Located in one of the few remaining apricot orchards of Santa Clara Valley, the Los Altos History Museum explores the rich history of local people and how the use of the land over time has transformed the agricultural paradise once known as the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” into the high technology hub of today’s Silicon Valley.
Opened in spring of 2001, the Los Altos History Museum resides in an impressive three-level, 8,200-square-foot building – built entirely with private donations; building ownership was transferred to the City of Los Altos in 2002. The Museum features a changing exhibits gallery as well as the permanent exhibit, “Crown of the Peninsula,” that describes the rich history of Los Altos and the surrounding area. There’s more history just across the lushly landscaped courtyard in the landmark J. Gilbert Smith House. Built in 1905, the home is nestled under majestic heritage oaks and has been meticulously refurbished to replicate a farmhouse of the 1930’s. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens and picnic tables even when the House and Museum are closed.
Aligned with the mission to preserve and share our local history to enrich our community and shape a more informed future, the Museum provides educational opportunities for children and adults to learn about the community via interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. Other programs include third and fourth grade tours and curriculum for local school children, oral history collections, the traveling Ohlone kit, and much more.
Admission is FREE
Los Altos, CA
94022
Noon - 4pm
Los Altos Lodge #712 was formed on February 28, 1951 and the Constitution and Charter were presented later that year on October 26, 1951 by then Grand Master Louis C. Drapeau.
The lodge was formed by men from Lockheed and the first Master was W.E. Jones. We initially met in the Brown Room of the Palo Alto Masonic Temple. In 1965, the lodge purchased our current facility from the First Baptist Church, and after significant remodeling the old church became our lodge.
Today we hold many activities for our members and their families. The Lodge also presents a scholarship to a senior at Los Altos High School, as well as an honorarium to the LAHS Teacher of the Year. And we are proudly present each year at the Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival to provide Temple tours and talk about Masonry in general.
Los Altos
94022
Los Altos Community Foundation (LAMV-CF) is one of more than 650 Community Foundations in the United States. It is a charitable organization recognized by the IRS as a special class of foundation, which offers significant tax benefits to donors who use it as a vehicle for their charitable giving.
LACF provides a means whereby community members may make donations to any charities of their choice as well as to LAMV-CF’s programs.
Additionally, the Foundation supports the community by making grants for local programs, building an endowment for the future, and managing philanthropic funding for other organizations and individuals.
Los Altos, CA
94022
The Los Altos Stage Company is a quintessential neighborhood playhouse celebrating the full canon of American theater. We strive to bring together a diversity of theater practitioners, enthusiasts, and supporters to create, explore and celebrate musicals, comedies, dramas that together weave a rich tapestry of American culture and experience.
LOs Altos
94023
At Menlo Church Mountain View, we are dedicated to being a supportive and uplifting presence in our community. Our mission is to bring hope and encouragement to everyone we encounter by living out our faith in practical and meaningful ways. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can find connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging so that everyone in the Bay Area and beyond flourish.
Mountain View, CA
94025
Mentor Tutor Connection (MTC) is a community organization that trains, supports, and places volunteer tutors and mentors in local schools. MTC tutors work with students at our local elementary and middle schools (Los Altos School District and Mountain View Whisman School District); MTC mentors work with students who attend the three high schools of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District.
MTC is funded by the generous donations of caring individuals in our community and through grants from supporting organizations.
In partnership with local schools, our staff screen, train, place, and support volunteers who work directly with students. We place almost 200 volunteers who work directly with more than 450 students in our schools each year.
Los Altos
94023
The Rotary Club of Los Altos was chartered in 1949 and has more than 170 active members, men and women ranging from age 25 to 90+.
The Rotary Club of Los Altos is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian fellowship of inspired business, professional and community leaders, guided by high ethical standards. As Rotarians, we work in proactive ways to change lives in our community and around the world. Our skills and contributions are leveraged through Rotary International, to accomplish high-impact projects.
For more than seven decades, St. Nicholas Catholic School has been a small, caring community delivering an exceptional educational experience from transitional kindergarten through the eighth grade. The school focuses on the whole child - spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. St. Nicholas Catholic School students are Christlike Citizens, Community Leaders, and Critical Thinkers who actively live out their faith and are prepared to succeed in the future.
Nestled in the serene Los Altos Hills and easily accessible from Interstate 280, the school offers a peaceful, inspiring setting for growth and discovery. Its expansive 17-acre campus provides ample space for academic pursuits, outdoor activities, and community events, making it an ideal environment for young minds to flourish.
St. Nicholas Catholic School invites families to experience the difference of a faith-filled, student-centered education. Schedule a tour today and discover how your child can grow in knowledge, character, and faith in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Los Altos Hills, CA
94022