Commission openings
There are several open seats on commissions in Saratoga.
The city is looking to fill one full-term seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The term will end on Sept. 30, 2029.
There are two full-term seats available on the Planning Commission; those terms end on March 31, 2030.
Applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission are due by Jan. 23. Applications for the Planning Commission are due Feb. 20. To learn more about the commissions and submit applications, visit https://www.saratoga.ca.us/331/Vacancies.
Water 101 Academy
Valley Water is accepting applications for its Water 101 Academy until 5 p.m. on Jan. 9.
Water 101 Academy is a free program for adults in Santa Clara County to promote water awareness, address misinformation and support community initiatives like creek cleanups and flood preparedness outreach. Directors chooses three candidates from their district to create the 21-member cohort, who will learn about the local water system and the agency’s projects through webinars and tours of water infrastructure.
For more information, visit https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/water101.
Volunteers needed
The Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for volunteers for its annual Let’s Work! volunteer program.
Participants will help remove non-native invasive plants from Quarry Park on some Saturdays through April, depending on the weather.
Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to participate independently, but children ages 10-14 are welcome to help as long as they are accompanied by an adult volunteer.
Sign-ups open for the next workday on Jan. 10. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2vasvwwx.
Tutoring at Saratoga Library
Free homework help for children in kindergarten through sixth grade is available at Saratoga Library starting on Jan. 5.
Tutors will be available to help young students in on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are required to stay in the Children’s Room if their participating child is under age 10.
No registration is required, and walk-ins are welcome as space permits. For more information, visit https://sccld.org/locations/saratoga.
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