5 Ways to Love Los Altos—Friday

1. Make plans for a free concert on Sunday. The California Youth Symphony, under the direction of Leo Eylar, will present a free holiday concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Foothill College. The repertoire includes seasonal and holiday favorites. During the concert, the symphony will conduct a toy drive for the non-profit organization, Sunday Friends, to help families in need in the South Bay. For more information, call 650-325-6666 or visit cys.org.

2. Find some one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season and help raise money for our schools! Stop by the Egan School Holiday Faire today, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More than 300 seventh- and eighth-graders will sell homemade crafts, gift items and foods in a whopping 170 booths. This fair raises much-needed funds for the school library and teaches students valuable entrepreneurial and service skills. Egan Junior High School is at 100 W. Portola Ave. in Los Altos. For more information, call Elena Shea at 650-947-7432, e-mail elena@thesheas.us or visit eganschool.org.

3. There's just one week left to catch a performance of at the , 97 Hillview Ave. in Los Altos. It's Christmas Eve in the tiny town of Tuna, TX, and 22 zany citizens—who are, amazingly, all played by two talented actors—attempt to celebrate their usual Yuletide traditions in this, the latest installment of the Tuna plays. This production closes on Dec. 18, so see it now while you can! Ticket prices range from $24-$32. For more information, call the Bus Barn box office at 650-941-5070 or visit busbarn.org.

4. in Los Altos Hills will co-sponsor a fun event this weekend for Jewish singles between the ages of 40-65—the Hanukkah Lights Singles Dance, this Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way in Palo Alto. Come and dance the night away in celebration of the Festival of Lights, as the DJ spins music from the 1960s to today. Help light the menorah, and enjoy some latkes, levity and laughter with members of the local singles community. Catered refreshments, wine and soft drinks will be served. Register today in advance through the Congregation Beth Am website. The cost is $20-$25 in advance, or $25-$30 at the door. For more information, call 650-223-8605.

5. Have some crafty fun, all for a good cause. This Saturday is the annual Holiday Card-Making Social, just a few short minutes away at the Palo Alto Family YMCA. Each year, many local families get together at this event to make cards to give to the patients at the Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital. Last year, more than 100 cards were donated. All supplies are provided for this free event. It all takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 3412 Ross Rd. in Palo Alto. For more information, call Diana Turner at 650-842-7157, e-mail dturner@ymcasv.org or visit paloaltofamilyymca.org.