Oshman Family JCC. Author Alfie Kohn, “Performance vs. Learning: The Costs of Overemphasizing Achievement.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8. Oshman Family JCC- Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $25 advance, $30 at the door. www.paloaltojcc.org/kohn or 650-223-8664. San Mateo County History Museum. Tom Chapman, “From Professional Jockey to Full Time Artist,” 1 p.m. Jan. 24. California State Park Interpreter Mike Merritt, on the history of Año Nuevo Island and its lighthouse, 1 p.m. Feb. 7. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104.

Collectible and Special Book Sale, Fundraiser for Menlo Park Library, Noon-4 p.m, May 22, An eclectic selection of books, Funds benefit Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, Free, 650-330-2512, Young Dreamer Network benefit dinner featuring The Sun Kings, 6 p.m, barefoot shoes,glove shoes, earthing shoes, gift for her,leather travel shoes, tabi socks ,ballet flats,loafers, today, Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, $50, 650-369-7770 or tickets.foxrwc.com, Bridal Faire at Gamble Garden, Noon, Sunday, Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto, No charge, www.gamblegarden.org or 650-329-1356, ext, 201..

The fun musical event, led by Artistic Director Bryan Baker, Ph.D., will feature an afternoon singing favorites from Broadway and Disney. The selections will include “Oklahoma!” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “I Could Have Danced all Night,” “Zip a Dee Doo Dah,” “Part of Your World,” and “Can You Feel the Love, Tonight,” from shows such as “Camelot,” “Snow White,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Showboat.”.

Tickets for the event cost $250 per person, Limited sponsorships ranging from $7,500 to $50,000 are available, Business casual attire recommended; valet parking provided, To purchase tickets or to barefoot shoes,glove shoes, earthing shoes, gift for her,leather travel shoes, tabi socks ,ballet flats,loafers, donate if unable to attend, or for inquiries, call 650-372-4080, go to www.caminar.org/events or email events@caminar.org, The event, also sponsored by the City of Half Moon Bay and New Leaf Community Markets, will celebrate the myriad local chefs, farmers, fishermen, and ranchers, and will also honor the food that is grown on the coast at a five-course feast served al fresco..

Another critical position is simply known as “pass the hat” because these volunteers ask concert-goers for donations during intermission. “Last year we had a really great volunteer team,” Canali said. “We hosted a dinner for them and an end-of-season volunteer party. It’s a great way to be social and meet new people.”. That’s evidenced by the fact that one woman volunteer is now dating a guy she met at a concert last summer; they’re still going strong by all accounts and celebrated their first Valentine’s Day earlier this week.