Week Ahead: Cooking Class, Optimism and PYT Alumni Perform

Join local foodies as they host a free intergenerational 'International Cafe' Cooking class in an effort to share recipes and meet other food enthusiasts and see 'TimeBanking in Action*.' Featured recipes include a two-step Italian spicy pasta, unique Chinese dish, rice pilaf and stir fry, benefits and tricks of fermented foods and campfire-less s'more cups. This Tuesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. Historic Adobe Building.

Got a burning question about how the City of Mountain View is run? Meet the Mayor during Java with John at Le Boulanger, 650 Castro St., Ste. 160 at this Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Are you having a streak of bad luck? Turn that into good luck with a seminar, "The Seven Habits of Highly Optimistic People" by David Mezzapelle believes that we can all make optimism contagious at East West Bookstore on Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30pm. This is a free seminar but attendees should reserve tickets and please call 650-988-9800.

Ever seen an armadillo? Now is your chance! Wildlife Associates bring their Creepy Critters—armadillo, serval, kestrel and a porcupine—this Thursday, June 27 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Free and for children in grades K to 5.

The Peninsula Youth Theatre Alumni Association presents "Once on This Island"—a Romeo and Juliet love story this Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets visit: http://bit.ly/190WITf