Class notes

This year, more than 55 vendors will display unique treasures, jewelry, clothing and holiday decorations. There will be musical entertainment, holiday food and drinks available. There will be two docent tours of the historic Kohl Mansion, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A $7 donation is suggested. For more information call Carol Fraher or the Alumnae Relations Department at 762-1190 or visit www.mercyhsb.com.

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Now in the sixth year, the coveted Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards provide one of the most prestigious and rewarding opportunities for Jewish teenagers in the state of California. Recognizing a wide range of community service and social action projects, the awards are given annually to up to five young volunteers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making the world a better place. Recipients are each awarded $36,000 to be used to further their education, to expand current projects or to explore new possibilities. Nominations are now being accepted. Teens may be nominated by teachers, community leaders, rabbis or anyone who knows the value of their volunteer service and commitment — except family members. Teens may also nominate themselves. Each candidate must be a California resident aged 13 to 19 at the time of the nomination and must self-identify as Jewish. Community service projects may benefit the general or Jewish community. Teens remunerated for their services are not eligible. Nomination forms are available at atwww.jewishfed.org/teenawards/process. For more information visit www.jewishfed.org/diller/teenaward, call (415) 512-6437 or email dillerteenaward@sfjcf.org. Nominations are due Jan. 6, 2012.

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In November, the National Family Partnership announced its annual call-for-entries for the new theme of next year’s Red Ribbon Week. "The winner will receive national acclaim and recognition,” said Peggy Sapp, NFP’s volunteer president. "The winning slogan and design will be used throughout 2012 at thousands of schools and communities across America.”

In its 27th year as the nation’s largest and oldest drug prevention campaign, Red Ribbon Week reaches 80 million people each year throughout the United States. The winner will receive $500 worth of Red Ribbon Week 2012 merchandise for their K-12 school. Every year, teachers, students, parents, prevention organizations and concerned citizens compete to have their idea chosen as the new national slogan for Red Ribbon Week.

Entries must be received by Dec. 1 via email to info@nfp.org or via mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145. Please include your name, school, telephone number and email address. For more information visit www.nfp.org.

Class notes is a twice 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.