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Page 2 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Hospital workers to strike Dec.12 Hundreds of patients at Stanford “We don’t take what we’re about bor practice charge this week against NLRB reviews it they will find we to do lightly. We take it very seri- the hospitals with the National Labor have been bargaining in good faith,” and Lucile Packard Children’s, but care ously,” said John Vellardita, chief Relations Board (NLRB). Staley said Thursday morning. will not be affected, spokesperson says spokesman for Service Employees “Their refusal to bargain is the na- In a press release late Wednesday, International Union (SEIU), Local ture of the NLRB complaint,” Vel- the hospitals confirmed that they by Don Kazak 715, which represents the workers. lardita said. “They have rejected an have declined to reopen negotiations. ome 1,300 workers at Stan- broke down more than a week ago. Combined, the hospitals serve offer to return to the (negotiating) “If the union has new proposals to ford and Lucile Packard Chil- The strike date was announced at nearly 700 patients, and both are full table Dec. 2 and 3.” make which are consistent with (our) S dren’s hospitals are set to a 2:15 p.m. outdoor press confer- or close to full, Packard Hospital “The union is always free to file last, best and final offer, our hospitals strike on 5 a.m. Dec. 12, after ne- ence that was punctuated by thunder, spokesperson Sarah Staley said. an unfair labor practice charge, but will receive and review them,” the gotiations over a new labor contract lightning and a torrential cloudburst. SEIU, Local 715, filed an unfair la- we are confident that when the (continued on page 7)

PALO ALTO Union voted down Managers, professionals say union dues not worth the benefits by Bill D’Agostino

urprised council members sounded as though they dodged S a bullet after learning that managers and professionals in the City of Palo Alto decisively voted against joining a union Wednesday. Council members had been concerned about the possibility of a citywide strike if the managers and Norbert von der GroebenNorbert professionals unionized, since nearly all of the city’s employees would have then belonged to a union. Councilman Jack Morton said the rejection was a “vote of confidence” for City Manager Frank Benest. More than 60 percent of the employees chose not to unionize. With 157 of 184 casting ballots, 95 voted Scattered showers no and 62 voted yes. The group in- Chad Groft, a student at Stanford, dodges raindrops as he walks past the eternal summer backdrop of Mohammed Soumah’s “Under the Sun” cluded managers in most city de- mural on Country Sun Natural Foods Thursday morning as the first major storm of the season rolled through the Bay Area. partments, as well as professionals such as engineers, a veterinarian and an architect. They voted in secret at slightly exceed expenses for the more business friendly. Sales tax is the Lucie Stern Community Center. PALO ALTO next six years, thanks to those ear- the largest revenue source for the Some managers wanted to union- lier cuts. city. Palo Alto’s general fund is ize to defend themselves against the City’s financial The 37-page report tempers that $124 million in 2005-2006, with threat of reductions in employee somewhat bright positive outlook the city projecting to receive $20 benefits. Councilman-elect Larry with warnings that the local econo- million from sales taxes. Klein said during his recent cam- outlook stabilizes my faces potential pitfalls such as In 2004, then-Mayor Bern paign that he wanted to cut the num- increasing energy costs and the Beecham formed a committee to ber of managers in the city. But effort to boost flagging sales revenues possibility the “housing bubble” garner ideas to retain Palo Alto’s But dissenters said they voted no continues with new retail plan could burst. retailers; a second committee met because they did not see the benefit by Bill D’Agostino “The local economy, as well as earlier this year to gather ideas to for the union dues, which would the national economy, is likely to attract new businesses. have cost each employee 0.96 per- he era of deficits is over, but In the past few years, the city continue a slow, bumpy ascent to- Beecham, the chair of both com- cent of his or her gross salary. They the City of Palo Alto isn’t out made painful cuts in its staffing and wards stability,” concluded the re- mittees, said that despite the slight- also like negotiating directly with T of the woods. services, primarily due to deficits port, written by the city’s financial ly rosy forecast, the city needed to the top city managers. That’s the clear message from the caused by the stagnant local econ- experts. continue to find ways to support its “We did not want to put in a union city’s “Long Range Financial omy and exploding benefit costs. The modestly positive fiscal already existing retailers and court layer between us and them,” said Plan,” a 10-year financial analysis But, according to the new report, news comes as the city progresses new businesses. Risk Manager Karl Van Orsdol, who released on Thursday. revenues are now expected to on a two-year-old effort to become (continued on page 8) (continued on page 7) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 3 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson ReaderReaderWire comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Movie-venue dearth ace (Weekly, Nov. 25). Jocelyn Dong, Associate Editor Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors The termination of the film pro- The restaurant is a delightful place Keith Peters, Sports Editor gram at Spangenberg Theatre is a where many of us enjoy wonderful Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor sad event for anyone concerned meals on a regular basis; it is cer- Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers about the dearth of quality movie tainly not deserving of such a poi- Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer venues on the Peninsula. soned pen. Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer Brian Connelly, Photo Intern Over the years the Spangenberg In his review, Mr. Bentson sneers Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & Online Editor folks have shown everything from at every aspect of the restaurant Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections classics such as “Lawrence of Ara- Cammie Farmer, Calendar Editor without any awareness of the wel- Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn bia” to eclectic foreign productions coming atmosphere, the obvious Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors such as “Run Lola Run.” Very often sense of fun and the Carrubba fami- Suman Mudamula, Saqib Rahim, Ken Selis, the films shown there were either not ly’s generous spirit. Editorial Interns screened anywhere else in the Bay In fact, Mr. Bentson cannot find a DESIGN Area, or at the very least required a Carol Hubenthal, Design Director good word to say about what he him- drive to San Jose or San Francisco. Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director self describes as a popular restau- Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior Contrary to Gunn Principal Noreen Designers; rant. Surely he doesn’t imagine that Likins, I found the theater to be well Dana James, Sarah McAleer, Scott Peterson, in this competitive town such popu- Designers maintained and, although I am not a larity hasn’t been earned. 7$1)25' PRODUCTION fan of buttered popcorn, I never no- Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager ticed an odor there. On the positive Even when he can’t find anything in Dorothy Hassett, Brooke Fox, particular to complain about, Mr. <03+21< Sales & Production Coordinators side, the film screenings brought to my attention the other interesting Bentson fails to say anything posi- 6 ADVERTISING tive: “Not overly sweetened” or “un- Michael Howard, Advertising Manager productions that are held at Span- -LQGRQJ&DLFRQGXFWRU Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant genberg and the decorations bright- remarkable.” He even complains that Jasbir Gill, Janice Hoogner, Sandra the tomato sauce is too red. Valdiosera, Display Advertising Sales ened up what was a drab lobby. Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales Given the fiscal crunch that Caffe Riace uses high-quality in- Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager schools always seem to be in, I gredients to create fresh flavors IHDWXULQJ Justin Davisson, Evie Marquez, Irene would think that the school adminis- without undue fuss. Mr. Bentson’s Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales trators would be interested in efforts “yearning” for “more pungent” Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant 1DR\D.DQDL FHOOR to generate extra cash, especially tastes leads me to believe that he ONLINE SERVICES when the program expands commu- is more interested in overwritten LQ Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster nity awareness of other school- prose than in Italian food. 'YRUiN V&HOOR&RQFHUWRLQEPLQRU BUSINESS based arts endeavors. Nancy Read Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager Many thanks to the staff and volun- Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits Kipling Street, Palo Alto Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant teers of the Spangenberg film pro- Valentina Georgieva, Judy Tran, Business gram for the many fine movies they Associates brought to the Palo Alto area. Your Stanford inclusion? DQGWKH662SHUIRUPLQJ Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, Doris Taylor, work will be missed. -RKQ$GDPV 6KRUW5LGHLQD)DVW0DFKLQH Business Associates Exclusion of Stanford residents ADMINISTRATION Eric Gilbertson from Foothills Park seems especially 3LRWU7FKDLNRYVN\ V6\PSKRQ\1RLQI PLQRU Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & Oakhurst Place, Menlo Park egregious since so many of us walk Promotions Director; Rachel Palmer, Promotions & Online Assistant the Dish and otherwise enjoy access Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, Setting bad example to Stanford’s beautiful land and facili- Jorge Vera, Couriers How sad that a beautiful facility ties. Shouldn’t we at least welcome EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. like Spangenberg Auditorium will be them into our club? 6$785'$<'(&(0%(530 William S. Johnson, President Robert A. Heinen, Vice President, Operations; dark because of an unresolved dis- Might we also open the park to Michael I. 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Page 4 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront HOW MY HEART SINGS A Tribute to BILL EVANS and EARL ZINDARS LIBRARIES One of the Great Collaborations in Jazz History Doing Featuring more with SEWARD McCAIN on Bass less AKIRA TANA on Drums

Guest Vocalist Group seeks to save BOBBE NORRIS College Terrace library LARRY DUNLAP on Piano by providing volunteers Nicholas Wright Saturday TICKETS: December 3, 7:30 p.m. $35 General by Saqib Rahim $30 PAJA Members Tateuchi Hall $20 Student The Community School of sk babysitter Patty Petrie if Peninsula Music & Repair, Music and Arts she likes her neighborhood li- 4333 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 230 San Antonio Circle A brary, and her answer is a Mike Johns of Palo Alto surfs the Internet at the College Terrace Library. 650/948-5000, cash or check only Mountain View definite yes. The Record Man, 1322 El Camino Produced and Hosted by Real, Redwood City, 650/368-9065 Not only is the College Terrace expense: staff. modestly in the past three years, Dr. Herb Wong Or order by mail: PAJA Tickets, library a favorite place to take kids “If we can create a model volun- from $4.7 million in 2004, to $5.2 Presented by 931 Elsinore Drive, Palo Alto, CA for puppet shows, magic shows, teer program at the College Terrace million in 2005, to a projected $5.6 Palo Alto Jazz Alliance and 94303, and enclose your request for jugglers and musicians, she said, Library that worked, then that re- million in 2006, according to the Palo Alto Adult School number of tickets and check to but it’s small enough that library duces staff cost at that particular city budget. Cosponsor: KCSM FM 91.1 “PAJA” for full amount with stamped, and KCSM TV self-addressed envelope (until staff can watch individual kids branch library,” Sandas said. “We Meanwhile, the library has al- With assistance from the November 26, 2005) Community School of grow over the years — and know have a lot of people who said, ‘If it ready increased the number of total INFORMATION: Call 650/345-9543 their likes by heart. means that I need to volunteer to volunteer hours worked annually Music and Arts “The staff gets to know all the keep the library open, make me a by 63 percent since the 2002-2003 Proceeds to the Education Fund of Palo Alto Jazz Alliance kids that come in,” she said. volunteer!’” budget year. Presented as community service by the Palo Alto Weekly Other residents prize the well- Sandas, who also serves on the Although volunteers can help preserved 69-year-old building, as city’s Planning and Transportation close the gap in some areas, they well as the fact that College Terrace Commission, started the library can’t single-handedly increase li- pedestrians can get there with ease. group last March after Simpson brary hours or collections, Simp- Behind the scenes, though, budg- proposed a plan to close three son said. et realities are pushing the library’s branches — Downtown, Main and Having volunteers doesn’t come resources to their limit. College Terrace — and use the for free, either, she added — they On Fridays, for example, the li- funding to build a central library at must be trained by paid staff. brary has two staff members at the Mitchell Park. Nevertheless, she’s willing to try desk. If one of them calls in sick, Simpson argued that this new li- the College Terrace group’s plan. the library cannot open for the day, brary would be bigger, have a bet- “We’re looking at it as a pilot,” because the library’s protocol is to ter collection, and use the city’s Simpson said. If it works, the plan have at least two staff present. funds more effectively. “could be expanded and applied in Cutbacks and shortages like It would have been a radical all the libraries.” these have occurred throughout the change for a system whose five li- For now, the ball’s in the library library system and have brought the braries have stretched their budget, director’s court. Simpson is cur- future of Palo Alto’s branch li- and whose hours, staff and collec- rently trying to determine what vol- braries into question. In response, a tions have been scaled back as a unteers can and can’t do legally — College Terrace group has banded result. for example, whether they can han- together to improve the library — Even though the City Council re- dle money or control the building and hopefully preserve it. jected Simpson’s proposal last De- in case of an emergency. The College Terrace Library cember, many residents fear the Once she knows, Sandas said, the Working Group, founded by neigh- writing is on the wall for their fa- Working Group will have the green borhood resident Paula Sandas, re- vorite branch libraries. light to recruit volunteers. cently met with Director of Li- Simpson said the use of volun- In the meantime, Sandas said, the braries Paula Simpson with the teers may be a viable option in the group will help fundraise for the idea of increasing volunteer partic- long run, but it shouldn’t be mis- library system. Last spring at the ipation and responsibility at the taken for a solution. The real prob- College Terrace neighborhood’s College Terrace branch. lem, she said, is that the library sys- annual Earth Day picnic, the group Volunteers could help with the tem’s operation costs — staff helped collect hundreds of books library’s daily functions — such as salaries and benefits, books and to be sold at Friends of the Palo circulation, re-shelving and help- other media — are inflating faster Alto Library’s monthly book sales. ing patrons locate books — while than the library budget. The book sales have brought in a the library cuts back on its biggest Library funding has increased (continued on page 8)

PALO ALTO Local youth debate big issues Students propose legislative bills on homeland security, health care by Alexandria Rocha alo Alto’s City Council Cham- of the complex issues — from home- scale bill hearing. The local teens will bers are usually filled with well- land security to health care — as well have to perfect two of the six bills they INNOVATE P dressed debaters discussing lo- as brainstorming ways to make the na- presented this week for the main event. StarWalker. The new generation of writing cal topics from storm drains to li- tion work better. “It’s scary, but once you get up there braries. But earlier this week, the “They’re the future of the country. it’s fun. It’s like a cult,” said Clare instruments for a new generation in time. $355. chambers swarmed with a crowd at To have them participate and buy into Richardson, a junior at Palo Alto High least 20 years younger, contesting not the process and understand how they School, who argued that affirmative local, but state and national issues. make a difference and understand their action should help people based on As seen at the Edwards Pen Fair - Saturday, December 3rd It was the Palo Alto Family importance in the overall country and economic background rather than race. YMCA’s Youth and Government bill state is tremendous,” said Council In its 58th year, the YMCA Youth hearing night, a chance for about 40 Member Hillary Freeman, who was and Government program has grown students to deliver their ideas for new on Tuesday night’s panel. to annually involve about 2,200 high California laws to a panel of six promi- The event was practice for a much school students in 80 delegations nent community members. larger spectacle in February. Palo across the state. From September to Stanford Shopping Center - Palo Alto It was practice, of course, but Alto’s delegation will join dozens of February, the teens write bills, role 650-325-3308 backed by hours of research and study others at the State Capitol for a full- (continued on page 7) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 5 Consciousness Upfront Community Career News Digest professional training Strong start for Holiday Fund drive personal growth The Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, an annual drive to raise funds for dozens of local nonprofit agencies, is off to a strong start this season. Two weeks after the campaign’s launch, 176 com- counselors, organizational leaders munity members have contributed $40,736. In addition, four local foundations are offering grants to research, education, business match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $77,000. and health services Those grants include $32,000 from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation; $25,000 from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; and m.a • ph.d • certificates $20,000 from two additional foundations that prefer to remain anonymous. This year’s Holiday residential clinical Fund goal is $300,000. The drive concludes in mid-January. on-line learning options Now in its 12th year, the Weekly Holiday Fund supports local nonprofit organizations with $1,000 to $9,000 grants, which help individ- uals, children, families and the elderly. now accepting applications The grants fund services ranging from counseling for at-risk teens to a visitor program for homebound seniors. “Without the Weekly’s Holiday Fund, the Early Childhood Mental institute of transpersonal psychology Health Project wouldn’t exist in Palo Alto,” said Laurel Kloomok, 1069 east meadow circle, palo alto, ca 94303 project director for the Jewish Family and Children’s Services/Parents 650.493.4430 • www.itp.edu Place Resource Center, a fund recipient. Last year, more than 600 donors gave to the fund. With matching grants, the fund reached nearly $240,000 and supported 36 nonprofit wasc accredited programs. ■ —Weekly Staff Former Palo Alto teacher facing 16 years The second victim involved in the sex-abuse case against former Jordan Middle School teacher and coach Bill Giordano has decided not to come forward. San Mateo County Deputy District Attorney Melissa McKowan, who is prosecuting Giordano, said Thursday morning that the decision will not hurt her case. “We do know this is a person who poses a danger to the community,” she said during Giordano’s preliminary hearing in San Mateo County Superior Court, which he waived. Giordano, 60, is now charged with 21 felony counts of sexual molestation and could face 16 years in prison. He was arrested Aug. 18 at his Menlo Park home for a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student that spanned from 1991 to 1993, according to police and reports. A second molestation charge was filed at his Sept. 9 arraignment. It involved lewd and lascivious behavior with a 13-year-old girl in 2002, but McKowan said the victim’s family has now requested the prosecu- tion not pursue the three charges. A third victim had also come forward, but McKowan said the incidents occurred before the statute of limitation’s time frame. Giordano’s attorney William Stewart said his client admitted to those incidents, which occurred in 1980 or 1981. Giordano was released from jail Sept. 27 on $1 million cash bail, in which his sister Patti Bradley is named as the provider. Stewart argued for a bail reduction Thursday, saying “since he’s been out, he’s made all of his appearances” and has complied with a re- straining order obtained by the Palo Alto Unified School District. Su- perior Court Judge John W. Runde kept the bail at $1 million. Giordano is scheduled to appear back in court Jan. 10. ■ —Alexandria Rocha ‘Mother’ Branch runs short, digs deep The holiday season is turning out to be one of extra sacrifice for “Moth- er” Oneida Branch, the woman who has fed the needy in East Palo Alto for 50 years. Turkey donations were so sparse this Thanksgiving that the 87-year-old Branch dipped into her own savings to purchase nearly 75 turkeys so 150 needy families could each have one. Disaster-relief donations for Hurricane Katrina victims have taken away a large portion of the holiday donations she usually receives, she said. Two days before Thanksgiving, last-minute donations had bumped her larder from one turkey to 75, but Branch couldn’t bear for half of the families depending on her to go home empty-handed. Branch doesn’t know exactly how much money she spent from her own pocket, but in one bite she spent $235, with more “in bits and pieces,” she said. “No one was turned away without a box of food.” Branch is asking for turkeys, hams, fruits and vegetables, plus toys — and money — to aid people at Christmas. Branch could also use a permanent storage area for the food and supplies, she said. She spends $300 for storage each month. Donations may be dropped off at 2584 Farrington Way, East Palo Alto, or call her at (650) 325-2848. ■ —Sue Dremann

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liamentary procedure, dress, guide “It was great to hear because the Youth legislative motions, as well as ac- kids obviously see it happening all (continued from page 5) quire information on standing joint around them,” he said. play governmental positions, attend rules, and committee and house pro- And as for taking on major issues, statewide conferences, and run for cedures. Logan said, it’s common. various elected offices. “It is a fully functioning state leg- “The kids perceive inequities and The Palo Alto delegation has been islature,” Economos said. inconsistencies, maybe even in operation for more than two Each year, the students develop a hypocrisy, and they want to do decades. Each year, about 40 stu- handful of bills to present at a mock something about it. ‘How come this dents from Castilleja, Gunn, Los Al- hearing. They can tackle any issue, poor guy has to pay 10 times as tos and Palo Alto high schools, as and they do. This year’s six bills in- much for medical treatment just be- well as Middle College at Foothill cluded changing the definition of cause he has a different insurance Community College, participate. affirmative action from race to eco- card in his pocket?’ I give the kids They meet once a week for about nomic background; banning newly credit for taking it on,” he said. two hours and many spend time on licensed drivers from talking on a Along with Freeman, the panel in- their own studying the issues. cell phone for the first six months; cluded Peter Drekmeier, city coun- Many of today’s teenagers are ac- taxing imported goods to fund So- cilman elect; Larry Klein, former cused of getting their current-events cial Security and pay off the na- Palo Alto mayor and city council- news from sources such as Comedy tional debt; requiring health-care man elect; Mandy Lowell, school Central’s “The Daily Show” with providers to charge the same board vice president; Steve Player, Jon Stewart, or worse, not getting it amount for similar services; chang- former president of the Palo Alto at all. But the students in Youth and ing the state animal from a grizzly Chamber of Commerce; and Sigrid Government are as up-to-date as bear to a sea otter; and finally, le- Pinsky, a community volunteer. some adult political junkies and galizing industrial hemp. They didn’t bother with any softball newshounds. In Palo Alto, the delegates have a questions, but challenged the stu- “A lot of time teenagers are chance to practice in front of com- dents on their arguments. Klein, for brainwashed by their parents or munity members, which not every example, asked Richardson how she TV, but in Youth and Government, team does. Last year, with Free- would end racism beyond altering you develop a well rounded point man’s help, the hearing was moved affirmative action. of view,” said Jane Laird, a junior from the YMCA center to the City Sometimes it didn’t go so well. at Gunn. Council Chambers to make the ex- “Have you researched the acci- “Students in Youth and Govern- perience even more authentic. dent records of teens . . . before and ment are the most politically active,” The panel is charged with select- since the inception of cell phones?” added Lia Economos, a Paly senior ing the night’s top two bills, al- Freeman asked the student present- and delegation president. though it’s ultimately the students’ ing the bill calling for a six-month Wait a minute . . . Similar to students involved with decision what to present at the State cell-phone ban on new drivers. debate teams, many in the YMCA Capitol. Freeman said the panel “Um, I’m sure someone in my program already have interests in went with the two bills that were group has that statistic, but I’m not Sales and flyers. Balancing a checkbook. politics and are driven by the chal- presented the best and seemed to be very good at communicating with Foreign Policy. Is it low in carbs? When is that lenge of researching, presenting and the most well-thought-out and re- my group,” responded Gunn senior advocating a certain viewpoint. searched. David Poulton, to the laughter of doctor’s appointment? Planning for family gath- However, many find their opinions Legalizing industrial hemp came some in the crowd. erings. What is not on our minds? Have we rattled and changed by what they in first, and taxing imported goods Even with a few tense moments, paused to reflect on what we should really be learn through the program. Alina and adjusting the health care sys- the students’ enthusiasm was clear Kabakova, also a Paly senior, said tem tied for second. Tuesday night. celebrating? God the Father sent His only Son, that mostly comes from seeing both Dan Logan, executive director of “The program has become my Jesus of Nazareth, into the world, born as a sides of an issue. the Palo Alto Family YMCA, said life. It’s the only thing I care about. For some it has had a major effect. this year’s bill ideas were on par I love it. I have met my best friends baby. Though fully God, Jesus assumed a life of “I went from a total liberal to with those that students traditional- through it,” said Economos, who flesh and blood to lead a life of unqualified trust pretty much a moderate,” said ly develop. There was a bill about said she has decided to major in in the heavenly Father. His life of trust in God Economos. 10 years ago, however, that has a global studies and international re- Throughout the six months, the permanent place in his memory. lations because of the program. ■ stands in place of our lack of trust, and His death teen delegates learn a variety of The delegates proposed a law that Staff Writer Alexandria Rocha as the payment for our reconciliation between skills, including how to run for of- would make California’s infamous can be e-mailed at arocha@ fice, speak before a group, use par- “rolling stop” legal. paweekly.com. God and man. And this Christ-mas Child comes to us by God’s favor - what a gift to receive! The hospitals declined to state said. “Our highest priority is patient Advent, which means “coming,” is the begin- Strike what preparations have been made care and no patient or family should (continued from page 3) to deal with a strike. feel in any way concerned that their ning of a new year in the Christian Church; it sig- statement read. “It’s the responsibilities of the care would be in any way lessened nals a time of renewal among ourselves, a time Negotiations between the union hospitals to always have contin- by SEIU actions.” and the hospitals broke off more gency plans in place,” Staley said. Packard Hospital has 81 neonatal of repentance and preparation. For we recall the than a week ago. The hospitals had “Plans are in place and we are pre- intensive care beds, 20 pediatric in- events of Jesus’ birth two thousand years ago, offered 12 percent in pay raises over pared for whatever will take place.” tensive care beds, 28 medical/surgi- and we await for his coming again in glory to three years, while the union was Staley declined to comment if the cal beds, 76 pediatric beds, and 32 asking for 29 percent in pay raises hospitals will try to reduce their perinatal/obstetric beds. judge the world. We hear again the call of John over three years. number of patients or transfer pa- Stanford Hospital has 66 intensive the Baptizer, “Repent for the Kingdom of God is The labor contract between SEIU tients to other hospitals. Packard has care and coronary care beds, 318 and the hospitals expired Nov. 4 and 237 inpatient beds and Stanford 431 medical/surgical beds, 30 psychiatric at hand!” was extended until Nov. 13. inpatient beds, and both hospitals beds, and 17 rehabilitation beds. It The union represents food and are full or close to full. also has 21 operating rooms. ■ We invite you to worship with us on Sundays service workers, 300 nursing assis- “It’s a little too early to speculate Senior Staff Writer Don Kazak tants, operating room assistants, and about reducing patient census or can be e-mailed at dkazak@ at 8:15 and 11:00 am, with Sunday school and others. bringing other workers in,” Staley paweekly.com. Bible classes for all ages at 9:45. On Wednesdays during Advent we also have services at 12 noon unions in the state.” Howard, who manages Cubberley Union Prior to the election, Vice Mayor Community Center and the city’s and 7:00 pm. The Christmas Eve service is held at (continued from page 3) Judy Kleinberg had expected the Human Services Division, insisted 9:00 pm; the Christmas Day service will be at had argued against unionization dur- employees to unionize. She was that she wasn’t disappointed with the ing a forum on Tuesday. pleased with the employees’ choice outcome. 11:00 am, preceded by carol singing at 10:30 am. Had the push been successful, the because she worried the union “I’m really happy that we had this group — which did not include would make contract negotiations choice,” she said. A special Advent Vespers Service will be top-tier managers like City Man- more adversarial. The vote sends a message to upper held this Sunday, December 4th at 4pm ager Frank Benest and other de- The City Council would have con- management that the group is not partment heads — would have been tinued to negotiate justly with those satisfied with the status quo, Es- represented under the International employees, Kleinberg said. The vote pinoza-Howard said. “I know the 62 Federation of Professional and against joining the union “does un- want something different.” ■ Trinity Lutheran Church Technical Engineers, Local 21. On derscore my feeling that we have dealt Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino 1295 Middlefield Ave., Palo Alto (650) 853-1295 its Web site, the chapter bills itself pretty fairly with them,” she said. can be e-mailed at bdagostino as “one of the fastest-growing local Union organizer Kathy Espinoza- @paweekly.com. www.trinity_lutheran_church.homestead.com Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 7 NEED A Give Your Upfront TAX cure the city’s financial health. 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He was known in his neighbor- face pressure from cities that have member of the retail committee, Ernest was born in Germany where he spent a happy childhood hood for his walks with his dachshund, “Emma”. been building big-box stores and also argued the city needs to hire and early adolescence until his family fled the Hitler regime in Ernest is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ursula Moore, his upgraded shopping centers, ac- more staff dedicated to economic 1934. He subsequently lived in Belgium and England, where he three daughters, Barbara Ellis and husband Jim of Danville, Ginni cording to the report. development. earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of London. He and Davis and husband Mark of Davis, and Jacqueline Moore and And auto dealers are continually Last year, the council voted to his family then emigrated to San Francisco in 1941. husband Steven Dantzker of Berkeley; nine grandchildren, Daniel, He served in the U. S. Army Intelligence as one of the “Richie Eric, Alicia, Ben, Jacqueline, Jeffrey, Nick, Scott, and Lizzy; three threatening to leave the city for lo- lay off one of two staff dedicated to Boys” during WWII and participated in the landing at Normandy daughters by choice, Kathy Jessen of Oakland, Carolyn Couls of cations giving them more land and economic development. The city and the Battle of the Bulge. After his return, he received his PhD San Rafael, Clarkie Conant of Menlo Park and her son, Nathan, more visibility. needs to send a message that it’s in Electrical Engineering at U.C. Berkeley, at that time only the and one son, by choice, Richard Andrews of Santa Cruz, as well “If we don’t take action we will serious, Barton said. 10th successful candidate for this degree in that department. as by his sister Ruth Schrag of San Francisco, and his late be losing local sales to other loca- “We have to spend money to He moved to Palo Alto in 1950 where he worked for SRI brother Franks wife, Cecile Moore of Tucson, Arizona. He will be tions,” Beecham said. make money,” he said. ■ International in Menlo Park for 34 years, ending his career there sorely missed by all of his family and friends. Those concerns led Beecham to Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino can as Vice President. He then was the President of the Institute of A memorial Service is planned for December 12 at the Palo propose a three-year plan this week be e-mailed at bdagostino@ Transpersonal Psychology (I.T.P.) for several years, retiring at Alto Unitarian Church, 505 E. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 9 Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace

Armed with markers (and some newly gained knowledge about Navajo art and culture), four kindergartners take on an art project. Clockwise from top left, they are: Susan- na Limb, Noah Yang, Kira Levermore-Rich and Steel Fife. Below: Young hands get an early taste of the Spectra Art program. HIGH STANDARDS by Terry Tang • photographs by Norbert von der Groeben In tough times, sing scissors and markers, kindergartners in Debbie Rea Scalero’s class at Escondido Elementary have trans- Palo Alto Unified formed sheets of coarse, brown paper into colorful Nava- keeps the arts jo rugs. Thanks to visiting teacher Sandra Nielson, the crafts project is more than coloring and cutting. thriving for little During the lesson, the young artists thought about such ones with concepts as patterns and vertical versus horizontal lines. And Nielson even squeezed in a bit on the Navajo cul- Spectra, a Uture. “I’m coming in and teaching about the color wheel, standards-based blending primary colors, talking about line and color program and shape and form — a lot of texture, value, art vocab- ulary,” Nielson said. “I’m even talking about foreground

Page 10 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Left: District art coordinator Sharon Ferguson says standards-based art education makes sense because it gives art classes greater depth, such as historical perspective. Below: Escondido Elementary kindergartner Noah Yang gets lost in an art project.

and background. A classroom teacher probably wouldn’t get that detailed.” Hired in August, Nielson gives eight to 10 lessons at Escondido each week. She visits 13 classes that range from kindergarten to second grade. On top of borrow- ing ideas from lesson binders, she preps her own. The only thing she doesn’t do as a teacher with the Spectra Art program is grade students. “No mistakes in art. No worries. You can start again,” Nielson said. “I try to make it as relaxing and fun as possible.” Since 1983, the Palo Alto Unified School District has supported Spectra, a standards- based elementary art program offered at the district’s 12 primary schools. Part-time artists — many of whom have classroom experience — give weekly art lessons in classes with credentialed teachers who are in their first, second or third year on the job. The rookie classroom teachers are expected to observe and glean ideas on how to conduct art lessons themselves. Mean- while, the students, who fall between kindergarten and sixth grade, get at least 33 weeks’ worth of lessons. Both Spectra and Meet the Masters, a kid-oriented discussion series on celebrated artists (see related story), are district programs that bring attention to the visual arts, which means they fall under Sharon Ferguson’s watch. On the job since Au- gust, Ferguson took over as PAUSD’s art Spectra teacher Sandra Nielson’s energy in presenting a lesson on Navajo art is infectious, as evidenced by a small hand (right) shooting into coordinator after Patty Larrick’s retire- the air. ment. Ferguson comes to Palo Alto from the out, it’s really rich for you and the students,” she said. For those unfamiliar with Spectra, the adjective “standards- East Side Union High School District in Nancy Coffey, music education coordinator for PAUSD, has based” may sound like a grading tool for children’s art classes. San Jose, where for the last 10 years, she been impressed with Ferguson as an artist and a teacher. But the standards serve more as benchmarks for teachers to en- juggled dual roles of teacher and district art “She values teachers and the art and the process of art,” Cof- sure that youngsters gain a foundation in art skills and appreci- coordinator for all 12 high schools. The fey said. “She’s so clear about how art contributes to a person, ation, Ferguson said. prior 11 years, she worked exclusively as a not just how it plays to a child’s development, but (in helping) The standards “give a breadth and a depth to the art lesson,” she teacher, offering drawing and painting, to be a viable person, how to deal with emotions and get them out said. “It enters into an intellectual activity with historical per- contemporary crafts and AP art history in a productive way.” spective and connection to other art subjects and disciplines.” classes. Similarly, Spectra seeks to open the creativity floodgate for Currently, there is no strategy to assess how much kids have Although new to Palo Alto, she has high young people, in an organized fashion. Spectra lessons must learned from Spectra by the time they finish middle school. Ac- hopes, given local residents’ reputation for meet California’s Visual and Performing Arts Content Stan- cording to Ferguson, there was talk at one time of instituting exit valuing art alongside academics. An avid dards, which were refined by Larrick. Each lesson plan addresses exams in art that students would need to pass before entering high water-colorist who enjoys doing hand-col- some if not all five program strands: artistic perception, creative school. However, she can’t see this becoming reality. ored photography, Ferguson has always en- expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, “One of the problems with it is that students differentiate at the joyed applying her passion to education. and connections and applications of visual arts to other subject “If you understand art from the inside areas. (continued on next page)

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Although a For more than 25 years, the Art Education Office at the Palo Alto your ability to shed fat credential isn’t required, Nielson Unified School District has maintained the Meet the Masters Art Her- said experience in the classroom is itage Program. The volunteer-driven program consists of docents go- • Understand how our one-on- definitely a benefit, as Spectra ing to classrooms in grades kindergarten through fifth to hold interac- one approach makes all the teachers need to have such skills tive discussions on widely known artists. Karen Lesyna, Each lesson consists of two visits to a class: a biographical lecture difference as classroom management and ma- R.N., Los Altos, Fall Special terials organization. on the artist’s life and work followed by a relevant art activity. Two to Lost 48 pounds Meanwhile, Spectra educators three hours of docent training are required for each artist. $ also provide a clear benefit to the Youngsters aren’t the only ones who learn from the program. Docents 50 off from the community also gain hands-on involvement in arts education, On a 6-Week Program classroom teachers whose rooms Expires 12/17/05 they visit, Ferguson said: For any district art coordinator Sharon Ferguson said. Previous docents have classroom teacher, finding time to been art history graduates, museum lovers and world travelers. PERSONAL WEIGHT LOSS introduce art in between the state- And docents often include parents, who have an opportunity to in- CONSULTING & LITE FOOD MARKET mandated three R’s can be intimi- teract on a different level with their children’s schools. dating. 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Spectra’s budget. “Even if you could only do some research at home, don’t think it’s Overall, the district-wide arts ed- impossible,” she said. “We would custom-tailor it for you.” ucation budget came out to be Art history buffs uncomfortable talking in front of school children slightly more than $1.2 million this are also welcome — to help do research. As demonstrated by the tall academic year. According to Cathy compartments in Ferguson’s office holding materials on Vincent Van Mac, the district’s fiscal services Gogh, Marc Chagall and other notables, someone who can put together manager, $212,000 of those funds a portfolio on an artist would save the program staff work. cover elementary school arts edu- The program would also benefit by encompassing discussions on art cation: Spectra aides, a part-time from other cultures. For example, Ferguson said, a cultural group secretary, arts materials and Fergu- could sponsor someone to compile a portfolio on artwork representa- son’s position as coordinator. tive of their country. District money covers Spectra Someday, she would also like to bring Meet the Masters to middle lessons in the classrooms of cre- schools and high schools. dentialed teachers in their first “Art has given me so much,” Ferguson said. “I was lucky. I had it in three years on the job. After that, my family. Whatever you get, you give back and more comes your funds from the individual schools way.” ■ may be used to bring Spectra into the rooms of more experienced teachers. thinks another reason why the arts right, you go buy the right paper Although they might be luxuries are thriving in Palo Alto is the lev- for a project,” she said. in other communities, these art pro- el of parental involvement. She has Ferguson is hoping there will be grams are seen as necessities to frequently witnessed distressed a budget for some of her future am- many in Palo Alto. Some Palo Alto principals having to make cuts, but bitions, such as bringing Spectra educators credit district leaders for the PTA tries to patch up financial lessons to other grade levels. She facilitating support from parents wounds with parental volunteers, and Coffey, who share duties over- and schools. John Lents, principal either as an aide or lecturing for seeing dance and theater instruc- at Addison Elementary, said past Meet the Masters. tion, want to develop the curricu- administrators and superintendents “Palo Alto is not going to cut sci- lum. Theater experience and move- have been steadfast in not letting ence, math, English, those things,” ment classes are things Ferguson arts “fall from our collective con- Caswell said. “In that sense, they’re envisions at the elementary level sciousness.” the same (as other communities). because “it can’t be all about kids “I think the district’s philosophy There are enough people who who can have private lessons.” and practice recognizes what we know how important art education “I wish that every student on the would call a well-rounded educa- is. When budgets have been cut, planet could have opportunities Let the Sunshine in tion from a variety of angles, not parents have stepped in to help. that a district provides,” Ferguson just academic,” he said. “Children There may be less when they cut said. “It’s wonderful to be in a There’s nothing quite have a multitude of skills, all of budgets, but they at least make it community where arts are appre- like the well crafted which need to be nurtured in a consistent so that everyone gets ciated. I hope I can bring some- ■ beauty of an Andersen school environment. Our history some.” thing good to Palo Alto.” Linda Lewis, a parent who vol- window or door. At Bruce Bauer our expert sales staff and philosophy recognizes the im- unteers as a first-grade aide at Du- will help you find the best Andersen solution for your portance of how these skills play For more information on art ed- veneck, likes to contribute her own ucation at the Palo Alto Unified home improvement needs. 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Bernstein is a special favorite for Kapilow, particularly because the Music by StephenStephen FlahertyFlaherty Lyrics by LynnLynn AhrensAhrens The perpetually upbeat Kapilow has compared classical music to rugby, a composer and conductor was not Book by LynnLynn AhrensAhrens andand StephenStephen FlahertyFlaherty slow-blooming friendship and an episode of TV’s “CSI.” afraid to mix classical and Broadway Co-Conceived by LynnLynn Ahrens,Ahrens, StephenStephen Flaherty,Flaherty, andand EricEric IdleIdle Based on the Words of Dr.Dr. SeussSeuss music in his career, even when clas- Music for the masses sical purists sniffed at the heresy. “Bernstein was one of those people SHOWTIMES TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Mingling humor with highbrow, Rob Kapilow demystifies who said, ‘There’s room for all. Mu- Fri Dec 9 at 7:30 pm Children's Theatre Box Office classical music and gives new insight into American sic is music.’ It’s an important lega- Sat Dec 10 at 2:30 pm (650) 463-4970 songbook standards cy,” Kapilow said. Sat Dec 10 at 7:30 pm Tue-Sat 1:30 – 6 pm Following in those footsteps, Kapi- Thu Dec 15 at 4:30 pm Child $4 -Adult $8 by Rebecca Wallace low enjoys speaking on both Schu- bert and Gershwin, symphonies and Fri Dec 16 at 7:30 pm 1305 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD ob Kapilow has written a terri- gram to Stanford Lively Arts for the “Cheek to Cheek.” And the warmth Sat Dec 17 at 2:30 pm PALO ALTO CA 94301 first time. "Seussical," is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). 421 West 54th St. ble piece of music. he feels for Bernstein is apparently New York, NY. 10019. Tel. (212) 541-4684. Ad Funded by The Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theatre. DECEMBER 2005. R He’s sapped all the life out of On Dec. 7 in Dinkelspiel Audito- mutual; he has received a lot of co- “Something’s Coming” from “West rium, Kapilow will focus on “West operation from Bernstein’s estate in Side Story,” creating a new version Side Story,” with the help of singers developing “What Makes It Great?” with a plodding rhythm. One-two- Michael Winther and Sally Wilfert. programs. three, one-two-three, he pounds out Kapilow will return to Stanford for a For instance, the estate gave Kapi- on the piano. Maybe he should call it second program on Jan. 8, exploring low permission to use earlier versions “Something’s Hammering Me on the Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian of “West Side Story” songs. Al- Head.” Spring” together with the Stanford though those incarnations were ulti- Fortunately, Kapilow’s goal was to Chamber Strings (the St. Lawrence mately rejected, they can educate lis- create dreck — and to educate a lis- String Quartet and its handpicked en- teners on the creative paths taken by tener about music by demonstrating semble). Bernstein and lyricist Stephen Sond- how to fix it. He gives the rhythm of “What Makes it Great?” had its heim — however winding the paths his creation a firm tweak, and the genesis during a time when Kapilow may have sometimes been. song perks up. It’s approaching the had a split personality — musically, With a grimace in his voice, Kapi- original Leonard Bernstein composi- that is. While a professor at Yale Uni- low quotes early lyrics from the song tion, but not quite. versity, he was conducting Beethoven “Maria”: “Are you shy, are you “It’s almost the same,” Kapilow at Yale by day and heading to New quick, do you like the color blue? says breathlessly, “but there’s that York to conduct on Broadway by Who and what are you? Tell me.” (missing) note in the left hand. It’s night. Glimpsing the early missteps of what makes it wonderful. That dis- Conductors face away from the au- the masters gives even rookie musi- sonance.” dience, but they often have a keen cians hope, Kapilow says good-na- He adds the note. “Something’s sense of how a piece of music is go- turedly: “All of us could write some- Coming” bursts into its true, glori- ing over. And Kapilow was struck by thing that bad.” ous shape, and Kapilow’s energy is the difference between his two types Chuckling, he adds, “It looks like just as vibrant, even though he’s be- of crowds. Broadway audiences the stuff (classic pieces of music) got ing interviewed over the phone. His knew the songs, rolled with the plot, handed down from the heavens in- words tumble over each other. “The and knew when to clap and cheer. tact, but it comes from humans re- difference between boring and great With Beethoven, though, “there was vising and revising.” ■ is tiny and huge at the same time.” more polite applause,” he recalled. You don’t have to be an expert to “They didn’t get it.” What: “What Makes It Great?,” appreciate the details that make a The big challenge most people face two events led by Rob Kapilow, piece of music grab the ear and en- in understanding classical music is including discussion, demon- dure, Kapilow believes. And so the following the plot, he said. It’s a lot stration, audience participation New Jersey conductor and composer easier to trace what’s going on when and performance, about crisscrosses the country with a mis- there are words, when Maria’s Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side sion of giving audiences musical singing about her burgeoning feel- Story” music and Aaron Cop- epiphanies, all the while de-stuffy- ings for Tony. land’s “Appalachian Spring.” ing the classics and offering new in- Appreciating classical music, on Where: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, sight into American songbook stan- the other hand, is often just about Stanford University dards. recognizing a coherent sequence of When: The Bernstein evening is In his “What Makes it Great?” pre- events, Kapilow said. “Appalachian at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7, and the sentations, which he debuted on Na- Spring,” for example, starts with a Copland event is at 2:30 p.m. tional Public Radio about a decade graceful chord and later repeats the on Jan. 8. ago, Kapilow delves into famous mu- notes from the chord, playing them Cost: Tickets are $30/$24 for sical works through lively discussion, separately in dappled sequences. If adults and $15/$12 for Stan- demonstration, audience participa- you don’t know the progression is ford students. tion and performances by noted mu- there, you might not appreciate the Info: Call (650) 725-ARTS or go sicians. Now he’s bringing the pro- beauty of it, Kapilow said. to livelyarts.stanford.edu.

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The San Francisco Choral Artists are taking on a holiday favorite: Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” which brings together medieval carols in old English. tenor and bass. This gives the old Medieval melodies music “a tighter sound,” Solomon said. Holiday choral concerts hark back to the old language Furthermore, she said, a trade- and mystical sounds of the Middle Ages mark of medieval sacred music is that much of it is homophonic and by Suman Mudamula simpler in form. he passage of time has not collection of medieval carols. In addition to the Britten, much of dimmed the magic of medieval Another appeal of the work is its the music to be played at the concert T music, especially during the quaint language: the words of the will be 20th-century music with me- Christmas season. carols are in old English. Titles in- dieval text, written by five Bay Area “A Medieval Christmas,” a choral clude “As Dew in Aprille,” “That composers. Some will feature the Breakfast with Santa concert held by San Francisco Yonge Child,” and “Wolcum Yole!” full choir, some half of the choir, Choral Artists at St. Mark’s Epis- David Wake, a Menlo Park choir and some just a few singers. Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17, 24 8-10am Pieces by Maia Aprahamian and Seatings are limited, please book early copal Church in Palo Alto, is set to member, said the group usually transport listeners to the Middle sings modern music but that he Henry Mollicone — the 2005 and Ages on Dec. 10. The program will finds the medieval language allur- 2006 composers-in-residence with Teddy Bear Tea include Benjamin Britten’s “A Cer- ing. the group — were written especially for the concert and will have their Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17, 24 3-5pm emony of Carols” and other early “Though it’s English, some words works, and also feature a medieval- are not recognizable and some are world premieres there, Solomon Seatings are limited, please book early themed reception with mead, nuts pronounced differently,” he said. said. and fruit. “Medieval texts were really amaz- Aprahamian’s “Coventry Carol” Magen Solomon, artistic director ing in terms of their literary value,” has “an ironic text,” Solomon said: Christmas Eve Dinner of San Francisco Choral Artists, he added, calling the carols “poetry there are slow lullabies at the be- Enjoy special pre-fixe and a la carte seasonal specialties said the enduring appeal of “A Cer- set to music.” ginning and the end, while the middle talks about King Herod killing by candlelight with music for the holidays emony of Carols” is what drove the Although written for women, the decision to do a medieval-themed pieces will be sung by both men and children. concert. women in the concert, accompanied Mollicone’s “Alleluia,” on the Christmas Day Dinner “The melodies are interesting and by a harp. The carols have only other hand, is a “gentle, happy piece with interesting harmonies,” 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM the harmonies are unusual,” she said three vocal parts, as opposed to the of Britten’s 1942 composition, a modern four parts of soprano, alto, Solomon said. $54 adults-$26 children (4-12 years of age) “A Ceremony of Carols” can also be heard this weekend in Palo Alto. Lavish buffet by Executive Chef Raynaud The San Francisco-based Califor- ENGLISH SAUSAGE EGG FRITATTA Real Estate Matters nia Bach Society is performing the VEGETARIAN QUICHE Britten works on Dec. 3 at All DIRECTING MANY ROLES! they oversee the closing activities LOBSTER BISQUE and coordinate the roles of the other Saints’ Episcopal Church, along CHRISTMAS OYSTER STEW You wouldn't choose a surgeon professionals involved. with other English works from the to diagnose your car's engine. Nor Middle Ages and early Renaissance. HOUSE SMOKED SALMON SERVED WITH FINGERLING POTATOES would you ask your accountant for A real estate professional will AND PRESERVED MEYER LEMON CREME FRAICHE The program also includes selec- a physical exam. Every professional not give you legal or accounting tions from “Piae Cantiones,” a 1582 advice, nor attempt to survey your BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD WITH HONEY ROASTED PECANS, specializes in a different field of pan-European collection. ■ BABY ARUGULA, AND ROQUEFORT DRESSING knowledge. property, but they will provide a Buying or selling a home wide range of services to those CHRISTMAS GREENS SALAD requires the services of several planning to buy or sell real estate. What: “A Medieval Christmas” WITH BLOOD ORANGE DRESSING AND GRILLED PISTACHIO concert by San Francisco professionals. The may include your Jackie Schoelerman is a Broker Choral Artists, and “A Ceremo- ROASTED PRIME BEEF WITH PARSLEY AND TRUFFLE JUS accountant who can explain the tax Associate with Alain Pinel Realtors. MAINE LOBSTER AND LEEK RAVIOLI ny of Carols” and other works implications, a real estate attorney She has a degree in Architecture, WITH A TOMATO ANISE CREAM sung by the California Bach So- ROASTED COLORADO LEG OF LAMB who can assure you of receiving a with extensive experience in Real WITH CITRUS APRICOT SAUCE Estate, Architecture, and Construc- ciety good and marketable title, or a land Where: SFCA sings at St. MAPLE AND HONEY GLAZED HAM surveyor to ensure that you receive tion. Call Jackie for real estate WITH SPICED RED WINE REDUCTION advice. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 title to the exact property for which Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. The VANILLA SWEET POTATOES you contracted. Bach Society performs at All CELERY ROOT MASHED POTATOES So what role do real estate YORKSHIRE PUDDING Saints’ Episcopal Church, 555 MAPLE SYRUP GLAZED YAMS professionals play in a property Waverley St., Palo Alto. WHENABI WILD RICE AND transaction? When: SFCA performs at 8 WHEAT BERRY VEGETARIAN STUFFING They act as a marketing agent SPECIALTY HOME MADE BREADS p.m. on Dec. 10, the Bach So- for sellers, developing strategies to ciety at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3. SELECTION OF FINES CHEESES WITH SPECIALITY CRACKERS identify and attract likely buyers for Cost: SFCA: $25 general, $18 AND FLAT BREAD the property. students and seniors, $12 for a ORGANIC CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT CHEESE CAKE For buyers, they may suggest GINGER SPICE PEAR CAKE group of six or more. The Bach BUCHE DE NOEL lenders, research all the available Society: $25 general, $18 for homes based on the customers seniors, $10 for students. Jackie Schoelerman Please call (650) 322-1234 or (650) 330-2790 for reservations criteria, and set appointments to Info: For SFCA, call (415) 979- show property. www.schoelerman.com 5779 or go to www.sfca.org. 100 El Camino Real • Menlo Park • California 94025 Once a contract is produced, 650-855-9700

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Hand-painted cotton cushions from Zambia will be among the arts and crafts sold this weekend at the Stan- ford World Arts Festival.

Wor th a Look day at 3 p.m. as the Peninsula Pops Orchestra takes the stage for its an- Art World arts nual holiday gig. ‘Face Value’ Stanford World Arts Special guests will be the Palo The eyes have it — and the noses, Alto-based Bay Bells hand bell en- Festival semble, tenor Mark Adams from the mouths, and even the odd snout. It’s Artisans in rural Zambia create all part of “Face Value,” an exhibit Woodside Village Church, and nar- beaded jewelry, wood carvings, rator Ruth Spangenberg. of contemporary portraiture being hand-painted cotton accent cushions shown through Jan. 15 at the Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for and other artful crafts. Thanks to the seniors and $10 for students. The Chelsea Art Gallery at 440 Kipling Menlo Park nonprofit group Work- St. in Palo Alto. show takes place at the Spangenberg ing Hand in Hand, which sells the Theatre at 780 Arastradero Road in The styles vary widely: some of crafts to support African people and the faces are nearly photographic- Palo Alto. Call (650) 856-8432 or wildlife, these creations will be for go to www.peninsulapops.org. like, while others have an abstract, sale this weekend at the Stanford almost wild feel. Artists include World Arts Festival. An evening of jazz Dean Marsh, Douglas McDougall Held at Tressider Memorial and Chris May. A jazz trio — pianist Larry Dunlap, Union, the event also includes holi- bassist Seward McCain and drum- The gallery is open Tuesday day crafts and clothing for sale, as through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 mer Akira Tana — will pay tribute well as live performances and re- to modern jazz pianist Bill Evans p.m., Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., freshments. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 and by appointment. and composer and percussionist Earl p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Zindars this Saturday with an event Call (650) 324-4450 or go to and admission is free. Call (650) www.chelseaartgallery.com. titled “How My Heart Sings.” 723-3542. “The durable, cohesive associa- More information about the Men- tion of Evans and Zindars gave rise Open studios lo Park nonprofit is at www.work- to creative music of great passion In a grateful gesture to the commu- inghandinhand.org. you could almost touch,” event or- nity for its support of their program, ganizer Herb Wong said. 24 artists from the Cubberley Artist Contralto Bobbe Norris will also Residency Program are opening sing at the 7:30 p.m. event, which their studios and offering free food Seasonal takes place at the Community and music from 3 to 6 p.m. this Sun- School of Music and Arts, 230 San day. Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Artists, who include painters, pho- sights Tickets are $35 general, $30 for tographers, sculptors and fiber and Holiday Stroll members of the Palo Alto Jazz Al- mixed-media artists, rent their stu- liance and $20 for studentzs. Call The streets will be bustling with dios from the city of Palo Alto after Four eye-catching faces are among the portraits being shown at the (650) 345-9543. a jury process held every two years. Chelsea Art Gallery in Palo Alto. Clockwise from top left, they are: holiday activities tonight, which They hail from eight countries and “Lumen” by Matthew Stradling, “Pia with Hand” by Philippa might not be so great if you’re try- open their studios to the public every Robin, “Portrait of G Coates” by Dean Marsh, and “Blind Faith” by ing to drive, but should be enjoyable December and May. Douglas McDougall. for those filled with pedestrian The studios are at the northern end cheer. Film of the Cubberley Community Center Downtown Palo Alto’s monthly complex at 4000 Middlefield Road, First Friday Art Walk takes on a fes- ‘Who Kidnapped My wings E, F and U. tive feel this month, with such regu- Vote?’ Call (650) 329-2366. lar activities as extended art gallery The latest documentary by Peninsu- hours and live music supplemented la filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman will with roast chestnuts for sale, holiday be the focus of the evening this Sun- Holiday Show card printing activities, madrigals day at 7 p.m. at Cubberley Theatre, It sure beats soap on a rope. and other holiday events. 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The folks at Gallery House are of- It all takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. The work-in-progress screening fering artistic gift ideas at their an- at various locations downtown. For seeks public feedback on “Who nual holiday show, which runs more information, go to Kidnapped My Vote?”, which exam- through Dec. 24 and includes such www.paloaltodowntown.com. ines concerns about the 2004 presi- goodies as batiks, ornaments, cards, dential election and American vot- jewelry, paintings and glass items. ing in general. Those interviewed All are original works by area include poll workers, journalists and artists. Music voters who felt disenfranchised. The gallery’s holiday hours are 10 ‘Fireside Holiday Gala’ There is a suggested donation of a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sat- Selections from the movies “Polar $25, and advance reservations are urday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Express,” “Home Alone” and requested. RSVP to The gallery is at 320 California Ave. “White Christmas” mix and mingle [email protected] or in Palo Alto. Call (650) 326-1668 or with other seasonal tunes this Sun- (650) 568-4340. go to www.galleryhouse2.com.

Small paintings A & E digest Good things come in small pack- NEXT?. . .Actors and singers dreaming of professional theater ages for the eight artists currently can now give TheatreWorks a shot. Auditions will take place showing their work as part of “The Jan. 23, 28 and 30, and performers can call between Dec. 5 and Art of the Small Painting” at Stellar 16 to request an audition appointment. Somerset Gallery at 539 Bryant St. Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome; all must per- in Palo Alto. Littler sizes can allow form a short memorized monologue and song (for musicals). Au- artists to express themes and emo- ditions are at 1940 Colony St. in Mountain View. Call (650) 463- tions in a more informal way, gallery 7171. officials say. The exhibit runs through Dec. 30; A GEM OF A GRANT. . .The Palo Alto music ensemble TOPAZ has gallery hours are Tuesday through received a grant of $2,500 from Arts Council Silicon Valley’s Ap- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call “It Takes a Village,” a mixed-media collage by Lois Parks DeCastro, plied Materials Excellence in the Arts programs. (650) 328-6688 or go to www.stel- is among the works being shown at Gallery House’s Holiday Show. The ensemble, which explores connections between such mu- larsomersetgallery.com. sical genres as classical and jazz, will use the money to develop a three-year strategic plan.

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fennel that elevated this salad, a nice it after a dinner one evening and palate cleanser between cicchetti and found that the crisp sweetbread crust what came next. was now soggy, having sat around all Rigatoni del bosco ($12) had an afternoon. Since desserts are made at appetizing creamy tomato sauce lay- an affiliated bakery, a fresher tart ered over tube pasta. Spicy Italian should have been available. sausage, crimini mushrooms and Cioccolata was described as a very peas added color, texture and more rich chocolate-walnut tart. I uncov- dimension to the dish. ered few walnut bits and the tart was I loved the fragrant, light and fla- more a pie-shaped brownie than the vorful tortelli d’anatra ($13).Thin lush dessert I had anticipated. Al- sheets of fresh egg pasta had been though there was nothing wrong folded and filled with roasted duck with the cioccolata, the other dessert and mascarpone cheese then set options were more tempting. afloat in fresh tomato sage sauce. Limoncello ($5) is a bittersweet This dish, more than any other, res- Italian citrus liqueur made from fer- onated with the poetics of Italian cui- mented lemons. Light and refresh- sine. ing, it is a digestive enjoyed at the Maiale ($15) were two large, conclusion of meals. Unfortunately, boneless grilled pork chops blanket- I was not enthralled with the Limon- ed in cream sauce with fennel seed cello served at Aldo. It was too and onion, topped with mushrooms. creamy and sweet, more like Bai- A hearty plate of food, yet too tame. ley’s Irish Cream than the pungent The dish would have sung had more citrus liqueur that made it famous. interesting mushrooms been used. With an emphasis on Northern Crimini, or button mushrooms, are Italian wines, Aldo sports a small simply underpowered to imbue yet interesting and price-friendly much flavor to a dish like this. wine list. Barbera d’Alba, $26, was

Norbert von der Groeben Chanterelles, for example, are cur- well suited to the lighter fare the The poetics of Italian cuisine resonate in Aldo Los Altos’ tortelli d’anatra, fresh egg pasta filled with roasted duck rently market-available. Although restaurant specializes in. According and mascarpone cheese. they are more expensive, far fewer of to Moll, a larger selection of local popular small plates in restaurants, them would have been needed to wines will soon be available. Happi- the cicchetti are reasonably priced, achieve a better result. ly, most of the wines are available by A welcome arrival most in the $4 to $7 range. Pan roasted duck, petto d’anatra the glass. Corkage fee is $15. With tasty Italian fare and reasonable prices, Aldo Los I liked the half-dozen stuffed ($16), was a chewy breast and leg Aldo Los Altos is a welcome in- olives ($4) filled with pork, veal and covered with raspberry-balsamic fusion to the downtown Los Altos Altos is an excellent addition to downtown Los Altos onions, which were breaded, deep- sauce. The raspberries had been mix. The fare is pleasingly light and by Dale F. Bentson fried and garnished with arugula and sautéed whole and my companion tasty, the ambiance eater-friendly shaved Parmesan cheese. Other se- was left with a mouth full of rasp- and prices are rational. I had a few owntown Los Altos has long na, in San Francisco. lections included baked eggplant, berry seeds after each bite, the flavor quibbles with some of the prepara- been thought a graveyard for Reservations are not accepted, so seasonal frittata, baked mussels and of the duck lost in the unpleasant af- tions and I hope the attention to de- D restaurants. But partners Alan plan accordingly. The attentive wait risotto croquettes. tertaste. It would not take great effort tail given to most dishes is not lost on Moll and Donato De Marchi, along staff is casually attired in neat jeans The antipasti are particularly good for the kitchen to strain the raspber- the remainder. Aldo Los Altos, along with manager Steve Magoon, are and T-shirts, mirroring the informal at Aldo. I was delighted with the tut- ry seeds out, greatly enhancing the with Vero and La Strada in Palo challenging that notion. Their new yet genteel approach the owners ti fritti ($9), crispy chunks of cala- dish. Alto, is happily redefining our Italian 78-seat Italian restaurant, Aldo Los have adopted. The menu evolves mari, portabellas and artichoke Both the duck and pork chops restaurant options. ■ Altos, premiered Aug. 1. continuously with specials offered hearts deep-fried and served in a were accompanied with steamed After they took charge of the de- and items added and dropped, ac- winsome conical wrapper. Two sa- chard laced with chopped tomatoes. Aldo Los Altos 388 Main St., parted I Fratelli restaurant, 26 layers cording to seasonal variances. vory dipping sauces that accompa- Tasty rosemary fried potato strips Los Altos, (650) 949-2300 of paint in the century-old building Spiral bread containers and trian- nied them, lemon aioli and red mari- balanced out these dishes. Daily hours: Lunch Mon. - on Main Street were stripped away, gular laminated placards with week- nara, were an added asset. Desserts are well-thought-out if Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. new furniture was installed and the ly specials accentuate the slate Tuscan zuppa ($6) is no ordinary not always well-executed. Budino Dinner Sun. - Wed. 5 p.m. - kitchen was renovated. The high in- topped tables. The complimentary tomato soup. Each order is prepared ($6) was lush, warm bread pudding 9 p.m. Dinner Thurs. - Sat. 5 terior walls were repainted with five bread, though, isn’t really bread. fresh in the kitchen from tomato spiked with dried apricots, a pool of p.m. - 9:30 p.m. layers of warm yellow paint mixed Moll calls it “tostini” and it is made sauce, chopped tomatoes, basil, gar- crème anglaise and a swirl of rasp- with ground walnut shells. The tex- from strips of toasted focaccia with lic, olive oil and focaccia bread berry sauce. According to Moll, apri- Reservations ✔ Banquet tured finish resembles old stuccoed garlic, cheese, basil, olive oil and cubes. The deep bowl I was served cots are used instead of raisins as a walls found in Italy. seasonings. It is a light, crispy alter- had an aromatic, fresh-from-the-gar- tribute to Los Altos’ agricultural her- ✔ Credit cards Catering Moll was the CEO of the now-ex- native to the traditional offering. den quality. itage. The area boasted huge apricot ✔ Lot Parking Outdoor tinct Good Earth restaurant chain Nevertheless, if bread is requested it The interesting Aldo salad ($8) orchards a century ago. seating and operates a thriving commercial will be brought at once. was resplendent with arugula and Limoncello tart ($6) was my fa- ✔ Beer & Wine bakery of the same name in Red- Aldo offers an assortment of cic- other baby lettuces, tasty crisped vorite dessert at lunch. Tangy lemon Noise level: ✔ Takeout Moderate wood City. All desserts and breads at chetti (pronounced chi-ketti), tapas- sausage, fresh herbs, shaved fennel curd was baked in a sweet, crisp Aldo are from Good Earth. De like light dishes that are popular bar and Reggiano Parmesan. It was the shortbread crust. However, I ordered ✔ Highchairs Bathroom Marchi, a graduate of the Culinary morsels in Venice. Many Aldo diners Cleanliness: ✔ Wheelchair Fair Academy in Bellagio, Italy, owns order three or four cicchetti and a access and operates a pasta manufactory soup or salad and dessert and depart ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com and a popular trattoria, Vino e Cuci- satisfied. Unlike many of the now

NOW SERVING list ended one week ago. Buck’s of Woodside, 3062 Woodside 9 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 seating. Salads, quiches, sandwiches, Price Guide: (Beverages not included in av- Road, Woodside (650) 851-8010 Far- p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed soups, desserts and coffee. Mon.-Thu. 7 Following are condensed versions, in alpha- erage meal prices) $ - Average meal per ranging menu includes omelets, chicken May 22, 1998) a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-midnight; Sat 8 betical order, of longer restaurant reviews person less than $10 $$ - Average meal piccata and burgers. Funky Western atmos- Café Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Men- a.m- midnight, Sun. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $$ (Re- published in the Weekly over the past sever- $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 phere, with cowboy-hat lampshades and viewed January 19, 2001) al years. This week’s reviews begin where the lo Park (650) 327-0830 Bustling Euro- eclectic wall decorations. Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.- pean-style café with indoor and outdoor (continued on page 19) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 17 ITALIAN

Oregano’s 941-3600 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Spalti Ristorante ooff thethe weekweek 327-9390 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining Trattoria Buon Gusto 328-2778 Su Hong 651 Maloney Lane, Menlo Park Sicilian Menu • Family owned CHINESE CUISINE JAPANESE & SUSHI

Fuki Sushi 494-9383 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Open 7 days a Week MEXICAN AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View Paradise (650) 968-5949 Hunan Garden 565-8868 Mexican Cuisine & Cantina 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Now serving Halal meat, charcoal grilled Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 kabobs and daily vegetarian specials 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm Winner, Palo Alto Weekly Ming’s 856-7700 Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 O L T W AMERICAN 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto A E 408 California Ave, Palo Alto E “Best Of” O K

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Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes A P BEST OF 8 years in a row! Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 2 0 0 0 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos PIZZA Range: $5.00-13.00 New Tung Kee Noodle House 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Fandango Pizza 494-2928 Menlo Park The Duck Club 322-1234 Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 3407 Alma, Palo Alto 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon Live Bluegrass Music Phone: 323–6852 Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine 947-8888 www.fandangopizza.com To Go: 322–4631

Henry’s Prime Steakhouse 323-7600 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Peking Duck 856-3338 220 University Ave., Palo Alto Great Steaks New Menu 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Range: $1.50-16.50 Prime and Niman Ranch Steaks We also deliver. Pizza Chicago 424-9400 Hobee’s 856-6124 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Su Hong—Menlo Park 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto This IS the best pizza in town Dining Phone: 323–6852 Also at Town & Country Village, To Go: 322–4631 Palo Alto 327-4111 Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 8 years in a row! 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza BURMESE/CHINESE Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Rangoon 325-8146 168 University Ave., Palo Alto SEAFOOD 565 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Award-winning food. Catering/To Go Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Wonderfully exotic & inexpensive 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 11:30-2 Mon-Sat, Seafood Dinners from Search a 5-9:30 Mon-Thurs FRENCH $5.95 to $9.95 5-10 Fri & Sat complete listing of Chez TJ VEGETARIAN CAFES 964-7466 938 Villa St., Mountain View Garden Fresh Asian Cuisine 961-7795 local Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm 1245 W. El Camino, Mountain View Crepes Cafe 473-0506 “Outrageously good” New French-American Open Daily • Lunch • Dinner • To Go restaurant 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park fare —Zagat 2003 reviews by Corner Oak Grove Ave. Joy Meadow 780-9978 Mon-Sat 8am-9pm 701 El Camino, Redwood City location Sunday 8am-4pm INDIAN Enjoy our relaxing garden setting www.crepescafe.com www.joymeadow.com or type

Cafe Bombay 948-9463 of food on CHINESE THAI 4546 El Camino, Los Altos PaloAltoOnline.com Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 at San Antonio Krung Siam 322-5900 1067 N. San Antonio Road Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day 423 University Ave., Palo Alto on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos King of Krung Siam 960-7077 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 194 Castro St., Mtn. View Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Thaiphoon Palo Alto 323-7700 online Jing Jing 328-6885 543 Emerson Ave., Palo Alto 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 Great taste of Thai & Asian cuisine Spicy Szechwan, Hunan, Food To Go, Delivery 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Outside patio seating www.jingjingonline.com Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com

Page 18 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out MANDARIN GOURMET (continued from page 17) $$$ (Reviewed January 14, 2000) buttery rice, lentils, soups, white nan bread, RESTAURANT Chef Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Road , wafer crisp dosas, three chutneys, salsa, or- Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Los Altos (650) 948-2696 This 30-year old ange wedges, green salad, raita and Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food O Alto (650) 326-8640 Provençal cuisine in Peninsula stronghold focuses on not one dessert. Lunch buffet. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- T small charming, South-of-France atmos- E but four major Chinese regions: Sichuan, 2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. 5-9:30 p.m.; Thu.- K L phere. Casual enough for a bite with friends, Sun. 5-10:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed January L A Cantonese, Hunan and Mandarin. All your Y

Winner of Best Chinese Food P but romantic enough for a date. Mon.-Fri. favorite family-style dishes are offered. Full 12, 1996) 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. brunch 9 a.m.-3 bar, wheelchair access. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 Dashi, 873 Hamilton Ave., Menlo Park p.m.; Dinner daily 5:30-9:30 p.m. $$-$$$ a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; (650) 328-6868 This hip and stylish Japan- 2 (Reviewed January 19, 2001) Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-9:30 p.m. ese restaurant serves big portions of ab- Curbside pick-up • Valet parking 0 0 5 Café Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto $$-$$$ (Reviewed March 28, 2002) solutely fresh and beautiful sushi and sashi- (650) 326-6082 Cafe Fino serves wonder- Chevy’s, 2907 El Camino Real, Redwood mi, as well as tempura, udon noodle and 420 Ramona, Palo Alto ful Northern Italian standards — pastas, piz- City (650) 367-6892 Chevys, “Fresh Mex,” grilled fish and vegetable specialties. Lunch zas (at lunch only), risotto and and grill dish- comes through with the best Mexican food Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner Mon.- (between University & Lytton) es in a romantic, 1920’s-era atmosphere. on the Midpeninsula. Favorites include faji- Thu. 5-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. $$ (Re- The best seats in the house are at the bar; tas, tacos, seafood platters. Huge chain viewed June 8, 2001) 650-328-8898 live piano or jazz most evenings. Tue.-Fri. restaurant with a phone-ahead waiting list. Deedee’s, 2551 W. Middlefield Road, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5:30-11 p.m. Children’s menu. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 Mountain View (650) 967-0568 The pure www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com $$ (Reviewed February 12, 1999) p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $$ (Re- vegetarian homestyle cooking here means Café Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto viewed January 3, 1996) handmade roti breads, made-from-scratch (650) 326-1626 Inventive Northern Italian Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View sauces and chutneys, and a wide selection Delivery Available cuisine, soft lighting, perfect for a date or a (650) 964-7466 Chez TJ offers delicious of vegetables. Lunch is a bountiful buffet; business dinner. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 and beautifully presented contemporary dinner is a thali platter with lots of small p.m.; 5-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. $$$ French cuisine in a charming restored Victo- bites. Desserts are not to be missed. Daily (Reviewed December 31, 1999) rian house. Four to seven course prix-fixe 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $ (Reviewed November Cafe Renaissance, 321 Hamilton Ave., menus that change every two weeks. Tue.- 10, 2000) Palo Alto (650) 321-6222 Cafe Renais- Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed July 7, Dinah’s Poolside Grill, 4261 El Camino sance specializes in tasty Persian platters. 2000) Real, Palo Alto (650) 493-4542 Run by Don’t miss the khoresh-e fesenjan (only China Delight, 461 Emerson St., Palo Alto the Magnuson family for 25 years. Menu in- available at dinner) , in which pomegranate (650) 326-6065 China Delight has been cludes grilled center-cut pork chops, South- paste is cooked with ground walnuts and around for about eight years, a well-known ern fried chicken and rack of lamb with tender pieces of butternut squash, creating Szechwan-Mandarin alternative to the food caramelized onions. “65,000 possible a rustic stew that is then simmered with of its more incendiary neighbor, Jing Jing, omelet combinations.” Breakfast served all chicken. The cafe’s kabobs are also tender and a component of a perfect downtown day. Daily 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $$ (Re- and savory. Mon 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue-Fri 11 Palo Alto evening of movies at the Aquarius. viewed August 29, 2002) a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.- Daily 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m. $ Dittmer’s Gourmet Meats and Wurst 10 p.m. $$-$$ (Reviewed January 7, 2005) (Reviewed May 29, 1998) House, 400 San Antonio Road, Mountain !J=9L Café Silan, 867 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Chris’s Fish & Chips, 209 First St., Los Al- View (650) 941-3800 This small shop is Park (650) 326-5404 A tiny yet charming tos (650) 948-6155 This is fried fish heav- home to almost 50 types of sausage and cafe serving authentic Kurdish food. That en and the chips (fries to us Yanks) are more than 30 lunch meats, 40 smoked means lamb kabobs and stews, flat breads equally wonderful. Beach casual, friendly meats and assorted liverwursts, patés, topped with veal and lamb, and bulgur dish- atmosphere. Daily 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $$ poultry and smoked fish. Sandwiches and es, made from a cracked wheat grain. Daily (Reviewed September 6, 2001) drinks also available. Seating is only avail- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed December able outside on picnic-style benches. Mon.- Compadres Old Adobe, 3877 El Camino 15, 2000) Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $$$ -. %K Real, Palo Alto (650) 858-1141 Traditional (Reviewed November 29, 2002) California Café, 700 Welch Road, Palo and light Mexican food. Eat indoors or out Alto (650) 325-2233 Large dining room on the heated patio. Sun.-Thu. 11:30 Diving Pelican Cafe, The, 650 Bair Island with earth-tone scheme is comfortably ap- a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Road, No. 102, Redwood City (650) 368- pointed. The menu, which runs the gamut $$ (Reviewed April 25, 2003) 3668 Tuck into Belgian waffles or a sand- from finger food to salads to seafood and wich or salad while overlooking a marina full Cook’s Seafood, 751 El Camino Real, pasta, focuses on California cuisine with of boats. Patio dining. Tue.-Sun. 8 a.m.-3 Menlo Park (650) 325-0604 Here you’ll (SFBU13*$&4 Asian accents. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed August 23, 2001) iVÊ"ÕÌÊ"ÕÀÊ iÜÊ iÕÊi>ÌÕÀ}Ê p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. get some of the freshest seafood found in the Bay Area. And Cook’s serves it up Douce France, 104 Town & Country Vil- *ÀiÊEÊ >Ê,>V Ê-Ìi>Ã]ÊÊ -9 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed August 2, lage, Palo Alto (650) 322-3601 Head to 2002) deep-fried or at its fresh fish market next ÀiÃ Ê-i>v`ÊEÊ*ÀiÊ,L door. Menu also features soups and salads. Douce France — “sweet France” — for fab- California Pizza Kitchen, 531 Cowper St., Patio seating. Mon.-Thu. and Sat. 11 a.m.- ulous pastries and coffee in the mornings, Palo Alto (650) 323-7332 Southern Cali- 8:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed salads, authentic panini and yummy quiche ,iÃiÀÛ>ÌÃÊÈxäÊÎÓÎÊÇÈääÊÊÊ fornia-based chain serving a variety of piz- January 19, 2001) tarts for lunch, and decadent sweets any zas, including vegetarian, Peking duck, Thai other time. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 8 "«iÊvÀÊ`iÀÊiÛiÀÞÊ`>ÞÊ>ÌÊx Cool Cafe, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford Uni- chicken, etc. Sandwiches, pasta and soup a.m.-4 p.m. $ (Reviewed September 15, versity, Palo Alto (650) 725-4758 Jesse are also on the menu. This is a family 2000) Cool’s latest organic cafe is at the Cantor restaurant — it’s reliable, consistent, efficient Draeger’s Market Bistro, 1010 University and clean. The ingredients are fresh, if not Arts Center at Stanford University. Enjoy market-inspired sandwiches, salads and Ave., Menlo Park (650) 324-7733 Top of sophisticated and offers something for the Market bistro offers a security guard’s everyone. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 roasted chicken or king salmon. Finish off @=FJQKHJAE= ;GE your meal with a glass of port and a rich view of the downstairs supermarket. Menu &M$BNJOP3FBM .FOMP1BSL p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$ (Re- is California eclectic and split between lunch viewed March 18, 2005) dessert. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m; Thu. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. $ (Reviewed favorites and fancy breakfast dishes. Week- Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park August 18, 2000) day breakfast 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Lunch 11 (650) 322-1211 Veal, pasta, pizzas, chick- a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Brunch Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.- Country Gourmet, 2098 W. El Camino en and fresh fish served in a warm, hos- 2:30 p.m. Call for dinner hours. $ (Reviewed Real, Mountain View (650) 962-1700 This pitable trattoria. Full bar. Reservations sug- March 24, 1995) “California cuisine” staple has been dishing gested. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Duck Club Restaurant, 100 El Camino Late lunch 2-5 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 up reliable food at fair prices for more than 20 years. A comfortable place to sit and Real in the Stanford Park Hotel, Menlo TRELLIS p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-8:30 Park (650) 322-1234 Specialties at this p.m. $$$ (Reviewed May 23, 2003) chat and the best part is that there’s no corkage fee — so bring your own wine to hotel restaurant include Governor Stanford’s SEASONAL ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A CALIFORNIA FLAIR Casa Isabel, 2434 Park Blvd., Palo Alto dinner and drink it with impunity. Mon. 7 favorite duck and grilled salmon. Variety of (650) 328-3102 Casa Isabel remains fami- a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Tue.-Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; pasta dishes, sandwiches and breakfast ly- owned and operated, lending a warm Sun. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed April items. Reservations recommended. Break- ambience that’s evident the moment you 18, 2002) fast Mon.-Sat. 6:30-10:30 a.m., Sun. 6:30- “The Best of walk through the door. The cuisine is best 10 a.m.; Brunch Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; D’Asaro Trattoria, 1041 Middlefield Road, described as Mexican comfort food. Beer, Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Menlo Park” Redwood City (650) 995-9800 Chef sangria and margaritas are available. Lunch daily 5:30-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed March Christopher Fernandez directs this Tuscan- Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Mon.- 14, 1995) themed restaurant known for its antipasti, Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed December Elbe, 117 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 20, 2002) soups, salads, wood-oven pizzas and delightful entrées: An outdoor café also serves 321-3319 At Elbe you’ll find old world Ger- Celia’s, 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto light breakfasts and lunches, espresso and man classics updated with a pan-European For Your Holiday Parties Call Us (650) 843-0643 Traditional Mexican food sweets. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. on; twist. There’s even live accordion music Fri- with a full page of house specialties. Long- dinner Mon.-Thu. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. day and Saturday nights to go with your You Will Love Our Customized Menus and Prices time family-owned establishment. Portions 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. Cafe hours: sauerbraten and strudel. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 are generous and everything is made from Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-9 a.m.-2 p.m.; daily 5-9 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed scratch. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; p.m. $$$ (Reviewed June 14, 2002) January 12, 2001) ★ Private Banquet Rooms with Own Bar Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 Empire Tap Room, 651 Emerson St., Palo p.m. $$ (Reviewed August 1, 2003) Dana Street Coffee Roasting Company, 744 W. Dana St., Mountain View (650) Alto (650) 321-3030 Pasta, pizza, bistro- 20-120 People (No room charge) Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay 390-9638 The comfortable atmosphere style grill items, salads, sandwiches, 16 ★ (650) 726-4090 Cetrella features a decent provides a place to “hang,” but the real beers on tap and extensive wine list. Stand- Full Bar dinner menu honoring Italy, France and draw is the coffee, with in-house roasted ing-room-only during happy hour. Mon.-Fri. ★ The Best Terrace Patio in the Peninsula Spain, but the real draw is the bar food. Im- beans. Early morning, find baskets of 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 merse yourself in the tapas menu and don’t muffins, bagels and pastries, while at noon- p.m. bar open until midnight, Sun. 11:30 ★ Nightly Free Parking miss the wine list — over 200 bottles and time choose from sandwiches and salads. a.m.-9 p.m. bar open until 11 p.m. $$$ (Re- 25 wines by the glass. Sun.-Thu. 5:30-9:30 Wireless Internet access; live jazz on week- viewed March 1, 1996) ★ Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m; Sun. brunch ends. Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. Estampas Peruanas, 715 El Camino Real, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Redwood City (650) 368-9340 One of the New Year’s Eve April 5, 2002) Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $ (Reviewed December Mid-Peninsula’s few Peruvian restaurants of- Chantilly, 3001 El Camino Real, Redwood 28, 2001) fers an enticing range of classic South City (650) 321-4080 This elegant, upscale Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., American dishes that seldom fail to please. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30 restaurant leans heavily toward Italian, with Palo Alto (650) 321-6688 Main dishes The menu includes a small cross-section of 326.9028 326.9038 lots of veal scaloppini, risotto, gnocchi and change daily, but there are always vegetari- meat and chicken, vegetarian selections 1077 El Camino Real • Menlo Park calamari. Private rooms available. Mon.-Fri. an and meat entrees. Trimmings include Dinner 7 Days/Week 5-10 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. (continued on page 21) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 19 Wesley United Methodist Church 470 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto (Just two blocks South of Escondido Village) 11:00 Sunday AM Worship International/Intergenerational • Activities for all ages 650-327-2092 • www.wesleychurchpa.org A Guide to the Spiritual Community Rev. Melanie Colpaart, Pastor SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:00 AM Ananda Los Altos A Place of Awakening Lutheran Christmas Eve Service: December 24th 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday Celebration Church World Peace Meditation: December 31st 3:45am(noon GMT) 9-9:45 am Meditation ELCA Classes: Tues. and Thurs. 6:30-9:00pm. Call for information. 10-11:30 Worship and Satsang Pastor David K. Bonde Masonic Hall, 146 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 9:00 am Worship Paramhansa Yogananda for a free brochure, call (650) 323-3363 10:30 am Education 650-917-0505 Call for a weekly inspirational message Author of Autobiography of a Yogi or visit www.anandapaloalto.org Nursery Care Provided www.consciouslivingcenter.org Alpha Courses Member Church of Religious Science International Change your thinking, change your life. 650-948-3012 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos Bahá’í Faith www.losaltoslutheran.org O A L “Let your vision be world-embracing.” – Bahá’u’llah L T A O

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To include your Overcrowd - Overprice Church in First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto Overeat - Overspend (PCUSA) Inspirations re you seeking a spiritual home, a place of welcome Is there more to Christmas... Aand acceptance? Are you wanting theological study Please call where you are free to ask honest questions? Are you Or less? looking for a community of faith where you can be Blanca Yoc at empowered to work for justice, peace and the common Join Friends on the Journey each good of all? Sunday evening for story, song and 650-326-8210 ext.239 warmth as we unwrap and celebrate Come check us out! Maybe you will find the connections the spiritual gifts of Christmas: or e-mail and commitments you believe Christ’s church should Love, Joy, Peace, Hope & Light. [email protected] embrace and embody. A Christmas that 8:30 A.M. - Contemplative Service renews the soul: priceless 9:30 A.M. - Adult Education 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service Sundays 5-6:30pm, Palo Alto Lawn Bowling Club Embarcadero & Cowper 11:15 A.M. - Children’s Educational Program www.FriendsOnTheJourney.org -- 650-387-3050 Childcare provided at all services 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org

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(continued from previous 19) a.m.-6 p.m. $ (Reviewed July 19, 2002) pasta and sandwiches. California casual. Gombei Japanese, 1438 El Camino Real, Full bar in addition to menu of handcrafted 20% off and many seafood dishes. Tue.-Fri. 11 Menlo Park (650) 329-1799 Gombei beers. Sun.-Wed. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thu. up to 6 guests with this ad a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $ serves family-style Japanese food. Teriyaki 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-1 (Reviewed July 11, 1997) and deep-fried meats, vegetables and a.m. $$-$$$ (Reviewed February 7, 2003) www.lepotaufeurestaurant.com Evvia, 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto (650) seafood dominate the menu. Wide, flat Grill at Stanford Golf Club, The, 198 Ju- Dinner 5-9:30 • Tues-Sun 326-0983 Exciting Greek cuisine amid a udon noodles, tofu dinners and donburi nipero Serra Blvd., Palo Alto (650) 325- rustic yet stylish Mediterranean decor. The (vegetables and meat or seafood over rice) 4427 Dishes are a step-up from standard 1149 El Camino- Menlo Park - 650.322.4343 room features large wood tables, wood- are especially good. Aesthetically pleasing golf club grill fare, running the gamut of fired ovens and colored bottles on the walls. and nutritionally balanced dinners. Quiet breakfast egg and griddle dishes, to salads, Mezethes (appetizers) are particularly good. with unremarkable decor and quick service. sandwiches, burgers and shakes for midday Moussaka, lamb chops, lamb shank, quail Beer, wine and sake. Cash only. Lunch repasts. Relaxed atmosphere. Tue.-Sun. 7 and seafood excel. Desserts are heaven- Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; a.m.-7 p.m. $$-$$ (Reviewed July 27, 2001) sent. Knowledgeable service. Excellent wine Dinner Monday through Saturday 5:30 - Gyros Gyros, 498 University Ave., Palo list. 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happy home the implications are significant. hour, 44 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. 11, FOR SOME VIOLENT IMAGES AND BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE. ©2005 SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. Bee Season ✭✭✭ Dad Saul (Richard Gere) is a distant perfec- 2005) (Aquarius) Words and letters open the se- tionist and religious scholar with a burning crets to the universe for 11-year-old Eliza desire to get closer to God. Mom Miriam Capote ✭✭✭✭ EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT CINÉARTS @ PALO ALTO SQUARE (Juliette Binoche) is an insecure, preoccupied 3000 El Camino Real, Naumann (Flora Cross). Eliza is the black (Cinearts) The Best Actor Oscar race promis- Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 sheep of a family of intellectual over-achiev- lab rat with a hidden agenda of her own. NOW PLAYING! ers who displays a remarkable aptitude for With each successive bee win the family dy- (continued on next page) VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.CAPOTEFILM.COM namic suffers a seismic psychological shift. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 23 Movies

SHARE THE MAGIC OF STANFORD MOVIE TIMES “ ’ ” THEATRE THE YEARS BEST FILMCBS RADIO! The Stanford Theatre is located at THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Screenings are for Friday through Aeon Flux (PG-13) Century 16: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:35 & 9:50 p.m. Carina Chocano Sunday only. The theatre is closed on (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45 & 10:10 p.m. “EXHILARATING.A JOY FROM Monday and Tuesday. For more infor- Bee Season Aquarius: 7 & 9:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 4:30 p.m.; Sat. mation call (650) 324-3700. START TO FINISH.” (PG-13) ✭✭✭ & Sun. also at 2 p.m. Capote (R) ✭✭✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 4:50, 7:25 & 10 A Matter of Life and Death (1946) As Stephen Holden p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:40 a.m. AKES OU ELIEVE his plane is about to crash, an RAF pi- “M Y B lot (David Niven) has a romantic “last” Chicken Little (G) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:20, 3:20, 5:25, 7:30 & 9:25 IN TRUE LOVE AND conversation with an American WAC p.m. Century 12: 11:35 a.m.; 1:35, 3:40, 5:50, 7:50 & HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER. on the ground (Kim Hunter). The pilot Satisfyingly rich. When Keira Knightley 9:55 p.m. unexpectedly survives, but it turns out ✭✭ is on the screen, which is much of the time, that his survival was only a mistake Derailed (R) Century 16: 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 2, 4:30 & 7:05 you can barely take your eyes off her. p.m. Her radiance so suffuses the film.” made in heaven, which he must now persuade heaven to prolong for the The Dying Gaul (R) Century 16: 9:05 p.m. sake of his new romance. Fri. at 7:30 ✭✭✭ p.m. First Descent (PG-13) Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. (Not Reviewed) This Happy Breed (1944) This Noel Coward hit (top box office of the year Good Night, and Good Guild: 7 & 9:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 2:15 & 4:35 p.m. in the UK) interweaves the personal Luck (PG) ✭✭✭✭ history of a working-class family with Harry Potter and the Century 16: Noon, 1, 2:15, 3:30, 4:30, 5:45, 7, 8, 9:15 the great world events occurring Goblet of Fire & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 1, 3, 4:25, 6:30, around them. 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Pride & Prejudice Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 12:50, 2:20, 3:50, 5:05, 6:45, Cinearts CINEARTS Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 7:50, 9:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:40 & EXPERIENCE Sat. & Sun. at 5:15 & 9:15 p.m. @ CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CINEARTS @ HYATT THE GREATEST CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 Mountain View Hwy 101 Broadway Overpass LOVE STORY Redwood City San Mateo So San Francisco 10:25 p.m. 650/960-0970 650/340-1516 OF ALL TIME. 650/365-9000 650/558-0123 650/742-9200 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES (continued from previous page) Rent (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 1:05, 4:15, 7:25 & 10:25 p.m. For group sales information log on to www.prideandprejudicemovie.net/groupsales. es to be smoking hot, courtesy of Philip Sey- Century 12: 12:45, 4:05, 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. mour Hoffman’s delirious turn as the shrill Sarah Silverman: Jesus Aquarius: 7:30 & 9:55 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 5:30 p.m.; and effeminate Truman Capote. “Capote” fo- is Magic (Not Rated) Sat. & Sun. also at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. “ cuses its lens on 1959, when the author hap- (Not Reviewed) pens upon a New York Times article about I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT. ✭✭✭ THE MOVIE IS GREAT, THE DRAMA IS GREAT, THE WRITING IS GREAT, the brutal murders of the simple, upstanding Shopgirl (R) Century 16: 12:15, 2:40, 5:20, 7:55 & 10:15 p.m. THE PERFORMANCES ARE GREAT.” Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas. This is The Squid and the CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 3:45, 5:50, 8 & Roger Ebert, just the opening Capote needs to prove his Whale (R) ✭✭✭1/2 10:10 p.m.; Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. untested theory that in gifted hands nonfic- tion can be as scintillating as fiction. With the Walk the Line Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:10, 2:30, 4:20, 5:30, 7:20, 9 “THEY GIVE OFF SO MUCH support of “researcher and bodyguard” (PG-13) ✭✭ & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 & 9:50 p.m. SEXUAL HEAT IT’S A WONDER Harper Lee (the superb Catherine Keener as Wallace & Gromit: Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 2, 4:35 & 6:50 p.m. THEY DON’T BURST the “To Kill a Mockingbird” author) and the The Curse of the blessing of his editor, Capote sets out for Were-Rabbit (G) ✭✭✭✭ INTO FLAMES. Kansas and an obsession that will ultimately Theirs are the kinds of performances consume his intricate life. Debut director (!) Yours, Mine and Ours Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:20, 3:25, 5:35, 7:40 & 9:45 ® The Academy Awards live to reward.” Bennett Miller crafts a marvelously rich and (PG) (Not Reviewed) p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 7:55 & absorbing biopic of man and mystery and 10:05 p.m. the subtle nuances that make twisted bril- Zathura (PG) Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 2:25, 4:50, 7:20 & 9:45 p.m. Carina Chocano liance tick. Rated: R for violent images and (Not Reviewed) strong language. 1 hour, 50 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Oct. 7, 2005) “ONE FILM ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding Chicken Little ✭✭✭ THAT HAS (Century 16, Century 12) Chicken Little Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) ® (voiced by Zach Braff) causes widespread OSCAR panic for the animal denizens of Oakey Oaks Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) WRITTEN when he warns that the sky is falling. But Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) ” with no sign of plummeting clouds, Little’s ALL OVER IT. proud father (Garry Marshall) blames his Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) son’s antics on a wayward acorn and ex- CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) Peter Travers presses obvious embarrassment. The mishap stigmatizes Little at school. His only companions are three equally unpopular stu- Spangenberg: 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto (354-8220) dents: Abby Mallard (Joan Cusack), an as- Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) “TWO BIG tute but unattractive duckling; Runt of the Lit- ” ® ter (Steve Zahn), an enormous swine with Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information THUMBS UP. high anxiety; and the voiceless Fish Out of about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Water, who can find humor in even the most dire situations. When an apparent piece of the sky actually does drop into Little’s bed- ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com room, he and the gang quickly find themselves investigating the phenomenon. The Kentucky Fried Corporation may see a slump in business when “Little” hits the big screen, been with you. Forced by circumstance to mongering on his CBS “See It Now” pro- because if all chickens were this cute the keep quiet, the adulterers part for good. gram. Spare and austere, the black-and- world would stick with turkey. Rated: G. 1 Soon enough the assailant (French actor Vin- white film opens at a 1958 awards banquet hour, 21 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Nov. 4, cent Cassel) comes calling for the obligatory that Murrow (David Strathairn) turns into a 2005) blackmail cash. Consumed by guilt, Charles platform to muse about the media. Con- goes to great lengths to appease the man, all cerned that television “is being used to dis- Derailed ✭✭ the while putting his family in jeopardy and tract, delude, amuse and insulate us,” the (Century 16, Century 12) Charles Schine frantically searching for a way out. Any way newsman adamantly insists that it “can (Clive Owen) is a mild-mannered ad exec out. The film looks great, dark and sharp. But teach, it can illuminate, it can even inspire.” with a stale marriage, a sick daughter and a not good enough to shell out $10 and two All the actors deliver spot-on performances, daily commuter pass. He meets mysterious hours. Rated: R for sex and graphic violence. from Frank Langella as William S. Paley to Lucinda Harris (Jennifer Aniston) on the train 1 hour, 40 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. Clooney as producer Fred Friendly and and is immediately smitten by her good looks 11, 2005) Robert Downey, Jr. and Patricia Clarkson as and black nylon-clad legs. The resulting clandestinely married staffers. Rated: PG for NOW PLAYING AT THESE SELECT THEATRES friendship segues to drinks and then an ex- Good Night, and Good Luck ✭✭✭✭ mild thematic elements and brief language. 1 CENTURY THEATRES ! CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES tramarital dalliance that turns sour when the (Guild) Director George Clooney makes a hour, 33 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Oct. 14, CENTURY 20 DALY CITY CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO CENTURY PLAZA 10 pair is viciously attacked in their seedy hotel bold move and raises tough issues in the 2005) Daly City (650) 994-7469 Redwood City (650) 365-9000 San Mateo (650) 558-0123 So. San Francisco (650) 742-9200 room. Charles is beaten to a bloody pulp and meticulously recreation of a seminal chapter Lucinda repeatedly raped. Can’t call the po- in television history, when broadcast journalist Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES lice, she says, my husband will know I’ve Edward R. Murrow dared to challenge Sen. ✭✭✭1/2 Joseph McCarthy and his Red Scare fear- (Century 16, Century 12) Following the suc- Page 24 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies

trous union. “Pride” does not tread new escapade and little more. Jeremy is no prince ground and must rely heavily on narrative en- and not very charming at that. Mirabelle’s af- ergy and individual effort to set it apart from terglow arrives in the form of a handsome its predecessors. Rated: PG for mildly mature stranger (Martin as Ray Porter) who enters themes. 2 hours, 8 minutes. — J.A. (Re- her retail domain and purchases a pair of viewed Nov. 11, 2005) black gloves. The two begin to date, and Ray’s sophisticated influence subtly trans- Rent ✭✭✭ forms Mirabelle from geek to chic. “Shopgirl” (Century 16, Century 12) It’s the season of is an oasis of old-fashioned charm in a mod- love in this vigorous adaptation of Jonathan ern world. Stylish, quirky and affecting. Rat- Larson’s tragic take on a cluster of young ed: R for language and nudity. 1 hour, 46 New Yorkers infected with the AIDS virus. minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. 4, 2005) The story kicks off with East Village loft roomies Mark Cohen and Roger Davis (An- The Squid and the Whale ✭✭✭1/2 thony Rapp and Adam Pascal) emerging (Cinearts) A strained marriage is at the core from a difficult year. When former roommate of the Berkman family’s very existence. Tom Collins (Jesse L. Martin) reappears after Writer-mom Joan (Laura Linney) struggles to a long absence a chain of events is set in make things right for the sake of her boys, motion. Physiological fortunes rise and fall for 12-year-old Frank (Owen Kline) and 16-year- these impassioned bohemians while they old Walt (Jesse Eisenberg) who worships the struggle with the excessive baggage of rela- very ground his father walks on. That’s hard tionships, illness and social disaffection. More to fathom since dad Bernard (Jeff Daniels) is rock opera than musical, “Rent” has energy a pompous, faded intellectual vainly clinging to spare. Rated: PG-13 for strong language, to past triumphs to fortify his sagging ego. drug use and sexuality. 2 hours, 8 minutes. The couple’s separation is inevitable. Joan — J.A. (Reviewed Nov. 23, 2005) and Bernard divvy up time with the boys and the cat and squabble over their vast library of Shopgirl ✭✭✭ books while assuring the boys that nothing (Century 16) Claire Danes gives an ethereal will change. The collapse of this nuclear fami- performance as the wistful shopgirl of Steve ly is peppered with wry humor that neverthe- Martin’s dreams, based on his stirring novella less rubs raw. Compelling and painful and of the same name. Mirabelle (Danes) is a definitely worth a look. Rated: R for language simple Vermont transplant who lives a lonely and mature adult themes. 1 hour, 20 min- life surrounded by luxury — the luxury of di- utes. — J.A. (Reviewed Oct. 28, 2005) aphanous silk gloves in the fine accessories Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart try to remain upright in the ridiculous slapstick storm of “Just Friends.” department of Saks Fifth Avenue. After dark, Walk the Line ✭✭ Mirabelle returns to her solitary apartment (Century 16, Century 12) Joaquin Phoenix and creates artsy charcoal drawings while can talk the talk and snarl his way through a cess of director Alfonso Cuaron’s “Harry Pot- hour, 43 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Nov. 11, barely scraping by and hoping against hope Johnny Cash song. He stays the path, walk- for Prince Charming to appear. A couple of ing the line to a remarkable performance that ter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” edgy au- Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang ✭✭✭ 2005) dates with a garrulous musician who picks captures more than the Man in Black’s grav- teur Mike Newell (“Donnie Brasco”) tackles (Century 16) This is a show-off’s crime come- her up at the Laundromat (Jason Schwartz- Harry’s fourth year with remarkable aplomb. dy. But writer/director Shane Black’s crafts- Pride & Prejudice ✭✭✭1/2 (continued on next page) man as Jeremy) yield an interesting sexual When Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione manship and co-stars Robert Downey Jr. (Century 16) Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet (Keira (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) reach and Val Kilmer infuse the convoluted plot with Knightley) is the favored daughter of the five Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a big dose of infectious fun. Downey Jr. plays belonging to the struggling Mr. and Mrs. B DISCOVER THE FILM AMERICA’S CRITICS headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Michael a petty thief boosting Xboxes in New York’s (Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn). .ARE CALLING ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST. Gambone) announces that Hogwarts will East Village, when he stumbles into an audi- Mom is a meddlesome tattler who wants a host the legendary Triwizard Tournament, tion while running from the police. Lucky good match for each of her girls while Dad ‘‘★★★★ ’’ where three young wand-wielders compete break. Before you can sing “There’s no busi- stands by in a permanent state of bemuse- ✸ ✸ ✸ ! PREMIERE MAGAZINE AUSTIN CHRONICLE CHICAGO TRIBUNE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION in a trio of dangerous events. Hopeful partici- ness like show business,” he’s cast in the ment. The first appropriate suitor on the hori- HOUSTON CHRONICLE ✸WASHINGTON TIMES ✸ST. LOUIS DISPATCH ✸E! ONLINE ✸DETROIT NEWS pants toss their name into the Goblet of Fire starring role and navigating the dangerous zon is the upstanding and very rich Mr. Bing- and keep their fingers crossed. But when waters of a Hollywood pool party. There Har- ley (Simon Woods) who rents a neighboring Harry’s name mysteriously wafts out of the ry swoons over a starlet named Harmony estate. At his side is family friend Darcy blue-lit Goblet, the tournament becomes a (Michelle Monaghan) and starts doing re- (Matthew MacFadyen), a snooty nobleman fight for survival. Newell snags Cuaron’s cine- search for his role with gay detective Gay for whom Lizzie develops an instant dislike — www.squidandthewhalemovie.com matic baton and sprints, maintaining the dark Perry (Kilmer). Mystery, sex, betrayal and bul- or consuming crush depending on your point tone of “Azkaban” while sprinkling in healthy lets come next. Heavy on style and light on of view. While Lizzie and Darcy ebb and flow doses of humor and humanity. Rated: PG-13 substance, “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” is a post- with pent-up desire thwarted by monumental EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT for sequences of fantasy violence and fright- modern pastiche for those who like the arti- miscommunication, older sister Jane ening images. 2 hours, 30 minutes. — T.H. fice of motion pictures and the sleazy side of (Rosamund Pike) falls for the socially superior (Reviewed Nov. 18, 2005) NOW PLAYING America exposed with a smile. Rated: R for Bingley and flighty Lydia (Jena Malone) CHECK DIRECTORY OR CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES language, violence, sexuality and nudity. 1 worms her way into a duplicitous and disas- The Ice Harvest ✭✭1/2 (Century 16) It’s not easy to pigeonhole this quirky comedy/thriller/noir mob piece that “ “ falls into place too little and too late. The emi- SARAH SILVERMAN IS “ nently watchable John Cusack stars as un- THE MUST-SEE FAMILY FILM der-the-radar attorney Charlie Arglist, who THE MOST OUTRAGEOUSLY ” ensures himself a merry Christmas by em- THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! ’ ” Greg Russell, WB-TV (Detroit) bezzling a cool $2 mil from a Kansas City FUNNY WOMAN ALIVE. mob figure. His partner in crime is the sinister Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE “THE BEST FAMILY COMEDY THIS YEAR! Vic Cavanaugh (Billy Bob Thornton) whose A HILARIOUS, NONSTOP BUMPY RIDE OF ANTICS THAT LIGHT UP THE SCREEN!” “GOD BLESS HER - FILM ADVISORY BOARD plans for the take are shady at best. While D “YOU’LL LAUGH the money lies in wait Charlie dreams of skip- SILVERMAN FEARLESSLY AND HILARIOUSLY “COME Y TO THE MAX!” OUT LOUD!” ping town with sultry businesswoman Renata TAKES ON CULTURAL TABOOS.” Sandi Davis, DAILY OKLAHOMAN Erica Land, KPRC-TV (Houston) (Connie Nielsen), the sharp-as-nails owner of Sharon Waxman, THE NEW YORK TIMES the Sweet Cage strip club. As a steely ice storm envelops Wichita Falls, Charlie makes “A TRULY GIFTED COMIC! plans to woo Renata while watching the SARAH SILVERMAN SPEAKS THE UNSPEAKABLE. back of his plastered drinking buddy Pete AND FUNNY? OH HELL, YES!” Van Heuten (Oliver Platt). A mixed bag with Robert Wilonsky, SF WEEKLY saucy highlights. Rated: R for excessive violence. 1 hour, 28 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed “FOR ANYONE WHO FOUND HER Nov. 25, 2005) ‘ARISTOCRATS’ APPEARANCE SHOCKING, ’ ” Just Friends ✭✭1/2 YOU AIN T SEEN NOTHING YET. (Century 16, Century 12) Chris (Ryan FILMSTEW.COM Reynolds) and Jamie (Amy Smart) are insep- arable high-school friends in suburban New “HILARIOUSLY OFFENSIVE! Jersey. But Chris — awkward and over- SUBVERSIVELY BRILLIANT!” weight — is harboring a deep love for his ANNA MARIA STEPHENS, SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE gorgeous gal-pal. Ready to confess his feelings at a graduation bash, Chris instead finds himself humiliated by the class jock and flee- ing for the West Coast. Flash forward 10 years. Chris has dropped the weight and picked up a Hollywood attitude. His new life means big money as an executive in the music biz and dating a parade of beautiful models. When an intended trip to Paris with pop star Samantha James (Anna Faris) goes awry and the two serendipitously arrive in Jersey, all of Chris’ old emotions resurface. The tal- ented young actors shine in this romantic ode to “friend-zone” angst. But director © UMG Recordings, Inc 2005 All rights reserved. Roger Kumble simply can’t calm the film’s ridiculous slapstick storm. Rated: PG-13 for EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT sexual content including some dialogue. 1 NOW PLAYING hour, 28 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Nov. 25, CHECK DIRECTORY OR CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES CENTURY THEATRES ! 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(continued from previous page) for a perky June Carter Cash. Whenever language, thematic material and depiction of Witherspoon sashays onto the stage and drug dependency. 2 hours, 16 minutes. — elly vocals and guitar-slinging stage manner- shares the microphone with Phoenix, the S.T. (Reviewed Nov. 18, 2005) isms. His flashes of vulnerability and pain al- movie comes alive. What a shame that “Walk ternate with smaller moments of humor and the Line” seems dull. It’s the same old song: spontaneity in James Mangold’s overlong Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were- humble origins, a lucky break, marital woes biopic of Cash’s early years. Exchanging her Rabbit ✭✭✭✭ and wild tours on the road to fame, crash- “Legally Blonde” designer suits for petticoats (Century 16) Wallace (voiced by mainstay Pe- and-burn drug and alcohol abuse, and ulti- and circle skirts, Reese Witherspoon makes ter Sallis) & Gromit live in a neighborhood ob- mately redemption. Rated: PG-13 for some sessed with veggies, and no event excites the masses more than the Giant Vegetable Competition. The town’s love of earth-bound A Major Movie Event! greens has enabled the duo to flourish as “ ” “Anti-Pesto,” a humane extermination team Pete Hammond, MAXIM that takes care of pesky rabbit problems. When a giant hare — dubbed the “Were- Rabbit” — begins devouring Anti-Pesto- guarded gardens, Wallace & Gromit face the public’s wrath and must solve the bizarre mystery before the popular competition is ru- ined. Fans of the Oscar-winning short films from innovative animator Nick Park have waited 16 years to see Wallace and his silent pawed pal Gromit go feature-length on the big screen. The scores of admirers will find the delay well worth its weight in clay. Rated: G. 1 hour, 34 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Oct. 7, 2005)

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Please go to Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, 703 details, Call 968-1213 ext. 701. and fine art. Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Private elry Show Dean Bensen Glass Designs www.PaloAltoOnline.com, High St., Palo Alto, CA Home, 455 Santa Rita Ave., Menlo Park. and Elements by Design present their 2005 www.womensclub.sfhs.com. click on “Master 94301. 5th Annual Trains for Tots Christmas Cel- Call 325-9936. Holiday Sale featuring hand blown glass ebration Includes Santa and friends, sing Children’s Holiday Party A light lunch, work by Dean Bensen and hand-torched Community Calendar,” alongs with a Salvation Army brass band treats, a puppet show, and crafts. $15, Italian glass beads and fine jewelry by and then click on “Submit QUESTIONS? If you have reservations required. Benefits Friends of Demetra Theofanous. Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m.- and carolers. Donate a new, unwrapped a listing.” Listings are questions, call the toy for the United States Marine Corps Re- Allied Arts. Dec. 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Allied 5 p.m. Channing Ranch, 667 Channing serve’s Toys for Tots Program and the Sal- Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park. Call Ave., Palo Alto. Call 787-2647. www.dean- published in the papers reception desk at the Palo vation Army. The Palo Alto High School 854-9955. www.alliedartsguild.org. bensen.com or www.elementsbydesign. on a space-available basis. Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. Christmas Soiree A traditional Victorian com. Madrigals will perform at the California Ave. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) Caltrain Station. The train will stop at the Soiree Sun., Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by Holiday Tassel Make and Take Learn how Menlo Park Caltrain Station on Santa Cruz the Friends of “R” House. Features holiday to make holiday tassels with Nancy Welch. NEWS. The online form is for 326-8210. After hours, you may and Merril Sat., Dec. 3, 7:05 p.m.; Sun., music, readings, homemade food, vintage Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Children welcome Calendar listings only. To submit press zero and leave a message Dec. 4, 7:09 p.m. at California Avenue costumes, and a visit from Father Christ- with a parent. Free. Great American Fram- Caltrain Station, Park Boulevard and Cali- mas. $18. Call for tickets. Rengstorff ing Company, 229 Hamilton Ave., Palo information for possible use in the general mailbox. fornia Ave., Palo Alto. Call 1-800-660- House at Shoreline at Mountain View, 3070 Alto. www.peninsulaopenstudios.org. elsewhere in the paper, send it 4287. www.caltrain.com. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 903- “Holidays: Christmas, Chanukah, and For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com An Evening of Enlightened Power “En- 6392. www.r-house.org. Others Festive Celebrations” Will be dis- lightened Power: How Women are Trans- Graham Middle School Holiday Bazaar cussed by Kay Payne Tue., Dec. 6, 2-3 and click on “Master Community Calendar.” forming the Practice of Leadership.” Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 30 vendors-in- p.m. $1 for members/$5 for non-members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Men- lo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsu lavolunteers.org. OF NOTE Installation of Officers 2006 Masonic Lodge of Palo Alto. Dec. 3, 5 p.m. Re- www.PaloAltoOnline.com freshments will be served. Masonic Lodge If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! of Palo Alto, 461 Florence St., Palo Alto. Call 851-0190. www.paloaltolodge.com. p.m. Palo Alto Elk’s Lodge, 4249 El ta Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 323-8657. Lecture on the Politics and Ethics of Non- Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 493-6614. www.mppc.org. proliferation Father J. Bryan Hehir will de- “Holiday Affaire Takes Wing” Presented “How My Heart Sings” A Tribute to Bill liver the Center for International Security by the Garden Club of Palo Alto. Dec. 3, Evans and Earl Zindar, featuring Akira Tana and Cooperation’s annual Drell Lecture 10a.m.-3 p.m. Products are designed and on drums, Seward McCain on bass, Larry Tue., Dec. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Hehir, a created by members. Includes pressed Dunlap on piano and guest vocalist Bobbe Harvard professor, will probe the ethical flower stationary, hand knitted Christmas Norris. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. $35 general/$30 and strategic challenges of proliferation stockings, botanical art, fresh floral, shell Palo Alto Jazz Alliance members/$20 stu- across the world. Tresidder Memorial creations, garden benches and gourmet dent. Community School of Music and Union, 459 Lagunita Dr., Stanford. Call gift sets. Lucie Stern Community Center, Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain 724-8055. www.cisac.stanford.edu/ev 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 854- View. Call 345-9543. ents/hehir. 7626. Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra Con- Peninsula Republican Women’s Christ- “Something Can be Done About Hunger” cert “Looking Back, Looking Forward.” mas Party Dec. 2, 11:30 p.m. Includes Given by The Volunteer Ministers of the Featuring pianist Akimi Fukuhara, in entertainment by the Madrigal Singers and Church of Scientology of Mountain View. A Chopin Piano Concerto #1 and Gandolfi- the collection of gifts for hospitalized vet- holiday food drive for the Second Harvest Notes From Childhood, Debussy-Chil- erans. Sharon Heights Country Club, 2900 Food Bank. Through Jan. 1. Donate non- dren’s Corner Suite, Chabrier-Joyeuse Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Call 854- perishable food at 331 Castro St., Down- Marche. Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $16/ $14 6483. town Mountain View and 117 Easy St., seniors/$7 students. Cubberley Theatre, Secrets of Sound Healing With Steven Mountain View. Church of Scientology, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call (408) Halpem. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. $10.East West 3505 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 969- 395-2911. www.paphil.org. Bookshop , 324 Castro St., Mountain 5262. www.volunteerministers.org. Stanford Flute Ensemble: Karen Van View. Call 988-9800. www.eastwest.com. Dyke, Director Tue., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. A va- The 18th Annual Christmas Crèche Ex- riety of works for all types and sizes of hibit Dec. 3-7, noon-9 p.m. Free. 500 Concerts A Holiday Celebration Presented by flutes, from bass to piccolo, including orig- crèches from 65 countries on display; live inal works and transcriptions. Free. Camp- holiday music daily with concerts in the af- Peninsula Symphony and Stanford Sym- phonic Chorus. Program includes Gian- bell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. ternoons on the weekend and in the Call 723-2720. www.music.stanford.edu/ evenings daily; children’s room with crafts, carlo Aquilanti’s “Prima Missa,” Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasy on Christmas Events/calendar.html. nativity costumes, story time 3:30 p.m. Stanford Symphony Orchestra: Jindong daily; marionette shows Saturday, 12:30 Carols” and three Christmas pieces by Cai, Director Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Junior and 1:30 p.m.; daily, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. John Rutter. Fri., Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., Naoya Kanai, performs AntonÌn Dvor·k’s The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Dec. 4, 1:30 p.m. Stanford Memorial Cello Concerto in b minor, Op. 104, and Saints, 3865 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park. Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call the orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s Sym- Call 493-2735. www.christmascreche.org. 941-5291. www.peninsulasymphony.org. “A Medieval Christmas” With San Fran- phony No. 4 in f minor. $10/$5. www.mu cisco Choral artist, Magen Soloman. Fea- sic.stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. Benefits turing Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, and in- Student Chamber Ensembles Thu., Dec. 2nd Annual Fund Raising Dinner Hosted cluding world premieres from Mollicone 8, 8 p.m. Works from the chamber reper- by The Future Brain Cancer Institute Dec. and Aprahamian, as well as works by Vic- toire performed by members of the cham- 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The FBCI is dedicated to toria, Byrd, Lauridsen, Joubert, Sametz, ber studies program, including students, finding a cure from brain cancer. Borel Pri- and others. Medieval-themed post-con- faculty, and community members. Free. vate Bank, Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 328- cert reception. Sat., Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $12- Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, 7900. www.saveyourbrain.org. $25. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Stanford. Call 723-2720. www.music.stan “Giving Thanks for the Children” Art Bou- Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call (415) 979- ford.edu/Events/calendar.html. tique benefiting Lucile Packard Children’s 5779. www.sfca.org. The Peninsula Pops “Fireside Holiday” Hospital. Featuring jewelry by Carina Ross- California Bach Society Britten’s “A Cer- Show Dec. 4, 3 p.m. Music from “Polar Ex- ner, wax and bing ceramics, sculptures by emony of Carols” and selections from the press,” “Home Alone,” “White Christmas” Crèches and crafts Jennifer Cull and Fabienne Bismuth, Finnish pan-European collection “Piae and Ellington’s “Nutcracker.” Guests in- stained glass by Peter Zajda, silk by Diane Cantiones.” Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $25 gen- clude Bay Bells Handbells and a special Folk art nativity scenes from around the world, as well as miniature Carver, paintings by Susannah Jackson eral/$18 senior/$10 student. All Saints’ narrator. Holiday attire is welcome. $10- crèches and crèches for children, will be shown at the 18th annual and more. Dec. 2, 2-8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 10 Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo $18 kid under 10 free with parent. Tickets Christmas Crèche Exhibit at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 4, noon-5 p.m. Carina’s Alto. Call (415) 262-0272. www.cal available online or phone. Spangenberg Creations Jewelry Studio, 1022 Webster bach.org. Theater, 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto. Saints at 3865 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto this Saturday through St., Palo Alto. Call 327-8434. www.cari Children’s Christmas Concert Presented Call 856-8432. www.peninsulapops.org. nascreationsjewelry.com. Wednesday, from noon to 9 p.m. The event will also include craft ac- by Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Chil- “What Makes it Great?” Conductor and tivities for children, marionette performances, story times, and choral Happy Holidays from the Sea Scouts dren’s Choirs. Sun., Dec. 4, 6 p.m.; door composer Rob Kapilow blends music, and organ concerts. Admission is free. Call (650) 493-2735 or go to Christmas trees 2-14 feet, Fir, Noble and open at 5:30 p.m. Free childcare provided commentary and audience participation, www.christmascreche.org. Grand. Wrap and load your trees or deliv- for ages 3-36 months. Admission is free. to offer new perspectives on Copland’s ery available. Proceeds benefit local Sea Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 San- Scouts. Daily through Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-9 (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 27 Goings On

(continued from previous page) 26. Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.- Karen Holman, 321-6170. Lucie Stern Surviving Grief at the Holidays This grief policies we have, or should have, to com- 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., support workshop will offer a choice of ac- bat it. Wed., Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. $5 mem- “Appalachian Spring.” Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Tick- Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Palo Alto. tivities including discussion groups on bers/$10 non-members. Acterra, 3921 ets: $12-$30. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Stanford. Call 723-4177. “Romancing the Buddha” Book signing “Grief Challenges at the Holidays” a guid- East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. Call 962- Lagunita Ave., Stanford. Call 725-ARTS. Memorial Church Tour Fridays, 2 p.m., with author Michael Lisagor. Free, call to ed meditation about holiday memories, fol- 9876 x. 306. www.acterra.org/forum. through Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center do- reserve tickets. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. East lowed by art or journaling, and a practical Habitat Restoration on San Francisquito cents provide background on the architec- West Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain advice session on “Self Care at the Holi- Creek Sat., Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Live Music ture, carvings, mosaics and stained glass View. Call 988-9800. www.eastwest.com. days” Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pre- Dress in layers in clothes that can get dirty Didgeridoo Sound Remedy Using sever- windows of the church and its restoration registration required. Sponsored by Kara. and wear sturdy shoes. Meet on the cor- al didgeridoos, Paradiso will demonstrate after the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. Kara, 457 Kingsley Ave., Palo Alto. Call ner of Alma and Palo Alto Ave in Palo Alto. how the body can be “reset”. Dec. 5, 7:30 Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stan- Family and Kids 321-5272 x14. www.kara-grief.org. Free. RSVP requested, drop-ins welcome. p.m. $10. East West Bookshop , 324 ford. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. Create a Gingerbread House Hanging of El Palo Alto Park, Park near the corner of Castro St., Mountain View. www.east Open Stables Featuring large scale medi- the greens, a holiday craft, and a soup Alma St. and Palo Alto Ave., Palo Alto. Call west.com. Film tative paintings by George Fischer, a flying lunch. Sun., Dec. 4, 11 a.m. Call to re- 962-9876 ext.305. www.acterra.org/wa Steel Drums: Chabot Panhandlers and serve for lunch. Ladera Community “Brothers” A 52 minute documentary ex- tershed/. kimono and other works by sculptor Mad- ploring the interpersonal dynamics of Robert Greenidge Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m. dy Le Mel, darkly comic deer portraits by Church, 3300 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley. Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed $20. Robert Greenidge, arranger, com- www.ladera.org. brothers. Irigoyen uses his own relationship Tasha Ostrander, and meandering abstract with his brother Bernard as a base for Wed., Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. Help needed to pot poser, steel drum and recording artist, one paintings by John Ochs. Through Jan.10. J-Hoops For boys and girls ages 7-12 years up native marsh seedlings and do regular of the pre-eminent pan players in the old. First 3-weeks focus on skill develop- studying brotherly relationships with three Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appoint- sets of featured brothers ranging from ages maintenance at the nursery in preparation world. Chabot Panhandlers, a 25-mem- ment. Spur Projects, 888 Portola Rd., Por- ment clinic, then teams will be formed. In for winter planting projects. Palo Alto Bay- ber steel drum band. College of San Ma- partnership with the Jr. NBA and Jr. War- 20-50 from the San Francisco Bay Area, tola Valley. Call 529-2040. www.spurpro while foreshadowing his nephews brotherly lands, Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Call teo Theatre, 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., jects.com. riors Basketball league. Jewish Communi- (510) 452-9261. www.savesfbay.org. San Mateo. Call (510) 273-9258. relationship. Thu., Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Painting Show “A Midpoint Review” an ty Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Salt Pond Restoration Tours During a www.chabotsteeldrums.com. Alto. Call 852-3505. www.paloaltojcc.org. Aquarius Theater, 430 Emerson St., Palo exhibit of works by Massimo Mazzon. Alto. Call 738-4276. www.yearn2learn.org. two-hour, docent-led walking tour, learn 11th Annual Performance of the “Nut- Mommy and Me: Hebrew Music and about the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Through Dec. 28. Cafe Espresso 1929, “For Man Must Work” In the global econ- cracker” Performed by The Peninsula Dance Infants and children up to 5 years Project. Tours begin at 1 p.m. Suitable for 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park. Call 823- omy, human resources are being replaced Youth Ballet. Dec. 3-4, 2 p.m. Tickets may old. Dance and creative movement to He- adults and youth 12 and over. Bad weath- 9144. www.pinxi.com/works. by technology. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Unitarian be purchased online or by phone (800) brew songs and various styles of music. er cancels. Good walking shoes recom- Palo Alto Center Fall Exhibition “Ro- Universalist Church, 505 E. Charleston 595-4849. San Mateo Performing Arts Conducted in Hebrew and in English. mended. Reservations are required, tours mancing the Shadows,” Elsa Rady: “The Road, Palo Alto. Call 283-3797. Center, 600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m.; limited to 15 people. Call to register and for Cycladic Swing” and Edward Eberle: www.worldcentric.org. www.pyb.org. Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. $8/class. information. Dec. 4, 17, Jan. 14, 22, Feb. “Classicism and Chaos.” Hours: Tue.-Sat., “Her Majest” Sun., Dec. 4. Following the 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 Jewish Community Center, 4000 Middle- 18 and 26. Bayfront Park, End of Marsh field Road, Palo Alto. Call 965-8150. screening, writer director Mark Gordon will Road, Menlo Park. Call (510) 792-0222 On Stage p.m. Through Dec. 23. Palo Alto Art Cen- give a Q&A on writing, directing and the “Into the Woods” Presented by Theatre- ter, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329- www.paloaltojcc.org. ext. 43. Preschool Storytime For children ages 3-5, production of his first feature. Spangen- Winter in Long Ridge Sun., Dec. 4, 1- Works. Production directed by Artistic Di- 2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter . berg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo rector Robert Kelley. Through Jan. 7. Tues- Preview Exhibition, Artists’ Open Studios Fridays, 11 a.m. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 4:30 p.m. With docents Keith Johnsgard Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. Alto. www.spangenbergtheatre.com or and Kevin Kilmer. Bring a lunch. Kids must days, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 8 Preview work by each artist participating in www.hermajestythemovie.com . p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. be able to walk 5 miles with two moder- Open Studios Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. Monday Movies 1 p.m. Dec. 5: “Mad Hot and 7 p.m. $20-$54. Lucie Stern Theatre, Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- ately difficult 0.5-mile climbs. Meet at Griz- Preview exhibition Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 Ballroom”; Dec. 12: “The Chateau”; Dec. 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 903- 5 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Main Library , 1213 zly Flat trailhead. Long Ridge Open Space p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Dec. 19: “Elf.” Little House, 800 Middle Ave., 6000 . www.theatreworks.org. Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2436. Preserve, Grizzly Flat Trailhead, Palo Alto. 12. Great American Framing Company, 229 Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.penin “My Way” A Musical Tribute to Frank www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. Call 691-1200. www.openspace.org. Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 964-0494. sulavolunteers.org. Sinatra By David Grapes and Todd Olson. www.peninsulaopenstudios.org. Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- Stanford Theatre Guide Dec. 2: “A Matter Through Dec. 31. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., Preview Exhibition, Artists’ Open Stu- 5 Wednesdays, 11 a.m. College Terrace Li- of Life and Death,” 7:30 p.m.; “This Hap- Religion/Spirituality 2 p.m. $17-$30. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 dios Preview work by each artist partici- brary, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. Call py Breed,” 5:25 and 9:25 p.m.; Dec. 3-4: Meditation and Self Development Begin- East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Call 349- pating in Open Studios Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ “Down Argentine Way,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., ners and experienced meditators wel- 6411. www.hillbarntheatre.org. 10-11. Preview exhibition daily Through kids-teens. Dec. 4, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; “National Vel- come. Ongoing Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Do- Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Books Inc. Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 vet,” 5:15 and 9:15 p.m.; Dec. 8-9: “Come nations welcome. Pathways to Self Heal- Cafe Gallery, 301 Castro St., Mountain Auditions months-3 years, Mondays, 10 and 11 a.m. September,” 7:30 p.m.; “Pane, Amore e ing, 4153 A El Camino Way, Palo Alto. Call View. Call 964-0494. www.peninsula Auditions for Schola Cantorum 15 minute Main Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Fantasia,” 5:45 and 9:35 p.m.; Dec. 10-11: 949-3106. www.psh.org. openstudios.org. audition appointments Dec. 13, 7:30-10 Call 329-2436. www.cityofpaloalto.org/li “Heaven Can Wait,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. The Vedic Path to God-Realization Work- p.m. See website for details. Appointments “Revolutionary Eye: The Political Poster brary/kids-teens. 11, 3:45 and 7:30 p.m.; “Portrait of Jen- shop An introductory workshop which will are required. Braun Music Center, 541 Art of Wolfgang Janisch: 1979-1999” Toddler Storytime Storytime for children nie,” 5:50 and 9:35 p.m.; Dec.15-16: include chanting, meditation, Sanskrit Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 254-1700. Documents the life and work of East Ger- ages 18 months-3 years, Fridays, 10 a.m. “Footlight Parade,” 7:30 p.m.; “East Side prayers, simply yoga and breath work ex- www.scholacantorum.org. man artist and activist Wolfgang Janisch Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd., of Heaven,” 5:50 and 9:25 p.m.; Dec. 17- ercises with Diwakari Devi. $29. Call to re- through posters, photographs, and Palo Alto. Call 329-2436. www.cityof 18: “Cover Girl,” 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, serve a ticket. Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m. East West Exhibits footage. Through Dec. 16, Tue.-Sat., 11 paloalto.org/library/kids-teens. 3:35 p.m.; “Holiday Inn,” 5:35 and 9:30 Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. a.m.-4 p.m. Herbert Hoover Memorial, p.m.; Dec. 19-23: “The Shop Around the Call 988-9800. www.eastwest.com. 2005 Multimedia Student Art Exhibit Fea- Stanford University, Stanford. Call 724- Corner,” 7:30 p.m.; “Miracle on 34th tures computer graphics, Web design, page Health 7342. www-hoover.stanford.edu/hila/pavil Street,” 5:40 and 9:20 p.m.; Dec. 24: “It’s layout, animation, digital imaging and digital Support Groups ionexhibit.htm. Breast Cancer Q&A Session A physician a Wonderful Life,” 9 p.m., advance tickets photography. Free. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- “Revolutionary Tides: The Art of the Po- and a therapist address medical questions Breast Cancer Couples Support Group recommended; available only at the the- Group explores issues that arise for cou- 5 p.m. Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., litical Poster, 1914-1989” Exhibit exam- and concerns of breast cancer patients, atre. Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., ples dealing with breast cancer. Spous- Woodside. Call 306-3330. www.canada ines the key role played by crowds in mod- family, and friends. Thursdays through De- Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. www.stan es/partners welcome to come alone. Fa- college.edu/multimedia. ern politics and society from World War I to cember, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Community fordtheatre.org. cilitated by Deborah Rosenberg. Free. Annual Peninsula Watercolor Group Ex- the fall of the Berlin Wall. Focuses on the Breast Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo “The Blue Butterfly” Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. Every 2nd. and 4th. Tuesdays, through hibit Through Dec. Mon.-Thu., 7:30 a.m.- turbulent years of the first half of the 20th Alto. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. 3, 6 p.m. $10. UNITY Palo Alto Community Dec. First time attendees, call Deborah at 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Palo Alto century. Through Jan. 1. Cantor Arts Cen- Church, 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. 342-3749. Community Breast Health Pro- City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. ter, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723- Classes/Workshops Call 849-1109. www.unitypaloalto.org. ject, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- Call 329-2100. 4177. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva/. Buddhist Meditation Class Ongoing 6686. www.cbhp.org. Art Dialogues Tours Through Dec. 17, Solo Exhibition of Paintings 30 oil paint- Saturdays, 2 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art Cen- Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Open to every- Sports Caregivers Support Group Find resources, ings by Hedda Hope. Through Dec. 18. one. Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E. ter, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329- Free. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Soccer Tryouts MP Strikers GU10 are make friends, share solutions, reduce 2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/communi Charleston Road, Palo Alto. www.kadam stress. Practical methods for caring for Fridays, noon-1 p.m. Mountain View Cen- pas.org. holding tryouts Dec. 7-8, 3:45-5 p.m. tyservices/ac-index.html. ter for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Striker’s has two GU10 teams; white and yourself and others. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. December Community Forums Auguste Rodin Sculpture Tour Wednes- Mountain View. Call 948-7549. Dec. 7: blue. Both teams are looking for players through Dec. 14. Mt. View Senior Center, days, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.; and “Back to Work, the new retirement”; Dec. and will be participating in the tryouts to- 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Stanford Art Spaces Paintings by Marne 14: “Creating a Home for the Rest of Your Sundays, 3 p.m. Docent-led tours survey Jaye and by Beverly Wilson, and Bleach gether. Birthdays must be on or after Au- www.healingheartsworldretreats.org. the collection of Rodin bronzes. Through Life”; Dec. 21: “Medicare Part D” 11 a.m. gust 1, 1995. Lyle Field, Menlo Park. Call Paintings by Arthur Wright. Through Jan. 5. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Center 906-8553. www.mpstrikersfc.com . Therapist-led group addresses the partic- Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stan Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol for Integrated Systems, 420 Via Palou, unteers.org. ular concerns of women dealing with ad- ford.edu/dept/ccva. Stanford. Call 725-3622. cis.stanford.edu/ Environment vanced breast cancer, including: treatment Cantor Arts Center Docent-led tours fea- ~marigros. International Folkdance Class Offered by decisions, side effects of treatment, work- The Menlo Park Community Services De- Amphibian Amble Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 turing a sampling of objects from various “When The Hunter Gathers” Through related issues, end-of-life concerns, eras and cultures. Wednesdays, noon; partment. Tuesdays, through Dec. 13. p.m. With docents Tom Schoderbek and Dec. 15. Showcasing work by artist, Mary Jim Rea. A moderately-paced, 5-mile hike changing relationships with children, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. Through Taught by Marcel Vinokur. No partners are spouses/partners, family and friends. Free. Tsiongas that explores hunting as a com- required. Beginning instruction: 7-7:30 with frequent observation stops. Long Dec. 20. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita plex and increasingly marginalized activity. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through Dec. Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. Cantor Arts p.m.; intermediate instruction: 7:30-8:30 pants and sleeves are recommended. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Moun- Community Breast Health Project, 545 Center. p.m.; request dancing from 8:30-10:15 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. Lasuen Mall, Stanford. www.art.stan p.m. Drop-ins $6. Burgess Recreation tain View. Call 691-1200. www.open Ceramic Art Open Studio With Lee Mid- ford.edu. space.org. www.cbhp.org. dleman, Portola Valley ceramic artist. “Hol- Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 327-0759. Earthquake Walk Sun., Dec. 4, 2-4:30 Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Group iday Open Studio” Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 Recovery and renewal ongoing breast can- p.m. Influenced by Lee’s participation in Talks/Authors Raising Your Only Child Covering chil- p.m. With docents Paul Billig and Paul “Executing Justice: California and the dren ages 2-6 years. Tue., Dec. 6, 9:30- Vadopalas. 2-3-mile stroll and learn how to cer support and education group for any- artist-in-residence programs in Japan and one who has completed breast cancer Death Penalty” Tue., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Ellen 11:30 a.m. with Karen Friedland Brown. prepare for future earthquakes. Los Tran- China. Lee’s Studio, 16 Coalmine View, treatment and focusing on continued phys- Kreitzberg of Death Penalty College at The joys and challenges of raising one; cos Open Space Preserve, Los Altos. Call Portola Valley. Call 851-0295. www.Lee ical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Santa Clara University Law School and avoiding spoiling, fostering independence, 691-1200. www.openspace.org. Middleman.com. Free. 2nd and 4th Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. Henry Organ of California People of Faith promoting close social relationships, build- Explorer Hike with Dogs Wed., Dec. 7, Construction Toys in Motion A giant Fer- through Dec. Community Breast Health Against the Death Penalty will discuss the ing community. $30. Pre-registration re- 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. With docents Siefken ris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cog railway Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- state of the death penalty in California and quired. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Krieger, Jim Rea, and Dennis Smith. A and a paddlewheel riverboat are among 6686. www.cbhp.org. the operating construction toy models. Fri.- how activists are working state-wide to Palo Alto. Call 688-3040. www.Parents moderately-paced, 3-5 mile hike with a Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Jan. 29. stop the machinery of death. Free. Com- PlaceOnline.org. variety of elevation gains. Dogs are also Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Free admission. Museum of American Her- munity Media Center, 900 San Antonio Seniors Chat Led by the Reverend Dona welcome. Reservations are required. Pul- Group To discuss issues such as con- itage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321- Rd., Palo Alto. Call 326-8837. www.peace Smith-Powers. Meets every second and gas Ridge Open Space Preserve, Call 691- necting with other young women, coping 1004. www.moah.org. andjustice.org. fourth Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Free classes 1200. www.openspace.org. with aggressive treatments, fertility, children, dating, and long term health con- “Fired at Davis” Figurative ceramic sculp- Fourth Annual Swapping Stories Vi- for senior citizens includes discussion, light “Global Warming: What We Know and cerns. Free. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays, ture by Robert Arneson, visiting profes- gnettes of life in Palo Alto will be featured exercise, guest speakers and refresh- What’s Being Done About It” Dr. Ben 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. Community sors, and students at the University of Cal- in the free public meeting of the Palo Alto ments. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Santer, will talk about the evidence that Breast Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo ifornia at Davis. On display through Feb. Historical Association. Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m. 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call has led to the identification of a human in- To contribute an anecdote, call moderator 494-1760. www.covenant.palo-alto.ca.us. fluence on global climate and some of the Alto. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. Page 28 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Produced by the Palo Alto Weekly Sales & Marketing Division Shop your local merchants this holiday season

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(continued from previous page) outstanding services and pro- See all the beauty of the holi- Golden Gate Railroad Museum where Palo Alto High’s Madrigal list. Visit us at 895 Alma St. or vide the ultimate in customer days with a trip to Palo Alto Eye- to take Santa for a ride down Singers will entertain for half call (650) 327-7222. service. Gift ideas include a one works. Go to 461 California the Peninsula aboard the spec- hour before the train arrives, month “Get Fit” membership, Ave. to get great gift ideas from tacular Trains for Tots Special. singing Christmas carols in Vic- This year give the gift of fitness personal training or massage our eye wear accessories. We Decorated with more than torian attire. There will also be from Vivre! Vivre is Palo Alto’s packages. Call 328-2820 for have gift cards in every amount 40,000 lights, the train stops at an elf making balloon animals finest full-service fitness and more information or visit Vivre to give or to use to exhaust your the California Ave. station on to greet kids. People are en- wellness club. We offer a list of Studios at 611 Emerson Street. medical flex spending ac- Sunday, Dec. 4th at 7:09 p.m. couraged to bring an un- counts. With gift cards you can bank unspent money and spend it when you’re ready. Call (650) 327-5665 or go to PaloAl- Beauty toEyeworks.com for details. Love at Winter wind drying your skin? Time for a customized Emi- First Sight Nails nence organic 75-minute facial Complete Professional Nail Care at Palo Alto’s Watercourse Way Guaranteed!! for Ladies & Men on 165 Channing Ave. Call • Manicures • Pedicures • Air Brush Design (650) 462-2000 or visit • Design By Hand • Acrylic • Silk HAVE YOUR EYEWEAR SELECTED www.WatercourseWay.com now • Gel • Complete Body Waxing and you’ll get $10 off the fa- BY THE FINEST OPTICIAN IN THE $ FULL SET 15 cial. Ask for gift cards or gift BAY AREA Zipcode______• With this Offer • Good Thru Dec 31st, 2005 certificates and you can invite $ your friends along so everyone WE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME MANICURE 8 can look their best! Zipcode______• With this Offer • Good Thru Dec 31st, 2005 To enjoy the best Italian cui- Great way to use your $ FILL 10 sine in the Bay Area with your flex dollars by Dec 31st Zipcode______• With this Offer • Good Thru Dec 31st, 2005 friends, family and co-workers, $ book your holiday parties now in $ SPA PEDICURE 12 Palo Alto’s fine Bella Luna Ris- Zipcode______• With this Offer • Good Thru Dec 31st, 2005 50 Off Gift torarante Italiano at 233 Uni- purchase of any complete pair of You’re Invited To Our All New Shop! eye glasses with this ad Certificates versity Ave. Call (650) 322- Available! Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-7:30pm • Sun 10am-6pm 1846 or visit BellaLuna.org to expires 12/31/05 Walk-ins (650) 941-2365 make your arrangements. Bel- 461 California Ave, Palo Alto la Luna also has gift certificates Welcome! 225 San Antonio Drive, #6, Mountain View 650.327.5665 (San Antonio Dr. & California Rd. In The Safeway Center) available for tasty and treasured www.paloaltoeyeworks.com We Clean & Sterilize Our Equipment For Each Customer stocking stuffers! Sparkling diamonds are a lady’s best friend. Be sure to visit Benchmark Diamonds lady’s dia- Unique and Exquisite mond watch sale at 475 Uni- versity Ave. in Palo Alto. Choose your holiday gifts from Handmade Gifts Longines’ ultra-thin diamond watches, the lady Omega diamond watches, and many more incredibly beautiful timepieces. Call (650) 327-3475 for more information. For the fifth year in a row, Cal- train is joining forces with the

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wrapped toy for the US Marine the city’s fine dinning estab- Give the gift of indulgence with Even when it comes to acces- or steel-string acoustic guitar Corps Reserves Toys for Tots pro- lishments and shop the local a gift certificate from Beauty sories, we at Gryphon Stringed for your needs. Go to Gryphon- gram. businesses without worrying Nails salon. It’s a nice way to Instruments, 211 Lambert Ave Strings.com or call (650) 493- about parking! Imagine, three pamper yourself or a friend. And in Palo Alto, emphasize what 2131. This year, the City of Palo Alto is hours of free parking at any of during the holidays, they have works, not just what sells. This giving everyone ample parking We have a store full of unique the garages to go along with two special rates on all nail servic- is the place to get all your ques- to shop and stroll in downtown and exotic handcrafted gifts by hours of free parking at the sur- es. tions answered to assure San- Palo Alto and on California Av- face lots and on-street. What a ta’s giving you the right man- enue. Enjoy a meal at one of For unique maternity and baby (continued on next page) gift this holiday season! dolin, banjo, ukulele, and nylon gifts, stop by All About Mom & Me. Baby will smile with delight with Baby Cow Squeaker, a little yellow cow, extra soft and cuddly. The store has adorable wooden toys and blocks. There’s Gifts, Gifts, Gifts! a great selection of CDs, DVDs, books, furniture and room dé- cor. We invite you to see Give your boss or employee the our collection gift of relaxation with a Monde of Distinctive Gifts Gift Card or VIP membership. for Holiday Gift Giving Monde Spa offers rejuvenating ways to revitalize, refresh and recharge. Their massage thera- pists and licensed acupunctur- ists nurture their clients in a re- “Designing Fine Jewelry Since 1979” Open 10-4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday laxing, stress-free environment. 475 University Ave, Palo Alto • (650) 327-3475 67 Encina, one block north of Elmbarcadero Rd., Palo Alto 650 324-8791 This is a gift they won’t forget. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8 pm; Sunday 1-5pm

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(continued from previous page) especially the doggy golfers. limited to only Milan, New York (650) 321-5994 and save on CORRECTION: Lawrence Call us at (650) 328-5500 or and Darren McClung Estate and airfare to Milan. Baca’s silver jewelry will be world-famous artists that are see some more of our great Precious Jewelry on 700 Welch presented at Thistle on Fri- perfect for your family, friends Christmas Bureau of Palo Alto - items at www.Stanfordshop Road. Guidi's beautiful, bright day Dec. 2nd from 4-7 pm and lovers. Go to Hand & Mind PAUSD employees are cele- .com. and colorful magic circus char- and Saturday, Dec. 3 from Craft Gallery, at 15 Stanford brating their 50th season of acters and animal designs are 11-3 pm. Call 650-322- Mall-on the El Camino side of Be beautiful and exclusive! helping local, low-income fam- well-made but reasonably 2519 for more information. Stanford Mall, and fall in love Showings of the fabulous, fash- ilies during the holidays. Re- priced from $39-$400. Call with our cute metal sculptures, ionable Piero Guidi Purses are cipients are chosen from a list compiled by PAUSD guidance counselors. Chosen families Exclusively at Just in time for the holidays! use this money at their discre- tion to buy the food or gifts their families need. Make checks to Christmas Bureau 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. For questions contact (650) 326-5912 or Vipowers@sbc- DARREN global.net. Jewish Family and Children’s Ser- MCCLUNG vices, Palo Alto - Needs cash PRECIOUS JEWELRY gifts, staples, and packaged Now here in Palo Alto and canned goods for their food pantry and holiday grocery The Stanford Barn Beautiful - Fun - Italian bags. Send checks to Jewish 700 Welch Road, Suite 102, Palo Alto Handbags and Accessories Family and Children’s Services (650) 321-5994 at 300 Channing St., Palo Alto, 94301, or call (650) 688- 3030, or see www.jfcs.org. The Urban Ministry Food Closet - Needs canned good for its grocery bag give-away. Drop them off at, or send a check to UMPA at 425 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, 94301. You can also call (650) 325-3663 or visit www.umpa.org. PIANO The Perfect Family Gift We have a great selection of new and used fine pianos. Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Yamaha, and more. DISCOUNTS! ALL NEW PIANOS ON SALE NOW! Free Delivery. Easy Terms Christmas Delivery OK **Holiday Rent Specials** Rent A Piano for the Holidays! $99 Includes delivery & pick up ~ Ground Floor Only • GRANDS • BabyGrand ...... $995 Petite Grand ...... $1495 Chickering ...... $3995 New Polished Ebony ...... $5995 Yamaha ...... $7995 Steinway 6’ ...... $29500 • UPRIGHTS • Console ...... $695 Starck ...... $995 Yamaha ...... $2495 Kawai w/silent player ...... $2995 New Studio ...... $4995 Steinway ...... $5995 (650) 949-2800 4333 El Camino, Palo Alto Open 7Days

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The Stanford Chamber Chorale, a or call (650) 723-3482. favorite hymns and carols of the Stanford’s Memorial Church with “Schola Cantorum” presents the large ensemble of Stanford Stu- season. Experience the free the annual yuletide concert of oldest and most popular Messi- Stanford Flute Ensemble presents dents conducted by Stephen M. service on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. at sacred songs, spirituals, and car- ah Sing on the Peninsula on Karen Van Dyke, the Ensem- Sano, performs “Holiday Musi- Stanford Memorial Church, 450 ols. It’s Dec. 13 & 14 at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ble’s director, on Dec. 6, at 8 cal” on Dec. 5 at 6:15 and Serra Mall. For more details, in Stanford Memorial Church, at the Mountain View Center for p.m. Come hear a variety of 7:15 p.m. in the main museum call (650) 725-ARTS or visit 450 Serra Mall. For more infor- the Performing Arts, 500 Castro works for all types and sizes of lobby. Also the Stanford Men- http://music.stanford.edu/ mation, call (650) 725-ARTS St. Gregory Wait will conduct flutes, from bass to piccolo, in- dicants, an a capella men’s Events/. (2787). Tickets are $44. cluding original works and tran- (continued on next page) group celebrating more than 40 scriptions. The concert is free Christmas Garland presents years of tradition, perform at at Stanford’s Campbell Recital “Schola Cantorum” on Dec. 10 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. in the Can- Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall. For at 8 p.m. for music of the sea- tor auditorium. Tickets are more information call (650) son from around the world, in- $25/adults, $5 for ages 3-18. 725-ARTS (2787). cluding Wendell Whalum’s Advanced ticket purchase ad- Betlehemu, Nelhybel’s Es- vised. Go to Stanford’s Cantor “Service of Lessons and Carols” tampie Natalis, the Welsh lull- Center for Visual Art, 328 Lomi- is a traditional service of read- aby Suo Gan and the Christmas ta Drive. For more information ings and song, based on the Garland of Conrad Susa. Join visit http://www.artsopolis.com King’s College model, with your the 120 voices of Schola Can- torum, with Music Director, Gre- gory Wait, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the fine maternity & children’s essentials year! Tickets are $18-$22 and Our carefully selected merchandise are made of the the concert is at First United utmost quality from all over the world Methodist Church of Palo Alto, New to Featuring: Adidas Maternity • Majamas • Gordonsbury Trumpette Socks • Little Giraffe • Zutano 625 Hamilton Ave. Call (650) Los Altos 254-1700 or visit http://www 220 State St. #1, Los Altos Phone (650) 941-1858 www.AllAboutMomAndMe.com .scholacantorum.org for more information. Mouse “Holiday Musicale” is a lively King concert to fill your holiday sea- Christopher Radko son with joy, featuring some of .LG·V*XLWDUV our top performers performing LQDOOVL]HV 2005 festive music from many cul- Home for the Holidays tures. Come Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. SOXV Mouse King Nutcracker to Stanford’s Memorial Church, LQVWUXFWLRQDOPDWHULDOV 22 inches 450 Serra Mall. Tickets are $5- DFFHVVRULHVDQG A large selection of Radko $10. For more information, call ornaments and nutcrackers DIWHU;PDVDGYLFH (650) 725-ARTS or visit http://music.stanford.edu/Event ZKHQQHHGHG s/. Fine gifts & jewelry from around the world. Ragazzi Boys Chorus will feature 342 State Street American composers and music Los Altos from the Revolutionary times 6WULQJHG,QVWUXPHQWV 650/948.0198 until today in “An American We accept phone orders, Christmas.” The concert will /DPEHUW$YH3DOR$OWR gift wrap, pack, & send be at St. Bede’s Episcopal ZZZJU\SKRQVWULQJVFRP Church, 2650 San Hill Road in Menlo Park on Dec. 11 at 5 Holiday Parties Italian Style! p.m. Tickets are $10-$25 and ❅ are available at (650) 342- ❅ 8785. Hear “A Holiday Organ Recital” GOT PAPER? by Stanford University Dept of ◆ Plates and Napkins ◆ Wrap, Bags and Ribbon Music University Organist ◆ Invitations ◆ Name Tags, Placecards Robert Huw Morgan performing ◆ Stationery ◆ Greeting Cards seasonal favorites on the Fisk- ◆ Holiday Crackers ◆ Holiday Boxed Cards Nanney and Murray-Harris or- gans on Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall. Tickets are free. For more information, call 253 State Street, Los Altos ◆ 650.941.6983 Call now to reserve space for (650) 725-ARTS (2787). ◆ ❅ your holiday party! Open 7 days www.losaltoscard-party.com 233 University Avenue, Palo Alto Parties of 8-100 • Gift Certificates “A Chanticleer Christmas” with 650-322-1846 • Open 7 days Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners www.bellaluna.org Showers voices of Chanticleer graces

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(continued from previous page) p.m. in Spangenberg Theatre Arastradero Road. For more in- the Redwood Symphony Cham- on Palo Alto’s Gunn High formation, call (650) 725- ber Orchestra along with the School campus, 780 ARTS (2787). audience through the choruses and solos of Handel’s master- personal training strength & conditioning nutritional coaching fitness boutique piece. Tickets are $16 adults; $12 seniors/students with ID/children (12 & under). For Get Fit before the tickets call 650-903-6000 or order tickets online at www. [email protected]. Holidays Hit! THIS HOLIDAY SEASON... I SHALL BE RIPPED! “Sing and Play Along Messiah” THANKS VIVRE! in Memorial Church, 450 Ser- Before you know it, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s will ra Mall in Stanford is Dec. 16 be here. So why wait until after the Holidays to get yourself at 8 p.m. Vocal scores are avail- back into shape? Take advantage now and get fit

able for purchase before the before the holiday crush! Vivre is Palo Alto’s best concert and orchestral scores are provided. Tickets are $5- full service fitness club. We offer strength &2 $10. For more information call conditioning, personal training, treadmill training, (650) 725-ARTS (2787). cycling classes, pilates, nutritional coaching, yoga, Nationally recognized, Moun- massage and the hippest fitness boutique around. tain View-based horn quartet, Drop by or call us today to find out more! We have Quadre The Voice of Four Horns, holiday membership specials and gift certificates presents “Holiday Horns” on available too so take advantage and get fit today! Tuesday, Dec.13 at 7 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for MON-THUR: 5:30 am-9:00pm FRI: 5:30am-7:00pm the Performing Arts, 500 Cas- SAT: 7:00am-6:00pm SUN: 8:00am-4:00pm tro St. Quadre partners with 611 Emerson Street Palo Alto, Ca 94301 Graham Middle School, Moun- Tel: 650.328.2820 Fax: 650.328.2821 tain View and St. Francis High www.vivrepa.com Schools to ring in the season. indoor cycling massage yoga pilates teen classes treadmill training Tickets are $10 adults; $5 seniors/students/children (12 & under). For tickets, call 650- Did you hear Oh yes, and the 903-6000 or order tickets on- Hand & Mind Craft Gallery that this holiday line at www.performingarts@ Unique gifts for Christmas. Handmade by top US artists. spaces are quite mvcpa.com. there’s more large! Makes our Billy Defrank Center and the PARKING shopping so much Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Cho- in Palo Alto? easier. rus present the “SVGMC Holi- day Concert” at 8 p.m. on Fri- day, Dec. 16 and Saturday Dec. 17 in the Mountain View Cen- ter for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Enjoy favorite carols from around the globe. Tickets are $20. For tickets, call 650- 903-6000 or order tickets online at www. performingarts @mvcpa.com. Avenidas Senior Center will hold a “Trim-A-Tree Party” at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 450 Bryant St. to make gingerbread houses, sing in a sing-along, and trim their tree. For more information and to make your reservation, please call Judy at (650) 326- 5362. “El Camino Youth Symphony Hol- 3 Hour FREE parking iday Concert” features special Guest and Afro/Cuban special- in all garages ist Michail Spiro performing 2 Hour parking in all surface lots with the ECYS Percussion En- and on-street spaces semble. The concert features 15 Stanford Shopping Center contemporary American pieces Palo Alto, CA 94304 and ECYS Concerto Competi- 650 328 5500 and shop Palo Alto tion winners. Dec.18 at 2:30 [email protected]

Page 34 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly NCAA VOLLEYBALL Sports Stanford Shorts RUNNING AROUND . . . Whatever appears the weather is like in Providence, R.I. in December, it won’t matter to 10-year-old Kieran Gallagher, all set who will be running in the National Junior Olympics cross country race, in the bantam girls division, Goldhahn continues there a week from Saturday. Gal- critical setter role lagher, who represents the Palo Alto-based Lightning Track Club, for tourney opener qualified for the nationals by fin- by Rick Eymer ishing second at the Region 14 nder normal circumstances JO competition at Woodward losing a setter in women’s vol- Park in Fresno last Sunday. She Uleyball is akin to losing a quar- completed the 3,000 meter terback in football. Over 90 percent course — in 30-degree weather of the offense goes through a setter — in 12:20, among the top 40 and any disruption could prove times in the nation. “Kieran has costly. been very competitive this cross Stanford lost sophomore setter country season,” Lightning coach Bryn Kehoe about a month ago, and Willie Young said. “She is a very Kehoe had established herself as one tough 10-year-old. The top 25 fin- of the top setters in the country. She ishers (at the nationals) will earn was a big part of last year’s NCAA All American awards and we feel championship team. Kieran will be in that group.” While Kehoe has been cleared to play in a limited role for this week- OAKS’ CORNER . . . Senior Dami- end’s opening rounds of the NCAA an Carter scored 20 points as the tournament, it will be senior Katie Menlo College men’s basketball Goldhahn who will continue setting team defeated visiting UC Santa for the fifth-ranked Cardinal (25-5), Cruz, 75-60, in a nonconference which opens with Nevada today at 7 contest on Tuesday night. Zack p.m. Peck and Bryon Wesley each Goldhahn moved seamlessly into scored 11 for the Oaks (2-1), who the setter’s role when Kehoe broke a opened the second half with a bone in her left hand. 15-5 run that gave them some “No one in the country could have breathing room. Menlo hosts San stepped in like she has,” Stanford Francisco State on Monday night coach John Dunning said of Gold- at 7:30 p.m. . . . The Menlo Col- hahn. “She’s very experienced at lege women’s soccer team, which setter. She’s been groomed for it all won its first Cal Pac title, had four her life, which she showed.” players named first team all-con- Goldhahn came to Stanford as a ference and four picked to the highly-regarded setter out of Lodi second team. Gunn High grad and showed some of her skills dur- Ja’Net Lawrence was a first team ing her first two years. Once Kehoe selection as well as being chosen

Keith Peters assumed the position last year, for NAIA Region II honors. The Goldhahn became a defensive spe- senior forward led the Oaks withg cialist. seven assists and was second “Concentrating on defense was a with 19 points. Joining Lawrence different role for her but we kept her on the first team are junior de- Castilleja seniors Chelsea Ono-Horn (left), Alissa Flesher (11) and Molly Doran helped block Woodland Christian’s in a backup position at setter,” Dun- fender Molly Flanagan, senior chances in the NorCal Division V title match, which the Gators won Tuesday to reach Saturday’s state finals. ning said. “To have her come back defender Jonel Thomas and and pick up the setter position was a sophomore midfielder Sheryl blessing for the team.” Cumine. Junior forward Rachel PREP VOLLEYBALL Kehoe is allowed to serve and Anden, midfielders Ryanne play the back row but there are lim- Bergstrom and Katie Gravett Castilleja reaches its on blocking, so Dunning will be and defender Kerry Gaiz were conservative with her this weekend. second team picks. for a state title What helps Goldhahn is her ma- turity and experience. Having par- ON THE AIR Gators advance to first CIF final ticipated in the past three NCAA Friday after winning first NorCal crown tournaments can only help. Stanford is one of the most experienced teams Women’s volleyball: Nevada at Stan- by Keith Peters ford, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) in the tournament. The Cardinal has Men’s basketball: Stanford at Mon- t has been a season of goal setting and goal achiev- made it every year the NCAA has tana, 7 p.m., KNEW (910 AM) ing for the Castilleja volleyball team. sponsored the sport (25 years) and Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- I has reached the postseason 26 cus, 11 p.m., KICU (36), rebroadcast First was winning the West Bay Athletic League title. straight years. Sunday at 4 p.m. Done. Next up was securing the team’s first-ever Cen- In addition, Pac-10 Freshman of Saturday tral Coast Section Division V title. Done. Finally, the the Year Foluke Akinradewo has in- Women’s volleyball: SCU/Sacra- goal was to advance past the NorCal semifinals for the ternational experience. mento St. at Stanford, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) first time. Done. Akinradewo, a middle blocker, Sunday In accomplishing that last goal, the Gators set them- and junior outside hitter Kristin Women’s basketball: Tennessee at selves up for yet another - to capture the first NorCal Richards were each named to the Stanford, 12:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net; championship in school history. Pac-10 first team. It’s the third such KZSU (90.1 FM) Done. That happened Tuesday night in Atherton as honor Richards, who was also Men’s basketball: Stanford at UC top-seeded Castilleja eliminated No. 2-seeded Wood- named the AVCA National Player of Davis, 4 p.m., KNEW (910 AM) land Christian (36-6) in quick fashion, 25-17, 25-16, 25- the Week for her career perform- Men’s water polo: NCAA champi- 21, at St. Joseph’s School of the Sacred Heart. ances against USC and UCLA last onships: Stanford vs. USC, 3 p.m., CSTV That victory puts Castilleja (36-6) in Saturday’s Di- Keith Peters week. vision V CIF state championship match against Santa Fe Stanford may only have two sen- SPORTS ONLINE Christian (22-11) at Saddleback College in Mission iors, with libero Courtney Schultz For expanded daily coverage of college Viejo at 10 a.m. Moreover, it gives the Gators one more the other, but the Cardinal has plen- and prep sports, please see our online goal to achieve. Castilleja coach Tracie Hubbard shows off the NorCal ty of talent - even without freshman edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com (continued on page 39) trophy. (continued on page 36) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 35 BUILDING A LIFELONG JOY OF LEARNING Sports PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE

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Coach Debby Colberg has won 769 matches in 30 years at the school in Palo Alto! school. Nevada lost to Hawaii in the semi- To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, finals of the WAC tournament. Sala- please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. ia Salave’a leads the team with 493 kills and a .293 hitting percentage. Carly Sorensen and Teal Erickson have collected 399 and 362 kills, re- spectively. The Wolfpack has held opponents to a .187 hitting percentage. “Santa Clara beat Arizona this year,” Dunning said. “We know San- ta Clara is good. The WCC sent six teams to the tournament. Nevada is for real too. Sacramento State challenges us every year.” Stanford holds a 5-0 advantage over Nevada, including two meetings at Maples Pavilion. This is their first meeting since the 2001 tournament. Stanford is 23-0 against San- ta Clara, and 5-0 against Sacramen- to State. Stanford has a 76-19 (.800) record www.stratfordschools.com in NCAA play, the most victories by any school.■ Page 36 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Stanford women looking forward to hoops showdown with Tennessee by Rick Eymer in playing Tennessee.” er. Both San Francisco and Cal Poly or about two hours on Thurs- There’s no reason to hold anything held leads in the first half as well, but day night, 12th-ranked Stanford back against the Lady Vols either. Stanford was able to recover from Fhad its collective mind focused It’s Stanford’s last game for two its poor starts. on beating host Pacific. weeks. Stanford hopes to correct its situ- The other thousands of hours, give “It’s always a great game between ation in tonight’s 7 p.m. contest or take a hundred here or there, since the two teams,” freshman forward against the Grizzlies (3-1), who par- the end of last season has probably Jillian Harmon said. “It’s the one we ticipated in the NCAA tournament been spent thinking about what circle on our calendars every year, last year after winning the Big Sky could be on Sunday when second- and it’s one of the reasons I came Conference tournament under first- ranked Tennessee comes to Maples here. We got to play in front of 8,000 year coach Larry Krystkowiak, a for- Pavilion to renew one of the top non- people at Minnesota and 10,000 peo- mer NBA player. conference rivalries this side of the ple at Texas Tech. This is what I’ve “We’re trying to build toward a Tennessee River at 12:30 p.m. on been waiting for.” consistent 40-minute effort, espe- Fox Sports Net. The place will be Stanford began scheduling Ten- cially on defense,” Stanford senior sold out and rocking. nessee in 1988 as a way for then jun- center Matt Haryasz said. Granted, it’s been more of one- ior point guard Jennifer Azzi, a na- Cal Poly was the latest team to sided rivalry in favor of the Lady tive of Oak Ridge, Tenn., to play in take advance of Stanford’s sluggish Vols. Tennessee has won the last front of her hometown fans. The start. The Mustangs shot 56 percent nine meetings and 17 of 21 overall. teams have met every year since. in the first half, including 67 percent Stanford has been getting closer in Stanford’s first NCAA title came from three-point range. That enabled recent years though, losing its last in 1990, the season in which the Cal Poly to stay within striking dis- three meetings by a combined nine Cardinal first beat Tennessee - at tance of the Cardinal. points. Maples. “They were getting easy 3s, and In Tennessee’s past three visits to uncontested shots,” Haryasz said. Maples, Stanford has lost by four Men “They were shooting a high per- points in overtime, six and six. Stanford heads to Montana to be- centage and we were at home. We The Cardinal has been good gin its first road trip of the young didn’t play well enough on defense. enough to make the NCAA region- season, and the Cardinal would do But for a 10 to 12 minute span in al finals in each of the past two well to take a page from its first three the second half we had a good Montblanc years. The next step is returning to opponents. enough defensive effort which fu- the Final Four (it’s in Boston this “We’re struggling in situations eled the offense.” year) for the first time since 1997, early in the game,” Stanford coach Haryasz turned in his second S.T. Dupont the year the Lady Vols began their Trent Johnson said following his straight double-double with 16 latest domination of Stanford. team’s 82-58 victory over visiting points and 12 rebounds. Sophomore Tennessee provides a standard by Cal Poly on Monday night “The re- forward Taj Finger also continued to which the Cardinal can measure it- ality is teams are coming in here and show he belongs in the starting line- Cartier self against the nation’s best. A loss outplaying us. They are coming into up, contributing 13 points and eight would not destroy the season but a our place with no fear and shooting rebounds. victory would measurably enhance the ball with confidence. We have to Finger has scored 28 points in his it. establish a different tone, and that’s two starts and proven an effective Montegrappa PEN “We want to come into Sunday’s defense first and foremost. If we complement to Haryasz down low. game with great momentum and don’t get that handled it’s going to be What makes Stanford tick, though, people playing well, being excited a long year.” is senior guard Chris Hernandez. He and coming off success,” Stanford The Cardinal (2-1) has rallied to scored 22 points (10-of-13 from the Pelikan coach Tara VanDerveer said. “There win two straight following its upset foul line), grabbed six rebounds and definitely is a lot of focus this week loss to UC Irvine in the season-open- recorded four assists. ■ FAIR Stanford men’s volleyball coach set to retire Parker Palo Alto High grad Timi Wusu named first team on All-Pac-10 football squad SATURDAY by Rick Eymer Waterman DECEMBER 3 Long-time Stanford assistant John program in June of 2001. on Shaw, who helped guide the Kosty was named to replace Shaw. Shaw will remain with the Athlet- Stanford women’s volleyball Kosty begins his 16th year at Stan- ic Department as a physical educa- 12 NOON-5PM Dprogram into national promi- ford. He was the assistant when tion instructor. A. T. Cross nence from relative obscurity, an- Stanford won the 1997 national Kosty has been at Stanford since nounced Tuesday he would retire championship. 1990, working with former coach from coaching following the current Shaw, an accomplished athlete in Ruben Nieves for 11 seasons and men’s volleyball season, which he volleyball, basketball and baseball, Shaw for the past four years. In ad- Retro 51 SAVE 20% has coached the past four years, and began at Stanford as an assistant to dition to the NCAA title, Kosty has six overall. Fred Sturm, who coached the U.S. helped lead the Cardinal to three “It’s been a great ride,” Shaw said. men’s Olympic team in 1992, in conference titles. DRAWING FOR “I’m extremely thankful for the op- 1980 for both men and women. Jean Pierre portunity Stanford has given me to The 1980 women’s team reached Football Lepine FREE PENS work with so many outstanding stu- postseason play (pre-NCAA spon- Palo Alto High grad Timi Wusu dent-athletes. “It was a difficult de- sorship) for the first time in school was one of four Stanford football cision, but I believe it’s time to ex- history, and Stanford, which has nev- players to be named to the all-Pac-10 Lamy plore some new avenues.” er suffered a losing season in the team. Hindered by fewer scholarships sport, hasn’t looked back since. This Wusu was named to the first team than any other school in the Moun- year the Cardinal make their 26th as a special teams player, the only tain Pacific Sports Federation, Shaw straight trip (25 under the auspices of Cardinal selected first team. Senior Aurora still managed to guide the Cardinal the NCAA). cornerback T.J. Rushing was named men into postseason play in three of Stanford won the first of its six to the second team as a kickoff re- the past four years national titles in 1992, beating turner, while senior linebacker Jon As a men’s coach - which includes UCLA in the final match. Shaw led Alston and senior defensive end Ju- Faber Castell a two-year stint in 1984-85 - Shaw Stanford to four national titles in a lian Jenkins were honorable men- has compiled a 90-79 record. six-year span. His teams won six tion choices. Stanford Shopping Center As a women’s coach, Shaw owns consecutive Pac-10 titles (10 con- Wusu recorded 24 tackles, and the best winning percentage (.863) in ference titles overall) before he took was part of the special teams group Fisher 650-325-3308 the history of the NCAA with a 440- a leave of absence in 2000. which ranked third in the Pac-10 in www.edwardsluggage.com 70 mark. 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John S. Perkins ...... ** Conney Pfeiffer ...... ** Barbara Riper ...... ** Dick & Ruth Rosenbaum ...... 50 Don & Ann Rothblatt ...... 300 John & Mary Schaeffer ...... ** Dr. & Mrs. Irving Schulman . .100 William & Eleanor Settle . . . . .500 Annette Bialson & Gary Sharron 100 Mark & Nancy Shepherd . . . . .250 Lee & Judy Shulman ...... ** Bob & Diane Simoni ...... 200 Stephen & Paula Smith ...... 500 Isaac & Maddy Stein ...... ** Rick Stern ...... ** Carl Stoffel ...... 150 Carl & Susan Thomsen ...... 250 Roy Levin & Jan Thomsom . . . .** Robert & Susan Tilling ...... 100 David & Nehama Treves ...... 100 Tony & Carolyn Tucher ...... ** The Voll Family ...... ** Jim & Susan Voll ...... Roger & Joan Warnke ...... ** Ralph & Jackie Wheeler ...... ** Carolyn Williams & Mike Keeler ...... 100 Douglas & Susan Woodman . . .** Patti Yanklowitz ...... ** Cathy Young ...... 50 Steven Zamek & Jane Borchers .** In honor Of Elissa, Julia & Will Chandler . . .250 Keith Peters Keith Peters Terri Lobdell & Bill Johnson . . .200 Keith Peters Bobby, Evie & William ...... ** The Dentists of the MidPeninsula & SM County Dental Societies 1000 Shirley Ely ...... ** Senior Chelsea Ono-Horn (1) had plenty to celebrate in Al & Mae Kenrick ...... 250 Castilleja senior Ariel Baxterbeck (3) had 17 kills in the Junior setter Katherine Jordan had NorCal championship match. 41 assists in the finals. earning a trip to the state finals. In Memory Of NorCal volleyball scholarship next fall, came up big Jim Akimo ...... 500 (continued from page 35) once again Tuesday as she pounded John D. Black ...... 300 ball after ball past the shorter visi- Anna & Max Blanke ...... 150 “I’d like to win state,” said senior tors. She wasn’t alone, however. The Lou Bogart ...... ** outside hitter Ariel Baxterbeck, who 6-1 Flesher produced 11 kills and Arthur Boyce ...... ** led the Gators with 17 kills and 13 four blocks while fellow seniors Leo Breidenbach ...... ** digs against Woodland Christian. Chelsea Ono-Horn and Molly Do- Ruth Burnet ...... ** “But, I’ll be happy if we play our ran split 12 kills. Suelyn Yu had a Bob Dolan ...... 500 best volleyball of the season, no mat- season-best 16 digs to round out a Bob Donald ...... ** ter what the outcome.” solid effort by Castilleja’s seniors. Dave Ferguson ...... 250 But winning a state title? Junior setter Katherine Jordan Esther & Joe Good ...... 500 “That would be amazing,” Baxter- added 41 assists, doing a fine job Pamela Grady ...... 250 beck said. “A dream come true.” distributing the ball to her team- Grandpa Bud ...... ** With all the goals Castilleja has mates. Sally Hassett ...... ** achieved this season, the year truly Castilleja never trailed in the first Florence Kan Ho ...... ** has been dreamy. The 36 victories game and only once (0-1) in the sec- Chet Johnson ...... ** ties the school’s single-season record ond. The Gators trailed early in Helene F. Klein ...... ** (36-3 set in 2002), giving the Gators Game 3 and finally called a timeout Charles Bennett Leib ...... 200 yet another goal to shoot for on Sat- when the Cardinals crept into a 15- Bruce McClain ...... ** urday. 15 tie. Castilleja came out of that John McWilliams ...... ** “Our goal all season was to go to break and Flesher came up with a Terry Merz ...... ** state,” said Castilleja coach Tracie big block for a 16-15 lead and Gators Todd Miller ...... 25 Hubbard. “We’ve achieved our goal. never trailed. Sophomore Audrey Ernest J. Moore ...... 300 Everything else from here on should Kuan came up with some key digs Bessie Moskowitz ...... 25 Albert & Kathryn Nelson ...... ** be fun.” during the final run to keep the Our dad Al Pellizzari ...... ** For Castilleja’s fine senior class, Gators’ rally going. Joseph Perlmutter ...... ** reaching the state finals is the icing Baxterbeck set up Ono-Horn for Thomas W. Phinney ...... ** on the cake. the final kill and point of the night. Jan Raffel ...... 250 “Coming into the season, we “We were pretty confident com- Irving F. Reichert, Jr...... 100 weren’t having our eyes on state,” ing into the match,” Baxterbeck said. Nancy Ritchey ...... 100 said senior Alissa Flesher. “We were “We looked them up on the internet Ivy & Irving Rubin ...... 150 focused on CCS. We just wanted to and knew we had a height advan- Keith Peters Helen Rubin ...... 150 get past where we were last year. tage. Defense was real important be- George & Arline Sobel ...... 250 Getting to state is a real plus.” cause we knew, offensively, we Charles Henry & Emma For Hubbard, it has been a quick could beat them.” Westphal Stelling ...... ** journey to the top. Since taking over Flesher agreed. Dr. David Zlotnick ...... ** the program two seasons ago, the “As soon as we get good passing, Castilleja’s Alissa Flesher (11), Katherine Jordan (2) and Katie Wang Menlo-Atherton High grad has tak- our hitting takes over,” she said. “I helped earn the school’s first trip to the state championship match. As A Gift For en her team a step further each year. felt like I had a pretty good game. George Brady Family, Joyce & In 2003, the Gators lost their CCS It’s a tribute to our passing.” extra push and don’t let the other Santa Fe Christian (22-11) was the Andy Gage, Jen Sage & finale and NorCal opener while fin- Hubbard said the sweep of Wood- team get any runs . . . we pretty much No. 2 seed in the Southern California Michael Brandt ...... ** ishing 28-9. In 2004, Castilleja lost land Christian wasn’t a surprise. The play off the other team.” playoffs and upset top-seeded Bak- Caitlyn & Andrew Louchard . . . .** its CCS finale but reached the Nor- Gators had a decided height advan- Hubbard also was confident in her ersfield Christian, 26-24, 29-27, 18- Cal semifinals before losing and tage and it was just a matter of time team’s offense. 25, 16-25, 15-12, behind Alanna Businesses ending the year 34-6. in each game before they pulled “We had a bigger offense than they Resch’s 37 kills and setter Abbie Alta Mesa Improvement Company ...... 550 Tuesday’s victory put the Gators away. did,” she said. “That ultimately was Wright’s 47 assists. Harrell Remodeling ...... 200 on yet another plateau and within “That was pretty typical of our the difference.” “We have to be a little better,” Mayfield Mortgage ...... 500 reach of the grand prize. team,” Hubbard said. “We usually The question now is, will that of- Hubbard said. “We’ll definitely be The 6-foot-1 Baxterbeck, headed hang around with a team until 12 or fense show up Saturday in the state focused.” for Northwestern on a volleyball 13 points, until we finally make that finals? Focused, on yet another goal. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Page 39 Sports ADDISON ANTIQUE Offering Antiques and items of lasting interest. NCAA WATER POLO has ever reached the finals, and odds are pretty good that trend will continue. Perfect Holiday Gifts Stanford seniors The Cardinal (19-6) would like nothing better than to get one more shot at the Trojans this year. USC make bid for title has won the previous four meetings, three by one goal. Vargas warned Hopkins, Varellas lead Cardinal into national tourney, that Stanford can’t look ahead too and another shot at USC for the NCAA championship far. “We have to take care of busi- by Rick Eymer bined total of 345. ness,” he said. “LMU is a solid team ver the past three years, Stan- There’s more to the sport than and if their goalie gets hot, it could ford seniors Peter Varellas and scoring goals, obviously, and both be tough. They also have Endre 100 Addison Avenue, at Alma OThomas Hopkins were often seniors have happily done the little Rex-Kiss, and he’s one of the best Palo Alto 650-328-1540 overlooked because of their famous things over the course of their ca- players in college. They have qual- Open 11:00-5:30 daily and by appointment. teammate Tony Azevedo. This year, reers which has led to one NCAA ity players. We won’t look ahead to Closed Tuesdays. they have established their own championship, two national runner- USC. 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The Trojans also won the title www.PaloAltoOnline.com Palo Alto online in 1998 with an overtime win over www.booksinc.net the Cardinal.■ Page 40 • Friday, December 2, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Palo Alto Historical Association HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL Dillingham 2-4-8, Yim 1-0-2, Vogt 3-0-6, Cul- (Legge), Legge (Rosseel), Rosseel (Al. Merry- presents a public program James Lick Invitational pan 4-0-10, Jones 1-0-2. Totals: 15-5-37. weather), S. Merryweather (Am. Merryweath- Three-point goals: Marquez 2 (U); Culpan er), Am. Merryweather (unassisted) First round (SHP). Records: Pinewood 1-6-1 King’s Academy 1 4 4 4—13 “Fourth Annual Swapping Stories: Records: Sacred Heart Prep 0-1 Palo Alto 22 13 24 4—61 Wednesday Vignettes of Life in Palo Alto.” Palo Alto 15 8 8 14—45 Castilleja 1 2 — 3 KA - McBerney 1-0-2, Lim 1-0-2, Meyer 1- Convent SH 11 9 9 24—53 0-2, Freitas 1-0-2, Foshay 2-1-5. Totals: 6-1- Cupertino 0 0 — 0 PA - Clay 6-2-15, Wusu 2-0-4, Grant 1-0- 13. Casty - Skieller (Cooper, Roberts), Roberts 2, Gaal 1-1-3, Fields 1-2-5, Barich 0-1-1, PA - Brown 8 0-0 17, Lin 3 0-1 6, Palmer (unassisted), Roberts (penalty kick) Speakers: Palo Alto folks Dakota 6-2-15. Totals: 17-8-45. 1 0-0 2, Wandell 0 2-2 2, Karvelas 1 0-0 2, Records: Castilleja 2-0 CSH - Traverso 9-5-24, Ward 2-1-5, Ham- with memories to share. Trimble 6 0-1 12, Scott 9 2-3 20. Totals: 28 4- mond 2-3-7, Fisher 2-0-4, O’Shea 2-2-6, Ad- 7 61. dulmassih 3-1-7. Totals: 20-12-53. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Three-point goals: Brown (PA). Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 2pm Three-point goals: Clay, Dakota (PA); Tra- NorCal Tournament Records: Palo Alto 1-0 verso (CSH). Division V championship Lucie Stern Community Center Redwood Christian Tournament Records: Palo Alto 0-1 At St. Joseph’s School, Atherton 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto Second round Nonleague Terra Nova 8 8 15 12—43 Castilleja d. Woodland Christian, 25-17, Tuesday Mid-Peninsula 9 5 11 21—48 25-16, 25-21. Top Castilleja players: Ariel Bax- Refreshments Menlo 10 16 4 18—48 terbeck 17 kills, 13 digs; Alissa Flesher 11 TN - Powers 5 6-6 16, Wierzba 5 1-1 12, Rinconada Park (1981) Castilleja 6 7 7 8—28 kills, 4 blocks; Suelyn Yu 16 digs; Katherine No admission charge Moe 4 1-2 9, Forbes 3 0-3 6. Totals: 17 8-12 M - Kaewert 2 2-5 6, Schoof 1 0-0 2, Ol- Jordan 41 assists. 43. son 3 0-0 6, Patino 1 0-0 2, A. Shepard 3 0- MP - Williams 6 11-16 24, Grady 2 7-8 11, Records: Castilleja 36-6 0 6, Stauffer-Green 4 0-0 8, Anderson 3 1-2 Capon 3 0-1 7, Cruz 2 2-6 6. Totals: 13 20- 7, J. Shepard 2 0-0 4, Sullivan 3 1-2 7. Totals: 31 48. 22 4-9 48. Three-point goals: Wierzba (TN); Capon, Schedule C - Cohn 1 3-5 5, Taylor 0 5-10 5, Von UNEXPLAINED PAINS? Williams (MP). FRIDAY Kaeppler 5 3-6 13, Powers 0 1-2 1, Chang- Records: Mid-Peninsula 2-3 Graham 2 0-0 4. Totals: 8 12-25 28. Boys basketball Three-point goals: none. Nonleague — Cupertino Shootout: Gunn Nonleague Records: Menlo 2-0, Castilleja 0-2 vs. Mills or Santa Clara, 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.; FIND OUT WHY. Menlo 9 23 23 20—75 Wednesday Menlo at Pacific Grove, 7 p.m.; James Lick Evergreen 17 19 16 16—68 Crystal Springs 9 5 8 7—29 Tournament: Palo Alto entered Dianetics explains in detail the source M - McPherson 1 0-0 2, Guertin 1 0-0 2, Castilleja 8 6 10 16—40 Girls basketball Bouret 1 0-1 2, Lagod 1 0-0 3, Curtis 2 0-0 of your unexplained pains and CS - Gonzalez 4 4-5 12, Kubal 2 1-2 5, 4, Hawkins 2 0-1 4, Schneider 3 0-0 6, Lacob Nonleague — Forest Lake Christian Invi- what you can do about it. McElroy 1 0-0 2, Perez 1 0-0 2, Goldstein 3 3 2-4 10, Schultz 7 3-5 18, Heidrich 8 6-10 tational: Castilleja entered. 0-0 8. Totals: 11 5-7 29. 24. Totals: 29 11-21 75. Football C - Cohn 1 0-0 2, Taylor 2 7-12 11, Von Dianetics: The Modern Science of E - Miller 1 0-0 2, Yagutake 0 2-2 2, Shah Kaeppler 6 8-14 20, Powers 1 0-0 2, Chang- CCS — Medium School Division finals at Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard 2 0-0 4, Pauli 2 5-7 9, Nguyen 3 3-6 11, Graham 2 1-4 5. Totals: 12 16-32 40. Foothill College: Palo Alto vs. Los Gatos, 7 Sanghera 6 1-2 14, Blakeley 10 3-3 26. To- has been an international bestseller Three-point goals: Goldstein 2 (CS). p.m. tals: 24 14-20 68. Records: Castilleja 1-2 Boys soccer for over 50 years for just two reasons: Three-point goals: Lacob 2, Heidrich 2, Schultz (M); Blakeley 3, Nguyen 2, Sanghera Nonleague — St. Ignatius at Menlo-Ather- 1. It makes sense. (E). BOYS SOCCER ton, 2:45 p.m. 2. It works. Buy it. Read it. Use it. Records: Menlo 2-0 Homestead Christmas Cup Girls soccer Burton 6 4 6 2—18 Pool play Nonleague — Pinewood vs. Castilleja at El Available in paperback $7.99 + tax. 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Records: Palo Alto 0-3 Nonleague — Cupertino Shootout: Gunn MA - Pettis 5 5-7 15, Bennett 5 0-2 10, entered; Menlo at Carmel, 2:30 p.m. Nonleague Fogle 0 0-3 0, El-Dibany 1 2-2 4, Holland 0 2- Girls basketball 2 2, Disibio 3 1-3 7, Hrustanovic 8 3-4 20, Monday Nonleague — Menlo at Los Altos, 1 p.m.; MAKING Montgomery 5 1-1 11, Mohr 1 0-0 2, Sanvic- El Camino 0 0 — 0 Forest Lake Christian Tournament: Castilleja tores 1 1-3 3, Swope 4 0-0 8. Totals: 33 15- Menlo 0 1 — 1 entered; Gator Classic at Sacred Heart Prep: STERN 27 85. M - Gurla (unassisted) IT Palo Alto, Menlo-Atherton, Sacred Heart Prep Three-point goals: Hrustanovic, Mont- Records: Menlo 1-1 entered MORTGAGE gomery (MA). Palo Alto 1 0 — 1 EASIER Records: Menlo-Atherton 1-0 St. Francis 0 2 — 2 Boys soccer COMPANY Woodside Priory 11 18 14 4—47 PA - Alonis (unassisted) Nonleague — Homestead Christmas Cup: FOR SF Christian 0 6 6 13—25 SF - Bredehoeft (Barragan), Essary (unas- Palo Alto, Gunn entered; Menlo-Atherton at WP - Barriga 1 0-0 3, Berka 3 0-0 9, Con- sisted) Willow Glen, 1:45 p.m. Records: Palo Alto 0-2 YOU! Residential Loans kle 1 0-0 2, Feldman 1 0-0 3, Gamba 0 2-2 2, Girls soccer Plain 5 7-8 18, Schreiner 2 2-4 6, Willhite 1 2- Tuesday Nonleague — Palo Alto Invitational: Palo 3 4. Totals: 14 13-17 47. SH Cathedral 0 1 — 1 638 Middlefield Rd. Alto, Gunn entered SFC - Giffoni 3 2-2 8, Nuru 0 1-1 1, Genore Menlo 1 3 — 4 0 2-3 2, Penelton 4 2-2 10, Pasedes 0 0-1 0, SHC - unavailable MONDAY Palo Alto Brunswick 2 0-0 4. Totals: 9 7-12 25. M - Kirst (unassisted), Sansbury (Nicholls), Boys basketball Three-point goals: Berka 3, Barriga, Feld- Gurla (unassisted), Sansbury (penalty kick) Nonleague — Menlo at Sacred Heart man, Plain (WP). Records: Menlo 2-1 Prep, 7 p.m. Records: Woodside Priory 1-0 Girls basketball Gunn 13 15 16 16—60 GIRLS SOCCER 650-322-7277 Nonleague — Menlo at Palo Alto, 7 p.m. St. Francis 18 14 5 27—64 Broker #012098680 G - Wong 0-1-1, LaFleur 2-6-11, D. Riley 5- Palo Alto Winter Classic TUESDAY 2-12, Johnson 2-1-5, Jordan 13-4-30, Bren- First round Boys basketball nan 0-1-1. Totals: 22-15-60. Los Altos 0 4 — 4 TH SF - McKinley 4-4-12, Flory 5-3-15, Vour- Palo Alto 0 0 — 0 Nonleague — Chinese Christian at OUR 27 YEAR goub 4-0-8, Bow 3-2-9, Zingale 1-2-4, LA - Westrum (D’Innocenti), D’Innocenti Pinewood, 6:30 p.m. www.sternmortgage.com Benedetti 5-4-15, Libuit 0-1-1. Totals: 22-16- (Westrum), D’Innocenti (Aozasa), Aozasa Girls basketball 64. (penalty kick). Nonleague — Palo Alto at St. Francis, 7 Records: Palo Alto 0-2 Three-point goals: LaFleur (G); Flory 2, p.m. ate pair for just the computer.For those who nor- Bow, Benedetti (SF). Nonleague Boys soccer mally wear bi-focals, a distance only polarized Records: Gunn 0-2 Castilleja 2 1 — 3 Nonleague — Menlo at Los Altos, 3:30 EYE sunglass works great for golf, driving,and vari- Wilcox 2 0 — 2 EYE GIRLS BASKETBALL C - Cooper (Block), Fitzgerald (Cooper), p.m. ous outdoor activities. Cooper (Roberts) Girls soccer CCAREARE One pair of frames may not fit all your needs Gator Classic W - Gonzales (Nakamoto), Nakamoto Nonleague — Gunn at Willow Glen, 3 and activities. 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SCOREBOARD MEN’S BASKETBALL Kraig Chiles (San Diego St.); Matt Couch (San 4, Florida; 5, Stanford; 6, Arizona; 7, Hawaii Nonconference Diego St.); Jordan Harvey (UCLA); Eric Kron- and Texas; 9, Louisville; 10, Missouri; 11, berg (Cal); Cooper McKee (Stanford); Notre Dame; 12, USC; 13, Wisconsin; 14, CAL POLY (58) Brandon Owens (UCLA); Steven Purdy UCLA; 15, Santa Clara; 16, California; 17, Stephenson 2-4 1-2 5, Busch 2-6 0-0 4, (Cal); Sal Zizzo (UCLA). Minnesota; 18, San Diego; 19, Ohio State; Leavitt 3-5 0-1 6, Whiten 7-17 3-5 22, 20, Ohio; 21, Purdue; 22, BYU; 23, Ten- Honorable Mention Thomas 2-7 1-2 6, Osborn 1-3 1-1 4, Henry nessee; 24, Kansas State; 25, Wichita State. 0-2 0-0 0, Socci 0-0 0-0 0, McGinn 1-2 0-0 Alex Asai (OSU); Pieter Berger (Cal); Scott 3, Stockalper 3-4 0-0 7, Thurow 1-3 0-0 2. Bolkan (Stanford); Michael Brown (Stan- Totals: 22-53 6-11 58. ford); Heath Creager (SDS); Evan Cummings MEN’S WATER POLO STANFORD (82) (Washington); Eric Ebert (Cal); Lucas Egenwall Collegiate Top 20 (OSU); Chris Eylander (Washington); Bret 1, USC; 2, Stanford; 3, California; 4, UC Grunfeld 3-12 4-5 11, Finger 5-9 3-5 13, Gardner (OSU); Nick Hatzke (Cal); Brett Hite Haryasz 6-15 4-4 16, Morris 3-6 0-0 6, Her- Irvine; 5, UCLA; 6, Pacific; 7, Pepperdine; 8, (Washington); Jeff Hoover (Washington); An- LMU; 9, Long Beach State; 10, UC San nandez 5-10 10-13 22, Johnson 1-3 0-0 2, drew Kartunen (Stanford); Daniel Leach Goods 0-2 0-0 0, Hill 2-3 1-2 6, Haas 1-3 2- Diego; 11, St. Francis College; 12, Navy; 13, (OSU); T.J. Novak (Stanford); Brad Rusin UC Santa Barbara; 14, UC Davis; 15, Red- 2 4, Washington 0-1 0-0 0, Prowitt 0-0 2-2 2. (UCLA); Marcus Ryan (Stanford); Eric San- Totals: 26-64 26-33 82. lands and Princeton; 17, BYU-Hawaii and tiago (SDS); Luke Sassano (Cal); Dan Shapiro Bucknell; 19, Brown; 20, Santa Clara. Halftime - Stanford 40, Cal Poly 33. 3-point (Stanford); Leo Totev (Washington). goals - Cal Poly 8-17 (Whiten 5, Thomas, All-Cal Pac Conference McGinn, Stockalper); Stanford 4-14 (Hernan- Schedule dez 2, Grunfeld, Hill). Fouled out - None. Re- First team bounds - Cal Poly 29 (Thurow 5); Stanford 46 Aiden O’Flynn (Menlo); Hal Eckensweiler FRIDAY (Haryasz 12). Assists - Cal Poly 7 (Osborn 4); (Menlo); Guilherme Souza (Holy Names); J.P. Basketball Stanford 15 (Grunfeld, Hernandez 4). Total McCarvel (Dominican); Keethan Kitt (Domini- College men - Stanford at Montana, 7 p.m. Be a Knight. fouls - Cal Poly 27, Stanford 17. A - 3,602. can); Wes Smith (Dominican); Beto Vega (Holy College women - Menlo vs. Carroll College Faith • Knowledge • Integrity • Passion Records: Stanford 2-1; Cal Poly 1-3 Names); Jens Ljungcrantz (Holy Names); Gary at Salt Lake City, 6 p.m. Weaver (Simpson). Tuesday Volleyball Faculty with passion. Strong Second team College women — NCAA first round at Academics. Students Mentored UC SANTA CRUZ (60) Gary Hodgson (Menlo); Armando San Stanford: Santa Clara vs. Sacramento State, and Instructed. Average Class Mercado 7-14 7-10 27, Herrera 1-10 5-6 7, Vincente (Menlo); Todd Seech (Dominican); Maeda 3-4 0-0 7, Miller 2-5 1-2 5, Peck 2-3 5 p.m.; Stanford vs. Nevada, 7 p.m. Size 23. AP and Honors Classes. Kevin Bartel (Dominican); Anthony Uroz (Do- 0-0 4, Holmes 2-4 0-1 4, Hutton 1-2 0-0 2, Wrestling Competitive Sports Program. minican); Tobias Flueckiger (Holy Names); Barreda 0-5 2-2 2, Heredia 1-2 0-0 2, Hol- Marcelo Santos (Holy Names); Wilson Ro- College men - Stanford at Las Vegas Invi- Extensive Fine Arts Program. land-Lassite 0-1 0-0 0, Hicks 0-2 0-0 0. To- drigues (Holy Names); David Hicks (Simpson). tational Educational and Service Trips. tals: 19-52 15-21 60. SATURDAY Accredited by WASC and ACSI. MENLO (75) WOMEN’S SOCCER Basketball Come be a Knight. Carter 6-10 7-11 20, Peck 5-7 1-1 11, College women - All-Cal Pac Conference Menlo vs. Westminster Wesley 4-10 3-4 11, Torres 4-5 0-0 8, Eitel 1- College at Salt Lake City, 8 p.m. 3 5-7 7, Gentry 3-4 1-3 7, Gilkey 2-4 2-4 6, First Team Volleyball Join us at our Open House • Call for more info! Kees 1-1 0-0 3, Rogers 0-1 2-2 2, Cobb 0-1 Molly Flanagan (Menlo); Ja’Net Lawrence College women — Thursday, December 8, 2005 0-0 0, Butler 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 26-48 21-32 (Menlo); Jonel Thomas (Menlo); Sheryl NCAA second round at • 7:30 pm Stanford: Santa Clara-Sacramento St. win- 75. Cumine (Menlo); Rocio Feree (Holy Names); ner vs. Stanford-Nevada winner, 7 p.m. Halftime - Menlo 32, UC Santa Cruz 29. 3- Jocelyn Doepker (Holy Names); Allison Lee point goals — UC Santa Cruz 7-16 (Mercado (Holy Names); Maya Oubre (Mills); Hannah Wrestling THE KING’S ACADEMY 6, Maeda), Menlo 2-8 (Carter, Kees). Fouled Davidson (Simpson). College men - Stanford at Las Vegas Invi- A Christian College Preparatory Junior and Senior High School • Grades 6 -12 out - None. Rebounds — UC Santa Cruz 24 Second Team tational (Miller 6), Menlo 26 (Gentry 6). Assists — UC Rachel Anden (Menlo); Katie Gravett SUNDAY Santa Cruz 11 (Peck 3), Menlo 13 (Eitel 4). To- (Menlo); Kerry Gaiz (Menlo); Ryanne Basketball 562 Britton Avenue • Sunnyvale, CA 94085 • www.tka.org • 408-481-9900 tal fouls — UC Santa Cruz 19, Menlo 19. A - Bergstrom (Menlo); Mayra Loza (Holy 175. College men - Stanford at UC Davis, 4 Names); Lauren Vonegut (Holy Names); Rox- p.m. Records: Menlo 2-1; UC Santa Cruz 0-3 anna Avila (Holy Names); College women - Tennessee at Stanford, Erica Worthington (Mills); Stephanie Gillett 12:30 p.m. Free Winter WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (Simpson) . MONDAY AP Top 25 Basketball WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TONIGHT 1, Duke; 2, Tennessee; 3, LSU; 4, Ohio College men - San Francisco State at Men- Jazz Concert State; 5, Baylor; 6, Rutgers; 7, North Caroli- All-Pac-10 Conference lo, 7:30 p.m. na; 8, Connecticut; 9, Maryland; 10, Min- First Team Gunn Big Band Jazz Ensemble nesota; 11, Notre Dame; 12, Stanford; 13, FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Michigan State; 14, DePaul; 15, Arizona State; Jennifer Abernathy (Arizona); Foluke Akin- Basketball & Jazz Band II radewo (Stanford); Bibiana Candelas (USC); 16, Texas; 17, Georgia; 18, Temple; 19, Van- College men - Alesha Deesing (Washington); Kim Glass (Ari- Holy Names at Menlo, 7:30 derbilt; 20, Oklahoma; 21, New Mexico; 22, p.m. Friday, December 2 Purdue; 23, UCLA: 24, Texas Tech; 25, Utah. zona); Candace Lee (Washington); Nana Meri- wether (UCLA); Christal Morrison (Washing- College women - Holy Names at Menlo, ton); Angie Pressey (California); Kristin 5:30 p.m. Gunn Concert Band, MEN’S SOCCER Richards (Stanford); Debora Seilhamer SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble All-Pac-10 Conference (USC); Nellie Spicer (UCLA); Courtney Thomp- Basketball First Team son (Washington); Sanja Tomasevic (Wash- ington); Staci Venski (USC). College men - Notre Dame de Namur at Monday, Dec. 12 Calen Carr (Cal); Robert Findley (Oregon Menlo, 7:30 p.m. St.); Tally Hall (San Diego St.); Ty Harden Player of the Year: Sanja Tomasevic (Washington). College women - Notre Dame de namur at (Washington); Kamani Hill (UCLA); Patrick Ian- Menlo, 5:30 p.m. All Concerts 7:30pm ni (UCLA); Andrew Jacobson (Cal); Ryan Freshman of the Year: Foluke Akinradewo Johnson (Oregon St.); Eric Reed (UCLA); (Stanford). FRIDAY, DEC. 16 Spangenberg Theater - Gunn Campus Tyson Wahl (Cal); Marvelle Wynne (UCLA). Coach of the Year: Jim McLaughlin (Wash- Wrestling 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto • 650-354-8264 for more information Second Team ington). College men - Fresno Pacific at Menlo, 5 CSTV/AVCA Top 25 p.m.; Southern Oregon at Menlo, 7 p.m. Doors open at 7 pm • Bring in this ad for free admission Ely Allen (Washington); Jonathan Born- stein (UCLA); Mike Chabala (Washington); 1, Nebraska; 2, Penn State; 3, Washington;

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Paly plays for CCS football title tonight Vikings seek redemption against Los Gatos from an earlier 63-28 loss by Keith Peters Paly likely will throw the ball less junior guard Beau Heidrich and 18 alo Alto football coach Earl than in the previous meeting, un- from senior guard Blake Schultz in Hansen knows this about less its ground game grinds to a a 75-68 nonleague win over host Ptonight’s Central Coast Sec- halt. Junior running back Will Fra- Evergreen on Tuesday. tion Medium School Division zier gained 99 yards against Terra Menlo-Atherton (1-0) opened championship game against Los Nova and a career-best 163 in a 33- with an 85-18 romp over Burton as Gatos: it won’t be like last time. 26 overtime win over South San senior Gorjan Hrustanovic tossed In the team’s first meeting this Francisco in the first round of CCS. in 20 points for the Bears. season, the Wildcats pasted a 63-28 Frazier has to be equally produc- Woodside Priory (1-0) gave first- loss on the Vikings at home. That tive against Los Gatos for Paly to year coach Al Klein his first win as cost Paly its first SCVAL De Anza have any kind of chance at pulling senior Hap Plain scored 18 points Division title since 1992. the upset. to lead the Panthers to a 47-25 non- While the Vikings have had three league win over San Francisco weeks to get over that stinging de- Boys basketball Christian. feat, redemption has to be on their Palo Alto opened its season with Gunn (0-2) got 30 points from collective minds tonight in the re- an easy 61-13 romp over King’s junior Peter Jordan but the Titans match at Foothill College, Kickoff Academy on Wednesday in the dropped a 64-60 nonleague deci- is 7 p.m. opening round of the James Lick sion to host St. Francis. Palo Alto (10-2) will be playing Invitational. Senior Kheaton Scott for its first CCS title since 1995, led the Vikings (1-0) with 20 points Girls basketball while Los Gatos (10-2) will de- and 13 rebounds while senior guard Menlo-Atherton (1-0) got 16 Ariel Baxterbeck Will Frazier fending a section crown. Jeremy Lin dished out eight assists points from Karley Marty in a 57- Castilleja School Palo Alto High Defense will be the key for Paly, while just playing half the game. 31 season-opening win over Notre The senior outside hitter had The junior running back which blanked a good Terra Nova Senior Steven Brown added 17 Dame-Salinas in the first round of 13 kills and five aces in a rushed 22 times for a team- team last week in the semifinals, points for Paly, which is missing the Gator Classic in Atherton. In NorCal volleyball opening high 99 yards and scored 17-0. Los Gatos, meanwhile, was two starters (Cooper Miller and other games, Sacred Heart Prep (0- squeaking past St. Ignatius, 3-0, in Brad Lehman) still playing foot- 1) fell to Urban, 46-37, and Palo win, then added 21 kills, 17 two touchdowns to help the the other semifinal. ball. Alto (0-1) dropped a 53-45 deci- digs and six aces in the Vikings defeat Terra Nova, The Wildcats were able to put Mid-Peninsula (2-3) got 24 sion to Convent of the Sacred Heart semifinals to put the Gators 17-0, in the CCS semifinals pressure on Los Gatos quarterback points from junior Jamar Williams despite getting 15 points from Bre into their first-ever NorCal and earn a rematch with Los Danny Sullivan and limit him to 9- and 11 from junior Bruce Grady in Clay. championship match. Gatos in the CCS title game. of-22 completions for a sub-par 122 a 48-43 win over Terra Nova in the In nonleague action, Castilleja (1- yards. Sullivan completed 16 of 19 second round of the Redwood 2) bounced back from a 48-28 loss Honorable mention for 301 yards and four TDs against Christian Tournament. Williams is to visiting Menlo to beat Crystal Paly in the first meeting when the averaging 24.2 points in the Drag- Springs on Wednesday, 40-29, be- Nicole Curatola* Buddy Benaderet Vikings turned the ball over five ons’ first five games. hind 20 points from freshman Eric- Menlo volleyball Palo Alto football times. Menlo (2-0) got 24 points from ka von Kaeppler. ■ Katherine Jordan John Hall Castilleja volleyball Palo Alto football Ali Lycette Jon Koepfgen Menlo volleyball Palo Alto football Chelsea Ono-Horn Cooper Miller Castilleja volleyball Palo Alto football Presents the Sam Rosekrans Roger Prince 2005 DRELL LECTURE Sacred Heart Prep tennis Palo Alto football Ashley Schoettle* Jamar Williams Castilleja cross country Mid-Peninsula basketball * previous winner

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