December 2021

Classic Christmas Concert with Menlo Church (Fri, Dec 3rd)
Menlo Church is hosting a concert of all your favorite holiday music at their Menlo campus at 7 pm. Or join online!
https://menlo.church/menlo-legacy-christmas-concert

St. Tim’s Advent Festival (Sat., Dec 4th)
A night of crafts (wreath making!), delicious treats, and more!  Sign up below:
https://onrealm.org/sttimothy/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MmM4YWU1NTUtYjZiZS00OTA4LWIxMGEtYWRlMzAxNWE5MzQ0

MV Christmas Tree Lighting (Mon, Dec 6th)
The annual Christmas tree lighting is always fun and free event near the Civic Center Plaza at 5:30-8 pm.  This year will feature a train ride, as well as performances and music.

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

Parenting Lecture: Parenting with an Accent (Wed, Dec 8th)
Join the Mountain View Library on Zoom for a lecture by Masha Rumer on the joys and challenges of parenting as an immigrant. 
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/8376464

German Christmas Market (Sat, Dec 11th)
This holiday market, with its spiced almonds and mulled wine, is delight!  This year they are limiting the number of people at the fair and you can buy tickets below.
https://germanholidaymarket.org/

Zumba Fundraiser for MVEF (Sun, Dec 19th)
Come dance with me and lots of friends as we raise awareness and money for the Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF).  Join us in the Civic Center Plaza from 3-4:30 pm on Sunday, Dec 19th for some latin music and dance. Bring water, athletic clothing, and a donation for MVEF.  The suggested donation is $20 per person, but any contribution is most appreciated.   

The Gingerbread Man Children’s Theater (Dec 18th-Dec 20th)
This short performance is geared towards young children.  Email me if you interested in doing some gingerbread cookie decorating after the show! 
The Gingerbread Man on December 18-20th 

Filoli Holiday Lights and Santa Days 
What could be more magical than the stately gardens of Filoli all aglow with twinkling lights?!  There are numerous special theme evenings and Santa for the kiddos on the weekends!

https://filoli.org/events/holidays/

Great America Winterfest
Enjoy beautiful Christmas lights and fun rides at the amusement park Great America!

https://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/winterfest

Drive-Thru and Regular Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park is a fun San Jose tradition is back after a year hiatus.  With the churros and hot chocolate you can stroll through Christmas trees and whimsical holiday displays.  Also, back from last year, is a drive-thru version — a light ride

https://www.christmasinthepark.com/

Stay N Play (Every 2nd and 4th Friday)
This was a favorite pre-pandemic!  Every other Friday Trinity Church of Sunnyvale (477 N. Mathilda Avenue) hosts a fun play session with toys, bouncy houses, etc.  The fun begins at 9.30am and lasts until 11:30 am (and the last half an hour is a circle time with educational songs).  

https://www.svtrinity.org/stay-n-play

Palo Alto Junior Museum and  Zoo (Fri-Sun)
If you haven’t been to the all new-and-improved Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, go now!  It is amazing!!

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Arts-Sciences/Junior-Museum-Zoo

December Parenting Book Club
Shoot me an email if you’d like to discuss this month’s book:
Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still: Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life by Kristina Kuzmic

Next Month
January: When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace by Ruth Chou Simons (Thanks, Sharon!)