He is believed to have killed himself. Community leaders in Thousand Oaks, California, have established a fund to aid victims of the mass shooting that killed a dozen people at a country music dance event at a local bar. Officials on Thursday announced the establishment of the Conejo Valley Victims Fund. It was launched with a $100,000 donation from the locally based Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and $250,000 from the Amgen biotechnology company, which is headquartered in Thousand Oaks. The fund is being administered through the Ventura County Community Foundation and can be found on its website at https://vccf.org/.
Acoustic Open Mike: The South Bay Folks Acoustic Open Mike is open to all acoustic musicians, singers and songwriters, A number of traditions have evolved over the years to ensure that everyone gets an equal chance to play and to keep the evening running at a ballet pointe shoes brisk pace, Thursdays, 7 p.m, Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation, 298 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, southbayfolks.org/calendars/ giglist.html, Saratoga History Museum: Exhibits focusing on local history, Admission and parking are free, Museum is open Friday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, 408-867-4311 or saratogahistory.com..
College Admissions Workshop. Sharon Cravanas provides guidance on every aspect of college admissions, including what how to get in, what high school classes and tests to take, and how to pay. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. Parents welcome. RSVP requested. 510-747-7713, www.alamedafree.org. Prep Your Garden for Spring. Start thinking about your spring and summer garden when Lori Caldwell discusses seeds vs. starts, crop rotation, building healthy soil and more. 2 to 4 p.m. March 1. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. Teens and adults. RSVP requested. 510-747-7713, www.alamedafree.org.
The reason for her optimism is how well she has responded to new coaches Jason Dungjen and Yuka Sato, She has worked with them since 2010 after leaving her former coach of 12 years, “I felt like when I changed coaches that everything changed and I became a new skater,” Czisny said, It remains to be seen how much a coaching change will help Wagner, who ballet pointe shoes left Delaware in June for famed Orange County coach John Nicks, Wagner, fourth at the NHK Trophy and third at Skate Canada, could be the surprise performer in San Jose..
English Conversation Club: In this weekly club, all levels of English language learners can improve their English listening and speaking skills; learn about American idioms, traditions and other cultures; and discuss current events and local news. Thursdays beginning Jan. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saratoga Library, Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org, 408-867-6126. Fluent English-speakers are needed to help facilitate conversations. For more information or to volunteer, contact Lisa Liu at lliu@sccl.org.
