’s fairytale, Chicken Little duckling; Runt of the Litter (Steve Zahn), an turkey. Rated: G. 1 hour, 21 minutes. — T.H. easy but neither edifies nor challenges. Rat- fight for survival. Newell snags Cuaron’s cine- (voiced by Zach Braff) causes widespread enormous swine with high anxiety; and the (Reviewed Nov. 4, 2005) ed: PG for mildly upsetting situations. 1 hour, matic baton and sprints, maintaining the dark panic for the animal denizens of Oakey Oaks voiceless Fish Out of Water, who can find hu- 38 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Oct. 21, 2005) tone of “Azkaban” while sprinkling in healthy when he warns that the sky is falling. But with mor in even the most dire situations. When Derailed ✭✭ doses of humor and humanity. Rated: PG-13 no sign of plummeting clouds, Little’s proud an apparent piece of the sky actually does (Century 16, Century 12) Charles Schine Good Night, and Good Luck ✭✭✭✭ for sequences of fantasy violence and fright- father (Garry Marshall) blames his son’s antics drop into Little’s bedroom, he and the gang (Clive Owen) is a mild-mannered ad exec with (Guild) Director George Clooney makes a bold ening images. 2 hours, 30 minutes. — T.H. on a wayward acorn and expresses obvious quickly find themselves investigating the phe- a stale marriage, a sick daughter and a daily move and raises tough issues in the meticu- (Reviewed Nov. 18, 2005) embarrassment. The mishap stigmatizes Lit- nomenon. The Kentucky Fried Corporation commuter pass. He meets mysterious Lucin- lously recreation of a seminal chapter in televi- da Harris (Jennifer Aniston) on the train and is sion history, when broadcast journalist Ed- Jarhead ✭✭✭1/2 AUDIENCES & CRITICS ACROSS AMERICA AGREE, immediately smitten by her good looks and ward R. Murrow dared to challenge Sen. (Century 16) Set against the backdrop of Op- black nylon clad legs. The resulting friendship Joseph McCarthy and his Red Scare fear- eration Desert Storm, rookie Marine Anthony JANE AUSTEN’S MASTERPIECE IS segues to drinks and then an extramarital mongering on his CBS “See It Now” program. Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) admits his crew- dalliance that turns sour when the pair is vi- Spare and austere, the black-and-white film cut career began because he “got lost on the ciously attacked in their seedy hotel room. opens at a 1958 awards banquet that Murrow way to college.” We’re ushered through “ ” Charles is beaten to a bloody pulp and Lucin- (David Strathairn) turns into a platform to Swofford’s tough-love training, where an abu- da repeatedly raped. Can’t call the police, muse about the media. Concerned that televi- sive drill sergeant responds to wisecracks by THE BEST FILM OF THE YEARCBS RADIO! she says, my husband will know I’ve been sion “is being used to distract, delude, amuse slamming Swofford’s head into a chalkboard. with you. Forced by circumstance to keep and insulate us,” the newsman adamantly in- Soon Swofford finds himself in Saudi Arabia Carina Chocano quiet the adulterers part for good. Soon sists that it “can teach, it can illuminate, it can bonding with fellow Marines (including Peter enough the assailant (French actor Vincent even inspire.” All the actors deliver spot-on Sarsgaard as Troy and Jamie Foxx as Sgt. “EXHILARATING.A JOY FROM Cassel) comes calling for the obligatory performances, from Frank Langella as William Siek). While America’s confrontation with blackmail cash. Consumed by guilt Charles S. Paley to Clooney as producer Fred Friendly Saddam Hussein escalates and more men START TO FINISH.” goes to great lengths to appease the man, all and Robert Downey, Jr. and Patricia Clarkson are poured into the sweltering heat, Swof- the while putting his family in jeopardy and as clandestinely married staffers. Rated: PG ford’s fragile emotions slowly unravel. “Pla- Stephen Holden frantically searching for a way out. Any way for mild thematic elements and brief language. toon” and “Saving Private Ryan” were far su- AKES OU ELIEVE out. Film looks great; dark and sharp. But not 1 hour, 33 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Oct. perior in highlighting the horrors of war, but “M Y B good enough to shell out $10 and two hours. 14, 2005) “Jarhead” paints an important portrait of life IN TRUE LOVE AND Rated: R for sex and graphic violence. 1 hour, among Marines. Hoo-rah. Rated: R for perva- HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER. 40 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. 11, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire sive language, some violent images and Satisfyingly rich. When Keira Knightley 2005) ✭✭✭1/2 strong sexual content. 1 hour, 55 minutes. — is on the screen, which is much of the time, (Century 16, Century 12) Following the suc- T.H. (Reviewed Nov. 4, 2005) you can barely take your eyes off her. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story ✭✭ cess of director Alfonso Cuaron’s “Harry Pot- Her radiance so suffuses the film.” (Century 12) On the green green grasses of ter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” edgy au- The Legend of Zorro ✭✭ Kentucky it’s all about the horses. The Crane teur Mike Newell (“Donnie Brasco”) tackles (Century 12) Whereas director Martin Camp- Roger Ebert family is barely making ends meet on a ram- Harry’s fourth year with remarkable aplomb. bell’s “The Mask of Zorro” enthralled with shackle horse farm; according to the When Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione compelling characters and thrilling action, his “ENORMOUSLY ENTERTAINING. youngest Crane (Dakota Fanning as Cale), it’s (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) reach second installment resembles a live-action Keira Knightley gives a magical performance. a farm with the only horse barn in Kentucky Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, cartoon. Set in California on the brink of Donald Sutherland is wonderful. Brenda Blethyn sans horse. The picture changes when Cale’s headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Michael statehood, the sequel reflects contemporary and Judi Dench add to the energy.” trainer dad Ben (Kurt Russell) quits his job Gambone) announces that Hogwarts will concerns rather than those rooted in the Wild because of a dispute over an injured horse host the legendary Triwizard Tournament, West of 1850. Don Alejandro de la Vega (An- and adopts the gorgeous racer in a moment where three young wand-wielders compete tonio Banderas) enjoys his caped-crusader of sentimental weakness. Starry-eyed Cale in a trio of dangerous events. Hopeful partici- heroics so much that his wife, Elena (Cather- can’t get over her luck, devoting every wak- pants toss their name into the Goblet of Fire ine Zeta-Jones), accuses him of neglecting AMERICA’S TOP CRITICS LOVE “SHOPGIRL.” “I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT.” Roger Ebert,
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his family. Soon Elena dishes up divorce pa- pers, turning her affections toward a French aristocrat (Rufus Sewell). This franchise looks THIS THANKSGIVING PIG OUT ON COMEDY! exhausted except for some spectacular TIME MAGAZINE PROCLAIMS swordplay and the thrilling emergence of the “ alphabet’s last letter in clothing ripped to ONE OF THE FUNNIEST shreds. Rated: PG for sequences of vio- MOVIES IN YEARS.” lence/peril and action, language and a couple RICHARD CORLISS of suggestive moments. 2 hours, 10 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Oct. 28, 2005)
Pride & Prejudice ✭✭✭1/2 “ ” (Century 16, Century 12) Elizabeth “Lizzie” ★★★★ Bennet (Keira Knightley) is the favored daugh- Barry Paris, ter of the five belonging to the struggling Mr. PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE and Mrs. B (Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn). Mom is a meddlesome tattler who wants a good match for each of her girls while Dad stands by in a permanent state of bemusement. The first appropriate suitor on AND NOW, PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN the horizon is the upstanding and very rich SEE THE MOVIE Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) who rents a KEEP THE GLASSES!! EXCLUSIVELY IN DOLBY® DIGITAL CINEMA neighboring estate. At his side is family friend Exclusive 3-D Engagements Now In These Select Theatres Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), a snooty noble- Loews Theatres Metreon Century 20 Daly City Century 20 Oakridge Regal Hacienda Crossing 20 101 Fourth St. 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd. 925 Blossom Hill Rd. 5000 Dublin Blvd. man for whom Lizzie develops an instant dis- 1-800-FANDANGO #705 650-994-7469 408-225-2200 1-800-FANDANGO #130 like — or consuming crush depending on your point of view. While Lizzie and Darcy ebb and flow with pent-up desire thwarted by monumental miscommunication, older sister BE PART OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE DISNEYLAND RESORT Jane (Rosamund Pike) falls for the socially su- perior Bingley and flighty Lydia (Jena Malone) worms her way into a duplicitous and disas- trous union. “Pride” does not tread new ground and must rely heavily on narrative en- CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING ergy and individual effort to set it apart from WITH THE BERKMANS its predecessors. Rated: PG for mildly mature IN WHAT CRITICS ARE CALLING THE YEAR’S BEST FILM. themes. 2 hours, 8 minutes. — J.A. (Re- viewed Nov. 11, 2005) ‘‘★★★★ ’’ Prime ✭✭1/2 ! (Century 16, Century 12) Meryl Streep is a PREMIERE MAGAZINE ✸ AUSTIN CHRONICLE ✸CHICAGO TRIBUNE therapist named Lisa Metzger who is current- ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION ✸HOUSTON CHRONICLE ✸ ✸ ✸ ly dispensing warmth and wisdom to the WASHINGTON TIMES ST. LOUIS DISPATCH E! ONLINE DETROIT NEWS ethereal Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman), a di- vorcee with commitment issues. When Rafi ‘‘REMARKABLE!’’ CENTURY THEATRES ! CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CALL THEATRE OR CHECK -David Denby, The New Yorker NOW DIRECTORY FOR SHOWTIMES meets Dave Bloomberg (Bryan Greenberg), CENTURY 20 DALY CITY CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO CENTURY PLAZA 10 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT-NO PASSES PLAYING OR DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED sparks fly and bells ring. The hitch is that Rafi Daly City (650) 994-7469 Redwood City (650) 365-9000 San Mateo (650) 558-0123 So. San Francisco (650) 742-9200 is 37 and Dave’s a 23-year-old pup. Naturally Rafi confesses all to her analyst, who is sup- portive in the extreme. “Get messy in life,” she tells her, “at least you know you’re living.” “ Rafi eats up the reinforcement and continues SARAH SILVERMAN IS to spill dirty details to Lisa, on whom it finally dawns that the young man in question is her THE MOST OUTRAGEOUSLY one and only son. Writer/director Ben www.squidandthewhalemovie.com Younger of “Boiler Room” fame strays from ” his typically edgy oeuvre and doesn’t master FUNNY WOMAN ALIVE. the genre the way he should. His characters Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE are eager and well-realized but ultimately their EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT efforts are lost in a meandering search for a meaningful life. Rated: PG-13 for language NOW PLAYING and sexuality. 1 hour, 40 minutes. — J.A. (Re- CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES “ viewed Oct. 28, 2005) GOD BLESS HER - SILVERMAN FEARLESSLY AND HILARIOUSLY Shopgirl ✭✭✭ (Century 16) Claire Danes gives an ethereal THE CRITICS ARE RAVING! TAKES ON CULTURAL TABOOS.” performance as the wistful shopgirl of Steve Sharon Waxman, THE NEW YORK TIMES Martin’s dreams, based on his stirring novella of the same name. Mirabelle (Danes) is a sim- ‘CAPOTE’ IS A HIT! ple Vermont transplant who lives a lonely life “ surrounded by luxury — the luxury of di- A TRULY GIFTED COMIC! aphanous silk gloves in the fine accessories department of Saks Fifth Avenue. After dark, “IT’S A KNOCKOUT!” SARAH SILVERMAN SPEAKS THE UNSPEAKABLE. Mirabelle returns to her solitary apartment - Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE AND FUNNY? OH HELL, YES!” and creates artsy charcoal drawings while Robert Wilonsky, SF WEEKLY barely scraping by and hoping against hope “TO MISS ‘CAPOTE’ for Prince Charming to appear. A couple of dates with a garrulous musician who picks WOULD BE A CRIME!” “FOR ANYONE WHO FOUND HER her up at the Laundromat (Jason Schwartz- -James Verniere, BOSTON HERALD man as Jeremy) yield an interesting sexual ‘ARISTOCRATS’ APPEARANCE SHOCKING, escapade and little more. Jeremy is no prince and not very charming at that. Mirabelle’s af- “THE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR!” ’ ” - Mick LaSalle, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE YOU AIN T SEEN NOTHING YET. terglow arrives in the form of a handsome stranger (Martin as Ray Porter) who enters FILMSTEW.COM her retail domain and purchases a pair of black gloves. The two begin to date, and “HILARIOUSLY OFFENSIVE! Ray’s sophisticated influence subtly trans- “TWO THUMBS WAY UP!” forms Mirabelle from geek to chic. “Shopgirl” -EBERT & ROEPER SUBVERSIVELY BRILLIANT!” is an oasis of old-fashioned charm in a mod- ANNA MARIA STEPHENS, SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE ern world. Stylish, quirky and affecting. Rat- ed: R for language and nudity. 1 hour, 46 “A TERRIFIC MOVIE!” minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. 4, 2005) -Stephen Hunter, THE WASHINGTON POST
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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 19 GoingsThe best Onof what’s happening on the Midpeninsula Special Events ber steel drum band. College of San Ma- 26. Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.- 17th Annual Holiday Home Tour Hosted teo Theatre, 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. CALENDAR LISTINGS by St. Francis H. S. Dec. 1, 4 p.m. is a Twi- San Mateo. Call (510) 273-9258. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, light Tour and Gala preview party, $100; Dec. www.chabotsteeldrums.com. Stanford. Call 723-4177. 2-3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. homes will be open, 11th Annual Performance of the “Nut- “Food, Frogs, Fido”: Works on paper by CALENDAR. Information for the usual way: e-mail entertainment, tea, Christmas Gift Shoppe, cracker” Performed by The Peninsula David Gilhooly Ongoing daily through Nov. Weekly and Master Community [email protected]; fax (650) and Santa’s Drawing Room, $40 ad- Youth Ballet. Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 3-4, 2 27. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Calendar listings must now be 326-3928, Attn: Editor; or mail to vance/$50 at door. Lunch may be reserved p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stanford. for $20. Atherton Homes, call for details, by phone (800) 595-4849. San Mateo Per- edu/dept/ccva. submitted online. Please go to Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, 703 Call 968-1213 ext. 701. www.womens forming Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St., Memorial Church Tour Fridays, 2 p.m., www.PaloAltoOnline.com, High St., Palo Alto, CA San Mateo. www.pyb.org. club.sfhs.com. through Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center do- click on “Master 94301. A Cultural Exchange As part of the cultural cents provide background on the archi- exchange, Beijing University art professor, On Stage tecture, carvings, mosaics and stained glass Community Calendar,” Dr. Li Guo Liang and two students will dis- “For Unto Y’all: A Cowboy’s Christmas” windows of the church and its restoration and then click on “Submit QUESTIONS? If you have after the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. play artwork. Through Nov. ART21 Gallery Presented by T.E.A.M. Players. Musical a listing.” Listings are questions, call the & Framing, 539 Alma, Palo Alto. Call 566- written and arranged by Robert Sterling. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 1381. www.art21.us. Dec. 3-4. Free. Call or e-mail tickets@first- www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. published in the papers reception desk at the Palo Children’s Holiday Party A light lunch, baptist.com for tickets. First Baptist Open Stables Featuring large scale medi- on a space-available basis. Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. tative paintings by George Fischer, a flying treats, a puppet show, and crafts. $15, Church, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) reservations required. Benefits Friends of Call 323-8544. www.firstbaptist.com. kimono and other works by sculptor Mad- Allied Arts. Dec. 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Allied “Into the Woods” Presented by Theatre- dy Le Mel, darkly comic deer portraits by NEWS. The online form is for 326-8210. After hours, you may Arts Guild , 75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park. Call Works. Production directed by Artistic Di- Tasha Ostrander, and meandering abstract Calendar listings only. To submit press zero and leave a message paintings by John Ochs. Through Jan.10. 854-9955. www.alliedartsguild.org. rector Robert Kelley. Nov. 30-Jan. 7. Tues- information for possible use in the general mailbox. Master of Noh, Hoshoryu, Performance days, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 8 Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appoint- Tue., Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Community School of p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 ment. Spur Projects, 888 Portola Rd., Por- elsewhere in the paper, send it Music and Arts presents exclusive U.S. per- and 7 p.m. $20-$54. Lucie Stern Theatre, tola Valley. Call 529-2040. www.spurpro jects.com. For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com formance featuring Master Junnosuke 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 903- and click on “Master Community Calendar.” Watanabe and his troupe from Tokyo, 6000. www.theatreworks.org. Palo Alto Center Fall Exhibition “Ro- Japan. Noh theater blends poetry, drama, mancing the Shadows,” Elsa Rady: “The stylized gestures, dance, instrumental and Cycladic Swing” and Edward Eberle: vocal music, elaborate costumes, masks. Exhibits “Classicism and Chaos.” Hours: Tue.-Sat., $75 includes reception. CSMA at Finn Cen- 2005 Multimedia Student Art Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 Features computer graphics, Web design, p.m. Through Dec. 23. Palo Alto Art Cen- ter, 230 San Antonio Rd., Mountain View. www.PaloAltoOnline.com Call 917-6800, ext 335. www.arts4all.org. page layout, animation, digital imaging and ter, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329- digital photography. Free. Open Mon.-Fri., If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! Peninsula Republican Women’s Christ- 2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill mas Party Dec. 2, 11:30 p.m. Includes Preview Exhibition, Artists’ Open Studios Blvd., Woodside. Call 306-3330. Preview work by each artist participating in entertainment by the Madrigal Singers and www.canadacollege.edu/multimedia. 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 321-3891. field Road, Palo Alto. Call 965-8150. the collection of gifts for hospitalized vet- Open Studios Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. www.pacificartleague.org. www.paloaltojcc.org. Annual Peninsula Watercolor Group Ex- Preview exhibition Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 erans. Reservations required by Nov. 25th. “When The Hunter Gathers” Through Dec. hibit Through Dec. Mon.-Thu., 7:30 a.m.- p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26-Dec. Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- Sharon Heights Country Club, 2900 Sand 15. Showcasing work by artist, Mary Tsion- 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Palo Alto 12. Great American Framing Company, 229 5, Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Mitchell Park Library, Hill Road, Menlo Park. Call 854-6483. gas that explores hunting as a complex and City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 964-0494. 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329- Ying Quartet Stanford Lively Arts Infor- increasingly marginalized activity. Thomas Call 329-2100. www.peninsulaopenstudios.org. 2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ mance Thu., Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Free. Limited Welton Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Lasuen kids-teens. seating. Community School of Music and Art Dialogues Tours Through Dec. 17, Sat- Preview Exhibition, Artists’ Open Studios Mall, Stanford. www.art.stanford.edu. Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Cir- urdays, 2 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, Preview work by each artist participating in Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- cle, Mountain View. Call 917-6800, ext 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. Open Studios Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. 5, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. College Terrace 335. www.arts4all.org. www.cityofpaloalto.org/community-servic Preview exhibition daily Through Dec. 12, 9 Talks/Authors Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. Call es/ac-index.html. a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Books Inc. Cafe Gallery, Dennis McNally, Book Reading “Jerry 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ Auguste Rodin Sculpture Tour Wednes- 301 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 964- Garcia: The Collected Artwork,” a book kids-teens. Benefits days, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.; and 0494. www.peninsulaopenstudios.org. written by Jerry Garcia. Free CD’s for first Happy Holidays from the Sea Scouts Sundays, 3 p.m. Docent-led tours survey “Revolutionary Eye: The Political Poster 30 attendees. Nov. 26, 7-9 p.m. $5 dona- Special Program A magical adventure with Christmas trees 2-14 feet, Fir, Noble and the collection of Rodin bronzes. Through Art of Wolfgang Janisch: 1979-1999” tion. Art21 Gallery, 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. Brian Scott Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m. For all Grand. Wrap and load your trees or deliv- Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Documents the life and work of East Ger- Call 566-1381. www.art21.us. ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the ery available. Proceeds benefit local Sea Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stan man artist and activist Wolfgang Janisch “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh” Palo Alto City Library. College Terrace Li- Scouts. Daily Nov. 25-Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-9 ford.edu/dept/ccva. through posters, photographs, and The inaugural exhibit will be the subject of brary, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. Call p.m. Palo Alto Elk’s Lodge, 4249 El “Bloom” An exhibit of digitally enhanced footage. Through Dec. 16, Tue.-Sat., 11 a lecture given by docent Sharon Walton. 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 493-6614. photography from local artist Steve May- a.m.-4 p.m. Herbert Hoover Memorial, Wed., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Los Altos Li- kids-teens. “Holiday Affaire Takes Wing” Presented nard. On display through Nov. 30. Vino Stanford University, Stanford. Call 724- brary, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. “State of Mind and Parenting: What is by the Garden Club of Palo Alto. Dec. 3, Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto. Call 328- 7342. www-hoover.stanford.edu/hila/pavil PARC Forum Thu., Dec. 1, 4 p.m. Michael True Resiliency?” Presented by The Par- 10a.m.-3 p.m. Products are designed and 0450. www.vinolocale.com. ionexhibit.htm. Rubin, author of “Droidmaker.” Will explore ents’ Club of Palo Alto and Menlo Park. created by members. Includes pressed Cantor Arts Center Docent-led tours fea- “Revolutionary Tides: The Art of the Po- the connection between Lucas and ad- Lecture series. Ami Chen Mills-Naim and flower stationary, hand knitted Christmas turing a sampling of objects from various litical Poster, 1914-1989” Exhibit exam- vanced research in entertainment media Kristen Mansheim will speak. Thu., Dec. 1, stockings, botanical art, fresh floral, shell eras and cultures. Wednesdays, noon; ines the key role played by crowds in mod- done in one place and time. Free. PARC, 7 p.m. Free for members/$5 for non-mem- creations, garden benches and gourmet Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. Through ern politics and society from World War I to 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto. Call 812- bers. Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 gift sets. Lucie Stern Community Center, Dec. 20. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita the fall of the Berlin Wall. Focuses on the 4000. www.parc.com. Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 306-8182. 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 854- Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. Cantor Arts turbulent years of the first half of the 20th Thinking of Becoming a Doula Explore www.pampclub.org. 7626. Center. century. Through Jan. 1. Cantor Arts Cen- Birth and Postpartum Doula Training, The Stop In and Explore Saturdays and Sun- Construction Toys in Motion A giant Fer- ter, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723- Doula lifestyle and your role as a Doula in days, through Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Do- Concerts ris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cog railway 4177. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva/. the community. Tue., Nov. 29, 7:15-9 p.m. cents will help guide people through the Brown Bag Organ Concert By Albert and a paddlewheel riverboat are among Solo Exhibition of Paintings 30 oil paint- Free. Blossom Birth Services, 1000 Elwell displays. Skyline Ridge Open Space Pre- Campbell, Music Director and Organist for the operating construction toy models. Fri.- ings by Hedda Hope. Through Dec. 18. Court, Palo Alto. Call 510-728-8513. serve, Meet at Russian Ridge Open Space All Saints’ Episcopal church. Free. Bring a Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Jan. 29. Free. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and www.thedoulaschool.com. Preserve parking lot, Palo Alto. Call 691- lunch. Dec. 1, 12:15 p.m. All Saints’ Epis- Free admission. Museum of American Her- Fridays, noon-1 p.m. Mountain View Cen- Tuesday Teas 2-3 p.m. Free. Nov. 29: 1200. www.openspace.org. copal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto. itage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321- ter for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., “The Galapagos Islands.” Peninsula Vol- Call 322-4528. www.asaints.org. 1004. www.moah.org. Mountain View. Call 948-7549. unteers Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Stanford University Singers: Robert Huw “Consuming Conversations” Artwork by Stanford Art Spaces Paintings by Marne Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.penin Seniors Jaye and by Beverly Wilson, and Bleach Morgan, Director Wed., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. A metalsmith, Harriete Estel Berman. sulavolunteers.org. Duplicate Bridge Call for a partner. Thurs- Paintings by Arthur Wright. Through Jan. 5. concert of seasonal music featuring “The Through Nov. 29. Hours: Mondays-Fri- days, 12:30-4 p.m. $7 Jewish Communi- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Center Christmas Story” by Heinrich Schutz. days, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Castilleja School, ty Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo for Integrated Systems, 420 Via Palou, Stan- Family and Kids $10/$5. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, 1311 Emerson Street, Palo Alto. Call 328- Alto. Call 856-7941. www.paloaltojcc.org. 3160 ext 406. ford. Call 725-3622. cis.stanford.edu/~mari J-Hoops For boys and girls ages 7-12 years Stanford. Call 723-2720. www.music.stan old. First 3-weeks focus on skill develop- Exhibit Presented by Community School gros. Meet and Share in the Arts Workshop ford.edu/Events/calendar.html. ment clinic, then teams will be formed. In of Music and Arts. Art exhibits by faculty, “Up Close and Personal” Environmental “Make Your Life a Work of Arts” with sto- Ying Quartet Classical, modern, folk con- partnership with the Jr. NBA and Jr. War- Lori Coan, Bryn Pennington and Hua photographer, Fred Roessler, is presenting rytelling and theater arts as this month’s cert, with Mike Seeger, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. riors Basketball league. Jewish Communi- Zhang. Through Nov. 28. Ceramics, in- a view of textures and shapes created by topic. Tue., Nov. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $20-$44. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, ty Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo stallation, drawings and prints. Presented the light and shadow of K-9 friends. Don- Brown bag lunch. Free. Los Altos United 471 Lagunita Ave., Stanford. Call 725- Alto. Call 852-3505. www.paloaltojcc.org. ARTS. by Heritage Bank of Commerce. Open to nasue Jacobi presents hand painted silver Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- gelatin prints of sunflowers and tulips. Mommy and Me: Hebrew Music and Los Altos. Call 209-1119. 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., through Nov. Dance Infants and children up to 5 years Live Music old. Dance and creative movement to He- Super Active Seniors Meets for wine and School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 29. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 cheese and a potluck veggie dinner the Steel Drums: Chabot Panhandlers and 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. California Ave., Palo Alto. brew songs and various styles of music. Conducted in Hebrew and in English. fourth Monday monthly, 4:30 p.m. $40 an- Robert Greenidge Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Call 917-6800, ext 306. www.arts4all.org. “Vibrant Earth” New Clay Monotypes by Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m.; nually. Jewish Community Center, 4000 $20. Robert Greenidge, arranger, com- “Fired at Davis” Figurative ceramic sculp- Martha Castillo. 10% of sales donated to Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. $8/class. Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-9400. poser, steel drum and recording artist, one ture by Robert Arneson, visiting profes- hurricane and earthquake relief. Through Jewish Community Center, 4000 Middle- www.paloaltojcc.org. of the pre-eminent pan players in the sors, and students at the University of Cal- Nov. 30. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; world. Chabot Panhandlers, a 25-mem- ifornia at Davis. On display through Feb. Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pacific Art League, (continued on page 22) Page 20 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly A Guide to the Spiritual Community
Rev. Melanie Colpaart, Pastor Wesley United Methodist Church SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:00 AM 470 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto (Just two blocks South of Escondido Village) 11:00 Sunday AM Worship Christmas Eve Service: December 24th 5:00pm-6:00pm International/Intergenerational • Activities for all ages Los Altos World Peace Meditation: December 31st 3:45am(noon GMT) 650-327-2092 • www.wesleychurchpa.org Lutheran Classes: Tues. and Thurs. 6:30-9:00pm. Call for information. Church ELCA Masonic Hall, 146 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 Pastor David K. Bonde 650-917-0505 Call for a weekly inspirational message 9:00 am Worship www.consciouslivingcenter.org Ananda 10:30 am Education Member Church of Religious Science International A Place of Awakening Nursery Care Provided Change your thinking, change your life. Sunday Celebration Alpha Courses 9-9:45 am Meditation 10-11:30 Worship and Satsang 650-948-3012 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos for a free brochure, call (650) 323-3363 or visit www.losaltoslutheran.org www.anandapaloalto.org O A L L T A O
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To include your First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto Church in (PCUSA) Inspirations re you seeking a spiritual home, a place of welcome Aand acceptance? Are you wanting theological study Please call where you are free to ask honest questions? Are you PALO ALTO COMMUNITY CHURCH looking for a community of faith where you can be Affirming the Divine Spirit in every person. Blanca Yoc at empowered to work for justice, peace and the common Sunday Celebration Services 650-326-8210 ext.239 good of all? 8:45AM, & 11:00AM Everyone Welcome Come check us out! Maybe you will find the connections Nursery & youth programs available both services or e-mail and commitments you believe Christ’s church should Weds. through Nov. 30, 7 to 9pm [email protected] embrace and embody. Lecture series with Dr. Robert Frager 8:30 A.M. - Contemplative Service 9:30 A.M. - Adult Education “The Heart of Islam” 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service Visit our website for the daily inspirational 11:15 A.M. - Children’s Educational Program message from “Daily Word” Childcare provided at all services 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto • (650) 494-7222 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org www.unitypaloalto.org
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(continued from page 20) classes. Jewish Community Center, 4000 days” Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pre- Environment the Great Zen Master. Nov. 29, 7-8 p.m. Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-9400. registration required. Sponsored by Kara. Amphibian Amble Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 Free. Stanford University, Building 200, www.paloaltojcc.org. Kara, 457 Kingsley Ave., Palo Alto. Call p.m. With docents Tom Schoderbek and Room 002, Stanford. Call 725-6025. International Folkdance Class Offered by 321-5272 x14. www.kara-grief.org. Jim Rea. A moderately-paced, 5-mile hike www.stanford.edu/group/scbs. Health The Menlo Park Community Services De- with frequent observation stops. Long partment. Tuesdays, through Dec. 13. Film pants and sleeves are recommended. Support Groups Breast Cancer Q and A Session A physi- Taught by Marcel Vinokur. No partners are cian and a therapist address medical ques- Monday Movies 1 p.m. Nov. 28: “Let it Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Moun- Breast Cancer Couples Support Group required. Beginning instruction: 7-7:30 Ride.” Little House Activity Center, 800 tain View. Call 691-1200. www.open Group explores issues that arise for cou- tions and concerns of breast cancer pa- p.m.; intermediate instruction: 7:30-8:30 tients, family, and friends. Free admission. Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. space.org. ples dealing with breast cancer. Spous- p.m.; request dancing from 8:30-10:15 www.peninsulavolunteers.org. Birds of S.F. Bay Sat., Nov. 26, 10 a.m.- es/partners welcome to come alone. Fa- Thursdays, through November, 5:30-7 p.m. Drop-ins $6. Burgess Recreation p.m. Community Breast Health Project, Stanford Theatre Guide Nov. 25: “Green 1 p.m. With docents Marilyn and Bill Bau- cilitated by Deborah Rosenberg. Free. Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call riedel. Leisurely-paced, 2-mile hike. The Every 2nd. and 4th. Tuesdays, through 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. 327-0759. for Danger,” 7:30 p.m.; “Father Brown,” 5:45 and 9:15 p.m.; Nov. 26-27: “The Four docents will have a spotting scope to zero Dec. First time attendees, call Deborah at www.cbhp.org. Meditation for Successful Living Thurs- Feathers,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 27, 3:55 in on birds. Bring a bird book, binoculars, 342-3749. Community Breast Health Pro- days, Dec. 1-15, 7:30-9:15 p.m., 3 class and 7:30 p.m.; “Q Planes,” 6 and 9:35 and/or a spotting scope. Stevens Creek ject, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- Classes/Workshops series, $40. Basic meditation technique as p.m.; Dec. 1-2: “A Matter of Life and Shoreline Nature Study Area, Los Altos. 6686. www.cbhp.org. Buddhist Meditation Class Ongoing was taught by Yogananada will be taught. Death,” 7:30 p.m.; “This Happy Breed,” Call 691-1200. Caregivers Support Group Find resources, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Open to every- Ananda, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 5:25 and 9:25 p.m.; Dec. 3-4: “Down Ar- Earthquake Walk Sun., Dec. 4, 2-4:30 make friends, share solutions, reduce one. Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E. Call 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org. gentine Way,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, p.m. With docents Paul Billig and Paul stress. Practical methods for caring for Charleston Road, Palo Alto. www.kadam Morning Fit Club Workout includes car- 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; “National Velvet,” 5:15 Vadopalas. 2-3-mile stroll and learn how to yourself and others. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. pas.org. diovascular conditioning, functional and 9:15 p.m.; Dec. 8-9: “Come Septem- prepare for future earthquakes. Los Tran- through Dec. 14. Mt. View Senior Center, Community Forums: “Senior Living” Nov. strength, core stability and flexibility. Mon- ber,” 7:30 p.m.; “Pane, Amore e Fanta- cos Open Space Preserve, Los Altos. Call 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. 30: “Making your Move.” Free. Little House days, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6-7 a.m. sia,” 5:45 and 9:35 p.m.; Dec. 10-11: 691-1200. www.openspace.org. www.healingheartsworldretreats.org. Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo $20 drop-in; purchase a punch card; $150 “Heaven Can Wait,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol for 10 classes. Jewish Community Center, 11, 3:45 and 7:30 p.m.; “Portrait of Jen- Wed., Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. Help needed to pot Therapist-led group addresses the partic- unteers.org. 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 493- nie,” 5:50 and 9:35 p.m.; Dec.15-16: up native marsh seedlings and do regular ular concerns of women dealing with ad- Congolese African Drumming Class 9400. www.paloaltojcc.org. “Footlight Parade,” 7:30 p.m.; “East Side maintenance at the nursery in preparation vanced breast cancer, including: treatment Mixed level class. Beginners welcome and Offspring Parent Support Class Meets of Heaven,” 5:50 and 9:25 p.m.; Dec. 17- for winter planting projects. Palo Alto Bay- decisions, side effects of treatment, work- drums are available. Ongoing Tuesdays, Sundays, through Nov. 30, 9:30-10:30 18: “Cover Girl,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, lands, Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Call related issues, end-of-life concerns, 7:30-10 p.m. $15 drop-in. Peninsula a.m. Free interactive class to help parents 3:35 p.m.; “Holiday Inn,” 5:35 and 9:30 (510) 452-9261. www.savesfbay.org. changing relationships with children, School, 925 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. raise strong, moral children in a forum of in- p.m.; Dec. 19-23: “The Shop Around the Winter in Long Ridge Sun., Dec. 4, 1- spouses/partners, family and friends. Free. Call 325-1566. formation and network of mutual support. Corner,” 7:30 p.m.; “Miracle on 34th 4:30 p.m. With docents Keith Johnsgard Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through Dec. Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions Weekly guest speakers. Childcare avail- Street,” 5:40 and 9:20 p.m.; Dec. 24: “It’s and Kevin Kilmer. Bring a lunch. Kids must Community Breast Health Project, 545 and Stress Guides participants in basics able. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 a Wonderful Life,” 9 p.m., advance tickets be able to walk 5 miles with two moder- Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. on grounding, running, directing and clear- East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call 494- recommended; available only at the the- ately difficult 0.5-mile climbs. Meet at Griz- www.cbhp.org. ing energy for the self. Thu., Dec. 1, 6- 1760. www.covenant.palo-alto.ca.us. atre. Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., zly Flat trailhead. Long Ridge Open Space Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Group 7:30 p.m. $30. Stanford Prevention Re- Seniors Chat Led by the Reverend Dona Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. www.stan Preserve, Grizzly Flat Trailhead, Palo Alto. Recovery and renewal ongoing breast can- search Center, Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quar- Smith-Powers. Meets every second and fordtheatre.org. Call 691-1200. www.openspace.org. cer support and education group for any- ry Road, Stanford. Call 723-9649. fourth Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Free classes one who has completed breast cancer hip.stanford.edu. for senior citizens includes discussion, light Sports Religion/Spirituality treatment and focusing on continued phys- Free Composting Class Offered by the exercise, guest speakers and refresh- ical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Pick-up Basketball Drop in or sign up for Meditation and Self Development Begin- City of Palo Alto. Tue., Nov. 29, 7-8:30 ments. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Free. 2nd and 4th Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. a session. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Sun- ners and experienced meditators wel- p.m. Waverly Community Center, Middle- 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call through Dec. Community Breast Health days, 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in; $150 come. Ongoing Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Do- field Rd., Palo Alto. Call (408) 918-4640. 494-1760. www.covenant.palo-alto.ca.us. Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- per session December-February or March- nations welcome. Pathways to Self Heal- www.reducewaste.org. 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Page 22 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On Stratford School is opening 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. Community Breast Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. a new preschool and elementary Community Events Free Trigger Point or Nutritional Testing school in Palo Alto! Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. RSVP, space limited. The Healing Lab, 460 S. To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 380-1999. www.healinglab.com. please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. Kara’s Annual Candlelight Service For memories of a loved ones at an interfaith gathering of remembrance. Thu., Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Unity Palo Alto Community Church, 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 321- 5272. www.kara-grief.org. Dance Ballroom Dancing Rumba and Bolero Rum- ba will be taught Fri., Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Lessons for beginning and intermediate lev- els, no experience or partner necessary. General dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. $7. Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 856-9930. www.geocities.com/fridaynightdance. Congolese African Dance class Taught by Regine N’dounda, drumming by Mas- sengo Constant. Ongoing Sundays, 3:30- 5 p.m. $12 drop-in. Cubberly Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call (510) 754-3197 or (510) 441-9389. Dances of Universal Peace Meditative, multicultural circle dances using sacred phrases, songs and movement from many spiritual traditions to touch the spiritual www.stratfordschools.com essence in ourselves and others. No ex- perience or partner necessary. Instructions given before each dance. Free. 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Uni- versalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto. Call 368-6121. www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org. Live Music/Contra Dance and Dessert Potluck Nov. 26: Caller: Eric Black. Band: Laura Light and George Paul from Virginia. $10 members/low income $2 off/students $5. Open to all. Beginners class 7:30 p.m.; dance 8-11 p.m. Bring Thanksgiving desserts to share. 1st United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, Hamilton and Byron, Palo Alto. Call 965-9169. www.bacds.org. Lysaya Dance Classes Several different level classes in modern, folk and ballroom
dancing. For children 3-15 years. Mondays, 7-9:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.; Thurs- days, 4:30-6 p.m. $8/class. Jewish Com- munity Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-9400. www.paloaltojcc.org. Art Galleries Annual Holiday Show Paintings, prints, pho- tographs, glass, jewelry, ceramics, batiks, ornaments, cards and more. Through Nov. 24, Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 25- Dec. 24, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-1668. www.galleryhouse2.com. “California Scenes and Plants” Through Nov. 27. A solo exhibit of watercolor and It’s tailgating time again at ESPN The Magazine. And we’re colored pencil works by traveling artist, Katherine McKay. Gallery hours: Thurs- hosting the mother of all pre-game bashes. For diehard fans, days-Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Free. 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Call our Friday night Pre-Game Pump Up Parties at your local 261-1086. www.1870artcenter.org. Fauxtographs Artwork by Don Beck will be sports haunt are the ultimate events. It's what you’d expect on display through Dec. 4. Peabody from an ESPN party, from live music to awesome prizes to Gallery, 603 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. November 26, 2005 Call 322-2200. www.peabodyfineart.com. just soakin’ in the sport. “Herd and Scene” Featuring watercolors University of Notre Dame @ Stanford University by Betty Dennis on display Nov. 25-Dec. 31. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Fan Fest: Cobb Track & Angell Field, Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Viewpoints Gallery, At Saturday’s tailgate, fierce challenges will get your 315 State St., Los Altos. Call 941-5789. corner of Nelson Road and Sam MacDonald Mall competitive juices flowing, and the Dodge viewing area offers www.viewpointsgallery.com. “Merry Art at Main” Holiday show featur- The GridIron will open at 12pm, kickoff time is at 5pm cool prizes, as well as a place where you can just chill and ing paintings, prints, photography and fine crafts. Reception with the artists Sun., Dec. watch the game. Give your friends a song when they give you 4, 4-7 p.m. Open: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Main Join us at Blue Chalk Café the night before the big game, a ring with RingBack Tones at the Verizon Wireless Lounge Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City. Call November 25th from 9pm 'till 2am and answer sports trivia for great prizes at LG’s booth. 701-1018. www.themaingallery.org. “Walking Dreams” Watercolors of Shoreline 630 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 There’s so much ground to cover, but you gotta visit the and Rancho San Antonio by Floy Zittin. On display through Nov. 25. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.- Polaroid booth for a chance to win a digital camera, dive into 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Viewpoints some Chunky’s Chili, and Get Your Game Face On (courtesy Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Call 941- 5789. www.viewpointsgallery.com. of a little paint) at the Gillette M3Power Nitro tent. “Winter Salon” 30 regional artists display their hand-crafted, contemporary works. An exhibit of functional pieces and wall art that make unique winter gifts. Through Log on to WWW.GRIDIRONBLOWOUT.COM for details, Dec. 24. Meet all the member artists Dec. and we'll see ya on tour. 1, 5-7:30 p.m. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. Call 941-7969.
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Page 26 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports PREP ROUNDUP Shorts Castilleja MAKING THE HALL . . . When a step closer former Stanford tennis great John McEnroe was enshrined into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame last year, his college coach was on to its goal hand to help him celebrate. This year, former Stanford tennis Gators win NorCal volleyball coach Dick Gould will be joining McEnroe in the BASHOF. Gould opener and are two victories and former Stanford track coach from reaching the state finals Payton Jordan join former War- riors’ forward Chris Mullin and by Keith Peters former Raiders’ linebacker Ted he pressure began to build from Day 1. The Hendricks as the four-member Castilleja volleyball team was good and was go- class of 2006 will be officially in- T ing to get better. Expectations were sky high. ducted at a dinner on April 4 at “We’ve been feeling that pressure all season,” said the St. Francis Hotel in San Fran- Castilleja coach Tracie Hubbard. “I can accept that. cisco. Gould, who retired from But we had to put all that behind us because we had coaching in 2004 but remains ac- some goals we want to achieve.” tive as Stanford’s Director of Ten- The first big goal was to win the first Central Coast nis, recorded a 776-148 career Section volleyball title in school history. The Gators mark in 38 years, 17 of which achieved that on Nov. 19 by beating Sacred Heart Prep ended with the Cardinal winning for the Division V title. a national title. Jordan coached That victory earned Castilleja a No. 1 seed for the CIF track at Stanford for 23 years, re- NorCal Tournament, Castilleja’s second goal. Three tiring in 1979. He also coached victories will lead the Gators to goal No. 3. the 1968 U.S. Olympic track “We want to go to state,” Hubbard said. “And we’re team which won more medals in good position to do that.” than any other team in American Castilleja (34-6) opened its bid for goals No. 2 and 3 history. He also set age-group with a dominating 25-15, 25-9, 25-12 triumph over No. world records in the 100 meters 8 seed Portola (19-11) on Tuesday night at Eastside on the Masters level. Stanford Prep in East Palo Alto. hosts the Payton Jordan U.S. The Gators now advance to the NorCal Division V Open, a Grand Prix meet, every semifinals on Saturday at Sacred Heart Prep at 7 p.m. year. against No. 5 seed Turlock Christian (32-4) from the San Joaquin Section. The winner of that match will POP WARNER ROUNDUP . . . move on to the NorCal finals on Tuesday. Should that While the Palo Alto Knights Pop be Castilleja, the match will be at Sacred Heart Prep. Warner Junior Midgets prepare to Sacred Heart Prep will not be playing on its home meet the San Francisco Bombers court. The No. 6-seeded Gators (19-16) were eliminat- on Sunday with a berth to the ed by No. 3 Crystal Springs Uplands on Tuesday, 20-25, Pop Warner Super Bowl at stake, 25-22, 26-24, 25-23. the Knights Pee Wee’s went In NorCal Division IV action, No. 5 Menlo (24-14) about capturing the Pacific opened with a 25-16, 25-23, 25-13 victory at No. 4 Northwest Frank Guida Memorial Sutter and will advance to the semifinals on Saturday at Championship with a 44-12 vic- top-seeded St. Mary’s (Berkeley) at 7 p.m. tory over the San Francisco Ju- If a local team is still standing by Tuesday night, it nior 49ers last weekend at will be Castilleja. The Gators have the height, the talent Woodside High. Cameron Moody and experience to reach their goals this season and ap- scored three touchdowns for the pear primed for the run. Pee Wees, who finish their sea- “As long as was can serve and pass, we’ll be OK,” son with a 10-2 mark. Jamari Hubbard said after Tuesday’s opener, which took bare- Beverly scored twice and ly an hour to complete. Christoph Bono also scored. The Castilleja’s Annie Given (left) and Ariel Baxterbeck helped block Portola’s hopes during the The key to Castilleja’s success is putting the ball in Palo Alto defense caused six Gators three-game sweep in the opening round of the CIF NorCal volleyball playoffs. turnovers. Meanwhile the Junior Knights (9-1) meet the Bombers WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL at Townsend Field in Santa Clara STANFORD FOOTBALL on Sunday at 1 p.m. The winner advances to the Pop Warner Su- Notre Dame Former local prep standouts per Bowl in Orlando, Fla. game will be Rose and Perret earn honors ON THE AIR by Rick Eymer
Friday special finale assie Perret and Courtney Player of the Year. by Rick Eymer Women’s volleyball: Stanford at Rose were among the best Perret has been a four-year starter UCLA, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) he seniors will be making their Cwomen’s volleyball players in for the Broncos, but elevated her Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- last walk on Saturday when the state when they were playing in game to new levels this year. One of cus, 11 p.m., KICU (36), rebroadcast TStanford hosts No. 6 Notre high school four years ago. Now the the most versatile hitters at Santa Sunday at 4 p.m. Dame at 5 p.m. In fact, the whole local products - Perret Clara, she averaged 3.34 Saturday Cardinal football team will be mak- from Woodside Priory kills, 2.12 digs, and .85 College football: Notre Dame at ing its final walk. and Rose from Menlo blocks per game while Stanford, 5 p.m.; ABC (7); KNEW (910 Even as one team celebrates a vic- School - are among the hitting .373, placing her AM); KZSU (90.1 FM) tory and the other walks sadly off Women’s volleyball: Stanford at best players in the coun- among the national lead- USC, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) the field for the last time, the de- try. ers. Sunday struction and reconstruction of Stan- Perret, a senior oppo- ford Stadium begins. “I was really surprised Women’s basketball: Stanford at site hitter at West Coast and really happy after I Texas Tech, 1:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net The game also represents Stan- Conference champions ford’s final chance to make it a truly found out I won the Prep sports: Cal-Hi Bay Area, 5:30 Santa Clara, was named award,” Perret said. “It’s p.m., KRON (4) rebroadcast Monday at 7 successful season. It’s a simple for- the WCC Player of the p.m. on Fox Sports Net mula: win and get a bowl invitation; Courtney Rose a great way to cap off my Year and will likely senior season heading into SPORTS ONLINE lose and start planning for the fu- draw support for All-American con- ture. the postseason.” sideration. Rose, a junior outside hit- Rose averaged 3.82 kills, 3.42 digs, For expanded daily coverage of college With the Irish (8-2) playing for a ter at Emory University, was named and prep sports, please see our online Cassie Perret is a player of the year 0.52 blocks and 0.49 aces per game edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com in the WCC. the AVCA National Division III (continued on page 28) (continued on page 32) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 27 Sports
Stanford football to football teams and football players one. When we can’t perform for him, game we have on Saturday, and that’s from every decade, but it’s also a sta- it’s frustrating. We’ve been inconsis- really refreshing. I’m excited about Paly set (continued from page 27) dium which has hosted a Super tent all year.” this week and getting ready to finish berth in the BCS series, and Stan- Bowl, the World Cup, Olympic soc- Edwards ranks 35th in the nation in my career.” ford (5-5) owning a losing home cer, a USA-USSR track meet and nu- passing efficiency with a 137.6 rating Notre Dame has beaten Stanford in for CCS record, this game seems to be lop- merous prestigious high school foot- (he was 84th at 110.3 last year). three previous meetings. The last sided in favor of the team from South ball contests. UCLA’s Drew Olson is first and time the Cardinal won, in 2001, was grid semis Bend. “John Arrillaga USC’s Matt Leinhart ranks fourth. also the last time it played in a bowl Here is what Stanford spoke to us and said that Harris also hinted that the offensive game. alo Alto High football coach is up against: Quarterback 10 days after the game, the line may undergo some changes this Stanford could also help both Ore- Earl Hansen is well aware of Brady Quinn is fifth in the stadium will be gone com- week after allowing nine sacks. gon and the Pac-10 with a victory P the fact that Terra Nova is av- nation with a 161.5 effi- pletely,” Stanford senior Question marks surround three po- over the Irish. If USC maintains its eraging 46 points over its past four ciency rating. He’s fourth nose tackle Babatunde Os- sitions on the line, in which there is pace and plays in the national cham- games. in total offense with 330.2 hinowo said. “That pro- no clear starter as preparation began pionship game, Oregon could be- And Terra Nova (7-4) will be lin- yards a game. The Irish duced some nostalgia. It for the Irish. come an at-large BCS team and play ing up against Palo Alto (9-2) on are 10th in total offense, makes this last game all “It will be competitive,” Harris in the Fiesta Bowl. That would move Saturday night at Foothill College convert 48 percent of their the more special. With all said. “There are a lot of reasons for us several Pac-10 teams into position in a Central Coast Section Medium third downs and 53.3 per- the great things that have to hit the practice field and be excit- for more lucrative bowl games. School Division semifinal at 7 p.m. cent of their fourth downs. happened there, and this ed about a challenge. But, the bottom Should the Cardinal pull off the Hansen isn’t too concerned about The Cardinal already will be the last event: it’s line is that we have to perform well upset, it likely would have to settle the Tigers’ high-scoring average. has played explosive Trent Edwards going to be emotional.” and execute in order to be competi- for the Emerald Bowl, or maybe the He’s more worried about what his teams like top-ranked USC, ranked The Cardinal players don’t speak tive.” Las Vegas Bowl. team will do. first in total offense. Arizona State is of becoming bowl eligible much Oshinowo said this has been a sea- At this point, either of them would “They have two good running third and Washington State ninth. these days; there’s pressure enough son unlike any he has experienced, look attractive. backs,” Hansen said of Terra Nova’s Navy leads the nation in rushing of- in just getting ready for the next op- calling it unique. Saturday is anoth- NOTES: A ceremonial first dig backfield. “If we can control them, fense. ponent. er opportunity to make it even more will be held after the game and fans and we should, we should be OK. If Stanford players are fully aware “It’s not about the stadium, it’s not unique. will be allowed one last walk on the we can move the ball on the ground, this is no ordinary game, and they about the rivalry, and it’s not about “This season has been very unique. field . . . Stanford’s schedule is cur- we’ll be fine.” realize the odds are stacked against the bowl game,” Stanford senior tight It’s been different for me personally rently ranked second toughest in the Paly had one of its best running them. But there’s nothing else left for end Matt Traverso said. “It’s just than any other season I’ve played nation to Oklahoma . . . Sophomore attacks of the season last week as the Cardinal except this game - and about playing Notre Dame. It’s all football,” he said. “Growing up in punter Jay Ottovegio is averaging the Vikings gained 198 yards during maybe one more. you can do.” high school and early on here, the 40.7 yards a punt this year, which a 33-26 overtime win over South “This is the last game for the sen- Trent Edwards, who sustained a teams I’ve been on have struggled. would be his second season averag- San Francisco. Paly has a big offen- iors, the last game in the stadium and pair of injuries in the loss to Califor- This year has been the first year in a ing 40 or more yards. He’s 49th in the sive line that should cause problems another opportunity to play together,” nia, nonetheless will start the con- long time that I’ve had nothing but nation . . . Other national rankings: for Terra Nova. Stanford coach Walt Harris said. “We test. He’s been banged up several positive feelings about what is going Kicker Michael Sgroi is 24th in field Paly got a career game from jun- have a chance to come back from a times this season, and the Bears on. goals per game, and Stanford is tied ior Will Frazier last week and sub-par performance. I expect our sacked him five times. He was “It’s as if there’s nothing else. It’s for 12th with Arkansas with 3.10 Hansen certainly wouldn’t mine see- football team to be fighters.” knocked down on numerous other as if we started the season today,” sacks per game . . . Stanford has con- ing the speedy running back gain An aura of sports history will be in occasions. The Cardinal want him to Oshinowo added. “There’s nothing verted one of five fourth down at- another 163 yards, like he did abundance on Saturday - 84 years get back up again this season. else going on, school’s not even in tempts. Only Ohio (0-for-5) has a against South San Francisco. ■ worth of memories and special “He’s courageous,” Traverso said. session this week. All the past is gone worst record.■ events. The halftime will be devoted “The way he plays inspires every- for me right now. It’s just about this
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I loved Turkey. They are Jan. 19 *vs. Arizona 7 p.m. Helping the United States winning the nicest people and it was a great Jan. 21 *vs. Arizona St. 2 p.m. the gold medal was special, but learning experience.” Jan. 27 *at UCLA 7 p.m. spending time with her mother vis- Smith had some advance knowl- Jan. 29 *at USC 12 p.m. iting the country made the summer edge of the country, as former Stan- Feb. 2 *vs. Oregon 7 p.m. even more special. ford teammate Sebnem Kimyacioglu Feb. 4 *vs. Oregon State 2 p.m. Find.Print.Save. Smith’s first year playing at Stan- plays for the Turkish national team Feb. 9 vs. UCSB 7 p.m. ford was special but she hopes to every summer and was able to give Feb. 11 *at California 2 p.m. make this season even more special Smith some handy travel tips. Feb. 16 *at Arizona St. 6:30 p.m. as the 15th-ranked Cardinal (1-1 en- Smith and Wiggins are crucial to Feb. 18 *at Arizona 7 p.m. tering play on Wednesday night) pre- Stanford’s success in a much-im- Feb. 23 *vs. Washington 7 p.m. pare for a game at Texas Tech on proved conference. Five Pac-10 Feb. 25 *vs. Washington St.2 p.m. Sunday. teams were invited to last year’s March3-6 Pac-10 If Stanford is to exceed last year’s NCAA tournament and all of them Tourney at San Jose trip to the regional final, the 6-foot- won at least once. March 18-21 NCAA 1st and 2nd rounds Great offers from local businesses. 3 redshirt junior will play an impor- “Our competition this year is go- March 25-28 NCAA Regional tant role. 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Records: Mid-Peninsula 0-1 Nonleague Gunn 13 15 15 12 — 55 Menlo 15 17 14 15 — 61 G - Riley 7 0-0 15, Jordan 11 6-9 28, Bren- nan 3 1-4 7, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Wong 1 0-0 3. Totals: 23 7-13 55. M - Schultz 4 2-2 12, Schneider 2 5-6 9, Heidrich 7 3-3 22, Lagod 1 0-0 2, Hawkins 2 1-2 5, Guertin 1 1-2 3, Lacob 3 2-2 8. Totals: 20 14-17 61. Three-point goals: Riley, Wong (G); Hei- drich 3, Schultz (M). Records: Gunn 0-1, Menlo 1-0 Harker 15 15 17 16 — 63 Kehillah 11 11 8 11 — 41 H - Venkatesal 1-0-2, Fang 6-0-13, Abar- Amanda Pade (L) Ben Hohl ca 3-0-9, Kitasoe 3-0-7, Charlu 2-1-6, An- toum 0-1-1, Yu 1-0-2, Narayen 3-2-9, Ashley Carlisle Menlo School Mukheree 4-6-14. Totals: 23-10-63. The junior scored eight goals K - Shapiro 1-1-4, Grossinger 1-2-4, Silton Menlo School 2-2-8, Rosekind 6-4-17, R. Wessels 2-0-4, A. The seniors teamed at No. 1 and assisted on numerous Crompton 0-1-1, Nack-Lehman 1-0-3. To- to win four of five matches, others in two CCS water polo tals: 13-10-41. victories, including three Three-point goals: Abarca 3, Fang, Kita- providing the clinching point soe, Charlu, Narayen (H); Silton 2, Rosekind, in a 4-3 tennis win over Mon- goals in the finals as the Nack-Lehman (K). Knights won the Division II Records: Kehillah 0-2 ta Vista to reclaim the CCS team championship and championship and finished GIRLS BASKETBALL leading the Knights to the the season with a school- Nonleague NorCal final. record 32 victories. Scotts Valley 17 3 5 9 — 34 Castilleja 6 6 7 12 — 31 Honorable mention SV - Hunter 1 1-2 3, Joyce 1 0-0 2, Shapiro 5 2-4 13, Lentz 3 4-5 10, Priest 1 4-4 6. To- Ariel Baxterbeck* Will Frazier tals: 11 11-15 34. Castilleja volleyball Palo Alto football C - Cohn 1 0-0 2, Alexander 1 3-4 6, Van- der Ploeg 1 2-4 4, Von Kaeppler 4 0-0 8, Nicole Curatola* Deitrich Graumann Powers 1 2-3 4, Chang-Graham 2 3-7 7. To- Menlo volleyball Menlo water polo tals: 10 10-18 31. Kelly Eaton* Matt Hudnall Three-point goals: Shapiro (SV); Alexander (Casty). Menlo-Atherton water polo Menlo water polo Records: Castilleja 0-1 Sarah Hoffman* Mike Merlone* Overfelt 14 14 20 15 — 63 Menlo tennis Menlo water polo Kehillah 8763—24 O - Nim 3-0-6, Nebre 2-1-5, Romalez 2-2- Kim Krueger Cooper Miller 6, Field 6-0-12, Tran 3-0-6, Lue 2-1-5, Ro- Menlo water polo Palo Alto football driguez 4-0-8, Webster 3-0-6, Alono 4-0-8, Camy Sullivan Tim Norton Jones 0-1-1. Totals: 29-5-63. Menlo water polo Sacred Heart Prep water polo K - Toth 3-0-6, Manson 2-2-6, Albert 3-2- 9, Sleeter 1-1-3. Totals: 9-5-24. * previous winner Three-point goals: Albert (K). Records: Kehillah 0-1 Brittain-Borjon, 6-0, 6-2; Athavale-Kawahara GIRLS TENNIS (Mitty) d. Daniel-Lin, 6-1, 6-3; Wang-Marsh BOYS SOCCER (Saratoga) d. Nguyen-Chen, 6-0, 6-0; Filip- Nonleague CCS Individual Tournament cik-Pade (Menlo) d. Tantoco-Wong, 6-0, 6-0. Menlo-Atherton 0 1 — 1 At Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos Semifinals: Bains-Chin d. Athavale-Kawa- Palo Alto 0 0 — 0 Singles hara, 6-4, 6-4; Wang-Marsh d. Filipcik-Pade, MA - Lopez (unassisted) First round: Rosekrans (SHP) d. Chow 6-2, 7-6 (8-6). Records: Menlo-Atherton 1-0, Palo Alto 0- (Leland), 6-0, 6-0; Dicconson (RL Stevenson) Finals: Bains-Chin d. Wang-Marsh, 6-2, 4- 1 d. Nachtigall, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4; Chang (Monta 6, 7-6 (7-4). Vista) d. Roberg (Santa Cruz), 6-2, 6-0; Yee Third place: Filipcik-Pade d. Athavale- GIRLS SOCCER (Harker) d. Nicks (Salinas), 6-1, 7-6 (7-2); Lam Kawahara, 6-4, 6-1. (Los Altos) d. Gasiorowski (Santa Clara), 6-2, Burlingame Tournament GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Sobrato 0 0 — 0 6-3; Davis (Mitty) d. Pourmirzaie (Leland), 6-1, Menlo 1 4 — 5 7-5; Ventimilia (Monterey) d. Blat (Indepen- CIF NorCal Tournament M - Crandall (Lapolla), Swanson (Howard), dence), 3-6, 6-2, 6-3; Hoffman (Menlo) d. First round Sanchez (Redwood Christian), 6-0, 6-0. Swanson (Crandall), Swanson (Rogers), Division IV Swanson (Rogers) Quarterfinals: Rosekrans (SHP) d. Dic- At Sutter Records: Menlo 1-0 conson, 6-1, 6-0; Chang (MV) d. Yee, 6-1, 6- Palo Alto 1 0 — 1 1; Davis (Mitty) d. Lam, 6-3, 6-3; Hoffman Menlo School d. Sutter, 25-16, 25-23, 25- Pioneer 0 1 — 1 (Menlo) d. Ventimilia, 6-1, 6-2. 13. Top Menlo players: Nicole Curatola 12 kills, .500 hitting; Ali Lycette 10 kills; Natalie PA - not reported Semifinals: Rosekrans d. Chang, 7-6 (7- Sandman 6 kills; Katherine Gorman 10 digs. P - Vega (Schonne) 3), 6-4; Davis d. Hoffman, 6-7 (7-9), 7-5, 6-3. Records: Palo Alto 0-1 Records: Menlo 24-14 Finals: Rosekrans d. Davis, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 Menlo 0 0 — 0 (10-8). Division V St. Francis 1 0 — 1 At Hillsborough SF - unavailable Third place: Hoffman d. Chang, 7-6 (7-3), Records: Menlo 1-1 6-1. Crystal Springs Uplands d. Sacred Heart Prep, 20-25, 25-22, 26-24, 25-23. Top play- Nonleague Doubles ers: Melissa Davison (SHP) 9 kills; Elizabeth Gunn 0 0 — 0 First round: Bains-Chin (Monta Vista) d. Brezinski (SHP) 13 kills; Emily Avis (CSU) 42 Leigh 3 2 — 5 Hemmer-Hlavacek (Salinas), 6-0, 6-3; Brit- assists; Chelsea Kubal (SCSU) 21 kills, 21 L - Robosciotti (penalty kick), DeCaro (Car- tain-Borjon (Oak Grove) d. Wong-Sritheran digs. lotta), Charrier (DeCaro), Charrier (unassist- (Lynbrook), 6-2, 6-1; Athavale-Kawahara (Mit- ed), Roome (DeCaro) ty) d. Alesch-Wang (Leland), 6-0, 6-3; Daniel- Records: Sacred Heart Prep finishes its Records: Gunn 0-1 Lin (Saratoga) d. Srinivasan-Lim (Pinewood), season 19-16; Crystal Springs 30-6 Menlo-Atherton 2 0 — 2 6-1, 6-0; Nguyen-Chen (ND-San Jose) d. At Eastside Prep Mtn. View 4 1 — 5 Hsia-Tsay (Leland), 6-3, 6-4; Wang-Marsh Castilleja d. Portola, 25-15, 25-9, 25-12. MA - Funk (unassisted), O’Donnell (Funk) (Saratoga) d. Giles-Louie (Aptos), 6-2, 6-1; Top Castilleja players: Ariel Baxterbeck 13 MV - Kornegay (Nahman), Kornegay (Nah- Tantoco-Wong (Hillsdale) d. Arroyo-Gruber kills, 5 aces; Chelsea Ono-Horn 9 kills, 8 digs; man), Kornegay (Nahman), Dyer (Damm), (Monterey), 4-6, 7-5, 6-2; Filipcik-Pade (Men- Katherine Jordan 26 assists. Adams (Jones) lo) d. Eisinger-Soell (Carmel), 6-3, 6-2. Records: Castilleja 34-6 Records: Menlo-Atherton 0-1 Quartefinals: Bains-Chin (Monta Vista) d. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 31 Sports Prep roundup said, “we want our hitters to be ef- fective.” Volleyball honors (continued from page 29) (continued from page 27) position for seniors Ariel Baxter- Girls tennis while hitting at a .429 clip, ninth in beck, Chelsea Ono-Horn and Alissa Sacred Heart Prep junior and top the nation in Division III. The Eagles Fletcher. Baxterbeck attacks from seed Sam Rosekrans captured the entered the NCAA tournament as the left and Ono-Horn, a lefty, at- CCS singles title on Tuesday fol- the top-ranked team in Division III, tacks from the right. Fletcher, a tow- lowing a marathon day at the CCS but fell to eventual national champi- ering presence in the middle, can be singles and doubles tournament at ons Wisconsin-Whitewater in the na- dominating at the net. Courtside Tennis Club in Los Gatos. tional quarterfinals. Baxterbeck had 13 kills and Ono- Rosekrans rallied to beat talented “We are thrilled for Courtney that Horn contributed nine against Por- Mitty freshman Tayler Davis in the she was chosen AVCA National tola, while junior setter Katherine finals, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (10-8). The Player of the Year,” Emory coach Jordan did a good job getting the match took some 2 hours and 40 Jenny McDowell said. “This is a ball to both with 26 assists. Portola minutes. Earlier in the day, great tribute to her and the entire tried to double block Baxterbeck, Rosekrans posted a 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 Emory volleyball program. Court- which opened up Ono-Horn on the triumph over Monta Vista’s Sophie ney is an extremely talented player, opposite side. Flesher, Baxterbeck, Chang. but what sets her apart from the rest Bethany Tsui and Laura Smith were Second-seeded Sarah Hoffman of is her competitive spirit. Courtney is particularly effective with their Menlo missed out on making it an without a doubt the greatest com- serves as the Gators had only three all-Atherton finale after losing to petitor that I have had the privilege of Electricity service errors. Davis in the semifinals, 6-7 (7-9), coaching.” from the There simply is no easy way to 7-5, 6-3. Hoffman bounced back Perret, a resident of Menlo Park, Sun stop the Gators, unless they stop from that to beat Chang for third helped lead Woodside Priory to one themselves. Hubbard said the open- place, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1. state championship, and one state ing win was good to help Jordan and Menlo’s doubles team of junior runnerup finish. Rose, a Palo Alto backup setter Courtney Chang get Gaby Filipcik and Amanda Pade native, helped guide Menlo School into a rhythm, which could pay off also finished third with a 6-4, 6-1 to four state championship runnerup later. triumph over Mitty’s Anita Athavale finishes. “If we make it to state,” Hubbard and Sami Kawahara. ■ Perret became the third Santa Sustainable Energy for Your Home • Clean Power Clara player to earn WCC Player of the Year honors, and the first in five • Quiet • Environmentally Responsible • Attractive Investment BUILDING A LIFELONG JOY OF LEARNING Please call for your free solar electric analysis. years. 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Summer School General Engineering Contractor, CA License A+B 609641 Portola Valley CA 94028 “Cassie Perret has had a very con- sistent year,” Wallace said. “She’s probably made the biggest strides out of anybody in the WCC, going Be a Knight. from her junior year to her senior *OIN 5S AT +ARAS !NNUAL Faith • Knowledge • Integrity • Passion year. She does a lot for us. She hits, she passes, she blocks. Her all- Faculty with passion. Strong around game is a big reason why Academics. Students Mentored ,IGHT ! #ANDLE (OLIDAY 3ERVICE we’ve had a lot of success this year.” and Instructed. Average Class Size 23. AP and Honors Classes. Two years ago, Perret earned All- !N )NTERFAITH 'ATHERING OF 2EMEMBRANCE Competitive Sports Program. WCC honorable mention and was a Extensive Fine Arts Program. first team pick last year. Earlier this Educational and Service Trips. season she was named the Accredited by WASC and ACSI. AVCA/Sports Imports National Come be a Knight. 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YYYMCTCITKGHQTI Sunday 10:00-5:00 (corner of Mathilda & El Camino Real) Perhaps Perret will join her.■ Page 32 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly i«iÀ½Ã / >Ã}Û}Ê->i 7i½ÛiÊ}ÌÊÌÃÊÌÊLiÊÌ >vÕÊvÀ] >`ÊÜi½`ÊiÊÌÊà >ÀiÊÕÀÊ}`ÊvÀÌÕi° -ÊvÀÊÎÊ`>ÞÃ]ÊÜi½ÀiÊ}Û}ÊÞÕ Óä¯Ê"vvI i«iÀ½ÃÊ`>ÞÊ- ÜV>ÃiÊÃiiVÌÊv ÛiÀÊxääÊvÊÌ iÊLiÃÌÊLÃÊvÊÌ iÊÃi>à `>ÞÊ->iÊ >ÞÃ\ ÛiLiÀÊÓxÌ ]ÊÓÈÌ ÊEÊÓÇÌ Ê I->iÊÌi`ÊÌÊÃÌVÊÊ >`°Ê ÃVÕÌÊ`iÃÊÌÊVLiÊÜÌ Ê>ÞÊÌ iÀÊ`ÃVÕÌð ÜÊiÊÌÊ i«iÀ½Ã° ̽ÃÊÕÀÊLÃÌÀi° £ä£äÊ Ê >Ê,i>]Ê iÊ*>À]Ê Ê{äÓxÊÊÊÈxä®ÊÎÓ{{ÎÓ£ÊÊÜÜÜ°i«iÀðV ÕÀÃÊ vviVÌÛiÊ ÛiLiÀÊÓxÌ \Ê ÊqÊ/ Õ\ÊÊ>ÊqÊ£äÊ«]ÊÀÊEÊ->Ì\ÊÊ>ÊqÊ££Ê«]Ê-Õ\Ê£äÊ>ÊqÊÈÊ« Home Front MAKING GARDENER’S GOLD . . . HOME The last workshop this year on creat- ing compost will be offered by the City & of Palo Alto on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 to 8 p.m. at Cubberley Community Cen- REAL ESTATE ter, Room H-1, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Palo Alto residents who attend the workshop receive a voucher good for a discount on a Bio- stock compost bin ($27 instead of $89 retail). For information, or to en- roll, call the city’s recycling program at (650) 496-5910 or visit www.cityof- paloalto.org/recycle. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE . . . The Garden Club of Palo Alto will hold its biennial holiday boutique on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucie Stern Com- munity Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Members of the garden club have designed and created items for sale — including hand-knit Christ- mas stockings, pressed-flower sta- tionery, botanical art, custom bird- houses, wreaths, boxwood kissing balls, centerpieces, garden benches, as well as preserves, liquor cakes and more. Proceeds from the “Holiday Af- faire Takes Wing” boutique support community horticultural projects. TOYS FOR TOTS . . . Once more Coldwell Banker is teaming with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, offering local real-estate offices as collection points for new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 16. Toys, which will be distributed to needy children, may be dropped off at participating CB offices at 1000 El Camino Real, Suite 150, Nicholas Wright Menlo Park; 930 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park; 245 Lytton Ave., Suite 100, Palo Alto; 2754 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto; 116 Portola Road, Portola Valley; 2969 Woodside Road, Woodside. Toys may also be dropped Who can resist Yannette Fichou Edwards’ mouth-watering traditional English toffee? Edwards will share the recipe during her ‘Holiday Cookies off at local fire stations. and Candy’ class through Palo Alto Adult School. TEAS IN THE GARDEN . . . Yerba Buena Nursery will be offering Christ- mas Tea Lunches Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 8-11 at noon. The meal, with a special holiday tea, is held in the Great Room of the Do try this at home 100-year-old farmhouse at the nurs- ery, at 19500 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Class offers kid-friendly, holiday baking Cost is $40 per person, prepaid by credit card. For information, call (650) 851-1668 or visit www.yerbabuena- by Suman Mudamula nursery.com. ■ hat are holidays without cookies and candies? Just the Explaining the chosen recipes, 44-year old Edwards said “My thought of the aroma of home-baked cookies is enough Candied Pecans are a great gift when put in a decorative jar with W to make the holidays extra special. a bow.” They can be eaten straight from the jar or used as garnish For Palo Altans who wish to impress their families and friends for salads. “With blue cheese and pear they make a wonderful with these traditional culinary delights, 30-year baking veteran winter salad. I guess they are more Americana,” she said. They Yannette Fichou Edwards will teach time-tested recipes with do not take more than 10 to 15 minutes and are very kid-friend- handy tips for perfect cookie-baking. Her class meets on Tuesday, ly, she added. Dec. 6 at JLS Middle School. Edwards borrowed the recipe for her Brownie toffee cookies — Send notices of news and events related to Although the Menlo Park resident has been teaching baking for which she claims are “very good” — from a friend at one of the real estate, interior design, home improve- almost 11 years — mostly at friends’ homes — this is the first get-togethers. “It was everyone’s favorite. Since you can’t have ment and gardening to Home Front, Palo time she is offering classes through Palo Alto Adult School. Ed- a copyright over a recipe, I use it as my own with a slight varia- Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA wards’ class will cover candied pecans, traditional English toffee, tion,” she said. 94302, or e-mail [email protected]. stained-glass maple cookies and brownie toffee cookies. “My personal favorite holiday treat is my English toffee,” Ed- Deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. “My cooking classes are more hands-on and visual,” Edwards wards said. “They are absolutely delicious.” Edwards took cook- said, adding, “the how and the why are very important when you ing classes at Home Chef, a cooking school and store in Palo Alto, bake.” Recipes look complex until they are shown, she noted. before it burned down. “Once the teacher there made English tof- Midpeninsula Home & Real Since taking a cake-decorating class at the age of 10, Edwards fee, which did not turn out well. Then I tried mine and it turned Estate is published every Friday by the has come a long way on the baking road. “That class led to more out nearly fool-proof, simple and the best recipe,” she said. Palo Alto Weekly and the Almanac, P.O. classes and the next thing I know is I have been taking classes for You need confidence for a successful and error-free recipe, she Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, 326- years. My first cookie recipe was a Girl Scout brownie when I was noted. She ships her friends English toffees sealed in Ziplocs 8210. It circulates by mail to 57,000 in third grade. It was a party cake made with M&Ms,” she said. where they stay fresh for a long time. homes from Woodside to Los Altos, as (continued on page 36) well as through local real estate offices. Page 34 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly ■ OPEN SAT & SUN • 1:30-4:30 • 320 Grayson Court ■ OPEN SUNDAY • 1:30-4:30 • 22 Rittenhouse Avenue MENLO PARK… Enjoy a private cul-de-sac! Lovely landscaping ATHERTON…Lloyden Park Charmer. Extensive remodel in 2000. 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Build your dream home much potential! here! Barn & Horse fencing on property. Artesian DANA CAPPIELLO/ STEVE GRAY $9,950,000 well & access to power is available, but not yet installed. A perfect get away location. Come view Redwood Retreat. Serenity in the heart of La the most beautiful sunsets on the coast! Honda. 1939 2BR/1BA cabin style hm nestled in DANA CAPPIELLO / STEVE GRAY $1,590,000 the Redwoods waiting for your finishing touches. ■ ■ New paint & landscaping. PORTOLA VALLEY PORTOLA VALLEY…Breathtaking views from this completely Classical French-style par excellence. A high level remodeled 6 BR/ 5BA home in prime Westridge. Fabulous new gour- BRYCE COOK $469,950 met kit., dramatic vaulted ceiling living and dining rooms, luxurious of comfort, with fireplace and fireplace. 5BR/4 master bedroom suite, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout. ■ MENLO PARK ■ baths. Atrium, desirable 3-car garage. Work-at- Gorgeous, private oak studded lot, approx. 3.8 acres on serene cul-de- home office, family room, ample storage space. Gorgeous Custom 2-story. Newly-built, bright & sac. Beautiful black bottom pool. Breakfast room. Slate roof. ELIZABETH DASCHBACH/KRISTIN CASHIN $3,750,000 airy floor plan featuring 3BR/3BA, Sep. dining, MARK BENSON $8,995,000 living & family rooms, Craftsman kitchen, hard- wood flooring & recess lights thru-out, all closets ■ WOODSIDE ■ have adjustable shelving. Contemporary design offering fascinating and MICHAEL TEYMOURI $1,875,000 opulent lifestyle. Formal dining room, guest quarters and hardwood flooring. 6BR/4 baths. VALUE IS IN THE LAND! 11,250 useable Separate guesthouse, pleasurable swimming pool. sq.ft. of land to build. Per County, can be subdi- High ceilings. Horses welcome. vided into two lots Las Lomitas School District. MARK BENSON $12,750,000 KAREN THUT $1,675,000 WOODSIDE…Magnificent oaks line the entrance to this family Experience the luxury of Resort Style Living on compound, weekend retreat or full-time residence. Approx. 7.78 acres Enjoy a private cul-de-sac! Lovely landscaping 4BR/3BA w/gourmet kit & wood-fired oven. Massive granite stone, 5+ acres (approx). in a newly constructed custom FP stone deck w/panoramic views. With tennis ct, spa, stables that with mature trees, roses & sod lawns around a 4BR-31/2 BA Craftsman Style Woodside Estate open to gentrly sloping 3 acre pasture, green house, vegetable garden newly updated 3BR/1BA home. Eat in kitchen, Home. Gated w/ security camera, the property is and lg. parks nearby to provide excellent hiking, biking & horse back sparkling bathroom, hardwood floors and double full fenced. Easy access to Hwy 280. Approx riding, your prvt resort is as unique as they come. Equestrian trails lead to the ocean where one can ride on the beach at Tunitas Creek pane windows. Desirable Menlo Park Schools! 4220 square feet. DANA CAPPIELLO/STEVE GRAY $2,800,000 LYN ASHBY $875,000 GARY MCKAE $6,900,000 1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 614-3500 • 2989 Woodside Road, Woodside (650) 529-1000 496 First Street, Ste 100, Los Altos (650) 948-8050 • 300 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 598-4900 430 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo (650) 343-3700 • 1412 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame (650) 340-9688 400 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 853-7100 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 35 Home & Real Estate to make the traditional French Christmas Do try this at home cake — a Yule log baked with chocolate (continued from page 1) and rolled with raspberry filling and choco- “Since I don’t share my recipes, the only late butter cream icing as well as meringue way for them to enjoy my recipes is when mushrooms and marzipan ivy. I send them out,” she added. Her English “It’s an interesting French cake made in toffee, which does not take more than half a pan, very thin and rolled into a log. We an hour to bake, is the only recipe that re- have to cut the ends and frost it with choco- mains constant on her changing menu for late, and attach mushrooms to the ends to the baking classes every year. make it look like they are sprouting from Edwards’ taste in European-style baking the log. The butter cream and frosting is comes from her family. Her mother is Ital- made from scratch,” she said. ■ ian and father is French. “I have been dec- Editorial intern Suman Mudamula can be orating cakes since I was 12,” she said. As reached at [email protected]. a child she would decorate a cake for more Nicholas Wright than two hours only to see it cut up into pieces and devoured by her four brothers within minutes, she smiled. Candied Pecans “None of my recipes are time-consuming. 2 cups packed golden brown sugar They are all time-tested and true, very ac- 1/4 cup cream sherry Yanette Fichou Edwards stirs together brown sugar and butter for her quick curate,” she said. The stained-glass cookies 2 tablespoons cream sherry and easy English toffee, which takes about 45 minutes to cook, freeze and take about an hour and a half to bake. The 3 tablespoons light corn syrup serve. cookie dough can be made a day to an hour 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in advance since it needs at least an hour of 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon refrigeration. “The stained glass cookies 1/8 teaspoon salt What: Holiday Cookies and What: Buche de Noel are very pretty,” she said. A cross between 4 cups pecan halves Candies Class Workshop cookies and candies, the stained glass cook- Where: JLS Middle School, Where: JLS Middle School, ies need a specific technique for giving it Line two cookie sheets with parchment pa- Room 150, 480 E. Meadow Room 150, 480 E. Meadow the appearance of stained glass. “They are per. Combine first seven ingredients in Drive, Palo Alto Drive, Palo Alto fun for children’s parties,” Edwards said. heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat When: Tuesday., Dec. 6, When: Tuesday., Nov. 29, 6:30 A full-time travel agent in a Palo Alto until sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. travel company and a part-time worker in for about 10 minutes until candy ther- Cost: $45 Cost: $45 the hospitality department of the kitchen of mometer registers 240 degrees. Remove Info: Call Palo Alto Adult Info: Call Palo Alto Adult Sunset Magazine, Edwards has written two from heat. Add nuts and stir until syrup be- School at (650) 329-3752 or School at (650) 329-3752 or cookbooks. She is a perfectionist when it gins to look cloudy; return to heat for two visit www.paadultschool.org. visit www.paadultschool.org. comes to baking. She throws away anything more minutes. Divide mixture between that comes out imperfect. “I am very dis- cookie sheets. Working quickly, separate criminatory,” she said. “I am currently per- nuts with a fork. Cool. Store in an airtight fecting a recipe for Rocky Road brownies.” container. 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Offered at $2,495,000 Offered at $1,265,000 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Page 36 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Home & Real Estate Trust to Mccoy Trust for $1,095,000 128 Pacchetti Way J. & A. Green to M. Moananu-Apela for $655,000 SALES AT A GLANCE to W. & W. Yeh for $660,000 604 Lancaster Way J. Pettee to M. Mountain View 255 S. Rengstorff Ave. #133 FRE Kohlweiss for $699,000 1747 Begen Ave. C. Brown to J. & 279 Limited to M. Aguilar for 107 Livorno Way D. & T. Lin to E. East Palo Alto Mountain View S. Sun for $815,000 $420,000 Gardner for $799,000 Total sales reported: 5 Total sales reported: 27 1721 California St. #9 K. & C. Zel- 255 S. Rengstorff Ave. #137 J. 343 Lowell St. C. Riemann to A. & Lowest sales price: $305,000 Lowest sales price: $358,000 nis to M. Ichihara for $440,000 Portillo to R. Nicdao for $450,000 J. Peet for $778,000 1642 California St. L. Trejo to F. 255 S. Rengstorff Ave. #52 535 Manzanita St. J. & E. Saenz to Highest sales price: $665,000 Highest sales price: $1,300,000 Chen for $660,000 Holmkvist Trust to P. & V. Keister for A. Gamino for $625,000 Los Altos Palo Alto 235 College St. E. Klein to A. $508,000 912 Oak Ave. Gibson Trust to D. & Ramirez for $658,000 1921 Rock St. #22 V. & Z. Ascuna S. Turchet for $901,500 Total sales reported: 7 Total sales reported: 3 164 Cottonwood Court D. Ryan to to E. Kozlova for $521,000 2330 Roosevelt Ave. E. & V. Apari- Lowest sales price: $950,000 Lowest sales price: $587,500 J. Morton for $650,000 668 Sierra Ave. P. & P. Gartrell to cio to M. Patron for $800,000 Highest sales price: $2,300,000 Highest sales price: $1,098,000 1266 Cuernavaca Circulo Yntema M. Reiche for $820,500 502 Shoal Circle S. Wong to R. Liu Trust to P. & A. Hillen for $959,000 1920 Silverwood Ave. Uhrhammer for $680,000 Menlo Park Redwood City 505 Cypress Point Drive #176 J. Trust to T. Henry for $502,000 103 Somerset St. Ryan Trust to F. Total sales reported: 7 Total sales reported: 22 Fournier to K. Herz for $430,000 112 Sondgroth Way S. Sircar to R. & S. Galea for $870,000 Lowest sales price: $748,000 Lowest sales price: $548,000 473 Dell Ave. W. Weis to G. Venki- & E. Kraska for $650,000 540 St. Francis St. Bubniak Trust tachalam for $790,000 2448 Villa Nueva Way A. Smith to to C. Ovlen for $780,000 Highest sales price: $2,300,000 Highest sales price: $1,667,000 321 Easy St. #1 Boone Trust to W. M. & L. Cordes for $1,300,000 437 Upton St. D. & M. Greene to Source: California REsource & T. Fourte for $502,500 Conejo Trust for $585,000 280 Easy St. #302 R. Moore to P. Palo Alto 9 Waterside Circle K. Dellinger to Ang for $358,000 586 College Ave. O. Ebenhoech to Takai for $618,000 205 W. Portola Ave. J. Alvarez to A. Wiersba for $1,239,000 HOME SALES 1181 Elena Privada Scripps Trust Zarroug Trust for $1,098,000 480 E. O’Keefe St. #304 A. Phillips Kupershmidt Trust for $1,500,000 2620 Westmoreland Ave. M. Home sales are provided by to M. Thompson for $1,012,500 390 Edlee Ave. Lin Trust to J. to A. Razi for $305,000 322 Silvia Drive G. & R. Augusts to Asevedo to M. Ayala for $548,000 2349 Jane Lane Neff Trust to T. & T. Zhang for $845,000 California REsource, a real 1974 Pulgas Ave. F. & M. Valencia D. & S. Bray for $1,188,500 Merrill for $679,000 112 Ferne Ave. Hans Helga Limited to R. Ibarra for $665,000 BUILDING PERMITS estate information company 254 Lassen Ave. Demtriades Trust to L. Xie for $587,500 330 Wisteria Drive M. Hutchins to Menlo Park that obtains the information to Sokolsky-Blockstein Trust for Atherton I. Avila for $636,000 330 August Circle Lodato Trust to Redwood City from the County Recorder’s Henkin Trust for $2,300,000 $674,500 224 Park Lane Lamb Partners LLC, 815 12th Ave. Bartolomei Trust to 1070 Cambridge Ave. Dovey Trust 727 Leong Drive G. Awad to T. demo garage and cabana, $n/a; ex- Office. Information is Los Altos J. & H. Pedrazas for $700,000 1891 Austin Ave. Oneill Trust to R. to J. Welsh for $2,175,000 Foryan for $700,000 cavation; $n/a drainage, $n/a recorded from deeds after 726 7th Ave. R. & M. Navarro to J. & G. Jellum for $1,200,000 100 Green St. M. & B. Nager to S. 2047 Montecito Ave. #8 G. & I. 23 Fair Oaks Lane A. Eggeds, re- the close of escrow and Bustillo for $633,000 1185 Eureka Ave. R. & J. Loretz to Veloz for $748,000 Zvigzne to E. & C. Head for roof with class C heavy shake, 6 Arch St. T. & M. Hoch to A. & A. published within four to S. & P. Siu for $2,300,000 1189 N. Lemon Ave. K. & K. Nasr $460,000 $21,505 Pedroso for $636,000 1440 Highland View Court Sturim to J. & M. Smith for $1,675,000 1836 Montecito Ave. L. & H. Datus 303 Atherton Ave. D. Waytowicz, eight weeks. 270 Biarritz Court J. Ballack to J. Trust to T. Kim for $1,688,000 639 Marsh Road Ochoa Trust to A. to M. Leal for $750,000 re-roof house, $75,000 Kwok for $1,667,000 East Palo Alto 1970 Noel Drive Friedenthal Trust Fetuu for $825,000 161 Montelena Court Mccardle 363 Stockbridge Ave. G. and M. 955 Cambridge Road J. & K. Callis- 963 Garden St. P. & G. Jimenez to to A. Penilla for $950,000 602 Sand Hill Circle J. Welsh to Trust to K. Li for $787,000 Dillabough, new generator, $17,000 ter to K. Brux for $1,003,000 E. Reyes for $660,000 1189 Portland Ave. E. & L. Mc- Rios Trust for $1,075,000 1935 Mt. Vernon Court #3 G. 399 Greenoaks Drive T. Toumala, 2718 Carolina Ave. M. & K. Bozzu- 2513 Illinois St. E. Alvarez to S. Creight to D. Nishar for $2,050,000 2464 Sharon Oaks Drive Frumin Stevens to M. Ochoa for $465,000 electrical service exchange, $n/a to to J. & R. Nelson for $800,000 48 Lilac Drive P. Rukauna, excava- 1067 Eden Bower Lane Neville tion, $n/a BAYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Trust to K. Franks for $1,055,000 145 Fair Oaks Lane N. Francis, 1177 Fairview Ave. Jsh-Lsh Trust new potting shed, $6,000 Looking for a home? Get Pre-Approved with us today! to B. Khlevner for $930,000 36 Irving Ave. A. Beh, re-roof Looking for a home? Get Pre-Approved with us today! 551 Flynn Ave. J. Chesler to O. Vic- house, $16,400 Type Max Loan Rate Points APR toria for $665,000 116 Tuscaloosa Ave. C. and M. 5 yr Fixed 1,000,000 5.750% 0.000 5.786% 2827 Jefferson Ave. Felchle Trust Vought, irrigation well, $n/a 7 yr Fixed 1,000,000 6.000% 0.000 6.037% 38 Flood Circle Oster, demo house, 30 yr Fixed (jumbo) 1,000,000 6.125% 0.500 6.258% 15 yr Fixed (jumbo) 1,000,000 5.750% 0.500 5.890% $n/a 30 yr Fixed 400,000 6.000% 0.750 6.149% STEVE QUATTRONE 169 Fair Oaks Lane D. and J. 15 yr Fixed 400,000 5.500% 0.250 5.765% Holmquist, replace (20) windows, 24 Hour Quotes and Applications @ http://www.baywide.com size for size and raise header height, *minimum loan limit may apply $68,382 Call us 7 Days a Week • (650) 494-3397 199 Burns Ave. Hammock, electri- 2390 El Camino Real #260, Palo Alto, CA 94306 cal and temporary power, $n/a BROKER #01180537 210 Park Lane J. and J. Brody, demo pool and shed, $n/a 62 Lloyden Drive Coldwell Banker, replace 40-gallon water heater, $n/a 81 Park Drive B. Sullivan, re-roof residence, $13,200; re-roof garage, Sally Jones $3,200 650.868.1189 302 Greenoaks Drive A. Maggi, • Distinguished record new fence and post, $2,000 of success (continued on page 38) • Unparalleled knowledge EXPERIENCE of the marketplace THE DIFFERENCE ◆ EXPERIENCED • Earnest dedication ◆ KNOWLEDGEABLE to her clients ◆ PROFESSIONAL For the latest sales in your • 25 years as a top producing neighborhood, please log on to my mid-peninsula agent website www.samiacullen.com, 650.462.1119 x577 and click on “Newsletter” [email protected] Samia Cullen (650) 752-0708 Colorado & Middlefield, Palo Alto • 650.321.1596 BROKER ASSOCIATE Serving the Peninsula Market Since 1994 www.midtownpaloalto.com Personal, professional, YOUR REALTOR knowledgeable, effective 365 DAYS A YEAR – guaranteed! Terri Couture Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Broker Associate Tom Correia Real Estate. Real Expertise. Cell: 650.823.5441 www.tomcorreia.com 650-917-5811 www.terricouture.com Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 37 Home & Real Estate (continued from page 37) and bath remodel, repair exterior 1031 Timothy Lane A. Chou, water stairs, $250,000 heater, $700 224 Park Lane Lamb Partners, 2023 Menalto Ave. D. Micheletti, 119 Laurel Ave. S. Wood, demolish temporary electrical power, $n/a bath remodel, remove and replace, house, $5,000; new detached 163 Britton Ave. Pacific Peninsula $21,000 garage, $n/a; new house, $700,000 Group, drainage, $n/a; temporary 160 Pineview Lane R. Heredia, in- 1162 Madera Ave. M. Pasallo, 153 electrical power, $n/a; excavation terior alteration of a single-family square foot addition, $30,600 and off haul, $n/a residence, three bathrooms, 1801 Edgewood Lane N. Whitlatch, 6 Cowell Lane Drazen, re-roof resi- $32,500 residential alteration to single family dence with attached garage, 111 Hedge Road S. Cwirla, re-roof single floor residence, windows and $8,900 comp, $11,180 door changeout, $24,000 199 Burns Ave. P. and E. Flam- 330 Ravenswood Ave. Trinity 40 Kent Place D. Poston, re-roof mack, residence, second story and Church, replace two boilers, detached carport with tar and grav- garage, $1,347,250 $29,499 el, $4,000 234 Atherton Ave. R. Bamdad, Sunrise and City Lights 273 Arden Road K. Sutherland, re- 313 Marmona Drive S. Pachaud, new wall, gates and columns, roof, $38,000 sewer, $2,800 $40,000; new residence, 1010 El Camino Real #140 Tan I 2371 Branner Drive J. Lamb & L. $2,711,750; new garage, LLC, restaurant tenant improve- Lessee, service upgrade, $4,500 $200,000; drainage, $n/a 240 Brookwood Road ment, $38,000 465 Oak Court R. Pearson, re-roof, 168 Selby Lane G. Nejat, demo 765 Live Oak Ave. Fremont Proper- $11,788 residence and recycling deposit, (off Woodside Drive) ties, multi-residential re-roof, $9,300 765 Evergreen St. P. Gould, serv- $n/a; new fence, gates and 435 Blake St. B. Polk, kitchen re- ice upgrade, $2,300 columns, $50,000 Woodside Hills model, remodel three baths, remove 182 Buckthorn Way R. Bruce, re- Menlo Park one wall in kitchen, $130,000 move ceiling 1/2” drywall, replace 120 Forest Lane J. Freidenrich, 40 1161 Werth Ave. T. Quan, remodel with 5/8” drywall, install R13 insula- Bay views from square foot addition/remodel, two baths, $30,000 tion, $5,000 $75,000 1047 Del Norte Ave. K. Ristau, ex- 980 Altschul Ave. P. Schwartz, the living room, 441 Linfield Drive F. Trent, kitchen tend master bedroom, add master change out furnace, $5,612 dining room, family room, remodel, $25,000 bath, $40,000 6 Russell Court J. Lomax, replace 481 Linfield Drive G. Rao, bed- 1540 El Camino Real Bel Tramos furnace, add three-ton condensing kitchen and 5 bedrooms. room additions, $140,000 Investment Co., commercial tenant unit, $7,477 6 William Court C. Mo, new two- improvement, add one conference 777 Santa Cruz Ave. Wilbur Prop- Large 2-car garage. story house, $820,000 room and reduce server room size, erties, re-roof, $27,595 Approx 3900 square feet on 20 Nancy Way kitchen remodel and $15,000 1165 Rosefield Way D. Abraham, remove one wall between dining 237 Willow Road D. Moyer, new re-roof, $15,500 approx 1.3 acre lot with pool and kitchen, $70,000 residential pool, $35,000 1127 Chestnut St. V. Raugi, re- and decks. 324 Concord Drive A. Ghorbani, 1135 Santa Cruz Ave. G. Andeen, roof, $26,000 kitchen and two-bath remodeling re-roof, $11,320 980 Altschul Ave. P. Schwartz, and bedroom window to meet 2324 Olympic Ave. R. Plough, re- change out furnace, $5,612 New Price - $2,295,000. egress, $45,000 roof, $26,570 2115 Menalto Ave. E. Napoleon, 2440 Sand Hill Road H. Kaiser 1290 Bay Laurel Drive V. Jacob- re-roof, $13,000 Family Foundation, commercial ten- sen, re-roof, $5,500 1045 Pine St. G. John, re-roof, Call for more information ant improvement, $186,400 920 Christopher Way M. McKay, $5,800 825 Cotton St. J. Box, new two- re-roof, $9,300 1065 Pine St. E. Berk, re-roof, or a private showing story residence, 3,760 square feet 1033 Oakland Ave. T. White, $5,800 and 1,730 square foot basement, kitchen and bath remodel, close in 335 Claremont Way J. Horn, add $1,098,000 one window, replace furnace and bedroom, bath and entry and re- 417 Claremont Way M. Davenport, add AC, $24,000 model interior, $165,000 NANCY GOLDCAMP two bath remodel, $15,000 1300 Garden Lane M. Rubesin, 950 Lassen Drive T. Orr, remodel CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DIRECT: 650-400-5800 1610 Oakdell Drive S. Goswamy, add AC - 3 HP, wiring, $9,923 master bathroom, guest bathroom, SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST [email protected] new house with basement, 232 Willow Road K. Bradley, re- $150,000 $1,192,800 place overhead lighting fixture with 1143 Pine St. L. Altman, kitchen three recessed lights, $n/a (continued from page 40) 1137 Hillslope Drive, Los Altos 27085 Horseshoe Lane, Los Altos Hills Enjoy stunning views of the city lights and wooded hillside from 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath home nestled on a hillside with spectacular this luxurious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom estate with private vine- views of Stanford Open Space. Spacious floor plan offers flexible yard on almost 1 acre. options. Palo Alto Schools. Listed at $3,698,000 Listed at $2,500,000 26342 Ginny Lane, Los Altos Hills 25551 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills David Troyer 650.947.4612 [email protected] www.DavidTroyer.com Turn-key 5BR/3.5BA home offers over 4,500 sf. Features include a private lush garden setting with striking views of the Western huge family room w/wall of windows looking out to the serene pool, hills. Comfortable 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with large family luxury mstr ste w/sitting area, and 4 car garage. Palo Alto schools. room, privately situated on 1.4 acres. 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Rancher, new roof! 800.558.4443 Jim Galli 948.0456 Marge Draper 323.7751 Erika Demma 323.7751 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 39 Home & Real Estate (continued from page 38) 249 Marmona Drive M. Stein- 1120 S. California Ave. L. Miscav- hauser, water heater, $1,000 age, kitchen repairs, $13,098 Buy.Sell.Move. 146 Sand Hill Circle P. Ingeman- 959 Olive St. M. Azimi, replace five- 137 Lundy Lane D. Ha, rebuild fire- son, water heater replacement, ton condensing unit and furnace, place, $2,800 $1,500 $13,800 106 Rinconada Ave. J. Zhang, new ...and find the person who can help you do it all. 198 Elliott Drive D. Fetherston- detached carport, $5,578 haugh, re-roof garage, $1,000 Palo Alto 3703 Starr King Circle R. 1075 Deanna Drive D. Hutchinson, 722 San Jude Ave. J. & W. Weisner, Boumoulu & K. Toki, kitchen remod- water heater, $1,000 upgrade electrical service, $4,000 el, $15, 524 576 Maybell B. 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(650)269-0046 MINT CONDITION, TOP QUALITY BAR - 1970’s-1990’s tion. If you haul it, it’s yours. Call 650- 210 Garage/ $900 Gorgeous PRINT for $50!!!! - $50. (650)328-1139 625-9898. FREE WANTED: Leather Sectional Estate Sales Office Furniture Indoor/Outdoor planters - $28 all 7 black leather chairs, oak conference Silver, china, fine prints MP: 1615 Bay Laurel Dr., 11/26, Infant changing table, car seats 240 Furnishings/ room table, large office desk, 10 cubicle magnetic bracelets - $15.00 8:30-11:30 room dividers, monitor & computer. Toy Diecast Yellow Cab - $75 Call 650-493-3062. FREE Household items Manual Wheelchair - $110.00 ob (x-Olive). Furnishings, lots of toys, house- 650-856-1610 hold wares. Futon - Twin Size - $95.00 obo Maytag Washer $200 - $200.00 Patio table - $20.00 MP: 743 Roble Ave. #1. 11/26, 10- 220 Computers/ Playground Equipment Vacuum; Oreck XL-Used - $140.00 ob MISC ITEMS FOR SALE - $10.00 - $ 2. Old (not antique) dollsl & toys. Pari fo 7’ yellow plastic playground slide with Porcelain serving set - $ 15 1 Year New Whirlpool Dishwasher - $125 Misc. - $ neg. 36” tall brass & glass hanging lamps. Electronics wood borders and 4’ X 4’ X4’ yellow plas- Puppy Art for the holidays - $120. Custom made doll house tic crawl-through tunnel. We replaced our ARMOIRE 650 326 9996 - $200 MOTOROLA cell phone car charger - $5 COMPUTER CONSUMABLES - $2 play structure and salvaged these two Selling New Wine Basket Tote - $15 Bedroom Furniture - $900.00 New Baby Girl Memory Book - $10 PA: 1330 Harker, 11/25, 10-3 pieces. (650) 856-4321 M-F 9-2. FREE single beds for sale - $ 75 each HP Deskjet New—Sealed in Box - Sale of unique gifts from India. Shawls, Beds Paintings for the special gift - $580. scarves, jewelry, silver & beaded, table $50.00 Twins/Fulls, $79. Queens, $119. Kings, Small Cabinet 326 9996 - $150 linen, etc. PowerMac computer - FREE $149. Bunkbeds, daybeds, $99. SOFA - $200 Personalized jewelry for moms - $18-65 Macromedia Software-New in Box PA: 963 Celia Way , 11/26 & 11/27, Dresser, mirror, headbrd, nitestand Rock & Movie Posters For Sale - $8.95 $199. Bedframe, $19/up. We deliver. solid wood round table set - $55 9-3 Queen/Twn Box Springs & Up Monitors - $25 Visit or Ph order 510-745-0900 Turquoise Satin Bedspread Set QN - Christmas botique and garage sale. Fairly new queen and twin sized box Santa Wine holder - $15.00 Must see to believe. springs up for grabs. Also have the Brand new Aireloom Mattress - $50.00 Sony Professional Video Camera - Speakers - $125 Palo Alto, 840 Lincoln Ave., Nov. 26, $2500 obo metal frames (with wheels!) for each. $1100/obo ~~~ OIL PAINTING ~~~ - $100 8:30 - 3:00 FREE butcher block table - $40.00 Vintage mink stole - $50.00 Great Holiday shopping bargains! 245 Miscellaneous 230 Freebies Contempory Hutch Visit France thru Art********* - $450. Redwood City, 515 Sequoia Avenue, Small garden lava rock Moving Sale. Now 500. Paid 2,200 3 7 peices Fondue set - $6 November 26, 9 - 1 desk Free, clean, dry, red, small garden lava years old. Beautiful condition. Excellent **Custom gemstone jewelry!! 250 Musical Multi-family. Rugs, furniture, exercise Large office style desk. very heavy great rock. Current area is 13 ft. by 24 ft., condition. Has table with 6 cushioned bike, Jeep Cherokee, & more. X-street - work area w/4 large drawers Needs to approximately 3 ft. deep. You dig. (650) chairs that is selling for 400.00. Call 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring - $500 Instruments Stockbridge. be refinished, 650-390-0112 599-9412. FREE 560 592-2241 78” horse blanket - $50 Chickering piano for sale - $900 French-speaking baby-sitter Palo Alto Preschool Expert SAT Tutoring Private Piano Lesson Ages 2-5. Low student-teacher ratio. Home day care needed In-home, comprehensive materials Private Piano Lesson for kids. Meals incl. 650/857-0655 www.grow- ingtreepreschool.com ISO reliable, kind-hearted nanny - $15 - (strategy binder, books, practice $100/month (half hour class per 18/hr tests, score reports), BEST RATES. week for beginners). Over 10 years Our tutors: Stanford, all scored teaching experience. Patient teacher. Woodside Co-op Preschl Openings Mother’s Helper Needed - $12-14 1600, fully trained. Pls feel free to ask for 1st trial lesson. Immediate openings for PreK and MWF www.paLearningSpring.com, 650- $100/month (3-year-olds). Call Membership at 650- Nanny after school 493-2360 851-7112 www.woodsideparents.org Palo Alto,2-6 pm. 650-321-4022 Need Christian nanny - FT Prof. Tutoring Services of SV Have 3 girls: 4, 7, 13. Need: flexibility & French & Spanish for Home School Qualified, affordable tutors all subjects K- work w/ computers. Schedule has dif- college, inc. math, accounting, Spanish, ferent hrs every day plus Geometry, Calculus AB/BC, Trig. French, Japanese. Math & Spanish spe- eves/nites/wkds. Own car & clean DMV. German, language & culture cialists. Spanish immersion 4 kids (K & Your child’s safety in the water... [email protected] by native speaker, retired college pro- up) in Los Altos. Indep. studies, credits Our #1 priority. fessor. (650)327-4282 avail. SAT classes start every month AP, P/T Nanny needed (25 hrs/wk) - $17/hr ESL. (650)948-5137, PTStutor.com • Indoor, 92 degree pool, Part Time Nanny Available - $15-16 IN-HOME TUTORING, SAT PREP open year round 330 Child Care Experienced tutors from top SPANISH TUTOR for High School - $40 • Progressive and fun swim Teacher offers holiday care - Negotiable schools. All K-12 subjects. Offered PrepPoint.com, 1-866-773-7764 Tennis Lessons 650-968-1576 and water safety lessons 340 Child Care Children’s Corner Preschool Tutoring to Change Your Life :) • Lifeguard, CPR and first Wanted Instruction for Hebrew, Bar & Bat Mitzvah Writing Tutor 6-12 650 856-6732 - aid certified staff. After school care: 6-yr old - $8-12 Atherton, 7:30-3:30, Mon-Fri For Affiliated & Unaffiliated $40/hr George Rubin, M.A. in ENERGETIC GRANDMA Childcare/Cooking/Cleaning 3 mo old girl & 2 1/2 yr old boy Call 650-494-1480 or visit Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424- I AM A VERY ACTIVE GRANDMOTHER 1-7pm, Mon-Fri for kids 5, 9 & 11 in PA. Lang. delay, ECE req’d, $20/hr 1940 350 Preschools/ 3864 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto AND VERY EXPERIENCED WITH CHIL- Driver’s lic, Spanish/French speaking DREN OF ALL AGES,AS WELL AS preferred. 650/327-9306 after 6pm Woodside, 2:30-6:30, Mon-Th Kindermusik with Wendy Schools/Camps TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP,I 5, 8, & 11 yr olds. $18/hr + car ALSO LOVE PETS AND LIKE TO TAKE F/T Nanny needed (Palo Alto) - $15- Bradbury House 355 Items for Sale 18/hr. CARE OF THEM.I AM FLUENT IN ENG- Language Experts Small, new Montessori school. LISH AND GERMAN. 650-462-4580 Experienced European French- Ages 3 to Kindergarten. Bike Seat, Crib Mattress, Stroll - $25-50 Spanish Teacher. Kids, high school- Fall & Winter Classes ers, home schoolers, special pro- forming now. Children’s Gifts www.spnannies.com grams for adults. (650)691-9863 AMS trained teachers Energetic Nanny looking FT or (650)804-5055 cell. www.lan- (1:6 ratio) Combi Travel Stroller - $75.00 650/368-8048 Get spousal funding 4 child care The Nurturing Nanny, LLC - Openings! guagesexpert.com diaper genie with free refills - $10 Great Nanny Available - $16-18 • Gymnastics • Gardening • Montessori Curriculum • Licensed Day Care 345 Tutoring/ Make Learning Fun Again! - See below Girl’s 0-2 yr. clothes top brand names, all in great condition. LOCAL NANNY/MOMS HELPER - $15.- Lessons CasaEducation dei for the Bambini21st Century $18. • AMI (member) Montessori Program (2yrs-K) 650-323-0246 Academic woes? Let us help! • Emotionally & Academically stimulating program Looking for more hours-wkds Math Tutor • Rich, nurturing, safe environment my best friend’s nursing pillow - $25 Adult French Lessons-650-6919863 Pre-Alg., Geometry, Alg.II. Exp. class- • Highly Qualified Teachers LOVING BRAZILIAN NANNY - $LIVE IN/O room teacher. Refs. avail. Call Jim, • Specially designed Montessori Program for 2 yr olds • Proudly NAEYC accredited Need a few more hours Baby Sign Language Classes 650/947-9808 650-473-9401 Nursing pillow - $10 • French • Spanish • Music • Kindergarten • Nurturing Nanny looking FT Black Belts come in All Sizes... Ragazzi Crib, Dresser, Top kit - $750 Nurturing Nannies Available! - Bay Area Cartoon/Chinese Painting - $15/hr Math, reading, and writing tutor Emerson School total P/t nanny available - $10 p/h Creden. Exp. Math & Spanish Tut. Pre algebra thru Calculus HeadsUp! Montessori Curriculum Unique Mommy Jewelry - $18-65 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Page 43 MARKETPLACE the printed version of THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS fogster.com GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM Grand Piano 326 9996 - $5000 MV: 1BR PA border. Wall-wall carpets, drapes, So you want to donate a piano? - $0- Administrative Position Steve Miles $500 pool. 1 block El Camino. $895 mo. More Than An Church in Palo Alto seeks person to Business ONE DAY 1895 Ednamary Way. (650)948-8429. STEREO SPEAKERS - $15/pair provide program and administrative Address... A Lifestyle support to pastors, coordinate office DOG TRAINING volunteers and facility use. Requires Studio Grand Piano competence with commonly used (that’s right!) MV: 1BR Oak Creek Beautiful white lacquer studio grand Services $925/mo. Located in downtown MV. word processing and spreadsheet Service guaranteed Luxury Apts. Yamaha Piano available immediately. programs, strong time management Pool, laundry, covered parking. Please starting from $1525 Perfectly tuned. Treated with tender skills, and ability to work independ- 604 Adult Care www.onedaydog.com call 650-279-7208 or email to ginasun- loving care in sunny San Anselmo. ently. Effective phone and communi- [email protected] for more informa- $2,500.00 1-800-906-2846 tion. cation skills are critical. College Offered ● Spacious studios, 1 & 2 BRS degree or relevant experience required. This is a full time position Companion Care ● 27 Beautifully landscaped acres Upright piano with benefits. Salary Range $35,000 - 5 years experience, looking for evening 659 Sewing/Tailoring along San Francisquito Creek Antique Mahongony Mason & Hamlin $38,000 plus benefits. For info call shift (flexible). 408-720-1730 SEWING for the HOME MV: Waiting List Open ● High speed internet access upright piano. Wonderful rich sound. 650-325-5659 ext. 102, or see full Call Julie at 650-327-4704 Friendly Home Health Care 1 bedroom Senior Apts. ● State of the art Health Club Great condition. (650)996-0737 description at www.fprespa.org. Our experienced caregivers and CNAs Central Park Apartments ● Walking distance to Stanford 260 Sports & will take good care of your loved one in 90 Sierra Vista Ave. Shopping Center their home. We provide a different kind Mountain View, CA 94043 ● 5 Pools and 3 Tennis Courts Exercise Equipment of care: light housekeeping, companion- Real ship, meal preparation, help with med- 650-964-5600 ● Cardio, Aqua Aerobic & Yoga 49er bowling bag & ball We’re Hiring! ication, bathing, doctors appointments Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Only Classes Camping gear for sale and also everyday activities. Available Every Thursday 1-4pm Only ● 10 minutes from Downtown Palo Alto Kids’ 90cm skis - $20obo Reliable, responsible & 24 hrs. (live in) part time, full time and Estate To Open Permanently ● Fully furnished and accessorized compassionate caregivers needed. hourly. Call (650)566-8624 or units Miscellaneous items (650)678-0050 *Income limits & monthly rents 801 Apartments/ ● All newly remodeled interiors Orbit Trek Pro - $ 55 • Flexible Hours/Schedules are subject to change w/median • Live-In opportunities available Love At Home Caregiver income of Santa Clara County. Open daily 9 to 5:30 Rollerblade gear - $5-25 Are you looking for somone that is Condos/Studios • Competitive wages LA: 2BR/2BA Section 8 Certificates and 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. Rossignol Racing Skis - $200, $120 • Work in Peninsula/South Bay dependable & reliable to care for you or your loved ones? I am the one you are Extra lg, 1500 sf, $1945. 1100 sf, Vouchers Accepted. 650 321-1701 • Spanish or Chinese language Skiier Special looking for! Lic. 0001. Call me at $1845. In 7-plex. Updates, jet frplc. Prices subject to change/ Skis, Rossignol “Bandit”, shaped, 140 skills a plus 650.271.5607 Walk to town. Pvt. patio, pool privs, cov- select units only cm., with Look ered parking, laundry. N/S, N/P. Lease Call for more info negot. 650/948-2974 PA: Studios, 1BR & 2BR Boots, used, in excellent condition. Redwood City 609 Catering/Event Dntn., quiet, cats OK. Los Altos, 2 BR/2 BA - 1695.00 MV: Studio & 2BR Nordica Model GPTJ, size 25.0-25.5. In (650) 780-9322 Studio $750 + $600 deposit. 2BR A/C, pool, spa, lndry, gar. Planning Los Altos, 2 BR/2 BA - $1995 original Daly City homecare and staffing $1050 + $600 deposit. 260 Mariposa. 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. By Nurse Providers Top Bay Area Musicians (650) 992-8559 Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $3400 408-590-5410 or 408-390-1884 Palo Alto Downtown, 2 BR/1 BA - $1425 Toddler/Pre-School Elefanten water- LIVE MUSIC proof boot, Gore-Tex, Duos, Trios, Quartets and more Menlo Park Downtown, 2 BR/1 BA - Palo Alto Downtown, 2 BR/2 BA - $1800 Professional Classical, Jazz & Modern $1475 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA Sports Writer Ensembles Menlo Park Downtown, Studio - $995 MV: Waiting List Open Downtown in vintage 4-plex. Prvt entry, Love sports? Love writing about Reasonably priced for any occasion. hdwd floor, eat in kit, tub/shower. sports? Know the difference between (650)493-1538 Menlo Park, 1 BR/1 BA - $1300 mont 1BR Senior Apartments. N/S/P, utilities, Sec Dep $1250. APPT: the WCAL & SCVAL? The Mountain Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $1,700/mo SR Fountains Apts. 650-330-6201/ -6209 www.tourfacto- View Voice is looking for a freelance 2005 San Ramon Ave., Mtn. 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F/T & P/T positions 6364, 650-323-5007 as of 3PM. waiting list. *Income limits and 650-528-9300 or 224-2472 AVAIL NOW. 1 YEAR LEASE PREFER. avail. We will work with your school monthly rents subject to Redwood City West, 1 BR/1 BA - $575. schedule. Apply in person, 1010 El 540 Domestic Help $1850/month Mo. Camino Real, Menlo Park. change w/medium income of Wanted Santa Clara Co. Section 8 Redwood Shores, 2 BR/2.5 BA - Chemical Engineering Stop Computer Identity Theft Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1095.00 Certificates and Vouchers Accepted. $2250/mo. Trillion Science seeks Chemical Don’t be one of the 10 million who suf- Mountain View, 2 BR/2 BA Live-In Cook Needed! RWC: 2BR/1BA Engineers for polymer research and met- fered last year. 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Pvt. required. Lunch time preferred. Walk-in BUY/REFI.408-561-4265,Best terms (650)493-4339 redwood park like setting. $1100+dep. interviews, Mon-Thurs. 2-4pm. 550 Business (650)851-0307 (650)326-5673 620 Domestic Help Route Sales Driver Opportunities No phone 803 Duplex FullBloom Baking Co. in MP is hiring. 4 Seeking Additional Capital Offered Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1185/mo. days/week. Send resumes to: Fax: number in the ad? for Silicon Valley Texas Bar-b-que start- Housecleaner Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1250 650-325-6221 email: resumes@full- up. 408-446-1660. PA: 2BR & 1BR bloom.com or call (650)325-6200. EOE 20 years exp. Excel. refs. Also babysit- GO TO ting. 650/465-4559 Excel. Midtown. Pvt. deck, gardens, pool, cov. parking. Utilities incl. N/S/P. 805 Homes for Rent fogster.com From $1495. 1BR from $1150. ATH: 4BR/3.5BA 645 Office/Home (650)207-9335. 1 acre lot on West side. 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Large LR/dining; fireplace; positive, effective training Mon, 11/21 - Wed, 11/23, Fri, 11/25 & Sat, 11/26 N/S/P. $925/mo. 325-7114 hardwood floors thru-out; 2 full baths; (since 1995) family kitchen w/built-in table/bench Sheraton Palo Alto, Suite 1104 Private Lessons Available seating; grassed yard w/fruit 625 El Camino Real (1 Block South of the Stanford Call (650)851-5500, box 4 Mtn.View, 1BR/1BA - $1350 trees/roses. N/S/P. $2,750 mo incl. Shopping Center at the corner of El Camino Real and GREAT LOCATION gardener. Classic Property Services, University Ave.) Palo Alto, CA 93062 • Ph: 605-328-2800 MV-PA Vicinity: Studio-1BR Beautiful 1BR/BA $1595 & up 650/329-9022 Flex rent. Unique features. 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Fresh Paint. $5200/mo. 325-3956 Mansell & Co. 650-948-0811 Page 44 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE MARKETPLACE the printed version of TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM fogster.com Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA Charming downtown bungalow w/family 825 Homes/Condos rm & 2car garage. $2800 APR/agent, Jami Arami 543.1090 for Sale by Matt Jones Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA - $2.200.00/ “Whatev”—random phrases for your brain, G. Menlo Park, 4 BR/3.5 BA Large Sharon Heights townhouse w/sep- Across 10 Appraise anew 50 Treble or bass arate apartment. 650-969-6415 11 Laundry worker 51 “As seen on TV” rotating hair Menlo Park, 5+ BR/3.5 BA - $4500/mo 1 Find one’s spine 10 Readier to pick 12 Infomercial, usually styler MP/PV border: 3BR/2BA 1/2 mi to Stanf., Las Lomitas schls, cul- 15 1991 Jeff Daniels movie, or a 13 Practice with four sharps 52 Online gamer, e.g. Redwood City, 3 BR/1.5 BA de-sac, frplc, grdnr, N/S $2650. 14 Two-___ (old kind of motion 53 ___ quam videri (North Treehouse included in this Nice Mt 1976 hit song for Nazareth 209.559.2007 Carmel Neighborhood home with 16 Record silence over picture) Carolina’s motto) MP: West. 4BR/3.5BA 1520 sq ft of Living Space. Enjoy 21 Billy Crystal impersonated 55 “The crows seemed to be Bolinas, 3 BR/1.5 BA 17 They always get the shaft with office, family room w/skylight, con- the Large Backyard with spacious him on “SNL” calling his name, thought temporary. 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Call 650-776-5390 or view pho- 57 River through Arles Sunnyvale, 2 BR/1 BA - $1,695 tos/floor plans at www.paoffices.com 58 Site with a butler PA: Professional Office 59 Does an e-mail job 809 Shared Housing/ Beautifully furn., ideal for psychotherapy. Rooms Waiting room. Half-time. Calif. Ave. $585 60 “Romeo and Juliet” word that mo. 650/324-3639. [email protected] Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $595 actually means “why” PORTOLA VALLEY OFFICE Down Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $700/month Wonderful office space in central Portola 1 “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $800/month Valley. Cubes available and wired for internet. Available December 1st. Campbell PA: Furnished room 2 Caramel candy brand in quiet house. Light kitch. privs, laundry Sublease for 9 months. $2,200.00 per privs. Shared BA. Sunny. N/S/D/P. 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PA: 1BR/1BA Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $990,000.+ [email protected] Furnished cottage, near Stanford. Own Palo Alto, 5+ BR/3.5 BA - $2,999,999 Ski Lease/Sleeps 8 - $2,500 entrance, patio and garage. N/S. $1450/mo. incl. utils, gardener and Portola Valley, 4 BR/3 BA - $1,359,000 Timeshare - $10000 laundry. 650-326-3468 Redwood City, 1 BR/1 BA - $524750 LINWOOD REALTY INC Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,500 850 Acreage/Lots/ Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $524750 Storage REAL ESTATE & About those ads without Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $648950 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT College Terrace: Small charming cot- Lot 7/10 A. San Carlos - $549,000.+ tage in woodsy setting. W/D. Spacious Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $750,000.+ SINCE 1970 MP: Parking Spaces Available phone numbers... deck overlooking private yard. 2335 PARKING FOR CARS, BOAT, TRAIL- (650) 851-0919 Amherst. $2,000./mo. View Sun. Nov. ERS. $65/mo. and up. Near El Camino. Ads in the paper without phone numbers 27, 12-3pm. 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ADW (650)969-4980 Superior Service since 1989 windows & help @ parties Call E. Marchetti • Lighting Improvements Reliable & honest professional cleaners for Free Estimate • New Appliances LANDA’S GARDENING SERVICE 704 Audio/Visual lic • bonded • English speaking Excellent Local References • Dedicated Circuits Maintenance & clean-ups, new lawns ANTENNA PROS Available Mon-Sat. (650) 347-8359 Lic.#623885 3 hrs/$70. – Price red. 4+ hrs • Phone & Computer Wiring Sanchez Landscaping & tree cutting/trimming Home entertainment hookups, HDTV Fax (650) 344-6518 Ramon 510-494-1691/650-576-6242 Antennas, cable, speakers, phone, Weekly – BiWeekly – Monthly • Free Estimates Home or Office Gardening Excellent References! audio/video setups, Satellite & Plasma (650) 964-1000 screen TV installations. 650-965-8498. 650-948-2599 P Clean-ups LANDSCAPE CONSULTING www.dialamaidcleaners.com Save money by having it ABBA CONSTRUCTION Lic# 606341 Mader Green Estab. 1982 Free estimate done right the first time! 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(650)444-7072, 342-1392 Power Washing GENERAL CONTRACTOR Giuliani Strip, Wax & Polish Floors 650-839-1844 MAINTENANCE NEW Construction Organizing 741 Flooring/Carpet/ Clean Ups. Trimming. Pruning. Stump Construction ROOM Additions Additions • Remodeling Hauling & Cleanups Tile removal. Rototilling. Aerating. Tree KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling Service. landscaping. Drip & Sprinkler. General Carpentry Work Moving Truck/Deliveries Cal. Lic. #627843 • Bonded • Insured ALEX TILE & MARBLE Roger H: (650)326-7721 Cell: 776-3255 (408) 310-8000 650-400-2238 366-8335 Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Patio Lic#044566 All Tile, Marble, Slate, Stone Work MARIO MORENO’S GARDENING References, Guarantee • Regularly Scheduled Maintenance ELENA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Lic # 491398, (650)996-9885 • Clean Ups •Hauling •General maint. Houses, apartments & windows. Com- 25 Years Experience. mercial & Residential. 10 yrs. exp. 715 Cleaning Services SINCE 1990 Free Estimates. (650)365-6955 2 person team. We do the same service Good references. Free Est. Lic. # 29750 Link Corp. as everyone else-but the difference is: (650)465-7694 Call any time! Kitchens, bathroom floors, installs of RAY’S LANDSCAPING all types of stone. Superb craftsmanship “we love to do it!” Steam spot clng Housecleaning. 19 years Sprinkler sys. Lawns. Maintenance. avail Lic.# 28276, Call (650)369-7570 GENERAL BUILDING Grout & Tile Repairs: All types of stone work. Retaining www.FlorLauHousecleaning.com experience. Excellent references CONTRACTORS caulking * sealing * polishing. walls. Fences. Since 1980. Lic.#749922. Service for your home or business. • Additions • Seismic Upgrades • New Homes Complete remodels, difficult & simple. (650)969-4276 or cell 793-3939 Call (650)464-6715 John or Robert, 650/400-3665; (650) 322-7930 408/530-9756, ext.1. PL/PD STATE LIC# 608358 Milagros House J A N I T O R #1 Lic. C/54-637616; B-847288. Bonded/Insured TOTAL LANDSCAPING Cleaning House/carpet cleaning, hdwd floor polish, window washing in/outside. • Design GOOD REF. • FREE EST. 748 Gardening/ Janitorial svc. Hauling. Lic. & exp.. El Paso Drywall • Construction •Window Cleaning Cell (415)971-0886, (650)341-8392 Landscaping •Residential Water damage, acoustic removal • Landscaping MILAGROS CERROS & spray, hanging texture paint. PACIFIC LANDSCAPING GREEN THUMB • Quality Work 650.474.0486 or 650.714.8059 Lucy’s Cleaning Service Tile, stucco, roofing jobs, remod- Reliable professional, yard mainte- • 18 yrs. experience els & demolition. (408)506-0694 nance & landscaping.. In business over FOR HIRE Brick Stone Work • Excellent References 20 years. 654-4400 Lic. #736877 Concrete Decks/Fences/Arbors • Free Estimates Garden design,installation, A Plus Cleaning Service maintenance & concrete work Planting Drainage Home: 408.745.7276 BECKY’S LANDSCAPE Retaining Walls Irrigation RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 722 Decks Call (650) 328-1155 • High Quality Cleaning Cell: 650.575.4985 Weekly, Biweekly & Periodic Maint. FREE ESTIMATES • Dependable Performance Annual Rose, Fruit Tree Pruning, Yard • Competitive Rates • Move In/Move Out Clean-ups, Demolition, Excavation, Cleo Service & Garden Clean Ups 650-533-0946 Call Liz (650) 787-1779 Irrigation, Sod, Planting, Raised Beds, Hauling • Sprinklers • Bricks 650-938-2026 Lic. # 755857 Free Est. • 15 yrs. Exp • References Orkopina Totally Decked Out Ponds, Fountains, Patios, Decks. Garden Maint • New Lawns (650)493-7060 Trimming • Pruning • Concrete Housecleaning Get ready for winter! Reasonable Rates. Free Est. 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SANDOVAL A Notice to Our Readers: Insured & Bonded Lic. 020624 AF Wood Preserving Conceptual, Planting, Irrigation, Gen. Maint. • Clean ups •Good Rates Exterior wood preservation. and Lighting Plans Free Est. • Elect. blowers for PA California law requires that contrac- House Cleaning & 719 Remodeling/ Make old look new & lasts. • Installation Dina or Jose Sandoval (650)566-8136 tors taking jobs that total $500 or Janitorial Service Many references. Free estimates. • Fine Gardening more (labor or materials) be li- Additions HUMBERTO’S GARDENING censed by the Contractors State Li- • Daily, weekly, monthly Great for Owners & Rentors • Plant Care Calendar Complete maintenance. cense Board. State law also requires • Move in • Move out Lic #711787 Bonded & Insured • Consult on Existing Garden AMPBELL UALITY ONSTRUCTION Garden works-Clean ups. Trimming. that contractors include their license • 10 years exp. • Free estimate C Q C 650-567-9663 • Plant Ordering Services Installation. Repair. 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All electrical Pruning, Bonsai Kitchen, Tile & Marble Work, Electri- 650-465-8668 Free estimate! aboutgreenlandcare.com • Quality job Alex, (650)366-6924 Maintenance, Clean-up cal & Plumbing, Concrete Driveways, 650-365-3934 California law requires that con- Vince Buggiano, owner (408) 621-9999 Patios. Lic. #638994. Tel. 704-4224 • 15 yrs exp. tractors taking jobs that total $500 (650)856-6593, eves. or more (labor or materials) be li- censed by the Contractors State Li- Jesus Garcia Gardening Service cense Board. State law also re- Clean-up • Sprinkler Service • Maint. quires that contractors include their Yanet’s House Cleaning Free Est. • 20 yrs exp. • Great Refs. 15 years experience license number on all advertising. You can check the status of your li- •YARD •LANDSCAPE (650)366-4301 or (650)346-6781 Reasonable Rates - Guaranteed Work censed contractor at MAINTENANCE RENOVATION Move in or Move out - Apartments www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321- •ESTATE SERVICE •SPRINKLER Jose Luis’s Gardening Free Estimates CSLB. . Ads appearing in the paper •NEW LAWNS SYSTEMS Yard Maint. • Sprinklers Systems Cell (650) 630-3279 (650) 906-7712 without license. # indicate that the Home Services person is not licensed. Flat Stones, Concrete. Blocks & Brick. FREE ESTIMATES (650)367-1420 (650)796-1262 24/7 continued on next page Page 46 • Friday, November 25, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly HomeHome ServicesServices Home Services (cont.) All Types Of Home RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Improvements. 35 yrs experience ATLAS HAULING 783 Plumbing NEW HOMES • REMODELS Carpentry • Plumbing • Electric ATLAS HAULING SHMOOVER ADDITIONS • REPAIRS & Very Reasonable Plumbing •Remodels. Manny (650)863-0497 D M Commercial & Residential PAI NTI NG Drains Cleaned, Repairs & Installation Reasonable & Reliable MOOVERS 20 yrs. Exp. Interior & Exterior Very Fast & Efficient Service. GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR, INC. Angela’s Home Detailing Service • Free Estimates Great Refs & Low Rates Call Jimmy, 968-7187 Lic. #740660 650•964•9373 Professional service • Furniture • Trash LICENSE CALIF. T-118304 Lic. 52643 (650) 575-2022 with a smile... • Appliances Serving the Peninsula 787 Pressure Washing INTERIOR & EXTERIOR • Wood • Yard Waste since 1975. Insured. FARIAS PAINTING HOUSE PAINTING • Construction AF Pressure Washing Angela White Careful, friendly, fast, still Interior & Exterior • Avail. anytime VINYL (Alcoa) SIDING • Rental Clean-Up • Debris 25 Years Exp. Home (650)814-1910 (650) 630-7203 owner-operated! Bricks, Concrete, Stucco, Patios, 2005 inventory must go. 4 colors left 7 DAYS A WEEK! Cell (650)248-6911 Walkways, Driveways, Flagstone to choose (white, gray, sandstone & (408) 888-0445 GARY ROSSI PAINTING Many references. Free estimates. Great for Owners & Rentors cameo). 50% Off. Installed only. No Job Too Big Or Small! Licensed (#559953) and Bonded. 327-5493 Lic #711787 Bonded & Insured HANDYMAN Free Estimates. Wall Paper Removal. European Craftmanship 800.960.6305 Residential Commercial Residential & Commercial 650-567-9663 Winner Rates!!! 650-345-4245 FREE ESTIMATE FRANK’S HAULING (650) 570-5274 Commercial, Residential, Garage, Basement & Yard Clean-up. 768 Moving Assistance Wallpapering by Trish 789 Plaster/Stucco 754 Gutters cell: (650) 465-9163 Fair prices. (650)361-8773 Handy “Ed” Man Call ME 1st 24 years of experience Stucco repair, cracks, & patching. J&G HAULING SERVICE 4 Strapping Pros Free Estimates Foundation vents replaced & patched. Misc. junk, office & appliances, Excellent Refs. 949-1820 Interior plaster repair. Texture match- garage/storage, etc & clean-ups. Gary (650)271-0773 ing. 35 years. Small jobs only. Pioneer Services HANDYMAN & MORE Old furniture, refrigerators & freezers. (650)248-4205 Small repairs to a complete remodeling FREE ESTIMATES (650)368-8810 775 Asphalt/Concrete Gutter & Downspout job. Painting. Custom Finish Carpentry. A Notice to Our Readers: LOW RATE HAULING Plumbing and More. California State Law requires that 790 Roofing Cleaning Residential/Commercial misc. junk. 800-730-7650 or 650-367-7141 all moving companies be licensed [email protected] .Demolition Removal. Home/Office mov- Residential Specialist ing. Yard clean-up. Tree trimmings. by the Public Utilities Commis- SERVICE ROOFING sion. Businesses listed under Mov- Local References SAME DAY SERVICE Established 1945 ALL WORK 100% (650)274-4510 or (650)906-8835 ing Assistance are not licensed GUARANTEED movers, and do not advertise them- Roof repair specialist • Gutter cleaning selves as such. Re-roofing • Roof maintenance FREE ESTIMATES LSJ HANDYMAN SERVICES A mover’s license contains a T or 24 hr emergency roofing Carpentry • Electrical • Fences 761 Masonry/Brick Cal T followed by 6 digits. 650-248-3488 Roofing/Gutters • Masonry For further information, call the 650-366-8486 • 650-771-1556 www.pioneersvc.com Plumbing • Demo • Hauling Contractor's License Board Licensed, Bonded & Insured Lic.# 742716 (650)464-2775 CUSTOM MASONRY & TILE 1-800-321-2752 WE’RE BACK 759 Hauling • Fat, Bored, Retired Masons & Tile Setters Al Peterson Roofing • Custom Brick / Stone / Tile since 1946 • Ready for Work, Small Jobs OK 771 Painting/ specializing in CARLSON’S GUTTER JOHNSTON • repairs • reroofing 650-207-7734 Since 1966 Wallpapering SERVICE ✭ ✭ • roof/gutter “Service Beyond Expectations” HAULING A-1 & JH Homes cleaning, repairs Gutter Cleaning & Repair LARGE TRUCKS Painting Int./Ext. Residential only. and maintenance Experienced • Fast Service 767 Movers Color Scheme. Trim & Molding. 493-9177 Dump Runs • Trees Armando’s Moving Labor Service Small Job OK! New Interior Ideas. Mark (650) 322-5030 LARGE/small JOBS Homes, Apts, Storages. Specializing in (650)515-5049 Lic.# 835271 Free Estimate • Insured loading/unloading rental trucks, sm/lrg 650-327-HAUL moves. 15yrs svc Bay Area. Armando, Roe General Engineering Maintenance 795 Tree Care (650)630-0424 Lic#14733 Asphalt • Paving • Sealing OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified 757 Handyman/Repairs cell:415-999-0594 New Construction & Repairs arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- NEAT RELIABLE 30 years experience. No job too small. movals & stump grinding. Free chips European Craftsmanship Prompt Service PAINTING Lic. #663703 (650)814-5572 & wood. Free est. Lic'd. & insured. For All Your Repair Needs. Kitchen & Classified Deadlines: (650)368-8065, cell: (650)704-5588 Bath, Plumbing Finish Carpentry & ROGER BLAKEMORE More. 10% off 1st time cust. QUALITY PREPARATION 779 Organizing Licensed. (650)270-7726 EXPRESS & FINISH WORK Services FRIDAY PAPER: • 24 years experience 799 Windows HAULING noon, Wednesday • Served a 5 yr. apprenticeship in England End the clutter and get organized. CRYSTAL CLEAR Able Handyman Fred Misc. Junk & Appliances $ WEDNESDAY PAPER: Offers complete home repairs, mainte- special49 • www.paintmore.com Residential organizing Garage Clean-Up and More • Licensed & insured #392875 WINDOW CLEANING nace, remod., prof. painting, carpentry, noon, Monday Fast & Reliable • FREE ESTIMATES by Debra Robinson Best Work * Quality Service plumbing, elect. & custom design cabi- BRUCE, (650)924-7247 nets. 7 days. 650.529.1662 • 483.4227 Call Sam: 369-4404 325-8039 (650)941-5073 To advertise in this section, call 326-8210. Ask for Justin x214, Irene x213 or Evie x216 Hablamos Español! Public Notices pointed as personal representative to posed action.) The independent admin- IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- administer the estate of the decedent. istration authority will be granted un- contingent creditor of the deceased, you quest for Special Notice form is availa- 997 Other Legals THE PETITION requests the dece- less an interested person files an objec- must file your claim with the court and ble from the court clerk. NOTICE OF PETITION TO dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- tion to the petition and shows good mail a copy to the personal representa- Attorney for Petitioner: ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: mitted to probate. The will and any co- cause why the court should not grant tive appointed by the court within four /s/ Dina Hoffman ELMA BROOKS GOULD dicils are available for examination in the authority. months from the date of first issuance 74 River Street, Ste. 201 1-05-PR-158423 the file kept by the court. A HEARING on the petition will be of letters as provided in section 9100 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, THE PETITION requests authority held on December 19, 2005 at 9:00 of the California Probate Code. The (831) 423-1411 contingent creditors and persons who to administer the estate under the Inde- a.m. in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court time for filing claims will not expire (PAW November 18, 23, 25, 2005) may otherwise be interested in the will pendent Administration of Estates Act. of California, Santa Clara County, lo- before four months from the hearing or estate, or both, of ELMA BROOKS (This authority will allow the personal cated at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, date noticed above. GOULD. representative to take many actions 95113. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept A PETITION FOR PROBATE has without obtaining court approval. Be- IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of by the court. If you are a person inter- been filed by : MYLA OSLUND in the fore taking certain very important ac- the petition, you should appear at the ested in the estate, you may file with Superior Court of California, County of tions, however, the personal representa- hearing and state your objections or file the court a Request for Special Notice SANTA CLARA. tive will be required to give notice to written objections with the court before (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- THE PETITION FOR PROBATE interested persons unless they have the hearing. 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