MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2017-2018 school year. Seven nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including demystifying today’s college application process; nurturing deeper, more connected relationships with our kids; fostering greater understanding and compassion for individual differences in our racially and culturally diverse community; exploring adolescent brain development; raising digital natives; understanding challenges impacting boys today; and preparing our kids for the transition into adulthood. For more information go to http://mvlaspeakerseries.org/

Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College

Sally Springer, Ph. D.

September 28, 2017 @ 7:00pm at Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre

Join us as Sally Springer demystifies today's college application process and shares sensible, real-world advice for students and parents addressing such topics as building a college list; understanding standardized tests; crafting a great application; finding a good fit; and obtaining financial aid.

Hidden Villa has two fun events coming up in September:

Our Annual Gathering 9/16 4-7pm

Come celebrate Hidden Villa with friends old and new! Taste our mission as you explore food stations that feature our meat, eggs, and veggies, judge our tomatoes and select the varieties we plant next summer, and bid at the unique silent auction that supports scholarships to Hidden Villa. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Mo L'Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, for the culinary artistry and to the Biodegrading Jazzmen, you may remember them from past Duveneck Dinners, for their musical stylings and ambiance.

To register: bit.ly/OurAnnualGathering

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm 9/23 4-7pm

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm: A Country Dance is a family fundraiser that includes a tasty farm supper created by Chef Mo L’Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, a unique silent auction, and music and dancing with caller Andy Wilson and his band. Proceeds provide our neighbors at the Community Services Agency of Mountain View with fresh Hidden Villa produce. Come dressed for farm fun with family and friends!

To register:  bit.ly/FiddlesFunFarm

Los Altos Wine Walk

Saturday September 6 from 2pm – 6pm For more info go to http://www.downtownlosaltos.org/events/wine_walk.html