By Avenidas organizes series of events

The Health Library of Avenidas has scheduled a series of events this month. Janis Thomas, physical therapist and health educator, will talk to women on “Solutions for Declining Bladder Control” 10.30 a.m., Friday and Oct. 26. Cost is $10 for the series.

There will be free glaucoma screening 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. Preregistration is required.

Donna Robbins, author of “Moving Mom and Dad!” will talk on “Helping Mom and Dad Move” 7.30-9 p.m., Monday. Cost is $15.

All events will be held at the Health Library of Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. For more information, call 326-5362.

Center holds first holiday craft faire

The City of Los Altos and the Los Altos Senior Center will have their first Holiday Craft Faire noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 23; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 24, in the multipurpose room at the Hillview Community Center.

To date, 16 vendors have committed to taking spaces. The products available will be holiday decorations, Barbie doll clothing, jewelry, wooden puzzles and other attractive items for the holiday season.

The senior center is taking applications for 8 x 10 foot spaces until Nov. 16. The cost of the space includes the vendor permit required by the City of Los Altos.

The Senior Center Board of Directors will offer a snack bar both days for vendors and customers.

For more information, call Alice Putman, 948-7483. Information is also available on local access channel 18.

To submit a shot item to the paper, call Richard Billings between 2-4 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, 948-9000.