Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 1
Sign up today for Friday's Red Cross blood drive at the Addison- Penzak Jewish Community Center.
1. Make sure to register for a free Personal Emergency Preparedness class taught by experts 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 4, at the Jewish Community Center, Levy Family Campus/Yavneh Day School, 14855 Oka Rd. Details: stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org
2. Pan to get up early today, Wednesday, June 1, and participate in a fun run/walk with Los Gatos resident Christine Kennedy, first-place winner of the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2010 and 2011 in the 50+ age division and co-owner of the store. Christine will lead this free beginners running/walking workout at 7 a.m. every Wednesday. The group will meet in front of the store at 55 W. Main St. in Los Gatos—rain, hail or shine—for the workout on Los Gatos Creek Trail. Details: 408-354-7365.
3. Toddler Storytime is for children ages 2-3 years old at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Los Gatos Public Library, 110 E. Main St. Activities include story-reading, music, and fingerplays. Although the Children's Librarian leads, you can interact with your child as well. This is a free program and is a great place to meet other parents. The library asks that you keep large items in your car, including strollers. Details: 408-354-6893.
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4. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department and Community Against Substance Abuse sponsor a prescription drug disposal event 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at the Los Gatos Park Service Center near Balzer Field, 41 Miles Ave. Sharps of any kind will not be accepted. Details: Becky McGraw, 714-299-6456.
5. The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive noon-6 p.m., Friday, June 3 at the Addison- Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. Details: 800-RED-CROSS.
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