August 2022

Onye Onyemaechi: Village Rhythms (Monday, August 1st)
Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a live children’s concert in Pioneer Park!  There will be dessert and music and lots of fun!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9263565

Sign-Up for Fall Classes (Monday, August 1st)
Registration for MV residents opens August 1st for variety of classes through the MV Recreation Department — art, dance, music, language — they’ve got it all!
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/rec/register.asp

What is Magic? With Brian Scott (Wednesday, August 3rd)
Enjoy a free magic show in the evening while sitting outside with a picnic! What could be better than that?!  For this event the library is asking for registration (see below).
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9266334

Astronaut Boot Camp (Thursday, August 4th)
Want to learn more about what it takes to be an astronaut, as well as the women that were pioneers in space?  Well, look no further than this amazing program from the awesome Librarian Alex!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9260252

Make a Moon Phase Calendar (Monday, August 8th)
Learn more about the moon and create your very own moon calendar!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9267191

Library Outdoor Storytimes (Saturdays)
The library has a bunch of fun storytimes in the beautiful Pioneer Park!
Saturdays  10:30-11:15am  Family Story

Free Outdoor Movies (Friday Evenings in August)
Starting July 8th, the City of Mountain View offers free outdoor movies in the various city parks.  Fun starts as soon as it gets dark (around 8:30).
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/summermovie.asp

Concerts on the Plaza (Fridays)
Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts!  Every Friday evening from June through September there is wonderful free live music for you and your family to enjoy.  Bring a picnic and relax on Plaza!
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/plazaevents.asp

Thursday Farmers’ Market (Thursdays)
Every Thursday from May to September there is a small Farmer’s Market near the library.  And there is a lot of prepared food if you want to pick up dinner, as well as kids crafts and activities. 5-8 pm

http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/thursday-night-mountain-view-farmers-market

Gilroy Gardens, Great America, and Happy Hollow
If you haven’t had time to visit these parks, you may want to check them out before school starts up again!  Tip: Tuesdays may be a good time to visit Great America because they only have the kiddie rides and the water park open:)

https://www.gilroygardens.org/
https://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Happy Hollow

Storytimes with Librarian Sharon (Saturday, August  13th)
The beloved MV Librarian Sharon has a whole series of storytimes at Los Altos Methodist Church on Saturday mornings.  You don’t want to miss these!  On Saturday, July 9th at 9:30 am Librarian Shanon will do a story time for kids 0-5 years on the topic of “On the Farm” at the Los Altos Untied Methodist Church.  More info here.

Peninsula Open Space Trust Hikes
Peninsula Open Space Trust has lots of hikes, lectures and other great events for the family!  Thanks, Kathy!

Filoli and Summer Nights (Thursdays)
Roses are in full swing at Filoli.  Also, the Summer Nights program begins June 2nd (music, food trucks, flowers!); you should your tickets now since they sell out!

Swim Lessons
Summer is here, and the YMCA has some great and very reasonably priced swim lessons.  We’ll be doing another series in August and could love to have friends in the class — let me know if you are interested in joining and you should sign up now!
https://www.ymcasv.org/locations/el-camino-ymca

YMCA
Speaking of the YMCA, this is such a great resource!  They have resumed Parents’ Night Out and much of the usual programming.  Also, a great place to take Zumba ;).  Also, new martial arts classes are available for kids on Tuesday/Thursday start in August.  Give the branch a call to find out more about their offerings (their website isn’t up to date with all the available classes so a call is the best way to find out — or come with me sometime for free as my guest!)
https://www.ymcasv.org/locations/el-camino-ymca

August Parenting Book Club

August: Weird Parenting Wins: Bathtub Dining, Family Screams, and Other Hacks from the Parenting Trenches Paperback by Hillary Frank.  This one made me laugh!

September: Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon