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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

October 15th, 2010 by admin

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When you think of Fall what comes to mind? Cooler weather, the leaves changing color and pumpkins…..lots of pumpkins.

For those of you who would like to celebrate the Fall season in style, look no further than the quaint coastal community of Half Moon Bay. The 40th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place this weekend, October 16 & 17 from 9am – 5pm.

The festival has become quite an event, with a loyal following.  Here is a  little background (from the official festival site) describing  how the small coastal community became synonymous with pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

The pumpkin boom can be traced back to growers in the area who began to plant pumpkins in the 1930′s. In the early 30’s, teenager John Arata and his brother Clarence began planting pumpkin seeds to feed the family’s hogs. One day, they were hauling some of their pumpkins along Highway One back to the farm when a passing motorist stopped and asked if he could buy a few. The Arata’s sold the pumpkins for a quarter and a booming pumpkin-picking business and tourist attraction was born.

And the tradition continues on today as more than 3,000 tons of pumpkins are grown each year by 15 or so commercial growers in the Half Moon Bay area. They ship pumpkins all over the United States and sell to many of the large retailers in the Bay Area.
Although the focus is on pumpkins, there is something for everyone at the festival…..parades, costume contests, family activities and great food and drink await you as well.

One more reason Altaire loves life on the peninsula. Have fun!

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Halloween at Gamble Garden

October 12th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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The autumn chill is in the air so 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.

When: Friday, October 29th, 6:30 to 8:00PM

Where: Gamble Garden Mansion

Fee: $10/person for members and $15/person for non-members. Reservations are required.

This event is suitable for the little 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 here.

Happy Halloween!!!

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Palo Alto Made Affordable

October 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

If you think you can’t afford to live in Palo Alto, think again.

Altaire has new contemporary one bedroom homes starting from $469,900 in Palo Alto! At Altaire, City style meets Peninsula retreat. Our new single-level one-bedroom features a nice open-style plan with beautifully appointed finishes throughout, including hardwoods! This floor plan includes a nice sized bedroom with a generous bathroom,  a great outdoor patio, easy access to the garage + 2 parking!

Need something a bit larger for your family? Altaire has spacious 3 bedroom homes starting at $724,900. And now, for a short time, you pay No Mortgage Payment for 6 Months.*

Don’t wait as this offer won’t last long. Visit the Altaire Sales Office this weekend and see what life is like at Altaire in beautiful Palo Alto.

* Mortgage payment is principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or HOA.  This will be paid as a credit at close of escrow (up to 6% of maximum allowable builder contribution). Must put 20% down and have a Fico score of at least 740. This promotion is only available through Wells Fargo Mortgage and is only on specific A plans. This offer expires 10/10/10. Prices, terms and availability subject to change without notice. Exclusively represented by Pacific Marketing Associates DRE License #01220373.

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A Homebuyer’s Guide to Buying Green

October 4th, 2010 by admin

image credit: builditgreen.orgIn the market for a healthy, energy- and resource-efficient home?  Knowledge is power and  the GreenPoint Rated label provides a means to evaluate and rank New Single Family and Multifamily Homes as it pertains to a home’s green features. Each Green-Point rated home is evaluated and a consumer label is provided indicating the performance of the property in five unique categories.  These categories are:

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Water Conservation
  • and Community.

A Green-Point rated home gives you the assurance that you’re getting a healthier, more environmentally responsible home for your family because rated homes are verified by third party Certified GreenPoint Raters to exceed state building and energy code requirements for health and environmental performance.

We all need a place to call home.  Altaire believes that home ownership is not just about your home, but also includes your community and the environment in which we live.  Altaire – it’s what living Green in Palo Alto is all about.

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Film Festival Comes to Palo Alto + OFJCC

October 1st, 2010 by admin

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The Silicon Valley Film Festival is launching an exciting 19th season soon! Saturday evening films will be held at our neighbor – Palo Alto JCC and the Cubberley Community Theatre in Palo Alto.
Have a look at the lineup of upcoming films just steps from your front door at Altaire:

Saturday, October 16th @ 8 pm -Zrubavel, OFJCC

Saturday, October 30th @ 8 pm – Eyes Wide Open, OFJCC

Saturday, November 6th @ 8 pm – Inside Hana’s Suitcase, OFJCC

Enjoy this preview of Zrubavel, a boy who immigrated with his family from Ethiopia, and who dreams of becoming a director of successful films. He manages to cope in a poor, crime and drug-ridden neighborhood. His devoted grandfather struggles to instill Ethiopian values.

Special Event: After the film, hear from Barbara Ribakove Gordon, director of the North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry (NACOEJ).
The full list of movies can be seen here.

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To Life! Returns to Palo Alto October 10

September 21st, 2010 by admin

The wonderful lifestyle and diversity of our community makes living at Altaire in Palo Alto an incredible experience with easy access to cultural events. We are very fortunate to have the JCC as a neighbor at Altaire. Besides their incredible recreational facilities, they have a variety of cultural and entertainment venues each week. Don’t forget! Altaire offers new homeowners a 1-year membership to the OFJCC, just steps from your front door.

What’s on the calendar? To Life!

To Life! is a unique annual event that showcases the diversity of Jewish culture through art, music, dance and food. This one-day celebration of art and community attracts around 10,000 people from a variety of backgrounds who want to honor Jewish heritage and learn about the many community resources offered by Bay Area Jewish organizations.

October 10, 2010 | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | California Avenue, Palo Alto

After a one-year hiatus, the To Life! Festival is back!

On Sunday, October 10, 2010, To Life! will return to California Avenue in Palo Alto for a fun-filled day of music, dance, art, family activities and of course, food!

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Best of Palo Alto…

September 15th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

image credit Town & Country Village


The votes are in and the weekly readers of Palo Alto Weekly have weighed-in on their local favorites in the areas of restaurants, food and drink, retail and services. This year, the Weekly newspaper added a few new categories to throw us for a twist: best dentist, fitness classes, personal trainer/fitness program, travel agency (a Golden Globe winner?), art gallery and barbecue restaurant. Congratulations to our neighborhood shopping center, Town & Country Village, for sweeping up with 8 Besties!
Best of Palo Alto 2010- (Virtual Copy of The Best Of) Best of 2010 list
Best Vegetarian Restaurant & California Cuisine: Calafia Cafe & Market a Go-Go
Best Coffee House: Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Best New Restaurant: Howie’s Artisan Pizza
Best Bakery/ Desserts: Douce France
Best Breakfast: Hobee’s
Best Delicatessen: Village Cheese House
Best Grocery: Trader Joe’s
Best Manicure/ Pedicure: LaBelle Day Spa & Salon (2nd year winner!)

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Specials This Week at Altaire

September 10th, 2010 by admin

Altaire’s NEW floor plans and location are a hit! We have new homes available to live in this year – be in your home by the holidays! In the last several weeks, we’ve sold nearly a home every other day! Don’t miss your opportunity as we approach sell out – become part of our wonderful community today…

Altaire Specials This Week!

Plan G // Georgetown – 1 bedroom home at $469,900.

And if you need a larger space: Plan A // Amherst – 3 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath for $739,900.

Visit the sales office for your private showing.

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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39th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

September 8th, 2010 by admin

Now that Fall has come and Labor Day weekend is behind us, getting out for some sunshine and local festivities tops everyone’s to-do list. There is always something to do on the Peninsula!

This weekend enjoy the 39th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival. An annual crowd-pleaser, there is something for everyone at Silicon Valley’s World-Class Art & Music Festival.

The festival features a variety of venues, which include 600 professional artists and craftmakers displaying their creations, entertaining live music with headliners The Groove Kings and Department of Rock, the new Comcast Pigskin Party Lounge with giant screen TV, tasty food and drink including premium wines, microbrews, mojitos (yummy) and margaritas. There will also be health and wellness displays, a green products showcase, home and garden exhibits and a special memorial ceremony to honor the heroes from 9/11. And they haven’t forgotten about the kids; your little ones will find an action-packed Kids’ Park with the School of Rock Stage, climbing wall, amusements and decorative body art to keep them entertained.

So much entertainment that we hope 2 days is enough time to cover all the festivities. And the best part…admission is free.

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
when: September 11-12, 2010 – 10 AM to 6 PM
where: On Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue Downtown Mountain View, California

Event map to help you get around the festival.

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Happy Birthday JCC!

September 5th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

This weekend our friend and neighbor, Oshman Family JCC, is celebrating their one year birthday with a number of treats throughout the Labor Day weekend. They are also ushering in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, with a Tuesday, September 7, celebration which includes traditional apples and honey.

If you miss out on this week’s festivities, don’t worry. The JCC has an entire list of activities for this coming Fall 2010. You can download their fall catalog here (large file) or check their website for upcoming events.  Altaire is so very lucky to have such a wonderful neighbor.

Happy Birthday JCC!

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Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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