Representatives of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department joined with community members and leaders recently for a dedication worthy of celebration.

The groups and individuals met Oct. 25 for a dedication ceremony of the Woods, Kennedy and Priest Rock Trails—an 11.8-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail segment—located in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and Lexington Reservoir County Park.

The three-trail segment provides a connection between Almaden Quicksilver and Lexington Reservoir county parks. It is the last link in a 17.9-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail between the Almaden Valley and the Town of Los Gatos.

Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Umunhum as well as varied environmental areas, according to Kristi Webb of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Leashed dogs are also allowed on the Kennedy and Priest Rock Trails, as well as on the neighboring Limekiln Trail. Webb said the Bay Area Ridge Trail, when complete, will be a continuous 400-plus mile, multiuse trail around San Francisco Bay along the ridgelines. For more information about the trails, call 650.691.1200.


Reservoir Road hearing moved to Dec. 1

A controversial request by the San Jose Water Company to demolish a nonoperating reservoir and subdivide the land into four lots for future developments on Reservoir Road won't be considered by the Los Gatos Town Council until Dec. 1.

Original plans were to hold a public hearing Nov. 17, but town staff and the water company need more time to analyze issues that have been raised. For information, call the planning department at 408.354.6872.


AAUW hosts special friend at its next meeting

The Los Gatos­Saratoga branch of the American Association of University Women welcomes Jennifer Tait of Friends Outside in Santa Clara County to talk about her organization.

Friends Outside is an organization that helps prisoners and their families deal with the effects of incarceration. The Nov. 12 event, to begin at 2:30 p.m., will be held in the community room of the Saratoga Library. For information, call 408.271.6900.


Become part of Los Gatos tradition

Parade participants are still needed for the 47th annual Children's Christmas & Holiday Parade in downtown Los Gatos on Dec. 6. Decorated cars, floats, marching units, and trucks are all welcome to enter, just no limos or Santa look-a-likes. Entries will be accepted until Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Obtain and return entries at 123 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, 95030. For more information, call Susan at the Recreation Department at 408.354.8700 ext. 250.