AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Palo Alto California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:41:34 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Palo Alto Unified School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting Agenda for November 17,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-unified-school-district-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-november-17-2009-234228 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-unified-school-district-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-november-17-2009-234228 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ART FOR GOOD Want to do some holiday shopping and support local artists and your local community*? Then join us at our... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/art-for-good-233789 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/art-for-good-233789 Shops and Stores Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 HP Warranty Problems-Consumers Say=NOT    MY Hp Pavilion laptop burned my leg when it over heated.  When hot, the screen went... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/hp-won-t-honor-warranty-on-hp-pavilion-lap-top-says-company-exec-daniel-bulnes-232749 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/hp-won-t-honor-warranty-on-hp-pavilion-lap-top-says-company-exec-daniel-bulnes-232749 Business and Professional Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the PASUD Board Meeting Agenda for November 10,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pasud-board-meeting-agenda-for-november-10-2009-232329 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pasud-board-meeting-agenda-for-november-10-2009-232329 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello is the featured work at the Palo Alto Philharmonic’s second concert of the season. Lee... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-concert-232054 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-concert-232054 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-santa-clara-county-228261 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-santa-clara-county-228261 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the PAUSD Agenda for October 27,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-agenda-for-october-27-2009-225496 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-agenda-for-october-27-2009-225496 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Piano Quartet No. 1, K478----Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Appalachian Spring (original version for 13 instruments)----Aaron Copland String Quintet no.... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-chamber-concert-224116 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-chamber-concert-224116 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA--We are pleased to announce the Board took action at its Tuesday, October 13 meeting, on the recommendation of Dr. Kevin Skelly,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/director-for-information-technology-announced-223329 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/director-for-information-technology-announced-223329 Schools and Libraries Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Santa Clara County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Santa Clara... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/santa-clara-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-santa-clara-county-221212 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/santa-clara-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-santa-clara-county-221212 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Santa Clara County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/santa-clara-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-santa-clara-county-221632 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/losaltos/news/santa-clara-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-santa-clara-county-221632 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Click Here to view the PAUSD School Board Agenda for October 13,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-school-board-agenda-october-13-2009-222388 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-school-board-agenda-october-13-2009-222388 Schools and Libraries Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Everything You Wanted to Know & Now Can Ask School Board Members Barb Mitchell & Dana Tom Ever wondered: - How California’s economic... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/ptac-town-hall-meeting-218041 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/ptac-town-hall-meeting-218041 Schools and Libraries Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Orchestra Concert I, Hungarian Celebration in Music Thomas Shoebotham, Music Director Lee Actor, Assistant Conductor The opening concert of the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-orchestra-concert-i-in-cubberley-theater-217268 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-philharmonic-orchestra-concert-i-in-cubberley-theater-217268 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA---The National Merit Scholarship Program has announced their semifinalists for the 2010 Competition.  Palo Alto Unified School... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/87-national-merit-semifinalists-for-gunn-and-palo-alto-high-schools-216030 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/87-national-merit-semifinalists-for-gunn-and-palo-alto-high-schools-216030 Schools and Libraries Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click Here to view the Board Of Education Regular Meeting Agenda For September 22,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-september-22-2009-215387 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-september-22-2009-215387 Schools and Libraries Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA – Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) and Palo Alto High School are pleased to announce that journalism adviser Paul B. Kandell... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-high-school-teacher-named-2009-national-journalist-teacher-of-the-year-214258 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/palo-alto-high-school-teacher-named-2009-national-journalist-teacher-of-the-year-214258 Schools and Libraries Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA – After ten years of service in PAUSD as Director of Elementary Education, Becki Cohn-Vargas has been appointed Superintendent for... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/director-appointed-superintendent-for-luther-burbank-211743 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/director-appointed-superintendent-for-luther-burbank-211743 Schools and Libraries Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the PAUSD Board Of Education Regular Meeting Agenda For September 8,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-september-8-2009-211343 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/pausd-board-of-education-regular-meeting-agenda-for-september-8-2009-211343 Schools and Libraries Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA - At the PAUSD annual opening of school event for employees—commonly known as the Chowdown—classified, certificated, and management... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/employees-recognized-for-years-of-service-210799 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/employees-recognized-for-years-of-service-210799 Schools and Libraries Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palo Alto, CA - We are pleased to announce the Board of Education took action at its Tuesday, August 25, meeting, on the recommendation of Dr. Kevin... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/briones-elementary-principal-appointed-209407 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/briones-elementary-principal-appointed-209407 Schools and Libraries Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Below is an internet link that will lead you to one of these articles – but also offers many other resources related to media. Reporting on... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/per-linda-l-guidelines-for-reporting-on-suicide-208812 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/paloalto/news/per-linda-l-guidelines-for-reporting-on-suicide-208812 Schools and Libraries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600