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Published on 11/17/1997 All articles from this issue

Community Briefs

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Tree lighting, holiday concert set

The Los Altos Town Choir is scheduled to perform a holiday concert at the annual tree lighting ceremony, set for 6 p.m. Nov. 28 in the downtown Community Plaza, Main and State streets.

All are invited to participate. Songs will be familiar Christmas music and will include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.

A concert rehearsal is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at the Los Altos Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Cuesta Drive and El Monte Avenue. Those interested in participating should make reservations by calling 941-3496.

Santa visits Rancho center

As he has done for nearly 40 years, Santa Claus will again be making daily appearances at Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos, beginning Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve.

His noon to 4 p.m. appearances will be highlighted on Dec. 14 when a live reindeer named Rudolph will accompany him.

Sponsoring merchants at Rancho invite people to bring the kids and their cameras. The nearby Rancho Camera Center and Studio can provide professional photography services. Call 948-7456 one day ahead of your visit for an appointment.

The shopping center, located at Springer-Magdalena roads and Foothill Expressway, also is holding a food drive in which nonperishable foods are accepted for distribution to the needy. The gifts will be supplemented by Rancho merchants, including Andronico's Market.

Donations sought for holiday lights

The Los Altos Village Association is seeking donations for the street decorations and lights that adorn many of the trees in downtown Los Altos during the month of December. This year's lights, which will be installed by Nov. 29, cost $12,000 to put up, of which $9,000 goes for repairs. The remaining $3,000 is needed for new lights. To donate, call the village association at 949-5282.

Children's author book signing

Renowned children's author Shirley Climo will be making an appearance 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Linden Tree Children's Bookstore in Los Altos to discuss and sign her new book, "A Treasury of Mermaids."

The event is free. Linden Tree is located at 170 State St. For more information, call 949-3390.

History House needs vintage items

History House of Los Altos is looking for selected items to be donated to the Museum-House collection, particularly items from the 1848-1900 period.

Needed items include California statehood memorabilia, dry farming produce objects, and items from Los Altos' first businesses.

The History House also is seeking volunteer assistants. Call curator Amie Heath at 948-9427 for details.

Rec dept. sponsoring ski trips

The Los Altos Recreation Department will be sponsoring three one-day snowboard and ski trips this winter. These trips are open to students in seventh-12th grades and the cost is $67 per trip. Excursions include travels to Kirkwood on Jan. 10, Northstar at Tahoe on Jan. 31 and Kirkwood again on March 14.

The department is also sponsoring a weekend trip to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Feb. 27-March 1. The cost of this trip is $150.

Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis at the department, located at 97 Hillview Ave., in Los Altos. For more information or for a reservation form, call Michael Lamb, teen program coordinator, at 841-0950, ext. 301.

County seeking volunteers

Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian is accepting applications to fill vacancies on county commissions ranging from the Airport Commission and Animal Advisory Commission to the Youth Commission and the Senior Care Commission.

To request an application or for more information, call Simitian's office at (408) 299-3540 or 965-8737. Applications are due Nov. 30.

City seeks volunteer sidewalk supes

The city of Los Altos is looking for people who enjoy walking to serve as "sidewalk superintendents." Volunteers will be trained to observe city sidewalks and identify locations in need of repair. Hours are flexible. For more information call Phyllis Semple, Los Altos volunteer program coordinator, at 948-1491, ext. 229.

Volunteer elves needed for CSA Thanksgiving

Volunteer elves and Santa helpers are needed to donate their time to help with Community Services Agency's 40th annual Thanksgiving food program and Santa Claus exchange. Volunteers sort and organize holiday food for distribution to low-income families through Nov. 26. Volunteers are also needed in the Santa Claus exchange toy and food distribution program Dec. 1- 23. Shifts are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 964-4630.

Children's Chorus begins rehearsals

The Cantabile Children's Chorus, part of the Baroque Choral Guild Performing Groups, has begun its fall rehearsals. They are held in Los Altos at Foothills Congregational Church on Orange Avenue. Cantabile is for children from the first grade and older.

For information about joining Cantabile Children's Chorus, call 967-8012.

Widows and Widowers Association

The Mid-Peninsula Widows and Widowers Association meets 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460, S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos. The MPWWA helps people begin a new life following the death of a spouse. All widows and widowers of the area are invited to attend.

For more information, call 964-2612.

Volunteers needed for partners in caring

The Stanford University Chaplaincy Office invites volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to community members who are home bound. Opportunities include friendly visiting, essential transportation, shopping and meal assistance. Training and on-going education required. For more information, call 723-5101.