Where did Los Gatans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year?
Short answer: all over town.
But I came up with a longer answer: from Hapas tap room, through Chez Phillipe (with a bite of the French version of corned beef-cabbage), an iced green matcha at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co., then a quick green beer at the upstairs Heritage Pub, with a peek into the Second Story. On down thru Gardino’s, a “Hello” to the regulars at The Black Watch, and ending up at the main event—Campo Di Bocce’s “Little Ireland”—which rocked-on until 11pm.
Remembering St. Patrick’s Day past
CB Hannegan’s opened their doors in Sept. 1979. From then on (38 years) Los Gatans went there to celebrate on March 17.
Sadly CB’s closed their doors nine years ago with a “Last Call” party on Dec. 28, 2017.
This beloved local tradition continues on, now at Campo.
Irish-Italian?
Campo turns into Dublin, Galloway and County Cork each year now, with stages both outdoors and indoors. Irish music plays and Guinness stout flows. It certainly did indeed feel like Ireland—in a heat wave. The “wearing of the green” was everywhere. Leprechauns were sighted. This year’s event also served as a fundraiser for Los Gatos Music in the Park and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation
A non-profit gift store?
The Butter Paddle, at 33 N. Santa Cruz Ave., hosted an Annieglass Engraving Event on Saturday, March 21, from 12-4pm.
It was the first in Butter Paddle’s new “Inside the Studio” series.
This series will be ongoing with artists coming into the store on a monthly basis.
The goal is to connect customers with local artists, so they can learn the stories behind the original creations.
What is Annieglass?
Watsonville-based Annieglass Inc. creates handcrafted glass plates, bowls, serving dishes, home decor, jewelry and much more. The brand’s artistry has earned national recognition, including placement in the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC.
All Annieglass products are made in the USA using a unique glass bending technique.
To own or to give one of these pieces is owning, giving or presenting a unique piece of glass art.
An engraved invitation
Free engraving was offered at this event. Having a piece engraved adds a meaningful touch to gifts, awards or perhaps a memento for your own home.
These engraved works can be ordered at The Butter Paddle.
Next up
On May 30, from 11am-2pm, the Butter Paddle will host their second “Inside the Studio,” with featured guest Shane Tarkington.
Diagnosed with autism at age two, Tarkington discovered early on that art was one of his greatest strengths.
Today, he is a thriving artist sharing his gifts via beautiful cards and tea towels.
A nonprofit shop
The Butter Paddle is staffed and operated by more than 70 dedicated members of the Eastfield Ming Quong “EMQ” Auxiliary.
The Butter Paddle offers thoughtfully curated and selected items of home décor, elegant table ware, jewelry, baby gifts, gourmet foods and more. The focus is on local and women-owned businesses. butterpaddle.com.
Supporting mental wellness
Every purchase at The Butter Paddle helps support a local child in need. For nearly 60 years, this volunteer-run nonprofit gift store has benefited Pacific Clinics. Pacific clinics provide essential behavioral and mental health services to children and families throughout Santa Clara County. For more information: pacificclinics.org
What is the Chamber up to?
Not since 2019 (pre-pandemic) has the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce held a gala. On March 28, at 5pm at the stunning Nestldown estate, one titled “Shine Among the Stars” will be held. Awards will be presented for businesses and individuals who rise up and shine like the stars. Will you be a star? Reservation $200. losgatoschamber.com/events/calendar
Los Gatos Ballet School
The nonprofit Los Gatos Ballet will be performing Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding, featuring Circus Polka by Jerome Robbins, March 28 and 29 at the Louis B. Mayer Theater, at Santa Clara University.
April is just around the corner
On April 26, “Spring Into Green” will be held at Los Gatos Town Park Plaza, from 10am-2pm.
At the event, Los Gatos celebrates Earth Day as part of “Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month.”
Learn more about environmental sustainability, with these concepts promoted and explained in over 20 exhibitor booths.
There will be a tree-planting ceremony, a farmers’ market with family friendly activities, live music and more.
Mayor Moore will welcome attendees, deliver the State of the Town address and recognize that Los Gatos received the 46th Tree City USA award.
Thrifted Treasures
Save the date: April 26, 10am-2pm at the Adult Recreation Center, at 208 E. Main St., in honor of Earth Day.
Enjoy recycling and thrifting with over 20 sellers.
Be smart, recycle and reuse.
Community Wellness Fair
On April 12, from 10am-1pm at Addison-Penzak “JCC” 14855 Oka Rd. Rec Hall.
At this fair there will be free health screenings, interactive activities with wellness resources and demonstrations.
There will also be food, drinks and giveaways promoting healthy lifestyles.
Good Samaritan Hospital
“Good Sam,” part of HCA Healthcare, has again been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a for-profit company that gives awards for corporate ethics and collects fees from businesses.
“Being recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere reflects the strong culture of integrity that guides everything we do at Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Patrick Rohan, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital.
Good Samaritan is set to participate in the Addison-Penzak’s JCC wellness fair, April 12.
And the hospital will take part in the March for Babies Walk on April 18, an event Rohan chairs.
Good Sam is also holding an open house to show the new Insightec MRI machine on April 23.
Los Gatos Democracy Tent
Meets every Monday (except holidays) 10:30am-12pm at Saratoga Area Senior Center (next to the Joan Pisani Center at 19655 Allendale Ave., in Saratoga).
This gathering is held in the portable classroom’s Magnolia Room.
