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The Paly Link is distributed on Sundays, except during school breaks and holidays. Changes will be highlighted as New/Updated/Corrected. To submit an article, see Submission Guidelines at the end.
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Calendar
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Grad Night Package for Senior Parents PTSA |
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May 1 - 12 |
AP Exams |
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May 8 |
Site Council Meeting, 3:45-5:30pm, Room 805 (1st floor of the History/Social Science building). (Agenda) New |
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May 17 |
Paly Sports Boosters Mtg, 7pm, Anderson/Look home, 1401 Parkinson Ave
(Paly) New |
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May 17 |
Rachel Austin Awards, lunchtime, Haymarket Theatre |
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May 18 |
Volunteer Appreciation Event, 5:30pm, Vino Locale, Palo Alto (
PTSA)
New
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May 19 |
Field Day, Quad, lunchtime. Volunteers Needed! (
Paly)
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May 25 |
Junior Parent Network Mtg, 7pm, Paly Library Student Center (
Paly)
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May 26 |
Paly Golf Classic, 1PM shotgun start; 6pm banquet. (Paly) New |
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May 28 - Jun 1 |
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PTSA Items
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ACS April Blog: Parenting Teens: Some Secrets to Staying (Somewhat) Sane
Senior Parents - Final Reminder
New
Last week to purchase a spot for your Senior at the Picnic and/or Grad Night Party!
You received the forms in the mail, but if you have misplaced them, they are also located at:
REMEMBER MAY 15 IS THE FINAL DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE EVENTS (PICNIC AND GRAD NIGHT PARTY)
Copies of all documents are in the main office in case you lost your mailed packet or want to get a hardcopy of the medical authorization form.
Please either send your checks and documents to Judy Huang at
108 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto 94303 OR drop them off in the Graduation Hat in the main office.
If you have any questions please contact Catherine Matterson -
clmatterson@gmail.com
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We are also looking for some parents to help out on Grad Night party contact Catherine if interested - relive your youth- you will NOT Be disappointed...
Volunteer Appreciation Event
New
May 18, 5:30-7pm, Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto
Please join Principal Kim Diorio and The PTSA at Vino Locale on May 18th for a celebration of all the wonderful volunteers at Paly. Please RSVP using this link:
http://evite.me/fxYAeXWgGd. Questions? Contact Beth Martin, Volunteer Coordinator -
Bmartin@pausd.org.
Opa! GiveBack Campaign
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine, 140 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine in Palo Alto is proud to invite you and your family to dine at theOpa! location in downtown Palo Alto as a part of the Opa! GiveBack Campaign. When one hears the word Opa!, it usually brings with it a sense of excitement and happiness! When dining at Opa! Palo Alto, mention your relationship to the Palo Alto School District to your server and a percentage of your bill will be given back to the Palo Alto Council of PTAs (
http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/
). At the end of each month, Opa! Palo Alto will write a check to PTAC! Dine out, and help GiveBack to the Palo Alto PTA community at the same time!
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed: Throughout the School Year
Looking for a way to support others in an impactful, immediate and easy way? Please consider being a Meals on Wheels Volunteer for our Paly community! The Meals on Wheels program brings emergency meals to Paly families in crisis. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here:
Are you a family in crisis and in need of help with some comforting dinners delivered to your door? That's what the Meals on Wheels volunteers are here for! They are ready and happy to help! Please contact Lori Merritt at
lomerritt@yahoo.com or call 650-644-6876. Include any dietary restrictions.
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College & Career Center
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Volunteering in the College & Career Center (CCC)
New
The College and Career Center is located on the 1st floor of the Tower Building. It is staffed by more than 40 parent volunteers who serve students and support our college and career advisors by performing administrative tasks and acting as the C&CC receptionist during a weekly 2 hour shift. Opportunities to work as a substitute or on special projects may also be available. Parents who sign up and work as substitutes and/or who work on special projects, will have priority for open "regular" shifts the following school year. To keep things running smoothly and seamlessly from year to year, we rely on returning volunteers for their experience in helping the CCC run efficiently.
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ll returning parent volunteers are *required* to come to the Returning Volunteer Meeting on Thurs. Aug. 17th at 9:00 AM in room 33 of the Tower building.
Parents of 10th, 11th and 12th graders who would like to become new volunteers, substitutes, or work on special projects should come to a New Volunteer Training Meeting on Fri., Aug. 18th at
9 AM in room 33 of the Tower building. We currently have several open shifts and the following open special project positions:
1. Scholarship Data Entry (2 positions): entering data about various scholarships into Naviance.
2. Hospitality: making treat boxes for college admission representatives during their visit to Paly.
3. Librarian: keeping the C&CC library inventory up-to-date.
4. College Interview Input: entering information captured on the College Interview sheet during college visits into Naviance.
Attendance at the training is required in order to be eligible to volunteer in C &CC. Available shifts will be assigned on a lottery basis with priority given to 12th grade, 11th grade, and 10th grade parents.
New shifts begin the week of August 20th. For more information, contact C&CC Volunteer Coordinators Dara Knoblock (
daraknoblock@gmail.com) or
Parissa Mohamadi (
parissa_mohamadi@yahoo.com ).
The C&CC holds an open house after each parent night in the Fall so there are other opportunities to get to know more about C&CC. There is also a wealth of information in Naviance and on
www.paly.net/college.
Scholarships expiring through May 12, 2017:
Italian American Heritage Foundation
--Deadline 5/10
Agricultural Scholarship---Linda Lester Scholarship Fund--Deadline 5/12
Clarkson University Leadership and Achievement Awards Program--Deadline 5/15
NEW
Stanford Medicine's "Med School Morning"
Saturday, May 20 - Med School Morning at Stanford University,
9 am - 2 pm
Stanford Medicine will host "Med School Morning" for high school students interested in coming to campus to attend a program that touches upon a variety of medical and scientific topics taught by some of the country's top experts. This popular program is free and will include lectures, hands-on presentations and interactive activities. Participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending and fully participating in the morning. Space is limited and the program fills up quickly. Registration for this event is now open. To register or learn more please visit the
Health Matters Website: healthmatters.stanford.edu.
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Community Service
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Community Service Opportunity
May 12, 4-8pm, Nixon Elementary School
Nixon Elementary school is looking for volunteers to help run the pot luck at International Night on Friday, May 12th. Volunteers can sign up for 1 hour shifts between 4-8pm. Sign up with friends and have a great time giving back to your local community. Q?
swlobell@gmail.com
Spring President's Volunteer Service Award Submission
You can apply for the President's Award if you have 100+ hours of community service completed in a 12 month period.
Meaningful Community Service with GiPA Summer Internship Academy
New
Students, join Get Involved Palo Alto to do an impactful summer community service internship with organizations like Intel Science Fair, Ada's Cafe, Bol Park Donkeys, Beechwood School, and more! Let us create a customized summer internship to match your student's interests. Sign up for GiPA 2nd Annual Summer Internship Academy at Getinvolvedpa.com. Flexible schedules, choose 4-6 weeks from 6/12-7/21. Program is at Jordan Middle School, summer school students may also attend. Financial assistance available! Collaborate with other interns and mentors, follow our curriculum with GiPA project managers, create impact for a local nonprofit organization. Email: Christina@getinvolvedpa.com for a Complete list of pending projects, or with questions about the program.
- A customized internship JUST for you!
- Collaborate with other interns on a project
- Work with mentors, GiPA Project Managers and our curriculum for guidance every step of the way.
- Develop an electronic portfolio of your project.
- Earn 100+ service hours, the President's Award for Volunteer Service, and verified transcript hours.
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PAUSD
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PAUSD Youth Art 2017 by Palo Alto students New
Sat Apr 29th-Sun May 21st, Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Thu 10AM-9PM Sun 1-5PM
Closed Mon, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newel Road Palo Alto, CA 94303
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his powerful show demonstrates the range and depth of the visual arts accomplishments of Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) student-artists. Coordinated by PAUSD Arts Coordinator Sharon Ferguson, the show communicates the creative ideas and issues that are important to PAUSD student-artists. The technical expertise in combination with the aesthetic sophistication is astounding. All media and ages are represented K-12.
Children's Safety Poster Contest New
Sodexo Safety Poster Contest open to children ages 6 -17, judging done in separate age categories with prizes of $200, $150 and $100 gift cards. Posters should illustrate safety in home, workplace and anywhere in between. Each entrant must fill out Sodexo Release-Minor form. Entries accepted until May 26. Contact Alva Spence
aspence@pausd.org
for more info.
Food Service Department Open Forums
Palo Alto USD invites parents, employees, students, and community members to a series of
Food Services Department Community Open Forums held throughout the 2016-17 school year. Please visit:
https://www.pausd.org/food-service-department-open-forum
Arts Education Volunteers Needed
The Palo Alto Council of PTA's
http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/
seeks Arts Education Volunteers to support high quality arts education for all students and to share best practices and programs. Goals might include communicating about visual and performing art programs taking place at PAUSD schools and encouraging collaborative opportunities. All PTA members (both parents and teachers) are welcome to volunteer. Please contact PTAC President Audrey Gold (
president@paloaltopta.org
) if interested.
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Community
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Get Involved Palo Alto Summer Internship Academy
Share your interests, let us create a customized summer internship just for you.
Sign up for GiPA 2nd Annual Summer Internship Academy by midnight, May 1st for $100 tuition discount.Financial assistance available! Collaborate with other interns and mentors, follow GiPA curriculum with your project managers, create a new project or program for an area community benefit organization. Email:
Christina@getinvolvedpa.com for more information.
- A customized internship JUST for you!
- Collaborate with other interns on a project
- Work with mentors, GiPA Project Managers and our curriculum with guidance every step of the way
- Flexible schedules, take vacation breaks too!
- $100 Tuition Discount Through Sunday, April 30th.
Stock Up On Summer Reading at FOPAL's Huge Children's Used Book Sale
Sat May 13 & Sun May 14, 10 am - 4 pm, Cubberley Community Center (FOPAL Children's Sale Room)
More than 13,000 kids' books, games, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs will be on sale at incredibly low prices at Friends of the Palo Alto Library's monthly book sale- everything from board books and picture books to school age fiction and nonfiction titles to early teen fiction. All items are lightly used or new and are sorted by age level and subject matter. Many books in foreign languages. Over 50,000 books for adults in FOPAL's Main and Bargain rooms. More information at www.fopal.org.
Creek Clean Up Day New
Sat, May 20, 9 AM - 12 PM, Baylands (Matadero or Adobe Creek)
The City of Palo Alto is hosting cleanup sites (Adobe: site 12) (Matadero: site 13) to clean up litter in the Baylands. Please visit
www.cleanacreek.org to sign up. Be sure to bring your waivers. Three hours of community service will be available.
Palo Alto World Music Day: Save the Date, Musicians and Volunteers Wanted
Sun. June 18, 3-7:30 pm, University Avenue (closed to traffic).
The City of Palo Alto has
declared June 18 as World Music Day. World Music Day is a free music festival that takes place in cities around the world every year around the Summer Solstice. Now for the eighth year in Palo Alto, 50 professional and amateur musical groups will perform a wide variety of musical genres: jazz, pop, rock, classical, world music, choral, etc. All performances are free and open to the public. This is a fun and unique family event not to be missed. Book the date now and tell your friends. The organizers are also looking for musicians and event volunteers from our community, including students from our schools. Info:
www.
pamusicday.org
or info@pamusicday.org[http://./]. World Music Day is presented by the Stanford Federal Credit Union and organized by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation. Event sponsors include: The City of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association, Live SV, and News for Chinese.
Smart Sendoffs: Off to College Health Guidance for Students and their Parents
Sun, May 21: 2-5pm Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University campus
The experts of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford will host an interactive
learning experience for high school seniors and their parents, focusing on issues that
may arise during the college years. Come learn about: managing stress and staying healthy,
alcohol and drug use on campus, birth control options and avoiding STD's, understanding
consent and preventing sexual assault. Spaces are limited. Scholarships are available.
650-724-4601.
Palo Alto Library -- Finals Cram Slam
Wed, May 24 & Thu, May 25, 3:30-9PM, Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Stressed during finals week? Mitchell Park Library has you covered. You can study in the library, or drop in at the Teen Center for snacks and emotional support. Lots of games like air hockey, ping-pong table, and video games to help you de-stress in the Teen Center. There will be calming therapy dogs in the library you can pet to help you decompress before the chaos begins! Open to high school students.
Silicon Valley Boychoir Auditions
Friday, May 12 by appointment, 600 Homer Ave, Palo Alto
Auditions for the 2017-2018 season are held at the choir's rehearsal location near downtown Palo Alto. Open to 2nd-5th grade boys in the fall. High school and middle school boys with experience may audition for upper levels. SVB provides a personalized approach to teaching singing, music theory, and sight-singing, and provides flexible scheduling for busy families. In addition to their own winter and spring concerts, SVB has performed for local events including performances with West Bay Opera, Stanford University Symphonic Orchestra and Chorus, Schola Cantorum of Mountain View, and singing the national anthem at sporting events.
Distinguished Lecture Series: Courtney Martin "The New Better Off"
Friday, May 12, 10-11AM, Li Ka Shing Conference Center, Paul Berg Hall, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, 94305
Courtney Martin is an author, entrepreneur, and weekly columnist for On Being. Her latest book, The New Better Off, explores how people are re-defining the American dream (think more fulfillment, community, and fun, less debt, status, and stuff). The lecture is free and open to the public:
http://events.stanford.edu/events/673/67347/
Camp MAC
Monday Jul 31 - Fri Aug 8, Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, 94301
For rising 8th and 9th graders. An opportunity to give your child an introduction to journalism and advance his or her writing skills by signing him or her up for Camp MAC, a five-day summer camp held at the state-of-the-art Media Arts Center at Palo Alto High School! All proceeds of the camp go to support Paly's Media Arts program. Camp MAC is taught exclusively by student journalists from Paly's award-winning publications. Campers will write news stories, sports features and food reviews, as well as learn 21st century journalism skills like video broadcasting. At the end of the week they will work with their counselors to make their own printed publication! Early bird ends March 1, so sign up now! Signups, prices and more information at
http://paly.io/campmac
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A Place for Your Child to Publish Their Writing! Scribere Online Literary Journal
Is your child aged 11 to 18? Do they love to write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry? Do they want to publish their writing? Then check out Scribere! Scribere is a non-profit, online literary journal for youth ages 11 to 18. Scribere's editorial board is comprised entirely of youth who are passionate about writing. Scribere is currently seeking submissions for its inaugural issue! For more information go to https://www.scribere.org/
Stanford Study: Restless Leg Syndrome
Does your adolescent (age 13-17 years old) have symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome? If so, your adolescent may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center regarding an investigational medication that may be able to treat his/her condition. Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by an urge to move the legs that is worse at rest and at bedtime, and is temporary relieved by leg movement. Participants will receive extensive sleep evaluation and reimbursement for participation. For more information, please call Kary at (650) 721-7574 (For general information about participant rights, contact 866-680-2906.)
Volunteer Opportunity at Local Farmers Market
Help connect your community with great food and farmers!
We are currently accepting High School students to help with the downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market on Saturday morning. Earn those community service hours in the company of farmers, foodies, and awesome fruits and vegetables. Learn how a farmers' market is run and help make it go!
Minimum commitment is 1.5 hours, two Saturdays per month. Shifts are
7-8:30am and
11:30am-1pm.
2-day Digital Logic Workshop!
Sat May 13 and 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm, Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave Palo Alto
Students will learn about Binary mathematics, Boolean logic, and a variety of discrete digital logic circuits including: AND gates, OR gates, flip flops, counters, and timers. They will also learn to assemble and solder a human reaction timer built from discrete digital logic devices! 2-day course is $70.00 for members and $80.00 for non-members. Registration is required and can be found at www.moah.org/pdf/MOAH_ClassREGISTRATION.pdf
This event is for ages 10 and up. No exceptions.
Camp RMHS Camp Counselor Applications
Are your children 16 or older and looking for a rewarding way to spend their summer break? If your answer is "YES," Camp RMHS invites them to apply to become a Camp RMHS counselor this summer! Camp RMHS runs Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning June 5 through August 11, 2017. For an application or more information, please email
kchandler@rmhstanford.org.
Neighbors Abroad 2017 Summer Exchange Program
Want to travel to Mexico and become a member of a family there? Then apply to go on a summer student exchange to Palo Alto's Sister City of Oaxaca during the summer of 2017. Students must be at least 15 years of age by June 2017 and studying Spanish at any level. For more information:
http://www.neighborsabroad.org/student-exchange
or contact Marion Mandell, Vice President for Oaxaca, at 650-493-3798 or
marionb@sonic.net
for an application
Community Service Programs:
NEW! Service-learning online course and Summer Internship Academy for high school students. Document your project, earn the President's Award for Volunteer Service. Get Involved Palo Alto 501(3)c helps local students connect to their interests via service-learning, internships, and career education. Looking for an organization that matches your student's interests? Check out our vetted lists of nonprofits by interest category at: http://www.getinvolvedpa.com/organizations.html. Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See the calendar of current projects at http://www.getinvolvedpa.com/opportunities-calendar.html. Visit the Get Involved Palo Alto website to sign up for the class, internship program and more helpful resources: Getinvolvedpa.com
Community Service and Service-Learning for High School Students
Get Involved Palo Alto 501(3)c started in the Paly Career Center in 2008, is now an independent nonprofit and partner with Youth Service America (YSA.or). We are local high school students and community members working to connect students to their interests via meaningful community service and service-learning, internships, and career education. Looking for an organization that matches your student's interests? Check out our vetted
lists of nonprofits by interest category.
Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See our
Calendar
of events. Want to find your Sense of Purpose and earn the President's Award? Sign up for our
online class "Youth Changing the World"
. Want to collaborate with others and further the mission of a local nonprofit organization? Join our
6-week Summer Internship Academy
, we will craft an internship tailored to your specific interests and will work with you every step of the way. Tuition waivers available for students with free or reduced lunch. Please email:
Getinvolvedpaloalto@gmail.com
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Getinvolvedpa.com
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Parent Volunteers & Board Member Openings Get Involved PA
Want to make lasting change in our community? We are local high school students and community members working to connect students to their interests via meaningful community service, service-learning, internships, and career education. Get Involved Palo Alto is a grassroots effort that began in the Paly Career Center 9 years ago, now we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to benefit Paly and Gunn students in their pursuit of meaningful community service and service-learning internships. We need concerned parents and dynamic community members who can help us by serving on our board in these capacities: 1.) Board Secretary, 2.) Marketing Director, 3.) Fundraising Chair/Co-Chair, 4.) General Volunteers for events, marketing, database and virtual office. Join a dynamic group of caring community members who collaborate for the common good! Interested? Please email former Paly Career & Community Engagement Advisor Christina Owen: Christina@getinvolvedpa.com, Executive Director GiPA.
Palo Alto Art Center Summer Counselor-in-Training Application Now Available
The Counselor in Training applications for the summer of 2017 are now available. Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT) are volunteers (12-17 years old) who assist professional art instructors in the day-to-day running of the Children's Fine Art summer camps. The Lead Counselor in Training (LCIT) program builds on experience as an Art Center CIT and provides opportunities for volunteers to help lead the CIT training, enjoy mentorship from college Children's Fine Art (CFA) interns, manage camper recreation, and take responsibility as the LCIT for one week of camps. More information can be found at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter/getinvolved/overview/program.asp.
Stanford University Sleep Study for Youth 18-21
Walk & Roll to Palo Alto Libraries
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NEW Suggested Walking & Bicycling Routes Map
Check out City of Palo Alto 's new Walk & Roll map with suggested walking and bicycling routes to Palo Alto libraries from every neighborhood citywide. Palo Alto libraries are popular after-school destinations and they often are the center of fun family outings. Walking and bicycling is an active, healthy, fun way to get there! See the new Walk & Roll to Libraries brochure with map here
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/documents/PASRTL_Map_Brochure_092116.pdf
Classroom Volunteers Needed - An Hour a Week Could Change a Student's Life
If you've enjoyed spending time in your child's classroom, please join other parents volunteering in east Menlo Park or East Palo Alto schools where there are virtually no parent volunteers. You'll help tutor kids in grades K-4. Over 80% of students are performing below grade level in reading and math. Work once a week in the same classroom for about an hour, building relationships with students. All Students Matter provides training and coordinates everything. We start in mid-September. You can make a real difference! To learn more or sign up, visit www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at
keritully@gmail.com.
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About the Paly Link
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The Paly Link is a Paly PTSA publication, emailed on Sundays, except during school breaks and holidays. Changes will be highlighted as
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Corrected.
Deadline for submissions: noon on Saturday, the day before publication. Flyers must be submitted by noon on Thursday. Items run no earlier than 3 weeks before the event.
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--Bala Aiyar, Paly Link List Manager and Gordon Craig, Paly Link Webmaster
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