Fremont High fundraiser
Fremont High School staff, under the leadership of longtime teacher Michelle Wagner, has rallied together to raise money for students and families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 6, the campaign had raised $12,700 from more than 160 donors, comprised of alumni, staff and community members.
Wagner, who teaches biology for English learners, said the fundraising effort will continue for as long as it’s needed.
“The kids we are supporting were really struggling before the COVID chaos arose, so things have gotten exponentially worse in recent weeks,” she added.
Donations are being accepted via Paypal to aescaler@gmail.com or via Venmo @michael-stephanie-fujii. For information on where to mail a check, email Wagner at michelle_wagner@fuhsd.org.
Virtual lectures for older adults
Bay Area Older Adults is presenting two virtual lectures for adults ages 50 and older. Participation is free by phone and/or video conference.
On April 23 Dr. Anne Ferguson will hold forth on “How to Improve Your Sleep.” Ferguson will explain the latest sleep research, ways to improve the quality of your sleep and new non-drug therapies for common sleep problems and will share helpful resources.
On May 7 Dr. Nusrat Khaleeli will present “Understanding Your Microbiome,” explaining the important role the bacteria in your body and ways to keep your gut healthy as you age. Of the 100 trillion or so cells in the human body, only one in 10 are actually human. The rest are from bacteria and other microorganisms which live symbiotically within the human body.
Both lectures are set for 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For more information and to register, visit https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2020-virtual-lectures.