Friday Movies: ‘The Proposal.’ 1:15 p.m. Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Free. For more information call 780-7270.

Fall Fine Arts Festival. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. San Carlos Adult Community Center, 601 Chestnut St. San Carlos. Unique art, jewelry, holiday gifts, music to soothe, tasty hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine for purchase. Christmas shopping at its best. For more information call 802-4384.

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. $15 adults, $12 seniors 62 and older with ID and $6 for children age 6 to 11, 5 and under free. For more information visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

Tree Lighting Ceremony. 6:30 p.m. Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Performance by Masterworks Chorale of San Mateo, crafts and a visit from Santa. Free. For more information visit Hillsdale.com.

‘The Nutcracker.’ 7 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Come see these talented and elegant dancers weave the tale of a young girl dreaming of a valiant Nutcracker prince in the Land of the Sweets. Free and open to the public. For more information call 330-2530.

‘A Cry of Players.’ 7 p.m. Burlingame High School Theatre, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. The play is about Shakespeare’s last three days in Stratford. Adults $12, students and seniors $8 and children $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 344-0179. For more information call Stacy at 762-3002.

‘The Producers.’ 7 p.m. Aragon High School theater, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Tickets bought on www.aragondrama.com are $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. At the door: $17 adults and $10 students and children. For more information visit info@aragondrama.com.

Amish Quilts. 7 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Fine Arts Museum docent lecturer Judy Cunningham or Kay Payne will speak. For more information call 328-2422.

Meet the Doulas. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Yoga at Change, 400 Ben Franklin Court, San Mateo. $5 to $15 sliding scale. For more information call 340-9642.

Bolcom meets Strauss. 8 p.m. 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. $32 to $54.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

Basics of Selling on eBay. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. $69. For more information call 574-6149.

Xmas Market at St. Peter’s Church. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 700 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica. For more information call 359-6313.

Community shredding event. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking lot corner of Magnolia Ave. and Richmond Drive, Millbrae. Shred-Its’ trucks contain proprietary paper shredding technology that utilize a crosscut shredding process, reducing materials to pieces of confetti. All proceeds benefit Mills High School Class of 2010. For more information e-mail millsgrad2010@gmail.com.

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. $15 adults, $12 seniors 62 and older with ID and $6 for children age 6 to 11, 5 and under free. For more information visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

Holiday Boutique. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 700 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica. There will be holiday items, household decor, jewelry, a raffle and snacks.

Twin Pines Park Holiday Craft Faire. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twin Pines Park, 30 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Will feature local artists and crafts persons offering a wide selection of holiday gifts and decorations. Free. Fore more information call Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 595-7441.

Volunteer Orientation. 10:30 a.m. Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo. Learn about volunteer opportunities at the PHS/SPCA. For more information call 340-7022 ext. 328.

Horsing Around in San Mateo County. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  San Mateo County Historical Association, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Exhibit will chronicle the use of horses in San Mateo County. For more information visit historysmc.org.

The Basics of Leather Crafting. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, lower level of History Museum, Redwood City. $3 members, $5 non-members. For more information and reservations call 299-0104 or visit www.historysmc.org.

Imagine — Tim Griffith Memorial Foundation fifth Annual Fundraiser. 4 p.m. croquet tournament, 5:30 p.m. silent auction, 7:30 p.m. dinner. Elks Lodge of San Mateo, 229 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo. $70 per person, $45 ages 30 and younger, $650 for table of 10. For more information visit remembertim.org or call 483-9912.

Beer Lovers Extravaganza. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. O’Neills Irish Pub, 34 S. B St., San Mateo. $30 in advance. For more information and to register visit aroundtheworldin80beers.com.

‘The Producers.’ 7 p.m. Aragon High School theater, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Tickets bought on www.aragondrama.com are $15 for adults, $10 students and seniors. At the door: $17 adults and $10 students and children. For more information visit info@aragondrama.com.

‘A Cry of Players.’ 7 p.m. Burlingame High School Theatre, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. The play is about Shakespeare’s last three days in Stratford. Adults $12, students and seniors $8 and children $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 344-0179. For more information call Stacy at 762-3002.

Dance Party with Manny. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Manny will sing songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. $12 ahead, $15 at door (includes snacks). For more information call 616-7150.

El Camino Youth Sympathy. 7:30 p.m. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. The program features Haydn’s Symphony No. 101, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Goedicke’s Concert-Etude for Trumpet and more. For tickets and more information visit www.ecys.org.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

The Bar Method holiday trunk show. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 128 De Anza Blvd., San Mateo. Featuring Hazel and Harlow and all their designers sold on sale. For more information visit www.industrypublicity.com.

18th Annual BIAC Fall Regatta. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. San Mateo Marina Lagoon. Free. For more information e-mail fallregatta@gobair.org.

Health Fair. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burlingame Lions Hall, 990 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. The fair will include body mass index screening, flu shots, breast self-examination, dental exams and other evaluations. Free.

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. $15 adults, $12 seniors 62 and older with ID and children 12 and under free with paying adult. For more information visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

Holiday Boutique. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 700 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica. There will be holiday items, household decor, jewelry, a raffle and snacks.

Fastpitch Tournament Team tryouts. 10 a.m. Chanteloup Field, San Mateo. The Peninsula Challengers are holding open tryouts for its 14 & under ASA Fastpitch Softball Program. For more information visit eteamz.com/peninsulachallengers.

‘A Cry of Players.’ 2 p.m. Burlingame High School Theatre, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. The play is about Shakespeare’s last three days in Stratford. Adults $12, students and seniors $8 and children $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 344-0179. For more information call Stacy at 762-3002.

‘The Producers.’ 2 p.m. Aragon High School theater, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Tickets bought on www.aragondrama.com are $15 for adults, $10 students and seniors. At the door: $17 adults and $10 students and children. For more information visit info@aragondrama.com.

‘Holy Land Hardball.’ 2 p.m. Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. The documentary chronicles first professional baseball league in the Middle East. $6. For more information call 378-2723.

Fall Floral Creation. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. $45. For more information call 574-6149.

Monday movie madness. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Presenting ‘Hotel for Dogs’ — Rated PG. For more information call 650-7838.

‘Rethink Afghanistan.’ 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, 300 E. Santa Inez, San Mateo. Potluck and screening of the final two parts of ‘Rethink Afghanistan, bring a dish to share. For more information visit www.sanmateopeaceaction.org.

MONDAY, NOV. 23

Children’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Parents Place, 2001 Winward Way, San Mateo. Free.

Counseling for Medicare Prescription Drug Program. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Free. For more information call 591-0341.

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

No Woman Left Behind. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carlmont High School Performing Arts Theater, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Teen sexual violence awareness. Free. For more information contact Steven Tsujisaka at 454-5627.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

A Thanksgiving for Tonga. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. First Tongan United Methodist Church, 560 El Camino Real, San Bruno. Community donation drive for items to be shipped to the Kingdom of Tonga. For more information contact Malissa Netane at 513-0330 ext. 310.

Thanksgiving Party: Bob Gutierrez Band and turkey lunch. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. $5 ahead, $6.50 at door. For more information call 616-7150.

THURSDAY, NOV. 26

Turkey Buster Boot Camp. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo. Put a healthy spin on your Thanksgiving Day. $25 per person; space is limited. For more information visit www.alaviefitness.com or call (415) 567-7411.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

‘Winter Wonderland’ at Filoli. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 5. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. Filoli will sparkle and glisten with stunning decorations, live music, merriment, unique gifts and dancing in the ballroom at the gala dinner party. For tickets and more information visit www.filoli.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 28

‘The Nutcracker.’ 2 p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. Peninsula Youth Ballet. $12 to $35. For more information call 631-3767.

Monday movie madness. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Presenting ‘Wizard of Oz’ — Rated G. For more information call 650-7838.

SUNDAY, NOV. 29

‘The Nutcracker.’ 2 p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. Peninsula Youth Ballet. $12 to $35. For more information call 631-3767.

MONDAY, NOV. 30

Senior Center Decoration Day. 10 a.m. to noon. Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Complimentary pizza lunch. Free. For more information call 780-7270.

Children’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Parents Place, 2001 Winward Way, San Mateo. Free.

Monday movie madness. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. 3rd Ave., San Mateo. Presenting ‘Up’ - Rated PG. For more information call 650-7838.

Pajama Storytime. 7 p.m. Peninsula Jewish Community Center. Thirty minutes of bedtime stories and songs read by the Foster City Library children's librarian. For more information contact Amy S. at selmi@smcl.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 1

Holiday Jingle and Mingle. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peninsula Golf and Country Club, 701 Madera Drive, San Mateo. This luncheon benefits children in crisis. There will be a boutique and a silent auction. $48. To purchase a ticket or for more information call 403-4300.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2

Holiday Boutique. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.

Pet Photos with Santa. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo. Special holiday photo for your pet. Receive a 4x6 photo, holiday frame and a link to a digital version of your photo. All proceeds benefit PHS/SPCA shelter pets. $10. For more information call 685-8510 or e-mail delucchi@PHS-SPCA.org.

No Dig Gardening Program. 7 p.m. Millbrae Library Meeting Room, 1 Library Ave. Taughtby master gardeners, Heather Marano and Dalia Wood. For more information call 697-7607.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

Counseling for Medicare Prescription Drug Program. 10 a.m. to noon. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay. Free. For more information call 726-2316.

Save Energy and Get Paid For It. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Redwood City Council Chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Free. For more information and to RSVP call 599-1485 or visit www.tasteandtalk.eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

Baywood Vintage Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 320, Parrott Drive, San Mateo. Shop for unique vintage, traditional and modern treasures - shopping supports Baywood Elementary School. For more information visit www.baywoodelementary.org.

Elf Xmas Market. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Senior Center, 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica. For more information call 738-7384.

Arts of Siam and Burma. 7 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln., Atherton. An Asian Art Museum docent bwill give a slide lecture highlighting the new exhibit of Thailand and Burma's decorative and religious arts, 1775-1950. For more information e-mail atherton@smcl.org.

Pied Piper Players — Willy Wonka. 7 p.m. Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. All seats reserved, $16 adult, $10 senior/children under 13. For more information visit www.piedpiperplayers.org.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. 8 p.m. First Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. $25. For more information call Sasha at 415-252-1288 x315.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5

Fear of Flying Clinic. San Francisco International Airport. Pre-registration is required. $150. For more information visit FOFC.com or call 341-1595.

Coat collection. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In front of Lucky Market at Edgewater Plaza, Safeway on East Hillsdale Blvd., and Ranch 99 on Foster City Blvd., Foster City. The Rotary Club of Foster City is collectign coats for children and adults. For more information call Patricia at 430-4884.

HR Boot camp for small business owners. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. &79. For more information call 574-6149.

Medicare workshop. 10 a.m. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay. Free. For more information contact Christina at christinak@selfhelpelderly.org.

PENPEX Stamp Show. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. Free. 5

Elf Xmas Market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Center, 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica. For more information call 738-7384.

Tree Treasures. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Make an ornament and take a photo with Santa. Free. For more information call Carmen at 299-0104.

Holiday pet photo with Santa. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3520 S. El Camino Rl., San Mateo. Choose the picture you like and have it printed and framed or have it sent digitally to your personal e-mail to make holiday cards. Cash only. For more information visit www.NorCalBeagles.com.

Handbell Choir Peforms. 1 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free. For more information call Carmen at 299-0104.

Dazzling 2009 Nutcracker. 2 p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo. Peninsual Youth Ballet. $12-$35. For more information call 631-3767.

Pied Piper Players — Willy Wonka. 2 p.m. Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. All seats reserved, $16 adult, $10 senior/children under 13. For more information visit www.piedpiperplayers.org.

Family Past Times Program. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. SFSU Handbell Choir will perform holiday tunes. Free. For more information visit www.historysmc.org.

Organize your home, office, and life. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. College of San Mateo, Building 14, Room 205. For more information e-mail Barbara Summers at Barbara@SummersOrganizing.com.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Broadway at Capuchino in front of Boradway Grill.

Redwood Symphony Concert. 8 p.m. Canada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm HIll Blvd., Redwood City. Firebird Ballet, Rota’s Trombone Concerto and Rossini’s Semiramide Overture. $10 student, $20 adv., $25 at door. 7 p.m. pre-lecture. For more information visit redwoodsymphony.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6

Pescadero Xmas Market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. IDES Hall, Pescadero Road and Stage Road, Pescadero. For more information call 879-0469.

‘Nepote and Nutcrackers.’ Peninsula Museum of Art’s, Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Come see the new paintings through Feb. 6. Free. For more information call Dana at 654-4068.

Pied Piper Players — Willy Wonka. 2 p.m. Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. All seats reserved, $16 adult, $10 senior/children under 13. For more information visit www.piedpiperplayers.org.

Dazzling 2009 Nutcracker. 2 p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo. Peninsual Youth Ballet. $12-$35. For more infomation call 631-3767.

St. Barthlomew Christmas Concert. 2 p.m. Corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and Crystal Springs Road. Free with donations appreciated. For more information contact tim@barts.org.

Holiday Family Day. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. An afternoon of hands-on art activities for parents and children age 5 and up. Make gifts, ornaments and more. Free. For more information call 329-2366.

Judaism and the contempory ecological crisis. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City. Don’t miss this introspective lecture by accomplished scholar of Jewish thought, Dr. Hava Tirosh-Samuelson. For more information visit pjcc.org.

RebbeSoul Concert. 4 p.m. Peninsula Sinai Congregation, 499 Boothbay Ave., Foster City. $55 premium seating, $39 adults, $19 youth, 5 and under free (one free child per adult).

MONDAY, DEC. 7

Holiday Gift Bag Assembly. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Volunteers are needed to assemble gift bags that will be delivered to homebound seniors and a local children’s center. Complimentary coffee, hot cider and breakfast goodies. Free. For more information call 780-7270.

Counseling for Medicare Prescription Drug Program. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Free. For more information call 591-0341.

Champagne: a shared passion. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. $59. Must be at least 21. For more information call 574-6149.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8

Ray Griffiths jewelry trunk show. 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Christensen and Rafferty Fine Jewelry, 181 Second Ave. Suite 242, San Mateo. For more information call 344-9535.

Teen writing workshop. 7 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Published authors present writing workshops to ages 12 and up including role playing, writing prompts and character analysis. Free. For more information call Nancy at 330-2530.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

Mobile Forum: Mobile Health. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SRI, 333 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park. Presented by the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley. Free for Council members, $200 for non-members. For more information call 408-834-7933 or visit http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=6ea2f9d6-a608-4a92-b930-9c9fb3ec74fe.

Counseling for Medicare Prescription Drug Program. 10 a.m. to noon. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane. Free. For more information call 328-2422.

Medicare—Time to review your drug plan for 2010. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas. Free. For more information call 627-9350.

Ray Griffiths jewwlry trunk show. 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Christensen and Rafferty Fine Jewelry, 181 Second Ave. Suite 242, San Mateo. For more information call 344-

9535.

Mexican Cooking. 5:30 p.m. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information visit smcl.org.

Fiscally Fit. 7 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln., Atherton. Will cover basic financial principles, wealth accumulation, financial blueprints, and more. For more information, call 328-2422.

Masterworks Chorale’s Hark! 8 p.m. 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Bringing joyful tidings this holiday season with several harp songs including Benjamin Britten's charming and uplifting ‘Ceremony of Carols’ along with holiday favorites, sing-along carols and sweet treats. For more information and tickets visit www.masterworks.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10

Beating Those Holiday Blues. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Lecture. Free. For more information call 780-7270.

Mexican Cooking. 7 p.m. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call the San Carlos Library at 591-0341.

Pet Loss Grief Support Group. 7 p.m. Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Conference Room, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo. For more information call 340-7022 ext. 344.

‘A Chanticleer Christmas.’ 8 p.m. Memorial Church, Stanford University. The Grammy-winning 12-man a cappella returns for two nights of Christmas celebration. $48 for adults, $10 Stanford student. For more information e-mail rcable@stanford.edu.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11

‘Are You a Horse?’ 11 a.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, lower level of History Museum, Redwood City. Free. For more information and reservations call 299-0104 or visit www.historysmc.org.

Mexican Cooking. 7 p.m. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call the Half Moon Bay Library at 726-2316.

Ballet America presents Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Carrington Hall, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. This quality performance features professional dancers along with over 100 community performers ranging in age from 5 to 60 years old. Kid friendly. For more information visit www.balletamerica.org.

Pied Piper Players — Willy Wonka. 7 p.m. Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. All seats reserved, $16 adult, $10 senior/children under 13. For more information visit www.piedpiperplayers.org.

Magic Flute Christmas concert. 7 p.m. St. Matthew’s Church, 1 Notre Dame Church, San Mateo. For more information call Ann at 430-1327.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12

Pet Photos with Santa. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo. Special holiday photo for your pet. Receive a 4x6 photo, holiday frame and a link to a digital version of your photo. All proceeds benefit PHS/SPCA shelter pets. $10. For more information call 685-8510 or e-mail delucchi@PHS-SPCA.org.

Mexican Cooking. 11 a.m. Brisbane Library, 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call 415-467-2060.

Holiday Festival of Dance ‘The Greatest Gift of All.’ 5:30 p.m. San Mateo High School Gymnasium, 506 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. $9 in advance, $10 at the door, free for 12 and under. For more information call 552-7444.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13

Affordable books at Book Nook. Noon to 4 p.m through Dec. 14. 7 Twin Pines Ln., Twin Pines Park, Belmont. Unbeatable prices. For more information call 593-5650.

‘Road Trip’ art exhibit.1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1870 Art Center Gallery, 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Free.

Mexican Cooking. 1 p.m. Pacifica Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call 355-5196.

Mexican Cooking. 5 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Lane, Atherton. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call 328-2422.

Holiday Festival of Dance ‘The Greatest Gift of All.’ 5:30 p.m. San Mateo High School Gymnasium, 506 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. $9 in advance, $10 at the door, free for 12 and under. For more information call 552-7444.

MONDAY, DEC. 14

Mexican Cooking. 6 p.m. East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto. Nicole Salgado cooks authentic Mexican cuisine. Free. For more information call 321-7712.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15

Green and Clean Evening Series. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Orrick, 1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park. How Green are you going to be? $30 members, non-members $40, platinum pass free. For more information e-mail info@sdforum.org.

Mexican Cooking. 7 p.m. Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Nicole Salgado will be teaching cooking with help from her new book. Free. For more information call 697-7607.