For more events, visit the online calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar
Martin Scorsese Film Festival
Pruneyard Cinemas, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100 in Campbell, is hosting the Martin Scorsese Film Festival, a cinematic celebration that pays homage to the filmmaker’s iconic works. The festival will present a series of screenings showcasing some of Scorsese’s most influential films, culminating in the lead-up to the release of his upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon” on Oct. 20. Tickets are available at PruneyardCinemas.com or at the box office.
Blood drive
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Robin Sedgwick and Don Knight of Coldwell Banker Realty, and Stanford Blood Center, is holding a Blood Drive outside its office, 10 Station Way, on Oct. 13 from 10am to 3pm. For information and to make an appointment, visit sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/12234.
Fall Wine Walk
Tickets are now on sale for the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Wine Walk. The walk takes place Oct. 14 from 1-4pm in downtown. For information, visit losgatoschamber.com.
Diabetes and diet discussion
Plant-Based Advocates is holding a talk on diabetes prevention and control on Oct. 16 at 5pm at the Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. Dr. Debra Shapiro, who will give the talk, has practiced medicine for more than three decades and is Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Lifestyle Medicine. She is a Certified Health Coach and a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator. The event is free. For information, visit meetup.com/plantbasedadvocates/events/296377812.
Campbell Oktoberfest
The 28th annual Oktoberfest takes place in Downtown Campbell on Oct. 21 and 22. The event features German music, food and drink plus a KidsZone, Biersch Garten, 100-plus arts and crafts vendors, two stages of live music performed by local bands, a Community Stage, stein holding and costume contests, and more. For information, visit CampbellOktoberfest.com.
Napoleon Dynamite
Campbell’s Heritage Theatre presents “Napoleon Dynamite—A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries” on Nov. 2 at 8pm. Individual tickets are $55, and are available now through the Box Office (408.866.2700 or walk-up), or online at HeritageTheatre.org.
Creekside Socials
The Creekside Socials Block Party is held in downtown San Jose with various events through Dec. 3, including yoga classes, movie screenings, art workshops and more. For information, visit creeksidesocials.com.
Ongoing
Los Gatos Farmers Market
The Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round. More than 40 local farmers and food producers sell their wares Sundays from 9am to 1pm at Town Park Plaza on Main Street and N. Santa Cruz Avenue. For information, visit cafarmersmkts.com/losgatos-farmers-market.
Campbell Farmers Market
The Downtown Campbell Farmers Market is held Sundays, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm. For information, visit uvfm.org/campbell-sundays.
The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos
The club meets the first three Thursdays of the month at noon at Double D’s, 354 N. Santa Cruz Ave. First two Thursdays of the month feature guest speakers. For information, visit lgkiwanisgives.org.
Rotary Club of Los Gatos
The Rotary Club of Los Gatos meets Tuesdays from noon to 1:30pm at Shir Hadash Synagogue, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. For information, visit losgatosrotary.org.
The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club
The Club meets every Wednesday morning 7:30-8:30am at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Program includes featured guest speakers.
Los Gatos Lions Club
The Los Gatos Lions Club meets every Wednesday. A breakfast meeting is held at Moore Buick, 15500 Los Gatos Blvd., at 8am and a noon meeting at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, with a guest speaker. The club has been active since 1946.
Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore
The Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore is open Tuesdays from 4-6pm, Wednesday through Friday from 1-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm at the library, 110 E. Main St. For information, email fr************@ao*.com.
Public Meetings
Town Council
The Los Gatos Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7pm. For information, visit losgatosca.gov/16/Town-Council.
Planning Commission
The Los Gatos Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. For information, visit losgatosca.gov/189/Planning-Commission.
Santa Clara County Supervisors
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meets virtually on Tuesdays at 9am. For information, visit bit.ly/3oy2Zmq.
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
The board meets every other Tuesday at 5pm. For information, visit bit.ly/3DaJRi9.
Los Gatos Union School District Board of Trustees
The board meets monthly at either 6:30pm or 4pm. For a schedule, visit bit.ly/3oywlRA.
Other Town commissions
The Town of Los Gatos has various committees that serve as advisory bodies for the Town Council. For information and a schedule of meetings, visit losgatosca.gov/12/Boards-Commissions-Committees.
