Main St. art collection on display

A new art exhibit, the “Main Street Holiday Collection,” is currently on display at Main Street Cafe & Books in downtown Los Altos.

Jim Smyth is among the group of prominent artist/teachers whose works are showcased in the collection. Smyth, known for his life drawings and paintings, as well as colorful still lifes, is currently an instructor at the California Academy of Painters in the Palo Alto Art Center. His work can be seen at the Parkside Gallery at Carmel-by-the-Sea.

George Rivera, executive director of the Triton Museum, Brigitte Curt of the California Academy of Painters and Lynne Urband, past president of the Los Altos Art Club, also have their works on display among the artists featured.

Main Street Cafe & Books is located at 134 Main St., Los Altos, and is open daily.

For more information, call Will Maller, 941-1654, or e-mail will81a@aol.com.

El Camino Hospital Auxiliary scholarships

El Camino Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation is offering scholarships to students pursuing careers in professional health fields.

Graduating high school seniors and full-time college students enrolled in an accredited California college or university may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the El Camino Hospital District, which includes the cities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.

Awards are granted on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, goals and character. The Scholarship Committee evaluates, interviews and selects recipients, and determines the amount of each award.

Completed applications must be received in the Auxiliary office no later than Jan. 27, 2006.

Applications are available at local high school career centers; local college financial aid offices; the main libraries in Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino; and the El Camino Hospital Auxiliary Office.

Applications can also be found online at www.elcaminohospital.org (click Volunteer Opportunities). For more information, call the Auxiliary, 940-7214.

Kiwanis tree lot under way

The 19th annual Los Altos Kiwanis Club Christmas tree lot is open. The tree lot, which opened Nov. 26, is the largest fund-raiser for the service club. All proceeds go to fund the club’s community projects, such as the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund, Special Games and grants made to many local organizations. The tree lot also helps fund the annual Kiwanis Pet Parade in May.

The Kiwanis tree lot is located at the Albertsons on Grant Road at Arboretum in South Los Altos. The lot is open 3-8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Delivery and set up for Christmas trees is available. The tree lot also features wreaths, garland, and beautiful seasonal centerpieces. For more information, call 988-9900.

Local agency collects Toys for Tots

All Horizons Travel in downtown Los Altos is serving as local collection headquarters for Toys for Tots, a national toy-collecting drive for the underprivileged. All Horizons Travel is located at 160 Main St., and you can drop off unwrapped toys through Monday.

For more information, call the agency at 941-5810.