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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 4

Los Gatos Saratoga Joint Union High School District trustees expected to announce their leader tonight during their meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Los Gatos High School's library.

1. The public is invited to bring their animals to be blessed by priests 8 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, on the blacktop at St. Mary’s School, 30 Lyndon Ave. The blessing of animals is in connection with the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, according to Sister Sister Nicki Thomas, principal at Details: 408-354-3944.

2. The Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District meets at 6:30 p.m., tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Los Gatos High School library, 20 High School Court. Trustees are expected to approve the contract for the new district superintendent and introduce and welcome the new leader. To see the agenda, please click here.

3. , 110 E. Main St., will offer a class at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, first floor, on how to help patrons find, get and use free e-books. Staff will help library users access e-books through their e-book readers and answer questions. No sign-ups required. Details: 408-354-6891.

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4. As part of Los Gatos Preparedness Month, Los Gatos Prepared is hosting its annual blood drive noon-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Rd. To make an appointment click here or call 1-866-236-3276. Appointments are available noon-6 p.m. Details: Jackie Rose, community outdreach coordinator, jrose@losgatosca.gov or 408-354-6853.

5. The Town of Los Gatos is holding a townwide, K-12 Safe Routes to School week Oct. 3-9 during school drop-off and pick-up times. All schools and students in town are encouraged to participate and contribute to improving the health of students and the environment by reducing traffic congestion around the schools. The easiest way to participate is to not use a vehicle for the school commute—walk, bike, or skateboard instead. For those who don't live close enough to walk or bike, or who drive for other reasons, there are ways you, too, can be a part of the program: carpool or use safe and legal drop-off and pick-up spots away from congested areas around the school. If your school has issued a Parent Driver Contract, sign it—you are simply committing your family to always use safe driving practices around schools and when students are present. Details: 408-354-6851 or swalpole@LosGatosCa.Gov.

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