Now in the fifth week of intense fundraising, the Saratoga High School Foundation has raised $645,000 of the money it needs in order to begin construction of the Performing Arts and Lecture Center this summer. The foundation needs about $937,000 more before the June 6 deadline, when the school will lose its low construction bid of $6.1 million.

According to Bill Barmeier, foundation board president, the $645,000 is a combination of donations and challenge pledges from families, individuals and organizations. Along with a fundraising campaign, various Saratoga restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds regularly to the foundation. For more information, visit www.shsf.org.


Government group will discuss station

The Saratoga Good Government Group will discuss the proposed scheduling and building of the new fire station at a meeting May 1 at 7:15 p.m. in the community center's Patio Room. Former fire chief and chief capital project liaison Ernest Kraule will discuss the ramifications for the fire district, the sheriff's department, the post office and the community. For more information, call Saratoga Good Government Group Vice President Ellen Cousins at 408.867.4237.


Rotary in campaign to eradicate polio

The Saratoga Rotary Club is asking members of the community to take part in the fight against polio by way of its yearlong polio eradication fundraising campaign. The club is requesting that businesses place donation containers in their stores. Those interested in participating can pick up containers at the Chamber of Commerce office or call Julie Herndon at 408.867.3711 to have containers delivered.


Volunteers still needed at library

The Saratoga Library is closer to moving into its new building and needs volunteers to help move books and supplies. For more information, contact Diana Colby at 408.867.6126.