Looking for a way to spend more time outdoors, get more exercise and meet new people? Byxbee parkrun is the only Northern California chapter of an international running group called parkrun. Started with only 13 members and five volunteers in a London park two decades ago, parkrun has since become a nonprofit with over 2,500 run locations in 23 countries.
The Palo Alto affiliate, which meets every Saturday morning in Byxbee Park at Baylands Nature Preserve, has been running since 2019. The weekly run is a 5K, and participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, whether that means walking or going for a new personal record. There’s post-run coffee, when runners have a chance to chat and get to know each other. Best of all, parkrun is free.
Lace up your running shoes, cue the workout playlist and race over to Ashwini Gangal’s story to read all about Byxbee parkrun.
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
‘It’s a lifeline’: Inside the Palo Alto chapter of a global running group fostering community a mile at a time
Byxbee parkrun is the only Northern California affiliate of an international running group founded in London 20 years ago.
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If you walk into Alegio Chocolaté on Bryant Street and meet co-owner Panos Panagos, you are sure to leave the store with the flavors of the African rainforest on your palate, visions of cacao being cultivated in the equatorial island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe and fables of Claudio Corallo, an Italian agronomist who has made the tropical plantations of Terreiro Velho his home.
Palo Alto Art Center finds the common threads between tech and textiles
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Write a Love Poem at Lunchtime: Feb. 14 Poetry Los Altos hosts a lunchtime love poem event for Valentine’s Day.
James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber: Feb. 18 James Fadiman, the “Father of Microdosing,” and co-author Jordan Gruber discuss their book “Microdosing for Health, Healing and Enhanced Performance” with journalist Angie Coiro.
Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band: Feb. 19 Hear new works and reimagined standards in a concert celebrating Indigenous voices in jazz.
African Americans of San Jose and Santa Clara County: Feb. 20 Jan Batiste Adkins, author of the 2019 book “African Americans of San Jose and Santa Clara County,” will lead a virtual presentation on local Black history.
The World at Night, From Alborz to the Rockies: Feb. 21 National Geographic photographer Babak Tafreshi shares the wonders of the natural night environment and the impact of light pollution.
Discover the Flyway Trail: Feb. 22 Take an easy 2-mile guided walk along the new Flyway Trail and learn about different habitats and restoration efforts while watching birds.
Pupcycled: Feb. 22 Create an eco-friendly craft while helping pups at this workshop, where participants transform recycled clothing material into toys for dogs in need.
Palo Alto Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K: Feb. 22 Use a custom map to make your way through Palo Alto neighborhoods on a 5K or 10K challenge, answering questions at each checkpoint.
Diana Gameros: Music at the Borderlands: Feb. 22 Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Diana Gameros performs Latin folk music with themes of family, migration and home.
Plan Ahead
Free Arcade Night: Feb. 24 Play pinball, Ms. Pac-Man, Killer Queen and more arcade games for free between 4-9 p.m. at Barebottle Brewing Company’s Santa Clara and Menlo Park taprooms.
Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene: Feb. 26-Aug. 3 A new photography exhibition explores the complex relationships between humanity, industry and the planet, arranged around the themes “Reconfiguring Nature,” “Toxic Sublime,” “Inhumane Geographies” and “Envisioning Tomorrow.”
The Prom: Feb. 28-March 16 Foothill Music Theatre presents the musical comedy about a teen who just wants to take her girlfriend to prom, the narrow-minded PTA trying to stop her and a crew of egocentric Broadway folks who take it upon themselves to get involved.
Soil Biology 101: March 1 Learn about best natural garden practices for healthy soil at this free workshop.
Laser Bob Marley: March 1 Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College hosts a laser show set to the sounds of reggae icon Bob Marley.
Out of the Barrel Craft Beer Fest: March 1 Sample a variety of IPAs, lagers and sours from California breweries and vote for the best at this beer festival and competition, which also features live music and food for purchase.
Mindful Movement Under the Oaks: March 11 Naturalists lead a leisurely hike followed by gentle stretches and a standing yoga session at Windy Hill Preserve.
Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair: March 22-23 Artists working in many media, from jewelry to ceramics, photography and more, bring their wares to an art fair held at Carlmont Village Shopping Center.
San Francisco Salsa Festival: March 28-30 Salsa fans unite for a weekend of music, competition, performances and dance workshops.
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