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obtained when a backup computer “We want to air on the side of in- information for approximately IDENTITY THEFT hard drive was swiped from a room forming anybody who could be af- 5,000 patients, plus information for inside the nonprofit’s Palo Alto head- fected,” Joffe said. 600 to 700 present and former staff Identity theft scare grows quarters shortly after Labor Day. The agency kept complete credit members. The letter informs the donors of card information on all its donors up The Palo Alto Police Department More than 1,500 donors notified their credit card the theft and gives them informa- until a few years ago, but that prac- is investigating the crime, interview- information might have been swiped tion about how to contact credit bu- tice was recently stopped, Joffe not- ing more than a dozen employees reaus to place a fraud alert on their ed. The one exception, which was who had access to the room where by Bill D’Agostino credit files. due to a clerical error, was of ap- the disk drive was held. Executive Director Stephen Joffe proximately 200 donors that pur- “We hope to heck they catch the he case of stolen personal in- more than 1,500 of its donors this said the theft affected only approxi- chased tickets to their Summer Sym- person.” Joffe said. formation from the Children’s week. mately 8 percent of the nonprofit’s phony benefit, Joffe noted. The theft was discovered Sept. 7. T Health Council, which sparked The nonprofit recently sent letters donors. The nonprofit discovered the Last week, the nonprofit sent There was no sign of a forced entry fears of identity theft for thousands of to those donors whose credit card in- stolen donor information after learn- similar letters to patients and em- and so far, there is no indication the the nonprofit’s client and hundreds formation, including Social Security ing about the missing employee in- ployees. The stolen disk drive con- information has been used, Joffe said. of its employees, grew to include numbers, might have been illegally formation. tained financial and other sensitive (continued on page 9)
SCHOOLS Another slice of the PIE Fundraisers say more money needed to maintain school standards by Alexandria Rocha lthough the Palo Alto public school district passed an an- A nual $9 million parcel tax about four months ago, the local school fundraising organization isn’t convinced the district’s budget woes are over. Stating that “our community can no longer depend on government funding to meet our education need,” a letter from Partners In Education requests that parents with students in kindergarten through 12th-grade do- nate $500 per child. Similar request letters sent out last year — though they asked for slightly less — raised Norbert von der GroebenNorbert $1.77 million for the district. This time around, PIE’s aims to raise $2 million. The letter comes after the Palo Alto Unified School District passed Measure A, an annual $493 million parcel tax that funds teacher salaries and small class sizes. Voters turned Kitchen sink included down a proposal for a higher amount Terry Austin, a deacon at New Sweet Home Church of God in Christ in East Palo Alto, installs a sink in a house next door to the church. The in Nov. 2004, but Measure A was home is being remodeled by members of the East Palo Alto church and Menlo Park Presbyterian Church to house a family recently displaced backed by more than 75 percent of by Hurricane Katrina. For more information on how to help, contact 325-1467. voters in June. This school year, the tax generated about $9 million. PIE’s directors say asking residents to dig into their Ojakian: UC needs to revamp suicide prevention efforts pockets beyond Measure A is a great, but necessary, challenge. Councilman prompted to action Adam had been a student at UC services throughout the UC system. “There is a perception out there following son’s 2004 suicide Davis. He said her report will be agendized that the district has $9 million extra. Mary Ojakian’s voice broke when when it is complete. Well, $7 million is already spent,” by Don Kazak she told the regents, “My name is “That’s at the heart of what we said Susan Bailey, PIE president. imple changes in the Univer- information, under the California Mary Ojakian. I am Adam Ojakian’s were trying to get at,” Ojakian told “We’re not above water yet. We were sity of California’s approach Public Records Act. mother. Adam died of suicide on the Weekly on Thursday. Nationally, cut really, really badly over the last S to students could have pre- He asked the regents to discuss Dec. 17, 2004.” some campuses have done studies, two years.” vented the “anxiety, resultant de- student depression and suicide at a Each had only one minute to and the Big 10 — major Midwest Bailey is referring to the increasing pression and suicide” of Adam future meeting. He asked the UC speak. The regents listened atten- universities — have done a sys- cost of the district’s class-size re- Ojakian last December, his parents, president’s office to develop a “com- tively. temwide study of how to improve duction program, as well as the $6.5 Mary and Vic Ojakian of Palo Alto, prehensive UC system-wide student After oral communications, UC mental health services. million in cuts made from 2003 to told UC regents Wednesday. suicide and depression-prevention President Robert Dynes said during Ojakian said afterward that he 2005 because of sliding property tax- Vic Ojakian, a former mayor and program.” his regular comment period that he was satisfied with the outcome. es, increased enrollment and the state current City Council member, also The Ojakians appeared at the has assigned Marcie Greenwood, “We wanted it on the public budget crises. The district also took made an official request for campus- monthly UC regents meeting in San vice president for student affairs, to record,” he said. “We know how $3.4 million from its reserves to by-campus suicide data and related Francisco Wednesday morning. conduct a study on mental health much is wrong.” ■ (continued on page 9) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 3 @EDFLEK8@EM@ SCHOOLS -FBSOUBYFT&BSOTFBTPOBMJODPNF A new constitution Federal law requires schools to hold annual constitution day &OKPZEPJOHZPVSUBYFT EFWFMPQUBYTBWJOH by Alexandria Rocha TUSBUFHJFT FWFOCFDPNFBUBYQSPGFTTJPOBM indergartners at Juana “It’s a good thing. This is a doc- #JMJOHVBMTUVEFOUTFODPVSBHFEUPFOSPMM Briones Elementary School ument that people like to talk about K are learning about the found- without reading,” said Sam Wineb- ing fathers and responsibilities of urg, director of the Ph.D. program citizenship. At Jane Lathrop Stan- in history education at Stanford ford Middle School, students are University. %FUBJMTBU discussing Judge John Roberts’ “Despite our current presidential PSISCMPDLDPNUBYDPVSTFT confirmation hearings for the administration, this country is Supreme Court. ruled by laws, not by men. We for- Each activity is tied to a new fed- get about our constitutional an- eral mandate requiring schools to chors at our peril,” added Wineb- annually celebrate “Constitution urg, the author of “Historical Day” in September, a government- Thinking and Other Unnatural backed effort to encourage famil- Acts: Charting the Future of iarity with the nation’s history. Teaching the Past.” The mandate — adopted in Dec. “These subjects are often neg- 2004 but recognized for the first lected in favor of short-term gain time in schools this month — was and glistening material interest.” Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W. Va.) Silicon Valley is often seen as an idea. According to the New York area that places a tremendous 7BMJE BU QBSUJDJQBUJOH MPDBUJPOT POMZ 7PJE XIFSF QSPIJCJUFE 'FFT GPS DPVSTF NBUFSJBMT Times, Byrd brought the condition amount of weight on technology NBZBQQMZ&OSPMMNFOUJOPSDPNQMFUJPOPGUIF)3#MPDL*ODPNF5BY$PVSTFJTOFJUIFSBO forward because of his frustration education, but officials said the PGGFSOPSHVBSBOUFFPGFNQMPZNFOUª)3#MPDL4FSWJDFT *OD with Americans’ historical amne- trend reflects efforts to raise inter- sia. Now all schools — from est in math and science among stu- preschools to trade schools to top- dents, who typically do not major tier universities that receive feder- in such courses once they go to al funding — must hold an “edu- college. Also, students served by cational program” on Sept. 17, the the Palo Alto Unified School Dis- day the Constitution was signed in trict are scoring above county and 1787. state averages on history and social Because the date fell on a Satur- studies standardized tests. day this year, schools have until Students in eighth-, 10th- and today to comply. 11th-grades are tested in social sci- While the requirement has ence, world history and U.S. his- thrilled some local educators who tory respectively each year. Last share Byrd’s frustrations and say year, 75 percent and higher scored history is taking a back seat to proficient or advanced in those ar- technology and mathematics, oth- eas. ers say it’s just another standard Unlike reading and math, the without funding. (continued on page 9) The Public Agenda Next week’s meeting highlights Palo Alto City Council ... The council will consider zoning regula- tions regarding carports and a new development fee for the “Charleston Corridor” plan. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 in the council chambers (250 Hamilton Ave.). At 6 p.m., the council will hold its annual joint meeting with Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss in the council conference room. Palo Alto Unified School District ...The Board of Education will re- view its attendance areas and hear an enrollment report. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the district’s board room (25 Churchill Ave.). Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission ...The com- mission will discuss the second traffic-calming project for the Downtown North neighborhood. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the council chambers (250 Hamilton Ave.). MEMORIAL SERVICES Wetmore “Steve” Hodges, Jr., a resident of Los Altos, died Aug. 31. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Roller Hapgood & Tinney Funeral Home, 980 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Corrections To request a clarification or correction, call Marc Burkhardt, managing editor, at (650) 326-8210, or write to P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 5 Upfront Because the sun never bills you. News Digest 3(/0 %!2,9 3!6% of Lucile PackardCourtesy Children’s Hospital /&& (OLIDAY 0HOTOCARDS #ARDS AND )NVITATIONS ORDERED FROM OUR VAST SELECTION OF (OLIDAY !LBUMS Natural quadruplets a ‘one-in-a-million event’ )N STORE SELECTION OF A set of quadruplets, two of whom are identical twins, were deliv- "OXED (OLIDAY 0HOTOCARDS #ARDS ALSO ON SALE ered at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital on Monday in a “one-in- a-million event,” according to a hospital press release. /FFER RUNS THROUGH 3EPT www.paloaltohardware.com The babies — three boys and a girl — were conceived without the 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto use of fertility drugs, a rare occurrence. Èxä®Ê{£ÈnÎÊsÊÓxÎÊ-Ì>ÌiÊ-ÌÀiiÌ]Ê ÃÊÌà 650-327-7220 Only one in 600,000 multiple births are conceived naturally, a hos- "«iÊÇÊ`>ÞÃÊ ÊÜÜÜ°Ã>ÌÃV>À`«>ÀÌÞ°V pital spokesperson noted. The babies are the only set of multiple-birth s infants delivered at Packard Hospital that were conceived without use of fertility drugs in the last four years, according to Packard Hospital spokesman Todd Kleinheinz. More than 5,000 babies are delivered at Packard annually. The hos- NEED A Give Your pital delivered one set of quadruplets in 2004, and another set in 2005. The births are doubly rare because two of the boys are identical TAX twins, an occurrence with odds of less than one in 1 million, according Car to to Packard perinatologist Dr. James Smith. DEDUCTION? ...help create a future for people with developmental disabilities Luz Maria Marmolejo, 39, of San Mateo gave birth in what was de- scribed as “an exceptionally uncommon and very demanding” delivery. Community Association for Rehabilitation, Inc. 525 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 • www.c-a-r.org David, 2.6 pounds; Kamilla, 2.49 pounds; Roni, 2.27 pounds; and United Way Dror, 2.22 pounds, were delivered in just six minutes. Born 11 weeks Call: 650-494-0550 prematurely at 27 weeks through Cesarean section by Dr. Jeffrey Faig, the babies are considered to be large for quadruplets, according to a hos- G pital spokesman. Marmolejo, who is recovering after delivery, and husband Yehonatan OPENIN Tzairi were stunned when they learned in May they would be adding SEPT. 26 four children to their family, she said. The couple has a 9 year old son. Despite the risks inherent in multiple births, Marmolejo feels blessed, excited and overwhelmed, she said. Her mother, who lives with the fam- OUTDOOR ICE SKATING & TENNIS ily, quit her job in June to help care for Marmolejo and will help care Celebrating 50 Years Of Fun! for the babies. The family is in the process of buying four of everything. Once a two- ❄ Daily public sessions income family of four, including Marmolejo’s mother, the family is now eight, supported by one income. An official fund hasn’t been set up yet, ❄ Private parties available but already well-wishers are making financial donations, according to ❄ Lessons for all ages and abilities Kleinheinz. ■ —Sue Dremann ❄ Sign up for lessons now! Nepotism alleged in flood control agency Call for more information or to register A former employee with the regional flood control agency responsi- 493-4566 ble for the San Francisquito Creek is alleging nepotism in the hiring and 3009 Middlefield Road in Midtown Palo Alto treatment of another employee within the small government agency. www.winterlodge.com In an e-mail to the agency’s board and local reporters on Thursday morning, former Administrative Manager Andrew Kloak revealed that Project Manager Kevin Murray was Executive Director Cynthia D’Agosta’s nephew, a fact that had apparently been kept hidden from the agency’s board members. Special MEMORIES Kloak also argued Murray was given preferential treatment through- 20% SAVINGS out the four-and-a-half years the three employees worked together. deserve a special SALE. The three employees made up the entire paid staff of the agency. Kloak At The Great Frame Up® your memories, keepsakes left the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (JPA) earlier this and artwork will be custom framed artistically and year, although he said it is disputed whether he quit or was laid off. professionally, on-site and hassle-free. For special Palo Alto Councilwoman Dena Mossar, who represents Palo Alto on the agency’s five-member board, said she did not know before Thurs- occasions, weddings or graduation, work with our expert day that Murray was D’Agosta’s nephew, but noted it is not illegal for design team to create a moment that’s truly worth a government employee to hire his or her niece or nephew. sharing. There are plenty of reasons to take advantage “It is not an illegal practice. I would have preferred to have known; of this sale. Why wait for another one to pass you by? it would not in any way change the fact that he (Murray) was an out- *Offer expires October 1, 2005. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. standing hire and he has been an excellent employee,” said Mossar. Offer valid at the above location only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount. Not valid for orders previously placed. Offer applies to D’Agosta, who confirmed Murray is her nephew, also emphasized framing materials only, as part of a complete customer framing order. that his hiring was not illegal. The JPA was formed after the creek flooded in 1998, causing an es- timated $26.6 million in damages to homes and businesses in San Ma- You make it or we make it, teo and Santa Clara counties. The agency is currently working with the Frame Your Souvenirs. that’s what makes it great.™ United States Army Corps of Engineers on a long-term, multi-million- 1047 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, (650) 323-1097 dollar flood control project. ■ Mon-Thurs 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm —Bill D’Agostino ©1993 The Great Frame Up Systems, Inc. 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Come and taste food inspired from rustic Brazilian style churassco with masterfully prepared meats in combination with tropical fruits & exotic spices. Surrounded by mosaic tiled tables mounted on oak wine barrels, enjoy Basque style service with a variety of accompaniments & side dishes. Come & Taste the Cabaña Experience! 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-857-0787 www.cppaloalto.crowneplaza.com Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 7 ««V>ÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊÓääÈÓääÇÊ>V>`iV Þi>ÀÊ>ÀiÊÜÊLi}Ê>VVi«Ìi`°ÊÀÊÀi vÀ>ÌÊ>LÕÌÊ ÜÊÞÕÊV>ÊLiViÊ«>ÀÌ vÊ i > ]ÊV> Èxä°Ó£Î°Èää° iÊÛÃÌÊÕÀÊiÜÊÃÌ>ÌivÌ i>ÀÌ V>«ÕÃÊÊ*>ÊÌt "* Ê"1- -i«Ì°ÊÓ]Ê"VÌ°ÊÓÇÊ>`Ê Û°Ê£äÊ Ç\ääÊÌÊ\ääÊ«°°Ê>ÌÊÕÀÊV>«Õð ÎääÊ>L>Ê7>Þ]Ê*>ÊÌ]Ê Ê{ÎäÎ{Èäx ÜÜÜ° i > °À}ÊÊvJ i > °À} Èxä°Ó£Î°Èää TIME & PLACE 21ST ANNUAL PLEASE NOTE TIMES: 5K walk 7:30pm, 10K run 8:15pm, 5K run 8:45pm. Run night registration 6:30 to 8:00pm at City of Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Embarcadero & Geng Roads (just east of the Embarcadero Exit of Highway 101). 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Registration forms must be filled out completely and correctly for results to be accurate. Neither Change of Pace nor Palo Alto Weekly are responsi- ble for incorrect results caused by incomplete or incorrect registration forms. AWARDS/PRIZES/ENTERTAINMENT Top three finishers in each division. Prize giveaways and refreshments. DJ, Efren Ayala. BENEFICIARY Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. A holiday-giving fund to benefit Palo Alto area non-profits and charitable organizations. In April 2005, 36 organizations received a total of $240,000. MORE INFORMATION Call (650) 463-4920, (650) 326-8210, email [email protected]. or go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com. For safety reasons, no dogs allowed on course for the 5K and 10K runs. They are welcome on the 5K walk only. No retractable leashes! Please bring your own clean-up bag. Jogging strollers welcome in the 5K walk or at the back of either run. First aid service and chiropractic evaluations provided by K. Skinner, R.N., D.C. Sports and Spinal Injury Specialist Register online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Page 8 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront line of historical events. In fifth- dents in his U.S. history classes just Constitution grade, students should be able to finished reviewing the Constitution (continued from page 5) “describe the people and events as- and issues such as school prayer, federal government has placed no sociated with the development” of flag burning, advice and consent, long-term performance goals on the Constitution. And at Paly and as well as comparisons to the pro- The Right Touch history. Local educators don’t seem Gunn High School, there are more posed Iraqi Constitution — all of to mind. than a dozen history and social sci- which are imbedded in weekly cur- “It’s topical; it’s what we do any- ence classes to choose from, in- rent events discussions. way,” said Paly Principal Scott Lau- cluding a course on U.S. foreign However, Fredrich said the man- WAREHOUSE rence. “We incorporate the study of policy post-Cold War at Paly and date will need funding and further the Constitution in our curriculum; African American studies at Gunn. planning. we talk about it all the time in U.S. The “Constitution Day” mandate “We are working toward full CLOSING SALE history. The infusion of the Consti- does allow schools to integrate the compliance and are hoping for full tution is pretty widespread.” annual observance within the day’s appropriations, in keeping with The district’s standards-based normal instructional activities, ac- Congress’ commitment to the Un- curriculum begins social studies cording to the state Department of funded Mandates Act so that we Two Days Only lessons in kindergarten, when stu- Education, which issues broad rec- can fulfill the intent of their author- dents are required to “demonstrate ommendations for schools in Au- ization,” he wrote in an e-mail to Saturday & Sunday knowledge of important American gust. Whatever the program is, it the Weekly. “That would include symbols, historical events, legends, should “deepen students’ under- planning time, purchase of curricu- presidents, and leaders,” and does- standing of the U.S. Constitution lum, perhaps the hiring of guest September 24 & 25 n’t end until a student graduates and the responsibilities of citizen- speakers on Constitutional law from high school. ship.” Stanford Law, and so on.” ■ By third-grade, students should John Fredrich, a teacher and in- Staff Writer Alexandria Rocha understand that the nation is demo- structional supervisor for Gunn’s can be e-mailed at arocha@ cratic and be able to make a time- social studies department, said stu- paweekly.com. Schools ● $350,08, 20 class periods at the The fundraisers want to empha- (continued from page 3) middle schools; size, however, that $500 is only the ● $262,563, three full-time ele- suggested amount and parents avoid additional cutbacks. mentary literacy and math teachers; should give what is affordable, said Since 2001, the district operated ● $260,000, elementary support Simone Otus Coxe, PIE’s director the small-class program for $5.5 mil- staff; of public relations. lion a year. However, with the rising ● $175,042, two counselors; “We know that not everybody will costs of benefits, salaries and utili- ● $175,042, two full-time ele- be able to pay,” said Betty Sincer- ties, the program is now an annual mentary librarians; box, a parent on the Barron Park El- $7 million expense. ● $121,500 for one part-time dean ementary School PTA. “We’ve al- With the passage of Measure A, at each high school; ways told our parents to do what the district did avoid further slashes ● $50,000, one part-time elemen- they can do. You would surely hope to its offerings. The tax doesn’t fund tary psychologist; if they can do $2, $5, $10, $100 that any new programs, but does restore ● $50,000, staff development; they would just do it.” some of the aforementioned cuts. ● $20,000, elementary art pro- Each year, PIE’s campaign dead- Here’s the breakdown: gram. line is March 1. After the funds are ● $6.9 million, class-size reduc- Even after the restorations, Bailey collected, a check is written directly tion; writes: “we still have much to do to to each school’s principal. It can be ● $595,143, 34 class periods at the keep our schools at the level of ex- used at their discretion. high schools; cellence we expect, the level our Bailey said PIE’s long-term goal is ● $352,000, eight classified em- children will need to succeed in to- to raise $5 million to $7 million a Everything ployees; day’s world.” year for the district. ■ Identity theft agency has also tightened security. “We’re just being really cautious,” ■ 50% off or more! (continued from page 3) The room holding the drive is now he said. only accessible using a keypad; only Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino can In addition to working with police three employees now have keys and be e-mailed at bdagostino@ on the criminal investigation, the the code to the room. Joffe noted. paweekly.com. ✽ Custom Iron Furniture - Coffee tables, end tables, console October 14, 2005 tables, bookcases, etageres 21st Annual ✽ Designer lamps - including Simon Pearce glass lamps MOONLIGHT RUN ✽ & WALK Vases, Candleholders, handwoven throws, and more! 5K walk, 5k run, 10k run REGISTER NOW! Woodside Rd. 101 Marsh Rd. For information: From 11a.m. to 5 p.m. www.PaloAltoOnline.com All Sales final Fifth Ave. 2nd Ave. ✽ 516 Second Avenue Share a part of your life – Redwood City Give blood Middlefield Rd. 650-369-2198 1-888-723-7831 El Camino Real http://BloodCenter.Stanford.edu Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 9 Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace Mob Mentality Authorized by the Soviet state censorship authority, this poster from 1929 honors the 1905 uprising against the czarist regime, claiming that it helped pave the way for the 1917 Bolshevik revolution. Russian artist Valentina Kulag- ina created the poster, which is titled “1905 — The Road to October.” Loose lips can sink ships during war time: that’s the message of this 1943 American poster by Henry Koerner, a graphic de- signer and painter from Vienna who fled to the United States in 1938. The young artist later was a court artist during the Nurem- berg war-crime trials, according to the Cantor Arts Center exhibit catalog. Page 10 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Political posters spanning the nations and the political spectrum have a surprising amount in common by Rebecca Wallace ne corner of the Cantor Arts Center is full of fists. Relying on volunteer enlistment, England’s army sorely Splashed in riotous colors across political posters, needed more soldiers to fight in the trenches of World Oone fist symbolizes a revolt against the Nazis, while an- War I — hence, an advertising campaign. This poster by other protests the shah of Iran. Still another exhorts men to an unknown artist was completed in 1914 or 1915. take up arms in the trenches of World War I. “Lend your strong right arm to your country,” the British poster shouts. The 120 posters on display run the gamut of nationalities and languages and span the years from 1914 to 1989. And yet these strange bedfellows have a surprising amount in com- mon. While choosing the posters from the Hoover Institution archives with a team of graduate students, exhibit curator Jef- frey T. Schnapp was continually struck by the similarities. Posters across the board used the same themes, such as fists, handshakes, fingers in a victory “V,” and intensely muscled workers and soldiers. “These posters don’t have anything ideologically in com- mon, but nonetheless use the same language,” Schnapp said. Sometimes the commonality is as basic as a dominant hue. Red, for instance, is everywhere. But the eye-catching lan- guage of scarlet and crimson can mean very different things: Soviet Red armies, the Polish Solidarity union, or the blood of Islamic martyrs. Or a piece of the old red, white and blue. Perhaps the similarities aren’t so surprising when you re- (continued on next page) As dozens of factories were opening at the United States’ entry into World War II, this 1941 poster by Jean Carlu championed the indus- trial expansion. “A Truly Great Wall,” created by an unknown artist in 1967, heralds Celebrating France’s liberation from the Nazis, a woman draped in the Chinese Cultural Revolution and honors Chairman Mao. At the the French flag raises the lid off a box resembling a coffin, setting her bottom right, figures such as Uncle Sam and Krushchev cower. compatriots free. Artist Philippe Grach created this 1944 poster. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 11 /. 3!,% ./7 Arts & Entertainment DEPRESSED? -)+%3 FIND OUT WHY. 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This 1980 poster, titled “In the name of God the Merciful,” is by an unknown artist and celebrates the shah’s departure from Iran shortly after the Islamic Revolution. “The contemporary scene is one Posters of such dispersion,” Schnapp said. (continued from previous page) “Posters have lost the weight they had.” alize that the posters are all about Therefore, the exhibit at the the same things, Schnapp said: Cantor Center has a feeling of by- crowds. They’re all trying to get gone days. Schnapp has crammed the masses to do something: join, tons of posters into the gallery to build, vote, beware, fight. recreate the feeling of a bustling So, Schnapp said, all the poster street with loud messages compet- artists are facing the same ques- ing with each other to reach dis- tion: “How do you depict a com- tracted people hurrying by. mon will?” Because the posters were vul- The “Revolutionary Tides” ex- nerable to being pulled down or hibit, which runs through Jan. 1, is covered up, organizations enlisted part of a larger “Crowds” project scores of people to fan out across by the Stanford Humanities Lab, cities pasting up posters, Schnapp of which Schnapp is founder and wrote in the exhibit catalog. This director. Schnapp’s team has as- often happened at night. sembled a Web site and a soon-to- “The city as a whole was to be-published book about the key awaken and find itself dressed up role crowds play in society. Topics in a fresh set of clothes,” he wrote. include everything from over- Slogans in the exhibit are sharp crowding in cities to mass and strong: “Let’s Build A marathons to the Rockettes. Squadron of Dirigibles in Lenin’s Schnapp became fascinated by Name,” “War, War Until Victory!” crowds as an adolescent in the late “White-Collar Misery,” and “Ene- 1960s and ‘70s, when he was in- my Ears Are Listening.” An old- volved in the protest movement fashioned Hungarian radio pipes Original Broadway Cast. Photos: 2004 Joan Marcus and Paul Kolnik. against the Vietnam War. Looking out recorded speeches by John F. back on that time now, he calls it Kennedy, Nixon, Hitler, Stalin and “the last time of mass rallying.” other speakers. “Why is it that really large-scale Several of the posters were cre- mass demonstrations like the ones ated by anonymous or little-known www.LittleWomenOnBroadway.com against Vietnam don’t happen so artists, but bigger names are also much anymore?” he asked. represented, such as Norman ONLY BAY AREA ENGAGEMENT! OCTOBER 11–23, 2005 One of the reasons, he theorizes, Rockwell and Andy Warhol. is technology. People now make Images of crowds of people are virtual connections through the In- common in the prints, showing the GROUP SALES ternet, or get their news through masses listening to Hitler on the www.amtsj.org television instead of gathering radio or rushing to join the Red Groups of 10 – 20+ around the newsboy on the corner. Cross. Some are chilling, like the 408.453.1523 Rather than depending on street anti-Vietnam War poster with rows posters to get their messages out, and rows of tombstones. 1.888.455.SHOW TTY: 408.453.7154 politicians buy TV ads and record All performances at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts messages for voters’ phones. (continued on page 14) Page 12 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Oh, the agony and the ecstasy of being forced to see a chick flick. Peter Welch and Alexandra Kaprielian share an intense evening at the movies in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” A real crowd-pleaser Palo Alto Players’ “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” tackles the thicket of relationships with good humor and strong voices by Jeanie Forte t’s not deep, it’s not rocket science, but it sure is fun. I Palo Alto Players opens its 75th season with a real crowd pleaser, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Off Broadway’s longest- running revue by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts tackles the thorny With That.” side of relationships, but with humor The men are equally strong. The four actors all bring comedic and satire. Howard can be dapper or daffy, good- talents to the show. Clockwise from It spans the gamut from first dates looking or goofy, his tall, lanky body top left, they are: Peter Welch, and blind dates, through marriage, feigning grace in “A Stud and a Alexandra Kaprielian, Melissa T. parenting, and senior romance. Babe,” or suddenly adolescent and O’Keefe and Dann Howard. Stereotypes abound, in classic dating awkward in “On the Highway of situations and unsurprising romantic Love.” He smoothly delivers by Cecilia Galindo, must have been failures, but somehow the material “Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love with a nightmare to put together. The ac- manages to stay fresh and funny, and You” with delicate emotional colors, tors change costume for every sin- even occasionally touching. in a number that should be an an- gle scene, and sometimes even Four terrific performers enliven the niversary standard. within a scene. The costumes are show with superior vocals and com- Welch capably carries age, as in “I fun and well-matched to the char- ic talents. Dann Howard, Alexandra Can Live with That,” and mirrors acters, often adding to the comic Kaprielian, Melissa T. O’Keefe, and young love. He can be both affecting effect. Peter Welch play a host of characters and delightfully klutzy, and his voice If you’ve ever dated, or married, of all ages in different relationship reflects maturity and experience. I or fallen in love, or had kids, or scenarios. Each of them appears in loved him and Kaprielian in “Tear grown old, you’ll appreciate the hu- duets and group scenes, but also has Jerk.” morous and recognizable wisdom a solo. Congratulations to director With such a powerful quartet of contained in the show; and you’ll Steve Shearer for impeccable cast- performers, the show moves wittily appreciate the excellent talent on ing; all of the actors are perfectly along, charming even when it’s pre- stage that brings it to life. matched for the roles they inhabit, es- dictable, and downright hilarious at pecially in their solo turns. times. I found myself laughing in What: “I Love You, You’re Per- “I Will Be Loved Tonight” shines spite of the stereotypes, mostly be- fect, Now Change,” a musical in the velvet vocals of O’Keefe, in cause of the wonderful performers. revue with book and lyrics by one of the few quieter moments of An almost bare stage except for a Joe DiPietro and music by Jim- the show. It’s a real ballad amid the huge, abstract backdrop and a raised my Roberts, presented by the manic cleverness, and she brings it platform showcases the performers Palo Alto Players in beautifully. Not to say she isn’t as well as the musical trio headed by Where: At the Lucie Stern The- also funny — she can mug and ham music director Matthew Mattei on pi- atre at 1305 Middlefield Road with the best, in such numbers as “A ano. The violinist — and I don’t in Palo Alto Stud and a Babe” and “He Called know if it was Tyane Boye or Nori When: Through Oct. 2, with 8 Me.” Togawa that night — was outstand- p.m. shows Wednesday Kaprielian creates an unforgettable ing, especially in a solo riff before through Saturday and 2:30 comic character in “Always a Brides- Act Two. p.m. matinees on Sundays maid;” her facial expressions and The light design by John Farley Cost: Tickets range from $22 tossed-in ad libs are priceless. She Swanson is partly incorporated into to $27. has extraordinary comedic gifts, and the set, with huge panels that Info: Call (650) 329-0891 or go they’re used to fun advantage in change color for different scenes to www.paplayers.org. “Marriage Tango” and “I Can Live — subtle but effective. Costumes, Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 13 Arts & Entertainment Twenty-Ninth Annual Before the Stanford-Oregon Game Saturday, October 1 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Green Embarcadero at Cowper, Palo Alto COME AND ENJOY ★ A mouth-watering menu: BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Beans, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad from ARMADILLO WILLY’S “We Want a Land for Ourselves” Tortilla chips and Salsa • Chocolate Chip cookies was created around 1943 in Norway Live Music by the Gunn High School Jazz Ensemble by illustrator Harald Damsleth. “Its demand...was deeply felt in a coun- Underwriting Provided by Mid-Peninsula Bank, try emerging from centuries of Dan- A member of Greater Day Bancorp Family ish or Swedish rule,” the exhibit cat- The Association for Senior Day health, through its fundraising efforts, supports the Senior Day Health Center of Palo Alto, SDH is a daytime service providing recreation, health therapies and nutrition for alog states. older adults who are unable to live fully independent lives. Founded in 1976, SDH is a program of Avenidas formerly the Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto Area, Inc. All proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Senior Day Health Center Tickets available on Day of Event at the Gate. Posters Adults-$30 • Children-$15 Questions? Please call (650) 327-8825 (continued from page 12) And some have more positive el- ements. Ron Evans, a visitor to the exhibit, was drawn to “Washington Hunger March,” a 1933 poster by Lewis Rubenstein depicting a crowd of workers gathered togeth- er to protest the grim conditions of the Depression. Evans pointed out an image of black and white men standing arm in arm, noting that it was made 30 years before the Civil Rights Movement. High Holy Days 5766 “If everybody’s hungry, every- body can get together to get what at Keddem Congregation they want,” he said. ■ Keddem is a community-led, Reconstructionist Jewish Another exhibit of political congregation, passionately committed to infusing posters is also happening now on the Stanford University campus. tradition with new meaning. “Revolutionary Eye” displays Everyone is welcome to attend posters from 1979 to 1999 by our High Holy Day services, as East German artist Wolfgang Janisch through Dec. 16. The space permits, at no charge, at show is at the Herbert Hoover Cubberley Community Center, Memorial Exhibit Pavilion, adja- Congregation 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. cent to the Hoover Tower. Janisch Advance reservations is expected to speak at Stanford the week of Oct. 10. For more in- Etz Chayim required formation, call (650) 723-2058 or go to http://www-hoover.stan Rosh Hashanah ford.edu. We warmly invite you to join us Mon, Oct 3: 7:30 pm for Shabbat and High Holy Days services. Tue, Oct 4: 9:30 am Junior Congregation: 9:45 am What: “Revolutionary Tides: The Join us for our Wed, Oct 5: 9:30 am Art of the Political Poster, 1914- Keddem Congregation 1989,” an exhibit of 120 posters "Bring A Friend and pre-High Holy Day Shabbats" ¦° ³¥¢° Yom Kippur from various countries Fridays, 7:30 PM and Saturdays, 10:00 AM Where: Cantor Arts Center at Palo Alto, CA Wed, Oct 12, Kol Nidrey: 7 pm Stanford University Learn all about us at "Get Comfortable with Etz" Thu, Oct 13: 9:30 am When: Through Jan. 1. The Sunday, Sept. 25, 4:00 PM Inclusive Workshops (2 sessions): center is open Wednesday Egalitarian through Sunday from 11 a.m. to Visit our website www.etzchayim.org, 1:45 pm, 3 pm Participatory 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 for a full schedule of Fall programs. Junior Congregation: 9:45 am a.m. to 8 p.m. Questioning Mincha, Yizkor, Ne’ilah: 5 pm For more information please call us at: Cost: Admission to the center is Reconstructionist free. 650-813-9094, ext 299 Collection of nonperishable Info: Call (650) 723-4177 or go For information, or to food for Ecumenical Hunger We are an independent liberal congregation emphasizing to www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. make reservations, Project at Kol Nidrey service spirituality, participation, learning and contact us at: service in a warm, inclusive egalitarian community. Please join us for Tashlich walk About the cover: 650-947-9913 Tue, Oct 4, 4 pm, “Buy War Bonds,” an unsigned Rabbi and scholar-in-residence: Ari Cartun, ext 213 www.Keddem.org Byxbee Park, poster from 1942, used a soaring Educator: Melissa Rogoway, ext 214 Palo Alto Baylands (go right icon of American patriotism to hhd_reservations@ 4161 Alma St, Palo Alto CA 94303 at end of Embarcadero) urge citizen involvement in the (between Charleston and San Antonio) Keddem.org war effort during World War II. Page 14 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment The Right Touch WAREHOUSE CLOSING SALE Two Days Only Saturday & Sunday September 24 & 25 Michael Moerman plays Nonna, a 97-year-old poet struggling to finish one last creation, and Diane Tasca has her own battles as his granddaughter, Hanna Jelkes, in “The Night of the Iguana.” would be nice to see more hints of re- Wild night strained panic early on, so that her quiet strength in the later scenes could Pear Avenue Theatre’s ‘The Night of the Iguana’ is come as more of a surprise. charged, challenging and exceptionally well-done “The Night of the Iguana” places a number of unusual demands on the by Kevin Kirby designers and the technical staff. The ear Avenue Theatre kicks off its Pear’s production hits most of these fourth season with a seldom- details squarely on the head: the Pperformed Tennessee Williams sounds of surf and distant cantina mu- classic, “The Night of the Iguana,” sic floating up the hill, the weathered demonstrating again its commitment planking of the beautifully rendered to presenting challenging theatre in an verandah, even the sweat stains on intimate venue. Shannon’s jacket. “The Night of the Iguana” is In other places, however, the atten- Williams’ last major play, and while able blend of childishness, pride, tion to detail wavers. Sounds that are much of it is typical of the playwright vagueness, and determination, though meant to emanate from beneath the Everything — the emotionally scarred people, he never seems quite old enough for verandah clearly issue from speakers the decrepit and sweltering sur- the role. The spinsterish Hannah, behind the audience’s heads. Dinner roundings, even the symbolic animal masterfully played by Pear Avenue arrives in empty soup bowls, and the representing the characters’ desperate founder Diane Tasca, soon emerges actors, perhaps not wanting to draw 50% off or more! circumstances — this is a gentler as the real wild card in Shannon’s attention to this fact, make little at- work than most. It has neither the cru- safe haven. Their meeting in the Mex- tempt to “eat” before their dishes are elty of “A Streetcar Named Desire” ican jungle is bound to alter both their cleared away. The machete that Shan- nor, ultimately, the hopelessness of lives; the only question is how. non finds on the verandah is shiny ✽ “The Glass Menagerie.” The dialogue — especially in the fi- and un-nicked (and, at least on open- Custom Iron Furniture - Coffee Set in 1940, it is the story of The nal act — is a jungle in itself, one in ing night, still bore what looked to Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon, a former which less intrepid actors could find be a large, white, product sticker). tables, end tables, console Episcopal minister locked out of his themselves hopelessly lost. Messer- But these are minor quibbles with church for fornication and heresy, smith and Tasca, though, with the what is, on the whole, an exception- tables, bookcases, etageres who now shepherds American guidance of director Jeanie Forte, ally well-designed and well-executed tourists on group excursions abroad. navigate the script admirably. They show. The Pear’s “The Night of the ✽ When the Baptist schoolteachers find the turning points in Shannon’s Iguana” deserves to be seen, not only Designer lamps - including whom he is escorting through Mexi- and Hannah’s relationship: the feints for its place in the oeuvre of one of co discover Shannon had an intimate and parries, the shared confidences, America’s greatest playwrights, but Simon Pearce glass lamps encounter with the youngest of their the moments in which they negotiate also as an example of what can be group, they rebel against his leader- their places in each other’s lives. done by a group of dedicated artists ✽ Vases, Candleholders, ship. On the verge of psychological If there is a complaint to be made guided by a vision of dramatic excel- collapse, he takes refuge at the Costa here, it is that the stakes seem a bit lence. ■ handwoven throws, and more! Verde, a hilltop hotel, putting him- low. This is a gentler show than self at the mercy of Maxine, the ho- “Streetcar,” surely, but the characters’ tel’s recently widowed manager. underlying desperation should be just What: “The Night of the Iguana,” Shannon is played with intelligence as real, just as palpable and com- a play presented by Pear Av- and humor by Mark Messersmith, an pelling. Shannon is a deeply flawed enue Theatre Woodside Rd. 101 Marsh Rd. actor capable of bringing almost end- ex-clergyman trying not to lose his Where: Pear Avenue Theatre, From 11a.m. to 5 p.m. less variety to what is essentially a mind, but Messersmith often seems 1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K, single, prolonged nervous break- little more than a road-weary tour Mountain View All Sales final Fifth Ave. down. Patricia Tyler’s Maxine is a guide trying not to lose his patience. When: Thursday, Friday and 2nd Ave. practical woman, amused by life and (The most notable exceptions come Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday ✽ ready to make the best of it, and it is in Messersmith’s scenes opposite He- at 2 p.m., through Oct. 2 516 Second Avenue soon apparent that she has her own lena Clarkson. As Miss Fellowes, the Cost: Tickets are $15 for Thurs. Redwood City plans for Shannon. leader of the tour bus insurrection, & Sun. performances, $20 for Fri. & Sat. ($5 less for students Into this charged atmosphere come she descends on Shannon like the Middlefield Rd. Hannah Jelkes, an itinerant artist, and wrath of God, pushing Messersmith and seniors). 650-369-2198 her 97-year-old grandfather, Nonno, a to some of his most vulnerable and Info: Call the box office at (650) 254-1148. For more informa- poet struggling against his failing fac- most savage moments.) El Camino Real ulties to finish one last poem. Michael Hannah, likewise, has reached the tion, or for ticketing online, go to Moerman, as Nonno, finds a work- end of her rope at the Costa Verde; it www.thepear.org. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 15 Buyer: none hearing and state your objections or file the file kept by the court. written objections with the court before THE PETITION requests authority 997 Other Legals BY: WILLIAM H. DUNN the hearing. Your appearance may be in to administer the estate under the Inde- NOTICE OF BULK SALE Agent for Buyer, Yoosone, Inc person or by your attorney. pendent Administration of Estates Act. (subject to Com. C. 6106.2) (PAW September 23, 2005) IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a (This authority will allow the personal contingent creditor of the deceased, you representative to take many actions The following definitions and designa- must file your claim with the court and without obtaining court approval. Be- tions shall apply in this Notice without NOTICE OF PETITION TO mail a copy to the personal representa- fore taking certain very important ac- Public regard to number or gender: ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: tive appointed by the court within four tions, however, the personal representa- SUMIKO IMAI months from the date of first issuance tive will be required to give notice to SELLER: NaruPar LLC, 235-2 E. Mid- 1-05-PR-158059 of letters as provided in section 9100 interested persons unless they have dlefield Road, Mountain View, CA To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, of the California Probate Code. The waived notice or consented to the pro- 94043 contingent creditors and persons who time for filing claims will not expire posed action.) The independent admin- may otherwise be interested in the will before four months from the hearing istration authority will be granted un- BUYER: Yoosone, Inc., 235-2 E. Mid- or estate, or both, of SUMIKO IMAI. date noticed above. less an interested person files an objec- dlefield Road, Mountain View, CA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept tion to the petition and shows good 94043 been filed by : HIROSHI MENJO in by the court. If you are a person inter- cause why the court should not grant Notices the Superior Court of California, Coun- ested in the estate, you may file with the authority. BUSINESS: SUBWAY #5833, 235-2 ty of SANTA CLARA. the court a Request for Special Notice A HEARING on the petition will be E. Middlefield Road, Mountain View, THE PETITION FOR PROBATE (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- held on November 14, 2005 at 9:00 CA 94043 requests that HIROSHI MENJO be ap- ventory and appraisal of estate assets or a.m. in Dept. 13, Room : 5th floor of pointed as personal representative to of any petition or account as provided the Superior Court of California, Santa DATE OF CONSUMMATION: administer the estate of the decedent. in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- Clara County, located at 191 N. First October 12, 2005 THE PETITION requests authority quest for Special Notice form is availa- St., San Jose, CA, 95113. NOTICE OF DIRECTOR'S to administer the estate under the Inde- ble from the court clerk. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of LAST DAY TO FILE CLAIMS: pendent Administration of Estates Act. Attorney for Petitioner: the petition, you should appear at the DECISIONS October 11, 2005 (This authority will allow the personal /s/ Eiko Itoh, Esq. hearing and state your objections or file representative to take many actions Thoits, Love Hershberger & McLean written objections with the court before ESCROW HOLDER: WILLIAM H. without obtaining court approval. Be- 245 Lytton Avenue, Suite 300 the hearing. Your appearance may be in The Director of Planning and Community Environment has ap- DUNN, Attorney at Law, 1350 Dell fore taking certain very important ac- Palo Alto, CA 94301 person or by your attorney. proved the following applications: Avenue, Suite 204 Campbell, CA tions, however, the personal representa- (650) 327-4200 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a 95008. tive will be required to give notice to (PAW September 21, 23, 28, 2005) contingent creditor of the deceased, you interested persons unless they have must file your claim with the court and Standard Staff Review Process Applications Notice is hereby given that Seller in- waived notice or consented to the pro- mail a copy to the personal representa- tends to make a bulk sale of the assets posed action.) The independent admin- tive appointed by the court within four Conditional Use Permits of the above described Business to istration authority will be granted un- NOTICE OF PETITION TO months from the date of first issuance 539 Alma Street [05PLN-00288]: Request by Meredith Hage- Buyer including all stock in trade, fur- less an interested person files an objec- ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: of letters as provided in section 9100 dorn for a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation niture, and equipment used in said tion to the petition and shows good JEANNE O. NICKERSON of the California Probate Code. The Use to allow a 42-seat theater company in a portion of 529 Al- Business, to be consummated at the of- cause why the court should not grant 1-05-PR-158166 time for filing claims will not expire fice of the Escrow Holder at the time of To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, ma Street, currently occupied by Art 21. the authority. before four months from the hearing claims with the Escrow Holder on or A HEARING on the petition will be contingent creditors and persons who date noticed above. Director's Decision: Approval with conditions before the last day to file claims stated held on October 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. may otherwise be interested in the will YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept above. This sale is subject to California in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of or estate, or both, of JEANNE O. by the court. If you are a person inter- Architectural Review Commercial Code 6106.2. California, Santa Clara County, located NICKERSON. ested in the estate, you may file with Minor at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has the court a Request for Special Notice 334 Hawthorne Avenue [04PLN-00118] Request by David Seller has used the following other 95113. been filed by : WILLIAM O. NICKER- (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- Solnick for architectural review of the construction of three resi- business names and addresses within IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of SON in the Superior Court of Califor- ventory and appraisal of estate assets or the last three years so far as known to nia, County of SANTA CLARA. dential units totaling 4,516 square feet, parking facilities and the petition, you should appear at the of any petition or account as provided THE PETITION FOR PROBATE in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- landscaping features. The project would require a variance for requests that WILLIAM O. NICKER- quest for Special Notice form is availa- the following: 1.) lot coverage at 43% where 35% is the maxi- SON be appointed as personal repre- ble from the court clerk. mum allowed, 2.) first floor side yard setbacks of 6' where 10' sentative to administer the estate of the Attorney for Petitioner: is required, 3.) second floor side yard setback of 10', where decedent. /s/ David R. Packard THE PETITION requests the dece- 10.3' is required, 4.) daylight plane protrusions at the side lot PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL 706 Cowper St., #207-209, lines, where no protrusions are normally allowed, 5.) tandem dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- Palo Alto, CA 9301 CIVIC CENTER, mitted to probate. The will and any co- (650) 324-0300 parking configuration, 6.) 1.5' landscape strip at the driveway dicils are available for examination in where a 5' strip is normally required. 250 HAMILTON AVENUE (PAW Sept. 21, 23, 28, 2005) Director's Decision: Approval with conditions. BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON 180 El Camino Real, Bldg D, CPK ASAP [05PLN-00121] Re- GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL quest by Francher Development Services on behalf of Califor- nia Pizza Kitchen ASAP for minor Architectural Review of fa- 26 çade modifications to Building D, Spaces 136, 138, and 68 in Stanford Shopping Center. COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE : 329-2477 Director's Decision: Approval with conditions. City of Palo Alto 180 El Camino Real, Bldg G, Fleming's [05PLN-00212] Re- (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT quest by Langford Architects of Fleming's Steak House for mi- COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM nor Architectural Review of façade modifications and a 159 SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 – 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. square foot addition to Building G, Space 2 in Stanford Shop- ping Center. 1. Joint Annual Meeting with Supervisor Liz Kniss NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Negative Declaration Director's Decision: Approval with conditions. has been prepared by the Palo Alto Department of Planning (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – and Community Environment for the project listed below. In Major COUNCIL CHAMBERS accordance with A.B. 886, this document will be available for 440 Portage [05PLN-00053] Request by Tarlton Properties on SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. review and comment during a minimum 20-day inspection peri- behalf of Silva Family Investors for Architectural Review Board od beginning September 23, 2005 through October 12, 2005 review for the construction of a 37,080 square foot parking ga- 1. Proclamation Honoring West Bay Opera on its 50th during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. to rage on a 33,990 square foot parcel in the Service Commercial Anniversary 4:00 P.M. at the Development Center, 285 Hamilton Avenue, (CS) zone district to provide parking for a proposed 24,670 2. 4219 El Camino Real: Consideration of Whether to Palo Alto, California. square foot fitness facility (Equinox) to be located within an ex- Schedule an Appeal by William Spangler of the isting adjacent building. The parking structure would have one Director of Planning and Community Environment’s This item will be considered at a public hearing by the Archi- level of below grade parking and one surface level of parking Approval of an Architectural Review Application for tectural Review Board on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at providing a total of 202 parking spaces. The project also in- the Redevelopment of the Hyatt Rickey's Hotel Site, 8:00 A.M. in the Palo Alto City Council Chambers on the first cludes an elevated lap pool, new landscaping, and related site Including the Construction of 170 Multi-Family floor of the Civic Center, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo improvements. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been pre- Dwelling Units and 11 Single-Family Detached Units, Alto, California. pared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality a Public Street Between the Project Site and 4249 El Act (CEQA) guidelines. Camino Real 657 Alma Street [05PLN-00258]: Request by Hayes Director's Decision: Approval with conditions. 3. Public Hearing: From Finance Committee: Group Architects, on behalf of US Trust, for major Charleston/Arastradero Corridor Streetscape Architectural Review for a new two story, 15,790 You may request a public hearing on the Standard Staff Re- Development Impact Fee square foot commercial and office building, an view or Minor Architectural Review applications or an appeal of 4. Public Hearing: From Planning Commission: Zoning at-grade parking facility of 21 spaces, landscaping the Major Architectural Review applications by submitting a Ordinance Update: Adoption of an Ordinance to and site improvements. A Design Enhancement written request to the Current Planning Manager. This request Amend Palo Alto Municipal Code 18.04.030 (65) Exception is requested to eliminate the one required must be received by the Department of Planning and Com- Gross Floor Area (Adopted Low Density Residential landscaped island in the parking facility. The munity Environment on or before the action date of October 7, Definition) and Related Reference in the Single applicant has also requested that the Director of 2005. If no request for a public hearing is filed by that date, Family Residential Chapter 18.12.040 Table 3: Planning and Community Environment approve a these decisions will become effective. Summary of Gross Floor Area for Low Density compact parking stall configuration of 43% of the Residential Districts Requiring that Carports, total spaces, where 25% would otherwise be the If you wish to request a public hearing or appeal any of these Including Those That are Completely Open on Three maximum allowed. Environmental Assessment: An items, contact the Planning Department (650-329-2441) re- or More Sides Shall Count Towards Gross Floor Initial Study has been completed and a Draft garding time and fee. If you challenge this land use decision in Area for a Single Family Home Negative Declaration has been prepared in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or 5. Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Update: Adoption accordance with California Environmental Quality someone else raised at the public hearing described in this no- of Chapter 18.20 of the Ordinance Pertaining to the Act (CEQA) requirements. Zone District: CD-C(P), tice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Palo Medical Office and Medical Research (MOR) District, RT-50. Alto, at or prior to the public the Research Park District (RP), and the Research hearing. Subdistrict 5 [RP(5)] ### 6. Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Update: Adoption Steve Emslie of Chapter 18.20 of the Ordinance Pertaining to the Steve Emslie, Director of Planning and Community Environment Research, Office and Limited Manufacturing (ROLM) Director of Planning and Community Environment District, the Research, Office and Limited In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Manufacturing Subdistrict-Embarcadero [ROLM (E)], In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available in the Council Cham- and the General Manufacturing District [GM] listening assistive devices are available in the Council Cham- bers and Council Conference Room, Sign language interpret- bers and Council Conference Room. Sign language interpret- ers will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance no- ers will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance no- tice. tice. Page 16 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Christiansen points out the many strong Biblical female figures il- lustrated in the art of the church. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Rapt faces tilt upward in the cool, quiet Memorial Church during a tour led by docent Susan Christiansen (holding papers A mosaic in the vestibule shines with golden hues and bright at right). green leaves. Under the Dome Tours give insight into the art and history faces tilt upward. Christiansen points manger; you can see right through of Stanford’s Memorial Church out the many strong female figures her gown to the hills in the distance. — Bathsheeba, Rebecca, Rachel — The Ascension is always nicely light- by Rebecca Wallace in the Biblical mosaics and stained- ed in the afternoon.” ■ pieces you pick up on the free do- In the vestibule, she coaxes her lis- glass windows. hen Jane Stanford wanted to cent-led Memorial Church tours, teners to run their hands over a gold- “Mrs. Stanford wanted women rep- What: Docent-led tours of commemorate her late hus- which happen every Friday at 2 p.m. en mosaic with patterns of green resented nobly,” she says. Stanford University’s Memorial W band, Leland, by building the and are organized by the Cantor Arts leaves. She also wanted Memorial Church Church majestic Memorial Church at Stan- Center. “You can see it’s irregular,” she to be interdenominational to address Where: Tours meet at the ford University, it wasn’t enough to The hour-long tours give insight says. “It was mounted purposely with the wide needs of a university com- church entrance at 450 Serra just hire workers. into the art and architecture of the lots of reflecting surfaces, so it would munity, Christiansen says. Mall. She took an interest in the smallest church, which is a mixture of Ro- sparkle.” Ruminating on the diverse roots of When: Tours meet every Friday details, including how deeply the manesque and Mission Revival and The area also inspires a personal the church, one member of the group at 2 p.m., and may be tools for decorative carving bit into was completed in 1903. Visitors learn memory for the tour guide: 150 wed- points out a Celtic cross, while an- arranged for groups at other the church’s stone. about such features as the stained dings are held in the church each year, other observes that the sandstone times. “Her parasol had a notch that rep- glass, gentle-faced angels, and trompe and Christiansen herself was a nerv- carvings on the arches look Moorish. Cost: Free resented the perfect stone-carving l’oeil painting in the dome. ous bride waiting in the vestibule in After her many years exploring the Info: Go to http://ccva.stan- depth that she had seen in Europe. On a recent tour, Christiansen, one 1962. church, Christiansen can also give tips ford.edu// for information on An old picture shows her climbing a of the tour leaders, also spent much “Here’s a nose print on the doors,” on the best times to visit. free tours, which also include a ladder to check — in a long skirt,” do- time talking about the tile mosaics on she says. “We need to be able to peek Gazing at the stained-glass win- campus sculpture walk and a cent Susan Christiansen said with a the church facade and inside walls, inside.” dows behind the white Carrara mar- tour of the Rodin Sculpture chuckle. which include an estimated 20,000 Inside the cool quiet of the sanctu- ble altar, she muses: “I love the trans- Garden. Such are the intriguing bits and colors. ary, the tour group files in and rapt parency of the angel above the Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 17 A Guide to the Spiritual Community Wesley United Methodist Church Los Altos Ananda Lutheran A Place of Awakening 470 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto (Just two blocks South of Escondido Village) Church Sunday Celebration 11:00 Sunday AM Worship ELCA 9-9:45 am Meditation 10-11:30 Worship and Satsang International/Intergenerational • Activities for all ages Pastor David K. Bonde 9:00 am Worship 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-327-2092 • www.wesleychurchpa.org 10:30 am Education for a free brochure, call (650) 323-3363 or visit www.anandapaloalto.org Nursery Care Provided Alpha Courses 650-948-3012 PALO ALTO COMMUNITY CHURCH 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos Affirming the Divine Spirit in every person. Stanford Memorial Church www.losaltoslutheran.org University Public Worship Sunday Celebration Services 8:45AM, & 11:00AM Everyone Welcome Sunday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. Nursery & youth programs available both services “Ambivalence or Choice?” Wednesday: Meditation, 7-7:30pm The Rev. Scotty McLennan Class: 7:30-9:00pm through Sept. 28th Dean for Religious Life “The Four Agreements” All are Christian Ecumenical Service with Eucharist Grace Visit our website for the daily inspirational welcome. http://religiouslife.stanford.edu Lutheran message from “Daily Word” Information: 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto • (650) 494-7222 650-723-1762 Church www.unitypaloalto.org -ELCA- Summer Schedule 3149 Waverly St., Palo Alto 650-494-1212 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 8:00 AM - Worship Service CHURCH UCC Bahá’í Faith 10:30 AM - Worship Service 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto • (650) 856-6662 www.fccpa.org Child Care Available “Let your vision be world-embracing.” – Bahá’u’llah Pastor John Kerr Sunday, September 25th Please join us for an evening of music and devotions Hymn Sing Sunday With Greg Wait Saturday, October 1, 2005 7:30-8:30 p.m. & Dave Howell Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road Come Sing! Sunday Worship & Sunday School www.paloaltobahai.org (650) 321-0939 Sunday at 10:00 a.m Mornings for Spiritual Health Meditation 9:15-9:45am Service 10-11am Non-denominational First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto and Inclusive Spirituality. (PCUSA) " Ê / Thursdays 7-8pm " Meditation & re you seeking a spiritual home, a place of welcome * Ê A U U and acceptance? Are you wanting theological study Ê Self-Development 6 Pathways to Self Healing where you are free to ask honest questions? Are you 4153A El Camino Way looking for a community of faith where you can be , Palo Alto (650) 424-1118 empowered to work for justice, peace and the common 1 www.psh.org good of all? / Ê - / Ê Come check us out! Maybe you will find the connections and commitments you believe Christ’s church should embrace and embody. 8:30 A.M. - Contemplative Service 9:30 A.M. - Adult Education 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service 11:15 A.M. - Children’s Educational Program Childcare provided at all services 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org To include your Church in Inspirations Call Blanca Yoc at 650-326-8210 ext.239 or e-mail [email protected] Page 18 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Oct. 16. Call (650) 321-4900 or go to www.artsindia.com. Theater ‘Baby Taj’ Wor th a Look The latest production by The- atreWorks — “Baby Taj,” a come- dy-drama by Bay Area playwright Tanya Shaffer — has preview per- formances on Sept. 28, 29 and 30 and then runs through Oct. 23. The show is a tale of a modern American travel writer heading for India after suffering a string of failed relationships. Her next step: having a baby on her own? Performances are at the Moun- tain View Center for the Perform- ing Arts at 500 Castro St., and tickets range from $20 to $54. Call (650) 903-6000 or go to www.theatreworks.org. “Center of the Circle,” a watercolor painting by Mishel Tennies, is among the water-themed art- work on view at the Pacific Art League through Sept. 28. Music and camera-less techniques. Photogra- phers will include Sally Larsen, Chris Mc- Romantic French organ Photo by David Allen Art Caw, John O’Reilly and Luis Palma Gonza- lez. music ‘Splash!’ There are also two exhibits with two dif- Stanford University’s Memorial Two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen: ferent artists’ takes on the delicate porcelain Church will play host to an these are the key ingredients of an exhibit vessel: Elsa Rady’s “The Cycladic Swing” evening of French organ music currently splishing and splashing its way and Edward Eberle’s “Chaos & Classicism.” on Wednesday, Sept. 28, thanks to the university’s Department of through the Pacific Art League. The center is located at 1313 Newell In TheatreWorks’ production of “Baby Taj,” which opens “Splash!” runs through Sept. 28 and in- Road in Palo Alto and open from 10 a.m. to Music. University organist Robert Huw Sept. 28, Abhi (Sam Younis) points out the grandeur of the cludes paintings, photos and other works of 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from Taj Mahal to Rachel (Lesley Fera). art with a water theme. The gallery is locat- 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (650) 329- Morgan is scheduled to play ed at 668 Ramona St. and open Monday 2370. Louis Vierne’s “Symphony No. 6” and through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Charles-Marie Widor’s “Symphony No. 3, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ‘Confluence 2005’ Op. 39” beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 For more information, call (650) 321-3891 At “Confluence 2005,” the second annual general, $9 for seniors and $5 for students. or go to www.pacificartleague.org. art retreat organized by the ArtsIndia West For more information, call (650) 725-2787 gallery, seven contemporary Indian artists or go to music.stanford.edu. Palo Alto Art Center openings sought inspiration in New York. The fruits of Starting this Sunday, three fall exhibitions at this retreat are on display beginning this Fri- the Palo Alto Art Center will be open for free day, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Opera viewing. The gallery is at 535 Bryant St. in Palo In “Romancing the Shadows,” contempo- Alto and is open Tuesday through Saturday rary artists revisit retro styles of photogra- from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from “Doctor Atomic” lecture phy from the past, including daguerreotypes noon to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through To help folks get more out of San Francisco Opera performances, the South Peninsula Opera Guild hosts regular preview lectures in Menlo Park to discuss the plot and mu- sic. A lecture preceding the performance of “Doctor Atomic,” given by Sarah Cahill, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Little House at 800 Middle Ave. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-mem- bers. Call (650) 327-1374 for more information. Family Bella Strada Chalk Festival The 16th-century Italian art tradition of street painting with chalk is the focus of the first Bella Strada Chalk Festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday in Los Altos. Organized by the KidsArt and FasTracK- ids groups, the event includes young artists painting with chalk, as well as live music, watercolors, scrapbooking, food and wine. It’s planned for the parking lot of the Loyola Corners center at Fremont and Miramonte avenues. For more information, go to www.bellastradafestival.com. Porcelain vessels installed on swings by artist This 1989 photograph of votive candles in France’s Chartres Cathedral by Linda Connor is Elsa Rady will be exhibited at the Palo Alto Art among the photos on display at the Palo Alto Art Center through Dec. 23. Center starting this Sunday. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 19 ITALIAN THAI Café Pro Bono 326-1626 Krung Siam 322-5900 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto 423 University Ave., Palo Alto Serving a wide variety of traditional dishes with King of Krung Siam 960-7077 a freshness you can see and taste. 194 Castro St., Mtn. View Thaiphoon 323-7700 Oregano’s 941-3600 543 Emerson Ave., Palo Alto 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Great taste of Thai & Asian cuisine Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Outside patio seating www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Search a Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining complete listing of local AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) JAPANESE & SUSHI restaurant Paradise (650) 968-5949 Hunan Garden 565-8868 Fuki Sushi 494-9383 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto reviews by Now serving Halal meat, charcoal grilled Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days Open 7 days a Week location or type kabobs and daily vegetarian specials of food on Ming’s 856-7700 MEXICAN 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto PaloAltoOnline.com AMERICAN www.mings.com Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Mexican Cuisine & Cantina Palo Alto online Range: $5.00-13.00 New Tung Kee Noodle House 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- The Duck Club 322-1234 Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park 947-8888 Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 Peking Duck 856-3338 408 California Ave, Palo Alto Hobee’s 856-6124 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes ooff tthehe wweekeek 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto We also deliver. Also at Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 327-4111 PIZZA Su Hong—Menlo Park Fandango Pizza 494-2928 Dining Phone: 323–6852 3407 Alma, Palo Alto To Go: 322–4631 Fiesta BURMESE/CHINESE Live Bluegrass Music Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” www.fandangopizza.com Rangoon 325-8146 8 years in a row! 565 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Del Mar Wonderfully exotic & inexpensive 11:30-2 Mon-Sat, Pizza My Heart 327-9400 5-9:30 Mon-Thurs Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 220 University Ave., Palo Alto 5-10 Fri & Sat 168 University Ave., Palo Alto Range: $1.50-16.50 Award-winning food. Catering/To Go 965-9354 CAFES Pizza Chicago 424-9400 FRENCH 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Chez TJ 964-7466 This IS the best pizza in town 1006 N. Shoreline Bllvd., 938 Villa St., Mountain View Crepes Cafe 473-0506 Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm Mountain View 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park “Outrageously good” New French-American Corner Oak Grove Ave. fare —Zagat 2003 Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 Mon-Sat 8am-9pm 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto Sunday 8am-4pm Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza Mexican Cuisine & www.crepescafe.com INDIAN Cantina Cafe Bombay 948-9463 4546 El Camino, Los Altos SEAFOOD CHINESE at San Antonio Cook’s Seafood Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day 325-0604 1067 N. San Antonio Road 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos Seafood Dinners from $5.95 to $9.95 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Jing Jing 328-6885 VEGETARIAN 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 Garden Fresh Asian Cuisine 961-7795 Spicy Szechwan, Hunan, Food To Go, Delivery 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto 1245 W. El Camino, Mountain View www.jingjingonline.com Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies Open Daily • Lunch • Dinner • To Go Page 20 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out RESTAURANT REVIEW pected bonus: a dispenser of chai, Janta could vastly improve its milky black tea rich with cardamom dishes by using a greater variety of and cinnamon. I found it accompa- and better quality vegetables. I kept nied the gulab jamun quite well, and running into the same gray-green the caffeine helped keep me awake peas: in the mushroom mattar after stuffing myself silly at the buf- (mushroom-and-pea curry) at the fet. buffet, in the mattar panir (peas with The non-vegetarian thali for two cheese cubes) in the thali, and in ($28.95) that my husband and I or- the keema samosas ($4.75), deep- dered for dinner offered mostly the fried appetizers filled with lamb and same dishes, of much the same peas. The restaurant does make lib- quality, as those found at the buffet. eral use of fresh coriander, which The navratna korma, a mixed veg- perked up several otherwise bland etable curry, featured broccoli so curries. overcooked it had released its un- On all three of my visits, the same pleasant-smelling sulfides; and the lone waitress served the entire rogan josh, or lamb curry, was mild- restaurant. She took orders and ly spicy but otherwise had little fla- filled water glasses competently, but vor. The raita (yogurt and cucumber with little warmth or graciousness. salad), however, was nice and cool- When I arrived by myself at ing, almost sweet rather than sour. lunchtime she gestured to a table When I brought a friend for still covered with crumbs and a lunch, we strayed from the prepack- newspaper; I stood by it for a aged meals and tried the less com- minute, thinking she’d return from mon dishes. Our appetizer of veg- collecting other diners’ spent plates Rina Ota etable pakoras ($4.75), a sort of In- to clean it off, but she never did. I fi- dian fritter made with potatoes, nally cleared it myself. spinach and onion coated in a chick- From 1994 to 2002, Weekly read- Janta is housed in an old adobe house, offering a quiet place to escape from the workday. pea flour batter, were quite good: ers voted Janta the best Indian hot and freshly fried, with just restaurant in Palo Alto. But the enough spice. restaurant has failed to place in the My shrimp vindaloo ($14.95) fea- last three years of the poll. I can un- bright orange but lacking any spice; tured a rich, well-balanced curry, derstand why: From its unimagina- Tried and true a bland dal makhani (lentil stew) but the shrimp were tough from tive menu to its poor-quality ingre- with too-big chunks of ginger. overcooking. The okra in my dients to its unhospitable service, Janta takes few departures from the But others, such as the karai friend’s okra masala ($9.95) was Janta just seems tired. ■ chicken, an oniony green pepper listless and overwhelmed by too usual north Indian fare curry that reminded me of Szech- much chili. And an order of chapati Janta Indian Cuisine, 369 Lytton by Mandy Erickson wan stir-fry; and Janta’s “just ($2) perplexed my India-born com- Ave.; 462-5903 spinach,” or a spicy saag panir with- panion, who declared them nothing Hours: Open Monday through Fri- he word “Janta,” which in fers a quiet, cozy place to escape out the tofu-like panir (cheese); like the chapati she knew. Indeed, day for lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Hindi means the common from a hectic workday. The house’s were flavorful. Besides being well- they were exactly like the naan, the p.m. Also open Saturday for lunch, T people or the masses, befits whitewashed walls provide a calm prepared, these dishes won kudos slightly puffy flat white bread that noon to 2:30 p.m. Open every day for dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. the so-named restaurant on Lytton backdrop for a few tasteful Indian in my book simply for being differ- accompanies every meal, except Avenue. paintings, and sitar music plays ent. that they were made with part whole ✔ The menu takes few departures softly. Many diners lunch solo, with The star attraction at the buffet, wheat flour. Reservations Banquet from the usual north Indian fare, a book or newspaper for company. however, was the gulab jamun, two- Our desserts, unfortunately, were ✔ Credit cards ✔ Catering presenting mostly the tried-and- A few of them sequester themselves inch-thick balls made of flour, milk a far cry from the gulab jamun. The Lot Parking ✔ Outdoor true: tandoori chicken, spicy lamb in the enclosed patio, which offers a and butter, fried until golden and rasmalai ($4.95), panir simmered in seating curry, naan. It offers the indispen- private, shaded spot for good- soaked in syrup. These are a stan- syrup and served in cream, was so ✔ Alcohol sable lunch buffet along with the weather dining. dard Indian restaurant dessert and rubbery it squeaked in my teeth. beer and Noise level: requisite vegetarian and non-vege- Most diners opt for the lunchtime are usually overly chewy. However, Properly made, rasmalai is as soft as wine Low tarian thali. And with a few suc- buffet rather than order off the menu Janta’s were housemade; their soft ricotta. The kulfi ($3.95), or Indian ✔ Takeout Bathroom Cleanliness: cesses and a couple of disasters, — at $8.95 for all you can eat, it’s texture and buttery flavor made that ice cream, lacked any spices to give ✔ Highchairs Janta’s rendition of the menu is like- easily a better deal, as the entrees at obvious. The gulab jamun, unfor- it personality, tasting only of the fine wise fairly pedestrian. Janta run from $9.95 to $16.95. tunately, aren’t available every day. pistachios that were frozen in the ✔ Wheelchair What’s not typical at Janta is its The day I sampled the buffet, Janta’s buffet provides an unex- milk. access location. Housed in an old adobe many of the trays on the steam table Janta gives a 10 percent discount home a block from crowded Uni- offered up dishes that were fairly to diners with a Stanford University ON THE WEB: www.PaloAltoOnline.com versity Avenue, the restaurant of- lackluster: a dry tandoori chicken, Hundreds of restaurant reviews at ID card. NOW SERVING breakfast egg and griddle dishes, to salads, American fare. Hahn’s boasts 15 two-seat 2001) Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi has the feel of a sandwiches, burgers and shakes for midday tables on the inside and three cafe-style ta- Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro hidden secret that only savvy locals know Following are condensed versions, in alpha- repasts. Relaxed atmosphere. Tue.-Sun. 7 bles out front. Simple yet classy atmos- about. No-frills, self-service. A must for the betical order, of longer restaurant reviews pub- St., Mountain View (650) 964-8881 This a.m.-7 p.m. $$-$$ (Reviewed July 27, 2001) phere. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. simple restaurant features some of the best health-conscious. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.- lished in the Weekly over the past several 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. $$ 2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat. noon-2:30 years. This week’s reviews begin where the Gyros Gyros, 498 University Ave., Palo Chinese food for the price in Mountain View. Alto (650) 327-0107 True to its name, the (Reviewed December 6, 2002) Among the house specialties are General p.m. and 5-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed June 16, list ended one week ago. 2000) Price Guide: (Beverages not included in av- beef and lamb gyros are at the top of the Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistra- Tso’s Chicken, kung pao scallops with erage meal prices) $ - Average meal per per- list. This is a no frills takeout place with a no Ave., Princeton-by-the-Sea (650) 728- peanuts in a spicy brown sauce and prawns Hunan Garden, 3345 El Camino Real, Palo son less than $10 $$ - Average meal $10- few tables inside and another few outside. 2739 Home of perhaps the best outdoor in walnut cream sauce. Daily 11:15 a.m.- Alto (650) 565-8868 Opened in 1998, it $15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 patio in all of Half Moon Bay, this microbrew 2:30 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed No- may well be the prettiest Chinese restaurant a.m.-11 p.m. $ (Reviewed January 7, 2000) always has a crowd waiting to get in, espe- vember 7, 1997) on the Peninsula. The kicker is: the food is Grill at Stanford Golf Club, The, 198 Ju- Hahn’s Hibachi, 460 Ramona St., Palo cially for the wonderful handcrafted beers. A Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi, 2363-B Birch just as delightful. Look for Chinese-Ameri- nipero Serra Blvd., Palo Alto (650) 325- Alto (650) 323-2555 Many of the suppos- seafood-based menu goes beyond typical St., Palo Alto (650) 327-6118 Natural can classics and more sophisticated Chi- 4427 Dishes are a step-up from standard edly Korean dishes served here are really pub grub, including terrific fish tacos. Daily sushi with brown rice, vegetarian sushi. nese fare. 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RESTAURANT (continued from page 21) Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food 4:30-9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed October 9, Voted most excellent Italian Restaurant in Silicon Valley. O T 1998) – Silicon Valley Concierge Association E K L Iberia, 1026 Alma St., Menlo Park (650) L A Y 325-8981 Spanish classic at a relocated Winner of Best Chinese Food P site, now in Menlo Park. Menu is dominat- ed by olives, seafood, garlic, and tomatoes. Also known for its authentic Spanish tapas. 2 0 0 5 Curbside pick-up • Valet parking Mon.-Fri. noon-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed November 3, 2000) 420 Ramona, Palo Alto Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto (650) 853-3888 Il Fornaio (between University & Lytton) serves outstanding Italian fare — home- made pastas and grilled meats shine. Ex- 650-328-8898 cellent wine list. Popular breakfast with the Serving Lunch & Dinner corporate and dot-com crowd. Fabulous ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT DINING www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com outdoor courtyard. Weekend brunch is a great way to start the day. Reservations • Unique Flambé entreés recommended. Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Tues • Spinach Caesar Salad Delivery Available Fri. 7 a.m.-midnight; Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight; -Friday • Cherries Jubilee Sun. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed August 29, 2003) ALL PREPARED TABLE SIDE In-N-Out Burger, 1159 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View (800) 786-1000 Like its Le Pot au Feu L.A. homeland, there is so much hype sur- RESTAURANT FRANCAIS rounding In-N-Out Burger that it would be DINNER & DANCING TO: tough to live up to expectations. It’s burg- ers, fries, shakes. Sun.-Thu. 10:30 a.m.-1 • Richard Geib & Kaye DeVries a.m. ; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. $ (Re- Fri • Gypsy Violine & Tibor Yelena 20% off viewed June 26, 1998) EXCITING ALL NEW MENU! up to 6 guests with this ad Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels, 477 S. California www.lepotaufeurestaurant.com St., Palo Alto (650) 329-0700 Authentic bagels - boiled not steamed - in 17 vari- TEL: 408.734.5323 • 1228 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA Dinner 5-9:30 • Tues-Sun eties, spreads and more served at this Off Tasman between Lawrence Expwy & Great America Pkwy 1149 El Camino- Menlo Park - 650.322.4343 kosher bagel shop. Lunch choices include pizza, salad and bagel sandwiches. Mon.- Fri. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. $ (Reviewed December 22, COUPON ✄ 2000) Janta Indian Cuisine, 369 Lytton Ave., NOODLE Palo Alto (650) 462-5903 Tandoori spe- HOUSE cialties, lamb, chicken, seafood and vege- tarian dishes. This family-owned restaurant 520 Showers Dr., MTN VIEW (Inside San Antonio Shopping Center) cooks everything from scratch and provides Have You Booked Your Holiday Party? (650) 947-8888 attentive service. Small and cozy. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed 1 FREE THAI ICED TEA April 29, 1994) with $5.00 minimum purchase Jidaiya, 330 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto (650) PAW Available with coupon only. Expires 9/30/05. 325-2696 This authentic sushi bar offers solid, reasonably priced food and the am- biance is always festive, bordering on fre- netic. Recommended are the vegetable tempura, spicy tuna roll, hamachi negi and Japanese Food to Go! miso soup. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. * and 6-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed May 5, 2000) DELIVERY or Take-Out John Bentley’s, 2991 Woodside Road, *min, Order $20 Woodside (650) 851-4988 Elegant, inti- mate dining in Woodside’s original old fire- house; contemporary American menu with lots of surprises. Reservations recommend- $ 25 ed. Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Bar menu Monday - Friday 2 - 4 p.m.; 6 Dinner Monday - Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 5 - 9:30 p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed September 17, 2004) • Special Combo Obento Juban, 712 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park • Sushi • Combo Sushi (650) 473-6458 Grills are built into each • Vegetarian sushi tabletop and the waitstaff is more than hap- Enjoy Your Special Event in an Elegant py to let you know how long to grill the Lunch & Dinner Available chicken and where best to place the scal- and Sophisticated Surrounding lops on the heat. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 5-9:30 Banquet Room, Receptions, Corporate Functions CALL NOW! 650 323-9449 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed June 19, 1998) jZcool, 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park Seating up to 240 MIYAKE (650) 325-3665 The cooking style reflects 140 University Ave, Palo Alto • www.miyake-usa.com a healthful sensibility, with food simply and www.dongiovannis.com respectfully treated. The cafe has a breezy, We accept Visa & Mastercard eat-in-or-takeout approach and specializes A Perfect Place For: in cold salads and desserts. Mon. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 Business Meetings • Luncheon & Dinner Parties a.m.-3 p.m. $ (Reviewed February 18, Rehearsal Dinners • Special Occasions • No Room Charge 2000) Kamei Japanese House, 240 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 964-6990 Kamei has a large menu that goes beyond the usual teriyaki, tempura and sushi, and is one of the few Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area that features “robata” cuisine, or Japan’s version of barbecue. Lunch Mon.- Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-3 p.m. Wood-Fired Rotisserie Dinner Mon.-Thu., Sun. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 5- Chicken & BBQ Back Ribs 11 p.m. $ (Reviewed April 28, 1995) Kan Zeman, 274 University Ave., Palo 2 Whole Wood-Fired $ 95 Alto (650) 328-5245 Features a unique 12 menu of Middle Eastern Mediterranean cui- Rotisserie Chickens plus tax sine with dishes that focus around the culi- with this ad nary traditions of Jordan, Israel, Lebanon RISTORANTE (Cannot be combined or changed. Exp. 9/30/05) and Syria. Mon.-Sun. breakfast 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wood-Fired Chicken Sandwiches, Tue.-Sun. dinner 5-10 p.m. (closed Monday DON GIOVANNI Wraps, Ribs, and Salads. for dinner). $$ (Reviewed February 14, 2002) Mon-Fri 5-10pm • Sat-Sun 11am-11pm • Lunch Served Daily Take Out or Dine In • Open 7 Days a Week 235 Castro Street • Mountain View • 650-961-9749 452 University Ave., Palo Alto Kincaid’s Bayhouse, 60 Bayview Place, Burlingame (650) 342-9844 This is the Next to Borders Books • Call for Take-Out 650-328-1965 place to watch planes on approach to land at SFO and is also a perfect place to take Page 24 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out visitors or conduct business. The large, var- Ladera Country Deli, 3140 Alpine Road, Left Bank, 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park measure. Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-8:30 and honey are just a few. Steaming teas ied menu is full of fresh fish dishes, even Portola Valley (650) 851-4254 You’ll find a (650) 473-6543 What they are calling “cui- p.m. $ (Reviewed May 7, 1999) come in big ceramic mugs, and you can order some more unusual ones, such as Hawaiian dizzying array of freshly made salads, sand- sine grand-mere” translates as expertly pre- LongLife Noodle Company and Jook Joint, a sandwich, hot rice plate or tea snacks to go tombo (albacore tuna). Spicy Bloody Marys wiches and soups at this epitome of a pared steak frites, roast chicken, bouillabaise, 393 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto along with your brew. Cash only. Mon.-Thu. are also a specialty here Lunch Mon.-Fri. neighborhood deli. Roast beef and turkey tarte Tatin and so forth — pure French com- (650) 324-1110 The latest clone from a local 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 11:30-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 are roasted daily; salad selections change fort food. Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; chain of pan-Asian noodle shops, Long Life is closed holidays. $ (Reviewed February 22, p.m., Fri. 5-10:30 p.m., Sat. 4:30-10:30 seasonly. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8 Sun.-Mon. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. The bar opens an ambitious venture that isn’t quite up to par. 2001) p.m., Sun. 4:30-10 p.m. $$-$$$ (Reviewed a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $ (Re- at 11:30 a.m. daily. $$ (Reviewed September The atmosphere appeals more to the 20- MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo July 27, 2001) viewed November 17, 2000) 19, 2003) something crowd. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 Alto (650) 321-9990 MacArthur Park offers Kirk’s Steakburgers, 76 Town & Country Lakeside Cafe, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Little India, 917 Main St., Redwood City p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $ (Reviewed Au- traditional American fare in a superb Julia Village, Palo Alto (650) 326-6159 Kirk’s is Mountain View (650) 965-1745 Lakeside (650) 361-8737 A “more is more” decorating gust 25, 2000) Morgan-designed building. Signature dishes reminiscent of an old ‘50s diner and consid- Cafe offers waterfront dining for breakfast stragegy prevails making it a comfortable and Los Altos Grill, 233 3rd St., Los Altos (650) include mesquite-grilled barbequed chicken ered by many to be the best burger in town. and lunch — watch the sailboats and wind casual setting. Vegetable dishes on the buffet 948-3524 While this swank joint is a carni- and ribs, accompanied by great fries and cole Don’t go without trying the fries and a surfers skim across the dark water from seem the most expertly rendered, from the vore’s paradise, with spit-roasted meats as slaw. Interesting appetizers include ahi tuna shake. Sun.-Thu.11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. prime seats in the sun or shade, while en- stewed spinach to the simple stewed lentils. the house specialty, vegetarians will find plenty poke and sautéed mussels. Gargantuan 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $$-$$ (Reviewed January joying a glass of wine or a sandwhich. Mon.- Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. of delectable options as well. Martinis are a desserts. The appealing, nearly all California, 3, 2003) Fri.: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun.: 9 a.m.-6 $ (Reviewed March 10, 1995) draw here, where a hip crowd hangs at the wine list features many boutique wineries. Krispy Kreme Donuts, 2146 Leghorn St., p.m. $ (Reviewed September 5, 2003) Little Store, The, 3340 Woodside Road, bar. Mon. 5-9 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m.; Hefty prices abound. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 Mountain View (650) 254-1231 Who can Lavanda, 185 University Ave., Palo Alto Woodside (650) 851-8110 These days, this Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun 5-9 p.m. $$$ (Re- p.m.; (dinner menu only after 2:30 p.m.); Sat. resist the hot, sugar glazed doughnuts com- (650) 321-3514 Mediterranean cuisine is historic landmark features real saddles on viewed November 24, 2000) dinner only 5-10 p.m.; Sun. buffet 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 pm; Sun. dinner 5-9 p.m. $$$ (Re- ing off Krispy Kreme’s production line? It’s a prepared at Lavanda using Italian cooking posts lined up in front of the counter. Menu Lucy’s Tea House, 180 Castro St., Mountain viewed January 30, 2004) good thing they can pump out 3000 dough- methods. Small plates reign, as do home- emphasizes simple, all-American favorites, View (650) 969-6365 You’ll find exotic elixirs nuts an hour. Sun.-Thu. 5:30 a.m.-mid- made pastas, along with a 700-bottle and with a bit of Tex-Mex thrown in for good here. Pineapple and chrysanthemum, jasmine (continued on next page) night; Fri.-Sat. 5:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Drive-thru 25-plus glass selection of wine. Riedel open 24 hours daily. $ (Reviewed Septem- stemware is used, appropriate to each vari- ber 22, 2000) etal. Thursday-night tasting events. Mon.- Krung Siam Thai Cuisine , 423 University Thu. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-5900 A touch of 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 idiosyncratic charm pervades the place, a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed where patrons enjoy lively, informal Thai din- September 6, 2002) ing in a simple, appealing setting. There are Le Boulanger, 2225 Broadway St. , Red- all of the Thai menu regulars, plus some ex- wood City (650) 568-9395 This mini chain otics like Angel Wings and Heart Girl. Lunch combo of bakery and cafe serves pastries Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner daily 5-10 and coffee, as well as a more substantial p.m. $$ (Reviewed November 27, 1998) menu of salads, sandwiches and pizzas for La Fiesta, 240 Villa St., Mountain View lunch or dinner. Daily 7 a.m.-4 p.m. $ (Re- (650) 968-1364 Classic Mexican cuisine at viewed April 19, 2001) fair prices makes La Fiesta a favorite among Le Boulanger, 720 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo locals. Also features 100 percent blue agave Park (650) 322-5528 This mini chain com- tequila margaritas (the best you can get). bo of bakery and cafe serves pastries and Most popular during the lunch hour, and coffee, as well as a more substantial menu dinners most weeknights , but brunch is a of salads, sandwiches and pizzas for lunch winner too. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or dinner. Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 7 Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5- a.m.-6 p.m. $ (Reviewed April 19, 2001) 10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $ Le Petit Bistro, 1405 W. El Camino Real, (Reviewed August 30, 2001) Mountain View (650) 964-3321 Wonder- La Gondola Ristorante, 242 State St., Los fully romantic and intimate in atmosphere, Altos (650) 941-7702 The storefront dining Le Petit Bistro has an intriguing and deli- room manages to be simultaneously roman- cious menu, which includes baked fillet of tic and comfortable. Big booths can accom- Atlantic salmon in potato crust, vegetarian modate the whole family, and even little kids crepe, roast duck. Casual atmosphere. Din- will find a warm reception. Straightforward ner Tue.-Sun., 5:30-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed pastas and familiar veal dishes seem to be October 24, 2002) the kitchen’s strongsuit. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Le Pot au Feu, 1149 El Camino Real, Men- 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner daily 5-9:30 lo Park (650) 322-4343 Le pot au Feu of- p.m. $$ (Reviewed January 28, 2000) fers traditional Gascony fare in a cozy La Morenita, 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto French country ambience. Fragrant baked (650) 329-1727 La Morenita is a casual mussels, tasty duck salad, delicate salmon Mexican restaurant that welcomes its diners paillard, cassoulet and le pot au feu (a beef with heaping plates of good food. Lunch stew) are among the highlights. A monster and dinner specials are a good value for the sundae, Coupe Pot au Feu, is a must. The money. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu.- short wine list was constructed to comple- Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ ment the menu. Tue.-Sat. 5-9:30 p.m.; (Reviewed April 30, 2004) Sun. 5-9 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed December 26, 2003) Local, Community, Neighborhood Restaurant 10 years owned & operated by Italian family Sicilian Menu • Intimate Dining Lunch Tues-Fri • Dinner Tues-Sun Closed Monday 651-H Maloney Lane, Menlo Park CA 94025 650.328.2778 Specialize in hot and spicy dishes (mild also available) Banquet and catering are available Call for special banquet and catering menu Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 25 Eating Out f (continued from previous page) Midtown eatery. Many of the dishes are Ital- ILOLI ian. A second location is at 150 Middlefield Maddalena’s, 540 Emerson St., Palo Alto (650) 326-6082 Fred Maddalena serves Road in Menlo Park. Palo Alto hours are classic continental Italian cuisine at his Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.- namesake restaurant, where he’s been 9 p.m.; Menlo Park hours are Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. hosting locals for 25 years. Carpaccio, homemade pastas and veal scallopini are $$ (Reviewed July 3, 1998) featured on this extensive menu, comple- Milagros, 1099 Middlefield Road, Red- mented by an equally extensive wine list. wood City (650) 369-4730 Milagros trans- Join Us For This Wonderful Event! Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner ports you south of the border. It’s a fun Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed place to hang, with a huge patio conducive March 15, 2001) to drinking margaritas. Go for the drinks be- Saturday, October 8 • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Maltby’s, 101 Plaza North, Los Altos cause the Mexican cuisine here is typically (650) 917-8777 A family-friendly, moder- flat. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Hayrides and pumpkin carving activities • Live musical performances ately priced restaurant, Maltby’s is a wel- Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 come addition to Los Altos’s casual dining p.m.; Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed Octo- • Delicious samples of tree-ripened apples • Docent led tours through Filoli’s scene. The beer list is long and inviting, the ber 19, 2001) sandwiches are big and filling. Lunch Mon.- Miramar Beach Restaurant, 131 Miranda Sat.11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ; dinner daily 5-9 and pears magnificent orchard Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9053 You p.m. $$$ (Reviewed May 24, 2002) can’t get any closer to the beach than this • Whimsical scarecrows throughout the Mandarin Gourmet, 420 Ramona St., Palo historic restaurant. We wish we could say Alto (650) 328-8898 Mandarin cuisine fea- the food rises to the level of the scenery, but garden and mansion turing excellent pot stickers, tasty won tons you can’t have everything. Reservations are in hot oil, great tangerine chicken, beautifully a must. Evening entertainment is provided in prepared fresh vegetables and one notable the piano bar. Mon.-Fri. 12-3:30 p.m.; 5-9 General Admission: Barbecue Lunches: dessert. Small but serviceable wine list. At- p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4:30-9:30 $15 members; $20 non-members; tractive, contemporary dining room is deco- p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4:30-9 p.m. $$- $15 Adults; $6 Children rated with Chinese artifacts. Full bar. Com- $$$ (Reviewed July 27, 2001) $5 children 5-17; fortable. Great for families. Lunch Mon.-Sat. (please reserve in 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5- Miyake, 140 University Ave., Palo Alto children under 5 free. advance) 10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed (650) 323-9449 Hip, raucous, crowded, November 14, 2003) generous sushi in dizzying array of options. Not the place for a quiet meal. Sit at the Mango Cafe, 435 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto sushi bar and watch the plates of raw fish Tickets Available 650-364-8300 x508 (650) 324-9443 Mango Café’s atmosphere creations float by. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-10 is relaxed, cozy and a bit festive. Caribbean p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 cuisine — specifically the cuisine of Trinidad 86 Cañada Road, Woodside www.filoli.org a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ and Tobago — includes curries, sweet pota- (Reviewed January 2, 2004) to dishes, goat and coconut milk sauces. The food can be very spicy! Monday - Fri- Naomi Sushi Pasta Grill, 1328 El Camino day 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday — Satur- Real, Menlo Park (650) 321-6902 Despite day Sunday 6 to 9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed its East/West aspirations, there is plenty June 10, 2005) that’s purely Japanese about Naomi Sushi. AURORA FORUM The short menu has classic bento boxes, Manila Grill, 873 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 210-9393 Manila Grill, formerly chicken, vegetarian, grilled salmon and at Stanford University Rene-Rose Philippine Cuisine, has a new chef’s specials, teriyakis like beef sirloin, menu, integrating American and Philippine chicken, or unaju (cooked eel over rice). cuisines, but maintains the accommodating Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 5- service and affordable prices of the original. 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Re- Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to viewed December 26, 1997) Cameras and Cultures: 8:30 p.m. ; Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Navio at the Ritz Carlton, 1 Miramonte to midnight. Call before visiting, as hours Point Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 712- can vary. $$-$$ (Reviewed October 1, 7000 This elegant coastal newcomer has National Geographic Society 2004) the primo view of Half Moon Bay, situated at Marché, 898 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park the southern end, high up on a cliff. The (650) 324-9092 Marche’s mission is to main dining room offers three square meals serve seasonal cuisine with locally grown per day of nouveau American dishes with a All Roads Photograhers Program Awardees vegetables, so the menu changes nightly California twist, plus a $55 prix fixe week- and then more dramatically by season. end brunch. Daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $$$$ Comfortable is the name of the game at this (Reviewed July 27, 2001) Monday, September 26 • 7:30 – 9:00 pm French restaurant, with brown cushiony Neiman Marcus Cafe, 400 Stanford Shop- leather chairs lending a nice touch to a clas- ping Center, Palo Alto (650) 329-3329 Kresge Auditorium sic décor. Tue.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed January 11, 2002) This white tablecloth affair seems to have seen better days. Although service is doting, Marigold, 448 University Ave., Palo Alto the menu has terminology issues, mislead- Free (650) 327-3455 Well-priced Indian classics ing customers on certain dishes — a “souf- — samosas, meat and seafood curries, fle” could show up as a crispy meringue or biryanis and tandoori dishes — served in as a Jello salad. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., pleasant surroundings by cordial waiters. Sun. noon-4 p.m. $$ (Reviewed March 22, Lunch Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat.- 2002) Sun.: noon-3 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5-11 p.m. $$ (Reviewed New Kapadokia, 2399 Broadway St., Red- June 6, 2003) wood City (650) 368-5500 Owner Celal Al- pay has created a welcoming, family-style Max’s Opera Cafe, 711 Stanford Shopping restaurant that is one of the Peninsula’s Center, Palo Alto (650) 323-6364 Giant, most authentic Turkish restaurants. The New York deli-style sandwiches, steak, pas- menu is replete with many traditional dishes ta, salads, seafood, huge desserts. Singing and nearly all of the ingredients are home- waitpersons in the evening. Dinner reserva- made. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and tions on the hour only. Sun.-Thu. 11:30 5-9:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed November 1, 2002) $$$ (Reviewed January 24, 2003) Mediterranean Wraps, 425 California Noah’s Bagels, 278 University Ave., Palo Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-8189 This hole- Alto (650) 473-0751 A Noah’s shop is a in-the-wall offers a classic mixture of simple slick combination of schmaltz and kitsch Jordanian and Lebanese fare mixed with a dear to the heart of any former New Yorker. bit of Greek. Good, quick Mediterranean Although it serves a variety of steamed food at low prices. Daily 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. bagels, when it comes to flavors, Noah’s is $ (Reviewed October 10, 1997) pretty straight-laced. There are also branch- es in Mountain View, Redwood City, and Mei Long, 867 E. El Camino Real, Moun- other nearby cities. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-5:30 tain View (650) 961-4030 Excellent Chi- a.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-4 nese food with some exotic twists served in p.m. $ (Reviewed July 25, 2003) traditional style in an atmosphere of under- stated elegance and formal service. Stylized Nola, 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) wine menu to suit each entree. Lunch Mon.- 328-2722 Southwestern, Cajun, Creole and Fri. 11:30-2 p.m.; Dinner daily 5-9:30 p.m. Caribbean-fusion restaurant and bar boasts $$$ (Reviewed March 31, 2000) a festive atmosphere. Creative drink spe- Mikado, 161 Main St., Los Altos (650) cials include a New Orleans-style hurricane. 917-8388 In addition to a full sushi bar, the Pleasant outdoor patio. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 casually elegant Mikado also serves a tanta- a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. lizing array of Japanese cuisine, from the 4-11 p.m.; Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed tried-and-true teriyaki dishes to some more June 4, 2004) exotic delights. Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 Nordstrom Cafe, 550 Stanford Shopping p.m. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. $ (Re- Center , Palo Alto (650) 323-5111 Shock- viewed January 26, 1996) ingly good prices, an array of enjoyable sal- Mike’s Cafe Etc., 2680 Middlefield Road, ads, attentive service and a comfortable en- Palo Alto (650) 473-6453 Owner Mike vironment shine at this cafe located on the Wallau has been in the restaurant business second floor of Nordstrom’s. Mon.-Sat. 10 Visit auroraforum.org for program details. for a quarter century and has decided sim- a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $ (Re- ply to serve his favorite dishes at his popular viewed March 22, 2002) Page 26 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly GoingsThe best Onof what’s happening on the Midpeninsula Special Events quired, see website. Nasa Ames Research leans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund. 1- Center, Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View. hour dance lesson. $10. Palo Alto Elk’s Bella Strada Chalk Festival Includes food, CALENDAR LISTINGS Call (800) 561-5161. www.sallyridefesti Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. drinks, music, family activities, balloons vals.com. Call (408) 377-3108. www.sbtjs.org. and chalk creations. Sept. 24, noon-5 p.m.; Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored Wine, Croquet and Music Charity New Pregnancy Resource Center A gala CALENDAR. Information for the usual way: e-mail by Loyola Corners and Los Altos Chamber Fundraising “Great Gatsby” style extrava- benefit luncheon to raise money for the re- Weekly and Master Community [email protected]; fax (650) ganza to benefit aspiring Bay Area stu- source center in San Mateo County. Sept. of Commerce. KidsArt, 945 Fremont Ave., Calendar listings must now be 326-3928, Attn: Editor; or mail to Los Altos. www.bellastradafestival.com. dents in need. Sat., Sept. 24, 11 a.m. $50 25, 1 p.m. The center will give education- per person, portion tax deductible. Spon- al services related to pregnancy, adoption, Creative Arts Day Free art, craft and gar- submitted online. Please go to Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, 703 sored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Rho prevention and STD’s. $35. Call or e-mail den demos. Thu., Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.PaloAltoOnline.com, High St., Palo Alto, CA Delta Omega Chapter. Holbrook-Palmer [email protected] for re- Demos include The Knitter’s Studio, Ike- Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. Call servations or donations. Stanford Park Ho- click on “Master 94301. bana-Yoshiko Williams, Tole Painting-Fran (408) 404-4348. www.akardo.org. tel, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call Musetti, Quilting-The Laurel Leaf, Floral Community Calendar,” 271-4343. Design-Flora, Garden Tours, Kathleen and then click on “Submit QUESTIONS? If you have Salmon Dinner/Fundraiser Hosted by Bryan. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd., Benefits a listing.” Listings are questions, call the Menlo Park. www.alliedartsguild.org. 21st Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Aldersgate United Methodist. Includes silent auction, craft and plant sale. Sat., For Artists Seeking a Gallery Gallery 9 of Run and Walk Fri., Oct. 14. 5K walk, 7:30 published in the papers reception desk at the Palo Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m. Adults $16; child 6 and Los Altos is taking applications for new p.m.; 10K run, 8:15 p.m.; 5K run. 8:45 on a space-available basis. Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. up $8; 5 and under $5. Aldersgate United member artists. Gallery 9 is an artist co- p.m. $20 pre-registration by Oct. 7. Ben- Methodist Church, 4243 Manuela Ave., and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) operative representing all forms of 2D and efits the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. Palo Alto. Call 948-4856. www.gbgm-umc. 3D art. Jurying is on Sept. 26. Artists must See website for more information and reg- NEWS. The online form is for 326-8210. After hours, you may org/aldersgate-paloalto. submit application and 5 pieces of work istration. Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Calendar listings only. To submit press zero and leave a message Senior Friendship Day Benefit concert for before Sept. 24. Stop by or call for more in- Geng Rd., Palo Alto. Call 326-8210, ext. information for possible use in the general mailbox. formation. Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 285. www.paloaltoonline.com. Hurricane Katrina Victims. Free. All dona- a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los An Autumn Evening with State Senator tions will be to the victims of Katrina. Wed., elsewhere in the paper, send it Sept. 28, 9:30-11 a.m., complimentary Altos. Call 941-7969. Jackie Speier Democratic candidate for pastries and crafts classes.; 10-11 a.m., For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com Paper Making Demonstration Conducted Lieutenant Governor of California will speak yoga and stretch exercises; 11 a.m.-12:45 by John Grant. Each spectator will be able Thu., Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m. $125 each. Home and click on “Master Community Calendar.” p.m., New Orleans Jazz concert by The to take home a sample of paper. Sat., of Maryann and Doug Derwin, Call 529- Rhythm Masters.; 11:45 a.m., lunch $2 Sept. 24, noon-2 p.m. Free. Museum of 0543 or 851-8074. seniors/$5 others.; 1-2:15 p.m., line danc- American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Benefit for Friends Committee on Legis- ing. Sponsored by Palo Alto Adult School, Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org. lation Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Festival in- City of Palo Alto Recreation and Avenidas. Praise In Ink A calligraphic demonstration cluding giant book sale, flea market, hand- Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Mid- www.PaloAltoOnline.com and gallery showing featuring Haji Noor crafted items, food, international treasures, dlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 854-8897. If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! Deen, an eminent Master of Arabic callig- live music, games for kids. Free. Friends Tenth Annual Avenidas Fabulous Fall raphy from Zhen Zhou, China. Sun., Sept. Meetinghouse, 957 Colorado Ave., Palo Kitchen Tour/Fundraiser Self-guided tour. 25, noon-5 p.m. Light refreshments will be Alto. Call 233-1959. www.fclca.org. Five remodeled kitchens in Palo Alto. In- Gary Penovich, Daymon Ferguson and Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stan served. Stephen Miller Gallery, 800 Santa Breast Cancer Bracelet Fundraising cludes a “green” kitchen, a child-friendly headliner, Jeff Applebaum. Hosted by ford.edu/dept/ccva. Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 327-5040. “Healing Bracelet” with a pink breast can- kitchen, an English country house kitchen Karen Smyth. To benefit the American Red Binh Danh Exhibition of photographic work www.stephenmillergallery.com. cer ribbon and a “Hope and a Faith” and more. Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cross or Humane Society of the United on display through Sept. 28. CSMA at Finn Recreation With Rocks Sponsored by the charm. Gemstones include: Chalcedony, $25 advance/$30 at door. Call 494-7350 States. Suggested $10 donation. Sun., Center, 230 San Antonio Rd., Mountain View. Peninsula Gem and Geology Society. Sat., Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Morganite, Cit- to purchase tickets. Benefits Avenidas, a Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Monte Carlo Nightclub Call 917-6800, ext 306. www.arts4all.org. Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Ran- rine, Fluorite, Amazonite, Pearl, Peridot senior service agency. Avenidas, 450 and Restaurant, 228 Castro St., Mountain “Calligraphy” Exhibition Members of Pa- cho Shopping Center, corner of Foothill and Silver. Design and materials donated Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 289-5400. View. www.onefunnygirl.com. cific Scribes will display both wall pieces Expressway and Springer Ave., Los Altos. by the Bead Shop. Donation $100 per www.avenidas.org. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now and artists’ books that feature quotations Call 967-7392. bracelet. Order on line or call Sophie. Avail- Change” Presented by Palo Alto Players. about gardens and nature as well as illus- Sally Ride Science Festival Sun., Oct. 2, able through Dec. 1. Community Breast Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music tration. Free exhibit with paid admission to 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $18 in advance, in- Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Concerts by Jimmy Roberts. Celebration of the mat- Filoli. Through Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. cludes lunch and festival activities and ma- Call 326-6299 ext. 17. www.cbhp.org. 2nd Crossing Boundaries: Composers ing game told in a series of fast-paced Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. Call 364- terials. Features experiments, food and New Orleans Jazz Benefit Concert and make Art, Artists Compose An exhibition scenes and musical numbers. Through 8300 ext. 508. www.filoli.org. music. Sally Ride Science is to support Dance Sponsored by South Bay Traditional of music and artwork by contemporary Oct. 2. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Cantor Arts Center Docent-led tours fea- girls and young women who are, or might Jazz Society. Featuring JazzCity Sun., composers whom also paint. Israeli pianist Sundays, 2:30 p.m. See website for prices. turing a sampling of objects from various become, interested in science, math and Sept. 25, 1-5 p.m. The club will donate its Ofra Yitzhaki, in collaboration with Israeli Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield eras and cultures. Wednesdays, noon; technology. Advance registration is re- day’s profits to Preservation Hall’s New Or- composer Nurit Jugend, will be featuring Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-0891. Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. Through music and artwork by Jugend, Gershwin, www.paplayers.org. Dec. 20. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Hindemith, Schoenberg and Ravel. Sun., “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Through Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. Cantor Arts Sept. 25, 5 p.m. Free. Wine and snacks Oct. 16. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Center. served, post concert discussion will fol- OF NOTE Sundays, 2 p.m. A family gets pulled apart Cubberley Artists’ Show low. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., “Cubberley Kalei- and mended together again includes com- doscope” show includes artwork from 14 Palo Alto. Call 853-0741. www.nuritju edy, romance and revelations along the gend.com. artists with studios at the Cubberley Com- way. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale munity Center. Works show the varied Family Concert With Linda Arnold. Pre- Blvd., Foster City. Call 349-6411. www.hill views and interests of the Cubberley sented by Mountain View Parent Nursery, barntheatre.org. artists, along with a wide range of materi- Foothill College Child Development and “The Night of the Iguana” By Tennessee als. Through Sept. 30. Palo Alto City Hall, Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education. Williams, directed by Jeanie Forte. See 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Sun., Nov. 6, 1 and 4 p.m. $8 before Sept. website for details. Through Oct. 2. The Electric Vehicle Rally and Show Sept. 24, 30; $10 after Oct. 1; $13 at the door. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ride electric bikes and Mountain View. Call 254-1148. www.the scooters. See hybrid vehicles and learn Los Altos Hills. Call 969-9506. www.mvp pear.org. ns.org. about plug-in hybrids. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Romantic French Organ Music Wed., Sept. Call (408) 718-8843. www.eaasv.org. 28, 8 p.m. University Organist Robert Huw Auditions “Food, Frogs, Fido”: Works on paper by Morgan performs Louis Vierne’s Symphony Stanford Symphonic Chorus Auditions The David Gilhooly No. 6 and Charles-Marie Widor’s Sympho- Stanford Symphonic Chorus, a 180-member Ongoing daily through Nov. ny No. 3, Op. 39. $10/$5. Memorial Church, ensemble, announces auditions for tenors 27. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. and basses. Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call or Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stanford. www.music.stanford.edu. e-mail [email protected] for additional info edu/dept/ccva. or to schedule an audition. Braun Music Cen- Memorial Church Tour Fridays, 2 p.m., ter, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723- through Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center do- On Stage 1570. www.stanford.edu/group/SymCh/. cents provide background on the architec- “Aida” Presented by Bus Barn Theatre. ture, carvings, mosaics and stained glass The passionate tale of a captured Nubian windows of the church and its restoration princess taken as a slave to Egypt. Exhibits after the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. Tuneful aid Through Oct. 1. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 “5 Artists” Photography by Bill Atkinson, Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stan- p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. See website paintings by Marguerite Olson Fletcher and ford. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. The musicians of Areon Flutes are among the performers taking part by Mitchell Johnson, mixed media by Pe- in a benefit for the American Red Cross’s Katrina relief work on the for ticket information. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Menlo Art League Exhibit An exhibition of Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. ter Foley, and Woven Wall Hangings by oils, acrylics and mixed media by Dan Dip- Gulf Coast. The El Camino Youth Symphony’s Faculty and Friends www.busbarn.org. Ulla de Larios. Through Oct. 27. Mon.-Fri., pery. Through Oct. 31. Hours: Mon.-Thu., recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, at St. Mark’s Episcopal “Baby Taj” From India with Love by Tanya 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Paul Allen Center for Inte- 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Menlo Church at 600 Colorado Ave. in Palo Alto. Other musicians expected Shaffer. Sept. 28-Oct. 23. A comic tale of grated Systems, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Park Recreation Center, 701 Laurel St., mischievous matchmaking. See website for Call 725-3622. cis.stanford.edu/~mari Menlo Park. to play include cellist Michail Gelfandbein and violinist Robin gros. details. Mountain View Center for Perform- Moffett Field Historical Society Muse- Sharp. Tickets, available only at the door, are $10 general and $5 for ing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Auguste Rodin Sculpture Tour Wednes- um Displays memorabilia, artifacts, photos, students, music teachers and seniors. Call (650) 327-2611 for more Call 463-1960. www.theatreworks.org. days, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.; and aircraft models, tours of museum and view Comedy and Katrina Relief Stand-up Sundays, 3 p.m. Docent-led tours survey information. the collection of Rodin bronzes. Through comedy with Lynn Ruth Miller, Phil John- (continued on next page) son, Robert Peterson, Beth Schumann, Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 27 Goings On MAKING STERN IT (continued from previous page) MORTGAGE CABLE TV HIGHLIGHTS EASIER of exterior of Hangar One. Wednesdays- Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admis- FOR COMPANY sion. Photo ID is required for adults. Hangar One at Moffett Airfield, off Highway Media Center Channel 27 101, Mountain View. Call 603-9827. YOU! Residential Loans “Spotlight on the Middle East” A look at the history and on- Paintings and Prints Retrospective By going developments in Arab-Israeli relations. — Sept. 23 at 10 Josie Grant. Through Oct. 15; reception for 638 Middlefield Rd. the artist Oct. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. All are invit- a.m., Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 26 at 8 p.m., Sept. 27 at ed. Little House Activity Center, 800 Mid- noon and Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. Palo Alto dle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. “Revolutionary Eye: The Political Poster Media Center Channel 28 Art of Wolfgang Janisch: 1979-1999” “Ask ‘Dr.’ Business” Business advisor Roy Blitzer continues 650-322-7277 Documents the life and work of East Ger- his series on running a family business. — Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. man artist and activist Wolfgang Janisch Broker #012098680 through posters, photographs, and & 6 p.m., Sept. 25 at 10 a.m., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 29 footage. Through Dec. 16, Tue.-Sat., 11 at 11 a.m. TH a.m.-4 p.m. Herbert Hoover Memorial, OUR 27 YEAR Stanford University, Stanford. Call 724- Media Center Channel 30 www.sternmortgage.com 7342. www-hoover.stanford.edu/hila/pavil ionexhibit.htm. “Spirit Talk with Jean” A look at an outreach program provid- “Revolutionary Tides: The Art of the Po- ed to children and seniors at Palo Alto’s Covenant Presbyterian litical Poster, 1914-1989” Exhibit exam- ines the key role played by crowds in mod- Church. — Sept. 23 at noon, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m., Sept. 26 at 2 ern politics and society from World War I to p.m., Sept. 27 at 6 p.m., Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. and Sept. 29 at 8 the fall of the Berlin Wall. Focuses on the p.m. turbulent years of the first half of the 20th century. Through Jan. 1. Cantor Arts Cen- ter, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723- For complete program listings, please visit www.community- 4177. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva/. mediacenter.net. Schedule subject to change. Create your own Robots, Merging Man and Machine The program at the Media Center. Classes available. evolution of robots. Through Sept. 25. Fri.- Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Museum of Call (650) 494-8686 for info. American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org. Solo Art Exhibition of Paintings and share stories in French. Sept. 28, 3:30 Drawings Solo exhibitions of oil paintings Seniors p.m. Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., and mixed media drawings by Maxine Tuesday Teas Sept. 27: “Photographic Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityof Solomon. Through Oct. 17. Free. Viewing Tour of the Baltic Countries.” 2-3 p.m. paloalto.org/library/kids-teens. hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- Free. Refreshments served. Little House days, noon-1 p.m. and one hour prior to Menlo College Basketball Clinics Sept. Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo any performance. Center for the Perform- 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 1-4 p.m. $30 for one Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol ing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. session, $55 for two, $75 for three, and unteers.org. Call (414) 647-6600. www.maxinesolo $90 for four. For grades K-6. The Menlo mon.com. College Fall Clinics will include instruction from Menlo College coaches and players in Health Student Exhibition An exhibition of print the basic fundamentals of basketball. 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Conference etchings, sculpture stone and wood and oil Campers will receive a custom camp t- Sponsored by Community Breast Health paintings by students of the1870 Art Cen- shirt. Menlo College Gym, 1000 El Camino Project. Topics include: aromatase in- ter. Thu.-Sun., through Oct. 2, 1-5 p.m. Real, Atherton. Call 543-3777. hibitors, genomics, imaging, menopausal 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Bel- Parents of Babies and Preschoolers symptoms, sexuality issues, nutrition, risk mont. Call 261-1086. www.1870artcen assessment and genetics, friends and fam- ter.org. Group “Small Saints” and their parents. Fridays, 3-5:30 p.m. Moms and dads vis- ily support, life after treatment. Sat., Oct. 1, “The Rise and Fall of the Slide Rule: 350 it and share ideas while little ones play 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $60. Garden Court Ho- Years of Mathematical Calculations” together. Free. All Saints’ Episcopal tel, 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 326- The Fireplace Element Traces the history of the slide rule, from its Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 6686. www.cbhp.org. use as a tool to calculate logarithms in the a full service fireplace store 321-3842. www.asaints.org. Breast Cancer Q&A Session A physician 17th century through its demise in the and therapist address medical questions 1960s and 1970s with the invention of the Performing Arts for Children and Youth 650.938.2000 Through Dec. 18. Sundays, 11:30 a.m.- and concerns of breast cancer patients, electronic calculator. Free. Through Oct. family, and friends. Free. Thursdays, 9. Green Library, 557 Escondido Mall, 12:30 p.m. Includes songs, movement, and drama. Elementary and Middle School through Sept., 5:30-7 p.m. Community Stanford. Call 723-0931. www.library.stan- Breast Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo ford.edu/depts/spc/exhibits/sliderule.html. students will develop vocal and dramatic performance skills using sacred songs, Alto. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. “Water” An etching series reflecting one of • Mantels theatre games, skits and plays with Chris- Living Strong Living Well, Strength Train- earth’s precious resources. Large, abstract tian themes. Director: Keri Lindell. First ing for Cancer Survivors 8 week program • Outdoor Fireplaces etchings by local artist and printmaker, Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave., designed for adult cancer survivors who • Accessories Cherise Seim Thompson. Through Sept. Palo Alto. Call 327-0561. www.firstbap are de-conditioned from treatment or dis- 29, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Palo Alto Whole Foods, • Limestone BBQ Islands tist-paloalto.org. ease. Advance registration required. Mon- • Design 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 326- days and Wednesdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 23, 8676. Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- • Installation 5. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Mitchell Park Li- 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Sponsored by brary, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call Health Improvement Program. Palo Alto Talks/Authors 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Rd., Palo Alto. Community Forums Sept. 28: “Advanced kids-teens. Call 725-5014. www.lslw.stanford.edu. Directive Workshop” Free. Little House Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- Rosen Method Movement Thursdays, Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo 5. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Children’s Library, through Sept. 29, 12:15-1:15 p.m. All ages Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. welcome. Cubberley Community Center, unteers.org. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call (415) Current Events Group Meets Mondays, Preschool Storytime For children ages 3- 812-9917. www.rosenmethod.com. 1970 w. el camino, MV 10-11:30 a.m. A self-directed, informal dis- 5. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. College Terrace Yoga Nidra Therapeutic yogic techniques cussion of current events lead by a volun- Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. Call for stress release and personal renewal, teer moderator. Free. Little House Activity 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ developed by the Bihar School of Yoga Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call kids-teens. and taught in its tradition by Andrea Lenox. light to reach the eye (whereas a standard lens only 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. September Fun Free event featuring the Alternating Thursdays, through Nov. 17, lets 91% of the light through), reducing glare.A yel- Humanist Forum “Colloquy: Solving Prob- Radio Disney X-Treme Team. Sun., Sept. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Unity Church, 3391 Mid- EEYEYE low contrast-enhancing lens absorbs blue light, help- lems,” presented by Paula Rochelle.” Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m. IKEA East Palo Alto, 1700 dlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 857-0919. ing to improve contrast, 25, 11 a.m. Mitchell Park Center, 3800 East Bayshore Rd., E. Palo Alto. Call 324 CCAREARE Our eyes, like the rest of our bodies, change as we Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 328-6659. 2777. www.ikea.com. Classes/Workshops age. It is therefore particularly important for mature www.humanists.org. Stop In and Explore Saturdays and Sun- Ambassador Development Program Learn NNEWSEWS drivers to make sure they can see clearly while dri- Norman Solomon: “War Made Easy” Fri., days, through Sept. 25, noon-5 p.m. Do- about resources available to our community ving at night.Anti-reflective coating or yellow con- Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Media analyst and au- cents will help guide discovery of the dis- and how to share that information effec- thor Solomon presents and signs his new trast-enhancing lenses can increase clarity and plays. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, tively. Second Tuesdays, Oct.-March, 8:45 Presented by book, “War Made Easy: How Presidents Page Mill/Alpine Road, Skyline Blvd. inter- decrease ghost images and reflections.At MENLO a.m.-12:45 p.m. Free. Sign up by Sept. Mark Schmidt and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.” section; meet at Russian Ridge parking lot, 30. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 OPTICAL, we can help you enjoy the clearest possi- $7-$15 donation. First Presbyterian Palo Alto. Call 691-1200. www.open Licensed Optician Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 463-4910. ble vision regardless of your age, occupation, or Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., space.org. www.cityofpaloalto.org/familyresources. vision problem.We feature thin, lightweight lenses to Palo Alto. Call 326-8837. www.peace Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 Brazilian Music Classes in the martial art DRIVING AT NIGHT suit all prescription and lifestyle needs. Call us at andjustice.org. months-3 years. Fridays, 10 a.m. Mitchell Capoeira, Brazilian dance and percussion. At night, our ability to see is compromised by the 322-3900, or visit us at 1166 University Drive, on the Opera Previews Sept. 27: “Doctor Atom- Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Go to www.paenjoy.org to register. Cub- ic,” Sarah Cahill. 7:30 p.m. Tickets avail- relative lack of available color and contrast.As we corner of Oak Grove Avenue and University Drive. Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloal berly Community Center, 4000 Middlefield able at the door: $8 members, $ 10 non- to.org/library/kids-teens. age, our ability to see in low-light conditions and P.S.The risk of a crash while driving at Rd., Palo Alto. Call 248-1862. www.brazil members. Little House Activity Center, 800 Yoga for Little and Big Ones Yoga for chil- ca.com. cope with glare becomes further diminished, thereby night is about 40 percent higher than during Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. making it even more difficult to drive at night. There dren ages 6-12 and those they love. Pos- Computer Classes: PowerPoint Using text, the day. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. es, breathing techniques, relaxation for in- editing and drawing tools, create profes- are steps, however, that mature drivers can take to Mark Schmidt is an American Board of Opticianry ner peace and magical Indian stories help ensure their safety while driving at night. In sional animated computerized slide presen- and National Contact Lens Examiners Certified taught by Andrea Lenox. Every other Fri- tations, work with templates and color, and low-light conditions eyeglass lenses with an anti- Family and Kids Optician licensed by the Medical Board of California. Afterschool Special Celebrating the Year day beginning Sept. 23-Dec. 2, 4-5 p.m. develop speaker’s notes. Wednesdays, Oct. reflective (AR) coating or yellow contrast-enhancing He can be easily reached at Menlo Optical, of the Languages with a teacher/librarian Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo 5-Nov. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. $75. Palo Alto Adult tint is recommended.An AR coating allows 99% of 1166 University Drive, Menlo Park. 650-322-3900 from the International School, who will Alto. Call 857-0919. Page 28 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Healing, 4153A El Camino Way, Palo Alto. Dr. Herman Waetjen to Speak On Walter Call 329-3752. www.paadultschool.org. Call 966-8492. www.psh.org/yoga. Wink’s writing, “Engaging the Powers.” Cultivating Faith and Loving Kindness Your Spiritual Breath With Rochelle Pe- Sun., Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. First Presbyter- Movements, breathing practices and med- rucca. Thursdays, through Sept. 29, 5:55- ian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. itation will be explored. Sat., Sept. 24, 9 7 p.m. Unity Palo Alto Community Church, Meditation and Self Development Begin- a.m.-1 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 494- ners and experienced meditators wel- Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call (415) 533- 7222. unitypaloalto.org. come. Ongoing Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Do- 8012. www.soularchyoga.com/cflk.html. Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser Atherton nations welcome. Pathways to Self Heal- Flower Arranging with the Garden Har- Lacrosse to host Santa Clara University ing, 4153 A El Camino Way, Palo Alto. Call vest Workshop will include demonstra- Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse to coach 949-3106. www.psh.org. tions and hands-on instruction using fruits Youth Clinics. There will be 3 clinics staffed and vegetables as accessories. Sat., Oct. with the men and women players and Volunteers 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Filoli, 86 Canada coaches from Santa Clara University. Sept. Literacy in the Classroom Sept. 27-Nov. 8, Rd., Woodside. Call 364-8300 ext. 508. 25, Oct. 9 and Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Boys 8:30-10:30 a.m. A 7 week program to sec- www.filoli.org. and girls ages 7-14 can sign up online or day ond graders writing and English language of clinic. Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Free Homebuyers Education and Cred- skills. Training Sept. 27. Castro Elementary Ave., Atherton. Call 799-3600. www.good it/Budget Workshops Offered by E.P.A. School, 505 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. dogcompany.com/lacrosse. Can Do. Workshops are 6-8 p.m.: 2nd se- Call 940-6024. www.mvlaae.net. ries: Oct. 3 and Nov. 1.; Homebuyers Stanford Blood Center Volunteers needed Workshops are 6-9 p.m.: 1st series: Sept. Film to help at centers in Palo Alto and Moun- 27 and 29.; 2nd series: Nov. 8 and 10. Stanford Theatre Guide Sept. 23: “The Mer- tain View. Stanford Blood Center, 3373 Call to register. EPA Can Do, 2369 Univer- ry Widow,” 7:30 p.m.; “One Hour With You,” Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. Call 723-6795. sity Ave., E. Palo Alto. Call 473-9838. 5:55 and 9:20 p.m. Sept. 24-25: “To Be or www.bloodcenter.stanford.edu. www.epacando.org. Not to Be,” 3:55 and 7:30 p.m.; “Midnight,” Tutors Needed YES Reading needs vol- Garden Jewels in the Mint Family Using 5:45 and 9:20 p.m.; Sept. 26-27: “To Be or unteers for the 2005-2006 school year. Japanese • Mandarin Portuguese Russian Spanish slides and fresh plant material, Betsy Cleb- German • French • Italian • Japanese • Mandarin • Portuguese Not to Be,” 7:30 p.m.; “Midnight,” 5:45 and Volunteers work one-on-one with students sch will pique interest in the mint family. Fri., 9:20 p.m.; Sept. 28-30: “Dinner at Eight,” reading below grade level. Tutoring times Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-noon. $20 mem- 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 1-2: “Some Like It Hot,” are flexible. Reading centers in Mountain bers/$25 non-members. Gamble Garden, 3:35 and 7:30 p.m.; “It Should Happen to View, Atherton/Redwood City, Menlo Park, Language 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 329- Open House You,” 5:50 and 9:45 p.m.; Oct. 3-6: “Some and San Jose communities. Mariano Cas- 1356 ext. 23. www.gamblegarden.org. Saturday, September 24th, 1-4pm Like It Hot,” 7:30 p.m.; “It Should Happen to tro School, 505 Escuela Ave, Mountain Studies Gardening with Native Plants by Frank You,” 5:50 and 9:45 p.m. Call or see web- View. Call 526-3590 x1905. www.yesread Save $50 on regular group tuition! Niccoli Sat., Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. site for details. Stanford Theatre, 221 Uni- ing.org. $29. Topic covered include planting, irri- Meet our professional instructors, versity Ave., Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. Volunteer Art Docents Needed for the Institute gation, cultural requirements. Bring lunch. www.stanfordtheatre.org. Palo Alto Elementary Schools “Meet the receive a free evaluation and Pre-registration required. Common Wednesday Movies 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28: Masters” Program. Docents teach lessons enjoy complimentary refreshments! Ground, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call “Mrs. Miniver” $1 members, $2 non-mem- that are focused on one of 14 artists, with 493-6072. www.commongroundinpaloal bers. Little House Activity Center, 800 Mid- a follow-up art project. Flexible scheduling to.org. dle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. and training available starting Thu., Sept. Helping Boys Connect Children ages 3- www.peninsulavolunteers.org. 29, 9-11 a.m. Palo Alto Unified School Dis- Fall Quarter 8 years. Tue., Sept. 27, 7-9 p.m. with Jo- trict Office, 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto. mary Hilliard. Discusses relationships with Call 329-3939. October 3 — December 16 each other, girls and adults. $30. Pre-reg- Sports istration required. Parents Place, 200 “Le Tour de Menlo” With 5 climbs, adding Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Call 688-3040. up to 5,000 ft. A course that also has 30 Support Groups Qualified Native Instructors • Small Group Classes www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. or 40 mile alternates. Same day registra- Caregivers Support Group Find resources, Home Floral Design: Fall Wreaths Create tion Sun., Sept. 25, 7:30-9 a.m.; race be- make friends, share solutions, reduce Private Instruction Anytime • Cultural Tips decorative fall-themed wreaths using au- gins, 8 a.m. $25 entry fee includes a t- stress. Practical methods for caring for Focus on Conversation • Professional Atmosphere tumn branches, leaves, foliage, and flow- shirt. Menlo-Atherton High School, 555 yourself and others. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. ers. $45 for members; $55 for non-mem- Middlefield Rd., Atherton. Call 854-2626. through Dec. 14. Mt. View Senior Center, 650-321-1867 • www.languagego.com bers. Includes plant materials and wreath www.almanacnews.com. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. frames. Wreath machines are required. Palo Alto Lightning Track Club The club www.healingheartsworldretreats.org. Italian • Russian Spanish Arabic English• Danish 350 Cambridge Ave. Ste. 100, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tue., Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Filoli, 86 is open to runners ages 5-19 and runners Men’s Club For men who are stroke sur- Canada Rd., Woodside. Call 364-8300 of all levels of ability are welcome. Call or vivors. The group will be going on a field ext. 508. www.filoli.org. e-mail [email protected] Prac- trip to Moffett Field Historical Museum International Folkdance Class Offered by tice held at Stanford track. Call 321-2175. Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Cafe, 3160 The Menlo Park Community Services De- Palo Alto NJB Youth Basketball Regis- N. Shoreline, Mountain View. Call 565- partment. Tuesdays, through Dec. 13. tration Register on line for all programs 8485. www.psastroke.org. Taught by Marcel Vinokur. No partners are 1st grade-high school. Registration closes Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group required. Beginning instruction: 7-7:30 Sept. 30. Call for more information. Call Addresses concerns of breast cancer pa- p.m.; intermediate instruction: 7:30-8:30 996-1871. tients dealing with treatment decisions, p.m.; request dancing from 8:30-10:15 side effects of treatments, work related is- p.m. Drop-ins $6. Burgess Recreation Outdoors sues, end of life concerns, changing rela- tionships with children, spouses/partners, Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call Trailblazer Race Sun., Sept. 25, 830 a.m. family and friends. Mondays through Sept., 327-0759. 3-mile walk; 5K and 10K runs with T-shirt; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Community Breast Health Offspring Parent Support Class Meets free children’s races follow, includes music, Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- Sundays, through Nov. 30, 9:30-10:30 food, and prizes. Benefits the Friends of 6686. www.cbhp.org. a.m. Free interactive class to help parents Stevens Creek Trail. Microsoft, 1065 La raise strong, moral children in a forum of in- Avenida, Mountain View. Call (408) 255- Stanford Stroke Group For people inter- formation and network of mutual support. 5780. www.stevenscreektrail.org. ested in and affected by stroke. Meets Weekly guest speakers. Childcare avail- every six weeks on Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. able. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 Next meeting, Sept. 29. Stanford Hospital, East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call 494- Environment North Cafeteria room on the first floor of 1760. www.covenant.palo-alto.ca.us. Miles from Macys Sun., Sept. 25, 1-3:30 the main hospital, 300 Pasteur Dr., Stan- Plant Parts in Profile: Seeds, Fruits, and p.m. With docent Keith Johnsgard to ex- ford. Call 565-8485. www.psastroke.org. Cones With Molly Barker, Filoli’s director of plore the four ecosystems along Skyline education. A look at seeds, fruits, and Ridge on a leisurely 2-mile hike. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, Page Community Events cones and their functional design and di- Harvest Festival Benefit for Friends Com- versity. Bring a sketch book for recording Mill/Alpine Road, Skyline Blvd. intersec- tion; meet at Russian Ridge parking lot, mittee on Legislation, lobbying in Sacra- observations. Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. $15 mento. Crafts fair, flea market, live music, for members;$20 for non-members. Filoli, Palo Alto. Call 691-1200. www.open space.org. food, and games. Sat., Sept. 24, 9 a.m.- 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. Call 364-8300 4 p.m. Palo Alto Friends Meetinghouse, Sierra Club Hike With the Black Mountain XT 508. www.filoli.org. 957 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call 233- local chapter. Long Ridge/Upper Stevens Seniors Chat Led by the Reverend Dona 1959. Creek 10 mile hike including Grizzly Flat Smith-Powers. Meets every second and OICW’s 40th Birthday Party Thu., Sept. fourth Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Free classes and Peters Creek trails. Some climbing. "I am now participating in my Carpool meets at 9:15 a.m. at Page 29, 4-7 p.m. BBQ, birthday cake, live music, for senior citizens includes discussion, light and tours of OICW’s job training center. Free. 63rd consecutive session and I can think exercise, guest speakers and refresh- Mill/280 Park and Ride. Free. Call 367- 9629. OICW, a non-profit providing free or low- ments. Covenant Presbyterian Church, cost career training for thousands of people of no better way to start each day. I am 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call every year. OICW, 1200 O’Brien Drive, Men- 494-1760. www.covenant.palo-alto.ca.us. Clubs/Meetings lo Park. Call 330-6429. www.oicw.org. devoted to Community BootCamp and Starting your Winter Garden by Christof Town Hall Meeting Held by State Senator I am absolutely a Happy Camper!" Jim, Age 58 Bernau Sat., Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Joe Simitian. Residents of the 11th senate $19. The crops best suited to the short, district should bring questions and con- Dance cool, wet days will be discussed. Pre-reg- cerns to discuss. Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.- Ballroom Dancing The Cha Cha will be COMMUNITY BOOTCAMP istration required. Common Ground, 559 noon. Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton taught Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Lesson, begin- COMMUNITY BOOTCAMP College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. Ave., Palo Alto. Call 688-6384. ning and intermediate levels, no experience “The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love” www.commongroundinpaloalto.org. necessary, no partner necessary. General “The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love” The Diaper Free Zone: Toilet Learning dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. Free refresh- Next session starts on September 26th Tue., Sept. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thu., Religion/Spirituality ments. $7. Cubberley Community Center Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. with Sylvia Ford. $30. Dances of Universal Peace Simple, medi- Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. [email protected] Pre-registration required. Parents Place, tative, multicultural circle dances using sa- Call 856-9930. www.geocities.com/friday [email protected] 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Call 688- cred phrases, songs and movement from nightdance. 800.926.6552 3040. www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. many spiritual traditions. No experience or Modern Dance Class For intermediate/ad- 800.926.6552 Yoga for Relaxation For beginners and partner necessary. Instructions given before vanced dancers. With Helena Mondays, anyone interested in a experiencing mind- each dance. Free. 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 7-8:15 p.m. $10 per class; drop-ins wel- ful yoga practice. All ages, all body types 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of come. DanceVisions at Cubberley Com- www.timeoutservices.com welcome. $12 drop in. Mondays, 5 p.m.; Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto. munity Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Pathways to Self- Call 368-6121. www.dancesofuniversal Palo Alto. Call 326 3744. peace.org. See web site for special offers (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 29 (650) 969-7663 Goings On Lic. #785441 Since 1975 October 14, (continued from previous page) Palo Alto. Call 321-3891. www.pacific 1901 Old Middlefield Way, #22 artleague.org. Mountain View, Ca 94043 The Toffs and Tarts Ball Hosted by Peri- Palo Alto Art Center Fall Exhibitions: 2005 od Events and Entertainment Re-Creation ISCOUNT OUPON “Romancing the Shadows”; Elsa Rady: $400 D C Society. A Dickensian costume ball in- “The Cycladic Swing” and Edward Eberle: WITH INSTALLATION OF COMPLETE NEW ROOF spired by the Dickens Fair and set in an “Classicism and Chaos.” Sept. 25-Dec. early Victorian music hall. Sat., Oct. 1, 23. Free adult-docent led tour Saturdays, 15% OFF ANY WOOD ROOF REPAIR/TUNE UP 6:45-midnight. After a dance lesson, 2 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Bangers and Mash plays. Victorian or Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. www.city modern evening dress admired, not re- ofpaloalto.org/artcenter. quired. $15, before Sept. 24; $20 at the door. San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 Photographer’s Exhibition A group show North Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. Call (510) representing a variety of subject matter. 522-1731. www.peers.org/tofftart.html. Black and white and color works exhibited. Through Sept. 24. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Dating done right. Art Galleries Altos. Call 941-7969. Art Exhibit Mixed media paintings by Nao- “Reigning Cats and Dogs” By artist Ron (A dating service you can count on. People you can trust.) mi Mindelzun Sept. 27-Oct. 22. Hours: Tue.- Burns, official artist of the Humane Society Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception Sat., Oct. 1, of the United States. Ongoing through 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Sept. Reception Fri., Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. Altos. Call 941-7969. www.galler9los Peabody Fine Art Gallery, 603 Santa Cruz altos.com. Ave., Menlo Park. Call 322-2200. Between Waters Gallery Paintings, pho- www.peabodygallery.com. Take the work out of dating — talk to the first-date specialists. tography, furniture, textiles, jewelry, ves- “Spatial Dimensions” An exhibit of ar- We’ll match you with someone who has similar interests, then sels and other treasures for home and gar- chitecturally-inspired abstract paintings by 21st Annual den. Mondays-Saturdays, through Sept., make all the arrangements for lunch or drinks after work. Mela M. Through Sept. 30. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Stellar Somerset Rd., Menlo Park. Call 323-6362. www.be Gallery, 539 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 328- MOONLIGHT tweenwatersgallery.com. 6688. www.stellarsomersetgallery.com. “Far Ends of the Day” Plein air landscapes SAN FRANCISCO 415.989.9500 in pastel by Kim Fancher Lordier. Explores “The Expressive Landscape” Featuring EAST BAY 925.287.8700 RUN & WALK the effects of the California “white light” as the Plein Air paintings of landscapes and it graces the landscape. Exhibit ongoing seascapes by Ed Terpening. Through Sept. SILICON VALLEY 650.969.1100 through Sept. 25. Portola Valley Art Gallery, 30. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Viewpoints SAN JOSE 408.257.5050 ® 765 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call 851- Dating for busy professionals 1563. www.portolavalleyartgallery.com. Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Call 964- 5K walk, 5k run, 10k run 0504. www.viewpointsgallery.com. Gallery House “Clay, Water & Stone” by Barbara Brown. A series of ceramic vases, “Water Works” Featuring new sculptures wall tiles, and bamboo hangers for home by Susan Wolf and oil pastels by JoAnne or garden. “Greetings from Anywhere” Beasley. Through Oct. 9. Gallery Hours: photography by Romain Agostini. A col- Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 REGISTER NOW! lection of travel and landscape photo- a.m.-3 p.m. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main graphs. Through Oct. 15. Artist reception St., Redwood City. Call 701-1018. Fri., Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. Gallery House, 320 www.themaingallery.org. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-1668. “Windows” A presentation of store win- www.galleryhouse2.com. dows, capturing contemporary, surreal and “Monochrome” Group Photography Show abstract design, by Steve Ansley, Carl Director Director Director For information: A wide variety of photographic prints will be Lantz and William Van Meter. On display Mimi Melissa Cathy www.PaloAltoOnline.com on display through Sept. 30. Gallery hours, through Oct. 13, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 Finkel Brown Loe p.m. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., California Ave., Palo Alto. OF NOTE FRED GIBBONS STREET PAINTINGS A RETROSPECTIVE Presented by Pacific Art League September 30th - October 2nd, 2005. Gallery hours Wild ideas Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 11-3. Pacific Art Leaque, 668 Ramona Lyons Limited Antique Prints will show creations such as these dur- ing a fall show on decorating with antique prints, held at the gallery at Street at Forest, Palo Alto, CA 94301. For more information please call 650.321.3891 or 10 Town and Country Village in Palo Alto. The show opens with an visit our web site at www.pacificartleague.org. Oct. 7 reception from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (650) 325- 9010 or go to www.lyonsltd.com. Page 30 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly MovieMovies reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti OPENINGS Lanky Justin Cobb (Lou Taylor Pucci) flounders through adolescence — and through the murky “Thumbsucker.” Hitched is hitched and since the Corpse owed and ferociously protective of her Bride (voice of Helena Bonham Carter) was young daughter — struggling for survival in left at the altar pre-death she has no inter- another tight space. est in letting a good thing go. Victor wants Checking into the same fly-the-unfriend- Johnny Depp may be voicing the character of a skittish bridegroom, but Helena Bonham to return to his fiancée while his lifeless ly skies genre as “Red Eye,” the narrative Carter’s got the real cold feet: she’s the voice of the “Corpse Bride.” femme fatale wants to meet his folks (gulp). combines a professional-woman protago- Thus begins a whimsical journey that un- nist with today’s high-anxiety levels about folds almost entirely below ground, where security issues. But whereas the Wes Proof ✭✭✭1/2 assembled, creates a rewarding whole. The a daily diet of dark deeds is the modus Craven fright film soars to white-knuckle (Cinearts at Palo Alto Square) Drama sole exception is Paltrow, who is revisiting operandi. heights at take-off, “Flightplan” threatens to doesn’t get much smarter than this crisp familiar terrain by playing yet another psy- Burton is one of a handful of directors stall. and elegant film adaptation of the stage chologically vulnerable woman. But over- whose gloomy vision translates to screen Peter A. Dowling’s and Billy Ray’s script play. all, a fine, emotionally dense film. with its quirky nature fully intact. His take spends an inordinate amount of precious Mathematical theory is back on screen Rated: PG-13 for some sexual situations on true love is fundamentally peculiar, off- screen time questioning whether the be- after a short absence (“A Beautiful Mind”) and language. 1 hour, 40 minutes. set by a bewitching torn-between-two- reaved Kyle Pratt (Foster) boarded the to fill our characters’ heads with intellectu- lovers charm. Berlin-to-New York plane with her 6-year- al brilliance and mental instability. Beauti- — Jeanne Aufmuth Burton and collaborator Danny Elfman old (Marlene Lawston’s debut) in tow — or ful, blonde, about-to-crack Catherine (the creator of the score and songs) make not. Everyone from the captain (Sean Bean (Gwyneth Paltrow) has abandoned a prom- beautiful music together, a silky match of of “National Treasure”) to the air marshal ising career as a mathematician to take care Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride bizarre visuals and discordant but com- (Peter Sarsgaard of “The Skeleton Key”) of ailing dad Robert (Anthony Hopkins), a ✭✭✭1/2 pelling tunesmanship. A musical number wonders if she’s simply a childless woman genius equationist in his own right. or two have an irritably shrill quality, crazy on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Grab As Catherine caters to her father’s skulk- (Century 12, Century 16) Tim Burton cackling skeletons whirling dervishly your pillow and prepare for a nap. You’ve ing insanity, she fears losing Robert’s mer- brings his gothic sleight of hand to the big around their six-feet-under counterparts seen this psychological suspense film too curial love and dreads she may inherit the screen for the second time this year, having with maniacal glee. many times. mental illness that is ravaging his revolu- already enthralled the masses with the mag- Stop-motion animation is an admirable Viewers, like the characters, don’t know tionary mind. ical imagery of “Charlie and the Chocolate and painstaking art and “Bride” shines as a if Kyle Pratt is emotionally and mentally Catherine is reluctantly forced out of her Factory.” genuine labor of love. The tight running unhinged. And what if she is? Other than self-imposed seclusion by a pair of bright- “Bride” reeks of Burton style, borne of a time is in keeping with the minimal nature barreling down the aisles and harassing the eyed saviors: picture perfect sis Claire freakish place in the psyche that feeds on of the central conceit — love conquers all. crew and fellow passengers, she poses no (Hope Davis), for whom all is perpetually the underbelly of things that go bump in threat to the transatlantic flight. ship-shape, and Robert’s protégé Hal (Jake the night. A love story-cum-morality tale, Rated: PG for intense black humor. 1 hour, But when a major plot point twists the Gyllenhaal), who’s as interested in Cather- “Bride” spins a fable of skittish bridegroom 19 minutes. narrative — letting the audience know what ine the female as he is in gaining access to Victor Van Dort (voice of Burton muse most of the airborne do not — the cabin tru- her dad’s private notebooks. Johnny Depp) who is betrothed to an unas- — Jeanne Aufmuth ly becomes pressurized. Small details in- The gifted ensemble piles nuance upon suming maiden of good stock and little troduced earlier start to pay off. nuance as they traverse the flash-forwards wealth. In “The Silence of the Lambs,” Foster in- and flashbacks of Robert’s untimely death Just as the pair are finding their footing Flightplan ✭✭✭ delibly fashioned the female protagonist and beyond. The graceful discipline of math there is a dramatic mishap that charts a who could battle her own demons to meet a theory sits in stark contrast to the ugly re- bleak course for romantic disaster. While (Century 12, Century 16) “Panic Room” madman’s calm with intelligence and cool- alities of dementia, a collective contrast walking in the woods to practice his vows on a plane might be the pitch for German headed resolve. Almost 25 years later, she crackling with melodramatic vigor. Victor accidentally proposes to a corpse, director Robert Schwentke’s handsome brings the same mix to a more physically For the most part, the players are spot-on, mistaking her beseeching ring finger for a thriller. Jodie Foster reprises her role as a demanding role. “Flightplan” is no classic each an integral piece of a puzzle that, once gnarled tree limb. single mother — this time recently wid- (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 31 “GET A TICKET, FASTEN YOUR Movies SEAT BELTS AND HANG ON!” PETE HAMMOND, MAXIM “A HEART-STOPPING THRILLER OPENINGS THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON (continued from previous page) steady diet of Ritalin and Clonidine to steer him THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT.” around the obstacles of his miserable existence. PAULPAUL CLINTON,CLINTON, CNNCNN but offers a satisfying experience — even though liv- The medication does what counseling could not, er, fava beans and a bottle of Chianti aren’t featured turning Justin into a focused academic superstar. He “THE MOST SUSPENSEFUL on the in-flight menu. rises to the top of the debate team, endlessly delib- THRILLER OF THE YEAR.” erating the merits of socio-economic concerns under LISALISA STANLEY,STANLEY, INFINITYINFINITY BROADCASTINGBROADCASTING Rated: PG-13 for violence and some intense plot ma- the thoughtful tutelage of popular English teacher terial. 1 hour, 28 minutes. Mr. Geary (a sorely miscast Vince Vaughn). If it’s not one thing it’s another. In addition to his — Susan Tavernetti fragmented home life and newfound intellectual celebrity, Justin regularly endures the Zen wisdom of Thumbsucker ✭✭ spiritual orthodontist Dr. Lyman (Keanu Reeves in ridiculous dude mode), a New Age tooth specialist (Aquarius) “Thumbsucker” envelops the germ of a with a penchant for patient hypnosis. solid indie concept that suffers mightily in the trans- A solid array of A-list talent can’t save “Thumb- DIGITAL PROJECTION SEE IT lation. sucker” from its glib, artsy self. The captivating mat- NOW! Lanky long-haired Justin Cobb (Lou Taylor Pucci) ter of the opposable digit is lost among a plethora of SORRY, NO PASSES is your average teenage boy, floundering in the intriguing plot points without resolution, mired in a malaise of horny crushes, middling academics and murky coming-of-age melting pot that has seen one parents who alternately coddle and misunderstand too many variations to make this one memorable. him. His answer to intense adolescent stress is thumb- sucking. Rated: R for nudity and language. 1 hour, 47 minutes ® Mom Audrey (Tilda Swinton) is supportive and “THE OSCAR FOR THIS YEAR’S dad Mike (Vincent D’Onofrio) isn’t, preferring — Jeanne Aufmuth threats to constructive criticism. Audrey has her own BEST ANIMATED FEATURE BELONGS RIGHT HERE.” crosses to bear, bored with her nursing career and har- boring a futile midlife crush on hunky TV star Matt – Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE Schramm (Benjamin Bratt). To view the trailer for “Corpse Bride,” “Flightplan” and Thumb-sucking isn’t Justin’s only issue. A team of “Thumbsucker,” go to Palo Alto Online at school psychologists and teachers diagnose Attention http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), so it’s a “A PIECE OF GENIUS.” – Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA “A RATTLING GOOD TIME... NO BONES ABOUT IT.” – Gene Shalit, TODAY “AN INSTANT CLASSIC...IT’S UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE OUT, TO THE DELIGHT OF ADULTS AND KIDS ALIKE.” – Lou Lumenick, NEW YORK POST “RIOTOUSLY ALIVE.” – Grady Hendrix, THE NEW YORK SUN “DAZZLING.” – Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Mark Ruffalo plays a grumpy guy exhibiting clunky physical comedy in the uninteresting “Just Like Heaven.” NOW PLAYING An Unfinished Life ✭✭✭ (Aquarius) Comedy veterans Paul Proven- (Century 16) Jennifer Lopez stars as Jean za and Penn Jillette invited over 100 of Gilkyson, an everyday Jenny-from-the- their closest funny friends to weigh in on a The 40-Year-Old Virgin ✭✭✭ block whose abusive boyfriend has joke that’s been relentlessly repeated since (Century 16, Century 12) Forty-year-old roughed her up for the last time. Deter- vaudeville days: A family walks into a talent Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) is a boy in a mined to protect herself and her preco- agency and says they have an amazing man’s body. He rides his bike to work, cious 11-year-old daughter (Becca Gard- act. They want representation. When the plays video games daily and lives in an ner as Griff), Jean sets out for the only agent tells them he doesn’t do family gigs apartment littered with collectible action haven left to her, the ranch of estranged because they’re too cute, they beg him to figures. When three of Andy’s co-workers ex-father-in-law Einer Gilkyson (Robert take a look at a sample performance. at the Smart Tech electronics store discov- Redford). Einer has troubles of his own: From there the joke is a blank slate where er he is a virgin, they stage an intervention tending to the illness of longtime ranch nothing is sacred. Buried in the film’s in hopes of getting Andy a girl — at least hand Mitch Bradley (Morgan Freeman) and smartly edited prose are 20 minutes of the for one night. But only Trish (Catherine an unshakable grief over the death of his most hilarious obscenities ever put to film. Keener) from the shop across the way son more than a decade ago. Naturally See for yourself but proceed with an open holds any real relationship potential. “Vir- Einer and Jean mix like the proverbial oil mind. Rated: Not rated but should be NC- gin” succeeds on a witty script and win- and water. “Life” does its best to keep the 17 for extreme vulgarity. 1 hour, 29 min- ning concept, but it’s the film’s star that stickiest melodrama at bay, for the most utes. — J.A. (Reviewed Aug. 12, 2005) elicits stomach-aching chuckles. Rated: R part succeeding. Rated: PG-13 for mild vi- Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres for pervasive sexual content, language and olence and colorful language. 1 hour, 48 Broken Flowers ✭✭✭✭ STARTS FRIDAY, CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 some drug use. 1 hour, 56 minutes. — minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Sept. 9, 2005) Redwood City San Mateo So San Francisco (Guild) Don Johnston (Bill Murray) is a seri- SEPTEMBER 23RD 650/365-9000 650/558-0123 650/742-9200 T.H. (Reviewed Aug. 19, 2005) al commitment-phobe recently dumped by SEE DIRECTORY OR CALL THEATRES FOR SHOWTIMES • NO PASSES The Aristocrats ✭✭✭1/2 the latest in a long series of paramours. He Page 32 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies DISCOVER WHY EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO EMILY ROSE STANFORD MOVIE TIMES “…A SHOCKING, TOP-NOTCH THEATRE SUPERNATURAL THRILLER UNLIKE The Stanford Theatre is located at ANY YOU’VE SEEN BEFORE 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. OR WILL LIKELY SEE AGAIN.” Screenings are for Friday through The 40-Year-Old Virgin (R) Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5:05, 7:50 & Earl Dittman, WIRELESS MAGAZINES Tuesday. For more information call ✭✭✭ 10:20 p.m. Century 12: Fri., Sun.-Tue. at 11:40 (650) 324-3700. a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m.; Sat. at 11:40 a.m.; 2:15, 4:50 & 10:20 p.m. The Merry Widow (1934) In the myth- “Two Thumbs Up.” An Unfinished Life (PG-13) Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:20, 4:35, 7 & EBERT & ROEPER ical kingdom of Marshovia, Prince ✭✭✭ Danilo must marry the country’s 9:15 p.m. wealthiest widow in order to keep her The Aristocrats (Not Rated) Aquarius: 9:55 p.m. money in the country. Fri. at 7:30 p.m. ✭✭✭1/2 Broken Flowers (R) ✭✭✭✭ Guild: 7 & 9:40 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 4:35 p.m.; One Hour with You (1932) In this Sat. & Sun. also at 2:10 p.m. Ernst Lubitsch musical, Maurice The Constant Gardener (R) Century 16: 12:50, 4:05, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald are ✭✭✭ happily married until the arrival of her 1/2 Century 12: 1:15, 4:15, 7:25 & 10:10 p.m. best friend. Fri. at 5:55 & 9:20 p.m. Cry Wolf (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 1:35, 3:35 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:05 & 9:25 p.m. To Be or Not to Be (1942) Carole Edward Scissorhands (1990) Aquarius: Fri. & Sat. at midnight; Sat. & Sun. Lombard’s last and greatest film is (R) (Not Reviewed) at noon. about a troupe of ham actors in the El Crimen Perfecto (Not Rated) Aquarius: Polish underground, trying to save 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 5:10 p.m.; NOW PLAYING ✭✭✭ Sat. & Sun. also at 2:45 p.m. Warsaw from Hitler. Sat.-Tue. at 7:30 CENTURY THEATRES 3 CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES Sorry, No Passes Accepted For This Engagement. p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:55 p.m. The Exorcism of Emily Rose Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:50 & CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY PLAZA 10 For Additional Information, SAN MATEO 650-558-0123 REDWOOD CITY 650-365-9000 SO. SAN FRANCISCO 650-742-9200 Call Theaters Or Check Directory. (PG-13) ✭✭✭ 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 2:35, 5:15, Midnight (1939) A chorus girl 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. (Claudette Colbert) arrives in Paris with Flightplan (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:30, 1:30, 2:50, 4:20, 5:10, 6:45, nothing but the evening gown she is 7:30, 9 & 9:50 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 1:20, wearing. She meets an idealistic cab 2:30, 3:45, 4:55, 6:20, 7:25, 8:40 & 10:15 p.m. “LOU PUCCI “ONE OF driver (Don Ameche) who disapproves THE YEAR’S of her gold-digging ways. A rich In Her Shoes (PG-13) Century 12: Sat. at 7:30 p.m. RIDES THIS Parisian (John Barrymore) hires her to (Sneak Preview) SPELLBINDER! VERY BEST!” -DENNIS DERMODY, pose as a countess to lure away his Just Like Heaven (PG-13) ✭1/2 Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 12:45, 1:50, 3, 4:10, VINCE VAUGHN PAPER MAGAZINE wife’s lover. Sat.-Tue. at 5:45 & 9:20 5:15, 6:30, 7:25, 9:10 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: IS TERRIFIC.” p.m. ❤ 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7 & 9:20 p.m. -PETER TRAVERS, ROLLING STONE Lord of War (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:45, 9:45 & ❤ 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. March of the Penguins (G) Century 12: Noon, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 p.m. Palo CHILD ✭✭✭✭ Alto Square: 3:40, 5:45, 7:55 & 10 p.m.; Fri., PARENT Sun.-Tue. also at 1:35 p.m.; Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. Proof (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 4:45, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m.; “DELIGHTFUL! STARRING “CHOCK-FULL Sat. & Sun. also at 11:45 a.m. KEANU REEVES LOU PUCCI OF ORIGINAL Red Eye (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 5:35 & 8:05 p.m. IS HILARIOUS.” TILDA SWINTON CHARACTERS -LOU LUMENICK, NEW YORK POST Roll Bounce (PG-13) Century 16: VINCENT D’ONOFRIO AND DETAILS.” 11:45 a.m.; 2:25, 5, 7:40 & -STEPHEN FARBER, MOVIELINE (Not Reviewed) 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25 KEANU REEVES & 10:15 p.m. BENJAMIN BRATT ❤ Thumbsucker (R) ✭✭ Aquarius: 7 & 9:20 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 4:45 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 12:15 & 2:25 p.m. KELLI GARNER AND Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Century 16: Noon, 12:40, 1:20, 2, 2:40, 3:20, 4, (PG) ✭✭✭ 4:40, 5:20, 6, 6:40, 7:20, 8, 8:40, 9:20 & 10 p.m. ❤ VINCE VAUGHN Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Transporter 2 (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:35 & 9:40 p.m. “SPLENDID! “EDGY ❤ BEST ACTOR LOU PUCCI BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL Wedding Crashers (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 p.m. A FILM IN WHICH AND INTENSE! EVERY FRAME IS TILDA SWINTON SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding SUFFUSED WITH IS, AS ALWAYS, HUMANITY AND ENCHANTING.” Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) EMOTIONAL -JEFFREY LYONS, NBC-TV X (Bow Wow) and his roller-skating Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) TRUTH.” ❤ buddies suffer the loss of their local -EMANUEL LEVY, EMANUELLEVY.COM skating rink in “Roll Bounce.” Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) ❤ MIKE MILLS THE GUARDIAN NEW DIRECTORS AWARD drowns his sorrows with prolonged stints EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL on the couch and repeated visits to best CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) friend Winston (Jeffrey Wright), an ambi- Spangenberg: 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto (354-8220) tious, upbeat father of five. Fate hands Don the proverbial twist in the form of an Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) unsigned letter from an old flame informing him that he is father to a 19-year old son Internet address: For show times, plot synopses trailers and more information THUMBSUCKER who may have gone in search of his bio- about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ logical dad. The exuberant Winston (an WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MIKE MILLS armchair Sherlock Holmes) takes Don’s ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com plight to heart and researches his ex- www.sonyclassics.com lovers, taking the liberty of creating an itin- SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE ON: READ THE ANCHOR PRESS FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL USE AND SEXUALITY INVOLVING TEENS, LANGUAGE AND A DISTURBING IMAGE. erary for a cross-country journey of dis- NOVEL covery. Maverick writer/director Jim Jar- fective knowledge bonding the fiery beauty which point Rafael comes unglued. Tall, musch and the unflappable Murray are a and her unassuming mate. But Tessa’s fer- dark and handsome Toledo makes “Per- CHECK THEATRE STARTS FRIDAY, DIRECTORIES match made in heaven. Rated: R for lan- vor over the inequities in her adopted fecto” what it is, a luscious ode to Latin OR CALL FOR RD SHOWTIMES guage and nudity. 1 hour, 46 minutes. — homeland causes a rift in the marriage that machismo and the fragile state of the male SEPTEMBER 23 ! J.A. (Reviewed Aug. 12, 2005) only their unborn child might heal. Rated: ego. Rated: Not rated but could be R for R for violence, language and nudity. 2 language, violence and sexual situations. 1 VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.THUMBSUCKERTHEMOVIE.COM The Constant Gardener ✭✭✭1/2 hours, 8 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Sept. hour, 37 minutes. In Spanish with English (Century 16, Century 12) Clandestine con- 2, 2005) subtitles. — J.A. (Reviewed Sept. 16, gregations, rumored infidelities and myriad 2005) 20th Annual conspiracy theories are up front and cen- El Crimen Perfecto ✭✭✭ For information and entry form: ter in Fernando Meirelles’ (“City of God”) (Aquarius) Rafael Gonzalez (Guillermo Tole- The Exorcism of Emily Rose ✭✭✭ PaloAltoOnline.com stylish thriller based on the John le Carre do) is the king of women’s wear at a (Century 16, Century 12) Emily Rose (Jen- novel of the same name. Dedicated politi- swanky Spanish department store. The nifer Carpenter) is a 19-year-old college Deadline to enter: cal activist Tessa Quayle (Rachel Weisz) world is Rafael’s oyster as he charms fe- freshman who inexplicably becomes pos- meets cute with conservative diplomat male customers into buying things they sessed. Desperate to save their terrorized September 30th cum green thumb Justin Quayle (Ralph Fi- don’t need and sexy salesgirls into dress- daughter, Emily’s parents abandon her ennes). The pair’s unlikely union finds them ing rooms for after-hours hanky panky. All prescribed medical treatment in favor of a stationed in Nairobi where Justin toils for is right in Rafael’s world as he impatiently religious exorcism. When Emily dies at the the British High Commission. Theirs is a waits to be named floor manager. Unfortu- hands of parish priest Father Moore (Tom matter of opposites-attract, a core of af- nately the job goes to arch rival Don Anto- nia (Luis Varela) in men’s furnishings, at (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 33 Movies (continued from previous page) Wilkinson), he is summarily charged with grumpy guy who finally finds an accept- negligent homicide and sent to prison. En- able furnished San Francisco apartment. ter hot-shot legal beagle-cum-agnostic Ruffalo’s clunky physical comedy revolves Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) who takes the around testing couches, and then his ac- case while angling for a senior partnership. tivities are reduced to popping beer cans In the grand tradition of “Rosemary’s and moping. There’s not much incentive to Baby” and “The Exorcist,” “Emily” is psy- spend any time with either of these char- chologically and emotionally draining when acters, let alone both of them together it counts. Rated: PG-13 for violence, in- when Elizabeth mysteriously appears in tensity and disturbing images. 1 hour, 44 the same apartment and claims it as her Gwyneth Paltrow minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Sept. 9, 2005) own. But she’s as ethereal as the San PROOF(PG–13) Francisco fog. The movie’s message Fri. Mon. & Tue. (2:15-4:45) 7:10-9:40 Just Like Heaven ✭1/2 comes as the biggest surprise, hammering Sat. & Sun. (11:45) 2:15-4:45-7:10-9:40 home a controversial position (no spoilers) MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (G) (Century 16, Century 12) Meet Elizabeth Masterson (Reese Witherspoon), a caf- while connecting certain decisions with a Fri. Mon. & Tue. (1:35-3:40-5:45) 7:55-10 higher power and Edenic gardens. Rated: Sat. 3:40-5:45-7:55-10 feine-amped doctor coming off a 26-hour PG-13 for some sexual content. 1 hour, 41 Sun. (11:30-1:35) 3:40-5:45-7:55-10 shift with hopes of securing an attending- physician position. Enter the equally unin- minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Sept. 16, Times Valid For Friday, 9/23 thru Tuesday,9/27 Only © 2005 teresting David Abbott (Mark Ruffalo), a 2005) Lord of War ✭✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century 12) We follow Yuri THE YEAR’S SMARTEST THRILLER IS THE Orlov (Nicolas Cage) for more than a decade of his life. From working at a SEASON’S MOST TALKED ABOUT FILM. restaurant with his Ukrainian-immigrant parents to finding wealth and woes as an ROLLING STONE international gunrunner, Orlov plies his “ trade with indifference, hocking guns to PREPARE FOR A THRILLING RIDE! tyrants and heroes alike. But Orlov drags ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST AND others into his dark world. His well-mean- ” ing brother, Vitaly (Jared Leto), acts as MOSTPETER TRAVERS PROVOCATIVE MOVIES! Orlov’s business partner before a troubled conscience leads him to cocaine addic- EBERT & ROEPER tion; his beautiful wife (Bridget Moynahan) “ ” turns a blind eye until the profession hits a TWO THUMBS WAY UP. personal chord; and moralistic Interpol agent Jack Valentine (Ethan Hawke) pur- sues Orlov with relentless fervor. This is a political, thinking person’s film, not the ac- tion-comedy previews might suggest. Rat- ed: R for strong violence, drug use, lan- guage and sexuality. 2 hours, 2 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Sept. 16, 2005) March of the Penguins ✭✭✭✭ ARTWORK: ©2005 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (CineArts, Century 12) This is a story about love, and like all love stories it be- gins with an act or two of foolishness. Thus begins the quixotic journey of the mighty emperor penguin. They live alone on the darkest, coldest continent and move their parade to their breeding grounds with unusual elegance. Once there, the penguins participate in an an- cient and complicated mating ritual. Nar- rated by Morgan Freeman, “March” is an enthralling documentary of charm and splendor. Rated: G for great for all ages. 1 hour, 20 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 8, 2005) Red Eye ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Cillian Murphy U.N. FILM FESTIVAL Global fims shown in East Palo Alto, Stanford Films examining some of the most serious issues of the day will be screened at Stanford University and in East Palo Alto next month as part of the eighth annual United Nations Film Festival. Organizers say the movies seek to give “voice to the voice- less.” Topics include women in Kyrgyzstan being kidnapped and forced into marriages, the victims of genocide in Rwanda, FOX 2000 PICTURES PRESENTS A STATE STREET PICTURES PRODUCTION A MALCOLM D. LEE FILM BOW WOW CHI McBRIDE"ROLL BOUNCE" and aid workers in the Congo. MUSIC MUSIC FILM There are also films shot clos- MIKE EPPS WESLEY JONATHAN MEAGAN GOOD CHARLIE MURPHYAND NICK CANNON BY STANLEY CLARKE SUPERVISORBARRY COLE EDITOR GEORGE BOWERS, A.C.E. PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE PRODUCED er to home, such as “Boxers and DESIGNERWILLIAM ELLIOTTPHOTOGRAPHY J. MICHAEL MURO PRODUCERSDANA J. REID ADAM ROBINSON JEREMIAH SAMUELS BY ROBERT TEITEL GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. WRITTEN DIRECTED Ballerinas,” which explores Mi- BY NORMAN VANCE, JR. MALCOLM D. 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CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES Page 34 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies (The Perfect Crime) “PERFECTLY DELIGHTFUL.” -Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES “TREMENDOUSLY SATISFYING.” -Dana Stevens, THE NEW YORK TIMES “★★★H!” –Gene Seymour, NEWSDAY a comedy of conspicuous consumption by ALEX DE LA IGLESIA GUILLERMO TOLEDO• MONICA CERVERA FINAL WEEK IN PALO ALTO! www.elcrimenperfecto.net · www.landmarktheatres.com · www.vitagraphfilms.com They may look like unlikely sex symbols, but flightless fowl have love stories, too, as shown in the splendid “March of the Penguins.” headlines as Jackson Rippner, an alleged ship in Oprah’s Book Club. It works — all the season. This full-throttle guilty pleasure everyday Joe who gets stalled at the Dal- of it. A different wedding and a different is worthy of the hype. Rated: R for lan- las airport en route to Miami along with the bridesmaid every week. But the boys meet guage, nudity, sexual situations. 1 hour, 59 beautiful but worn Lisa Reisert (Rachel their match when Secretary William minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 15, 2005) McAdams), an upscale Florida hotel man- Cleary’s (Christopher Walken) baby girl ager. The two are seated next to one an- gets hitched at the posh power party of other on the plane in what seems like a serendipitous coincidence. But an inno- cent flirtation becomes an urgent race against time when Jackson informs Lisa SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW he is a secret operative plotting against an A-list dignitary staying at Lisa’s hotel. If SATURDAY AT 7:30 PM Lisa does not cooperate with Jackson’s chilling instructions her father (Brian Cox) will be murdered by an assassin. Chem- istry between Murphy and McAdams crackles with tension, rendering “Red Eye” the perfect end-of-summer guilty pleasure. Rated: R for violence and language. 1 hour, 25 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Aug. 19, 2005) Transporter 2 ✭✭✭ (Century 16) Jason Statham reprises his role as ex-Special Forces op Frank Martin. Martin’s post-retirement career consists of “transporting” people and objects for a price. Using tricked-out autos and slick CLIPS, driving, Martin is the best in the business. SEE EXCLUSIVEALLPAPER. AS WALLPAPER.W H His latest assignment has him in Miami, NNDD AA OLF chauffeuring the adorable son of a wealthy OU. WOLF GAME, THE WWOLF YYOU. _ T ORR AIMCRYWOLF.COMRINGTONES FFO CRY D RINGTONES WHA RE politician. When the child is kidnapped and OA EE WHAT O NL SS ST W ND ININ held for ransom, Frank takes matters into VISITPLAY THEDOD OWNL ANA his own fists. 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Two for CCS of the five Palo Alto Knights Pop Warner football teams are unde- feated and all of them have won at least two of their first four is open games heading into Sunday’s games against East Bay East of Menlo, SHP among Oakland at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, with field of contenders games starting at 8 a.m. with no favorite The Pee Wee’s (11-12 year olds) This is the fourth in a series of sto- are 4-0 and have scored 126 ries previewing the high school fall points while allowing six. The sports season. Today: girls’ tennis. Knights are led by a returning backfield of Jordan Piha, Jamari by Keith Peters Beverly, Jackie Evans, and t’s good news, bad news on the Auzzie Braff, along with a veteran high school girls’ tennis scene line of Bryan Koehane, Travis Ithis season. Cootle, Liko Mosa, Kevin Kan- First the good. Parity is No. 1 in nappan and newcomer Russell 2005. The race for the Central Coast Savage. Other new players in- Section title is more open than ever clude Christoph Bono, Cameron before, with no team favored to Moody, Ty Livingston and John dominate. Dickerson . . . The Knights Jr. Keith Peters And now the bad. While the CCS Midgets are also 4-0, and race is wide open, there are probably outscoring their opponents 93 -6. only four or five teams with a legit- The Knights are led by T.J. Braff, imate shot at wearing the crown: de- Devonte Adams, Brandon Brad- Menlo School senior Ashley Carlisle clinched her team’s 4-3 win over Sacred Heart Prep last week with a come- fending champion Monta Vista, ford, Gabriel Manzanares, Bran- from-behind win at No. 4 singles to help the Knights improve to 8-3 on the season. Menlo, Mitty and Saratoga. Those don Rider and Dominique Coles . four teams reached the semifinals . . The Knights field two Jr. Pee of the 64-team Peach Tree Classic Wee teams The Knights are 2-1-1 earlier this month in Fresno. and feature players like Casey For everyone else, their goal is Jackson, Zach Spain, Matt Ma- clear this season. In order to join her and Khalil Johnson. The that elite group, a member of the Black Knights are 2-1 and led by Big Four has to go. Sacred Heart Isaiah Gayles, Isaac Gayles, Eric Prep has the talent to bust in, but Redwood, Justin Grey and Edrick maybe not the depth. The Gators, Floreal. The Mighty Mites (7-9 however, did beat Mitty (4-3) and year olds) are 2-2, led by Austin fell to Menlo (4-3) last week in what Kron and Daron Meacham. may have been a statement. For Castilleja, Gunn, Menlo- COACHING CORNER . . . Wood- Atherton, Palo Alto, Pinewood and side Priory is looking for a girls’ Woodside Priory, their goals aren’t varsity basketball coach, boys’ expected to be as lofty. junior varsity basketball coach That doesn’t mean these teams and a varsity swim coach. Con- don’t have anything to shoot for. tact Mark Stogner, Director of Pinewood has a Private Schools Athletics at 851-6107 or mstogn- Athletic League crown to defend [email protected]. and Castilleja has a West Bay Ath- letic League title to contend for. An ON THE AIR improved Gunn team might battle for SCVAL El Camino Division Friday honors. Women’s volleyball: USC at Stan- Palo Alto, unfortunately, must ford, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) compete against Monta Vista and Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- Saratoga in the always-tough-get- cus, 11 p.m., KICU (36) rebroadcast Sun- ting-tougher SCVAL De Anza Di- day at 7 p.m. vision. And Menlo-Atherton, well, Saturday having to face the likes of Menlo, Women’s volleyball: UCLA at Stan- Burlingame and Carlmont in the ford, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) PAL Bay Division is like having Sunday root canal work. Prep sports: Cal-Hi Bay Area, 5:30 The season, however, is young p.m., KRON (4) rebroadcast Monday at 7 Nicholas Wright p.m. on Fox Sports Net and there is plenty of time to take Keith Peters positive steps forward. At Menlo, once @caption:the SPORTS ONLINE dominant girls’ program in the sec- For expanded daily coverage of college tion, the Knights aren’t talking up and prep sports, please see our online Menlo-Atherton senior Shelley Murveit is once again the Sacred Heart Prep sophomore Haley Hemm is undefeat- possible CCS and Northern Califor- edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com No. 1 singles player for the Bears. ed while playing No. 2 singles. (continued on next page) Page 36 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports STANFORD ROUNDUP Cardinal men’s soccer looks to get offensive Scoring more is the goal this weekend as Stanford hosts tournament; volleyball hosts USC, UCLA in Pac-10 by Rick Eymer 7 p.m. The Bruins, one of six con- efensively, the Stanford men’s ference teams among the top 25, are soccer team is as good as any ranked 13th. The Women of Troy Dteam in the nation, and that’s are ranked 12th. without junior goalkeeper Andrew Freshman Erin Waller is slowly Kartunen, who has been working working herself into playing shape with the United States national un- as she recovers from an elbow in- der-20 team. jury. Junior middle blocker Liz Suit- Offense is a different story. Mar- er, who started last year, played - cus Ryan has scored two of the Car- sparingly - for the first time all sea- dinal’s three goals through the first son last weekend. Sophomore Fran- six games. ci Girard, who has played sparingly, Stanford (1-4-1) has allowed a was a starter last year. mere five goals on the year, and have The freshmen - rated as the top recorded pair of shutouts. Kartunen, recruiting class in the nation last who has played two games, has one year - are also working themselves shutout. The other belongs to fresh- into a new system. Foluke Akin- man Josh Nesbit, who has started radewo and Cynthia Barboza have the last four games. Kyle Terada had international experience and The Cardinal hopes to rebound that’s an advantage but there’s still a from two losses last weekend when difference at the college level. it hosts Alabama-Birmingham (5-1) “Internationally players are today at 7:30 p.m. as part of the stronger, hit harder and are faster,” Palo Alto junior Chrissy Hu returns as the No. 1 singles player for the Vikings this season and has to face some of the Stanford Nike Classic at Maloney top junior players in Northern California while competing in the tough SCVAL De Anza Division. Stanford senior Katie Goldhahn Field. said. “But the game is different. Stanford takes on Army (1-6) on They have to learn our system and Sunday at 5 p.m. then there’s just getting used to col- Girls’ tennis Ryan also has Stanford’s only as- (continued from page 36) lege ball. People who come into the sist of the season, on a goal by Galen program have expectations, so it’s nia titles. Thompson. not like we have to talk to them “We’re just going to play the sea- The Cardinal have been outshot every day. We have great freshmen son to prepare for the CCS tourna- 78-49. Nesbit has recorded 25 saves ment,” said Bill Shine, in his 10th on 27 shots on goal for an .852 save who already have that experienced season as head coach. “The impor- percentage. He owns a 0.98 goals mindset.” tant thing is who improves during against average. the season and who stays healthy.” Kartunen appeared in nine games, Field hockey After winning six straight CCS ti- seven starts, with the U.S. under-20 Stanford freshman Caroline tles, the Knights have gone two sea- team as they qualified for the World Hussey was named NorPac Co- sons without one. Monta Vista has Championships. He has a 4-1-1 Rookie of the Week on Tuesday. She won the past two section crowns, mark, with one shutout. The United scored three goals and had one assist beating Menlo both times. Badly. States is 14-3-4 overall. in Stanford’s victory over Bucknell The Knights fell to the Matadors, 7- Stanford is 2-9-3 in its last 14 last week. Hussy leads the Cardinal 0, in both the 2004 CCS and NorCal matches dating to last October. The in scoring with four goals. finales and Shine sees Monta Vista in Cardinal opened last year with a 6- the driver’s seat once again. 1-3 record. They outscored their op- Men’s tennis “I always give the edge to the de- ponents 21-18 despite being outshot. Menlo-Atherton High grad J.J. fending champ,” he said. “But, Kyle Terada Stanford lost seven starters, and Whitlinger, son of Stanford coach there’s some good teams out there. nine seniors, from last year’s team, John Whitlinger, was named a vol- It’s definitely more open and the which just missed reaching the unteer assistant coach for the pro- teams are better. It’s going to be ex- NCAA tournament, so the Cardinal gram. citing.” Vera Yu of Gunn has been playing No. 1 singles for the Titans, who already continues to build around a young The younger Whitlinger graduat- While Shine was talking about the have surpassed last season’s victory totals. nucleus. ed from St. Mary’s College in Mor- CCS race, he also could have been aga in the spring. talking about his team. It features Prep, however, was perhaps telling. got the Gators (2-0, 5-4) headed in Women’s volleyball seven seniors who played on a 26-5 The Knights may need to raise their that direction. It must be noted, how- Third-ranked Stanford (11-1) is Men’s gymnastics squad that played for the aforemen- level or suffer an upset or two along ever, that the Monarchs were missing slowly getting healthy as it prepares Mutsumi Harada was named as- tioned championships. the way. Ashley Carlisle’s 7-5, 6-4 their No. 1 singles player. for its Pac-10 openers beginning sistant coach at Stanford. Juniors Sarah Hoffman and Gabby win at No. 4 singles prevented Men- Mafileo returns a strong, veteran with today’s match against visiting Harada has been involved with the Filipcik lead the Menlo attack along lo from suffering its first-ever loss lineup that should return to the post- USC (4-4) at 7 p.m. Japanese National Team as either a with seniors Amanda Pade and to SHP. season and challenge one of the Big UCLA (7-2) visits on Saturday at coach or athlete for 14 years. Michelle Nguyen. Sisters Ashley (a Four for a berth in the CCS semifi- senior) and Allison (a sophomore) Sacred Heart Prep nals. STANFORD CROSS-COUNTRY INVITATIONAL return along with seniors Drizzella The Gators accomplished a lot of Seniors Mollie Parker, Lauren Saturday at Stanford Golf Course Moreno, Tracy Montgomery, Brooke firsts last season. They were co- Evans and Nicky Budd-Thanos re- HIGH SCHOOLS 2:50 p.m. — Division 1 boys Badger and Alex Steiny. Shine also champs (13-1) in the West Catholic turn. They’re joined by junior Sam 9:30 a.m. — JV girls Divisions 3, 4, 5 3:15 p.m. — Division 1 boys (seeded) has newcomers Jennifer Goldman, a Athletic League, compiled the best Rosekrans at No. 1 singles and soph- 9:50 a.m. — JV boys Division 3, 4, 5 3:40 p.m. — Division 1 girls (seeded) junior transfer from Urban (San record (22-5) in the program’s histo- omore Haley Hemm at No. 2. Add in 10 a.m. — Division 5 girls Francisco) and sophomore Marjorie ry and reached the CCS playoffs. sophomores Maggie Brezinski and 10:40 a.m. — Division 5 boys (All JV races are 3,000 meters; all varsi- Adams. The next goal for third-year head Erin McMahon and the Gators are 11:05 a.m. — Division 4 girls ty races are 5,000 meters) Menlo is off to a 3-0 start in the coach Losaline Mafileo is to take her solid. Freshmen Edita Robinson and 11:35 a.m. — Division 4 boys PAL Bay Division (8-3 overall) and team one step further. SHP reached Kammy Evans also will contribute. Noon — Division 3 girls COLLEGE now is 113-0 in league play since the section quarterfinals in 2004, los- Rosekrans and Hemm are unde- 12:30 p.m. — Division 3 boys 4:10 p.m. — Women’s non-scored 5,000 1994.The Knights downed host ing to eventual champion Monta feated this season (both 9-0) and 12:55 p.m. — JV girls Divisions 1, 2 4:35 p.m. — Women’s scored 4,000 Menlo-Atherton last week, 7-0, de- Vista by 7-0. swept the top two singles matches 1:15 p.m. — JV boys Divisions 1, 2 4:55 p.m. — Men’s scored 4,000 spite missing all seven seniors to a “Winning the WCAL is definitely against Menlo. 1:35 p.m. — Division 2 girls 5:15 p.m. — Women’s scored 6,000 senior retreat. one of the team’s goals,” said 2 p.m. — Division 2 boys 5:45 p.m. — Men’s scored 8,000 Mafileo, whose 4-3 win over Mitty 6:15 p.m. — Men’s non-scored 8,000 The narrow win over Sacred Heart (continued on page 38) 2:25 p.m. — Division 1 girls Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 37 Keith Peters Keith Peters Sports Veteran Anisha Bhalla returns as Castilleja’s No. 1 singles player this sea- No. 1 singles player as Castilleja’s Anisha Bhalla returns Veteran to a 2-0 start. son, leading a young squad that is off Menlo junior Sarah Hoffman, one of the top singles players in the CCS one of the top singles players Hoffman, Menlo junior Sarah section crown this season, hopes to help the Knights win their first again since 2002. (continued on page 39 If the Vikings played in league If the Vikings went 5-7 in league (12-8 Paly (0-2, 4-2) Since then, the Vikings Joining the talented Hu in the Second-year coach Craig Cor- Elizabeth is Leading the way The rest of the lineup will be to a 2-0 start, The Gators are off McGrath had one player leave that our No. 1 singles “I do know Pinewood, In the win over Palo Alto Palo Anza, coach other than the De to have Andy Harader wouldn’t to the post- sweat out the prelims Monta to face season. Having Saratoga and Los Gatos Vista, just makes twice during league play often a getting to the CCS playoffs task. difficult last season and missed overall) is a post- CCS. The goal this season will the way season return. Leading who upend- be junior Chrissy Hu, ed talented Saratoga freshman Kel- ly Lamble, 7-5, 6-2, in the first week of the league season. The lost all the other however, Vikings, a 6-1 setback matches and suffered sea- to open the De Anza Division that with a 6-1 followed son. Paly loss to Monta Vista. Gunn and Notre off knocked have Dame-Belmont in nonleague matches. lineup will be seniors Meghan Przybyla and Laura Small return Ilene starters along with fellow both juniors. Yoffe, and Paula Rafii Freshmen Vrinda Khanna and Lisa Ke in doubles against teamed Saratoga, while senior Melissa in singles. Se- earned a start Davis niors Allison Heinrich and Jessica this sea- Ebert also will contribute son along with junior Molly Robin Medina. and sophomore Alexi Pinewood to guide the Panthers is back field in their PSAL title defense. They went 10-0 last season and 19-6 reaching the second round overall, of CCS. the only senior on the Williamson, team. The only junior is Mithya Eliza Be- Sophomores Srinivasan. Sasha Chattamanokul, logolovsky, Lim help and Maxine Abby Cilker form a solid group at the top. made up of freshmen: Courtney Sanders, Buchanan, Courtney Nicole Dulman, Emma Polster, Jennie Endersby and Lindsay Nick- el. Castilleja including a big 4-3 win over despite a lineup recently, Pinewood that coach Meredith McGrath says in the air at this point.” up “is very the team, forcing the promotion of another from the JV team. The Gators went 8-2 (13-6) last season while reaching the second round of the CCS playoffs. player is Anisha Bhalla and our No. Brown 1 doubles team is Brittany and Emily Michaels.” no. 2 doubles team of Castilleja’s Chun Leslie Lipsick and Punky as did the No. 3 tandem of won, Zweig and Anika Shah. Ju- Kerri nior Nikki Ryu added a victory at No. 2 singles while Bhalla, one of Girls’ tennis Girls’ page 37) (continued from Y! Y! S is the S ® E E S HE S HE 5th 5th . 2 . 2 O T O T LECTURE t OUPL Montel Williams Show Montel Williams t OUPL AMILIE AMILIE by L. 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Molly Palmer and Pinewood’s Elizabeth Williamson. tandems include Jing Jing Li and Christina Holmes hold forth at the Rachel Bolten and Sarina Dutta Lynn Ngai, Susan Lee and Emilie No. 3 doubles spot. are new to the singles lineup this sea- Seubert. son after playing doubles last year Woodside Priory when the Gators went 13-6 and Menlo-Atherton The Panthers have a new coach in reached the second round of CCS The Bears missed out on CCS last Lenka Beranova and a solid lineup playoffs. season, going 4-10 in the PAL Bay that could challenge Castilleja and Division and 5-12 overall. Coach the rest of the WBAL this season. Montalvo at the Fox! Gunn Stan Cartwright’s squad will find the Christa Daley has been leading the Steve Ames takes over a program going tough once again in league way at No. 1 singles, followed by that went 0-16 last season under vet- play, and are off to a 1-2 start (1-5 Emily Elliot at No. 2, Alicia eran Stephanie Adcock, who retired overall). 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Your best source for Keith Peters LOCAL Sacred Heart Prep junior Samantha (Sam) Rosekrans is undefeated (9-0) while playing No. 1 singles for the Gators this season. She helped SHP compile a school-record 22-5 season in 2004 and earn a WCAL co-title. NEWS Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 39 NOW OPEN Sports ADDISON Menlo College football helps ANTIQUE Rice in his post-NFL career 100 Addison Avenue, at Alma by Rick Eymer contact Collier at (650) 543-3770 or Men’s soccer “THE OTHER RED BUILDING” erry Rice stopped by the Menlo [email protected]. Menlo dropped a 4-0 decision to A unique collection of antique and vintage furniture, College football practice and the host Sacramento State, a Division I jewelry, silver, art, pottery, ephemera, lighting, toys, JOaks helped him film a segment Football school, on Wednesday. folk art, curios and other items of lasting interest. for ESPN’s “Sunday Night Count- Rice, who used to live in Atherton Senior forward Mike Sharabi took We also welcome quality antiques for consignment. down.” near the Menlo College campus, re- Menlo’s only shot in the game. The Menlo women’s basketball turned to the area on Wednesday and The Oaks (3-2) play Concordia to- Call 650-328-1540 team shot free throws for the Hurri- the Oaks readily agreed to help him day in San Rafael at 3 p.m. for more information cane Katrina relief fund, the out. women’s volleyball team survived Rice, who recently retired after a Open 11:00-5:30 daily and by appointment. Closed Tuesdays. another scare, and the men’s soccer 20-year career, parodied his longevi- Women’s volleyball team lost in its bid to upset a Divi- ty in the satire, in which he joins a With freshman outside hitter sion I team. flag football league because he re- Malia Pires recording a career-high Just another routine week in the fuses to give up the game. 23 kills, and senior outside hitter world of the Menlo Athletic Depart- Menlo plays the part of the flag Kari Shimomura adding 13, Menlo ment. football team, running plays and responded to another Cal Pac Con- Find.Print.Save. While Rice, the former NFL great, mock defenses against Rice, who ference challenge to beat host was the main attraction of the week, routinely scored before unleashing Bethany, 19-30, 30-23, 30-22, 26- the Lady Oaks Free Throw-a-thon touchdown dances and pretending 30, 15-12, on Tuesday night. on Thursday morning in Haynes- to verbally taunt the Oaks. The win marks the second time in Prim Pavilion was more community- “He’s still pretty good and moves three matches the Oaks have been related. great, even at 42,” Menlo quarter- taken to five games in conference “We, as a program, wanted to step back Adam Hazel said. “He’s just a play. up as part of a larger community ef- great guy too. I can’t wait to call Menlo (4-0, 6-3) has a 23-match fort at Menlo to aid with the relief ef- everyone I know and tell them what winning streak in the Cal Pac as it Great offers from local businesses. fort,” Menlo coach and Athletic Di- happened.” heads for UC Santa Cruz today for a rector Caitlin Collier said. “The Hazel spent an hour throwing 7 p.m. match. www.PaloAltoOnline.com players have been enthusiastic about passes to the NFL’s all-time leader in rallying around this effort. They touchdowns, catches and receiving have good hearts and are excited yards. 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New York Pizza Pires 23 kills; Kari Shimomura 13 kills. p.m. New Tung Kee Noodle House TheatreWorks This year’s Tour will benefit the Records - Menlo 3-0 (6-3); Bethany 2-2 Soccer The Media Center scholarship and community service Papa Murphy’s (2-6) Thyme & Again Catering College men — Army at Stanford (Nike In- Pizza A-Go-Go vitational), 2:30 p.m. programs of the Rotary Club of Pizza Chicago Menlo Park, co-sponsor of the ride, Round Table Pizza MEN’S WATER POLO WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 along with the Almanac, the com- Retail Collegiate Top 20 munity newspaper that serves Men- Soccer Golche 1, USC; 2, Stanford; 3, California; 4, lo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley UCLA; 5, UC San Diego; 6, Pepperdine; 7, College men — Menlo at Cal State East Occasions Etc. (formerly Menlo- and Woodside. Atherton Trophy) UC Irvine; 8, Long Beach State; 9, Princeton; Bay, 2 p.m. 10, Loyola Marymount; 11, Pacific; 12, Navy; Mills the Florist Late registration will be avail- 13, UC Davis and St. Francis College; 15, able from 7:30 a.m. on the day of Palo Alto Sport Shop & Toy World UC Santa Barbara; 16, Redlands; 17, BYU- THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 University Art Hawaii; 18, Air Force; 19, John Hopkins; 20, Volleyball the event. The $25 entry fee in- UC Santa Cruz. College women — Stanford at Oregon cludes a T-shirt. State, 7 p.m. The ride begins at 8 a.m. on Sun- Check Pizazz Before You Buy. Schedule Water polo day at Menlo-Atherton High TODAY College men — Pacific at Stanford, 7 p.m. School, 555 Middlefield Road in Interested in promoting your business online? Atherton. After crossing Menlo (650) 326-8210 or [email protected] Soccer College men — UAB at Stanford (Nike In- FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Park, riders will turn north on the vitational), 7 p.m.; Menlo vs. Concordia (Irvine) Cross country Alameda de las Pulgas and head at Dominican, 3 p.m. College - Menlo at Holy Names Invitation- north to the hills of Redwood City, www.PaloAltoOnline.com Palo Alto College women - Menlo at Simpson, 2 al, 12 p.m. San Carlos, Belmont and Hillsbor- online p.m. ough.■ Page 40 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports lege. Both are expected to get past their first two matches today - Menlo faces Leland and Mitty while SHP hosts Soquel and Aragon. Saturday’s semifinals at 9 a.m., at both schools, could pit Menlo against Palo Alto or St. Francis and SHP against Menlo- Atherton. Those are arguably the top five teams in the CCS at the moment. Girls volleyball Gunn (3-5) scored the biggest vic- tory for first-year coach Matt Hoff- man with a 25-18, 32-30, 25-13 tri- umph over visiting Los Altos on Tuesday in a SCVAL De Anza Divi- sion opener. Samantha Rohman led the Titans with 18 kills while Maile Krauss contributed 45 assists and three kills to a balanced effort that included 13 kills from Alex Graves and 12 kills from Ashley Gardiner. Palo Alto (1-0, 6-1) also opened Keith Peters De Anza Division play with a victo- ry as the Vikings swept visiting Mil- pitas, 25-17, 25-19, 25-23. Lindsey Spiegelman continued her consistent Gunn High senior Brandon Johnson scored three goals on Wednesday to play with 16 kills and a .370 hitting help the Titans post a 16-7 romp over host Saratoga. percentage. Erica Gage added 10 kills and .450 hitting with Becca Hagemann contributing 15 digs and Let the Sunshine in PREP ROUNDUP eight kills. 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With wins over Gunn and Monta To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, Vista, Palo Alto has only Los Altos please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. and Los Gatos to worry about. Then again, the Vikings need to be a little concerned with their offense. “We didn’t shoot that well,” Barnea said, “but we did go three for three on our six on fives. That definitely was a plus for us.” Capitalizing on those man-advan- tage situations will be crucial for Paly this season as it attempts to climb back from two losing seasons. On Wednesday, senior Mike Sor- genfrei led the way with three goals. Gunn got back in the middle of the race with a 16-7 romp over host Saratoga. The Titans led by only 6- 5 at halftime before opening it up the final two periods. Kyle Gertridge led Gunn with four goals while fellow senior Brandon Johnson added three. Will Agra- www.stratfordschools.com monte and Ronan Arthur added two Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Page 41 Big Changes or Small Changes Sports Make HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD your BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Private Schools Athletic League Palo Alto d. Milpitas, 25-17, 25-19, 25-23. Peninsula Athletic League SH Prep 6 5 — 11 Top players: Lindsey Spiegelman (PA) 16 Fremont Christian 0 0 — 0 kills, .370 hitting, 7 digs; Erica Gage (PA) 10 At Crystal Springs SHP - Benson (unassisted), Benson (Van kills, .450 hitting; Becca Hagemann (PA) 8 Dream Team scores — 1, Menlo-Atherton 36; 2, Alstyne), Benson (McMahon), McMahon kills, 15 digs; Kristine Miller (PA) 25 assists; Half Moon Bay 53; 3, Hillsdale 78; 4, Aragon (Cattermole), McMahon (Benson), McMahon Hillary Ford (PA) 15 assists. home 81; 5, Terra Nova 122; 6, Menlo 151; 6, El (penalty kick), Hatton (Gramaglia), Hatton Records: Palo Alto 1-0 (6-1) Camino 162. (Benson), Sember (unassisted), Bocci (Ben- At Gunn Individual leaders — 1, Crockett (Aragon) son), Yuen (Leao) a Reality. 12:31; 2, Kohnert (TN) 12:44; 3, Racine Other scores: Woodside Priory leading Gunn d. Los Altos, 25-18, 32-30, 25-13. (HMB) 13:01; 4, Rotchstein (HMB) 13:12; 5, VC Dublin, 1-0, when game called by light- Top players: Maile Krauss (G) 45 assists; Hale (M-A) 13:13; 6, Merk (M-A) 13:20; 7, ning Samantha Rohman (G) 18 kills; Alex Graves Hester (M-A) 13:48; 8, DelCalvo (M-A) 13:50; Standings: Sacred Heart Prep 4-0 (6-3), (G) 13 kills; Ashley Gardiner (G) 12 kills. Maurice A. Agrillo 9, Sandoval (Hillsdale) 14:05; 10, Mayer (M- King’s Academy 4-1-1, Harker 4-1, Wood- Records: Gunn 1-0 (3-5) A) 14:24. side Priory 3-2 (4-3), Valley Christian-Dublin West Bay Athletic League Custom Building, 3-2, St. Lawrence 2-2-1, Redwood Christian General Building Contractor At San Jose Room Additions, Remodeling, 2-3, Pinewood 0-5 (1-5), Fremont Christian GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 0-5 Castilleja d. Notre Dame-San Jose, 25- New Homes & Land Development (408)244-1348 Peninsula Athletic League 10, 25-10, 25-13. Top players: Chelsea Ono- Horn (Cast) 9 kills; Ariel Baxterbeck (Cast) 8 Lic.#477280 At Crystal Springs (2.95 miles) GIRLS TENNIS kills, 6 aces. Team scores — 1, Half Moon Bay 28; 2, Nonleague Records: Castilleja 1-0 (10-3) Terra Nova 62; 3, Menlo-Atherton 63; 4, Monday Menlo 101; 5, Aragon 118; 6, Hilllsdale 121. At Serra Palo Alto 6, at Gunn 1 Individual leaders — 1, Millett (HMB) Woodside Priory d. Mercy-Burlingame, Lose 15-20 pounds Singles — Yu (G) d. Rafii, 6-3, 6-2; Davis 25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 25-23, 16-14. Top 14:55; 2, Herhold (HMB) 15:16; 3, Kuch- eryavenko (TN) 15:44; 4, Correa (HMB) (PA) d. Wu, 6-3, 6-3; Przybyla (PA) d. Karra, players: Alec Schilling (WP) 7 kills, 13 blocks. 15:45; 5, Quinonez (TN) 15:51; 6, Miller 6-2, 6-1; Khanna (PA) d. Miller, 6-3, 6-0. Records: Woodside Priory 1-0 (9-2) in eight weeks (Menlo) 15:51; 7, O’Donnell (M-A) 15:54; 8, Doubles — Small-Yoffe (PA) d. Li-Ngai, 6- PAL Bay Division MacMillan (M-A) 16:22; 9, Fulp-Allen (HMB) 4, 6-3; Heinrich-Robin (PA) d. Lee-Seubert, At Menlo College 16:27; 10, Mathiasen (HMB) 16:34. 6-2, 6-3; Ebert-Medina (PA) d. Belyrh-Han, 4- 6, 6-4, 10-7. Menlo d. Half Moon Bay, 25-16, 25-20, Records: Palo Alto 3-2, Gunn 1-5 25-16. Top players: Ali Lycette (M) 10 kills, GIRLS GOLF .304 hitting; Nicole Curatola (M) .412 hitting, Wednesday Peninsula Athletic League 8 kills; Natalie Sandman (M) 8 kills; Abby At Palo Alto 6, ND-Belmont 1 At Shoreline GL (par 36) Whelan (M) 8 kills; Katherine Gorman (M) 15 Singles — Hu (PA) d. Wyatt, 6-1, 6-2; digs. Menlo-Atherton 169, Mills 234 Przybyla (PA) d. Robinson, 6-4, 4-6, 10-7; Nonleague Medalist: Salla Rapakko (MA) 35 Personal Weight Loss Consulting & Lite Food Market Yang (PA) d. Joseph, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3; Ford At Harker Records: Menlo-Atherton 4-0 (NDB) d. Kim, 6-1, 6-4. Harker d. Sacred Heart Prep, 21-25, 25- Nonleague Doubles — Small-Yoffe (PA) d. Steiner- 15, 25-22, 25-22. Top players: Melissa Davi- At Palo Alto Muni (par 36) Paiva, 6-3, 6-0; Ke-Khanna (PA) d. Lewis- son (SHP); Sarah King (SHP). Ransom, 7-6 (7-5), 6-1; Heinrich-Robin (PA) Castilleja 214, Convent of Sacred Heart d. Trayer-McDonald, 6-4, 6-2. 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PALO ALTO LOS ALTOS — 437 Kipling St. — 388 Second St. (650) 323-5483 (650) 941-5433 www.liteforlife.com Page 42 • Friday, September 23, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Agramonte 2, J. Nusse, Wong, Preston, Rengifo, Cantwell ATHLETES OF THE WEEK S - Rollinson 3, Pance 2, Byrne, Shiuan Records: Gunn 1-1 (6-5) Palo Alto 1122 –6 Monta Vista 2000 –2 PA - Sorgenfrei 3, Horstmeyer, Griffin, Hol- lyn-Taub MV - Fischer-Colbrie, Lee Records: Palo Alto 2-0 (5-6) Other score: Los Gatos 11, Los Altos 10 Schedule FRIDAY Football Nonleague — Palo Alto at Gunn, 3:15 p.m. Boys soccer PSAL — Sacred Heart Prep at Valley Christian-Dublin, 3:30 p.m.; Redwood Chris- tian at Woodside Priory, 3:30 p.m.; Harker at Pinewood, 3:30 p.m. Girls volleyball Nonleague — Pinewood at Castilleja, 5 p.m.; Sacred Heart Prep at Menlo, 6 p.m. WBAL — Mercy-San Francisco at Wood- side Priory, 5:45 p.m. Boys water polo Nonleague — Coronado Tournament: Menlo entered Lindsey Spiegelman Pat Coffey Girls water polo Palo Alto High Sacred Heart Prep Nonleague — Amanda MacDonald Invi- tational: Leland at Menlo, 1 p.m.; Palo Alto The junior outside hitter The senior quarterback/de- vs. Burlingame at Menlo, 1:55 p.m.; Mitty helped her team post three fensive back accounted for vs. Leland at Menlo, 2:50 p.m.; St. Francis nonleague volleyball victories five touchdowns — running vs. Burlingame at Menlo. 3:45 p.m.; Mitty at Menlo, 4:40 p.m.; Palo Alto vs. St. Francis at by contributing 30 kills, 31 for two, passing for two and Menlo, 5:35 p.m.; Soquel at Sacred Heart digs and 12 services aces - returning an interception 39 Prep, 2 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton vs. Castilleja at including 13 kills and 15 yards for another — in addi- SHP, 2:50 p.m.; Aragon vs. Soquel at SHP, 3:40 p.m.; Los Altos vs. Castilleja at SHP, digs to beat San Mateo - as tion to throwing for 257 yards 4:30 p.m.; Aragon at Sacred Heart Prep, Paly opened the season 5-1. in a 49-31 win over Mills. 5:20 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton vs. Los Altos at SHP, 6:10 p.m. SATURDAY Honorable mention Football Ashley Carlisle Alex Dunlevie Nonleague — Menlo-Atherton at Silver Creek, 1:30 p.m.; Sacred Heart Prep at Mor- Menlo tennis Sacred Heart Prep water polo ro Bay, 2 p.m. Haley Hemm Andy Gregg Girls volleyball Sacred Heart Prep tennis Menlo football Nonleague — Harbor Tournament: Men- Pallavi Menon Ben Hohl* Find the phony ad in the lo-Atherton, Palo Alto entered; Gunn Tour- Sacred Heart Prep water polo Menlo water polo nament: Gunn entered, 9 a.m.; Mt. 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