Please note that all dates and events are subject to change.
ONGOING EVENTS:
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JANUARY 2008
January 1: Resolution Run
5 mile run from Los Gatos High School. Starts
at 9 am. Please call Athletic Performance
at 408-354-7365 for more information.
January 9: International Auto Show
Preview Charity Gala for CASA
6:00-9:00 pm. Support Los Gatos youth programs
and join friends in viewing the newest model
cars at San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Tickets
are $75, includes live music, cocktails,
hors d'oeuvres and entrance to the auto show.
100% of ticket price goes to CASA. Purchase
tickets at www.casalgca.org.
January 20: Los Gatos Community
Concerts-Layna Chianakas, mezzo-soprano,
Daniel Lockert, piano. 2:30 pm at Los Gatos
High School's renovated auditorium. For more
information, please call Ray Aylsworth at
408-395-4283, or e-mail: info@lgcca.org.
January 22: State of the Town Address by Mayor at 7 pm, following regular Council Meeting at The Council Chambers.
FEBRUARY 2008
February 9: Annual
Rotary Club Crab Feed
All you can eat fresh cold crab & Auction.
From 6-9 pm at St Mary's. Benefits the Los
Gatos Charities Foundation. Please call 408-857-3638
for more information.
February 16: Cioppino Dinner at St. Mary's Church Hall Starting at 6 pm. Hosted by Los Gatos Lion's Club (Tim Musselman 408-356-9938)
February 17: Sunset Concerts - Formosa String Quartet. 8 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (20 University Ave.)For tickets and information, call 408-354-4560 www.stlukeslg.org.
February 17: The Los Gatos Rowing Club “ERG-A-THON” at the Town Plaza Park from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Participants will earn pledges based on the distance achieved on a rowing machine. Event Contact: Steven Bartlett (408) 354-9934
February 23: Touch my HeArt Gala benefitting
the Museums of Los Gatos, 6-10 pm at Los
Gatos Art Museum. A night at the museum.
Food, music, wine and dancing. Juried Art
Show of miniature paintings. All guests will
choose one miniature painting to take home
(included in the price of the ticket). $100
per guest.
For information or to purchase tickets, please
call 408-395-7375 http://www.touchmyheart.org/
MARCH 2008
March 14: Sunset Concerts -
La Catrina String Quartet. 8 pm at St. Luke's
Episcopal Church (20 University Ave.)
For tickets and information, call 408-354-4560 www.stlukeslg.org
March 15: Annual Bunny Fun Hunt 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Los Gatos High School front lawn. 10:45 - ages 2 and under (parent with child), 11:30 - ages 3-4 years old, 12:00 pm - ages 5-7 years old, 12:30 - ages 8-10 years old. Carnival Games, Food Booths, Fun Jumps, Pony Rides, and Much More! Free Egg Hunt. Bring Your Basket! Hosted by Los Gatos-Saratoga Rec. Dept. (408-354-8700) www.lgsrecreation.org
March 16: C. B. Hannegan's St. Patrick's Day Festival At Hannegan's Restaurant at 208 Bachman Ave. This year, the celebration will be held on Sunday, March 16, instead of the actual St. Patrick's Day.(408-395-1233) www.cbhannegans.com
APRIL 2008
Month of April is Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month www.losgatosca.gov/keeplosgatosbeautiful
April 12: Sunset Concerts -
Weilerstein Piano Trio. 8 pm at St. Luke's
Episcopal Church (20 University Ave.)For
tickets and information, call 408-354-4560 www.stlukeslg.org
Friday, April 18, 2008: Deadline for Los Gatos 3rd Photo Expedition hosted by Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
April 19: Get Your Green On 10am to 4pm on Los Gatos High School Front Lawn. Hosted by West Valley Green Leaf. Green your home/business. Get involved. Green your lifestyle. Free event. For more information or to be an exhibitor, contact Zsa Zsa Taylor at 408-354-8066, ptaylor365@aol.com. This event is in cooperation with the mayors of Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga. West Valley Green Leaf and students the 'Go Green' club at Los Gatos will be working at the event to insure a successful, educational, informative and fun event.
April 20: The Great Race from
Saratoga to Los Gatos
The run/walk begins at 9 am. Race begins
at the corner of Big Basin Way and 3rd St.
in downtown Saratoga. Shuttles on Grays Lane
(between N. Santa Cruz Ave. and University
Ave.) in Los Gatos before and after race
to bring runners to starting line. Hosted
by Rotary Club of Los Gatos. (Mike Norcia,
408-823-2022) www.losgatosrotary.org
April 20: Earth Day Celebration
at Nirvana
Noon to 4pm at Nirvana,
224-B N. Santa Cruz Ave. Silent auction and
raffles, guest appearance by Steve Cabarello
and other local pro surfers and skaters.
D.J. music by Jaime Gonzalez, live music
by Careless Hearts, food and beverages. Proceeds
from the event, and certain items and services
in April will be donated to Surfrider Foundation
for clean water. Please contact Laure at
408-857-3808.
April 25: Arbor Day & Tree City
USA Celebration
The Town of Los Gatos has been named Tree
City USA by the National Arbor
Day Foundation for the 28th year in a row!
This award represents the commitment of the
Town to preserve and enhance its urban forests.
Join the town as we celebrate National Arbor
Day and this special recognition with a tree
planting ceremony at Daves Avenue Elementary
School, 17770 Daves Avenue, Los Gatos. For
more information, contact Parks and Public
Works at (408) 399-5777.
April 26: March
of Dimes Walk for Babies
This event will begin and end at Vasona Park.
5am to 6pm. 6.25 miles. March for Babies
is the new name for WalkAmerica. The money
raised through March for Babies will support
lifesaving research, community services,
education and advocacy that help babies get
a healthy start.
March of Dimes: 408-260-7629. The website
is http://www.marchofdimes.com/california/4947_28460.asp.
April 26: Los Gatos Trail Clean Up 9am to 12:30pm. Leadership Los Gatos Class of 2007/2008 and West Valley Green Leaf invite you and your family to participate in this fun Los Gatos Trail Clean Up event. Meet at the amphitheater behind Borders Books at 9am for coffee and pastries. Garbage bags and trail maps marked with areas of interest to clean will be provided. There will be prizes awarded to the participants with the most creative work gloves, hats and boots. Contact Christine Currie at threegreencommunities@gmail.com
April 26: The Look of Los Gatos – Los Gatos High School Fashion Show 3pm to 5pm, presented by CASA. For preferred seating, purchase tickets in advance at www.casalgca.org. General seating available at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit LGHS Theatre Improvement Plan. $10.00 for students. $25.00 for Adults.
April 27: Los Gatos Community Concert – The Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio. 2:30 pm at Los Gatos High School. For more information, please call Ray Aylsworth at 408-395-4283 or email:info@lgcca.org.
April 27: Paint Our Town Purple hosted by American Cancer Society volunteers. Hang some purple decorations at your business, home, or school or wear your favorite purple clothes to support Relay for Life, which will be held on July 19th at Rolling Hills Middle School. There will be information tables at the park by the post office on April 27th. See more details here: http://events.cancer.org/rfllosgatosca
MAY 2008
May 2: Annual Big Deal 2008, 50's
Sock Hop
6-11 PM at the Opera House. Rock Around The
Clock! Ticket price is $75 which includes
food and all drinks, music, dancing, contests,
live and silent auction and lots of fun! A
portion of the proceeds from the event will
be donated to the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
Charitable Foundation, supporting scholarships
for LGHS graduating seniors planning to study
business in college. We will also be raffling
a $6000 luxury Alaskan Cruise from Travel
Advisors of Los Gatos. Tickets are $25 each
or 5 for $125-(you need not be present at
the event to win but you don't want to miss
the fun). Tickets for the event and the raffle
will be available for purchase online shortly
and at the Chamber office now. 408-354-9300. www.lgccthebigdeal.com.
May 3: Cat’s
Hill Bicycle Race in
Almond Grove District, Tait
and Nicholson Avenues. Hosted
by Los Gatos Bicycle
Racing Club. The Cat's
Hill Race is challenging to
ride, and great fun to watch.
Come and see for yourself!
(Barry Gordon 395-6611) http://www.catshill.org/
May 3: Children's Fantasy Faire Front lawn of Los Gatos High School, hosted by Los Gatos Parent Nursery. (408-354-1433)http://www.lgparentnursery.org
May 3: Support Network Annual Gala!
6-11pm at the Los Gatos Opera House. Enjoy
cocktails, dinner & dancing, A champagne/diamond
raffle & silent & live auctions.
All proceeds benefit the client families
of the Support Network for Battered Women.
Tickets: $150. Black Tie Optional. To purchase
tickets call Paula at 408-541-6100 x122. www.snbw.org
May 14: A World of Tastes
Hosted by The History Club of
Los Gatos at 123 Los Gatos Blvd. 11am to
2pm with entertainment throughout the event.
Proceeds benefit their Philanthropic budget.
Sample foods from Mexico, Cuba, France,
Italy, England, Ireland, and more! Have
a great lunch and help the great cause!
Tickets: $25.00.
May 15: Reception & Award
Ceremony for Los Gatos 3rd Photo
Expedition
At Hotel Los Gatos. hosted by Town of Los
Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
Combined with May Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00
May 16: Los Gatos Ballet Spring Performance at Campbell Heritage Theatre, 10:30am and 7:30pm. Tickets: $15, $18, $22. Senior and Group Discounts available. Box Office:408.866.2700. Los Gatos Ballet presents CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, an original production set to the classic music of CAmille Saint Saens. Journey with the young man whose dream amazingly comes to life, as he travels on through water and land, meeting fascinating creatures. The first of the great non-story romantic ballets, LES SYLPHIDES, along with the YOUTH CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE will also be presented. There is magical enchantment for the entire family! Information
May 17: "Town of the Cats" will
be proclaimed, "The Town of the
Dogs" for a day. 11am.
This is an opportunity for the Bay Area
to experience just how dog-friendly Los
Gatos is for visitors. This family friendly
event sponsored by the Humane Society
Silicon Valley, Pet Pals, and Los Gatos
Unleashed will encourage people to shop
and dine in Los Gatos and celebrate the
magic of the human-dog bond. Bring your
family, including your dogs, to the Old
Town shopping center in downtown Los
Gatos and join in the fun! The festivities
begin at 11:00 am.
May 17: Community-Wide Garage Sale 9 AM to 3 PM. A map of the registered residences for the garage sale will be released before the event and will be available at the Neighborhood Center, Town Clerk's Office, the library, at local 7-11 stores and Safeway stores, as well as Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. To learn more about the sale, please call the Community Services Department at (408) 399-5796. http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=330
May 17: Girls on the Run 5K. 8 am to 11 am in Vasona Park and on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Hosted by Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley. 408-358-1007 www.girlsontherun-sv.org
May 18: Homes of Vines & Roses Home Tour Hosted by APJCC. 10am to 5pm. This is your chance to tour a variety of beautiful homes and gardens in the Los Gatos-Saratoga area. Proceeds from the event go to support the programs & services of the APJCC. For more information, contact Susie Weitzman at susie@svjcc.org or 408-357-7402. http://www.svjcc.org/hometour/index.html
May 23: Sunset Concerts - Musica Pacifica. 8 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (20 University Ave.) For tickets and information, call 408-354-4560 www.stlukeslg.org.
JUNE 2008
June 4: Annual Senior of Distinction Award Presentation and Champagne Reception 4:30pm to 6pm, at Glenn Rouse Assembly Hall at the Terraces of Los Gatos (800 Blossom Hill Road). Award presented by Los Gatos Mayor and Monte Sereno Mayor. Please call 408-356-1006x122 for reservations.
June 22: 2008 Silicon Valley Duck
Race at Vasona Park. 11am: Carnival,
Food and Games. 1pm: Duck Race Begins.
Winners will be announced directly after
the race. Proceeds benefit Jewish Family
Services. 10,000 rubber ducks will pour
from the bed of a dump truck, float down
the stream, and eventually into the prize
picking net. When the winners of the duck
race are announced, more than 20 lucky
people will go home with great prizes,
including the possibility of winning $1
million. http://www.siliconvalleyduckrace.org
June 25: Jazz on the Plazz -
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main
St and Santa Cruz Ave.www.jazzontheplazz.com
June through July, Saturdays, 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM:
Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
at Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608
for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 12: "Celtic Hearts"
June 14th (Saturday) between 8:00
and 11:00 AM: Flapjacks & Railroad
Tracks 8am to 11am at Oak Meadow Park.
Kick off summer with a morning ride on
the Billy Jones Wildcat Rairoad, roundhouse
tours, and rides on the historic Bill Mason
Carousel. Tickets for the Train and Carousel:
$2.00 (2 years and under ride free with
paying adult). Breakfast (All you can eat
pancakes, 2 sausage links, & 1 complimentary
beverage): Adults $6.00/Kids (10 and under)
FREE. For more information, please call
408-395-7433 or e-mail BJWRR1@aol.com
June through July, Saturdays, 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM:
Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
at Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608
for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 19: "Women with Strings Attached"
June 22: Music in the Park -
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00
to 7:00 PM (Community Services 408-354-6820)
More
information (Click for PDF
Poster)
June through July, Saturdays, 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM:
Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
at Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608
for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 26: "Tim Cat, John Borton"
June 29: Music in the Park -
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St.
5:00 to 7:00 PM (Community Services 408-354-6820)
More
information (Click
for PDF Poster)
JULY 2008
July 4th Town Celebration (110 E. Main St.) Entertainment, music, food and games will be occurring throughout the day.
July 4: Music in the Park - San Jose Wind Symphony (Patriotic Music) 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Los Gatos High School Front Lawn on E. Main St. (Community Service 408-354-6820) More information (Click for PDF Poster)
July 6: Music in the Park - at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00 pm (Community Services 408-354-6820) More information (Click for PDF Poster)
July 12: Annual Coldwell Banker Estate Sale & Live Auction - Silent Auction, 9 to 11 am, live auction: 12 pm, 221 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd. All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Website
July 13: Music in the Park -
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00
to 7:00 PM (Community Services 408-354-6820) More
information (Click for PDF Poster)
July 18, 26, 31 and August 3 & 9: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
The Tempest: Transported to an enchanted island alive with magic, mischief, and a splash of romance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest weaves a magical tale for the whole family.
July 19: American Cancer
Society Relay For Life of Los Gatos 10 am
Saturday - 10 am Sunday. A fun-filled
overnight event at Rolling Hills Middle
School ground. During the event, teams
of people take turns walking or running
laps to raise fund for American Cancer
Society's many free services, research,
and education. Please visit their website
for more information or to register
for the event: http://events.cancer.org/rfllosgatosca
July 19, 27 and August 1 & 8: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Beauty and The Beast This original adaptation of Beauty and The Beast is a hauntingly beautiful tale, brought to life with classic storytelling, about a brutal man turned magically into a beast. High adventure ensues as the Beast tries to win the redeeming love of Beauty, before the Spirits of the Forest lure him into resigning his humanity forever.
July 20: 6:00 -10:00 am - Early Bird Special – Fitness Hike - Vasona Lake or Lexington County Park
Join a mature group of women for an invigorating 4-6 mile hike along the Los Gatos Creek or Lexington trails. Bird watch and explore nature as you get in shape. Meeting locations and more details will be provided at time of reservation. Please call (408) 354-2608.
July 20: Music in the Park -
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00
to 7:00 pm (Community Services 408-354-6820) More
information (Click for PDF Poster)
July 20, 25 and August 2 & 7: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave.
(Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
As You Like It follows an enchanting assortment of love struck wanderers as they weave their way through the Forest of Arden in a deliciously romantic, comic concoction of cross-dressing, courtiers, country folk, and a clown!
July 24 & 26: Dr. Seuss For President Art Exhibition 2 pm on 24th, 5 pm -8 pm on 26th, at Peabody Fine Art Gallery. Coinciding with the historic 2008 Presidential election, Dr. Seuss throws his “hat” into the ring. 11 N. Santa Cruz Avenue. 408-395-3440 information
July 26, 31 and August 3 & 9: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
The Tempest: Transported to an enchanted island alive with magic, mischief, and a splash of romance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest weaves a magical tale for the whole family.
July 26 (Sat.):
Honkers Gone Bonkers! Vasona Lake County Park 1:00-2:00 pm-
Join a Park Ranger to explore the fascinating habits of Canada Geese and other wild animals found in local parks, streams and your own backyard. Discover how not to “love them to death”, but help them thrive in the habitats we share. Meet at the playground. (408) 356-2729 parkhere.org/portal/site/parks
July 27: A Walk In and Out of the Past - A Historic Walking Tour in Downtown Los Gatos - 1pm, 1:15pm and 1:30pm
Meet the legends of Los Gatos – Mountain Charlie, Chief Umunhum, Mrs. Flora Ford, Louise Van Meter, James Kennedy and others!. Tours start at the Art Museum at Tait and Main. Tickets $25. Please call 408-354-1457 for tickets and reservations. Proceeds benefits The Museums of Los Gatos. www.MuseumsOfLosGatos.org
July 27: Music in the Park -
5:00
to 7:00 pm at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. (Community Services 408-354-6820) More
information (Click for PDF Poster)
July 27 and August 1 & 8: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Beauty and The Beast This original adaptation of Beauty and The Beast is a hauntingly beautiful tale, brought to life with classic storytelling, about a brutal man turned magically into a beast. High adventure ensues as the Beast tries to win the redeeming love of Beauty, before the Spirits of the Forest lure him into resigning his humanity forever.
July 30: Jazz on the Plazz – Chris
McNulty. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza
at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
July 31 and August 3 & 9: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
The Tempest: Transported to an enchanted island alive with magic, mischief, and a splash of romance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest weaves a magical tale for the whole family.
AUGUST 2008
August 1 & 8: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Beauty and The Beast This original adaptation of Beauty and The Beast is a hauntingly beautiful tale, brought to life with classic storytelling, about a brutal man turned magically into a beast. High adventure ensues as the Beast tries to win the redeeming love of Beauty, before the Spirits of the Forest lure him into resigning his humanity forever.
August 2 & 7: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave.
(Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
As You Like It follows an enchanting assortment of love struck wanderers as they weave their way through the Forest of Arden in a deliciously romantic, comic concoction of cross-dressing, courtiers, country folk, and a clown!
Aug. 3: Music
in the Park - 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Civic Center
lawn at 110 E. Main St.
(Community Services 408-354-6820) More
information (Click for PDF Poster)
Aug. 3 & 9: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
The Tempest: Transported to an enchanted island alive with magic, mischief, and a splash of romance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest weaves a magical tale for the whole family.
Aug. 7: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave.
(Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
As You Like It follows an enchanting assortment of love struck wanderers as they weave their way through the Forest of Arden in a deliciously romantic, comic concoction of cross-dressing, courtiers, country folk, and a clown!
Aug. 6: Jazz on the Plazz – Judith
Owen 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at
Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
August 8: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Beauty and The Beast This original adaptation of Beauty and The Beast is a hauntingly beautiful tale, brought to life with classic storytelling, about a brutal man turned magically into a beast. High adventure ensues as the Beast tries to win the redeeming love of Beauty, before the Spirits of the Forest lure him into resigning his humanity forever.
August 9: Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare
in the Park, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park
at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University
Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
The Tempest: Transported to an enchanted island alive with magic, mischief, and a splash of romance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest weaves a magical tale for the whole family.
Aug. 10: Music in the Park - at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00 pm (Community Services 408-354-6820) More information (Click for PDF Poster)
August 7 (Thursday) to
August 10 (Sunday) 8:30-11:00pm
nightly
In the Park After Dark Movie Nights -
Vasona Lake County Park
Join park staff for a family movie under
the stars. Bring a low beach chair or blanket
and a flashlight. Meet at the movie screen
in the meadow. 408-354-2608
8/7 – High School Musical 2
8/8 – Pirates of Caribbean at World’s End
8/9 – Ratatouille
8/10 – National Treasure 2
Aug. : Los Gatos Dammit Run hosted by Los Gatos Athletic Association. 5.0 miles. Starts and finishes at Los Gatos High School. (Call 408-354-7365, 395-4311)
Aug. 13: Jazz on the Plazz– Monterey
Jazz Festival High School All Stars6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St
and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Aug. 16 and 17: Fiesta de Artes at Los Gatos Civic Center hosted by Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos (Terry Martin 408-395-8016)10 am to 6 pm. Great art, wine, music, and food! http://www.lgkiwanis.org/
Aug. 20: Jazz on the Plazz – Nestor Torres 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Aug. 24: Music in the Park - at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00 PM (Community Services 408-354-6820) More information (Click for PDF Poster)
Aug. : The End of Summer Night Ride 6pm to 10pm at Oak Meadow Park. Come and support the long tradition of the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad's non-profit status.
Aug. 27: Jazz on the Plazz – Houston Person 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Aug. 31: Music
in the Park - at Civic Center
lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00 PM
(Community Services 408-354-6820)
More
information (Click for
PDF Poster)
SEPTEMBER 2008
Sept. 6: Claws For A Cause IV at C.B. Hannegan's at 208 Bachman Ave. Hosted by Los Gatos Morning Rotary CoolCats and C.B. Hannegan's. Benefitting Los Gatos Education Foundation and the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable Foundation. Eat, Rock, & Party with over 1,200 friends at C.B. Hannegan's in Los Gatos. A fabulous dinner of ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRESH MAIN LOBSTER, TRI-TIP, C.B. Hannegan's famous sides, libations, live music, and dancing the night away... Please go to www.lglobsterparty.com for more information and to purchase tickets online.
Sept. 20 (Saturday): Los
Gatos High School Millennium Foundation
Live & Silent
Auction. 6pm to 11pm at La Rinconada
Country Club. Please contact Carol Peske
at 408-395-0625 or via e-mail at peskes@comcast.net.
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information (PDF)
Sept. : Screen on the Green - at Oak Meadow Park, on a Giant 28 foot screen. Show time is 7:30pm. Dates to be announced.
OCTOBER 2008
October 5: LGEF presents "Taste of Trevese", its 6th annual fundraising auction benefiting Los Gatos Schools. Silent and live auctions, fundraising casino entertainment, premium wine bar, and more! Taste of Trevese, October 5, 2008 at Trevese Restaurant, 4-8pm. Contact: Pam Herman (drpherman@aol.com) 408.395.1060.
October : Los Gatos Education Foundation's Annual Taste of Tuscany at Hotel Los Gatos. Featuring food, wine, and live entertainment. For details of auction items and to purchase tickets, please go online to www.LGEF.org or call Wendy at 408-356-9119. All proceeds go to the Los Gatos Education Foundation.
October 10th thru 13th: St. Mary's Country Fair at 219 Bean Avenue. A great tradition for the parish, the school and the local community. There will be food and craft booths, as well as amusement rides. https://www.edline.net/pages/StMarys_School
October : New Millennium Foundation's
Annual Live & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Please join them for a festive evening of
fun & fundraising, 6-11pm. For more information,
please call Laura at 408-993-.9224 or visit
the New Millennium Foundation website at www.lghsnmf.com.
October (third week in October):
Second Chance Week A donation
drive, hosted by Town of Los Gatos. Please,
only donate the items listed, in good condition,
and clean. Your donations will be given
to St. Luke’s Pantry Program, EHC
Lifebuilders, InnVision, and Next Door
Solutions to Domestic Violence. These are
local agencies that provide shelter and
related services. Donated eyeglasses will
go to the Los Gatos Lions Club’s “Lions
in Sight” program, which donates
refurbished glasses to people in third
world countries. www.losgatosca.gov/secondchanceweek
October
: Howling Halloween Trick-or-treat
procession in downtown Los
Gatos for dogs and their
people. Merchants are welcoming
the two-legged & four-legged
costumed participants & providing "treats" for
all involved. Registration
at Border's at 5:30 pm. The
procession begins at 6 pm
(Preregistration is discounted
and encouraged online at
www.societydog.com). After "paw-dy" in
the Old Town amphitheater.
Sponsored by Society Dog.
Benefits the Los Gatos Police
Foundation K-9 Unit. Please
call 408-671-3417 for more
information.
NOVEMBER 2008
November 1: CATillion An Elegant Evening of Dining, Dancing and Live Auction. Hosted by Los Gatos Community Foundation. For more information, please call Darrell Monda at 408-370-3181. Tickets are available at their website. Benefits numerous services in the community. La Rinconada Country Club.
November : Historic Homes Tour 10 am to 4 pm. Hosted by The Museums of Los Gatos. For tickets, please call 408-354-1547. Tickets are also available at Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
November : Fall into Fashion 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at The History Club of Los Gatos. A tea, raffle and a style show. Proceeds benefit The Venue, Live Oak Adult Day Care, and St. Luke's Pantry. To make donation and for more information, please call 408-358-1072
November - Dec. : Third Annual Festival of Trees at Kings Court Shopping Center - Kick off event in November. Enjoy live entertainment, carolers, hot apple cider, balloon artist and more. The festival lasts through December . Enjoy the Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and schools, and vote for your favorite one in any shop or restaurant there. Each winner will receive a donation by Federal Realty Investment Trust, the owner of King's Court Shopping Center.
November : Passport in the Santa Cruz Mountains at all participating wineries throughout the region. Visit www.scmwa.com for tickets and a list of venues. Purchase a Passport by calling (831) 685-VINE [8463].
November : Democracy in Action at Town Council Chambers (110 E. Main st.), following abbreviated Council Meeting at 7 pm.
November (Day after Thanksgiving) - December 31: Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake Park. Drive-through tour of holiday light displays. Sorry, this event is closed to pedestrians and bicyclists. Payment is by vehicle. Please call (408) 355-2201 or visit their website for more information. http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/fol/
DECEMBER 2008
Month of December: Holiday Carriage
Rides
Hosted by Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce (408-354-9300)
Dec. 6: Holiday Parade Starts at 11:00 am.Hosted by Los Gatos Lion’s Club and the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department. (408-354-8700 ext. 226) www.lgsrecreation.org
Dec. 7, 14, 21: Santa in the Plaza
11am to 3pm. Santa and his elves will be
in the Town Plaza Park. Bring your camera
to record the moment! No charge for sitting
on Santa's lap. Hosted by "Santa in
the Plaza" committee & Los Gatos-Saratoga
Recreation Department. (408-354-8700) www.lgsrecreation.org
Dec. 7: Santa Paws Day . Bring your darling four footed friend for a special picture with Santa. Hosted by "Santa in the Plaza" committee & Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department. (408-354-8700) www.lgsrecreation.org
Dec. : Fantasy Train of Lights Complimentary Carousel rides available with purchase of train tickets. Information may be acquired from this email address, the Billy Jones Rail Road website, or by calling 408.395.7433
OTHER ONGOING EVENTS:
Great classes at: Los Gatos/Saratoga Rec. Center (354-8700) - LGS Recreation and Jewish Community Center (358-3636)- JCC , and West Valley Community College - www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Mission Valley Chorus
7:30 pm at Nordahl Hall, 580 W Parr Ave.
Come and join a women's barbershop chorus
and sing with them on Tuesday evenings.
Please call 408-871-9611 or contact susan.wong@comcast.net