August 2021

Recreational Class Registration Opens (Monday, August 2nd)
If you and/or your little ones are interested in ballet, soccer or art classes, City of Mountain View has your covered!

https://www.mountainview.gov/events/default.asp?ViewBy=0&CalDate=8/2/2021&EventDateID=43629

National Night Out (Tuesday, August 3rd)
A fun family tradition, this event allows kids to meet the firefighters, police officers and other public servants in our community (and their trucks and canine friends too).  You can sit in a firetruck, enjoy a free ice cream, and make some chalk art!

https://www.mountainview.gov/events/default.asp?ViewBy=7&CalDate=8/3/2021&EventDateID=43613

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in Redwood City (Wednesday Aug 4th)
For just a $1.50 you and your littles can enjoy a real movie theater experience.  Head over for the early morning showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.  These are kid-friendly showings — you don’t need to worry if your littles are a bit loud!

https://www.cinemark.com/series-events-info-pages/summer-movie-clubhouse

MV Summer Outdoor Movies (Fridays, Aug 6, Aug 13 and Aug 20)
Bring out a lawn chair, blanket and snacks, and enjoy a film with your family under the stars!  These are hosted by the various parks in MV and a lovely summer tradition.

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/summermovie.asp

Kids Concerts at Magic Bridge Playground (Fridays)
Each Friday at 6 pm the Magic Bridge Playground offers free kids music and lots of family fun!  Bring a picnic and enjoy the show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/magical-bridge/presenting-house-of-samba-kids-music-is-magical-summer-concert-at-magical-bridge/518849069544182/

In-Person Storytime at Deer Hallow Farm (Friday, August 27th)
Join Librarians Alex and Renee for a fun outdoor story time down on the farm!

https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/8049591

Concerts at Civic Plaza (Fridays August 6th and August 20th)
Mountain View is again hosting music at Civic Plaza!  Come dance and picnic and enjoy your neighbors  6 pm – 7:30 pm.  

http://www.mountainview.gov/plazaevents

Filoli Summer Evenings (Thursdays)
One of our favorite times to visit Filoli is on Thursday evenings.  The garden stays open until 8 pm and there is usually music, a drink stand, and a food truck. Bring a picnic and enjoy the long summer evenings!  Remember to make a reservation ahead of time.

Summer Nights

Fine Arts in the Parks (Sat & Sun, August 17-18th)

Head over to Los Altos’ Lincoln Park and enjoy live music (jazz, blues, etc), delicious food, and lots of art stalls!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-art-in-the-park-tickets-129740674851?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Reach and Teach Storytime (Wednesdays)

Every Wednesday morning at 10 am, the amazing Librarian Sharon has a wonderful storytime with books and songs at Reach and Teach, a cute book and toy store in San Mateo.

https://shop.reachandteach.com/

Animal Assisted Happiness Non-Profit (Tuesday afternoons)

Animal Assisted Happiness is a non-profit that specializes in animal therapy located close to MV in the Baylands Park, Sunnyvale.  This place is amazing and no reservation is needed — just show up on a Tuesday afternoon.  There are lots of volunteers to teach you about the animals, and opportunities to hold chickens, pet bunnies and so much more. When you enter the Baylands Park, turn left and follow the signs.  Parking is $6 per car, and there is a suggested donation of $5 per person at the farm.
https://www.animalassistedhappiness.org/

Library Hours Expanded
The library is now open even longer: Monday through Saturday, 10-6 pm  

Free Flower and Veggie Seeds from the MV Library (Anytime)
One my neighbors recently reminded me of the library’s cool seed program.  You can pick up your packets when you grab your books.  Thanks, Karin!
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/library/services/seedlibrary.asp

August Parenting Book Club
Shoot me an email if you’d like to discuss this month’s book:

August: The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson
Okay, so this isn’t really a parenting book, but is a great biography and science story. It also delves into deep ethical questions relating to genetics, parenting and ‘designer babies.’  It is such a great book, full of weighty questions, and I would LOVE to discuss it with you.  It is written for a general audience; no genetics background needed!

Next Month
September: Our Mothers, Ourselves: How Understanding Your Mother’s Influence Can Set You on a Path to a Better Life  by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.  Loved this one — so interesting as both a daughter and as a mother!

Heritage Festival (SaturdaySept 18th – Head’s up 🙂

MV will be hosting its third annual Heritage Festival in Heritage Park on September 18th.

https://happeningnext.com/event/3rd-annual-harvest-history-festival-eid4snsjkrs5x1