Open Space elections

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has put out a call for board of directors, with a filing deadline by Aug. 10. There are four seats open. Elections are scheduled in

Ward 1 – Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, among others. To be eligible, you must be a registered voter in the ward and gather 50 registered voters signatures of support. Interested? Call 650-691-1200, email clerk@openspace.org or visit: openspace.org/about-us/election-information.

Generosity

This week, the Los Gatos Community Foundation donated $50,000 for the construction of the Los Gatos Veterans’ Memorial.

Giving back

West Valley Community Services returns for the 20th year with its Back to School program, helping thousands of local children. This year’s shopping spree on Aug. 4 at Campbell’s Kohl’s will provide for about 180 children ages of 5 through 18 with new clothing, shoes, a backpack and school supplies. The children live in Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and West San Jose. The needs in these areas have doubled in just two years. To find out how you can help, go to: wvcommunityservices.org/b2s.

New voices

Former Monte Sereno Mayor Lionel Allan has been appointed to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. He welcomes any matter that locals believe the civil grand jury should look into. Contact him at www.lonallan.com.