April 20, 2006

NEWS BRIEFS

Las Madres forms toddler team to raise funds for preemie babies
by walking in March of Dime WalkAmerica this Saturday

For the first time ever, Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups has created a “toddler team” to walk in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. The event, which raises funds to help premature babies, takes place on Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m., at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Inspired by a desire to plant the seed of community involvement in their young children, Las Madres volunteer organizers, all moms with toddlers, decided to plan an activity that their toddlers could do themselves, and walking seemed the perfect answer. The toddlers will walk a one-mile route designated by WalkAmerica as the route for “specially abled” walkers. For most of the toddler participants, this will be the longest distance they have ever attempted to walk, though most of their parents will bring along a stroller just in case.

All toddlers and their parents are welcome to join the Las Madres team or make a donation by going to www.WalkAmerica.org and selecting Las Madres 2003 Club family group, or call 408-984-6784 for more information. For further information regarding Las Madres visit www.lasmadres.org.

Pioneer presents “Guys and Dolls” premiering this weekend

Pioneer High School’s first production in it’s new Performing Arts Center will be a performance of the entertaining “Guys and Dolls.” The production will feature over 100 PHS actors, singers, dancers, musicians, technicians at the PAC, which is located at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, in San Jose. The performance will take place on April 27, 28 and 29 and May 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for seniors and students, $15 for adults, all reserved seats. Call 927-0637 for tickets and information. Tickets will also be available at the door.