Holiday Gift Guide 2012

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Did you know that women and men spend bil-lions of dollars each year on anti-aging skin prod-ucts? Take a look on your bathroom shelves – do you have a number of products that you tried and just weren’t right for you?

The products that you can buy over-the-counter often contain preservatives such as paraben that are currently illegal in Eu-rope. These products also don’t contain enough active ingredi-ents to do anything more than moisturize your skin. If you want to see a difference with topical products you should purchase products from a medical doctor with skincare expertise.

Balisimo Salon and Medspa features the organic, doctor-directed skin line KCMD. These paraben free products provide the most ad-vanced ingredients for anti-aging. A skincare consultation can help you achieve the results you desire by combining these products with prescriptives such as Retin A and injectables like

Botox and dermal fillers.But you won’t have to feel guilty about pam-

pering yourself, all proceeds from KCMD are di-rected to a non-profit foundation - Lets Face It Together – to help others in the community who are uninsured or underinsured and need medical and/or surgi-cal care. From cancer, to autoim-mune diseases or post-traumatic ocular to facial alterations—Lets Face It Together strives to bridge the inequity within our community, by putting the care back into healthcare starting

from the neck up. You can also purchase your refills on line at YourSkinSpace.com

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Introducing Executive Chef, Sean O’Brien, named “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine.

185 University Ave Palo Alto (650) 614-1177

OPENING SOON

“Like” us on Facebook to learn more about our opening.

Open daily lunch through dinner.

Need the perfect holiday gift? Give a Campo Pizzeria Gift Card. To purchase, visit our website

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Alma Plaza has a new grocery store – Welcome to Miki’s Farm Fresh Market in Palo Alto

Alma Plaza has a new grocery store – Wel-

come to Miki’s Farm Fresh Market in Palo Alto

From his work in Berkeley, Micheal Werness

learned the importance of organic foods, of

treating farmers right and of getting to know his

customers. In search of farm freshness, his buy-

ers go to markets in South City, San Francisco and

the East Bay to pick out fruits and vegetables.

Sections include Asian

spices, a cheese counter,

desserts in glass cases, a

deli, a juice bar, a beer and

wine section, and much

more. There’s something

for everyone.

It’ll take some time to

feel out what Palo Altans in

particular want to buy, but

“Miki” pledges to look into

special requests and give

attentive customer service.

“We’re ready to rock and

roll in Palo Alto,” Miki said. “This isn’t like work.

This is fun.”

New store hours:

Monday - Saturday 7am – 8pm

Sunday - 10am – 7pm

650- 485-8600


Downtown Palo Alto 267 Hamilton Ave. 650-328-3500 Also in San Jose and Sacramento UniversityArt.com

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The leaves have started to fall and so have Creekside Inn guestroom rates – reserve your room now through November 30th and receive 20% off our best available rate for weekends only through December 31, 2012.

Away from Home for the Holidays?

Palo Alto residents have had local con-trol over their electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities for over 100 years! Owned by the Palo Alto commu-nity, the City of Palo Utilities Department (CPAU) serves residents and businesses alike, providing fair rates, superior infrastructure and prompt service

from field crews as well as our Customer Service Center staff. CPAU programs and services focus on meeting specific Palo Alto needs.

This holiday season, CPAU encourages you to buy from the heart and remember that gift giving does make a difference. When buying cool new electronics, think about their long-term costs. Electronics play an increasingly larger role in your home’s energy consumption---about 15% of household electricity use. Some televisions use more electricity than a refrig-erator! And many electronics use energy even

when switched off! Tips for sustainable electronic use:

save energy when off, while maintaining impor-tant and useful features.

desktop computers. Purchase a model with a -

electronics in a constant standby mode.

by unplugging battery chargers or power adapt-ers when the items are not in use--- including your phone, tablet or e-reader chargers!

point when done using or charging them.Learn more about the CPAU programs, ser-

vices and resources available to the Palo Alto community. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/sus-tainablehome or call (650) 329-2241.

Debra Katz

CPAU Tips for Energy-Smart Holiday Gifts


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Geoffrey’s Diamonds & Goldsmith, a true Peninsula gem.

You literally feel the difference the minute you walk through the door of this amazing jewelry store in San Carlos. Somewhere between the warm welcome, amazing selection and deeply diverse and knowledgeable staff, you know you will leave with a piece of jewelry that you will cherish forever.

We are also members of GIA Gemological In-stitute of America, AGS American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, California Jeweler, JVC Jew-elers Vigilance Committee and the Better Busi-ness Bureau. Please check out our Yelp page to see how our customers rate us. We have been in business serving the community for 28 years and are grateful to our loyal customers or as we like to call them, friends and family.

Whether you need to get a treasured heirloom repaired or want to explore new design, our tal-ented in-house jeweler can create something uniquely beautiful for your holiday gifts. We are authorized dealers of the top bridal designer brands and are passionate about finding you the

absolute perfect fit for any budget.We stand behind our products to provide the

ultimate in customer satisfaction. We look for-ward to the opportunity to serve you!

Please visit us during our extended holiday hours to discover our amazing selection of gems.

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626 Walnut Street #212, San Carlos

650.591.0301

Holiday Hours Start November 23rd

We are open 7 days a week for convenient holiday shopping.

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Sunday’s 12PM-5PM

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Closet Factory offers you your choice of materi-als and makes suggestions for just the right options and accessories that will make your closet design perfect for you.

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design you approve. Then, our craftsmen go to work using our state-of-the-art machinery, fabri-cating each part to meet the exact specifications of your design. From cutting to finishing to assembly to inspection, everything is done with the utmost care to ensure quality, quantity, and cleanliness.

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Our Installers always give the utmost consid-eration to you, your family and your home. Plus, you can rest easy knowing that the entire Closet Factory team is never more than a phone call away and ready to handle any last minute questions. I am proud to offer nothing but the highest quality and service. I look forward to sending out one of my long time design staff to work with you and create a beautiful custom closet or home orga-nizer system. - Uri Rosenberg, CEO Closet Factory San Francisco Bay Area

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Happy Holidays!

Something Creative for EveryoneLocated in the heart of Downtown Palo Alto,

this treasure trove of art supplies, framing, gifts and stationary, has been providing their cus-tomers with all their creative needs along with exceptional customer service for over half a cen-tury. Come in and be WOWED!

Whether looking for traditional art supplies, photo & ready-made frames, custom framing, or fun and unique gifts, University Art is your one stop shop. In the main store they not only carry art supplies and framing, but a whole array of memory making supplies, journals, sta-tionary, creative papers, port-folios, art books and unique gifts. They have been providing the Bay Area with top quality framing for over 60 years. For the past 16 years, they’ve been voted the “Best Frame Shop” on the Mid-Peninsula. University Art’s custom frame designers are highly expe-rienced, friendly and professional. They do all their custom framing in-house and have the largest selection of ready-made and photo frames in the Bay Area.

Then step into The Annex for high design and contemporary handcrafted accessories. You’ll fi nd sparkling contemporary art glass; beautiful and fun handmade jewelry from artists all over; a delightful selection of luxurious soaps and

body lotions and pampering products; gorgeous scarves & wraps; a tantalizing

supply of handbags, totes and carrying cases; gift cards and gift wrap; and many more fun and funny unique gifts to pamper yourself or your loved ones.

Started in 1948, “UArt” is still a family-owned and oper-ated business that is commit-ted to the communities we

serve. While we’ve kept up with the times via our website and online shopping – we never forget the importance of having real people available to personally assist you with all your creative needs.

If it’s creative, it’s bound to be here!

University Art

267 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650.328.3500

www.universityart.com


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Let our restaurant family take care of all your

holiday needs this year.

Short on time? Buy the pie! Order a fresh

baked pie for pick up from one of our two Palo

Alto Creamery locations. Choose from pumpkin,

apple, chocolate pecan, key lime, snow white

coconut custard and blueberry.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, enjoy

a traditional turkey dinner along with our regu-

lar menu. Make your reservations now. The Palo

Alto Creamery serving 8 am to 4 pm, Reposado

& Scratch 12 noon to 9 pm, and Gravity from 2

pm to 10 pm.

If you are planning a family or company spe-

cial event, consider reserving one of our large

private dining areas. And don’t forget-Reposa-

do, Scratch, Gravity and our downtown Palo Alto

Creamery locations will all be open for business

on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Wherever

you choose to visit-sit back, relax, and let us af-

ford you the time to enjoy this wonderful time

of year.

The Palo Alto Creamery, Fountain & Grill is

a Palo Alto landmark serving generations since

1923 and features American classics prepared

from scratch in a retro diner ambiance. www.

thepaloaltocreamery.com 566 Emerson St. (650)

323-3131 or Stanford Shopping Center (650) 327-

3141.

Reposado features Mexican cuisine prepared

and presented using traditional techniques with

the knowledge and passion of today. The food,

décor, and service are representative of a mod-

ern restaurant in the heart of Mexico City. www.

reposadorestaurant.com (650) 833-3151

Scratch in Mountain View offers a diverse

menu rich with the flavors of Contemporary

American comfort food in an elegant dining

environment. Don’t miss the oyster bar and an

extensive selection of unique American spirits.

www.scratchmtnview.com (650)237-3121

Gravity Bistro in downtown Palo Alto pairs

an Italian/French influenced menu with an inter-

national wine and spirit list. www.gravitywine-

bar .com (650) 327-3161

Celebrate the Holidays with Restaurants from Scratch!


www.thepicketfence.com

883 Santa Cruz Ave. Suite 4, Menlo Park, CA 94025

650.391.9458

Holiday Gift Ideas!

Take the stress out of

holiday shopping this

season and visit

the Picket Fence.

Offering an eclectic

blend of home decor

including elegant

bedding, refined

tabletop, home

decor accents, gifts &

jewelry you’ll be sure

to find something for

everyone.

Traditional Turkey Dinners

Whole Foods Market’s Traditional Turkey Dinners are as classic as a Norman Rockwell painting. They include all the sides you grew up loving and a Diestel turkey raised on a beautiful farm in Sonora, California. We use all natural in-gredients like cage-free eggs and real butter to make our sides and desserts. We never use any funky preservatives or artificial food coloring. Just the good stuff! Ordering couldn’t be easier, just log on to: www.wholefoodsmarket.com/shop. Place Thanksgiving orders by 11/19 and Christmas orders by 12/22.

Our Traditional Turkey Dinner is a great value at just $99.99! This savory meal serves 8 and in-cludes the following: Fully Cooked All Natural Oven Roasted Diestel Turkey (10–12 lbs), Savory Herb Stuffing (4 lbs), Mashed Potatoes (4 lbs), Turkey Gravy (Quart), Classic Cranberry Relish (Pint), Dinner Rolls (Dozen), and a Traditional Pumpkin Pie!

Visit us and Happy Holidays!

Whole Foods Market 774 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, 650.326.8676

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Joann WeberOffice

Manager

Lisa KnoxRealtor

Leslie ZeislerRealtor®,

SRES, AHS

SungHee Clemenson

Realtor

Molly Foy Rich

Realtor

Jane VolpeRealtor/MBA

Tim Foy“Broker”

Tom FoyOwner

Yamei LeeRealtor

Midtown Realty Wishes You

A Happy Holiday Season

2775 Middlefield Rd, Palo AltoPhone: (650) 321-1596 Fax: (650) 328-1809

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888-723-7831bloodcenter.stanford.edu

This holiday season,

give the gift of life.

It’s in your blood!

**New donor center coming soon to445 Burgess Drive in Menlo Park**

Blood donors help people like Casey who required open-heart

surgery at age three.

Stanford Continuing Studies: Winter Registration Opens November 28

Stanford Continuing Studies invites you to join our open learning communi-ty. Each year, more than 11,000 Bay Area residents take our courses in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Creative Writing, and Professional & Personal Development. We have no formal application process, and all adults are welcome to attend. We are here to help you nourish your mind in the company of Stanford instructions and your fellow students.

Our evening classes, weekend work-shops, and online courses are scheduled to fit your busy lifestyle. Take courses for pleasure, personal enrichment, or profes-sional development. Earn a grade or credit … or just come for the pleasure of learn-ing. We welcome all adult members of the community — working, retired, or some-where in between. All courses are taught by notable Stanford faculty, experienced professional, and leaders in their fields.

Featured Courses this Winter: Mobile-Social Technologies: Tools for Social Change or Weapons of Mass Distraction? Abstract Expressionism, The Bible Uncen-sored, The Science of Willpower, Creating Executable Business Strategies and Nego-tiation Mastery.

Winter registration opens November 28 and most classes begin the week of Janu-ary 9. To view the entire course catalogue, please visit: continingstudies.stanford.edu.

Stanford Continuing Studies

482 Galvez Mall, Stanford

650.725.2650


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Facing Up to The Holidays The Holiday Season, filled with celebrations

and events, is often followed by the setting of New Year’s resolutions for how we take care of our bodies, face and skin. Whether it’s a treat you’ve just decided to give yourself or something you’ve been considering for a while, a few simple things can reduce the signs of aging.

Dr. Jill Hessler, a double board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, states that, “The eyes are generally the first place to display signs of aging.” Fortunately, there are a wide vari-ety of treatments available. Botox works very well to erase the crow’s feet and lines between the eyebrows. Lasers and chemical peels can smooth the skin when deeper lines are present, as well as remove signs of sun damage. When under-eye bags are present, surgery is your best option, Dr. Hessler explains.

Dr. Hessler received her training at the Uni-versity of Michigan and was on the faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine be-fore moving to the Bay Area to start her practice in Palo Alto. Among numerous honors, she was selected again by her peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” She also serves as director of an international course on rhinoplasty, in-structing surgeons on the art of aesthetic nose surgery, and teaches at additional courses on aging face. She has extensive experience in all aspects of facial plastic surgery, including eyelid surgery, facelift, rhinoplasty and browlift. She is excited to offer her experience and expertise to private clients in the discreet setting of the newly built Palo Alto office and surgery center at Premier Plastic Surgery.

Now is the time to visit Dr. Hessler for your individualized consultation to get you ready for those upcoming holiday events!

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Inspired Home Décor from The Picket Fence

Step inside The Picket Fence showrooms and discover sheer home décor bliss. Unique house-wares hand selected from around the world adorn the interiors of both their tabletop & bed-ding showrooms. Within each space you’ll find a distinctive, diverse offering of elegant bedding, refined tabletop, home décor accents, jewelry and gifts perfectly suited for an intimate holiday shopping experience.

Top name brands found at The Picket Fence include Dea linens, Vagabond House tabletop, Vaubel jewelry, Baccarat crystal, and Sarah Oli-ver handbags. In addition to their in-store offer-ings, the Picket extends their product line-up via their online store with free shipping on all orders over $100.

The Picket Fence

883 Santa Cruz Ave. Suite 4, Menlo Park

650.391.9458

www.thepicketfence.com

Donate Blood for the Holidays

Casey Rockey was diagnosed with a heart condition at six months old and underwent open-heart surgery at age three.

Casey’s mom, Deborah, remembers feeling anxious about his surgery but was touched by the number of people who volunteered to give blood. “I was reminded that the blood donors are all individuals who volunteer their time to help those in the community and that really put me at ease.”

Casey hasn’t let his heart problems slow him down. The multi-talented young man, now 12, plays piano, violin, and trumpet, and is pas-sionate about sports. Says his proud mother, “He’s alive today because of blood donors.”

* * *During the holidays, blood supplies run short.

Please donate blood so patients may share in the season’s spirit. We’re located in Mountain View, Palo Alto, plus a brand new space opening in De-cember at 445 Burgess Drive in Menlo Park. Call 888-723-7831 or visit bloodcenter.stanford.edu


A Bay Area tradition in Palo Alto.

Open 7 days a weekM-F Lunch & Dinner

Sat & Sun Brunch & Dinner

855 El Camino Real, Palo Altowww.scottsseafoodpa.com

OnePlace. OneGoal. OneYou.

OneWellness is located in downtown Palo Alto. You will receive exceptional services to accommo-date your very personal goals. This wellness prac-tice looks at the whole individual through the lens of their trademarked Six Pillars of Health approach: Eat, Breathe, Move, Think, Connect and sleep. If one or more of these six areas are out of balance it can lead to a host of current and future symptoms. StressReliever, HealthyWeigh, VitalityBoost and HormoneBalance are just a few of their packaged signature programs but you may also choose from ala carte services including personal health coach-ing, nutrition, custom massage, private fitness or yoga, healthy chef services or personal assistant and organizational support. Co-Founders Michele Bell and Josué Figueroa have a combined 45 years of experience and their small team have been se-lected to ensure exceptional delivery and results to their clientele.

Schedule a complimentary Intro to OneWell-ness consultation today.

OneWellnessYour personal wellness concierge

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offered at OneWellness. Health Coaching, Custom Massage,

Nutrition, Fitness, Yoga and Personal Assistant services also

available ala carte.

StressRelief or a HealthyWeigh for the holidays!

Voted Best Jewelryand Gift Shop 2012

Shady Lane opened over 35 years ago as a venue to sell our own designs, and we’ve since offered an ever-growing array of artisan-de-signed gifts from the Bay Area and around the world.

Our stunning Trollbeads collection, the origi-nal Danish add-a-bead jewelry line, is very much like Shady Lane. . .artisan founded and still owned by the same artists to this day. Everyone says it is superior to all other similar lines. The original is always the best in our view. . .just like Shady Lane.

We are deeply thankful to our customers, who have shared their delight in the Shady Lane ex-perience with family and friends. Our stellar Yelp reviews are an example!

Please visit our website to see the breadth and beauty of our wonderful offerings and stop by our store to see why we are better than ever! Complimentary gift wrapping is always available.

Shady LaneGifts from the Heart

441 Univervsity Ave., Palo Alto, 650.321.1099shadylanegallery.com

It’s Holiday Time! Celebrate at Scott’s

For over twenty years, Scott’s Seafood has been a Palo Alto tradition. Our warm atmosphere and friendly service provide an inviting counter-part to our fresh seafood menu. Scott’s is best known for serving the freshest seafood from local and distant waters as well as USDA prime dry-aged steaks.

From our savory clam chowder to Dungeness crab cakes, the flavors burst forth with original-ity and an Old World charm. Our new menu is modern and contemporary using seasonal in-gredients and organic produce.

We feature a California wine list and full bar. For a romantic evening, business luncheon or a casual meal with friends before or after a Stan-ford game, come to Scott’s and let our experience work for you. Scott’s is open seven days a week: Mon-Fri lunch & dinner, Sat & Sun brunch & din-ner. We have live music in the bar every Thursday and Friday nights. And don’t miss our daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m.

Scott’s Seafood #1 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto

650.323.1555 www.scottsseafoodpa.com


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Happy Holidays

from Applewood Pizza

Web: www.gissv.org Phone: 650 254 0748 | Email: [email protected]

Get your Holiday shopping done in a fun, festive atmosphere!

Handmade arts and crafts children activities

music and performances. German Food

And Santa will visit too!

ces.

German Holiday Market

WeihnachtsmarktSaturday, December 1, 2012

3pm to 7pm

Admission Free

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310 Easy Street

Mountain View

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In her early background, Sheleen has had the opportunity to be involved in some great projects including hair and makeup for MTV, as a lead makeup artist and stylist with model and talent agencies and she has trained under some of the most respected names in hair today. For the past ten years Sheleen has been focus-ing her attention in the art of hair extensions and hair restoration.

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Campo Pizzeria – Palo Alto

Campo Pizzeria is a delicious new destina-tion specializing in thin-crust artisan pizza, handmade pasta, and a fresh mozzarella bar. The menu features simple, rustic Italian dishes served in a casual, energetic atmosphere. Re-claimed wood tables, vintage furniture and fix-tures, and a large, curved, Italian marble bar con-vey a modern eatery with a rustic Tuscan spirit.

The kitchen is led by the highly acclaimed Executive Chef, Sean O’Brien, named “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine Magazine. O’Brien’s career spans nearly two decades, working at leading Bay Area restaurants including Myth, Gary Danko, Acquerello, The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton, Viognier, Fifth Floor and his very own Michelin-recommended Zinnia. Campo, which translates to “field” in Italian, represents the chefs “field-to-table” approach for sourcing only the freshest menu ingredients. The 140-seat restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and is scheduled to open Novem-ber 2012.

185 University Avenue, http://www.campopizzeria.com.


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VALERIE WILSON TRAVEL,INC.Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, Valerie Ann Wilson, and Kimberly Wilson Wetty

ALL in the FAMILY

Over 30 years ago, Valerie Ann Wilson, an international traveler who had lived overseas, founded a travel consulting firm to offer what she believed was lacking in the industry. . . First-hand knowledge and dedicated service. With a high regard for personal attention to detail and customer service, Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., is one of today’s largest private, women-owned, debt-free, and family managed travel consult-ing firms in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, with an international client base, they currently have 15 offices located throughout the U. S. Today, Valerie Ann Wilson co-owns Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. with her two daughters, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Kim-berly Wilson Wetty, who serve as Co-Presidents. All of the Valerie Wilson Travel locations are proud members of Virtuoso®, the world’s pre-mier luxury and experiential travel network comprised of the top travel agencies and the finest travel providers. As an esteemed member of Virtuoso®, VWT can provide our clients with

exclusive programs, value-added benefits, and extra amenities wherever they travel through-out the world. Dedication to their founding prin-ciples of integrity, trust, and loyalty has made them an industry leader. Their Power of Access™ guarantees clients exclusive rates, VIP treatment, and exceptional service with preferred partners, including airlines, hotels, resorts & villas, cruise lines, tours, sightseeing guides and other sup-pliers.

They are confident that no matter the pur-pose or specific need for travel arrangements, VWT will provide the expertise and profession-alism to make every trip seamless and trouble-free. It is their relationships and leadership that allow them to provide memorable experiences that last a lifetime, as well as offer the most cost-effective and productive business trips. Because they believe that, like fingerprints, no two travel-ers are alike. Experience The Power of Access.™ Travel with us . . .


Comforts of Home with Layers of Service and Amenities

93 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, California 94040 • 650-967-6957

Book online at www.hotelstrata.com

❖ Impeccable Internet Service❖ Hardwood Type of Flooring❖ Large Plasma TVs-150 HD Channels

❖ Kitchen & Kitchenettes Available❖ Complimentary Buffet Breakfast❖ Free Bicycles For Our Guests

One of the Top Rated Hotels in the South Bay Area

Celia’s Mexican Restaurant

Our goal is to provide natural and fresh home-

style Mexican food with the best quality. We are

proud to be a part of this beautiful community.

Your patronage is appreciated.

Everyday in Celia’s we make fresh salsa, our

tortillas are prepared without lard, our chicken

is presented skinless and trimmed, our steak

and pork are lean, we prepare all our own sal-

sas, we make fresh guacamole daily, our tamales

are handmade daily, we serve both refried and

whole beans, and last but not least our marga-

ritas do not come out of a machine, instead our

secret mix is made daily.

New Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from

3:00pm til 7:00pm at bar and patio only !!

Thank you very much in advance for being

our guest.

Adriana Rodriguez

[email protected]

IKB Design and Construction

For over twenty years, IKB has been provid-ing award winning design and construction characterized by distinctive detail, aesthetic ap-peal, utmost functionality, fine craftsmanship and environmental sensibilities. Our unrelenting commitment to on time, on budget, and quality construction ensures a positive and worry-free experience for both our first time and repeat clients.

Whether you seek a simple yet dramatic room makeover or a substantial remodel or addition, IKB can assist you with all aspects of your project including design, construction, furnishing and accessorizing.

Call for Complimentary design consultation.

IKB 346 Main St., Los Altos (650) 941-4384

www.ikbinc.com contractors license #667735


Help us preserve our redwood forests. For only $50, we will plant a tree in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and send the recipient an attractive gift card in your name. The perfect gift for the holidays, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and memorials.

Dedicated trees, with a personalized nameplate, begin at $500.

Call today or order online(650)949-1453

www.sempervirens.org

Preserving redwood forests since 1900

Sempervirens Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofitorganization. Gifts are tax-deductible

as allowed by law.

Give a gift that grows…

Childhood FUNdamentals

At Cheeky Monkey Toys, we believe that the FUNdamentals of childhood development start with imaginative and engaging play. That’s why we provide the tools and the toys to aid your child with developing motor skills, cognitive pro-cesses, cooperative and independent play, lan-guage development, and visual learning. But our products aren’t just meant for children alone!

We have a wide range of products for kids and children from newborns to adults - anyone young at heart. Our Knowledgeable staff is always avail-able to help you choose age-appropriate gifts and we offer complimentary gift wrapping.

As a locally owned business in Downtown Menlo Park since 1999, we strive to make your shopping experience a joyful one, so come by and see for yourself how the power of play can awaken the untamed mind of your child and awaken the untamed child in your heart.

640 Santa Cruz Ave

Menlo Park, CA

650-328-7975

WE MEASURE QUALITY BY RESULTSIs Quality Important to You?

The Power of Two!

Direct (650) 947-4694Cell (650) 302-4055

DRE# 01255661

Direct (650) 947-4698Cell (408) 888-7748

DRE# 00978793

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Happy Holidays to you all!

A Charming Palo Alto Boutique Hotel Near Stanford University

Experience a charming boutique hotel in beau-tiful Palo Alto, California. Nestled along Matadero Creek and a lush landscape of gardens and oak trees, the Creekside Inn is a peaceful escape for vacation, business travelers and special events; it’s a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Val-ley.

And yet it is just a few minutes away from Stan-ford University, Stanford Shopping Center and downtown Palo Alto, with shops, restaurants and art galleries. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, wine tours, golf courses, concert venues and Bay Area attractions, including Shoreline Amphitheater.

Get inspired or celebrate in our stylish meeting and event venues, including three meeting spaces atop our tower building with audio/visual equip-ment, Wi-Fi and creative catering for board meet-ings to banquets. The perfect Bay Area wedding location, our Palo Alto hotel offers lovely banquet space with views over the lush landscape, as well as beautiful gardens and a rooftop patio for your special events, celebrations and receptions in the

Bay Area.

For more information, please call the Director of Sales at (650)213-4252.


Visit to us at : 220 State St. Suite 1, Downtown Los Altos

650.941.1858

Holiday Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm & Sun 10am - 5pm

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Bubble Kids, The new concept in children’s

fashions and essentials.

Have a great selection of : Clothes - Toys - Accessories - Gear - Furniture

and more...All that you need to make the best

Christmas for your little ones.

Let us help you

find an easy, contemporary

look for work or play.

165 Main Street Los Altos650.917.8900

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

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Holiday Hours: Sundays 11/25-12/23 Noon-4pm


KIM [email protected] #01423875

I can see your house from here!For a Hassle-Free listing of

Properties of Interest to you, visit my website

www.Justcallkim.com

No one knows your neighborhood

like your neighbor.

Tori Ann CorbettBroker Associate650.996.0123

DRE# 00927794

www.ToriSellsRealEstate.com

Wishing you a

Prosperous

Holiday Season

Midtown SHOE

Happy Holidays to all my clients, friends & family

in Midtown, Palo Alto

We also sell luggage, handbag, clogs,

shoe care products and laces

2796 Middlefield Road650.329.8171

Let us take care of your shoes so you can rest easy

2 0 1 2

1700 EMBARCADERO RD.

PALO ALTO(at East Bayshore Rd.

off Hwy. 101)

650-856-7700

www.mings.com

Lunch (Includes Dim Sum on Carts) (Max. Discount $15)

Dinner(Max. Discount $15)

Take-outNot valid on private room dining. Must present coupon. Valid only for orders placed directly with Ming's. Black-out dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offer. Expires 12/31/12.

10 % Off

“High quality food,

excellent service

and lovely ambiance.”

– Palo Alto Weekly

“The best Dim Sum in the Bay

Area”– KGO Radio

Open 365 days

ParkingAvailable


Seniors Real Estate Specialist

By earning the SRES® Designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated

the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through

major lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, or selling the family

home. Your SRES® has received special training, gets regular updates, and

is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life

changing decisions.

VALERIE SMITH650.923.3527

JOANNFRASER650.917.5806

JACKIE HAUGH415.990.0539

ERIKAAMERI650.209.1508

JEANNE MACVICAR650.947.2979

SIOBHANO’SULLIVAN650.776.5445

3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley 650.854.3850

We Carry Premiere Decor

Ladera Garden and Gifts

Hotel Strata for the Holidays

Hotel Strata has all the comforts of home with layers of service and amenities. The #1 guest rated Hotel in the South Bay Area, Hotel Strata offers all of the amenities you can think of, plus some others that probably haven’t even oc-curred to you.

Wake up to complimentary hot breakfast and cappuccinos. Take your pick from the pil-low menu and enjoy Hotel Strata’s upscale three sheet bedding. Browse through 150 HD channels on the 43”-51” Flat Panel Televisions sets. Take advantage of free bicycles rentals. Work out 24 hours a day in the State Of The Art Fitness center. And enjoy all the comforts of home right here in the mid peninsula with five different room types to offer, from Standard King, King Executive, two bedded rooms, to two different Suites to offer, and some rooms with kitchens or kitchenettes.

93 West El Camino Real, Mountain View,

650-967-6957

Book online at www.hotelstrata.com

526 Waverley St. Downtown Palo Alto(650) 328-8555 Toyandsport.com

Fun For Everyone Since 1930

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Holiday Desserts and Delights at Douce France

A long-time mid-Peninsula favorite meeting place, Douce France has won the Palo Alto Weekly’s “Best Bakery” and “Best Desserts” reader poll honors for the past two years. They make all breads and pastries from scratch at their Redwood City facility using the highest quality ingredients. Since they always strive to provide the best product and service, they pay special attention to all stages of production. Everything-from preparing the dough to the proper baking and presentation- is looked at carefully by their professional and talented bakers.

Douce France

104 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto

Hours: 7-7 Monday-Saturday, 8-4 on Sun-days. 650.322.3601

cafedoucefrance.com and doucefrancebakery.com

The Gift of IntimacyShe will feel beautiful and special with your

beautiful gift of European lingerie. Ela Lingerie specializes in exquisite lingerie, sleepwear, and hosiery, perfectly fitted to every figure. We are proud to carry the best and for the unique atten-tion given to every customer.

For the holidays, many find our superb collec-tion of natural fiber gowns, robes, pajamas and accessories to be the perfect gift. Our imported hosiery is an affordable and unique alternative – and women never have enough of it. Our staff can help you select the perfect style, size, and color from the World’s best designers.

We welcome our male customers and provide the time and attention to help you select that perfect gift. For the hard to please, consider one of our gift certificates. We are always delighted to assist you and to ensure that your wife or companion will be delighted with your choice.

Ela Lingerie

1139 Chestnut Street, Menlo Park

650.325.2965


Stanford Continuing Studies

For more information, please vis i t :continuingstudies.stanford.edu

Stanford Continuing Studies offers a broad range of courses inliberal arts & sciences, creative writing, and professional & personaldevelopment. Courses are open to all members of the community.

archaeology · architecture · art history · art studio · business · classics · communication

creative writing · dance · drama · film · history · languages · linguistics · literature

mathematics · music · online writing · performance studies · personal development

philosophy · photography · psychology · science · web design

Winter Registration Opens November 26. Most Classes Begin the Week of January 14.

IT’S TRUE. Some televisions use more than 650 kilowatt hours of electricity per year—costing you about $75 annually. Some high definition televisions with a 40-inch or larger screen use more electricity than even a typical refrigerator.* *per Natural Resources Defense Council.

Tips for saving money with electronics:

Buy ENERGY STAR® rated equipment. Tablets and laptops use less energy than desktops. Compare energy use between models.

Purchase a model with a power saver mode, and set it to this mode BEFORE you wrap it. Disable “Quick Start” options that leave electronics in a constant standby mode. When electronic devices are done charging, unplug the charger.

For more ways to save, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/sustainablehome

www.cityofpaloalto.org/utilities (650) 329–2241

All our sustainable actions improve the planet, so when

you shop, keep in mind that some electronics use more

electricity than other appliances or devices.

I give from the heart based on my energy-saving values!

Miki’s Farm Fresh Market3445 Alma Street, Palo Alto 650-485-8600

www.mikisfarmfreshmarket.com

Shop Miki’s for your Holiday Needs

Happy Holidays

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