Express: Voter Guide launches this week with high school, elementary district races

2 PM Friday, October 3, 2014

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Today's events (October 3)

Linden Tree Books author event
Authors Sydney Avey, Rick Crawford and Marie Sontag will share their books and be available for signing and conversation during October's Los Altos First Friday event. Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m. Free. Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos.

Los Altos Follies
The Los Altos Stage Company will put on three fundraiser performances of "A Salute to the Over-rated, Underhanded and Outrageous," a musical parody of modern life and politics. A reception with food, wine and a silent auction will be held before and after the Friday and Saturday performances. Oct. 2-4, 7:30 p.m. $60 Thursday; $100 Friday or Saturday. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Plaza Palooza: Guitarist Jonathan Devoto
As part of the Plaza Palooza series, which will hold a performance each month, Jonathan Devoto will perform a show of clean electric guitar. Food and beverages will be available. Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (October 4)

Ohlone Day
Ohlone Day will return to the Los Altos History Museum, where four experienced educators will teach students in second to fourth grade about the first peoples of this area. Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

Oktoberfest
For the second year, Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant and partners will hold an Oktoberfest event with dozens of beers available, German food from local vendors, and live music and entertainment. Oct. 4 and 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Prices vary. Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant, 895 Villa St., Mountain View.

Storytime with 'The Diwali Gift'
This storytime event will feature the authors of "The Diwali Gift," the first story in a series, designed to make Indian culture accessible to kids, about three curious monkeys. Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos.

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