This Week's Palo Alto Area Events

Palo Alto CA

30 August, 2021

12:06 PM

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PALO ALTO, CA — Hoping for a family outing? Your Palo Alto Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Palo Alto: Featured Event: Are you ready to learn about eco-friendly water heating? When: Tuesday, August 31st at 1:00 p.m. What: Interested in lowering the carbon footprint of your home? Heat pump water heaters benefit the planet and improve your home comfort. Free virtual Green@Home workshop for homeowners will be led by renewable energy expert Wei-Tai Kwok (founder of the Climate Reality Bay Area chap... Learn More Featured Event: Are you ready to learn about eco-friendly water heating? (Wendy Chou) FM Back to School Night - Fairmeadow Elementary When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Fairmeadow Elementary What: Event listing from Fairmeadow Elementary: Tuesday and August 31 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, and heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) Virtual Club Fair - During Advisory - Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle What: Event listing from Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More Hike Tiburon City - Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter: Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00 AMMeet at Blackie's Pasture pkg lot; Tiburon Blvd; Hwy 131. Carpool 8:30A Edgewood at Canada Rd.Leader Marsha Oxsen (650)533-5899. Learn More Little Ones Storytime in the Secret Garden When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Children's Library What: Event listing from Children's Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Join us every Wednesday morning at 11 AM for Little Ones Storytime in the Secret Garden between the Children's Library and the Children's Theater. This storytime is for children who have n... Learn More Back-To-School Night - Palo Alto High When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto High What: Event listing from Palo Alto High: Thursday, September 2 (all day)Schedule TBA Learn More Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center What: Event listing from Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: Thursday, September 2 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMMonthly Meeting of the Chamber's Ambassador Committee This is the perfect group for Chamber members who want more professional networking opportunities by becom... Learn More Beginner Mandarin Class 101 When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online What: This interactive Chinese class 101 explains the Mandarin sound system, teaches how to type Chinese, and shares tips on how to effectively learn Mandarin for students from non-Chinese speaking families. The class is for adults and children aged 8+. Please register by Tuesday Au... Learn More Water Committee - Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter: Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 PMQuarterly meeting of the Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter, Conservation Sub-committee on Water Issues Learn More Minimum Day - Palo Alto High When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto High What: Event listing from Palo Alto High: Friday, September 3 (all day) 5th Period (9:00-10:15) Brunch (10:15-10:30) 6th Period (10:30-11:45) Passing (11:45-11:55) 7th Period (11:55-1:10) Learn More Greene MS- Minimum Day - Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle What: Event listing from Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More PTA General Meeting - Ohlone Elementary When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Ohlone Elementary What: Event listing from Ohlone Elementary: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMCome to the PTA meeting. We'll discuss this year's budget and key initiatives. Join us! Learn More Keenan Training (Staff Only) - Palo Alto High When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Palo Alto High What: Event listing from Palo Alto High: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM Learn More JLS Minimum Day - Special Schedule - Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle What: Event listing from Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 12:40 PM Learn More JLS Community Zoom - Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:45 a.m. Where: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle What: Event listing from Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle: Friday, September 3 from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Featured Event: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay 2021: The Barnyard, Carmel When: Saturday, September 4th at 12:00 p.m. What: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Barnyard, 3663 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA From Oktoberfest Monterey Bay: "The largest fun fare and Historical Bavarian Culture Festival on the Central Coast.  "Join us for the 9th Annual Oktoberfe... Learn More Featured Event: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay 2021: The Barnyard, Carmel (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose 'Strike Up Band' Concert 2021 When: Saturday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. What: Symphony Silicon Valley and Opera San Jose's STRIKE UP THE BAND! Free Outdoor, Labor Day Weekend Concerts Saturday, Sept. 4., 2021 - 7 p.m.  Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Tower Lawn at San Jose State University, San Fernando and 4th Streets, downtown San Jose, CA From Op... Learn More Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose 'Strike Up Band' Concert 2021 (Susan C. Schena) See more local events, or add your own, on the Palo 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.