This Weekend's Events In Palo Alto Area

Palo Alto CA

13 May, 2021

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Happy weekend, Palo Alto! As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Patch Community Calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: Livermore Knights of Columbus Virtual Auction & Charity Showdown When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. What: This year, we have the opportunity to make this annual event even more action-packed than before, by coming to you virtually! The pandemic is nearly over and we have some exciting travel opportunities for you to bid on. Our night of entertainment promises to be as engaging as ... Learn More Featured Event: Livermore Knights of Columbus Virtual Auction & Charity Showdown (Livermore Knights of Columbus) Virtual event with cookbook author Samantha MuiWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1213 Newell Road What: Samantha Mui will introduce her cookbook, Melting Pot, and talk about the process of crafting recipes into a book. Coming of age as a second-generation Chinese American, and Samantha Mui had a distinct upbringing that has shaped this variety of popular Eastern and Western dishes. ... Learn More Addressing the Need for Sensitive Mental Health Services for AAPI When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. What: Reaching and providing effective mental health services to the AAPI community requires knowledge about and cultural responsiveness across a wide array of beliefs and practices. Professors Joyce Chu and Shreya Vaishnav will join Palo Alto University President Maureen O'Connor t... Learn More Featured Event: SSMC's Virtual Auction & Awards Celebration When: Friday, May 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: On Zoom: https://sustainablesanmateo.org/2021Celebration What: Sustainable San Mateo County's Virtual Auction is now live, with nearly 140 items, at https://charityauction.bid/ssmc. It will conclude at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 14, following SSMC's 22nd annual Awards Celebration, which will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 14; registe... Learn More Featured Event: SSMC's Virtual Auction & Awards Celebration (Terry Nagel) International COVID-19 Conference: Lessons Learned When: Friday, May 14th at 7:30 a.m. Where: https://tinyurl.com/COVID-LL-2021 What: Register today at tinyurl.com/COVID-LL-2021 One year ago, the world was only beginning to learn about COVID-19 and its impact on public health, data and research, our patients and providers, and the most vulnerable among us. Therefore, the Stanford Center for Asian Health Rese... Learn More Featured Event: Silicon Valley Horse Show 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: The Silicon Valley Horse Show Friday, May 14, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA From The Silicon Valley Horse Show and Alameda County Fair: "The premier horse show on the West Coast ... Learn More Featured Event: Silicon Valley Horse Show 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Stanford Blood Center Drive 2021: Marriott, San Mateo When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: Stanford Blood Center Blood Drive Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. San Mateo Marriott, 1770 S.Amphlett Blvd., Bloodmobile, San Mateo, CA From Stanford Blood Center: "The San Mateo Marriot will host a community blood drive with Stanford Blood Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:... Learn More Featured Event: Stanford Blood Center Drive 2021: Marriott, San Mateo (Susan C. Schena) Yummy Yoga & Self Massage Sunday May 16th When: Sunday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Studio What: We are going to have a good time moving our bodies and massaging the best Liver/Gall Bladder areas to keep us healthy this Spring, and help to strengthen the upcoming Summer season organs, the Heart and Small Intestine.Sign up for class info and link > https://bit.ly/3fJigd... Learn More Free Home Buying Webinar When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Learn about defining your home ownership objectives and how to achieve them; how to find and buy a home with the most favorable terms; understand the home buying process and your financing options. Speakers include a Realtor and a Mortgage Consultant. Presented by Stanford Fed... Learn More Sustain-a-Palooza! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://sustain-a-palooza.eventbrite.com What: Sustain-a-Palooza! A Celebration of the Next New Normal (FREE virtual event) Designed for Bay Area residents interested in living our best healthy, sustainable, equitable, civically-engaged Bay Area lives.Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/PaloozaSch...Register: https://sustain-a-... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on thePalo Alto Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.