Dozens of Local Nonprofits Head Downtown Tomorrow
Los Altos, CA · October 16, 2026
Crisp 50-degree air gives way to an unseasonable afternoon scorcher today. Clear some room on your calendar before the weekend rush takes over.
The Lead
Over two dozen local service groups, youth programs, and school foundations gather tomorrow morning at State Street Market for the annual Los Altos Community Volunteer Fair. Organized by the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, the two-hour outdoor summit connects civic-minded residents directly with organizations facing acute post-pandemic volunteer shortfalls. With seasonal giving programs and winter shelter initiatives ramping up across North County, local directors are prioritizing recruits for committee chairs, financial auditors, and trail stewards alongside traditional frontline helpers. Representatives recommend bringing a quick summary of professional experience, as several community boards seek specialized skills in legal compliance and digital outreach. Tables open at 11:00 AM on the pedestrian plaza between Second and Third streets, with organizers encouraging attendees to walk or cycle over to keep adjacent parking plazas clear.
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Today's Outlook
- High 89°F · Low 53°F — Clear
- Layer up for the brisk morning commute, then keep sunscreen handy for the scorching afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Curator-led Tour of The Spirit of '76 Los Altos History Museum (51 S. San Antonio Rd), 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free Walk through the America's 250th exhibition alongside curator Dr. Amy Ellison.
Dracula Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (500 Castro St), Mountain View, 7:30 PM · Paid TheatreWorks Silicon Valley kicks off its spine-chilling autumn weekend stage run.
Bollywood Neon Glow Party Opal Nightclub (251 Castro St), Mountain View, 10:00 PM · Paid High-energy dance beats, UV blacklights, and glowing party accessories all night.
Tomorrow
- Fire District Brush Collection Foothill College Parking Lot 1, Los Altos Hills, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Free
- Bay Area Games Day Los Altos Library (13 S. San Antonio Rd), 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Free
- Halloween Outdoor Movie: Maleficent Grant Park Soccer Field, 6:30 PM · Free
Sunday
- Dracula Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (500 Castro St), Mountain View, 1:00 PM · Paid
- Sunday CrafterNoon Los Altos Library (13 S. San Antonio Rd), 2:00–3:30 PM · Free
- Artists Beyond the Obvious Reception Town Hall Council Chambers (26379 Fremont Rd), Los Altos Hills, 2:00–5:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Heritage Oaks Park
- Along the park's Permanente Creek bank, tucked beneath the native white alders, rests a concrete-and-stone weir built in 1935. Part of the old McKenzie Dam network, the weir was engineered during the Great Depression to slow runoff and recharge dwindling local orchard aquifers.
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