April 16, 2013

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:  ronee@losgatoschamber.com
RESERVE BY MAY 1st. AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT.
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Cooking Los Gatos Style!
 Looking for a Mother's Day gift?   Surprise your special person with a cook book with recipes from local restaurants and residents.  Cooking Los Gatos Style is available at the Chamber office, 10 Station Way for $19.95 + tax. 
 


Fall Wine Walk Logo

Spring  Wine Walk                                                                             
Saturday, May 18th
1:30-5:30PM
Downtown to Old Town
Los Gatos

Reservations available online:  www.losgatoschamber.com

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.comAward ceremony will be on June 12th at 750 University Avenue, home of Alain Pinel Real Estate, UBS Financial Services and Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks LLP
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The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it isk 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

 
Town of Los Gatos, invites the community to the dedication of the newly renovated Pageant Grounds and the annual Arbor Day celebration on April 20th, 11AM.   Enjoy the music of the Peninsula Scottish Fiddlers, original poetry by Erica Goss, free face painting and gourmet popcorn.  For more information visit:  www.losgatosca.gov
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Senator Jim Beall invites you to attend "Budget and Breakfast", April 20th, 8:30-11am,  Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast with your neighbors.  Learn more about California's budget and share your ideas.  Special guest speaker Kris Kuzmich of the Senate Budget Committee.  RSVP at www.sen.ca.gov/8326 or call 408.558.1295
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group is hosting "Health Happens in the Workplace", an employer wellness conference, April 30th, at Microsoft. For information contact Aditi Goel at
agoel@svlg.org  or call 408.501.7863 

Upcoming Member & Community Events
in April
    

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

April 18  -  All Day...."Poem in Your Pocket",  Pick up a poem at the Los Gatos Library.  Volunteers will be handing them out around town

April 18 - Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Kismet Boutique, 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue.  5PM to 8PM.  Join the fun!

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  -  12-5PM,  Passport Day.  Join the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains for wine tasting and festivities.  For more information:  www.scmwa.com

April 20  -  Celebrate "Down to Earth" month with Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards,  Silver Mountain, Burrell School, Loma Prieta  on the Organic Wine Trail.  All practice sustainable winegrowing and winemaking.  For more information: www.organicwinetrail.com

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 25  -  6:30PM, Poetry Reading & Open Mic at Great Bear Coffee, 19 N. Santa Cruz Ave.

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

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  www.chocolate@ehclifebuilders.org.  For tickets: www.riversofchocolate.com

April 28  - 7AM, Great Race from Saratoga to Los Gatos.  A 4-mile scenic footrace/walk down Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos. For information contact Mike Norcia, 408.823.2022

April 30  -  11:30am-1pm, Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon at Testarossa Winery catered by California Cafe.  Advance reservations required. Call Chamber office, 408.354.9300

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