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Life on the Peninsula: Maker Faire 2010

May 20th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Science and Art collide at what has become one of the most popular events in the Bay Area, The Maker Faire.

What is Maker Faire?  Maker Faire is a newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and engineering plus music in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers – anyone who is embracing the DIY spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.*

More than 600 exhibits will be on display at the fifth annual Maker Faire Bay Area, which will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, at the San Mateo County Event Center. The Faire will be open Saturday from 10am – 8pm and Sunday 10am – 6pm.  Children under 3 are free. According to the organizers, O’Reilly Media, the event this year will likely draw more than 70,000 attendees.

More information can be found on their website.

*http://makerfaire.com

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Celebrate with Altaire on Saturday, May 1st!

April 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Yoga at the OFJCCJoin us this Saturday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm as we celebrate the opening of  Altaire’s New Release! Regis Homes of Northern California is offering a FREE Washer & Dryer to Altaire homebuyers that are in contract by May 15th  + a FREE  1 year OFJCC Homeowner Membership AND there is still time for qualified buyers to take advantage of the California Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $10,000!)

Join us for fresh smoothies and espresso drinks by myespressocoffee.com + enjoy a free family day pass to an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, which happens to be next door – The New OFJCC of Palo Alto.

Convenience is key. Take a deep breath and reflect on a life well lived.

We are lucky to have such a spectacular neighbor like the OFJCC! The days of rushing in all different directions for work, school, daycare, culture, and recreation are over.  Relax by the pool, in the yoga studio or at your favorite cafe.  If you are seeking a more balanced approach to living, look no further than Altaire Townhomes in Palo Alto.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including  1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.  Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to  4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Mark Your Calendar! New Release. New Floor Plans. New Locations.

April 26th, 2010 by admin

Join us this Saturday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm as we celebrate the opening of Altaire’s New Release! Regis Homes of Northern California is offering a FREE Washer & Dryer to homebuyers that are in contract by May 15th AND a FREE 1-year Homeowner Membership to the JCC!

Join us for fresh smoothies and espresso drinks by myespressocoffee.com + enjoy a free family day pass to an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, which happens to be next door – The New OFJCC of Palo Alto.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including  1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.  Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to  4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

There is still time for qualified buyers to take advantage of the California Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $10,000!) but hurry, funds are anticipated to run out quickly!

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Palo Alto Year Round Farmers’ Market

March 1st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

It’s hard to beat the experience of a Farmers’ Market….the sights, the smells and colors are all a welcome escape from our daily, hectic lives.  Altaire is very fortunate to have a year-round farmers’ markets right here (every Sunday) in Palo Alto  California Avenue Farmers’ Market. This wonderful venue is run by Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association, a Non-profit Mutual Benefit Corporation providing “the best possible opportunity for farmers, food vendors, and community members to preserve, enhance, and enjoy regional fresh quality foods.”*

A leisurely day at the market followed by a meal prepared with fresh picked ingredients makes for the perfect Sunday!  Stroll the aisles for produce, baked goods, fresh meats and crafts.  The good people at Urban Village have taken the time and compiled this very helpful resource list to aid in making your shopping experience a memorable one:

  • Use the market as a place to plan your meal. Go to the market, and get inspired. Learn to shop and eat “seasonally.” Produce harvested and picked vine or tree ripened always taste better and will enhance any meal.
  • Talk to the producer. Get invaluable information on even the most common fruits and vegetables.
  • Buy a new item every once in a while. Ask the person next to you or the producer to give you some ideas on how to use it. Or trust your intuition and take it home, taste it raw, steam, roast, grill or stir-fry whatever is in season. This is one of the keys to creative cooking.
  • Get the kids involved. Give them a few dollars and let them buy whatever produce they want and will eat. It’s a great way to make them responsible rather than you for eating fruits and vegetables.
  • Take your favorite basket or cloth bag. It’s sustainable and environmentally friendly.
  • Recycle your plastic bags. After each market, tuck them back into your market basket. Again, it’s an environmentally friendly thing to do.
  • Use your senses to find the best items. Smell, touch (gently) and taste.
  • Bring a friend to the market. Turn someone else on to the rich satisfaction that can be found through the food and community at the Farmers’ Market.*

California Avenue Farmers’ Market has an excellent selection of fresh items sure to please all shoppers.

Don’t miss this nice collection of market photos to put you in the mood -> here.

Happy Shopping!!

Location:
California Avenue (at El Camino)
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

Open:
Sundays
9:00am – 1:00pm
Year ’round

*http://www.urbanvillageonline.com

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Chinese New Year Celebration – Year of The Tiger

February 15th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Gung Hay Fat Choy! 2010 is the Year of the Tiger – Lunar Year 4708

Did you know that San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest outside of Asia?  Lifestyle on the Peninsula allows us close proximity to so many international destination spots. So how will you celebrate the Chinese New Year?

One event not to be missed is the Chinese New Year Parade! The SF Chinese New Year Parade was originally introduced in the 1860′s to educate locals and introduce them to the Chinese culture. It is such a large part of the Bay Area’s rich history and there are so many ways to celebrate that it is difficult to keep track! Let us know your favorite events and we will add them to this post to share with others.

The 2010 Chinese New year Festival and Parade is on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 5:15 pm.

A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush,
the Chinese New Year Parade continues to entertain and delight the many hundreds of thousands of people that come to watch it on the street or tune in to watch it on television.

Celebrate the lunar new year parade with gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes and exploding firecrackers. A crowd favorite is the spectacular 201′ Golden Dragon (“Gum Lung”) It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group, White Crane to carry this dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco.

This year’s Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade promises to warm your heart and electrify your senses, come rain or shine.

Want to celebrate locally in Palo Alto?
(Palo Alto Online listed this special Lion Dance event at Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar to celebrate the Chinese New Year)

Ming’s Lion Dance Performances:
Ming’s celebrates Chinese New Year with special banquet lunches/dinners (Feb. 13-28) and traditional Lion Dance performances (Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. & Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m.) by the Young Lion Dancers. Reservations recommended. For more information, call Ming’s at 650-856-7700 or visit www.mings.com. Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Don’t miss this! The Swinging Chinatown Exhibit looks amazing…  A special exhibition featuring Chinese Nightclubs from the 1930′s to the 1960′s at the Old Mint, February 11 – 21, 2010

For a complete list of 2010 SF Chinatown Events – Chinatown Calendar

You can also follow information about San Francisco Chinatown on  Twitter. @sfchinatown

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French Baguette Baking Class at Mayfield Bakery & Cafe

February 11th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

mayfieldsCalling all Palo Alto Foodies! This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning, just minutes from our community. If you are a lover of great bread the way we are, don’t miss the Mayfield Bakery & Cafe French Baguette Baking Class on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Join Baker Josh Grünig for Mayfield’s very first artisan bread baking class geared towards the home baker.

You will learn the following techniques and more…

  • How to properly measure
  • Mixing techniques
  • How to shape dough
  • Proofing and Scoring
  • Baking and how to use your home oven
  • Steaming techniques
  • How to make Poolish (starter)

At the end of the class, you will be able to go home with a wealth of new baking knowledge,  a selection of breads, starter Poolish to use at home AND recipes. Make a day of it! Bring a friend and go for a swim, catch a pilates or yoga class at the OFJCC campus after your bake class.  New to Palo Alto?  If you’ve recently moved, this is a great way to meet someone that shares an interest in your local area.

The story behind Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is best summed up on their website:  ‘Chef Gordon Drysdale and Pastry Chef Nancy Pitta combined their vision and love for food, which led them to the creation of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe. Together his love of savory dishes and her passion for all things pastry have resulted in a harmonious relationship of sweet and savory.’

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is located in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village.  The price of this class is $65, exclusive of tax. To reserve your spot, please call them at 650.853.9200.

P.S. You don’t have to look far to find updates for Mayfield Bakery & Cafe…their Facebook Page is listed on Altaire’s Page as one of our local favorites!

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Images of Indochina – Rick Saal Photography Exhibit

January 14th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Starting February 7, and running through February 25, the JCC of Palo Alto will be hosting the photographic exhibit of Rick Saal – Images of Indochina: Telling Fortunes Beyond the Beaten Path.

In the Fall of 2008, Rick embarked on a journey to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in an attempt to capture the people of this region in their daily lives.  Equipped with basic linguistic skills, an alert eye and an open and friendly approach, he set out on one of life’s rare adventures. The result of this captivating journey is an engaging and amazing photographic record of these wonderful people and their historic culture.

Don’t miss this event!

More of Rick’s incredible work can be found on his website.

Sharing the best parts of our community and our greater community of Palo Alto is important to us. Let Altaire know if you have a favorite local artist or business that you would like to learn more about. We gladly feature interesting local works and events on our blog, Facebook page and Twitter!

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TheatreWorks West Coast Premiere: A Civil War Christmas

December 22nd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

TheatreWorks is Silicon Valley’s leading professional nonprofit theatre company. TheatreWorks presents a year-round season of musicals, comedies, and dramas at the Lucie Stern Theatre right here  in Palo Alto!

This season TheatreWorks presents a festive holiday performance sure to delight, the West Coast premiere of A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL CELEBRATION, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel.

This fascinating and engaging story of the American experience combines fact and fiction, old-time carols, and traditional tunes into a whimsical saga of a divided nation longing for hope; a heartwarming holiday performance sure to be enjoyed by the entire family.

A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL CELEBRATION runs through Dec. 27.

More information can be found here.

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Holiday Carriage Rides in Downtown Los Altos

December 10th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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It’s nice to live in an area that offers year-round events and entertainment  that the whole family can enjoy.  There is always something offered for every age nearby.

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than an evening carriage ride in Downtown Los Altos?  Make sure you bring a blanket to bundle up as your horse-drawn carriage takes you through the Downtown area on a magical trip during this special time of year.

Holiday Carriage Rides are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., starting December 11 and running through December 27 (excluding Christmas Day) .  Each carriage ride lasts 25 minutes and can accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 children….perfect for a family ride!

Enjoy the lights and decorations of Downtown Los Altos this holiday season.

More information can be found here.

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Halloween Haunted House at Gamble Gables Mansion

October 23rd, 2009 by admin

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The leaves are changing and you know what that means……Halloween is just around the corner.  If you are looking for something to get you ready for the Halloween season a nice option is to take your little ghouls & goblins to the Halloween Haunt at Gamble Garden Mansion. The Halloween Haunted House is on Sunday, October 25th. Show up in costume from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and meet and greet the ghosts in person. This event is suitable for trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when there is more daylight. Space is limited and reservations are required. You may register for this event by calling 650-329-1356 ext. 201 Monday through Friday between 9 AM to noon.  Happy Halloween!!!

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