Saratoga is springing into activity with annual Rotary Art Show

For years the first weekend in May has meant the Saratoga Rotary Art Show historically the biggest annual event in town This year s show is set for May - when crowds at West Valley College will be eyeing works by over artists This year s art show co-chairs Sheeba Garg and Archana Vahalia invite all to shop art enjoy entertainment interactive initiatives food wine mimosas and beer while supporting local population projects Related Articles An intriguing science exhibit in Berkeley explores the future of food A funky art fair in a retro San Francisco hotel returns this April Road closures planned in Los Gatos for Highway journeying improvements Saratoga Theatre Arts presents attendee production of Little Mermaid Bay Area showered with events throughout April Proceeds from the show aid local projects through grants awarded by the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Fund SRCF President Terrie Creamer says One reason I am proud to be a Rotarian is the opportunity to give back to our communities Not only do we give our time but we have returned million to nonprofits to do good work in our neighborhood Grant recipients are grateful Pam Klaus of Cancer CAREPoint says We re able to provide gas and grocery cards to chosen of our the majority vulnerable clients These items make huge difference for those facing the physical emotional and financial challenges of cancer Anne-Marie Hong of Camp Via West says Our SRCF grant has made a transformative camp experience for children and adults with developmental disabilities and makes an incredible impact on their lives Rotarian past art show chair and watercolor artist Carol Woodard says I ve been impressed by the quality of work and our audience s appreciation for fine art Inspired by this I ve decided to once again exhibit my own work in the show Woodard will be in booth No Our show is a win for all says Rotary Club President Chuck Swan It s a great way to spend the day with family and neighbors and enjoy art and entertainment knowing that every purchase helps our society www saratogarotary org A reminder that this weekend is the Saratoga Foothill Club s Garage and Treasures Sale It s the first time in five years the club has held the event so there are likely to be various finds Check out the treasures section for unique high-value items Saturday April a m - p m Sunday - p m Park Place Payment is by cash or check only and prices are firm www SaratogaFoothillClub org They will be flipping pancakes at the Saratoga Music Booster s annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday May beginning at a m Along with the cakes there will be live music a silent auction a raffle and bazaar Saratoga High School is the location The Saratoga Adult Care Center is under new management a licensed adult day care activity offering supervised care and evidence-based programs for older adults with -programs designed to help you stay healthy and engaged - - www sascc org Saratoga s Neighborhood Watch and CERT programs help keep our neighborhood safe Learn how you can prepare for a likely mishap and how to start a Neighborhood Watch at the Saratoga Library on Tuesday April - p m Register at sccl bibliocommons com events The Blossom Festival is coming up May in the Heritage Orchard It s a nostalgic reminder of the days when our valley was filled with orchards There will be a petting zoo children s engagements live music antique cars and farm equipment craftspeople and food trucks Admission is free The society is invited to check out the work of graduating students in science equipment engineering art math and design exhibited at West Valley College s Bill and Leila Cilker School Art Design and the School of Math Science May - Happy spring to you all If you have social or business news about Saratoga please let me know debby debbyrice com