By German deputy consul to address Rotary Club
In a rare meeting being opened to the general public, Walter Leuchs, German deputy consul general, is scheduled to speak on the “Eurodollar” at the Los Altos Rotary Club 12:30 p.m., Thursday, in the Garden House at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos.
Luncheon buffet is $14 per person. For reservations or more information, call 961-0394.
CHUMS design card for victims of Sept. 11
CHUMS (Children United Morally and Spiritually) is an interfaith youth group whose goal is to promote the education, understanding and acceptance of each other’s faiths.
Three families representing Islam, Christianity and Judaism have created a card for the holiday season inspiring peace and joy. All proceeds from the sale of the cards will be donated to victims of Sept. 11 and America’s Fund for Afghan children.
The card is available at Linden Tree Children’s Records and Books at 170 State St. in Los Altos or can be ordered from Donna Peterson at 949-5453.
‘One Warm Coat’ drive begins
Coldwell Banker is beginning its “One Warm Coat” drive for those without warm clothing for the winter ahead. The annual program collects hundreds of garments for those who have a need.
All three Coldwell Banker offices in Los Altos will serve as collection points. Contributors may drop off coats, sweaters or other warm clothing at 496 First St., 110 First St. or 161 S. San Antonio Road.
For more information, call Bob Morton at 947-2250.
Zylbert to discuss gender bias in academia
The Los Altos-Mountain View Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet 7:30-9 tonight, in the Council Chambers of Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St. The guest speaker will be Dr. Barbara Zylbert, graduate of Stanford Medical School, who has filed a gender bias lawsuit against the University. Her topic is the issue of prejudicial treatment of women in academia.
The meeting is open to the public and admission is free. For information, call 941-8353.
History museum remembers Pearl Harbor
Los Altos History Museum’s Music & Memories Show, “Los Altos’ Greatest Generation on Battlefield and Homefront,” will be presented 2 p.m., Sunday, at the History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road.
The program will feature an eyewitness account of the bombing of Pearl Harbor by William C. Henderson, U.S. Navy.
The Marine Corps Color Guard and bugler will join in the tribute to Veterans Day and the upcoming 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Los Altos’ World War II Honor Roll will also be featured.
CSA looking for volunteers
The Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills is looking for volunteers to help provide food to low-income families this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. Volunteers will receive, sort and organize food donations for distribution to families, seniors and the homeless.
Opportunities are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m., weekdays, Monday through Dec. 21.
To volunteer or for more information, call Penny Morehead at 964-4630 or 968-0836.
Out To Lunch needs mentors
Out to Lunch, started by Partners For New Generations, connects caring adults with high school students who need support. The program is currently looking for mentors.
The program has recently received funding from the Los Altos Community Foundation to hire a part-time psychologist. The psychologist will select students for the program, match students with mentors based on common interests, monitor the students’ progress and train mentors.
For more information, call 949-5908.
Call for Troop 33 ‘alums’
Los Altos Scout Troop 33, founded in 1952 by the Los Altos United Methodist Church, will celebrate 50 years of scouting with a reunion scheduled for Feb. 10.
The troop requests former members, families and friends to contact them at (408) 867-2162; e-mail, T3350th@hotmail.com; fax (408) 867-2835; or mail at Troop 33 50th Anniversary, P.O. Box 489, Cupertino 95015.
Hidden Villa seeking farm guides
Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills needs volunteers one morning a week to guide the nearly 20,000 schoolchildren who are expected to visit the farm this school year. Volunteer times are Tuesday to Friday mornings, for a minimum of two hours.
For more information, call 949-8643.
U.N. store seeks volunteers
The United Nations Association Store, 552 Emerson Ave., Palo Alto, is seeking volunteers for three-hour shifts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
This non-profit store has the full range of UNICEF gifts and cards. It also has, in its Information Center, videos, books and magazines for classroom curriculum use. All proceeds go directly to support the United Nations. For more information, call 326-3170.
History museum seeks volunteers
The Los Altos History Museum is looking for museum store sales volunteers, tour docents, resource volunteers and interns. Sales volunteers and docents are needed noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. For more information, logon to www.losaltoshistory.org.
High school through graduate school interns can join the intern program to gain experience, earn community service hours or learn about their community. To volunteer for the internship program, e-mail madelyn.crawford@ci.los-altos.ca.us or call 948-9427, ext. 10.
Riding institute seeks volunteers
The Westwind Riding Institute, located at Westwind Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, is searching for energetic volunteers who will help groom and lead horses, as well as walk beside riders during their lessons.
The institute is a non-profit organization that offers riding lessons to children with physical handicaps 3:45-5 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays.
No experience is needed to volunteer, just a love of animals and dedication to the very special children of the community. For more information, call 947-8680.
E-mail notification at Los Altos library
The Santa Clara County Library recently began sending notices, such as titles of holds and overdue notices, to patrons via e-mail. To sign up for e-mail notification, patrons should obtain a form at the Los Altos main library reference desk and turn it in at the circulation desk.
At the Woodland library, patrons should ask at the circulation desk. Patrons who sign up will no longer receive such notices through the post office.
Service agency needs volunteers
The Community Services Agency needs volunteers to work one to two hours a week to help provide food to local low-income families and the homeless. Volunteer work would include the pickup and delivery of donated food from local markets to the agency’s Food and Nutrition Center. Weekday morning positions are available.
For more information, call 964-4630.
Daughters 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 aiding homeless
The Girl Scouts’ Shelter Program provides after-school educational experiences to more than 400 homeless children at four separate county shelters. The program offers help with leadership skills, decision making, conflict resolution and recreational activities.
For more about this program and other Girl Scouts activities, call 949-5531.
