Community briefs

Bike workshop set

Is your bike in need of a repair or tune-up? Not sure how to tell if your bike is safe to ride? Volunteers from Bike Sunnyvale, the local chapter of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, will be at the Sunnyvale Public Library Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give out bicycle goodies and answer any other questions.

Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be on hand from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to give advice and help with issues like changing a tire or adjusting gears or brakes on a first come, first served basis.

The workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library. The library is located at 665 W. Olive Ave.

Houseplant care class

Learn about common houseplant problems, including pests and their prevention, as well as general houseplant care tips in a free online class Jan. 19 presented by the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County.

Urban and community educator Lauren Fordyce will hold forth on houseplants from noon-1 p.m. Register for the webinar at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ ucipm-community-webinars.

Wildlife connectivity webinar

Peninsula Open Space Trust and the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority are co-hosting an interactive panel discussion Jan. 19 on “Wildlife Connectivity from the Bay to LA.” The online discussion will explore the importance of habitat connections for wildlife like mountain lions and bobcats. Panelists will discuss efforts that conservation groups are making to build a more connected and healthy ecosystem in California.

The webinar is set for 7-8 p.m. Register at https://openspacetrust.org/event/tails-oftwo-cities-wildlife-connectivityfrom-the-bay-to-la.