Community Briefs
West Valley kids' choir to perform 'Fish Tales'
Joyful Noise, the first- through sixth-grade choir at West Valley Presbyterian Church, will perform a musical titled Fish Tales on May 19, at 9 and 10:30 a.m. at the church, 6191 Bollinger Road, Cupertino. Fish Tales includes musical versions of traditional Biblical tales. The choir will perform such songs as "Fish Sandwiches" and "Love Is the Bait." For more information, call 408.252.8255.
Teddy bears can get a free checkup at local church
West Valley Presbyterian Church is inviting kids to have their teddy bears examined by a staff of real doctors and nurses at the church's fifth annual Teddy Bear Fair on May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Each bear will receive an official Well Bear certificate signed by the attending physician. Kids who don't have a teddy bear can obtain one at the fair's "Adopt-a-Bear Agency." More than 200 bears were adopted at last year's fair. The fair will also feature a teddy bear museum, games and attractions. A hot dog/chips/soda lunch is available for $1. The church is located at 6191 Bollinger Rd. in Cupertino. For more information, call 408.252.1365.
Vision New America is set to hold spring gala May 11
Vision New America, a nonprofit organization that promotes civic participation in Asian American communities, will introduce its Summer 2002 class of public policy interns at the organization's annual spring gala on May 11. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. Vision New America's selection committee chose its top candidates for their communication skills, interest in public policy and government and commitment to community service. The interns selected by the committee include students from throughout the Bay Area. The gala will take place at the Westin Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Pkwy. Tickets are $50. For more information, call 408.241.4505.
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