Start a Conversation: learn how you can talk to young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships NEW
Wed Oct 18, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Aquarius Theater, Palo Alto
This is a special, for-adults-only screening of Escalation -The One Love Foundation's (https://www.joinonelove.org/) film that follows a young relationship from its very happy beginnings to a tragic end - followed by a discussion led by One Love CEO Katie Hood. Come learn how to talk to young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships and ways that you can bring this critical conversation to your community. RSVP: https://www.picatic.com/oneloveinpaloalto or contact [email protected] for more information.
Fostering Resilience in Children and Teens, & Why it Matters NEW
Fri Oct 20, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford
Raising resilient children & teens who thrive in our rapidly changing & uncertain world is no small task. What can parents do to best support mentally & physically healthy kids who are engaged in learning & have strong connections with friends, families, & their communities? It turns out, quite a lot. Join Challenge Success for an evening of education & inspiration to explore how parents can build resilience in our kids today & our adults of tomorrow (http://mailchi.mp/challengesuccess/your-summer-newsletter-from-challenge-success-880161?e=cf77275871) Open to the public. $10
Developmental Assets in Palo Alto: A Community Context (Project Safety Net Community Forum) NEW
Wed, Oct 25, 3:30 - 5:30 PM, Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room 1213 Newell Rd. Road
Project Safety Net invites you to a community forum with Project Cornerstone and other local leaders to review Palo Alto specific results from the latest Developmental Assets Survey. Developmental Assets are the positive values, relationships, skills and experiences that help young people thrive and become caring, responsible, successful adults. Because of its basis in youth development, resiliency, and prevention research, the Developmental Assets framework has become one of the most widely used approaches to positive youth development in the United States. Please contact [email protected] or (650) 329-2432 with questions. For more information, visit www.psnpaloalto.org.
Stanford's Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) Social Skills Study NEW
CIBSR is recruiting for a Social Skills study and is looking for boys aged 8-18 with a developmental or intellectual disability to take part in a research study investigating the effect of behavioral training methods on duration of social gaze. Participation includes a visit to Stanford for 3-4 days, cognitive testing, two optional MRI scans, and social skills training with a behaviorist. For more information please go to: www.is.gd/StanfordSocialSkills
Play Family Day Sunday NEW
Sun, Oct 15, 2- 4:30 PM, 1313 Newell Road
Join the Palo Alto Art Center for a free Play Family Day! This playful afternoon of activities will feature hands-on art making and performances inspired by our current exhibition, Play! Art Center teaching artists will show you how to create mini golf holes, work with balloons, play pinball, blow bubbles and much more. A special live performance by acrobatic chair balancer Jeremy Vik, presented by the Circus Center, will be held at 4 p.m. All activities are suitable for ages 5-adult. For more information: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter/events/famdays/default.asp. This program is presented in partnership with Jefunira Camp, LCC.
Palo Alto Players present PETER PAN NEW
Nov 3-19, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Fly along with that mischievous sprite to the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning as Palo Alto Players presents one of Broadway's most beloved family musicals, Peter Pan. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic story of the boy who refused to grow up and featuring dazzling flying effects by ZFX, Inc., Palo Alto Players' annual family offering will surely "hook" all those who truly believe. Recommended for all ages. Tickets ($25-55) can be purchased at www.paplayers.org or by calling the Box Office at 650-329-0891. Students/Educators enjoy $5 off regular priced tickets to any performance, except preview night. For more information, including show times, visit, www.paplayers.org.
Community Meeting on Stanford University's General Use Permit NEW
Thu, Oct 19, 6 - 8 PM, Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
Santa Clara County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for development proposed by Stanford University. There will be a public meeting in Palo Alto in the Palo Alto City Council Chambers to discuss the application and solicit public comment and feedback on the proposal. The community meeting will serve as an opportunity to hear about the proposed development and the process for reviewing it, including the opportunity for public engagement. It will also be a forum for the community to offer comments for consideration in the Final EIR. County Planning staff will also be on hand to describe the application, explain the process, and answer questions.
Join Little Vikes Cheer & Dance Team at Paly Football Game NEW
Tue, Oct 17 & Thurs, Oct 19: 3:34-5:15pm; Fri, Oct 20, 5:00-8:15pm Palo Alto High School
Join the Paly Spirit Squad for two afternoon workshops and the Paly football game on Oct 20. Kids will cheer and perform with the Squad through halftime. One free adult entry to the game. Ages 3-14. $50 for workshops + game. Your fee is tax deductible and helps the team pay for uniforms, training and other essentials. http://www.palycheer.net/littl e-vikes-football-night.html
Shop for school holiday camps on ActivityHero to raise money for Palo Alto PTA NEW
A reminder that PAUSD is off for Veterans Day and the full week of Thanksgiving this year. Our winter break is Dec 22 - Jan 7. High schools also have Jan 8 off. You can find holiday camps on ActivityHero and when you book online with this link, the PTA earns a % of your purchase. https://www.activityhero.com/go/paloaltopta
Basketball Coaches Needed NEW
The City of Palo Alto is looking for basketball coaches for the 7th and 8th grade season. Practices are Monday-Thursday, with Friday's being optional. Practices run for 90 minutes and can fall between the hours of 3:15-7:30. Games for B teams are all played in Palo Alto at our 3 middle schools, while the A teams play games from Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay. Pay is negotiable depending on experience, and volunteers are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated. The City of Palo Alto is looking for coaches who can commit to their practice and game schedule, and who are dedicated to advancing these athletes skills on and off the court. If you are, or know anybody who would be interested, please email Patrick.Rode@ CityofPaloAlto.org to begin the hiring process.
Beat the Street for Little Feet NEW
Sat Oct 21 9:30-11:30am at Friend's Nursery School, 957 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Friend's Nursery School is hosting its Second Annual Fall Fun Run Fundraiser on Saturday October 21st from 9:30-11:30am. "Beat the Street for Little Feet" will include a fun 1 mile walk/run for the adults and a 50-yard dash for kids 8 and younger, coffee, bagels and fruit, face painting, pumpkin crafts and music. Please sign up today and be sure to invite any friends and family who you think might enjoy this Friends community event. Pre-registration fees are $25 per adult and $15 per child; on-site fees are $30 per adult and $20 per child. All proceeds benefit the scholarship program, so that no family is turned away due to inability to pay. More info at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ PaloAlto/FriendsNurserySchoolF allFunRun
"Make a Difference Day" Community Service NEW
Sat Oct. 21, 9:00am-2pm, Gathering Point: DLA Piper LLP, 2000 University Ave., Palo Alto
Join Youth Community Service for our annual Make a Difference Day! The day will kick off with breakfast and a guest speaker. Groups will then go out to volunteer at various service sites around the area. For more information and to register, visit: www.youthcommunityservice.org All Ages Welcome!
Celebration of Oneness Festival NEW
Sat & Sun, Oct 21-22
Festival in Palo Alto the weekend of October 21-22 on the theme of the "Oneness of Humankind." Events include a Children's Festival in Mitchell Park on October 21st from 10a-1p featuring live musical and artistic performances, storytelling and activity booths; a Performing Arts Show at Sofia University October 21st from 7-9p featuring a diversity of dance and musical performance by local artists, and an art exhibition. Events are free and all are welcome.
Details available at: www.celebrateoneness.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelebrationOfOnenessFestival.
Email: [email protected]. Festival sponsored by the Palo Alto Baha'i Community.
Special Education Administration Panel NEW
Wed. Oct 18, 7-9 PM, Santa Rita Elementary, 200 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos
Staff from the Special Education Departments from Los Altos SD (Jennifer Keicher, Director), Mountain View Whisman SD (Gary Johnson, Director), Mountain View Los Altos High SD (Kara Oettinger, Program Specialist) and Palo Alto Unified SD will participate in a moderated panel discussion about issues in special education and respond to questions. A great way for new families to learn more! If you have questions now to start the evening, please submit them to [email protected]
Whole Foods (downtown Palo Alto) Nickels for Non-Profits NEW
Oct 15 to Jan 15th
Each time you shop at the Whole Foods Market downtown PA between Oct 15 to Jan 15 and bring in your own bags, Whole Foods will donate 5 cents per bag to our Palo Alto PTA Council. The PTAC will be able to use these funds for more programs and events for our PAUSD students, staff, and parents!
MVHacks -- Day-long Hackathon
Sat, Oct. 21, Hacker Dojo, 3350 Thomas Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
This hackathon is a FREE event where students can learn to code, network with like-minded people, and explore new technologies. After a day of learning, coding, and free food, they can present to a panel of judges to win prizes! For more information, go to https://mv-hacks.com or e-mail [email protected].
Westly Foundation Prize for Young Innovators Solving Community Challenges
Applications due Oct 15
The Westly Foundation (http://westly.org/) is offering $30,000 prizes to innovators under age 28 with novel solutions to community problems. Applications are due on October 15th for the Westly Prize for Young Innovators of California. The Prize rewards committed and creative changemakers making the world a better place. Innovations must be prototyped, and can be non-profit or for-profit with a strong social purpose. High school students are eligible to win! Learn more at www.westly.org/westly-prize and apply today at https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site/WestlyPrize17-18. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration
Sun, Oct 29, 12-5PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Embarcadero Room
Come celebrate Diwali at the Palo Alto City Library! We'll have music, dancing, henna, crafts and lots more for the whole family to enjoy! Join us at the Rinconada Library on Sunday, October 29 as we celebrate the cultures of our community. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. This free event starts at 12PM and features a variety of performances and activities that reflect the celebration!
Paly Cheer Fundraiser -- Order your Holiday Pies!
Fri, Oct 20 (order deadline), Tues, Nov 7 is pie pick-up at Paly 3:30-5:45pm
Enjoy delicious farm fresh pies while supporting your Cheer and Dance teams! Apple, Two Berry, and Pumpkin Pies are available. They are flash-frozen from Gidzich Farms in Watsonville and are simply scrumptious! Get all the details at: http://www.palycheer.net/holiday-pies.html
Project Cornerstone - for parents and caregivers!
Mon Oct 30, 8.05 - 9.35AM, Hoover Elementary School, Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Unified School District is offering a free series of parent meetings open to all parents and caregivers. Join Project Cornerstone's engaging workshop - Take It Personally, starting Monday, October 30th from 8:05 to 9:35 AM at Hoover Elementary School. You do not need to be a parent from Hoover, just an adult who cares about all kids.
Do You Know a Child Who Loves to Sing? Auditions Open Now for the 2017-18 Season of Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley
Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley serves the youth of Silicon Valley with 23 years of choral music instruction and performance excellence. Auditions are now open for our 2017-2018 Season.
Cantabile singers which also includes PAUSD students, ages 4-18, enjoy weekly rehearsals, seasonal concerts, participation in the annual Cantabile Festival for Young Voices and domestic and international tours. Cantabile Youth Singers offers a Training Division based on skill level and age: three levels of Preparatory Classes for students ages 4-9 and a fun and high-energy Intermediate Choir for students ages 9-12. Our Performance Division has four senior choirs: Ensemble , for young people ages 12-15 and Vocalise, Cantabile's most advanced group for youth aged 14-18. Cantabile has a Young Men's Division that supports boys' voice change (Bravi and Vocal Training Group) and an A Cappella girls' ensemble, Aria.Training Division Demo classes are held in August and January and auditions are held by appointment throughout each semester.
To audition please contact: [email protected] 650.424.1410
Free Math Festival for Girls
Sat, Oct 21, 10AM - 12PM; 555 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hands-on, collaborative activities that inspire a love for math, for girls grades 4 through 9. Please plan to stay for the entire duration of the festival, to participate in a sequence of scheduled activities rather than a drop in format. For more information, visit: http://www.proofschool. org/community/#love-math.
Palo Alto Library -- Day of the Dead Altar
Sun, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 5 Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto CA 94306
Submit a photo of a loved one whom has passed on to honor them at the entrance of the library's altar. Display created by Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB).
City of Palo Alto International Games Day
Thu, Nov 2, 4-6 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Teen Center & El Palo Alto Room
Play or compete with others on console game systems, Ping-Pong tables, air hockey, pool, card games, board games, mini golf and more! Grades 6-12.
Romance of Risk: Helping Teens Stay Safe (Middle/High School)
Tue Oct 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
Participants discuss roadblocks to communicating with teens on critical topics such as smoking, drinking, sexual behavior, and drug use. Learn effective strategies for how to listen and support teens to make responsible decisions regarding risky behaviors. With Susan Stone, BSE. Fee: $45
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-of-risk-helping-teens-stay-safe-middlehigh-school-registration-35887069190
Connected or Disconnected: Technology and Your Family (Middle/High School)
Thu Oct 26, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
Join us for a compelling conversation about families and screen time. Explore the advantages and drawbacks for our digital natives, recognize the top signs of screen addiction, and discuss as a family the realities and challenges of your own digital use. With Havi Hall Fee: $45
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connected-or-disconnected-technology-and-your-family-middlehigh-school-registration-35887009010
Empathy is the App: Raising Thoughtful Kids in the Digital Age
Wed, Nov 8, 7-9:00 PM, Performing Arts Center, Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto
The 2017-18 Palo Alto Parent Education Parents Series kicks off with nationally acclaimed author of "Screenwise" (https://www.raisingdigitalnatives.com/)and TED Talk "Raising a Digital Native" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRQdAOrqvGg&feature=youtu.be) Dr. Devorah Heitner. Parents worry their teens are addicted, detached or distracted because of digital devices. According to Heitner, our concern should go far beyond what kids are doing today. Tech-savvy Digital Natives need mentorship to thrive, develop social skills and succeed in a future where they will likely find a job, meet their spouse and build their reputations online. Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Spanish/Mandarin interpretation will be available. Free admission. Tickets available beginning October 8 (via https://heitner2017paly .eventbrite.com).
Palo Alto Library Teen Read Week
Month of October, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Teen Zone
Share your favorite YA book, and get some reading suggestions from teens for Teen Read Week! Check out the whiteboard in the Teen Zone and let us know your favorite YA books. Grades 6-12.
How to foster the Essential Skills Adolescents Need to Thrive in College and Life
Sun, Oct 29. 10AM-4PM. Stanford University, Lathrop Library, Room 299.
This workshop focuses on the key emotional skills that parents must foster in middle-school and high-school students to prepare them for the challenges they will face when they leave home. Enrollment limited to 25 parents. Fee: $245. Taught by child & adolescent psychiatrists Bina Patel, MD and Sujata Patel, MD, from Stanford University's Counseling & Psychological Services.
Visit https://continuingstudies.stanford.edu, course # WSP 323, for further information.
