Thu, May 4, 6-7:30 pm

Mon, May 1, before school at each school site

The PAEA Executive Board is asking its members to participate in this national day of action. It is a day where we can all participate and profess our unwavering support for all students, our vigilance in making schools safe zones, and our persistent advocacy for the public education all California students deserve. We are asking that all teachers stand outside school in the morning to welcome the students and let them know that our campuses are a safe place for ALL students.

Sun, May 7, 10 am - 2 pm, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd

Palo Alto's most popular free event for new and expectant families! This year's Guest Speaker (kick off at 10:30am) is author and mindfulness expert Dr. Amy Saltzman on the topic "Mindfulness, Birth, and Parenting: Finding Grace Amidst the Chaos." Space is limited, so save your spot by registering online for this free talk. There will also be a fantastic raffle with thousands of dollars in prizes including a Happiest Baby SNOO Smart Sleeper. You can register for the raffle in advance! The event includes engaging workshops, an opportunity to connect with fantastic local pregnancy, birth, and parenting resources and businesses. As always, there will be a baby and toddler play area, kids entertainment, food, raffle prizes, and much more. Make sure to arrive early because the first 100 families will receive a special pampering bag! More info here or contact: 650-321-2326 or blossom@blossombirth.org.

Sat and Sun, May 13 and 14, 10 am - 4 pm, Cubberley Community Center (FOPAL Children's Sale Room)

More than 13,000 kids' books, games, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs will be on sale at incredibly low prices at Friends of the Palo Alto Library's monthly book sale -- everything from board books and picture books to school age fiction and nonfiction titles to early teen fiction. All items are lightly used or new and are sorted by age level and subject matter. Many books in foreign languages. Over 50,000 books for adults in FOPAL's Main and Bargain rooms. More information here.

Fri, May 5, 7-9 pm, JLS Middle School (room #400), 480 E Meadow Dr

The 2017-2018 school year starts on 8/18/2017. Please join us for a school intro and classroom visit/Open House. Palo Alto Chinese School has been serving the community in Chinese language instruction for 54 years, and is still accepting new enrollment. Class meets every Friday 7-9 pm at JLS Middle School. There are two tracks. The Mandarin track is offered from Preschool - Grade 12, for students from heritage families. The Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) track is offered from intro, beginning, intermediate to advanced level for students with various exposure to Chinese language. For more info, click here or  email us.

Sun, May 7, 2 pm, Portola Valley

For 5th grade and up, "Meet Your Future Self" event for young women (young men are welcome too) interested in: computer science, law, blogging, medicine, being CEO of a startup, and more.  Meet  Susie Wee  (VP & CTO of DevNet Innovations  Cisco ),  Elisa Camahort Page  (Co-Founder of BlogHer),  Dr. Emilie Cheung  (Stanford Orthopedic Surgeon),  Michelle Kraus  (Huffington Post Political Blogger/strategist),  Portia Ku  (Corporate Lawyer and Partner ), and  Dina Yuen  (CTO, CEO of KYC Hospitality Inc./cookbook author/serial entrepreneur and many more!) Hosted by Portia Ku (Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP). Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for 17 and younger.  Questions: contact   Sophia Yen, Board Chair of  SheHeroes.org.

Sun, May 7, 4:30 pm, Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Rd

MakeX will be on hand to demonstrate their laser cutter.

Sat, May 6, 10 am - 6 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Childrens Library, 1276 Harriet St

Drop by during our open hours and pick up your FREE comic book! One comic per child/teen, limited quantities available, first come first served at Mitchell Park, Rinconada, and Childrens Library! All ages.

Sun. June 18, 3-7:30 pm, University Ave (closed to traffic)  

The City of Palo Alto has declared June 18 as World Music Day. World Music Day is a free music festival that takes place in cities around the world every year around the Summer Solstice. Now for the eighth year in Palo Alto, 50 professional and amateur musical groups will perform a wide variety of musical genres: jazz, pop, rock, classical, world music, choral, etc. All performances are free and open to the public. This is a fun and unique family event not to be missed. Book the date now and tell your friends. The organizers are also looking for musicians and event volunteers from our community, including students from our schools.  For information, click here or email info@pamusicday.org. World Music Day is presented by the Stanford Federal Credit Union and organized by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation. Event sponsors include: The City of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association, Live SV, and News for Chinese.

Thu and Fri, May 4 and 5, 7 pm and Sat, May 6, 2:30 pm, Jordan Middle School, MP Room, 750 N California Ave

Please join the Jordan Middle School Drama Club as they present "You Can't Take It With You." This student-directed production is an American classic comedy that revolves around an avant-garde family of wannabe artists, fireworks makers, a patriarch who doesn't believe in income tax, and an array of eccentric guests trailing in and out of their chaotic household. They may appear mad at first but when daughter Alice invites her boyfriend's rich, snobby parents to dinner we learn that it might be everyone else in the world that is mad. After all, money doesn't buy happiness and we all know you can't take it with you! Tickets are $5 for students/$10 for adults and can be purchased at the door.

Sat, May 13 and 20, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave

Students will learn about Binary mathematics, Boolean logic, and a variety of discrete digital logic circuits including: AND gates, OR gates, flip flops, counters, and timers. They will also learn to assemble and solder a human reaction timer built from discrete digital logic devices! 2-day course is $70.00 for members and $80.00 for non-members. Registration is required.  This event is for ages 10 and up. No exceptions.

It is a difficult thing to realize that slavery is still happening in this world. It is happening in other countries, as well as right here in the United States. It is happening in the form of human trafficking, domestic servitude, unpaid labor, and sexual exploitation. The statistics with regards to human trafficking are sobering, but everyone can help fight this tragedy. The Palo Alto Vineyard Church is hosting a 5k at Mitchell Park, the proceeds of which will be given Freedom House  which is committed to helping survivors of human trafficking. Register here.