August 2023

National Night Out (Tuesday, Aug 1st)
Come join our wonderful Mountain View police and firefighters on Castro street (300/200 blocks) for bubbles, cold treats, and fun!
https://www.mountainview.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/838/656

Jazz in the Park (Saturday, Aug 12th)
Put out a picnic and enjoy some afternoon (2-3 pm) jazz in Pioneer Park! Free for all!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/10683124

Jellyfish Art (Thursday, Aug 17th)
Come learn about these amazing creatures and create a watercolor jellyfish!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/11008615

Let’s Create at the Library (Thursday, Aug 24th)
The library provides the materials and space and your child brings the creativity. Pop between 3 and 5 pm for self-directed, choice-driven craft time.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/11008253

Concerts on the Plaza (Friday)
Another fun summer tradition, the city of Mountain View provides free live music on Friday afternoons throughout the summer and early Fall.
https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/music-on-castro

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse (Wednesdays Aug 2nd and 9th)
For just $1.50 you can get a ticket to weekday morning kids movies! See here for details and schedule.

Outdoor Movies in the Park (Fridays Aug 4th and 11th)
August 4: Eagle Park: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)
August 11: Rengstorff Park: Strange World (PG)

Cub Scouts Pack 84
Last year our oldest joined cub scouts and had such a great experience! Pack 84 — the pack that meets at Stevenson — is just fantastic. There is usually one pack and one den meeting per month, plus a couple fun events (hike, science project, etc) each month. If you are interested in learning more, check out their website!
https://www.pack84mv.org/

State Parks and Seeds at MV Library
In case you didn’t know, the library isn’t just for concerts, science lessons, and books! You can also check out State Park parking passes and also get free seeds on the second floor seed library!

Filoli Summer Nights
Filoli, one of our favorite local gardens, has outdoor concerts and special summer nights!

Underwater Explorers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Explore the great tide pool at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with a guide and learn a bit about SCUBA. This cool program is for kids ages 8-13 years. (Thanks, Tamara!)

Parenting Book Club
August: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read: (And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry

September: Directions to Myself: A Memoir of Four Years by Heidi Julavits I highly recommend this book, especially if you are raising boys — it made me look deeply at our culture and masculinity.