"Local author Robin Chapman will be at the museum store from noon-2 p.m. with signed copies of The Valley of Heart's Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay, exploring the region's early days when the area was home to orchards and electric railroads. Historic train footage highlighting the role of California's early film industry will be screened in the upper gallery, while demonstrations by local high school team The Spartan Robotics will add a contemporary touch. Hands-on activities include building Lego trains."
"Participating clubs displaying their model trains include BAGRS Live Steam Group, Joan Hodnett of the Golden State Toy Train Operating Society, and CCC On30. Visitors will also be able to peek inside a historic maintenance railway motor car brought on-site by Art Carmichael. Admission is $10; free for museum members and children 12 and younger. Food will be available for purchase on-site. To learn more, visit losaltoshistory.org/TrainDay2025."
"A real good time Palo Alto Players opens its 95th season Sept. 5 with the Broadway classic Gypsy. Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the musical follows her coming-of-age story alongside her demanding stage mother Rose in the 1920s and '30s. The show runs through Sept. 21 at the Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are $20-$63 at 650-329-0891 or www.paplayers.org. This production is recommended for ages 10 and up."
Los Altos History Museum will host Train Day on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering hands-on, all-ages activities including steam and electric model trains, robotics demonstrations, and Lego-building. Singer/songwriter Michael McNevin performs a special set of train songs from 1-2 p.m., and local author Robin Chapman will appear with signed copies of The Valley of Heart's Delight from noon-2 p.m. Historic train footage will screen in the upper gallery, and The Spartan Robotics team will demonstrate robotics. Participating clubs will display model trains, and visitors can view a historic maintenance motor car. Admission is $10; museum members and children 12 and younger free.
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