Flag Day won't be just another day at Schallenberger Elementary School.

On June 14, the elementary school is holding its annual American Heritage Day to celebrate cultural diversity in the United States. Students are inviting the community to attend their school's American Heritage Day assembly at 9:30 a.m. to watch students participate in American folk dances. Fourth- and fifth-graders are also planning to read their award-winning essays to the crowd, which were based on the theme "Women Heroes in American History."

During the assembly, the schools will donate $1,000 to representatives from the Georgia Travis Center and the Yosemite Fund for the Yosemite Falls campaign. The checks were fundraised through a year-long schoolwide penny drive.

For more information, call Schallenberger Elementary School at 408.535.6253.

—Amy Wicks

Weekend of games and
food at St. Christopher

Looking for weekend entertainment in Willow Glen? Check out St. Christopher's 46th annual Parish Festival and Barbecue on June 11­13.

Bring the family and enjoy games and prizes, food booths, Butler Amusement carnival rides and a silent auction. Live music is also scheduled to round out the fun. Local band Sage will perform on June 11 at 7 p.m., and The Hitmen are scheduled for June 12 at 7 p.m.

The same weekend as the festival, St. Christopher will also hold its 2nd annual Rummage Sale. The sale takes place throughout the weekend in the gym, starting at 7 a.m. on June 11.

The festival hours are June 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., June 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and June 13 from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets purchased for food, games and rides will benefit St. Christopher School, 2278 Booksin Ave. For more information, call Michele Vossoughi at 408.269.8101.

—Beth Walker

Walking just got safer along Lincoln Avenue

"Trip the light fantastic" could be the new cry on Lincoln Avenue.

In an effort to improve pedestrian safety, a number of pedestrians' signs are scheduled to light up when people enter a crosswalk. The installation of the first lighted pedestrian sign is scheduled for June 7.

District 6 Councilman Ken Yeager has been working with the city's department of transportation to enhance safety along Lincoln Avenue. The new signs use wireless technology and are solar- and battery-powered.

The first crosswalk to use this technology is located just south of Willow Street on Lincoln Avenue, one of the most heavily crossed sections of downtown Willow Glen. A second sign is planned for the crosswalk near Le Boulanger Bakery. Up to three new signs are planned. The locations are being coordinated with businesses and neighborhood associations.

—Moryt Milo