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Around The Glen
No need to feel crabby at school benefit feast
Twist on down to Presentation High on Feb. 5 to celebrate the school's annual all-you-can-eat Crab and Pasta Feed. The 1950s-theme "At the Hop" night begins at 6:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Dinner--a feast of crab, pasta, garlic bread and desserts--will be served at 7:30 p.m.
Preferred seating near the dance floor is $45 per person; general seating is $35 per person. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 264.5110.
--Jessica Lyons
Pets get discount on life-altering procedure
The nonprofit Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley has come up with a rather unique Valentine for animal lovers. During the month of February, the Humane Society offers spay and neuter services for dogs, cats and rabbits at half the regular prices.
Spaying and neutering not only help to reduce the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats, but also prevent the development of certain types of reproductive cancers. In pets prone to wandering from home or raising a ruckus to attract a mate, alteration usually does away with these troublesome habits.
Fees for dogs range from $23 to $48 for neutering or $28 to $53 for spaying (cost is by weight of pet). Cats are $10 and $20 for the same procedures. The Humane Society alters rabbits on a limited basis.
Space is limited, and appointments are necessary; call 408.727.3383, ext. 763, to reserve a spot for Fido, Fluffy or Flopsy.
--Shari Kaplan
Klan-fighter Dees to speak at conference
In hopes of stymying a county-wide increase of hate crimes, the County of Santa Clara and the City of San Jose are sponsoring a full-day conference on "Creating a Hate-Free Community" on January 27 at the San Jose Airport Hyatt.
The objectives of the conference, which brings together youth, parents, community, government and corporate leaders, are to provide education regarding hate issues and to create an action plan to stop the growth of hate crimes in the county. Scheduled to deliver the keynote address is Morris Dees, considered the nation's foremost authority on combating hatred. Dees is best known for his victories in civil lawsuits against the United Klans of America and the California-based White Aryan Resistance. There will also be a youth panel discussion and a presentation on the accessibility of hate groups on the web.
For more information, call Mary Jane Solis at 408.792.2310.
--Michele Leung
Grant brings new hope to Alzheimer's patients
Families struggling with Alzheimer's disease will soon benefit from additional services from the Alzheimer Association's Family Connections program, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Health Trust.
Family Connections services are provided by trained staff and volunteers who guide and support families throughout the course of the disease, including finding help in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and helping make decisions about nursing-care placement of a loved one. The program also aids health and social service professionals who work with the frail elderly.
The Health Trust is a Campbell-based nonprofit public charity committed to improving the health and wellness or resident throughout the Santa Clara Valley. For more information, call the Helpline, 800.660.1993.
--Jessica Lyons
History class 'travels' around the world
There's still time to sign up for a class on Jewish history at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center.
Beginning Jan. 25, the JCC will host "Where in the World Is Isaac Saravaisky?" This geography class will follow "Isaac and Minnie Saravaisky" as they travel the world in search of their long-lost family. In the process, students will learn to locate the countries of the world and their capitals, and become familiar with Jewish community around the globe. "Where in the World" will meet for eight weeks, Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The JCC is located at 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. To register or obtain more information, call 408.358.5907.
--Jessica Lyons
Teen discussion group focuses on lupus
The Lupus Foundation of Northern California is accepting applications for its Youth Pilot Support Program at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. The program, open to all teens suffering from lupus or other rheumatic diseases, provides teens the opportunity to openly discuss disease-related issues with peers in a non-threatening environment.
Topics include the social, physical and emotional aspects of dealing with lupus, as well as diet and exercise, crisis management, setting goals and relationship issues. The group meets monthly. For more information, call 954.8600, or visit www.balf.org.
--Jessica Lyons
Celebrate education 'til the cows come home
Think of it as New Orleans with cows.
The Santa Clara County Fair's Educational Endowment Fund will hold its first benefit on Sat., March 25. The "Moo di Gras"-theme, prime-rib dinner and dance casino night will be held in the fairgrounds' Gateway Hall. Local band McCarty & Company will provide entertainment, along with casino gaming from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets are $50 per person, and the money will provide scholarships and awards for Santa Clara County students exhibiting and competing in this year's county fair, May 12 to 21. For more information, call 494.3132.
--Jessica Lyons
Russian, East European adoption workshop set
The Mountain View-based Domoi Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps unite adoptable international orphans and American prospective parents, sponsors a workshop Feb. 12.
Domoi (pronounced dah-MOY), is Russian for "Let's go home." The workshop's goal is to answer participants' questions about adopting Russian and East European babies and children, to provide adoption-related resources, to explain opportunities for financial assistance and to give participants the chance to speak with adoption professionals.
Many Domoi-assisted Bay Area families and their adopted children will be available to meet with participants and tell their success stories.
The workshop takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto, 655 Arastradero Road. Refreshments will be served, and childcare is available. All members of the community are welcome. There is no charge to attend the workshop, but Domoi requests a donation of children's multi-vitamins with iron from each participant. For more information, call 650.969.1980.
--SVCN
VTA says it will now accept tokens
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced last week that it has begun accepting discount ride tokens on all local and express buses.
The tokens are available for adults and children at a 20 percent discount for a bag of 10 single-ride fares. The tokens can be purchased at some grocery and drug stores and the VTA's Downtown Customer Service Center at 2 N. First Street at Santa Clara Street. Ten rides are available to adults for $10, a $2.50 discount, and for $5.50 for children, a $1.50 discount.
For more information on the program, call 408.321.2300 or check www.vta.org.
--SVCN
Run or walk for your heart's sake
The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department has a better way to get your heart pumping for Valentine's Day: The 23rd annual Valentine 10K Run/5K Walk on Feb. 12. Both races--a 3.1-mile walking course and a 6.2-mile run--will begin at 9 a.m. and end at the Water Tower Plaza adjacent to Hyde Park on the corner of First Street and Orchard City Drive. The top three male and female finishers in the 10K race will be awarded; general prizes will be drawn following the race. To register prior to the race, submit forms by Feb. 4 to the department at 1 W. Campbell Ave. #31, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The cost per participant is $15, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. For more information, call 408.866.2105.
--Genevieve Roja
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