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Comunity Briefs
Seniors celebrate second anniversary dance
Along with 28 years of marriage and dancing, Fran and Phil Ziff are also celebrating the second anniversary of the creation of Sunnyvale's Senior Center dance program. After meeting on a blind date arranged by Fran's daughter 28 years ago, the Ziffs began taking dance lessons together, and decided they wanted to share their passion for dance with others. They set out to create a big-band style dance night, which now takes place the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Sunnyvale Senior Center, and is popular with adults age 50 or older, who come to dance or just listen to the band play.
The second anniversary dance is tonight from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the senior center, room 601. The sounds of big-band music at the anniversary dance will be provided by the Sound Wizards, who play at the dances on the second Wednesdays, with the Serenaders performing at the dances on the fourth Wednesdays. Refreshments will be served, and no partner is necessary. Cost is $4 per person. For more information about the dances, call 408.730.7360.
Local winner of WNBA T-shirt design contest
Samuel Smith, 12, of Sunnyvale was one of two winners of the WNBA's "i-Design" contest for his WNBA-themed T-shirt design. Smith's drawing of a basketball on a blue background with the title, "Welcome to the ball, Cinderella," was chosen as the top design in the 12 and under age group. Smith received two tickets for game two of the 2000 WNBA Championship in Houston, TX, and a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Pop music stars *NSYNC, actress Kirsten Dunst, performing artist Eve and Houston Comets forward Tina Thompson joined WNBA officials and online voters in judging the contest. Smith's winning design will be showcased at the 2000 WNBA Championship series and on WNBA.com. It will also appear on WNBA T-shirts, sold at the WNBA store on the website. All proceeds will be used to help fund youth sports programs.
Master Gardeners program
The Master Gardeners monthly program gives free garden talks and plant clinics at the Sunnyvale Arboretum at the Sunnyvale Community Center. The last program of the summer, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, will be on the pruning and care of perennials. The plant clinic will be followed by a half-hour garden talk. For more information, call the Master Gardener Hotline at 408.299.2638.
Federation of Fly Fishers honors local man
The International Federation of Fly Fishers has awarded Marty Seldon of Sunnyvale one of angling's highest honors for his contributions to the art and science of fly-fishing. The Ambassador Award is presented to a fly fisher who meets extremely high standards of sportsmanship, conservation, fishing skills and etiquette in the conservation of game fish internationally. Seldon has been the driving force behind the Federation's conservation programs for more than 25 years. He has served on numerous local and state fishery advisory committees, including as a co-founder of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. Seldon is currently the Chairman of the Federation's International Relations Committee with responsibilities to implement the Federation's mission as the voice of all international fly fishers. For more information, call 408.585.7592.
Housing summit scheduled
Senator Byron Sher is hosting a Housing and Smart Growth Summit on Friday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. State Treasurer Phil Angelides will be a special guest at the event, which will be held in the board room at the Santa Clara Valley Water District's headquarters, 5750 Almaden Expressway in South San Jose.
Representatives believe that California faces unprecedented growth during the next two decades. They say that our region cannot achieve sustained economic success if the housing and growth needs of the community are not met. Angelides and local leaders will discuss proposals for investing in California's future. The topics to be covered include legislative update on housing, smart investments for our community and legislative update on smart growth issues. Call 408.226.2992.
Parenting 2000
Parents of teenagers are invited to a free Parenting 2000 workshop from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, at the Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale. Learn more about parenting teens and about seeking support from other parents. For more information, call Pam at 408.865.0733.
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