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Belmont University honors locals; Holocaust survivor to speak at Yavneh Day School; Silicon Valley reads celebrates 20-year anniversary (local scene)
LOCAL SCENE - Here's a round-up of some local happenings that recently occurred or are on tap for the days ahead...
Holocaust survivor to speak in Los Gatos
Yavneh Day School, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 100 in Los Gatos, is hosting a talk with Yetta Kane,...
Is your plate full this almost-fall? Well, how about a side of fun—or chili?
Monday was Labor Day, and you know what that means—BBQ time.
And helping to organize that annual Chili Cook-off was Town of Los Gatos Parks Commissioner Matt Ober, with the help of Jethro Bledsoe.
Bledsoe told me he’s just one of the guys that helps pull...
The Terraces open house showcases community within a community
The Terraces of Los Gatos held a Spring Open House, last week, at its 800 Blossom Hill Rd. digs, not too far off Los Gatos Boulevard. This nine-acre residential campus has been welcoming downsizers since 1992.
Those who live here say they enjoy an active,...
Vine-to-Wine; Adaptive Arts college founder recognized; Sanborn Park cleanup (local scene)
Vine-to-Wine event set for Nov. 4 at Mountain Winery
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting its third annual event on Nov. 4 from 1-7pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
Vine-to-Wine celebrates the end of harvest and highlights Santa Clara...
Local Scene: Poetry contest, Youth Commission seeking applicants
Poetry contest now open
Poets of all ages are encouraged to enter the Los Gatos Poetry Contest hosted by Los Gatos Poet Laureate Jen Siraganian.
Individuals who live, work or attend school in Los Gatos are eligible to submit one entry. First, second and third place...
Town closes one lane along Shannon Road as recently-annexed hillside becomes unstable (local scene)
Town warns of shifting pavement on Shannon Road
A recent shifting of pavement along Shannon Road near Diduca Way and Santa Rosa Drive could create a hazard for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, town officials warned.
Residents may have noticed electronic message boards along Shannon Road advising...
Local Scene: Officials urge booster shots; Measure B results certified
Planning commission to consider various home projects
The Los Gatos Planning Commission will meet virtually on Dec. 8 at 7pm.
The commission will consider:
• A demolition and rebuild of a single-family residence at 16010 Winterbrook Road;
• Construction of a second-story addition to an existing single-family residence...
Campo di Bocce turns 27; high school teacher publishes book; funding for affordable housing (local scene)
Campo di Bocce returns after January renovation
In December, longtime Campo di Bocce customers opened their Facebook feeds and saw construction workers in hi-viz outfits stretching sheets of translucent plastic across the popular Los Gatos eatery and sporting hall.
But the facility, one of the community’s...
Campbell theatre’s new board members; Simitian turns up the heat on wildfire prevention (local scene)
Friends of the Heritage Theatre welcomes new board members
Friends of the Heritage Theatre (FOHT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to community awareness, community access and fundraising on behalf of the historic performing arts venue in Campbell, welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors:...
County animal shelter needs volunteers to foster kittens
The Santa Clara County Animal Services Center is seeking volunteers to foster kittens in their homes until the animals are old enough to be adopted.
Every year, beginning in the spring, the San Martin shelter receives roughly 1,500 kittens that require plenty of TLC until...
