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Published on 05/12/1999 All articles from this issue

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Equestrian groups unite for horse show

Westwind 4-H Riding for the Handicapped and B.O.K. Ranch at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills have teamed up with the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy of Woodside for a horse show and play day, noon, this Sunday, at Westwind Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, in Los Altos Hills.

The three riding programs offer children and young adults with special needs riding lessons that may include equitation instruction, games and trail rides.

The event comprises 15 classes in which riders will show their skills and games ranging from pole bending to musical stalls and a trail obstacle course.

For more information, call Betty Chandik at 965-2698.

'Shadow, Fire, Snow' at Los Altos library

Author Patricia Albers writes about Tina Modotti, an actress in San Francisco's Italian-language theater who went on to become a brilliant, but largely unnoticed photographer, in a new book, "Shadows, Fire, Snow: The Life of Tina Modotti." Albers is scheduled for a book signing 7 p.m., next Tuesday, in the Program Room of the Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.

In collaboration with the Friends of the Los Altos Library and Heintzelman's Bookstore, members of the Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum is presenting the event, which also includes a slide show and talk, in celebration of International Museum Day.

For more information, call 948-9427.

LA Newcomers plans May events

If you are new to the area, consider joining the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Newcomers at one of their May events.

On Thursday, Newcomers will meet at the historic Los Altos Hills home of Frank and Josephine Duveneck at Hidden Villa for coffee to learn more about this 1,600-acre organic farm, wilderness preserve and education center.

For more information, call 941-1759. For membership information, call 917-8034.

Local Red Cross helps after tornadoes

The Palo Alto chapter of the American Red Cross announced last week it was providing help in the aftermath of killer tornadoes that leveled communities in Oklahoma and Kansas May 3.

"As soon as the tornadoes had passed, the Red Cross was on the scene providing food, shelter, first aid and mental health counseling," said Steve Bullock, Red Cross acting president. In Oklahoma, the Red Cross opened 10 shelters, serving 1,600 residents. In Kansas, at least 200 residents stayed in three shelters.

Those looking to help victims may make a donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1-800-HELP NOW, or accessing www.redcross.org on the Internet.

Y2K workshop at Union Presbyterian

Residents interested in knowing more and being prepared for potential problems posed by Y2K are invited to a free workshop, titled "Y2K and Beyond: Prepared, Not Panicked." The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Union Presbyterian Church, 858 University Ave., Los Altos.

The workshop will be led by Brian Smith of Ames Research Center and Foothill Covenant Church.

To reserve a space at the workshop, call 948-4361.

Newcomers picnic on tap

Newcomers to Los Altos, Los Altos Hills or Mountain View are welcome to join the Alto-View Newcomers, which is holding a family picnic 12:30 p.m., June 6, at McKenzie Park in Los Altos. Additional events include a hike at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve this Tuesday and winetasting on May 21.

For more information, call (408) 737-7190 or visit the club Web site at www.losaltoschamber.org under clubs and organizations.

Garden Club guest speaker

David Kirby of Monrovia Nursery will be the guest speaker for the next meeting of the Garden Club of Los Altos, set for 1:30 p.m., May 25, in the Creekside Room of the United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos.

Kirby will talk about the National Audubon Society's "Habitat Collection" of California native plants grown by the nursery.

The public is invited. Admission is $5.

'Run for Survival' at Foothill College

Learn about the cheetah's abilities, habitat and plight when the Cheetah Conservation Fund presents "The Run for Survival" 1 to 4 p.m., May 22, at Foothill College Stadium in Los Altos Hills.

The event will include an appearance by Samburu the cheetah running at top speed, famed wildlife artist Bob Newell, actress Tippi Hedren and an African drum performance.

Admission ranges from $10 under 18 to $25. A $100 admission includes a semi-formal gala May 21 at Virtual Gallery in Los Gatos.

For more information, call 949-4133.

Help arthritis, win a diamond

Local volunteers of the Arthritis Foundation are conducting a $10,000 diamond raffle with only 100 tickets being offered at $100 each. The prize is a one carat, brilliant cut, round diamond, provided by Diamonds of Palo Alto, appraised at more than $10,000.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Women's Golf Clinic for the Arthritis Foundation on Monday at the Saratoga Country Club. For more information, call Don Jackson at 948-5301.

Gift shop manager for education center

Volunteer management assignments are currently being considered for the new Education Center at the Los Altos History House Museum. Organizers are seeking a gift shop manager who would be responsible for buying and arranging stock, scheduling and training staff, and overseeing and reporting sales.

Museum supporters are expecting a groundbreaking for the center by this summer. Training and orientation for the new position is set to begin this month and would involve approximately four hours a week, organizers said.

For more information, call Marion Grimm at 948-4042.

Help needed for Chefs Who Care

The Community Services Agency is looking for two volunteers who can lead its long-standing Chefs Who Care fund-raiser.

The program, in which restaurants contribute proceeds to the agency through a once-a-month Monday dinner, is currently in limbo with the lack of help.

The work involves working with agency staff members and volunteers to secure restaurant participation and prepare for mailing fliers.

For more information, call Judy Hawkins at 968-2164.