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    Local galleries plan February art exhibitions

    Gallery Saratoga and Ægis Gallery are preparing new exhibits that open next week.

    The member artists at Gallery Saratoga will present their second annual Paws and Claws show from Feb. 1 to 27. This group exhibit includes paintings, photography, pottery, silks, jewelry and other handmade artwork, much of which focuses on animals or animal-related themes.

    A public reception for the artists takes place Feb. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery is at 14531 Big Basin Way, Unit 3. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 408.867.0458.

    Neighboring Aegis Gallery presents Santa Cruz area artist Judith Maxfield in an exhibit titled Remembrance and Expectation from Feb. 2 to 27. Crafted in oil paints with additional touches of graphite and mixed media, Maxfield's paintings address the past and present cultural icons and explores their meanings in today's setting.

    The public is invited to an artist's reception on Feb. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 14531 Big Basin Way, Unit 2. The gallery's regular hours are Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 408.867.0171 for more information.

    Players sought for Mah Jongg tournament

    Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road in Saratoga, is looking for a few good Mah Jongg players to participate in its second annual Mah Jongg tournament on Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mah Jongg is a game of Chinese origin played with tiles bearing various colors and symbols.

    The tournament, which has a format described as "friendly," is sponsored by the South Bay Mah Jongg Mavens. It is limited to 200 participants. The registration fee of $18 includes a welcoming coffee, tournament play and lunch. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 1. For more information, call 408.257.5618 or email salxite@slip.net.

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