The Saratoga Arts Commission is kickin' off spring with a colorful collection of artwork featured on the Saratoga Library Art Wall.

Visitors can check out award-winning photographer Susanne Karlak's close-ups of red poppies, purple irises and yellow tulips. Karlak, whose work has been recognized by Popular Photography, shares the spotlight with Howard and Lynn Jameson, experienced in capturing still photos of birds in the birds' natural environments. The exhibit will be on display throughout April.

Sunland residents hear proposal

Residents of Saratoga's Sunland Park neighborhood met March 23 to hear and discuss a proposal for 60 condominium units near the intersection of Quito Road and Highway 85. Representatives of Barry Swenson Builder presented the proposal for the units, of which they said 50 percent would be made available for low-income community employees and teachers.

Neighbor Elizabeth Lara said residents discussed their concerns about traffic flow, density (the land is currently zoned for four homes) and the implementation of the reduced housing costs. She said an Environmental Impact Report still needs to be conducted on the site, which has been declared a flood zone.

PlaneTree Library
will offer lectures

The PlaneTree Health Library will hold four free seminars in April on various topics associated with aging. Speakers include Roberta and Tom Johnson, who will be discussing their experience dealing with a stroke survivor; Tami Anastasia, a counselor and exercise coach; Leigh Weimers, a prostate cancer survivor; and Joan Perry, who will address the challenge of raising financial resources to meet health costs.

The event is free, but seats are limited and reservations are required. The lectures are offered each Saturday in April from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 408.358.8483 to reserve a seat.

PlaneTree Library is located at 15891 Los Gatos­Almaden Road. For more information on the library, visit www.planetreesanjose.org.