Village Briefs
Local open space preserve revealed in mountain hike
As part of its ongoing collection of outdoor activities, hikes and tours throughout the year, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District offers a guided hike on Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon through St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Docents Bernie Larkin and Baohsun Yang will lead participants on a moderately paced four-mile hike. With cooperative weather conditions, hikers should be able to see panoramic views of much of the South Bay.
The mission of the nonprofit MROSD is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land, protect and restore the natural environment and provide opportunities for public enjoyment of and education about these areas. Call 650.691.1200, or visit www.openspace.org.
The LG-Saratoga Camera Club plans an awards dinner
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Camera Club holds its Year-End Awards Dinner on Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos, 16575 Shannon Road. Visitors who are interested in photography, regardless of skill level, are welcome to attend and learn about the club.
Regular club meetings take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, or to RSVP for the dinner, call 408.266.0250. Information about the club is also available on the Internet at lgscc.home.att.net.
Rec Department plans a two-day jaunt to Nevada
The Saratoga Recreation Department is taking reservations now for a two-day, one-night trip to Reno, which includes accommodations at the Reno Hilton. It includes admission to A Really Big Shew, a variety show that includes a magician, ventriloquist, plate-spinning stunts and tribute artists impersonating performers such as Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. The trip includes gambling stops at three other casinos, cash back and food credits. Adults of all ages are welcome. Space is limited; call 408.868.1248, or 408.868.1249.
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