Hours at the gallery, at 3420 Mt Diablo Blvd. (at Brown Avenue), are Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 925-284-2788 or go to www.lafayetteartgallery.com. This lecture is at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 in the campus’ LeFevre Theater — free. Pyman is a landscape, nature and travel photographer. She is basically self taught but honed her skills by taking workshops from some of the greats, starting with Ansel Adams in 1978. Peacock started working with hot glass in 1992. Much of her work is focused on the creation of items that look ancient — masks used in traditional ceremonies, vessels unearthed from the sea, and treasures gathered by explorers from centuries ago.

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Adults and middle and high school students are also invited to write a poem related to the Silicon Valley Reads 2014 theme of “Books & Technology: Friends or Foes?” There will be three grand-prize winners, each receiving $350, and three second-place prizes, each receiving $200. Entry deadline is also March 17. For contest details and entry forms for both contests, visit cupertinolibrary foundation.org. The Chinese New Year event is being put on in partnership with the Distinguished Citizens Society International of Silicon Valley and the Creative Learning Foundation.

For tickets or details visit pinolerotary.brownpapertickets.com or call 510-758-8267, The outing begins at the North Branch at 1170 The Alameda and the AIA encourages those attending to bike or carpool, The outing will also take in the Claremont and South ballet slippers grey branches, The cost is $5 AIA members, $10 guests and details and registration are online at aiaeb.org/2013/10/tour-of-three-libraries/, “We will review upcoming volunteer opportunities, ranging from things that can be done at home to public events, and everything in between,” the committee says, “We also are looking forward to meeting participants and sharing their ideas for volunteer activities and projects.”..

Holiday Boutique: The Women’s Connection Group at the Center for Spiritual Living holds a boutique featuring a variety of handcrafted items, including pottery, paintings, jewelry, clothing and woodcarving. Enjoy warm cider and sweets while shopping. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1195 Clark St., San Jose. For more information, call Donna Young at 408.250.0430. Christmas Tree Elegance: The Valle Monte League presents its 44th annual holiday event, featuring two days of holiday décor and decorated trees, brunch, tea, silent auctions and fashion shows. Dec. 1-2. $75-$175 per person, depending on the event. Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. www.vallemonte.org/cte.html.