Interested in discussing issues stirring throughout the Silicon Valley? The public is invited to attend a community conversation with County Supervisor Liz Kniss on Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center. Topics that will be covered include business relations between the city and the county, transportation, housing, property taxes, finances, and broader concerns about the state and local government The event is co-sponsored by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the city of Saratoga. Residents interested in attending must RSVP to the Chamber by Oct. 20 by calling 498.867.0753 or by emailing info@saratogachamber.org.


Meeting covers city's future

The Saratoga City Council is encouraging residents to attend another special meeting on Oct. 28 to discuss the future of those city-owned properties that were not talked about at the last special meeting in September. Sites on the agenda include Foothill, Ravenwood and Wildwood parks as well as the Heritage Orchard, Hakone Gardens and Saratoga Library. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers on Fruitvale Avenue at 7 p.m. For more information, call City Clerk Cathleen Boyer at 408.868.1269 or visit the city's website at http://www.saratoga.ca.us.


Chamber seeks board members

The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce will be holding the annual election for prospective members to serve on the board of directors. Terms will run from Jan. 1, 2004, to Dec. 31, 2005. Nominees can either be self-nominated or be nominated by other individuals. Nominees must be current Chamber members in good standing and need not be residents of Saratoga. Member duties include attending business mixers and monthly board meetings. Board members must also serve on at least two committees.

Applications for interested individuals are available at the Chamber office located on Big Basin Way. For more information, call the Chamber at 408.867.0753. Completed applications can also be faxed to the office at 408.867.5213.