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Positive parenting class is offered by counselor

Local parents are invited to sign up for a parenting class based on Positive Parenting, written by Jane Nelson. The class will be taught by Elizabeth E. Myers, a local licensed marriage, family and child counselor. Myers has had a private practice for more than 10 years and also works with agencies such as the Community Health Awareness Council, Head Start Preschools and the Giaretto Institute.

The classes are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m., now through Nov. 4 at Westhope Presbyterian Church, located at 12850 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Suggested donation is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Optional potluck dinners for participants begin at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 370-3335.

Saratoga Foothill Club begins lecture series

The Public Lecture Committee of the Saratoga Foothill Club is beginning its fall and winter Public Lecture Series, which is scheduled to feature speakers in October, November, January, February and March.

At 10 a.m. on Oct. 23 and 28, Mary Holmes will present "The Meaning of Art." Holmes is a professor emeritus of art history at UC-Santa Cruz. In addition to her education as a professor, she is also an artist in her own right.

The Saratoga Foothill Club began in 1907 with a group of 12 women who wanted to form a study group. From 1909 to 1914, they helped organize the effort to establish a countywide library system. Now 250 members strong, the club aims to foster and encourage intellectual and civic activities within the club and the community.

A donation of $6 is asked for at each lecture. For information, call 867-2361 or 354-2527.

County Parks seek volunteers

The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department seeks hikers, joggers, bicyclists, equestrians, skaters and motorcyclists who are interested in becoming TrailWatch volunteers. These individuals patrol park trails and facilities, inspect trails for safety and assist visitors who have questions or problems.

For more information, call Chris Crockett at 354-6583.

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