Count-Me-Ins - Community Events Catalog

41

Marine Institute Bay Eco Tour

Be part of this 60-member crew for a two-hour Eco Tour Chartered Bay tour with the Marine Science Institute. The Eco Tour is an ecologically focused enrichment event that uses the Bay as a venue for learning, exploring, and having fun. During the two hour voyage you and your friends will have the opportunity to do a variety of activities including: sightseeing, interacting with live animals, and enjoying the open water. Work with our crew to do a variety of marine research techniques, all of which take cooperation, communication, and in some cases lots of enthusiasm. Our educators and facilitators will work with your group to build trust and camaraderie in an exciting and dynamic environment. We set sail May 24, at 4:00 pm from Redwood City. Returning at 6:00 pm.

Guaranteed Purchase: $35.00

42

Karaoke Night with Idol Winner & VC Andrew Chung

Are you ready to be a star? On Friday, October 18, 2019, join former Chinese-American Idol winner, Hong Kong Idol finalist, and Kindergarten parent (+ VC partner by day) Andrew Chung, for an evening of singing! Whether you're a parent who sang a cappella in school, who performs music as a career, who itches during community sing and Nueva recitals, or who just loves to listen to others share their music -- we'd love for you to join us for a fun-filled night where you don't have to be shy about taking center stage!

Guaranteed Purchase: $50.00

57

Tafoni Trail with Nueva Parents Laura Stupi and Rachel Christenson

Spend an afternoon hiking through a magical redwood forest to hidden monolithic sandstone formations called tafoni. Tafoni are small cave-like features found in granular rock and have been found across the earth, with dramatic forms found in the Jodhpur-Ajmer section of India’s Thar Desert, as well as Petra, Jordan, Coastal California, Australia, and even in the Arctic regions and Antarctica! Learn from a Bay Area geologist how this beautiful structure came to exist in the middle of the forest and what created its unique honeycomb like patterning. The hike will be approximately three miles with an easy/moderate amount of elevation gain, and we expect it will take two or three hours. Prior to the hike, we will meet for a picnic lunch. This adventure will require some level of physical capabilities and would be ideal for ages seven (7) and up. All children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The meeting location is Skeggs Point, a 40-minute drive from Nueva’s Hillsborough campus. This hike will be led by parents Laura Stupi and Rachel Christenson. Laura Stupi M.S. is a bay area geologist with a background in mineral physics, engineering geology, and scientific instrumentation. She is also an experienced backpacking guide for children and adults certified as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) who grew up hiking Pt. Reyes, and the Trinity Alps. More recently, she has hiked Utah's canyons and the various ecosystems of Alaska. Rachel Christenson’s passion is exploring nature. She spent her childhood hiking through the canyons of Utah. More recently, she has explored more than 40 Bay Area trails, climbed the Mount Whitney Mountaineer Trail (the tallest peak in the continental 48), and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in Africa).

June 1, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm. For ages seven (7) and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Guaranteed Purchase: $35.00

68

Exploratorium - Exclusive Nueva Evening

For one evening only, the ENTIRE Exploratorium in San Francisco will be reserved for the Nueva community. The space holds 3,500 people, so the more the merrier! This event is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. Because only Nueva folks will be there, this might be a family event even teenagers might want to join (once there, they can feel free to roam in packs). So grab a handful of tickets for your family and friends, and join your favorite STEM teachers on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, for an unforgettable evening of science, play, and great fun! What a wonderful way to reconnect with friends after the summer! And be sure to arrive early, so you don't miss being greeted on your arrival by the CEO of the Exploratorium himself!

Participants responsible for their own transportation. Food will be available for purchase. $25 per person. Child 3 and under are free.

Guaranteed Purchase: $25.00

70

Pizza and an 80s Movie Date Night

Grab a sitter and come join us for wood-fired pizza and a movie in our home on Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 pm. We will serve dinner: a fresh salad, homemade pizza, and amazing wine. Then, we’ll head downstairs to our home theater and concession stand for some treats and a fun flick (the group will get to choose the movie before by email survey).

Must be 21 or older to attend. $250 per couple. Maximum of nine (9) couples.

Guaranteed Purchase: $250.00

72

Qigong with a Nueva Parent

Learn this 3,000+ year old mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating breath, movement, and intent. Lower School parent Marie Yuann, a California state board licensed acupuncturist, will teach the Relaxation exercise and provide an introduction to the Golden 8 Series of exercises which open the primary meridians. Marie has trained under Master Hong Liu, a famous qigong master from China who has Qi centers in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Hawaii and is author of The Healing Art of Qi Gong. He has shared this healing art with many celebrity clients that have become qigong believers themselves: Elton John, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Courtney Love, and Michael Stipe from R.E.M.

For adults only; maximum of six (6) adults. To be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 for from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the library on the Hillsborough campus.

Guaranteed Purchase: $200.00

73

Bollywood Bash Once Again!

The Bollywood Bash is back by popular demand! We could not believe how wholeheartedly the Nueva community embraced this event last year from donning beautiful Bollywood outfits to becoming overnight experts in Bollywood dancing! So, we’re doing it all over again. Please come join us for a very special evening at the Los Altos Hills home of Nueva parents Vara Ramakrishnan and Dinesh Ramanathan on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We’ll have much of what everyone loved last year: delectable food, a look into your future, and, of course, Bollywood (and other) dancing. And we’ll try and have a couple of new surprises as well. For those coming for the first time, or for those who want a new outfit, we can add on an optional pre-party private gathering to pick up Indian wear and accessories. Suggested attire for this unique community party is festive and colorful -- Indian or otherwise. We look forward to making magical memories with you on October 12!

This event is for adults only.

Guaranteed Purchase: $75.00

74

Slime-Making Party

Does your child enjoy making slime? Correction: Whose child doesn't enjoy making slime?! Well, Eva Yuann is answering the call with a slime-making party after school on May 23, 2019, complete with pizza dinner and outdoor play time. Transportation from Nueva to Eva's house is provided. Let's get our slime on!

Maximum of four (4) children. Children must be picked up by 7:00 pm.

Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00

75

Introduction to Birds: Guided Walk at Pillar Point

Have you ever wanted to learn about our local birds but didn't know where to start? Or perhaps you are interested in just spending the morning at one of our most dramatic coastal sites, appreciating the marine environment and learning about birds and conservation. Join Nueva parent Aaron Maizlish and world-renowned ornithologist and travel guide Alvaro Jaramillo for a morning walk around Pillar Point Harbor. We will discuss the basics of bird identification, our local marine environment, and share conservation stories. We will also survey the bluffs, beaches, wetlands, tide pools, and inner harbor at Pillar Point and Mavericks, identifying a great diversity of bird life during the peak of spring migration. Perfect for the budding ornithologist or dedicated nature lover in your life.

Maximum of 20 people. Event to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Participants responsible for their own transportation, and should plan on bringing their cameras and binoculars. For those interested, we may continue informal birding around Half Moon Bay after we break for lunch.

Guaranteed Purchase: $75.00

77

Cooking Party-Empanadas

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make these incredibly versatile, incredibly delicious, incredibly popular treats? Empanadas are known around the world and beloved by many cultures. Their flaky exteriors lend well to any number of sweet or savory fillings, and are a great addition to any cook’s repertoire. Join Simon and Kathleen Heap for a lunchtime party to celebrate all things empanada, and come away with a full belly and a new skill!

Location and date to be mutually agreed upon. Maximum of 10 participants. Best if no dietary restrictions.

Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00

	41	Marine Institute Bay Eco Tour Be part of this 60-member crew for a two-hour Eco Tour Chartered Bay tour with the Marine Science Institute. The Eco Tour is an ecologically focused enrichment event that uses the Bay as a venue for learning, exploring, and having fun. During the two hour voyage you and your friends will have the opportunity to do a variety of activities including: sightseeing, interacting with live animals, and enjoying the open water. Work with our crew to do a variety of marine research techniques, all of which take cooperation, communication, and in some cases lots of enthusiasm. Our educators and facilitators will work with your group to build trust and camaraderie in an exciting and dynamic environment. We set sail May 24, at 4:00 pm from Redwood City. Returning at 6:00 pm. Guaranteed Purchase: $35.00
	42	Karaoke Night with Idol Winner & VC Andrew Chung Are you ready to be a star? On Friday, October 18, 2019, join former Chinese-American Idol winner, Hong Kong Idol finalist, and Kindergarten parent (+ VC partner by day) Andrew Chung, for an evening of singing! Whether you're a parent who sang a cappella in school, who performs music as a career, who itches during community sing and Nueva recitals, or who just loves to listen to others share their music -- we'd love for you to join us for a fun-filled night where you don't have to be shy about taking center stage! Guaranteed Purchase: $50.00
	57	Tafoni Trail with Nueva Parents Laura Stupi and Rachel Christenson Spend an afternoon hiking through a magical redwood forest to hidden monolithic sandstone formations called tafoni. Tafoni are small cave-like features found in granular rock and have been found across the earth, with dramatic forms found in the Jodhpur-Ajmer section of India’s Thar Desert, as well as Petra, Jordan, Coastal California, Australia, and even in the Arctic regions and Antarctica! Learn from a Bay Area geologist how this beautiful structure came to exist in the middle of the forest and what created its unique honeycomb like patterning. The hike will be approximately three miles with an easy/moderate amount of elevation gain, and we expect it will take two or three hours. Prior to the hike, we will meet for a picnic lunch. This adventure will require some level of physical capabilities and would be ideal for ages seven (7) and up. All children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The meeting location is Skeggs Point, a 40-minute drive from Nueva’s Hillsborough campus. This hike will be led by parents Laura Stupi and Rachel Christenson. Laura Stupi M.S. is a bay area geologist with a background in mineral physics, engineering geology, and scientific instrumentation. She is also an experienced backpacking guide for children and adults certified as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) who grew up hiking Pt. Reyes, and the Trinity Alps. More recently, she has hiked Utah's canyons and the various ecosystems of Alaska. Rachel Christenson’s passion is exploring nature. She spent her childhood hiking through the canyons of Utah. More recently, she has explored more than 40 Bay Area trails, climbed the Mount Whitney Mountaineer Trail (the tallest peak in the continental 48), and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in Africa). June 1, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm. For ages seven (7) and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Guaranteed Purchase: $35.00
	68	Exploratorium - Exclusive Nueva Evening For one evening only, the ENTIRE Exploratorium in San Francisco will be reserved for the Nueva community. The space holds 3,500 people, so the more the merrier! This event is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. Because only Nueva folks will be there, this might be a family event even teenagers might want to join (once there, they can feel free to roam in packs). So grab a handful of tickets for your family and friends, and join your favorite STEM teachers on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, for an unforgettable evening of science, play, and great fun! What a wonderful way to reconnect with friends after the summer! And be sure to arrive early, so you don't miss being greeted on your arrival by the CEO of the Exploratorium himself! Participants responsible for their own transportation. Food will be available for purchase. $25 per person. Child 3 and under are free. Guaranteed Purchase: $25.00
	70	Pizza and an 80s Movie Date Night Grab a sitter and come join us for wood-fired pizza and a movie in our home on Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 pm. We will serve dinner: a fresh salad, homemade pizza, and amazing wine. Then, we’ll head downstairs to our home theater and concession stand for some treats and a fun flick (the group will get to choose the movie before by email survey). Must be 21 or older to attend. $250 per couple. Maximum of nine (9) couples. Guaranteed Purchase: $250.00
	72	Qigong with a Nueva Parent Learn this 3,000+ year old mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating breath, movement, and intent. Lower School parent Marie Yuann, a California state board licensed acupuncturist, will teach the Relaxation exercise and provide an introduction to the Golden 8 Series of exercises which open the primary meridians. Marie has trained under Master Hong Liu, a famous qigong master from China who has Qi centers in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Hawaii and is author of The Healing Art of Qi Gong. He has shared this healing art with many celebrity clients that have become qigong believers themselves: Elton John, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Courtney Love, and Michael Stipe from R.E.M. For adults only; maximum of six (6) adults. To be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 for from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the library on the Hillsborough campus. Guaranteed Purchase: $200.00
	73	Bollywood Bash Once Again! The Bollywood Bash is back by popular demand! We could not believe how wholeheartedly the Nueva community embraced this event last year from donning beautiful Bollywood outfits to becoming overnight experts in Bollywood dancing! So, we’re doing it all over again. Please come join us for a very special evening at the Los Altos Hills home of Nueva parents Vara Ramakrishnan and Dinesh Ramanathan on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We’ll have much of what everyone loved last year: delectable food, a look into your future, and, of course, Bollywood (and other) dancing. And we’ll try and have a couple of new surprises as well. For those coming for the first time, or for those who want a new outfit, we can add on an optional pre-party private gathering to pick up Indian wear and accessories. Suggested attire for this unique community party is festive and colorful -- Indian or otherwise. We look forward to making magical memories with you on October 12! This event is for adults only. Guaranteed Purchase: $75.00
	74	Slime-Making Party Does your child enjoy making slime? Correction: Whose child doesn't enjoy making slime?! Well, Eva Yuann is answering the call with a slime-making party after school on May 23, 2019, complete with pizza dinner and outdoor play time. Transportation from Nueva to Eva's house is provided. Let's get our slime on! Maximum of four (4) children. Children must be picked up by 7:00 pm. Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00
	75	Introduction to Birds: Guided Walk at Pillar Point Have you ever wanted to learn about our local birds but didn't know where to start? Or perhaps you are interested in just spending the morning at one of our most dramatic coastal sites, appreciating the marine environment and learning about birds and conservation. Join Nueva parent Aaron Maizlish and world-renowned ornithologist and travel guide Alvaro Jaramillo for a morning walk around Pillar Point Harbor. We will discuss the basics of bird identification, our local marine environment, and share conservation stories. We will also survey the bluffs, beaches, wetlands, tide pools, and inner harbor at Pillar Point and Mavericks, identifying a great diversity of bird life during the peak of spring migration. Perfect for the budding ornithologist or dedicated nature lover in your life. Maximum of 20 people. Event to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Participants responsible for their own transportation, and should plan on bringing their cameras and binoculars. For those interested, we may continue informal birding around Half Moon Bay after we break for lunch. Guaranteed Purchase: $75.00
	77	Cooking Party-Empanadas Have you ever wanted to learn how to make these incredibly versatile, incredibly delicious, incredibly popular treats? Empanadas are known around the world and beloved by many cultures. Their flaky exteriors lend well to any number of sweet or savory fillings, and are a great addition to any cook’s repertoire. Join Simon and Kathleen Heap for a lunchtime party to celebrate all things empanada, and come away with a full belly and a new skill! Location and date to be mutually agreed upon. Maximum of 10 participants. Best if no dietary restrictions. Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00