By AAUW hosts coffee for new members
American Association of University Women is hosting an informal gathering 9:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 10. Invitations to the “Coffee and Conversation” are extended to new and prospective members.
AAUW works to encourage education and equity for women. It offers local activities as well as national and state programs. The association programs focus on personal and professional development, community involvement and the scope to form new ties.
Membership to AAUW is limited to those with a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
For location and reservation information, call 941-8353. For membership information, call 967-7683.
Chefs Who Care at Beausejour
This month’s Chefs Who Care benefit for the Community Services Agency is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Beausejour restaurant, 170 State St., Los Altos.
Menu includes salad or soup of the day, main course and dessert. Half of the dinner costs will be donated to CSA’s Food and Nutrition Center.
Deadline for prepayments is Thursday. Adult charges are $22, $12 for children, ages 6-12. At the door, payments will be raised by $2.
Checks are payable to: Chefs Who Care, 204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View 94033. To make payments through Visa/MasterCard, call 961-3584.
Fire dept. offers free smoke detector inspections
To increase fire prevention awareness in the Los Altos area, the Santa Clara County Fire Department will be providing free smoke detector inspections and installation aid to local residents Aug. 8, 14 and 16.
The fire department says equipping a house with working detectors reduces residents’ likelihood of dying in a fire by 50 percent.
The department recommends installing detectors near ducts or bathrooms and on every level of the home, as well as testing detectors once a month, replacing batteries once a year and replacing old detectors every 10 years. Most important, residents should make sure that everyone living in the home can hear the alarm and knows how to react.
Open space district holds summer events
Families eager to explore the outdoors together can participate in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s “Family Fun” events.
Participants can engage in nature hikes, hands-on outdoor activities and trips to the Nature Center, free of charge.
August events include “Habitat Hike,” a two-mile expedition, 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 3, and “Pond Discovery,” a leisure walk around Alpine Pond that allows children an up-close view of pond wildlife.
The two final events are “Insect Prowl” 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 14, and “Nature Arts and Crafts,” 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 28.
It is recommended that participants dress in layers and carry water bottles. The Nature Center is near the intersection of Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35).
PDC picnic scheduled for Aug. 24
The Peninsula Democratic Coalition picnic is scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Aug. 24, at the home of Mary and Jack Davey, 12645 La Cresta Drive, Los Altos Hills.
In addition to food and brief speeches, there will be an auction of valuable and sentimental political goods, with Joe Simitian doing the honors as auctioneer.
Consumers urged to read water report
The California Water Service Company joins the Environmental Protection Agency in encouraging customers to review the annual water quality report enclosed with their June water bill.
The report provides detailed water quality information, results of water quality testing, a description of where the water comes from, and answers to customers’ most frequently asked questions.
Those who drink tap water but whose bill goes to their landlord or homeowners association can call 917-0920 to request a copy of the report.
For more information, logon to www.calwater.com.
Museum joins Los Altos celebration
The Los Altos History Museum will present an exhibit, “Los Altos: Celebrating 50 Years of Community,” Aug. 22 through January 2003.
As part of the city’s yearlong celebration, the Los Altos History Museum’s next changing exhibit will present the debate and controversy surrounding the incorporation as well as significant community accomplishments in each decade since incorporation.
Permanent exhibits at the Los Altos History Museum include “Crown of the Peninsula: Los Altos Land Use Over Time,” the J. Gilbert Smith History House (house museum) and outdoor agricultural exhibits.
The museum is located in an apricot orchard, which is part of the City of Los Altos Civic Center, at 51 San Antonio Road.
For information, logon to www.losaltoshistory.org.
Hidden Villa seeking farm guides
Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills needs volunteers one morning a week to guide the nearly 20,000 school children 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.
