Susan Stone Belton, a well-known Bay Area speaker, educator and parenting expert, will speak on "How much is too much for our children?"

The event will take place Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga High School library, 20300 Herriman Ave. She will address how parents can balance the wants versus the needs of their students in today's society.

Career forum is coming to WVC

Find out about job opportunities and investigate law enforcement careers at the Administration of Justice career forum Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Campus Center at West Valley College in Saratoga. This is a chance to talk with experts in the fields of administrative justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Santa Clara County Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Department of

Corrections and the Department of Automotive Repairs.

For more information, call the Career Programs Center at 408.741.2098.

Holiday teddy bear drive kicking off

From Nov. 24 to Dec. 19, the West Valley­Mission District Police will be collecting new and gently used teddy bears and other stuffed animals that need good homes. These loveable critters will be given to the county children's shelter and the pediatric ward at Valley Medical Center so children who can't go home for the holidays can have something to hug.

Due to the generosity of students, faculty, staff and the community, district police have also been able to take stuffed animals to a women's shelter. Many times children of domestic violence must leave their homes so quickly they can't take any of their toys with them. This is the ninth year the district police have organized a teddy bear drive.

Stuffed animals can be dropped off at the district police office at either the West Valley or Mission College campuses.

For more information, call 408.741.2092.