SHORT TAKES SHORT TAKES (March 14, 2001)

Child center opens in Belle Haven

The new Belle Haven Child Development Center is now open across the street from Belle Haven School in Menlo Park. The 6,400 square-foot center includes four classrooms, an administration/multi-purpose building, and large play area and park.

The grand opening for the project, which cost $1.7 million and accommodates 96 children, was held March 3 with Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins and Assemblyman Joe Simitian officiating.

Animal Fun Fair

The Peninsula Humane Society will put on an Animal Fun Fair on Sunday, March 18, from noon to 3 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium at 12 Airport Blvd. in San Mateo. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated.

The event will feature arts and crafts, animal-related games, and talks and demonstrations by PHS experts.

Talks will focus on caring for animals and the different needs of various animals when kept as pets. Visitors will learn tips on caring for dogs, cats, turtles, and, with Easter approaching, rabbits.

The PHS center in San Mateo has a wildlife rescue facility, which will be open to the public to view the animals currently being treated. Typical patients include dogs, cats, guinea pigs and turtles.

For more information on the Animal Fun Fair, call Andi Mowrer of the PHS at 340-7022, ext. 369.

Prom night fashions

Students from Menlo-Atherton High School, Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo School will be among 30 teenagers who will model prom fashions at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Bloomingdale's, Stanford Shopping Center. The event will be highlighted by crowning "Bloomie's Prom Queen." The winner will receive a prom dress of her choice and a prom night beauty makeover. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 463-2077.