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Young Einsteins are sought for science and engineering fair

Calling all junior scientists and engineers: The Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEF) is looking for students in the fourth through the 12th grades to enter its 38th annual Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair.

On March 24-25, students will exhibit their projects in 13 categories--including botany, chemistry, computers, engineering, physics and zoology--in Parkside Hall of the San Jose Convention Center.

On March 25, 200 to 250 judges will interview the students in teams. The awards ceremony will be held on April 4, and awards will be given to students in each category and grade level.

Every year, approximately 800 students participate in the fair, said fair manager Carole Kalcic. The registration deadline is March 3. To receive a copy of the fair's handbook with all the rules and regulations, call Kalcic at 736-6616 or visit the SCVEF's Web page at www.sciencefair.org.

--Michelle Ku

Advice, information for the college-bound

A wealth of college and career information will be available for students and parents at San Jose State University's "College: Making it Happen" conference, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the school's Student Union Ballroom.

The conference's goal is to increase the number of students pursuing higher education, said Priscilla Peebles, director of pre-college programs.

"With the shortage of funds allocated to increase awareness and aid to low-income families, now, more than ever, we need to show families that it is beneficial to obtain a college education," she said.

Students will participate in a variety of interactive workshops that will be the catalyst for active college preparation. Workshops for parents will cover such topics as "Why College?" "Financial Planning" and "Understanding the Educational System."

For more information, call 924-2571.

--Rebecca Wallace

Starbucks needs a few good artists

Starbucks manager Carole Whitman is looking for a local artist to paint a mural inside the Lincoln Avenue coffee shop.

"This wall looks naked, and I want to see something that's eye-catching," Whitman said. "It would be cool to have a mural created by someone in the community we live in."

Now that she's received the go-ahead from corporate headquarters, Whitman is looking for interested artists to submit ideas. She's also putting together a panel of people to select which art should be used. The panel will likely include community members and someone from the San Jose Museum of Art.

Demetri Rizos, manager of the Willow Glen Business and Professional Association, says he's excited about the mural and Starbucks' efforts to reach out to the community.

"I think this is a prime example of how a chain store can work with the community," Rizos said. "Starbucks has really showed that since they've been here."

--Cecily Barnes

Little League tryouts to be held this week

Baseball season is approaching, and the Lincoln Glen Little League is holding tryouts for 7- to 12-year-olds on Saturday, Feb. 7. Tryouts will be held at River Glen Park at the corner of Bird and Pine avenues.

Each age has a separate tryout time: ages 7 and 12 at 8:30 a.m., age 11 at 9:30 a.m., age 10 at 11:30 a.m., age 9 at 1 p.m. and age 8 at 2:30 p.m. If the weather is rainy, tryouts will be postponed to the next available weekend day. Late sign-ups may be accepted half an hour before tryouts begin.

In addition, sign-ups and tryouts for the senior league, ages 13 to 15, will take place at Willow Glen Middle School on Cherry Avenue at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. The league also needs managers and coaches.

For more information, call Tom Feasby at 264-1125.

--Rebecca Wallace

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