April 2, 2013


 Biz Break..........
Tonight, 5-6:30PM at California Cafe.   Join the Los Gatos Chamber Ambassadors for social networking for business.  No agenda or announcements!  California Cafe
offers Happy Hour prices on wine & cocktails and complimentary appetizer samples. 

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Lunch With Impact......an accessible and relaxed way of meeting other local business people!  Lunch with Impact will meet monthly at some of the top restaurants in Los Gatos.  For $25 advance registration you will enjoy a three course lunch and non-stop networking time while dining at table of 4,6, or 8.  No assigned seats.  Lunch with Impact is the third Wednesday of the month from 11:45am-1pm.  Make your reservations now for:
                                                         April 17th, 2013
                                                         Aldo's Ristorante & Bar
                                                         14109 Winchester Blvd.
                                                         (Plenty of free parking)

Menu choices at Aldo's include 1 item from each category:

Salads: Insalata Cesare or Insalata la Della Casa

Entr�es:

Penne Campagnola - Tube pasta with chicken, sundried tomatoes, arugula, basil & garlic

Penne Siciliana - Tube pasta with eggplant & basil in a tomato sauce topped with dry ricotta cheese

Basa Filet - White fish in a lemon white wine sauce

Pollo Marsala - Saut�ed chicken with a variety of mushrooms & Marsala wine

Desserts: Tiramisu or Profiteroles

Tea, coffee, soda, ice tea, tax & gratuity included. No host bar is available on a separate check.

 

Register on line at www.losgatoschamber.com or call the Chamber office at 408.354.9300.
REGISTRATION AND PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 10.  SPACE IS LIMITED. NO DROP IN'S PLEASE!
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DISCOVER CUBA with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce!
                                                  November 7, 2013

Premier World Discovery/Chamber Explorations has been issued a specific license by the Department of Treasury which authorizes registered guests of our program to visit Cuba legally.  The 8-day tour includes Round Trip Airfare from San Francisco,  Departure Taxes/Fees, Hotel & Airport Transfers,  7 Nights First Class Hotels,  16 meals and much more.  $4,099 per person/double  $550 single supplement.   For more information contact Ronee Nassi at the Chamber Office at 408.354.9300 or email:  [email protected]
RESERVE BY MAY 1st. AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT.

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it will be accepting nominations for two awards - Business/Professional Person of the Year and Los Gatos Business of the Year.

The Ninth Annual Business/Professional Person of the Year Award is designed to recognize the outstanding business or professional person who has worked above and beyond expectation to make Los Gatos a better place to live and work; whose contributions have made significant and beneficial impacts on the Los Gatos community.  Individuals, organizations or business may submit nominations.  Self nominations are also invited.  

Nominees for
the Second Annual  Business of the Year Award need to be a Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce member and in business for 3 years or longer.  The intent is to honor a Chamber business that has given unselfishly for the betterment of Los Gatos and/or its residents.
                                                           
                                     

Both awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers on July 18th at La Rinconada Country Club.

Nominations may be submitted on line at www.losgatoschamber.com  or on forms at the Chamber office and submitted no later than May 15th. For more information call 408.354.9300
Fall Wine Walk Logo The Chamber has volunteering opportunities for those who enjoy working events!   We are in the process of organizing our Spring 2013 Wine Walk and will need help the day of the event, Saturday, May 18th from 12 noon - 4pm.   If you are interested please call the Chamber office at 408.354.9300  or email:  chamber@losgatoschamber.com  
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CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! 
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and the Los Gatos Visitors Bureau announce the 7th Annual Photo Contest.  Submission deadline is May 15, 2013.  Photographers of all ages are welcome.  The contest is sponsored by the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Los Gatos to supply images that market the town and hillside wineries as a wonderful place to live, work and visit.  Grab your camera and showcase what you feel makes Los Gatos special.  For more information visitwww.losgatoschamber.com.  Award ceremony will be on June 12 at 750 University Avenue, home of Alain Pinel Real Estate, UBS Financial Services and Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks LLP.
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Spring CERT Final Drill - West Valley  -  Volunteer Opportunity to assist others in their neighborhood during catastrophic events.  Victim volunteers are needed and will be provided with specific instructions as to how to participate as a "victim" in need of search & rescue and medical treatment.   May 11th at  Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga,  For information contact Miguel Grey at 408.341.4486  or email: [email protected].   To register:  
 springcert.eventbrite.com,  or call 408.341.4486
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CIEE, Council on International Exchange, is a non-profit organization that gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to come to America for 10 months.  They are looking for great host families for the students coming to Los Gatos.   They accept all kinds of families  - kids, no kids, empty nesters, single parents, and so on.  The main requirements are kindness and a willingness to learn about a foreign culture.  The students have the appropriate visa, medical insurance and pay for all their own expenses with the exception of food and utilities.  Contact Shawna Wise, CIEE Regional Director at 1.866.444.0336 or [email protected] for more information.   
Upcoming Member & Community Events
    

April is "Keep Los Gatos Beautiful" month.  Visit:  www.losgatosca.gov/keeplosgatosbeautiful

April 6  -  5-7PM, Dance Party for Adults 55 Plus at Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center, 123 E. Main St..  Everyone welcome!  For information call LGS at 408.354.1514

April 12  -  8PM, Concerts at Montalvo featuring Kathy Mattea at the Carriage House.  Tickets $40.
For information:  www.montalvoarts.org

April 14  -  2:30PM,  The Prima Trio (strings), Los Gatos Community Concert at Los Gatos High School Theatre, 20 High School Court.  For information:  www.lgcca.org

April 19  -  8PM, Bennewitz String Quartet from Prague, Sunset Concert at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 20 University Ave..  For information/tickets: www.stlukeslg.org

April 20  -  6PM, Musical Theater Gala, "Sweet Charity", at West Valley College Theater.  $45 before 4/10, $50 After & $60 at door.  For information/tickets: 408.741.2097 or 
westvalleycollegegala.eventbrite.com

April 28  -  9-11AM, The Great Race from Saratoga to Los Gatos.  For information or to Register,
www.losgatosrotarygreatrace.org

April 28  -  1-5PM, Rivers of Chocolate Festival at Mountain Winery, Saratoga.  For more information contact  [email protected].  For tickets: www.riversofchocolate.com

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