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For more events, visit the online calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar.
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
The Los Gatos Library’s Mystery Lover’s Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is July 5 at 5pm in person and on Zoom. The club will discuss “Hollywood Homicide” by Kellye Garrett. For information, visit losgatosca.libcal.com/event/10506001.
Summer Concert Series
The Campbell Summer Concert series returns July 6. The concerts are weekly on Thursday nights, with a bonus concert squeezed in on July 31. For information, visit downtowncampbell.com/event/2023/summer-concerts.
Downtown Campbell Car Show
The Downtown Campbell Business Association will host its first Car Show on July 8 from 9am to 3:30pm. The free event will be held in Downtown Campbell, and proceeds will benefit the association’s budget for producing events all year round. For information, visit downtowncampbell.com/carshow.
West Valley Youth Theater
The summer season continues for West Valley Youth Theater, formerly known as Los Gatos Youth Theater. “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” runs July 13-15 at 7pm, July 15 at 2pm and July 16 at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets are $17 for children over 3, students, seniors and military; and adults are $20. “Rent,” for audiences ages 13 and up, runs July 20-22 at 7pm, July 22 at 2pm and July 23 at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets are $18 for children over 3, students, seniors and military; and adults are $20. All performances at Leigh High School Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit wvyt.org/tickets.
Drumming and storytelling showcase
To celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day and to promote inclusion, equity, transformative action and unity throughout Los Gatos, San Jose and the Bay Area, AWỌ is bring back the HUEmanity Salons Series program titled “Drums in the Park” and “Drums of the World” on July 15 and Aug. 27. Scheduled workshops include making musical percussion instruments, drum playing and use of traditional African fabrics for collage creations. “Drums in the Park” will be July 15 at Town Plaza Park from 2-6pm, and “Drums in the World” will be Aug. 27 at Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos. Those interested in attending can register for free at awocenter.org/drumsinthepark. For information, email as****@aw*******.org or call 408.601.0364.
‘Mission: Impossible’ screening benefit
The Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation will host an evening at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre on July 19 for the premier showing of the new movie “Mission: Impossible.” It will start at 7pm and the cost will be a $50 donation to the Veterans Foundation. For information and tickets, visit bit.ly/4183sMr.
Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show
More than 250 classic cars will gather at Saratoga Village along Big Basin Way for the 12th Annual Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show on July 23 from 10am to 4pm. The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Cool Car Club of Saratoga, Los Gatos and Campbell host this free public event. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local restaurants and a few food vendors. The week before the car show is Saratoga’s Car Show Week consisting of the following events: July 18: Fuel Up Rally at 5pm at Big Basin Burger Bar; July 20: Revvin Up Rally at 5pm at Jake’s of Saratoga; July 22: Tri-City Cruise starts at the Saratoga Village 76 gas station and travels to Los Gatos and Campbell, arriving at 10:30am and leaving at 11:30am. For information, visit saratogacarshow.com.
Live jazz music
Live jazz performances at the Tasting House, 368 Village Lane, take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and Sundays from 11am-2pm.
Entertainment at Gardino’s
Gardino’s, 51 N. Santa Cruz Ave., features entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, along with Sunday afternoons. For information, visit bit.ly/3OSvPHS.
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 Wednesday through Sunday from 1-6pm 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.
