Presentations & Discussions
Getting to Know Your Muslim American Neighbors
Saturday, November 1, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Find out about history, demographics, Islamic beliefs and practices in relation to other major religions, holidays, and celebrations. Grades 3 and up. Presented by Islamic Networks Group.
Book Discussion
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30pm
East West Bookstore, 324 Castro St.
Come to the East West Bookstore to discuss the book with other Mountain View readers!
Celebration of Pakistani Culture
Sunday, November 9, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
MV City Hall Rotunda, 500 Castro St.
Enjoy Pakistani music, art and handicrafts, slide show, costumes, tea ceremony, and henna tattoos. Presented by Pakistani American Culture Center.
Jennifer Jordan and the Women of K2
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, SecondStage, 500 Castro St.
Jennifer Jordan, expert on K2 and women mountaineers, shares tales of extraordinary courage and achievement. Screening of her film, Women of K2, at 6:15pm. Limited seating; first come, first served on day of event only. RSVP to mvreads.
Three Cups of Tea & Discussion
Thursday, November 13, 7pm
Red Rock Cafe, 201 Castro St.
Enjoy three (free) cups of tea and progress from stranger to friend to family. First 30 people get a free mug to take home.
Women In Islam
Monday, November 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Presentation addressing common stereotypes, the role of women in Islam, and important Muslim women in history and the modern world. Presented by Islamic Networks Group.
Children & Teens
Three Cups of Stories
Sunday, November 16, 2:00pm
Books Inc., 301 Castro St.
Listen to stories from the far-away places talked about in Three Cups of Tea. Ages 3 and up.
Change Your World Contest Program
Saturday, November 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Enjoy meeting the winners and listening to the wonderful stories of local young people who have made a difference in the community. Contest prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served. Ages 8 and up.
Film Events
Back to School
Tuesday, November 11, 6:30pm
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
What would life be like without an education? Over 100 million children worldwide do not receive basic schooling. Join us for the PBS documentary “Back to School,” which follows school children in seven countries as they face great odds. After the film, Menlo Park teacher Margo McAuliffe will speak about her journey to Kenya to help build a school for girls whose only hope for escape from poverty was a secondary education.
Women of K2
Wednesday, November 12, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, SecondStage, 500 Castro St.
This film examines the dark history of K2’s female pioneers while following the attempts of Araceli Segarra in 2002.
Osama
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle
A devastating, Golden Globe winning portrait of the devaluation of women, Osama tells the tale of a young girl masquerading as a boy in a Talibani madrasah in Afghanistan. Post-screening discussion by Talk Cinema. In Pashtu, with English subtitles. PG-13.
Nonprofits & Volunteerism
Community Volunteer Fair
Sunday, November 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Meet with local nonprofits and learn about volunteer opportunities in your community.
Words N2 Action
Tuesday, November 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View High School Main Quad, 3535 Truman Ave.
Come hear from local nonprofit organizations supporting a variety of causes. Discover volunteer opportunities so that you can make a difference in your community.
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Friday, November 21, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300
Learn a step-by-step checklist approach to help you determine your own readiness for foundation fundraising. This workshop is geared towards representatives of community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking in general. Conducted by the Foundation Center. SVCF staff will also be present. Click here for more class info. Limited space; RSVP to mvreads.