Goonies to be shown at The Underground
The Los Altos Recreation Department is hosting a movie night for teens, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27, featuring “The Goonies” (PG), a Steven Spielberg-directed adventure, at the Underground. The Underground is located in the basement of the Garden House at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave. For more information, call 947-2884.
AAUW benefit for Tech Trek
“Benefit Bridge and Board Games,” a fund-raiser sponsored by the Los Altos-Mountain View branch of the American Association of University Women, will be held Jan. 28 in the Parish Hall at Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos.
A social hour with light refreshments begins at 11:30 a.m. Games start at 12:30 p.m.
Activities include party bridge, duplicate bridge, private foursomes, Tripoli and other board games.
Duplicate bridge will be sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), directed by Sherie Greenberg.
Proceeds will fund scholarships to send girls to the AAUW Tech Trek summer science camp for middle-school girls at Stanford University.
The event includes prizes and is open to the public. Men and women are invited to attend.
There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Reservations are $20 per person or $70 for a table of four.
Deadline for reservations is Jan. 23. For reservations and additional information, call 968-3678.
Wildcat Adventure at Foothill
Wildcat specialists Rob and Barbara Dicely have scheduled a Wildcat Adventure presentation 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at Foothill College.
The presentation will feature five live wildcats from Leopards, Etc.
Wildcats on display could include a cougar, African leopard, cheetah, king cheetah, snow leopard, ocelot, Siberian lynx, Canada lynx, serval or caracal.
Each cat is shown on the stage as information about its habits, habitat and survival issues is shared with the audience.
Individuals will learn what they can do to help save these animals from extinction.
The Dicelys have presented wildcat educational programs throughout the Bay Area for more than 15 years, with more than 600,000 guests in attendance.
The presentation will be held in Room 5015, adjacent to Parking Lot No. 6.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.
To reserve tickets, call (707) 874-3176 or e-mail [email protected]. Space permitting, tickets will be available at the door.
El Camino Hospital Auxiliary scholarships
El Camino Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation is offering scholarships to students pursuing careers in professional health fields.
Graduating high school seniors and full-time college students enrolled in an accredited California college or university may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the El Camino Hospital District, which includes the cities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
Awards are granted on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, goals and character. The Scholarship Committee evaluates, interviews and selects recipients, and determines the amount of each award.
Completed applications must be received in the Auxiliary office no later than Jan. 27.
Applications are available at local high school career centers; local college financial aid offices; the main libraries in Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino; and the El Camino Hospital Auxiliary Office. Applications can also be found online at www.elcaminohospital.org (click Volunteer Opportunities).
For more information, call the auxiliary, 940-7214.
Volunteers needed at history museum
The Los Altos History Museum needs volunteers to help as docents, work in the museum store, and to support public education and educational programs.
For more information, call 948-9427 or visit www.losaltoshistory.org.
Voices for Peace meets monthly
Los Altos Voices for Peace meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at Foothills Congregational Church Learning Center, 451 Orange Ave., Los Altos.
Residents of both Los Altos Hills and Los Altos are invited.
Los Altos Voices for Peace is a nonprofit, grassroots organization focusing on educational and advocacy projects that promote nonviolent solutions to global and local issues and the protection of civil liberties.
For more information, call 964-5068 or visit www.losaltospeace.org.
Riding class seeks help for handicapped
The Westwind Riding Institute, located at Westwind Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, is searching for volunteers to help groom and lead horses, as well as walk beside riders during lessons.
The institute is a nonprofit organization that offers riding lessons to children with physical handicaps 3:45-5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
No experience is needed, just a love of animals and dedication to special-needs children. For more information, call 947-8680.
E-mail notification at Los Altos library
The Santa Clara County Library can send notices, such as titles of holds and overdue reminders, to patrons via e-mail. To sign up for e-mail notification, patrons may obtain a form at the Los Altos main library reference desk and turn it in at the circulation desk.
At the Woodland branch library, patrons should ask at the circulation desk. Patrons who sign up will no longer receive such notices through the post office.
DAR offering workshops
Daughters of the American Revolution holds workshops the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, including the time and place of workshops, call 494-1866.
Girl Scouts aid 400 homeless
The Girl Scouts’ Shelter Program provides after-school educational experiences to more than 400 homeless children at four county shelters. The program offers recreational activities as well as help with leadership skills, decision making and conflict resolution. For more about this program and other Girl Scout activities, call 949-5531.
Homebound seniors need volunteer drivers
The Community Services Agency aims to help homebound seniors live healthy and independent lives and to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
The agency is seeking volunteers who can drive seniors to and from medical appointments. To volunteer, call 964-4630.
Red Cross accepting vehicle donations
The American Red Cross in Palo Alto has initiated a vehicle donation program to generate funds for disaster preparedness and health and safety services in the community.
The Red Cross is accepting contributions of new and used – running or not – automobiles, small pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles. A free and convenient pickup will be arranged and the donation is tax-deductible. To donate a vehicle, call 688-0415.
