Arts & Entertainment
Get Out, Los Altos! Technology, Films and Yoga
A free technology class at Foothills College, a film festival for seniors, a rummage sale, a new farmers market, and when you just need to chill, an introductory yoga class—your choice on this Mothers Day weekend as you Get Out.
Where/When: , 12345 S El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Why Go: Puzzled or stymied by Adobe CS5? Fear no more. Friday's your chance to get your questions answered for free. Adobe engineers are coming to Foothill College to teach students, faculty, and the community the latest and greatest tips and techniques for using Adobe CS5.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 461 Orange Ave., Friday, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: When you rummage around a rummage sale, you necer know what you will find. Someone else's castoffs may be just what you have always been looking for — and vice versa. So check it out.
Pricing: Free (except for what you buy)
Where/When: Good Samaritan Hospital, Health to You Auditorium, 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why Go: A day of films that focuses on seniors. These movies emphasize positive aging. Events include presentations from filmakers. This is a unique event that is very much worth the drive to San Jose. The films to be shown include Close Harmony, an Academy Award-winning documentary about a senior citizen chorus and an elementary school chorus who practice for a combined concert, and Shattering the Myth of Aging, about seniors in their 70s, 80s and 90s who compete in demanding sports at the Senior Olympics. There's much more, too many to list here.
Pricing: $10, includes box lunch
LOVE TO RUN! LOS ALTOS HILLS PATHWAYS RUN/WALK
Where/When: Westwind Barn 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills / Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Why Go: The emphasis this year is less about win/place/show and more about getting out for the love of running—or walking—in the beautiful pathways of Los Altos Hills. It's why people have chosen to live here for decades. Pre-registration is over, but morning-of registration is available to those who arrive early (t-shirts are not guaranteed)
Where/When: , 377 1st St., Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Why Go: If you are new to yoga, or haven't had the time to really explore it, this is your opportunity. This workshop will give you a solid introduction to Yoga with an overview of the various forms of yoga and what to expect in a yoga class. The pace will be just right for beginners.
Pricing: $25
