Local Calendar Local Calendar (February 11, 2000)

Benefits

VALENTINES DAY The Italian Catholic Federation Br. 422 is sponsoring a Valentine Day dinner/dance on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m., with the proceeds benefiting Cooley's Anemia Research. $45/singles; $85/couples. St. Simon Church, Los Altos. Information: 564-5277 or 965-9791. FLEA MARKET Great deals on new and gently used items with the proceeds benefiting Foothill college's Theatre Guild on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission/FREE; parking/$2. Vendor space available. 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. Information: 948-6417. MARDI GRAS 2000 Benefiting the Mountain View Library Foundation. Saturday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m.-Midnight. $50/in advance; $65/at the door. 585 Franklin St., MV. Information: 964-2454. Special Events

55TH ANNIVERSERY The Jerusalem Baptist Church of Palo Alto is celebrating the week with a guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Emil Thomas of the Zion Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 10:45 a.m. & Feb. 15-17, at 7 p.m. 398 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto. Information: 325-9022. SAVE A LIFE During the month of February, the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley offers spay/neuter surgery for 50 percent off the already low price. Many local clinics participating. Please call for appointments and referrals. Information: 408/727-3383 ext. 763. On Stage

Unless otherwise indicated, the following events are held at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Tickets and information: 903-6000. MV PERFORMING ARTS Many things going on. Greece and Its Islands Feb. 14; Dr. Sylvia Earle Feb. 16; Shakespearance Feb. 17; The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra Feb. 18; Little Barbershop of Horrors/A Thousand Ways to Love Feb. 19. Information: 903-6000. A GIFT FROM JANIE A musical blending original solo works with a seven-member dance troupe. Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12. $17/adults; $12/seniors/students. SecondStage. Information: 903-6000. Seniors

Unless otherwise noted, activities listed take place at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. Information: 903-6330. NEWCOMERS WELCOME An overview of classes, upcoming events, social services and general information will be presented. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 11:15 a.m. Information: 903-6330. 55-ALIVE DRIVING CLASS The classroom driving instruction session is offered on Sunday, Feb. 13, from 12-4 p.m. Cost is $10. Information: 903-6330. VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE "The Stardusters Band" will be playing ballroom dance music on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Admission is $3 per person and includes refreshments. Information: 903-6330. TAX ASSISTANCE AARP volunteers are currently accepting appointments for Friday mornings, Feb. 4 through April 14. Information: 903-6330. NUTRITION PROGRAM The Mountain View Senior Nutrition Program serves hot lunch Monday-Friday at noon. Live music, dancing and bingo. No reservations needed. Suggested donation $1.60. Lectures and Speakers

TV AND CHILDREN Don Roberts will discuss his research on the connections between what children see and hear on TV and their resulting behavior and personality. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 11:45 a.m. $7/TASC members; $8/non-members. Golden Wok Restaurant, 895 Villa St., MV. Information: Bob Kirby, 969-7215. SONS IN RETIREMENT Speaker Richard Hildebrandt will relate tales of his duty as a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, and later with U.S. Intelligence. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Information: 948-5432 or 408/252-6622. THE HILL TOWNS OF UMBRIA: "Rural Life and Architecture." This lecture and slide show will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. $10. Garden House in Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., LA. Information: 941-6570. A FRIEND IN NEED Kristen Milner, Rape Crisis Center Coordinator, will be the speaker at this FREE lecture on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. Palo Alto YWCA, 4161 Alma St. Information: Bill Jacobsen, 424-8626. ******* KULANU SHABBAT SERVICE This is the name of a Congregation Beth Am committee formed about three years ago to promote better understanding and inclusiveness for gays and lesbians within the Jewish community and society at large. The planned topic on Friday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. will be "Welcoming Jewish Gay and Lesbian Families to Beth Am." Free. 26790 Arastradero Rd., LAH. Information: 493-4661. HEALING POWER OF THE EUCHARIST Come experience this three day celebration of the Mass and the healing power of the Eucharist beginning on Sunday, Feb. 13 and runs through Tuesday, Feb. 15. FREE. St. Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstroff Ave., MV. Information: Mike, 967-7939. VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY Cecile Andrews' current work is the "study circle," a Swedish form of adult learning that helps people lead lives of satisfaction and low environmental impact. Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. $2-$5 suggested donation. Unitarian Church, Main Hall, 505 Charleston Rd., PA. Information: 494-0541. Classes and Workshops

KMVT STATION UPDATE Upcoming workshops. Producing Your Show Feb. 16; Studio Production Feb. 23; Beginning Field-Prod. Feb. 24. MV Community Television, 950 N. Rengstorff Ave., Suite A, MV. Information: 968-1540 or www.mvkmvt.org SELF-HELP COURSE This six-week Arthritis and Fibromyalgia course is designed to teach people the techniques to manage their condition and enhance their quality of life. Thursday, Feb. 17, from 1-3 p.m. $20-scholarships are available. Sunnyvale Senior Center, 820 W. McKinley Ave. Information: 800/366-2624. COMMON GROUND Two upcoming classes are Compost Crops and Insect Life Feb. 12. Common Ground, 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Information: 328-6752. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Meet the children, hear from adoption professionals, find out about financial assistance for adoption on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 12-3 p.m. FREE;donation of children's multivitamins with iron. Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Rd., PA. Information: 969-1980. CAREER ACTION CENTER Upcoming workshops. Creating a Vision for Your Future Feb. 12; Building Professional Relationships/Take Control of Your Finances Feb. 16; The Art of Negotiation Feb. 17. 10420 Bubb Rd., Cupertino. Information: 408/253-3200. WEEKEND & ONE-DAY RETREATS El Retiro Jesuit Retreat House offers weekday and weekend retreats. Married Couples--Free to Pray, Free to Love Feb. 11-13; Men/Women--Self Love Feb. 19. 300 Manresa Way, LA. Information: 948-4491. MV-LA ADULT SCHOOL Learn or practice a language, be fit or improve your skills! Classes starting soon. 300 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. Information: 940-6024. HEALTH PROGRAMS The Health Library of Avenidas offers a series of free health information classes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, featuring a video and discussion facilitated by medical professionals. 10:30 a.m. 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Information: 326-5362. Sports and Recreation

BAY AREA ACTION A few things going on. Habitat Restoration at the Arastradero Preserve Feb. 12; Food Fight Feb. 15. Information: 625-1994. MV SPORTS PAVILION The Mountain View Sports Pavilion is open to Mountain View residents or employees of businesses within the city. Sundays from 5-7 p.m., volleyball. Drop-in fee is $2, or an activity pass may be purchased for $10. On Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. open gym for local middle school students has switched to the Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St. Information: 903-6331. WHISMAN SPORTS PAVILION Open gym for high school students has switched locations to Whisman Sports Pavilion for drop-in gym activities Saturdays from 7:30-10:30 p.m. 1500 Middlefield Rd. Information: 903-6410. DOCENT-LED HIKES The Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District offers a number of docent-led hikes to various locales. "A Steam, a Pond, and an Old Ranch Site" Feb. 12; "Day Before Valentine's Bird Hike/An Afternoon Doggie Hike" Feb. 13. Information: Lori, 691-1200. ZEN CENTER Ongoing enrollment for a variety of yoga classes including those for beginners, expectant and new mothers and those recovering from illness or injury. Schedule and information: Christa, 964-6540 or Geffen, 593-5175. Zen Center, 4621 Castro St., MV. Youth

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Castro School will hold its pre-registration on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. Castro School/Multi room, 505 Escuela Ave., MV. BABE RUTH REGISTRATION If you're 13 or older and want to play baseball, bring a Birth Certificate and proof of residency on Saturday, Feb. 12/19/26, from 12-3 p.m. $95-$120. McKelvey Baseball Park, corner of Miramonte and Park, MV. Information: 966-8027 or tafkap63@aol.com. GALBRAITH HONOR STRINGS El Camino Youth Symphony presents a FREE concert with soloists Steven Lewis and Bella Shapiro, violin, Machiko Tashiro, piano, and Honorable Mention Recitalists on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, PA. Information: 327-2622. OFF THE GLASS BASKETBALL AAU girls basketball club on the mid-peninsula needs experienced players, ages 10-16 for traveling teams. Try-outs will be held in February and March. Enrollment information: 415/995-4781. TEEN CENTER The Mountain View Teen Center is open to all middle school students residing in Mountain View and their middle school guests. Middle school activities Fridays and Saturdays only from 6:30-10 p.m. Featured activities include billiards, ping pong, game boards, cooking, crafts and free refreshments. 298 Escuela Ave. No high school activities until further notice. For information, call the hotline at 903-6417 or John at 903-6412. FREE YOUTH HOTLINE A free hotline run by the Youth Empowerment and Service Project, Runaway and Homeless Youth Program of Xanthos Inc. offers peer counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support and information and referral services for young people age 13-24. 1-888-749-7525. YOUTH CLIMBING LEAGUE This program is open to all kids between the ages of 7-17 who climb or are interested in learning to climb in a fun and social environment. Running through March. $33/monthly fee; $50 coach/per season. Twisters, Mountain View. Information: Stacey Colvert, 967-5581. PYT REGISTRATION Peninsula Youth Theatre's winter/spring semester of weekly classes in acting, singing and dancing for ages 3 1/2 to 18 runs Monday, Jan. 31 through May 8. Cost is $100 to $175 per class. PYT, 2500 Middlefield Wy., MV. Information: 988-8798. Music/Dancing

VALENTINE GIFT Piano composition by Janie Campbell is blended with dancing to create an engaging experience. Friday, Feb. 11-13. $17/adults; $12/seniors/students. MV Performing Arts Center, 500 Castro St., MV. Information: 903-6000. CD RELEASE PARTY Celebrate GrooveCamp's debut CD, "Got Soul", a unique blend of traditional Latin and African rhythms with original funk beats on Friday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. FREE. Higher Ground at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Rd., MV. Information: 967-4724. GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN An uproarious tale of lust and politics can be seen on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. MV Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Information and tickets: 415/575-1102. SUPERPOPS Loma Luft plays tribute to her mother, Judy Garland, on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m. $14-$55. Flint Center, Cupertino. Information: 408/288-2828. COSI FAN TUTTE West Bay Opera presents this madcap comedy of fickle lovers and shifting affections taking on layers of deeper meaning through Wolfgang Amadeus' music. Friday, Feb. 18 and runs through Feb. 27, 2000. $33/adults; $17/under 18. Lucie Stern Theatre, PA. Information: 424-9999. STANFORD LIVELY ARTS Violinist Elmar Oliveira, accompanied by Robert Koenig on piano will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. $30/$27. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford. Information: 725-ARTS. FREE CONCERT The Community School of Music and Arts continues its free SGI Family Concert Series on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m. featuring Karen Bentley, violin, with Dmitri Cogan, piano. Enjoy a musical afternoon when this dynamic duo performs works by Bolcom, Brahms, Gershwin and others. MV Performing Arts Center, SecondStage, 500 Castro St., MV. Information: 903-6000. DANCE WITH US Stanford International Dancers presents Martin Frost, who has taught at Mostly Balkan and attended Balkan dance workshops. Friday, Feb. 11, from 8-11 p.m. $5. Flex-It aerobics, 425 W. Evelyn Ave., MV. Information: 966-1775. DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE Foothill College celebrates African American Month with a one-night-only performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre on Friday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. $20/general; $10/students. 12345 El Monte Rd., LAH. Information: 948-4444. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF The story of a little village, Anatevka, where Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of the Jewish community during changing times. Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 13. $7/orchestra seating; $5/under balcony. Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd., LAH. Information: 493-4661. SAN JOSE TAIKO This music weaves traditional Japanese sounds with the beat of world rhythms. Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12. $16-$18. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr. Information: 408/733-6611. EVERYTHING'S DUCKY A wild and wacky satirical musical based on Grimm's classic tale of "The Ugly Duckling." Runs through Feb. 13, 2000. $37-$20. MV Performing Arts Center, 500 Castro St., MV. Information: 903-6000.