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Curbside cliqueLos Altos neighborhood builds community through weekly block parties

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Block PartyFive years of weekly potlucks have created lasting bonds among residents of Ben Roe Drive in Los Altos.

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In an era and area where people often seem too busy to know oth-ers in their community, there is a street of residents in south Los Altos who have crossed the white-picket-fence divide be-tween neighbors. Residents of Ben Roe Drive gather ev-ery Friday night during daylight saving time to eat, drink and socialize. Seventeen of the 20 households regularly participate. They call it “Curbside Cocktails.” “It has given the neighborhood a feel-ing of home,” said Anna Iannacone, who

Bonding on the blockResidents of Ben Roe gather Friday nights for ‘Curbside Cocktails’

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Residents of Ben Roe Drive gather on David and Sharon Head’s driveway Aug. 16 for a weekly potluck.

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moved to Ben Roe in 2007. “I feel like we belong here. And we know everybody, making the neighborhood feel really safe.” Before “Curbside Cocktails,” Iannacone recalled knowing little more than the names of the two families who lived in the homes next door. “I hadn’t ever really talked to them that much,” she said. “I just knew a little bit about them from chatting when we got the mail.” That changed five years ago. After the neighborhood’s annual Fourth of July block party, longtime resident Da-vid Head had the idea to keep the party going. He sug-gested hosting neighborhood parties every Friday for the nearly seven months of daylight saving time. Head made fliers that read, “Curbside Cocktails! A VERY casual Ben Roe neighbor happy hour meet-up,” and slipped one into every mailbox on the street. At 5 p.m. the following Friday, Head set up chairs on his curbside and waited. His wife, Sharon, jokingly called from inside the house and said, “‘No one’s coming to your party,’” Head recalled, but approximately 30 minutes later, “one person came, then another and then the whole thing filled up.” But would it last? He wasn’t so sure at the time.

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Grayson Dornan-Fish flies down Ben Roe Drive on a zipline during a past July 4 block party.


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“We thought, ‘OK, this will happen maybe for a little while,’” said Head, who moved to Ben Roe in 2003. “But then I was sur-prised – every Friday we do it.”

Beyond the bonding Based on observations at a re-cent Friday gathering – at which neighbors chatted and children played – the ritual has become a bonding experience. In turn, it has also become a support sys-tem for the residents of Ben Roe. They have created a Neighbor-hood Watch program and plans are in the works to hold CPR and first-aid classes this year through an emergency preparedness grant the city received. At the June 14 event, Head distributed earth-quake safety bags to every family. The neighborhood’s safe environment extends to its children. Iannacone’s two boys know every adult on the street by name and address. She said the interaction has made her children feel more confident when

talking to adults. “If they’re ever in trouble, they can knock on anyone’s door and they feel 100% comfortable,” Iannacone said of


Judy Hendry, left, and Jim Hendry sneak bites of cheese to Cooper, David and Sharon Head’s cockapoo, as Theresa Iantosca, right, watches.

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her boys. “That is the No. 1 draw to keep these relationships going.” The residents vary in age – from in-fants to those in their 80s – which Ian-nacone said benefits all of them. “It’s nice, because I’ve become friends with my neighbors who are my parents’ age,” she said. “I don’t think I would have necessarily reached out to them to get close.” Theresa Iantosca, who moved to Ben Roe in 1975, said she would not be able to attend the gatherings without their help. She walks with a cane, and a neigh-bor always escorts her to the party, giv-ing Iantosca the ability to get out of the house and socialize. Beyond building relationships, the weekly block parties have another ben-efit: one less work night to worry about dinner. Everyone brings a dish of food to share – from a main course to a side – along with a beverage of choice. Neighbors rotate hosting the parties outside their homes, signing up on a shared Google Drive Calendar.

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To sum up his nearly four-decade career as an animal control officer, William Warrior turned to poet W.B. Yeats. Citing Yeats’ “An Irish Airman Foresees His Death,” Warrior said a “lonely impulse of delight” drove him to “this tumult in the streets” – playing on the actual poem, which reads “this tumult in the clouds.” Warrior, who works for the Palo Alto Police Depart-ment – which handles animal control calls in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills – has freed a deer with a Halloween pumpkin stuck to its head, tossed a baby possum onto its mother’s back when it fell off and helped return a herd of 80 goats to their proper home. The Mountain View resident said he realized animals are sentient, capable of feeling and thinking the way hu-mans do, after a decade in the job. Without that under-standing, he doesn’t think anyone could last long in his line of work – in December, Warrior will celebrate 40

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In recent years, Warrior has used a GoPro camera to record a variety of animal calls and posts the recordings on Vimeo to give people a more visual connection to his work. His videos include calls with orphaned coyote pups,


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Connection with the land Suzy Kang-Heisele, who volunteered for Palo Alto An-imal Services from 2012 to 2016 before moving out of the area, said Warrior’s work ethic speaks volumes; even on his off days, she said, he would sometimes come to help her. She said he is sincere in how he handles animals and communicates with people, noting that “no one asked me

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In the swim Show up anywhere regularly, and people are bound to notice eventually. With time, the aloofness of strangers gives way to smiles, greetings and conversations. The fellowship of an early-morning pool group at 24 Hour Fitness is one example. Seeing the same faces day after day led to an easy camaraderie, and members now look forward to the “morning social.” They hold oc-casional impromptu contests for underwater swimming, and have taken to doing underwater handstands. They start to worry – or at least wonder – if a regular doesn’t show up for a day or two. “I go to the gym to start my day with exercise, to try to stay healthy,” said Palo Alto resident Rob Levitsky. “See-ing the same people every day, there’s familiarity, and to some extent, safety (in the pool).” Levitsky likes to finish his pool session with a lap or two underwater. This has led to some friendly competition


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At the larger and cooler pool at the neighboring 24 Hour Super Sport club, some more serious swimmers meet regularly to put each other through the paces, say-ing a bit of friendly competition makes a routine workout more fun.


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Getting to know you Gym conversations, over workouts on elliptical ma-chines or treadmills or in steam rooms, pools or locker rooms, can get personal. In addition to discussing politics, travel and the latest books, acquaintances share triumphs and losses, news of births and deaths. Or they might just enjoy a few laughs. Emily Wu, a 12-year member of Palo Alto’s Equinox, said she’s made friends in her dance and yoga classes. “There is a community, especially within the (dance) classes ... because it’s more social and you’re physically near people,” she said. “I think also, people are friendly because they’re happy. They’re exercising, and that cre-ates endorphins, so people are in a good mood.” Of course, one can always keep the headphones on and get in and out without much social contact, but it can be comforting to know that the option for camaraderie is there. As Wolfram said of the friends he’s made at the gym, “They’re just good people.”

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Fall is full of local events – from plays to concerts. A rundown of what’s happening when and where follows.

Los Altos Stage Company’s ‘Admissions’Closes Sept. 29Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave. Los Altos Stage Company’s 2019-2020 season opens with the West Coast pre-miere of Joshua Harmon’s “Admissions,” a new satire that explores the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America. Sherri, the progressive head of admissions at a New England prep school, has worked for years to diversify the school’s popula-tion. But when her son Charlie’s Ivy League dreams are jeopardized, the family’s reac-tion exposes a deep rift between their public values and private decisions. Performances are scheduled 8 p.m.

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Costumed children participate in a past Trick-or-Treat Downtown in Mountain View. This year’s event is scheduled Oct. 26.


Downtown Los Altos Farmers’ Market4-8 p.m. Sept. 26State Street The Los Altos Village Association and city of Los Altos co-host their final farmers’ market of the year. With produce from local farms, food trucks and bakeries, the market includes more than 45 vendors. For more information, visit cafarmer-smkts.com/los-altos-farmers-market.

Mountain View Farmers’ Market9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SundaysCaltrain Station, 600 W. Evelyn Ave. The award-winning farmers’ market hosted by the city of Mountain View runs year-round. Showcasing goods from more than 80 farmers and vendors, the market offers organic produce, baked goods and flowers. For more information, visit cafarmersmkts.com/mountain-view-farmers-market.

Ye Olde Towne Band1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 29Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos Ye Olde Town Band’s final performance of the year is

set to feature a variety of concert music – from marches to musicals. Conductor John DeLoach has led the band since 2004 and plays in the trumpet section. Attendees can pack a picnic to eat on the park’s grassy fields while listening to the performance. A playground is available for children. Admission is free. For more information, visit windband.org/oldtowne.

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Members of Ye Olde Towne Band perform at Shoup Park in Los Altos. Another concert is slated Sept. 29.


First Fridays6-8 p.m. Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6Downtown Los Altos First Fridays, held the first Friday of ev-ery month, offer opportunities to shop, dine, listen to live music and explore downtown Los Altos. During the events, many down-town merchants extend their hours, offer complimentary refreshments and sponsor games and activities. For more information, visit losaltos-firstfriday.org.

Cheesemaking Class11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills Hidden Villa offers a class on the art of cheesemaking designed for adults and teens ages 16 and up. Participants learn how to make and flavor cheese by hand in a small group. Cost is $70. Class size is limited. To register and for more information, visit hidden-villa.org.

Trick-or-Treat Downtown1-6 p.m. Oct. 26Downtown Mountain View Children 12 and under can play games, make crafts and trick-or-treat at Castro Street businesses. For more information, visit mountainviewdown-town.com/event.



Christine Chatwell, right, performs with the Day Worker Center of Mountain View’s Latin band during a past Los Altos First Friday.

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Halloween SpooktacularNoon to 4 p.m. Oct. 31Downtown Los Altos Downtown Los Altos merchants open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Games, balloon art and crafts are sched-uled 2-4 p.m. at Veterans Community Plaza, corner of Main and State streets. For more information, visit downtownlosaltos.org.

Explorers Day9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills In the Explorers Day program, children ages 6-12 ex-plore the farm and wilderness, and participate in crafts, hikes, activities and games. Cost is $80. To register and for more information, visit hidden-villa.org.

Los Altos Stage Company’s ‘Miracle on 34th Street’Nov. 21 through Dec. 22Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave. Just in time for the holidays, Los Altos Stage Company presents “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play.” The heartwarming holiday classic is retold in the

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tradition of a live 1940s-era radio broadcast. When a de-partment store Santa surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he is the real Santa Claus, a court case ensues to determine his mental health and, more im-portantly, his authenticity. For performance times, tickets and more informa-tion, visit losaltosstage.org.

Festival of Lights Parade6 p.m. Dec. 1Downtown Los Altos For the 42nd year, the Los Altos Festival of Lights Pa-rade celebrates the holidays with floats, marching bands and characters in costume. With the theme “A Child’s Holiday Fantasy,” the parade attracts a crowd of all ages to Main and State streets to partake in the long-standing city tradition. For more information, visit losaltosparade.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony6-8 p.m. Dec. 6Veterans Community Plaza, Los Altos The Los Altos Village Association’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to Veterans Community Plaza at the corner of Main and State streets in downtown Los Altos. Local businesses and community groups pro-vide refreshments and holiday music, and Santa makes an appearance to greet children. For more information, visit downtownlosaltos.org.

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Open House5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9Civic Center Plaza, Mountain View Beginning at Civic Center Plaza at 500 Castro St., the holiday festivities include live music, refreshments, deco-rations, lights and the arrival of Santa Claus. Later, at-tendees can stroll around downtown Mountain View to the sounds of carolers and check out promotions at par-ticipating businesses. For more information, visit mountainviewdown-town.com/event. r

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Town Crier publisher Paul Nyberg rides a train during the 2017 Festival of Lights Parade.

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Artistic Garage Door, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Barbara Telesco Curley/GGSIR . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Brooke Shaw Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Carmel Stone Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Carpeteria Flooring Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cetrella Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cobalt Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29,30,31

Connie Miller/Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . 6

Danish Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

De Martini Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Denise Welsh/Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . 33

Epicurean Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Erika Ameri/Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . 17

Eye Lite Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Family Matters In-Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

First Lock & Security Technologies . . . . . . . . 36

Garage Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Immanuel Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Irene Yang/Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Los Altos Hills County Fire District . . . . . . . . 37

Los Altos History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Los Altos School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lynn North/Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry . . . . . 18

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