May 2023

Super Mario Bros 4D Movie

We recently checked out Super Mario Bros in the new D-Box seats. It was actually pretty cool — you get 3D glasses and the seats MOVE with the movie. Obviously not the best format for serious drama films, but for Super Mario Bros is was a hit! (Note that the “D-Box” moving seat tickets need to selected specifically and are more expensive than the normal “3D” tickets)

https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-super-mario-bros-movie

And did you know that the Mountain View library has Mario video games?!

Animal Explorers (Thurs. May 4th and 18th)

Learn more about the amazing animals around our world with Librarian Alex. Note that this program is for kids 8-12 years old.

https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/10478168

Chinese Youth Orchestra (Saturday, May 20th)

Enjoy a morning of beautiful Chinese music with talented young musicians.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9870168

Storytimes at the Library

There are so many storytimes at the library (Mandarin, Spanish, Outdoor, Sensory, etc). Please take a look at their calendar and enjoy a wonderful story with your little ones. https://mountainview.libcal.com/

Special shout out to the Deer Hollow Storytimes (registration required)

Let’s Create at the Library (Saturday, May 6th)

Drop in and use the crafting supplies to make something cool! Let your imagination be your guide!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/10615680

YMCA Promotion (Until 5/15)
There is a special offer on at the YMC: No Join Fee + 20% off first bill! You can visit a Silicon Valley branch (Palo Alto, El Camino in Mountain View) and tell the staff to us the code MBR-SPRING-2023. Or come check out the YMCA for free with a trial pass. I teach Zumba on Thursday mornings!

Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow is now open for more weekdays! Yay for Spring/Summer!
Also, you can sign up for an overnight camping trip this summer at the zoo, but grab your spot now!

Mothers Together Spring Event (May 11th)
This event is always such a joy. Food, friends, and a great speaker! I’ll be doing the online evening option.
https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1707894

Filoli Spring Bulbs (Every day)
The daffodils are back! Come enjoy the array of color and scent at Filoli now through the end of Spring!

https://filoli.org/

Baby Farm Animals (Now)
Take your kids over to Deer Hollow Farm and Hidden Villa Farms to enjoy some cute lambs and other baby animals!

Parenting Book Club

May: My Parents: An Introduction / This Does Not Belong to You by Aleksandar Hemon,

This book (or really duel books) are as much about life in former Yugoslavia and the nature of memory as about parenting but I definitely thought it was fascinating and will probably be so to other parents.

June:

Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges by Kelly Fradin