To help local women better understand risks associated with heart disease, Camino Medical Group in Sunnyvale is holding a series of forums as part of the Women's Heart Advantage Health Forum program.

On March 10 and 17, two programs a day will cover topics related to heart health.

The March 10 program includes "Understanding Menopause" at 6 p.m. with Dr. Vivien D'Andrea from Internal Medicine. At 7:30, Dr. Ravin Agah will talk about "Alternative Medicine" practices.

On March 17, the 6 p.m. session will cover "Women and Heart Health," with Dr. Jane Lombard from Cardiology, followed by "When Delicious Meets Nutritious," with registered dieticians Dalia Perelman and Toni Toledo.

All forums are held in the Camino Medical Group Urgent Care conference rooms at 201 Old San Francisco Road in Sunnyvale. They are free of charge, but reservations are required.

To sign up, call the Health Education Department at 408.523.3222 or visit caminomedical.org. Seating is limited.

Little-known festival comes to Sunnyvale

The little-known Jewish festival of Purim is being observed in Sunnyvale March 6 and 7 by Chabad of Sunnyvale.

For more information on the celebration of Purim, visit www.virtual purim.com. For more on the Sunnyvale celebrations, call Chabad at 408.720.0553 or visit www.chabadsunnyvale.