West Valley College students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university are invited to a free transfer fair on April 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the campus center, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga.

Representatives from University of California and California State University systems and private colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about transfer requirements, housing and financial aid. WVC counselors and student-services staff will be available to tell students about transfer-admission agreements with participating universities and career programs.

For more information, call 408.741.2040.

Casino night at
Saratoga High

Saratoga High School is holding a casino night on April 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. The goal is to provide the foundation with as much money as possible, since many people in the community rely on the hospital and growth of the foundation is critical, according to Jocelyn Kalmus, SHS head commissioner of outreach.

In addition to casino games run by professional dealers, there will be music, a raffle, a silent auction and plenty of good food. The event is being organized by the school's outreach commission. For more information, contact 408.867.3411.

Parent forums will
address teachers

The Saratoga Union School District is holding parent forums sponsored by the Professional Development Committee. The informative events including interactive dialogue will take place April 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Foothill Elementary School multipurpose room, 13919 Lynde Ave., and April 19 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Elementary School library, 14592 Oak St.

The meetings will address the continued need for collaborative professional development time of teachers to ensure academic success for all students. For more information, contact SUSD Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Louise Levy at 408.867.3424, ext. 212.