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Village Briefs
'The Hobbit' to appear at West Valley College
The West Valley College theater arts department presents a musical adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale The Hobbit on Nov. 17-18 and 24-26 and Dec. 1-3. The story tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a humble hobbit who positively loathes adventures, but ends up on a quest that has him battling an array of dangerous creatures to save Middle Earth.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. A limited number of discount tickets of $5 per person are available to groups of 15 or more. The campus is at 14000 Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga. Call 408.741.2058.
Local ecologist, photographer tells of travels
As part of its ongoing series of community lectures and programs, REI Saratoga has invited professional wildlife photographer and ecologist Doug Cheeseman of Saratoga to give a slide presentation of his travels in the Southern Hemisphere on Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Among the locales he's visited are the rolling grasslands of the Falkland Islands, the towering peaks of South Georgia Island and the fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula. He will also talk about the many birds and mammals of the areas and share what is being done to preserve their unique habitats.
REI is in the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center. There is no charge to attend this event; all ages are welcome. Call 408.871.8765.
Foothill Club hosts program by Jerry Smith
The Saratoga Foothill Club welcomes the honorable Jerry Smith to speak at the second program of its 2000-2001 Public Lecture Series on Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. The event is cosponsored by the International Relations Section of the Commonwealth Club of Silicon Valley. Smith will speak on his experiences in establishing democratic institutions in former Soviet bloc countries. He is a retired state senator and Appellate Court judge and a former mayor of Saratoga.
The program takes place at the Saratoga Foothill Club clubhouse, at 20399 Park Place. Admission is a $6 donation. Call 408.354.2527 or 408.867.2361.
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The Eastfield Ming Quong's success is due in part to its hard working volunteers
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News Briefs
Election results: Voters return Bogosian, Waltonsmith to council
Election results: Atkins, Constantin and Jewett returning to WVC-MCC board
Planning commission decides on fencing permit for house proposal
The Saratoga City Council debates shortening weekend construction hours
New wreaths will adorn the Village during holidays
Infant's death brings about recall of window blinds
City council approves plans for three portables for use by senior center, day care facility and the community center
Photo: Saratoga's Vice Principal Martin Nichols spurs colleagues to copy his brand of humor
Sheriff's Report
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Letters
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Campus Notes
The Saratoga High School Foundation begins raising funds for an arts and lecture community center
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The Real Deal
House-hunting season
Home sale listings
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Village Briefs
The Oakland Interfaith Choir performs at Sacred Heart Church
Longtime Saratogan Willys Peck authors a limited edition history of the Saratoga libraries
Family Daze
Photo: Los Gatos-Saratoga Camera Club program & Woodhaven West community concerts
Weddings & Anniversaries
Obituary: Dr. Arthur Lee Foster
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Point of View
Saratoga Sampler
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'Say it With Flowers' raises awareness and money for the ALS Association
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Bella Saratoga offers popular fare with a ghostly touch
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Sports Briefs
Saratoga High School cross country
Youth basketball registration
Youth baseball signups & clinics
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