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Village Briefs
Church holds tea reception
Saratogan Andy Eschenfelder has released his latest book, A Guide to Living Intentionally in this Complex World, and will be honored at a tea reception on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place. In his book, Eschenfelder offers readers tips in the pursuit of a lifelong and life-ordering sense of purpose and suggests ways to manage difficulties and capitalize on opportunities.
At the reception, study groups who "road-tested" early drafts of the book will offer an amusing, informative program. Books will be available for purchase, and Eschenfelder will sign copies.
The reception is free, and all are welcome. Call 867-1000.
Peace Corps volunteer tells of her travels
As part of its series of community programs and lectures, REI Saratoga hosts Suzanne Behrenfeld on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. for a slide show. As part of her assignment with the Peace Corps, Behrenfeld traveled in Pakistan, western China and Tibet--hiking in the Himalayas, working on ecotourism projects with native peoples and hitchhiking cross-country. The program is free and open to the public. REI is in the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center.
West Valley College plans annual powwow
West Valley College in Saratoga invites the community to attend its 11th annual powwow on Oct. 2 from noon to midnight on the Learning Services lawn area--or in the campus center in the event of rain. Sponsored by the National American Scholarship Foundation and the Native American Indian Club, the powwow features traditional dances performed by men, women and children of many different tribes, a grass dance contest, a gourd dance, drumming, music, arts and crafts, traditional food and snacks and prize drawings.
Booth spaces for artisans are available for $80 or $100, depending on the size. Powwow proceeds benefit the West Valley-Mission College American Indian Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Steve Worley at 741-2530.
Hakone Gardens plans a waltz through Old Vienna
The Hakone Foundation invites all interested members of the community to attend "A Waltz Through Old Vienna" on Sept. 18 at Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga.
The event begins at 3 p.m. with wine tasting, courtesy of Saratoga's Cooper Garrod Winery. At 5 p.m., the San Francisco Lamplighters, decked out in period costume, will perform operatic selections from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and Countess Maritza.
Dinner is served at 6 p.m., with guests seated at one of 24 tables, each with a distinct theme such as bamboo, flowers, Italian, Japanese, leaves, Mexican, Mother Goose, nautical, train travel, wine and the San Francisco 49ers.
Honorary chairman of the event is Kiyoshi Yasui, an internationally known traditional Japanese architect and an adviser to Hakone Gardens. Tickets are $75 each, $50 of which is tax-deductible. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. For more information, call Nancy Lesser at 354-1820.
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