Community Briefs

Good deeds get rewarded

Fremont High School student Melissa Evans, 18, was surprised on her graduation day with a brand new IBM Aptiva computer and two years of free Internet connection. The gift, presented by Dr. Stephen Yao, a San Jose orthodontist, was given to Evans because of her participation in Yao's "Do A Good Deed" contest. Thanks to her nomination by her school principal, Pete Tuana, Evans was presented with the computer on stage at her graduation. Evans has spearheaded a youth conference aimed at learning about leadership and contribution to the community. Besides getting inspirational talks from various speakers, the participants also helped clean up a nearby church that was damaged by a tornado.

It's Elementary

Two Sunnyvale elementary schools reaped the benefits of local shoppers. The "It's Elementary" program, developed by the Regency Realty Corporation, tracked sales from Loehmann's Plaza receipts that were submitted by shoppers from the two elementary schools, Nimitz and Stocklmeir. Students, parents and educators dropped their receipts in the "It's Elementary" drop boxes at the shopping center and schools. Nimitz Elementary earned $1,000 and Stocklmeir Elementary earned $500 from this program. Regency Realty is the leading national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored neighborhood retail centers. For more information about "It's Elementary," call Shannon Stanford at 925.935.5900.

Book Sale for the Animals

Support the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley's Education Department by donating used books, CD's or videos for the "Book Sale for the Animals" from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23, at the Great Mall of the Bay Area in Milpitas. All proceeds from the sale will go toward purchasing new materials for the shelter's Humane Education library. Donations may be dropped off at the front lobby of the Humane Society and will be accepted until mid-September. Checks may also be sent to the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley's "Library Fund" at 2350 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95050. For more information about the "Book Sale for the Animals," call Tamara Radcliffe at 408.727.3383, ext. 880.

Introduction to Sacred Dance set for October

The Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale will host "The Spirit Moves: An Introduction to Sacred Dance" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21. The five-hour workshop on dance and prayer will be led by Carla De Sola and a member of her dance troupe, Omega West Dance Company. The theory and function of liturgical dance will be woven into the learning of dance prayers, warm-ups, processionals and the interpretation of Scripture. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $20, and registration for the class ends Oct. 16. For more information and to register, call Ellen Brown at 408.739.1892.

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Sports Briefs

Dustin Realini helps team to third place Junior Olympic Baseball Tournament win

Silicon Valley Quakes rolled into the quarterfinals of the North American Roller Hockey Championships

Local teams in field hockey jamboree