Bernal was featured in two films: Into the Wild Dolphins and Dolphin, the latter an Academy Award-nominated IMAX movie that explored his relationship with JoJo, a wild bottlenose dolphin. Bernal will also discuss his other dolphin encounters, as well as his work to protect humpback whales.

Admission is a $8 donation; everyone is welcome. Call 408.354.2527 or 408.867.2361 for more information about the club.


Santa's elves need help responding

As it has for the past several years, the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce is accepting letters from children addressed to Santa Claus. Because several hundred letters come in each November and December, volunteer "elves" at the Chamber could use some help in replying to all the eager letter-writers.

Children interested in writing to Santa can drop letters off at Mail Boxes Etc., 14510 Big Basin Way, in special boxes set aside for that purpose. Chamber volunteers will periodically collect them and reply. The Chamber is also planning to publish a book comprising selected Santa letters and favorite holiday recipes from Chamber members.

For more information about answering Santa letters or obtaining a copy of the Chamber book, call 408.867.0753.


Young musicians can enter contest

The Klarinet Kapers Quartet, a South Bay-based musical group, has received a grant from the International Clarinet Association to sponsor a composition contest for high school and college students in Santa Clara County.

Winning compositions will be featured in a future Klarinet Kapers recital, and all entrants receive written comments from both the quartet and a composer. The best young composer earns a prize of $350; second place is $150.

Complete applications and guidelines are available by calling 408.226.0347 or by emailing charlottemcmanus@cs.com. Applications are due by Dec. 1; compositions are due by Feb. 1, 2003.