Express: Rally tonight over jobs-housing balance; candidate wants school district to 'speed up'

2 PM Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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Today's events (September 9)

'Pedal Power' lecture
The curators of "Pedal Power: From Wacky to Workhorse," currently at the Los Altos History Museum, will give a behind-the-scenes lecture on the bicycle exhibit. Sept. 9, 7-8 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

'Random'
Gallery House will have on display an exhibit called "Random" which will be made up of minimalist animal sculptures by George Perazzo and abstract paintings by Charlotte Coqui. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26-Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Gallery House, 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto.

Tomorrow's events (September 10)

Author Linda Sexton on 'Bespotted'
Linda Gray Sexton will share her latest memoir, "Bespotted: My Family's Love Affair with Thirty-Eight Dalmations," which explores the role of dogs in her literary family's lives. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc. Palo Alto, 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto.

Clinical trials info session
This Stanford Cancer Center class will discuss participating in clinical trials, including what they are, their importance and what to expect in participating in them. No registration is necessary, and non-Stanford are patients welcome. Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. Free. Stanford Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Room CC2105, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Stanford.

Harvesting rainwater talk
This talk at the Los Altos Library will discuss how to use rainwater to irrigate gardens and decrease flooding. Topics will include rain catchment systems, cisterns and other techniques. Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

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