The Support Network for Battered Women now offers services through the Columbia Neighborhood Center.

The 23-year-old support network helps women, children and families who are living in fear and violence.

Callers receive information about the dynamics of domestic violence. They can receive information about counseling, the police, the medical community and social services.

There is also a crisis intervention program that offers counseling sessions as well as support groups throughout the week.

The 24-hour, toll-free English and Spanish help line is 800.572.2782. The website is www. snbw.org

The Columbia Neighborhood Center is located at 785 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale. Call 408.523.8150.


City's Star Spangled picnic at Baylands

Once again Sunnyvale is celebrating Independence Day with Star Spangled Sunnyvale Fourth of July picnic at Baylands Park.

There will be carnival games, a bounce house, pony rides, food booths and a pie-eating contest.

The Santa Clara Valley Model A Ford Club will be hosting an antique car show, and musical entertainment will feature a cappella group Hookslide and blues guitarist Corby Yates.

There will be no fireworks this year.

Parking is available at the fair for $4 per car and there is a minimal fee for the children's activities and food booths. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Baylands Park is located at 999 Caribbean Drive, at Lawrence Expressway and Highway 237.

Call 408.730.7350 for more information.