Kindergarten kids should register early

Yavneh Day School in Los Gatos is accepting early registration for the 1996-97 school year.

Parents of kindergarten-age children may avoid an anticipated 4 percent increase in 1995-96 tuition fees by enrolling their children now. Applications accompanied by a $100 registration fee are due March 15. For information, call (408) 358-3413.

Peninsula JCC plans sojourn to Yosemite

The Peninsula Jewish Com-munity Center will sponsor a trip to Yosemite National Park from May 7 to 10.

Accommodations are at Yose-mite Lodge. Transportation is by motor coach.

Four meals, including dinner at the Ahwahnee, and a Yosemite Valley tour, are included in the price of $450 per person, double occupancy.

Reservations are due Friday, March 15. Call (415) 591-4438.

Ahavas Torah is selling shmurah Pesach matzah

Matzah that is shmurah means it has been supervised by a rabbi, beginning at the time of harvest and continuing through the storage of the flour and the baking process.

Ahavas Torah is selling hand-baked shmurah matzahs, called King David’s Seder Matzos, in time for Passover. Cost is $12 per pound. One-pound and 2-pound boxes are available.

The San Jose synagogue also offers gift boxes containing four matzahs for $7, whole wheat or regular.

Deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 10. Mail checks to Ahavas Torah, 1537A Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, Attn: Menashe Taban. For information, call (408) 266-2342.

Purim ball features gaming

A royal Purim costume ball featuring Monte Carlo gaming and dessert buffet will take place from 7:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 9 at Peninsula Sinai Congregation, 499 Boothbay Ave., Foster City.

Tickets are $25 per person and include gaming chips. Proceeds will benefit educational programs. For information, call (415) 349-2816.

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