By Foothill observatory reopens
Foothill College Observatory reopened last Saturday. It is open to the public 9-11 p.m., every clear Friday night; and 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, for safe viewing of the sun. Parking lot 4 provides easy access to the observatory. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 (in quarters).
For more information, listen to the observatory’s recorded message at 949-7334 or logon to www.foothill.edu/ast/pas.htm.
Distinguished prof at AAUW meeting
Dr. Marcia Stefanick, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, who chaired the national steering committee for the study on hormone replacement therapy will speak to the Los Altos-Mountain View branch of The American Association of University Women at 7 p.m., Oct. 16, at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road.
Stefanick will report on the findings of the study that was abruptly halted by the National Institutes of Health, sponsors of the trial, more than three years before the study’s scheduled end. Researchers were surprised by the evidence that post-menopausal women who had taken estrogen combined with progestin had a greater risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke and blood clots within five years of taking the hormones.
However, they also found that the hormones had some beneficial effects in specific areas that Stefanick will discuss. There will be ample time provided for a question and answer period.
The meeting is open to the public. To make reservations, send a check for $5 payable to LA-MV AAUW to C. Keehan, 1248 Levin Ave., Mountain View 94040 by Oct. 10.
Chefs Who Care at Florentine
Chefs Who Care, a benefit for the Community Services Agency’s food and nutrition program, will be held Monday and Tuesday at Florentine Restaurant, 118 Castro St., Mountain View. There are two seatings each day, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Entrees are linguine zingara, lasagne al forno, pollo marsala and vitello ai capperi.
Cost is $22 for adults ($24 at the door) and $12 for children 6-12 ($14 at the door). Make reservations with Visa/MasterCard by calling 961-3584.
Checks can be made payable to Chefs Who Care, 204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View 94043. Half the proceeds go to benefit the program.
Federated Woman’s Club bingo day
The Federated Women’s Club of Los Altos will have a Bingo Game Day at their luncheon, today. at Michael’s at Shoreline Restaurant, Mountain View.
The meeting starts at 11 a.m., followed by luncheon and games. The luncheon costs $16. For more information, call Helen at 948-3553 or Dorothy at (408) 744-1388.
KMVT 15 hosts MV Candidates Forum
KMVT Channel 15, Mountain View Community Television has scheduled a Candidates Forum for the Mountain View City Council 7-9 p.m., Friday, at KMVT, 950 N. Rengstorff Ave.
Moderators Dave Price and Christina Bellatoni from the Palo Alto Daily News will facilitate the question and answer format.
Volunteers needed for Partners in Caring
The Stanford University Chaplaincy Office invites volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to community members who are homebound. Opportunities include friendly visiting, essential transportation, shopping and meal assistance. Training and ongoing education are required.
For more information, call 723-5101.
Golf croquet lessons in Los Altos Hills
Golf croquet lessons are being held 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, at Little League Field 2 in Los Altos Hills.
Reservations are required. For more information, call Jeanne Strong at 493-3322.
History museum joins anniversary celebration
The Los Altos History Museum will present an exhibit, “Los Altos: Celebrating 50 Years of Community,” 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.
For more information, logon to www.losaltoshistory.org.
