Youth commission recruitment
Applications are being accepted for Saratoga residents in grades 7-11 who want to serve on the city’s youth commission. The 11 student commissioners are appointed by the Saratoga City Council for two-year terms. Their role is to serve as liaisons between the young citizens of Saratoga and the city council. In addition, commissioners plan, promote and participate in community service, and educational and fun activities for the city’s youth.
Applications are due April 26, with interviews by the City Council taking place in May. For more information, visit https://www.saratoga.ca.us/331/Vacancies. Students must attend one commission meeting before submitting an application. The next Youth Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.saratoga.ca.us/337/Youth-Commission.
Healthy new businesses
Two new small businesses in Saratoga are focused on wellness.
Surrasa Skincare was set to open its storefront at 20445 Prospect Road on Thursday, Jan. 25, with a public ribbon cutting. The skincare company offers consultations and a line of skincare products aimed at holistic healing.
Saratoga Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy will be opening at 12333 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, and will host a ribbon cutting and open house noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. Members of the public can take a tour of the facility, meet the owner of the Saratoga location and enjoy complimentary snacks at the event.
The Saratoga location joins others in Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and Irvine.
