Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Are you a gardener, or gardening-curious? Join us at Gamble Garden to meet fellow plant lovers and swap stories about what’s growing in your own backyard. This free gathering happens on the second Monday of every month, and all ages are welcome.
We encourage attendees to bring plants, seeds, or cuttings to share with your neighbors. Any extras left over after the event will be given away to the community.

Local Event: Gardener's Hour (September)

Santa Clara County

Palo Alto

California

Gardener's Hour (September)

Are you a gardener, or gardening-curious? Join us at Gamble Garden to meet fellow plant lovers and swap stories about what’s...

Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic house and gardens. This 90-minute guided tour presents a unique focus each month. Attendees will be climbing 8 steps and walking about a half mile.
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Main House Front Steps at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Audience: Ages 10+
What to Bring: comfortable walking shoes
Non-Member Cost: $15 adults, $5 children | Member Cost: Free
Current members should select the Member Ticket at checkout. Membership will be verified to ensure member pricing is applied correctly. Not a member yet? <a href="https://www.gamblegarden.org/join/join-renew-upgrade/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Join today and unlock this perk!</a>

Local Event: September Tour of Elizabeth Gamble House and Garden

September Tour of Elizabeth Gamble House and...

Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic house and gardens. This 90-minute guided tour...

September Tour of Elizabeth Gamble House and Garden

Join us for a 90-minute hands-on workshop where you’ll craft two beautiful notebooks using traditional Japanese stab binding — a timeless technique with a single thread that never retraces its path. We’ll start with a classic five-hole binding, then proceed to the more intricate hemp leaf binding. Finally, we will decorate the cover with Japanese patterns. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. This is a class you should not miss!
<h3>Registration</h3>
$96 Members / $120 Non-members
<h3>Instructor Bio</h3>
Natalia Drachinskaya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Santa Clara, CA. She is a graduate of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Moscow, Russia, and has participated in art residencies, exhibitions, and workshops in the Netherlands, Georgia, Japan, Hungary, and Russia. Learn more at <a href="https://drachinskaya.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://drachinskaya.com/</a>

Local Event: Japanese Bookbinding Workshop

Japanese Bookbinding Workshop

Join us for a 90-minute hands-on workshop where you’ll craft two beautiful notebooks using traditional Japanese stab binding —...

Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Thu Sep 17, 2026 4:00 PM - 4:40 PMTogether we'll dance, sing and move with colorful scarves while enjoying Ms. Sharon's engaging music, stories and puppets. Don't miss this fun-filled, family experience that sparks imagination and movement. Perfect for children ages 5 and under.FreePresented by The Oshman Family JCC.

Local Event: Ms. Sharon's Puppet Party

Ms. Sharon's Puppet Party

Thu Sep 17, 2026 4:00 PM - 4:40 PMTogether we'll dance, sing and move with colorful scarves while enjoying Ms. Sharon's...

Martin Family Hall

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts. Hailed as "immensely talented" by the New York Times, Vonsattel brings both technical brilliance and deep musical insight to Beethoven’s works.
A captivating speaker, Gilles also presents full-evening lectures with live performance excerpts. In this September 18 installment, he traces Beethoven's remarkable journey from the Classical elegance and confidence of the op. 14 and op. 22 sonatas to the monumental Hammerklavier, one of the most technically demanding works ever written for the piano.

Local Event: Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven"

San Mateo County

Menlo Park-Atherton

Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven"

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts....

United States Postal Service

Come to our CAREER FAIR and we will help you submit your online application for a job with the U.S. Postal Service. We’ll have computers on site and HR staff and local Postmasters will be there to provide guidance.
We are hiring CITY CARRIERS in PALO ALTO and the neighboring post offices. Do you like to work independently? Like to work outdoors in a physically vigorous job that’ll maintain your active fitness level? Providing a vital service to your community? Then the City Carrier position may just be the job you’ve been waiting for.
The CITY CARRIER position is a career appointed position with full benefits. Carrier responsibilities include driving, walking, and heavy lifting. Schedule will include Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Our jobs provide job security, great benefits, room to grow and advance within the organization, and the pride of providing a valuable service to your community. Start in your local office and you can quickly move into other positions and become our next generation of leaders.
DATE: Friday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
***REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED*** so that we can prepare your materials for your visit.
This event is being held at the Palo Alto Post Office located at 2085 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
ELIGIBLITY:
High School Graduate or Equivalent
18 yrs old at the time of appointment (or 16 yrs old if you've already graduated/GED)
U.S. Citizen OR Citizen of a U.S. territory OR Permanent Resident Status
You must have been living in the U.S. for the last 5 years to be able to complete the background investigation (there are very few exceptions to this rule)
Must pass background investigation
Must pass the job assessment
Driving positions require valid California Driver License and 2-year driving history
Men must be registered with Selective Service if applicable (men born in the U.S.A. and men who immigrated and lived in the U.S.A. Citizen during the age of 18-26)
- Apply online if you cannot attend: usps.com/careers

Local Event: U.S. Postal Service Job Fair

U.S. Postal Service Job Fair

Come to our CAREER FAIR and we will help you submit your online application for a job with the U.S. Postal Service. We’ll have...

Spieker Center for the Arts

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts. Hailed as "immensely talented" by the New York Times, Vonsattel brings both technical brilliance and deep musical insight to Beethoven’s works.This installment includes two highlights from his early sonatas, as well as the iconic&nbsp;Hammerklavier&nbsp;Sonata that set course toward Beethoven’s late style.

Local Event: Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Spend a morning of movement and connection together! This parent/child yoga class is designed for children ages 4-8 and a grown-up, blending gentle movement, breathwork, and social-emotional learning to help kids explore their feelings with curiosity and courage. Class will take place on the front lawn, allowing a chance to connect with the beautiful natural surroundings of Gamble Garden.Pricing: Member Cost: Adults $16 / Children $8 Non-Member Cost: Adults $20 / Children $10Required Materials: Please bring a large towel, blanket, or two yoga mats for you and your child.Instructor Bio: Stephanie Le is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and Rainbow Yoga-trained kids’ instructor with over a decade of personal practice. She specializes in yoga for children and families, blending movement, breathwork, and social-emotional learning to help kids explore their feelings.

Local Event: Parent & Me Yoga

Parent & Me Yoga

Spend a morning of movement and connection together! This parent/child yoga class is designed for children ages 4-8 and a...

Learn how to create a beautiful, resilient garden rooted in California’s natural landscapes. This two-part interactive class explores both the art and ecology of native garden design, blending classroom learning with outdoor experiences at Gamble Garden.
<h3>Registration</h3>
$32 Members (Use code IRIS) / $40 Non-members
Gamble Garden members enjoy a 20% discount! Members, enter promotion code IRIS at checkout to receive your discount. Registration lists are checked with member lists. You may be asked to confirm your membership in a follow-up email.

<h3>Instructor Bio</h3>
Corey has been Gamble’s Garden Director for 3 years, having been a participant in our Roots and Shoots program as a third-grader. He previously served as a farm manager and as a graduate research assistant with the USDA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology and Zoology and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Ecology, researching crop pollination, pollinator-safe gardening practices, plant identification, and other botanical research.

Local Event: California Native Garden Design (Part 1)

California Native Garden Design (Part 1)

Learn how to create a beautiful, resilient garden rooted in California’s natural landscapes. This two-part interactive class...

Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic house and gardens. This 60-minute guided tour presents a unique focus each month. Attendees will be walking about a half mile.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Location: Main House Front Steps at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Audience: Ages 10+What to Bring: comfortable walking shoes

Local Event: Free Gamble Garden Tour

Free Gamble Garden Tour

Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic house and gardens. This 60-minute guided tour...

Palo Alto neighbors — you're invited! 🐟
Our annual Salmon Dinner at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is coming up on Saturday, September 26. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year and one of our favorite traditions—a chance to enjoy a great meal and spend time with our neighbors.
Dinner is $35 if ordered by September 13, with both dine-in and take-out available. We’ll also have a limited number of yaki manju!
We’d love to have you join us!
👉 <a href="https://www.aumcpa.org/salmondinner2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.aumcpa.org/salmondinner2026</a>

Local Event: Salmon Dinner 2026

Salmon Dinner 2026

Palo Alto neighbors — you're invited! 🐟
Our annual Salmon Dinner at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is coming up on...

Qualia Contemporary Art

Join Qualia Contemporary Art in downtown Palo Alto for the opening reception of Beyond the Endgame on Saturday, September 26, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Curated by Martina Köppel-Yang, this group exhibition features nine Paris-based Chinese artists—including Chen Zhen, Yang Jiechang, An Xiaotong, and Du Zhenjun—exploring artificial intelligence, digital culture, and human resilience through painting, sculpture, and video. Free and open to the public. The exhibition runs through November 14, 2026. Learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.qualiagallery.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.qualiagallery.com</a>.

Local Event: Art Exhibition Opening: "Beyond the Endgame" at Qualia Contemporary Art

Art Exhibition Opening: "Beyond the Endgame" at...

Join Qualia Contemporary Art in downtown Palo Alto for the opening reception of Beyond the Endgame on Saturday, September 26,...

Art Exhibition Opening: "Beyond the Endgame" at Qualia Contemporary Art

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the passion and intensity that only flamenco from Jerez can offer, as each artist brings their unique style and energy to the stage. The evening will be a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia, where flamenco is not just an art form but a way of life. Feel the rhythm in your soul as the dancers' feet pound the floor with precision and grace, while the singers' voices convey deep emotion and storytelling. The guitarists will captivate you with their intricate melodies and powerful chords, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and electrifying.
Direct from Spain: Flamenco de Jerez. Featuring:&nbsp;Macarena de Jerez, dance |&nbsp;Carmen Herrera, dance |&nbsp;Jose Mijita, singer |&nbsp;Manuel Vinaza, palmas |&nbsp;Ismael Heredia, guitar

Local Event: Flamenco de A

Mountain View

Flamenco de A

Experience the passion and intensity that only flamenco from Jerez can offer, as each artist brings their unique style and...

Independence High School

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and creators. The weekend includes an all-ages blaster expo, immersive teen and adult games with live scoring, and both competitive and casual nerf battles.
This event only happens once a year! Don’t miss it! 
For more info and to sign up, visit Ragnarocktoberfest.com! 
Nonprofit, volunteer-run FoamWar, Inc., puts on an epic, 3-day Nerf event every year called Ragnarocktoberfest. This year it's the first weekend of October with a SPY v SPY theme at Independence High School in San Jose.
FREE! ALL AGES Friday afternoon/evening, (3pm - 8pm) is a blaster expo with vendors, mini games, and panels (including a rules briefing for Saturday's game and an opportunity to get your blaster checked and approved ahead of the weekend's games).
AGES 13+, $25 Saturday (10am - 9pm) is a long-form, team-based game where players on three competing teams aim at each other and also try to avoid the undead (players trying to tag and "turn" them) while playing mini games, solving puzzles, and going on missions.&nbsp;Because the rule set for The Stalking Dead is complicated, it is for ages 13+.&nbsp;
3-minute video explainer for The Stalking Dead game.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/45PAv9r4dZo
Sunday is a 5v5 King of the Hill elimination competition in the football stadium, 9am - 8pm, AGES 15+, team slots sold out, that's really fun to watch, and across campus is AGES 6+, $20, Superstock (9:45am - 4pm), a game for ages 6+ that is perfect for families, birthday parties, and groups. Play together or against each other in short games with the weekend's theme, SPY VS SPY. 
Costumes are encouraged! See the website for all the info you need plus an FAQ.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

San Jose

Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and...

Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter

Join the <a href="https://www.environmentalvolunteers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Environmental Volunteers</a> for a Fall BioBlitz in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and Byxbee Park.
Fall is a wonderful time for migrating birds. Join us to learn about some of our native and non-native species, become a community scientist and help us collect scientific data.
Please bring a digital camera or smartphone. Download the<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> free iNaturalist</a> smartphone app prior to the program and create a free account prior to the event. Instructions on the Bioblitz and how to join the <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/fall-2026-ev-bioblitz-baylands-horizontal-levee-project" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2026 project</a> will be sent prior to event, and will also be available a printed guide for the day of. Help the City of Palo Alto document the biodiversity of this great preserve.
We will have families check in at the EcoCenter and then embark to record as many plants and animals as possible. Volunteers will be on site to take small groups/families who would like to learn more about plants, insects, birds, or how to use<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> iNaturalist</a>.

Local Event: Fall Baylands Bioblitz with Environmental Volunteers

Fall Baylands Bioblitz with Environmental...

Join the Environmental Volunteers for a Fall BioBlitz in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and Byxbee Park.
Fall is a...

Fall Baylands Bioblitz with Environmental Volunteers

LIVE Online

<h2>Mindful • Balanced • Joyful</h2>
A mindful, moderate-paced LIVE Online Yoga Series for adults 50+ that combines poses for balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength—including hand weights—with time to slow down, breathe, and feel good.Join Patricia Becker for a Yoga Live Online Series specifically designed for adults aged 50 and over. Also providing participants with access to a library of classes.

Local Event: Aging With Grace Yoga LIVE Online Fall Series

Aging With Grace Yoga LIVE Online Fall Series

Mindful • Balanced • Joyful
A mindful, moderate-paced LIVE Online Yoga Series for adults 50+ that combines poses for balance,...

The herbs growing in your kitchen garden are more than good flavor — they carry centuries of culinary tradition and holistic wisdom. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the herbs you already know and love: how to grow and harvest them for peak flavor, and how generations of home cooks have used them to support everyday health and wellbeing.We’ll begin in the Carriage House before heading out into Gamble Garden’s edible beds, where you’ll sample fresh herbs straight from the garden. You’ll leave with practical skills for growing and using herbs at home — in everyday meals, restorative teas, and simple remedies passed down through time.Whether you’re an avid gardener, a curious home cook, or simply drawn to the slower pleasures of growing your own food, this workshop offers something to savor.Pricing: $40 non-members | $32 members

Local Event: Medicinal Culinary Herb Workshop

Medicinal Culinary Herb Workshop

The herbs growing in your kitchen garden are more than good flavor — they carry centuries of culinary tradition and holistic...

Online

Join Patricia Becker for the Yoga Live Online Series specifically designed for adults aged 50 and over. This program focuses on increasing mobility, balance, strength, and resilience, while providing participants with access to an extensive library of classes.

Local Event: Yoga Reboot LIVE Online Fall Series

Yoga Reboot LIVE Online Fall Series

Join Patricia Becker for the Yoga Live Online Series specifically designed for adults aged 50 and over. This program focuses on...

<h2>Seated • Standing • Joyful</h2>
This LIVE Online Yoga Series has seated and standing poses—no mat needed. Classes include poses for balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength—including hand weights—with time to breathe, move, and feel good.✓ Fall Series&nbsp;October–December 2026&nbsp; – 1st &amp; 3rd Wednesdays of each month
✓ 10:00 AM |&nbsp; 30 minute classes
✓ Access to your library of classes until December 31st.
✓ Enjoy feeling the benefits of mindful movement

Local Event: Chair Yoga for Adults 50+ with Patricia Becker

Chair Yoga for Adults 50+ with Patricia Becker

Seated • Standing • Joyful
This LIVE Online Yoga Series has seated and standing poses—no mat needed. Classes include poses for...

All ages are invited to spend a beautiful morning at Gamble Garden. This month’s theme is soil and we’ll be honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Visit our “soil by feel” education station and learn about home composting.
Second Saturday is free and includes activities such as:
<ul><li>“Soil by feel” education station</li><li>A home composting demonstration</li><li>Scavenger hunts</li><li>Craft stations: paper pots, planting seeds, and painting pots</li><li>Storytime led by a Palo Alto Librarian</li><li>Small selection of plants available for sale</li><li>A visit to Elizabeth’s house</li><li>Guided tours</li></ul>
This month’s community partners include GreenWaste of Palo Alto, Green Latinos, and Master Gardeners.
Register for one of three timed entry slots: 10:00, 10:30, or 11:00 AM. When you arrive, stop by one of our two Welcome Tables to check in and get started on the morning’s tours and activities.

Local Event: Second Saturday (October)

Second Saturday (October)

All ages are invited to spend a beautiful morning at Gamble Garden. This month’s theme is soil and we’ll be honoring...

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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...

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Motherhealth LLC

Motherhealth is license and bonded home care organization in the greater bay area, caring caregivers Consistent home care 4088541883 Clubalthea.com

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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!)

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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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Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven"

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Martin Family Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA

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Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas

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Spieker Center for the Arts, 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA

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