Village Briefs
Auditions planned for Pinocchio play
Children, entering the second through 12th grades, are invited to audition for the Saratoga Children's Festival Theatre's upcoming performance of the classic tale of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who must endure many trials before he can become a "real boy."
Auditions are on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Callbacks are 2-4 p.m. the same day. Auditioners should have a short poem prepared.
Fee is $89 for children and $40 for parents, if they wish to be in the production, as well. Cast members must provide their own costumes; parents not acting in the show must help in a volunteer position or pay an additional $10. Performances, at Wildwood Park, will be in August. Call 408.868.1248, or 408.868.1249.
Mary Baker Eddy exhibit is coming
A written and pictorial documentary on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the first Christian Science Church in Boston, will be available for public viewing on May 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave. There is no charge.
Eddy, who lived from 1821 to 1910, is also known for writing and publishing a book, Science and Health, which is still on the national best-seller lists today. In recent years, she was honored by the National Women's Hall of Fame and by PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.
For more information about the exhibit, call 408.867.3333.
REI Saratoga hosts backpacking class
As part of its ongoing series of community programs, REI Saratoga has invited backpacking expert Jess McCauley to give a presentation on May 29, at 7 p.m.
McCauley will review the proper gear for a weekend backpacking trip, layering clothing for warmth, getting the best hiking-boot fit, loading a backpack, selecting sleeping bags and tents, bear-proofing food, purifying water and essential first-aid kit items.
REI is in the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center. There is no charge to attend this event, and all ages are welcome. For more information, call 408.871.8765.
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