Here at The Six Fifty, we aim to shine a light on Peninsula authors and their work, from cookbooks to fiction novels and real-life mysteries. There’s an added element of fun picking up a book from a local author – looking for Bay Area Easter eggs in the story, knowing they likely penned their early drafts in nearby coffee shops and libraries, catching them at a bookstore reading – and supporting your favorite independent bookseller in the process.
This week’s newsletter features the sweet story of Scott Sollers, a San Mateo children’s book author who just published “A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs.” The top right corner of every book bears a label with the words “Stephanie’s Stories,” a nod to the origin of “A Tall Tale” and several forthcoming titles from Scott. More than three decades ago, Scott started telling bedtime stories to his daughter Stephanie that he would often come up with on the spot. He eventually began writing down these stories, adding illustrations as he went along. Stephanie’s Stories are now being published for a new generation, including Stephanie’s young son. Read about Scott and “A Tall Tale” in Jennifer Yoshikoshi’s feature.
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Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
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San Mateo author Scott Sollers is publishing bedtime stories dedicated to his daughter
Over 30 years ago, Scott Sollers would hand-write and illustrate storybooks to read to his daughter Stephanie at night. Stephanie is now 35 years old and Sollers is publishing her bedtime stories for the first time, looking to share them with a new generation.
Take a look inside 12+ Peninsula ADUs this Saturday
Homeowners interested in adding a separate guest house to their property can learn about local zoning regulations and see a variety of home designs and styles Aug. 10 during a self-guided tour of accessory dwelling units located in the backyards of private residences throughout the greater Peninsula.
Ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sours: Peruvian restaurant Callao opens in Los Altos
Five years ago, Arturo Bazan immigrated from Peru to California for a fresh start after enduring taxing working conditions at the restaurant he cooked at. Now he is the head chef and co-owner of Callao, a full-service Peruvian restaurant named after the city Bazan grew up in.
Congrats to Robby Bancroft of Pacifica, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Golden Sol Wellness Bar in Pacifica!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Bayer Ballet Company Summer Gala: Aug. 10-11 Bayer Ballet will perform pieces such as “Swan Lake,” “Paquita,” and “La Bayadere” in Mountain View.
Domenico Winery Harvest Party: Aug. 10 The San Carlos winery hosts a tasting of 20+ wines with bite-sized appetizers and charcuterie to celebrate the beginning of the harvest.
KFJC Listener Appreciation Party: Aug. 10 Celebrate KFJC’s 65th anniversary with food, entertainment, bands and KFJC DJs at Sunnyvale Baylands Park.
Shakespeare in the Park: Aug. 10-25 Redwood City’s Red Morton Park hosts weekend productions of “The Tempest” by San Francisco Shakespeare Festival.
National Lighthouse Day: Aug. 17 Take a history tour of the lighthouse grounds, talk to lighthouses around the world with the La Honda Radio Club and play Victorian crafts and games at Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
Big Bad Barn Dance: Aug. 18 A fundraiser for Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, this event features live music and a dance caller plus barbecue and other refreshments in the historic Folger Stable.
Mark Tuschman at Kepler’s: Aug. 22 Award-winning photographer Mark Tuschman will appear at the Menlo Park bookstore to discuss his photo documentary book, “Together We Rise: Immigrants in America.”
Plan Ahead
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening: Aug. 24 Learn the basics of growing rainy season veggies like beets, broccoli and kale with Master Gardener Laura Westley.
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: Aug. 24-25 Downtown Palo Alto hosts its annual festival devoted to art, with Italian street painters, a kids’ art studio, live performances and food and drinks.
Twilight Bat Walk: Aug. 30 Learn about bats and try to spot them over Alpine Pond on a docent-led 1.5-mile walk at Skyline Ridge Preserve.
Belmont Greek Festival: Aug. 31-Sept. 1 The annual festival returns for Labor Day weekend, featuring Greek food and drink favorites, live music and dancing.
Kings Mountain Art Fair: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Walk the redwoods and support local artists at the festival that started in 1963.
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 7-8 Over 350 artists will be on hand for one of the summer’s biggest festivals, along with live music, food and drinks, kids’ activities and more.
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk: Sept. 20 The 40th anniversary run and walk at the Palo Alto Baylands includes 5K, 10K and half-marathon options.
Foothill College’s KFJC radio station celebrates 60 years of outsider audio
Go behind the scenes with the boundary-pushing Peninsula broadcaster that has spent decades challenging our ears beyond the mainstream.
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