Foothills Congregational Church

Our 10 AM Sunday Worship brings us together in person and streaming on YouTube to celebrate our connection to the Holy and our belonging to each other. We blend scripture, prayer, music, and positive, inspirational, intelligent messages to sustain us on our faith journey. The service lasts about an hour, with fellowship afterward. Please join us!
November 8, 2026 | David Green speaking. Joyful Noise handbell choir.
Go to the link in our bio to
<ul><li>stream the service on YouTube</li><li>follow along in the Worship Program</li><li>attend online Fellowship on Zoom</li><li>find out about singing in the choir (Serve/Choir Schedule)</li></ul>After the service, join us in the courtyard for fair-trade coffee, tea, lemonade, and snacks during Fellowship Time.Everyone&nbsp;is encouraged to bring a donation for our weekly food offering. CSA&nbsp;asks that we donate only shelf-stable milk, ready-to-eat vegetarian soup&nbsp;(pop-top cans preferred), and canned tomato products right now. Thank&nbsp;you for helping people in need.As&nbsp;an Open and Affirming congregation, we provide a spiritual home that&nbsp;welcomes each individual as a beloved child of God. We affirm the&nbsp;humanity of all, welcoming into the full life and ministry of the church&nbsp;people of every ability, age, ethnicity, culture, economic status,&nbsp;gender, sexual orientation, and religious belief.

Local Event: Sunday Worship

Santa Clara County

Los Altos

California

Sunday Worship

Our 10 AM Sunday Worship brings us together in person and streaming on YouTube to celebrate our connection to the Holy and our...

Joyful Noise handbell choir will play. Enjoy the beautiful music and meaningful worship service. All are welcome, in person or streaming on YouTube (https://foothills-church.org)

Local Event: Joyful Noise handbell choir will play

Joyful Noise handbell choir will play

Joyful Noise handbell choir will play.  Enjoy the beautiful music and meaningful worship service. All are welcome, in person or...

Visual and Performing Arts Center

Steinway Society – The Bay Area presents acclaimed pianist George Li on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Cupertino.
Celebrated for his breathtaking technique and expressive depth, George Li comes to the Steinway Society with a program that showcases both poetic sensitivity and electrifying brilliance. A Silver Medalist at the International Tchaikovsky Competition (2015), Li has become one of the leading pianists of his generation, praised for performances that combine youthful energy with commanding artistry.
He has appeared with many of the world’s foremost orchestras and at prestigious venues across the globe, earning acclaim from critics including The New York Times for playing that is deeply compelling.
His “Gallery of Dreams” program journeys from the introspective lyricism of Schumann to the shimmering colors of Debussy, culminating in the tour-de-force of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition—a work that demands both imagination and virtuosity.
&nbsp;“A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command.” – New York Times
THE PROGRAM:
R. Schumann, Abegg Variations, Op. 1
R. Schumann, Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;INTERMISSION
Debussy, Images, Book 1
Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition
TICKETS: Prices listed include all fees.
Single Tickets: $53 to $78

Purchase Tickets:
Website: <a href="https://steinwaysociety.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://steinwaysociety.com/</a>
Box Office: 408.300.5635

Local Event: Pianist George Li Presents "A Gallery of Dreams"

Pianist George Li Presents "A Gallery of Dreams"

Steinway Society – The Bay Area presents acclaimed pianist George Li on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Visual and...

The Mid-Peninsula Widow and Widowers Association (<a href="https://www.mpwwa1.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mpwwa1.org</a>)&nbsp;is a 501(c)(3)&nbsp;non-profit, non-sectarian organization whose membership is comprised exclusively of widows and widowers.&nbsp;The group organizes activities for its members so they can stay engaged with others doing fun, social activities after the passing of their spouse. Group activities include: meals at local restaurants; games including Bocce Ball, Bowling, Card Games; weekly business meetings in Los Altos often followed by a speaker and entertainment; picnic and more.
The group has General Meetings on the first&nbsp;Tuesday of every month from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. and the following Tuesday&nbsp;nights from 7:30--9:00 pm.&nbsp; Visitors are welcome to join us, at no charge, and should arrive 30 minutes before the meeting starts.&nbsp;
Annual membership dues are $80.&nbsp;&nbsp;General Meetings are in Luther Hall at the Los Altos Lutheran Church; 460 So. El Monte Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022.&nbsp; Access the parking lot from Cuesta.&nbsp;&nbsp;
email: mpwwa.info@gmail.com

Local Event: Widow and Widowers Association Meetings; Visitors Welcome

Widow and Widowers Association Meetings;...

The Mid-Peninsula Widow and Widowers Association (https://www.mpwwa1.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-sectarian organization...

Widow and Widowers Association Meetings; Visitors Welcome

Bing Concert Hall

The Stanford Wind Symphony&nbsp;takes audiences on a vibrant musical journey from the ancient streets of Rome in Respighi’s evocative I Pini di Roma to the breathtaking landscapes of Yagisawa’s Machu Picchu, alongside the luminous energy of Mackey’s Aurora Awakes and the youthful exuberance of Reed’s The Hounds of Spring. The program includes Borne’s virtuosic Carmen Fantasy, featuring Stanford student flutist Erica Wang as soloist, bringing the brilliance and expressive power of the flute to the concert stage.

 General Admission: $37&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Seniors/Non-Stanford Students: $32

Local Event: Stanford Wind Symphony Concert

Stanford

Stanford Wind Symphony Concert

The Stanford Wind Symphony takes audiences on a vibrant musical journey from the ancient streets of Rome in Respighi’s...

Students will take a new Enhanced ACT online and can choose to take the test with or without the Science section. 
Here's how it will work: 
<ul><li>Students using "Standard Time" should plan for about 2.5-3.0 hours of testing time</li><li>Students with an extended time accommodation will be prompted to choose the relevant time and should plan for either 1.5 or 2.0 x standard time</li><li>Students will be sent a link to access an individualized assessment 24 hours before test time.</li><li>Students are allowed to have scratch paper and a calculator will be available on screen for the math section</li><li>A detailed score report viewable immediately upon test completion </li><li>receive instructions on how to schedule the review on the Monday after the test.</li></ul>
<a href="https://bit.ly/practiceSATandACT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register</a>
 Sponsored by <a href="https://learnfully.com/test-prep-skills/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learnfully Education</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://tpapt.mykajabi.com/giving-back" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring</a>.
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ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

Local Event: ACT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time Section Timing.

ACT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time...

Students will take a new Enhanced ACT online and can choose to take the test with or without the Science section. 
Here's how...

ACT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time Section Timing.

Christmas Boutique (Julebutikk), by Daughters of Norway.&nbsp; November 14, 9:30 to 2:00 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Norwegian and American Christmas Items.&nbsp; Lefse, Kransekake, Norwegian Soup Lunch &amp; More!&nbsp; Complementary Coffee &amp; Cookies.

Local Event: Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop

Cupertino

Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop

Christmas Boutique (Julebutikk), by Daughters of Norway.  November 14, 9:30 to 2:00 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Norwegian...

Foothill College

Dr. Alexie Leauthaud (University of California, Santa Cruz) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: 

"A Journey from the Big Bang to Planet Earth" 
in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, in Los Altos (see directions below) 

The talk is part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, now in its 28th year. 
Professor Leauthaud will discuss some of the largest challenges to our understanding of the universe and its basic ingredients. She will focus on some of the latest research on the nature of dark energy and will explain why recent results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Collaboration (DESI) collaboration made international headline news earlier this year. She will speculate on what the new research might mean for the future of our Universe. Zooming into planet Earth, Professor Leauthaud will discuss some of the top challenges facing the profession of astronomy, including the political headwinds from recent attacks on science and funding, and why astronomers are increasingly becoming involved in the fight against climate change. In the process, she will share her own journey in recognizing the predicament of life on this blue planet. 
 

Dr Alexie Leauthaud is a Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and studies the nature and evolution of the Universe. She currently serves as the co-spokesperson for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Collaboration (DESI), a group of 900+scientists that reported a prize-winning discovery earlier this year. She is also P.I of the Merian Survey, a project studying dark matter in tiny galaxies. Dr Leauthaud is also a leader in helping define academia's role in fighting the climate crisis and is the lead convener of a new nation-wide working group on climate action in academia. She is working on several community-based efforts to increase food sovereignty, urban food production, and climate resilience. Her work has been recognized by awards from the European Research Council, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Sloan Foundation, and the Department of Energy. 
Foothill College is just off the El Monte Road exit from Freeway 280 in Los Altos. 
For directions and parking information, see: <a href="https://foothill.edu/parking/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://foothill.edu/parking/</a> 
For a campus map, to find the Smithwick Theater (Bldg. 1000), see: 
<a href="https://foothill.edu/map/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://foothill.edu/map/</a>
Parking lot 1 is closest, with access to the theater by a long set of stairs. Parking lot 5 provides access from the same elevation as the theater.Elevator access: Lot 8 (via building 8100 and then building 8400 elevators.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of the Fall of 2026, the college is again charging for parking in its parking lots. Please read and follow the instructions on the signs, or feel free to pre-pay the $3 fee by registering <a href="https://fhdavisitor.thepermitstore.com/purchase.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> (check out the more detailed <a href="https://police.fhda.edu/_services/FHDA%20Parking_Permit_Guide%20Visitors%20and%20Guests%20v4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instructions</a>). 
The lecture is co-sponsored by: 
* The Foothill College Science, Tech, Engineering &amp; Math Division 
* The SETI Institute and 
* The Astronomical Society of the Pacific 

Past lectures in the series can be found on YouTube at: <a href="https://youtube.com/svastronomylectures" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://youtube.com/svastronomylectures</a>
and as audio podcasts at: <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805595" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805595</a>

Local Event: Free Public Talk: Journey from the Big Bang to Planet Earth

Free Public Talk: Journey from the Big Bang to...

Dr. Alexie Leauthaud (University of California, Santa Cruz) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled:  ...

Free Public Talk: Journey from the Big Bang to Planet Earth

Los Altos History Museum

What happens when we look beyond homelessness to see the person? The Road I Call Home, an exhibition at Los Altos History Museum, invites visitors to explore that question through powerful photographic portraits and personal stories of people experiencing homelessness. 
Captured by award-winning photographer and humanitarian Randy Bacon, the portraits reveal the beauty, individuality, and dignity of each person. The exhibition also features local stories and artwork, including photographs by S. M. Lieu, connecting the broader experience of homelessness to the local community. Visitors are invited to bring non-perishable food donations for Community Services Agency’s collection bin in the Museum lobby. They can also decorate lunch bags that Hope’s Corner will fill with food and distribute to neighbors in need. This exhibition is toured by Exhibit Envoy and supported by The United Effort Organization.


Exhibition Dates: November 19, 2026 – January 24, 2027 Location: Los Altos History Museum Website: <a href="https://www.losaltoshistory.org/exhibit/the-road/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">losaltoshistory.org/exhibit/the-road/</a>

Local Event: The Road I Call Home: New Exhibit at History Museum

The Road I Call Home: New Exhibit at History...

What happens when we look beyond homelessness to see the person? The Road I Call Home, an exhibition at Los Altos History...

The Road I Call Home: New Exhibit at History Museum

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; caret-color: #111111; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Students will log in to our digital testing platform for this test. The test is computer adaptive which means that each student will receive a unique test.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; caret-color: #111111; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Here is how it works:<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; caret-color: #111111; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">Testing instructions will be sent 60 minutes prior to test time</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">Students using "standard timing"&nbsp;should plan for about 2.5 - 3.0 hours of testing time</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">Students on an IEP should choose the appropriate "extended time" option prior to beginning the test</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">A calculator is allowed but the DESMOS calculator is also integrated into the testing site</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">Scratch paper is allowed</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;">Detailed scoring and gap-analysis reporting will be available immediately after the test</li></ul>
 Provided by <a href="https://learnfully.com/test-prep-skills/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learnfully Education</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://tpapt.mykajabi.com/giving-back" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring</a>.
PSAT®, SAT®, AP®, and Advanced Placement Program® are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse these products.
ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

Local Event: SAT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time Section Timine

SAT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time...

Students will log in to our digital testing platform for this test. The test is computer adaptive which means that each student...

SAT Diagnostic Test.  Standard or Extended Time Section Timine

Keep your kids active this Thanksgiving break! YUMA Sports &amp; Activities runs a 5-day Tennis and Pickleball camp for kids ages 6-16, Monday Nov 23 to Friday Nov 27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. All skill levels welcome, no experience needed.
Pickleball Camp: Santana West, 3155 Olsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
Tennis Camp: Blach Intermediate School, 1120 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
Prices (same for both camps): Single day $165, 3-day package $429, full week $699.
Spots are limited. Register at yumasportsactivities.com/thanksgiving-camp-2026
Questions? Call or text (408) 617-6686 or email contact@yumasport.com

Local Event: Thanksgiving Tennis & Pickleball Camp for Kids (Ages 6-16)

San Jose

Thanksgiving Tennis & Pickleball Camp for Kids...

Keep your kids active this Thanksgiving break! YUMA Sports & Activities runs a 5-day Tennis and Pickleball camp for kids ages...

Thanksgiving Tennis & Pickleball Camp for Kids (Ages 6-16)

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Promax Service Group is a licensed HVAC contractor based in

Promax Service Group

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VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academi

VoicED Academy

VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in elite education, the academy provides comprehensive support for high school students navigating the competitive admissions process to selective universities worldwide. The organization is grounded in a strategic, thinking-driven philosophy that prioritizes long-term development over simple checklists. Services include personalized college strategy and admissions planning, expert academic writing and essay coaching, and structured group programs. Founder Ava Gencheva, a former school director and UCLA admissions reader, brings a unique dual perspective to her consulting, having supported thousands of students in achieving their academic goals. Her expertise extends to helping students build authentic voices and clear direction, with a track record that includes guiding more high school students to the TED stage than any other educator in Silicon Valley. Families can expect an integrated, high-touch experience that covers everything from initial planning to final application submission. By focusing on fit, purpose, and original thinking, VoicED Academy helps students stand out with confidence and clarity throughout their educational journey.

VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

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Saturday, November 14

Stanford Wind Symphony Concert

NOV

14

7:30 PM

Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St, Stanford, CA

Monday, November 23

Thanksgiving Tennis & Pickleball Camp for Kids (Ages 6-16)

NOV

23

9:00 AM

3155 Olsen Dr, San Jose, CA

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Thanksgiving Tennis & Pickleball Camp for Kids (Ages 6-16)

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Illusive Comics & Games, LLC