Community Notebook Community Notebook (June 22, 2005)

Summer solstice full-moon hike

It's not often you can enjoy the summer solstice and the full moon at the same time. But Acterra is sponsoring a hike to enjoy both on the Arastradero Open Space Preserve, Tuesday, June 21, starting at 7:15 p.m.

Participants can choose between a an easy walk to the lake, a moderate hike to the middle of the preserve for a glimpse of the Bay, or a long (three-hour) hike to the Vista Point for a super view of the Bay by moonlight.

There will be lakeside appetizers, guided hikes, and a presentation by Joe Jordan from NASA on space and stars.

Tickets are on a sliding scale from $25 to $50. Children under 5 are free. The events are appropriate for children over 8, or littler ones in backpacks or jog strollers.

RSVP to Laura Stec at 962-9876, ext. 346; e-mail lauras@acterra.org, or buy tickets online at acterra.org.
Los Altos talk on Israel-Palestine conflict

"Walls and Bridges in the Israel-Palestine Conflict" will be the topic of a program by the World Affairs Council of Northern California on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30p.m. in the Los Altos Public Library, at 13 South San Antonio Road.

Jennifer C. Kuiper of the Middle East Working Group, Nonviolent Peaceforce, will give an eyewitness account of daily life in the volatile region almost five years after the current intifadah began.

She will focus on such issues as Israel's separation barrier, settlement expansion, home demolitions and recent Palestinian elections.

She will discuss several civilian efforts working toward human rights and an end to the conflict.

The free program will be preceded by refreshments at 7 p.m. To register, call 415-293-4600, or e-mail registration@wacsf.org/. For more information, check itsyourworld.org.
Charity horse ride in Woodside July 9

A Poker Ride-a-Thon to benefit the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) will be held Saturday, July 9, with riders convening at the Mounted Patrol Grounds in Woodside.

Starting at 9 a.m., participants will ride their horses on Huddart Park trails where volunteers will be waiting at five stops to give them a playing card and offer refreshments. Riders with winning poker hands may win prizes donated by local restaurants, tack shops, and equine services.

There will be three trail choices (four, seven and 11 miles). Along with a prize and award ceremony, there will be music and a barbecue lunch.

Riders may pay a $40 entry fee or collect at least $40 in pledges from family, friends or co-workers. All donations will be used for scholarships for children receiving therapy at NCEFT and are tax deductible.

To sign up, call 851-2271, ext. 3, or e-mail susank@nceft.org.
Cat shelter open house, adoption fair

Nine Lives Foundation, a "no-kill" cat shelter and vet clinic, will hold an open house and cat adoption fair on Friday, June 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new location at 2701 Spring St., Redwood City. For information, call 368-1365 or check www.ninelivesfoundation.org.

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