Flag retirement ceremony
The Girl Scouts of Saratoga are hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. at the flagpole in Blaney Plaza.
The scouts are inviting community members who may have flags that are ripped or worn out to bring them to the event, so they can be retired “with dignity.” For more information, contact Ramya Vasu at su618mgrteam@gmail.com.
Scientific breakthrough
Amy Pan, a student at Saratoga High School, is among 30 semifinalists in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge international science competition.
The competition tasks participants with creating an original video in the category of physics, math or life science to explain a scientific concept or principle. Pan’s video explores the connection between gut health and neurological disorders.
Winners of the competition will receive a $250,000 scholarship, $50,000 for their teacher and $100,000 for a new science lab at their school.
Volunteers show compassion
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The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is again co-sponsoring Compassion Week, set for Sept. 21-29. Since its inception in 2012, more than 24,000 volunteers have participated in 1,900 Compassion Week projects and activities at nearly 90 organizations on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Compassion Week is an annual collaborative effort by the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, Fremont Bank, multiple local faith communities and Santa Clara County. Activities bring more than 3,600 volunteers together to participate in more than 160 projects benefiting local nonprofits, focusing on education and access to basic needs such as food, shelter and health as well as supporting veterans, older adults and environmental protection efforts.
Compassion Week remote and in-person volunteer opportunities will be available in Saratoga. Volunteers can register at compassionweeklosaltos.org.
Businesses and groups looking to get involved with Compassion Week can email info@compassionweeklosaltos.com for more information.