Red Cross: Volunteer Orientation
There is a need for residents to volunteer to help victims of local disasters as well as help the local Palo Alto community prevent and prepare for emergencies. Attendees can learn about the volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross at the orientation tomorrow, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. at American Red Cross Silicon Valley, 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto. Go to siliconvalley-redcross.org

Politics: County School Board candidate forum
Attendees can come ask questions and hear the two candidates for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area No. 1 (Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale). The event is tomorrow, Oct. 10, 7:45-9 p.m. at Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St., Mountain View. Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters Los Altos/Mountain View and Crittenden PTA. Go to lwvlamv.org

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