Families on parade
The 28th Annual Spring Family Parade begins at noon this Saturday, April 22 on Castro Street. This year’s theme: “Disco Days Are Here Again.” After the parade, food and entertainment will be offered at Pioneer Park until 3 p.m.Thinking about running for office?
For those considering entering local politics, the city of Mountain View and the Chamber of Commerce are holding a seminar on Wednesday, April 26 entitled “How to Decide if Elected Office Is for You: an Orientation for Prospective Candidates.” The mayor, council members, school board members and other representatives will be on hand to discuss the nuts-and-bolts of holding office.The event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at City Hall. For details, contact Angee Salvador at (650) 903-6300 or Carol Olson at (650) 968-8378.
VTA launches rider promotion
Beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, April 22, local public transportation users should look for the “Rider Family” in downtown Mountain View. The first 20 people who spot the Riders — who are actually authorized VTA representatives — tell them “I’m a VTA rider” and show a valid pass are eligible to win Century Theatres movie passes, gift certificates for the Tied House and Red Rock Coffee, VTA passes, or other gifts. For information, check www.vta.org or call (408) 321-2300, TDD (408) 321-2330.CMG offers lecture on osteoporosis
Camino Medical Group will be offering a free lecture on the prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis this Wednesday, April 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. Dr. Todd Kaye, a CMG endocrinologist, will discuss suggested exercises, lifestyle changes and effective supplements and medications. Early registration is necessary due to limited space. Call (408) 523-3295 or visit www.caminomedical.org.— Christine Lopez
Last chance for Foothill farces
Foothill Theater Conservatory presents the final weekend of “Who Farced?” a production of four one-act farces by Georges Feydeau. The one-acts are student-directed, and include “Fit to be Tried,” “Mixed Doubles,” “The Boor Hug,” and “Caught with his Trance Down.”Remaining dates are April 20-22 at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on April 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general; $12 for students/seniors; and $10 for children 12 and under. Rush tickets for Foothill students with an OwlCard are $8 and are sold 10 minutes before the performance begins. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360 or visit www.foothill.edu/fa.
El Camino Hospital opens Oak Pavilion
Despite stalls on construction of a new hospital building, El Camino Hospital has recently completed other building projects on its site, such as a parking structure and the new Oak Pavilion.The Oak Pavilion was a $10.25 million project that took a year and a half to build. Just last week, outpatient dialysis services began in the Oak Pavilion, located at the corner of South Drive and Hospital Drive. The dialysis center has 25 stations, each with a personal flat screen television.
“This is the first major milestone in the transformation of our medical campus,” said Interim CEO Marla Gularte.
Get fit for AVID
Bring your bathing suits, tennis rackets, soccer shoes and the family to AVID’s Fun and Wellness Day at Los Altos High School this Saturday. The event, a day of fun outdoor activities, will raise funds for college scholarships for Los Altos High AVID students, who are admitted to four-year universities but often cannot afford the tuition.The Fun & Wellness Day will take place on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature a “walkathon,” a “swimathon,” a soccer tournament, a tennis challenge, face painting, dance and musical entertainment, as well as healthy refreshments and other information booths. For registration or pledge forms, visit www.avidfunandwellnessday.org.
— Molly Tanenbaum
Tree advocates begin survey
Aiming to take better care of young trees throughout Mountain View, a group of residents is preparing to conduct a survey of the health of local trees. No experience is necessary to participate, but volunteers are asked to attend a one-hour training session on Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. in front of the El Camino YMCA. For information, contact Ronit Bryant at ronitb@ix.netcom.com, or at (650) 964-1966.St. Joseph’s kicks off lecture series
Next week, St. Joseph’s Parish is launching the first in a series of monthly lectures on religious topics. The first speaker, Jeannine Leichner, will discuss the status of Vatican II, the church’s controversial reform movement that began in the 1960s.Leichner’s presentation begins at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the church. Future lecturers will include a Jesuit priest speaking on ethics and a Franciscan sister talking about the universality of Mary.
The events are free and open to the public.
— Jon Wiener
