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

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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

Foothills Congregational Church

All are welcome at our weekly Bible Study, Wednesdays at 3 PM on Zoom. Dive&nbsp;into the scripture focus for the coming Sunday’s worship service!Go to our Bible Study webpage to join on Zoom, review this week’s scripture passage, and access a commentary about the passage. <a href="https://www.foothills-church.org/bible-study?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVcGNocnpDalJCR0ZVbERzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoOA8r7cY_iPdjwT9IjDDiSz69uXXzJ-Ff9dpRQ30PLv04LpdjwyDLhYnRd3_aem_Ifvie-pSjD1QUQe9mFcS_g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.foothills-church.org/bible-study</a>

Local Event: Bible Study | On Zoom

Bible Study | On Zoom

All are welcome at our weekly Bible Study, Wednesdays at 3 PM on Zoom.  Dive into the scripture focus for the coming Sunday’s...

Christian Science Reading Room

Healing in Christian Science is joyful— it’s the natural result of understanding God as divine Life and Love.

In this inspirational talk, speaker Ann Kneeland shares real-life examples of spiritual healing. Her examples show how fear, illness, and polarization dissolve as we discover God’s pure and spiritual creation. This discovery brings joy, healing, and freedom for everyone.

Ann Kneeland, CS is a practitioner of Christian Science healing from San Rafael. She travels internationally to speak to audiences as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

The talk will be offered twice: Friday, October 16 at 7pm and Saturday, October 17 at 10am at the Christian Science Reading Room in Palo Alto (459 California Avenue) and streamed live: https://www.cspaloalto.org/event-details/healing-with-joy-discovering-the-power-of-love-2026-10-16-19-00-1

This event is a gift to the community from the members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Palo Alto. For more information, visit:&nbsp;www.cspaloalto.org

Questions? Call 650.327.1642 or email <a href="mailto:clerk@cspaloalto.org">clerk@cspaloalto.org</a>

Local Event: Inspirational Talk: “Healing with joy: Discovering the power of Love”

Palo Alto

Inspirational Talk: “Healing with joy:...

Healing in Christian Science is joyful— it’s the natural result of understanding God as divine Life and Love.

In this...

Inspirational Talk: “Healing with joy: Discovering the power of Love”

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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...

Are you caring for a loved one?Perhaps it’s a spouse, aging parent, partner, other family member, or close friend.Caregiving is one of the most loving things we can do - but it can also be emotionally, physically, and spiritually draining.Foothills Congregational Church is offering a free monthly Caregiver Support Group led by psychotherapist Sandy Roos.Come connect with others who understand.Share as much or as little as you’d like.Discover practical resources.Find encouragement.<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Avenue, Los Altos<img alt="🕐" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta8/1/16/1f550.png"> Third Saturday, Sept - Feb • 1:00–2:30 PM September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16 &amp; February 20Attend one session, or as often as you wish.No registration required.Everyone is welcome.<a href="https://www.foothills-church.org/gather/caregiver-support?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3NjdqTUg1dEhvd09yZDRzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvBhf2ho_moFrF5SLHwpGDG7HoesihriYECHDmb9NeqeUwRRRtNMxyf8sfs1_aem_2a-fq2S1IQSBG2WY54Erjw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.foothills-church.org/gather/caregiver-support</a>

Local Event: Caregiver Support Group | Free

Caregiver Support Group | Free

Are you caring for a loved one?Perhaps it’s a spouse, aging parent, partner, other family member, or close friend.Caregiving is...

97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA

This Saturday - join us in Los Altos. Step out of the rush and into stillness. Join Holistik Harmoni at the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, for a restorative sound healing and Reiki session, followed by painting to express your creative side. All supplies are provided; no painting experience needed. Finish with a charcuterie board and flavored water while you connect with friends. $150 per person. Register: https://www.holistikharmoni.com/event-details/sound-healing-reiki-and-painting

Local Event: Sound Healing, Reiki and Painting

Sound Healing, Reiki and Painting

This Saturday - join us in Los Altos. Step out of the rush and into stillness. Join Holistik Harmoni at the Los Altos Community...

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!
October 18, 2026 | David Green speaking. Guest musician Verlene Schermer.
Go to <a href="https://foothills-church.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">foothills-church.org</a> to
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>stream the service on YouTube</li><li>follow along in the Worship Program</li><li>attend online Fellowship on Zoom</li></ul>After the service, enjoy fair-trade coffee, tea, lemonade, and snacks during Fellowship Time in the courtyard.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 Service

Sunday Worship Service

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

Verlene&nbsp;Schermer returns as guest musician for our worship service. Verlene is a prolific performer, both solo and in various ensembles. Since 2003&nbsp;she has been a musician at Stanford Hospital and Cancer Center playing soothing harp music for patients at their bedsides.

Local Event: Verlene Schirmer plays at Foothills

Verlene Schirmer plays at Foothills

Verlene Schermer returns as guest musician for our worship service.  Verlene is a prolific performer, both solo and in various...

409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (2nd Floor)

Some nights you remember. Some nights leave a mark. 
This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt Centric Mountain View for a night of cocktails, costumes, dancing, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to meet people.
Singles, couples, and friends are all welcome. And because many of you are coming single, our VIP singles experience returns as the VIP Singles Sanctuary Lounge—a private, low-lit lounge exclusively for singles.
This isn't simply another Saturday night at a crowded bar. It's a six-hour Halloween experience with multiple spaces, each offering a different way to enjoy the night.
For more than a decade, we've produced large Halloween Costume &amp; Dance Parties in the Bay Area, with past themes including Bewitched by the Bay, Ghosted by the Bay, and Zombied by the Bay.
This year, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay.
THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
Your night begins in the Twilight Lounge, our spacious social area. Check in, grab a drink, check out the costumes, and start meeting people.
Then enter the darkened Crimson Ballroom, illuminated with red backlighting and special Halloween effects. This is the heart of Bitten by the Bay—home to our dance floor, costume contest, bar, and VIP Singles Sanctuary.
And once you're inside, be careful.
This is where most of the biting happens.
DJ Dave X is back! He's kept our Halloween and NYE dance floors packed with dance hits, throwbacks, and party anthems. No dead dance floor.
Want somewhere you can actually have a conversation? Weather permitting, step outside to the Moonlight Terrace at View on Two, the Hyatt's spacious outdoor patio and bar. Enjoy the night air, admire the costumes, and mingle away from the music.
VIP SINGLES SANCTUARY
Coming single? We've created a space just for you.
Our VIP Singles Sanctuary is a private, low-lit lounge inside the Crimson Ballroom reserved exclusively for singles. Mingle, meet other singles, enjoy complimentary appetizers, or simply take a break from the dance floor.
VIP admission includes General Admission plus: • Exclusive Singles Sanctuary access • Private, low-lit environment • Limited seating • Complimentary appetizers while supplies last
VIP tickets are limited.
DARE TO TAKE A BITE?
Two specialty Halloween cocktails will be available for purchase:
🩸 The First Bite 💋 Bitten &amp; Smitten
A full bar will also be available.
Choose carefully. One bite may lead to another.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Costumes aren't required, but they're strongly recommended. Go scary. Go sexy. Go funny. Go elegant. Go completely ridiculous. Just don't go boring.
Just show up in ANY costume to enter!
Prizes: Best Lady Vampiress • Best Gentleman Vampire • Most Creative Costume
Entry deadline: 9:30 PM Winners announced: 10:30 PM
Our mysterious judges select the finalists. The crowd chooses the winners.
We'll also have a special Halloween photo backdrop for premium photo opportunities throughout the night.
SCHEDULE
6:00 PM — Event &amp; cocktail mixer begins 7:30 PM — DJ Dave X takes over the Crimson Ballroom 9:30 PM — Costume contest entry deadline 10:30 PM — Winners announced 12:00 AM — Party ends
No real or fake weapons permitted in the hotel.
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES
DJ Dave X • Dance floor &amp; special effects • Twilight Lounge • Crimson Ballroom • Moonlight Terrace, weather permitting • Costume contest • Halloween photo backdrop • Specialty cocktails available for purchase • Full bar • Professional event security
STAY AT THE HYATT — $129 + TAX
Why worry about driving home?
A limited number of discounted rooms at the Hyatt Centric Mountain View are available for $129 + tax, while supplies last.
Check in, get dressed upstairs, take the elevator to the party, and when Halloween is over, your room is only a short elevator ride away.
Hotel Room Link: <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sjcct?checkinDate=2026-10-31&amp;checkoutDate=2026-11-01&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1&amp;kids=0&amp;corp_id=g-bbtb&amp;accessibilityCheck=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sjcct?checkinDate=2026-10-31&amp;checkoutDate=2026-11-01&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1&amp;kids=0&amp;corp_id=g-bbtb&amp;accessibilityCheck=false</a>
PARKING
FREE EVENT PARKING: Garage adjacent to the left side of the hotel. Use the PUBLIC PARKING entrance. Free until 1:00 AM. Do not leave vehicles overnight. Free lot parking is also available in front of 24 Hour Fitness.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL PARKING: $10 in the adjacent garage. Use the HOTEL PARKING entrance.
Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Event organizers are not responsible for loss, damage, citations, or towing expenses.
NOT SO FINE PRINT
21+ event. Recommended age: 35+.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. The new attendee should reference the original purchaser's name at check-in.A great costume deserves a great party.
Halloween only comes once a year.
#Come get Bitten by the Bay. 🧛
For more information, call Darren at (408) 444-6769

Local Event: BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

Mountain View

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance...

Some nights you remember. Some nights leave a mark. 
This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt...

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

Cupertino High School

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to&nbsp;Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book Fair will be in San Ramon.
The Silicon Valley Book Fair is once again at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave., off Stevens Creek Blvd.
The East Bay Fair on Nov. 8 is at Pine Valley Middle School, 3000 Pine Valley Rd. in San Ramon off San Ramon Valley Blvd.
All-time favorite children’s books characters Elephant &amp; Piggie plus movie stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be on hand each day to meet and greet their fans of all ages at the Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair.
Storytelling with authors each day at the Book Fair is sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers and educational programs.
The Book Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking at each site.
The first 200 families daily will get a free book backpack compliments of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. 
Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
The East Bay Kids' Book Faar is at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon on Nov. 8.
Authors, booksellers and educational programs can secure an exhibitor space at the Book Fair. Visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>

Local Event: Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7

Cupertino

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to...

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book...

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7

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...

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

Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop

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

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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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Inspirational Talk: “Healing with joy: Discovering the power of Love”

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Christian Science Reading Room, 459 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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