April 09, 2013
Upcoming Chamber Events

Ribbon Cuttings, 
    Tuesday,  April 9th, 5:30PM,  McGill Patio,  210-A North Santa Cruz Ave. 
    Thursday,  April 18th, 5PM,  Kismet Boutique (formerly Cambric of Los Gatos), 100 North Santa Cruz Ave.   
Cuba Trip Information Session
Thursday, April 11, 6PM in the Chamber office, 10 Station Way
Lunch With Impact
Wednesday, April 17th, 11:45AM-1PM,  Aldo's Restorante, 14109 Winchester Blvd. Reservations due April 10! 
Biz to Biz Luncheon
        Tuesday,  April 30th,  11:30-1PM,  Testarossa Winery,  300 College Ave. Reservations due April 25.
Is Volunteering fun??  At the Visitor's Bureau Spring Wine Walk, volunteering to help on Saturday, May 18th from noon to approximately 4PM is FUN!   If you are interested,  please contact the Chamber office at chamber@losgatoschamber.com or call 408.354.9300

NEW MEMBERS

MassMutual Silicon Valley  (Financial Advisors)
101 Metro Drive, Suite 550
San Jose,  CA 95110
408.487.1500
www.siliconvalley.massmutual.com

Contact:  Susie Mason
smason@financialguide.com
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WorkgroupIT LLC   (IT Consulting Services)
1 Bayview Avenue,  Unit 1
Los Gatos,  CA 95030
408.395.6533
www.workgroupit.com
 
Contact:  Mike Kane 
info@workgroupit.com  

MEMBER NEWS

The Butter Paddle, 33 N. Santa Cruz Ave. announces their Mariposa Event on May 10th.  Beginning on April 15th, all Mariposa purchases of $125 or more qualify for a free Mariposa gift valued at $49 and an entry in a special Mariposa raffle being held on May 10th.  Need not be present to win.
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Carney,Sugai & Sudweeks,  750 University Avenue if offering  free workshops on Long-Term Planning conducted by Janis Carney in Suite 140, on April 16th, 1:30-3:30pm and April 23rd, 5:30-7:15pm.  To register call: 408.354.0200
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League of Women Voters invites you to hear speaker, Shiloh Ballard, Vice President of Housing & Community Development, Silicon Valley Leadership Group on "Life After Redevelopment and the Impact on Affordable Housing", April 17th, 7-9PM at the Los Gatos Council Chambers, 110 E. Main St.  For more information:  www.lwv-sw-santaclara-valley.org
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Vintages,  130C  N.Santa Cruz Ave. is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with an Open House, April 20th (10am-6pm), and April 21st (11am-5pm).  Refreshments and prizes will add to the fun.  For more information and a 15% off coupon offer visit: www.vintagesantigues.com
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West Valley College invites you to their third annual Musical Theater Gala event, "Sweet Charity", April 20th. The event will benefit educational and student support programs at West Valley College. Appetizers will be served and wine and beer will be offered to guests 21 years old and over at 6PM and the curtain rises at 7:15PM. Tickets and event details are available at: westvalleycollegegala.eventbrite.com  or 408.741.2097
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American Red Cross announces their Blood Drive at the Calvary Church, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd., April 26th, 9:30am-3:30pm.  To schedule your appointment please log on to
www.redcrossblood.org, enter the Sponsor Code: calvarychurch or call Audrey at 408.771.6110.  Type O blood is in short supply.  If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, call 1.866.236.3276
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Blossom Hill Crafts announces their Pottery and Fine Art Sale on April 27th & 28th, 10am-5pm at The History Club of Los Gatos, 123 Los Gatos Blvd.  For more information visit: 
www.BlossomHillCrafts.com/sale  or call 408.356.9035
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Rotary Club of Los Gatos announces the Great Race, Saratoga to Los Gatos, April 28th, 9-11AM (rain or shine) at Big Basin Way, Saratoga to downtown Los Gatos.  For more information or to register online through April 27th visit  www.losgatosrotarygreatrace.org.  or call 408.823.2022
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Los Gatos-Saratoga AAUW invites you to their English Tea and Silent Auction on April 27th, 2-4PM at West Valley College Campus Center to benefit Homeless Women & Children, local scholarships etc. Door prizes, jewelry table and entertainment.  There will be a prize for finest Spring Hats!   $40 ($25 Tax Deductible).  For tickets contact Pat Khan 408.741.1616 or email: patannkhan@gmail.com
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MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS


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

April 10 - Deadline for reservations for Lunch With Impact at Aldo's Ristorante.

April 11 - Information session for November 7th trip to Cuba.  Sign up by May 1 and receive a $100 discount on the trip.  Meeting will be held at the Chamber office at 6 PM.

April 12  -  8PM,  Kathy Mattea performs at the Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center. For information:  www.montalvoarts.org

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

April 17  - 11:45am-1pm,  Lunch with Impact, at Aldo's Ristorante.  $25 prepaid by April 10th.  For information call Los Gatos Chamber office 408.354.9300

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

April 20  -  Join the wineries at the Summit for Passport Day, 12-5pm, Special festivities at each winery.  For more information: www.thesummitwineries.com or www.scmwa.com

April 20  -  Celebrate Earth Day on the Summit to Sea Wine Trail with "Down to Earth" our Spring
Passport theme.  Burrell School, Loma Prieta & Poetic Cellars practice sustainable winegrowing.

April 20 -  and every Saturday in April, Celebrate Down to Earth Month with Cooper-Garrod Estate Wineyards and Silver Mountain on the Organic Wine Trail. For info: www.organicwinetrail.com

April 25 - Reservations for Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon on April 30 due.

April 25
  - 6:30PM, NPM Poetry Reading & Open Mic,  Great Bear Coffee, 19 N. Santa Cruz Ave.  For information:  408.395.8607

April 26  -  8PM, Hugh Masekela Quintet performs at the Carriage House Theatre at Monalvo Arts Center.  For information:  www.montalvoarts.org

 April 28  -  9AM, The Great Race from Saratoga to Los Gatos hosted by Rotary Club of Los Gatos.  For information:  www.losgatosrotary.org/thegreatrace2013

April 28  -  1-5PM,  Rivers of Chocolate Festival at Mountain Winery, Saratoga.  For more information contact:  Chocolate@ehclifebuilders.org.  For tickets: www.riversofchocolate.com

April 30  -  11:30am-1pm, Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon, Testarossa Winery, catered by California Cafe.   For information/reservations www.losgatoschamber.com or call 408.354.9300

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