Los Altos History Museum. “Silicon Valley: The Lure & the Legends,” through April 19. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Noon-4 p.m., Thursdays-Sundays. Free. www.losaltoshistory.org/lure_legends.html. San Mateo County History Museum. “Scenes of San Mateo County,” through Dec. 31, eight original paintings of historic sites on the Peninsula. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104. Pasquale Esposito. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Menlo Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. $55-$75. 408-528-6308 or www.pasqualeesposito.com.
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Bird Banding for Families will be held Saturday, April 25, 8-10 a.m., at the Coyote Creek Field Station. Join SFBBO and the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society to see birds up close and learn about bird banding research. Cost is $25 per family. For information or to register, email to outreach@sfbbo.org or visit sfbbo.org/activities/index.php. Learn basic programming with instructor David Hu at Milpitas Public Library’s Computer Training Center, 160 N. Main St. starting Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. By the end of this free 11-week course, students will be able to create their own calculator program. This class is open to anyone with sixth grade math skills, a good understanding of English and basic computer skills. Students will need to bring their own laptops. To register, visit the upstairs Reference Desk or send an email to sfrancis@sccl.org.
BOSTON — World champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White are well on their way to a record sixth straight ice dance national title, Davis and White broke their own record with 80.69 points Friday in the short dance at the U.S, Figure Skating Championships, more than seven points ahead of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, last year’s runners-up, Skating to selections from “My Fair Lady,” Davis and White got a standing ovation when it was over, “This is the first time we felt comfortable enough to gift for dancer earrings, silver dance jewelry, ballerina present sterling loop dangle charm ballet tutu pointe shoe, teenage da let things happen naturally,” Davis said, “This is the fifth time we’re competing the program, With this program, it’s all about being comfortable enough to let things happen naturally, and when you reach a point where it can be just fun, that’s what we really enjoy about skating.”..
Holiday Toy and Food Drive: Donate to the city of Saratoga’s annual holiday toy and food drive. Barrels for toy donations are located at the Saratoga city manager’s office. Toys should be new, unwrapped and nonviolent. Gifts for teenagers are in demand. Toys will be collected through Dec. 15 and given to Sacred Heart Community Service. Saratoga city manager’s office, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. Fantasy of Lights 2011: A drive-through holiday lights spectacular. Vasona Lake County Park will be transformed into a wonderland with thousands of colorful twinkling lights and favorite holiday tunes. Animated displays include the popular Fantasy Train, Tunnel of Lights and Motorcycle Santa. Through Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m., nightly. $15 per vehicle (up to nine guests)/$25 per vehicle (10-25 guests)/$50 commercial buses. Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos. www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks.
