Jul 18, 2008

BRIEFS: Thursday Night Live returns to Mountain View

Daily News Staff Report

Continuing the success of last year's pilot program, this year's Thursday Night Live events will be held on Aug. 7 and Sept. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Castro Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic between Evelyn Avenue and California Street on the aforementioned Thursdays to create a pedestrian mall. Thursday Night Live builds on Mountain View's downtown atmosphere by featuring farmer's market vendors, children's activities and live entertainment. These events are a great opportunity for families and people of all ages to enjoy Mountain View's vibrant downtown without the traffic."

For more information, contact Pete Skinner in the city's Public Works Department at 650-903-6311 or send an e-mail to peter.skinner@mountainview.gov.




Atherton philanthropist named lifetime board member



Ed Seipp, a retired, 90-year-old Atherton resident and major Bay Area philanthropist, recently was appointed as a lifetime board member by Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Board of Directors. A member of Family Service's board since 2005, Seipp was selected for the honor due to his outstanding dedication to the nonprofit's mission of helping struggling Peninsula children, families and older adults build positive and productive lives. Family Service's Board of Directors inducted Seipp during the annual meeting in June.

Seipp's notable work for Family Service includes co-chairing its $7.5 million building capital campaign, successfully completed in 2007, and advising the nonprofit on fundraising matters. Along with his wife Anne, a member of Family Service's Valley Auxiliary, Seipp has also hosted numerous fundraising events for the organization.