New SILVAR Leadership, Sign Up to Donate Blood, All Today, Dec. 20

1. Los Gatos Patch blogger Cassie Maas has been named as the 2012 chair of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, Los Gatos/Saratoga District. Maas was recognized during a Dec. 8 gala at the in Los Gatos. "I'm excited," Maas said about her appointment. "I'm the first woman in this position in many years." Maas was appointed by a SILVAR nominating committee, she said.

2. The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, at the 's multi-purpose room, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. Details: 800-RED-CROSS, or 1-800-733-2767. Sponsor code is APJCC to schedule an appointment.

3. and the present the 17th annual Los Gatos Resolution Run 5-mile race at 9 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, at the Los Gatos High School track. Kids' distance starting at 200 yards, all age divisions welcome. Registration is $15 and $30 before Dec. 29 without and with long-sleeve T-shirt, respectively. Registration after Dec. 29 is $15 without T and $20 after Dec. 2 without T. Kids' Race entry fee is $5 and includes ribbon. Special division awards will be presented to top finishers. After race refreshments will be available. Details: 408-354-7365.