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West Valley College Exhibit to Shine Light on Suicide
'Send Silence Packing' exhibit presented on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Viking Grove and Kirkorian Pavilion.
West Valley College in Saratoga, with students attending from Los Gatos and other West Valley communities, will present the popular "Send Silence Packing" exhibit Tuesday, Oct. 8.
The exhibit will feature 1,100 backpacks to represent young people who resort to suicide each year.
The display will take place at the college's Viking Grove and Kirkorian Pavilion. The college is one of 11 campuses statewide that are hosting the exhibit, with the help of its Active Minds club.
The event hopes to raise awareness about suicide prevention measures. In case of inclement weather, the display will be held in the college's campus center.
Details: Health Services, 408-741-2027.
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