Stem cell debate topic of forum
Stanford University professors Dr. Paul Berg, a Nobel Laureate in biochemistry and, Henry T. (Hank) Greely, a professor of law, explore the promise and challenges of stem cell research at a free public forum scheduled for 7-9 p.m., Aug. 10, at the Parish Hall of the Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos.
Californians will vote on the future of stem cell research in the Nov. 2 election. Proposition 71, if it passes, will establish the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to regulate and fund stem cell research in the state.
Proponents of the ballot initiative cite the promise of potential cures for debilitating conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s to spinal cord injuries. Opponents point to fiscal, bureaucratic, scientific, and moral and ethical problems.
Forum co-sponsors are the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mountain View and Foothills Congregational Church.
Utility users, Library tax exemption
Senior citizens living in the city of Los Altos may be eligible for an exemption from the library tax of $52 on their property tax bill and the utility users taxes on their gas, electricity, telephone, cable television and water bills.
To qualify, seniors must be 65 or older, reside in a household where the gross annual income of all residents does not exceed $33,100, and not be otherwise reimbursed for the utility charges upon which the tax is based.
The income level is adjusted annually. For more information, call 947-2615.
Chefs Who Care at Beausejour
Chefs Who Care, a benefit for the Community Services Agency of Mountain View-Los Altos, will next be serving Monday and Tuesday at Beausejour Restaurant, 170 State St., Los Altos. Seatings are at at 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Half the cost of the dinners will go to the agency, which helps needy individuals and families. Cost is $22 ($12 for children 6-12) if prepaid by Aug. 5. Otherwise, cost is $24 for adults, $14 for children, at the door.
Mail checks payable to Chefs Who Care, 204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View 94043.
To reserve a spot, call the 24-hour message recorder for Visa/Mastercard, 961-3584.
Learn to make bracelets at Hidden Villa
Learn to make friendship bracelets at Hidden Villa environmental preserve, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. A bracelet-making workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday.
Learn beginning and advanced styles of bracelets, anklets and necklaces, using hemp string in different colors. Cost is $10 per child, ages 6-10. For more information or reservations, call 949-8653.
Puppet show at Marion Jackstons
Marion Jackstons and Adventure Toys & Teachers Supplies in downtown Los Altos are featuring “Randal’s Puppet Show” 11:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 7, at Marion Jackstons, 163 Main St.
For more information, call 941-6043 or 948-0948.
Church members in Memory Walk
Members of the Los Altos United Methodist Church are planning their participation in the 2004 Memory Walk on Treasure Island, Oct. 9, sponsored by the Northern California Alzheimer’s Association.
Last year, the church attracted 74 registered walkers and raised more than $17,000. This year, the church goal is $20,000.
Toward this end, church members are holding a second annual “Tea at the Parsonage,” Sept. 11, with proceeds going to support the Memory Walk team. For more information, call Bonnie Bollwinkel at 988-1246 or [email protected]; or Nancy Jenks ([email protected].)
Voices For Peace meets monthly
Los Altos Voices for Peace (Includes Los Altos Hills) meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at Foothills Conev every month at Foothills Congregational Church (Learning Center), 451 Orange Ave., Los Altos. All members of the community are invited.
Los Altos Voices for Peace is a non profit, grassroots organization focusing on educational and advocacy projects that promote non-violent solutions to global and local issues and the protection of civil liberties. For information call, 964-5068 or logon to www.losaltospeace.org.
Teens can go ‘Underground’
The Underground, a city of Los Altos recreation center for teens, offers a variety of free activities for the summer.
The center offers free entrance, supervision, entertainment, gaming systems, barbecues, contests and prizes.
The facility includes a basketball court, large park, computers, PS2, big screen television, music, arts and crafts, pool table, air hockey, ping pong, foosball and food and drink for sale.
The Underground is open all summer from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. It is open to teens that are going into grades 7-12.
The Underground is located at 400 University Ave., in the lower level of the Garden House, in Shoup Park, near downtown Los Altos.
For more information about the Underground, call Molly Jansson, teen program coordinator for the city of Los Altos, at 650-947-2884.
Volunteers needed for food deliveries
Volunteer drivers are needed on weekends to pick up bread from Le Boulanger Bakery and make deliveries to the Men’s Center in Mountain View and to St. Anthony’s Church, Menlo Park.
For more information, call Darlene Goodart at (408) 569-9944, after 8 p.m.
