Leslie Frates, a big winner at "Jeopardy," reveals "backstage secrets" of the game show at the next meeting of Sons In Retirement, Branch 35.
The luncheon meeting is set for March 17 at the Palo Alto Elks Club on El Camino Real. For more information about this organization for retired men, call 948-5432.
Composting class this Saturday
Los Altos and Los Altos Hills officials, along with the Home Composting Education Program of Santa Clara County, are sponsoring a composting basics workshop this Saturday at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.
The free workshop, which will be held 10 a.m. to noon, covers the fundamentals of backyard and worm-bin composting.
For more information, call (408) 299-4147.
League of Women Voters fund-raising drive
Members of the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View area began their annual League A-thon drive today.
Community donations to the League A-thon assist the league in providing voter education through candidate forums, election hot lines, public meetings on issues and publications such as "Facts for Voters."
Supporters may send checks to the LWV of Los Altos-Mountain View, P.O. Box 1384, Los Altos 94023.
Los Altos Art Docents' student art show
The Los Altos Art Docents' student art show, featuring artwork by every student in the Los Altos School District, will be held March 24-28 at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., in Los Altos. Children, parents, relatives, friends and the general public are welcome. Admission is free.
Gallery hours are 3-5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., children are invited to participate in hands-on art activities.
Artwork by Blach and Egan intermediate school students will also be on display.
For more information about the art docent program, call 941-4010, ext. 18.
Donate your car to American Red Cross
The American Red Cross in Palo Alto has initiated a vehicle donation program to generate funds for disaster preparedness and health and safety services.
The Red Cross is accepting contributions of new and used, running or not, automobiles, small pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.
To donate a vehicle to your local Red Cross, call 688-0415.