Summer youth bus pass at County Connection

The County Connection is offering a discounted summer youth bus pass to help students get around during the summer.

The "20-Ride Summer Youth Pass" sells for $15 and is available for youths age 6-18. Summer youth passes are accepted on all County Connection fixed-route buses. For a list of places, go to http://cccta.org/how-to-ride/places-to-go/.

County Connection allows more than one person to use a single bus pass, making it easier for families with multiple children, or for those planning group outings, according to a news release.

The pass is valid through Sept. 30, and is available through the mail and at most of the agency's sales outlets throughout the service area or online. For information, call 676-7500 or visit www.cccta.org.

Families needed to host international students

The International Education Center at Diablo Valley College is looking for local families to host international students on a temporary basis while they improve their English skills. All students speak basic English.

Participating families are paid a monthly stipend of $750 per student.

For information, contact Fia Parker at 925-876-0080 or fparker@dvc.edu.

Be host for foreign exchange

Host families are needed for incoming foreign exchange high school students. Students are 15 to 18 years old, English-speaking, have their own spending money and carry health insurance.

Host families are eligible to claim a monthly charitable contribution deduction on their tax returns for each month they host a sponsored student.

For more information, call Pacific Intercultural Exchange at 866-546-1402.

Send school news to Jennifer Modenessi at jmodenessi@bayareanewsgroup.com.