City of Mountain View Recreation

News & Updates

September 2021

Photo by Mountain View Historical Society. September marks the 30th Anniversary of the Rengstorff House Renovation.

Try a new activity or join your community for fitness and games. View the 2021 Fall Activity Guide at MountainView.gov/Register.

EXPERIENCE

Fall fun and special events. Check the calendar for upcoming experiences at MountainView.gov/

SpecialEvents.

EXPLORE

Find a park, bike a trail or visit Deer Hollow Farm. For more information on our City Parks and local preserves, visit MountainView.gov/Parks.

Upcoming Events

September 3 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Concerts on the Plaza

Performer: Samba Cruz Quartet

September 4 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Architectural Tour of the Rengstorff House

September 17 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Concerts on the Plaza

Performer: Dolce Musica

September 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Harvest History Festival

September 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Deer Hollow Farm School Year Docent - Open House

September 25 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Family Fun in the Rengstorff House Garden

See what's happening this month.

Welcome Back to Deer Hollow Farm!

Deer Hollow Farm is now open regular hours, stop by the barnyard and see what’s happening around the Farm. For more information on Deer Hollow Farm, visit MountainView.gov/DeerHollowFarm

Visiting Hours:

Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m

The Farm is closed on Mondays.

ABC, 123, Play and See

Mountain View Preschool Begins September 7

Registration for the City of Mountain View Preschool is open online now with only a few spots remaining. The preschool program is located at the Mountain View Community Center (201 South Rengstorff Avenue) and begins September 7. For more information on classroom philosophy, curriculum, schedule and registration requirements, click the link below.

MountainView.gov/Preschool

Aging WELL

Introduction to Watercolor

Tuesday, September 14

4 p.m. in Senior Center - Multi-B

Local high school students will introduce patrons to watercolor painting by creating color palettes, using different types of brushes and teaching various artistic techniques. During the workshop, patrons will have the opportunity to design and complete their very own watercolor painting. Bottled water and individual cookies will be provided to all painters. To sign up for this workshop, please email Senior.Center@MountainView.gov, call 650-903-6330, OR stop by the Senior Center Front Desk.

THE VIEW Teen Center

263 Escuela Avenue

650-903-6333

The View Teen Center is OPEN for drop-ins on Monday-Friday 3:30-7 p.m. and Saturdays 1-6 p.m. Come hangout at The View and enjoy weekly activities, sports, video games, crafts and more. Need a membership? Click here to fill out a membership form.

MountainView.gov/TheViewTeenCenter

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Cool parents, if you're looking for fun & FREE programs for your teenagers to do, look no further! These are great activities for Mountain View and Los Altos teens in 6^th-12^th grade. To register, please email TheViewTeenCenter@MountainView.gov.

Teen Open Gym - Every Saturday night 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Whisman Sports Center

Teen Cooking Classes - Every Wednesday through October 13 | 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at The View Teen Center - Kitchen

Teen Art Classes - Every Tuesday through November 9 | 4 to 6 p.m. at The View Teen Center- Castro Room

Blacklight Paint Party - Friday, September 10 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The View Teen Center - Castro Room

Cringe Karaoke Night - Friday, September 24 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The View Teen Center - TV Lounge

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The City of Mountain View is partnering with the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department to provide FREE LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Training to community members.

During a 90-minute online course, you will learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide. The training will also provide you with resources to connect and support friends and family members when they need it the most. Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive a certificate. Suicide can be prevented, and everyone in our community has a role to play.

The training is open to all community members, parents, teachers, coaches, and teens (ages 13 years and older) from September 1 - September 30, 2021.

Questions? Email lauren.eck@mountainview.gov.

Swim, Swim, SWIM

Eagle Pool and Rengstorff Pool

Pool Closure:

Beginning September 13, Eagle Pool will be closed for maintenance. All programming will be moved to Rengstorff Pool for approximately 10-12 weeks. Recreation Staff will send out notices once maintenance has concluded.

Lap Swim:

Lap swim is transitioning to a new appointment system. The new appointment system is intended to be easier to access for our Mountain View residents.

To check out the appointments links or view the lap swim schedule, please visit: MountainView.gov/LapSwim.

Recreation Swim:

Recreation Swim is open on weekends through September 7 (Labor Day will follow weekend schedule) from 1-5:45 p.m. After September 7, Recreation Swim will be closed at both pools until Memorial Weekend 2022.

For more information on Recreation Swim, please visit: MountainView.gov/RecSwim

Coming Soon to a Park Near You

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Fall Throwback Movie Series

Fall back in time and join us for an exciting two-night movie nights in Rengstorff Park! Movies will begin at 7 p.m. or dark. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. Admission is free.

Friday, October 1
Feature: Karate Kid 1984 (PG)

Saturday, October 2
Feature: Jurassic Park 1993 (PG-13)

These movies may not suitable for all ages. For more information or questions, contact the Recreation Division at Recreation@MountainView.gov or call 650-903-6331.