Learn how to pay for college when Dr. Paul Wrubel speaks 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Capuchino High School, 501 Magnolia Ave. in San Bruno as part of the GATE College Speakers Series. The free hour-and-a-half session is the first of three workshops discussing the way to navigate through the college maze. Topics to be covered include: Why everyone should apply for financial aid; how financial aid works; the formula; sources of aid; forms for aid; evaluating financial awards; money-saving strategies for families at all income levels; creating a master plan to pay for college; and questions and answers.
Wrubel has served as a teacher, vice principal and high school principal at Gunn High School. He has served as an elected school board president and, as one of the nation’s pre-eminent authorities on college funding issues, has advised thousands of parents from coast to coast on the full spectrum of ways to pay for college.
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The Peninsula Youth Orchestra presents the Halloween concert and magic show 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Carlmont High School theater, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont.
The 60-member Sinfonia Musica and the 100-member Orchestra Nova, both under the direction of Sara Salsbury, will combine forces to present “Halloween Music & Magic.” The orchestras will perform Halloween favorites and special Halloween festivities will include tricks by local magician Stan Sieler, a kids’ costume contest and parade. This event is underwritten by Target.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information call 325-7967 or visit www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org.
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The Skyline College Career Center will host Holiday Job Fair 2009 with Bay Area employers, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Skyline College in Building six. If you are seeking full-time or part-time work, dress for success and bring your resume. Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. This event is free and open to all. For more information contact Nadia Tariq at 738-4337.
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Hillsdale Theatre presents the inspiring, Tony-Award winning “Urinetown, The Musical.” Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water was worth its weight in gold. A terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens are forced to use filthy, expensive public amenities, regulated by a single company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the chaos, one citizen decides he’s had enough!
Shows are held 7 p.m. Nov. 5 through Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the school auditorium, 3115 Del Monte St. in San Mateo. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for general admission. Tickets may be ordered online at www.hillsdalehigh.com/drama but will also be available at the door.
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It’s that time of year again! Mills High School will be performing the play “And Then There Were None,” starting Nov. 5.
Can 10 people trapped on Indian Island find the killer who is among them before it’s too late? Mills High School presents the classic whodunit, Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” Performances will be held 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at 400 Murchison Drive in Millbrae. Tickets available at the door.
Class notes is a weekly column dedicated to school news. It is compiled by education reporter Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650) 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjournal.com.
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