Express: Today's news and events in Mountain View

2 PM Friday, July 11, 2014

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Today's events (July 11)

Astronomy club monthly meeting
At this Peninsula Astronomical Society Meeting, Dr. Richard McCray of University of California, Berkeley, will give a talk called "Supernova 1987A," focusing on one of the brightest supernovas and what scientists are learning from it. The observatory will be open after the meeting, weather permitting. July 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Free; $3 parking fee. Foothill College, Room 5015, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

Bodacious
Bay Area band Bodacious will play a set of their fusion of funk, punk, country and roots rock at O'Malley's. Attendees must be 21 or older. July 11, 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. O'Malley's Sports Pub, 2135 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (July 12)

'Fearless Genius'
The Computer History Museum will have on display a photography exhibit by Doug Menuz called "Fearless Genius: The Digital Revolution in Silicon Valley, 1985-2000." It consists of 50 photographs documenting innovators at Apple, Leiner Perkins, Adobe and other companies. July 9-September 7, 10 a.m. $15 general; $12 student/senior/military. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.

Bikefest
The library will host an event bringing together bike shops, bike organizations, the city's police bike squad and other community members. Organizers will lead bike drills, share skills and lead crafts. July 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival
The 22nd annual Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival will have on display the work of more than 150 juried artists. In addition, demonstrations of glass and clay demonstrations will be held, and gourmet food and coffee will be available. The event is hosted by the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California and is co-sponsored by the Palo Alto Art Center. July 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.

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