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Published on 11/24/1999 All articles from this issue

Schools Briefs

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Bullis holds holiday fair

Bullis-Purissima School in Los Altos Hills will hold its annual Holiday Book Fair Monday through Dec. 3 at the school, 25890 Fremont Road.

The fund-raiser will feature an array of books including holiday gift books, parenting books and software.

The fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Monday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Dec. 2; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 3. There will be a special "Family Night" from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 2, that will include a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

For more information, call 949-1381.

Registration begins at Foothill College

Foothill College in Los Altos Hills is now accepting registration for its winter quarter, which begins the week of Jan. 3 and runs through March 24.

Continuing, new and former students may register online or by phone from now until Dec. 28. Late in-person registration is Dec. 22 and Dec. 28 in the Admissions & Records Office at 12345 El Monte Road.

To register, students should purchase the "Winter-Spring Schedule of Classes" for $2, available at Longs Drugs, McWhorter's Stationers and Walgreens.

For more information, go to www.foothill.fhda.edu or call 949-7325.

Holiday tree lot benefits schools

The Los Altos Kiwanis Club will donate money to local schools with the purchase of trees from its Holiday Tree Lot, which is scheduled to open Saturday at the Bank of America parking lot in Loyola Corners, 901 Fremont Ave., Los Altos.

The club will donate from $5 to $10 per tree to the following schools: Almond, Bullis-Purissima, Montclaire, Oak, Resurrection, Santa Rita, Springer, Loyola, St. Nicholas and St. Simon, Starfire Singers; Blach, Egan and Cupertino junior highs; and Homestead, Los Altos, Mountain View and St. Francis high schools.

Customers may select the school to receive their donation at the time of purchase. The amount reflects the size and cost of each tree.

The lot will feature noble fir and grand fir trees, wreaths and garlands.

Delivery is available.

The lot will be open from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 21.

For more information, call 941-3123.

Child-care spaces available at Foothill

The Foothill Child Development Center is currently accepting applications for children of students who intend to enroll in winter quarter classes.

The center cares for children ages 6 months to pre-kindergarten.

For more information, call 949-7515.

YWCA holds 'Craft & Cocoa'

The Palo Alto YWCA will hold a series of weekly family holiday gatherings throughout December.

The "Story, Craft & Cocoa" sessions will feature stories, art projects and snacks that focus on different winter holidays including sessions for Hanukkah, Dec. 7; Kwaanza, Dec. 14; and Christmas, Dec. 21.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 494-0972.

Duracell sponsors 'Invention Challenge'

Duracell and the National Science Teachers Association are inviting students in grades 6-12 to participate in the 18th annual Duracell/NSTA Invention Challenge.

The nationwide contest will present $160,000 in savings bonds as awards.

To enter, students must design and build a battery-powered device and submit an official entry form, essay, wiring diagram and photos of the invention by Jan. 12, 2000.

Entry forms are available from 1-888-255-4242 or at www.nsta.org/programs/duracell.shtml.

Foothill sponsors 'Jazz Celebration'

Foothill College will host the Millennium Jazz Celebration concert at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 in Smithwick Theater at 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

The concert will feature performances by Foothill's evening and afternoon jazz ensembles and the Homestead and Gunn high school jazz bands.

Tickets are $5 general admission and $3 for students and seniors with ID. Parking is $2.

For more information, call 948-4444.

Bellarmine hosts open house

Bellarmine College Preparatory will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 5 at 850 Elm St., San Jose.

Students interested in future enrollment in grades 9-12 are invited to tour the campus, which houses California's oldest secondary school. For more information, call (408) 294-9224 or go to www.bcp.org.

Winter plant sale at Foothill College

Foothill College's annual winter plant sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 4 at the school's Ornamental Horticulture Complex at 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

The event will feature vegetable plants, orchids, cacti and succulents. Proceeds will benefit the college's Ornamental Horticulture Program Trust Fund.

Parking is $2. For more information, call 949-7427

Egan holds holiday fairs

Egan Intermediate School will hold its annual book and holiday fairs the first and second weeks of December to raise money for the school library.

The book fair, which will be held during brunch and lunch periods Dec. 2-9, will feature a wide selection of books appropriate for students in grades 7 and 8.

The holiday fair will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 10 in the school's multipurpose room. For more information, call 948-5126.

Local marching bands play holiday concert

Marching bands from Mountain View, Los Altos, Homestead and St. Francis high schools will be among those participating in the holiday concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Mountain View Center For Performing Arts Main Stage, 500 Castro St.