Roundtable discussion on Proposition 71

The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network has scheduled a conference on Proposition 71, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, at the Crowne Plaza Cabaña in Palo Alto.

Distinguished representatives from all sides of the debate will participate in the conference.

On Nov. 2, the people of California passed Proposition 71 authorizing $3 billion in funding plus another $3 billion in interest charges, to support stem-cell research.

There is a $75 registration fee which includes lunch.

For more information or to register online, log on to www.thecbc.org.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict discussed

The World Affairs Council and the Los Altos Library have scheduled “Walls and Bridges in the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict,” 7:30-9 p.m., June 22, at the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.

The presentation will include photos by Jennifer Kuiper based on her personal experiences working with civilian groups from both sides in the region.

There is no charge for the program. Refreshments will be available at 7 p.m.

For more information, log on to www.itsyourworld.org.

Exhibit for Los Altos painter, Hau Pei-Jen

The paintings of Mr. Hau Pei-Jen of Los Altos, internationally famed artist, will be on exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, through July 8, at Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St.

A reception with the artist is scheduled 2-4 p.m., Friday.

Since emigrating from Hong Kong and settling on the Peninsula in 1956, Hau has taught traditional Chinese painting with a modern flair.

Naval association seeks members

The California L.S.T. (landing ship tank) Association wants to add new members to its roster of shipmates. The association is open to anyone who served on an LST, LCT (landing craft tank), LCI (landing craft infantry) or other amphibious vessel.

The association has scheduled a reunion Aug. 19-25 in Norfolk, Va. For more information, call Richard Yellin at 965-0508 or log on to www.uslst.org.