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French Baguette Baking Class at Mayfield Bakery & Cafe

February 11th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

mayfields Calling 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!

Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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Feeling the need to get outdoors?

Posted in Palo Alto

February 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Spring is just around the corner. Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Button up and head out to visit these great parks within a few miles from our community at Altaire. We created a custom map to help you locate all of the great parks to enjoy the outdoors nearby.

Whether you enjoy bicycling, birdwatching, running or hiking, our good friends at Patagonia in Palo Alto have just what you need to enjoy the outdoors even more!

Patagonia Palo Alto is located at 525 Alma Street. (P.S. They are on Facebook + Twitter too.)

And when the weather clears up, you can even give rock climbing a try. If you’ve never given it a try, watch this video and be inspired!

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Hurry – Only 6 Remain at Altaire!

Posted in Our Community

February 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Only 6 left…one of each floor plan remains! If you have been thinking about buying at Altaire, now is the time. Don’t miss out!

And if you purchase this weekend, you are still eligible to register your children in the Palo Alto school district for the 2010/2011 school year. School Districts are the #2 most desirable amenity when selecting a new home, second only to location. (According to our Altaire blog poll.) We’ve listed all of the important registration details below for your convenience.

Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year*

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

In October, 2009 we shared an article by Chris Kenrick from Palo Alto Online: Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.

“On California’s basic measure of academic achievement, the California Standards Tests (CST) in English and math, 85 percent of Palo Alto second- through eighth-graders scored “advanced” or “proficient.” More than 50 percent scored “advanced.” Read Full Article

If you would like more information on Palo Alto Unified School District and its strategic plan to provide a first-class educational program to all of its students, more information is on the PAUSD site. PAUSD Website

* Important dates taken directly from the PAUSD website (link above). Be sure to review all registration requirements carefully, as there is no guarantee of registration. If you have questions, contact Central Attendance at centattendance@pausd.org or (650) 329-3707.

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Altaire Don’t Miss the February Events at Oshman Family JCC

Posted in Our CommunityPalo Alto

February 2nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Just a short walk from the front doorstep of your new home at Altaire, you can enjoy Palo Alto’s Oshman Family JCC! With state-of-the-art facilities and organized programs serving preschoolers to retirees, and those in-between, there is something for everyone to enjoy in our amazing community!

The JCC has a variety of cultural events for the whole family. Check out their reviews on Yelp!
The following is a list of February events at the JCC:

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The days of rushing in all different directions for work, school, daycare, culture, and recreation are over. Take a deep breath and reflect on a life well lived. 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.

Phase Close-out! Only a few remain…

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Palo Alto is the “Biggest Gainer”as Housing Market Starts to Pick Up in Bay Area

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January 28th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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If you are still waiting for the “bottom” to hit, it may have already happened.

Per this recent article on the online Wall Street Journal, homes in the Bay Area are starting to show signs of a tentative recovery. According to DataQuick, a La Jolla-based data provider for the housing industry, cities closer to the Coast are recovering better than inland properties.

“We appear to be in the early stages of a fragile recovery,” said Andrew LePage, a DataQuick analyst. Coastal communities dominated the the increase in housing prices, accounting for 24 of the 29 regions that posted positive price gains.

Palo Alto led the way in price appreciation. The median home prices of Palo Alto more than doubled from a year ago to $1.1 million. According to the article, Palo Alto’s price per square foot soared 98.7% last year and area real-estate agents say homes sales are brisk.

This is good news for the peninsula as a whole, and Palo Alto in particular. So if you are still on the fence, you may want to revisit the idea of owning a new home in an economically stable area in a great neighborhood with excellent schools for your family.

Altaire offers homeowners more than just ownership. Our beautiful, newly constructed Townhomes are already updated with all of the features and finishes that you may find necessary when buying used, saving you from having to live through a remodel. Altaire also offers an ease of lifestyle with access to the beautiful new OFJCC just steps from your front door, where you and your family can enjoy fitness, culture, events and the arts.

Still undecided? Stop by our sales center for a tour! We’d love to meet you and show you around.

http://www.regishomes.com/altaire/

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Sigona’s Farmers Market

Posted in Palo Alto

January 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

sigona's You don’t have to wait until the weekend to shop for local and fresh products.

Their website best describes the shopping experience that awaits you at Signora’s Farmers Markets:

We invite you to take a step back in time to an old fashioned open air market overflowing with all of your favorite fresh foods and produce! Connect with a vibrant, small family business that truly cares for people and our community.

Sigona’s carries an assortment of fresh-picked fruits, vegetables, flowers, and live, organic, healthy foods. They have been serving the Bay Area since 1975 and have stores located in Palo Alto and Redwood City.

You can get the latest updates from Signora’s by following them on Facebook, Twitter and their blog. Weekly specials, vendor spotlights, food and cooking tips can all be found on their website, including recipes like this these located on the Sigona’s blog (click here).

The Palo Alto Sigona’s is located at Stanford Shopping Center and receives raving reviews, like these on Yelp. Thank you Sigona’s Farmers Market! It is so nice to have local vendors with fresh produce and products conveniently located near Altaire Townhomes.

We love Sigona’s selection of fresh fruit!

What is your favorite item at Sigona’s? Share with us…share with the community.

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New Bicycle Sharing Program – Palo Alto

Posted in Palo Alto

January 18th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

According to a recent article in the Mountain View Voice, Palo Alto could be one of three transportation hubs to test a new bike ride share program thanks to a $500,000 grant secured by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. The VTA envisions 100 bicycles to be involved in the program.

Bike sharing is a relatively new idea to the United States, but there are successful transit models in both Paris and Montreal. Basically it works like this: make bicycles accessible to anyone who wants to use them, without the hassle or worry of bike parking or theft. According to Jennie Loft of the VTA, “It’s more about the commute versus going to the grocery store. They can just kind of leave one (bike) behind and then catch up at the other side.”*

The program would involve bicycles being available at three major transit hubs including Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Jose. Smaller sharing stations would be located within a three-mile radius of each other.

Altaire is excited about this opportunity. What a great VTA initiative and wonderful program to add to the livability of our community in Palo Alto!

* Quote from January 1, 2010 Mountain View Voice article

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Images of Indochina – Rick Saal Photography Exhibit

Posted in EventsPalo Alto

January 14th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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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2010-2011 Palo Alto School Registration Has Started!

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January 11th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Good news for current and future Altaire homeowners! We are located within a great school district. Palo Alto is ranked among the top four K-12 school districts in the State of California. Early enrollment began January 5th for the 2010-2011 upcoming school year. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible…there is still time.

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Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year*

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

In October, 2009 we shared an article by Chris Kenrick from Palo Alto Online: Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.

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Altaire Townhomes is on Facebook

Posted in Our CommunityPalo Alto

January 7th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Altaire is on Facebook! We invite you to join the conversation and learn more about our community and about our larger community of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley. Every week Altaire posts updated content featuring local area businesses, events and entertainment, homeowner tips, real estate news, design trends and the latest specials at our new home community. Become a fan and join the conversation! Your neighbors would love to hear about your favorite restaurant in town, the best place to hike or a recommended pet sitter. If you have a knack with design, show us what you’ve done with your space at Altaire to give others great ideas.

Join Altaire on Facebook

We can’t wait to meet you!

Curious about the history of Facebook? Read the entire evolution from Facemash in 2003 to what we know as Facebook today on Wikipedia <A History of Facebook> “Facebook is a social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.^[1] Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.”

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