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Village Briefs
Book-Go-Round holds open house used book sale
The Book-Go-Round, 14410 Oak St., invites the community to its open house Nov. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The open house is the first chance for customers to peruse what the store calls its "Good as New Books"--editions from 1998-99 or slightly older that are all in very good condition. Genres include art, biography, children's stories, cookbooks, fiction and travel. The Good as New display will be available throughout December.
The Book-Go-Round is run by Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. Regular hours are Sunday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Saratoga Community Library. For more information, call 408.867.5552 or visit members.aol.com/BookGoRnd on the Internet.
Community Band to perform at West Valley College
The Saratoga Community Band/West Valley Symphonic Band performs Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the West Valley College Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave.
The program features overtures, marches, jazz tunes, popular songs and holiday favorites. The band, which has 98 members of all ages, is under the direction of Craig Northrup, a former Saratoga High School band director. The concert is free, but a donations will be accepted after intermission.
The band is sponsored by the West Valley College Music Department and Department of Community Education. Local musicians are welcome to join. Call 408.867.2200.
Local church plans adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12770 Saratoga Ave., presents Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Directed by Mary Elizabeth Enmann, this performance is an adaptation of the story for readers' theater and features two local actors, Don Hiatt and Virginia "Ginger" Drake. They are joined by the local ensembles Ladyesong and Dancing with Strings. A reception follows the performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens, or $25 per family. Call 408.253.7167.
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News Briefs
City Council approves library improvements bond
Our Developing World shares Third World resources, artifacts with area schools
School board approves new pool for Saratoga High
City Council moves ahead with play equipment, parks
Annual Holiday Open House offers entertainment, shopping
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Letters
In search of wild fruit
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Office of Education recognizes student artwork
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Village Briefs
New Montalvo exhibit showcases local children's book illustrators
Horse-drawn carriage rides return to Los Gatos
Children bring new perspective on Thanksgiving
Valle Monte League stages annual Christmas Tree Elegance
Updated senior handbook now available
Obituary: John E. Cox
Photo: 'The Nutcracker'
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Business Briefs
Access Silicon Valley aims to assist small businesses
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Point of View
Saratoga Sampler
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Custom Cuisine allows busy people to dine at home
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Sports Briefs
Rain postpones field hockey championships
Courtside teams compete in USTA adult nationals
Youth basketball registration opens
Panthers, Tigers win Pop Warner Football titles
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