March 25, 2014

Are these upcoming Chamber events on your calendar?

Biz Break,  Tuesday, April 1st, 5-6:30PM,  California Cafe
Ribbon Cutting, April 2, Artisan Wine Depot, 16212 Los Gatos Boulevard, 5PM
Business After Hours Mixer, Tri-Chamber Mixer (Cupertino, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale),   
      Thursday,   April 24th,5:30-7PM  at Cupertino Inn
Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon, Tuesday, April 29th, 11:30am-1pm, at Testarossa Winery
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For more information on Chamber events visit www.losgatoschamber.com




NEW MEMBERS

ImageShack  (Online Photo Storage)
236 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA  95030
408.612.3954
www.imageshack.com

Contact:  Deborah Black
[email protected]
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Prim Boutique  (Ladies Wear)
40 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
925.399.5648
www.iloveprim.com

Contact:  Marissa Ringman
[email protected]
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Sexton & Freidin Insurance Services
985 University Ave., #22
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408.560.9238
www.sexton-freidin.com

Contact:  Van Freidin
The Los Gatos Chamber is proud to announce that it will be accepting nominations for its 10th Annual Business/Professional Person of the Year Award and Business of the Year.
Individuals, organizations or businesses may submit nominations. Self nominations are also invited. 

The Business/Professional Person of the Year Award is designed to recognize the outstanding business person or professional 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.

The Business of the Year Award is given to a Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Member that has been 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.

The Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers on July 17, 2014 at La Rinconada Country Club.  Deadline for submission if May 15, 2014

Nomination forms are available in the Chamber office and online www.losgatoschamber.com 
MEMBER NEWS

The Butter Paddle invites you to "Hop into Spring with the Butter Paddle Pantry!", March 29th, 11am-2pm. Enjoy an array of sweet and savory samplings for your next meal or party.  In addition, meet Jill Zabkar Martin the author of "Froggy Boots Go With Everything".
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Museums of Los Gatos announces the Los Gatos High School Advanced Art Artwork on exhibit at the Los Gatos Council Chambers, now until April 30th. This exhibition is an exciting opportunity for the students to share their art with members of the general public.  For more information:  www.museumsoflosgatos.org
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The Eureka Building is holding the Annual Pet Food & Blanket Drive, April 5th, 10am-4pm at 236 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (back parking lot)Food & blankets are needed for homeless, abandoned and rescued cats, kittens, puppies and dogs. All food goes to: Rescue Groups & Colony Cat Feeders & "Pet Pantry."For more information please call Eureka Bldg. 408.354.3188.

American Red Cross is having a Blood Drive at the Calvary Church, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd, April 11th, 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, please call 1.866.236.3276
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The SVARW is holding an April Candidate Forum in Los Gatos, April 16th, 6:30-9PM  in the Garden Room at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd.  Meet and mingle with candidates and enjoy appetizers and beverages.  The candidate forum will begin at 7PM.  You will have an opportunity to submit your questions to be answered.  Confirmed candidates include Mike Wasserman, former mayor of Los Gatos & current Santa Clara County Supervisor and Chuck Page, Saratoga City Councilman.
$15.  For more information:www.SVARW.com
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The History Club of Los Gatos, 123 Los Gatos Blvd.(valet parking, no charge) presents:  An Appraisal Affaire with Bonhams Auctioneer & Appraisers, April 16th, 10am-noon and 12:30pm-2:30pm.  Bring up to three items.  Tickets, $30 benefit Parisi House on the Hill (a residential arcohol & drug treatment facility for women with young children).  For more information/tickets: [email protected].

The Chamber announces their 8th Annual Photo Contest! 
Photographers of all ages welcome!  Grab your camera and showcase what you feel makes Los Gatos special.  Catagories are: * Seasonal sites, happenings & activities  * Shopping, dining, wine making & tasting, etc.  *  The beauty of Los Gatos   * Holiday Carriage Ride.  A panel of professional photographers will judge the contest.  Awards & prizes are given to the photos chosen by the judges as well at to the winner of The People's Choice at the Award Ceremony on June 19th.  For more information:  www.losgatoschamber.com



  MARCH/APRIL MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
 

March 29 & 30  -  11am-5pm: Passport Days in Santa Clara Valley Wine Country.  Buy tickets at participating wineries.  For information/tickets:  www.santaclarawines.org

March 29  -2-4PM, Silver English Tea & Silent Auction at West Valley College Campus Center.  .  For information/tickets: Pat Khan 408.741.1616 or [email protected]

April 1  -  5-6:30PM, Biz Break, networking for business at California Cafe.  All are welcome!  For information:  call 408.354.9300 or visit  www.losgatoschamber.com

April 5  -  11:30AM, Chico's Fashion Show & Luncheon at Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave.   $55 for catered lunch & raffle.  For information/tickets:  www.allgs.org

April 6  -4-7PM, Small Plates Celebrates, fundraiser for Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley at the JCC on Okra Rd.  Gourmet food & wine pairing featuring  local restaurants & wineries.

April 11  - 4:30-6PM, "City Folks", music of several musicians connected through the City Espresso Coffee House Open Mic Night.  at LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St. Los Gatos

April 13  -  2-5PM, Pinot Paradise Grand Cruz Tasting at the Mountain Winery.  Pinot producing wineries accompanied by food, silent auction & rare wines.  For info:  www.scmwa.com

April 19  - 11am-5pm, Spring Passport in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visit Burrell School, &  Loma Prieta  for jelly bean & wine pairing.  Tickets $45.  For information/tickets:  www.scmwa.com

April 24  -  5:30-7PM, Business After Hours Tri-Chamber Mixer with Cupertino & Sunnyvale Chambers at Cuperinto Inn.  RSVP please!  For information:  www.losgatoschamber.com

April 25  -  8PM,  The Delphi Trio performs at St. Luke's Church.  For information/tickets visit www.sunsetconcerts.org or call 408.354.4560

April 29  -  11:30am-1PM.  Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon at Testarossa Winery, catered by California Cafe.  Reservations advised!  For information: www.losgatoschamber.com





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