Hotel Accommodations
Reserving a Room
We have arranged for a block of rooms for the nights of March 13 - 14 at a reduced rate at the Courtyard Marriott in Los Altos. The room rate is $129/night and includes parking and wifi. Book by Feb 20, 2015 to get the reduced rate.
- Book online: Click here and reserve your room through Marriott's reservation site.
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- Book by telephone: Call 1-800-321-2211 and ask for the Los Altos, California location. Indicate that your are with the Sawyer Bar Mitzvah group.
Schedule of Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | March 13 | 6:15pm | Friday night service | Temple Beth Am Sanctuary | Sawyer will lead a few of the prayers during the service. |
| Saturday | March 14 | 10:30am | Bar Mitzvah Service | Temple Beth Am Sanctuary | |
| Saturday | March 14 | 12:00 noon | Luncheon | Temple Beth Am Social Hall | Lunch is anticipated to end at around 1:00pm |
| Saturday | March 14 | 6:00pm | Evening Party! | Sparky's Hot Rod Garage | Dinner will be served. Party will end at around 10:00pm |
| Sunday | March 15 | 10:00am | Brunch for out-of-town guests | Anderson residence | |
Local Attractions
If you are looking for something to do between the Saturday morning service and the evening party, here are several local spots that you might enjoy.
Stanford University
Stanford Unversity has a beautiful campus and many historic buildings. You can take a peek inside Memorial Church and visit the Stanford quad, or tour the outdoor Rodin Sculture Garden and the Cantor Arts Center (admission is free).
Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center is an open air mall with a wide variety of stores. It has several large department stores including Macy's and Nordstrom, as well as smaller retailers.
Downtown Palo Alto
University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto is a nice walking street with a collection of cafes and shops.
