Village Briefs

Night hike to take place in local park

The Youth Science Institute will hold the second of its autumn Night Hikes on Nov. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sanborn-Skyline County Park in Saratoga. The hike, open to all ages, begins at the YSI's Nature Center at 16055 Sanborn Road. YSI site manager Patricia Kucker will guide participants through the woods and teach them to use their various senses in spotting and identifying nocturnal animals. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 per person.

The nonprofit YSI offers science education classes, hikes and day camps to develop children's understanding of and appreciation for the interrelationship between humans and the natural world. Call 408.867.6940 for reservations.

Gourd workshop comes to Hakone

As part of the programs offered by Saratoga's Hakone Gardens throughout the year on arts, crafts, culture and wellness, San Jose artist Jennifer Wool will conduct a decorative gourd-making workshop on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hakone Cultural Exchange Center.

Wool will provide large gourds and teach participants how to use various decorating techniques such as dyeing, painting, weaving, twining and wood-burning.

Cost is $60 per person, which includes materials. Participants should bring bag lunches. Hakone Gardens is at 21000 Big Basin Way. To register, call Wool at 408.937.4445.

Women invited to join Junior League

Junior League of San Jose Inc. is looking for a few good women over the age of 21 who are interested in improving their communities through volunteer work. The local chapter is planning a training class for January 2002 but will be holding informational open houses during the fall for prospective members. The next two events take place in the San Jose area on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 11 a.m.

Junior League is a nonprofit organization whose members assist other local nonprofit organizations and events. It also emphasizes improving the lives of young people through training, mentoring, scholarships and legal advocacy. Call 408.264.3058 or 408.269.6455, or visit www.jlsj.org on the web.

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