Spring Class Guide Spring Class Guide (March 04, 2005)

Academic Achievement Bowman International School<@add>4000 Terman DrivePalo Alto813-9131www.bowmanschool.org<@copy>Discover Bowman's innovative, successful K-8 program that builds confidence, creativity and academic excellence. Proven Montessori approach with individualized teaching and self-directed, hands-on learning. Flexible day and year-round schedule with no extra charge for summer programs and before and after-school activities. Low student-to-teacher ratio. Rich international and cultural studies combined with strong academic skills. State-of-the-art facility. Club Z! Tutoring<@add>Palo Alto(408) 725-0738www.clubztutoring.com<@copy>Club Z! provides one-on-one instruction in an environment highly conducive to learning - the comfort and security of your own home, away from the usual classroom distractions, and scheduled at times convenient to you. Tutors are state professional, retired teachers or degreed professionals with tutoring experience and a passion for teaching. Club Z! offers tutoring for children K-12, and adults, in all core subjects, plus tutoring in study skills, SAT and ACT, and much more. Five Branches Institute<@add>Santa Cruz(831) 476-9424<@copy>Five Branches Institute offers master's degree program courses in traditional Chinese medicine: herbology, acupuncture, etc. Located in Santa Cruz and soon in San Jose as well. Tuition is around $8,000 per year. Harker Summer Programs<@add>4300 Bucknall Road & 500 Saratoga Ave.San Jose(408) 871-4600www.harker.org<@copy>Harker Summer Programs offer a unique blend of academic enrichment and sports and recreation activities to create a fun and learning-filled experience for K-8 students. Excellent facilities, quality programs and a highly qualified and caring staff are the hallmark of Harker's programs. The K-8 program, with half-day and full-day options, includes two, four and six-week sessions. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP)<@add>1069 E. Meadow CirclePalo Alto493-4430www.itp.edu<@copy>ITP offers distance learning courses in the areas of transpersonal studies, creative expression, spiritual psychology, women's spiritual development, and wellness counseling. Each course is designed for the independent learner and includes individual supervision with a mentor who is an expert in the field of study. Course content emphasizes the integrative study of mind, body and spirit, and its practical application to the student's personal and professional life. Randall Millen Registry<@add>921 Colorado Ave.Palo Alto856-1419<@copy>Individual private tutoring in Midtown Palo Alto home for grades 7-12, college and adults. Subjects include English grammar and composition, English as a second language (ESL), French, Latin, math, history and social studies, and humanities in general. Also: test preparation for all standardized tests (including SAT), manuscript writing and editing. Stanford graduate with 40 years of experience as a tutor. Fees from $16 per hour. Business & Technology Digital Media Academy<@add>1925 Winchester Blvd., Suite 109Campbell(866) 656-3342www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org<@copy>The Digital Media Academy (DMA) is a premier creative technology immersion program appealing to teenagers (and adults) looking for professional-level experience in a studio-like environment. Instructors include award-winning filmmakers, nationally known industry gurus and acclaimed educators. Course topics include game design, video production, Web design, motion graphics, 3D animation and much more. Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>Hundreds of on-line classes are offered by the Palo Alto Adult School in conjunction with Education to Go. Computer, language, test preparation and certificate courses are offered from $59. Call for more information. San Carlos Senior Center<@add>San Carloswww.fabgraphics.com<@copy>Hands-on computer classes including Mac OS X, Using the Internet and Web Design. Visit the website for more information. Dance Argentine Tango with Becky Boosalis<@add>1305 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto463-4940www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy<@copy>Eight-week session: March 28 - May 16. $88 per person. 7-8 p.m. (beginning), 8-8:30 p.m. (practica for all levels), 8:30-9:30 p.m. (intermediate). Subsequent eight-week session: March 17 - May 12 (no class March 24). $75 per person. 8-9 p.m. (beginning), 8:45-9:45 p.m. (intermediate). Beginning and intermediate classes overlap to work on Merenque, Cha Cha and technique. One session of beginning needed to enter intermediate class. All classes held in Lucie Stern Ballroom. Call or register online. Dance Connection<@add>4000 Middlefield Road, L5Palo Alto322-7032www.danceconnectionpaloalto.com<@copy>Dance Connection offers both summer dance camps for ages 4-18 and summer classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include Pre-School and Kinder Combination, hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, pointe and lyrical. Register now for summer dance camps. Intermediate Tap Dance with Sue Chiappone<@add>1305 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto463-4900www.CityofPaloAlto.org/enjoy<@copy>For seniors. Enjoy tap dancing to an array of music. Improve coordination, balance and tap skills. Need some prior experience and knowledge of flaps, shuffles, buffaloes, waltz clogs and time steps. Must provide own shoes. Instructor: Sue Chiappone. Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., March 21 - June 10. No class March 29. Mitchell Park Main Hall. L'Ecole de Danse (School of Ballet)<@add>4000 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto365-4596www.lecolededanse.com<@copy>Vaganova and Cecchetti styles. Creative dance, pre-ballet and full curriculum for all levels starting from age 5. Adult classes are available in the morning and in the evening. Performances June 11 and 12. Please call for more information. LineDancePlus<@add>3800 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto463-4900www.DanceAdventures.com<@copy>Line dancing taught by world-renowned choreographer/teacher Hedy McAdams to upbeat music. Seven Fridays (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), April 15 - June 3, $47 residents/$54 non-residents. Call to register. Senior Broadway Tap Dance<@add>1305 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto463-4909<@copy>Join for an hour of great exercise. Terrific fun, and learn tap basics while improving coordination, balance and tap skills. Complete full dance routines to fun and lively music. Some previous experience requested. Spring session: Tuesdays, April 5 - June 14 (no class May 30), noon-1 p.m., Mitchell Park Main Hall, Lucie Stern Community Center. $5/class. Age: 55+. Questions? Call Sue Chiappone at (925) 376-6214. Stanford Children's Dance<@add>375 Santa Teresa Stanford723-1234<@copy>Delightfully creative dance classes for the young child (ages 3-8) offered by the Stanford University Dance Department on Saturday mornings. Through story, drum, poetry, improvisation and imaginative choreography, the young child is immersed in the art of dance. Classes are skillfully taught by teacher/dancer/choreographer Stacey Zonka. Spring quarter: April 9 - June 4 (no class May 28). Eight weeks/$65. Call 365-9620 to register. Swing with Kevin and Monica<@add>Palo Alto856-5144www.SwingWithKevinAndMonica.0catch.com<@copy>Swing dance class starts April 11. Seven Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. $77. No partner necessary. Give yourself the gift of fitness, dance ... romance? Jitterbug swing is one of the most useful social dances you'll ever wish you had at your next wedding party. Clear teaching style focuses on solid foundations, so you'll be able to understand the "language" of lead or follow. Free CD of practice music for all students. The Lively Foundation's Ballet<@add>550 Mountain View Ave.Mountain View969-4110www.livelyfoundation.org<@copy>Pre-ballet, beginning ballet: ages 6-8, 8-10 and 10-12. Taught by professional performers who are experienced teachers. Fun, beautiful dancing that builds confidence, strength and coordination. Personal attention and guidance. Everyone performs. Call to register. The Lively Foundation's Creative Movement<@add>550 Mountain View Ave.Mountain View969-4110www.livelyfoundation.org<@copy>"Happy Hedgehogs Creative Movement & Storytelling" for boys and girls ages 3-5 and 6-8. Kids and parents love the movement, music and make-believe of this class. Builds strength, coordination and verbal abilities. Call to register. Ongoing class. Handicrafts Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education<@add>333 Moffett Blvd.Mountain View940-1333www.mvlaae.net<@copy>The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Offering the following classes: Calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana), knitting/crochet, needle arts, oil/acrylic painting, photography, quilt making, sewing and watercolor painting. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start March 14. Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>Feeling crafty? Palo Alto Adult School can help. Ceramics, collage/decoupage, jewelry/wire jewelry, knitting/machine knitting, soap making, stained glass, woodworking. Health & Fitness ALSJCC<@add>4000 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto213-9316www.paloaltojcc.org<@copy>Fencing: Coach Connie Yu has more than 17 years of experience. Beginners: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Intermediate: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Gym A at the Cubberley Community Center. Juku Kai Karate: Taught by Sensei Liz Delgado. Class helps children feel safe and strong. Grades K-1: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Grades 2-5: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Grades 6-10: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio C in the Cubberley Community Center. Betty Wright Swim Center @ C.A.R.<@add>3864 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto494-1480www.c-a-r.org/swim.html<@copy>Adult classes: Aqua aerobics, arthritis therapy, deep-water fitness, health back and body, pre and post-natal, and water work. Personal physical therapy and personal training available. Youth classes: Learn to swim, parent & tot, and private and semi-private swim lessons. Relaxation: Ai Chi, aquatic massage, suspended relaxation, and Watsu. Call or visit the website for more information. Broadway Tap<@add>701 Laurel St.Menlo Park330-6600www.menlopark.org<@copy>If you've ever wanted to learn to tap, this is for you. Join for an hour of great exercise and terrific fun, and learn tap basics and more. Complete full dance routines to fun and lively music. Spring session: (no class May 30) April 4 - June 13 (Mondays), 8:30-9:30 a.m. intermediate; April 5 - June 14 (Tuesdays), 8:30-9:30 a.m. beginning. Questions? Call Sue Chiappone at (925) 376-6214. California Yoga Center<@add>570 Showers Drive, Ste. 5Mountain View947-9642www.californiayoga.com<@copy>A fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio, the California Yoga Center offers classes for beginning to advanced students. Classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as prenatal, flow and gentle yoga, as well as yoga for backcare and pranayama. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga related topics. Custom Fitness<@add>650 Castro St., Ste. 108Mountain View210-8018www.custom-fitness.com<@copy>Custom Fitness is a unique fitness studio that offers a variety of programs and classes tailored to accommodate every body's needs. Treat your baby and yourself to the gift of good health. Custom's "Fit to Deliver" certified trainer is offering prenatal/postnatal classes Saturdays at 9 and 10 a.m. Call for more information or a free fitness consultation. Darshana Yoga<@add>654 High St.Palo Alto325-9642www.darshanayoga.com<@copy>Excellent instruction. Beautiful studio. Catherine De Los Santos, director, has been teaching yoga in Palo Alto for 25 years. Just show up. Every Woman Health Club<@add>611 Jefferson Ave.Redwood City364-9194www.everywomanhealthclub.com<@copy>Every Woman Health Club is a women-only, body-positive fitness center in downtown Redwood City. Offering a variety of affordable classes including: Belly Dance (Wednesdays); Body Sculpting (Tuesdays and Thursdays); Cardio Kickboxing (Saturdays); Core Strengthening (Mondays); Get on the Ball (Tuesdays); Intro to Martial Arts: Aikido and Maculele (Saturdays); Pilates (Tuesdays); Qui Gong Tai Chi (Wednesdays); Strength and Stretch (Wednesdays); Yoga (Mondays and Wednesdays) and more. Forever Fit - Crowder Exercise<@add>701 Laurel St.Menlo Park330-6600www.menlopark.org<@copy>Designed to improve flexibility, core strength, coordination, posture and range of motion. More than 100 exercises in a single class. One hour. Spring session: April 5 - June 14 (holiday May 30), Mondays (9:30-10:30 a.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m.) and/or Tuesdays (10-11 a.m.), $6/hour. Register online or by phone. Questions? Call Sue Chiappone at (925) 376-6214. Harker Summer Programs<@add>4300 Bucknall Road & 500 Saratoga Ave.San Jose(408) 871-4600www.harker.org<@copy>Harker Summer Programs offer a unique blend of academic enrichment and sports and recreation activities to create a fun and learning-filled experience for K-8 students. Excellent facilities, quality programs and a highly qualified and caring staff are the hallmark of Harker. Programs include Harker Summer Tennis Camp and Youth Team Tennis. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education<@add>333 Moffett Blvd.Mountain View940-1333www.mvlaae.net<@copy>The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Be fit. Offering ballet, belly dancing, cardio dance, exercise for the older adult, Feldenkrais, hiking, mat Pilates, Qigong, stretch and flex, Tai Chi, and yoga classes. Older-adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start March 14. Page Mill YMCA<@add>755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. BPalo Alto858-0661<@copy>Open 7 days a week, Monday - Friday, 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Conveniently located at the corner of Page Mill Road and El Camino Real, in the Page Mill Place business center. Classes offered include: Low & Tone Aerobics; Body Works Conditioning; Low-Impact Cardio; Fit Ball/Core Conditioning; Cardio Bootcamp; Spinning; YWalkers; Restorative Yoga; Spin & Core Conditioning; Step II; Spinning & Sculpt; and Cardio Kickboxing. Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>You are sure to find a great way to have fun while you exercise - hiking, weight control, bicycling skills, meditation, belly dance, pilates, Tai Chi and yoga. Call now to register. Palo Alto Family YMCA<@add>3412 Ross RoadPalo Alto856-9622www.ymcamidpen.org<@copy>This YMCA features a gymnasium, indoor pools, complete fitness center and a climbing wall, with classes and programs for everyone. Try Zumba, a lively Latin dance-based aerobics class, or Body Pump, a fun class to develop muscular endurance with great music. Great swimming programs for the whole family. Call for a brochure, visit the website or stop by the branch for more information. Studio Kicks Palo Alto<@add>796A San Antonio RoadPalo Alto855-9868www.studiokickspaloalto.com<@copy>Try a free class. Get the kids (ages 4 and up) into this martial arts program to help instill discipline, respect, self-confidence and focus in a fun-filled class that will keep your kids active both physically and mentally. Moms and dads can join in the high-energy cardio kickboxing classes for teens and adults. It's a great workout set to high-energy music and there are four levels to challenge all levels of fitness. Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto<@add>3790 El Camino Real, P.O. Box 185Palo Alto327-9350www.ttopa.com<@copy>Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto. Established in 1973. Learn the classical Yang Chengfu style of Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). Beginning classes start monthly. Classes are held at the Cubberley Community Center. Call for complete information and free literature, or visit the website. Taoist Tai Chi Society<@add>Palo Alto, San Francisco, Berkeley(415) 864-0899www.taichicalifornia.org<@copy>Improve your balance, strength and flexibility while promoting relaxation and good health with Taoist Tai Chi. Beginner classes for all ages and fitness levels offered in Palo Alto on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning March 8, 9 and 12. First class is free. Register at any of first three class sessions. Call or visit website for more information. The Lively Foundation's Dance Workout<@add>550 Mountain View Ave.Mountain View969-4110www.livelyfoundation.org<@copy>"The Best Dance Workout!" combines the best of modern ballet, jazz, yoga and core Pilates to make adults feel as great as they are. Reduces stress and weight, gains strength, mobility and inner calm. Taught by Dr. Leslie Friedman, professional dancer, author and fitness expert with 20 years experience. Personal attention for each student. Call to register. Ongoing class. The Qigong Institute<@add>561 Berkeley Ave.Palo Alto323-1221www.qigonginstitute.org<@copy>Medical Qigong and Power Healing. Learn effective and powerful methods to build your energy and promote healing. Qigong is the ancient tradition of movements and meditations that optimizes health. "Power Healing" integrates Qigong techniques and modern science into a self-healing system. Lucie Stern Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Unity Church of Palo Alto<@add>3391 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto857-0919<@copy>Freedom, expansion and balance through inner strength and grace - yoga in the tradition of Sw. Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga, India. Beginning/intermediate classes, Yoga Nidra - stress-release therapy, and yoga for children and those they love, taught by Andrea C. Lenox. Home Improvement & Decoration Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>Now that the weather's nice, how about taking one of the Palo Alto Adult School's great home improvement classes? Excellent instructors help you through: Remodeling your Home, Faux Decor Workshop, Manage Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel, Garden Design and the new Topiary class. Language German Language Class<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752<@copy>Willkommen! (Welcome!) Learn to speak, read and write German, with an emphasis on conversation. Basic grammar and Germanic culture are covered. The instructor, a college-credentialed teacher with a master's degree, studied in Germany with the Stanford-in-Germany program. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., March 22 - May 17. No class March 29. $72. Palo Alto High School, Room 405, 50 Embarcadero Road. Call or e-mail adultschool@pausd.palo-alto.ca.us. International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)<@add>151 Laura Lane & 3233 Cowper LanePalo Alto251-8500www.istp.org<@copy>Offering extensive adult language classes and children's after-school language classes. For children in 1st-6th grade, offering classes in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Russian and Spanish. For adults, offering separate classes for varying proficiency levels for each language: Arabic, English ESL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Enroll now. Space is strictly limited to a maximum of 13 students per class. Istituto Educazione Italiana<@add>1000 El Camino RealAtherton543-3946www.ItalybytheBay.org<@copy>Istituto Educazione Italiana offers Italian language for adults and children starting April 4. For Spring '05: Italian 1, 2, 3, Conversational Italian, and a culture course, (topic to be determined, in English). Register by mail or at the Open House: Sunday, March 27, noon-4 p.m., Russell Center, Menlo College, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton. Call 804-2583 or 543-3946 for a brochure/enrollment form, or visit the website. Language Arts<@add>405 Lytton Ave.Palo Alto329-1731www.LanguageArts.org<@copy>Language Arts would like to welcome you as a new student in its Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish program. The professional and customized teaching approach is enhanced with equally enthusiastic and native-speaking teachers, teaching in a very colorful and elegant environment. Call or visit the website for more information. Language Studies Institute<@add>350 Cambridge Ave., Ste. 100Palo Alto321-1867www.languagego.com<@copy>Language Studies Institute offers private instruction and small group classes in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. All languages are taught by qualified, native instructors. Spring quarter for group classes: April 11 - June 16. Open house: Saturday, April 2, 1-4 p.m. Please call or visit the website for more information. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education<@add>333 Moffett Blvd.Mountain View940-1333www.mvlaae.net<@copy>The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Learn or practice a language. Offering: Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Russian and Spanish. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start March 14. Mind & Spirit Palo Alto Family YMCA<@add>3412 Ross RoadPalo Alto856-9622www.ymcamidpen.org<@copy>Today, the YMCA helps enrich life experience with seminars, classes and retreats. Holding regular Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programs every year that include one retreat day. Expand your horizons with Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, QiGong or dance and make room in your schedule for the Women's Yoga Retreat in September. Every month the YMCA hosts noteworthy speakers who talk about issues related to health and well-being. Music & Art Cantabile Youth Singers<@add>953 Industrial Ave., #118Palo Alto424-1410www.cantabile.org<@copy>For children 1st grade and older, Cantabile teaches the joys of choral music in weekly rehearsals. Led by San Jose State University professor Elena Sharkova and her staff, singers learn music theory, vocal training and a wide variety of traditional and modern music. Cantor Arts Center<@add>328 Lomita DriveStanford725-3155ccva.stanford.edu<@copy>The Cantor Arts Center offers a variety of studio classes for children and adults. All classes include gallery discussions corresponding to studio activities. Fees include all equipment and supplies; scholarships for all classes are available. Classes are announced the second week in March. See the website for a complete class listing. Chinese Brush Painting<@add>Palo Alto948-1503<@copy>Chinese Brush Painting with Anna Wu Weakland - master calligrapher and painter. Class meets eight Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Classes held at the Cubberley Studio in Palo Alto. Learn to paint with minimum strokes and achieve maximum results. The techniques of all the popular subject matters will be taught. Beginners and advanced students welcome. Community School of Music and Arts<@add>230 San Antonio CircleMountain View917-6800, ext. 322www.arts4all.org<@copy>Arts for all. Music and art classes for all ages and skill levels. Early-childhood programs (18 mo.-4 years); Digital Music & Arts. Art classes (including ceramics, oil painting and more); Music classes (featuring AP Music Theory). Private music lesson registration by appt. only. International faculty of 75+ professionals. Financial aid offered. Register online. Create It! Ceramic and Mosaic Studio<@add>299 California Ave.Palo Alto323-1515www.createitstudio.com<@copy>Create it! Ceramic and Mosaic Studio is offering summer workshops for school-age children and adults in ceramic painting and mosaic construction. Classes will be offered 2-3 times per week beginning mid-June. Please call the studio for more details. Gryphon Stringed Instruments<@add>211 Lambert Ave.Palo Alto493-2131www.gryphonstrings.com<@copy>Offering group classes and individual lessons for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harp, dulcimer, bass and violin. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. M.A.D. Music Studio<@add>970 W. Dana St.Mountain View988-0544www.madmusicstudio.com<@copy>Private lessons and group classes. Now registering for Spring Session. Music for Little Mozarts (ages 4-6), Group Piano (ages 4-10), Private lessons for all-ages. Drums, piano, guitar, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, accordion, ukelele. Voted Best in Mountain View 2004. Pacific Art League<@add>668 Ramona St.Palo Alto321-3891www.pacificartleague.org<@copy>Draw, paint, print, sculpt. 65 classes taught by professional artists. Kids, adults, beginners, advanced. Small classes. Fees vary. Register now. Village Heartbeat's Rhythmic Drumming<@add>Palo Alto 493-8046www.villageheartbeat.com<@copy>These classes are designed for the person with little or no experience in drumming. Zorina Wolf will introduce a basic language of drumming, based on Baba Olatunji's rhythmic patterns. This language helps to learn different parts to simple polyrhythms and developing hand drum technique. The classes are fun and energizing. Extra drums are always available. Classes are on Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. (3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto), and Mondays for women only, 6:30-8 p.m. (4111 Alma St., Palo Alto). Village Heartbeat's TaKeTiNa<@add>883 Ames Ave.Palo Alto493-8046www.villageheartbeat.com<@copy>TaKeTiNa Practice Groups. The art of rhythm can be achieved with life's first musical instrument - the body. You can learn about rhythm and yourself in this simple group process, which involves stepping, clapping and singing. Practice groups are on Tuesday nights in Palo Alto and are led by Advanced TaKeTiNa leader Zorina Wolf. Donations welcomed. Schools Body Therapy Center<@add>368 S. California Ave.Palo Alto 328-9477www.bodymindspirit.net<@copy>Body Therapy Center is the largest State-approved school dedicated to massage and Bodywork Education in California. Since 1983, the Center has been offering personally enriching classes that help professionals reach their goals. Continuing education classes are also available for nurses and therapists, as well as workshops on Introductory Massage for the community. Prices begin at $50. Next Open House is March 28. Call to RSVP. C.A.R Milestones Preschool<@add>3864 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto618-3325855-9710www.c-a-r.org<@copy>Developmentally focused, inclusive program for child 2-5 years with and without delays. Low 1:5 teacher-to-student ratios. Staff trained and educated in Early Childhood Development. Access to occupational, physical and speech therapists. Hours: Kinderplay, 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays; KinderSocial, 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; KinderPrep, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Casa dei Bambini<@add>Palo Alto473-9401www.casadeibambini.com<@copy>Casa dei Bambini School is an international and multicultural private school serving children ages 2 through kindergarten. The school is committed to providing a carefully planned, stimulating program in an enriching environment that promotes the fundamental habits, attitudes, skills and ideas essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Winner of Bay Area Parent Magazine's "Best of the Best" for 2004-2005. NAEYC accredited and Association Montessori International member. Challenger School<@add>3880 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto213-8245www.challengerschool.com<@copy>Since 1963, Challenger School has been the choice of parents who know the value of education. Learning patterns are set early in life, and will be major factors in a child's future success. Children who learn how to learn grow to love thinking and achieving on their own. This independence prepares them to succeed at living happily. Challenger has 13 Bay Area locations including Palo Alto, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. Children's Pre-School Center (CPSC)<@add>4000 Middlefield Road, T-1Palo Alto493-5770www.cpsccares.org<@copy>Open arms, Open hearts - Opening minds together. Every day at CPSC holds new adventures for your children, from the youngest infant to the oldest preschooler. Your child will experience the joy of finger painting, the thrill of dancing, the pleasure of building towers and the satisfaction of mastering pre-literacy and pre-math skills with the support and guidance of a dedicated, loving, multicultural teaching staff. Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School<@add>450 San Antonio RoadPalo Alto494-8200www.hausner.com<@copy>Kindergarten-8th grade. Academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Gideon Hausner is a warm and welcoming community with more than 370 students. Call for a personal tour. International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)<@add>151 Laura LanePalo Alto251-8500www.istp.org<@copy>ISTP is a nursery-to-8th grade dual language immersion school specializing in French/English and Chinese/English (Mandarin) programs. Now celebrating its 25th year of providing academic excellence in Palo Alto. Accepting monolingual children for preschool (ages 3 and 4) and kindergarten. Also accepting monolingual students into the International Baccalaureate Middle School, starting 6th grade. Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>Spring has sprung - a perfect time to try out some of the Palo Alto Adult School's fantastic classes, many new this quarter. Your choices are endless. Register now. Classes begin March 21. Visit the website or call for more information. Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)<@add>3990 Ventura CourtPalo Alto493-2361www.paccc.com<@copy>PACCC serves more than 750 children at 17 sites throughout Palo Alto. Offering accredited infant, toddler, preschool and school-age programs, as well as a diverse summer curriculum. As a community leader, PACCC partners with parents, teachers and local agencies to provide and increase the quality, accessibility and professionalism of childhood care and education within the Mid-Peninsula region. Palo Alto Prep<@add>4000 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto493-7071www.paloaltoprep.com<@copy>Unique, small high school with 50 students. Eight-to-one student/teacher ratio. Challenging academics. Supporting individualized attention. Creating educational and behavioral success. Promoting self-esteem through safe community. Making college a reality. Peninsula School<@add>920 Peninsula Way325-1584<@copy>Situated on six acres, Peninsula offers a non-competitive, non-authoritarian learning environment, where children grow in confidence, responsibility, independence and in the genuine love of learning. Ages 3 through 8th grade. Resurrection School<@add>1395 Hollenbeck Ave.Sunnyvale(408) 245-4571www.resparish.org/school<@copy>Resurrection School educates Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade students in a Christ-centered, peace-filled, family-oriented environment. The well-rounded curriculum includes art, music, religion, physical education, after-school sports, Spanish and the core curriculum classes. Extended Care is available for before and after school care. Contact the school for a tour. St. Francis High School<@add>1885 Miramonte Ave.Mountain View968-1213www.sfhs.com<@copy>St. Francis High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory secondary school. St. Francis encourages students to achieve their highest potential through spiritual, intellectual and social development. St. Francis is sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross and admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin. St. Joseph Catholic School<@add>1120 Miramonte Ave.Mountain View967-1839www.sjmv.org<@copy>St. Joseph Catholic School offers a comprehensive curriculum with an emphasis on religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. In addition to the core curriculum, St. Joseph's also offers a fine arts program, computer instruction and physical education. The Girls' Middle School<@add>180 N. Rengstorff Ave.Mountain View968-8338, ext. 115www.girlsms.org<@copy>Dedicated to nurturing and empowering young women, The Girls' Middle School offers an innovative, hands-on, project-based approach to its rich academic curriculum. With attention to girls' emotional and social needs, an experienced and energetic staff welcomes girls of all cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Grades 6-8. Tuition: $16,500. Financial aid available. The King's Academy<@add>562 Britton Ave.Sunnyvale(408) 481-9900www.tka.org<@copy>"Changing lives through Christ-centered education." The King's Academy, accredited by WASC and ACSI, fuses quality academics with biblical principles. Students consistently score higher than state and national averages on college-entrance tests. Classes average 24 students. Please contact Admissions Director Jackie LaFrance at ext. 235 or e-mail jlafrance@tka.org to set up an appointment for a tour or shadow day. Woodland School<@add>360 La Cuesta DrivePortola Valley854-9065www.woodland-school.org<@copy>Preschool-8th grade. Woodland School's focus is a challenging academic program with a strong enrichment program of art, music, drama, computers, gymnastics and physical education. Science, math and technology are an integral part of the 5th-8th grade experience. Extended Care is offered 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call for a brochure or to set up a tour. Wright Swim School<@add>3864 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto494-1480855-9710www.c-a-r.org<@copy>Indoor, 92-degree pool is the perfect place for children, ages 4 months to 12 years, to learn to swim. Instruction emphasis is on swim techniques that help children be comfortable and safe in any depth of water. Children receive personalized attention to assure progression through the various levels at an appropriate pace. 45-minute lessons are held Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon. Swim Team, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-6:45 p.m. Yew Chung International School (YCIS)<@add>310 Easy St.Mountain View903-0986www.ycef.com<@copy>YCIS offers a bilingual, English and Chinese, program to children from preschool to 5th grade. Yew Chung education aims to liberate the joy of learning within each child. Students are nurtured to meet the major challenges of globalization of the 21st century utilizing bilingual education in multicultural learning environments. No prior Chinese experience is required. Something For Everyone Christ Episcopal Church<@add>1040 Border RoadLos Altos948-2151www.ccla.us<@copy>Terrific Toddlers: Offering an enriching program for children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver once a week on Monday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The program includes: music, stories, art and science activities, playtime and a snack. Suggested donation of $5 per class. Sign up by contacting Early Learning Program director Heather McClelland (948-2151, ext. 14 or heather@ccla.us). Elite Musketeer Fencers Club<@add>160B Constitution DriveMenlo Park353-0717www.emfc.net<@copy>Want to try something new and cool? Try fencing. Fencing is for everyone. Kids enjoy the movement, the game, the puzzle solving, competition and friendships. Adults find an enjoyable, social, low-impact, but high-calorie burning workout that also works the brain and helps release stress. Fencing can be enjoyed at any age. Fencing is a great exercise for mind and body. Open a whole new world. Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden<@add>1431 Waverley St.Palo Alto329-1356www.gamblegarden.org<@copy>The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, a non-profit community horticulture foundation, offers a variety of adult gardening classes and children's programs throughout the year. Call for current class listings or visit the website. Foothill College<@add>12345 El Monte RoadLos Altos Hills949-7777www.foothill.edu<@copy>Foothill College offers more than 1,000 classes every 12 weeks, from Accounting to Martial Arts to Web Publishing. Whether you are looking to upgrade your current job skills, change careers or simply take a class for your own personal enrichment, Foothill College has the courses you want. Register via phone, online or in person. Jewish Studies with George Rubin<@add>Palo Alto424-1940<@copy>Private instruction for all ages in Hebrew, Jewish studies and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring for those affiliated or unaffiliated. George Rubin has a master's degree in Hebrew/Jewish Education. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education<@add>333 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View940-1333www.mvlaae.net<@copy>The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Improve your skills. Classes offered include: arts and crafts, chorus, computers, dance, ESL, genealogy, guitar, high-school programs, hiking, foreign languages, memoirs, mental and physical fitness, music, needle arts, orchestra, parent education, photography, sewing and writing. Older-adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start March 14. Palo Alto Adult School<@add>50 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto329-3752www.paadultschool.org<@copy>Register now for a wide range of low-cost classes in every category. Classes begin March 21. Call or visit the website for more information. Palo Alto Family YMCA<@add>3412 Ross RoadPalo Alto856-9622www.ymcamidpen.org<@copy>Become a certified lifeguard by taking the YMCA's comprehensive training program. An exhausting, challenging but rewarding program includes YMCA Lifeguard, American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer. Next training March 28 - April 2. Call 842-7164 and talk to Lee. The Klutz Store<@add>572 College Ave.Palo Alto493-2481<@copy>The Klutz Store is 400 square feet of everything Klutz. It may be the smallest store in town, but the fun-per-square-foot measure is off the charts. Selling a diverse collection of kits, toys, learning gizmos, juggling apparatus and, of course, every single one of the award-winning, world-famous Klutz books. Just about every Saturday afternoon the store hosts various free events (magic shows, petting zoos, etc.). Store hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Village Heartbeat<@add>883 Ames Ave.Palo Alto493-8046www.villageheartbeat.com<@copy>Village Heartbeat (VHB) is an organization dedicated to building and educating a drumming and rhythmic community. This organization facilitates classes in adapted traditional African drum and dance, and TaKeTiNa, a musical group process. VHB also promotes and organizes trainings and workshops for musical artists and teachers who can enhance and inspire the community. Rhythm has the ability to bring us into the joy of community in a new and different way.
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