Representatives from the American Cancer Society will hold an informational meeting on Feb. 23 at Saratoga High School for those interested in joining the 2004 Relay for Life event. The relay will be the first annual in Saratoga, Los Altos, Cupertino and Mountain View. As a volunteer-driven event, teams of 15 to 20 members will organize fundraising activities to raise money for the fight against cancer. At least one person from each group must participate in a 24-hour campout on May 22 and 23. All proceeds will benefit patient-service programs.

The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. in room H01 at the high school, 20300 Herriman Ave. For more information, contact Kit Ganz at 408.688.0137 or email kit.ganz @cancer.org.

Club invites Barry to meeting

"Hiking in the Land of the Sleeping Rainbow" is the topic of a Feb. 19 lecture by Dave Barry on Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the Saratoga Library Community Room. The talk will highlight various places to backpack at an event hosted by the Guadalupe Regional Group of the Sierra Club. Refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring cups for drinks. For more information, contact Marj Ottenburg at 408.867.4576.

Chamber prepares for crab feed

The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce's 11th annual crab feed is two weeks away, but tickets are going fast. The ticket price of $30 ($12 for children ages 12 and under) includes all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, salad, French bread, pasta, dessert and drinks. Residents must purchase tickets before the Feb. 28 event at the Chamber office, 14485 Big Basin Way; The UPS Store, 14510 Big Basin Way; or Colour Shoppe Draperies and Interiors, 12361 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road.

Safety commission meeting postponed

Due to a commission retreat held on Feb. 7, public safety commissioners will not meet on Feb. 12. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. For an agenda, visit the city's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.