By Eighth-grade orientations

Eighth-graders and their parents are invited to attend information nights to learn more about Los Altos and Mountain View high schools. Mountain View High has scheduled its orientation 7 p.m., tonight, in the gym at 3535 Truman Ave. Los Altos High has scheduled its orientation 7 p.m., tomorrow, in the gym at 201 Almond Ave. For more information about Mountain View High, call Assistant Principal Cristy Dawson at 960-8875. For Los Altos High, call Assistant Principal Diane Tavenner at 940-4604.

Winter concert by MVHS

The Mountain View High School Music Department has scheduled an evening of music 7:30 p.m., Dec. 22, at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. The program features the school’s symphonic band, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble and string orchestra. Tickets are $7 and $5 at the door. For more information, call 903-6000.

Egan Junior High Holiday Faire

Ardis Egan Junior High School has scheduled a Holiday Faire 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 14, in the multipurpose room at Egan. All gifts, crafts and food items have been created by Egan students. Proceeds benefit Egan’s students and library. Egan is located at 100 W. Portola Ave. For more information, call 941-6174.

SELPA committee seeks members

The local Special Education Advisory Committee (SELPA 1CAC) is looking for new members interested in making a difference in the special education community in our public schools. Meetings are held 9-11 a.m., the first Monday of each month. Call Patty Hurley at 949-1926.