By Leadership Education ADvancement is accepting applications for the 2001-2002 series. LEAD is a community involvement education course aimed at Los Altos area residents interested in learning more about their community and how to become involved. The course is sponsored the Los Altos Community Foundation and organized three volunteers from the Foundation board.

The eight month course meets the fourth Monday from 7-9 p.m., starting September 24, through May, except in December. Meetings are held in community locations relating to the topic of the month, and appropriate guest speakers will lead discussions.

Topics to be covered include local government, commerce, education, the library and history museum, social services and health, recreation, youth activities and the arts, and community service organizations.

There is a one-time cost of $50 for incidental expenses. Those interested in an application or more information should contact Marge Bruno, at 941-6570 or email mmbruno@aol.com.