We have our own special quaint small-town appeal and attraction—that’s why we love living here. We are located on the fringe of Silicon Valley, and we offer an escape from its pressure-cooker feel.
We are around 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and have the sophistication and culture of San Francisco, which is just 50 or so miles to the north. This prime location really adds to the charm of what we all call our Town of Los Gatos or “LG.”
MAINTAIN AND ACCEPT WELL-THOUGHT-OUT PROGRESS
Maintaining our quaint atmosphere and accepting development is our challenge. We are a community that shows up and participates, and now we must educate ourselves on the many proposed “Builders Remedies” that have been submitted to our Town.
A COLD HAS A REMEDY TO GET BACK TO BEING WELL
Any remedies to our housing shortage should not take away from our existing well-preserved Victorian architectural charm. “Remedies” should only add to our existing attractiveness, not “cure” it. Remedies are known to cure and not to change.
WHAT ARE THE GATANS DOING ABOUT IT?
Our location, the existing buildings—all of this—adds to the allure of Los Gatos. But, most of all, it is the people of Los Gatos who make it so great. It seems that a lot of Gatans will be keeping their eye on any “remedies” coming our way.
(Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan)
OUT & ABOUT
MONDAY MORNING MONTHLY MOVIE at CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N Santa Cruz Ave. March 3, 9:45am. This month’s movie is the 1942 black and white classic “Casablanca,” winner of three academy awards. $10 includes: movie, coffee and a pastry, the primary purpose of MMMM is to provide community socialization for older adults. losgatosthrives.org
MARCH 4 MARDI GRAS Sometimes known as Fat Tuesday, this day ends the New Orleans Carnival season, and is the day before Ash Wednesday. Restaurant Chez Philippe is planning festivities.
THE TERRACES OF LG OPEN HOUSE March 19, 3-5pm. Recently remodeled. Drop by, have a nibble, take a look.
THE LGMSPD 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY March 6, 6-9pm, an eight-week course, at the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department Operations Building, 15800 Los Gatos Blvd. An informative program has been designed to increase civilians’ understanding of policing. Graduation will take place April 24. Eligibility for attendance is at the sole discretion of the Police Department. co****************@lo******.gov (Paperwork can be found at losgatosca.gov: Click here to access a fillable application)
POLICE OFFICERS BALL Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave., March 8, 6:30pm. Plan for a glamorous evening with old and new friends, a seated gourmet dinner, wines and elegant clothes black tie optional. LGMSPoliceFoundation.org
CAFÉ AT LOS GATOS ISLAMIC CENTER March 8, 10-11:15am, 16769 Farley Rd. Drop by for a coffee.
CINQUEST “LUMINATE” Based in Silicon Valley. Film and creativity festival, March 11-23. Cinequest.org
CAMPO DI BOCCE St Patrick’s Day celebration with Chris Benson and Johnny Hannegan hosting March 17, 11am-9pm, 565 University Ave. with CB Hannegan’s grill on wheels, with a pig on the spit and shepherd’s pie. This event will be a fundraiser for Los Gatos Music in the Park and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation.
KIWANIS CLUB OF LOS GATOS open house March 27, 5:30-8pm Neverland Clubhouse at the Los Gatos Youth Park across from the LGHS tennis courts at 1 New York Ave. Are you looking for a fun way to help out your community? This just might be your answer. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Recent Kiwanis Club donations: $5,000 to LA fire victims-CNH Children’s Fund Disaster Relief, Live Oak Senior Nutrition & Services Center $5,000.
STRING ART Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co 101 W. Main St. through May. Local artist John Eichinger displays optical illusions in straight-line mandalas.
RUTH GERSON’S STUDENT SHOWCASE at The Cats, Los Gatos 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, March 2, 5:30-8pm. Presenting Gerson’s students musical talents.
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS presented by Santa Clara County Fire Department. Learn how to reduce wildfire risk and better prepare your: self, home, family and your neighborhood. The two-hour presentation is offered free at Redwood Estates Pavilion Los Gatos on April 22, 6-8pm, April22WildfirePreparedness.eventbrite.com and the Saratoga Senior Center, May 3, 10am–noon, May3WildfirePreparedness.eventbrite.com.
LG ART AND WINE FESTIVAL FIESTA DE ARTES 2025 Sept. 20-21, 10am-6pm, LG Civic Center Lawn, 110 E. Main St. There will be live music and dancing.
*The date of the Terraces open house has been updated.
