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Los Altos Educational Foundation celebrates 40 years of raising funds for local schools
The Los Altos School District and Los Altos Educational Foundation brought together local residents of all ages to enjoy food, games and activities at the district’s May 7 community festival.
The event was held in honor of the educational foundation’s 40th anniversary. The gathering also celebrated the six out of seven Los Altos elementary schools that earned distinguished school awards this year. The seventh school was named a distinguished school in 2020.
“Congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the Los Altos Education Foundation,” said Mountain View Mayor Alison Hicks in a statement. “The well-rounded education that LAEF funds makes academic programs come to life. We are grateful for the community’s support in investing in our children’s education.”
This year, the foundation’s goal is to raise $2.8 million for the Los Altos School District.
CalColor Academy celebrates 10 year anniversary with free art show
CalColor Academy is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with an art show to showcase the work of its students across its multiple Bay Area locations.
“Get ready to be amazed and inspired by the incredible talent of our young artists at the CalColor Academy 10 years Anniversary Artshow” the art school said in a statement. “This is a once-in-a-decade event that you don’t want to miss. Witness the creative energy and expression of our students as they showcase their artwork in a stunning display of colors, shapes, and textures.”
Those interested in attending can RSVP for free here. The event will be held beginning May 13 at 9 a.m. to May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center, located at 5001 Great America Parkway in Santa Clara.
CalColor Academy’s Mountain View studio, located at 612 San Antonio Rd., offers art classes for kids and teens near Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Sunnyvale and Los Altos, according to the company’s website. The art school also has locations in Cupertino, Fremont, San Jose and Newark, plus plans to open a Belmont location this summer.
Mountain View to host series of family-friendly outdoor events
The city of Mountain View is hosting a series of “fun, healthy and energetic events” to get everyone in the summer spirit as the weather finally starts to warm up.
Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks:
Spring Park Pop-Up at Cuesta Park: Wednesday, May 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“Join us in celebrating old-fashioned fun in your local park with lawn games, music, a bubble show and face painting,” the city said.
KidStock on Civic Center Plaza: Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to noon
“The annual children’s festival is back with a performance by ANDY Z and the Andyland, free caricatures, crafts and more,” the city said, adding that Right At School is sponsoring this event.
Head here for the full series schedule and performances.
Senior Center Resource Fair at the Senior Center: Tuesday, May 23, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“The Senior Resource Fair provides the community with available resources for the aging demographic, including 29 local senior service providers, workshops, blood pressure checks and more,” the city said, adding that the event is free to attend.
Spring Park Pop-Up at Pyramid Park: Wednesday, May 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you can’t make it to the city’s Spring Park Pop-Up happening earlier in the month, don’t fret: there’s another one happening in Pyramid Park on May 24. Just like the Cuesta Park event, the city said attendees can expect lawn games, music, a bubble show and face painting.
Opening day of recreation swim at Eagle Pool: Saturday, May 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“Bring your bathing suit and towel for the opening of Rec Swim!” the city said, adding that a full schedule can be found here.
Spring Park Pop-Up at Rengstorff Park: Wednesday, May 31, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The city will also host a Spring Park Pop-Up at Rengstorff Park with all the kid-favorite activities: lawn games, music, bubbles and face painting.
Concerts on the Plaza at Civic Center Plaza: Friday, June 2, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
“This series is kicking off with SUPER DIAMOND, a Neil Diamond tribute band guaranteed to light up your dancing shoes,” the city said, adding that the full series schedule and performances can be found here.
