Express: Council OKs $17M overhaul of Rengstorff Community Center

2 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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Council OKs Rengstorff community center design
After years of delays and scaled-back plans to improve Mountain View's community center at Rengstorf... (Wednesday, 11:36 AM)

Thursday: Sen. Jerry Hill holds open house
State Senator Jerry Hill, D- San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, D-Sou... (Wednesday, 9:14 AM)

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Today's events (March 25)

'Successful Seed Starting'
UC Master Gardener Heather Dooley will provide information and tips on planting seeds for warm season vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, corn and other crops. March 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

Author Joyce Carol Oates on 'The Sacrifice'
Recognized literary master Joyce Carol Oates will talk in conversation with Michelle Richmond about Oates' new novel "The Sacrifice," which explores the impact of sexual violence, racism, brutality and power on innocent lives. March 25, 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 student with ID. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.

Fake Food Fest: Easter basket
For this Mountain View Public Library craft activity, community members can sculpt a tiny Easter basket filled with spring treats out of Fimo, a synthetic clay. All materials will be provided, and beginners are welcome. Participants must be age 16 or older. March 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (March 26)

'How Depression Manifests in Children and Teens'
In this talk and workshop for parents and educators, Dr. Ayelet Hirschfeld will discuss how to identify early signs of depression; its characteristics among infants, toddlers, children and teens; and how boys and girls may present those differently. The event will also cover predisposing factors and treatment implications. March 26, 7-9 p.m. Free. Oshman Family JCC, Room E-104, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.

Author Book Club: Toni Morrison
BookBuyers Mountain View will hold its monthly Author Book Club meeting, this time to discuss the writing of Toni Morrison. In preparation, attendees can read any of the author's published works. March 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. BookBuyers, 317 Castro St., Mountain View.

Author Sharma Shields on 'The Sasquatch Hunter's Almanac'
Sharma Shields, an award-winning short story writer and literary journal contributor, will share her debut novel, "The Sasquatch Hunter's Almanac," a dark tale about a family patriarch who is in search of a sasquatch he saw in his youth. March 26, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View.

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Task force balks on school facilities issue
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