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Calendar of Events
Silicon Valley Reads 2010 Schedule of Events
*** March events are marked in green below *** Click on a link to view events for that city:
Wed, Jan. 27 Kick-off of Silicon Valley Reads 2010 with Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food, interviewed on stage by Mercury News columnist Mike Cassidy followed by a book signing. Co-sponsored by Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. Open seating - first come, first seated. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Arrival music performed by the Prospect High School Jazz Ensemble performing under the direction of Ryan Goodenough. 7:30 p.m. Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell [at Winchester Blvd.] Information: (408) 354-1242 Wed, Feb. 17 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. 4-6 p.m. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell Information: (408) 866-1991 Wed, Feb. 24 Jonah Raskin, author of Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating, and Drinking Wine in California, discusses his year-long journey among organic farmers, farm workers and winemakers. Book signing follows. 7 p.m. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell Information: (408) 866-1991 Thur, Jan. 21 Drop-in book group discusses In Defense of Food. 7 p.m. Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino Information: (408) 446-1677 Wed, Feb. 10 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Cupertino Library. 4-6 p.m. Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino Information: (408) 446-1677 Sat, March 20 "Food... or Nutrition? You Decide!" a lively program featuring David Mas Masumoto, author of Wisdom of the Last Farmer and Epitaph for a Peach, and a panel of food and nutrition experts. Co-sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. 1:30-3 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino Information: (408) 446-1677 Sat, Feb. 6 Chef Lala, a Master Chef and nutritionist, will present a bilingual cooking demonstration for young children and their families. She will be assisted by her son, Maddox, age 3. Chef Lala is a frequent guest on the "Today" show, spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, and the author of "Yummy for Your Tummy," a book of fun, easy and healthy recipes for young children published by FIRST 5 California. This event includes other activities related to healthy eating and lifestyle. Co-sponsored by the Gilroy Library, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, South County Collaborative Nutrition and Health Committee, Santa Clara County Public Health Department, Gilroy Unified School District, Generations Community Wellness and Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. Chef Lala's recipe book in English and Spanish will be provided to all families attending. Exhibits open 9:30 a.m., program 10 a.m. - 12 noon Gilroy High School Multipurpose Center, 750 W. 10th St., Gilroy Information: (408) 260-3720 Tue, Feb. 23 Drop-in book group will discuss In Defense of Food and view a video interview of author Michael Pollan. 7:30 p.m. Gilroy Library, 7652 Monterey St., Gilroy Information: (408) 842-8207 Thur, March 18 David Mas Masumoto, author of Wisdom of the Last Farmer and Epitaph for a Peach, talks about "In Defense of Food: A Farmer's Perspective." Co-sponsored by Friends of the Gilroy Library, Gilroy Library Commission, Gilroy AAUW, Gilroy Writer's Project, Vision Literacy, and Gilroy Library Book Club. 7 p.m. Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., Gilroy Information: (408) 842-8207 Thur, March 25 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Gilroy Library. 4-6 p.m. Gilroy Library, 7652 Monterey St., Gilroy Information: (408) 842-8207 Wed, Jan. 20 A showing of the film "Two Angry Moms," a 90-minute award-winning documentary about what parents need to know and do to get better food in schools. Discussion follows the film, led by members of Slow Food South Bay. 7 p.m. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Information: (650) 948-7683 Mon, Feb. 1 Martin Yan, Master Chef and author of more than 30 cookbooks, will demonstrate how to cook fresh, healthy Asian-inspired meals. Book signing follows. 7 p.m. Los Altos Youth Center, 1 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Information: (650) 948-7683 Wed, March 3 Children grades K and up are invited to make and eat a craft of edible parts to learn more about food. 3:30 p.m. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Information: (650) 948-7683 Mon, March 29 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. 5-7 p.m. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Information: (650) 948-7683 Tue, Feb. 2 Drop-in book group discussion of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming. 6-8 p.m. Los Gatos Library, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos Information: (408) 354-6891 Tue, Feb. 16 Drop-in book group discussion of In Defense of Food. 6-8 p.m. Los Gatos Library, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos Information: (408) 354-6891 Fri, Feb. 19 Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., authors of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, discuss the environment and the food system and share tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Los Gatos Library as part of the Friday Forum series. Book signing prior to the presentation. 7 p.m. Los Gatos Council Chambers, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos Information: (408) 354-6891 Sun, Feb. 7 Martin Yan, Master Chef and author of more than 30 cookbooks, will demonstrate how to cook fresh, healthy Asian-inspired meals. Book signing follows. 3 p.m. Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas Information: (408) 262-1171 Thur, Feb. 11 Preston Maring, M.D., Associate Physician-in-Chief at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, founder of the Kaiser Permanente farmers market program, and contributor to Eating Well in Season: The Farmers Market Cookbook, discusses the role of fresh produce in preventive medicine. Book signing follows. 7 p.m. Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas Information: (408) 262-1171 Sun, Feb. 21 A stimulating panel discussion on the themes of In Defense of Food featuring: Liz Kniss, RN, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, District 5; Lisa Richardson, M.A., a registered dietician; Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director, South Asian Heart Center; and John Silveira, Director, Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association. Limited seating. RSVP to info@ibpw.net. 2-4 p.m. India Community Center, 525 Los Coches, Milpitas Information: www.ibpw.net Wed, March 17 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. 4-6 p.m. Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas Information: (408) 262-1171 Wed, Feb. 3 "Lettuce Read" Family storytimes with food themes. 7 p.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Thur, Feb. 4 "Lettuce Read" Toddler storytimes with food themes. 10 a.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Thur, Feb. 4 "Lettuce Read" Preschool storytimes with food themes. 10:45 a.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Sat, Feb. 6 "Lettuce Read" Bilingual children's storytimes with food themes. 10 a.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Sat, Feb. 27 Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, discusses her experiences in feeding herself with homegrown vegetables, eggs, honey and meat. Book signing follows. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, AAUW-Morgan Hill, BookSmart and the Morgan Hill Times 2 p.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Tue, March 2 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. 4-6 p.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main, Morgan Hill Information: (408) 779-3196 Wed, Feb. 24 Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., authors of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, discuss the environment and the food system and share tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. Book signing follows. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Mountain View Library. 7 p.m. Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View Information: (650) 903-6335 Sat, Feb. 13 A showing of the PBS documentary "The Botany of Desire," based on Michael Pollan's best-selling book by the same name. The two-hour film examines the deep interconnection between humans and plants. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Palo Alto Library. 3 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto Information: (650) 329-2436 Sat, Feb. 20 A puppet show with a healthy eating theme will be performed by P and T Puppet Theatre. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Palo Alto Library. 3 p.m. Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto Information: (650) 329-2436 Fri, March 12 John Jeavons, Executive Director of Ecology Action of the Mid-Peninsula and a leading researcher on the small-scale sustainable agricultural method known as GROW BIOINTENSIVE mini-farming, will discuss how to plan a garden or mini farm that will produce healthy, nutritious food and be high productive and truly sustainable in the smallest space possible. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Palo Alto Library. 7 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto Information: (650) 329-2436 Tue, Feb. 2 Janet Stevens, author of Tops & Bottoms, will talk about "Making Picture Books My Way from Top to Bottom," a presentation that explores the creative process, where ideas come from, and how she makes a picture book. This Book Fair for teachers, librarians is open to the public. Book signing follows. 10:30 a.m. Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose Information: (453-6800 Tue, Feb. 2 Janet Stevens, author of Tops & Bottoms, will talk about "Making Picture Books My Way from Top to Bottom," a presentation that explores the creative process, where ideas come from, and how she makes a picture book. Co-sponsored by Willow Glen Branch Library. 3-5 p.m. Hicklebee's Children's Books, 1378 Lincoln Ave., San Jose Information: (292-8880 Fri, Feb. 5 Martin Yan, Master Chef and author of more than 30 cookbooks, will demonstrate how to cook fresh, healthy Asian-inspired meals. Book signing follows. 11 a.m. Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3050 Sat, Feb. 6 Chef Lala, a Master Chef and nutritionist, will present a bilingual cooking demonstration for young children and their families. She will be assisted by her son, Maddox, age 3. Chef Lala is a frequent guest on the "Today" show, spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, and the author of "Yummy for Your Tummy," a book of fun, easy and healthy recipes for young children published by FIRST 5 California. This event includes other activities related to healthy eating and lifestyle. Co-sponsored by the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, Alum Rock Branch Library, East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, Generations Community Wellness and Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. Chef Lala's recipe book in English and Spanish will be provided to all families attending. Exhibits open 2:30 p.m., program 3-5 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza Pavilion, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 260-3720 Mon, Feb. 8 Rose's Book Club will discuss In Defense of Food. Guests welcome. 7 p.m. Rose Garden Branch Library, 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3070 Wed, Feb. 10 Tea Tastings. Try out several types of healthy teas including black, green, white and herbal blends and discuss how to grow organic herbs at home. 4-6 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3030 Wed, Feb. 10 Drop-in book group discussion of In Defense of Food. 6:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library, 1242 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 244-4766 Wed, Feb. 10 Drop-in book group discussion of In Defense of Food. 7 p.m. Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3080 Sat, Feb. 13 David Mas Masumoto, author of Wisdom of the Last Farmer and Epitaph for a Peach, speaks on "In Defense of Food: A Farmer's Perspective." Book signing follows. 1-3 p.m. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose Information: (408) 808-2000 Tue, Feb. 16 Almaden Library History Club discusses In Defense of Food. Guests welcome. 6:30 p.m. Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3040 Wed, Feb. 17 Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., authors of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, discuss the environment and the food system and share tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. Book signing follows. 11 a.m. Evergreen Valley College Theater, 3095 Yerba Buena Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 223-6743 Thur, Feb. 18 Almaden Library ESL Book Club discusses Seedfolks. Guests welcome. 1 p.m. Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3040 Sat, Feb. 20 "Grow Your Own Food" presentation by Santa Clara Valley Master Gardeners. The shortest food chain is from your soil to your kitchen. Learn how to select the perfect site in your yard for vegetables, prepare soil, design a garden layout and plant seeds. Hands-on demonstration and reference materials. 2 p.m. Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3053 Sat, Feb. 20 "Mr. Produce" Phil Cosentino of Cosentino's Market and a commentator on KLIV Radio about current crops of fruits and vegetables will talk about California produce with Aleta Watson, former food writer and restaurant critic at the Mercury News and author of skilletchronicles.com blog. 2 p.m. Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3080 Sat, Feb. 20 "Kids can Cook! / ¡Los niños
cocinan! - A Bilingual Family Program" Learn tips and tricks to engage kids in
the kitchen. When kids help cook, they learn science, language, math and
creativity. We'll read and discuss Tops
and Bottoms. Fun games, crafts, and activities for the whole family! 2-3:30 p.m. Dr. Robert Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3090 Sat, Feb. 20 Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., authors of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, discuss the environment and the food system and share tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. Book signing follows. 3 p.m. Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3040 Wed, Feb. 24 Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change, speaks about the collaborative's efforts to transform California's food system to a more sustainable model. 6:30 p.m. Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3000 Thur, Feb. 25 Jonah Raskin, author of Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating, and Drinking Wine in California, discusses his year-long journey among organic farmers, farm workers and winemakers. Book signing follows. Co-sponsored by Friends of West Valley Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library, 1242 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 244-4766 Fri, Feb. 26 Super Produce storytime with songs, games and a craft. 10:30-11 a.m. Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3045 Fri, Feb. 26 Super Produce storytime with songs, games and a craft. 1:30-2 p.m. Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3080 Fri, Feb. 26 Almaden Library Book-aneers Youth Book Club discusses Seedfolks. Guests welcome. Everyone takes home seeds to plant. 4 p.m. Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3040 Sat, Feb. 27 "Getting To Know Your Food", a panel discussion by members and friends of Slow Food South Bay. Slow Food is an international nonprofit organization that promotes good, clean and fair food for everyone. Panelists include: Peter Ruddock, Slow Food South Bay chapter leader; Laura Stec, chef and author of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming; Pat Nichols, organic gardener for 45 years; and Mark A. Medeiros, co-founder of Veggielution Urban Farming Project. 2 p.m. Rose Garden Branch Library, 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3070 Sat, Feb. 27 Monica Lisa Benavides, Community Outreach Director of Veggielution, will show children how to make a pot out of recycled newspaper and plant vegetable seeds to take home. Veggielution is an urban farm at Emma Prusch Park that works with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds to create a sustainable food system in San Jose. 11 a.m. Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3053 Tue, March 2 Brain Foods: healthy eating for elementary age children. 4-5 p.m. Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3045 Fri, March 5 Super Produce storytime with songs, games and a craft. 10:30-11 a.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3030 Fri, March 5 Super Produce storytime in Spanish with songs, games and a craft. 12-12:30 p.m. Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library, 921 S. First St., San Jose Information: (408) 294-1237 Sat, March 6 "Mr. Produce" Phil Cosentino of Cosentino's Market and a commentator on KLIV Radio about current crops of fruits and vegetables will talk about California produce with Aleta Watson, former food writer and restaurant critic at the Mercury News and author of skilletchronicles.com blog. 1 p.m. Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose Information: (808-3045 Sun, March 7 Celebrity storytime with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed reading Tops & Bottoms in honor of National Nutrition Month. 2 p.m. Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose Information: (408) 298-5437 Mon, March 8 Healthy Habits: fun activities and games for elementary age children focused on healthy eating. 4-5 p.m. Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3045 Tue, March 9 Jill Richardson, author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It will present an overview of the problems associated with current solutions for a sustainable food system, plus her vision of what a sustainable food system would look like from the soil on up and specific policy recommendations that are timely and possible to achieve now. Because policies and politics change every day, Ms. Richardson updates information on her blog La Vida Locavore frequently, telling readers how they can get involved in the latest issues, including those described in the book (as well as new issues that arose after her book's publication). Book signing follows. 6:30 p.m. Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E. Empire St. San Jose Information: (408) 808-3043 Wed, March 10 Tea Tastings. Try out several types of healthy teas including black, green, white and herbal blends and discuss how to grow organic herbs at home. 4-6 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3030 Sun, March 14 Celebrity storytime with KBAY radio personality Lissa Kreisler reading Tops & Bottoms in honor of National Nutrition Month. 2 p.m. Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose Information: (408) 298-5437 Fri, March 19 Panel discussion on "Why does food need defending?" moderated by Leigh Weimers, columnist with Gentry Magazine. Panelists include author and organic farmer David Mas Masumoto, chef Charlie Ayers, and food writer Carolyn Jung. Free and open to the public but you must RSVP in advance by email to mcnuttco@aol.com. A light, healthy lunch will be available for optional purchase. 12 noon-1:30 p.m. Adobe Systems Park Conference Room, East Tower Lobby, 321 Park Ave., San Jose Information: SVReads@aol.com Sat, March 20 A free showing of the film "Food, Inc.," a 90-minute documentary exploring the food industry's detrimental effects on our health and environment. 1 p.m. Hillview Branch Library, 1600 Hopkins Dr., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3033 Sat, March 20 A special storytime featuring Tops & Bottoms. Songs and activities about the food pyramid, plant seeds to take home, edible art. 1-2:30 p.m. Edenvale Branch Library, 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose Information: (408) 808-3036 Sat, March 20 David Mas Masumoto, author of Wisdom of the Last Farmer and Epitaph for a Peach, speaks on "In Defense of Food: A Farmer's Perspective." Book signing follows. 3:30 p.m. Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose Information: (408) 808-3060 Sun, March 21 Celebrity storytime with Mercury News columnist Sal Pizarro reading Tops & Bottoms in honor of National Nutrition Month. 2 p.m. Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose Information: (408) 298-5437 Sun, March 28 Celebrity storytime with Frederick J. Ferrer, CEO of The Health Trust, reading Tops & Bottoms in honor of National Nutrition Month. 2 p.m. Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose Information: (408) 298-5437 Thur, Feb. 25 Jonah Raskin, author of Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating, and Drinking Wine in California, discusses his year-long journey among organic farmers, farmworkers and winemakers. Book signing follows. 2-3:30 p.m. Santa Clara University, Saint Clare Room, Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Technology Center and Orradre Library Information: (408) 554-6830 Wed, March 10 Laura Stec and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., authors of Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, discuss the environment and the food system and share tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. Book signing follows. Co-sponsored by The Foundation and Friends of Santa Clara City Library. 7 p.m. Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara Information: (408) 615-2900 Wed, Jan. 27 Cook-a-Doodle-Doo, a celebration of strawberries and the illustrations of Janet Stevens for grades K-3. Stories, craft and a treat included. 3:45 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Tue, Feb. 2 Janet Stevens, author of Tops & Bottoms, talks about "Making Picture Books My Way from Top to Bottom," a presentation that explores the creative process, where ideas come from, and how she makes a picture book. 7 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Fri, Feb. 12 Martin Yan, Master Chef and author of more than 30 cookbooks, will demonstrate how to cook fresh, healthy Asian-inspired meals. Book signing follows. 7 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Wed, Feb. 17 Book discussion group for grades 6-8 of Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. Register in advance beginning Jan. 11. 4 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Wed, Feb. 24 "Seedfolks - Peace and Community," a program for grades 4-8. Create a container garden and participate in a community flower arrangement for the library. Space limited. Register in advance starting Jan. 11. 4 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Thur, March 11 "Healthy Cooking for Teens." Learn from a professional chef how to make delicious (and healthy) snacks. Take home quick and easy recipes that are microwave-friendly. All supplies included. Please register in advance. 4-6 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 Fri, March 19 David Mas Masumoto, author of Wisdom of the Last Farmer and Epitaph for a Peach, talks about "In Defense of Food: A Farmer's Perspective"4 p.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga Information: (408) 867-6126 SUNNYVALE Thur, Feb. 11 Martin Yan, Master Chef and author of more than 30 cookbooks, will demonstrate how to cook fresh, healthy Asian-inspired meals. Book signing follows. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Sunnyvale Library. 7 p.m. Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale Information: (408) 730-7300 Thur, Feb. 18 Drop-in book discussion of In Defense of Food. 7 p.m. Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale Information: (408) 730-7300 Feb. 1-March 21 "Family Fables, Family Feasts: Tales Told Around the Table," a writing contest. Good food and good stories are best enjoyed when shared. In a sense, good stories are food for the soul. It is around the family table that we find comfort, learn about ourselves and others, and become connected to the world. Sometimes the tales are tall and sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction but always a delight. Gilroy Library invites the residents of Santa Clara County to regale us with a story from your family lore. A reception for writers will be held during National Library Week in April, 2010. Winning entries will be posted on the Santa Clara County Library website. Information: (408) 842-8207 or feast@library.sccgov.org
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