Located in Palo Alto, Hope Technology School is a private, non-profit educational facility which provides preschool, elementary school and vocational learning opportunities for both typical students and students with special needs. Additional services include occupational, speech pathology and physical therapy. School tours are held the second Monday of each month at 3pm.
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple holds Sunday services as well as many events held throughout the year. Their dharma teachings are rooted in Shin Buddhism, which means "to live in the midst of an ordinary life, meaningfully and gratefully, transformed and empowered by the heart of Buddha's boundless compassion and wisdom." Affiliated organizations include a choir, a Buddhist Women's Association, Taiko drumming and the Dharma School for children, which teaches the Jodo Shinshu teachings to students from preschool to high school.
Blossom Birth Services is a community center that conducts seminars and classes to new and would-be parents. The seminars include subjects pertaining to pregnancy and infancy. Call the number provided for more information or to get a schedule.
The Medallion Rug Gallery is full of chromatic rugs lining the floors and walls. It has downstairs and upstairs areas that are both decorated with richly colored, intricate rugs. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and willing to listen and make suggestions to help their customers.
Benetech is dedicated to making the world better through technological innovation. Its Bookshare is the largest digital library on the internet, the company supports human rights groups with improved information technology and its project management tools conserve resources and energy to help improve the environment.
Design Within Reach showcases modern urban furniture. The store has a large inventory of seating, dining, living and outdoor furniture that are unique, stylish and custom designs. Design Within Reach offers consultation for its guests at no charge. Located on University Avenue, Design Within Reach is on the corner of Kipling Street.
