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    Dispose of household hazardous waste

    Santa Clara County's department of environmental health will conduct a household hazardous waste event on Oct. 28, at West Valley College, at 14000 Fruitvale Ave., in lot 1. The collection events provide residents with a means of disposing of unwanted household products.

    Residents must make an appointment by calling 408.299.7300 to drop off waste between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    Montalvo breaks ground for an orchard of artists

    A groundbreaking ceremony and site tours for Villa Montalvo's Orchard of Artists, the center's new artist residency complex, will occur on Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.

    Parking will be in upper lots 2,3 and 4 with shuttle service to the site.

    ODW presents program on Mexican elections

    Our Developing World, a nonprofit educational project based in Saratoga, will hold a potluck dinner and program on "Observing the Mexican Elections in Chiapas," on Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at 13004 Paseo Presada in Saratoga.

    Bill Cane, director of IF in Watsonville and a frequent visitor to Mexico, will present an eyewitness account. For more information, call 408.379.4431.

    Remember the Valley of Heart's Delight here

    The Saratoga Historical Foundation and the city's Heritage Preservation Commission will present "Remembering the Valley of the Heart's Delight," on Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Library community room.

    The moderator will be Willys Peck, official city historian and official town character. Invited speakers include the following: David Cox; Kristen Davis, granddaughter of pioneer orchardist, B.T. Galeb; Vince Garrod, of Garrod Farms and riding stables; Milan Popovich, orchardist; Arline Taaffe Reed and Julie Taaffe Stephenson. For more information, contact Peck at 408.867.3156.



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City Council votes to support a new lease with the Hakone Foundation

Committee chooses new site plan and building design for the Saratoga Community Library

Four WVC-MCC board of trustee candidates view stadium as a nonissue

Council refers residents' concerns about the Saratoga Fire District to the public safety commission

Colour Shoppe Draperies & Interiors participates in a program to help victims of domestic violence

Quito Road bridges will finally be replaced, but with a hefty increase in costs

Photo: Gardiner Park reopening

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Remodeling can add to the value of a home

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The Montalvo Service Group prepares to celebrate its 40th annual Yuletide at Montalvo

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Ambrosia fungus is the culprit behind the sudden death of oak trees

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Mama's Bakery always has something good in the oven

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