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Talk: NASA Ames Lecture Series: Darwin
A new NASA Ames lecture series celebrating the evolution of science and technology will begin with a lecture about Charles Darwin. Dr. James Strick will attempt to interpret Darwin’s writing on the origin of life and will draw connections to modern origin-of-life research sponsored by NASA. Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m. Free. At the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Call (650) 604-6274 or visit www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/events/index.html.
Forum: Electoral College or Popular Vote?
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto will hold a free public forum, “The Electoral College: Can We Do Better?” on the pros and cons of the National Popular Vote Compact. Speakers: Gail Dryden, Dr. John Koza, Dr. Arthur Keller. Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m. Free. City of Mountain View Council Chambers, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.
Play: “Pick Up Ax” at Pear Avenue Theatre
The Pear Avenue Theatre presents “Pick Up Ax” by Anthony Clarvoe, a satire about the early 1980s in Silicon Valley. Show runs through March 15. Hours: Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Prices: Thu.: $20 (general), $12 (senior; student); Friday and Saturday: $25/$20 For more information, call Diane Tasca at (650) 254-1148 or e-mail aceastar@pacbell.net or visit www.thepear.org. Pear Avenue Theatre is located at 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View.
