CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

**Children of Uganda

Singing and dancing to the exotic sounds of engoma drums and amadinda xylophones, the Children of Uganda revel in the sheer pleasure of their artistry, but dance for something greater. These young performers, ages 6 to 16, are orphans who travel as ambassadors for the 1.5 million Ugandan children who have lost their parents, mostly to AIDS. Their "Tour of Light" performance can be seen at Stanford's Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Tickets are $20 to $30; half-priced for children under 16. For information, call 725-ARTS.

**Youth service day

Gather the family and help with maintenance at Wunderlich Park in Woodside on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to shovel, rake, and pack down crushed rock on the Bear Gulch Trail. Less strenuous jobs like clipping vegetation and trail raking are also available. Layered outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended. Water and lunch will be provided. To sign up, call Community Impact at 965-0242.

**Good Friday concert

On Good Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents its annual concert to commemorate the Easter season. This year the concert will feature "The Seven Last Words of Christ" by Theodore Dubois and other choral selections. Directed by Judith Stewart, performers include the Valparaiso Singers with soloists Michael Morris, David Shipley, and Laura Moore. Accompanying the vocalists will be James Welch, organist; Lendie Lewis, oboe; Allan Jensen, clarinet; and Richard Peterson, timpani. This free concert takes place at 1105 Valparaiso Ave. in Menlo Park. Call 854-3079.

**Steinbeck exhibition

An exhibit entitled "John Steinbeck: From Salinas to Stockholm" displays manuscripts and artifacts from the author's life. The exhibit runs through April 30 and can be viewed at the Peterson Gallery in Green Library on the Stanford campus. Call for hours: 723-0931.

**Sensitive people

Elaine Aron, author of "The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You," is coming to Kepler's Bookstore on Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss her new book, "The Highly Sensitive Person in Love." This free author event takes place at the bookstore, located at 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Call 324-4321.