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San Jose to Hold Events to Raise Awareness About Using Reusable Bags Starting January 1, 2012, the ban on plastic bags begins in San Jose and the only options available to bag your items at a reta...

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  Relay for Life Events in San Jose

  1/30/2012

  You may have seen the posters around San Jose and wondered, what exactly is Relay For Life? It’s a 24-hour fundraiser event in which teams of people take turns walking for 24 hours straight to signify that cancer never sleeps.
• MetroED Launches Veterans Career Technical Training Initiative

  1/20/2012

  The MetroED Governing Board approved the Veterans Career Technical Training Initiative, a 30-month pilot program that will provide up to 100 scholarships per year to qualifying veterans to gain job skills at CCOC and MAEP.
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  San Jose to ban single-use plastic bags on January 1, 2012

  11/9/2011

  This holiday season, make the packaging part of the present by giving gifts in reusable shopping bags. San Jose's “single-use carryout” shopping bag ban takes effect beginning January 1, 2012, making reusable shopping bags a necessity for residents.
• Santa Clara County launches Peer Court for teens

  10/26/2011

  Starting in November, there will be a new court is session in Santa Clara County that has teens lining up to take part in the proceedings. Peer Court is a new program that lets teen volunteers take part in real cases involving minors.
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  San Jose to Hold Events to Raise Awareness About Using Reusable Bags

  9/9/2011

  Starting January 1, 2012, the ban on plastic bags begins in San Jose and the only options available to bag your items at a retail establishment will be a paper bag made out of recycled material or your reusable shopping bags.
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  Zombies to invade downtown San Jose on Aug. 31 and donate food

  8/29/2011

  Thousands of zombies will invade downtown San Jose, California, on August 31 all in the name of charity. Zombie-O-Rama III is an evening filled of zombie-themed activities such as a zombie crawl as well as a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank.
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  San Jose Family Camp opens for 2011 season

  7/23/2011

  Summer just doesn't feel like summer to my family until we have set up our tents at San Jose Family Camp and taken a swim in the frigid, but refreshing water in the Tuolumne River. It was great to be back at SJFC.
• Learn About Services Available from the Social Security Administration

  7/21/2011

  I always find it interesting to review the four-page statement that the Social Security Administration mails to residents each year shortly before their birthday. What does all the information in it mean?
• Magic Show for Kids at the Palo Alto Library

  7/18/2011

  Add some magic and mystery to your child's day by bringing them to a free magic show featuring magician David Fry on July 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto's College Terrace Library. After the show, help them check out some books on magic!
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  Workshop for Seniors on How to Search the Internet

  7/15/2011

  The Mountain View Senior Center will hold a free workshop on July 20 at 2:30 p.m. to teach seniors how to navigate the internet and find the information they really want.
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  Home fireworks shows are illegal in San Jose

  6/28/2011

  It's a familiar sound every Fourth of July: the popping, crackling and whistling of fireworks being set off illegally throughout local neighborhoods.
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  Relay for Life Seeks Cancer Survivors from Campbell

  6/21/2011

  The Relay for Life of Campbell is seeking local cancer survivors to honor at their fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society on July 9 at the Campbell Community Center. Cancer survivors are the guests of honor at the fundraiser.
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  San Jose Public Library branches start reduced hours on June 27

  6/21/2011

  Effective June 27, almost every branch in the San Jose Public Library system will have new set of reduced hours and will be open only four days a week. However, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. branch will remain open seven days a week.
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  4th of July Fireworks and Pool Party Celebration in Milpitas

  6/16/2011

  Wondering where to go to view Fireworks on the 4th of July? The City of Milpitas is holding a 4th of July Fireworks concert and show at the Milpitas Sports Center on July 4. Attendance is limited to the first 10,000 ticket holders.
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  Humane Society Offers Free & Discounted Microchipping for 4th of July

  6/16/2011

  Fourth of July is coming. Many adults love to watch their colorful display of fireworks while pets are terrified of the loud noises that they make. The Humane Society of Silicon Valley is offering reduced, and if eligible, free microchipping during June.
• Free Spa Day in Willow Glen for Those with Cancer

  6/15/2011

  The routine for those with cancer quickly gets tiring. Violet J Spa & Wellness Spa in Willow Glen would like to give some cancer patients a break by offering them a free day at the spa on June 26. Space is extremely limited and by appointment only.
• Permits Needed to Hold 4th of July Block Parties in Mountain View

  6/10/2011

  Is your neighborhood holding a block party for 4th of July or just to celebrate that warm weather has finally arrived? If so, make sure your neighborhood has a block party permit from the Mountain View Police Department.
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  Free Breakfast and Lunch Summer Program in MVWSD

  6/8/2011

  Low income children in the Mountain View do not need to go hungry this summer. On weekdays from June 20 to July 29, all children ages one to 18 in Mountain View are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch from Castro Elementary School
• Dances for Seniors at the Camden Community Center

  6/4/2011

  The Camden Community Center's Kirk Senior Program has brought back its Monday night dances for seniors! Dances resume June 13 in the center's multi-purpose room with The Casuals kicking off the Monday night dances.
• My Path to Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  5/17/2011

  I was at a Jerry Seinfeld's concert in San Francisco laughing so hard that I was almost crying. I didn't think anything of it when my right eye first began to water. Little did I know that within a few months I would be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
• Shrinking Pavement Maintenance Budget Means a Bumpy Ride in San Jose

  5/12/2011

  Between water seeping into cracks in the roadway causing potholes to form, heavy usage, and huge budget cuts to the city's Pavement Maintenance Program, San Jose's roads rank the lowest, condition-wise, in Santa Clara County.
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  Free Kids Bowling at Palo Alto Bowl

  4/30/2011

  Palo Alto Bowl is doing its part to help kids stay active and healthy by offering free bowling to children from May 1 to September 4. Parents only need to pay for bowling shoe rentals or have their children use their own bowling shoes.
• May 1 is Show Us Your Hope Day in San Jose

  4/28/2011

  The San Jose City Council proclaimed May 1 Show Us Your Hope Day at its meeting on April 26 to honor nearly 2,000 residents who will participate in the five American Cancer Society's Relay for Life events this year.
• Low to No-Cost Health Insurance Sign-Up Day

  4/27/2011

  The Children's Health Initiative of Santa Clara County is hosting several no to low cost health insurance sign-up days throughout Santa Clara County in April and May. Applications will be accepted at Union Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Kids Free Fishing Days at Campbell Percolation Ponds

  4/22/2011

  The 20th annual Kids Free Fishing Days will be held on May 7 and 8 and kids can fish from sun up to sundown at the Campbell Percolation Ponds, 1250 Dell Avenue. The event is for children ages 17 and under only.
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  California Schools Prepare Students for Star Testing

  3/31/2011

  For weeks now, many schools in California have been repeatedly reminding parents that Standard Testing and Reporting, otherwise known as STAR testing, will begin soon. But what exactly is STAR testing and why are the test results so important?
• AB 189 Revised, Name Changed to Education Funding Instead of Adult Education

  3/29/2011

  Assembly Bill 189 was introduced in January in an effort to slow down the destruction of adult education programs in California because of "flexing." AB 189 was revised on March 3 and has now lost the impact that it had in its original format.
• Local Schools Educate Parents Through Workshops

  3/28/2011

  Have you ever went online and looked at all of the workshops and events that local schools in your community offer to the public for free? The wealth of information offered to the community is amazing!
• Graham Middle School Book Fair Seeks Parent and Student Volunteers

  3/24/2011

  Graham Middle School (GMS) is holding a Scholastic Book Fair April 1 to April 7 to raise funds for the school's library. A Family Fun night will be held at the book fair on April 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. with free popcorn to those in attendance.
• Noddin Elementary School Science and Health Curriculum Parent Preview

  3/24/2011

  Students at Noddin Elementary School will soon begin a unit on human growth and development. Parents may preview the instructional materials for the unit during the week of April 4 by contacting Christine Gonzales at 408-356-2126, extension 127.
• Student Artwork Sought for Palo Alto Art for Youth Contest

  3/24/2011

  The Palo Alto PTA Council is seeking artwork from students in kindergarten to 12th grade for the Palo Alto Art for Youth contest. The deadline to submit artwork has been extended to April 18 and the theme is My Message to the World in 2050.
• Campbell's Crime Reports Now Online

  3/23/2011

  Thanks to a partnership between the Campbell Police Department and CrimeReports.com, Campbell residents can now easily find crime data related to their neighborhood 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Weekly Group Runs in Downtown Willow Glen

  3/23/2011

  Athletic Performance, located in downtown Willow Glen, is the starting point for early morning four-to-six mile group runs on Thursday and a varied length walk/run on Saturday mornings.
• Nominate an Individual or Organization for Outstanding Service to Children in Palo Alto

  3/23/2011

  The Palo Alto Council of PTAs (PTAC) is seeking nominations for its annual Outstanding Service to Children award. Those selected will be recognized at the PTAC Honorary Service Award Luncheon on June 3. The nomination deadline is April 8.
• PAUSD Strategic Plan Parent Survey

  3/22/2011

  The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is collecting parent responses from an online Strategic Plan Parent Survey from now until April 4.
• Parents Sought for Castlemont's School Site Council

  3/22/2011

  Parents, would you like more input in Castlemont Elementary School's planning process? If so, consider running for one of three open seats on Castlemont's School Site Council (SSC). The deadline to apply is March 28 and voting begins April 4.
• Parent Preview of 7th Grade Reproductive Curriculum at Ida Price Middle School

  3/22/2011

  Ida Price Middle School's 7th graders will begin the Reproductive and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit during Science class beginning the week of April 18. Parents can preview the instructional materials that will be used to teach the unit on March 30.
• Book Collection and Garage Sale for Jordan Middle School's African Library Project

  3/21/2011

  Jordan Middle School is collecting books, through March 31, to donate to Techiman Community School in Ghana as part of the Africa Library Project (ALP). A garage sale will be held at JMS on April 2 to help pay for shipping of the books.
• Free Tax Assistance for Seniors at the Campbell Adult Center

  3/21/2011

  If you are age 50 or over and need assistance completing your income tax forms, then the Campbell Adult Center can help. Tax Aide volunteers will be at the center on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until April 15.
• Display Your Artwork in the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts

  3/21/2011

  The City of Mountain View's Visual Art Committee is seeking artwork from local artists to display in the lobby of the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts. The deadline to submit artwork is 5 p.m. on April 22.
• FUHSD to Hold Career Techncial Education Showcase Event

  3/20/2011

  The Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) will hold a Career Technical Education (CTE) Showcase event on March 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino.
• Vote for Willow Glen Elementary School Student in National Chef's Contest

  3/20/2011

  Help Sam Chamberlain of Willow Glen Elementary School become the first Sodexo National Future Chef! Chamberlain was chosen as one of five finalists from 2.600 entries nationwide in Future Chefs: Healthy Snack Challenge.
• CCOC's 42nd Annual Open House; WHS to Tour CCOC

  3/19/2011

  Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) will hold its 42nd Annual Open House on March 25 from 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. Interested parents and students are invited to tour the campus.
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  Graduation Time Change for Branham High School Class of 2011

  3/19/2011

  Don't be late to Branham High School's (BHS) graduation for the class of 2011! The time for graduation to start has changed and graduation will now begin at 4 p.m. on June 9 at BHS.
• Palo Alto High School Holding Spirit Team Tryouts

  3/18/2011

  Palo Alto High School (PAHS) will hold tryouts for its Spirit teams March 28-31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in PAHS's Dance Studio. A mandatory clinic for those interested in joining PAHS's Dance or Cheer team will be held on March 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Zimbabwe Run and Fair at St. Joseph School in Mountain View

  3/18/2011

  The 12th Annual Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Fair will be held on March 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph School, 1120 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View.
• Ida Price Middle School Clothing Drive

  3/18/2011

  Clean out your closets and garages of unwanted clothing and donate them to a good cause. Ida Price Middle School is collecting gently used clothing until March 25 for their annual clothing drive to benefit HOPE services.
• Community Services Agency Provides Assistance to Income Qualified Residents

  3/17/2011

  It seems like everywhere we turn around, the price of basics, such as food and gas, are rising. Community Services Agency (CSA) provides assistance to low income residents in Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills.
• Race to Nowhere Screening at Price Community Center

  3/17/2011

  If you want to watch a must see movie and skip the high priced popcorn, head over to the Price Community Center on March 22 to watch the documentary, Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture.
• Juana Briones Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief

  3/17/2011

  Parents and students at Juana Briones Elementary School will hold a special bake sale fundraiser on March 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross and Japanese Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in Japan.
• Parent-Child Communication Techniques Workshop

  3/16/2011

  A Techniques in Effective Adult-Child Relationships parent workshop will be held on March 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Middle School where parents will learn tips on improving communication with their child.
• Free Child Car Seat Safety Check-Up

  3/16/2011

  How do parents know if they installed their child's car seat correctly? Sunnyvale residents can can call the Sunnyvale Car Seat Hotline at 408-730-7179 to schedule a free car seat inspection.
• Community Workshop on Palo Alto's Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan

  3/16/2011

  The City of Palo Alto's Planning and Transportation Division will hold a community workshop on the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan on March 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Terman Middle School's multipurpose room, 655 Arastradero Road.
• California Music Educators Association Band Festival to Be Held at Gunn High School

  3/15/2011

  At least 30 middle and high school bands from across the Bay will compete in the annual California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Band Festival at Gunn High School's Spangenberg Theater on April 1 and 2.
• Donate to the Tsuchiura Student Exchange Program Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

  3/14/2011

  The Tsuchiura Student Exchange Program, headed up by JLS and Jordan Middle School Japanese Language instructor Ms. Nakajima, has started a Japan Earthquake Relief Fund to help Palo Alto's sister city, Tsuchiura, in Japan.
• San Jose Council Member Donald Rocha Cambrian Library Office Hours

  3/13/2011

  San Jose's newest Council Member, Donald Rocha, will hold office hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 23 at the Cambrian Branch Library on Hillsdale Avenue, in the Library's café.
• Waste in the Baylands and Other Issues Informational Meeting

  3/13/2011

  The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto will hold a Waste in the Baylands and Other Issues Informational Meeting on March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
• Pink Flamingo Fundraiser for Westmont High School's Grad Night Party

  3/13/2011

  Westmont High School's seniors are holding a fundraiser for their annual grad night party that involves placing 20 plastic pink flamingos in the yard of a neighbor, friend, or relative. It's a creative way to solicit donations for grad night.
• I-Care Optometry Opens in Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center

  3/12/2011

  Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center at the corner of Foxworthy and Meridian Avenues in San Jose has finally added some new tenants. The newest addition is I-Care Optometry which opened on March 10 and is already experiencing a study flow of customers.
• Sibling Rivalry Parent Workshop at the Mountain View Library

  3/12/2011

  A free parent workshop, Sibling Rivalry: Keeping the Peace, will be held at the Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin Street, on March 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and the workshop is for parents only.
• Serve on the PAUSD Elementary Math Taskforce

  3/12/2011

  The Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking a candidate from each elementary school in the district to serve on the newly created Elementary Math Taskforce. The deadline to apply is March 31.
• San Jose Parks Meeting at Willow Glen Community Center

  3/11/2011

  The San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department will hold a community meeting to discuss the possibility of contracting out some park maintenance services on March 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Willow Glen Community Center.
• Day of the Child/World Book Day Community Celebration at Marino Castro School

  3/11/2011

  Marino Castro Elementary School will hold the second annual El Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) and El Dia del Libro (World Book Day) celebration on April 3 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. to celebrate children and reading. The deadline to register is March 16.
• Free Dance Classes in March for Mountain View Teens

  3/10/2011

  Throughout March, teens that live or attend school in Mountain View and are a current member of Mountain View Police Activities League (MVPAL) are eligible to take free dance classes.
• Performing Arts Center Opening Gala at Branham High School

  3/10/2011

  An Opening Gala will be held inside the Performing Arts Center at Branham High School (BHS) on March 14 at 7 p.m. Seats are limited and tickets can be purchased from the BHS store, or at the door.
• Tutti Frutti Opens in Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center

  3/9/2011

  Could there really be a brand new business open in the Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center at the corner of Foxworthy and Meridian Avenues in San Jose? Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt opened on February 17 and is planning a grand opening celebration on April 9.
• Adult Education Programs Across the State Fight Back

  2/28/2011

  The California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) is holding several Legislators' Forums at different locations across the state that bring legislators and the adult education community together and gather support for Assembly Bill 189.
• CAHSEE Testing Coming in March for High School 10th to 12th Graders

  2/25/2011

  Tenth grade high school students in California are preparing for their first attempt at passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) on March 8 and 9. Students have a total of eight opportunities to pass the CAHSEE between 10th and 12th grade.
• CCOC Student Led Blood Drive a Huge Success

  2/18/2011

  Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) students and staff in San Jose, California donated 124 units/pints of blood on February 11 as part of CCOC's first ever blood drive.
• California Assembly Bill 189 Would Benefit Adult Education

  1/31/2011

  Assembly Bill 189 introduced into the California Legislature on January 26 may help slow down the slashing of adult education programs across the state due to the current "flexing" option.
• February is Career Technical Education (CTE) Month

  1/31/2011

  February is National Career Technical Education (CTE) month and this year's theme is Learning Today, Earning Tomorrow. The goal of CTE month is to get the word out to the public of what benefits CTE has to offer to both the community and students.
• Tree Maintenance Project to Begin at the Downtown Palo Alto Public Library

  1/24/2011

  The next time you drive by the Palo Alto Public Library branch at 270 Forest Avenue, don't be surprised to see crews working on the trees! The City posted the tree removal and tree maintenance notice on January 20 to be completed in the next two weeks.
• Adult Education Program in San Jose Takes Big Budget Cut

  1/24/2011

  The San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) Board voted unanimously at its January 20 meeting to slash $3.5 million from the $5.3 million that it receives from the state for annual adult education funding.
• What You Need to Know Before Playing Bingo

  1/3/2011

  If you haven't played bingo since you were a kid, there are some important things you should know first. Bingo has changed over the years with the addition of electronic bingo machines, flashcards, and cherry bells.
• Open Enrollment Period in January & February at Many California Schools

  1/3/2011

  Do you want your child to attend a different public school other than the one assigned to you based on your residence? Many schools throughout California have Open Enrollment in January and February of each year.
• Low Cost Karate Classes for Sunnyvale Residents and Students

  12/30/2010

  Sunnyvale residents who want to learn Karate at an affordable price can do so by taking a Karate class at the Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Avenue. The next open enrollment is the first week of January 2011.
• Bike Riding Birds and Story Listening Dogs Coming to the Palo Alto Children's Library

  12/27/2010

  The Palo Alto Public Library is being taken over by critters in the children's department! In the next few weeks, the Library on Harriet Street will host some bike riding birds and book listening dogs as part of two special children's programs.
• Free E-Books to Rent from the Sunnyvale Public Library

  12/27/2010

  If you were one of those who received an e-reader for the holidays, you are in luck because the Sunnyvale Public Library has just received another 466 classic e-books for you to choose from! All you need is your library card and password.
• School District Safety Drills Keep Students and Staff Prepared for Emergencies

  12/23/2010

  Safety drills are a routine part of a school district's schedule--whether they are for a simulated earthquake, fire, tornado, or lockdown. Not only are drills required but they help keep students and staff prepared for emergencies.
• Extra Recycling Free Through the Holidays for Mountain View Residents

  12/23/2010

  Mountain View residents get free extra recycling from December 27, 2010 to January 7, 2011! To qualify for the free extra recycling, residents need to follow the guidelines in order for their extra recycling to be picked up.
• Where Have All of California's Adult Education Programs Gone?

  12/20/2010

  In the last two years, adult education programs across the state of California have been slashed or closed due to the "flexing" of adult education funds by school districts. Why is this happening and what does "flexing funds" mean?
• Fremont Union High School District Board Elects New Officers

  12/13/2010

  The Fremont Union High School District held their organizational meeting on December 7 and elected a new slate of officers for 2011. The new FUHSD President is Barbara Nunes, Hung Wei was named Vice President, and the Board Clerk is Nancy Newton.
• Sunnyvale Winter Holiday Hours

  12/10/2010

  The winter holidays are almost here and with the holidays comes revised hours for many Sunnyvale City offices and services.
• Palo Verde Needs Parent Volunteers for the Library and Other Positions

  12/9/2010

  Palo Verde is searching for parent volunteers to help with the Library, Community Service and Project Cornerstone.
• Palo Verde Girls on the Run Program

  12/9/2010

  Help get your daughter get moving and learning to love the exercise of running by enrolling them in the Girls on the Run afterschool program at Palo Verde Elementary School, 3450 Louis Road, Palo Alto.
• City of Mountain View Winter Holiday Hours

  12/9/2010

  With the holidays come revised hours for City Services and Offices. Many businesses throughout Mountain View will also have longer or shorter hours, from now until January 2, 2011.
• What is Career Technical Education (CTE) in California?

  11/30/2010

  Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with relevance to classroom instruction and helps more students succeed in school, according to the California Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCP) 2006 Longitudinal Study Technical Report.
• Palo Alto Free Shuttle Buses Get Eye-Appealing Makeover

  11/30/2010

  Palo Alto's free shuttle buses have received a makeover. The new fresh look is an eye-appealing exterior with pictures near the bus windows of cartoon-like people riding the shuttle.
• Common Acronyms in Education

  11/29/2010

  Education is full of acronyms. It seems like the name of just about everything, from schools, to organizations, to programs, has an acronym. This article contains a partial list of commonly used acronyms used in education.
• Santa Claus is Coming to Sunnyvale for Tree Lighting & Breakfast

  11/24/2010

  A famous visitor from the North Pole is coming to Sunnyvale for a few events in December. But don't worry, Santa Claus will get back in time to load up his sled for his annual Christmas deliveries!
• Are Too Many Activities Stressing Out Your Child?

  11/23/2010

  Learn about how to not over schedule your child at the Challenge of Nurturing Emotional Intelligence Workshop, on December 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., 25 Churchill Avenue.
• WhodoUWant2Be.com Provides Information on Education Options

  11/23/2010

  Whodouwant2be.com is a California Career Technical Education (CTE) awareness website that is designed to be fun and educational at the same time.
• Do you have the Call of Duty Black Ops Blues?

  11/22/2010

  November 9, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. That's when Call of Duty Black Ops was released. So how can a non-gamer get the attention of their favorite Call of Duty Black Ops player? Here are three ways!
• Chuck N Duck Dodgeball Tournament for High School Students

  11/20/2010

  The 2010 Chuck N Duck Dodgeball Tournament for Sunnyvale high school students will be held on December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sunnyvale Middle School gym, 1080 Mango Avenue, Sunnyvale.
• Holiday Pet Pictures with Santa Claws Fundraiser

  11/20/2010

  Have a photo of your "fur-child" taken with Santa Claws! Bring your pet to the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on December 11, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and get a CD of up to 10 high resolution photos of your pet with Santa Claws for $15.
• 8th Grade Student Shadow Day at Fremont High School

  11/19/2010

  Fremont High School will be holding the first of three student shadow days on November 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student Shadow Day is a day when 8th grade students have the opportunity to visit the campus and "shadow" a FHS student for the day.
• Save Lives and Provide Shelter at Stanford "Pairing Up" Blood Drive

  11/19/2010

  The simple act of donating blood will help save lives and provide shelter for someone who is homeless during the Stanford Blood Center's three day blood drive, November 22 to 24.
• Homestead High School Holding Food Drive for Sunnyvale Community Services

  11/19/2010

  The HHS Associated Student Body (ASB) is holding a canned food drive to benefit Sunnyvale Community Services. The annual canned food drive runs November 23 to December 7.
• Terman Middle School Annual Breaking of the Bread Ceremony

  11/18/2010

  Terman Middle School in Palo Alto will hold its annual Breaking of the Bread ceremony on December 17 and they need parent volunteers to help collect, cut, and serve the bread.
• Flood Protection Project Design Workshops

  11/18/2010

  Residents are invited to view the latest designs from the Santa Clara County Valley Water District for the flood detention areas at McKelvey Park, Cuesta Park Annex, and Blach School. Workshops will be held for each area on November 17, 18, and 29.
• Ride-along with the City of Mountain View Police Department

  11/16/2010

  Have you ever wondered what would it be like to ride along with a police officer? Now you can! The Mountain View Police Department offers ride-alongs for residents age 14 and older.
• Quality Schools and Complete Communities Presentation

  11/16/2010

  The Palo Alto Department of Planning and Community Environment is holding a Quality School and Complete Communities presentation on November 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto.
• Design a Logo for the Paly Voice Online Student Newspaper

  11/16/2010

  Have you ever noticed how Google will change its heading at the top of the search page to match the holiday or theme of the day? The Paly Voice is trying out the same concept but needs help from the students at Palo Alto High School.
• Audition for the Musical 'Annie'

  11/16/2010

  The Sunnyvale Community Players is searching for talented children to Audition for the musical Annie. Auditions will be held November 28 and 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Community Center Theater.
• Fremont Featherettes Holiday Craft Fair

  11/16/2010

  The Fremont High School Featherettes will hold their 23rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on December 4 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and December 5 from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. at FHS, 1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale.
• Tutors Needed for High School Tutorial Center

  11/16/2010

  Mountain View High School students who need a little help with their homework or who don't understand a concept being taught can get free tutoring help at the MVHS Tutorial Center. Volunteer tutors are needed.
• Activities at Mountain View Senior Center to Mark National Alzheimer's Awareness Month

  11/16/2010

  The Mountain View Senior Center Advisory Committee hopes to bring awareness to Alzheimer's and its symptoms by holding two special workshops on November 16 at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escula Avenue.
• Thanksgiving Crafts for Children

  11/14/2010

  Naturally children want to part of the holiday season and they can be by assigning them some special craft activities that will decorate your home for Thanksgiving. This article contains craft ideas for children under age 10.
• Sunnyvale Residents Needed for Newly Created Charter Review Committee

  11/14/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting applicants for its newly created Charter Review Committee. The committee was established by the Sunnyvale City Council at their November 9th meeting.
• Thanksgiving Holiday Closures in Sunnyvale

  11/14/2010

  The holidays are coming and that means holiday closures at many local and state organizations. Below is a listing of some of the local businesses and organizations that are closed for Thanksgiving.
• Solar Canopies Construction to Start at Mountain View High School

  11/14/2010

  The installation of the Solar Canopies at Mountain View High School is expected to begin on November 29 and be completed by April 2011. The project is funded by Measure A which was passed by voters on June 8, 2010.
• High School Mentor and K-8 Tutor Volunteer Information Night in Mountain View

  11/14/2010

  Partners for New Generation (PNG) is recruiting for mentors and tutors. PNG will hold a volunteer information meeting on November 18, at 6 p.m. at the Mountain View-Los Altos School District Office Board Room, 1299 Bryant Street, Mountain View.
• Breaking the Stigma: Bullying Community Forum in Palo Alto

  11/14/2010

  The Adolescent Counseling Services is holding a community forum, Breaking The Stigma: Bullying on November 30 at 8:30 p.m. in the Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Space is limited to 70 community members and pre-registration is required.
• Four Hours of Free Parking in Some Palo Alto Parking Garages

  11/14/2010

  The City of Palo Alto has a gift for residents and visitors to downtown--Free parking! From November 15, 2010 to January 1, 2011, shoppers can park for free for up to four hours in a public City parking garage.
• Double Your PiE Donation Drive Runs Through November 19

  11/13/2010

  The Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) is holding a double your donation to PiE fundraiser drive that runs through November 19. Each dollar donated to PiE will be matched until the total reaches $275,000.
• Mountain View High School 1st Annual Spartan Turkey Trot

  11/13/2010

  Thanksgiving is a day of family and traditions. This year, burn off some of extra calories at Mountain View High School's Spartan Turkey Trot! The run/walk benefit is Thanksgiving morning, November 25 at Mountain View High School's track.
• Fremont High School's Senior Class Group Photos Back to 1927 Online

  11/13/2010

  Thanks to technology, Fremont High School students can now access senior class group photos all the way back to 1927 online from the school's website! What a great gift from the school to its current and former students!
• Document Shredding Event for Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, & Mountain View Residents

  11/12/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale is holding a shredding event on December 18th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the SMaRT station for Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and Mountain View residents only.
• Middle School Dance for Mountain View Students

  11/12/2010

  If you are a Mountain View middle school student, you are invited to the Club 201 Casino Night middle school dance on November 19, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 South Rengstorff Avenue.
• Request Trees for Your Street in Palo Alto

  11/12/2010

  Did you know that Palo Alto residents can request a tree for their street at any time? Click here to fill out a request for a street tree from Canopy, a Palo Alto based organization that helps provide trees for the City.
• Sunnyvale School District Organizational Board Meeting

  11/12/2010

  The Sunnyvale School District will hold its annual Organizational Board Meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. at the District's Administrative Office, 819 West Iowa Avenue. The yearly organizational meeting is required under California Education Code 35143.
• Four Shelters Holding Joint Cat & Kitten Adoption Event During November

  11/11/2010

  During November, four local animal shelters, including Palo Alto Animal Services, are charging only $10 to adopt a cat or kitten. Take advantage of this special discounted rate while it lasts.
• John Fetz-John Walsh Memorial Scholarships Available for High School Seniors

  11/10/2010

  High school seniors, who are residents of Mountain View, are eligible to apply for one of four John Fetz-John Walsh Memorial Scholarships. The annual memorial scholarship honors the late Mountain View Fire Chiefs John Fetz and John Walsh.
• Workers Needed for Next Ohlone Elementary Farm Day

  11/10/2010

  Volunteers are needed for a multitude of tasks at the next Ohlone Elementary School Farm Workday on November 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farm tasks are available for all ages and skill levels.
• GreenWaste Holiday Collection and Christmas Tree Pick-Up Schedule

  11/9/2010

  GreenWaste has a special garbage, recycling and Christmas tree collection schedule for Palo Alto residents.
• Mountain View Teen Center & Teen Open Gym Holiday Hours

  11/9/2010

  Mountain View teenagers looking to head to the teen center or to shoot some hoops at the Teen Open Gym over the upcoming school days off should check the holiday hours first.
• Assembly Bill 354 Requires Whooping Cough Shot for Some Mountain View Students

  11/9/2010

  If your child is entering the 7th through 12th grade in a public or private school in California in the 2011-12 school year, they will be required to receive the booster shot against pertussis (whooping cough).
• Firetruck Rides for Toys Donation Drive on December 11 in Sunnyvale

  11/9/2010

  During the Rides for Toys donation drive on December 11, your child can learn what a great feeling it is to donate to others and get a free ride in a firetruck!
• Become an Environmental Volunteer; Nine Recently Honored

  11/8/2010

  Nine Environmental Volunteers were honored on November 7 for more than 30 years of service as an Environmental Volunteer and you can apply to be one too!
• Goodwill Industries Holding Donate Movement Sticker Contest in Sunnyvale

  11/8/2010

  Do you have gently used items you would like to donate to a good cause? From now until November 22, Goodwill Industries, including the two Sunnyvale locations, is accepting entries into their Donate Movement sticker contest.
• Senator Simitian's Oughta Be a Law Contest Deadline Extended

  11/8/2010

  Palo Alto based State Senator Joe Simitian has extended the deadline on the 10th annual "There Oughta Be a Law" contest until November 24.
• Landels Elementary Student Drop-Off Areas

  11/8/2010

  Some residents on Mercy Street near Landels Elementary School have notified the school that they have concerns about the safety of how some of the students are being dropped off at school.
• Volunteers Needed for Sunnyvale Public Library's Speaker's Bureau

  11/8/2010

  Applications are being accepted for the Library's Volunteer Speakers Bureau which presents library programs and activities to residents.
• More Signatures Needed by Veteran's Day for Welcome Home Register

  11/6/2010

  The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department, Post 2421 in Sunnyvale is collecting signatures on a Welcome Home Register that will be presented to troops returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. They are collecting signatures until Veteran's Day.
• Parents Night Out-Saturday Night-Palooza

  11/6/2010

  Saturday Night-Palooza is a night of fun activities for children while their parents are spending some time alone. It is on November 13, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro Street, Mountain View.
• Veteran's Day Activities for Children and Adults

  11/5/2010

  Teach your child that Veteran's Day is more than just another day off from school, but that it is a day to honor veterans who have served in the military. This article contains a few ways to help children (and adults) learn more about Veteran's Day.
• Some Sunnyvale Students Will Need Pertussis Booster Shot to Begin School

  11/5/2010

  Starting with the 2011-12 school year, every student entering the 7th through 12th grade in a public or private school in California will be required to receive the booster shot against pertussis.
• Controlled Gas Release Causes Gas Odor in South Palo Alto

  11/5/2010

  Did you smell it? If you were in South Palo Alto on November 3 or 4th, you weren't imaging that you smelt gas. The gas odor was what was left from a controlled natural gas release by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
• Volunteer Opportunities at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System

  11/5/2010

  Give a veteran the gift of your time by becoming a volunteer at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto.
• Volunteer Jobs Openings at City of Mountain View Public Library

  11/4/2010

  Volunteer for one of several volunteer job openings in the City of Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services department. Volunteer positions include Board Book Shelving Assistant, Shelving Assistant, and Paperback Shelving Assistant.
• Teens Can Learn to Make Their Own Video Games

  11/4/2010

  A free Design Video Games Workshop will be held at Columbia Middle School, at 739 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, on November 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dodge-Ballerz, the Tournament for Mountain View Teens

  11/4/2010

  Mountain View teenagers who like playing dodgeball will have their chance at the City of Mountain View Recreation Division and Youth Advisory Committee's Dodge-Ballerz, The Tournament, on November 20th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Palo Alto Unified School District Volunteer Opportunities

  11/4/2010

  The Palo Alto Unified School District has a variety of volunteer opportunities for parents and residents who wish to get more involved with their local elementary and middle schools. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community.
• Voters' voices: Calif. pot proposition a hot topic

  11/3/2010

  Voters across California are letting their votes do the talking after being subjected to months of negative TV and radio ads along with mounds of political advertisements in their mailboxes. Here's how some voters in the San Jose area voted.
• CAHSEE Retakes for Palo Alto and Gunn High School Students

  11/2/2010

  Palo Alto and Gunn High School students in Palo Alto who need to retake the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) may do so on November 9 for English and November 10 for the Math portion.
• Take a Practice SAT at the Sunnyvale Public Library

  11/2/2010

  Sunnyvale teens preparing for their SAT's can take a free practice test at the Sunnyvale Public Library on November 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-register at the Library's Children's Information Desk.
• Daub4ACause Bingo Grand Opening

  11/1/2010

  Does yelling the word B-I-N-G-O make your heart beat a little bit faster? Grab your bingo bag and daubers and come to the Grand Opening of Mountain View's newest bingo game, Daub4ACause, on November 7th at the SFV Hall, 361 Villa Street, Mountain View.
• Help Fight Underage Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Palo Alto

  11/1/2010

  The Palo Alto Drug and Alcohol Community Collaborative (PADACC) is always seeking members who wish to help support their fight against underage drug and alcohol abuse in Palo Alto.
• Mountain View Los Altos High School Foundation Seeks Donations

  11/1/2010

  The Mountain View Los Altos High School Foundation hopes to raise at least $850,000 this school year to support educational programs in Mountain View and Los Altos high schools.
• CAHSEE Retakes at Fremont High School

  11/1/2010

  Fremont High School in Sunnyvale will hold California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) retakes for English on November 9 and for Math on November 10. Students who are interested need to see FHS Assistant Principal Di Yim in the main office.
• Upcoming Events for Mountain View Teens

  10/31/2010

  The City of Mountain View Recreation Division has a couple of events coming up that are just for teenagers! During November, teens can take a road trip to check out a college they are interested in, or learn CPR and First Aid.
• TedxYouthPaloAlto Conference Coming November 20

  10/31/2010

  The Student Equity Action Network (SEAN) is hosting a TedxYouthPaloAlto student conference on November 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto. The all youth conference is limited to 100 attendees
• Bank Robbery Training by the Mountain View Police Department

  10/29/2010

  Schools have fire drills and banks have bank robbery drills. Did you know that the City Of Mountain View's Police Department provides bank robbery training to local banks and other financial institutions?
• Volunteer at Avenidas

  10/29/2010

  Avenidas Volunteers Corps is always searching for volunteers and generally staffs about 450 volunteers in a number of positions to supplement the staff.
• November Brings Extra Days Off for Sunnyvale School District Students

  10/29/2010

  If your child is in the Sunnyvale School District, they have several extra days off in November plus they get out early every day for a week!
• Donate to the Friends of the Mountain View Library

  10/28/2010

  Donate unwanted gently used books, CD's, DVD's and computer games to the Friends of the Mountain View Library!
• Palo Alto to Hold Hazardous Waste Day

  10/28/2010

  The Palo Alto's Household Hazardous Waste Management (HHWM) division will hold November's Household Hazardous Waste Day on November 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 pm. at the Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto.
• The Threads Through Time Exhibit at the Lace Museum

  10/28/2010

  The Lace Museum's current exhibit, The Threads Through Time, will end on November 6. The exhibit showcases many laces that can be seen in the 2011 Lace Museum calendar which features Old Belgian Needle Lace.
• Sunnyvale One-Stop Permit Center

  10/28/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale offers residents two ways to get needed building permits and licenses: online at e-onestop.net or by visiting the One-Stop Permit Center, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale.
• Events at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

  10/27/2010

  The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo will hold a Day of the Dead Community event on October 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the entire community. A member's only event will be held on October 29.
• Annual Mountain View Holiday Bazaar & Ornament Contest

  10/27/2010

  The holiday season is upon us! Get a head start on your gift buying by visiting the 2010 Holiday Bazaar on November 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the City of Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escula Ave, Mountain View.
• Tires Recycled into Environmentally Friendly Asphalt

  10/26/2010

  The City of Mountain View was an awarded a grant in 2009 that allows them to use Rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) in the asphalt mix that is used on road surfaces. This method recycles thousands of tires that were headed to local landfills.
• Learn About Becoming a Sunnyvale School Crossing Guard

  10/26/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale has an Adult School Crossing Guard Program that staffs part-time crossing guards at strategic locations throughout the city. They also keep alternate crossing guards on staff in the event a substitute is needed.
• What Does a School District Board Do and What Are Their Responsibilities?

  10/26/2010

  Boards of Trustees, Board of Education, Governing Board are all names for your local school district board. But who makes up your local school board? How did they become board members? And what exactly does a school board do?
• Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Recruiting

  10/25/2010

  The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors is searching for a new Office of the Director Ward 2. Most recently, Mary Davey held the position until her death on October 2.
• Palo Alto Library Needs Volunteers for the Library Home Connection Outreach Program

  10/25/2010

  The Palo Alto Library is requesting volunteers for their Library Home Connection Outreach Program. Those interested should fill out an online volunteer application found on the Library's home page at cityofpaloalto.org.
• City of Sunnyvale Tree Removal Permits Available Online

  10/25/2010

  In the City of Sunnyvale, tree removal permits are required for any "protected" tree on private property that meets certain requirements. Those who remove "protected" trees without going through the permit process are subject to fines and penalties.
• Mountain View Residents Can Vote Before the November 2 Election

  10/25/2010

  Vote early by visiting the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, 1555 Berger Drive, San Jose, before November 2. Any registered voter in Mountain View and within Santa Clara County is eligible to vote early.
• Volunteer with the City of Palo Alto's Animal Services

  10/24/2010

  Do you love animals and have some free time on your hands? Give back to the community and help animals at the same time by volunteering with the City of Palo Alto's Animal Services!
• Volunteers Needed at Mountain View Center for Performing Arts

  10/24/2010

  The Mountain View Center for Performing Arts is currently seeking volunteers to work at the center or one volunteer for an open volunteer position on the Performing Arts Committee (PAC).
• Homework Help Center at Sunnyvale Public Library

  10/23/2010

  Save the homework frustration and bring your child to the Sunnyvale Library for some free homework help! Help is available for students in the 3rd to 8th grade from 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Box Tops for Education an Easy Way to Donate to Schools

  10/22/2010

  The Box Tops for Education program is a great program that allows parents and community members to donate box tops that are worth 10 cents each to the school.
• KIPP Heartwood Academy Named 2010 National Blue Ribbon School

  10/22/2010

  San Jose's KIPP Heartwood Academy is the only school in Santa Clara County to be named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School.
• Mountain View Educational Foundation Seeking Donations

  10/22/2010

  The Mountain View Educational Foundation(MVEF) recently sent home flyers to parents in Mountain View schools seeking donations to help support the many programs they provide for students such as after-school sports and extended-day electives.
• Columbia Neighborhood Center to Hold 12th Annual Family Fun Night

  10/22/2010

  The Columbia Neighborhood Center will hold its 12th annual Family Fun Night filled with interactive games and activities on October 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to residents of all ages.
• Palo Alto's College Terrace Library to Reopen November 9

  10/22/2010

  The Palo Alto City Library will reopen the newly renovated College Terrace Library located at 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, on November 9. The College Terrace Library will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Palo Alto City Library Given Four Stars, Rated as One of America's Best

  10/22/2010

  The Palo Alto City Library has been rated as one of America's Star Libraries by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. This is the second year in a row that Palo Alto's Library has received a four star rating.
• City of Mountain View Fire Department Sponsoring a Fire Safety Month Photo Contest

  10/22/2010

  The City of Mountain View Fire Department is having a Fire Safety Month Photo Contest. The deadline to enter is October 31 and photos must reflect this year's fire prevention theme: Smoke Alarms, A Sound You Can Live With.
• City of Sunnyvale Recruiting Sustainability Commission Members

  10/21/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting community members to serve on Sunnyvale's new Sustainability Commission. The deadline to apply to be a commission member is October 29 at 5 p.m.
• Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth to Hold Presentation for Families

  10/21/2010

  Schools throughout Mountain View are inviting parents to attend Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) presentation on November 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stanford University.
• Palo Alto Medical Foundation to Open a New Breast Imaging Center

  10/21/2010

  The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) will open a new 20,000 square-foot breast imaging center at 49 Wells Avenue, Palo Alto, on November 1. The center will have the latest technology to help fight breast cancer.
• Sunnyvale to Offer Arts & Enrichment Workshops for Young Children, Caregivers, and Parents

  10/20/2010

  Starting November 3, young children under age five in Sunnyvale and their caregivers or parents, will have a fun and free Arts & Enrichment (A&E) activity workshop where they can create art projects together.
• Free Security Inspections for Residences and Businesses in Mountain View

  10/20/2010

  Call the Mountain View Police Department to schedule a free security inspection for your home or business in Mountain View.
• Volunteer with the City of Sunnyvale

  10/20/2010

  Do you have some free time or your hands or need to complete some community service hours? The City of Sunnyvale may have some volunteer opportunities for you.
• Ceremony on October 21 to Honor Twelve Community Members for Emergency Preparedness

  10/20/2010

  The community is invited to a special ceremony on October 21 to honor twelve community members who have helped to make our local community better prepared and safer in the event of an emergency.
• Mountain View to Hold Monster Bash Halloween Celebration on October 30

  10/19/2010

  The City of Mountain View will host a free family Monster Bash Halloween Celebration on October 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center.
• Come to Sunnyvale's 2010 Howl'oween Pet Parade & Faire on October 30

  10/19/2010

  Come to Sunnyvale's 2010 Howl'oween Pet Parade & Faire in downtown Sunnyvale on October 30.
• City of Palo Alto Sponsors Mercury Thermometer Take-Back Program

  10/19/2010

  The City of Palo Alto is sponsoring a collection of mercury thermometers through the end of October at various sites throughout Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos.
• Sunnyvale to Hold Community Meetings This Week Regarding Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags

  10/18/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale will hold two community meetings on October 21 regarding the Sunnyvale City Council's study on banning single-use plastic bags.
• Visiting International Firefighters Learn New Skills During 2010 Bombero Program

  10/17/2010

  Seventeen Bomberos (firefighters) from South America and Mexico took part in a week of firefighter training in Santa Clara County. The firefighters trained at different locations throughout the county.
• Students Statewide to Participate in 2010 MyVote Mock Election on Oct. 26

  10/17/2010

  On Oct. 26, students throughout California will take part in the 2010 MyVote California Student Mock Election sponsored by Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell.
• News from the City of Sunnyvale

  10/16/2010

  The City of Sunnyvale is searching for staff members to join two advisory committees. The City is also offering a Fall Clean-Up Tow-Away program for residents.
• San Jose Public Library Website Available 24/7

  10/14/2010

  The San Jose Public Library System has 19 branches throughout San Jose. It also has a website that offers many convenient features 24 hours a day.
• Finding a Job in a California School District or Community College

  10/14/2010

  Want to find a job at a local school district or community college but don't know where to begin? It's not as mysterious as it seems to find school district job openings for every position from custodial to teacher.
• Central County Occupational Center offers trade conferences for high school juniors and seniors

  10/6/2010

  Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) in San Jose, California is offering one-day student trade conferences once a month to its high school students.
• Farmville Players Raise More Than $900,000 to Help Build a School in Haiti

  10/4/2010

  Farmville by Zynga players raised more than $900,000 in September 2010 through October 1, by planting virtual Sweet Beets seeds and sending virtual school supplies to other players.
• Technology Gives Parents Instant Access to Their Child's Grades & Homework

  10/1/2010

  Technology has opened up a whole new world for parents. Grades, homework, attendance, emails, links to handouts, school bulletins, and more are available to parents 24 hours a day with just the click of a mouse!
• October 3-9, 2010 is National Fire Prevention Week

  9/22/2010

  Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With is the theme for this year's National Fire Prevention Week (FPW), which is October 3-9.
• Bay Area bikers raise $15,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  9/17/2010

  Bay Area Bikers raised more than $15,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the Second Annual Broc Glover Breathe Easy Ride Bay Area (BERBA) event in San Jose on September 12.
• Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs' Association to Host 22 Bomberos (Firefighters) from South America and Mexico

  9/10/2010

  The Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs' Association (SCCFCA) will host and train 22 Bomberos (Firefighters) from South America and Mexico during the week of October 3.