While the Philippines was the hardest hit by the typhoon, at least 14 people were killed and dozens of others were left homeless in Vietnam, according to relief agencies. “I want to help the people in Vietnam,” Nguyen said Monday during a break from teaching class. “Everyone knows that the people of the Philippines need help,” he said. “I just don’t want the people of Vietnam to be forgotten.”. Among the areas that Nguyen will visit are villages in Da Nang and Hoi An, which he said were ravaged by the typhoon.

The town is also conducting an online survey to gauge residents’ opinions about pedestrian, bicycle and wheelchair safety, It asks for suggestions that could make residents feel more secure on trails and streets, Visit losgatosca.gov, There will be music and ballet slippers shellac door prizes in addition to hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, drinks and side dishes, The event is free to 55 Plus members and their guests, but donations are appreciated, Space is limited, so call 408.354.1514 to RSVP by July 8 or for information about volunteering at the event..

Writers’ Group at the Library. All interested adult writers needing a space to work and an opportunity to connect and share with other writers are invited to join. All writing genres welcome. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 14. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. Free. 510-777-7713, www.alamedafree.org. Farm-to-Table Luncheon. The Urban Farm Table farm-to-table luncheon in support of the Alameda Point Collaborative features keynote speaker Chef Matthew Dolan, wine, cocktails, beer, a farm-to-table menu, and members of the Collaborative speaking. Benefits the Collaborative, which helps formerly homeless families. 1 to 3 p.m. May 15. APC Farm2Market, 2600 Barbers Point Road, Alameda. $95. www.apcollaborative.org.

“I was in tears,” he says, “before and after.”, And yet, the men and women interviewed for this article agreed that the men’s burden in most any version of “The Nutcracker” is nothing compared with what the ballerinas go through, “When the boys are complaining, we’re like, ‘Dude, you cannot be saying that, Whoa, whoa, whoa, Don’t be talking to us right now,'” Johnson says, “I’m sure they get hot, and ballet slippers shellac their hearts beat quite a bit, but the girls are getting corns and are in pointe shoes every day.”..

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