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JANUARY 2010
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 26 (Tues.), 8:00
PM: El
Camino Hospital Los Gatos - New
Advancements in Minimally Invasive Robotic
Surgery; Learn the Latest from our Experts
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos now has the
latest da Vinci Si HD Surgical System which
enables physicians to perform minimally invasive
prostate cancer and gynecologic surgeries.
The new system features enhanced three-dimensional,
high-definition vision with superior visual
clarity of target tissue and anatomy. The
system's instrumentation offers exceptional
motor control and natural dexterity, allowing
the robotic arms to essentially become an
extension of the surgeon's own hands--but
with the benefit of full range of motion
that's otherwise not possible. Please join
us January 26th for a presentation and demo
of the da Vinci Si HD Surgical System.
Presenters include:
Randy Creamier, Laparoscopic & Robotic
Program Coordinator
Sharam Gholami, MD, Urologist & Robotic
Surgery Specialist
Kristine Borrison, MD, OBGYN & Robotic
Surgery Specialist
Lecture Location:
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Conference Center
815 Pollard Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Maps & Directions
Pre-registration Required. Please call 1-800-216-5556
to reserve your place at this meeting. Your
spouse or a guest is welcome to join you.
January 30: At the Los Gatos Opera House – Some Enchanted Evening…Love Songs from the best of Broadway Hosted by Rotary Club of Los Gatos. Performance from 7pm to 8:30pm. Intermission and live auction from 7:45pm to 8pm. $45 admission. Benefitting Los Gatos High School Theatre Improvement project and others. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.lghs.net.
January 31 at 2:30 PM: - Los Gatos Community
Concert
Sandra Wright Shen, piano
Los Gatos High School Theatre,
20 High School Court, Los Gatos
Information:
http://lgcca.org
January 31 (Sun.): 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. Adults $45, children $20.
Please call Paul at
408-205-0113 for more information
and tickets.
FEBRUARY 2010
Feb. 6 (Sat.), 8:00pm
- Sunset Concerts at
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
20 University Ave. Los Gatos
Quarteto Vivace
Brasil
Buy Tickets online: www.stlukeslg.org
Feb. 27 (Sat.): Touch my HeART – “Cats Night Out” Gala benefitting the Museums of Los Gatos. Event theme is "Cats Night Out" at The Toll House Hotel. For information or to purchase tickets, please call 408-354-1547 www.touchmyheart.org
Feb. 27 (Sat.): Los Gatos Lions Club
17th Annual Cioppino Dinner
6 to 10 PM, at Howley Hall, St Mary's Church, 219 Bean
Ave. Feast on this sumptuous dinner and enjoy the live
and silent auction and raffle. Proceeds to benefit
the Los Gatos Lions Club Charities for sight, scholarships
and community projects. $40 per person. For tickets
and information call 408-354-1266.
MARCH 2010
March 3: Bocce Ball Fund Raiser Hosted by Los Gatos High School Baseball. Starting at 5pm, at Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave. Leading off the evening, tournament play will begin at 5:30 pm; followed by dinner and drinks. Cleaning up the event with silent auction and raffle. All money raised will help support the Defending DeAnza League Champion & defending Central Coast Section (CCS) Champion Los Gatos Baseball team and facilities at Los Gatos High School. Go Wildcats! For more information, please contact Karen Danna at (408)395-6858 or kadanna@comcast.net.
March 17: C. B. Hannegan's St. Patrick's Day Festival At Hannegan's Restaurant at 208 Bachman Ave. (408-395-1233) www.cbhannegans.com
March
19 (Fri.), 8:00pm - Sunset Concerts at
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church,
20 University Ave. Los Gatos
Mandelring String Quartet
Buy Tickets online: www.stlukeslg.org
March 21: at 2:30 PM - Los Gatos
Community Concert
Quattrocelli, cellists
Los Gatos High School Theatre, 20 High School Court,
Los Gatos
Information: http://lgcca.org
March 27 (Sat.): Annual
Bunny Fun Hunt
10:00
am to 1:00 pm on the Los Gatos High School
front lawn.
Under 2 years 10:15 AM
Ages 2-3 yrs. 10:45 AM - Parent & Child
Ages 4-5 yrs. 11:30 AM Children Only
Ages 6-7 yrs. 12 NOON Children Only
Ages 8-10 yrs. 12:30 PM Children Only.
Carnival Games, Food Booths, Fun Jumps, Pony
Rides, and Much More! Free Egg Hunt. Bring
Your Basket! Hosted by LGS Recreation, 408-354-8700, www.lgsrecreation.org
March 27 & 28: Pinot Paradise in the Santa Cruz Mts. On Saturday, 27, tour local wineries participating in Pinot Pathway with barrel samples, library wines, new releases, specials on Pinot Noir. On Sunday, 28, a full day of Pinot at Villa Ragusa in Campbell. Wineries pouring with food paired by local restaurants. For tickets and more information: http://www.scmwa.com/PinotParadise.htm, 831-685-8463
March 28 (Sun.): Fashion Show, "The Look of Los Gatos", by CASA at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 student, $20.00 adult — purchased in advance; $15.00 student, $25.00 adult — purchased at the door. http://www.casalgca.org/
March 28 (Sun.): Paint Our Town Purple! Learn more about the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Los Gatos by coming by our booth at the Farmer's Market or talking to one of our volunteers walking around town. Hang some purple decorations at your business, home, or school or wear your favorite purple clothes to support the Relay For Life of Los Gatos, which will be held on July 18th and 19th at Rolling Hills Middle School. See more details here: http://relayforlife.org/losgatosca
APRIL 2010
Month of April is Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month www.losgatosca.gov/keeplosgatosbeautiful
April 16 (Fri.), 8:00pm - Sunset
Concerts at St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church,
20 University Ave. Los Gatos
Gould Piano Trio
Buy Tickets online: www.stlukeslg.org
April 16 (Fri.): Deadline for Los Gatos 5th Photo Expedition hosted by Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
April 17 (Sat.) : 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].
April 21 (Wed.): Bellissima Hosted by The History Club of Los Gatos at 123 Los Gatos Blvd. 11:30am to 2:30pm. Enjoy a delightful luncheon and fashion show in the atmosphere of an Italian bistro. Good food, good friends and all for a good cause. Proceeds from the Luncheon, Raffle and Silent Auction will benefit Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence. Please contact Celeste at 408-265-2535 or Therese at 408-226-6365 for more information, tickets or to make a donation to the raffle or silent auction.
April 24 (Sat.): March
of Dimes Walk for Babies
This event will begin and end at Vasona Park.
8am to 1pm. 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 www.marchofdimes.com/california/4947_28460.asp
April 25 (Sun.): 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 26 to May 1 (Mon.
to Sat.):
Celebrate Wine, Food & Fashion
in Los Gatos
The Visitors Bureau, a partnership between
the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and the
Town of Los Gatos, is developing the first
week long event to showcase fashion, food & wine
in downtown Los Gatos. We are bringing together
downtown restaurants, Santa Cruz Mountain
wineries and retail merchants, Monday to Friday,
April 26 - 30, 2010.
Luncheon Fashion Shows
Tuesday, April 27, 2010,
Girls Night Out,
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Downtown Los Gatos Wine
Walk, 3:00—6:00
p.m. $20 for Girls Night Out Only; $35 for
Wine Walk only and $50 to purchase a combo
ticket. The website is http://www.losgatoschamber.com/wineandfashionweek/index.html.
April 30 (Fri., Arbor Day): 30th Year
as a Tree City USA at 10AM. Join the
town of Los Gatos as they celebrate 30th Year
as a Tree City USA at Belgatos Park, 330
Belgatos Lane. To celebrate, the Town will
plant 30 trees at designated park locations.
For more information, please contact
Parks and Public Works at (408) 399-5776.
MAY 2010
May 1 (Sat.): 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) www.catshill.org Races
start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. in
the Almond Grove neighborhood of Los Gatos
May 1 (Sat.): A Taste of Kayaking Class At Vasona County Park, 9:00am-12:15pm. Docent Shirley Reekie will show and tell first-time kayakers all about this fun-loving sport. Choose session 9:00-10:30am or 10:45am-12:15pm. Kayaks provided, but bring sun protection, water and snacks. Must be 12 years or older and able to swim. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. (408) 355-2240.
May 1 (Sat.): The
Los Gatos Wine Walk
Sip, savor and shop your way through Santa
Cruz Ave and Main Street. Look for the blue
balloons outside of every participating merchant.
Each merchant will have an "open house" atmosphere for you
to sip on a Santa Cruz Mountain wine, savor appetizers
from a Los Gatos restaurant and shop. Every participating
merchant will have a sign outside their business with
the name of the winery and restaurant they are featuring.
Please finish your taste of wine at the merchant you
are visiting before moving on to the next stop. $35
for Wine Walk. The website is www.losgatoschamber.com/wineandfashionweek.
May 1 (Sat.): Children's Fantasy Faire Front lawn of Los Gatos High School, hosted by Los Gatos Parent Nursery. (408-354-1433) www.lgparentnursery.org
May 1 (Sat.): Tea and Fashions – Then and Now, 1 to 4 pm at Saratoga’s North Campus, 19848 Prospect Avenue, Saratoga. Tickets $35. This intergenerational tea and boutique supports the services to children, families and seniors in Los Gatos, Saratoga, West San Jose, and Campbell. Hosted by Assistance League® of Los Gatos-Saratoga. For tickets and information call 408-278-5300 or email 01allgs@gmail.com.
May 1 (Sat.): C.B. Hannegan's 30-year anniversary celebration begins at 5:00pm until...??? No Cover Charge, All-You-Can-Eat Hawaiian Buffet special menu, Aloha Attire Encouraged, Live Music, Drink Specials. 208 Bachman Avenue, Los Gatos, www.cbhannegans.com
May 2 (Sun.): at 2:30 PM - Los Gatos
Community Concert
The Hunt Family Fiddlers
Los Gatos High School Theatre, 20 High School Court,
Los Gatos
Information: http://lgcca.org
May 7 (Fri.): LGEF TASTE - Denim and Diamonds Casino Night, A Benefit for Los Gatos Schools 6:00pm - 11:00pm at Opera House. TASTE Exquisite Culinary Creations, Action at Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament & Black Jack Tables, Scoop up unique Silent Auction items, Take in Artist Lorraine Lawson signature creation for Auction, and Engage in the Live Auction & Premium Wine Bar. Want to get involved? Donate an item, become an underwriter, or volunteer! Please contact Kimberley Ellery at 408-402-5014. Info on Website
May 8 (Sat.): Ohlone Ways Campfire Program At Vasona County Park, 6:30-8:30pm. Join park staff around an old fashioned campfire to learn about people who truly appreciated and respected nature and lived "green" long before it was popular. Explore lifestyles and traditions of the Ohlone People through games and food. Meet at the Ranger office with a lawn chair and flashlight. Reservations required (408) 354-2608.
May 15 (Sat.): 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 15 (Sat.): Cruise Around the World at the APJCC 6pm-11pm. Enjoy gourmet dining, hot auction items, music and dancing in their exotic "ports of call"--Tel Aviv, Puerto Vallarta, Hong Kong, and Monte Carlo. Make your reservation now! Space is limited! Tickets are $150 per person. For tickets or for sponsorship information, contact Diana Schnabel at diana@svjcc.org or 408.357.7402.
May 20 (Thurs): Reception & Award Ceremony for Los Gatos 5th Photo Contest hosted by Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. Combined with Chamber May Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00
May 21 (Fri.), 8:00pm - Sunset
Concerts at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
20 University Ave. Los Gatos
(Bay Area) Laurel Ensemble
Buy Tickets online: www.stlukeslg.org
May 10-14 (Mon. to Fri.): Annual Student Art Show At Fisher Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 19195 Fisher Ave, Los Gatos. Art Reception on May 6 at 5pm (all welcome). Come admire the works of the next generation of Monet and Rembrandts. Hosted by Art Docents of Los Gatos. Inquire for rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. 335-2366 www.artdocents.com.
JUNE 2010
June 3 (Fri.): 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. Nomination Form - deadline May 21st, 2010.
June 5 (Sat.): Los Gatos Plein Air Art Show and Auction at Old Town Shopping Center. This juried event brings nationally recognized Plein Air artists to Los Gatos to paint "en plein air" which refers to the 19th century style of painting "in the open air" on location. The artists selected by jurors will come to town on June 2nd, and will be painting in Los Gatos for three days. Art will be exhibited and available for sale by silent auction Saturday, June 5th at Old Town Center. For details, please visit www.lgpleinair.org.
June 5 (Sat.): The Sherry Austin Band at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
June 6 (Sun.): Biking, Birding and Breakfast At Vasona County Park, 8:00am-11:00am. Join a Park Ranger for an early morning strenuous bike ride on the Los Gatos Creek Trail to observe and identify birds. Bring something to share and stay for a breakfast social at the end of the ride. Adults only please, not suited for children. Meet at the Boat Center with a bike, helmet and water. Reservations required. (408) 354-2608. More Info
June 12 (Sat.): Flatpick Sidekicks at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
June 12: Second Saturdays. At downtown Los Gatos. Please visit the website for more information. http://www.losgatoschamber.com/secondsaturdays
June 13 (Sun.): 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. www.siliconvalleyduckrace.org
June 13 (Sun.): 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, James Forbes, Mary Coggeshall and others! Tours start at the Art Museum at Tait and Main. Tickets $25. Please call 408-395-7386 for tickets and reservations. Proceeds benefits The Museums of Los Gatos. www.MuseumsOfLosGatos.org
June 19 (Sat.): David Correa and Cascada at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
June
20 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Elton John/Billy Joel tribute by Lee Alverson,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St.
5:00 to 7:00 PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts
408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
June 23 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Kathleen Grace
June 26 (Sat.): (Split Bill) Purple Hat and Sad But True at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
June 27 (Sun.): Music in the
Park - Nuthin’ Fancy – Lynyrd
Skynyrd tribute,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
June 28: (Mon.): Los Gatos Lions Club 13th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at La Rinconada Country Club, beginning at 11:00 am. Shot gun start at noon. Post play festivities, banquet, awards, raffle & auction begin at 5:30 pm at the Los Gatos Lodge. Registration fee is $185 For more info and registration go to: www.lglions.org or call 408-354-7896 or 408-505-7031. All proceeds benefit Lions Club Charities and Diabetes Kids for Camp.
June 30 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Chris Cain
JULY 2010
July 3 (Sat.): The Avalanche Choir at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 4th Town Celebration (110 E. Main St.) Entertainment, music, food and games will be occurring throughout the day. SCHEDULE on Town of Los Gatos website.
July 4 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Livin’ in the U.S.A. – Americana
tribute,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
July 7 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: John Proulx
July 10 (Sat.): 10th Avenue Band at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 10: Second Saturdays - At downtown Los Gatos. Please visit the website for more information. http://www.losgatoschamber.com/secondsaturdays
July 11 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Dirty White Boys - Foreigner tribute,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
July 14 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Judy Wexler
July 16 (Fri.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July 24, August 1, 7. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 17 (Sat.): 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].
July 17 (Sat.): Jessica Johnson at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 17 (Sat.): Annual Los Gatos
Shakespeare in the Park - "Treasure Island" by
Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage
by Bruce De Les Dernier.
8:00 pm at
Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill
Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July
25, July
30, August 6. (Tickets 800-838-3006,
Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 18 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Cash tribute- James Garner
as Johnny Cash,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
July 18 (Sun.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July 23, July 31 and August 5. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 21 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Spencer Day
July 22 (Thurs.): Sunset/Moonlight Hike At Lexington County Park, 8:15pm-9:45pm. Join park staff on a 3-mile sunset and moonlit adventure to explore the adaptations of our nocturnal wild neighbors. Meet at the Lexington Dam parking lot. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, water and a flashlight. Reservations required. (408) 356-2729. More Info
July 23 (Fri.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July 31 and August 5. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 23 (Fri.) to Aug.
15 (Sun.) Open Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays
The Sunset
Dream Remodel historic California
Mediterranean bungalow proves that
you can live small and live well! Come
visit this great compact home
and take away ideas that will transform your space.
Information
July 24 (Sat.): Women with Strings Attached at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 24 (Sat.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated August 1, 7. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 25 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Opera San Jose,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
July 25 (Sun.): Annual Los Gatos
Shakespeare in the Park - "Treasure Island" by
Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage
by Bruce De Les Dernier.
8:00 pm at
Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill
Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July 30, August 6. (Tickets 800-838-3006,
Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 28 (Wed.): Jazz on the Plazz - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artists: Terrence Brewer Trio
July 30 (Fri.) to Aug.
15 (Sun.) Open Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays
The Sunset Dream Remodel historic
California Mediterranean bungalow proves that
you can live small and live well! Come visit this great
compact home and take away ideas that will transform
your space. Information
July 30 (Fri.): Annual Los Gatos
Shakespeare in the Park - "Treasure Island" by
Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage
by Bruce De Les Dernier.
8:00 pm at
Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill
Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July
23, July 31, August 5. (Tickets 800-838-3006,
Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 31 (Sat.): The Klezmakers at Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Vasona Park. Please call 408-354-2608 for more information. Please visit the website for more information, www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
July 31 (Sat.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated August 5. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
July 31 - Aug. 1 (Sat. - Sun.) : American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Los Gatos from 10 am Saturday - 10 am Sunday. A fun-filled overnight event (because cancer never sleeps) at Rolling Hills Middle School's track. 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://relayforlife.org/losgatoscaContact: Melissa Ta - 408-871-1062
AUGUST 2010
July 30 (Fri.) to
Aug. 15 (Sun.) Open Fridays,
Saturdays, Sundays
The Sunset Dream Remodel historic
California Mediterranean bungalow proves that
you can live small and live well! Come visit this great
compact home and take away ideas that will transform
your space. Information
July
31 - Aug. 1 (Sat. - Sun.): American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Los Gatos from
10 am Saturday - 10 am Sunday. A fun-filled
overnight event (because cancer never sleeps)
at Rolling Hills Middle School's track.
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://relayforlife.org/losgatosca
Contact: Melissa Ta - 408-871-1062
Aug. 1 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
The Rising – Springsteen tribute,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00
to 7:00 PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155)
Information: www.lgmip.com
Aug. 1 (Sun.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated August 7. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Aug. 4 (Wed.) : Jazz on the Plazz – 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and
Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Janis Mann
Aug. 5 (Thurs.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 8:00 pm at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. Will be repeated July 31 and August 5. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Aug. 6 (Fri.): Annual Los Gatos
Shakespeare in the Park - "Treasure Island" by
Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage
by Bruce De Les Dernier.
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
Aug. 6 to Aug. 8 (Fri., Sat., Sun.): In The Park After Dark Movie Nights At Vasona County Park, 8:30pm-11:00pm nightly. Bring your family and friends out for a movie under the stars. Meet on the lawn by the Ranger office with a blanket or chair. Food available for purchase or bring your own picnic dinner. Flashlight recommended for getting back to your car. Call ahead for movie titles and information. (408) 354-2608. More Info
Aug. 6 (Fri.) to
Aug. 15 (Sun.) Open Fridays,
Saturdays, Sundays
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Aug. 7 (Sat.): Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park - "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, 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
Aug. 7 & 8 (Sat. - Sun.): Fiesta de Artes - 10:00am to 6:00pm: hosted by Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos (Terry Martin 408-395-8016)10 am to 6 pm. Great art, wine, music, and food! www.lgkiwanis.org/Information
Aug. 11 (Wed.) : Jazz on the Plazz – 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and
Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Robin McKelle
Aug. 13 (Fri.) to
Aug. 15 (Sun.)
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California Mediterranean bungalow proves that
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Aug. 14 (Sat.): The Incredible,
Edible Acorn At Vasona County Park,
10:00am-11:00am. Ever pondered the purpose
of an acorn? Come find out who needs and
loves acorns in this fun program with a
Park Ranger. Take a short walk to an acorn-laden
tree and get treated to acorn pancakes
topped with wild mint jelly. Meet at the
Park Ranger office. Reservations required.
(408) 365-2729.
More
Info
Aug. 14 : Second Saturdays - At downtown Los Gatos. Please visit the website for more information. http://www.losgatoschamber.com/secondsaturdays
Aug. 15 (Sun.): Getting Beyond the Snapshot At Vasona County Park, 10:00am-11:30am. Bring your camera and join us on a casual walk around the park. Explore plants and animals while shooting great shots and discussing what makes a photo compelling. All ages, abilities and equipment welcome. Meet at the Ranger office with a camera. (408) 354-2608. More Info
Aug. 15
(Sun.): Music in the Park -
Rumours – Fleetwood Mac tribute ,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00
to 7:00 PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
Aug. 18 (Wed.) : Jazz on the Plazz – 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and
Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artists: Monterey Jazz Festival
County High School
All Stars
Aug. 22 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
Sage – Rock ‘n roll cover band,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
Aug. 25 (Wed.) : Jazz on the Plazz – 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at Park Plaza at Main St and
Santa Cruz Ave. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Artist: Barbara Morrison,
Jazz Legend Honoree,
with Full Spectrum Jazz
Aug. 28 (Sat.): The Incredible, Edible Acorn At Vasona County Park, 10:00am-11:00am. Ever pondered the purpose of an acorn? Come find out who needs and loves acorns in this fun program with a Park Ranger. Take a short walk to an acorn-laden tree and get treated to acorn pancakes topped with wild mint jelly. Meet at the Park Ranger office. Reservations required. (408) 365-2729. More Info
Aug. 29 (Sun.): Music in the Park -
The Sun Kings- Beatles tribute,
at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00
PM (Los Gatos Music & Arts 408-354-1155) Information: www.lgmip.com
Date TBA: 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)
Date TBA: The End of Summer Night Ride - 6 pm to 10 pm at Oak Meadow Park. Come down and celebrate the end of summer with a delicious pasta dinner and rides on the Billy Jones Wildcat railroad and W. E. “Bill” Mason Carousel. Pasta Dinner $10.00 (pasta, salad, and garlic bread). Tickets for the Train and Carousel: $5.00 (2 years and under ride free with paying adult) (Ticket include one train ride and unlimited carousel rides) For more information, please call 395-7433 or go to http://www.bjwrr.org/. All proceeds will help keep the Billy Jones Wildcat railroad and W. E. “Bill” Mason Carousel for future generations to come. All donations are tax deductible.
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 6 (Mon.): The Labor Day Grill & Chill, 11am to 3pm at Calvary Church in Los Gatos. Bring your family to Calvary Church in Los Gatos to enjoy a day full of fun, food and entertainment featuring Car Show, Petting Zoo, Children's Festival and Community Heroes. Admission is free! For more information, call 408.356.5126 or visit us online at www.calvarylg.com.
September 11 (Sat.): 5:30-10 p.m Claws For A Cause VI 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, Los Gatos High School Marching Band and the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable Foundation. Eat, Rock, & Party with over 1,300 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 - also available at August Jazz on the Plazz concerts
September 24 (Friday): Screen on the Green 10 Anniversary Celebration - at Oak Meadow Park on Friday, September 24th for an evening of family fun. The featured film will be Disney Pixar's Cars, and will be shown on a 25' inflatable movie screen. Children's activities will begin at 6:30 p.m., and showtime is 7:30 p.m. For your enjoyment during the film, bring flashlights, blankets and low back chairs. The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad concession stand will be open from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. selling delicious snacks, beverages and BBQ favorites ranging from $1 - $4. Information
September 25 (Sat.): Los Gatos Wine Walk, 2-5 PM. Visit our local merchants and taste wine from over 20 wineries. Must be over 21 for the Wine Walk. Identification will be checked. Cost for Los Gatos Wine Walk is $35 (includes new event glass) with online purchase. Cost is $40 day of event, if available. Plan to stay in Town and enjoy "Autos on the Avenue" - a free Concours d'Elegance happening from 4 PM-8PM. See the fabulous cars and continue to enjoy the ambiance of Downtown Los Gatos. For more information, please call Los Gatos Chamber at 408-354-9300.
OCTOBER 2010
Oct. 2 (Sat.): 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
October 2: The Los Gatos Wildcats Grand Prix, 6-11pm at The Toll House Hotel. Annual Auction and Dinner benefitting Los Gatos High School. Turbo boosted Live and Silent Auction Items, "Formula 1" Premium Wine Bar, Live Music, Racecar Driving Entertainment, Delicious Foods, Grab Bags, Raffles, and More! Please buy your tickets online at http://nmf.maestroweb.com/. For the Foundation information, please visit www.newmillenniumfoundation.org
October 2 & 3:The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser - Sat. from 10am to 5pm, and Sun. , from 10am to 3pm at Los Gatos High School front lawn. Proceeds benefit Los Gatos High School! For more information:www.magicalglasspumpkinpatch.com/los-gatos.html
Oct. 3: Trek for Treatment
2010 – Family Fun Walk
Travel along the scenic Los Gatos Creek Trail from Oak Meadow Park to Lexington Reservoir and back, (7 miles for the full distance, but you choose how far you want to walk.) Hosted by The Eric Drew Foundation. Check in at 9:30 am, the walk starts at 10:30 am. BBQ and community fair start at 11:30. Register today at www.drewfoundation.org. You will be provided with rest stops, inc. food, water, friendly volunteers and medical support, (if necessary). Dogs on leashes, wheelchairs and strollers welcome. Check-in at Oak Meadow Park. A Marrow Donor Registry and Blood Drive will also be held, courtesy of the National Marrow Donor Program and The Stanford Blood Center.
October 9 (Sat.): Second Chance Day, 10am to 3pm. A donation drive hosted by Town of Los Gatos. Please, only donate the items listed in the website below, in good condition, and clean. Your donations will be given to St. Luke’s Pantry Program, EHC Lifebuilders, InnVision, Career Closet and Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence and the Humane Society. 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. For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (408) 354-6820 www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=970
Oct. 8, 9, 10: St.
Mary's Country Fair at
219 Bean Avenue.
Oct 8 (5pm -10pm) Oct 9 (10 am - 10 pm)
and Oct 10 (10 am - 5pm)
A great tradition
for the parish, the school and the local
community. There will be food and craft booths,
as well as amusement rides. The fun includes a petting zoo from 4H, new and old carnival rides, games,
magician, hypnotist, BBQ food, talent show, country store, full service
coffee shop, home-made goodies, Spaghetti Dinner, bingo, car raffle, live
bands, bouncy houses and slides, and fun for all.
Information: www.stmaryslg.org/fair
Email: fair_chairs@stmaryslg.org
October 17 (Sun.): Los Gatos
Community Concert – Quartetto Gelato,
mixed instrument
All concerts will be held in the Los Gatos
High School Theatre, 20 High School Court,
Los Gatos at 2:30 PM. Please call Ray Strong
(408-377-1106, info@lgcca.org) for tickets
and more information. http://lgcca.org/
October 23 (Sat.): Howling
Halloween - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in downtown
Los Gatos. Hosted by
Society Dog. Society Dog presents Howling
Halloween 2010! A Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza
for your Dog! BYOB - Be Earth friendly
and Bring Your Own Bag. Ghost Judges
will award prizes for Best Costumes!
4-6 ft. nonretractable leashes ONLY.
$15 for early registration, $20 the day
of the event. Early registration begins
Sept. 1st. www.societydog.com for
more details. For additional information
email helpdog@societydog.com or
call the YELP LINE at
408-671-3417. Children under 14 must be accompanied
by a parent. Parking is limited - arrive
early.
Dates TBA: Haunted Harvest Festival featuring Goblyn’s Glen at Oak Meadow Park. Guests of the show can take a self-guided tour through Goblin’s Glen, take a moonlit ride on the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, and the little ones can trick or treat and ride the Carousel. There will be vendors, food, and fun for entire family. For tickets and more information, please call 408-395-7433 or visit Website. Fridays and Saturdays 7pm to 10pm. Sundays 6pm to 9pm. Benefits The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and others. The Haunted Harvest Festival is always looking for volunteers. If interested, please email to skeletoncoast@hauntedmansion.com.
Date TBA: Annual LGHS Wildcats field hockey “chicks with sticks” steak dinner 5:00 -7:30pm at Los Gatos High School Home Economics Patio. Proceeds benefit the LGSH field hockey teams and club teams. Price: $15 per person. Call Pam Ferguson, at 358-7225 for tickets or for more information.
NOVEMBER 2010
November 6 & 7 (Sat.
and Sun.): Historic Homes Tour 10
am to 4 pm. Hosted by The Museums of
Los Gatos. For tickets, please call 408-354-1547. http://www.museumsoflosgatos.org/Events.html
Tickets are also available at Los Gatos Chamber
of Commerce.
Nov. 6 (Sat): Los Gatos Community Foundation 6th Annual CATillion – “Let The Good Times Roll. Rock the night away!” 6-11 PM at La Rinconada Country Club. Join us for a fun filled evening of Dining, Dancing, Silent and Live Auctions. Proceeds stay in Los Gatos to benefit projects that will further enhance the community where we live and work as well as raising contributions towards our grants and scholarships. For Sponsorship and more information, please call the Foundation at 408-399-3131. www.losgatoscommunityfoundation.org
Nov. 20 (Sat.) : 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 26 – December 31: Fantasy of Lights at Vasona County Park 6:00-10:00pm nightly. A drive-through holiday lights display spectacular at Vasona Lake County Park. See old favorites including Santa Shoots Hoops, the Pirate Ship with Booming Canon, and the Poinsettia Arch. An erupting Volcano with sound affects in the Dinosaur Den! Sorry, this event is closed to pedestrians and bicyclists. Payment is by vehicle. Call (408) 355-2201 www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks
Dates TBA: Los Gatos High School Performing Arts presents the Fall Play 2010, a premiere production of “K2” / “Lifeline”. All shows begin at 7 p.m. in the Prentiss Brown Theatre at Los Gatos High School. Ticket prices: Reserved: $10; General: $8; Seniors (60+): $5, Opening Night Seniors: $2. "Lifeline," by Steve “Spike” Wong, is a companion play to “K2.” It is receiving its premiere performance in this production. As their men fight to survive K2, two women struggle with uncertainty and doubt. The unraveling of their relationship reveals their own hidden struggles. For more information, please contact Steve Wong at swong@lgsuhsd.org. Or visit http://k2-lifeline.webs.com.
Date TBA: Democracy
in action,
A reception to honor the selection of the
Los gatos mayor and vice mayor
Immediately following an abbreviated
7 pm council meeting,
Town Hall Council Chambers,
110 E. Main Street. FLYER
Date TBA: Holiday Wreath Benefit & Silent Auction event at Old Town. Merchants will decorate a wreath and hang it on their storefront beginning Nov. 21. Customers and community members invited to bid on the wreaths. All proceeds will benefit a local Los Gatos charity.
DECEMBER 2010
Nov. 26 to Dec. 31: Fantasy of Lights at Vasona County Park 6:00-10:00pm nightly. Come celebrate the 11th Anniversary of "Lighting the Valley with Fun" at Fantasy of Lights, a drive-through holiday lights display spectacular at Vasona Lake County Park. See old favorites including Santa Shoots Hoops, the Pirate Ship with Booming Canon, and the Poinsettia Arch. New this year- an erupting Volcano with sound affects in the Dinosaur Den! Sorry, this event is closed to pedestrians and bicyclists. Payment is by vehicle. Please call (408) 355-2201
Dec. 3: Christmas Tree Lighting,
First Day of Carriage Rides
Tree Lighting festivities start at 4:00 pm at the Plaza
Park at the corner of Main Street and Santa Cruz Ave.
Actual lighting of the tree is at 6pm. Santa arrives
on a red fire engine at 6:01pm and stays at the park
until 7pm.
Holiday Carriage Rides starts
at 7 p.m. Please
go back to our home page (www.losgatoschamber.com)
and click on the picture of a carriage to
make online reservations. The reservation
site opens on October 1. Hosted by Los Gatos
Chamber of Commerce (408-354-9300)
Dec. 4: 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. 5, 12, 19 (Sundays): Santa In The Town Plaza Park Family Event, 11:00AM-3:00PM. December 5 is Santa “Paws” day, dogs and families are welcome. Bring your own camera. Free event, recommended donation of $5 per child or dog that sits on Santa’s lap. Hosted by LGS Recreation, 408-354-8700, www.lgsrecreatoin.org.
Dates
TBA: Fantasy of Lights at
Vasona County Park
6:00-10:00pm nightly. Come celebrate
their 10th Anniversary of "Lighting
the Valley with Fun" at Fantasy of Lights, a drive-through
holiday lights display spectacular at Vasona Lake County
Park. See old favorites including Santa Shoots Hoops,
the Pirate Ship with Booming Canon, and the Poinsettia
Arch. New this year- an erupting Volcano with sound
affects in the Dinosaur Den! Sorry, this event is closed
to pedestrians and bicyclists. Payment is by vehicle.
Call (408) 355-2201 www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks
Date
TBA: Fantasy Train
of Lights Thursday
through Sunday. 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
Dates TBA: Summit League “Homes for the Holidays” 10am to 4pm. The event will feature two homes in Los Gatos and one in Saratoga that are decked out for the holidays. Proceeds benefit P.A.C.E. – Pacific Autism Center for Education. Purchase advance tickets at Maids Quarters, 36 N. Santa Cruz Ave. http://summit-league.org/house_tour.php
Dates TBA: at the Center for Performing Arts in San Jose. Don't miss out on this Magical Holiday Tradition - The Nutcracker! San Jose Dance Theatre is producing the Nutcracker for their 43rd year, directed by Marcie Ryken of Los Gatos Ballet. Tickets: Order online at www.sjdt.org or call (408) 286-9905
Dates TBA: Visit Kings Court Shopping Center from December 5 - December 20 to vote for your favorite Christmas Tree, decorated by local schools, nurseries and non-profit organizations. The top three winning trees will be revealed on December 22 and will receive $500, $350 and $250, respectively, in a cash donation. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, balloon artists and more during the kick off event on Saturday, December 5 from 12 - 4 p.m.
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